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Summary of Contents for Lindy SC5-IP
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Page 1: User Guide
SC-IP User Guide CONNECTION PERFECTION KVM Switch LOC REM VNC 100 LNK PWR LAN/TCP/IP ... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Configuration SC5-IP features - front and rear ..........5 Overall initial configuration ............18 What’s in the box.................6 Initial configuration ..............19 What you may additionally need ..........6 Main menu .................20 General security and configuration steps ........21 Installation Registering users and host computers ........21 What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten ..22... - Page 3 Operation Further information The front panel indicators ............31 Troubleshooting ................48 Accessing the SC5-IP ..............31 Getting assistance ..............48 Local user access ................32 Appendix 1 – Local setup menus ..........49 Selecting a computer ............32 Functions ................50 Logging in and out ...............34 User Preferences ..............51 The confirmation box ............35...
- Page 4 Appendix 3 - VNC viewer connection options ......70 Appendix 7 – Cable and connector specifications ....81 Colour/Encoding ..............70 Multi-head synchronisation cable ........81 Inputs ..................71 Appendix 8 – Hotkey sequence codes ........82 Misc ..................72 Permissible key presses ............82 Scaling ...................73 Creating macro sequences ...........82 Identities ................74 Appendix 9 –...
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Page 5: Introduction
Thank you for choosing the SC5-IP from LINDY. This types of CAM (Computer Access Module) according to In addition to the local user console, the SC5-IP units the port arrangements on each computer. provide true global control for the multiple host compact unit has been created to allow a single systems. -
Page 6: Sc5-Ip Features - Front And Rear
SC5-IP features - front and rear The SC5-IP units pack a great deal of functionality into a compact space. Both models occupy half of a single 1U rack space and provide most of their connectors at the rear face. The smart front face features the remote user link port and the operation indicators. -
Page 7: What's In The Box
What’s in the box SC-IP 32369 – 16 computer connections, 1 local console connection, 1 global user (network) connection CD-ROM Power adapter and country- it c h specific power - I P lead N /T T IO FE C Four self-adhesive T IO Single unit rack brackets rubber feet... -
Page 8: Installation
• Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Supplied single unit rack brackets These two brackets (plus four screws), extend the size of the SC5-IP so that it fills the full width • Optional double unit rack brackets of a 1U rack slot. -
Page 9: Connections
Connections The SC5-IP provides a great deal of flexibility in its configurations. This chapter details the various connections that can be made to achieve the required installation. Local Global LOCAL LOCAL user user USER USER page 9 page 10 CONNECTION PERFECTION... -
Page 10: Local User
(and mouse) are required during the initial 1 Position a suitable video monitor, keyboard and mouse in the vicinity of the configuration. These are also useful during SC5-IP unit such that their cables will easily reach. normal use to allow quick local control of POWER... -
Page 11: Global User (Ip Network Port)
To connect the Global user (IP network) port LOCAL GLOBAL Ethernet IP port that can operate at 10 or 1 Depending upon where in the network the SC5-IP is being connected, run a USER USER 100Mbps, according to the network speed. -
Page 12: Computer System (Via Cam)
This action ensures that there are no connection delays or problems as the port is selected. To connect a computer system 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the SC5-IP unit and the system to Note: CAMs derive power from the be connected. -
Page 13: Power In Connection
3 Connect the power lead to a nearby main supply socket. Output lead from Note: Both the SC5-IP and its power supply generate heat when in operation power adapter and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. -
Page 14: Cascading Multiple Units
The SC5-IP supports up to sixteen The cascade tree directly connected computer The diagram shows how an SC5-IP unit and multiple SC5 units can be CONNECTION PERFECTION systems, however, this is by cascaded to two levels. Computer systems can be connected at any level. -
