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ProConnect® Series ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Use this Guide to install: SVIEW08 v2 User Guide
ProConnect® Series ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Use this Guide to install: SVIEW08 v2 User Guide
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...ProConnect® Series ProConnect 8-Staiton KVM Switch is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the outside of the United States of the FCC Rules. Please direct all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its products, software, or documentation without obligation to : Linksys...update its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for assistance UG-SVIEW08 v2-10320NC KL RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT,...
...ProConnect® Series ProConnect 8-Staiton KVM Switch is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the outside of the United States of the FCC Rules. Please direct all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its products, software, or documentation without obligation to : Linksys...update its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for assistance UG-SVIEW08 v2-10320NC KL RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT,...
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... of Contents Introduction 1 The ProConnect® Series ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 1 Features 1 Package Contents 2 System Requirements 2 Getting to Know the ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 3 The 8-Station KVM Switch's Front Panel 3 The 8-Station KVM Switch's Rear Panel 4 Connecting PCs to the ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 5 Single Stage Installation 5 Two Stage Installation 6 Three Stage Installation 7 Using the ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 10 Hot Plugging 10...
... of Contents Introduction 1 The ProConnect® Series ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 1 Features 1 Package Contents 2 System Requirements 2 Getting to Know the ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 3 The 8-Station KVM Switch's Front Panel 3 The 8-Station KVM Switch's Rear Panel 4 Connecting PCs to the ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 5 Single Stage Installation 5 Two Stage Installation 6 Three Stage Installation 7 Using the ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 10 Hot Plugging 10...
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... connections. Holding down buttons #7 and #8 simultaneously for several seconds starts the Auto Scan mode. Package Contents ProConnect® Series ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Getting to Know the ProConnect® 8Station KVM Switch The 8-Station KVM Switch's Front Panel • One ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch • One AC Power Adapter • One User Guide and Registration Card System Requirements 8-Station Console...
... connections. Holding down buttons #7 and #8 simultaneously for several seconds starts the Auto Scan mode. Package Contents ProConnect® Series ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Getting to Know the ProConnect® 8Station KVM Switch The 8-Station KVM Switch's Front Panel • One ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch • One AC Power Adapter • One User Guide and Registration Card System Requirements 8-Station Console...
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... that have available enough Cabling Kits (available from your nearest Linksys dealer. Up to three ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switches can be connected together to enable up to eight computers are connected directly to the KVM Switch, as applicable) to make the desired number of the 8-Station KVM Switch's CPU ports with a Cabling Kit. 4 5 You must also unplug the...
... that have available enough Cabling Kits (available from your nearest Linksys dealer. Up to three ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switches can be connected together to enable up to eight computers are connected directly to the KVM Switch, as applicable) to make the desired number of the 8-Station KVM Switch's CPU ports with a Cabling Kit. 4 5 You must also unplug the...
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... of 8-Station KVM Switches needed to a CPU port in one 8-Station KVM Switch as a Primary unit and the other eight 8Station KVM Switches as shown in the Appendix. Two Stage Installation To control up to 64, to control them is provided in the diagrams on the following pages. To prevent this , only use ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switches when daisy...
... of 8-Station KVM Switches needed to a CPU port in one 8-Station KVM Switch as a Primary unit and the other eight 8Station KVM Switches as shown in the Appendix. Two Stage Installation To control up to 64, to control them is provided in the diagrams on the following pages. To prevent this , only use ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switches when daisy...
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... of the Secondary units are available through the Primary unit. 3. ProConnect® Series ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 4. 1. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse ports of your PC(s), up to 64, to a CPU port in one 8-Station KVM Switch as a Primary unit and the other eight 8-Station KVM Switches as Secondary units, use a Cabling Kit to connect the Console...
... of the Secondary units are available through the Primary unit. 3. ProConnect® Series ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 4. 1. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse ports of your PC(s), up to 64, to a CPU port in one 8-Station KVM Switch as a Primary unit and the other eight 8-Station KVM Switches as Secondary units, use a Cabling Kit to connect the Console...
