Daxten RACKACCESS 16I Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 RackAccess 8i RackAccess 16i Installation guide...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    3115-108M-xx RackAccess 8i console - 15” TFT Display & integrated SCOUTutp 8 port kvm Switch 3115-116M-xx RackAccess 16i console - 15” TFT Display & integrated SCOUTutp 16 port kvm Switch 3115-116MIP-xx RackAccess 16i console - 15” TFT Display & integrated SCOUTutp 16 port kvm Switch & IP Access...
  • Page 3 Monitor 15” TFT Display 17” TFT Display 19” TFT Display Display Area: 30.4 x 22.8 cm 33.7 x 27.0 cm 37.6 x 30.10 cm 12 x 9” 13.7 x 10.64” 14.8 x 11.8” Scan frequency horizontal: 31.47K to 68KHz 31.47K to 68KHz 31.47K to 68KHz Scan frequency vertical: 60Hz to 85Hz...
  • Page 4 © Copyright 2003 - 2006. All rights reserved. Daxten, the Daxten logo, RackAccess and The Brains Behind KVM Switching and Sharing are trademarks of Daxten Industries. All other trademarks acknowledged.
  • Page 5 RackAccess 8i & RackAccess 16i Introduction The RackAccess 8i and 16i are compact 1U high rack mountable TFT Screen, keyboard and mouse, with integrated kvm switch (SCOUTutp). Available in 3 screen sizes 15”, 17” and 19” Product Features Integrated SCOUTutp 8 or 16 port KVM switch.
  • Page 6: Adjusting The Monitor

    Power switch Use the power switch to turn ON or OFF power. We recommend turning your system on first, then the LCD monitor. Adjusting the Monitor The LCD monitor is designed to work with a range of compatible video adapters on the market. Due to all the possible variations between these video adapters, you may need to adjust the settings for your video card.
  • Page 7 User Mode: Changes the Changes the viewable RGB colour values screen size Execute the white balance Adjusts phase tracking to function reduce screen flicker Change Red gain for the Moves the whole screen colour temperature left or right Change Green gain for the Moves the whole screen up colour temperature or down...
  • Page 8: Auto Adjustment

    Auto-Adjustment We recommend that you use the Auto-Adjustment to get optimized video quality. Use the & ▬ key to select auto-adjustment, then press ▼ key to get optimized quality. ▬ ▼ Introduction – Integrated SCOUTutp Switch The built in KVM switch (SCOUTutp) will ensure easy and accurate control of up to 16 PCs through a single console.
  • Page 9: Keyboard Hot Key Commands

    Using the SCOUTutp Note: Before switching your computers on, please configure non PS/2 computers emulation type in the OSD! The SCOUTutp provides two possibilities to select the desired computer. You may use either the keyboard Hot Key commands or take advantage of the OSD (On-Screen-Display). You may notice that the mouse cannot be used for around 1 second when the SCOUTutp switches to another computer.
  • Page 10: General Settings

    General Settings General Settings Security Select General and press ENTER , the General Settings window will appear. Hotkey From this window you can do the following: Autoskip Security Serial port The OSD comes with an advanced password security system with 3 different Keyboard language security levels.
  • Page 11: Time Settings

    Ports PORTS SETTINGS In the Settings window navigate to the Ports line and Name HKEY press ENTER. The Ports Settings window appears. COMPUTER COMPUTER Name (Editing the computer name) SWITCH C L F 1 1 In this window you can edit the computer names with up to 15 characters.
  • Page 12 Typing 9 9 9 in the T/O column disables the Timeout function. Typing 0 0 0 – the Timeout function works immediately. We recommend a T/O setting of at least 10 seconds. Typing 9 9 9 in the SCN column displays the screen for 999 seconds. Typing 0 0 0 – the computer screen is skipped.
  • Page 13: Using The Control Software

    Moving the label – F6 Position the OSD label anywhere on the screen. To position the OSD label from the Main window, navigate to the desired computer using the Up and Down arrow keys. Press F6 . The selected screen image and Identification label will appear. Use the arrow keys to move the label to the desired position.
  • Page 14: The Toolbar Buttons

    Communication Error If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system, check that: The Serial download cable is connected to the computer’s and SCOUTutp IP Manager’s serial ports. The Com Port Settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After changing the Com port exit and re-start the Control software.
  • Page 15: Password Protection

    Password protection When the SCOUTutp system is password protected, the Control software behaves in exactly the same way as the OSD. You must type in the required password to access the Control software. The access you gain depends on the security status –. To change the security access, close and reopen the Control software, and type in the different passwords.
  • Page 16 You can install the SCOUTutp Switch Update on any computer, even one not part of the SCOUTutp system. The SCOUTutp Update software and latest firmware is on the Documentation CD, and on the Daxten website www.daxten.com System requirements for the SCOUTutp Update software Pentium 166 or higher, 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space.
  • Page 17: Verifying The Version Numbers

    Verifying the version numbers Before upgrading the firmware, you must first verify which firmware and hardware versions you have. The OSD version number To verify the OSD version number: Open the SCOUTutp Switch Update program. In the Switch Unit box, check the OSD option. Click F/W Version the version number appears in the Switch box.
  • Page 18: Power Failure

    Resetting the Switch or ADAPTOR units To reset the Switch or ADAPTOR units: For the Switch, check the SCOUTutp Switch option in the Switch Unit box. For the Adaptors, check one or more Adaptors in the ADAPTOR Units box. From the Options menu choose Advanced / Reset. The units reset. The system should now be operational.
  • Page 19 NOTE: The USB ADAPTOR stores these settings in their own internal memory so even if you unplug, power down, or move them to another computer, the settings will not be lost. The following table illustrates how the W and R settings change key assignments on a PS/2 keyboard. Mac Equivalents Settings PS/2 Keyboard Layout...
  • Page 20: Service Information

    Limited Warranty Daxten warrants to the end user that this product is and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. If during the warranty period the product should fail, the purchaser must promptly call Daxten for a RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number.
  • Page 21 Ireland United Kingdom Bay 21 811 W. Evergreen Ave 5 Manhattan Business Park Free Zone West Suite 302A Westgate Shannon, Co. Clare Chicago, IL 60622 London W5 1UP info.ie@daxten.com info.us@daxten.com info.uk@daxten.com www.daxten.ie www.daxten.us www.daxten.co.uk Tel: +353 (0) 61 23 4000...

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