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    LCD KVM Console (T1700/T1900) User Guide Release 1.1 Copyright © 2010 Raritan, Inc. T1700_T1900-0E-v1.1-E July 2010 255-37-0114-00[...]

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    This document contains propri etary informatio n that is protected by copyright. All rights reserve d. No pany registered pe® and Netscape Navigator ® a re re giste red trademarks of Netscape Communication Co rp oration. All other trademarks or registered tra demarks are the property of their rs. n led and used in accordance with the instructions[...]

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    iii Contents Important Safeguards v What the Warranty Do es Not Cover .............................................................................................. v Safety Inst ructi ons ............................................................................................................ ............ vi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Package Con[...]

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    Contents iv How to Use the Slides.......................................................................................................... ........ 18 Appendix A Standard Specifications 20 Specifications ................................................................................................................. .............. 20 Dimension ...[...]

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    v Read all these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future reference. What the Warranty Does Not Cover • Any product, on which the serial num be r has been defaced, modified or removed. • Damage, deterioration o r malfunction resulting from:  Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts[...]

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    Important Safeguards vi Safety Instructions • Unplug equipment befo re cleaning. Don't use liquid or sp ray detergent; use a moist cloth. • Keep equipment away from exce ssi ve humidity and heat. Preferably, keep it in an air-conditioned environmen t with temperature s not exceeding 40º Cel siu s (10 4º Fahrenheit). • When installing, [...]

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    Introduction Chapter 1 The User Guide introduces the Rarita n LCD KVM Console, a 1U rackmount LCD KVM drawe r for use with the KVM switch o r serv er in the data center, server room or the like. There are two types of the product: T1700 and T1900. These model s are id ent ical in almost every aspect except that T1700 comes with a 17" LCD monit[...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 2 Structure Diagram 1. Carry handle to release the 2-pt lock 2. 2-point lock 3. LCD screen 4. LCD membrane 5. Adjustable rear mounting L-bracket 6. Micro switch for screen auto power off 7. Keyboard 8. Touchpad[...]

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    Installation Chapter 2 In This Chapter Before Installation ...................................................................................... 3 Rack-Mounting the LCD K VM Console ..................................................... 3 How to Install "One Man" Installation Slides ............................................. 6 Connecti[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 4 1. Installing the Rear L-bracket a. Install each rear L-bracket using two fasteners shown in the diagram. b. Leave the fasteners slightly loose. 2. Aligning the Rear L-brackets a. Measure the front and rear mounting dep th of the rack. b. Align each rear L-bracket to a suitable length and tighten the fasteners shown in the[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 5 3. Fixing the LCD KVM Console into the Rack  Fix the LCD KVM Console into the rack. Note: Hardware (screw s and cage nuts) for fixing the mounting bra cket into the rack is not provided.[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 6 How to Install "One Man" Installation Slides Component list 1 Mounting bracket x 2 pcs 2 Front mounting ear (left & right) x 2 pcs 3 Support bracket x 4 pcs 4 M6 cage nut x 6 pcs 5 M6 washer x 8 pcs[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 7 Component list 6 M6*15mm screw x 8 pcs 7 M3.2*4.5mm screw x 14 pcs Installing the Front Mounting Ear x 2 pcs 1. Disassemble the standard fr ont mounting ears ca refull y. 2. Install the optional front mounting ears with M3.2*4.5 mm screw x 8 pcs. Installing into Rack[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 8 • Attach the mounting bracket to vertical mounting rails. • Adjust the rear mounting bracket to fit your rack. • Repeat the above steps for the other side. Caution: Leave the screws slightly loose (not release). • Attach support brackets to ch assis with M3.2*4.5mm screw x 3 pcs. • Repeat the above step for the o[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 9 • Pick up the chas sis. • Insert inner members of slides into the already mounted internal slide members in the rack. • Push the white-arrow b utton on ea ch slide that is installed on the LCD keyboard drawer to unlock (Push at the same time). Caution: Be careful when pushing the chassis into the left and right slide[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 10 • Installation completed. Connecting to the KVM Switch via PS/2 Interface This is an illustration of connecting the 3-in-1 KVM cable to the KVM switch via PS/2 Interface. 1. 3-in-1 KVM cable 2. KVM switch 3. Keyboard port 4. Mouse port 5. VGA port[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 11 Caution: The LCD KVM Console is hot-pluggable, bu t compo nents of connected devices, such as the servers and KVM switch, may not b e hot-pluggable. Plugging an d unpluggin g cables while servers and KVM switches are powered on may cau se irreversible damage to the servers, KVM switches and LCD KVM Console. Before attempt[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 12 Connecting to the Server via PS/2 Interface This is an illustration of connecting t he 3-in-1 KVM cable to a server via PS/2 interface. 1. 3-in-1 KVM cable 2. Server 3. Keyboard port 4. Mouse port 5. VGA port Connecting to the Server via USB Interface[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 13 1. 3-in-1 KVM cable 2. Server 3. USB port 4. VGA port[...]