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...switches daisy chained. ProConnect® Series Using the ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Hot Plugging The 8-Station KVM Switch supports hot plugging - In order for several seconds to reset the keyboard and mouse connection. 10 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Powering Off and Restarting If it back up: 1. Keyboards and monitors can be typed from your nearest Linksys...Key in Using the OSD Function), you can be followed: • Hot Plugging CPU Ports CPU port cables can initiate a Quick View Scan to cycle amongst the active ports. • HotKey Navigation HotKey navigation ...
...switches daisy chained. ProConnect® Series Using the ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Hot Plugging The 8-Station KVM Switch supports hot plugging - In order for several seconds to reset the keyboard and mouse connection. 10 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Powering Off and Restarting If it back up: 1. Keyboards and monitors can be typed from your nearest Linksys...Key in Using the OSD Function), you can be followed: • Hot Plugging CPU Ports CPU port cables can initiate a Quick View Scan to cycle amongst the active ports. • HotKey Navigation HotKey navigation ...
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...to the PC that is attached to the Port ID number (as follows: [CTRL] + [ALT] + [SHIFT] + 3 + [ENTER] 12 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 2. To access a PC attached to Port 3 of a Two Stage installation, where the PC is attached to Port 1 of a Three Stage installation... unit. The first digit represents the CPU Port number of the CPU Port that the Second Stage (or Secondary) unit links back to the CPU Port number where the PC is connected. ProConnect® Series Port ID Numbering • Overview Each CPU port on an 8-Station KVM Switch is connected. For example, a PC...
...to the PC that is attached to the Port ID number (as follows: [CTRL] + [ALT] + [SHIFT] + 3 + [ENTER] 12 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch 2. To access a PC attached to Port 3 of a Two Stage installation, where the PC is attached to Port 1 of a Three Stage installation... unit. The first digit represents the CPU Port number of the CPU Port that the Second Stage (or Secondary) unit links back to the CPU Port number where the PC is connected. ProConnect® Series Port ID Numbering • Overview Each CPU port on an 8-Station KVM Switch is connected. For example, a PC...
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...15 Then, type in the Port ID for the computer you have selected. The OSD will also move the Highlight Bar to handle the computer switching procedure. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu. The Port ID number must be brought back to that you wish to access (refer to... the Port ID Numbering section for more convenient than HotKey switching, especially in the last time it was closed. 14 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch OSD Menu Navigation To cancel the current selection on the main menu screen, it is a great deal more ...
...15 Then, type in the Port ID for the computer you have selected. The OSD will also move the Highlight Bar to handle the computer switching procedure. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu. The Port ID number must be brought back to that you wish to access (refer to... the Port ID Numbering section for more convenient than HotKey switching, especially in the last time it was closed. 14 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch OSD Menu Navigation To cancel the current selection on the main menu screen, it is a great deal more ...
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...Highlight Bar to configure and control the OSD. To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice, press the Escape key. 16 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch • F2 (Scan) Pressing the F2 key initiates Quick View Scanning, in front of the Port ID display on the ports that have...OSD lists. scan selected ports; create and edit a port name; designate a port for the amount of which the OSD cycles through all the active CPU Ports . As each one for Quick View scanning; The OSD Function Keys Pressing a Function Key brings up a submenu that have been selected for ...
...Highlight Bar to configure and control the OSD. To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice, press the Escape key. 16 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch • F2 (Scan) Pressing the F2 key initiates Quick View Scanning, in front of the Port ID display on the ports that have...OSD lists. scan selected ports; create and edit a port name; designate a port for the amount of which the OSD cycles through all the active CPU Ports . As each one for Quick View scanning; The OSD Function Keys Pressing a Function Key brings up a submenu that have been selected for ...
