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1. Pos LED Status Description 1 Left fan On Error indication ee Off Operating condition 2 Left fan On Operating condition status 2 Off Fan off green 3 Right fan On Operating condition status 2 Off Fan off green 4 Right fan On Error indication a 1 Off Operating condition 2012 08 31 3 7 2 Port Status The connections and the switching status between the various consoles and CPUs are shown in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu Java Tool The current port configuration of the Draco tera is illustrated in this menu Select Status gt Matrix View in the task area in online mode fee a Ex 2 Deh US 8 Menu Status Matrix View example 1 2012 08 31 19 Got yam 2 Jet Status Matrix View intus P GP et Matris View Extensor Mates Fermer Esser EXT firmware Peto X Desce 1 Connections Kemon 0 Detention Opeon Reload D show Pont ume W Port Color Coding Besse Brem Be 10 Port TX vsezecon 2 conces cou smese OTE Seiechon Menu Status Matrix View example 2 The colors indicate the connection status
2. Color Description Grey Port not connected Yellow Video connection Green KVM connection Red Faulty Port 20 2012 08 31 Description The symbol indicates the extender that is recognized and defined at a certain port Symbol Description Port connected to a CPU unit Port connected to a CON unit Port connected to a CON unit with Shared Access to a CPU Port is connected to a CON unit that is switched to a CPU unit in Private Mode see section 3 7 3 page 22 Port connected to an USB 2 0 CPU unit Port connected to an USB 2 0 CON unit Q e Red framed ports are defined as fixed g for USB 2 0 connections The port with a static blue frame is currently selected e Ifa portis selected all the other ports will be shown transparently except of these that are connected to the currently selected port A selection can be cleared by pressing the button Clear Selection show the extender information of the currently selected port in the right part of the working area press the left mouse button The following information is available Field Description Extender Name Name of the selected extenders Extender Type Type of the selected extender Port ID Number of the selected port Device Name Name of the connected console or CPU Connections Listing of assigned connections to the marked port Full Access or Video Acc
3. 119 6 1 Operation via Hot 119 6 1 1 Direct Switching 119 6 1 2 Scan 121 6 1 3 Function Keys 12 16 121 6 1 4 Addressing of Main and Sub Matrices 122 6 2 KVM Switching seen 123 6 3 X Extended Switching 124 6 4 USB 2 0 Switching see 128 0 5 suc cen tede rera 129 6 6 5 1 130 6 7 X Power On and Power Down Functions 130 6 7 1 PII 130 6 52 iere Rr 131 6 7 3 Power 131 132 7 1 laic 132 7 1 1 RJ45 132 7 1 2 RJ45 5 132 7 1 3 RJ45 Interconnect 132 Draco tera 10 11 12 7 2 nterconnect Cable 133 721 Cat seeks eae 133 7 3 Supported Peripherals 134 7 3 1 KVM Extenders with Cat X Con
4. Draco tera 48C 90 W Draco tera 32C max 65 W Draco tera 16C max 40 W 7 6 Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 41 to 113 F 5 to 45 C Storage Temperature 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Relative Humidity Max 80 non condensing 7 7 Size Draco tera 48C Matrix 443 x 435 x 45 mm 17 4 x 17 1 x 1 8 Shipping Box 602 x 526 x 154 mm 23 7 x 20 7 x 6 1 Draco tera 32C Matrix 443 x 435 x 45 mm 17 4 x 17 1 x 1 8 Shipping Box 602 x 526 x 154 mm 23 7 x 20 7 x 6 1 Draco tera 16C Matrix 443 x 435 x 45 mm 17 4 x 17 1 x 1 8 Shipping Box 602 x 526 x 154 mm 23 7 x 20 7 x 6 1 2012 08 31 137 7 8 Shipping Weight Draco tera 48C Matrix 4 1 kg 9 0 Ib Shipping Box 6 0 kg 13 2 Ib 138 Draco tera 32C Matrix 4 0 kg 8 8 Ib Shipping Box 5 9 kg 13 0 Ib Draco tera 16C Matrix Shipping Box 3 9 kg 8 6 Ib 5 8 kg 12 8 Ib 2012 08 31 8 The Draco tera contains no user serviceable parts inside Please contact your dialer or manufacturer if there is a fault or a problem see section 10 page 143 For the use in a 24 7 operation it is recommended to keep a hot spare matrix available 2012 08 31 139 Draco tera 9 Troubleshooting In the following chapters support for problems with the Draco tera m
5. 30 43 Example 31 4 3 1 KVM 32 4 3 2 Parallel Operation Stacking 33 2012 08 31 3 Draco tera 4 3 3 Cascading 35 36 5 1 Command 36 5 2 Control Optom 37 5 2 1 Control via OSD uiii 38 5 2 2 Control via Java Tool 43 5 2 8 Control via Serial Interface 51 5 3 Assignment ire 51 5 3 1 Virt al 51 5 3 2 Virtual 54 5 4 System Settings nne 57 5 4 1 System Data 57 542 Automatic ID enses 61 543 ACCESS io cei iure eit 64 5 4 4 67 SE TOME MU CE 71 5 4 6 Date and Time eene 73 55 User Settings 75 5 5 1 SGP a 75 5 5 2 Favorite List Users 78 5 5 9 User 81 5 0 Extender eee 84 5 6 1 Creating Flex Port Extender Unit 87 5 6 2 Creating Fixed Port Exten
6. 1 slow 9 fast default value 5 Double Click 100 800 Adjustment of the time slot for a double click default value 200 ms Keyboard Region Set the OSD keyboard layout according layout to the used keyboard default German DE Video Mode Variable or Resolution that is used when opening specific OSD resolution 2012 08 31 The mouse and keyboard settings are console specific and can be separately set for every console OSD Select Configuration gt EXT Units in the main menu Configuration TRU m 010123667 EXT 10123467 810129616 EXT 10123616 010124940 EXT 10124940 10125066 ENT 10125046 1 1 010129195 EXT 10129195 010129202 EXT 10129202 010129229 EXT 10129229 Enter a name to find an item Menu Configuration EXT Units You can select between the following buttons Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2012 08 31 97 9 5 8 3 98 Java Tool Select Definition EXT Units in the task area Mouse and keyboard settings are made in the tab OSD Data got uam Eras 2 IE Definition EXT Units Pot Control 5 CON Assigned Mii Mame EXT Connected Port Assignment x System 100 Tree 050 Data Menu Definition EXT Units Favorite List Consoles Individual favorite lists of CPUs that
7. Single Link A DVI D interface for resolutions up to 1920x1200 by signal transmission of up to 165 MPixel s 24 bit Alternative frequencies are Full HD 1080p 2K HD 2048x1080 and 2048x1152 Single mode 9 single mode fiber cable S Video Y C The S Video Y C is a video format transmitting luminance and chrominance signals separately Thereby it has a higher quality standard than CVBS 2012 08 31 147 Draco tera Term Explanation TOSLINK Standardized fiber connection system for digital transmission of audio signals F05 plug connection Triple Head A system with three video connections USB HID USB HID devices Human Interface Device allow for data input There is no need for a special driver during installation New USB HID device found is reported Typical HID devices include keyboards mice graphics tablets and touch screens Storage video and audio devices are not HID VGA Video Graphics Array VGA is a computer graphics standard with a typical resolution of 640x480 pixels and up to 262 144 colors It can be seen as a follower of the graphics standards MDA CGA and EGA 12 1 Matrix specific Glossary Term Explanation Auto Disconnect Matrix function that allows an automatic disconnect between a console and a CPU if OSD is opened via this console Auto Logout Matrix function that describes the duration of inactivity after th
8. 9 6 1 2 6 1 3 You can only switch to not used and allowed CPUs with the Hot Keys The options Force Connect and Force Disconnect as well as the restrictions of the User ACL and CON ACL are taken into account Hot Keys are only supported if neither Enable User Login nor the Enable User ACL is selected and the user is logged in the OSD Scan Mode The Scan Mode offers the possibility to show video signals of the different CPU favorites fast and without delay and offers switching in between without continuously using the Hot Key The switching between two video signals can even take place within one frame 1 Start command mode with the Hot Key For control the LEDs Shift and Scroll flashes at the keyboard if command mode is activated 2 Press the key Left Shift and hold it down You can now enter the index numbers of the various CPUs from the list of favorites with the keyboard and immediately switch to the video signal of the respective CPU after entering the index number 3 Leave Scan Mode by pressing Left Shift Esc Optimal results can be achieved by the use of as identical resolutions as possible This contributes to a smooth and delay less function of the scan mode Function Keys lt F1 gt lt F16 gt In Command Mode you can retrieve the macros 1 16 with the function keys lt F1 gt lt F 16 gt of the connected standard keyboard instead of the special macro keyboard The deposited comma
9. A connection to common media controls is possible too The following part shows typical exemplary installations of the Draco tera 2012 08 31 31 4 3 1 32 Matrix In Single Head mode up to 48 ports can be used either as an input or as an output port depending on components and equipment At the same time there is a non blocking access for all users i e user access is not limited by the activities of another user E EJ Le E 2 3 4 3 5 6 Single Head KVM Matrix Source computer CPU CPU unit Interconnect cable CON unit 1 2 3 4 Draco tera matrix 5 6 Console monitor keyboard mouse If you have a Single Head console you can also get access to a Dual Head or Quad Head console for example However control is only possible at monitor 1 Any signal source can be switched to any number of monitors that will show the video signal at the same time In addition to that even optional audio can be switched 2012 08 31 4 3 2 Parallel Operation Stacking If you have special configurations especially at installations with several monitors per work station or additional support of USB 2 0 transmission paths the number of connectable CPUs and consoles can be increased by a parallel operation stacking of several Draco tera devices One of the Draco tera matrices has to be defined as the master matrix all the others have to be configured as slave matrix and the I
10. Jai B G Definition User D j c 5 Admastrabos LJ Assagnment x me 4 4 4 Stem CPU Access Contot Favores Maca panan no Fanon P P2 User 2 E LJ o 9 1 12 n Menu Definition User To create a macro for the selected user proceed as follows 1 Select in the field Key that one 1 16 for which a macro has to be created 2 Select the column Function the commands that should be part of the macro The selection list is opened by a double click on the empty fields 3 Select in the columns P1 and P2 the respective parameters for the macro functions e g corresponding consoles and CPUS 4 Confirm your inputs by pressing the button Apply 2012 08 31 83 Draco tera _ GEN For an efficient macro configuration the following context functions are available Via right click on the tab Macros macros be assigned to other users by using the function Assign Macros to and can be copied from other users by using the function Copy Macros from Via right click on the macro list macros of the selected key can be copied into the cache by using the function Copy Key Macros You can paste the macros from the cache into a key by using the function Paste Key Macros and you can reset all macros of the selected key by using the function Reset Key Macros 5 6 Ex
11. Select a CPU in the list CPU Devices 2 Select one or more extenders in the list Extender assigned 3 Remove the assignment with the button To remove all existing assignments press the button 4 Confirm the removal with the button Apply 2012 08 31 91 Draco tera _ HE 5 8 5 8 1 92 Console Settings You have the possibility to perform the following console settings CON Devices New CON devices are created in this menu including access rights and assignment to extenders You have the following possibilities to access the menu NL OSD JAVA You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description ID Text ID of the CON unit see Chapter 5 4 2 Page 61 Name Text Name of the CON Device Virtual Device activated Create new CON device as a virtual one deactivated Function not active default Allow User activated Allow activation of the User ACL at the ACL local console deactivated Function not active default Force Login activated Force user login at this CON device deactivated Function not active default LOS Frame activated e fthere is a loss of connection the last picture shown will be still displayed and is surrounded by an orange frame e If you switch to a CPU without video signal a blank screen will appear surrounded by an orange frame deactivated Function not active default 2012
12. System You can select between the following buttons Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 62 2012 08 31 Java Tool Select System gt Automatic ID in the task area pe fot yau Eras 2 Tm System Automatic ID Control x sen EXT vet CN w 098 at O tx sangeet wt descr tm whCPUDeke 2000 System Data Seat te riae CPV terc Denm Real CON Device 008 tast te CON Seven CON 00 O te tamate CON Definition Menu System Automatic ID 2012 08 31 63 Draco tera Num 5 4 3 Access 64 The access configuration is set in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description Force User activated The user has to login with a user name Login and a password once to enter OSD Thereafter the user remains logged in until he explicitly logs out or an auto logout is effected deactivated Function not active default Enable User activated CPU access is restricted according to ACL the permissions in the ACL Access Control List e User login is required e Switching by keyboard Hot Keys requires a
13. You have the following possibility to access the menu JAVA Java Tool Only use computers to update the matrix that are self sustaining and not integrated in the KVM extender matrix setup Ensure that the computer used for the update is not set into stand by mode or sleep mode during the update Ensure that your configuration has been saved externally before you will start the update Preparation Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the matrix update 1 Save the matrix configuration externally see section 5 9 4 page 110 2 Open Extras Options in the menu bar and insert in the setting Firmware Directory the directory from which the update files should be standardly sourced 3 Putall hot spare boards into the matrix Ensure implicitly that all USB 2 0 extenders are only connected to the provided ports fixed ports before you start the matrix update A non observance will have a negative influence on the stability of the update 2012 08 31 Performing the Update Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the matrix update 1 Select Administration Update Matrix Firmware in the task area All updateable components of the matrix will be automatically selected and highlighted in green fre fon Estas 2 leh O NEN Status Update Matris Fiamma Control Sie Name Cut Version Upa Vers
