USB KVM Console Extender User Manual (GCE700)
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the IOGEAR USB KVM Console Extender that allows you to access you computer or KVM switch from up to 500 ft away, via a CAT5e cable. This unit is perfect for moving the console away from the computer or the KVM switch. Your console can be moved across the room or hall, out of the server room, or anywhere that is most convenient.
Table of Contents Table of Contents: Package Contents Features System Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Troubleshooting Twisted Pair Wiring Diagram Twisted Pair Pin Assignment Specification Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Limited Warranty ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Package Contents This package contains: 1 1 1 2 1 1 USB KVM Console Extender Local Unit USB KVM Console Extender Remote Unit Custom KVM Cable Power Adapters User Manual Warranty Registration Card If any items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer.
Features Features - Allows remote access up to 500 away via CAT5e cables - Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) helps make installation easy, with no need to configure DIP switches - Dual console operation - control your system from both local and remote USB keyboards, USB mice, and monitors - USB over-current detection and prevention - Easy to operate - push button selection between local and remote console - High video resolution - up to 1280 x 1024 - Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync monitors - Local monitor s
Requirements Requirements Consoles: - VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation - USB keyboard - USB mouse Computers: - VGA, SVGA or Multisync card - Available USB port Cables: - Category 5e rated UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pairs) cable with solid conductors is the minimum requirement to connect the GCE700 local unit to the GCE700 remote unit. Cable of a lesser standard will result in degrading of the video signal.
Introduction GCE700 Local Unite Front View 1. Operating Mode Selection Switch Pressing this button toggles between the choices of operating modes: • Local - only the local console can control the system(s); • Auto - both consoles can control the system(s). 1 2 2. LEDs The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units. 3. USB Keyboard and Mouse Ports The local USB Keyboard and local USB mouse plug into these ports. 3 6 4.
Introduction GCE700 Local Unit Rear View 1. USB Port Plug the USB Type B connector of the USB KVM Cable supplied with this package in here. 2. Monitor Port The HDB-15 VGA Connector of the USB KVM Custom Cable supplied with this package plugs in here.
Introduction GCE700 Remote Unit Front View 1. LEDs The Remote Unit has two LEDs (Status and On Line) to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units. 1 2. USB Keyboard and Mouse Port The remote USB keyboard and USB mouse plug into these ports. 3. Monitor Port The remote monitor plugs into this port. 4. Remote I/O 2 The Category 5e cable that connects back to the Local Unit plugs into this port. 5 3 4 5. Power Jack The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.
Installation Setting up the USB KVM Console Extender System is simply a matter of plugging in the cables: GCE700 Local Unit Front View GCE700 Remote Unit GCE700 Local Unit Rear View 8
Installation Installation 1. Make sure that all the equipment to be connected up is powered off. 2. Plug the cables from the local console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the Console side of the Local Unit 3. Plug the appropriate connectors on the USB KVM extension cable supplied with this unit into the CPU side of the Local Unit. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate what it is. 4.
Installation 8. Plug the cables from the remote console devices (USB mouse, USB keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the Console side of the Remote Unit. 9. Plug the second power adapter (supplied with this package) into an AC source; plug the adapter’s power cable into the Power Jack of the Remote Unit.
Operation Operation: Once the installation is completed, you can access your computer and KVM switch from either local or remote console. You can select either local or auto by pushing the SELECT button. The auto mode allows either console to take over, and allow the other console to view.
Operation Local Unit: LEDs Operating Mode Local Remote Local Console Active FLASH OFF Remote Console Active OFF FLASH Error / Disconnect ON OFF Not Ready OFF OFF Neither Console Active ON ON Remote Unit: LEDs Operating Mode Status Online Local Console Active OFF ON Remote Console Active FLASH ON Error / Disconnect OFF FLASH Not Ready OFF OFF Neither Console Active ON ON 12
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptoms No Video Not reaching the distance specified Action Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their sockets Make sure that you use Category 5e or Category 6 cable with solid conductors. Using stranded patch cables will affect the distance.
Twisted Pair Wiring Diagram Twisted Pair Wiring Diagram T568B AT&T 568A 14
Twisted Pair Pin Assignments Twisted Pair Pin Assignments Pin Assignment 1 /V OUT B 2 V OUT B 3 /V OUT G 4 /V OUT R 5 V OUT R 6 V OUT G 7 /DO 8 DO 15
Specifications Specifications Function GCE700 Local Unit USB Type A Keyboard USB Type A Mouse Console Connectors Monitor GCE700 Remote Unit 1 x 15 pin HDB Female 1 x 15 pin HDB Female 8P8C Jack Unit To Unit Keyboard/Mouse USB Type B Video 1 x 15 pin HDB Male N/A N/A LEDs 1 Local 1 Remote 1 Status 1 On Line Function Keys Local/Auto Select Button N/A CPU Connectors 150m. (500 ft.) maximum Cable Length 1280 x 1024; DDC;DDC2; DDC2B* Video Resolution Power Consumption AC 9V, 6.
Technical Support Please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.
Radio & TV Interference Statement Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
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