III. Installation
Important: Before beginning installation, power OFF all devices and ensure that all devices are properly grounded. Failure to do so may result in dam-
age to computers and/or to the SwitchMan unit. Note: Avoid placing cables near machines such as fluorescent lighting, air conditioning equipment, etc,
that create electrical noise. For USB computers: USB signals are the strongest when transmitted up to 15 feet (4.5m) between the KVM and the CPU.
Beyond 15 feet (4.5m), probability of signal degradation can occur, causing the device to fail.
Connecting the Console
port on the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit.
Connect the other end of the cable (the USB
A-type connector plug) to an available port on
your USB computer or to a USB hub that is
attached to your computer.
power source, and then plug the power adapter
cable into DC port on the rear panel of the
SwitchMan unit.
These step numbers correspond with the dia-
gram numbers, below.
11. Power ON your computers. Your operating
system should recognize the SwitchMan KVM
switch and automatically install the HID USB
driver if it is not already installed on your com-
puter.
Please power OFF all computers before you
start.
6. Connect the VGA plug of the provided
cable to the monitor port in the PC1 area on
the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit. Plug the
other end into the video port on your computer.
1. Connect your USB keyboard and mouse
directly to the USB keyboard and mouse con-
sole ports on the front panel of the SwitchMan
unit.
SW2-USB
7. Connect the speaker plug of the same
cable to the speaker port in the PC1 area panel
on the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit. Plug
the speaker plug at the other end of the cable
into the speaker port on your computer.
Connecting USB Peripheral Devices
2. Connect the male VGA connector (HDDB-15
pin) from your monitor to the console VGA port
on the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit.
12. Connect USB devices such as printers,
cameras, etc., to the HUB ports on the front
panel of the SwitchMan unit.
3. If using speakers, connect the male 3.5mm
plug to the SPEAKER (green) port on the rear
panel of the SwitchMan unit.
8. Connect the MIC plug of the same cable
to the microphone port in the PC1 area on the
rear panel of the SwitchMan unit. Plug the MIC
plug at the other end of the cable into the MIC
port on your computer.
Notes:
4. If using a microphone, connect the male
3.5mm plug to the MIC (pink) port on the rear
panel of the SwitchMan unit.
> SwitchMan's default link is to the first
computer powered ON in the installation.
> You may have to enable USB support on
your system BIOS for full support. Please
refer to your computer's user guide or your
motherboard user guide for further details
on how to enable USB support.
9. Repeat steps 6-9, connecting the remaining
ports of on the rear panel of the SwitchMan unit
to the ports of your computers.
Connecting the Computers
SW4-USB
5. Connect the B-type USB connector plug
of one of the provided cables to the PC1 USB
10. Plug the included power adapter into an AC
SwitchMan USB (SW2-USB, SW4-USB)
SW4-USB Installation
SW2-USB Installation
Your SwitchMan USB shipment includes: (1) SwitchMan USB unit (either the SW2-USB 2-switch unit or the SW4-USB
4-switch unit), (1) SwitchMan Stand, (1) Power Adapter, (2) CSWUSB18 USB cables, (1) printed Quick Installation and
Setup Guide, and Registration and Warranty papers. Please contact Raritan right away at (732) 764-8886 between
8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern (or call your local Raritan office) and ask for Customer Service if you do not receive all
of these items.
I. SwitchMan Features and Benefits
Features:
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Control two or four USB computers, depending on
model, and multiple USB peripheral devices from one
USB console
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Compliant with USB 2.0 specifications - delivers up to
480Mbps and supports USB hot Plug and Play
Supports Microsoft Intellimouse 3 ~ 5 Key Mouse and
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro series
12
12
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Switch from port to port easily using Hot keys or easy-
to-use push buttons
Asynchronously switch between USB computers and
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1
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LED display for easy status monitoring
multiple USB peripheral devices using Hot Keys and
Push Buttons
Supports high resolution video up to 1920X1440@75Hz
Supports VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors
Easy installation - no software
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AutoScan for fast monitoring of computers
Firmware Flash Updates via the Internet
Works with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and MAC
Audio buzzer with lock-on / off function
Supports audio (speaker/microphone) for multi-media
applications
Benefits:
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II. Overview and Specifications
Hot Keys: Hot Key combinations
allow you to use designated key
commands to switch computers,
connected USB devices, and micro-
phone/speaker. Control multiple
computers using a simple Hot Key
sequence on your keyboard.
Audio port selection.
SW2-USB unit
7.24" (W) x 4.84" (D) x 1.73" (H)
184mm (W) x 123mm (D) x 45mm (H)
SW4-USB unit
8
LED Display: Front panel PC and
HUB LEDs allow for easy status
monitoring.
5
6
7
5
6
7
8
9.25" (W) x 5.54" (D) x 1.73" (H)
235mm (W) x 142mm (D) x 45mm (H)
Weight:
Flash Upgrades: The upgrade abil-
ity allows you to obtain the latest
firmware upgrades for your KVM
Switch. These upgrades allow con-
stant compatibility with the latest
devices and computers. Please con-
tact your dealer or Raritan Technical
Support for the upgrade procedure
and cable.
AutoScan: The AutoScan function
allows you to automatically scan and
monitor all computers that are con-
nected to your KVM Switch.
SW2-USB: 1.58 lbs (0.72 kg)
SW4-USB: 2.33 lbs (1.05 kg)
Operating Temp:
10
3
4
10
3
4
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Storage Temp:
F r o n t - P a n e l P C a n d H u b
Selectors: Push buttons conve-
niently located on the front face of
the KVM Switch, which allow for
simple, manual PC, USB Hub, and
-4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Humidity:
0-80% RH, non-condensing
Specifications
Dimensions:
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