14. cable according to EIA TIA AWG26 8 568 B Four pairs of wires AWG26 8 Connection according to EIA TIA 568 B 1000BASE T The use of flexible cables patch cables type AWG26 8 is possible however the maximum possible extension distance is halved Maximum Acceptable Cable Length Cat X Installation Cable 140 400 ft AWG24 Cat X Patch Cable 70 m 200 ft AWG26 8 2012 08 31 133 Draco tera 7 3 Supported Peripherals The following KVM extenders are released for the use with the Draco tera Q The use of KVM extenders with upgrade modules or USB 2 0 modules does not limit the operation with the Draco tera 7 31 KVM Extenders with Cat X Connection K477 Series Type Description L477 1SHC Draco tera KVM CPU Unit Single Head 2x USB HID R477 1SHC Draco tera KVM CON Unit Single Head 2x USB HID L477 1SECA Draco tera KVM CPU Unit Single Head Analog Audio 2x USB HID and 2x USB 2 0 R477 1SECA Draco tera KVM CON Unit Single Head Analog Audio 2x USB HID and 2x USB 2 0 L477 1SECD Draco tera KVM CPU Unit Single Head Digital Audio 2x USB HID and 2x USB 2 0 R477 1SECD Draco tera KVM CON Unit Single Head Digital Audio 2x USB HID and 2x USB 2 0 L477 1STC Draco tera KVM CPU Unit Single Head 2x USB HID 4x USB 2 0 R477 1STC Draco tera KVM CON Unit Single Head 2x USB HID 4x USB 2 0 L477 2S4C Draco tera KVM CPU Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID R477 2S4C D
15. e via a keyboard connected to a CON port and the Hot Keys e macro keyboard connected to a console port 2 OSD e via keyboard mouse directly connected to the CPU board of the matrix e via keyboard mouse connected to a CON Unit and the OSD 3 External Switching Commands e viaan external computer via Java tool network connection required e viaa media control network or serial connection required Operation via Hot Keys Direct Switching The direct switching by Hot Keys on a keyboard is the fastest possibility for a user to switch at his console between different CPUs There is a possibility to switch video keyboard and mouse or only video Direct Switching of Video Keyboard and Mouse 1 Start Command Mode with the Hot Key For control the LEDs Shift and Scroll flash at the keyboard if Command Mode is activated 2 Enterthe index number of the new CPU from the list of favorites and confirm with lt Enter gt At the same time the Command Mode is closed and the console is connected to the new CPU with complete control Example Switching to favorite CPU 7 with video keyboard and mouse left Shift gt left Shift gt lt 7 gt lt Enter gt 2012 08 31 119 Draco tera 9 120 Best results regarding switching time be achieved by using identical mice keyboards and monitors This contributes to a smooth and delayless direct switching of the matrix Switching in Private Mode 1 Start
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17. 2 0 connections you should wait until the process of registration of the USB 2 0 devices has been completed before you switch to the next CPU ca 5 15 s Otherwise the stability of the USB 2 0 connection can be affected negatively 128 2012 08 31 6 5 Presets Predefined macros to switch the matrix without loading a new configuration can be created and activated in this menu You have the following possibility to access the menu Select Control gt Presets in the task area fie Eras 7 B3 _ 5 288 288 Status Control Presets Console ov Presets Control ty pum Presets 1004 EGOS 04 Adrmimistrabos Assignment X System 076 StosiCasparcgde 1076 StostCasparcool us on Teme Configuration Dewe Configuration _ Hide Devices wio Extender Assignment Sena Menu Control Presets To create a new switch macro proceed as follows 1 Open anew switch macro by pressing on the symbol New in the right column of the working area 2 Setthe according switch connections in the column CPU by double clicking on the respective selection box You have the possibility to set a KVM connection a video connection or a disconnection Disconnect CPU 3 Savethe created switch macro by clicking the symbol Save in the right column of the working area A save dialog will be opened 2012 08 31 129 4 Enter a name
18. 2x Left Shift 2x Left Ctrl 2x Left Alt 2x Right Shift 2x Right Ctrl Ng 2x Right Alt In a combined KVM matrix U Switch configuration choose different Hot Keys for the KVM matrix and the U Switch 5 2 Control Options The Draco tera contains an internal CPU that allows you to control all functions from any console without the need for an external CPU or media control You have the following possibilities to access the Draco tera for configuration and operation e via OSD e via Java Tool via serial interface 2012 08 31 37 Draco tera GEM 5 2 1 38 Control via OSD Ly OSD Via OSD On Screen Display you set the configuration of the Draco tera operating system The settings of the menu Configuration are described below All other menus are described in later chapters You have the following possibilities to enter the OSD of the Draco tera e via keyboard connected to the CPU board e via keyboard connected to a CON unit of an extender Entering OSD 1 Start Command Mode with the Hot Key see Chapter 5 1 Page 36 2 Press o to open OSD You will see a list of all available CPUs as a start menu 3 Press lt Esc gt to enter the main menu Leaving OSD Press Shift Esc simultaneously The OSD will be closed without any further changes and the currently active CPU connection will be displayed 2012 08 31
19. 5 9 2 Saving of Configurations internal In this menu the current matrix configuration to predefined storage locations is saved However it does not replace the buffering of configuration see Chapter 5 9 1 Page 104 You have the following possibilities to access the menu m 050 JAVA In Active the name and detailed information of the current configuration are shown This configuration can be saved now In Default and File 1 to File 8 the name and the detailed information of the respective saved configuration are shown These storage locations can be overwritten The storage location that has to be overwritten by the current configuration must be selected explicitly Afterwards the current configuration will be saved to this storage location and will be immediately shown in the menu The previously saved configuration that has been saved to this storage location is deleted 2012 08 31 105 OSD You have the possibility to save the created configuration within eight storage locations in the matrix File 1 File 8 Additionally a configuration can also be saved as default configuration 1 Select Configuration Save As in the main menu 2 Select the required storage location File 1 File 8 or Default Menu Configuration Save as 106 2012 08 31 Java Tool To save the configuration into the internal matrix memory proceed as follows 1 Select File gt Upload in the menu bar 2
20. CPU as an operator that is already related to another user the connection to the previous user will be completely disconnected Note To share K M control Force Disconnect has to be deactivated deactivated Function not active default 2012 08 31 67 Draco tera Field Selection Description CPU Auto activated If a console is not connected to a CPU Connect you can establish an automatic connection to the next available CPU by hitting any key or mouse button deactivated Function not active default CPU Timeout 0 999 Period of inactivity after which a console minutes will be automatically disconnected from its current CPU default value 0 minutes Keyboard activated Activate request of K M control by Connect keyboard event key will be lost deactivated Function not active default Mouse activated Activate request of K M control by mouse Connect event deactivated Function not active default Release Time 0 999 Period of inactivity of a connected seconds console after which K M control can be 68 requested by other consoles connected to the CPU e Note Set 0 for an immediate transfer in real time e Only one console can have keyboard and mouse control at the same time The other consoles that are connected to the same CPU have a video only status default value 10 seconds If the options Keyboard Connect and or Mouse Connect are activated the co
21. Command Mode with the Hot Key For control the LEDs Shift and Scroll flashes at the keyboard if command mode is activated Enter the index number of the new CPU from the list of favorites and confirm with left Shift Enter At the same time the Command Mode is closed and the console is connected to the new CPU with complete control in Private Mode Example Switching to favorite CPU 3 in Private Mode left Shift left Shift gt 3 left Shift Enter Direct Switching of Video 1 Start Command Mode with the Hot Key For control the LEDs Shift and Scroll flashes at the keyboard if command mode is activated Enter the index number of the new CPU from the list of favorites and confirm with Space At the same time the Command Mode is closed and the console is connected to the new CPU with video only Example Switching to favorite CPU 1 with video only left Shift gt left Shift gt 1 Space Switch to previous CPU 1 Start Command Mode with the Hot Key For control the LEDs Shift and Scroll flash at the keyboard if Command Mode is activated Press the key lt p gt of your keyboard At the same time the Command Mode is closed and the console is connected to the previous CPU with complete control If you switch to a previous CPU that was connected with Video Access before you will be connected to this CPU with full KVM access 2012 08 31 Operation
22. Enterthe IP address of the matrix your user name and your password and confirm your inputs with the button Next 3 Select the storage location in that the configuration has to be saved default or config01 config08 and confirm with the button OK rerer8 Efe got Eras 2 Administration Activate Configuration ActeConhgea on Steps 1 Connect 2 Seed Contguraton fict 192 168 100 133 Menu File Upload 2012 08 31 107 5 9 3 Loading of Configurations internal 108 Previously saved configurations are loaded in this menu You have the following possibilities to load configurations from files E NL OSD AVA In Active the currently loaded configuration is displayed In addition to the default configuration up to eight further configurations can be loaded The selection of the configuration that has to be loaded can be made between eight personalizable configurations and the default settings The selected configuration is will be immediately loaded and displayed in the menu as Active The previously active configuration is deleted OSD 1 Select Configuration gt Open in the main menu 2 Select the desired configuration 3 Load the configuration by pressing the key lt Enter gt O Menu Configuration Open 2012 08 31 Java Tool 1 Select Administration Activate Configuration during
23. Keyboard Control You can select between the following keyboard commands Function Keyboard Command Cursor to the left Cursor Left Cursor to the right Cursor Right Line up Cursor Up Line down Cursor Down Previous page in input or status menus with more than one page Page Up Next page in input or status menus with more than one page Page Down Next field in input menus Tab Previous field in input menus Left Shift Tab e Switching in selection fields between two conditions checkmark or not e Open already marked fields with editing or selecting possibility Space n menus Data saving e Menu item selection lt Enter gt e Leave tables e Jump from tables into the next field Ctrl Tab Leave tables e Jump from tables into the previous field Ctrl Left Shift Tab 2012 08 31 Various functions within the menus the menu bar can be executed with the provided keyboard commands g press Ctrl S to execute Save that are listed to the right of the respective menu item Reload Options The information shown in the Java Tool can be reloaded in different ways e Via F5 key on the used keyboard e Via Edit gt Reload in the menu bar e Via Reload Symbol in the symbol bar Context Function The Java Tool offers several context function
24. Link standard are distinguished The signals have TMDS level 2012 08 31 Glossary Term Explanation DVI I A combined signal digital and analog that allows running a VGA monitor at a DVI I port in contrast to DVI D see DVI Fiber Single mode or multi mode fiber cables EGA The Enhanced Graphics Adapter EGA is an old analog graphic standard introduced by IBM in 1984 A D Sub 9 connector is used for connection Console Keyboard mouse and monitor CVBS The analog color video baseband signal CVBS is also called Composite Video and it is part of the PAL TV standard KVM Keyboard video and mouse Mini XLR Industrial standard for electrical plug connections 3 pole for the transmission of digital audio and control signals Multi mode 62 5y multi mode fiber cable 50u multi mode fiber cable OSD The On Screen Display is used to display information or to operate a device Quad Head A system with four video connections RCA Cinch A not standardized plug connection for transmission of electrical audio and video signals especially with coaxial cables SFP SFPs Small Form Factor Pluggable are pluggable interface modules for Gigabit connections SFP modules are available for Cat X and fiber interconnect cables S PDIF A digital audio interconnect that is used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances Single Head A system with one video connection
25. Menu Structure Shift ESC Close Example View The general layout of the OSD is structured into three areas e Upper status area topmost two text lines e Working area Lower status area lowest two text lines 2012 08 31 39 Draco tera Keyboard control You can select between the following keyboard commands Function Keyboard Command Left cursor only within an input field or a Switching screen Right Cursor only within an input field or a Switching screen e In input fields Line up with wrap around e n menus Line up without wrap around Cursor Left Cursor Right Cursor Up In input fields Line down with wrap around e n menus Line down without wrap around Cursor Down Previous page in menus with more than one page Page Up Next page in menus with more than one page Page Down input without saving e n menus with selection fields Go back to the superior menu Next input field Tab Previous input field Left Shift Tab Next option in selection fields lt gt Previous option in selection fields lt gt Switching in selection fields between two lt Space gt conditions e g between ON OFF or Y Yes N No n menus with input fields Save data Enter n menus Select menu item e n menus with input fields Cancel data Esc 2012 08 31 Sortin
26. a virtual CPU to a real CPU P1 VCPU P2 RCPU Set Virtual CON Assign a real console to a virtual P1 RCON console P2 VCON P1 CON or CPU Name of CON or CPU device Device P2 CPU or CPU Name of CON or CPU device Device You have the following possibilities to access the menu OSD 2012 08 31 um JAVA 81 OSD Select via Configuration User Macros in the main menu the user for which a user macro has to be created Configuration ES ES ESI User List User Macros F01 00001 admin Connect 03000 CON 010125349 01000 CPU 010129250 Connect Video Actual CON device Disconnect CON Actual CON device Disconnect CON Menu Configuration User Macros To create a macro for the selected user proceed as follows 1 Select in the field Key that one 1 16 for which a macro has to be created 2 Select the respective place on the list 1 16 of the key that has to be set with a macro key 3 Select for the marked place on the list a macro command in the field Macro Data 4 Setthe necessary parameters P1 and P2 e g CON Devices or CPU Devices for the selected macro command 5 Confirm your inputs by pressing the key Enter and repeat the process for further macro commands if necessary 82 2012 08 31 Java Tool Select in the working area of menu Definition User the user for which macros have to be created and open the tab Macros fe Kat Mari 2
