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- Page 1 Product Manual December 2001 Part Number 15.00.035...
- Page 2 Email: office@lightwave.de • Internet: www.lightwave.de USB ServerSwitch Product Manual Copyright © 2001 by Lightwave Communications. All rights reserved. No part of this copyrighted material may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Lightwave Communications, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Lightwave Communications Table of Contents 1.0 USB ServerSwitch - Introduction ... 4 USB ServerSwitch features:... 5 Specifications ... 5 2.0 USB ServerSwitch - System Information... 6 2.1 Video ... 6 DDC2B Support ... 6 2.2 Keyboard / Mouse ... 6 2.3 System Control... -
Page 4: Usb Serverswitch - Introduction
CONTROL and Video Cascade ports for expanded configurations (see Section 6.0) that supports up to 64 connected servers. Also found on the back panel is the AC power input, fuse, and Power Switch for the unit. Figure 2: USB ServerSwitch - Rear Panel The USB ServerSwitch is designed for rack mounting in a conventional 19-inch equipment rack, requiring 1RU (1.75 inches) of rack height. -
Page 5: Usb Serverswitch Features
Lightwave Communications USB ServerSwitch features: Rack mountable chassis, 1RU, rack mounting flanges included with unit 8 server ports per chassis, expandable to 64 ports by cascading units Supports two Consoles with full Keyboard/Video/Mouse interfaces Standard Input and Output connections o 4 pin USB-B keyboard and mouse connectors from Servers... -
Page 6: Usb Serverswitch - System Information
2.2 Keyboard / Mouse The USB ServerSwitch is an intelligent USB switch for the keyboard and mouse. Each port emulates the keyboard and mouse fully, allowing an attached server or PC to boot without having been previously selected. Power for each connected device is monitored from the USB port. -
Page 7: System Control
USB S Lightwave Communications ERVER WITCH the user switches from one port to another, the keyboard is set up just as it was prior to switching to another port. The mouse behaves in a similar manner. 2.3 System Control The USB ServerSwitch is controlled either by using the UP and DOWN arrows on the front panel of the unit or via On-Screen Menus from their Console (Keyboard, Monitor and Mouse). -
Page 8: On-Screen Menus
Lightwave Communications 3.0 On-Screen Menus On-screen Menus are used for two purposes: Server Port selection for a Console System setup programming for the USB ServerSwitch On-Screen Menus are displayed on the User's monitor. Either Console may administer the system, but only one user may edit the setup at a time. -
Page 9: Main Menu Options
Lightwave Communications Main Menu Options Navigate through the Main Screen window by using the up and down arrows on your keyboard and “Enter” to select from the following: System Setup - for customizing your USB ServerSwitch. Auto Scan - This option scans each attached port for a duration determined by the user. -
Page 10: Main Menu: Auto Scan
Lightwave Communications 3.1.1 Main Menu: Auto Scan During auto scan the USB ServerSwitch will scan through each server, stopping at each active port for the duration assigned in the System Setup menu. The port name and number will appear as the attached servers are scrolled through. -
Page 11: Main Menu: Jump To Port
Lightwave Communications 3.1.2 Main Menu: Jump to Port... Jump to Port - Jump directly to any port from the Main Menu by entering either the port name or port number. Select Jump to port and press Enter. Lightwave Communications Curr: File Server 1 USBss System Setup Jump to port... -
Page 12: System Setup
Lightwave Communications 3.2 System Setup Selecting the 'USBSS System Setup' line and pressing Enter will go into Set Up: USBss System Setup Version: 1.34 Auto scan duration: Error Message duration: ignore Case in names Server Name is Temporary Port setup... -
Page 13: System Setup: Port Setup
Lightwave Communications 3.2.1 System Setup: Port Setup Edit Port Names - Select the desired port using the up and down arrows and the “Enter” key. Press 'Esc' to return to the previous menu screen. Edit Port Names +Port +Port +Port... -
Page 14: System Setup: Menu Window Setup
Lightwave Communications 3.2.2 System Setup: Menu Window Setup The Menu Setup window allows the user to change the Position and the Colors displayed on the Menu Window. Customize the location and color of the Main Menu window by selecting any of the options and pressing “Enter”. -
Page 15: System Setup: Server Window Setup
When the USB ServerSwitch is turned on the LCD will show the version of the switch, and perform internal system diagnostics. Within a minute of power-up, the display shows which Server Port is connected to which Console (A or B) on the top line, and also shows real-time error messages using the bottom line. -
Page 16: Front Panel Controls
Front panel controls are disabled on Auxiliary USBSS units; only the Master USBSS unit's front panel buttons will operate. To switch between Console A and Console B, press both the UP and DOWN buttons on the front panel at the same time. This option is blocked while another user is accessing the System using the On-Screen Menus. -
Page 17: Operational Safety
Lightwave Communications 4.0 Operational Safety The USB ServerSwitch should be installed in a suitable equipment room environment. It is designed for rack mounting in a 19-inch equipment rack. A) The USB ServerSwitch is designed to operate in an ambient temperature of 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F), 10-90% humidity, non-condensing. -
Page 18: Installation
Lightwave Communications 5.0 Installation The USB ServerSwitch unit is designed to occupy 1 RU (1.75 inches) of rack space. Sufficient space is required behind the rear panel of the unit to allow for attached cables bend radius (6 inches should be sufficient). It is helpful to plan ahead if additional units might be added to the configuration at some later date. -
Page 19: Usb Serverswitch Rear Panel Connections
HD15 Video Out for User B, or Cascade Out Control In: DB9F; receives signal for box to box communications AC power input (IEC, universal AC power), power switch and fuse STEP 2 -- Initial Start-Up a) Connect the AC Power Cord to the USB ServerSwitch and plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. -
Page 20: Step 3 -- Connecting Cpus
(1) Turn the Video Monitors for User A and User B On. (2) Turn the USB ServerSwitch unit On (power switch to 'I') if not already on. Wait approximately one minute for the USBSS to start up completely. -
Page 21: Cascading The Usb Serverswitch
Lightwave Communications 6.0 Cascading the USB ServerSwitch This section only applies to configurations with more than one USB ServerSwitch. Up to eight (8) USB ServerSwitch units may be cascaded for a maximum of 64 server ports and 2 Console Ports. See Figure 8. -
Page 22: Step 1 - Connect Control Cable
USB S Lightwave Communications ERVER WITCH If more than eight servers are to be connected, then cascading of the USB ServerSwitch is necessary. In a cascade environment, the first unit that is installed is considered the "Master Unit". All information is stored in the Master Unit. -
Page 23: System Maintenance Features
USB ServerSwitch or make changes for customer requests. Note that the users will not be able to switch server ports during the update. The whole process takes less than 10 minutes. -
Page 24: Materials
USB ServerSwitch. To interrupt the FLASH update mode, turn the USBSS power off and back on. USB ServerSwitch Boot v1.00 Copyright 2001 by Lightwave Communications Inc. Start XMODEM transfer of USB ServerSwitch flash memory c c c c c c 6. - Page 25 Lightwave Communications 8. When the USB ServerSwitch has received the entire file, it will prompt the user through the serial port to confirm that the file is correct. Check the file version to be certain that it is the version that you wish to upload to the USB ServerSwitch system.
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