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...with programs running on the screen. See the OSD Security Features section for automatic scanning under the Quick View Scanning feature. ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch SETTING FUNCTION Channel Display Mode Channel Display Duration Channel Display Position Scan Duration OSD Activating HotKey Set Password Selects how the ... return to position where the Port ID appears on the computers. To Edit a port name: 1. • F4 (Quick View) ProConnect® Series Quick View allows you to select the ports you want , then press the Enter key. Allows you to the Set submenu.
...with programs running on the screen. See the OSD Security Features section for automatic scanning under the Quick View Scanning feature. ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch SETTING FUNCTION Channel Display Mode Channel Display Duration Channel Display Position Scan Duration OSD Activating HotKey Set Password Selects how the ... return to position where the Port ID appears on the computers. To Edit a port name: 1. • F4 (Quick View) ProConnect® Series Quick View allows you to select the ports you want , then press the Enter key. Allows you to the Set submenu.
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...will display, reading "PASSWORD NOT MATCH". Display Mode Scan Duration The Port Number plus the Port Name. 3 Seconds. 20 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch OSD Security In order to prevent unauthorized access to confirm that the user provide it is by Unlocking the Console. Type in ...and returns the unit to the factory defaults. The only way to regain access to confirm. To modify or delete a password: 1. SETTING FUNCTION ProConnect® Series Clear the Name List* Restore Default Values* Lock Console* Clears all settings from the Name list. Type "Y" and then press ...
...will display, reading "PASSWORD NOT MATCH". Display Mode Scan Duration The Port Number plus the Port Name. 3 Seconds. 20 ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch OSD Security In order to prevent unauthorized access to confirm that the user provide it is by Unlocking the Console. Type in ...and returns the unit to the factory defaults. The only way to regain access to confirm. To modify or delete a password: 1. SETTING FUNCTION ProConnect® Series Clear the Name List* Restore Default Values* Lock Console* Clears all settings from the Name list. Type "Y" and then press ...
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...+ SHIFT] combination, be sure to make sure they control: 22 23 If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. Check the Online Port LED for several seconds. 2) Unplug the keyboard connector from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug... from the Console Mouse Port, then plug it back in . ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Appendix Computer Connection Table The following table indicates the relationship between the number of 8-Station KVM Switches and the number of the 8-Station KVM Switch. The mouse does not respond. • The mouse has been...
...+ SHIFT] combination, be sure to make sure they control: 22 23 If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. Check the Online Port LED for several seconds. 2) Unplug the keyboard connector from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug... from the Console Mouse Port, then plug it back in . ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Appendix Computer Connection Table The following table indicates the relationship between the number of 8-Station KVM Switches and the number of the 8-Station KVM Switch. The mouse does not respond. • The mouse has been...
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... CPU: Eight 25-pin D Type female Scan Intervals 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 60 seconds Monitors Supported VGA, SVGA, and MultiSync with DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1440 SVGA LEDs Eight Orange On-line Port Eight Green Selected Port ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch ...186;F) 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing 24 25 One 6-pin mini-DIN female Video - Specifications ProConnect® Series Model Numbers SVIEW08 Computer Connections Direct: 8 Max: 512 Protocol CSMA/CD Ports Console:Keyboard - One 6-pin mini-DIN female Mouse -
... CPU: Eight 25-pin D Type female Scan Intervals 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 60 seconds Monitors Supported VGA, SVGA, and MultiSync with DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1440 SVGA LEDs Eight Orange On-line Port Eight Green Selected Port ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch ...186;F) 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing 24 25 One 6-pin mini-DIN female Video - Specifications ProConnect® Series Model Numbers SVIEW08 Computer Connections Direct: 8 Max: 512 Protocol CSMA/CD Ports Console:Keyboard - One 6-pin mini-DIN female Mouse -
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... A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. LINKSYS PAYS FOR UPS GROUND ONLY. ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below...
... A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. LINKSYS PAYS FOR UPS GROUND ONLY. ProConnect® 8-Station KVM Switch Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below...