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USER MANUAL
Draco U-Switch
U-Switch Module
B476-4U4T
Document B476-4U4T_REV01.00_en
Edition: 2021-04-20

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Draco U-Switch U-Switch Module B476-4U4T Document B476-4U4T_REV01.00_en Edition: 2021-04-20...
  • Page 2 Product Identification The model and serial number of your products are indicated on the bottom of our products. Always refer to this information when you need to contact your dealer or the support of IHSE GmbH (see chapter 12, page 49).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Draco U-Switch Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Information ............................ 6 Firmware and Software ........................6 Symbols for Warnings and Helpful Information ................... 6 Spellings ............................... 6 EU Declaration of Conformity ......................7 Safety instructions ............................8 Consignes de Sécurité ..........................10 Description ..............................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Draco U-Switch 6.1.2 Setting up the GPIO Module ....................29 Connecting to the U-Switch via Management Software ..............29 6.2.1 Connecting the U-Switch to the Computer ................. 30 6.2.2 Starting the Management Software ..................30 Configuration ..............................31 Configuring the Multi-Screen Control ....................
  • Page 5 Draco U-Switch Table of Contents Technical Support ............................49 12.1 Support Checklist ..........................49 12.2 Shipping Checklist ..........................49 Certificates/Directives ..........................50 13.1 North American Regulatory Compliance .................... 50 13.2 Product Safety ............................ 50 13.3 WEEE ..............................50 13.4 RoHS ..............................50 Glossary ................................

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Important Information Firmware and Software The release information for the firmware and software described in this user manual is listed below. The manual is updated when firmware or software changes affect user behavior or system behavior.

  • Page 7: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Draco U-Switch Important Information The following spellings are used for keyboard commands: Keyboard command Description <key> Description of a key on the keyboard <key> + <key> Press keys simultaneously <key>, <key> Press keys successively 2x <key> Press key quickly, twice in a row (like a mouse double-click)

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Safety instructions To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation of your device, please note the following guidelines:  Read this user manual carefully.  Only use the device according to this user manual. Failure to follow the instructions described can damage the device or endanger the security of your data.
  • Page 9 Draco U-Switch Safety instructions Disconnect the Device from the Circuit NOTICE The cable plugs on the device side can contain a lock. In the event of a necessary quick and complete disconnection from external electric circuits:  remove all corresponding cable plugs from the socket,...

  • Page 10: Consignes De Sécurité

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Consignes de Sécurité Pour garantir un fonctionnement fiable et sûr de votre périphérique à long terme, veuillez respecter les directives suivantes :  Lisez attentivement ce manuel d'utilisation.  N'utilisez le périphérique que conformément à ce manuel d'utilisation. Le non-respect des instructions décrites peut endommager le périphérique ou mettre en danger la sécurité...
  • Page 11 Draco U-Switch Consignes de Sécurité Connexion  Avant de connecter le périphérique et les unités d'alimentation, vérifiez qu'ils ne présentent pas de dommages visibles.  Seulement connectez le périphérique et les unités d'alimentation que si l'appareil et les ports ne sont pas endommagés.

  • Page 12: Description

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Description Intended Use The U-Switch product line is designed to seamlessly control multiple sources (computer, CPU) as one using just a single set of keyboard and mouse while the sources (computer, CPU) video outputs are connected straight to the monitors.

  • Page 13: System Overview With Installation Examples

    Draco U-Switch Description System Overview with Installation Examples 4.2.1 Direct Connection The U-Switch is connected to sources (computer, CPU) using the cables supplied. Keyboard and mouse are connected to the U-Switch. Fig. 1 System overview - Example direct source connection...

  • Page 14: Direct Connection With External Switching Solution

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch 4.2.2 Direct Connection with external Switching Solution The U-Switch is connected to sources (computer, CPU) using the cables supplied. Keyboard and mouse are connected to the U-Switch. An external switching solution is connected to the optional GPIO module.

  • Page 15: Product Types

    Draco U-Switch Description Product Types Type Description B476-4U4T Draco vario U-Switch Module 4-Port USB HID + 2.0 Add-on Module Type Description R474-BGX Add-on module for CON Units with up to 8 configurable GPIO in- / outputs Chassis Chassis for Mounting Modules...

  • Page 16: Accessories Chassis

    Spare ext. PSU for 6-slot chassis 6R-R1 474-PSU21 Spare PSU for 21-slot chassis, slide-In, hot-swap 474-BLND1 Blanking plate with IHSE Logo, 1-slot for Draco vario chassis 474-MODFAN Fan cartridge module, retrofittable for all Draco vario chassis 474-6FAN Optional fan for Draco vario 6-slot chassis with backplane...

  • Page 17: Device Views Draco Vario Chassis

    Draco U-Switch Description Device Views Draco vario Chassis NOTICE Exceeding the maximum permissible power consumption In addition to the power consumption of the extender and add-on modules, the power consumption of the connected peripherals must be added.  Note the maximum power consumption of the chassis (see chapter 9.3.1, page 45 and chapter 9.3.2, page 45).

  • Page 18: 2-Slot Chassis Draco Vario 474-Body2Bpf

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch 4.9.3 2-Slot Chassis Draco vario 474-BODY2BPF Fig. 6 Interface side chassis 474-BODY2BPF Slot 1 5 V DC power supply (redundancy, optional) Slot 2 AC Power supply (standard) 4.9.4 4-Slot Chassis Draco vario 474-BODY4 and 474-BODY4R Fig.

  • Page 19: 6-Slot Chassis Draco Vario 474-Body6R-R1

    Draco U-Switch Description 4.9.5 6-Slot Chassis Draco vario 474-BODY6R-R1 Fig. 8 Interface side chassis 474-BODY6R-R1 Slot 1 Slot 5 Slot 2 Slot 6 Slot 3 AC Power supply (standard) Slot 4 5 V DC power supply (redundancy, optional) NOTICE Too low power supply With Draco vario chassis 474-BODY6R-R1 a redundant power supply is possible up to a current of maximum 5 A (extenders inclusive connected periphery).

  • Page 20: 6-Slot Chassis Draco Vario 474-Body6Bp

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch 4.9.6 6-Slot Chassis Draco vario 474-BODY6BP Fig. 9 Interface side chassis 474-BODY6BP Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 2 Slot 5 Slot 3 Slot 6 Fig. 10 Rear view chassis 474-BODY6BP AC Power supply (standard) Grounding AC Power supply (redundancy, optional) 4.9.7...

  • Page 21: 21-Slot Chassis Draco Vario 474-Body21/4U

    Draco U-Switch Description 4.9.8 21-Slot Chassis Draco vario 474-BODY21/4U Fig. 12 Interface side chassis 474-BODY21/4U Slots 1 to 21 (from left to right) Fig. 13 Rear view chassis 474-BODY21/4U AC Power supply (redundancy) Power supply unit (standard) Power supply unit (redundancy, optional)

  • Page 22: Device View U-Switch Module B476-4U4T

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch 4.10 Device View U-Switch Module B476-4U4T Fig. 14 Interface side U-Switch module B476-4U4T Input Mini-USB (service) CPU 4: Output USB-HID and USB 2.0 CPU 1: Output USB-HID and USB 2.0 Input / Output USB-HID CPU 2: Output USB-HID and USB 2.0 Input / Output USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbit/s)

  • Page 23: Status Indication Of The Chassis

    Draco U-Switch Description 4.12 Status Indication of the Chassis The Draco vario chassis are equipped with LEDs for status information: 4.12.1 2-Slot Chassis Draco vario 474-BODY2BPF Fig. 16 Interface side chassis 474-BODY2BPF - Status LEDs Status LED for power supply (redundancy)

  • Page 24: 4.12.3 6-Slot Chassis Draco Vario 474-Body6Bpf

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch 4.12.3 6-Slot Chassis Draco vario 474-BODY6BPF Fig. 18 Interface side chassis 474-BODY6BPF - Status LEDs Status LED for power supply 1 Status LED for power supply 2 Status LEDs for Power Supply Voltage Pos. Status...

  • Page 25: Status Indication Of The U-Switch Module B476-4U4T

    Draco U-Switch Description 4.13 Status Indication of the U-Switch Module B476-4U4T Fig. 20 Interface side U-Switch module B476-4U4T - Status LED Status LED for switching status Status LED for the Switching Status Pos. Status Description Status 1x flashing Switched to CPU 1...

  • Page 26: Access Option

    The management software is available as a single executable program file (desktop) does not require installation. The management software can be downloaded from the link https://www.ihse.com/software. Command Mode To access the command mode, use a keyboard sequence (Hot Key) at the keyboard of a CON Unit plugged in the U-Switch.
  • Page 27 Draco U-Switch Access Option Hot Key Code Hot Key 2x <Scroll> 2x <Left Shift> 2x <Left Ctrl> 2x <Left Alt> 2x <Right Shift> 2x <Right Ctrl> 2x <Right Alt> NOTICE In a combined KVM matrix/U-Switch configuration, select different Hot Keys for extender modules connected to the KVM matrix (e.g., 2x <Left Shift>...

  • Page 28: Management Software

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Management Software The menu structure of the management software is subdivided into various sections. Fig. 21 Management software Menu structure Menu bar (top line) Toolbar (second line) The following mouse commands are selectable for menu functions:...

  • Page 29: Installation

    Draco U-Switch Installation Installation NOTICE Please verify that interconnect cables, interfaces, and handling of the devices comply with the requirements (see chapter 9, page 43). First-time users are recommended to set up the system in a test environment that is limited to a single room.

  • Page 30: Connecting The U-Switch To The Computer

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch If you want to use the management software without integrated Java Runtime, the following requirements must be fulfilled: Computer / Software / Network Requirements / Recommendations Free memory Recommended: 512 MB Operating system Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 macOS macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or higher, Intel platform...

  • Page 31: Configuration

    Draco U-Switch Configuration Configuration Configuring the Multi-Screen Control The U-Switch can be flexibly configured for the use of Multi-Screen Control via management software, also the possibility of switching via mouse panning. To configure the U-Switch, proceed as follows: 1. Execute the management software on your computer.
  • Page 32 Table of Contents Draco U-Switch 9. The displays can be adjusted in terms of size, if required. Therefore, use the mouse and drag the monitors into the appropriate size by using the selection points. See examples for display sizing on the following page.
  • Page 33 Draco U-Switch Configuration Arrangement example if using different display sizes If the used displays have different sizes, the display size should be set in the grid according to the real size of the displays. Fig. 25 Multi-Screen Control Configuration - Correct display arrangement...

  • Page 34: Configuration File

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Configuration File The U-Switch contains a configuration file ( Config.txt ) to set specific parameters. The configured display mode of the Multi-Screen Control is also saved in the Config.txt . You can find Config.txt on the flash drive of the U-Switch. The flash drive can be opened by a Mini- USB connection to a computer.

  • Page 35: Updating The Extender Firmware

    Draco U-Switch Configuration 7.3.1 Updating the Extender Firmware The U-Switch can be updated via copy & paste using the Mini-USB service port of the U-Switch. The firmware type is part of the file name such as the MSD firmware the file extension .pfw , e.g., HUSWMSD.pfw .
  • Page 36 Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Performing a Firmware Update To perform a firmware update of a U-Switch via copy & paste using the Mini-USB service port, proceed as follows. 1. Remove all USB cables from the CPU ports of the U-Switch.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Draco U-Switch Operation Operation Switching via Keyboard The Multi-Screen Control function contains a switching of the USB-HID signal between different statically connected sources (computer, CPU) and displays and can be performed via keyboard or mouse (see chapter 8.2, page 38).

  • Page 38: Switching Via Mouse (Panning)

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Switching via Mouse (Panning) When using sources (computers, CPUs) in multi-head operation (e.g., Dual-Head), the switching is only working manually via keyboard commands. Any non-observance may have a negative influence on the stability of the system.

