This symbol indicates best practice information to show recommended and optimal ways to use this product in an efficient way. Pos: 2 /806-IHSE/Zu diesem Handbuch/ATB_Schreibweisen @ 7\mod_1309932297321_6.doc @ 52440 @ 2 @ 1 Spellings The following spellings are used in the manual:...
Do not attempt to open or repair the Draco tera. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please contact your dealer or manufacturer if there is a fault. Pos: 4 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/UEB_Beschreibung @ 5\mod_1278573379151_6.doc @ 41546 @ 1 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera Description Pos: 5 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Verwendungszweck/480-xxC @ 8\mod_1345731714258_6.doc @ 67732 @ 2 @ 1 Application The Draco tera matrix is used to establish connections from consoles (monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices) to various sources (computer, CPU). In its maximum configuration, up to 48 independent ports can be defined and switched either as a console or a CPU.
Description Pos: 8 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/System-Übersicht /480-xx @ 7\mod_1309933171196_6.doc @ 52495 @ 2 @ 1 System Overview A Draco tera matrix system consists of a Draco tera matrix and, for KVM applications, one or more CPU Units / CON Units. The Draco tera matrix is connected to the CPU Units / CON Units by interconnect cables or directly to the video devices where used as a video matrix.
Draco tera Product Range Part No. Description K480-80C Draco tera matrix with 80 ports, Cat X, redundant power supply unit K480-80F Draco tera matrix with 80 ports, fiber, redundant power supply unit K480-80X Draco tera matrix with 80 ports, 2.5 Gbit/s transmission bandwidth, redundant power supply unit K480-48C32F Draco tera matrix with 48 ports Cat X and 32 ports...
Draco tera Device Views The following views of the Draco tera matrix illustrate the various available chassis types. Pos: 13 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Geräteansichten/480-xxC/Draco tera 80 Port @ 9\mod_1361804972253_6.doc @ 71150 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.1 Draco tera 80 Port Front View I/O ports #1-16...
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Description Rear View Connect to power supply (standard) Connect to power supply (redundancy) Grounding Pos: 14 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Network connection (RJ45) Connect to power supply Connect to 5 V DC power supply (redundancy, optional) Pos: 24 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Geräteansichten/480-xxC/Draco tera 8 Port Vario-Modul @ 9\mod_1360654443120_6.doc @ 71129 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.7 Draco tera 8 Port Vario Module Rear View...
Draco tera Diagnostics and Status Pos: 26 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Diagnose LEDs/480-xxC @ 8\mod_1345732828365_6.doc @ 67853 @ 3 @ 1 3.7.1 Status LEDs Draco tera components are fitted with the following LEDs for overall status indication: Front View Front View Draco tera 8 port...
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Description LAN Port Rear View Status LED 1 Status LED 2 Status LEDs of the LAN port: Pos. LED Status Description Status 1 Connection to network available (orange) No connection to network Status 2 Flashing Data traffic active (green) Data traffic not active I/O Ports Front View Link Status Port 1...
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Draco tera Status LEDs at the ports of the I/O boards: Pos. Status Description 1 & 2 Link status Initialization Green Connection via interconnect cable ok, data traffic active Orange Extender not recognized Power Supply Unit Front View Power supply unit 1 status LED Power supply unit 2 status LED Status LEDs of the power supply units: Pos.
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Operating condition (red) Left fan Operating condition status 2 Fan off (green) Right fan Operating condition status 2 Fan off (green) Right fan Error indication status 1 Operating condition (red) Pos: 27 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera Pos: 28 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Status/Port-Status/480-xxC @ 8\mod_1345734837197_6.doc @ 67873 @ 3 @ 1 3.7.2 Port Status The connections and the switching status between the various consoles and CPUs are shown in this menu. You have the following option to access the menu: Java Tool The current port configuration of the Draco tera is illustrated in this menu.
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Description Menu Status – Matrix View (example #2) The colors indicate the connection status: Color Description Grey Port not connected Yellow Video connection Green KVM connection Faulty Port Blue Port connected to another matrix via Grid Line 2017-09-06...
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Draco tera The symbol indicates the extender that is recognized and defined at a certain port: Symbol Description Port connected to a CPU Unit Port is connected to a CPU Unit that is switched to a CON Unit in Private Mode (<dg_ref_source_inline>Kapitel 3.7.3 Extender OSD</dg_ref_source_inline>).
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In order to reload the Matrix View you have the following options: Press <F5> on a connected keyboard Execute Edit > Reload in the menu bar Press the Button Reload in the tool bar Pos: 29 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Status/Port-Status Matrix-Grid/480-xx @ 10\mod_1389080726637_6.doc @ 113070 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Menu Status – Grid Port View Functions, colors and symbols used in the Grid Port View are identical to those in the port status of the Matrix View see Chapter 3.7.2, Page 26. Pos: 30 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Description Pos: 31 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Status/Extender-OSD/480-xx @ 7\mod_1317829749536_6.doc @ 54621 @ 3 @ 1 3.7.4 Extender OSD All extenders used with the Draco tera are provided with their own OSD to display the connection status of the console. Example View Extender OSD...
Page 89) are used, the name of the console with keyboard / mouse control will be displayed on those consoles that do not have current K/M control. The console is displayed in yellow color under Access. Pos: 32 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Status/Netzwerk-Status/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309935505711_6.doc @ 52680 @ 3 @ 1 3.7.5 Network Status The current network configuration is shown in this menu.
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Description Select Status > Network in the main menu. Menu Status – Network 2017-09-06...
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The corresponding network status will be shown on the right hand side of the working area. The available information can be faded in or hidden by pressing the left mouse button on the "plus" or "minus" icon. Pos: 33 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Status/Firmware-Status/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309935560836_6.doc @ 52699 @ 33 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Description 3.7.6 Firmware Status Matrix The current firmware status of the installed boards is shown in this menu. You have the following options to access the menu: The following information is shown in this menu: Field Description Name Description of modules Type Type number Ports...
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Draco tera Java Tool Select Status > Matrix Firmware in the task area. Menu Status – Matrix Firmware To read out the overall status of the matrix and store it locally (file extension .zip), select Matrix > Save Status or press the respective button in the symbol bar.
Description of current firmware version Cur. Date Date of current firmware version Select Status > EXT Firmware in the task area. Menu Status – EXT Firmware Pos: 34 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Funktion Trace/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309935652618_6.doc @ 52718 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Select Status > Trace IO Board in the main menu to check the events on your current I/O board. Select Status > Trace Matrix to check the matrix events. Pos: 35 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Description Pos: 36 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Syslog Monitoring/480-xx @ 8\mod_1351496895799_6.doc @ 69482 @ 2 @ 1 Syslog Monitoring The complete logging of the Draco tera matrix activities, switching operations and surveillance of the function of critical components like fans or power supply units takes place in this menu.
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Draco tera Options Select Extras > Options in the menu bar and open the tab Syslog. The following options are available: Option Description Log File Directory Default directory to store the log files Log File Name Default name of the log file Log File Extension Default extension for the log file Daily Logfiles...
In order to stop recording messages, press the Pause button. In order to continue press the button again. Pos: 37 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/SNMP/480-xx @ 8\mod_1352794857131_6.doc @ 69602 @ 2 @ 1 3.10 SNMP The SNMP function allows all function-critical and safety-critical elements of the matrix to be monitored and queried.
