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    10707 Stancliff Road Phone: (281) 933 - 7673 Houston, Texas 77099 WWW.ROSE.COM VISTA KVM - SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY Copyright  Rose Electronics 1990 - 2001. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without the prior written permission of Rose Electronics. Rose Electronics Part # MAN - V8 [...]

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    FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO - FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipme nt generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions may cause interference to r[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Disclaimer ................................................................................................ 1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 Product Registration ................................................................................ 2[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 1 Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of t his manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The m[...]

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    2 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Product Registration Take advantage of the following when you register your Rose Electronics products online at www.rose.com/htm/warranty.htm : § Rose Standard War ranty Plus... § Free Lifetime Firmware Updates § Free Lifetime Technical Support § 30 Day Money Back Guarantee § Priority “[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 3 Compatibility CPUs Computers Industry standard PCs, Unix computers such as RS - 6000, HP 9000, SGI, D EC Alpha, MAC and others Monitors SVGA Keyboards PC PS/2, AT, PC and Apple USB Mouse Standard PS/2 Mouse (2 or 3 button) PC and Apple USB Serial Mouse (2 or 3 button) KVM Station Monitors SVGA[...]

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    OVER VIEW 4 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual System overview The Vista KVM - series switch is designed to provide seamless, trouble - free switching from a single KVM station to any connected CPU. You can switch to the connected computers by simple keyboard commands or using the front panel buttons. Figure 1 shows a typical con[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 5 Figure 1 . Typical installati on Power connectors The optional power connector on the Vista switch is for a supplemental power adapter. Supplemental power may be needed if the cable length from the computers to the Vista switch is long or you are using a wireless keyboard and mouse. If your sy[...]

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    MODELS 6 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Vista KVM - Series models Figure 2 . Vista 2 port Figure 3 . Vista 4 port Status LED Lit when selected CPU has power. Flashes when Keyboard and mouse data is sent to the unit Select LEDs Indicates which computer is selected Reset button Resets the unit and initializes the keyboard and m[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 7 KVM - 2UPH rear connectors KVM - 4UPH rear connectors Label Connector type Description (2UPH) 1,2 DB25F Computer connectors (4UPH) 1,2,3,4 DB25F Computer connectors Monitor HD15F KVM monitor connector Mouse MiniDin - 6F or DB9F KVM PS/2 or Serial mouse connector* Keyboard MiniDin - 6F or Din5F[...]

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    8 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual KVM - 2PCA rear connectors KVM - 4PCA rear connectors Label Connector Type Description Keyboard (MiniDin - 6F) Mouse (MiniDin - 6F) Video (HD15F) CPU connectors 1 - 2 on 2PC model 1 - 4 on 4PC model Monitor HD15F KVM monitor connector Mouse MiniDin - 6F or DB9F KVM PS/2 or Serial mouse connect[...]

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    INSTALLATION Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 9 Installation Installation of the Vista switch consists of the following steps: 1. Connect the KVM station to the Vista switch 2. Connect the CPUs to the Vista switch 3. Sequentially apply p ower, boot the CPUs 4. Verify keyboard, mouse and CPU operation It is recommended that the [...]

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    10 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Step 2 - Connect the CPUs Connect the CPU keyboard, video monitor and mo use ports to the corresponding Vista switches keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports using the appropriate CPU cables as shown in Figure 5 . For attached CPUs that use a serial mouse, use adapter ACC - KVM6F9F to connec[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 11 Rack mounting The Vista switch is designed to mount in a CPU rack or under a desktop. Rackmount kits are available in three different sizes, 19", 23", and 24". Each is 1 rack unit high (1.75"). (See Appendix D and Appendix E for rack mounting instructions.) Your Vista swit[...]

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    OPERATIONS 12 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Operating ins tructions The Vista switch is very easy to operate. Computer selection and set - up functions are entered from the keyboard. You can also select computers manually from the Vista’s front panel by using buttons 1 - 2 or buttons 1 - 4 depending on your model. Key boar[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 13 Keyboard commands (continued) Command Key Sequence Description Maximum computers <Ctrl> P x <Enter> (x = 1 – 2 or 1 – 4) Limits scanning t o maximum port number Typematic value <Ctrl> Ax <Enter> See Attachment F. Factory setting = 43 Rate = 10.9 chars/sec Delay = 5[...]