27. extended switching deactivated Function not active default Administrator activated e Permission for system configuration and all switching operations e User has administrator rights This setting is required for an online connection with the Java tool deactivated Function not active default 2012 08 31 75 Draco tera OSD Select Configuration gt User in the main menu 00001 admin 01 010129191 31804 CPU 11005 CPU 21006 CPU 0101 0101 0101 0101 0101 0101 uU 0101 1008 CPU 01009 CPU 11010 CPU 0101 0101 9101 Menu Configuration User You can select between the following buttons Button Function New Create a new user Edit Edit an existing user Delete Delete an existing user Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 76 2012 08 31 Java Tool Select Definition User in the task area Fie m Definition User O come E Admaistrabos s Password Assignment m os 4 y System J CPU access Favcetes Macros EXT Unt Name tame Name CPU Devices CON Devices User Une teys to nen cns change accens Conte oy cta get mote te select actor S Menu Definition User You can select between the following buttons Button Function New Open a new user configurati
28. lock and plug in of the be started locked correctly power supply units No power supply Check if cables for the power available supply are connected correctly Power supply units are Check slide to switch on the not switched on power supply units 9 5 Network Error Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Network Restart of the matrix not gt restart settings are not yet completed assumed after editing 9 6 Failure at the Matrix Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Serial control Different Baud rate of Adapt Baud rate in the matrix impossible or CPU and matrix and in the CPU see Chapter only restrictedly 5 3 2 Page 54 possible Serial control via Wrong network cable Use a crossed network cable RJ45 port not possible Port definitions Restart of the matrix not gt Do a restart as USB 2 0 yet completed invalid 2012 08 31 141 Draco tera 9 7 Blank Screen e Mi ae 9 o 12 3 3 Rear View Front View Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Monitors Switching to a CPU Port Switching to a CPU Port with an remains dark after switching without active Source computer CPU active source computer CPU operation LED 1 on or Connections CON unit Check connecting cables and LED 2 off matrix and CPU unit connectors No cable cable break CPU CON unit offline CPU CON unit connected to the wrong port LED 3 off Power supply Check power supply unit
29. online mode in the task area Select the required configuration Load the configuration by pressing the button Activate gat Esras 2 Status Control X pay lil Administration Activate Configuration Active Configuration Mame Santee Faa sangi Name m 288282882 8 Menu Administration Activate Configuration 2012 08 31 109 5 9 4 110 Saving of Configurations external Created configurations can be saved as a file and so become independent of the matrix and transportable You have the following possibility to access the menu JAVA 1 Select File Save As in the menu bar 2 Enter aname for the configuration 3 Select the directory of the configuration on your storage medium where it has to be saved Configurations are always saved in a file with the ending dtc eru Fee 04 Mat Extras 2 Fameg States Administration Activate Configurabon x Active Contrger ston Name to Adrmieestr ation x IP Address ot System Lookin d ajej Miz Definition Mj Oorumertel es di 7 o Bl L Reese Menu File Save As 5 9 5 Loading of Configurations external Externally saved configurations are opened and activated in this menu You have th
30. or the new switch macro and confirm by pressing the button Ok in the save dialog 5 By clicking on a selected switch macro with the right mouse button you can create a copy of the current switch macro when using the option Save as 6 Already saved macros can be deleted by pressing the symbol Delete To load a predefined switching proceed as follows 1 Select the switch macro in the right column of the working area that has to be loaded 2 Activate the selected switch macro by pressing the button Send on the bottom right of the working area Q A predefined switch macro can only be activated in online mode When loading presets only these switching operations are taken into account that are suitable to the hardware and configuration of the currently used matrix 6 6 Serial Interface RS232 The Draco tera offers the possibility to switch via a serial interface RS232 Detailed information for the serial interface and the corresponding switching commands are available in form of an API application programming interface upon request 6 7 Power On and Power Down Functions 6 7 1 Restart You have the following possibilities to perform a restart 050 130 2012 08 31 Operation 6 7 2 e 6 7 3 OSD 1 Select Configuration Restart Matrix or Restart Board in the main menu to restart either the matrix or the I O boards 2 Confirm the selection with button YES The m
31. use the device according to this User Manual Otherwise the provided safety can be affected Only use in dry indoor environments The Draco tera and the power supply units can get warm Do not situate them in an enclosed space without any airflow Do not obscure ventilation holes Only use power supplies originally supplied with the product or manufacturer approved replacements Do not use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a damaged chassis Connect all power supplies to grounded outlets In each case ensure that the ground connection is maintained from the outlet socket through to the power supply s AC power input Do not connect the link interface to any other equipment particularly network or telecommunications equipment Only connect devices to the serial interface that are sufficiently secured against short circuit currents and false voltages at the serial interface Take any required ESD precautions To disconnect the Draco tera from the power supply remove the power cord cables of all power supply units that are in use or set the power switch if available to the off position Repair 3 3 Do not attempt to open or repair a power supply unit Do not attempt to open or repair the Draco tera There are no user serviceable parts inside Please contact your dealer or manufacturer if there is a fault 2012 08 31 3 Description 3 1 Application The Draco tera matrix is used to establish conn
32. 08 31 OSD Select Configuration CON Devices in the main menu 0300 0101 1 03012 CON 010123672 0 03013 CON 010125423 010123467 000 EXT 10123467 03001 CON 010125430 03008 CON 010125511 03009 CON 010125524 03002 CON 010129653 03003 CON 010129695 03011 CON 010129696 03007 CON 0101354 74 CPU Access Control List 01022 CPU 010144317 3 CPU 010124365 02000 VCPU 02000 Menu Configuration CON Devices You can select between the following buttons Button Function New R Create a real console New V Create a virtual console Edit Edit an existing console Delete Delete an existing console Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2012 08 31 93 Draco tera Java Tool Select Definition gt CON Devices in the task area CON Devices D Ege 2 Zamzama Definition CON Devices ma CON Assgned Mae CPU Connected Device User ACL force Login LOS Frame Emossa Access Favores macos Mace Name 0 02 04 05 06 07 os Une yy lt gt and lt gt move extender Menu Configuration CON Devices You can select between the following buttons Button Function New Open a new CON device Delete Delete a new CON device Apply Confirm a created CON device Cancel Rejec
33. 2 08 31 59 Draco tera Java Tool SWITCH P 3820111211974 Rae covet matos ster aon ta t 1 curent mate Nro last ra tons M patct camara ve porta vh commands vn LAM pote Lym Nene taret ue 0 0 9 Menu System System Data 60 2012 08 31 5 4 2 Automatic ID The settings for the automatic creation of CPU and CON devices by connecting a new extender unit are made in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu E 2 OSD JAVA You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description Enable Auto activated Automatic creation of a new CPU or Config CON device if new extender units are connected default deactivated Function not active ID Real CPU Numerical Initial value of the automatic ID for real Device value CPUs default value 1000 ID Virtual CPU Numerical Initial value of the automatic ID for virtual Device value CPUs default value 2000 ID Real CON Numerical Initial value of the automatic ID for real Device value CONS default value 3000 ID Virtual CON Numerical Initial value of the automatic ID for virtual Device value CONS default value 4000 2012 08 31 61 OSD Select Configuration System in the main menu Menu Configuration
34. Apply To remove an extender assignment proceed as follows 1 Select the console in the list CON Devices to be modified 2 Select the extender s in the list Extender assigned to be removed 3 Remove the assignment with the button To remove all existing assignments press the button 4 Confirm the changes by pressing the button Apply 2012 08 31 95 Draco tera HE 5 8 2 96 To configure the access rights of consoles to CPUs please proceed as follows 1 Select a console in the list CON Devices 2 Openthe tab CPU Access Control 3 Assign new access rights by using the right mouse button or the respective keyboard commands cf below 4 Confirm the configuration by pressing the button Apply After creating a new user he is provided automatically with Full Access to all available CPUs You can select between the following keyboard commands Function Keyboard Command Add CPU to list Full Access lt F gt Add CPU to list Video Access lt V gt Add CPU to list No Access lt N gt Mouse and Keyboard The OSD configuration for mouse and keyboard is made in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu al OSD JAVA You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description Hor Speed 1 x 1 9 Adjustment of the horizontal mouse speed 1 slow 9 fast default value 4 Ver Speed 1 x 1 9 Adjustment of the vertical mouse speed
35. INSE User Manual Edition 2012 08 31 Draco tera Model K480 Compact Series Firmware V02 08 IHSE GmbH Maybachstrasse 11 88094 Oberteuringen Germany info ihse de www ihse de Tel 49 7546 9248 0 Fax 49 7546 9248 48 Copyright 2012 All rights reserved This information may not be reproduced in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer Information in this document is subject to change without notice Trademarks All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken during preparation of this manual the manufacturer assumes no liability for errors or omissions Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications functions or circuitry of the product without notice The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damage due to misuse of the product or due to any other circumstances outside the manufacturer s control whether environmental or installation related The manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss damage or injury arising directly indirectly incidentally or consequently from the use of this product 2 2012 08 31 1 About This Manual 7 1
36. JAVA 2012 08 31 OSD Select Assignments Virtual CON Devices in the main menu 0 34 84008 VCON 84000 04000 VCON 04000 010 T 04001 VCON 04001 03002 CO 125349 03001 CON 010125524 03004 CON 010129565 03005 CON 010129653 03003 CON 010148887 04002 VCON 04002 Menu Assignments Virtual CON Devices For an assignment proceed as follows 1 Select the real console in the list Real Devices that has to be assigned to a virtual CPU Press the button Edit Select the virtual console in the list Virtual Devices that has to be assigned to the selected real console 4 Press the button Okay to confirm the assignment The assignment will be done Q A virtual console can be assigned to more than one real consoles 2012 08 31 55 56 Java Tool Select Assignment gt Virtual CON Devices in the task area Got Matt Ewas 2 Assignment Virtual CON Devices Rea Conscte Visas Corio ij Auto Sena Reicad Menu Assignment Virtual CON Devices To place an assignment proceed as follows 1 Select the required real console in the table Real Console 2 Double click in the column Virtual Console to get a list of all available virtual consoles 3 Select the required virtual console You can select between the following buttons Button Function Send Send assignments to the matrix Cancel Reject changes By activating the functio
37. P address of the master matrix has to be entered in the field Master IP Address see Chapter 5 4 1 Page 57 They have to be connected to the master matrix via network connector RJ45 of the CPU board The option Enable LAN Echo has to be activated at the master matrix see Chapter 5 4 1 Page 5T If a switching command is done in the OSD the slave matrices will also Switch automatically Switching of stacked devices might be delayed by several seconds 2012 08 31 33 1 2 3 Parallel Operation Stacking Dual Head source computer CPU CPU unit Interconnect cable Draco tera matrix master matrix Draco tera matrix slave matrix Network connection master slave s CON unit Console 2x monitor keyboard mouse DOR 34 2012 08 31 4 3 8 Cascading For applications exceeding the number of available ports the system can be extended by cascading In this case the Draco tera devices are connected by so called tie lines The tie lines are dynamically configured to support connections in both directions To access cascaded matrices from a console one of the matrices has to be configured as sub matrix see Chapter 5 4 1 Page 57see section 6 1 3 page 121 _ 2 3 4 3 5 3 6 7 Cascading Source computer CPU CPU unit Interconnect cable Dr
38. S EL mm gt N NS 5 010129191 EXT 10129191 010129195 EXT 10129195 010129202 EXT 10129202 010129229 EXT 101 Enter a name to find an item Menu Configuration EXT Units You can select between the following buttons Button Function New Create a new extender unit Edit Edit an existing extender unit Delete Delete an existing extender unit Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes The settings for the tab OSD Data are described in Chapter 5 8 2 Page 96 2012 08 31 85 Draco tera Java Tool CON Devices Eat Mama Eras 2 Jet O Definition EXT Units Select Definition gt EXT Units in the task area Menu Definition EXT Units You can select between the following buttons Button Function New Create a new extender unit Delete Delete an existing unit Apply Confirm changes of an extender unit Cancel Reject changes 86 2012 08 31 5 6 1 Q 5 6 2 5 6 3 Creating Flex Port Extender Unit Extenders with ID function are automatically recognized by the system and cannot be created manually They were used at so called Flex Ports at the matrix The connection of fixed port extender unit e g USB 2 0 to a Flex Port can cause unintended results Creating Fixed Port Extender Units To create a fixed port extender unit e g USB 2 0 proceed as f
