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The KVM switch »TradeSwitch8-USB« The KVM switch »TradeSwitch8-USB« The KVM switch TradeSwitch8-USB enables you to operate up to eight computers via one console. The video output is carried out independently from the KVM switch through the monitors of various computers. Both USB keyboard and mouse that are connected to the KVM switch enable a central configuration of all computers.
Installation Installation Overview of the interfaces The front panel of the KVM switch The front panel of the KVM switch provides two USB 2.0 interfaces to connect any USB 2.0 devices. NOTE: USB devices such as a printer or a mass storage device connected to one of these interfaces are available to the active computer.
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 1 LED Out 7 LED Out 8 CPU 1...
Installation Connecting the computers NOTE: To connect the (maximum eight) 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.
Installation Connecting the power supply LED Out 1 LED Out 7 LED Out 8 CPU 1 CPU 6 CPU 7 CPU 8 Keyb./Mouse Line In Speaker Line In Line Out USB 2.0 Line In Line Out USB 2.0 Line In Line Out USB 2.0 Line In...
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.
Switching between the computers Switching between the computers The user can either use the eight buttons on the front panel of the device or key combinations 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.
Switching between the computers Switching via step keys IMPORTANT: Step keys are deactivated in the default settings. Information on how to enable this function are provided on page 22. 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.
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.
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.
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. ...
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.
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.
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Configuration The setup menu lists all settings in tabular form: Settings for TradeSwitch8 Show System Info ... Hotkey: Alt Gr Double Hotkey: Select Key: 1..8 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...
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: Hotkey+Backspace Alt Gr+Backspace...
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.
Configuration Changing the double hotkey If the use of double hotkeys is enabled (see page 16), 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.
Configuration Changing the select keys In the default settings, use the enabled select keys to switch between the com- puters 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: Hotkey+Backspace Alt Gr+Backspace...
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.
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 12. How to reset the default settings: 1. Press Hotkey+Backspace (default: Alt Gr+Backspace ) to enable the setup...
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...
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.
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: ...
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: ...
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.
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.
Configuration Selecting the USB keyboard type Various manufacturers added special keys to the standard keyboards. Some key- boards are provided with multimedia keys which enable the user to easily operate special multimedia functions of the computer. Compared to standard keyboards, Sun desktops and servers are provided with sepa- rate keys (Solaris Shortcut Keys) to operate special system functions.
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Configuration If the console is provided with a Sun keyboard, use the Solaris Shortcut Keys of this keyboard after enabling. When using a standard keyboard, these functions can be performed by using the key combinations listed below: Key combination »Solaris Shortcut Key« of the Sun keyboard Alt Gr+Alt+F2 Again Alt Gr+Alt+F3...
Technical data Technical data TRADESWITCH8-USB Console Connections per device: Connection: directly at the device Interfaces USB keyboard/mouse: 2 × USB-A socket for console USB 2.0 (transparent): 2 × USB-A socket Audio: 1 × 3,5-mm phone jack (Speaker), 1 × 3,5-mm phone jack (Line In) Computer Connections per device: Connection:...
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