LevelOne KCM-0831 User Manual
LevelOne KCM-0831 User Manual

LevelOne KCM-0831 User Manual

8/16-port combo kvm module w/expansion slot

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KCM-0831/KCM-1631
8/16-Port Combo KVM Module
w/ Expansion Slot

User Manual

Ver. 1.0.0-0707

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LevelOne KCM-0831/KCM-1631 8/16-Port Combo KVM Module w/ Expansion Slot User Manual Ver. 1.0.0-0707...
  • Page 2 Safety 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. It’s including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..................1 ..............................2 EATURES ............................2 ACKAGE ONTENT & M .......................... 3 PTIONAL ABLES ODULE ........................... 3 YSTEM EQUIREMENT ............................. 5 XPANSION 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..............6 Remote Console (Optional Module ACC-1000)..................6 Remote Console (Optional Module ACC-2000)..................6 PC P ............................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing LevelOne KCM-0831/1631 Combo KVM Module. The KVM Module offers the most reliable and efficient way of managing multiple computers in server rooms where space is at a premium. On Screen Display (OSD) features computer naming, computer selection, status indication, auto scan and much more.
  • Page 6: Key Features

    * Use either PS/2 or USB port only for the PC port connection on the same PC * The optional ACC-1000 KVM Cat.5 Console expansion module allows user control the KCM-0831/KCM-1631 remotely through standard Cat.5 cable for up to 300 meters. * The KVM-9007 Cat.5 Receiver is required for the Cat.5 remote control, it is highly recommended to use Cat.5e cable when the connection is shorter than 150 meters, and to...
  • Page 7: Optional Cables & Module

    1-to-3 5.0m cable for PS/2 and USB port ACC-2109 90cm Daisy Chain cable KVM-9007 KVM Cat.5 Receiver System Requirement Model No. KCM-0831 / KCM-1631 Local Console KVM-0217 side HDDB 15 pin male to HDDB 15 pin + Mini Computer side Din 6 pin + USB special cables...
  • Page 8 PC Port Special Cable: (ACC-2101, ACC-2102, ACC-2103) HDDB15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin male, one Mini Din 6 pin and one USB special cables Daisy Chain Cable: (ACC-2109) HDDB15 pin Male to Male...
  • Page 9: Expansion Slot

    Expansion Slot The Expansion Slot extends functionality with optional module add-on, such as the ACC-1000 KVM Cat.5 Console Module or ACC-2000 KVM IP Console Module which allows IT people to manage the system away from server room. ACC-1000 KVM Cat.5 Console Module (optional) To be able remote control through Cat.5 Console, user requires the standard Cat.5 cable and KVM-9007 KVM Cat.5 Receiver.
  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. This example of installation is based on KCM-0831 and the procedure of KCM-1631 is the same. For detail installing on KVM switch module, please refer to KVM-0217 user manual.
  • Page 11: Pc Port Connection

    PC Port Connection The PC port connector is HDDB-15 pin type. Plug the HDDB-15 end of the KVM cable (HDDB-15 to VGA+PS/2+USB type) into PC port on the rear of KVM switch unit. (ACC-2101/ACC-2102/ACC-2103). (a) For PS/2 computers - Plug the PS/2 connector into the PS/2 mouse port of PC.
  • Page 12: Operation

    3. Operation The power on state of KCM-0831/1631: When you power on the KVM switch, it will prompt a login window for key-in USER NAME and PASSWORD. For more details, please refer to OSD section Keyboard Hot Key Commands: You can switch between the banks or ports through simple hot key. The default hot key is pressing the “Scroll Lock“...
  • Page 13: Daisy Chain Connection

    KVM system after daisy chain, other KVM switch OSD will be disabled. If you daisy chain KCM-0831, please cascading with KVM-0831 only. Do not cascading with KVM-1631, unless daisy chain from KCM-1631.
  • Page 14 BANK 1 BANK 2 BANK 3 BANK 4 BANK 8...
  • Page 15: On Screen Display

    5. On Screen Display User can control the KVM switch by three ways – front panel Control Buttons, OSD (On-Screen Display), or Hot key commands through the Console keyboard. It takes approximately 1-2 seconds for the video signal to refresh after switching computers. Re-synchronization of the mouse and keyboard signals also occurs.
  • Page 16: Osd Menu

    For SUPERVISOR to turn Security function on/off. If the Security is off, we don’t need user name & password to access to the KVM system. The Security function is default OFF (Disable). To enable/ disable the Screen Saving function and 10min auto-logout function.
  • Page 17: Login Window

    port settings and Hotkey type. Port Name --- this menu displays port status, and you can switch to other port right here. Main Menu --- there are eight menus to operate. They are listed as below: MAIN MENU Function 01 LANGUAGE OSD language selection 02 PORT NAME EDIT PORT NAME modification...
  • Page 18 Auto-LOGOUT function In Login window, if no input for username and password over 1 minute, the screen will disappear. Hit any key to bring up the Login window again. At normal operation, if no input from the console keyboard or mouse over 10 minutes the KVM switch will turn off the screen display and show up Login window asking for user name and password.
  • Page 19: Port Name

    Port Name The first page shows the current port name and the selected port, and the operation hint. The selected The selected Operation Hint User Auto-Scan Firmware OSD Function Key Description Go to the Main Menu To log out the OSD. If Security is enabled it will show up the Login window waiting for username and password.
  • Page 20: Main Menu

    ■ USER --- There are two types of user levels: SUPERVISOR and USER. The default is SUPERVISOR. SUPERVISOR can setup and change the OSD settings at Main Menu. USER can only do the port switch and port search. ■ SCAN TIME --- This is the time interval for auto-scan function. When auto-scan function is activated, the KVM switch will auto-scan the host port one by one in the interval as setting.
  • Page 21: Language

    LANGUAGE The OSD supports eight languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. The default language is ENGLISH. Moving the cursor by keyboard (Up Arrow key “ ”or the Down Arrow key “ ”) or mouse to select the language you like. PORT NAME EDIT The first line bar is Bank number, following lines are port name list.
  • Page 22: Port Search

    PORT SEARCH Search the computer by port name. Enter “*” will show the all the port names. 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.
  • Page 23: Access List

    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.
  • Page 24: Time Settings

    TIME SETTINGS When the Auto-Scan function is activated, the KVM switch will auto-scan the host ports one by one in the interval as setting. Notice that the port without connecting to a computer/server will be skipped over on the scan. The interval range is 5 ~ 99 seconds, and the default interval is 10 seconds.
  • Page 25: Technical Specification

    MAX PC Connection Housing Metal KVM Switch Power DC 12V, 3.3A Adapter Operation Temperature 0~50℃ Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60℃ Humidity 0~95%, Non-Condensing Weight (kg) 2.0kg 2.3kg Dimension (mm) 445(L) X 160(W) X45 (H) * Cascading 1 KCM-0831 + 7 KVM-0831...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label all of cables with the number for each respective computer to avoid confusion. Don’t press any key on the keyboard while the selected computer is booting up. Otherwise, it might cause the keyboard error or keyboard is not detected at PC side. If the keyboard or mouse does not work when connected to the KVM switch, please make sure the keyboard or mouse works when directly plug into the computer.

This manual is also suitable for:

Kcm-1631

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