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  • Page 1 140DX 180DX OutLook Switch User Guide Run Your Servers Smarter...
  • Page 2 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C O N T E N T S Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Console Switch User Guide © 2000 Apex Inc. All rights reserved. First Edition June 2000 Printed in the United States of America Part Number 998-0011-00 Rev. B The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C O N T E N T S AFETY Before installing this product, read the Safety Information book. Antes de instalar este produto, leia o Manual de Informações sobre Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
  • Page 4 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C O N T E N T S AFETY CONTINUED Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst het boekje met veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les heftet om sikkerhetsinformasjon (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia o folheto Informações sobre Segurança.

  • Page 5: Getting Help

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C O N T E N T S ETTING ERVICE NFORMATION Getting help, service, and information On the World Wide Web, the IBM Personal Computing Web site has up-to-date information about IBM If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just Personal Computer products and support.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C O N T E N T S ONTENTS Safety ............. 3 Getting Help ........... 5 OVERVIEW ..........8 Product Overview ........... 8 Features ............9 QUICK START ..........11 RACK INSTALLATION ......CABLING ..........
  • Page 7 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C O N T E N T S ONTENTS CONTINUED Command Summary ........29 OSCAR Advanced Menus Screen ....30 Selecting Computers ........31 Switching Tiered Systems ......32 Assigning Unique Names to Computers ..33 Changing Menu Attributes ......

  • Page 8: Overview

    A P E X O U T L O O K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E OVERVIEW Product Overview Features RODUCT VERVIEW The Apex OutLook Console Switch enables you to control large computer networks using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

  • Page 9: Features

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide I n t r o d u c t i o n EATURES EATURES You can use the OutLook Console Switch in various configura- tions to connect from 4 to 64 servers. The features of the OutLook Console Switch include: OSCAR –...
  • Page 10 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide I n t r o d u c t i o n EATURES CONTINUED Primary Switch Keyboard, Mouse, Video Cables Secondary Switch HYDR-002.EPS There are many ways to configure the OutLook Console Switch to meet your specific organizational needs. Additional informa- tion on configuring multiple OutLook Console Switches can be found in Chapter 4, Cabling.

  • Page 11: Quick Start

    Select the appropriate setup method for your Set up the Switch System switch. To Set up an OutLook 4-Port Switch Connect console to switch OutLook 140DX User console A PS/2 reset button DB9 serial port for updating firmware Plug in power cord...
  • Page 12 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Q U I C K S T A R T continued ETUP THE WITCH YSTEM To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch OutLook 280ES User console A PS/2 reset button Connects to the front...
  • Page 13 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Q U I C K S T A R T OWER WITCH YSTEM To Power Up Your Switch System Primary switch Press to On position to power up the switch Turn on the monitors...

  • Page 14: Rack Installation

    A P E X O U T L O O K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E INSTALLATION NSTALLATION Before installing this product, read the Safety Information on the Apex User Guide CD. Refer to the IBM installation instructions for installation of the console switch in a rack cabinet.

  • Page 15: Cabling

    A P E X O U T L O O K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E CABLING Cables Lengths/Locking Mechanism Connecting and Disconnecting Cables Starting the Switch Box and the Computers Unattended Reboot Making Connections Under Power Alternative Configurations...

  • Page 16: Disconnecting Cables

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G ISCONNECTING ABLES ISCONNECTING ABLES Attention Failure to follow proper disconnect procedures could result in damage to the cable or your unit. To properly disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable: Grasp the housing.

  • Page 17: Connecting Cables

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G ONNECTING ABLES ONNECTING ABLES Connecting the Keyboard Cable in the Proper Sequence When you are connecting the video, PS/2 mouse and keyboard cables from your servers to the OutLook switch, always connect the keyboard cable after the mouse cable.
  • Page 18 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G ONNECTING ABLES CONTINUED TATEMENT 1. Turn everything OFF. 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
  • Page 19 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G ONNECTING ABLES CONTINUED Connecting the Cables Figures 1 and 2 show the location of the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports for each of the switch boxes. Figure 1. 4-Port connectors Figure 2.

  • Page 20: Starting The Switch Box

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G TARTING THE WITCH TARTING THE WITCH It is important to turn on the switch box before turning on the computers because when the servers boot up, their drivers send device settings to the switch.

  • Page 21: Starting The Computers

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G TARTING THE OMPUTERS TARTING THE OMPUTERS During startup, the computers send device settings to the switch box. The unit then generates standard responses to these commands and allows the computers to boot successfully without being physically connected to the keyboard, monitor, or mouse.

  • Page 22: Unattended Reboot

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G NATTENDED EBOOT NATTENDED EBOOT After a power outage, each server connected to the switch box reboots (if configured to do so) when power returns without operator intervention. The switch generates responses to ensure that the reboot is successful and that it is ready to switch be- tween computers.

  • Page 23: Making Connections Under Power

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G AKING ONNECTIONS NDER OWER AKING ONNECTIONS NDER OWER You can connect additional computers to the switch while it is powered up. When you power up the newly connected comput- ers, the switch recognizes them, and you can switch to the new computers without taking any additional steps.

