Switch 4 PORT / 8 PORT / 16 PORT 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......................................................26 Troubleshooting...................................................27 The products are tested and complied with FCC, CE and VCCI standards for electromagnetic interference. 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. Operation is just pressing push button, key in hot-key command or operating through the function of user-friendly on-screen menu (available for models with OSD only: XXXXD series), it's simple and easy. Serial Mouse Conversion (RS-232 Interface) The KVM Switch you can connect computers with PS/2 or serial mouse port and control all PCs use one PS/2 mouse from the KVM console port. (Computer side need a PS/2 to Serial port adaptor if connect to computer serial port). High Video Quality The KVM Switch supports VGA resolution up to 1920 x 1440 (Max., bandwidth 300MHz)* and DDC1/2B compatible. On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu (OSD models only: XXXXD) For 4 / 8 /16 Port For KVM Switch with built-in OSD menu, you can rename your computers, select to a computer from a menu, also configure settings, view the selected computer like: name, time interval setting, security function setting (lock/unlock, channel authorize setting, password), ...etc. * Dependants on the quality of testing monitor and VGA card, VGA cable, then both PC port and Console port can be distance up to 20 ­ 30 meter. 1 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. (left/right Alt ) Auto-scan can automatically switch computers sequentially (OSD model can setting auto-scan conditions) Buzzer sound On/Off selectable Hot-key Scroll Lock/Caps Lock selectable Cascade configuration expands system capability (64 to 4096 PCs) Operating system independent, transparent to all applications, no any software or hardware add Plug and play system configuration Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time High VGA resolution 1920 x 1440 (Max. bandwidth 300MHz) PC port keep alive capability, KVM powering down and all PC will still keep active Hot-Key function Select and access computers Sequential channel shift (left-decrease, right-increase) Scan function and time interval setting (Non-OSD model) Buzzer sound On/Off selectable Hot-key Scroll Lock/Caps Lock selectable Extra function for On-Screen Display model Assign computers names for more easy to identify Identify and select computers by the names Programmable scan conditions and scan time interval Password security lock/unlock access (Default Name: admin. Password: 123456) Store all setting information to non-volatile memory User friendly OSD interface 2 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. Figure 1: Single KVM Switch configuration 3 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. Cascade configuration expands system ability allowing you to select computers connected to the Master or Slaves. There is only need a mouse, a keyboard and a monitor connected to the CONSOLE port of Master and its can directly operated by a user. After connected, KVM Switches automatically configure Master or Slave by themselves. Slaves can be mixed different KVM Switch models in cascade configuration, show as figure 2. Figure 2: A cascade KVM Switch configuration 4 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. Figure 3: Master console connection 5 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. Figure 4: Master computer connection For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-DIN-6 adapter (supplied from manufacturer or agent) to the computer serial port, then connect KVM cable from the mouse adapter to KVM Switch, see Figure 5. Figure 5: Adapter and serial mouse connection Note: you can ask your agent or manufacturer for this mouse adaptor. 6 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. Note: You may hot plug any powered-down computer and Slave KVM at any time after initial power up process completed. Hot Plug Capability Master Console Devices Replacement You can replace a keyboard or mouse of the Master CONSOLE port at any time without powering down the Master KVM. PC Port Hot Plug and Hot Swap You can plug in or out of PC port or swap PC port at any time without powering down the KVM. Note: Some PC was not support PnP configuration and it will need to rebooting after Hot swap. In case, some devices need to rebooting or software driver initial, you may press the Reset button in the KVM front panel to re-start the KVM initial process. 7 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. But do not use it for rack mount operation, it could be cause dimension problem in the rack cabinet. 8 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. When KVM is in Auto Scan mode the selected indicator will flashes (orange or red) Figure 7: Front panel indicator If the computer was support 'keyboard/mouse power up' function, (press certain keys or mouse buttons to startup the computers). The front panel green indicators will light all the time even the computers are 'off'. KVM RESET In case the Device replacement or change of configuration cause some problem, pressing the front-panel Reset push buttons for re-configure the system without turning either the KVM Switch or any computer off. 9 KVM Switch User's Guide OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation 4 port w/OSD, 8 port w/OSD, 16 port w/OSD (XXXD Series) OSD Main Menu for Administrator 1 5 2 3 4 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. PC Status: Buzzer sound on (above the STA)s Buzzer sound off (above the STA) s L Locked port indication, normal is blank Indicating the computer is power on s Indicating the channel scan function is on 4. Current channel number. 5. Cascade channel number: display cascade 2nd, 3rd layer Connected channel number, 1st layer is blank 6. Only for 16 port OSD. (Next page) other model is blank 10 KVM Switch User's Guide B. Function control Menu F3: User Lock function will available when F5 Security is set `ON' F5: Security function and user priority setting F6: PC port lock function (administrator only) OSD Main Menu for other user (1, 2, 3) Figure: User OSD screen illustration (F5 Turn ON first) For administrator by pressing the key twice and , you will see an OSD 'Main MENU' screen showing a menu of the computers with: channel number, names and other status and some function menu, please see figure 8. The channel of the currently selected computer is displayed in the top right corner and a highlighted pink bar in the PC name list, to the right of the PC name 'STA'. The sign is display if computer has power on and ready for selection (its corresponding front panel indicator is green), if the sign is blank, it has no power. OSD menu updates the sign when computer is activated. Use the and arrow keys to highlight a computer and the key to select it and leave OSD menu. Or, you may press to exit OSD menu. 11 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. It is useful to group computers and still be able to see the group name. Press will return to upper layer OSD menu. Press key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer; the computer name is also shown on the screen (banner). F1: Setup Mode Figure: OSD setup screen All change is use left/right arrow key ( ) to select it. Scan Mode: Select ­ Scan selected channel. PC ON ­ Scan power on PC channel only. Scan Time: 5sec(Default) to 90sec., 5sec. a select step Banner Display Time: 5sec. (Default), 10sec., 15sec. and always on (). 12 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. Position Adjustment Figure: Select the item to setup After into the banner Display Position the display will become: 13 KVM Switch User's Guide Channel Banner (Single Layer) (Max. 22 characters) PC (Channel) Name 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). Channel (PC) number Channel Banner (Mu ...