Table of Contents

Introduction Overview………...…………………………………………..….1 Features……………….………………………………………..2 Configurations……….………………………………………..3

Installations Console Connection.………………….……………………….5 Computer Connection.………………….…………………….6 Initial Power-up…….………………….……………………….7 19” Rack Mount Accessories…….………………………….8

Operation Front Panel Push Buttons.…………….…………………….11 Hot-Key Commands……...…………….…………………….12

Cascade Configuration Connection.…………………………….…………………….15

Two-Console Martrix Nov aView Switch Overview……………………………….…………………….17 Connection……………………………….………………….17 Operation ……………………………….………………….18 Multi-user and Restricted Access………………………….21

Troubleshooting……………………….…………………….23

Please read this manual thoroughly and f ollow the Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the Nov aView or any connecting dev ice.

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Features Manage 4 or 8 SUN computers with one or two sets of keyboards,

mice and monitors Hot plug-and-play Select a SUN computer by f ront panel buttons, hot-key commands Hi-resolution 1920 x 1440. Auto scan f or easy monitoring. 19" rack-mountable. Two-tier cascadable. Audible buzzer f or switching conf irmation Dual-color LEDs f or each SUN computer.

Specification: SNV104 SNV108 SNV2208

# of Console ports 1 1 2 # of ports SUN computer 4 8 8 Max capacity for Sun

computers 16 64

Keyboard/mouse supported SUN( type 5, 6 ) VGA bandwidth 180Mhz VGA resolution 1920 x 1440

Computer power status LED 4 8 Computer selected LED 4 8

Front pushbuttons 4 8 Scan interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds

Connectors for SUN VGA HDB15 x 4 HDB15 x 8 Connectors for SUN

Keyboard/mouse mini-DIN8 x 4 mini-DIN8 x 8

Connector for console VGA HDB15 x 1 HDB15 x 2 Connector for console

keyboard/mouse mini-DIN8 x 1 mini-DIN8 x 2

User Timeout N/A 5, 10, 20,40 Sec Multimedia module N/A MAV108

Weight 4.7kgs 4.8kgs 4.9kgs Power supply DC 9V 500mA

Dimension(mm) (in)

44 x 436 x 180 1.7x 1.7x 7.0

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Configurations There are sev eral models of SUN KVM switches each supporting a dif f erent number of computers and consoles:

SUN KVM Switch Models

Model SNV104 SNV108 SNV2208 No. of console supported 1 1 2 No. of SUN computer supported 4 8 8

Single NovaView Configuration For SNV104 and SNV108, connect a SUN key board, a SUN mouse and a monitor directly to the Master's CONSOLE port. There are two CONSOLE ports on the SNV2208 f or two sets of SUN keyboards, mice and monitors. Then, connect multiple sets of mini-DIN8 cables and monitor cables to the "PC x" ports of the NovaView, as shown in f igure 1.

Figure 1:A single NovaView configuration

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Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration

You can connect a second lev el of one or more Nov aView switches to "PC 1" ~ "PC 4" (SNV104) or "PC 1 " ~ "PC 8" ports (SNV108 and SNV2208) of a Master unit. Cascade configuration expands system capacity allowing you to select more computers connected to the Master or Slav e. There is only one Master, which has a SUN key board, mouse and monitor connected to its CONSOLE port directly operated by a user. Once connected, Nov aViews automatically conf igure themselv es to either Master or Slav e. SNV104,SNV108 and SNV2208 can be mixed in cascade conf iguration. [Note: Master must have equal or more PC ports than that of Slaves, i.e., if SNV104 is a Master, SNV104 can be a slave, but SNV108 or SNV2208 can not.] As shown in f igure 2.

Figure 2: A cascade NovaView configuration

Throughout this manual, master is the NovaView that has a phy sical key board, mouse and monitor connected to its CONSOLE port. Slav e is a Nov aView that has its CONSOLE port connected to a Master's "PC x " port. Slav e only exists in cascade conf iguration.

