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- Page 1 G&D TradeSwitch2-PS/2 Installation and Operation...
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Page 2: About This Manual
About this manual This manual has been carefully compiled and examined to the state-of-the-art. G&D neither explicitly nor implicitly takes guarantee or responsibility for the qual- ity, efficiency and marketability of the product when used for a certain purpose that differs from the scope of service covered by this manual. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Safety instructions .................... 1 The KVM switch »TradeSwitch2-PS/2« ............2 Package contents ....................2 Installation ....................... 3 Overview of the interfaces .................. 3 Setting up the device ..................3 Connecting the console devices ................4 Connecting the computers .................. 5 Connecting the power supply ................ -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Please read the following safety instructions carefully before you start operating the G&D product. The instructions well help in avoiding damages to the product and in preventing possible injuries. Keep this manual handy for all persons who will be using this product. Follow all warnings or operating instructions which are on the device or stated in this user manual. -
Page 5: The Kvm Switch "Tradeswitch2-Ps/2
The KVM switch »TradeSwitch2-PS/2« The KVM switch »TradeSwitch2-PS/2« The KVM switch TradeSwitch2-PS/2 enables you to operate up to two computers through one workstation. The video output is carried out independently from the KVM switch through the monitors of various computers. Both PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse connected to the KVM switch enable a central configuration of all computers. -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Installation Overview of the interfaces The front panel of the KVM switch The front panel of the KVM switch provides two USB interfaces to connect a USB keyboard and/or mouse. NOTE: The PS/2 interfaces to connect both console keyboard and console mouse (on the back panel of the KVM switch) and the USB interfaces on the front panel of the device can be used simultaneously. -
Page 7: Connecting The Console Devices
Installation Connecting the console devices ADVICE: Connect the cables of the console and the computers preferably block by block and from the bottom up. By doing so, you will avoid already connected cables blocking your view of the interfaces. LED Out LED Out CPU 1 CPU 2... -
Page 8: Connecting The Computers
Installation Connecting the computers NOTE: To connect the (maximum two) computers to the KVM switch, the inter- faces as shown below are available for each computer. The label (e.g. CPU 1 ) assigns the interface to a specific computer and to the corre- spondent button on the front panel. -
Page 9: Start-Up
Start-up Start-up Turn on the Power switch on the back panel of the KVM switch. As soon as the device is supplied with power, the green User LED lights up. The KVM switch is now ready for use. Status displays The LEDs on the front panel of the device enable you to control the operational status at all times. -
Page 10: Switching Between The Computers
Switching between the computers Switching between the computers The user can either use the two buttons on the front panel of the device or key com- binations to switch between different computers. Keyboard and mouse inputs are forwarded to the active computer. The video signal of the active computer is displayed on the console monitor. -
Page 11: Switching Via Step Keys
Switching between the computers Switching via step keys IMPORTANT: TStep keys are deactivated in the default settings. Information on how to enable this function are provided on page 21. Alternative to using select keys to switch between channels connected to the KVM switch is to use the step keys to switch the channels in ascending or descending order. -
Page 12: Switching Via Serial Device
Switching between the computers Switching via serial device The channels can be switched via a serial device connected to the Service port of the KVM switch. The serial device can either be a special keypad or a computer which is terminal emulator operated. IMPORTANT: Use the following connection settings and the switching commands of the KVM switch to successfully switch the channel with a serial end device. -
Page 13: Switching Commands
Switching between the computers Switching commands The following commands are provided for switching the channel: Command Channel <! switch to previous channel >! switch to next channel ADVICE: Use the » « command to show the currently accessing channel. NOTE: The serial device carries out the command directly after it is sent. -
Page 14: Configuration
Configuration Configuration The configuration of the KVM switch can optionally be changed in the setup mode or in the setup menu: Enable the setup mode using the console keyboard. You can change the configura- tion via special setup keys. ... -
Page 15: Operating The Setup Mode
Configuration Operating the setup mode The setup mode can be enabled using the console keyboard. After enabling, the con- figuration of the KVM switch can be changed by using various step keys. NOTE: Only one setup function can be performed after the calling of the setup mode. If you want to perform more functions, please restart the setup mode. -
Page 16: Operating The Setup Menu
Configuration Operating the setup menu The setup menu provides a convenient alternative to view and edit the configuration of the KVM switch. The switch can be operated through the setup menu which both easy operation and adjustment of several settings within a session. The setup menu can be operated via any terminal emulator (e.g. - Page 17 Configuration The setup menu lists all settings in tabular form: Settings for TradeSwitch2 Show System Info ... Hotkey: Alt Gr Double Hotkey: Select Key: 1..2 Hotkey Delay: Set System Defaults Select Ch.1 after Power up: Select Channel via Front Button: Select Channel via Hotkey: Select Channel via Step Key: 9 | 0...