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Draco tera In order to activate the SNMP agent, proceed as follows: Select Configuration > SNMP in the main menu. Menu Configuration – SNMP Set the Enable option to Y (Yes) under SNMP Agent. By activating this option, the permission for an active query of the SNMP agent is granted.
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Description You can select the following traps: Trap Description Status Notification about matrix status Temperature Notification about temperature within the matrix Insert Board Notification about insertion of a new I/O board into a slot Notification about removal of an I/O board out of a Remove Board slot Invalid Board...
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Set the IP address of the SNMP within SNMP Server. Activate the requested traps. To activate the SNMP agent function or the SNMP server function, a restart of the matrix is required. Pos: 38 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/System Check/480_xx @ 9\mod_1375105102198_6.doc @ 78732 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Description 3.11 System Check System Check offers a diagnostic function for checking the matrix configuration. The feature indicates suboptimal and faulty settings. System Check is exclusively used for a confidence check and does not make any active changes in the configuration. You have the following option to access the menu: The following configuration parts are checked: ...
In order to start System Check, proceed as follows: Select the System Check symbol in the symbol bar. Menu – System Check Pos: 39 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Device Finder/480_xx @ 15\mod_1433238199801_6.doc @ 161835 @ 2 @ 1 3.12 Device Finder The Device Finder offers the possibility to find all matrices or SNMP boards that are located in the same subnetwork.
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Connect. In order to start the Device Finder, proceed as follows: Select the symbol Device Finder in the symbol bar. Menu – Device Finder Pos: 40 /806-IHSE/Installation/UEB_Installation @ 5\mod_1278574971589_6.doc @ 41768 @ 1 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera Installation Pos: 41 /806-IHSE/Installation/Lieferumfang prüfen/480-xxC @ 8\mod_1345735167559_6.doc @ 67893 @ 2 @ 1 Package Contents Your package contains the following items: Draco tera matrix 1x power cord per built-in power supply unit 1x RJ45/RS232 adapter ...
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Connect the CPU Unit to the matrix using the interconnect cables (Cat X). Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CPU Units. Start the system. Pos: 43 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera Pos: 44 /806-IHSE/Installation/Installationsbeispiele/UEB_Installationsbeispiele_480-xx @ 7\mod_1311338893738_6.doc @ 54459 @ 2 @ 1 Example Applications The Draco tera supports a wide and flexible range of system configurations: Pos: 45 /806-IHSE/Installation/Installationsbeispiele/480-xxC_Installationsbeispiele @ 8\mod_1345736002254_6.doc @ 67933 @ @ 1 A part of the Draco tera can be configured as a Single-Head work station, a part as Dual-Head, as Quad-Head or even as a video matrix for example.
Any signal source can be switched to any number of monitors that will show the video signal at the same time. Audio may also be switched if required. Pos: 48 /806-IHSE/Installation/Installationsbeispiele/480-xx/Parallelbetrieb (Stacking) @ 7\mod_1309936438040_6.doc @ 52846 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera 4.3.2 Parallel Operation (Stacking) If you have special configurations, especially at installations with several monitors per work station or additional support of USB 2.0 transmission paths, the number of connectable CPUs and consoles can be increased by a parallel operation (stacking) of several Draco tera devices. One Draco tera matrix is defined as the Master Matrix and its IP address entered into the Master IP Address field (see Chapter 5.4.1, Page 77).
Installation Dual-Head source (computer, CPU) CPU Unit Interconnect cable Master matrix Synchronized matrix Network connection master matrix / synchronized matrix CON Unit Console (2x monitor, keyboard, mouse) 4.3.3 Matrix Grid You can use a matrix grid for applications where the required number of ports is not sufficient or important connections need to be made to several matrices to provide redundancy.
Configuration Configuration Pos: 52 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/Kommando-Modus/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309936855602_6.doc @ 52882 @ 2 @ 1 Command Mode The Draco tera includes a Command Mode that allows several functions to be controlled by keyboard commands during normal use. To enter Command Mode use a 'Hot Key' sequence and to exit Command Mode, press <Esc>.
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Draco tera The 'Hot Key' sequence to enter Command Mode can be changed. The following table lists the 'Hot Key' Codes for the available key sequences: 'Hot Key' Code 'Hot Key' Freely selectable (from 2012-01-12 on) 2x <Scroll> 2x <Left Shift> 2x <Left Ctrl>...
via Java Tool via serial interface Pos: 54 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Ansteuerung/480-xx/Ansteuerung via OSD @ 7\mod_1309937635540_6.doc @ 52920 @ 3 @ 1 5.2.1 Control via OSD Via OSD (On-Screen-Display) you set the configuration of the Draco tera operating system. The settings of the Configuration menu are described below.
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Draco tera Leaving OSD Press <Esc> in the main menu or simultaneously <Left Shift> + <Esc> anywhere within the OSD. The OSD will be closed without any further changes and the currently active CPU connection will be displayed. Menu Structure Example View The general layout of the OSD is structured into three areas: ...
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Configuration Keyboard control You can select the following keyboard commands: Function Keyboard Command Left cursor - only within an input field or a <Cursor Left> switching screen Right Cursor - only within an input field or a <Cursor Right> switching screen ...
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Draco tera Sorting Function Lists and tables in the Java Tool offer a sorting function for fast and smooth search. The following sorting functions are available: Function Keyboard Command Sort ID numbers in descending order by <F1> pressing the keyboard command once. Sort ID numbers in ascending order by pressing the keyboard command twice (ID).
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In order to log out a user, press <F10> again. For security reasons, please change the administrator password as soon as possible (see Chapter 5.4.1, Page 77). Pos: 55 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Ansteuerung/480-xx/Ansteuerung via Java-Tool @ 7\mod_1309937697743_6.doc @ 52938 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera 5.2.2 Control via Java Tool Requirements If you want to use the Java Tool, the following requirements have to be fulfilled: Computer with an executable Java Tool and an installed Java Runtime Environment (JRE, version 1.7 or higher) ...
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Configuration Connection to the Matrix At least FTP rights are required. Open the Java Tool. Select Matrix > Connect in the menu bar. Enter the IP address in the popup input field according to the network configuration of the Draco tera (see Chapter 5.2.3, Page 71). Enter the user name and password for the Draco tera (see Chapter 5.4.1, Page 77).
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Draco tera Menu structure Example View (System – System Data) The menu structure of the Java Tools is subdivided into various sections: Menu bar (top line) Toolbar (second line) Tab bar (third line) Task area (left menu section) ...
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Configuration Mouse Control You can select the following mouse commands: Function Mouse Command Menu selection, marking Left mouse button Double click left mouse Open function specific selection menus button Open context specific selection menus Right mouse button Keyboard Control You can select the following keyboard commands: Function Keyboard Command Cursor to the left...
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Draco tera Reload Options The information shown in the Java Tool can be reloaded in different ways. Via <F5> on the used keyboard Via Edit > Reload in the menu bar Via "Reload"-Symbol in the symbol bar Context Function The Java Tool offers several context functions that support user-friendly and effective operation.
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Configuration An active filter is indicated by an asterix in the header. The filter function is based on the functional principle of common web search engines. Offline Configuration Configuration and system settings via Java Tool can be changed in offline mode without a direct connection between matrix and Java Tool.
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Draco tera Online Configuration Configurations and system settings can be also edited via Java Tool in online mode with an active connection between matrix and Java Tool. Menu System – System Data In order to edit a configuration in online mode, proceed as follows: Select the menu item Matrix >...
