SwitchMan PS/2 Product Brochure

Switchman will enable you to save time, money and space by running up to four PCs from one keyboard, monitor and mouse. With SwitchMan you will experience smooth and flawless booting, switching and operations.

It is available in four models:

• SW2           (2 port)*
• SW2-2C    (2 port/2 cables)*
• SW4           (4 port)*
• SW4-2C    (4 port/2 cables)*

View the technical specifications for SwitchMan PS/2

*Two Raritan premium, ultra-thin coax, tangle-proof KVM cables are available to provide the highest quality video

If space on your desktop is particularly tight, you have the option to place the unit flat or upright to best meet your needs. It''s easy to operate. Just select each PC by touching the push button for each individual channel or by using a simple hot-key command with your keyboard.

For questions or your nearest Raritan reseller write to: marketing.europe@raritan.com

• Works with desktops, workstations, servers, and laptops
• Offers flawless PC boot up and operation
• Prevents keyboard lockups through:
  - Complete keyboard/mouse emulation
  - Dedicated processors for each PC
  
• Picture-perfect 1600 x 1200 video resolution @ 75 Hz
• Provides AutoScan PC at a user selectable rate
• Offers PS/2 Microsoft IntelliMouse support
• Allows switching between PCs from front panel pushbuttons with LED indicators or easy hot-key Commands
• Gets power from connected PCs
• Uses Raritan's ultra-thin coax, tangle-proof cables or male-to-male KVM cables
• Provides color-coded connectors for easy setup
• Supports USB, Sun and Macintosh PCs with Raritan's unique interface converters*

• I have a Digital Alpha running UNIX and want to use a standard PS/2 keyboard. How will that affect operation with my switch?
• I have a Digital Alpha running UNIX and another running OpenVMS which use a special LK111 or LK461 keyboard. How will that affect operation with my switch?
• I have Suns and/or Macs in addition to PCs. Can I control them all from a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor?
• I have a serially controlled device (i.e. Unix server, hub). Can I use my KVM switch to access and control this device?
• I don't want to use the "scroll lock" to activate hot-key. What are my options?
• I just received a Raritan product and I need help installing it. Where can I go to get help?
• Can I use a trackball keyboard?
• I noticed that one of the servers connected to my Raritan KVM switch does not display the correct colors on my monitor. Does my KVM switch have a bad channel?
• Can I use a flat screen monitor?
• What are the monitor resolution and refresh rates for Raritan KVM switches?
• Can I use a touch-screen monitor with my Raritan KVM switch?
• How do I connect a PC with a DB9 serial mouse port to a Raritan KVM switch?
• My mouse seems to be erratic and jumps around opening windows. What's happening?
• Is there any software requirement for PCs connected to a Raritan KVM switch?
• My computer has USB connectors. Can I connect it to a Raritan KVM switch?

I have a Digital Alpha running UNIX and want to use a standard PS/2 keyboard. How will that affect operation with my switch? Merely connect a Raritan converter (AUKME) to any Alpha running UNIX and all computers will operate flawlessly with a standard PS/2 keyboard. I have a Digital Alpha running UNIX and another running OpenVMS which use a special LK111 or LK461 keyboard. How will that affect operation with my switch? The Alphas will operate flawlessly. Raritan's emulation incorporates unique functions to support LK111 or LK461 keyboard running UNIX and OpenVMS. I have Suns and/or Macs in addition to PCs. Can I control them all from a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor? Yes. Use Raritan's Sun or Mac Guardian converter (APSSUN or APSMAC) to convert the Sun and Mac keyboard and video ports to PS/2 keyboard and mouse and VGA video. APSSUN includes the built-in mapping of all the Sun L-keys to PS/2 F-keys. I have a serially controlled device (i.e. Unix server, hub). Can I use my KVM switch to access and control this device? Yes. Raritan's ASCII Terminal Converter (AUATC) adapter will convert the RS-232 connection to PS/2 and VGA video. Connect the AUATC to your serially controlled device, and then connect to your Raritan KVM switch with CCPdd or UTP Cable for access up to 650 feet. I don't want to use the "scroll lock" to activate hot-key. What are my options? The hot-key activator can be easily changed to either "num lock" or "caps lock". When in hot-key mode, touch the desired new hot-key activator followed by the enter key. I just received a Raritan product and I need help installing it. Where can I go to get help? Raritan's technical support group can provide you with assistance over the phone or via e-mail. It does not make any difference where you purchased your product; Raritan will provide technical support. Please have your packing slip handy to verify the parts you received. Also, a general knowledge is very helpful to you when calling, so take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the installation manual. Can I use a trackball keyboard? You can plug any PS/2 keyboard in the keyboard user port of a Raritan KVM switch. I noticed that one of the servers connected to my Raritan KVM switch does not display the correct colors on my monitor. Does my KVM switch have a bad channel? Probably not. That particular server may have a unique video card that is not of the 8514 type. Pin modification to the KVM switch cable video connector can be made to correct the problem. Refer to Technical Notes in the Manual for your particular Raritan KVM switch model, or call Raritan's Technical Support for assistance. Can I use a flat screen monitor? The monitor needs to be VGA, with an HD15 connector, and support the resolution and refresh rate of the video settings on the target servers. Make sure the LCD monitor will work when connected directly to all the PCs in a stand-alone mode. What are the monitor resolution and refresh rates for Raritan KVM switches? All Raritan KVM switches except SwitchMan operate up to 1600 x 1200 at 60Hz. SwitchMan operates at 1600 x 1200 at 70Hz. Can I use a touch-screen monitor with my Raritan KVM switch? No. Most touch-screen monitors use a serial connection to interact with the PC. Currently, Raritan's KVM switches do not support the use of this style monitor. How do I connect a PC with a DB9 serial mouse port to a Raritan KVM switch? The CCPdd cable comes with an adapter to convert the 6-pin mouse connection to 9 pin. The conversion of serial to PS/2 mouse is handled by the firmware in the KVM switch. My mouse seems to be erratic and jumps around opening windows. What's happening? There is a possibility that the proper mouse driver is not loaded or the mouse is not recognized. Check to make sure the mouse driver is correct for the mouse type you are using. MasterConsole must have a true PS/2 mouse connected; serial and bus mice are not supported as device peripherals. Is there any software requirement for PCs connected to a Raritan KVM switch? No. The Raritan KVM switch does not require any software to be loaded or operated, it is 100% software independent. My computer has USB connectors. Can I connect it to a Raritan KVM switch? Yes, plug a APSUSB adapter into one of the USB computer ports to convert PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Plug the KVM switch cables into the APSUSB and access your USB computer just like a PS/2 PC.