ADDERView CATx 1000 Manual
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0 Power switching configuration Power switch configuration comprises two main steps:• Configure the POWER CONTROL serial port to the same speed as used by the power switch box(es) via the configuration menu. • Configure power ON and OFF strings for each relevant host computer. For each power port there needs to be a valid ‘Power ON string’ and similarly an appropriate ‘Power OFF string’. In each case, the strings are a short...
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Performing upgrades The AdderView CATx 1000 units are fully upgradeable via flash upgrades, as are the individual Computer Access Modules that are used to link all host computers. Such upgrades require a Windows-based computer system to be linked via the OPTIONS port. Upgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs The KVM Firmware Uploader utility is available from the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com) and allows you to...
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9 - Commence the upgrade To begin the upgrade process, click the Upload Now button. The progress will be shown within the dialog. Should you decide not to continue with \� the upload at any stage, click the Abort button; response to this is usually immediate, however, during an erase command, the upload will not be aborted until the erase is complete (this may take a few seconds). 10 - Cycle the power Disconnect the power....
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ADDERVIEWCATx1000 UserName: Password: Esc-ScrSave ADDERVIEWCATx1000 ComputerPort Computer1 01 Computer2 02 Computer3 03 Computer4 04 Computer5 05 Computer6 06 Computer7 07 Computer8 08 UserStatus ADMINSHAREDUSE F1-MoremenusF3-Find Esc-QuitF4-Logout This column shows the AdderView CATx 000 address for each computer. If you wanted to select ports using the hotkey method, these are addresses that you would enter. Default names...
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Standard hotkeys
The range of hotkey combinations are as follows:
Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for and in
the examples given here.
Selects port 1
Selects port 2
• •
• •
then Selects port 10
Note: When entering multiple digit addresses as
above or for even longer cascaded computers,
keep and pressed down until all other
numbers have been entered.
Selects the next available...
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To select a computer using mouse buttons Note: This procedure works only with three-button or IntelliMouse device\�s and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option has been enabled by your admi\�nistrator. 1 Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse. 2 Click the left mouse button to select the next computer port. When the correct port is reached, release the middle button. Note: If security has been enabled then...
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Selecting cascaded computers The AdderView CATx 1000 is not limited to sharing just eight or sixteen computers. By joining numerous AdderView CATx 1000 products together in a tree-like or cascade arrangement, it is possible for each user port to view many more computers. Although you can use exactly the same selection methods to choose any computer, you are strongly recommended to use the on screen menu method for the...
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The reminder banner As many computer screen layouts can appear very similar, the AdderView CATx 1000 provides a reminder banner option that indicates which computer port you are currently viewing. The banner is usually displayed at the top of the screen, using white lettering and transparent background. You can:• Move the banner • Change the banner colours, and/or • Disable the banner To move the reminder banner 1 While...
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User preferences and functions In addition to customising the reminder banner as described earlier, you can also: • Change the colour of the on screen menu, • Select the screen saver style, • Restore mouse operation, or • Perform power control functions. All of these options are discussed within Appendix 1. Power switching (via configuration menu) When used in conjunction with optional power switch boxes, the AdderView...
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Further information This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following:\�• Getting assistance - see right • Appendices • Appendix 1 - Configuration menus • Appendix 2 - Cable specifications • Safety information • Warranty • Radio frequency energy statements Getting assistance If you are still experiencing problems after checking the list of solutions in the Troubleshooting section then we provide a number...