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Configuration Options menu The Java Tool can be adapted and customised by editing various default settings. In order to activate or change the default settings, proceed as follows: Select Extras > Options in the menu bar. The tab Default Settings will open.
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The report will be created as a PDF file. Menu File > Report The report function can be used in both online or offline mode of the Java Tool. Pos: 56 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Ansteuerung/480-xx/Ansteuerung via serieller Schnittstelle @ 7\mod_1309937747180_6.doc @ 52956 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Assign virtual CPUs to real CPUs. Assign real consoles to virtual consoles. Pos: 58 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Zuordnung/480-xx/Virtuelle CPU @ 7\mod_1309937891305_6.doc @ 53012 @ 3 @ 1 5.3.1 Virtual CPU You can assign virtual to real CPUs in this menu. With this function the effort of switching several consoles to the same CPU can be reduced.
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Draco tera Select Assignments > Virtual CPU Devices in the main menu. Menu Assignments – Virtual CPU Devices For an assignment, proceed as follows: Select the virtual CPU in the Virtual Devices list that has to be assigned to a real CPU. Press the Edit button.
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Configuration Java Tool Select Assignment > Virtual CPU Devices in the task area. Menu Assignment – Virtual CPU Devices For an assignment, proceed as follows: Select a virtual CPU in the Virtual CPU list. Double click in the Real CPU column to display a list of all available real CPUs.
CPU. Use the right mouse button to select the respective console or CPU and select Open CON Device or Open CPU Device. Pos: 59 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Zuordnung/480-xx/Virtuelle Konsole @ 7\mod_1309937842805_6.doc @ 52994 @ 3 @ 1 5.3.2 Virtual Console You can assign real consoles to virtual consoles in this menu.
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Configuration Select Assignments > Virtual CON Devices in the main menu. Menu Assignments – Virtual CON Devices For an assignment, proceed as follows: Select the real console in the Real Devices list that has to be assigned to a virtual CPU. Press the Edit button.
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Draco tera Java Tool Select Assignment > Virtual CON Devices in the task area. Menu Assignment – Virtual CON Devices In order to place an assignment, proceed as follows: Select the required real console in the Real Console table. Double click in the Virtual Console column to display a list of all available virtual consoles.
Draco tera. The configuration of the system settings can only be done by users with administrator rights. Pos: 61 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/Systemeinstellung/480-xx/System Data @ 7\mod_1309938005493_6.doc @ 53050 @ 3 @ 1 5.4.1 System Data The system configuration is set in this menu.
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Auto Save activated Save the current configuration of the matrix in the flash memory periodically. Note: During the save operation, the matrix will not be operational. Saving takes place every 600 seconds, as long as changes of the configuration or switching operations have been executed in the meantime.
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Configuration Field Selection Description Ivalid IO- activated Keep I/O boards with incorrect or invalid Boards firmware online in the matrix. Note: In order to keep an I/O board with wrong or damaged firmware online in the matrix, the maintenance mode of the matrix will be activated.
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Draco tera Select Configuration > System in the main menu. Menu Configuration – System You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2017-09-06...
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Configuration Java Tool Menu System – System Data Pos: 62 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
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Configuration Select Configuration > System in the main menu. Menu Configuration – System You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2017-09-06...
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Draco tera Java Tool Select the tab Automatic ID in System > System Data. Menu System – Automatic ID Pos: 64 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration Pos: 65 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/Systemeinstellung/480-xx/Zugang @ 7\mod_1309938080446_6.doc @ 53086 @ 3 @ 1 5.4.3 Access The access configuration is set in this menu. You have the following options to access the menu: You can select the following settings: Field Selection Description...
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Enable new activated Newly created users automatically User receive access to all CPUs deactivated Function not active (default) Enable new activated Newly created CON Devices automatically receive access to all CPUs deactivated Function not active (default) Auto activated Upon opening the OSD, the console will...
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Configuration Select Configuration > Access in the main menu. Menu Configuration – Access You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2017-09-06...
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Draco tera Java Tool Select System > Access in the task area. Menu System – Access Pos: 66 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/Systemeinstellung/480-xx/Switch @ 7\mod_1309938125852_6.doc @ 53104 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration 5.4.4 Switch The configuration of the switching parameters is set in this menu. You have the following options to access the menu: You can select the following settings: Field Selection Description Video Sharing activated The user can switch to any CPU as an observer, including ones that are already assigned to another user (observer without keyboard/mouse access).
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Draco tera Field Selection Description CPU Auto activated If a console is not connected to a CPU, Connect you can establish an automatic connection to the next available CPU by hitting any key or mouse button. deactivated Function not active (default) CPU Timeout 0 –...
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Configuration Select Configuration > Switch in the main menu. Menu Configuration – Switch You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2017-09-06...
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Draco tera Java Tool Select System > Switch in the task area. Menu System – Switch Pos: 67 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration Pos: 68 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/Systemeinstellung/480-xx/Netzwerk (Network) @ 7\mod_1309938178305_6.doc @ 53122 @ 3 @ 1 5.4.5 Network The network configuration is set in this menu. You have the following options to access the menu: You can select the following settings: Field Selection...
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Syslog #1/#2 activated Syslog server for status request is active deactivated Function not active (default) Syslog Server Byte Input of the IP address of the Syslog #1/#2 servers in the form “192.168.1.1” and of the Syslog port (default: 514) LDAP activated LDAP for the request of information from...
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Configuration Field Selection Description Syslog #1/#2 Activate debug messages in Syslog (default: NO) Note: The debug messages are exclusively for matrix diagnostics. They only should be activated after consultation with the manufacturer. Otherwise an increased traffic of data might limit the performance of the CPU board.
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Draco tera Select Configuration > Network in the main menu. Menu Configuration – Network You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2017-09-06...
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Function Port SNTP SNMP 161/162 LDAP Syslog 5555 Broadcast 5556 Matrix-Grid 5557 Java Tool Select System > Network in the task area. Menu System – Network Pos: 69 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera Pos: 70 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/Systemeinstellung/480-xx/Datum und Uhrzeit @ 7\mod_1309938224352_6.doc @ 53140 @ 3 @ 1 5.4.6 Date and Time Date and Time are set in this menu, based on Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). You have the following options to access the menu:...
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Configuration Select Configuration > Date+Time in the main menu. Menu Configuration – Date + Time In order to configure a time server, proceed as follows: Set the SNTP Client option to Y (Yes). Enter the IP address of your SNTP server in the SNTP Server field. Select your time zone in the Time Zone field.
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Set the current time in the Day and Time field. Press the Apply button to set the system time. Option: If you want to receive the time from your currently used computer, press the Get Local Time button. Pos: 71 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration Pos: 72 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Benutzereinstellungen/480-xx/Benutzereinstellungen @ 7\mod_1309938277711_6.doc @ 53160 @ 2 @ 1 User Settings You have the option to configure the following user settings: Pos: 73 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Benutzereinstellungen/480-xx/User @ 7\mod_1309938316977_6.doc @ 53178 @ 3 @ 1 5.5.1 User New users and their user settings and permissions are set in this menu.
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Draco tera Select Configuration > User in the main menu. Menu Configuration – User You can select the following buttons: Button Function Create a new user Edit Edit an existing user Delete Delete an existing user Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2017-09-06...
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Configuration Java Tool Select Definition > User in the task area. Menu Definition – User You can select the following buttons: Button Function Open a new user configuration Delete Delete an existing user Apply Create a new user account Cancel Reject changes In order to configure a user access rights for CPUs, proceed as follows:...
