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- Page 1 ......Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch User Guide Part Number 242757-001...
- Page 2 USE OF THIS MATERIAL. This publication contains information protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
......Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box Features ...1-1 Configurations ...1-2 Chapter 2 Installation Attaching the Slide Rail Brackets...2-1... - Page 4 Paired Switch Configurations ...4-1 Tiered Switch Configurations...4-2 Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up...4-3 Switching Tiered Systems ...4-3 Appendix A Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box Specifications Product Specifications...A-1 Appendix B Command Summary Keyboard Sequences for CCR ... B-1 Appendix C...
- Page 5 ......Appendix D Regulatory Notices Appendix E Power Cord Set Requirements General Requirements... E-1 Country-Specific Requirements... E-2 Index Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide...
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Page 6: Introduction
......Chapter 1 Introduction The Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box is a device that switches a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor between multiple Compaq computers. The Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box is a space-efficient 1 U height (1.75-inch) device and is available in four- and eight-port models. -
Page 7: Configurations
Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Boxes can be found in Chapter 4. A single Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box is used to connect four or eight servers. In this configuration, the keyboard, monitor, and mouse are connected directly to the unit by their respective cables. - Page 8 Video Cables HYDR-001.EPS Figure 1-1. Single Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box You can pair two Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box units to connect up to 16 computers. In this configuration, two eight-port switches are placed one on top of another with a cable connecting them.
- Page 9 ......Introduction Master Switch Keyboard, Mouse, Video Cables HYDR-002.EPS Slave Switch...
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Page 10: Installation
Attaching the Slide Rail Brackets The figure below shows how to attach the slide rail brackets to the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box. Make sure that the front end of the rack-mount brackets angle out away from the unit. Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide... -
Page 11: Preparing The Rack-Mount Brackets
......Installation HYDR-003.EPS Figure 2-1. Attaching slide rail brackets Preparing the Rack-Mount Brackets Prepare the rack-mount brackets for cable management in the rack by attaching the plastic cable ties. -
Page 12: Rack-Mount Installation
......Figure 2-2. Snapping cable ties into place Rack-mount Installation Slide the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box into the rack-mount brackets until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure 2-3. HYDR-007.EPS Figure 2-3. -
Page 13: Cover Panel Installation
1. Connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables to the switch monitor, keyboard, and mouse connectors as shown below. Note that all keyboard and mouse cables are 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 style, and all the video cables are 15-pin VGA style. - Page 14 3. Repeat step 2 for all remaining computers to be connected to the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box. Bundle the cables to the cable rod with Velcro cable ties. Then route the cables out the slot in the rack- mount bracket. Use the plastic cable ties to bundle the cables. See Figure 2-6.
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Page 15: Initial Power-Up
4. Connect the power cord to the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box. Initial Power-up It is important that you power up the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box first, then the computers. This is because when the servers boot up, their drivers send device settings to the switch. These settings are then stored in the switch NVRAM. -
Page 16: Computer Startup Behavior
Configuring the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box When you first power up the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box, no configuration is needed for normal switching operation. For tailoring the unit to meet your specific needs, such as assigning unique names for the computers, or displaying the computers by their assigned name or port number, see Chapter 3. -
Page 17: Unattended Reboot
After a power outage, each server connected to the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box reboots (if designed to do so), without operator intervention, when power returns. The switch generates responses to ensure that the reboot is successful and that the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box is ready to switch between computers. -
Page 18: Basic Switch Functions
Console Configuration Reporting (CCR) is the interface used to communicate with the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box. CCR is accessed by pressing the Print Scrn key. The user then communicates directly with the switch using the system keyboard and monitor. For more information on navigating the menus or lists, refer to “Appendix B, Command Summary.”... -
Page 19: Checking Port/Computer Status
Console Configuration Reporting. Some of the advanced operations include : Scanning the computers connected to the switch Displaying switch firmware version and settings Saving switch settings Resetting the mouse and keyboard Table 3-1 Port/Computer Status Symbol Computer connected and running... -
Page 20: Scanning System Computers
You can press Esc at any time prior to pressing Enter to cancel the operation. 4. To cancel the scan mode, press any key or move the mouse. The scan stops at the currently connected computer. -
Page 21: Displaying Version Information And Device Settings
Information and Device Settings To help when troubleshooting or supporting this system, the switch firmware version number can be displayed along with specific keyboard and mouse information for the currently selected computer. To show this information, proceed as follows: 1. Press Print Scrn. The CCR Selection window appears. -
Page 22: Saving The Hardware Configuration
Configuration Whenever servers are added or removed from the system, or whenever there is a change in the mouse or monitor, the configuration settings should be saved to non-volatile memory (NVRAM) within the unit. If the settings are not saved, they will be lost whenever the switch loses power or is turned off. To... -
Page 23: Setting A Scanning Pattern
The unit defaults to a standard scan routine that sequentially connects each computer to the monitor, keyboard and mouse. However, you can configure a scan of all or any of the servers in any particular scan pattern. To create a scan pattern, proceed as follows: 1. -
Page 24: Assigning Names To Switch Ports
Press Enter to save the computer name(s) in NVRAM. You can press Esc at any time prior to pressing Enter to cancel the operation. 6. To exit CCR, press Esc. Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide... -
Page 25: Changing The Menu Attributes
The distortion can make the display difficult to read. If this occurs, you can reset the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box to its default CCR settings by pressing Esc, Esc, Print Scrn, F10, Y, Enter. - Page 26 Determines the way the computers are listed; numerically by port number, or alphabetically by assigned name. Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide...
