About This Manual About This Manual Scope This manual describes how to install your KVM Extender, how to operate it and how to perform trouble shooting. Validity This manual is valid for all devices listed on the front page. The product code is printed on the base of the devices.
Draco KVM Extender Safety Instructions To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation of your KVM Extender please note the following guidelines: Installation Only use in dry, indoor environments. The KVM Extender and the power supply units can get warm. Do not situate them in an enclosed space without any airflow.
Description Description Pos : 4 /806-IH SE/Besc hrei bung/Ver wendungsz wec k/VAR_KVM _C at X / Gl asfas er @ 5\mod_1278933037886_6.doc @ 42823 @ @ 1 Application The KVM Extender is used to increase the distance between a source (computer, CPU) and its console (keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices).
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Draco KVM Extender System Overview Source (computer, CPU) KVM Extender CPU Unit Interconnect cable KVM Extender CON Unit Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse) Second monitor (option, only with Dual-Head devices) USB 2.0 devices (option, only with 2x USB 2.0 devices) See Chapter 4.3, Page 16 for installation examples. Pos : 6 /806-IH SE/Besc hrei bung/Ger ätetypen/477- xx_COM P @ 5\mod_1291120125984_6.doc @ 44563 @ 2 @ 1 2015-03-05...
Example K487-1SHS-TLB: CPU Unit: L487-1SHS-TLB CON Unit: R487-1SHS-TLB All devices of the K487 series are technically compatible to the devices of the K474 and K477 series. Pos : 7 /806-IH SE/Besc hrei bung/Einbauoptionen/477- xx @ 5\mod_1278933558855_6.doc @ 42879 @ @ 1...
Draco KVM Extender Upgrade Kits Model Description 455-4G 19"/1U rack mount kit to mount up to 4 Single-Head devices 455-8G 19"/1U rack mount kit to mount up to 4 Dual-Head devices 455-1K Mounting plate to mount by screws (Single-Head units) 455-2K Mounting plate to mount by snap on (Single-Head units)
Connect to interconnect cable To CPU: USB-HID Connect to USB-HID devices To CPU: DVI-D Connect to DVI monitor Pos : 12 /806-IHSE/Besc hreibung/Geräteansichten/477- xx_COM P/1SECA (mi t Analog-Audi o / Seriell) @ 5\mod_1291647476005_6.doc @ 45820 @ 3 @ 1 2015-03-05...
Description Status LEDs The KVM Extender is fitted with a multi color LED on both sides for overall status indication and with two further LEDs on the back side for indication of the connection status. Rear View Front View LED 1 and 2: Connection Status Pos.
Your extender package contains the following items: KVM Extender pair (CPU Unit and CON Unit) Quick Setup If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Pos : 25 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/Sys tem ansc hließ en/477- xx_COM P @ 5\mod_1291123779531_6.doc @ 44749 @ 233 @ 1 2015-03-05...
Installation System Setup First time users are recommended to setup the system with the CPU Unit and the CON Unit in the same room as a test setup. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with your system more conveniently.
Draco KVM Extender Example Applications This section illustrates typical installations of KVM Extenders: Pos : 27 /806-IHSE/Ins tall ati on/Installati onsbeispi ele/477- xx_C OMP @ 5\mod_1291124264328_6.doc @ 44767 @ @ 1 KVM Extender (Single-Head) KVM Extender (Dual-Head with 4x USB-HID)
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USB 2.0 devices (option, only with 2x USB 2.0 devices) Audio sink (optional, only with devices with Analog Audio / Serial option or Digital Audio option) Pos : 28 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/UEB_Konfiguration @ 5\mod_1278575517073_6.doc @ 41846 @ 1 @ 1 2015-03-05...
Configuration Pos : 31 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/Kommando-M odus/VAR_KVM _U SB-HID @ 5\mod_1278577943980_6.doc @ 42024 @ 2 @ 1 Command Mode During normal use, the console keyboard functions in the usual manner. However, for all KVM Extenders with USB-HID support, you can set the keyboard into a Command Mode by using a specific 'Hot Key' sequence.
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In order to set a 'Hot Key' back to default settings, press the key combination <Right Shift> + <Del> within 5 s after switching on the CON unit or plugging in a keyboard. Pos : 32 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/USB-HID-Ghosti ng/K477_USB-HID-Ghosting @ 9\mod_1362404683851_6.doc @ 71192 @ 2 @ 4 2015-03-05...