<V> Add CPU to list No Access <N> Pos: 74 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Benutzereinstellungen/480-xx/Favoritenliste Benutzer @ 7\mod_1321429770828_6.doc @ 54740 @ 3 @ 1 5.5.2 Favorite List Users Individual favorite lists of CPUs that will be switched frequently can be created for different users in this menu. A favorite list can contain up to 16 different CPUs.
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Configuration Select Assignments > User Favorites in the main menu. Menu Assignments – User Favorites To create a favorite list for you own user, proceed as follows: Select a CPU to be moved to the favourite list on the CPU Devices list.
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In order to remove marked CPU Devices from the favorite list, press the < button. If you press the << button, all CPU Devices will be removed from the favorite list. Pos: 75 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Benutzereinstellungen/480-xx/Benutzer-Makros @ 7\mod_1330938207784_6.doc @ 57881 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration 5.5.3 User Macros In this menu macro commands for switching, disconnection or user administration can be created. Macro commands are created for each user separately. A macro can execute up to 16 switching commands successively. The execution of the macros is done via 'Hot Key' and the <F1>-<F16> function keys (see Chapter 6.1.3, Page 198).
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Get (P1=CON) The user’s console gets a KVM connection to the CPU that is currently connected to console P1. The connection of console P1 is changed into a video only connection. Get Video The user’s console gets a video only (P1=CON) connection to the CPU that is currently connected to console P1.
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Configuration Select via Configuration > User Macros in the main menu the user for which a user macro has to be created. Menu Configuration – User Macros In order to create a macro for the selected user, proceed as follows: Select in the Key field the function key for which a macro has to be created.
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Draco tera Java Tool Select in the working area of the Definition > User menu the user for which macros are to be created and open the Macros tab. Menu Definition – User In order to create a macro for the selected user, proceed as follows: Select in the Key field the function key for which a macro has to be created.
Paste Key Macros function and you can reset all macros of the selected key by using the Reset Key Macros function. Pos: 76 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Benutzereinstellungen/480-xx/Benutzer-Gruppen @ 17\mod_1503045027067_6.doc @ 186277 @ 3 @ 1 5.5.4 User Groups The KVM matrix allows to bundle the users of a configuration into User Groups.
Move the highlighted user to the list CPU/Group assigned. Press the button Okay. The user is assigned to the User Group now. Pos: 77 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Extender-Einstellungen/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309938366618_6.doc @ 53197 @ 23 @ 1 Extender Settings All extender units are managed in this menu. This includes the creation of new extender units and the deletion of existing extender units.
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Configuration You have the following options to access the menu: You can select the following settings: Field Selection Description Text Numerical value of the extender ID (KVM extenders: ID is provided by extender unit (Serial No.) and cannot be changed) Name Text Name of the extender unit...
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Draco tera Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – EXT Units You can select the following buttons: Button Function Create a new extender unit Edit Edit an existing extender unit Delete Delete an existing extender unit Cancel Reject changes Save...
This is the Flex Port function of the matrix. The connection of a fixed port extender unit (e. g. USB 2.0) to a Flex-Port can cause unintended results. Pos: 78 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
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Configuration Enter the port number of the matrix physically connected to the USB 2.0 extender unit into the Port field. In order to configure the created extender as a CON Unit, set the USB-CON (standalone) option to Y (C#1 in the Input Signals column) and confirm by pressing the Okay button.
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Draco tera Java Tool Select Definition > EXT Units in the task area. Menu Definition – EXT Units Press the New button. A popup window opens. Select (Templates) in the selection box, if you want to use a template for a USB 2.0 CON Unit (USB CON Unit) or a USB 2.0 CPU Unit (USB CPU Unit).
In order to make a fixed port available again for Flex-Port extender units after deleting a fixed port extender unit, a restart of the I/O board is necessary. Pos: 80 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_UNI-E/A-Karten/Extender für UNI-E-A-Karten anlegen @ 10\mod_1389086670086_6.doc @ 113149 @ 2 @ 1 Extenders for UNI I/O Boards (USB 2.0 / USB 3.0) This chapter will help you to configure and use your USB 2.0/3.0...
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Draco tera Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – EXT Units Insert the SFP modules into the matrix and connect the extenders according to the required application. One extender will be created for each SFP module in the EXT Units list.
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Configuration The edited EXT Units for the respecting USB CON Units now have to be either assigned to an existing CON Device or you have to create a new CON Device by using the New R. button for an assignment in the Configuration >...
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10. If you use parallel operation within the matrix, set the Release Time in the System > Switch menu to 10 s or more (). The USB extenders are completely configured now and can be used. Pos: 81 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Konfiguration von SDI/Konfiguration von SDI @ 15\mod_1433245237148_6.doc @ 161868 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration Configuration of SDI This chapter will help you to configure the matrix for the use of SDI. Using SDI requirest least one I/O board and appropriate SFP modules according to the SDI video signal to be used. You have the following options to configure the system: ...
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Draco tera In order to configure a SDI input select one of the extenders in the EXT Units list that corresponds to the respective SFP and is intended to be used as input. Edit the extender by setting the Universal-CPU option in the Output Signals field to Y for C#1.
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Configuration Java-Tool Select Definition > EXT Units in the task area. Menu Definition - EXT Units Insert the SFP modules into the matrix. One extender will be created for each SFP module in the EXT Units list. The appropriate names always start with "UNI". In order to configure a SDI input select one of the extenders in the EXT Units list that corresponds to the respective SFP and is intended to be used as input.
Configuration > CON Devices menu. The SDI inputs and outputs are completely configured now and can be used. Pos: 82 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_CPU-Einstellungen/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309938442055_6.doc @ 53216 @ 2 @ 1 5.10 CPU Settings New CPU Devices are configured in this menu including their assignment to extenders.
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Configuration Field Selection Description Force Private activated Force switching to the respective CPU only in Private Mode. deactivated Function not active (default). Fix Frame activated Force showing a red frame when switching to the respective CPU. deactivated Function not active (default). Reference activated Activate a reference CPU Device that...
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Draco tera Select Configuration > CPU Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – CPU Devices You can select the following buttons: Button Function New R. Create a new real CPU Device New V. Create a new virtual CPU Device New G.
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Configuration Java Tool Select Definition > CPU Devices in the task area. Menu Definition – CPU Devices You can select the following buttons: Button Function Open a new CPU Device Delete Delete a new CPU Device Apply Confirm a created CPU Device Cancel Reject changes >...
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Select one or more extenders in the Extender assigned list. Remove the assignment with the < button. To remove all existing assignments, press the << button. Confirm the removal with the Apply button. Pos: 83 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_CPU-Einstellungen/CPU-Gruppen @ 17\mod_1503047374785_6.doc @ 186381 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration 5.11 CPU Groups The KVM matrix allows to bundle the CPU Devices of a configuration into CPU groups. The groups can be used to logically or thematically subdivide the CPU Devices. As an application example you can group all CPU Devices together that are connected to a specific matrix in a matrix grid.
Move the highlighted CPU Device to the list CPU/Group assigned. Press the button Okay. The CPU Device is assigned to the CPU Group now. Pos: 84 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_CPU-Einstellungen/Konfiguration_CPU-Switch @ 17\mod_1503047713552_6.doc @ 186415 @ 2 @ 1 5.12 Configuration CPU Switch (484 Series) The CPU Switch (484 Series) can be specifically configured for a use with a KVM matrix.