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    14 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Use only the numeric keys above the keyboard. The keypad will not work. All keyboard commands must be entered within 2 seconds of pressing and releasing the left <Ctrl> key. Keyboard command description Computer select To select a comput er from your keyboard, press and release the left[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 15 Reset To “Reset” the mouse and keyboard, press and release the left <Ctrl> key, then type “R”. This command is used to reset the mouse and keyboard on the currently selected Vista port without removing power from the Vista switch. This is most useful to reset a PS/2 mouse that h[...]

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    16 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Maximum computers Press and release the left <Ctrl> key, type “P”, enter the total number of computers, and press <Enter>. This command limits the number of computers to scan. For example on an four - port unit, if no computers were connected to ports 3 and 4, setting maximum [...]

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    FLASH UPGRADE PROCEDURE Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 17 KVM Flash Upgrade Utility Installation of KVM Utility The installer for the KVM Utility ma y be distributed in one of two formats: a ZIP file or an EXE. If the installer is distributed as a ZIP file, open it in WinZip and unzip the contents to a known location. The ZIP[...]

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    18 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 1. Download the flash upgrade firmwa re and unzip it to an .EXE file 2. Down load to a computer connected to port #1. 3. Run the unzipped “EXE” file . P rogram will auto - detect the unit 4. Click on " File", then "Load New Firmware" 5. Locate the downloaded unzipped f[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 19 8. When the firmware has been successfully installed the unit is now operat ional with the firmware upgrade. A more comprehensive explanation of the firmware upgrade process can be viewed by clicking on "Help". The on - line help walks you through each step in detail[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual TroubleShooting CPU does not boot, keyboard or mouse error receiv ed • Cable is loose, reseat cable and hit F1 to continue or reboot computer. • Wrong cable plugged in, keyboard and mouse cables reversed. • Cable is defective; try using a cable from another CPU. If the p[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 21 Video fuzzy • Cable too long or wrong type. Use coax cable for high resolution. Mouse does not move • The Vista is turned off after or not connected when CPU was booted or the application using th e mouse was run. Exit and re - enter application or operating system using mouse or issue re[...]

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    SERVICE 22 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Mainten ance and repair This unit does not contain any internal user - serviceable parts. In the event a unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repai r center. This Return Authorization number m[...]

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    SAF ETY Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 23 Safety This Vista switch has been tested for co nformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the Vista switch should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk o[...]

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    24 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Safety and EMC regulatory statements Safety Information Do cumentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. WARNING A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death. CA[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 25 Safety and EMC regulatory statements Informations concernant la sécurité Symbole de référence à la documentation. Si le produit est marqué de ce symbole, reportez - vous à la documentation du produit afin d’obtenir des informations pl us détaillées. WARNING Dans la documentation, u[...]

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    APPENDICES 26 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Appendix A. Initial factory settings Setting Default Value Foreground Color White Background Color Blue X - position 45 Y - position 90 Fadeout Time 20 seconds Font 8 x 16 modern Screen Saver Fireflies Screen Saver Time 10 minutes M aximum Ports 2 or 4 Scan enable Off Scan Time Int[...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 27 Appendix B. Parts and cables Vista Part Numbers Description KVM - 2 /4 PCA 2 /4 - port w/PC connectors KVM - 2 / 4 UPH 2 /4 - port w/DB25 connectors KVM - 2UPMH 2 - port (1 - PC, 1 - MAC) DB25 connectors KVM - 4UPMH 4 - port (2 - PC, 2 - MAC) DB25 connectors Note: KVM2UPMH has CPU port 2 pre [...]

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    28 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Rackmount Kits RM - UM19 Black anodized, for installation in 19" racks. RM - UM23 Black anodized, for installation in 23" racks. RM - UM24 Black anodized, for installation in 24" racks. Rm - UD - 1U Under desk mounting kit Appendix C. General specifications Size 13.2" W x [...]

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    Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual 29 Appendix D. Rack mount instructions The optional rack mount kit includes the following items: § Two black anodized mounting bracke ts. § Four 6 - 32 x 3/8” flat head mounting screws. To rack mount your Vista switch, attach the two rack mounting brackets to your unit with the short flange [...]

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    30 Vista KVM - Series Installation and Operations Manual Appendix F. Typematic rate Ty pematic Command Press the left <Ctrl> key, type “A”, enter the typematic value (1 - 3 digit) followed by <Enter>. The typematic value is determined from the following tables using the equation: Typematic Value = Rate value + Delay Value. Pick the [...]

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    10707 Stancliff Road Phone: (281) 933 - 7673 Houston, Texas 77099 WWW.ROSE.COM[...]