Summary of SwitchMan USB-Combo SW2
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User’s manual sw2 sw4.
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Copyright © 2008 raritan, inc sw-0b-e june 2008 user’s manual sw2 sw4 raritan, inc. 400 cottontail lane somerset, nj08873 usa tel: 1-732-764-8886 fax: 1-732-764-8887 e-mail: sales@raritan.Com http://www.Raritan.Com raritan europe, b.V. Eglantierbaan 16 2908 lv capelle aan den ijssel the netherlands ...
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3 fcc notification this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits a class b 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 a...
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4 t t a a b b l l e e o o f f c c o o n n t t e e n n t t s s overview 1 feature 2 installtion procedures 3 installation notes 4 operation 5 front panel 5 selection channels 5 scan channels 5 set scan rate 5 hot key mode 6 hot-key activation 6 select a computer channel by number 6 select a computer ...
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5 overview switchman is the desktop kvm (keyboard, video, mouse) switch for those who run more than one computer at a desk. By having only one keyboard, monitor, and mouse, you reclaim your desktop while saving time and money. Switchman uses the same bulletproof design as raritan's professional-grad...
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6 feature ∗ compatible with all ps/2-style or at-style computers ∗ individual front panel selection buttons with led indicators ∗ dedicated keyboard/mouse emulators for each computer to provide flawless operation ∗ high-resolution video to1600x1200 ∗ ps/2 intellimouse support ∗ scan button to scan c...
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7 installation procedures begin installation by connecting one computer to switchman. Once the first computer is operational, then connect additional computers. Switchman can use industry standard keyboard, video, and mouse (kvm) cables or can use raritan's premium, tangle-proof kvm cables. Caution:...
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8 installation notes ∗ switchman computer ports are ps/2 style. You may also connect at- style computers. Use raritan keyboard/mouse port adapter “apsat” on ps/2 cables to plug into a computer with “at” keyboard port and serial mouse port. ∗ switchman converts keyboard and mouse signals to ps/2 and ...
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9 operation you can select a computer from the front panel of switchman or through the keyboard in hot-key mode. The leds on the front panel of switchman indicate which computer, or channel, is currently selected and ready for use switchman automatically senses which channels are active-that is, tho...
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10 channel 1 = 1 second channel 2 = 3 seconds channel 3 = 8 seconds channel 4 = 16 seconds to exit scan, press the scan button (toggle on/off). Hot-key mode when you activate hot-key mode, switchman captures and interprets keystrokes as front panel functions. No keystrokes pass through to the comput...
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11 scanning channels in hot-key mode, press the key to activate scan. The led above the scan button is illuminated, and switchman begins scanning active channels. Set scan rate you can change the default scan rate to an interval from 1 to 99 seconds. The led above the most recently selected channel ...
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12 hot-key command table tasks key strokes activate hot-key mode + exit hot-key mode increment channel number or decrement channel number or select channel number + (n) + toggle scan on/off set scan rate + (n) + make num lock the hot-key mode activator + make scroll lock the hot-key mode activator +...
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13 troubleshooting the following table lists probable solutions for problems that may be encountered during switchman installation or operation. Trouble symptom probable cause solution bad connection(s) check cable connection(s) computer not powered on power on computer no front panel leds notebook ...
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14 unit does not activate hot-key mode keyboard hot-key mode works only with ps/2 or extended at- style keyboards. Unable to select channel unit in scan mode exit scan mode keyboard or mouse does not respond or does not work properly keyboard and mouse cables are loose or have been crossed check con...
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15 appendix specifications of switchman sw2 (2-channel switchman) sw4 (4-channel switchman) dimensions 10.00" (w) x 5.50" (d) x 2.13" (h) 256mm x 140mm x 53mm weight 1.7 lb. (0.77 kg) dc power input 6v/1.4 amp. Adapter (optional) p/n a10d1-06mp user connection ports vga monitor hd15 female video ps/...