5.13 Console Settings You have the option to perform the following console settings: Pos: 86 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Konsolen-Einstellungen/480-xx/CON Devices @ 7\mod_1309938548274_6.doc @ 53254 @ 3 @ 1 5.13.1 CON Devices New CON Devices are created in this menu including access rights and assignment to extenders.
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Allow User activated Allow activation of the User ACL at the local console. deactivated Function not active (default). Force Login activated Force user login at this CON Device. deactivated Function not active (default). LOS Frame activated ...
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Configuration Field Selection Description Port Mode activated The favorite list will be replaced by a port list where the ports from 1-999 can be directly selected at each matrix or Matrix Grid. Note: The selection only works for CPU Devices and has to be made according to the switching of favorites.
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Draco tera Select Configuration > CON Devices in the main menu. Menu Configuration – CON Devices You can select the following buttons: Button Function New R. Create a real console New V. Create a virtual console Edit Edit an existing console Delete Delete an existing console Cancel...
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Configuration Java Tool Select Definition > CON Devices in the task area. Menu Definition – CON Devices You can select the following buttons: Button Function Open a new CON Device Delete Delete a new CON Device Apply Confirm a created CON Device Cancel Reject changes >...
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Draco tera You can select the following keyboard commands: Function Keyboard Command Decrease assignment number of the extender <+> unit Increase assignment number of the extender <-> unit In order to create a new console, proceed as follows: Press the New button. Select a real console (Create a real Console) or a virtual console (Create a virtual Console) or a template of an existing console (Choose template).
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Draco tera Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – EXT Units You can select the following buttons: Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2017-09-06...
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Configuration Java Tool Select Definition > EXT Units in the task area. Mouse and keyboard settings are made in the OSD Data tab. Menu Definition – EXT Units Pos: 88 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera Pos: 89 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Konsolen-Einstellungen/480-xx/Extender OSD @ 8\mod_1351502028499_6.doc @ 69501 @ 3 @ 1 5.13.3 Extender OSD In this menu the settings for the Extender OSD can be adjusted. These are local settings that can be made individually for each console.
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Configuration Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu. Menu Configuration – EXT Units In order to change the Extender OSD settings, proceed as follows: Select the console extender in the EXT Units list whose Extender OSD settings has to be adjusted. When confirming the selection by pressing <Enter>, the respective console extender will be enabled for editing.
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Select the console extender in the EXT Units list for which the Extender OSD settings are to be adjusted. Open the Extender OSD Data tab. Adjust the desired settings and confirm your changes by pressing the Apply button. Pos: 90 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration Pos: 91 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Konsolen-Einstellungen/480-xx/Favoritenliste Konsolen @ 7\mod_1321435290266_6.doc @ 54758 @ 3 @ 1 5.13.4 Favorite List Consoles Individual favorite lists of CPUs to be switched frequently can be created for all consoles in this menu. A favorite list can contain up to 16 different CPUs.
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Draco tera The order of the CPU devices within the favorite list can be changed by pressing <+> and <->. Press the Save button to save the settings. Java Tool Select the user in the working area of the CON Devices menu for the favorite list and open the Favorites tab.
Configuration Pos: 92 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Konsolen-Einstellungen/480-xx/Konsolen-Makros @ 7\mod_1330939768963_6.doc @ 57900 @ 3 @ 1 5.13.5 Console Macros In this menu macro commands for switching, disconnection or user administration can be created. The macro commands are created for each console separately. A macro can execute up to 16 switching commands successively.
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Draco tera Field Selection Description Get Video The console gets a video only (P1=CON) connection to the CPU that is currently connected to console P1. The connection of console P1 remains unchanged (KVM or video only). Login User Login a certain user P1 at console P2 CON or CPU Name of CON or CPU Device Device...
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Configuration Select via Configuration > CON Macros in the main menu the console for which a console macro is to be created. Menu Configuration – CON Macros In order to create a macro for the selected console, proceed as follows: Select in the Key field the function key (F1-F32) for which a macro should be created.
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Draco tera Java-Tool Select the console in the working area of the Definition > CON Devices menu for which a macro has to be created and open the Macros tab. Menu Definition – CON Devices In order to create a macro for the selected console, proceed as follows: Select in the Key field the function key for which a macro has to be created.
Key Macros function and you can reset all macros of the selected key by using the Reset Key Macros function. Pos: 93 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Konsolen-Einstellungen/480-xx/Konkurrierende Bedienung @ 9\mod_1375170037949_6.doc @ 79211 @ 3 @ 1 5.13.6 Shared Operation This menu enables shared operation of a CPU Device by two or more CON Devices.
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Draco tera OSDSelect Configuration > Switch in the main menu. Menu Configuration – Switch In order to configure shared operation, proceed as follows: Activate the Enable Video Sharing function. Activate the Force Connect function. Activate the Keyboard Connect function, if taking over control by a keyboard event should be possible.
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Activate the Mouse Connect function, if taking over control by a keyboard movement should be possible. Define a Release Time of inactivity (0 - 999 sec.) after which control can be taken over. Pos: 94 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Konsolen-Einstellungen/480-xx/Multi-Screen-Kontrolle @ 8\mod_1360595667772_6.doc @ 71051 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera 5.13.7 Multi-Screen Control This menu configures the USB-HID switching operation, allowing a CON Device with several monitors to control several connected sources (computers, CPUs). Smooth switching can be performed for up to eight connected sources by dragging the mouse pointer beyond the respective monitor to an adjacent one.
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Configuration Select Assignments > Multi-Screen Control in the main menu. Menu Assignments – Multi-Screen Control In order to configure the Multi-Screen Control, proceed as follows: In the Arrangement field, select the layout for the CON Device you want to configure (1 x 4 or 2 x 2). The fields for the configuration of the individual displays will be arranged accordingly.
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Draco tera When using the Owner function, you can determine which control display is permitted for USB-HID switching to the different displays. Select that display from the list. In order to make a display accessible to all neighboring control displays, set the Owner function to shared. Use the Frame function to configure a red frame that shows the current display with mouse control after the expiration of a selectable timer.
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The frame to fade in can be individually activated by using a timer >0 seconds. Pos: 95 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Konsolen-Einstellungen/480-xx/Active Directory @ 17\mod_1503053693746_6.doc @ 186451 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera 5.13.8 Active Directory The KVM matrix can be synchronized with the directory service Active Directoy with regard to user authentication. This allows the user to login at the KVM matrix using login information from the Active Directory service. The connection between KVM matrix and the Active Directory server is established via OpenLDAP and periodically synchronized every 5 minutes.
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Configuration Menu Configuration – User Create a new LDAP user (bind user) by pressing New LU. 10. Enter a user name into the field Name. 11. Enter the login name of the bind user from the Active Directory into the field Login Name. 12.
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Draco tera Enter a user name into the field Name. At the same time the name is the login name at the matrix, if the Active Directory service is not available. Enter the complete domain name of the Active Directory user into the field Login Name (e.g.
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Configuration Menu Configuration – User Create a new LDAP user (bind user) by pressing the button New User. A popup window will appear. Select Create a LDAP User in the popup window. Enter a user name into the field Name. 10.
Enter a local password into the field Password. Save your settings. The Active Directory can be used now. Pos: 96 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Speichern und Laden von Konfigurationen/480-xx/Speichern und Laden von Konfigurationen @ 7\mod_1309938757899_6.doc @ 53292 @ 2 @ 1 5.14 Saving and Loading of Configurations You have the option to set the following administration of configurations: Pos: 97 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Speichern und Laden von Konfigurationen/480-xx/Zwischenspeichern von Konfigurationen @ 7\mod_1309945736118_6.doc @ 54172 @ 3 @ 1...