Page 15: Connecting Units In Cascade
RJ45 connector. There must be no crossover connections within the cable. The cascade link cables can be up to 10m (32 feet) in length providing that the total length from the SC5-IP or SC5 to any CAM also does not exceed 10m. -
Page 16: Addressing Computers In A Cascade
The first time that you make a connection between an SC5-IP and an SC5, the master unit will detect this and ask (via the on screen menu) if you want to The unique automatically add computers. -
Page 17: Multiple Video Head Connections
2.0A COMPUTER CONNECTIONS COMPUTER CONNECTIONS Note: You must ensure that all SC5-IP units have their Options serial ports set to ‘Sync Units’ and that their baud rates are identical. These settings can be made either via the local global user configuration menus. -
Page 18: Remote Switching Control
2 . 0 echoed back to the sending device. Note: You must ensure that the SC5-IP unit has it Options serial ports set to ‘Sync Units’. This setting (together with the baud rate selection) can be made either via the... -
Page 19: Configuration
With security disabled (default setting), a local or remote user attached to the SC5-IP will have full and unrestricted access to all computers and all SC5-IP settings. In larger installations, you are strongly recommended to enable security and set up individual user accounts with access privileges. -
Page 20: Initial Configuration
When the SC5-IP is switched on for the first time, you should see the unit not sufficient. When a password with reasonable strength has been ... -
Page 21: Main Menu
Main menu The main menu allows you to determine many aspects of the SC5-IP capabilities. Hotkeys From here you can: Note: are the standard hotkeys and can be altered • Provide names for all connected computers to allow quick recognition, avoid clashes with other devices or software. -
Page 22: General Security And Configuration Steps
General security and configuration steps Registering users and host computers All user and host computer registration is achieved solely via the global To enable general security (network) connection to the SC5-IP unit. See Appendix 2 - Configuration 1 Display the Main menu. -
Page 23: What To Do If The Admin Password Has Been Forgotten
If the ADMIN password becomes mislaid or forgotten, you will not be able to you will not be able to access the SC5-IP to add or edit users and computer names. This situation may be resolved by performing a complete reset to return the SC5-IP. -
Page 24: Clearing Ip Access Control
What is IP access control? The IP access control feature (configurable by a remote admin user) allows certain network address ranges to be denied access to the SC5-IP. If set incorrectly, it is possible to exclude all network users and so this option provides an emergency recovery point. -
Page 25: Full Configuration By Global User
(if no password is set, then just press ). Once logged in, the SC5-IP will show the video output from the host system (if one is downloadable from the RealVNC website or even downloadable from the connected), or otherwise a ‘No Signal’ message. -
Page 26: Encryption Settings
• Let server choose - This setting will follow the configuration of the SC5- IP. If the SC5-IP has ‘Always on’ or ‘Prefer on’ set, then the link will be encrypted. If the ‘Prefer off’ setting is selected at the SC5-IP, then the link will not be encrypted. -
Page 27: Networking Issues
Networking issues Thanks to its robust security the SC5-IP offers you great flexibility in how it integrates into an existing network structure. The SC5-IP is designed to reside either on an internal network, behind a firewall/router or alternatively with its own direct Internet connection. - Page 28 When a web server is also on the local network Port 80 is the standard port used by web (HTTP) servers. If the SC5-IP is situated within a local network that also includes a web server or any other device...
- Page 29 To discover a DHCP-allocated IP address Once a DHCP server has allocated an IP address, you will need to know it in order to access the SC5-IP via a network connection. To discover the allocated IP address: local configuration menus...
- Page 30 128bit public/private key system that has been rigorously analysed and found to • Place the SC5-IP behind a firewall and use the port numbers to route the be highly secure (a security white paper is available upon request from LINDY).
