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Centerpoint 16, Centerpoint 8
Installation and User’s Manual
Epicenter Inc.
211B Calle Pintoresco
San Clemente, CA 92672
949-366-5370
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Epicenter, Inc. Centerpoint User Guide © 2000 Epicenter, Inc. All rights reserved. First Edition July 2000 Pat # 6,609,034 The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. Epicenter Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor is it liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or regis
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.................................................................................................4 Using this Manual .......................................................................................5 Safety Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................6 Product Features ........................................................................................7 Rack Mount Installation .............................
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I NTRODUCTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Fully Integrated KVM Solution Epicenter’s Centerpoint 16 and Centerpoint 8, are Keyboard, Video and Mouse (KVM) solutions that integrate a 16 or 8 port KVM switch, 14.1” TFT display, keyboard and mouse control in a single 1.75” high unit. Centerpoint 16 and Centerpoint 8 are one-stop solutions to managing your rack-mounted servers. With one product that eliminates wasted rack space and provides you with control of up to 16 servers in a single, compact
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U SING THIS MANUAL This manual covers the Centerpoint 8 and Centerpoint 16 one-user models. Centerpoint 8 provides access to up to eight servers through the eight integral KVM ports. Centerpoint 16 provides access to up to 16 servers through the 16 integral KVM ports. Generally, all of this information in this user manual pertains to both products, the number of accessible ports controls what will be seen on the On-Screen display. For example, in the section on On-Screen controls some o
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S AFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS DO NOT open top cover, Hazardous Voltages Present! When mounting heating issues must be taken into account! Centerpoint must be mounted in a way that ensures the integrity of the rack! Use caution when lowering monitor! Fingers may be pinched. Do not lean on drawer when pulled out! DO NOT OPEN CENTERPOINT 16 OR CENTERPOINT 8. There are no user serviceable parts in- side and opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. R
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P RODUCT FEATURES Epicenter, Inc. Page 7
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R ACK MOUNT INSTALLATION FOR INSTALLATION YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING: • Centerpoint 16 or Centerpoint 8 Product • Power cord • Rails with hardware • User Guide • Epicenter KVM Cables for connecting video, keyboard, and mouse STANDARD 1U Warning! INSTALLATION To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equip- Use the following procedure ment, be sure that the following items are completed BE- to install Centerpoint in the rack. FORE performing any work on the rack: Cente
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C ENTERPOINT CONNECTIONS POWER Check that the power switch is in the off position (O). Connect the included power cable to the recep- tacle located on the back of the Centerpoint unit. KVM CABLES Cable Lengths Cable length affects video quality as well as keyboard and mouse data timing. The maximum cable length is determined in part by the computer and peripherals used. Not all systems give satisfactory results at the maximum length. Standard Epicenter KVM cables are supplied in 6, 9,1
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O N-SCREEN CONTROLS Control of the Centerpoint functions is accessed through our on-screen controls. To activate the Centerpoint Main Menu, press the Pause/Break key ( or PrtSc key) in the top right hand corner of the keyboard. This screen displays the current status of the system and provides access to the other functions available on the Centerpoint On-Screen Display. On this screen the symbols preceding the Port Name are: : Port is connected and is currently selected Blank: Port is
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Setup Menu From the Main Menu pressing the F9 brings up the SETUP Menu. Select the item that you want to change by using the up and down arrow keys and then press the Enter Key to change the value of each option item. Edit System Name Edit System Name allows the user to assign a name for the current KVM switch. After selecting, simply type in the name you choose to use and to then return to the Setup Menu. The name ap- pears at the top of the main screen. Edit Port Names Edit Port Na
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Menu Position Adjust Menu Offset displays a submenu that is used to adjust the position of the menu window on the display. It can be set for each port independently or the same setting applied to all of the ports. Use the arrow keys to move the menu box to the desired position on the display. When you are finished press the F11 key to have the new position apply to all ports or the F10 key to apply only to the selected port. After pressing either F11 or F10 keys the SETUP Menu is di
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Status Displays Status Displays selects the information that will be displayed in the status window flag. If set to NUMBER, then upon closing the menu, a small status window flag will display the port number 1 through 8 or F1 through F8 indicating the active port. If set to NAME, then the name assigned to that port (Edit Port Names) will be displayed in the status window flag. Use the DOWN ARROW key to highlight the STATUS DISPLAYS field and press the ENTER key to display different opt
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O PERATION GETTING STARTED Slide the inner drawer of the system out until the detents of the ball bearing slides catch. Open the TFT to a comfortable viewing angle. We suggest that all servers be set to 1024x768 resolution (optimal TFT performance) and that the refresh frequency be set to a level that creates a crisp video signal. INVOKE CENTERPOINT ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Press the Pause/Break key (or PrtSc if defined in SETUP menu) to bring up the MAIN MENU screen of the Centerpoint. From
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TFT SETUP AND CONTROLS Control of the Centerpoint TFT functions is accessed through our on-screen controls. To activate the TFT on- screen display, press the Enter key to the right of the dis- play. The screen shows the current settings of the TFT display. These buttons provide access to screen adjustments in- cluding position, contrast and brightness and auto adjust. To access the on-screen TFT controls press the enter but- ton. This brings up the display’s main menu. The first selec
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A PPENDICES Epicenter, Inc. Page 16
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O NE YEAR WARRANTY Epicenter, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If a defect is discovered, Epicenter, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or mis- application; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Epicen
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F ACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS System Name = KVM Switch Port Names 1- 8 PORT-01-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-02-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-03-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-04-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-05-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-06-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-07-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-08-SERVERNAMEHERE Port Names F1-F8 PORT-F1-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-F2-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-F3-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-F4-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-F5-SERVERNAMEHERE PORT-F6-SERVERNAMEHERE POR
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I NSTALLING UPDATES As new features become available Epicenter will occasionally release updates to the Centerpoint product software. You may want to update the Centerpoint firmware or software to take advantage of these improvements. The upgrade procedure can be completed quickly and easily via a Window-based application. The Centerpoint product is configured to allow direct downloading from a PC or a laptop that is connected to the Centerpoint through the serial port (RS232) located nex
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F USE REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE FUSE REPLACEMENT Centerpoint is equipped with fuse protection located next to the on-off switch. To assure proper op- eration of the unit and prevent possible damage or fire, always replace the fuse with the same speci- fications: Fuse Value: 250V, 2.0A Maximum CARE AND CLEANING Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any cleaning solution or glass cleaner! • Adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls t
