Raritan MasterConsole SMX18 Manual de usuario
MasterConsole
User’s Manual
SMX18
SMX28
SMX416
Copyright 1999
Raritan Computer, Inc.
Ver. 0E November, 2002
User’s Manual
SMX18
SMX28
SMX416
MasterConsole
Raritan Computer Inc.
400 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ08873
USA
Tel: 1-732-764-8886
Fax: 1-732-764-8887
Http://www.raritan.com
Raritan Computer Europe, B.V.
Mient 16c,
2903 LC Capelle A/D IJssel
The Netherlands
Tel: 31-10-284-4040
Fax: 31-10-284-4049
Http://www.raritan.com
Raritan Computer Japan, Inc.
Kuga Building 7F, 11-6
Kuramae 4-chome Taitoo-Ku
Tokyo 111-0051, Japan
Tel: 81-3-5833-6360
Fax: 81-3-5833-6336
Http://www.raritan.co.jp
Raritan Computer Taiwan, Inc.
5F, 121, Lane 235, Pao-Chiao Rd.,
Hsin-Tien City, Taipei Hsien
Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-8919-1333
Fax: 886-2-8919-1338
Http://www.raritan.com.tw
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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 in a commercial
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential environment may cause harmful interference.
Product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. MasterConsole MX4, MasterConsole II,
MasterConsole, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Raritan
Computer, Inc. PS/2, RS/6000, and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of
Apple Computer Inc. Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems. Alpha is
a registered trademark of Compaq Corporation. HP9000 is a registered trademark
of Hewlett Packard. SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Japanese Approvals
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 1
Welcome 1
Introduction 1
Features 1
Quick Installation and test 2
SMX on-screen user interface (OSUI) 3
Chapter 2 Operating The SMX 5
Logging In 5
Selecting a Computer 5
User Customization 8
On-Screen User Interface Functions 10
Chapter 3 Administrator Functions 11
Administration Menu 11
System Configuration 12
User Configuration 14
Channel Configuration 15
Set Second Tier Names 16
Chapter 4 Installing SMX 17
Installations 17
One-Tier Installation 18
Two-Tier Installation 20
Install Base Unit (First-Tier) SMX 20
Connect a SMX unit for second-tier operation: 20
Connect Computers to Second-Tier SMX(s) 21
Channel Configuration for Two-Tier Installation 21
Appendix A: Security Access and Public View 25
Security Access Mode 25
PublicView Video Sharing Options 25
PublicView (P-View) Action 26
Appendix B: Front Panel Controls 27
Front Panel Components and Functions 27
Start Up Display 28
Normal Display 28
Function Selection Screen 28
Set LCD Contrast 29
Set Tier 29
Set Password 30
Disable Password 30
Logout 31
Reset SMX 31
Display Firmware Version 31
Display Serial Number 32
Select Sync Type 32
Appendix C: Glossary 33
Appendix D: Troubleshooting 36
Appendix E: Specifications 37
SMX Models 37
Cable Kits 37
Computer Cable Kits: For connecting computer to SMX 37
User Console Cable: For connecting SMX User Port to User Console 38
Cascading Cable: For connecting SMX second tier to base SMX. 38
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Figure 1 OSUI Menu Structure 4
Figure 2 Login Menu 5
Figure 3 Selection Menu 7
Figure 4 Selection Menu by Name 7
Figure 5 User Profile Menu 8
Figure 6 Help Menu 10
Figure 7 Administration Menu 11
Figure 8 System Configuration Menu 12
Figure 9 User Configuration Menu 14
Figure 10 Channel Configuration Menu 15
Figure 11 One-Tier Configuration 17
Figure 12 One-Tier Installation Cabling Details 19
Figure 13 SMX Back Panel 19
Figure 14 Two-Tier Configuration 21
Figure 15 Two-Tier Installation Cabling Details 22
Figure 16 Device Configuration Menu 1 23
Figure 17 Device Configuration Menu 2 23
Figure 18 Device Configuration Menu 3 24
Figure 19 SMX Front Panel 27
Figure 20 SMX Front Panel Buttons 27
Figure 21 LCD Normal Display 28
Figure 22 Set LCD Contrast 29
Figure 23 Set Tier 29
Figure 24 Set Front Panel Password 30
Figure 25 Disable Front Panel Password 30
Figure 26 Log Out 31
Figure 27 Reset SMX 31
Figure 28 Display Firmware Version 31
Figure 29 Display Serial Number 32
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Raritan Computer’s MasterConsole SMX.
Introduction
Raritan's keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switches are engineered to provide reliable, cost-
effective, central control of multiple computers. This eliminates the cost and clutter of
unnecessary equipment, reclaims space, and improves productivity for a host of
applications.