Configuration 5.14.2 Saving of Configurations (internal) In this menu the current matrix configuration is saved to predefined storage locations. However, it does not replace the buffering of configuration (see Chapter 5.14.1, Page 162). You have the following options to access the menu: In Active, the name and detailed information of the current configuration are shown.
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Draco tera You have the possibility to save the created configuration within eight storage locations in the matrix (File #1 – File #8). Additionally a configuration can also be saved as default configuration. Select Configuration > Save As… in the main menu. Select the required storage location (File #1 –...
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Next button. Select the storage location in that the configuration has to be saved (default or config01 – config08) and confirm with the OK button. Menu File – Upload Pos: 99 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
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Java Tool Select Administration > Activate Configuration during online-mode in the task area Select the desired configuration. Load the configuration by pressing the Activate button. Menu Administration – Activate Configuration Pos: 101 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
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Confirm the process with the Activate button. The opened configuration is activated. Menu File – Open… Pos: 104 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Export und Import von Listen/480-xx/Export und Import von Listen @ 7\mod_1309939181868_6.doc @ 53390 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
After opening the menu, select the list to export. Select the storage location for the export file. Confirm the export with the Finish button. Menu File – Export Pos: 106 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Export und Import von Listen/480-xx/Import von Listen (Import-Optionen) @ 7\mod_1309939264649_6.doc @ 53426 @ 3 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Select the directory of the list to import. Confirm the import with the Finish button. Importing configuration lists is only possible in offline configurations. Menu File – Import... Pos: 107 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Matrix/Matrix-Kaskadierung @ 10\mod_1389089960786_6.doc @ 113174 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera 5.16 Matrix Cascading This simple method of cascading allows a switchable connection between two matrices via so called Tie Lines. The Matrix Cascading does not require Bundle 4. This kind of configuration may become necessary, if the number of ports in the entire system has to be increased or if certain important connections should be distributed to several matrices due to reasons of redundancy.
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Configuration Select Configuration > EXT Units in the main menu of the master matrix. Menu Configuration - EXT Units Press the New button. A new Extender Unit will be created that is needed for the connection of Tie Lines. Enter an appropriate extender name into the Name field.
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Draco tera If you have created a Master/Slave CPU Unit, select Configuration > CPU Devices in the main menu of the master matrix and press the New R button. A switchable CPU Device will be created. Enter an appropriate Device name into the Name field. Assign the previously configured Extender Unit to the just created Device by moving the Extender Unit from the Ext available field into the Ext assigned field and save your settings.
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Configuration Java Tool Connect to the Master Matrix and activate the Online Configuration Mode. Select the menu Definition > EXT Units in the task area and press the New button. A popup window opens. Menu Definition - EXT Units If the Tie Line should be directed from the Sub to the Master, select Master/Slave CON Unit in the Choose Extender Type selection box.
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The Matrix Cascading is now configured and can be used. Additional Tie Lines are configured accordingly. The use of cascading is described in Chapter 6.1.4, Page 199. Pos: 108 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Matrix/Matrix-Grid @ 10\mod_1389091114008_6.doc @ 113198 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration 5.17 Matrix Grid In this menu you can configure a Matrix Grid in order to connect two or more matrices. This kind of configuration may become necessary if the number of ports in the entire system has to be increased or if certain important connections should be distributed to several matrices due to reasons of redundancy.
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Draco tera The settings in the following menus have to be made globally and only once within the Matrix Grid: EXT Units, CPU Devices, CON Devices, User, CON Macros, User Macros, CON Favorites, User Favorites, Virtual CPU Devices, Virtual CON Devices If global settings are made in the respective menus, they will be immediately available on each matrix within the Matrix Grid.
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Configuration In order to configure a Matrix Grid, proceed as follows. The following configuration steps have to be repeated for each matrix separately: Select Configuration > System in the main menu. Menu Configuration – System Enter a unique name for each matrix into the Device field. Each name only may exist once within the Matrix Grid.
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Draco tera Menu Configuration – Matrix Grid Activate the Enable Matrix Grid function. Write all device names of the Grid matrices into the Matrix Grid list, starting in the left column. Based on the listings, a Grid master will be automatically determined for the Matrix-Grid.
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In order to use the Matrix Grid execute the configuration wizard in the menu System > Matrix Grid. It guides you through the configuration of Matrix-Grids. Menu System – Matrix Grid Pos: 109 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Matrix/USB-HID-Ghosting @ 17\mod_1503057366388_6.doc @ 186520 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera 5.18 USB-HID Ghosting This function allows specific keyboard and mice descriptors (device descriptions) to be permanently stored in the CPU unit. This eliminates the need to register and deregister the keyboard and mouse on an operating system each time there is a shared use of a source (computer, CPU) by two or more consoles within a KVM matrix.
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Configuration To transmit any manually activated USB-HID Ghosting information of a single EXT Unit (CPU) to other extenders, proceed as follows: Connect to the KVM matix via Java tool and activate the Online Configuration mode in the symbol bar. Select the menu Definition > EXT Units in the task area and select the EXT Unit (CPU) with active USB-HID Ghosting.
Assign..During reading and writing USB-HID Ghosting information, there will be a short interrupt of the USB-HID and video signal. Pos: 110 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Matrix/DDC (EDID) @ 17\mod_1503059529995_6.doc @ 186554 @ 2 @ 1 5.19 Management of DDC Information (EDID) By default, the KVM extenders transmit the factory preset DDC (EDID) to the sources (computer, CPU).
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Configuration Java Tool Several general options are available. For these options select the menu Definition > EXT Units in the task area, select an EXT Unit (CPU) and open the tab EDID: To read the DDC information of an EXT Unit (CPU), select it and ...
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Select the EXT Unit (CPU) the DDC template should be transmitted to and press the button Transmit. If required, the DDC Ghosting information can be transmitted to any connected extender by pressing the button Assign..Pos: 111 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/Firmware Aktualisierung/480-xx/Firmware-Aktualisierung @ 7\mod_1313482000731_6.doc @ 54542 @ 233 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Configuration 5.20 Firmware Update 5.20.1 Matrix Update The firmware of the matrix can be updated in this menu. You have the following option to access the menu: Java Tool Only use computers to update the matrix that are not integrated into the KVM extender / matrix setup.
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Draco tera Performing the Update Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the matrix update: Select Administration > Update Matrix Firmware in the task area. All updateable components of the matrix will be automatically selected and highlighted in green. Menu Administration –...
Configuration 5.20.2 Extender Update The firmware of the extenders connected to the matrix can be updated in this menu. You have the following option to access the menu: Preparation Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the extender update: Save the matrix configuration externally (see Chapter 3.9, Page 39).
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Draco tera Performing the Update in Standard Mode (parallel Update) Select Administration > Update EXT Firmware in the task area. The standard mode for the parallel update will be selected by default and the Upload Firmware tab will be opened. Menu Administration –...
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Configuration After finishing the upload process successful completion will be confirmed by a popup message. If you want to directly start the actual update process, you will have to confirm this by pressing the Yes button. You will be immediately forwarded to the Update Firmware tab.
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Draco tera Performing the Update in Expert Mode (sequential Update) Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the extender update: Select Administration > Update EXT Firmware and select Sequential Mode in the upper part of the working area. All updateable extenders will be automatically selected and highlighted in green.