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Page 31: Upgrading Sc5-Ip Models
6 Click the ‘Upgrade Firmware’ button. This dialog will be displayed: 7 Click OK. The SC5-IP is now ready to accept the upgrade files. Open your browser and log into the SC5-IP using the IP address that was confirmed in 10 When ready, click the ‘Perform upgrade’... -
Page 32: The Front Panel Indicators
Operation Accessing the SC5-IP The front panel indicators The SC5-IP provides two ways to gain access: • Local user access, or • Global user access via IP network link. LOCAL GLOBAL USER USER LOC REM VNC 100 LNK PWR Indicators •... -
Page 33: Local User Access
• If the port address is a single character, release all of the keys. and they signal to the SC5-IP that you wish to control it, rather than the host • If the port address is two or more characters, release the first numeral computer. - Page 34 Standard hotkeys To select a computer using the Select Host menu The range of hotkey combinations are as follows: 1 Display the Select Host menu in one of two ways: Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for •...
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Page 35: Logging In And Out
Logging in and out To select a computer using mouse buttons The SC5-IP features a straightforward security system that helps to prevent unauthorised access to some, or all connected computers. Note: This procedure works only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’... -
Page 36: The Confirmation Box
The confirmation box The reminder banner The SC5-IP provides the option of a As many computer screen layouts can appear very similar, the SC5-IP provides confirmation box that is displayed on a reminder banner option that indicates which computer port you are currently ... -
Page 37: User Preferences And Functions
User preferences and functions Orange dot indicators in the Select Host menu In addition to customising the reminder banner as described earlier, you can Within the Select Host menu, each listed host has a coloured dot associated with also: it to indicate its general status: Green for accessible and Red for inaccessible. •... -
Page 38: Global User Access
Global user access Global users access the SC5-IP using a viewer and a network/internet link. There are two types of viewer: a standalone VNC viewer or a VNC Java application used within a standard web browser. GLOBAL USER Select the required viewer... -
Page 39: Global User Access Via Vnc Viewer
Global user access via VNC viewer The VNC viewer is a compact application that runs on your IP-connected ‘global’ system and allows you to view and use the SC5-IP and its host computer(s). VNC viewer is readily available from a number of different sources: •... -
Page 40: Global User Access Via Web Browser
(supported versions) to gain access to the SC5-IP and its host computer(s). As soon as you make contact with the SC5- IP it will begin downloading a small Java application to your browser, which will be used only for the duration of your connection. -
Page 41: Using The Viewer Window
Using the viewer window When using the viewer window The viewer window gives you the ability to view and control the SC5-IP and its What is the best screen resolution to use? host computer(s). Its operation is almost identical regardless of whether you The best resolution for your computer is one that is larger than the screen of the host used the VNC viewer or your Web browser to display it. -
Page 42: Mouse Pointers
Configure This option is displayed only when you are logged on as the ‘admin’ user. When selected it provides access to a wide range of SC5-IP settings. Single local cursor Appendix 2 - Configuration pages via viewer for more details. -
Page 43: Auto Calibrate
Re-synchronise mouse Auto calibrate When you visit a host computer for the very first time, your viewer needs to If you find that your local mouse pointer and that of the host are not correctly determine the optimum video and mouse settings for that particular computer. synchronised, use this feature to re-align their movements. -
Page 44: Controls
Controls When clicked, this button reveals a menu of options concerned with keyboard, video and mouse operation. Single Mouse Mode Mouse Control This mode is for fast network connections where This option displays a mouse control dialog and is useful when the remote cursor is failing to respond correctly to your mouse movements, even after using the cursor response is sufficient to provide instant visual feedback on the remote screen. - Page 45 When enabled, this mode translates certain keyboard sequences to represent the combinations (to the host) that are needed regularly or that are trapped by the special keys that are present on Sun keyboard. Use this when using a standard SC5-IP. keyboard while connecting to a Sun system. Notes: The Enable/Disable status of the Sun translation mode is retained, so this mode selection only needs to be done once per host.
- Page 46 Note: Before using the ‘Calibrate All’ option, if possible, remove on-screen between valid video signals display (OSD) elements generated by the SC5-IP (such as a host name label and background noise or or menu). These OSD elements use different video rates to those of the host interference.
