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External Chassis Chassis Display Resolution Color Brightness Contrast Viewing Angle Protection KVM Switch Ports Video Signal Keyboard Signal Mouse Signal Control Button Port Switch LCD Control Power Operating system Input Peripheral Keyboard Pointing Device Pointing Device Button 3x Environmental Specification for KDS LCD DRAWER Environmental Operating Temp Specification...
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1.0 Introduction Metal Chassis The integration of data and video, and voice communication in computers and the subsequent technological advances have spawn many sophisticated CTI applications that have become accessible and affordable to the small and mid-sized business. The increasing CTI applications coupled with the growing demand for corresponding hardware and systems have created a dilemma: How does one pack the growing number of equipment into existing space.
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2.0 Getting Started KDS 5178/16, KDC 5198/16 4...
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Features of the EMP 2.0 Installation/Operation 2.1 Insert the LCD Keyboard Drawer into the rack cabinet in the desired position. 2.2 Attach the 2x rear support bracket and extending into the proper length of the cabinet depth. And secure the 2x bracket on each side with the supplied screw. KDS 5178/16, KDC 5198/16 5...
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2.3 Secure the rear and front rack mounting to properly mount and fix its position into the cabinet. 2.4 Connect the AC power cable into rear of the drawer unit. KDS 5178/16, KDC 5198/16 6...
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2.5 Connect the host cable to the rear of the drawer. Both PS/2 and USB type can be use with the KVM, just choose the desire type to match with your system, the KVM accepts both. Refer to Section 3 for further detail. 2.6 You can turn on the drawer unit main power on the back of the chassis.
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2.7 To open the drawer, unscrew the 2 thumb screw on either side of the front of the unit and pull drawer outward using the handle bar in the center of drawer. 2.8 Once the drawer is fully extended, lift up the LCD panel and tilt back, this will allow you to view the LCD and access the keyboard/touchpad.
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2.9 To turn on the power for the LCD panel, the power button located beneath the LCD can be use to independently turn on/off. LCD screen adjustment button is also located here. 2.10 To return the drawer back to the unit, fold screen down and push in the 2 tap located on each side of the rail then push the drawer back in.
3.0 KVM Connection 3.1 The rear section of the unit will have a series of connections for connecting to systems 8 Ports 16 Ports AC Power Local Console Plug Keyboard / Mouse Port 3.2 Connecting KVM Ports for Host using PS/2 connection. Connect single ended D-Sub end to KVM port and other end composing of VGA D-Sub, PS/2 Keyboard (Green) and PS/2 Mouse (Purple) to corresponding ports on the system.
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3.3 Connecting KVM Ports for Host using USB connection. Connect single ended D-Sub end to KVM port and other end composing of VGA D-Sub and USB to corresponding ports on the system. 3.4 You can connect a local console port to operate the KVM bypassing the built-in LCD and keyboard/touchpad through the rear local console port.
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3.5 You can connect additional KVM port by adding additional KVM switches and connecting between them a daisy chain cable. The control will be from the primary KVM by changing banks selection. KDS 5178/16, KDC 5198/16 12...
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4.0 KVM OSD Operations 4.1 When powering up the unit it is require that you provide authentication to access the KVM control for all system connected to the unit. The default user name is 00000000 and the default password is 00000000 4.2 After login the screen will display status of the current setting.
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4.4 The first page display will show the OSD menu that allows you to choose the main general options you would like to proceed. 4.5 Following are list of function key to access each of the action. KDS 5178/16, KDC 5198/16 14...
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4.6 The bottom right portion of the OSD gives the status of the user login and setting. 4.7 By going into the menu, you will receive a new list of functions. 4.8 The language selection allows you to choose the desired display language for reference. **Non-Latin based language are for display purpose only and not for editing KDS 5178/16, KDC 5198/16 15...
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4.9 The port name edit allow you to assign naming to each of the port connected to better recognize and categorize based on your needs. 4.10 The port search allows you to find by the name which you have assign to a port. This is especially useful when you have multiple banks of ports.
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4.12 The access list allows you to assign user right to each port. Only the supervisor can configure the access list. Use the Enter key to toggle the port right, where O means enable and X means disable. 4.13 The hot-key menu allows you to set the hot key used to bring up the OSD. KDS 5178/16, KDC 5198/16 17...
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4.14 The time settings menu allows you to set the auto-scan time for host port by port. 4.15 The OSD mouse menu allows you to set the OSD cursor mouse speed. KDS 5178/16, KDC 5198/16 18...
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5.0 KVM Hot Key Operation 5.1 Hot key can be provides convenient short cut to access functions similar to the OSD menu. You can have a full command of the KVM switch through a simple sequence of key. To access, you must press the hotkey (default Caps Lock) twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep sound confirming activation, then pressing another command key to submit.
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6.0 Standard Accessory Kits Package Content User’s Manual ESD Bag 110 Power Cord 220 Power Card (Option) Screw Pack Bracket KDS LCD DRAWER 9XX KVM Cable Package Description User’s Reference Guide ESD Bag for additional packaging 110 Power Cord 220 Power Card (Option) Screws/Clips Extension Support Bracket LCD Keyboard Drawer...
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