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Verify after the update in the Java tool via Administration > Update EXT Firmware in the Protocol tab of the Expert Mode, if the updates for all extenders have been installed correctly. Pos: 112 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/480_Lizenzmanagement/480-xx @ 8\mod_1352795644169_6.doc @ 69622 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
License Key field. In order to activate the license key press the Activate button. The new functions will be immediately enabled, a restart of the matrix will not be necessary. Pos: 113 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/UEB_Betrieb @ 5\mod_1278577614980_6.doc @ 41970 @ 1 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Operation Operation Pos: 114 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309939496086_6.doc @ 53444 @ @ 1 The Draco tera can be operated in three different ways: 1. Direct Switching via a keyboard connected to a CON port and the favorites by a macro keyboard connected to a console port 2.
Draco tera Pos: 116 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Bedienung über HotKeys/480-xx/UEB_Bedienung_über_Hotkeys @ 7\mod_1309939558243_6.doc @ 53464 @ 2 @ 1 Operation via 'Hot Keys' Pos: 117 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Bedienung über HotKeys/480-xxC_Direktumschaltung @ 8\mod_1345793277182_6.doc @ 68001 @ 3 @ 1 6.1.1 Direct Switching The direct switching by favorites on a keyboard is the fastest possibility for a user to switch at his console between different CPUs.
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Shift and Scroll LEDs on the keyboard will flash, if Command Mode is activated. Press the key <Backspace> of your keyboard. The Command Mode is closed and the console is disconnected from the previous connected CPU. Pos: 118 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Optimal results can be achieved by the use of as identical resolutions as possible. This contributes to a smooth and seamless function of the scan mode. Pos: 120 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Bedienung über HotKeys/480-xxC_Funktionstasten <F1> - <F16> @ 8\mod_1345793800423_6.doc @ 68021 @ 3 @ 1 6.1.3 Function Keys <F1>–<F16>...
Operation Pos: 122 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Bedienung über HotKeys/480-xx/Adressierung von Main-Matrix und Sub-Matrix @ 7\mod_1309940780680_6.doc @ 53526 @ 3 @ 1 6.1.4 Addressing of Main and Sub Matrices The Draco tera can be cascaded over two levels. You can either send the commands (including opening the OSD) to the main or the sub matrix.
Draco tera Pos: 124 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/KVM-Schaltung/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309940863555_6.doc @ 53563 @ 22 @ 1 KVM-Switching You have the following option to perform switching operations with the Draco tera: Select Switch in the main menu. By pressing <F8>, inactive CPU devices can be shown in order to expand the current view.
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Operation Switching operations from the own CON Device can only be performed on CPU Devices that are available in the CPU Devices list. Listed CPU Devices highlighted in red color are currently connected in Private Mode and are blocked by the connected CON Device. Switching via Selection List for CPU Devices The matrix offers the ability to execute KVM switching operations by means of a selection list for CPU Devices next to the OSD in full screen.
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Draco tera Activating the automatical Scan Mode for CPU Devices The matrix offers the ability to use a scan mode based on the favorite list of each console or user. Scan mode allows the matrix to switch in sequence between the CPU Devices in the favorite list within a predefined time.
Operation Extended Switching You have the following options to perform switching operation with the Draco tera: To switch any console to any available CPU, proceed as follows: Select Extended Switch in the main menu. Pressing <F8> hides inactive CPU Devices to provide a clearer overview. Menu Extended Switch Select in the CON Devices list on the left hand side that one that should be switched to a CPU Device and open it by pressing <Enter>.
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Draco tera Switching operations from the user’s CON Device can only be performed on CPU Devices that are available in the CPU Devices list. The following information is shown in this menu: Field Description CON device Assigned physical extender unit (CON Unit) CON assigned Virtual CON Device that is assigned to the real CON Device...
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Operation Java Tool You have two options to perform switching operations for the Draco tera via Java Tool: Possibility 1: Select Control > Extended Switch in the task area. Menu Control – Extended Switch All connected consoles and the associated CPU connections are shown in columns in the working area in this menu.
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Draco tera In order to set a Private Mode connection between a console and a CPU, double-click on the corresponding selection box within the Private Mode column and select the requested CPU. If a CPU console does not have access rights, it will not appear in the list. The following symbols are shown in the connection overview: Symbol Description...
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Operation Possibility 2: Select Status > Matrix View in the task area or select Status > Grid Port View when using a Matrix Grid. Menu Status – Matrix View In order to perform switching operations between CON and CPU Devices proceed as follows: Move the mouse cursor to the port that has to be switched.
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At the same time all further connections of the extenders assigned to the involved devices will be disconnected. Pos: 125 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Umschaltung von einzelnen Extendern in Devices/480_Umschaltung mit der Makro-Liste @ 17\mod_1503294954798_6.doc @ 186596 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Operation Switching via Macro List Next to executing macros via function keys <F1>-<F16>, they can also be executed via Macro List in the OSD. At the same time this specific list offers the possibility to see the content of the various macros including the single commands before executing them.
Show Macro List in the menu Configuration > CON Devices for the respective CON Devices. Pos: 126 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Umschaltung von einzelnen Extendern in Devices/480_Umschaltung von einzelnen Extendern in Devices @ 15\mod_1433247719747_6.doc @ 161901 @ 2 @ 1 Switching of single Extenders within...
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Switching of single extenders from a Device is only possible in video only mode. Single exenders of a Device that are already switched will be highlighted with "!". Pos: 127 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/480_CON Switch/480_CON Switch @ 9\mod_1375172364133_6.doc @ 79232 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera CON Switch KVM extender CON Units connected to a local source (computer, CPU) can be locally switched via the matrix. Switching is performed between the local source and the KVM connection and can be executed via 'Hot Keys' or via OSD.
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<'Hot Key'>, <k>, <1>, <Enter> Switching to extender connection 2 <'Hot Key'>, <k>, <2>, <Enter> (only with redundant CON Units) Switching to the local source <'Hot Key'>, <l>, <Enter> (computer, CPU) Pos: 128 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/480_Multi-Screen_Kontrolle/480_Multi-Screen-Kontrolle @ 8\mod_1360600488238_6.doc @ 71072 @ 2 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Draco tera Multi-Screen Control The Multi-Screen function contains a switching of the USB-HID signal between different statically connected sources (computer, CPU) within a CON Device and can be performed in two different ways: Switching via Mouse The switching of the USB-HID signal can be made by a movement of the mouse pointer beyond the edge of the current display to a neighboring display (see Chapter 5.13.7, Page 154).
<current 'Hot Key'>, Switching of the USB-HID signals to display #4 <Num 4> Pos: 129 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/USB-2.0-Umschaltung/480_USB-2.0-Umschaltung @ 8\mod_1345794455672_6.doc @ 68043 @ 2 @ 1 USB 2.0 Switching Switching of USB 2.0 extender basically works like switching of KVM extenders. The following scenarios to switch USB 2.0 extenders are possible.
Draco tera Pos: 131 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Schaltmakros/480-xx @ 7\mod_1324449399385_6.doc @ 56882 @ 2 @ 1 Presets Predefined macros to switch the matrix without loading a new configuration can be created and activated in this menu. You have the following option to access the menu: ...
When loading presets, only those switching operations that are compliant with the hardware and the configuration of the currently used matrix are taken into account. Pos: 132 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Schaltmakros/480-xx_Switch & Preview @ 17\mod_1503296747245_6.doc @ 186625 @ 2 @ 1 6.10 Switch & Preview This function presents an optionally available upgrade for Draco tera KVM matrices and allows an IP based preview of various video signals.