- Page 47 Advanced Settings This option contains video signal settings that do not normally need to be adjusted. Pixel Format Determines the colour depth and data required to represent each video pixel. YUV / RGB Determines the colour space used by the unit. Overlap Capture Tile Width and Height When enabled, the unit will begin capturing the...
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Page 48: If You Need To Enter A Port Number
• Let server choose - This setting will follow the configuration of the SC5- To enter a port number in a Web browser IP. If the SC5-IP has a preference to encrypt the link, then it will be so, 1 Enter the required IP address in the usual Address box, otherwise the link will not be encrypted. -
Page 49: Further Information
• Phone in the UK: 0 000 • If the SC5-IP is situated behind a firewall, check that the relevant ports are being allowed through the firewall and are being correctly routed. in the US:... -
Page 50: Appendix 1 - Local Setup Menus
Appendix 1 – Local setup menus The SC5-IP local setup menus allow a range of settings to be made both to the installation as a whole and to parts of the system accessed by each user. To access the local setup menus 1 First select the Select Host screen in one of two ways: •... -
Page 51: Functions
Restore Standard Mouse This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the SC5-IP. Restore Intellimouse This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to... -
Page 52: User Preferences
User Preferences The User Preferences are system operating parameters that are independently selectable for each user and affect only their screen. To get here 1 From a local keyboard, log on as a ... -
Page 53: Global Preferences
The SC5-IP can be set to blank the screen after no keyboard or mouse activity has been detected for a selected timeout period. If preferred, the user can blank the screen manually by selecting channel ‘0’... -
Page 54: Setup Options
With security disabled there is no requirement for users to log-in to the system. The SC5-IP enables you to restrict access to your computers on a login basis. If All users have full access to all the connected computers and full administration a user forgets to logout when they have finished accessing the SC5-IP then the rights. -
Page 55: Configuration
4 Select ‘Configuration’ and press • Unit Configuration IP admin password, encryption settings, etc. • Network Configuration IP address, net mask, VNC port, etc. • Serial Configuration Options port usage and Baud rate. Reset Configuration • Completely resets the SC5-IP unit. -
Page 56: Unit Configuration
Unit Configuration This page provides access to a selection of both basic and fundamental settings for the SC5-IP. To get here 1 From a local keyboard, log on as the ... -
Page 57: Network Configuration
Gateway address. These are not usually granted permanently, but for web (HTTP – HyperText Transfer Protocol) traffic though this can be changed on a ‘lease’ basis for a fixed amount of time or for as long as the SC5-IP remains to suit your local network requirements. -
Page 58: Serial Configuration
Serial Configuration This page allows you to configure the OPTIONS serial port located at the rear of the SC5-IP. To get here 1 From a local keyboard, log on as the ‘admin’... -
Page 59: Reset Configuration
Reset Configuration This option allows you to completely reset the IP portion of the SC5-IP unit. WARNING: This process will remove all network settings and return the unit to use ... -
Page 60: Appendix 2 - Configuration Pages Via Viewer
VNC viewer or the browser methods of access. To access the remote configuration pages 1 Make a global connection to the SC5-IP unit and login as the admin user. 2 Once logged in, click the Configure button in the top right corner of the window. -
Page 61: User Accounts
1 and 16 characters in length. It is important to note, however, that the password background remains shaded in amber while the SC5-IP considers your entered password to be too easy to guess. A suitable password is best constructed using a mixture of more than 6 letters, numbers and punctuation characters. -
Page 62: Unit Configuration
This page provides access to a selection of both basic and advanced settings for 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. the SC5-IP. Many of the settings displayed here are also accessible through the 2 Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner. -
Page 63: Advanced Unit Configuration
