Overview Description The KVM-1708A (KVM-1716A) VGA LCD KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from an USB or PS/2 KVM console. It allows to access and control up to 8 / 16 computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor).
8 Port /16 Port User Manual Auto scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers Hot pluggable --add or remove computers without having to power down the switch Quickly select your computer by naming the server or inputting SN number of the server Front View (Fig 1-1.1) Fig1-1.1 Front side...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual Structure size Fig 1-1.2 dimensional drawing Fig 1-1.3 08/16 Port Rear Side PC ports: 8 ports/ 16 ports (integrated signal input end of VGA / keyboard / mouse) Power Input Socket (AC or DC) Power Switch Ground screw Console Console Ports...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual Hardware installation Frame installation Meet for rack mounting in a 19”system rack. Push it into the rack from front to rear for installation. Then insert the rear mounting brackets into the slide way and secure the unit to the rack with the front and rear brackets, finally screw the front and rear brackets.
8 Port /16 Port User Manual Cable Description Function Model Interface of Cables PC or Server port: KVM Cables-PS/2 Keyboard port:6 pins MIN-DIN Mouse port: 6 pins MIN-DIN DTE CH-1800P(length 1.8M) Monitor port:15 pins HDB DTE CH-3000P(length 3M) KVM port CH--5000P(length 5M) 15 pins HDB DTE PC or Server port:...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual Installation diagram Make sure the KVM switch has been connected to the ground (1 in the diagram). Connect KVM switch with computers according to 2 in the diagram. Connect power cable to KVM port as shown in 3 in the diagram. Turn on the power, the KVM start to work after power on (4 in the diagram).
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8 Port /16 Port User Manual Opening the console Release the release catch; 2-1.3 unlocking *Note:The release lock can only do horizontal locking, it can’t bear any load. Pull the LCD panel all the way out until it clicks into place. ...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual Closing the console Close the LCD display panel and the power automatically shut down. Push the release catch in the direction of the arrow, push the LCD panel all the way in until it automatically lock up. K e y A U T O L O C K Fig 2-1.6 The release lock...
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8 Port /16 Port User Manual LCD OSD Configuration Buttons Functions Press this button invokes the menu function MENU SELECT and brings up the main menu. Press this button exits the current menu and return to the previous menu or press this EXIT/AUTO button exits the LED OSD.
8 Port /16 Port User Manual OSD Menu Operation Right-Click the mouse button twice or press 【Scroll Lock】 twice access the following Heading Description level number-port number It shows the computer port is under monitoring. The computers are power on and are online "#"...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual OSD function description Menus Keys Submenu/explanation Set User login: account and password Set accessible: Set access permissions BRC Mode: monitor multiple computers at the same time Load Default: reset the menu to the original factory default settings All: Lists all the ports on the installation Power On: lists only powered on ports that have...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual F1: ADM Menu overview Operating instructions 1) Press 【F1】 or 【←】 【→】 enters the F1 submenus. 2)Press 【↑】 【↓】moves the highlight bar to select the submenu. 3) Press 【Enter】 selects and exits ADM menu.
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8 Port /16 Port User Manual Set accessible—Press 【Enter】key choose menu, the following shows (4-1.3) Fig 4-1.3 Menu Description FULL Visit completely,any operate for port VIEW View only,cannot operate port NULL Blank,The port will not show up on the OSD Note:The Administrator always has full a have access to all ports Fig4-1.4 Fig4-1.5...
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8 Port /16 Port User Manual BRC Mode - Press 【Enter】 to enter the BRC mode. Enter the main menu, press 【F7】to add or remove a port that need broadcast function. When BRC mode is effect, a “BC” symbol appears in QV column. (See below diagrams).
8 Port /16 Port User Manual F2: Scan Figure menu Operate method 1. Use【F2】key or use【←】 【→】key from other menu item enter into submenu 2. Use 【↑】 【↓】 key remove highlight bar select submenu option 3. Use【Enter】key choose and exit scan men 4.
8 Port /16 Port User Manual F3: Set Figure Menu Operate method 1. Use【F3】key or use 【←】 【→】key from other menu item enter into submenu 2. Use 【↑】 【↓】 key remove highlight bar select submenu option 3. Use【Enter】key choose and exit set menu 4 Use 【...
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8 Port /16 Port User Manual OSD Hotkey Operation Operating instruction Press 【F3】and move the highlight bar with【↓】 to select “OSD Hotkey” submenu . Press 【Enter】and below screen appears: KVM default hotkey:【Scroll Lock】 2. Select the“ 【 Ctrl】 【Ctrl】 + 【KVM Hotkey】 ” and press 【 Enter】 , and then the 【Ctrl】 hotkey is available in this hotkey mode, the mouse hotkey can't enter the OSD menu.
8 Port /16 Port User Manual F4: Tool Figure Menu Operate method 1. Use【F4】key or use 【←】 【→】key from other menu item enter into submenu 2. Use 【↑】 【↓】 key remove highlight bar select submenu option 3. Use【Enter】key choose and exit set menu 4 Use 【...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual F6: Edit Set Port Name: Use【↑】 【↓】key choose channel; After click【F6】 key, cursor is resting the first letter that you want to modify; Use 【Enter】key save new name and exit line editor ...
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8 Port /16 Port User Manual OSD factory default settings Default value Twice【Scroll Lock 】key OSD hotkey ADM Factory user Press【Enter】 key ADM Factory password Press【Enter】 key Port shown time Cascade port number +port number + port Port shown mode name Port name SYSTEM...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual USB module simulation keyboard Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below: PC keyboard MAC keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun Keyboard when the Control Key [L_Win] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. PC keyboard Sun keyboard L_Win&L_Alt...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual Appendix Technical Specifications Performance parameters KVM-1708A KVM-1716A Direct Host Connections Maximum Emulation Keyboard, mouse PS/2,USB LCD Type SXGA TFT Display area 17 " Best Resolution 1280×1024@60Hz Color 16.7 M 250cd/m² ( T y p )...
8 Port /16 Port User Manual Troubleshooting 1. The KVM console do not work when I connect and use the console for the first time. Solutions: Please re-connect the KVM console according to below steps: 1) Disconnect all the signal and power cables connected to KVM. 2) Then power on KVM and you hear the boot indicating sound from the beeper, a screen automatically pop up for you to enter the user name and password.
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8 Port /16 Port User Manual 6. When I switch to one port, the keyboard and mouse do not work. Solutions: 1) Make sure you have exited the OSD menu. 2) Invoke the OSD main menu and check the user name on the top left, make sure the user has got the access permission from the administrator.
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