39. Selection Description Auto Save activated Save the current configuration of the matrix in the flash memory periodically Note During saving of the configuration the matrix will not be operational Saving takes place every 600 seconds as long as changes of the configuration or switching operations have been executed in the meantime deactivated Function not active default Enable COM Echo Enable LAN Echo activated Send all performed switching commands in the matrix as an echo via serial interface Note This function should be enabled when using a media control via serial interface deactivated activated Function not active default Send all performed switching commands in the matrix as an echo via LAN connection Note This function should be enabled when using a media control via LAN connection deactivated Function not active default Slave Matrix activated Synchronize the slave matrix according to the switch status of the master matrix deactivated Function not active default Master IP Address Numerical value Set the network address of the master matrix default value 000 000 000 000 58 2012 08 31 OSD Select Configuration System in the main menu Menu Configuration System You can select between the following buttons Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 201
40. The following information is shown in this menu Field Description Time Timestamp Message Detailed description of the event Trace possibilities Select Status gt Trace Board in the main menu to check the events on your current I O boards Select Status gt Trace Matrix to check the matrix events 2012 08 31 29 4 44 Oi 30 Installation Package Contents Your package contains the following items e Draco tera matrix e 1x power cord per built in power supply unit e 1x serial control cable e 1x RJ45 RS232 adapter e Mounting accessories e User Manual e 1 Cat X network cable cross wired If anything is missing contact your dealer System Setup First time users are recommended to setup the system in the same room as a test setup This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems and experiment with your system more conveniently Due to the constuction of the matrix chassis it is recommended to use an additional subfloor below the matrix for the use in a 19 rack Setup of the matrix 1 Connect a CON Unit to an I O port of the matrix for its configuration 2 Connect keyboard mouse and monitor to the CPU board of the matrix 3 Connect the matrix to the power supply 4 Open OSD via Hot Key and login with administrator rights in the main menu under configuration see Chapter 5 2 1 Page 38 5 Configure initially as requested After the configura
41. U Device Apply Confirm a created CPU Device Cancel Reject changes Assign selected extender units gt gt Assign all available extender units lt Remove the selected extender units lt lt Remove all extender units 90 2012 08 31 You can select between the following keyboard commands Function Keyboard Command Change assignment number of the EXT unit lt gt upwards Change assignment number of the EXT unit lt gt downwards To create a new CPU device proceed as follows 1 Press the button New 2 Select if a real CPU Create a real CPU or a virtual CPU Create a virtual CPU should be created or a template of an existing CPU should be used Choose template Q A template can only be used if there is at least one existing CPU device 3 Press the button OK 4 Determine all parameters that are relevant for the CPU 5 To confirm the new CPU press the button Apply To access a new CPU via matrix an assignment of one or more CPU type extender units is required Proceed as follows 1 Select the new CPU in the list CPU Devices 2 Select one or more extenders in the list Extender available 3 Perform the assignment by pressing the button To assign all available extenders to the CPU press the button gt gt The assignments are displayed in the list Extender assigned 4 Confirm the assignment by pressing the button Apply To remove an extender assignment proceed as follows 1
42. Us in the list CPU available that should be added to the favorite list CPU assigned By pressing the key Ctrl at the same time more than one CPU device can be marked 2 Press the button gt to move the marked CPU devices to the favorite list If you press the buttonn gt gt the first eight CPU devices from the list CPU available will be moved to the favorite list CPU assigned 3 The order of marked CPU devices within the favorite list can be changed by pressing the keys lt gt and lt gt 4 Toremove marked CPU devices from the favorite list press the button If you press the button all CPU devices will be removed from the favorite list 2012 08 31 5 5 3 User Macros Configuration In this menu macro commands for switching disconnection or user administration can be created The macro commands are created for each user separately A macro can execute up to 16 switching commands successively The execution of the macros is done via Hot Key and the function keys lt F1 gt lt F 16 gt see section 6 1 3 page 121 You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description Function Connect Set bidirectional connection from 01 16 P1 CON console P1 to CPU P2 P2 CPU Connect Video Set video connection from console P1 P1 CON P2 to CPU P2 CPU Disconnect Disconnect console P1 P1 CON Logout User Logout current user Set Real CPU Assign
43. aco tera LAN Port wmm EMHI gt gt 12 Rear View 16 1 Status LED 1 2 Status LED 2 Status LEDs of the LAN port Pos LED Status Description 1 Status 1 On Connection to network available orange Off No connection to network 2 Status 2 Flashing Data traffic active green Off Data traffic not active 2012 08 31 Ports nme 12 Front View 1 Link Status Port 1 2 Link Status Port 2 Status LEDs at the ports of the I O boards Pos LED Status Description 1 amp 2 Link status Off Initialization Green Connection via interconnect cable ok data traffic active Orange Extender not recognized Power Supply Unit Wim 12 Front View 1 Power supply unit 1 status LED 2 Power supply unit 2 status LED Status LEDs of the power supply units Pos LED Status Description 1 Status On Operating condition PSU 1 Off Power supply unit off green 3 Status On Operating condition PSU2 Off Power supply unit off blue 2012 08 31 17 Draco tera 18 Fans 12 Front View 1 Leftfan status LED 1 1 WM A 2 Left fan status LED 2 3 Right fan status LED 2 4 Right fan status LED 1 Status LEDs of the fan trays
44. aco tera sub matrix Draco tera main matrix CON unit Console monitor keyboard mouse oc o 2012 08 31 35 5 Configuration 5 1 Command Mode The Draco tera has a Command Mode that allows several functions via keyboard command during normal use To enter Command Mode use a Hot Key sequence and to exit Command Mode press lt Esc gt While in Command Mode the LEDs Shift and Scroll on the console keyboard will flash In Command Mode normal keyboard and mouse operation will cease Only selected keyboard commands are available The following table lists the keyboard commands to enter and to exit Command Mode and to change the Hot Key sequence Function Keyboard Command Enter Command Mode default 2x Left Shift or Hot Key Exit Command Mode Esc Change Hot Key sequence current Hot Key c new Hot Key code Enter Until 2011 30 09 Left Ctrl lt Left Shift c Hot Key Code Enter lt gt lt gt Press keys simultaneously lt Key gt Key Press keys successively 2x Key Press key quickly twice in a row similar to a mouse double click 36 2012 08 31 The Hot Key sequence to enter Command Mode can be changed The following table lists the Hot Key Codes for the available key sequences Hot Key Code Hot Key Left Ctrl Left Shift lt i gt 2x Scroll
45. at is assigned to a real CPU you will only have to chance the real CPU once and all consoles will receive the video signal of the new CPU You have the following possibilities to access the menu 2012 08 31 51 OSD Select Assignments Virtual CPU Devices in the main menu 01005 MAC 04 ANA 01007 CPU 07 01004 01 080 USB 01001 02 DRD HID 01003 03 HID 01002 WIN UBU 05 USB 01000 WIN UBU 06 USB Menu Assignments Virtual CPU Devices For an assignment proceed as follows 1 Select the virtual CPU in the list Virtual Devices that has to be assigned to a real CPU Press the button Edit Select the CPU in the list Real Devices that has to be assigned to the selected virtual CPU 4 Press the button Okay to confirm the assignment The assignment will be done Q Only one virtual CPU can be assigned to a real CPU 52 2012 08 31 9 Java Tool Select Assignment Virtual CPU Devices the task area fie Eat Mas Extras 2 lui Assignment Virtual CPU Devices CPU Rea CPU Assagnment a Mtn CPU Virtual CON Devices System Ate Sens Menu Assignment Virtual CPU Devices For an assignment proceed as follows 1 Select a virtual CPU in the list Virtual CPU 2 Double click in the column Real CPU to get a list of all available real CPUs 3 Select areal CPU You can select between the followin
46. ated HTTP server activated not yet implemented deactivated Function not active Telnet Server activated Telnet server activated not yet implemented deactivated Function not active SNMP Agent activated SNMP agent for matrix monitoring active not yet implemented deactivated Function not active Q Activate the modified network parameters by doing a restart 2012 08 31 71 Consult your system administrator before modifying the network parameters Otherwise unexpected results and failures can occur in combination with the network OSD Select Configuration gt Network in the main menu onfiguration Network Interface Cancel Save Menu Configuration Network You can select between the following buttons Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 72 2012 08 31 5 4 6 Java Tool Select System Network in the task area Statut System Network Show help Control pace Adruarstiabos Assagnmeat ul ascen Subant Mask System Automatic O new Access Port FTP Server Deaton Menu System Network Date and Time Date and Time are set in this menu You have the following possibility to access the menu 050 You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description Month 1 12 Enter month Date 1 31 Enter date Year 1 99 Enter y
47. atrix and the I O boards will be restarted with the current settings Java Tool Select Matrix gt Restart Matrix in the menu bar The Draco tera will be restarted with the current settings Reset You have the following possibilities to perform a reset of the system m 050 If you do factory reset all current settings and all configurations stored in the matrix will be lost This also applies to the network parameters reset to DHCP and the admin password If a firmware update has been done since the delivery the matrix will be set to the state defined there OSD 1 Select Configuration Reset Matrix in the main menu 2 Confirm the selection with the button YES The Draco tera will be reset to factory settings Power Down Slide the on and off switch at the main sockets of the power supply units to start or switch off the matrix 2012 08 31 131 7 7 1 7 1 1 132 Specifications Interfaces RJ45 Network The communication of the Cat X devices requires a 1000BASE T connection The cabling has to be done according to EIA TIA 568 B 1000BASE T with RJ45 connectors at both ends All of the four wire pairs are used in both directions The cabling is suitable for a full duplex operation For the cable connection to a source computer a crossed network cable cross cable has to be used RJ45 Serial The communication takes place with a transmission speed of up to 115 2 KBaud regar
48. atrix is provided This help is based as regards content on a functional extender route Please ensure before running your extenders with the matrix that they work over a peer to peer connection This can be supported by the use of a Cat X or fiber coupler If you have problems referring to this the manuals of the respective extenders will offer support 9 1 External Failure Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Matrix cannot be started anymore Fuse at the standard appliance outlet Check fuse 9 2 X Video Interference Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Opening the No OSD jumper set Setjumper 11 the CON unit OSD not possible Incorrect video display Cable connection disturbed Check the connection length and quality of the interconnect cable to the units 9 3 Malfunction of Fans Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Fans only run under full load Communication to fan tray is disturbed Removal and und reinstallation of the fan tray run LED OK off Fans do not Fans defective Contact your dialer run LED OK on Fans do not Power supply Check power supply and power connection 140 2012 08 31 Troubleshooting 9 4 Malfunction of Power Supply Units Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Matrix cannot Power supply units not Check
49. bilities to handle configuration lists Exported configuration lists are always saved in csv format that allows offline editing with common spreadsheet applications You have the following possibilities to export or import configuration lists asi onn y JAVA Export Options Configuration lists are exported in this menu To export proceed as follows 1 Select File gt Export in the menu bar 2 After opening the menu select the list to export Extender CPU Console or User 3 Select the storage location for the export file 4 Confirm the export with the button Finish fae got unm 2 B 3 29 somogisz Administration Activate Configuration Active Conbgur ton Menu File Export 2012 08 31 5 10 2 Import Options Configuration lists are imported in this menu To import proceed as follows 1 2 Select File gt Import in the menu bar After opening the menu select the list to import Extender CPU Console or User Select the directory of the list to import Confirm the import with the button Finish Mata Emas 2 Jab Xem G3 Contrat X Assgamest x System Select 2 impot Cong tom CSV Menu File Import 2012 08 31 5 11 5 11 1 114 Firmware Update Matrix Update The firmware of the matrix can be updated in this menu
50. der Units 87 5 6 3 Deleting Flex Port Extender Units 87 5 6 4 Deleting Fixed Port Extender Units 88 57 CPU Settings E 88 5 8 Console Settings 92 5 8 1 5 92 5 8 2 Mouse and 96 5 8 3 Favorite List Consoles 98 5 8 4 Console Macros 101 2012 08 31 2012 08 31 5 9 Saving and Loading of Configurations 104 5 9 1 Active Configuration 104 5 9 2 Saving of Configurations 105 5 9 3 Loading of Configurations internal 108 5 9 4 Saving of Configurations external 110 5 9 5 Loading of Configurations external 111 5 10 Export and Import Options 112 5 10 1 Export Options retis in 112 5 10 2 Import Options nene 113 5 11 Firmware Update 114 5 11 1 Matrix 114 5 11 2 Extender 116 E
51. ders will be automatically selected and highlights in green Fie Eat Manu Eras 2 B3 6 Status Update EXT fuese roc io Pet Version Cur Date Date Update Menu Administration Update EXT Firmware 2 Setthe matrix into Service Mode upon request in the popup window or via Matrix gt Activate Service Mode in the menu bar During activation all matrix functions are disabled An OSD picture indicates the activation of the Service Mode and is displayed on all monitors that are connected to the matrix via a CON device Additionally the Service Mode is indicated by a red tool icon in the lower part of the working area 2012 08 31 117 Draco tera OSD View Service Mode 3 Start the update by pressing the button Update in the lower part of the working area 4 Quit Service Mode after updating upon request in the popup window or via Matrix Deactivate Service Mode in the task area 5 Verify after the update in the Java tool via Administration Update EXT Firmware in the tab Protocol if the updates for all extenders have been installed correctly 118 2012 08 31 Operation 6 1 6 1 1 Operation The Draco tera can be operated in three different ways 1 Direct Switching