KVM switches from alternative manufacturers. During calibration, the SC5-IP waits for 40ms after each mouse movement before sampling the next. If a KVM device adds a significant delay to the flow of data, the calibration process can be lengthened or may fail entirely. -
Page 64: Time & Date Configuration
SC5-IP unit. Optionally enter a recognised timezone specifier related to the current position of the SC5-IP unit. When an NTP server is used, the specifier will be used to provide the correct real time. The timezone specifier takes the following form:... -
Page 65: Network Configuration
SC5-IP. If this option is left unchanged, then the on a ‘lease’ basis for a fixed amount of time or for as long as the SC5-IP remains default entry of ‘+0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0’ ensures that access from all IP addresses will Discover allocations. -
Page 66: Setting Ip Access Control
Setting IP access control To define a new IP access control entry The golden rule with this feature is ‘Include before you exclude’ or to put it 1 Click the Add button to display a popup dialog: another way ‘Arrange allowed addresses in the list before the denied addresses’. This is because the positions of entries in the list are vitally important. -
Page 67: Serial Port Configuration
Serial port configuration This page provides all access to settings concerned with the serial OPTIONS port that is situated at the rear of the SC5-IP unit. To get here 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. -
Page 68: Host Configuration
This page provides the opportunity to configure various details for each of the To create a new host entry host systems that may be connected to the SC5-IP. Each entry can be configured 1 Click one of the host entries to reveal a Host configuration dialog. -
Page 69: Logging And Status
Logging and status This screen provides various details about the user activity on the SC5-IP unit. To copy and paste the log You can copy the information listed within the log and paste it into another application. Date and Type of event, user name and access... -
Page 70: Ldap Configuration
LDAP configuration The SC5-IP can optionally use the industry standard LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) to allow user authentication to occur in conjunction with an externally held database. This screen allows you to configure details related to the creation of an LDAP link to an external directory service, such as an Active Directory server. -
Page 71: Appendix 3 - Vnc Viewer Connection Options
Colour level This section allows you to select the most appropriate colour level for the speed of the connection to the SC5-IP. Where the connection speed is slow or inconsistent there will be a necessary compromise between screen response and colour depth. -
Page 72: Inputs
When ticked, this feature reduces the mouse movement information that is sent When selected, allows keyboard, to the SC5-IP and host system. This is useful for slow connections and you will mouse and clipboard data to be notice that the remote cursor will catch up with the local cursor roughly once transferred between server and every second. -
Page 73: Misc
Render cursor locally This option does not currently apply to SC5-IP connections. Allow dynamic desktop resizing When ticked, the viewer window will be automatically resized whenever the IMPORTANT: If you make any changes to the options given here and wish to host system’s screen resolution is altered. -
Page 74: Scaling
Scaling No Scaling No attempt is made to make the screen image fit the viewer window. You may need to scroll horizontally and/or vertically to view all parts of the screen image. Scale to Window Size Adjusts the server screen image to suit the size of the viewer window. -
Page 75: Identities
If an existing SC5-IP is fully reconfigured then it will need to issued with a new Defaults - Save identity. In this case the previous identity, listed in this tab, should be removed so When clicked, saves the current connection options as the default set that will that a new identity can be created on the next connection. -
Page 76: Appendix 4 - Vnc Viewer Window Options
Used for fast network connections where a second, “predictor” cursor is not required. Ctrl, Alt, Send F, Send Ctrl-Alt-Del Sends the selected keypress(es) to the SC5-IP and host computer. This is necessary because certain keys and key combinations are trapped by the VNC viewer. -
Page 77: Appendix 5 - Browser Viewer Options
• Hextile – This method offers better performance than the ZRLE when used 0 bits (high security) over a high speed network because there is no need for the SC5-IP to spend Selects the highest level of encoding for communications between the browser time highly compressing the data. -
