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Contents Introduction Overview…………………………………………………..1 Features……………………………………………….…..2 Configurations……………………………………………..3 Installation Connection………………………………………..……….5 Power-up…………….…………………..………….……..7 Rack Mount Accessories……….…………………...……8 Operation Front Buttons……………………………...…...……..……9 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu………………………..10 Hot-key Commands………………………………………20 Cascade Configuration Connection……………………………..…….……...……22 Change Configuration while Running………..…………25 Appendices Specifications…….
KVM Switch User’s Guide ------------------------ Introduction Overview Thank you for your purchased our products, The KVM Switch allows you to access multiple computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor without extra interface card or software. KVM installation is as easy as connecting cables between the KVM Switch and your computers.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Features PC port supports both PS/2 and serial mouse (specify adaptor) Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro), Optical, Mouse Man, Wheel Mouse, Scroll Point and Serial Mouse,…,etc. Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when computer channel switching Hot-key functions available for easy access computers Single hot-key for channel left/right shift sequentially.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Configurations Single KVM Switch Configuration For your system safety purpose, you must turn off all PCs and Monitor during the configuration After plug in KVM power adapter, connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse and a multi-sync VGA monitor to the KVM CONSOLE port. After that, connect the KVM cables (keyboard, mouse and monitor) between the KVM PC ports and computers, as shown in figure 1.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration Master KVM unit: has a physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its CONSOLE port, any PC port can connect computer or another KVM. Slave KVM unit: is a KVM Switch that has its CONSOLE port connected to the Master's PC port. First, plug the power adapter to the Master KVM. Then connect the console device and PC port link. You can connect a second and third level of one or more KVM Switches to any PC port of the Master KVM.
KVM Switch User’s Guide ------------------------ Installation Connection For your system safety, please make sure all PCs and Monitor or other devices are powered down during the installation Console Device Connection First, plug the power adapter to KVM. Then connect the CONSOLE and PC. The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a Master CONSOLE port. Connect a PS/2 mouse and a keyboard to the CONSOLE port respectively with a mouse and a keyboard marked as shown in figure 3.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Computer Connection For computers using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard cables to the KVM Switch’s PC ports marked with a mouse and keyboard respectively. Connect the computer's monitor cable to the HD-DB-15 VGA connector. As shown in figure 4.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Initial Power-Up Process Make sure all computers and KVM Switches are powered down during installation. You must power up the Master KVM Switch before turning on any other devices. For single KVM Switch: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. (after cables connected) 2) Turn on computers. For cascade: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. 2) Apply power adapters to all Slaves. 3) Turn on computers.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Rack Mount Accessories Figure 6 shows how to attach mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Figure 6: Attaching rack mount bracket It can be mounting in the rack cabinet front side or back side. Note: Some desktop model the rack mount kit is optional Rubber Foot Placement If user wants to desktop use, please stick the four round rubber feet (in small plastic bag with the unit) to the bottom of the KVM.
KVM Switch User’s Guide ------------------------ Operation Front Panel Push Buttons You may select a computer by pressing the front panel push button directly, or press hot-key or activating the OSD menu(for models with OSD only). The front panel indicators(orange or red) will changes to the selected computer port and the connected computer power on the green indicator will turn on.
KVM Switch User’s Guide OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation 4 port w/OSD, 8 port w/OSD, 16 port w/OSD (XXXD Series) z 1 OSD Main Menu for Administrator 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 8: Administrator OSD screen illustration A. OSD Main Menu 1. KVM layer number: 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2. PC name (define by user): 31 characters (Max.) 3.
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KVM Switch User’s Guide A plus mark (+) to the left of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave; the number at the above of the channel number (left corner) shows the number of port the Master link, i.e. 8 means link from upper KVM port 8 (Master layer is blank). key brings you one level down and the screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave KVM. The name of the Slave will be shown at the OSD menu.
KVM Switch User’s Guide ■Display Position: Menu – use four arrow key to move the OSD main menu to the desire position. Banner – use four arrow key to move the channel banner to the desire position. ■ Hotkey: Scroll – Scroll Lock become the Hotkey. Caps – Caps Lock become the Hotkey. ■ Sound: ON – Buzzer sound active (turn on) OFF – Buzzer sound disable (turn off) ■ Language: English (En) / Deutsch (De) / Francais (Fr), ● three countries.