52. dless of the file format The transmission takes place with eight data bits and a stop bit but without a parity bit Limited hardware handshake DSR is possible RJ45 Interconnect The communication of the Cat X devices requires a 1000BASE T connection Connector wiring must comply with EIA TIA 568 B 1000BASE T with RJ45 connectors at both ends four cable wire pairs are used 2012 08 31 7 2 7 2 1 9 9 Interconnect Cable Cat X A point to point connection is required Operation with several patch fields is possible Routing over an active network component such as an Ethernet Hub Router or Matrix is not allowed Avoid routing Cat X cables along power cables Ifthe site has 3 phase AC power try to ensure that CPU Unit and CON Unit are on the same phase To maintain regulatory EMC compliance correctly installed shielded Cat X cable must be used throughout the interconnection link To maintain regulatory EMC compliance all Cat X cables need to carry ferrites on both cable ends close to the device Type of Interconnect Cable The Draco tera requires interconnect cabling specified for Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE T The use of solid core AWG24 shielded Cat 5e or better is recommended Cat X Solid Core Cable S UTP Cat 5e cable according to EIA TIA AWG24 568 B Four pairs of wires AWG24 Connection according to EIA TIA 568 B 1000BASE T Cat X Patch Cable S UTP Cat 5e
53. e complex computer configurations e g Quad Head with USB 2 0 in the matrix You have the following possibilities to access the menu LE OSD JAVA You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description ID Text ID of the CPU unit see Chapter 5 4 2 Page 61 Name Text Name of the CPU Device Virtual Device activated Create new CPU device as a virtual one deactivated Function not active 2012 08 31 OSD Select Configuration gt CPU Units in the main menu Configuration a E a a PCPU Devices CPU Data d Sil ccm 01010 010123615 10123615 234 EXT 10123615 CPU 01 34 01002 CPU 010129242 01008 CPU 010129250 Menu Configuration CPU Devices You can select between the following buttons Button Function New R Create a new real CPU device New V Create a new virtual CPU device Edit Edit an existing CPU device Delete Delete an existing CPU device Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2012 08 31 89 Draco tera Java Tool Select Definition gt CPU Devices in the task area fe gat Murs 2 B3 asammgess zin ze 8 _ Eamon Menu Definition CPU Devices You can select between the following buttons Button Function New Open a new CPU Device Delete Delete a new CP
54. e following possibilities to load configurations from files um JAVA 1 Select File Open during offline mode and select the storage location of the configuration file that has to be opened 2 Open the configuration by pressing the button Open Select File Upload in the menu bar to transfer the opened configuration to the matrix Enter the necessary parameters 4 Select Matrix Connect in the menu bar to make a connection between the matrix and the Java tool Enter the necessary parameters 5 Select Administration Activate Configuration and select the configuration that has to be activated 6 Confirm the process with the button Activate The opened configuration is activated now and can be used Kot 2 B samme 192 168 100 133 x Administration Activate Configuration ES Contqurason tace Administrabos IP z ___ System e Lookin LM Defetion M di na di 7 File Name i Reload Menu File Open 2012 08 31 111 5 10 5 10 1 112 Export and Import Options The Draco tera offers the possibility to read out available configuration lists extender CPUs consoles and users for exporting and importing again via Java tool You have the following possi
55. e user haws been logged out from the OSD at this console CON Device Logical term that summarizes several physical extenders to switch more complex console systems via matrix CON Timeout Matrix function that allows an automatic disconnect of the own console from the connected CPU after a predefined time Console ACL Console Access Control List is a list that shows the respective switching rights for the various consoles CPU Auto Matrix function that allows an automatic connection Connect establishment between the own console and a random CPU that is available CPU Device Logical term that summarizes several physical extenders to switch more complex CPU systems via matrix 148 2012 08 31 Glossary Term Explanation CPU Timeout Matrix function that allows the user to disconnect after a predefined period of time of inactivity from the respective CPU EXT Unit Part or extender board of a CON or CPU unit with a connection to the matrix A CON or CPU unit can consist of several EXT devices Force Connect Matrix function that allows to switch with the own console to a CPU that is already used and in doing so to take keyboard and mouse control The connected console so far loses K M control but keeps video Force Matrix function that allows to switch with the own Disconnect console to a CPU that is already used and in doing so to take KVM control The connected console so fa
56. ear Day of the 1 7 Enter week week Hours 0 23 Enter hour 2012 08 31 73 Field Selection Description Minutes 0 59 Enter minute Seconds 0 59 Enter second Date format according to the English notation OSD Select Configuration gt Date Time the main menu Menu Configuration Date Time You can select between the following buttons Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 74 2012 08 31 5 5 User Settings Configuration You have the possibility to configure the following user settings 5 5 1 User New users and their user settings and permissions are set in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu p 050 JAVA You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description Name Text User name case sensitive Password Text User password case sensitive Repeat Text Repeat user password case sensitive Password HTTP activated Access permission via HTTP deactivated Function not active default FTP activated Access permission via FTP This setting is necessary for file access from the Java tool or any web browser deactivated Function not active default Telnet Access activated Access permission via Telnet deactivated Function not active default Power User activated e User has user rights e Permission for
57. ections from consoles monitor keyboard mouse and other peripheral devices to various sources computer CPU In a maximum configuration up to 48 independent ports can be defined and switched either as a console or a CPU The Draco tera matrix is mainly specified for the use with extenders that are able to transmit video KVM and USB 2 0 signals The connection between the matrix and the peripheral devices such as KVM extenders or video sources can be made by Cat X cables The matrix serves as a repeater Thus the matrix can be run at a maximum distance of 140 m from the consoles and 140 m from the Sources 3 2 Access Options You have the following options to access the Draco tera for configuration and operation Access Option Symbol PR LI OSD Java tool las Si lt gt Serial interface RS232 2012 08 31 9 3 3 System Overview A Draco tera matrix system consists of a Draco tera matrix and for KVM applications of one or more CPU Units CON Units The Draco tera matrix is connected to the CPU Units CON Units by interconnect cables or connected directly to the video devices where used as a video matrix The CPU units are connected directly to the sources computer CPU by the provided cables Monitor s keyboard and mouse are connected to the CON units The communication between the Draco tera matrix and the CPU Units CON Units takes place over the respective
58. ess open the context menu for the currently selected port with further functions press the right mouse button 2012 08 31 21 The following context functions are available Function Description Open Extender The menu for definition of the currently selected extender is opened Open Device The menu for definition of the currently selected console or CPU is opened Switch The menu for execution of switching operations is opened To reload the Matrix View you have the following possibilities e Press the key F5 of a connected keyboard Execute Edit gt Reload in the menu bar e Press the Button Reload in the tool bar 3 7 3 Extender OSD All extenders used with the Draco tera are standardly provided with their own OSD to display the connection status of the own console 03001 010123675 01003 001 Example View Extender OSD 22 2012 08 31 Description 3 7 4 The following information is shown in the OSD menu Field Description CON Name of the own console CPU Name of the currently connected CPU Access e Full Access The own console has KVM connection to the displayed CPU Video Access The own console has a video only connection to the displayed CPU e Private Mode The own console has a Private Mode connection to the displayed CPU connected The own console is not connected to a CPU If
59. g Function Lists and tables in the Java Tool offer a sorting function for fast and smooth search You have the possibility to use the following sorting functions Function Keyboard Command Sort ID numbers in a descending order lt F1 gt in an ascending order by pressing the keyboard command twice ID Sort ID names a descending order orin lt F2 gt an ascending order by pressing the keyboard command twice Name Go to the next result in the list of results of F3 the search field Next Go to the previous result in the list of F4 results of the search field Previous Refresh the currently shown list Refresh F5 Jump between the search field and the list of results Find 2012 08 31 41 Password request You have to login with administrator rights to be able to set configurations Menu Login Access to the configuration menu requires administrator rights User login is mandatory Field Input User admin Password admin For security reasons please change the administrator password as soon as possible see Chapter 5 4 1 Page 57 42 2012 08 31 5 2 2 Control via Java Tool _ JAVA Requirements If you want to use the Java Tool the following requirements have to be fulfilled e Computer with an executable Java Tool and an installed Java Runtime Environment JRE version 1 6 or
60. g buttons Button Function Send Send assignments to the matrix Reload Reload changes By activating the function Auto Send in the left lower corner of the working area switching operations will be done immediately without confirmation by pressing the button Send 2012 08 31 53 5 3 2 54 The selection boxes the column Real CPU contain a filter function for an easy selection of single consoles from a larger pool of consoles see Chapter 5 2 2 Page 43 The Java tool additionally offers the possibility to go directly from the menu Assignment to the menu Definition to check specific settings for the respective console or CPU Use the right mouse button to select the respective console or CPU and select Open CON Device or Open CPU Device Virtual Console You can assign real consoles to virtual consoles in this menu With this function the effort to set and change access permissions can be reduced by changing the permissions of the virtual console and so applying them to all assigned real consoles too Virtual consoles can be switched exactly in the same way as real consoles If a virtual console is switched to a CPU all real consoles that are assigned to the virtual console will receive the video signal The real console that is lastly scheduled in the list of assignments will additionally receive keyboard and mouse control You have the following possibilities to access the menu a OSD
61. have to be switched frequently can be created for different consoles in this menu A favorite list can contain up to eight different CPUs The switching of the favorites is done via Hot Key using the keyboard see section 6 1 1 page 119 You have the following possibilities to access the menu 2012 08 31 OSD Select Assignments CON Favorites in the main menu ON Favorites CPU Devices Favorites CPU Data a 01008 CPU 010129250 01012 CPU 010123615 01011 CPU 01012395 01003 CPU 010124365 01009 CPU 010129232 01004 CPU 010124940 01005 CPU 010135374 01001 CPU 010129195 01006 CPU 010141380 91010 CPU 010129202 91008 CPU 010129250 01002 CPU 010129229 0129242 Cancel Save PS O Menu Assignments CON Favorites To create a favorite list for your own console proceed as follows 1 Select successively these CPUs from the list CPU Devices that have to be moved to the favorite list By pressing the key lt a gt a CPU device will be moved to the favorite list and it will be removed by pressing lt r gt 2 The order of the CPU devices within the favorite list can be changed by pressing the keys lt gt and lt gt 3 Press the button Save to save the settings 2012 08 31 99 100 Java Tool Select the respective user in the working area of the menu CON Devices for the favorite list and open the tab Favorites 1 fae fot Mere Eas 2 EB Definition CON Dev
62. higher e Java Tool software e Available network connection between the Java Tool and the matrix Contact your system administrator concerning JRE and network connection Installation of the Java Tool The Java Tool is available as a single executable program file that does not require a separate installation Copy the tool after receiving the file to a directory on your computer If you do not have a Java Tool contact your dealer Computer Connection to the Matrix For a direct connection between computer and matrix a cross wired network cable is required For a connection between computer and matrix via switch or hub a parallel assembled network cable is required Connect the network cable to the RJ45 ports of computer and CPU board of the matrix Start of the Java Tool Open the Java Tool by a double click on the program icon or use the Enter key of the keyboard 2012 08 31 43 Connection to the Matrix Q At least FTP rights are required 1 Open the Java Tool 2 Select Matrix Connect in the menu bar Enter the IP address in the popup input field according to the network configuration of the Draco tera see Chapter 5 2 3 Page 51 4 Enter the user name and password for the Draco tera see Chapter 5 4 1 Page 57 5 Confirm your inputs with the button OK or reject with Cancel Mas Ewas 7 Up to twelve connecti
63. ices i CON Assigned E CPU Connected Device Asstgnment ABow User ACL z force Loga LOS frame Extender Assignment CPU Access Contrat Favortes Macros 0 Name ame 0t 02 03 04 05 06 07 Menu Definition CON Devices To create a favorite list for any console proceed as follows 1 Select the CPUs in the list CPU available that should be added to the favorite list CPU assigned By pressing the key Ctrl at the same time more than one CPU device can be marked 2 Press the button gt to move the marked CPU devices to the favorite list If you press the buttonn gt gt the first eight CPU devices from the list CPU available will be moved to the favorite list CPU assigned 3 The order of marked CPU devices within the favorite list can be changed by pressing the keys lt gt and lt gt 4 Toremove marked CPU devices from the favorite list press the button If you press the button all CPU devices will be removed from the favorite list 2012 08 31 5 8 4 Console Macros In this menu macro commands for switching disconnection or user administration can be created The macro commands are created for each console separately Configuration A macro can execute up to 16 switching commands successively The execution of the macros is done via Hot Key and the function keys lt F1 gt lt F 16 gt see secti