Page 78: Appendix 6 - Addresses, Masks And Ports
192.168.142.22. The sending device would perform several calculations: The important parts of the whole number depend on where you are. If you were based in the same local area as LINDY, there would be no point in dialling out of Sending Destination the UK, or even out of the area. -
Page 79: Net Masks - The Binary Explanation
Net masks - the binary explanation To really understand the operation of a net mask it is necessary to delve deeper into the life blood of computers – binary; this is native digital, where everything is either a 1 (one) or 0 (zero), on or off, yes or no. previous page The net mask operation described on the is known as a ‘bit-wise... -
Page 80: Calculating The Mask For Ip Access Control
Calculating the mask for IP access control The IP access control function uses a standard IP address and a net mask The permissible mask values (for all octets) are as follows: notation to specify both single locations and ranges of addresses. In order to Mask octet Binary Number of addresses encompassed... -
Page 81: Ports
In order for a remote VNC viewer or web browser generally wouldn’t expect the accounts department to share the same telephone to make contact with your SC5-IP, it is necessary for the firewall to allow communication through a particular numbered port to occur. -
Page 82: Appendix 7 - Cable And Connector Specifications
Appendix 7 – Cable and connector specifications Multi-head synchronisation cable MASTER end SLAVE end pin D-type female pin D-type female Use this cable when two SC-IP devices are being synchronised. MASTER end SLAVE end pin D-type female pin D-type female Use this cable when three SC-IP devices are being synchronised. -
Page 83: Appendix 8 - Hotkey Sequence Codes
Appendix 8 – Hotkey sequence codes These codes are used when defining hotkey switching sequences (macros) for host computers and allow you to include almost any of the special keys on the keyboard. Permissible key presses Creating macro sequences Hot key macro sequences can be up to 256 characters long. All keys are Main control keys (see ‘Using abbreviations’) assumed to be released at the end of a line, however, you can also determine... -
Page 84: Appendix 9 - Supported Video Modes
Appendix 9 – Supported video modes The following video modes are supported and can be automatically configured by the SC5-IP units. If a recognised video mode cannot be found, the SC5-IP will gradually change some of the key parameters to discover whether a video lock can be achieved. -
Page 85: Warranty
• If you use a power extension cord with the SC5-IP, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. -
Page 86: Weee (Waste Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment), Recycling Of Electronic Products
Per ulteriori dettagli fare riferimento alla direttiva WEEE sul riciclaggio del proprio Hausmülltonne! Stato. B2B Geräte wie dieses sowie LINDY LCD Terminal und LINDY 19“ KVM Switches nimmt LINDY kostenlos zurück und führt sie einem geordneten Recycling entsprechend den gesetzlichen Vorgaben zu. Bitte nehmen Sie hierzu Kontakt mit LINDY auf, die Kontaktadressen finden Sie stets auf der LINDY Website www.lindy.com... -
Page 87: End User Licence Agreement
ENHANCED VNC VIEWER SOFTWARE (“the SOFTWARE”) FOR USE WITH SOFTWARE, THE SERVICE OR THE INFORMATION, RELIANCE ON THE DATA THE SC5-IP PRODUCT (“the PRODUCT”). THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TO PRODUCED OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE SERVICE OR THE ENABLE YOU TO OPERATE THE PRODUCT. -
Page 88: Radio Frequency Energy
Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. - Page 89 © 2009 LINDY Electronics Limited & LINDY Elektronik GmbH All trademarks are acknowledged. Documentation by: www.ctxd.com Release 1.0h February 2009 Great Britain & N. Ireland International & Eire North America LINDY Electronics Ltd LINDY International Ltd. LINDY Computer Connection Technology, Inc.
- Page 90 56 DHCP configuration via viewer 24 connection 11 Assistance Colour level 70 discovering allocations 28 connecting 10 from Lindy 48 Computer during initial setup 19 Auto calibrate 42 connection 11 local setting 56 Hextile 70,76 Autoscanning 22 ports 5...
- Page 91 Local connection 32 Octets Video modes 83 Remote configuration Serial port Local network ip address 77 advanced unit configuration configuration 66 Video settings 43 connection 26 Operation 31 Server Viewer window 40 Local user Options port host configuration 67 configuration 67 VNC port connection 9 baud rate 66...