Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for D-Link DKVM-8
Summary of Contents for D-Link DKVM-8
- Page 1 DKVM-8 Keyboard, Mouse & Monitor Switch User’s Manual...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1 NTRODUCTION PECIFICATION ACKING CHAPTER 2 NSTALLATION RODUCT INGLE ARDWARE AISY CHAPTER 3 PERATION CHAPTER 4 ROUBLE SHOOTING ABLE OF ONTENTS HECK ETAIL NIT OR AISY CHAIN PERATION NSTALLATION CHAIN... -
Page 3: Introduction
CHAPTER 1. The DKVM-8 gives you the ultimate in control of 8 PCs from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. To expand control ability, the DB-25 Daisy-Chain allows sixteen DKVM-8 stack up for control 128 PCs from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. OSD (On-Screen Display) menu provides human friendly interface for naming each PCs and selecting one of them. -
Page 4: Specification
INTRODUCTION 1.1 S PECIFICATION Computer Connections : 8 Port LEDs Bank 7-segment LED Port 7-segment LED Keyboard Mouse Monitor Cascade Cascade Port On Screen Display 19” Rack Mount Cascade (Level) Max. Access PCs Manual Selection Hot Key Switching Confirmation Keyboard state Keyboard Mouse Monitor... -
Page 5: Packing Check List
1.2 P ACKING HECK Before you begin to install your DKVM-8, please make sure that you received the following materials as listed below: Item DKVM-8 Mouse adapter cable Daisy-chain cable Power cord User’s Manual Quick lnstallation Guide Rack mount bracket... -
Page 6: Installation
CHAPTER 2. 2.1 P RODUCT ETAIL Front Panel Bank Select / Scan Button Current Active Bank Display Current Active Port Display Rear Panel Slave input DB-25 Daisy-chain port CONSOLE connectors Slave Input Console Master Input Slave Output Master input / VGA monitor Slave output connector... -
Page 7: Single Unit Or Daisy - Chain Operation
2.2 S INGLE NIT OR DKVM-8 has the capability to be Daisy-Chained to 15 more units (for a total of 16), giving the user control over a maximum of 128 computers. Each DKVM-8 unit is defined as a “B ANK”. -
Page 8: Hardware Installation
(NOTE: DIP-Switch No. 1 and 2 are reserved, default setting is “ON” .) DIP-Switch NO. WARNING! Otherwise, plugging If the DKVM-8 you are using will be BANK Address BANK 0 BANK 1 BANK 2 BANK 3... - Page 9 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the DKVM-8. Take note of the length of your cables so that your computers, DKVM-8, keyboard, mouse and monitor are distanced properly.
- Page 10 PS/2 mouse port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 PS/2 mouse port on the back of DKVM-8. If using a serial mouse cable connect one end to a DB-9 serial port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 DB-9 serial mouse port on the back of the DKVM-8.
- Page 11 Repeat step 5 to 7 for the remainder of the computers. Step 10 Attach the power supply to the power jack at the back of DKVM-8. Plug this into available AC outlet. Flip the power switch on the front panel. You should see the LED for channel 1 on the front panel blink, and hear a beep.
-
Page 12: Daisy - Chain
Please refer to the example below. Here, four DKVM-8 units are cascaded together for control over 32 computers. Recall that a maximum of 16 DKVM-8 units can be cascaded together for control over 128 computers. Recall that the DIP-switch on the MASTER unit must be set to BANK 0, and the SLAVE units set to a unique BANK (any from 1 through F). - Page 13 l RESET the MASTER unit by pressing the Bank/SCAN and Channel buttons simultaneously. This is necessary for the MASTER unit to detect the newly added slave unit. l Verify that the MASTER unit has detected the new slave by pressing the Bank/SCAN button.
-
Page 14: Operation
Selecting which computer to operate can be done either by On-Screen Display, the select button, or through keyboard “Hot Key” commands. You will notice that after the DKVM-8 switches to another computer, the mouse will be inoperative for about 1-2 seconds. This is normal operation and ensures that proper mouse synchronization is established. - Page 15 For instance, if you press SCROLL LOCK, SCROLL LOCK, 2, 5, the computer on channel 5 of DKVM-8 set to BANK 2 will be selected. In the following diagram, that is PC 21. Hence, if you only have one DKVM-8, the first key (X) must be “0”.
- Page 16 To get into the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, press SCROLL LOCK, SCROLL LOCK, SPACE BAR. Immediately, the OSD overlay screen appears. This screen is generated by the DKVM-8, and does not affect your computers or running software in any way. The main OSD screen menu is shown on the right.
- Page 17 ? Pressing the TAB key opens up the Function menu. In this menu, you can select the SCAN TIME and DISPLAY TIME. SCAN TIME: Amount of time the DKVM-8 stays one port before switching to the next port when in Scan Mode...
-
Page 18: Trouble Shooting
Q : The OSD menu does not display a “®” on a channel where a computer is connected and powered up. What do I do? A : ? Reset the DKVM-8 by simultaneously pressing the Bank/SCAN and Channel buttons on the front panel. A ccess the OSD menu again and it should have re-detected all the active channels. - Page 19 12V DC, 1000mA minimum. Make sure the power switch is on. ? Reset the DKVM-8 by simultaneously pressing the Bank/SCAN and Channel buttons on the front panel. Access the OSD menu again and it should have re -detected all the active ports.
- Page 20 ? Avoid moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when switching ports. ? Reset the mouse to resume proper mouse movement simply by unplugging the mouse form the front of the DKVM-8 for about 2 -3 seconds, and plugging it in again. Problems with computers using the serial mouse output Note: The DKVM-8 has integrated mouse conversion technology.
- Page 21 ? Avoid moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when switching ports. ?Reset the mouse to resume proper mouse movement simply by unplugging the mouse form the front of the DKVM-8 for about 2 -3 seconds, and plugging it in again. Q : The wheel on the IntellMouse...
- Page 22 Le Florilege #2, Allee de la Fresnerie 78330 Fontenay Le Fleury France TEL: 33-1-30238688 FAX: 33-1-3023-8689 URL: www.dlink-france.fr E-MAIL: info@dlink-france.fr GERMANY D-LINK Central Europe/D -Link Deutschland GmbH Schwalbacher Stra_e74 65760 Eschborn, Germany TEL: 49-6196-77990 FAX: 49-6196-7799300 URL: www.dlink.de BBS: 49-(0)6192-971199 (Analog) 49-(0)6192-971198 (ISDN)
-
Page 23: Contacting Technical Support
Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone. - Page 24 The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
- Page 25 Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Page 26 Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 021405 D-Link Systems, Inc.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the DKVM-8 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers