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Jupiter Series
USB Hub KVM Switch
User Manual
Rev 1.0

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  • Page 1 Jupiter Series USB Hub KVM Switch User Manual Rev 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Jupiter Series User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................I 1. Introduction ....................1 1.1 Features ..................... 2 1.2 Package Contents ................3 1.3 Combined KVM Cable ................ 3 1.3 Technical Specifications ..............4 1.4 System Requirements ................ 6 1.5 Cable Diagrams ..................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Jupiter Series User Manual 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Jupiter KVM Switches. Please read this manual carefully to understand the functions and features of your new switch. Using the Jupiter KVM Switches you can save on the additional cost of multiple keyboards, monitors and mice.
  • Page 4: Features

    Jupiter Series User Manual 1.1 Features Combo console OSD 8/16 port KVM switch in a 1U, 19” Rack mount size design. Some advanced features and proprietary functions of any mice and keyboards with non-standard Microsoft® drivers may not be supported Supports all commonly used operating systems Supports USB computers.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Jupiter Series User Manual 1.2 Package Contents Jupiter 8 / 16 Series: KVM Switch Unit 1 PCS Daisy Chain Cable 1 PCS 12V DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET Table 1-1. Package Contents 1.3 Combined KVM Cable 15 Way HD Male to 15 Way HD Male and 4 Pin USB Male special cables →...
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Jupiter Series User Manual 1.3 Technical Specifications Jupiter Series: Feature Specification PC Ports 8 / 16 Console Ports Daisy Chain Port PC Port Connector VGA HDDB 15-pin (All Female Types) PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6-pin PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6-pin...
  • Page 7 Jupiter Series User Manual Operation Temperature 0~50℃ Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60 ℃ Humidity 0 ~ 95%, Non-Condensing Mechanical 19” Rack mount / 1U Dimension 442 x 142 x 44 mm / 17.4 x 5.9 x 1.7 inches Net Weight 2.0 Kg / 4.4 lbs...
  • Page 8: System Requirements

    Jupiter Series User Manual 1.4 System Requirements Stand Alone USB Hub KVM Switch: Model No. Jupiter 8 Series Local Console side One VGA Monitor One USB Keyboard One USB Mouse Computer side 8 x HDDB-15 pin male to one HDDB-15 pin...
  • Page 9 Jupiter Series User Manual Modular USB Hub KVM Switch: Model No. Jupiter 8D Series Computer side 8 x HDDB-15 pin male to one HDDB-15 pin with one USB A type male connector IP module One CAT5 cable Network access environment...
  • Page 10: Cable Diagrams

    Jupiter Series User Manual 1.5 Cable Diagrams PC Port Special Cable: HDDB-15 pin male to one HDDB-15 pin male with two Mini Din 6 pin and one USB adapter Figure 1-3. HDDB-15 / VGA + PS/2 x 2 (1.8M) Daisy Chain Cable:...
  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    Jupiter Series User Manual Hardware Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. 2.1 Rack Mount Installation Stand Alone KVM Switch: Before you start please verify that all parts are included according to the package contents.
  • Page 12 Jupiter Series User Manual Stand Alone KVM Switch: Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. The 19” rack mount form factor makes it ideally mountable on a 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the KVM Switch. Take note of the length of your cables so that your computers, KVM Switch, keyboard, mouse and monitor are distanced properly.
  • Page 13 Jupiter Series User Manual Install Modular KVM Switch Steps: 1. Install two screws (length = 6 mm) to combine bracket and KVM switch. (Both sides) 2. Push KVM switch into the rails from rear of console. Plastic rail of KVM switch Rear view of rail 3.
  • Page 14: Computer / Server Installation

    Jupiter Series User Manual 2.2 Computer / Server Installation Stand Alone KVM Switch: Modular Design KVM Switch:...
  • Page 15 Jupiter Series User Manual 2-in-1 HDDB-15 Cable Installation Each computer port connector is HDDB-15 type. Inspect the 2-in-1 DB15 cable. It will have a HDDB-15 male connector at one end. Plug it into computer port on the rear of KVM switch. The other end of input cable has two connectors: a HDDB-15 male type for computer video, a USB A type for keyboard / mouse.
  • Page 16: Cascading / Daisy Chaining Of Multiple Kvm Switch

    Jupiter Series User Manual Cascading / Daisy Chaining of multiple KVM Switch You can integrate up to 8 KVM Switches in one KVM daisy chained installation. Using the KVM Switch Classic 16 OSD, this gives a maximum of 128 attached computers.
  • Page 17: Hot Plug Support

    Jupiter Series User Manual Hot plug Support The KVM Switch supports a “Hot Plug” function for easy addition or removal of PCs. The user can arrange or maintain the PCs as follows: a. A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or different port of the KVM switch without having to power it off as long as it is not currently connected to or in use by the console.
  • Page 18: Usage

    Jupiter Series User Manual 3. Usage When you power on KVM switch, it will prompt a Login window waiting for user name and password. Please refer to “Hotkeys and OSD manual” for details. Buttons (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only) The push Buttons 1~16 You can simply switch to a port by pressing the corresponding button.
  • Page 19: Illuminated Port Led Button And Led Front Display

    Jupiter Series User Manual 3.3.1 Illuminated Port LED Button and LED front Display Each port switch button on the front panel of the KVM Switch has two integrated LEDs. When the switch button is illuminated White: This hub port is selected and connected to the console.
  • Page 20: Hotkey

    Jupiter Series User Manual 4. Hotkey You can also conveniently select the computer to be accessed/displayed by switching the ports through simple keyboard key sequences referred to as Hotkeys or by OSD (On Screen Display) switching. To use either keyboard hotkey or OSD switching you have to enter into the KVM Switch command mode first.
  • Page 21 Jupiter Series User Manual Example: Within 2 seconds ↑ = Previous Port Scroll Scroll Lock Lock ↓ = Next Port Figure 4-1. Hotkey Example To access ports 1-8 of the KVM Switch directly you may use the following hotkey sequence:...
  • Page 22: Osd (On Screen Display)

    Jupiter Series User Manual 5. OSD (On Screen Display) The OSD Main Screen is divided into left side for port / server selection functions and right side for KVM configuration and administration functions. The following OSD function key table lists the indicators and their meaning.
  • Page 23: Further Main Osd Functions

    Jupiter Series User Manual 5.1 Further main OSD functions: 5.1.1 SPACE SPACE: This function is Admin control list. Figure 5-1. Admin control list 5.1.2 CHANGE HOT KEYS: This main function is control HOT KEY status, you can press ENTER into change your hot key status, and you have four types (SCRL/NUM/CAPS/F12) to change it.
  • Page 24: Change Scan Time

    Jupiter Series User Manual 5.1.3 CHANGE SCAN TIME: This main function is control KVM SCAN TIME. You can select to this bar and press ENTER into change your SCAN TIME. Figure 5-3. Change Scan Time 5.1.4 CHANGE TITELBAR: This main function is control OSD TITELBAR ON/OFF and position; you can select to this bar and press ENTER into change your OSD TITELBAR.
  • Page 25: Firmware Information

    Jupiter Series User Manual 5.1.5 FIRMWARE INFORMATION: This main function is display this product firmware information, you can select to this bar and press ENTER into check this product firmware status. Figure 5-5. Firmware Information 5.1.6 CONSOLE DISABLE TIMER: This main function is control password on/off and monitors console status.
  • Page 26: Usb Hub Lock/Unlock

    Jupiter Series User Manual 5.1.7 USB HUB LOCK/UNLOCK: This main function is control HUB setting by switches or locks to select port. Figure 5-7. USB Hub Lock / Unlock...

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