TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………….…………………………………….. 1 FEATURES…………...………………………………………………. 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS……………...……………………… 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS……..………………………. 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT………………………………………….. 6 CABLE DIAGRAMS…………………………………………………. 7 PRODUCT DETAILS………………………………………………… 8 HARDWARE INSTALLATION……………………………………… 9 USAGE……………………………………………………………11 DAISY CHAIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM…………………………13 HOT PLUG……………………………………………………………14 ON SCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION……………………………15 TROUBLESHOOTING………………………..…………………….
Introduction Thank you for purchasing SMK KVM switch. SMK KVM switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT and POWER. Controlling multiple PCs from One Keyboard, Mouse and VGA Monitor. SMK KVM switch is loaded with features such as 19” Rack Mount Size, Daisy Chain up to eight units, On Screen Display Menu, Password security, Searching PC server name, Hot key Control, Front Panel Push Button and Auto Scan Control. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PCs boot-up process.
Package Contents Model No.: SMK520 SMK 1 port KVM Switch 1 PCS User’s manual 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET VGA KB MS Cable 1 SET Model No.: SMK580 SMK 8 port KVM Switch 1 PCS User’s manual 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET VGA KB MS Cable 8 SET Model No.
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Package Contents Model No.: SMK520-19 SMK 1 port KVM Switch 1 PCS User’s manual 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET VGA KB MS Cable 1 SET Model No.: SMK580-19 SMK 8 port KVM Switch 1 PCS User’s manual 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET VGA KB MS Cable 8 SET Model No.
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System Requirements Specifications: Model No. Console side Computer side Model No. Console side Computer side Model No.
Cable Diagrams PC Port Special Cable: HDB15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin male and Mini Din 6 pin special cables ------------Æ AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter: (Optional) Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din 6 pin Female Daisy Chain Cable: PS/2 Cable: Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male , VGA Cable: HDB15 pin Male to Male
Product Details Front Panel & Rear Panel of SMK520: Front Panel & Rear Panel of SMK580: Front Panel & Rear Panel of SMK590:
Hardware Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. This example of installation is based on SMK580 and you also can think that SMK520 and SMK590 have the same installation procedures Step 1 Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. Its 19” rack mount form factor makes it ideal mountable on 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the KVM Switch.
Step 4 Connect the first computer’s keyboard cable to the KVM Switch. Using another PS/2 cable connect one end to PS/2 keyboard port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 keyboard port on the back of KVM unit. If your computer has an AT type keyboard port, you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter. The rear side of PC Step 5 Double-check all of the connections. You can check the color of keyboard and mouse connector to make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the correct ports.
Usage The power on state of 8/16 port KVM switch: When you power on KVM switch, it will ask you the password, the default password value is eight zero –“ 00000000 “. Please key in eight zero and enter the same value at retype field. Note: Before you are not familiar with the operation of OSD menu, please don’t change the password – i.e. keep default eight zero (00000000) value.
Below are the different hot key commands: within 2 seconds Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + ↑ = Previous Channel Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + ↓ = Next Channel (Note: You also could press “up arrow key” or “down arrow key” longer time to speed up selecting the destination port) Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + Page Up = Previous Bank Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + Page Down = Next Bank To select PC port: + Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + + Bank No Scroll Lock + B
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + F = Search the same PC name (Note: Search PC name starting from 1st PC port) FIND:█ Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + Space bar = On Screen Display Menu Example： A. To access a computer attached to Port 6 of the fifth Bank. You can press through hot key as below: Scroll lock + Scroll lock + “5” + “0” “ 6” B. To access a computer attached from Bank 3 to Bank 4, You can press through hot key as below: Scroll lock + Scroll lock + Page Down Note: Bank no. and Port no.
Bank:1 Bank:2 Bank:3 Bank:8 Hot Plug Maximum 8 Levels The KVM Switch supports “Hot Plug“ function for easy addition or removal of PCs. The user can arrange or maintain PCs as follows: a. A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or different port of the KVM unit without having to power it off as long as it is not the Daisy-chain port or pass through port. b. The pass through port PC (i.e. The pass through port means the console port is connected to PC directly) is powered on.
On Screen Display Operation When you pop up the OSD menu window go through the hot key, you will see the following small window on your monitor. BANK : 1 01 SYSTEM a. The 1ST line bar is Bank no. 01 02 ☼SYSTEM 02 ( b. The 2nd block is your PC 03 ☼SYSTEM 03 04 ☼SYSTEM 04 system name list. You will find the system number list from 05 ☼SYSTEM 05 06 SYSTEM 06 01 to 04 ( if the current box is 4 port) or from 01 to 8 (if the 07 SYSTEM 07 08 ☼SYSTEM 08 current box no.
15 ☼SYSTEM 15 16 SYSTEM 16 OSD : 1 0 SEC. ( CHANGE PASSWORD SCAN: 1 0 SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF ESC : QUIT ENTER :COMPLETE TAB : NEXT INSERT :EDIT a. The “ OSD: 10 SEC” means that the OSD windows display or PC system name exists 10 sec. on your monitor. You can modify it from 05 sec to 99 sec. The factory default value is 10 sec.. b. The “ SCAN TIME” means that scan interval from one PC port to next PC port. The default SCAN time is 10 sec and the maximum scan time is 99 sec. c.
d. The “ CONSOLE ON/OFF “ means to manage the console of KVM switch. If you select “ CONSOLE ON “, it means that any user can use the console. If you select “ CONSOLE OFF “(factory default OFF state), it means that any user will not be allowed to use the console unless you enter the password. When you enter the password already and pass the KVM switch authentication, the CONSOLE will be set to ON. After you finish using KVM switch, please don’t forget to set up CONSOLE ON state to OFF state.
Troubleshooting 1. Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label all of cables with the number for each respective computer to avoid confusion. 2. The recommended VGA cable distance is 5 meters maximum without ghosting and degradation. Normally, the cable length is based on driver capacity of your VGA card. If you need longer VGA cable, please use VGA extender (Model No. VGA-100, MAX. 100 feet ) to accomplish your applications. 3. The recommended PS2 cable distance is 5 meters maximum.
Accessories Ordering information: 1. KVM-Cable 3-in-one VGA and PS2 cable for pc port to KVM Switch, 1.8M, 3M, or 5M 2. RMB-2 Rack Mount Brackets 3. USB-PS2 USB to PS2 for converting KVM PS2 port to USB PC, MAC or USB SUN Microsystems.
