Summary of Contents for Epicenter Centercade 16
- Page 1 Centerpoint 16, Centerpoint 8 Installation and User’s Manual Epicenter Inc. 211B Calle Pintoresco San Clemente, CA 92672 949-366-5370...
- Page 2 The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. Epicenter Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor is it liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
On-Screen Controls ...10 Operation...14 TFT Setup and Controls ...15 Appendices One Year Warranty ...17 Factory Default Settings ...18 Installing Updates...19 Fuse replacement and Maintenance ...20 Regulatory Information...21 Specifications...22 Connecting to a Sun Server ...23 ABLE OF CONTENTS Epicenter, Inc. Page 3... -
Page 4: Product Overview
VERVIEW The Fully Integrated KVM Solution Epicenter’s Centerpoint 16 and Centerpoint 8, are Keyboard, Video and Mouse (KVM) solutions that integrate a 16 or 8 port KVM switch, 14.1” TFT display, keyboard and mouse control in a single 1.75” high unit. Centerpoint 16 and Centerpoint 8 are one-stop solutions to managing your rack-mounted servers. -
Page 5: Using This Manual
Therefore, you will not see previous and next on those screens and only a single screen will be displayed. In this manual references to either Centerpoint 16 or Centerpoint 8 apply to either product. Epicenter, Inc. Page 5... -
Page 6: Safety Warnings And Cautions
The inside of the fluorescent tubes located within the LCD monitor contains mercury. Please follow the bylaws or rules of your municipality to dispose of the tube properly. AFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Epicenter, Inc. Page 6... -
Page 7: Product Features
RODUCT FEATURES Epicenter, Inc. Page 7... -
Page 8: Rack Mount Installation
• Power cord • Rails with hardware • User Guide • Epicenter KVM Cables for connecting video, keyboard, and mouse • TANDARD NSTALLATION Use the following procedure to install Centerpoint in the rack. Centerpoint is shipped with the side-mount rails already installed on the unit. -
Page 9: Centerpoint Connections
Cable length affects video quality as well as keyboard and mouse data timing. The maximum cable length is determined in part by the computer and peripherals used. Not all systems give satisfactory results at the maximum length. Standard Epicenter KVM cables are supplied in 6, 9,12, 15 and 20- foot lengths. -
Page 10: On-Screen Controls
X: No active system is currently attached to that port About Pressing the F10 function key from the Main Display menu displays the About Screen. This screen has important information about your system including the software release currently installed on your Centerpoint. N-SCREEN CONTROLS Epicenter, Inc. Page 10... - Page 11 “Shift” – a shift keycode is sent to the server to wake it up; “CTRL” – sends a control keycode to the server; “Mouse” – sends mouse movements, forward and back, to the server. The default setting is “None”. Use the Enter key to cycle through the choices. Epicenter, Inc. Page 11...
- Page 12 (default is blank). Then highlight the NEW PASSWORD entry field and type a password of 11 characters or less. Highlight the TYPE AGAIN entry field and retype the new password. Highlight the ACCEPT NEW PASSWORD and press the ENTER key to go back to the SETUP Menu. Epicenter, Inc. Page 12...
- Page 13 SETUP Menu. F11-DISCARD Pressing the F11 key will cause all of your changes to be discarded, fall back to the last saved con- figuration and return to the Main Menu. Epicenter, Inc. Page 13...
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Page 14: Operation
EYBOARD The Centerpoint keyboard is a standard 83-key English laptop keyboard. When NumLk is invoked (LED will display on) the right side of the keyboard becomes a keypad for number entry. -
Page 15: Tft Setup And Controls
Position or Contrast and follow the on-screen options. Remember to use the TFT buttons next to the monitor screen, not the keyboard buttons. When you have completed your choices, the on-screen menu can be turned off by pressing the exit button. Epicenter, Inc. Page 15... -
Page 16: Appendices
PPENDICES Epicenter, Inc. Page 16... -
Page 17: One Year Warranty
Epicenter, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If a defect is discovered, Epicenter, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid. -
Page 18: Factory Default Settings
Adjust Status Position Offset Xpos = 10 Ypos = 8 for all ports Menu Access Key = PAUSE Password = (BLANK) Status Shows Port = NUMBER Status Size = 2 Status Background = OPAQUE Input Control = DUAL Screen Timeout = 20 ACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Epicenter, Inc. Page 18... -
Page 19: Installing Updates
As new features become available Epicenter will occasionally release updates to the Centerpoint product software. You may want to update the Centerpoint firmware or software to take advantage of these improvements. The upgrade procedure can be completed quickly and easily via a Window-based application. The... -
Page 20: Care And Cleaning
Use non-interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between 60-75Hz • Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is difficult to see and may produce eye fatigue due to • insufficient contrast Epicenter, Inc. Page 20... -
Page 21: Regulatory Information
Directive No. 73/23/EEC Low-Voltage-Directive (LVD), as amended by 93/68/EEC for CE Marking EN/IEC 60950:1992 +A1, +A2, +A3, +A4 • The Technical Construction File is held by Epicenter Inc., 211B Calle Pintoresco, San Clemente, CA 92672 International: CISPR 22: 1997 Class A •... -
Page 22: Specifications
.5 Amps at 240V AC up to 1 Amps at 100V AC. Line Frequency Single phase 50 or 60 Hz. OMPATIBILITY XVGA 1024 x 768. • SVGA 800 x 600. • VGA 640 x 480 • PS/2 Keyboard • PS/2 Mouse • PECIFICATIONS Epicenter, Inc. Page 22... -
Page 23: Cable Connections
Plug the single ended HD15 connector of the KVM cable to the desired port on the Centerpoint unit ONNECTING TO A SUN SERVER PTION ON THE ERVER Note: The Sun device MUST be capable of running at 1024x768 resolution to display on a Centerpoint system. Epicenter, Inc. Page 23... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
R_CTRL & F3 R_CTRL & F4 R_CTRL & F5 R_CTRL & F6 R_CTRL & F7 R_CTRL & F8 R_CTRL & F9 R_CTRL & F1 R_CTRL & H Right WINDOWS Key Left Windows Key WIN CMD R_ALT Epicenter, Inc. Page 24... - Page 25 Epicenter Inc. 211B Calle Pintoresco San Clemente, CA 92672 949-366-5370 www.epicenterinc.com Epicenter, Inc. Page 25...
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