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Draco tera Switching Operations To use the function Switch & Peview proceed as follows: Select the button Connect in the symbol bar and connect to the matrix that you would like to use. Open a preconfigured monitor layout to be used via Open Layout... in the symbol bar.
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Operation If a source (CPU Device) or a monitor (CON Device) is highlighted, the respective live video appears in the live view that can be found in the right lower corner. New Monitor Layout To create a new monitor layout proceed as follows: Press the button Open Designer...
If there is open another layout other than the default layout, you can display the default layout by pressing the button Load Default in the symbol bar. Pos: 133 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Serielle Schnittstellen/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309940914961_6.doc @ 53582 @ 2 @ 1 6.11 Serial Interface The Draco tera offers the option to switch via a serial interface (RS232).
Operation Pos: 135 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Ein- und Ausschaltfunktionen/UEB_Ein-_und_Ausschaltfunktionen @ 7\mod_1309940964258_6.doc @ 53601 @ 2 @ 1 6.12 Power On and Power Down Functions Pos: 136 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Ein- und Ausschaltfunktionen/480-xx/Neustart @ 7\mod_1309941015165_6.doc @ 53620 @ 3 @ 1 6.12.1 Restart You have the following options to perform a restart: Select Configuration >...
Draco tera Pos: 138 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Ein- und Ausschaltfunktionen/480-xx/Factory Reset @ 7\mod_1309941081774_6.doc @ 53638 @ 3 @ 1 6.12.2 Factory Reset You have the following option to perform a reset of the system: If you perform a (factory) reset, all current settings and all configurations stored in the matrix will be lost.
Operation 6.13 Summary of Keyboard Commands In the following you find a summary of keyboard commands that can activate extender and matrix functions after executing the 'Hot Key'. Extender Keyboard Command Description <'Hot Key'>, <a> Download of DDC information for the monitor connected to the CON Unit into the CPU Unit <'Hot Key'>, <k>, <1>, Switch to the KVM connection 1 (only with...
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Switching of the USB-HID signals to display #2 <'Hot Key'>, <Num 3> Switching of the USB-HID signals to display #3 <'Hot Key'>, <Num 4> Switching of the USB-HID signals to display #4 Pos: 141 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/UEB_Technische Daten @ 5\mod_1278578165261_6.doc @ 42096 @ 1 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Specifications Pos: 159 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Abmessungen/480-xxC @ 8\mod_1345797036853_6.doc @ 68182 @ 2 @ 1 Size Draco tera 80C / 80F Matrix 443 x 435 x 90 mm (17.4" x 17.1" x 3.5") Shipping Box 602 x 526 x 200 mm (23.7" x 20.7" x 7.9")
220 x 146 x 45 mm (8.7" x 5.7" x 1.8") Shipping Box 550 x 365 x 115 mm (21.7" x 14.4" x 4.5") Pos: 160 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Transportgewicht /480-xxC @ 8\mod_1345797215021_6.doc @ 68202 @ 2 @ 1 Shipping Weight Draco tera 80C / 80F Matrix 8.4 kg (18.5 lb)
0.9 kg (1.9 lb) Shipping Box 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) Pos: 161 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/MTBF/480-xxC_MTBF @ 9\mod_1375259363271_6.doc @ 79901 @ 2 @ 1 MTBF The following table contains the mean time between failure (MTBF) in power-on hours (POH). The estimate is based on the FIT rates of the parts included.
(see Chapter 10, Page 236). For the use in a 24/7 operation it is recommended to keep a hot spare matrix available. Pos: 163 /806-IHSE/Hilfe im Problemfall/UEB_Hilfe im Problemfall @ 5\mod_1278579113839_6.doc @ 42536 @ 1 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Pos: 164 /806-IHSE/Hilfe im Problemfall/Hilfe im Problemfall (480-xx) @ 7\mod_1309943852774_6.doc @ 54002 @ @ 1 In the following chapters, support for problems with the Draco tera matrix is provided. It is assumed that fully operational CPU and CON Devices are available, which can be tested over a peer-to-peer connection using Cat X or fibre cables.
Restart of the matrix not Restart the matrix. settings are not yet completed. assumed after editing. Pos: 170 /806-IHSE/Hilfe im Problemfall/Störung an der Matrix/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309944331383_6.doc @ 54040 @ 2 @ 1 Failure at the Matrix Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Serial control CPU and matrix ...
CPU/CON Unit offline, CPU/CON Unit connected to the wrong port). LED 3 off Power supply Check power supply units and the connection to the power network. Pos: 172 /806-IHSE/Technische Unterstützung/ATB_Technische Unterstützung @ 5\mod_1278579487089_6.doc @ 42650 @ 122 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Note your RMA number visibly on your shipment. Devices that are sent in without a RMA number cannot be accepted. The shipment will be sent back without being opened, postage unpaid. Pos: 173 /806-IHSE/Zertifikate/UEB_Zertifikate @ 5\mod_1278579534933_6.doc @ 42668 @ 1 @ 1 2017-09-06...
Certificates Certificates Pos: 174 /806-IHSE/Zertifikate/ATB_Europäische Konformitätserklärung @ 5\mod_1278579640901_6.doc @ 42686 @ 2 @ 1 11.1 CE Declaration Of Conformity The products listed below in the form as delivered comply with the provisions of the following European Directives: 2014/30/EU Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of...
All power supplies are certified to the relevant major international safety standards. Pos: 175 /806-IHSE/Zertifikate/480-xx_Produktsicherheit @ 15\mod_1446727181349_6.doc @ 165023 @ 2 @ 1 11.3 Product Safety The product safety of the devices is proven by the compliance to the...
The manufacturer complies with the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on the prevention of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The device labels carry a respective marking. Pos: 177 /806-IHSE/Zertifikate/ATB_RoHS @ 5\mod_1278579714214_6.doc @ 42722 @ 2 @ 1 11.5 RoHS/RoHS 2 This device complies with the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European...
Draco tera Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this guide or in video and KVM technology: Term Explanation AES/EBU Digital audio standard that is officially known as AES3 and that is used for carrying digital audio signals between devices. Cat X Any Cat 5e (Cat 6, Cat 7) cable Color Graphics Adapter (CGA) is an old analog...
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Glossary Term Explanation Dual Link A DVI-D interface for resolutions up to 2560x2048 by signal transmission of up to 330 MPixel/s (24-bit) Dual-Head A system with two video connections Digital video standard, introduced by the Digital Display Working Group (http://www.ddwg.org). Single Link and Dual Link standard are distinguished.
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Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a computer graphics standard with a typical resolution of 640x480 pixels and up to 262,144 colors. It can be seen as a follower of the graphics standards MDA, CGA and EGA. Pos: 179 /806-IHSE/zz_Layout/Seitenumbruch @ 8\mod_1348581820516_0.doc @ 69462 @ @ 1 2017-09-06...
Glossary Pos: 180 /806-IHSE/Glossar/480-xx @ 7\mod_1309944815290_6.doc @ 54151 @ 2 @ 1 12.1 Matrix specific Glossary Term Explanation Auto Disconnect Matrix function that allows an automatic disconnect between a console and a CPU, if OSD is opened via this console.
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Draco tera Term Explanation Keyboard Matrix function that allows taking over the keyboard Connect control of an inactive console. Programmable keys that can execute a stringing Macro Keys together of commands to the matrix. Mouse Connect Matrix function that allows taking the mouse control of an inactive console.
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