SMX is a KVM switch for Sun Microsystems’s Servers and workstations. SMX has three
models: SMX18, SMX28, and SMX416. SMX18 allows 1 user to control up to 8
computers. SMX28 allows up to two simultaneous users to select and operate up to 8
computers. SMX416 allows up to four simultaneous users to select and operate up to 16
computers. Exclusively one user can control each computer at a time. Or if desired, the
SMX28 and SMX416 can be optionally configured to allow sharing of videos among users.
Each user is provided with an On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) menu to facilitate
operation. A LCD display on the SMX front panel continuously displays the status of the
system, and front panel control buttons allow the systems administrator to perform
maintenance functions and define system operation parameters. The firmware program
can be upgraded via a built-in communication port from a Windows 95/98 PC.
Features
• Offering models to connect up to 16 computers and 1 to 4 user consoles
• Allowing 2-tier configurations to accommodate up to 256 computers
• Locate computers, cascaded units, or user consoles (keyboard, monitor, and mouse)
up to 90 feet away from the SMX.
• Easy to install tangle proof, double-shielded coaxial cable in lengths of 2, 6.5, 13, 20,
and 30 feet
• Built in dedicated keyboard and mouse emulators for flawless operation
• Includes keep-alive design to ensure non-stop computer operation in case of power
loss to the switch
• Supports high-resolution video to 1600 x 1280
• Contains a powerful on-screen user interface for simple operation and system
management
• Supports multiple keyboard language types
• Assigns meaningful names to connected computers to select from pop-up, on-screen
menus
• Stores up to 60 user names, each with personalized operating profile and optional
password for security
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• Contains individual user-controlled functions to AutoSkip inactive channels and to
AutoScan computers at variable rates
• Engineered with multilevel security to ensure authorized access to each computer by
each user
• Offers PublicView video sharing features with several options for users to share video
with follow along and camp-on actions
• Has a front panel LCD display status of user ports
• Available on-site firmware upgrades via built-in RJ11 administration port
• Add on optional 19” rack mount bracket
Quick Installation and test
Chapter 4 provides detail installation procedure. For a quick installation and test of SMX,
perform the following:
1. Plug the power cord into the SMXand turn the power ON.
2. Observe the LCD display on the front panel as the SMX goes through the power on
self-test. When the LCD displays a circulating “Raritan SMX18 [28,416]: Base SMX18
[28,416]” message, the unit is ready.
3. Locate a user console cable, CCSnnF. Plug the DB25 connector to a user port on the
back panel of SMX unit.
4. Plug a user console—keyboard and monitor—into the connectors at the other end of
the user cable.
5. If keyboard in a language other than English is required perform the following steps
prior to proceeding with installation:
a) Login as the user <admin> for the administrator. User names are not case
sensitive. The administrator’s default password in - raritan - typed in lower
case. Passwords are case sensitive.
b) Press <F5> to bring up the Administration Menu.
c) Select Admin Function number one – System Configuration.
d) Press <Tab> (forward) key to move to the KB Language Type.
e) Press <Enter> to edit KB Language Type. Highlighed area will turn green.
f) Use <!>, or <"> keys to toggle to the desired keyboard language.
g) press <Enter> and then <Y> for confirmation to save change. Press <Esc> to
exit without saving change.
h) All user stations will now require a keyboard that matches the language chosen.
6. Login Menu will now be displayed on the monitor. The keyboard’s <Scroll Lock>
LED will be blinking.
7. Enter usera as user name, and press <Enter> to login. A Selection Menu will be
displayed on the monitor.
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8. Unwrap a computer cable, CCSnn. Plug the DB25 connector to a Channel on the
back panel of SMX unit.
9. Plug the other end of the cable to a Sun’s keyboard/monitor ports (if you have a 15-
pin HD15 video port, you can purchase a Raritan adapter, P/N 1396C, to convert the
13W3 female cable plug to an HD15 male plug).
10. Power on the Sun.
11. The Sun channel on the Selection Menu will turn green.
12. Use the <!> and <"> keys to select the green line, and press <Enter>.
13. You will now be able to operate the Sun connected to SMX.
Congratulations! This quick test is complete.
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1To go back to the SMX selection menu, press <Scroll Lock> key twice rapidly. This
activates the on-screen user interface. The <Scroll Lock> LED on the user console
keyboard blinks indicating the on-screen user interface has been activated.
SMX on-screen user interface (OSUI)
SMX on-screen user interface (OSUI) consists of a simple hierarchy of menus and
screens. Each menu (except Login Menu) contains the following sections (Figure 1.):
• Title Line
• Menu/Screen Body (for text and fields)
• Help Messages
• Status Line (displays Skip/Scan status, OSUI activator, and P-View indicator if
appropriate)
Function keys F1, F2, F4, and F5 switch between different first-level menus.
# Pressing <F1> while the on-screen user interface is active invokes the Help Screen,
which details all options available to the user.
# Whenever the on-screen user interface is activated on a user console, that console
keyboard’s <Scroll Lock> LED indicator blinks.
1This symbol, #,provides hints and tips.
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Figure 1 OSUI Menu Structure
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