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    Operation Chapter 3 In This Chapter How to Use the LCD KVM Consol e ......................................................... 14 How to Use the Slides ............................................................................. 18 How to Use the LCD KVM Console 1. Gently pull the tab towa rd the front of the LCD. 2. Flip up the LCD to a suitable a[...]

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    Chapter 3: Operation 15 3. Operate the LCD KVM Console. For information on LCD memb rane buttons and onscreen menu, see Onscr een Displa y Operation (on page 16 ) and Onscre en M enu (on page 17 ). Touchpad Buttons The buttons adjacent to the touchpad function the same as those on a three-button mouse. Number Function 1 The button is similar to the[...]

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    Chapter 3: Operation 16 Number Function 3 The button is similar to the middle button on a mouse, which is used to control the scrolling action. a. Press this button once, and a scrolling icon appears, indicating that you have entered the scrolling mode. b. Use the touchpad to scroll through a web page or document. c. To quit the scrolling mode, pre[...]

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    Chapter 3: Operation 17 Membrane button or LED Function Light off = Power off Blue = Power on Power on/off LCD Display the OSD menu Scroll through menu optio ns and adjust the display control Exit the OSD screen. Shortcut key to auto-adjustment by pres sing the button for 5 seconds or toggle analog, di gital & video connection (DVI-D and video [...]

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    Chapter 3: Operation 18 BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST • Brightness: Adjust background blac k level of the scre en image. • Contrast: Adjust the difference bet wee n the image ba ckground (bla ck level) and the foreground (white level). AUT O AD J U S T • Auto Adjust: Fine tune the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion. The "Auto Adju[...]

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    Chapter 3: Operation 2. Push the white-arrow b uttons togeth er at both sides before p ushing the LCD KVM Console into plac e. Avoid pushing the red button located on each slide. 3. Keep pushing the white-arrow buttons until the LCD KVM Console is placed into the rack. 19[...]

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    Standard Specifications Appendix A In This Chapter Specifications .......................................................................................... 20 Dimension ................................................................................................ 21 Specifications Item Description T1700 T1900 Form Factor 1U rack mounting on slid[...]

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    Appendix A: Standard Specifications 21 Item Description T1700 T1900 1280 x 1024, 60 / 70 / 75Hz Plug & Play DOC EDID 1.3 Console Port (Combo) 3-in-1 DB-5 connector for VGA / keyboard /mou se Support USB & PS2 servers or KVM switches Power Input Auto-sensing 100 to 240VAC, 50 / 60Hz Power Consumption Max. 40 Watt, Standby 5 Watt Compatibilit[...]

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    Troubleshooting Appendix B • How do I adjust the resolution? To change monitor re solution, choose Start > Control Panel > Displ ay. Select the Setting tab to adjust the monitor resolution in Desktop Area. Available resolutions, including "640 x 480", "800 x 600", "1024 x 768", "1152 x 864", and "[...]

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    Index 1 R 1. Installing the Rear L-bracket • 4 Rack-Mounting the LCD K VM Console • 3 2 S 2. Aligning the Rear L-brackets • 4 Safety Instructions • vi Specifications • 20 3 Standard Specifications • 20 Structure Diagram • 2 3. Fixing the LCD KVM Console into the Rack • 5 T B T1700 • 1 T1900 • 1 Before Installation • 3 Touchpad[...]

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    U.S./Canada/Latin America Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET Phone: 800-724- 809 0 or 732- 764- 8886 For CommandCenter NOC: Press 6, then Press 1 For CommandCenter Secure Gateway : Press 6, then Press 2 Fax: 732-764-88 87 Email for CommandCenter NOC: tech-ccnoc@rarita n .com Email for all o ther products: t ech@raritan.co m China Beijing Monday - F[...]