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Page 18: Configuration Settings
Configuration Configuration settings Using single or double hotkeys If many application programs with key combinations are operated on one computer or if different G&D devices are used in one cascade, the number of available key combinations might be restricted. In such a case, it is appropriate to apply double hotkeys. How to enable single or double hotkeys: 1. -
Page 19: Changing The Single Hotkey
Configuration Changing the single hotkey Press the hotkey and the Backspace key simultaneously to start the setup mode of the KVM switch. Pressing the hotkey and the select key simultaneously enables the switching of channels. If an application program or another G&D device uses the same hotkey within the cascade, the hotkey can be changed. -
Page 20: Changing The Double Hotkey
Configuration Changing the double hotkey If the use of double hotkeys is enabled (see page 15), press the double hotkey and the Backspace key simultaneously to start the setup mode of the KVM switch. Switching of channels takes place by pressing the double hotkey and a select key at the same time. -
Page 21: Changing The Select Keys
Configuration Changing the select keys In the default settings, use the enabled select keys to switch between the computers that are connected to the KVM switch. For instance, you can switch to computer 2 by pressing Hotkey+2 (default: Alt Gr+2 How to choose a different select key set: 1. -
Page 22: Disabling/Enabling The Hotkey Delay
Configuration Disabling/Enabling the hotkey delay Press the Hotkey+Backspace (default: Alt Gr+Backspace ) key combination for seven seconds in order to start the setup mode in the default settings. You can disable the hotkey delay if you want to start the setup mode immediately after pressing the key combination. -
Page 23: Resetting The Defaults
Configuration Resetting the defaults This function resets the default settings of the KVM switch. IMPORTANT: Performing this function reactivates the default settings of the KVM switch as shown on page 11. How to reset the default settings: Hotkey+Backspace Alt Gr+Backspace 1. -
Page 24: Auto-Accessing The First Channel
Configuration Auto-accessing the first channel Usually, after turning on the device, the recently active channel is accessed. The set- ting can be changed so that the computer connected to the first channel is automati- cally accessed when the device is turned on. How to disable/enable the automatic access of the first channel after booting: NOTE: Use the setup menu to enable/disable the option to automatically access... -
Page 25: (De)Activating The Switching Via Front Buttons
Configuration (De)activating the switching via front buttons In the defaults, you can use the buttons on the front panel to switch between the computers. If desired, you can deactivate the front buttons in the setup menu. How to enable/disable the switching via front buttons: HINWEIS: Use the setup menu to (de)activate the switching via front buttons. -
Page 26: (De)Activating The Switching Via Step Keys
Configuration (De)activating the switching via step keys Instead of using hotkeys to switch to one of the channels connected to the KVM switch, you can also use step keys to switch the channels in ascending or descending order. NOTE: The use of step keys is disabled in the default settings. After enabling the step keys, you can use the following key combinations to switch channels in ascending or descending order: ... -
Page 27: (De)Activating The Switching Via Mouse
Configuration (De)activating the switching via mouse If the console mouse is a Microsoft »IntelliMouse Explorer« or a compatible 5-key mouse of another manufacturer, the mouse can be used to switch between channels. The switching by mouse is disabled in the defaults. Use the setup menu for (de)acti- vating the funcion and choosing between the following options: ... -
Page 28: Changing The Bit Rate Of The Service Port
Configuration Changing the bit rate of the Service port The Service port of the KVM switch can be used both for operating the setup menu and for switching the channels with a serial device. The Service port transfers a certain amount of data per time unit. The bitrate is given in bit/s. -
Page 29: Changing The Standard Mode Of The Service Port
Configuration Changing the standard mode of the Service port The Service port of the KVM switch can be used both for operating the setup menu and for switching the channels with a serial device. IMPORTANT: Depending on the purpose of use, the KVM extender distinguishes between the modes listed below. -
Page 30: Changing The Scan Code Set Of A Ps/2 Keyboard
Configuration Changing the scan code set of a PS/2 keyboard If a key is pressed on the PS/2 keyboard, the keyboard processor sends a data packet that is called scan code. The two common scan code sets (sets 2 and 3) contain dif- ferent scan codes. -
Page 31: Selecting The Ps/2 Keyboard Type
Configuration Selecting the PS/2 keyboard type In addition to standard PS/2 keyboards, the KVM switch also supports PixelPower Clarity (blue) and SKIDATA1 keyboards. Select the keyboard type if you want to use such a keyboard at the console. NOTE: The PS/2 keyboard type can only be selected in the setup menu. How to select the PS/2 keyboard type: 1. -
Page 32: Enabling Or Resetting A Ps/2 Mouse
Configuration Enabling or resetting a PS/2 mouse Compared to USB mouses, PS/2 mouses do not support hot plug technology. You can therefore insert the PS/2 plug during operation, but it may be possible that the computer does not detect the input device. To enable or reset the PS/2 mouse, the KVM switch can be used to send a special command to the computer. -
Page 33: Order Numbers
Order numbers Order numbers TRADESWITCH2-PS/2 TRADESWITCH4-PS/2 A210 0073 TradeSwitch2-PS/2 A210 0075 TradeSwitch4-PS/2 A210 0074 TradeSwitch2-PS/2-RM A210 0076 TradeSwitch4-PS/2-RM TRADESWITCH2-USB TRADESWITCH4-USB A210 0089 TradeSwitch2-USB A210 0080 TradeSwitch4-USB A210 0090 TradeSwitch2-USB-RM A210 0081 TradeSwitch4-USB-RM G&D TradeSwitch2-PS/2 · 30... -
Page 34: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data TRADESWITCH2-PS/2 Workstation Connections per device: Connection: directly at the device Interfaces Keyboard/mouse: 2 × PS/2 socket for workstation USB keyboard/mouse: 2 × USB-A socket Audio: 1 × 3,5-mm phone jack (Speaker) Computer Connections per device: Connection: with supplied cables at the device Interfaces... - Page 35 Notes G&D TradeSwitch2-PS/2 · 32...
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