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Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received. Include interference that may cause undesired operation.
Chapter 1 Introduction Micronet proudly introduces SP218D/SP226D, 8/16-Port Enterprise KVM Switch. It is ideal for utilizing server or normal PC for centralized control on a single administrative area. With its high port quantity, it can easily scale up to enterprise level network environment. It provides both PS/2 and USB connectors for mouse and keyboard usage (Convert PS/2 to USB via convert connector).
1 x Local Keyboard PS/2 port (mini din 6-pin) 1 x Local Mouse PS/2 port (mini din 6-pin) 1 x Daisy Chain port (Bus 8-layer and Tree 2-layer topologies, DB15 Female Connector) KVM Switch side 3-in-1 (Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard) HDDB-15 connector. PC side...
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Physical Description 2.1.1 Front LED Status Online Red/On Select Blue/On Bank Bank No./On 2.1.2 Rear Description Local Console: This interface is for connecting local monitor, keyboard and mouse that will be used to control the KVM. PC: For connecting 3-in-1 Cable from KVM to PC.
Daisy Chain: For connecting multiple KVM together. Cable Diagram 2.2.1 3-in-1 DB15 Cable One end, HDDB15 (male) connectors with another end HDDB15 (male)/ two PS/2 (mini-din 6-pin) connectors. 2.2.2 PS/2 (keyboard) to USB adapter PS/2 (keyboard) to USB (keyboard and mouse) adapter. 2.2.3 Daisy Chain Cable VGA Cable: HDDB15 Male to Male.
The KVM Switch can also be placed on a desk with attached footpads. To install footpads, please turn upside down and refer to the following instructions properly for installing the footpads. For PC with USB port, use a PS/2 to USB converter to switch between interfaces and connect via PC’s USB slot.
3-in-1 HDB15 Cable Installation On the back of the KVM Switch, each of the 8 /16 PC ports has a HDB15 type connector. Each cable that comes with the Switch has a 3-in-1 connector at one end and a single HDB15 male connector at the other end. Plug the single connector end of the cable into the KVM PC port, and then plug the other end of cable to a PC VGA port.
Connecting multiple KVM together, please use a daisy chain cable (sold separately) to connect via the Daisy Chain port and Local Console’s VGA port. Double check whether all cables/connectors are properly connected. Plug the power supply to the KVM switch and plug the AC power plug...
Use one end of daisy chain cable to connect to the Daisy Chain port of Master KVM switch and connect the other end of daisy chain cable to the Local Console port of the next Slave KVM switch. Please repeat the connection procedures for next Slave KVM switch.
16. For example: Pressing “shift” button and 5 simultaneously to switch to port 13, and the port red LED will turn on. After power on the KVM switch, all of console ports will be linked to Computer port 1.
3.4.1 Hotkey Example 1. To initiate OSD interface, please press the following keys consecutively (For further information on operation of OSD interface, please consult the User Manual): 2. To switch between banks and ports, press the following set of keys:...
First digit refers to the bank numbers used for identifying each KVM in multiple device connections. The last two digits represent the port for each PC connected to the KVM switch. 3. The OSD interface can also be accessed via Mouse: Press and hold the left button of the mouse and hit the Esc key to show the Status screen.
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This OSD Menu has four types of display screens: 1. Login Window - When powering on this KVM switch, it will prompt a login window and ask for user name and password. This KVM system can setup one SUPERVISOR and eight USERS. SUPERVISOR can access to all OSD functions.
Password These values are case-insensitive, while OSD display fixed in upper case. After login or port switch by panel button, OSD or Hotkey, the Status screen will show up to display the information of current settings. (Digit 1: BANK NUMBER, Digit 2: PORT NUMBER, PORT NAME, and current Hotkey settings.
Login window waiting for username and password. If Security is disabled it will show the Status window. Previous Menu Enter Switch to the selected port Select the port (press Enter ↑/↓ to switch) PgUp Previous Bank PgDn...
After select the port, you can either press <Enter>, or move the cursor to port name and double click left button of mouse to switch the port immediately. Press PgUp key or PgDn key for selecting the previous or next Bank. Press <Enter>...
3.5.5 Port Search Search the computer by port name. Enter “*” will show all the port names. 3.5.6 User Security There are two types of user levels: SUPERVISOR and USER. There is one SUPERVISOR and up to eight USERS can be configured. Press the <Enter> key or right button of mouse for editing.
3.5.7 Access List Only SUPERVISOR can configure the ACCESS LIST. The first column is the port number, following the server/computer name list. The last 8 columns are the access right of each user. Use the <Enter> key or left button of mouse to active/deactivate the access right of each port.
3.5.9 Time Setting When the Auto-Scan function is activated, the KVM switch will auto-scan the host ports one by one according interval setting. Notice that the port without connecting to a computer/server will be skipped on the scan. The interval range is 5 ~ 99 seconds, and the default interval is 10 seconds.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting No LED display Make sure the power adapter is correctly plugged into the KVM Switch. If the LED’s still won’t light, perform soft reset to KVM switch by pressing “BANK” button and last port button at the same time.
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information that causes the VGA resolution output mismatch with the monitor’s. In this case, please turn off the PC wait few minute then turn on again. Micronet provide tech support You can find related information from web site www.micronet.info. Any question about Micronet KVM product, please send mail to support@micronet.info.
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