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Console Connection Monitor:● A SUN monitor with either 13W3 or HDB15 connector Can be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in figure 3 and 4.

● A regular VGA monitor with HDB15 connector may also be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in f igure 4. Keyboard and mouse: A SUN key board and a SUN mouse should

be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in f igure 3 and 4.

Figure 3: Master console connection

For monitor with 13W3 connector

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Figure 4: Master console connection For monitor with HDB15 connector

Computer Connection Each SUN computer is connected to the NovaView with one straight-through (1-1, 2-2, 3-3…, 8-8) mini-DIN8 cable (as shown in f igure 5) and one male-to-male HDB15 VGA cable.

Figure 5: Straight-through 1-to-1 mini-DIN8 cable

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For SUN computers using 13W3 connector f or monitor connection, a 13W3-to-HDB15 adapter is required f or such computer's monitor port as shown in f igure 6.

Figure 6: Adapter and monitor connection

Initial Power-up Make sure all computers and NovaViews are powered down before installation. You must power up the NovaView before turning on any SUN computer.

For single NovaView configuration: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. 2) Turn on computers.

For cascade NovaView configuration: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. 2) Apply power adapters to all Slav es 3) Turn on computers.

Note: After initial power up of the NovaView, y ou may hot plug any additional powered-down computer or Slav e NovaView without turning any existing Nov aView or computer of f .

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19" Rack Mount Accessories Figure 7 shows how to attach rack mount brackets to the KVM switch f or standard 19" rack cabinet.

Figure 7: Attaching rack mount brackets

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Figure 8 shows how to assemble rack cable support bar then mount it to the rear side of the rack cabinet v ertical posts.

Figure 8: Assembling rack cable support bar

Now, route the key board, mouse and monitor cables ov er the cable support bar. Then, use plastic tie to bundle the cables in pairs through the holes on the bar f or each computer.

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Front Panel Push Buttons You may select a computer by pressing the f ront panel push button directly or by issuing hot-key commands. The f ront panel indicator changes color to ref lect the computer selected (red) and whether the port is connected to a powered computer (green). The indicator f lashes red when it is in Auto Scan mode.

Figure 9: Paired front panel indicator and button

■■■■ AUTO SCAN Automatically scans powered-on computers one by one at a fixed interv al. For SNV104:Press down both buttons "3" and "4" to activate the

AUTO SCAN. For SNV108 and SNV2208: Press down both buttons "7" and "8' to

activ ate the AUTO SCAN.

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Hot-Key Commands Hot-key commands are a short keyboard sequences to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. NovaView interprets key strokes f or hot-keys all the time. A hot-key sequence starts with two lef t <CTRL> keystrokes f ollowed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates either a beep for the correct hot-key command OR a long beep followed by a short one to indicate an error (the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer). ■ To select a computer by hot-key command, y ou must know which port it is connected to; it is determined by the NovaView connection. For a computer connected to a Master, its port number is represented by the PC port label (1~4 or 1~8). For a computer connected to a Slave, two digits represent its port number. The f irst digit is the port number of the Master unit (1~4 or 1~8) and the second one is the port number of the Slave (1~4 or 1~8). lef t Ctrl + lef t Ctrl + 7

Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the Master. lef t Ctrl + lef t Ctrl + 3 + 6

Selects a computer connected to port 6 of a Slave connected to port 3 of the Master.