  • Page 24: Alternative Configurations

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G LTERNATIVE ONFIGURATIONS LTERNATIVE ONFIGURATIONS Primary Secondary There are other ways to configure your system, such as the tiered switch configuration. Tiered Switch Configuration In tiered systems, you can connect additional switches to ports on a primary unit.
  • Page 25 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide C A B L I N G LTERNATIVE ONFIGURATIONS CONTINUED Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up If necessary, you can connect a primary unit to a secondary unit while the system is powered up. This technique can be used to isolate any problems with minimum disruption to the system.

  • Page 26: Using Oscar

    A P E X O U T L O O K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E USING OSCAR Launching OSCAR OSCAR Status Port Symbols and Advanced Menus Selecting Computers and Switching Tiered Systems Assigning Unique Names and Device Types Changing Menu and Status Flag Attributes Scanning the Computers and Broadcasting Commands...

  • Page 27: Oscar Selection Screen

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R OSCAR S ELECTION CREEN To open OSCAR or to access OSCAR Selection Screen on a primary switch Press PRINT SCRN To open OSCAR or to access OSCAR...

  • Page 28: Oscar Status Port Symbols

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R OSCAR S TATUS YMBOLS OSCAR S TATUS YMBOLS Indicates computer connected and running Denotes Secondary switch connected and running Identifies the user console connected to the server.

  • Page 29: Command Summary

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R OMMAND UMMARY OMMAND UMMARY This section describes the key sequences that are used to activate OSCAR functions. Apex OutLook Console Switch OSCAR OSD Keyboard Sequences...

  • Page 30: Oscar Advanced Menus Screen

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R OSCAR A DVANCED CREEN OSCAR A DVANCED ENUS CREEN All commands other than selecting computers are performed from . The screen OSCAR Advanced Menus Advanced Menus contains two menus.

  • Page 31: Selecting Computers

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ELECTING OMPUTERS ELECTING OMPUTERS Use OSCAR menus to switch computers, that is, to select which computer receives commands from and displays output to the console.

  • Page 32: Switching Tiered Systems

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R WITCHING IERED YSTEMS WITCHING IERED YSTEMS To switch the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box to a com- puter that is connected to the primary through a secondary unit,...

  • Page 33: Assigning Unique Names To Computers

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R SSIGNING NIQUE AMES TO OMPUTERS SSIGNING NIQUE AMES TO OMPUTERS You may find it easier to identify the computers in a system by name rather than by port number. For example, in a network environment, you can assign the same names to each computer as those assigned by the network.
  • Page 34 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R SSIGNING NIQUE AMES TO OMPUTERS CONTINUED Note: Port numbering scheme After you have specified a device type, the port numbering structure is reorganized so that the secondary ports display in OSCAR. Secondary...

  • Page 35: Changing Menu Attributes

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R HANGING TTRIBUTES HANGING TTRIBUTES On the screen, you can change the display OSCAR Attributes order of computer ports to port number or port name. Other attributes of OSCAR screens, such as the position and color, can be changed to suit the particular needs of the user.
  • Page 36 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R HANGING TTRIBUTES CONTINUED Screen Appearance Settings TO CHANGE… SELECT… VALUES Size of screen Resolution Select 384 or 768—the lower the value, the larger the size.

  • Page 37: Changing Status Flag Attributes

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R HANGING TATUS TTRIBUTES HANGING TATUS TTRIBUTES The status flag indicates the name or port number of the cur- rently selected computer. You can choose to display the status flag at all times, for a few seconds after switching, or not at all.

  • Page 38: Values And Effects Of Settings On Flag Appearance

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R HANGING TATUS TTRIBUTES ONTINUED ALUES AND FFECTS OF ETTINGS ON PPEARANCE Flag Appearance Settings SETTING VALUES EFFECT Enabled Flag Off Flag does not appear.

  • Page 39: Scanning The Computers

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R CANNING THE OMPUTERS CANNING THE OMPUTERS In scan mode, the switch automatically switches from port to port (computer to computer). You can scan the entire system sequentially or designate a custom scan pattern by specifying computers and durations.
  • Page 40 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R CANNING THE OMPUTERS CONTINUED Setting a custom scan pattern To set a custom scan pattern: In the screen, highlight the menu. Advanced Menus Setup...
  • Page 41 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R CANNING THE OMPUTERS CONTINUED Removing a computer from the scan list To remove a computer from the scan list: On the screen, type the port number of Scan Pattern Setup the computer to be removed.

  • Page 42: Broadcasting Commands

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ROADCASTING OMMANDS ROADCASTING OMMANDS Broadcasting enables you to simultaneously control more than one computer in a system. This feature is useful when you want to ensure that all selected computers receive identical input.
  • Page 43 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ROADCASTING OMMANDS CONTINUED To turn off the broadcast mode: From the menu in the Commands Advanced , highlight and press Menus Broadcast ENTER Broadcasting to Tiered Configurations In a tiered system you can broadcast to any combination of computers on the entire system.
  • Page 44 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ROADCASTING OMMANDS CONTINUED To broadcast to tiered configurations: From the screen at the primary switch, OSCAR Selection highlight the port number of the secondary switch (for example, Port 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, etc) to which you want to broadcast commands;...
  • Page 45 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ROADCASTING OMMANDS CONTINUED From a computer attached to the primary switch and con- nected to the secondary switch, type information and/or make mouse movements you want to broadcast.

