Avocent SwitchView, Quick Installation Manual

The following instructions will help you

connect your SwitchView unit.

Should you require further assistance, please

contact Avocent Technical Support.

Powering the SwitchView unit

Power down all computers that will be attached to your

SwitchView unit. Plug the supplied power cord into the

power socket on the rear of the SwitchView unit. Plug

the other end into an appropriate AC power source.

Connecting the peripheral devices

Plug your VGA monitor into the port labeled CONSOLE

on the back of the SwitchView. Speakers and a

microphone can be attached using the speaker and

microphone jacks labeled CONSOLE on the back of

the unit. Plug your USB keyboard and mouse into the

labeled ports on the front of the unit.

Connecting the first computer

Locate a KVM connection cable. Attach one end to

the monitor, USB, audio in and microphone ports on

the first computer to be attached to the SwitchView.

Route the other end to the SwitchView and attach it

to the 15-pin HDD, speaker and microphone ports.

The USB port sets are labeled PC1-PC4 to correspond

with the channels on the unit. The corresponding

speaker and microphone jack sets are labeled 1-4.

Connecting the remaining computers

Repeat step 3 to connect additional computers.

Connecting USB devices

Plug any USB devices or peripherals into the SwitchView

using the USB ports on the rear of the unit.

Powering the SwitchView unit and

attached computers

Power the SwitchView. Next to each port is a blue
LED. A blinking LED indicates that the attached
computer is not powered.

Power the first attached computer. Wait until it

has completely booted before switching to the

next computer and repeating the process.

Quick Installation Guide

SwitchView USB

4

Plug in the remaining
computers to the
SwitchView unit.

The Power of Being There

To connect a SwitchView USB

1

2

1

Plug in the monitor,
followed by the
keyboard and mouse.

Power down your
computers and attach
the appropriate
power cord.

2

Attach USB devices
to the rear ports of
the SwitchView unit.

5

Power up the
SwitchView unit
and all attached
computers.

6

2

UPGRADE

DC 12V, 1A

C

PC4

2

1

PC3

PC2

PC1

CONSOLE

CONSOLE

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

NOTE:

 All drivers necessary for the SwitchView

are built into the unit. If you are installing the unit

with a Windows operating system and are

prompted for drivers, press 

NEXT

 until the

configuration is complete.

Connect the first
computer to the
SwitchView unit.

3

4

5

6

3

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