■ To start Auto Scan, automatically scan powered-on computers

one by one at a f ixed interv al: lef t Ctrl + lef t Ctrl + F 1 When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activ ity, it suspends the scanning and resets the count down timer until activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. The length of the Auto Scan interv al (Scan Rate) is adjustable, see below. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the lef t Ctrl key twice. ▓ To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration bef ore switching to the next computer in Auto Scan: lef t Ctrl + lef t Ctrl + F3

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The Nov aView sends one to f our beeps indicating scan interval of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectiv ely. ▓ Audio Stick An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each Nov aView f or selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals. There are two options f or Audio Stick: ON and Off. When set to 'On', audio selection f ollows computer selection. When set to 'Off', audio selection stops f ollowing computer selection. It is usef ul if y ou want to listen to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other computers. lef t Ctrl + lef t Ctrl + F5 The Nov aView generates 1 or 2 beeps corresponding to On and Off respectiv ely. ▓ User Timeout (SNV2208 only ) When both users select the same computer, both hav e the same video image. When either user starts to operate the computer by key board or mouse activity, the other user is denied for any access till the f irst user stops keyboard or mouse activ ity f or a period of time (i.e. User Timeout). Av ailable selections are 5, 10, 20 and 40 seconds with 1 to 4 beeps respectively when the following command is executed. lef t Ctrl + lef t Ctrl + F6

▓ Return to the prev iously selected computer To toggle back and f orth between the currently selected computer and the prev iously selected one. It is handy if there are two computers of great interest requiring y our attention. lef t Ctrl + lef t Ctrl + F7 Note: If you issue an incorrect hot-key command, the Nov aView sends out a warning signal with one long beep f ollowed by a short one.

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Connection Before connecting a device (a computer or a NovaView) to the Master under power, you must turn off the device. The Master must have equal or more 'PC x' ports than that of the Slave, i.e., if SNV104 is a Master, SNV104 can be a Slave but not SNV108 nor SNV2208. Also, SNV2208 can be a Slave of SNV108. The PC ports can be connected to either a computer or a Slave's CONSOLE port as shown in f igure 10.

Figure 10: Slave CONSOLE connection

The maximum number of computers controlled by a Master/Slav e conf iguration with all SNV104s is 16 with 4 Slaves and each Slav e connects to 4 computers, see figure 11. For an all SNV108s conf iguration, the number is 64 with 8 Slav es and each Slav e connects to 8 computers, see f igure 12.

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Figure 11: Cascaded 4-port NovaViews

Figure 12: Cascaded 8-port NovaViews

Change Configuration while Running Dev ices (computers or Nov aViews) at any 'PC x' port can be changed at any time after initial power-up. If y ou change any one of the “PC 1” to “PC 8” ports connection f rom a computer to a Slave or vice versa, or replace the dev ices of a port; the new Slave must be turned off before it is connected to the Master. Before unplugging the cables from a computer, you should issue a STOP-A command for that computer, unplug the cables, re-arrange connection, plug the cables back to the computer, issue a GO command for that computer and resume normal operation.

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(SNV2208)

OverView The adv anced multi-console matrix NovaView Switch, SNV2208, enables two separate users to manage ov er eight serv ers with two sets of keyboards, mice, and monitors simultaneously. When cascaded, it can easily be expanded f or dual user access of up to 32 serv ers. Combined with all the advanced features, this true 8-port matrix switch is the ultimate solution f or network managers. Single SNV2208 Configuration Connection There are two sets of CONSOLEs on the SNV2208 to be connected to two separate key boards, mice and monitors f or two users, see f igure 13 f or detail.

Figure 13: SNV2208 connection

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Operation Selecting a computer is the same as SNV108 if both users are not accessing the same computer. A computer can only be operated by one user at a time. When a second user tries to access the computer already operated by the other one; his screen becomes black and key board LEDs flash one-by -one (Num Lock/Caps Lock/Scroll Lock/Compose) indicating the computer is restricted from access. He can either wait till the screen shows up again or select another computer by issuing hotkey command or by pressing the f ront panel pushbutton. Whenev er the screen image is available, your are able to operate the computer; in the mean time, restrict the other user from operating the same computer. After you stop operating the computer f or a period of time (i.e. User Timeout), both users regain control of the computer. For the detail setting of User Timeout, please ref er to the hotkey command. There is an A/B button at the v ery lower right of the f ront panel. It is used to toggle between User A and User B f or other pushbutton operation. Normal operation - Green light indicates the corresponding computer is powered on, and red light indicates the corresponding computer is selected. Two red LEDs are on when two users select diff erent computers, and one red LED is on when both users select the same computer. User A wants to select a computer - Under normal operation: Tap the

A/B button once (the left side of the A/B LED starts to f lash), then press any pushbutton to select a computer.

