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- Page 1 8 Port / 16 Port 1U Rack Mount KVM Switch – VGA, USB & PS/2 Optional Remote IP Access User Manual i-Tech Company LLC TOLL FREE: (888) 483-2418 EMAIL: info@itechlcd.com WEB: www.iTechLCD.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch C o n t e n t s Introduction .......................... 3 Product Features ........................3 Package Contents ......................... 4 Product Line ......................... 4 Front Panel ........................... 5 Push Buttons ........................6 Rear Panel ..........................6 Hardware Installation ...................... -
Page 3: Introduction
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch 1. Introduction 8/16 port KVM switch can control attached servers and computers from a local or remote console. This KVM switch is loaded with features such as one local console port, one optional IP based remote console port, Daisy Chain function, On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Password security, Hotkey Control, Push Button selection and Auto Scan control. -
Page 4: Package Contents
1 x AC to DC Power Adapter 1 x CD-ROM with User Manual Product Line KVM Switch Models AVS801 8 port KVM, VGA, USB & PS/2 with Optional IP access AVS1601 16 port KVM, VGA, USB & PS/2 with Optional IP access... -
Page 5: Front Panel
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch Figure 1. Front Panel AVS801 AVS1601 Figure 2. Rear Panel Front Panel LED & Push Button for Port Selection Push Buttons The LED’s on the front panel of the KVM switch also act as push buttons. Simply switch to a port by pressing the corresponding button. -
Page 6: Rear Panel
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch Rear Panel Local Console USB Keyboard & USB Mouse Ports Local Console VGA Port / Daisy Chain IN Port Daisy Chain OUT Port Computer Ports DC Power Jack Optional KVM over IP Module... -
Page 7: Hardware Installation
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch 2. Hardware Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. Rack Mount The KVM switch unit can be rack mounted into a standard 19” rack. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit at the front, as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 8: Cable Installation
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch Cable Installation On the back of the 8 or 16 port KVM Switch, each of the computer ports has an HD15 pin female connector. This single HD15 pin connector integrates all VGA, USB & PS/2 signals. The USB cable has a 2-in-1 connector at one end and the PS/2 cable has a 3-in-1 connector at one end. -
Page 9: Console Installation
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch Console Installation 2.3.1 Local Console Connect a local VGA monitor to the blue 15 pin female port on the back of the KVM unit. Connect a USB keyboard to either one of USB local ports and a USB mouse to the other USB port. These USB ports are special designed for keyboard and mouse, and will not work with other USB devices or peripherals. -
Page 10: Power Up Sequence
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch Figure 8. IP Module The IP Module comes with a serial port for connecting to any serial device, such as a serial PDU (Power Distribution Unit) to provide remote power control. Power Up Sequence The recommended Power Up sequence is as follows: 1. -
Page 11: Daisy Chain Connection
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch Daisy Chain Connection 2.6.1 Bus Layer Daisy Chain Method 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. Repeat the connection procedure for the next Slave KVM switch. -
Page 12: Tree Layer Daisy Chain Method
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch 2.6.2 Tree Layer Daisy Chain Method You can also daisy chain through any computer port. This Tree Layer daisy chain method can work with any other brand of KVM switch. Please Note: You will need to change the Hotkey of the slave KVM switches so that the master and slave KVM switches do not use the same Hotkey. -
Page 13: Operation
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch 3. Operation There are three methods you can use to control the KVM switch: Push buttons located on the front panel of the KVM Switch Through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Using Hotkey commands through the console keyboard It takes approximately 1-2 seconds for the video signal to refresh after switching computers. - Page 14 8 / 16 Port KVM Switch The default Hotkey is Caps Lock + Caps Lock, then the keys on the following table list. Command Function Space bar Brings up the On-Screen-Display (OSD) window ↑ Switches to the previous port ↓ Switches to the next port ■...
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Page 15: On-Screen-Display (Osd)
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch On-Screen-Display (OSD) The OSD menu provides a menu-driven interface to control the KVM switch. This OSD menu has four different display screens: Login Window - If the security function is enabled, when powering on the KVM switch, a login window will be displayed and you will be prompted for the username and password. - Page 16 8 / 16 Port KVM Switch AUTO-LOGOUT function At the Login window, if there is no input for the username and password for over 1 minute, the screen will disappear. Hit any key to bring up the Login window again. During normal operation, if there is no input from the keyboard or mouse for over 10 ...
- Page 17 8 / 16 Port KVM Switch ■ USER - There are two types of user levels: SUPERVISOR and USER. The default is SUPERVISOR. SUPERVISOR can setup and change the OSD settings in the Main Menu. USER can access only port switching and port search functions. ■...
- Page 18 8 / 16 Port KVM Switch Port Name Edit The first line of the menu is the Bank number. The following lines are the list of port names. Use the keyboard (Up Arrow key , Down Arrow key ) or mouse to select the port. After selecting the port, press the Enter Key to edit the port name.
- Page 19 8 / 16 Port KVM Switch Press the Enter key or right mouse button for editing. The “S” in the left column indicates SUPERVISOR, and “1…..8” indicates USERs. The maximum length for both NAME and PASSWORD is eight characters (A~Z and 0~9). NAME and PASSWORD are not case sensitive. Access List Only the SUPERVISOR can configure the ACCESS LIST.
- Page 20 8 / 16 Port KVM Switch Time Settings This is the time interval for the auto-scan function. When the auto-scan function is enabled, the KVM switch will auto-scan the computer ports one by one. Please note, any ports without a powered on computer/server will be skipped during the scan.
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Page 21: Technical Specifications
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch 4. Technical Specifications Feature Specifications Computer Type Combo (PS/2 & USB Support) Computer Port Connector HD15 Pin (Integrated video, keyboard & mouse) No. of Computer Ports 8 / 16 Maximum Distance 5 metres (KVM to Computer) Video Resolution 1920 x 1440 for local VGA monitor Video Resolution... -
Page 22: Certifications
8 / 16 Port KVM Switch 5. 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.
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