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Page 27: Changing The Status Flag Attributes
......3-10 Basic Switch Functions Changing the Status Flag Attributes The status flag indicates the currently connected computer and can be set to appear on the screen whenever the system is operating. -
Page 28: Assigning Specific Device Types
Select values in the range of 0 to 7 for the flag color Select values in the range of 0 to 7 for the flag text color Choose between Opaque and Transparent Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide 3-11... -
Page 29: Changing The Security Password
......3-12 Basic Switch Functions 2. Press F2 and the Advanced Menu screen appears. The highlight is in the Commands menu. -
Page 30: Resetting The Unit
9. Press Esc to remove the Advanced Menu screen from the display. Resetting the Unit If the keyboard or mouse locks up, you can push the Reset button on the back panel to reset the switch. Pressing the Reset button may allow you to recover the device settings without power cycling the computers. - Page 31 3-14 Basic Switch Functions You can also connect the mouse and/or keyboard to the switch while the system is powered up. When you connect a new device, the switch recognizes it, and configures it to the settings of the currently selected computer. This technique allows replacement of failed devices without having to restart the system.
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Page 32: Alternate Configurations
Paired Switch Configurations Two eight-port Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box units can be connected or paired together to effectively double the capacity of the system. To operate two switch box units in a paired configuration, mount one on top of the other and interconnect them by means of the pairing kit cables. -
Page 33: Tiered Switch Configurations
That is, switches can be tiered in master/slave configurations to allow one master switch to switch between computers or other switch units. Tiering simply involves linking the slave units’ physical keyboard, mouse, and monitor connections to one of the computer ports on the master unit. For example, one eight-port master unit can accommodate eight slave switch units. -
Page 34: Connecting Tiers While The System Is Powered Up
This technique can be used to isolate any problems with a minimum disruption to the system. When plugging a master Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box into a slave unit, you must first connect the mouse and video cables, then connect the keyboard cable. This is because the master unit interprets the keyboard connection as the slave unit’s power... -
Page 35: Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box Specifications
50 - 60 Hz 1.4 - 0.7 A 50 - 122 F (10 - 50 C) -40 - 185 F (-40 - 85 C) 122 F (50 C) 20% - 80% 5% - 90% Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide... - Page 36 ......Specifications Video Modes Supported VGA, SVGA, XGA...
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Page 37: Appendix B Command Summary
Increases the current field value Decreases the current field value Displays the previous screenful of a list Displays the next screenful of a list Displays the top screenful of a list Displays the bottom screenful of a list Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide... - Page 38 ......Command Summary...
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Page 39: Appendix C Troubleshooting Tips
No power to unit CCR colors or setup incompatible Keyboard did not initialize Keyboard incompatible Computer powered down Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Recommended Solution Reconnect video cable. Replace video cable. Power up the computer connected to that port. - Page 40 ......Troubleshooting Tips Keyboard error on boot, one computer Loose keyboard connection Defective cable Check that all cables are well seated. Ensure that mouse and keyboard cables are not swapped. Replace keyboard cable. continued...
- Page 41 Mouse error on Loose mouse connection boot, all computers Using serial port on computer Incompatible or defective mouse Mouse displays Computer left mouse in ballistic indeterminate state behavior Mouse pointer Mouse not initialized frozen on display Unit switches Scan mode initiated...
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Page 43: Federal Communications Commission Notice
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide... - Page 44 Canada. The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
- Page 45 Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) - Electromagnetic Immunity EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety Japanese Notice Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide...
- Page 46 Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the switch box. For more information on power cord set requirements, contact your Authorized Compaq Dealer. General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries: The length of the power cord must be at least 6.00 feet (1.8 m) and a...
- Page 47 ......Power Cord Set Requirements Country-Specific Requirements Use the following table to identify the appropriate accredited agency in your country.
- Page 48 Japanese Dentori Law. Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, o.75 mm Wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (15A, 250V) configuration. conductor size. Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide...
- Page 49 Master/slave 1-3, 4-2 Maximum number of servers 1-3 Menu attributes 3-8 Mouse information 3-5 NVRAM 1-1, 2-4, 2-5, 3-5, 3-7, 3-8, 3-13 Paired switch configurations 1-3, 4-1 Password 1-2, 3-12 Password, default 3-12 Power outage 2-6 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide...
- Page 50 ......Index Power switch 2-4 Programmable Scanning 1-1 Rack Mount Installation 2-2 Reset 3-13 Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard 3-5 Saving the Hardware Configuration 3-5 Scanning System Computers 3-3 Setting a Scanning Pattern 3-6...