KVM Switch User’s Guide z Channel Banner (Single Layer) (Max. 22 characters) ┬ ────┬────── │ └PC (Channel) Name └───────────── Channel (PC) number PC power on or change channel by OSD/Hot-key, this banner will display 5 sec. then disappear. User can change display time in the Setup Mode (F1). z Channel Banner (Multi-Layer) (Max.
KVM Switch User’s Guide z Channel Banner (Scan Mode) ─┬── ┬ ──┬────── │ │ │ └──────── Channel (PC) number └─PC (Channel) Name └───────────── Scan Mode z Stop scan: press any key. Banner will disappear when the scan is stop.
KVM Switch User’s Guide z F5: Security Mode Entry Password: (Default User Name: admin, Password: 123456) After entry correct password, Security function is enabled. After the Security mode set ‘ON’, then F3 Lock Mode will be enable Automatically (it will display on the Main Menu). Also the Hot-key Lock function (H) will available.
KVM Switch User’s Guide ● Change Administrator Password: ● Change User Name and Password: 17
KVM Switch User’s Guide ● User PC Channel Authorization Setting ● F6 Lock Port 18
KVM Switch User’s Guide After PC port locked, “L” mark will show in the STA field, until unlock (Select F6 and key in password again, port unlock) z F3 Console Lock Mode Banner: After into the Security lock mode, this banner will display until Unlock The console device and KVM button will lock (no any function); the keyboard will just accept the correct password only.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Function Control (Hot-key commands) Call OSD Menu (OSD model only) Pressing the key twice and 'Space Bar' and , then the OSD 'Main Menu' will on the screen. (Or after twice and press directly) ★Hot key can be change become Channel Select OSD: Use Up/Down arrow and to select the channel directly.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Console Unlock (OSD model only) OSD: Display the message only. z Hot-key: Pressing any key into the Unlock window then entry the correct User Name and Password, KVM and console device will unlock and back to normal operation. Setup Mode (OSD model only) OSD: Call OSD 'Main Menu' then press . z Hot key: Non Hot-key operating. Daisy Chain Layer Change (Channel Select) OSD: Call OSD 'Main Menu' then select channel and press layer by layer.
KVM Switch User’s Guide --------------- Cascade Configuration Connection Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave) to the Master KVM, you must turn off them. The Master can be a any model and you just put one OSD KVM to the Master and Non-OSD for the Slave, then all cascade system will become full OSD function operating. The ports labeled "PC 1"~”PC 16” can be connected to either a computer or a Slave's CONSOLE port, as shown in figure 9.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Figure 10: Cascaded 4-port KVM Switch Figure 11: Cascaded 8-port KVM Switch 23
KVM Switch User’s Guide Figure 12: Cascaded 16-port KVM Switch For OSD model: After connection completes, you should call OSD menu to check if the Master recognizes the Slaves. A plus mark (+) is placed to the left of the channel name indicating the port is connected to a Slave not a computer.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Change Configuration while Running Devices at any PC port can be changed at any time after initial power-up. If you change any one of the “PC 1” to “PC 16” ports connection from a computer to a Slave or change Slave cascade port, or replace the devices of a port; the OSD will update this change when next time it is activated. [NOTE: Any new device, a computer or a Slave, must be turned off before it is connected to the Master.
KVM Switch User’s Guide ------------------------ Appendices Specifications: Specifications X104L X108L X116L X104LD X108LD X116LD Computer port number 4 8 16 Cascade control PC Up to 64 Up to 512 Up to 4096 On-screen display (OSD) 104LD X108LD X116LD Front panel button control 4 8 16 number Hot plug-and-play Yes Hot-key control Rack-mount kit Yes Option Built-in Automatic OSD 5 ~ 90 sec., 5 sec. step scan interval Non OSD 5 ~ 250 sec., 1 sec.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Troubleshooting: Make sure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the KVM Switch.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Use : Setup\Position to OSD menu is z OSD menu has fixed move OSD menu and banner not at the resolution and its size to proper position. proper position varies due to computer VGA resolution changes. Can not select z Improper Master unit z Only Master PC port can be connected to slaves. connection a computer z Connect slave CONSOLE connected to a z Improper slave unit port to PC ports of the Master connection slave z Only two level of slave units is z Too many levels of allowed.
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