CPU Unit. The input devices connected to the CON Unit will be now passed transparently to the source (computer, CPU). Pos : 33 /806-IHSE/Konfig urati on/474_Konfig urati onsdatei/474- xx @ 7\mod_1331801555639_6.doc @ 58172 @ 2 @ 1 2015-03-05...
USB connection to a computer. The configuration file can be edited with all common text editors. The individual settings of the parameters are described in the respective chapters. Pos : 34 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/U EB_Betri eb @ 5\mod_1278577614980_6.doc @ 41970 @ 1 @ 1 2015-03-05...
The DDC information of the console monitor was loaded once. Reloading is possible by repeating the operation. Pos : 36 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/UEB_Tec hnisc he Daten @ 5\mod_1278578165261_6.doc @ 42096 @ 1 @ 1 2015-03-05...
If you use single-mode SFPs with multi-mode fibers, you normally can double the maximum acceptable cable length. Pos : 51 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Verbi ndungs kabel/Verbi ndungs kabel (LWL)_Stec kverbi nder 477- xx @ 5\mod_1278954447542_6.doc @ 43740 @ @ 1 2015-03-05...
Data – White Data + Green Black Pos : 60 /806-IHSE/T ec hnische D aten/Pi nbel egungen/Buc hs e Mini-U SB T yp B @ 5\mod_1278578794167_6.doc @ 42387 @ @ 1 Connector Mini USB Type B Picture Signal Color VCC (+5VDC) Data –...
Download DDC information from console monitors (see Chapter 6.1, Page 23). Reboot CPU if necessary. Pos : 75 /806-IHSE/Hilfe i m Probl emfall/Störung am USB-HID-Ansc hl uss/477- xx @ 5\mod_1278938993948_6.doc @ 43307 @ @ 1 2015-03-05...
No USB-HID device Connect USB-HID device. without function USB-HID device is not Contact dealer if necessary. supported Pos : 76 /806-IHSE/Hilfe i m Probl emfall/Störung am s eriellen Anschl uss/477- xx_C OMP @ 5\mod_1291129551234_6.doc @ 45035 @ @ 1 2015-03-05...
Devices that are sent in without a RMA number cannot be accepted. The shipment will be sent back without being opened, postage unpaid. Pos : 82 /806-IHSE/Z ertifi kate/U EB_Z ertifi kate @ 5\mod_1278579534933_6.doc @ 42668 @ 1 @ 1 2015-03-05...
Draco KVM Extender Certificates Pos : 83 /806-IHSE/Z ertifi kate/ATB_Eur opäisc he Konformitätser kl ärung @ 5\mod_1278579640901_6.doc @ 42686 @ 2 @ 1 10.1 CE Declaration Of Conformity The products listed below in the form as delivered comply with the...
The manufacturer complies with the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on the prevention of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The device labels carry a respective marking. Pos : 85 /806-IHSE/Z ertifi kate/ATB_R oHS @ 5\mod_1278579714214_6.doc @ 42722 @ 2 @ 1 10.4 RoHS/RoHS 2...
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Draco KVM Extender The device labels carry a respective marking. Pos : 86 /806-IHSE/Glos sar/AT B_Glos sar @ 5\mod_1278576825433_6.doc @ 41890 @ 1 @ 1 2015-03-05...
Glossary Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this guide or in video and KVM technology: Term Explanation AES/EBU Digital audio standard that is officially known as AES3 and that is used for carrying digital audio signals between devices. Cat X Any Cat 5e (Cat 6, Cat 7) cable The Color Graphics Adapter (CGA) is an old analog...
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Draco KVM Extender Term Explanation Digital video standard, introduced by the Digital Display Working Group (http://www.ddwg.org). Single Link and Dual Link standard are distinguished. The signals have TMDS level. DVI-I A combined signal (digital and analog) that allows running a VGA monitor at a DVI-I port – in contrast to DVI-D (see DVI).
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Glossary Term Explanation S-Video (Y/C) The S-Video (Y/C) is a video format transmitting luminance and chrominance signals separately. Thereby it has a higher quality standard than CVBS. TOSLINK Standardized fiber connection system for digital transmission of audio signals (F05 plug connection) Triple-Head A system with three video connections USB-HID...
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