64. interconnect cables n E ES 2 3 4 3 5 System Overview exemplary Source computer CPU CPU Units Interconnect cable Draco tera matrix CON Units Console monitor keyboard mouse o Qo Q See chapter 4 3 page 31 for installation examples 10 2012 08 31 3 4 Product Range Part No Description K480 48C Draco tera matrix with 48 ports Cat X redundant power supply unit K480 32C Draco tera matrix with 32 ports Cat X redundant power supply unit K480 16C Draco tera matrix with 16 ports Cat X redundant power supply unit 3 5 Options Part No Description 480 B1 Java Tool Extended Switching Presets 480 B2 480 B1 API 480 B3 SNMP Syslog 480 B4 Cascading stacking You can find appropriate extenders or other components in see section 7 3 page 134 2012 08 31 11 3 6 3 6 1 12 Device Views The following views of the Draco tera matrix illustrate the various available chassis types Draco tera 48 Port Front View 1 ports 1 16 ports 17 32 ports 33 48 Serial connection RJ45 a A O N Network connection RJ45 1 2 3 Rear View 1 Power supply unit 1 2 Power supply unit 2 3 Gro
65. ion b Date OW _ Update x 23 958 m 7 tj Update Firmware T 2 Update EXT 000312 Activate Confquratice ot o mun system no D 4 e oom d Browse Menu Administration Update Matrix Firmware 2 Start the update by pressing the button Update in the appearing pop up window 3 Restart the Matrix after the update by pressing the button Restart matrix in the lower part of the working area For a safe initialisation of the matrix a cold start power cycle is recommended 2012 08 31 115 5 11 2 Extender Update The firmware of the extenders connected to the matrix can be updated in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu Preparation Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the extender update 1 Save the matrix configuration externally see section 5 9 4 page 110 Open Extras Options in the menu bar and insert in the setting Firmware Directory the directory from which the update files should be standardly sourced 2 Connect all hot spare extenders to the matrix 116 2012 08 31 Performing the Update Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the extender update 1 Select Administration gt Update EXT Firmware in the task area All updateable exten
66. ions from the own CON device can only be done to CPU devices that are available in the list CPU Devices The following information is shown in this menu Field Description CON device Assigned physical extender unit CON unit CONassigned Virtual CON Device that is assigned to the real CON device CPU connected Currently connected CPU device CON status Current connection status CON device EXT list List of all available physical extender units CON units CPU device Assigned physical extender unit CPU unit CPU assigned Real CPU device that is assigned to a virtual CPU device CON Currently connected CON device connected CPU status Current connection status CPU device EXT list List of all available physical extender units You can select between the following switching functions CPU units Function Keyboard Command Set a video only connection Space Set a KVM connection Enter sharing disabled Set a KVM connection in private mode video Shift lt Enter gt Disconnect own CON device from CPU device lt Backspace gt 2012 08 31 125 126 Java Tool Select Control Extended Switch in the task area fie Got Eras 2 B3 sume Control Extended Switch Console Control 1034 EGOS 34 8 Presets 1101 ORRI id Sena Reset Resad _ Vide De
67. ition uat view LJ CPU Devices LJ CON Deve 17 Cancet Menu File gt Report Q The report function can be used in both online or offline mode of the Java tool 50 2012 08 31 5 2 3 5 3 5 3 1 Control via Serial Interface RS232 The Draco tera operating system offers various functions for an operation via serial interface There are telegrams for Switching single or all connections available both unidirectional and bidirectional In addition to that there are telegrams for an overall definition of the total switching status and for saving and loading such switching states By request the Draco tera optionally provides an echo of all effected Switching operations via serial interface or network interface That is why you have the possibility to track the current configurations of the matrix at any time and so update your own applications As an additional application you can switch parallely Draco tera clones as slaves Stacking via serial network interface Assignment The Draco tera offers the possibility of a console specific or a CPU specific assignment e The first possibility is to assign virtual CPUs to real CPUs The second possibility is to assign real consoles to virtual consoles Virtual CPU You can assign virtual to real CPUs in this menu With this function the effort for switching several consoles to the same CPU can be reduced If there a several consoles connected to a virtual CPU th
68. m switching operation with the Draco tera 050 OSD Select Switch in the main menu CPU Devices CON CPU Data 01010 CPU 010123615 01009 CPU 010123955 01005 CPU 010124365 01006 CPU 010124940 01001 010129195 01003 CPU 010129229 01008 CPU 010129250 Menu Switch To switch the own console to any available CPU proceed as follows 1 Select the list CPU Devices on the the left side that one that should be connected to the own CON device 2 Confirm with the respective keyboard command according to the desired connection type Switching operations from the own CON device can only be done to CPU devices that are available in the list CPU Devices 2012 08 31 123 6 3 Extended Switching You have the following possibilities to perform switching operation with the Draco tera OSD AVA OSD To switch any console to any available CPU proceed as follows EN Select Extended Switch in the main menu 03001 CON 010125430 03003 CON 010129653 03006 CON 010129696 OXENTED Menu Extended Switch 1 Select in the list CON Devices on the left side that one that should be switched to a CPU device and open it by pressing lt Enter gt 2 Selectin the list CPU Devices on the the left side that one that should be connected to the open CON device 3 Confirm with the respective keyboard command according to the desired connection type 124 2012 08 31 Operation Switching operat
69. mediately without confirmation by pressing the button Send By activating the function Hide Devices w o Extender Assignment in the left lower corner of the working area only these CON and CPU devices are shown that are assigned to an extender Additionally the menu offers the possibility to get from any console or CPU into the associated configuration menu in the task area 1 Togetdirectly to Definition CON Devices use the right mouse button to click on the respective console in the list and select Open CON Device 2 To get directly to Definition gt CPU Devices use the right mouse button to click on the respective console in the list and select Open CPU Device 2012 08 31 127 6 4 USB 2 0 Switching Switching of USB 2 0 extender basically works like switching of KVM extenders The following scenarios to switch USB 2 0 extenders are possible 1 A extender unit with USB 2 0 will be created and assigned so an already existing device with existing KVM extender units see section 5 7 page 88 bzw Chapter 5 8 1 Page 92 2 separate device for the extender unit with USB 2 0 will be created without assigning a KVM extender unit to that device This possibility offers a separate switching of the USB 2 0 signal see section 5 7 page 88 bzw Chapter 5 8 1 Page 92 The separate switching of USB 2 0 signals required the use of the possibilities that extended switching offers see section 6 3 page 124 When switching USB
70. mouse button on the plus or minus symbols to get a better overview By clicking on the plus resp minus symbol in the upper right corner of the working area you can expand and retract all module information with one click at the left mouse button 2012 08 31 27 3 7 6 Firmware Status Extender 28 The current firmware status of the connected extenders is shown in this menu You have the following possibility to access the menu lt JAVA The following information is shown in this menu Field Description Name Description of the firmware Type Description of the extender module Ports Number of ports Cur Version Description of the current firmware version Cur Date Date of the current firmware version Select Status gt EXT Firmware in the task area Eae 2 anmes Status EXT Firmware o Pot Cut Version Cur Date 8 View Fumaare EXE Fama v 8 1 0 wo Menu Status EXT Firmware 2012 08 31 3 8 Trace Function All events e g activities and switching operations of the Draco tera matrix are logged and displayed in this menu This function is used for diagnostic purposes You have the possibility to request various trace views in the menu OSD
71. n Auto Send in the left lower corner of the working area switching operations will be done immediately without confirmation by pressing the button Send 2012 08 31 5 4 5 4 1 The selection boxes in the column Virtual Console contain a filter function for an easy selection of single CPU from a larger pool of CPUs see Chapter 5 2 2 Page 43 System Settings You have the possibility to configure the following system settings at the Draco tera The configuration of the system settings can only be set by users with administrator rights System Data The system configuration is set in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu al OSD JAVA You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description Device Text Enter the device name of the matrix default SWITCH 01 Name Text Enter the name of the configuration that is used to save the current settings default Standard Info Text Additional text field to describe the configuration default Factory settings Sub Matrix activated If the matrix is defined as a sub matrix in the OSD the user will loose control automatically Control can be recovered by using the keyboard command Shift lt Shift gt s o The OSD now will be opened again in the matrix that has been defined as sub matrix deactivated Function not active default 2012 08 31 57 Draco tera Field
72. n the field Macro Data 4 Setthe necessary parameters P1 and P2 e g CON Devices or CPU Devices for the selected macro command 5 Confirm your inputs by pressing the key Enter and repeat the process for further macro commands if necessary 102 2012 08 31 Java Tool Select in the working area of menu Definition CON Devices that console for which a console macro has to be created and open the Eat Ewas 2 m x Datinition CON Devices Control 2 9 CON Assigned 02 CPU Connected Viral Device Assignment w ou fae User AC o5 force Loge System 06 105 Frame Dohestios 7 I Extender Assignment CPU Access Favortes EXT Units CPU Deces o CG CON Devices Funcbon 21 P2 E 5 2 9 0 15 8 e 9 2 2 2 2 Menu Definition CON Devices To create a macro for the selected console proceed as follows 1 Select in the field Key that one 1 16 for which a macro has to be created 2 Select the column Function the commands that should be part of the macro The selection list is opened by a double click on the empty fields 3 Select in the columns P1 and P2 the respective parameters for the macro functions e g corresponding consoles and CPUS 4 Confirm your inputs by pressing the button Apply For an efficient macro configuration
73. nd sequence for the appropriate function key is executed and Command Mode is left immediately Regarding macros there is no necessity of using the key Enter for confirmation 2012 08 31 121 6 1 4 122 Addressing of Main and Sub Matrices The Draco tera can be cascaded in two steps You can optionally send the commands including opening the OSD to the main or the sub matrix Whenever command mode is activated you can select by a m or a s if all of the following commands should be handled in the main or in the sub matrix OSD Access e OSD access to the main matrix Left Shift Left Shift gt m optional o e OSD access to the sub matrix Left Shift Left Shift gt s o Example Switching to the CPU port 23 of the sub matrix 1 Switching to the CPU Port e g 12 of the master matrix that have the connection to the sub matrix Left Shift Left Shift gt m optional 1 2 Enter 2 Switching to the CPU Port 23 of the sub matrix Left Shift Left Shift s 2 3 Enter The selected main matrix sub matrix mode is permanently activated until the other mode will be manually activated This means that if you select s for example all prospective commands will be sent to the slave but not if the Command Mode is left in the meantime 2012 08 31 Operation 6 2 KVM Switching You have the following possibilities to perfor
74. ndition Release Time will have to be met until a new user will gain control 2012 08 31 OSD Select Configuration gt Switch in the main menu Cancel Save Menu Configuration Switch You can select between the following buttons Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes 2012 08 31 69 Draco tera Java Tool Select System gt Switch in the task area Menu System Switch 70 2012 08 31 545 Network Configuration The network configuration is set in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description DHCP activated The network settings are automatically supplied by a DNS server default deactivated Function not active IP address Byte Input of the IP address in the form 192 168 1 1 if DHCP is not active Subnet Mask Byte Input of the subnet mask in the form 255 255 255 0 if DHCP is not active default 255 255 255 0 Gateway Byte Input of the subnet mask in the form 192 168 1 1 if DHCP is not active Draco Service activated LAN interface at the Draco tera acitvated for access via Java tool Draco service port 5555 deactivated Function not active FTP Server activated FTP server for transmission of configuration files activated deactivated Function not active HTTP Server activ
75. nection 134 7 3 2 USB 2 0 Extenders with Cat X Connection 135 7 4 Connector Pinouts 136 7415 l O Port Cat X cete crei reap 136 715 Power Supply iretur eet dr 137 7 6 Environmental Conditions 137 DUAE Su PR 137 7 8 Shipping 138 1 139 140 9 1 External Failte eiecit 140 9 2 Video Interference 140 9 3 Malfunction of 140 9 4 Malfunction of Power Supply Units 141 9 5 Network ErrOr enero aini 141 9 6 Failure at the Matrix 141 9 7 Bl nk Screen teet ren 142 Technical Support neenon enenatis 143 10 1 Support Checkliste 143 10 2 Shipping Checklist seeen 143 COMP Cate p 144 11 1 CE Declaration Of Conformity 144 11 2 North American Regulatory Compliance 145 11 8 WEEE 4 ener trennen 145 11 4 145 ii E E 146 12 1 Matrix specific Glossary 148 2012 08 31 About This Manual 1 About This Manual 1 1 Scope Thi
76. ng area 2012 08 31 25 3 7 5 Firmware Status Matrix 26 The current firmware status of the installed boards is shown in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu GE OSD AVA The following information is shown in this menu Field Description Name Description of the modules Type Type number Ports Number of ports Version Complete description of the firmware version Date Date of the firmware version Status Module status OSD Select Status gt Firmware in the main menu SHITCH BI Menu Status Firmware 2012 08 31 Java Tool 1 Select Status Matrix Firmware in the task area Kat Matic Ewas 2 amp Status Matrix Firmware Sit Mame Pot Cur Version Cut Date Suta Mata view Mata fumes ose EXT Farmers Control Admistrabos Assignment System z vom Menu Status Matrix Firmware 2 To read out the firmware status and store it locally file extension dtf select Matrix gt Save Firmware Status to File 3 To read out the overall status of the matrix and store it locally file extension zip select Matrix gt Save Status to File or press the respective button in the symbol bar The various modules can expanded and retracted in the column Name by clicking with the left
