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Supervisor Smart 4-port
International HQ
Jerusalem, Israel
Tel: + 972 2 535 9666
minicom@minicom.com
www.minicom.com
User Guide
North American HQ
Linden, New Jersey
Tel: + 1 908 486 2100
info.usa@minicom.com
European HQ
Zurich, Switzerland
Tel: + 41 1 455 6220
info.german@minicom.com
Customer support - support@minicom.com
Italy
Rome
Tel: + 39 06 8209 7902
info.italy@minicom.com
5UM20085 V2.2 4/03
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Page 1: User Guide
Supervisor Smart 4-port User Guide International HQ North American HQ European HQ Italy Jerusalem, Israel Linden, New Jersey Zurich, Switzerland Rome Tel: + 972 2 535 9666 Tel: + 1 908 486 2100 Tel: + 41 1 455 6220 Tel: + 39 06 8209 7902 minicom@minicom.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Supervisor Smart 4-Port ...............2 Features of the Smart 4................3 Installing the Smart 4 system ..............5 Connecting cables to the Smart 4 front panel ........5 Connecting cables to the Smart 4 rear panel........6 Operating the Smart 4 ................8 Switching between computers............8 Scanning computers ................9... -
Page 3: Introduction
Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) switch. With the Smart 4 you can access, monitor and control four computers from one KVM console. To use the Supervisor Smart 4-Port unit, you need 1 high resolution CPU cable for each connected computer. The following accessories are available and must be ordered separately: •... -
Page 4: Features Of The Smart 4
• Ideal solution for small and home office (SOHO) environments • Scan function • High video resolution • Can be operated from the Smart 4’s front panel or a keyboard hotkey • Eliminates excess equipment • Full keyboard and mouse emulation for connected computers •... - Page 5 Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart 4 System. Com puter 3 Com puter 2 Com puter 1 Com puter 4 Sm art 4 M I N I C O M S u p e r v i s o r...
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Page 6: Installing The Smart 4 System
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. Connecting cables to the Smart 4 front panel Connect a keyboard, screen and mouse to the front panel using their existing cables. -
Page 7: Connecting Cables To The Smart 4 Rear Panel
Important! Always connect the front panel connections before the rear panel connections. Connect the CPU cables to the Smart 4 rear panel, and to the computers. Figure 3 illustrates the CPU cables connected to the Smart 4 and computers 1 and 4. The connections are the... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
CPU cable CPU cable To computer's To computer's Mouse port Mouse port To computer's To computer's Keyboard port Keyboard port computer's computer's Video port Video port Com puter 1 Com puter 4 Figure 3 The Smart 4 rear panel connections... -
Page 9: Operating The Smart 4
Switch on the computers. Switching between computers There are two ways to switch between computers. On the front panel of the Smart 4, press the button to switch to the next computer. On the keyboard: To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then, +. -
Page 10: Scanning Computers
Scanning computers The Smart 4 can scan the connected computers at intervals of between 1 and 99 seconds. The default time period is 0 seconds (disabled) – change this in the Settings mode see the paragraph below. During scanning you cannot work on the computers. -
Page 11: Setting The Scan Time Period
To change the hotkey: Type the letters Ctrl Shift Resetting the Smart 4 To reset the Smart 4: Press and hold the Switching button for more than 5 seconds. Release the Switching button after your monitor blinks once. -
Page 12: Making Advanced Adjustments
Replacing a computer When a computer is replaced with a different computer type while the Smart 4 is in use, we recommend turning the new computer off before connecting it to the Smart 4. When turning the computers off is inconvenient, do the... -
Page 13: Mouse Settings When Replacing A Computer
Set keyboard settings to: • PC when operating Intel based computers. • U1 when operating HP UX computer. • U2 when operating Alpha UNIX, SGI or Open VMS computers. Mouse settings when replacing a computer Type the letters 5-button mouse Wheel mouse, 5-button mouse or Intellimouse 2 or 3-button mouse... -
Page 14: Viewing The Settings
Viewing the settings View the settings and firmware revision in any text editor. To view the settings: Before entering to the Settings mode switch your keyboard layout to English. Open any text editor, e.g. Notepad. Press Shift, Tab to enter the Settings mode. Press F. -
Page 15: Summary Of The Settings Mode Operations
A summary of the Settings mode operations The table below sets out the Settings mode operations. Operation Press Enter Settings mode Shift, Tab Exit and save changes Set the scan time period T, xx (00-99) Change Hotkey to Alt Change Hotkey to Ctrl Change Hotkey to Shift Mouse setting - 5-button mouse Mouse setting - Wheel mouse or... -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Up to 1920 x 1440@75 Hz Resolution Analog Signal: Red Green Blue 0.7Vp-p / Video Signal 75Ω positive, HD15 TTL Compatible positive/negative Video Sync PS/2 type, MiniDIN6 Keyboard Microsoft Intellimouse, Wheel mouse, Mouse PS/2 type mouse, 5-button mouse. MiniDIN6 Computer types Intel, Alpha compatible...
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