User B wants to select a computer - Tap the A/B button twice (the right side of the A/B LED starts to f lash), then press any pushbutton to select a computer.

User A wants to initiate Auto Scan - With the A/B button being held

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down, press the number 7 button.

User B wants to initiate Auto Scan - With the A/B button being held down, press the number 8 button.

Cascade SNV2208 Configuration Connection For a true matrix connection with expanded capacity, more units of SNV2208 can be cascaded in pairs. CONSOLE ports of a Slav e SNV2208 should be connected to a pair of PC ports on a Master SNV2208 at PC1/PC2, PC3/PC4, PC5/PC6 or PC7/PC8, as shown in f igure 14.

Figure 14: Master / Slave SNV2208 connection

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Operation Operation is the same as a single SNV2208. You may select a computer by pressing a front pushbutton or issuing a hot-key command. To access the computer #5:2 as shown in figure 14, y ou may enter either one of the hotkey commands f rom either one of the CONSOLE, because PC 5 and PC 6 of the Master are paired. lef t Ctrl + lef t Ctrl + 5 + 2 or lef t Ctrl + lef t Ctrl + 6 + 2 As a ref erence: computer #1:1 equals #2:1; #3:6 equals #4:6, #5:8 equals #6:8 and #7:8 equals #8:8. There can be as many as 32 (=8 x 4) computers in the f igure 14 connection. It enables two users to operate 32 computers simultaneously.

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Multi-user and Restricted Access SUN KVM switches of different models can be cascaded together to f orm a system that each user's privilege is determined by the connection. Figure 15 shows a conf iguration f or three users and 24 computers with dif f erent priv ilege f or each user.

Figure 15: Master / Slave SNV2208 connection

User A and User B can access 2 out of 12 computers, PC2 ~ PC5 and #7:1 ~ #7:8, simultaneously regardless of User C operation. While User A is accessing a computer (#1:1 ~ #1:8), User B can access any computer except #1:1 ~ #1:8 regardless of User C operation.

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While User A is accessing a computer (PC2 ~ PC5) or (#7:1 ~ #7:8), User B can access any computer but can not operate the computer operated by User A. While User A is accessing a computer (#6:1 ~ #6:4), User B can access computer except #6:1 ~ #6:4 regardless of User C operation. User C can ONLY access computers f rom #1:1 to #1:8.

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Incorrect mini-DIN 8 cables Use only straight-though, 1-to-1, 2-to-2,.. 8-to-8 mini-DIN 8 cables

VGA image is fuzzy or not very clear.

Poor quality VGA cables Most VGA problem comes from poor-quality VGA cables. Please use UL-2919 rated VGA cables for video connection, because those cables use coaxial wires for R/G/B signals.

A LCD monitor is connected to the Console port, but nothing is on the monitor when certain SUN computer is selected.

When SUN computer powers up, it communicates with the VGA device, and LCD is not available on power-up sequence; therefore, the SUN sets its VGA resolution to a default which is not in applicable for some LCD monitors.

When booting up a SUN computer, wait till the boot-up process is finished before selecting a different computer.

Keyboard or mouse does not work from time to time.

The switch is low on operating power.

Be sure the power adapter is properly connected.

Hotkey command is not effective.

Incorrect hotkey sequence. To select a computer connected to the Master: three keystrokes are necessary. To select a computer connected to a Slave: four keystrokes are necessary.

There is no VGA output after connecting a 13w3-to-HDB15 adapter to a computer.

Incorrect 13w3-to-HDB15 pin assignment.

Use only the adapter specifically designed for SUN computer.

Cascaded unit does not work.

Incorrect power up sequence.

Turn on the Master then the Slave switches.

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