77. nu Configuration Access 2012 08 31 65 Draco tera You can select between the following buttons Button Function Cancel Reject changes Save Save changes Java Tool Select System gt Access in the task area fot 2 System Access Force User Logn Menu System Access 66 2012 08 31 544 Switch The configuration of the switching parameters is set this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu LE OSD JAVA You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description Video Sharing activated The user can switch to any CPU as an observer even to such ones that are already assigned to another user observer without keyboard mouse access e Note Switching with the key Space not Enter e The operator will not be informed if further users connect as an observer to the CPU that is connected to his console deactivated Function not active default Force Connect activated The user can connect to every single CPU as an operator even to such ones that are related to another user e Note The previous user is set to video only status To share K M control Force Connect has to be activated deactivated Function not active default Force activated Extension of Force Connect If the user Disconnect connects to a
78. ollows 1 Press the button New 2 Select if a template of a USB 2 0 CON unit USB CON Unit or USB 2 0 CPU unit USB CPU Unit should be used Press the button OK Determine a port at the matrix that should be used with the USB 2 0 extender unit Fixed Port As an option the name of the USB 2 0 extender unit can be changed Name 5 Press the button Apply to save the new extender unit Created extender units are always set as fixed port extender These configurations are necessary if you want to switch e g USB 2 0 connections via the matrix Deleting Flex Port Extender Units Deleting Flex Port extender units connected tot he matrix is not possible 2012 08 31 87 5 6 4 5 7 88 Deleting Fixed Port Extender Units To delete a fixed port extender unit e g USB 2 0 proceed as follows 1 Verify that the fixed port extender unit to be deleted is currently not assigned to a device 2 Select the fixed port extender unit to be deleted in the selection list on the left side of the menu EXT Units and confirm with the key Enter 3 Press the button Delete 4 Confirm the delete process with the button Okay In order to make a fixed port available again for Flex Port extender units after deleting a fixed port extender unit a restart of the matrix is obligatory CPU Settings New CPU devices are configured in this menu including their assignment to extenders The assignment helps to describe and switch mor
79. on Delete Delete an existing user Apply Create a new user account Cancel Reject changes To configure a user access rights for CPUs proceed as follows 1 Select a user in the list User 2 Byusing the right mouse button once on a CPU in one of the respective access lists Full Access Video Access and No Access two lists for selection will appear in which the respective CPU can be moved and the access rights can be changed 3 Confirm the configuration with the button Apply 2012 08 31 77 To create a new user proceed as follows Press the button New Select a template of an existing user if applicable Choose template Press the button OK Set a user name Set a password Set general access permissions Set user permissions for CPU access paste function Set user favorites for OSD access qe c Press the Button Apply to save the new user settings You can select between the following keyboard commands Function Keyboard Command Add CPU to list Full Access lt F gt Add CPU to list Video Access lt V gt Add CPU to list No Access lt N gt 5 5 2 Favorite List Users Individual favorite lists of CPUs that have to be switched frequently can be created for different users in this menu A favorite list can contain up to eight different CPUs The switching of the favorites is done via Hot Key using the keyboard see section 6 1 1 page 119 You have the following po
80. on 6 1 3 page 121 You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description Function Connect Set bidirectional connection from 01 16 P1 CON console P1 to CPU P2 P2 CPU Connect Video Set video connection from console P1 P1 CON P2 to CPU P2 CPU Disconnect Disconnect console P1 P1 CON Logout User Logout current user Set Real CPU Assign a virtual CPU to a real CPU P1 VCPU P2 RCPU Set Virtual CON Assign a real console to a virtual P1 RCON console P2 VCON P1 CON or CPU Name of CON or CPU device Device P2 CPU or CPU Name of CON or CPU device Device You have the following possibilities to access the menu OSD 2012 08 31 JAVA 101 OSD Select via Configuration gt CON Macros in the main menu that console for which a console macro has to be created CON devices e 03000 CON 010125349 pounent ee CON 010125349 01001 CPU 010135060 J 0 03000 Eo c meme 010125349 Data E i connect o o o Lx S000 te Gi 25369 03000 CON 010125349 IT zi Menu Configuration CON Macros To create a macro for the selected console proceed as follows 1 Selectin the field Key that one 1 16 for which a macro has to be created 2 Select the respective place on the list 1 16 of the key that has to be set with a macro key 3 Select for the marked place on the list a macro command i
81. ons between the matrix and the Java tool be established at the same time due to a limitation of available sockets 44 2012 08 31 Menu structure fee Mam Extras System System Data Show Help i i System Srem Data Automatic Access Switch sub Deheition V Auto seve Example View System System Data The menu structure of the Java Tools is subdivided into various sections Menu bar top line e Toolbar second line e Tab bar third line e Task area left menu section e Working area right menu section e Status bar bottom line section Operating Instructions The operation of the Java Tool is intuitive and corresponds to the user interface of common operating systems The Java Tool contains its own support function The manual of the Draco tera only describes how to find and open the appropriate menus in the Java Tool For further operation use the support function of the tool 2012 08 31 45 Draco tera The integrated help texts in the working area of the Java Tool can be activated or deactivated by the checkbox in the upper right corner Mouse Control You can select between the following mouse commands Function Mouse Command Menu selection marking Left mouse button Open function specific selection menus Double click left mouse button Open context specific selection menus Right mouse button
82. prior login deactivated Function not active default Enable activated CPU access is restricted according to Console ACL the permissions in the respective Console ACL Access Control List No login required deactivated Function not active default Enable new activated Newly created users automatically User receive access to all CPUs deactivated Function not active default Enable new activated Newly created CON devices CON automatically receive access to all CPUs deactivated Function not active default Auto activated Upon opening the OSD the console will Disconnect be automatically disconnected from the current CPU deactivated Function not active default 2012 08 31 Field Selection Description OSD Timeout 0 999 Period of inactivity after which OSD will seconds be closed automatically e Select 0 seconds for no timeout default 0 seconds Auto Logout 0 999 Period of inactivity of a logged in user at minutes a console after which he will be automatically logged out at this console There might be a disconnect because of the logout depending on the defined rights in each CON and user ACL e Select 0 minutes for an automatic user logout when leaving OSD e timer is not active as long as the OSD is open default 0 minutes OSD Select Configuration Access in the main menu Configuration Access Me
83. r loses complete KVM control Java Tool Java based control and configuration tool for the Draco tera matrix Keyboard Matrix function that allows taking over the keyboard Connect control of an inactive console Macro Keys Programmable keys that can execute a stringing together of commands to the matrix Mouse Connect Matrix function that allows taking the mouse control of an inactive console Non Blocking Matrix configuration where no user can be disturbed Access by an activity of another user OSD Timeout Matrix function that closes the OSD automatically after a predefined period of time of inactivity Release Time Matrix function that allows a console that is connected with the same CPU to release the K M control after a predefined time Service Mode Defined maintenance condition that allows updating of extenders that are connected to the matrix Tie Line Communication connection to and between extension modules in a network environment User ACL User Access Control List is a list that shows the respective switching rights fort he various users Video Sharing Matrix function that allows switching from the own console to any CPU with video 2012 08 31 149
84. raco tera KVM CON Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID L477 SHCV Draco tera KVM CPU Unit Single Head DVI I input VGA 2x USB HID R477 SHCV Draco tera KVM CON Unit Single Head DVI I Input VGA 2x USB HID 134 2012 08 31 K474 Series Type Description L474 BSHC Draco tera KVM CPU Unit Single Head 2x USB HID R474 BSHC Draco tera KVM CON Unit Single Head 2x USB HID L474 BSHCV _ Draco tera KVM CPU Unit Single Head DVI I input VGA 2x USB HID R474 BSHCV Draco tera KVM CON Unit Single Head IR receiver 2x USB HID 7 3 2 USB 2 0 Extenders with Cat X Connection K474 Series Type Description L474 BXTC Draco tera USB 2 0 CPU Unit 4x USB 2 0 R474 BXTC Draco tera USB 2 0 CON Unit 4x USB 2 0 2012 08 31 135 Draco tera 7 4 7 4 1 136 Connector Pinouts RJ45 Serial Picture Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 5 TxD 2 DSR 6 RxD 3 RTS 7 CTS 4 GND 8 DTR RJ45 Picture Pin Signal Pin Signal I 8 1 Port Cat X RJ45 Picture Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 01 5 03 2 D1 6 D2 3 D2 7 D4 8 1 4 D34 8 D4 2012 08 31 75 Power Supply Specifications Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz Power Requirement
85. rs can be done Option Description Hostname Default IP address of the matrix required for connection User Default user name required for connection Configuration Default directory for configuration files Directory Firmware Default directory for update files Directory Status Default directory for the firmware status Directory Import Export Default directory for import and export files Directory Presets Default directory for macro files Directory To set various font sizes for the Java tool proceed as follows 1 Select Extras Options in the menu bar 2 Openthe tab Font 3 Select the desired font size normal or large 2012 08 31 49 The Java tool is equipped with a report function that shows the current Switching status and all relevant parts of the matrix configuration in a PDF file To create a report proceed as follows 1 Select File Report in the menu bar A selection assistant will be opened 2 Select those contents that should be included in the report Matrix View EXT Units CPU Devices and CON Devices and confirm with the button Next gt 3 Select the prefered location for storage of the report and confirm with the button Finish The report will be created as a PDF file Eat Eimas 2 BAO amp Assigameet Steps Deine Content System 1 Defies Content Save Resor Defin
86. s and the connection to the power network 142 2012 08 31 EE Technical Support 10 Technical Support Prior to contacting support please ensure you have read this manual and then installed and set up your Draco tera as recommended 10 1 Support Checklist To efficiently handle your request it is necessary to complete our checklist for support and problem cases Download Keep the following information available before you call e Company name phone number and email and serial number of the device see bottom of device e Date and number of sales receipt name of dealer if necessary ssue date of the existing manual e Nature circumstances and duration of the problem e Involved components such as graphic source CPU OS graphic card monitor USB HID USB 2 0 devices interconnect cable including manufacturer and model number e Results from any testing you have done 10 2 Shipping Checklist 1 Toreturn your device contact your dealer to obtain a RMA number Return Material Authorization 2 Package your devices carefully preferably using the original box Add all pieces which you received originally 3 Note your RMA number visibly on your shipment Devices that are sent in without a RMA number cannot be accepted The shipment will be sent back without being opened postage unpaid 2012 08 31 143 11 11 1 144 Certificates CE Declaration Of Conformity The product
87. s listed below in the form as delivered comply with the provisions of the following European Directives 2004 108 EG Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility CE CE Marking 2009 Product list K480 Compact Series The products comply with the following harmonized standards for Information Technology Equipment e EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 Class 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 This declaration certifies the conformity to the specified directives but contains no assurance of properties The safety instructions and installation guidelines noted in this manual shall be considered in detail Compliance with the specifications for cable lengths and types is mandatory Manufacturer Oberteuringen 26 January 2010 IHSE GmbH The Management Maybachstrasse 11 x xd 88094 Oberteuringen amp Las M Deutschland Use in a Domestic Environment This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 2012 08 31 11 2 11 3 11 4 North American Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environmen
88. s manual describes how to install your Draco tera how to operate it and how to perform trouble shooting 1 2 Validity This manual is valid for all devices listed on the front page The product code is printed on the base of the devices 1 3 Cautions and Notes The following symbols are used in this manual This symbol indicates an important operating instruction that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to hardware or property loss of data or personal injury Q This symbol indicates important information to help you make the best use of this product This symbol indicates best practice information to show recommended and optimal ways to use this product in an efficient way 1 4 Spellings You can find the following spellings in the manual Spelling Description lt key gt Description of a key on the keyboard lt key gt lt key gt Press keys simultaneously lt key gt lt key gt Press keys successively 2x lt key gt Press key 2x in quick succession cf mouse double click Menu item Description of a menu item in the software Menu item gt Menu item Select menu items successively Bold print Description of terms that are used in the device software 2012 08 31 Draco tera 2 Safety Instructions To ensure reliable and safe long term operation of your Draco tera please note the following guidelines Installation Only
