SW4-USB Manuals
III. Installation
Important: Before beginning installation, power OFF all devices and ensure that all devices are properly grounded. Failure to do so may result in dam-
age to computers and/or to the SwitchMan unit. Note: Avoid placing cables near machines such as fluorescent lighting, air conditioning equipment, etc,
that create electrical noise. For USB computers: USB signals are the strongest when transmitted up to 15 feet (4.5m) between the KVM and the CPU.
Guide
Beyond 15 feet (4.5m), probability of signal degradation can occur, causing the device to fail.
Connecting the Console
port on the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit.
power source, and then plug the power adapter
These step numbers correspond with the dia-
Connect the other end of the cable (the USB
cable into DC port on the rear panel of the
Setup
gram numbers, below.
A-type connector plug) to an available port on
SwitchMan unit.
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B
Please power OFF al computers before you
your USB computer or to a USB hub that is
11. Power ON your computers. Your operating
start.
attached to your computer.
system should recognize the SwitchMan KVM
and
1. Connect your USB keyboard and mouse
6. Connect the VGA plug of the provided
switch and automatically install the HID USB
SW2-USB
directly to the USB keyboard and mouse con-
cable to the monitor port in the PC1 area on
driver if it is not already installed on your com-
sole ports on the front panel of the SwitchMan
the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit. Plug the
puter.
unit.
other end into the video port on your computer.
2. Connect the male VGA connector (HDDB-15
7. Connect the speaker plug of the same
Connecting USB Peripheral Devices
U
pin) from your monitor to the console VGA port
cable to the speaker port in the PC1 area panel
12. Connect USB devices such as printers,
on the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit.
on the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit. Plug
Installation
the speaker plug at the other end of the cable
cameras, etc., to the HUB ports on the front
3. If using speakers, connect the male 3.5mm
into the speaker port on your computer.
panel of the SwitchMan unit.
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plug to the SPEAKER (green) port on the rear
panel of the SwitchMan unit.
8. Connect the MIC plug of the same cable
to the microphone port in the PC1 area on the
Notes:
Quick
4. If using a microphone, connect the male
rear panel of the SwitchMan unit. Plug the MIC
> SwitchMan's default link is to the first
3.5mm plug to the MIC (pink) port on the rear
plug at the other end of the cable into the MIC
computer powered ON in the installation.
panel of the SwitchMan unit.
port on your computer.
> You may have to enable USB support on
9. Repeat steps 6-9, connecting the remaining
your system BIOS for full support. Please
Connecting the Computers
ports of on the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit
refer to your computer's user guide or your
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n
SW4-USB
5. Connect the B-type USB connector plug
to the ports of your computers.
motherboard user guide for further details
of one of the provided cables to the PC1 USB
10. Plug the included power adapter into an AC
on how to enable USB support.
SwitchMan USB (SW2-USB, SW4-USB)
Your SwitchMan USB shipment includes: (1) SwitchMan USB unit (either the SW2-USB 2-switch unit or the SW4-USB
SW2-USB Installation
SW4-USB Installation
4-switch unit), (1) SwitchMan Stand, (1) Power Adapter, (2) CSWUSB18 USB cables, (1) printed Quick Installation and
Setup Guide, and Registration and Warranty papers. Please contact Raritan right away at (732) 764-8886 between
8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern (or call your local Raritan office) and ask for Customer Service if you do not receive all
of these items.
I. SwitchMan Features and Benefits
Features:
- Control two or four USB computers, depending on
- Compliant with USB 2.0 specifications - delivers up to
model, and multiple USB peripheral devices from one
480Mbps and supports USB hot Plug and Play
USB console
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12
- Supports Microsoft Intellimouse 3 ~ 5 Key Mouse and
- Switch from port to port easily using Hot keys or easy-
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro series
to-use push buttons
1
1
1
1
- LED display for easy status monitoring
- Asynchronously switch between USB computers and
- Supports high resolution video up to [email protected]
multiple USB peripheral devices using Hot Keys and
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Push Buttons
- Supports VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors
- AutoScan for fast monitoring of computers
- Easy installation - no software
- Firmware Flash Updates via the Internet
- Works with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and MAC
- Audio buzzer with lock-on / off function
- Supports audio (speaker/microphone) for multi-media
applications
Benefits:
II. Overview and Specifications
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Hot Keys: Hot Key combinations
Audio port selection.
SW2-USB unit
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al ow you to use designated key
7.24" (W) x 4.84" (D) x 1.73" (H)
commands to switch computers,
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6
7
8
connected USB devices, and micro-
LED Display: Front panel PC and
184mm (W) x 123mm (D) x 45mm (H)
5
6
7
8
phone/speaker. Control multiple
HUB LEDs al ow for easy status
SW4-USB unit
computers using a simple Hot Key
monitoring.
9.25" (W) x 5.54" (D) x 1.73" (H)
sequence on your keyboard.
235mm (W) x 142mm (D) x 45mm (H)
Flash Upgrades: The upgrade abil-
Weight:
AutoScan: The AutoScan function
ity allows you to obtain the latest
SW2-USB: 1.58 lbs (0.72 kg)
allows you to automatically scan and
firmware upgrades for your KVM
SW4-USB: 2.33 lbs (1.05 kg)
monitor all computers that are con-
Switch. These upgrades allow con-
10
3
4
10
3
4
nected to your KVM Switch.
stant compatibility with the latest
Operating Temp:
devices and computers. Please con-
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
tact your dealer or Raritan Technical
F r o n t - P a n e l P C a n d H u b
Support for the upgrade procedure
Storage Temp:
Selectors: Push buttons conve-
and cable.
-4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
niently located on the front face of
Humidity:
the KVM Switch, which al ow for
Specifications
0-80% RH, non-condensing
simple, manual PC, USB Hub, and
Dimensions:
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