Adder Technology AdderTech SmartView XPro ADD0038/1 - Manual (Page 5)

SmartView XPro Installation and Use Page 5
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Adder SmartView XPro. Your SmartView XPro is a
very high performance Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse (KVM) sharing device
which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. The
SmartView XPro supports multiple users and enables each user to independently
access the connected computers.
An On-Screen-Display (OSD) menu system is provided for easy computer selection
and control. This enables users to select computers by name or description without
having to remember the port that the computer is physically connected to. The OSD
menu system also provides a security structure that enables the system
administrator to allocate access rights to each user on a login basis.
SmartView XPro products are fitted with one (2XPro) or two (4XPro) dual access
user ports. These dual access ports have both traditional KVM connectors for local
keyboard, monitor and mouse connections and an RJ45 link for connection to a
remote AdderLink extender unit. This gives the user the ability to connect to the
SmartView from up to 200 metres away using common twisted pair network cable
whilst still having the ability to access the SmartView using a local KVM console.
We trust that you will be delighted with the function of your new SmartView XPro.
We are always interested to hear any suggestions that you may have for additional
features or functionality (email to: [email protected]). Product enhancement
upgrades are provided free of charge during the warranty period and may be
obtained by request from www.addertec.com. Some of the main features and
benefits that are offered by your SmartView XPro are listed in section 1.1
Adder explains:
What does KVM stand for?
Throughout this manual the abbreviation KVM is used to refer to the combination of
a Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse that is used to access a computer. A KVM
console usually consists of a keyboard, monitor and mouse although sometimes
only a keyboard and monitor may be used. Devices such as the SmartView XPro are
generally known as KVM sharers or KVM switches.