MultiVideo™
KVM SWITCH WITH MULTIPLE VIDEO
INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS
SUPPLEMENT
10707 Stancliff Road
Phone: (281) 933-7673
Houston, Texas 77099
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OVERVIEW
This manual supplement explains the additional information needed to
install and configure the MultiVideo products. Use this supplement in
conjunction with the supplied manual. The supplied manual explains the
additional features and the on-screen display capability of the MultiVideo.
System overview
The MultiVideo is designed to provide seamless, trouble-free switching from
a single KVM station to any connected computer and display the multi-video
output from the computer. You can switch to any of the connected
computers by simple keyboard commands, the front panel – or + buttons, or
from a computer terminal or standalone PC connected to the RS/232 serial
port (not connected to a CPU port). With the OSD option, you can switch to
a connected computer from an on-screen list of the connected computers.
Refer to the UltraView Pro manual for detailed switching instructions.
If your system demands are greater than a single unit can provide, the
MultiVideo can be easily expanded to connect up to 64 computers by
chaining units together with expansion cables. All MultiVideo models can
easily be expanded by chaining the units together and configuring the
system. Using the 2 port “M”-chassis, you can expand the system to 4
computers. The 4 port “B”-chassis can expand to 16 computers, and the 8
port “C”-chassis can expand to 64 computers.
Features
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Access up to 64 computers from one KVM station
Optional On-Screen-Display
Available in three different chassis sizes:
M - Chassis - 2 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 2 monitors
B - Chassis - 4 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 2 monitors
C - Chassis - 2 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 4 monitors
4 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 4 monitors
8 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 2 monitors
VIDEO connection
Video inputs 2-4 are DB25F connectors. A DB25 to HD15 cable is needed
for each video output from a CPU.
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MODELS
MultiVideo models
M – Chassis
B – Chassis
C - Chassis
Figure 1. MultiVideo models
Label
Description
Power
Power LED - Green when unit is on
LEDs
Indicator LEDs; Numbered pairs of
LEDs shows status and power of
connected computers
- and +
Switches*
- Connects to the previous CPU
+ Connects to the next CPU
* The - and + switches are used when:
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upgrading the firmware
resetting the unit to factory defaults
running diagnostics.
Table 1. Front panel
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MultiVideo models (rear)
“M” Chassis (2U2V)
“B” Chassis (4U2V)
“C” Chassis (2U4V)
“C” Chassis (4U4V)
“C” Chassis (8U2V)
Figure 2. Rear panel
NOTE: DB9 (LINK) connector on Video expansion units only
Power connector not used on Video expansion unit.
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Label
Power
Connector
Description
“M” Chassis only
DIN 5F
Power adapter connector
None
“B” and “C” Chassis only
IEC320
Power receptacle w/switch
Link
DB9F – Expansion connector
(Video expansion models only)
X =
DB25F – CPU connectors
CPU #
X =
Video #
DB25F – CPU monitor only
connectors
KVM-1
DB25F - KVM connector.
MONITOR
RS232
DB25F - KVM additional monitor(s)
RJ12
6-conductor jack
Table 2. Rear panel connectors
Cables
Master to Slave unit cables
In systems needing additional CPUs, the MultiVideo can be cascaded to
other MultiVideos. To cascade a MultiVideo to other “Slave” units, you will
need one DB25M to DB25M, switch-to-switch cable for each cascaded unit.
The MultiVideo can also be expanded to add additional Video ports. A
DB9M to DB9M, switch-to-switch cable is used with the MultiVideo video
expansion units.
(Rose Electronics switch-to-switch cable part number CAB-CXVSMMnnn.)
(See Appendix B for cable part numbers)
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INSTALLATION
Installation – Single unit
Video 2
Video 1
Dual-Video CPUs (1-4)
Figure 3. 4U2V Unit installation
Installation – Cascading units
Slave#2
Master
Dual video
CPUs 5-8
Slave#1
KVM Station
Two additional “Slave”
units can be added to
this configuration.
Dual video
CPUs (1-4)
Figure 4. Cascading units
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Applications
VIDEO 8
VIDEO 1
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Installation – Video Expansion system
The MultiVideo can be custom configured to expand the number of video
ports. The example below can have up to 16 separate video sources and
up to 8 video outputs. The KVM station can switch the video by simple
keyboard commands, the push-button switches on the front panel, or from
the on-screen display. Refer to the UltraView Pro manual for detailed
switching instructions.
Link
Cable
Video 8
16-Video In
Video 1
8-Video Out
KVM Station
Dual video
CPU 1 of 8
Figure 5. Custom 2x8 configuration
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APPENDICES
Appendix A. Parts and cables
Part number
Description
CAB-D9MM005
DB9M to DB9M Link cable
CAB-CXVSMMnnn
CAB-C1Y0000Cnnn
CAB-C1V0000Mnnn
CAB-S13W3000Cnnn
CAB-SC0000Cnnn
CAB-SB0000Mnnn
CAB-S13W30000Mnnn
DB25M to DB25M Cascading cable
HD15M to DB25F Video only cable (CPU)
HD15F to DB25F Video only cable (Monitor)
CPU (SGI) 13W3 to DB25M video only cable
CPU (SUN) 13W3 to DB25M video only cable
SUN video 13W3 to DB25M video only cable
SGI video 13W3 to DB25M video only cable
Appendix B. General Specifications
The MultiVideo part number is Mwx-yUzV
Where w = platform, E = (Multi-platform) PC, SUN, Apple, Unix
P = (PC) PC and Unix computers
Where x = chassis size, M (mini), B (low), C (high)
Where y = number of CPUs (2, 4, or 8)
Where z = number of monitors (2 or 4)
The MultiVideo Video expansion model part numbers are:
MPC – 2U4V/MV (Master unit)
MPC – 2U4V/SL (Slave unit)
Connectors
Indicators
Power – IEC 320 standard receptacle
(MPC-2U4V/MV model only)
CPU/KVM connector – DB25F
Video ports – DB25F
RS232 connector – RJ12, 6 conductor
Interconnect – DB9 (Custom configuration)
1 Power LED
2-8 Select LEDs
2-8 Computer power LEDs
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Appendix C. Rack mount
Rack Mount Instructions
The optional rack mount kit includes the following items:
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Two black anodized mounting brackets.
Four 6 x 32 x 3/8” flat head mounting screws.
Mounting instructions insert.
To rack mount your MultiVideo, attach the two rack mounting brackets to
your unit with the short flange against the unit using the four screws
provided. Secure the mounting brackets to the rack using the appropriate
size bolts, nuts and lock washers. Using hardware other than that provided
could cause damage to the electronics and/or result in loss of mounting
integrity. Do not over tighten the screws used to mount the unit to the
mounting brackets.
The following general guidelines should be observed when installing your
unit into a rack.
a). The MultiVideo is designed to work in an ambient temperature of
0ο C to 45ο C (32ο F – 113ο F).
b). Do not block power supply vents or otherwise restrict airflow when
rack-mounting this unit.
c). Mechanical loading of the rack should be considered to prevent
instability and possible tipping over.
d). Tighten all connectors securely and provide adequate strain relief
for all cables.
e). Provide a grounded power source to all units. Pay special
attention to overall branch circuit load ratings before connecting
equipment to this source. Overloaded circuits are potential fire
hazards and can cause equipment failures or poor performance.
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10707 Stancliff Road
Houston, Texas 77099
Phone: (281) 933-7673
Internet: WWW.ROSE.COM
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