  • Page 39: Activating And Deactivating The Switching Via Mouse

    Draco U-Switch Operation 8.2.1 Activating and Deactivating the Switching via Mouse Example 1 With, e.g., mode 2 set in the Config.txt , the U-Switch starts with a setting for a vertical display arrangement and enabled modes for switching via mouse in the horizontal or block display arrangements.

  • Page 40: Setting And Using The Restricted Automatic Mode Of Switching Via Mouse

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch 8.2.2 Setting and Using the restricted Automatic Mode of Switching via Mouse Setting the Manual Mode is only available in the modes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Activating the restricted Automatic Mode If you want to avoid unintentional switching via mouse while Multi-Screen Control is activated, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 41: Summary Of Keyboard Commands

    Draco U-Switch Operation Summary of Keyboard Commands In the following you find a summary of keyboard commands that can be used in conjunction with the U-Switch. Keyboard Command Function <Hot Key>, <c>, Change the Hot Key according to the predefined Hot Key table <new Hot Key...
  • Page 42 Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Keyboard command Switching function <current Hot Switch the USB-HID signal to the own display (CON Unit with keyboard and Key>, <Num 0> mouse) <current Hot Switch the USB-HID signals to display 1 Key>, <Num 1>...

  • Page 43: Technical Data

    Draco U-Switch Technical Data Technical Data Interfaces 9.1.1 USB-HID Our devices with USB-HID interface support a maximum of two devices with USB-HID protocol. Each USB-HID port provides a maximum current of 100 mA. Keyboard Compatible with most USB keyboards. Certain keyboards with additional functions may require custom firmware to operate.

  • Page 44: Connector Pinouts

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Connector Pinouts 9.2.1 USB, Type A Connector Signal Color +5 V (DC) White Green Black 9.2.2 USB, Type B Connector Signal Color +5 V (DC) White Green Black 9.2.3 Mini-USB, Type B Connector Signal Color...

  • Page 45: Power Supply, Current Draw And Power Consumption

    Draco U-Switch Technical Data Power Supply, Current Draw and Power Consumption NOTICE Overheating of the power supply units In case of having redundant power supply units, the maximum current must not exceed the value of one of the two power supply units due to the heat dissipation.

  • Page 46: Environmental Conditions And Emissions

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Environmental Conditions and Emissions Parameter Value Operating temperature 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F) Storage temperature -25 to 60 °C (-13 to 140 °F) Relative humidity Max. 80% non-condensing Operating altitude Max. 2,500 m (7,500 ft) Sound pressure level Max.

  • Page 47: Weight

    Draco U-Switch Maintenance Weight The following table contains the weight when the respective chassis is fully equipped, for both the CPU Unit and the CON Unit. 9.6.1 Weight of the Chassis Chassis Weight Weight inclusive shipping box 474-BODY2 / 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Usb-Hid

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Troubleshooting USB-HID Diagnosis Possible reason Measure  Press <Esc> key to leave the command Caps Lock and Scroll Keyboard in command mode Lock LEDs on the mode. keyboard are flashing. USB device without No USB-HID device ...

  • Page 49: Technical Support

    Draco U-Switch Technical Support Technical Support Prior to contacting support, please ensure you have read this manual, and then installed and set-up your matrix as recommended. 12.1 Support Checklist To efficiently handle your request, it is necessary that you complete a support request checklist (Download).

  • Page 50: Certificates/Directives

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Certificates/Directives 13.1 North American Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 51: Glossary

    Draco U-Switch Glossary Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this manual or in video and KVM technology. Term Description CON Unit Component of a KVM Extender or Media Extender to connect to the console (monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; optionally also with USB 2.0 devices)

  • Page 52: Table Of Figures

    Table of Contents Draco U-Switch Table of Figures Fig. 1 System overview - Example direct source connection ..............13 Fig. 2 System overview - Example direct source connection with external switching solution ....14 Fig. 3 System overview - Example U-Switch in combination with KVM matrix switch ......14 Fig.

  • Page 53: Change Log

    Draco U-Switch Change log Change log This table offers an overview about the most important changes available through firmware updates, such as new functions, changed configuration or operation. Edition Date Firmware version Software version Chapter New functions / changes REV01.00 2021-04-19 See chapter 1.1...

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