89. s that support a user friendly and effective operation of the tool The context functions are described in the respective chapters execute a context function use the right mouse button on the corresponding field and select the desired function Sorting Function Lists and tables in the Java Tool offer a sorting function for fast and smooth search 1 Forascending sort status use the left mouse button once to click into the header of the column to be sorted The sort status is indicated by an arrow that points upwards 2 For descending sort use the left mouse button twice to click on the header of the column that has to be sorted The sort is displayed by an arrow that points downwards 3 Tocancel the sort use the left mouse button once or twice to click on the header of the column that is sorted until the displayed arrow will disappear Filter Function Lists and tables in the Java Tool offer a filter function that allows a fast and smooth search inside 1 To activate a filter use the right mouse button to click on the header of the column that has to be filtered and select Set Filter 2012 08 31 47 Draco tera Write directly the word or part of a word that has to be filtered into the header The filter results are shown immediately To delete a filter use the right mouse button to click on the header of the column that has to be filtered and select Clear Filter Q An active filter is indicated by an a
90. s used for carrying digital audio signals between devices Cat X Any Cat 5e Cat 6 Cat 7 cable CGA The Color Graphics Adapter CGA is an old analog graphic standard with up to 16 displayable colors and a maximum resolution of 640x400 pixels Component The Component Video YPbPr is a high quality Video video standard that consists of three independently Composite Video CON Unit and separately transmittable video signals the luminance signal and two color difference signals The Composite Video is also called CVBS and it is part of the PAL TV standard Component of a Draco tera or Media Extender to connect to the console monitor s keyboard and mouse optionally also with USB 2 0 devices CPU Unit Component of a Draco tera or Media Extender to connect to a source computer CPU DDC The Display Data Channel DDC is a serial communication interface between monitor and source computer It allows a data exchange via monitor cable and an automatic installation and configuration of a monitor driver by the operating system Dual Access A system to operate a source computer CPU from two consoles Dual Head A system with two video connections Dual Link A DVI D interface for resolutions up to 2560x2048 by signal transmission of up to 330 MPixel s 24 bit DVI Digital video standard introduced by the Digital Display Working Group http www ddwg org Single Link and Dual
91. ssibilities to access the menu 78 2012 08 31 OSD Select Assignments gt User Favorites in the main menu E CPU Devices Favorites CPU Data R 01011 CPU 010123955 01001 010129195 01002 CPU 010129229 01000 010129242 01006 CPU 010141380 01004 CPU 010124940 10124940 Cancel Save Menu Assignments User Favorites To create a favorite list for you own user proceed as follows 1 Select successively these CPUs from the list CPU Devices that have to be moved to the favorite list By pressing the key a a CPU device will be moved to the favorite list and it will be removed by pressing lt r gt 2 The order of the CPU devices within the favorite list can be changed by pressing the keys lt gt and lt gt 3 Press the button Save to save the settings 2012 08 31 79 80 Java Tool Select the respective user the working area of the menu User for the favorite list and open the tab Favorites Marx Eras 2 Jee O x 285 288 288 Definition User Name com lt abon Password Assagnment x m Pow 4 AD 4 System CPU Access Fawostes Macros Name CPU Doncos T CON 03 04 o7 Menu Definition User To create a favorite list for any user proceed as follows 1 Select the CP
92. sterix in the header The filter function is based on the functional principle of common web search engines Configuration in the Java Tool Configuration and system settings via Java Tool can only be changed in offline mode without a direct connection between matrix and Java Tool To activate a configuration in the matrix proceed as follows 1 2 Select File Upload the menu bar Enter the IP address of the matrix see Chapter 5 2 3 Page 51 and the name and password of the user authorization and select the storage location of the new configuration default or config01 08 in the menu Select Configuration Select Matrix Connect in the menu bar and enter the IP address of the matrix and the name and password for user authorization Select Administration Activate Configuration in the task area and select the storage location that has been selected above Use the button Activate to open the selected configuration within the matrix The connection and the open tab will be closed and the matrix will be restarted During the activation of a configuration the matrix is temporarily not available 48 2012 08 31 Options menu The use of the Java tool can be adapted and customised by editing various default settings To activate or change the default settings proceed as follows Select Extras Options in the menu bar The tab Default Settings will open The following default settings paramete
93. t This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances All power supplies are certified to the relevant major international safety standards WEEE The manufacturer complies with the EC Directive 2002 96 EG on the prevention of waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The device labels carry a respective marking RoHS This device complies with the EC Directive 2002 95 EG on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS The device labels carry a respective marking 2012 08 31 145 Draco tera 12 146 Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this guide or in video and KVM technology Term Explanation AES EBU Digital audio standard that is officially known as AES3 and that i
94. t changes Assign selected extender units gt gt Assign all available extender units lt Remove the selected extender units lt lt Remove all extender units 94 2012 08 31 You can select between the following keyboard commands Function Keyboard Command Decrease assignment number of the extender lt gt unit Increase assignment number of the extender lt gt unit To create a new console proceed as follows 1 Press the button New 2 Select if a real console Create a real Console or a virtual console Create a virtual Console should be created or a template of an existing console should be used Choose template a A template can only be used if there is at least on existing CON device 3 Press the button OK 4 Determine all parameters that are relevant for the console 5 To confirm created console press the button Apply run a created CPU via matrix it requires an assignment of one or more CON units extender To place an assignment please proceed as follows 1 Select the console in the list CON Devices that has to be assigned to an extender 2 Select the extender in the list Extender available that should be assigned to the CON 3 Perform the assignment by pressing the button To assign all available extenders to the console press the button gt gt The assignments are displayed in the list Extender assigned 4 Confirm the assignment by pressing the button
95. tender Settings All extender units are managed in this menu This also contains the creation of new extender units and the deletion of existing extender units The extender unit describes the connection of an physical extender to the matrix Every extender board with a direct cable connection to the matrix is recognized as an extender unit Dual Head KVM extenders will be recognized as two independent extender units 9 Extenders automatically create extender units inside the matrix You have the following possibilities to access the menu You can select between the following settings Field Selection Description ID Text Numerical value of the extender ID KVM Extenders ID is provided by extender unit Serial No and cannot be changed Name Text Name of the extender unit Fixed activated Create an extender unit with a fixed port assignment default deactivated Function not active 84 2012 08 31 Field Selection Description Port 1 288 Port number of the extender unit depending on the matrix OSD Select Configuration EXT Units in the main menu Configuration f E2 Home B TEXT Units 910123467 EXT 10123467 010123614 EXT 10123614 15 EXT 10123615 010123955 EXT 10123955 010124202 EXT 10124202 3282822 nis e ciu xxx TARRI EE NNNN e oco e ec 5
96. the following context functions are available 2012 08 31 103 Draco tera _ Via right click on the tab Macros macros be assigned to other consoles by using the function Assign Macros to and can be copied from other consoles by using the function Copy Macros from Via right click on the macro list macros of the selected key can be copied into the cache by using the function Copy Key Macros You can paste the macros from the cache into a key by using the function Paste Key Macros and you can reset all macros of the selected key by using the function Reset Key Macros 5 9 Saving and Loading of Configurations You have the possibility to set the following administration of configurations 5 9 1 Active Configuration You have the following possibility to access the menu 050 Select Configuration gt Save in the main menu By selecting this menu item the active configuration of the matrix is saved to the permanent matrix memory By default the last configuration that has been saved in this way will be restored after a restart of the matrix Changing configurations or saving them blocks the matrix memory and leads to a freeze of all OSD menus for a few seconds The switching connections are not affected by this freeze If you select Auto Save within the system settings an additional automatic saving of the configuration will be performed periodically see Chapter 5 3 2 Page 54 104 2012 08 31
97. the options Mouse Connect or Keyboard Connect see Chapter 5 4 4 Page 67 are used the name of the console with keyboard mouse control will be displayed at those consoles that do not have K M control at the moment The console is displayed in yellow color under Access Network Status The current network configuration is shown in this menu You have the following possibilities to access the menu p 050 The following information is shown this menu Field Description DHCP Information if the network settings are applied dynamically Display Y Yes or N No IP Address Information about the IP address as provided manually or via DHCP Subnet Mask Information about the subnet mask as provided manually or via DHCP Gateway Information about the gateway address as provided manually or via DHCP MAC ID Information about the MAC address in the matrix 2012 08 31 23 Draco tera OSD Select Status gt Network in the main menu SHITCH BI Menu Status Network 24 2012 08 31 Java Tool 1 Select Status Matrix View in the task area Rot pem Det TX Ut820CON 155 Uf820 CH Drconvevce G consent Menu Status Matrix View 2 Use the left mouse button to click on the network port of the CPU board The corresponding network status will be shown in the right part of the worki
98. tion of the system it is recommended to save the configuration by selecting Configuration Save and restart the matrix by selecting Restart Matrix 2012 08 31 4 3 6 Optional Establish a network connection between the matrix and the Java tool in order to set an extended configuration see Chapter 5 2 2 Page 43 Setup of Extender 1 Connect the CON units to the matrix by using the interconnect cables Cat X 2 Connectthe CON units to the input devices that has to be used for example keyboard and mouse 3 Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CON units 4 Check the basic function of the CON unit by opening the OSD via Hot Key 5 Connect the source computer CPU to the CPU unit of the extender by using the provided connection cables 6 Connect the CPU unit to the matrix by using the provided interconnect cables Cat X Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CPU units 8 Startthe system Example Applications The Draco tera supports a most flexible configuration of your system environment A part of the Draco tera can be configured as a Single Head work station a part as Dual Head as Quad Head or even as a video matrix for example In addition to that there are configurations with KVM and USB 2 0 available Among the access via OSD by the keyboard connected to the CPU board or an extender CON unit you have the following additional access options e via Java Tool e via serial interface
99. unding 2012 08 31 3 6 2 Draco tera 32 Port Pt 2 CT S UT 1 2 Front View 1 ports 1 16 2 ports 17 32 3 Serial connection RJ45 4 Network connection RJ45 1 2 3 Hear View 1 Power supply unit 1 2 Power supply unit 2 3 Grounding 2012 08 31 13 3 6 3 Draco tera 16 Port o Ptr mim mo MOORE f Front View 1 I O ports 1 16 2 Serial connection RJ45 3 Network connection RJ45 1 2 3 Front View 1 Power supply unit 1 2 Power supply unit 2 3 Grounding 14 2012 08 31 3 7 Diagnostics and Status 3 7 1 Status LEDs The Draco tera components are fitted with the following LEDs for overall status indication CPU LE d d Front View Status LEDs for CPU Description Pos LED Status Description 1 Status 2 White CPU board is in registration process Red Registration at the matrix is started flashing Off Operating condition 2 Status 1 White CPU board is in registration process Blue Registration at the matrix is started flashing Red Registration in progress flashing Green Operating condition flashing Green CPU board de registered Due to variations in LED type white might also appear as light purple or light blue 2012 08 31 15 Dr
100. vices wis Extender Assignment Menu Control Extended Switch All connected consoles and the associated CPU connections are shown in columns in the working area in this menu Switching operations can only be performed in online mode that means an active network connection between the matrix and the Java Tool is needed seta KVM connection between a console and CPU double click on the corresponding selection box within the CPU column and select the requested CPU green To seta video connection between a console and a CPU double click on the corresponding selection box within the CPU column and select the requested CPU orange CPUs whose respective console does not have access rights will not appear in the list 2012 08 31 Operation The following symbols are shown in the connection overview Symbol Description CON device is connected via Shared Access with at least one further console to the same CPU The CON device has Full Access at the moment CON device is connected via Shared Access with at least one further console to the same CPU The CON device has a Video Access connection at the moment You can use the following button to perform a switching operation Button Function Send Send effected switching operations to the matrix By activating the function Auto Send in the left lower corner of the working area switching operations will be done im

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