  • Page 46: Securing Server Access

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ECURING ERVER CCESS ECURING ERVER CCESS Advanced server applications should be protected against unauthorized users. The switch security feature enables you to lock the keyboard and monitor, requiring you to type a password before resuming operation.
  • Page 47 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ECURING ERVER CCESS To enable the screen saver mode, press either in the ENTER Time Delay or Mode fields. —or— Highlight and press to start the screen saver...
  • Page 48 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ECURING ERVER CCESS CONTINUED Turning off the Screen Saver To turn off the screen saver: If you are in screen saver mode, press any key on your keyboard and then type your password if your console is password protected.
  • Page 49 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ECURING ERVER CCESS CONTINUED Blanking the Monitor without Locking the Console To blank the monitor without locking the console: If you are in screen saver mode, press any key on your keyboard and then type your password if your console is password protected.

  • Page 50: Displaying Version Information

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ISPLAYING ERSION NFORMATION ISPLAYING ERSION NFORMATION To facilitate system troubleshooting and support, you can display the version number of the switch firmware as well as information about any auxiliary devices connected to the switch.

  • Page 51: Saving The Hardware Settings

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R AVING THE ARDWARE ETTINGS AVING THE ARDWARE ETTINGS Whenever you add or remove computers to or from the system, or whenever you change the mouse or monitor, you should save the hardware settings.

  • Page 52: Resetting The Mouse And Keyboard

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R ESETTING THE OUSE AND EYBOARD ESETTING THE OUSE AND EYBOARD If the keyboard or mouse locks up, you may be able to recover the device settings by resetting the switch. Resetting the mouse and keyboard attempts to restore the correct settings for the selected computer.

  • Page 53: Assigning Specific Device Types

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R SSIGNING PECIFIC EVICE YPES SSIGNING PECIFIC EVICE YPES If your system includes one or more secondary switches in a tiered configuration, you must make the primary switch aware of the secondary switches by assigning a specific device type.

  • Page 54: Capturing The Screen

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide U S I N G O S C A R APTURING THE CREEN APTURING THE CREEN The OSCAR relies on the PRINT SCRN key for various operations. If you want to use the PRINT SCRN key to capture the screen, you will need to press the key various times in order to capture the screen, depending on your configuration.

  • Page 55: Updating The Firmware

    A P E X O U T L O O K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E UPDATING FIRMWARE PDATING THE IRMWARE The Apex Web site has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and firmware update images.
  • Page 56 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide F i r m w a r e To update firmware: Connect the standard serial cable to the serial connector on the PC computer and to the serial connector on the back panel of the switch.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    A P E X O U T L O O K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E TROUBLESHOOTING Video SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTION Video cable Check for loose video cable No OSCAR or problem connection.
  • Page 58 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Keyboard SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTION OSCAR Delay Time Turn off Delay Time: Console in effect Setup>Menu keyboard is Type 0 secs for Delay Time.
  • Page 59 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Keyboard (continued) SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTION Console keyboard Check for loose console keyboard Keyboard cable. signal did work on all...
  • Page 60 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Mouse SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTION Mouse error Mouse cable Check for loose mouse cable problem connection. on start-up Check for PS/2 keyboard and mouse cable cross-connections.
  • Page 61 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Switch Behaviors SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE R ECOMMENDED SOLUTI ON Scan mode enabled Turn off scanning: Switch selects servers at will Main>Commands, then clear Enabled.
  • Page 62 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Firmware Update SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED SOLUTI ON Firmware Cable problems Check for loose cable connections. does not Replace serial cable.

  • Page 63: Appendices

    A P E X O U T L O O K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E APPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Apex OutLook Console Switch 4- and 8-Port Specifications DIMENSIONS Height 1.7 in (4.3 cm) Depth 8.0 in (20.3 cm) Width...

  • Page 64: B Regulatory Compliance Notices

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide A p p e n d i x EGULATORY OMPLIANCE OTICES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 65 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide A p p e n d i x This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate...

  • Page 66: C Power Cord Set Requirements

    Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide A p p e n d i x OWER EQUIREMENTS The power cord set meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased your equipment. The voltage selection switch allows you to select the appropriate line voltage for your server.
  • Page 67 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide A p p e n d i x Country-Specific Requirements Use the following table to identify the appropriate accredited agency in your country. Power Cord Set Requirements – By Country APPLICABLE COUNTRY ACCREDITING AGENCY...
  • Page 68 Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide A p p e n d i x Before installing this product, read the Safety Information on the Apex User Guide CD. Notes: Flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0 mm 2 conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance...

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