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Easy FULL HD - KVM EXTENDER OVER IP Tune in the easy KVM World • masterEASY Single in Copper/Fiber Dual in Copper/Fiber www.kvm-tec.com kvm-tec MANUAL Check out our Installation Channel:...
WHY KVM-tec 1. Introduction 1.1 Intended use 1.2 Safety instructions 1.3 Technical Specifications 1.4 About your masterEASY single copper 1.5 About your masterEASY dual copper 1.6 About your masterEASY extender single in fiber 1.7 About your masterEASY extender dual in fiber 1.8 About your masterEASY backpanel 1.9 About the status LED 2. Installation of the extender 2.1 Unpacking and checking the contents 2.2.
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3.6.6 VGA Parameters 4.2.2 Matrix Switching Mode 3.7 Remote Settings 4.2.3 Display the last received image „Freeze Last Image“ 3.7.1 Editing a keyboard layout 4.2.4 USB Emulation mode 3.7.2 Editing keyboard shortcuts 4.2.5 USB save feature 4 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 5...
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4.3.1 Bandbreitenreduzierung 4.4 Remote settings 4.4.1 Sampling Rate settings 4.5 PUSH / GET List 4.6 Connecting, disconnecting or selecting a current workplace connected devices 5. troubleshooting & first aid 6.Maintance & care 6.1 Extender care 6.2. Disposal 7. Warranty 7.1. Standard warranty 6 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 7...
KVM extender will bring you joy for many years to come. Please ensure that everyone who uses the product has read and followed these warnings and instructions.
Type: KVM Extender (local unit and remote unit) • In particular, ensure to avoid damage to the mains adapter. Model: masterEASY single and dual copper • Use the product with a suitable, properly installed and easily accessible mains power masterEASY single and dual fiber socket. Make sure the product can be disconnected from the power socket at all times. •...
1. introduction 1. introduction 1.4 aboUt YoUR MaSteReaSY SInGle coPPeR Remote extender (con) local extender (cPU) name function name function DVI out DVi to monitor . dvi-in DVI connection to PC USB from keyboard and mause dvi-in DVI connection fromPC audio in Audio in from microfon etc.
1. introduction 1. introduction 1.5 aboUt YoUR MaSteReaSY dUal coPPeR local extender (cPU) Remote extender (con) name function dvi-in DVI in 2 from PC name function dvi-main DVI connection to PC DVI to Monitor 2 USB to PC DVI to Monitor 1...
1. introduction 1. introduction 1.6 aboUt YoUR MaSteReaSY extendeR SInGle In fIbeR local extender (cPU) Remote extender (con) name function dvi-out DVI connection to monitor dvi-in DVI in from PC name function USB to PC DVI-out DVI to Monitor. audio in...
1. introduction 1. introduction 1.7 aboUt YoUR MaSteReaSY extendeR dUal In fIbeR local extender (cPU) Remote extender (con) name function dvi-in DVI in 2 from PC name function dvi-main DVI connection from PC DVI out DVI to Monitor . USB to PC...
1.8 aboUt YoUR MaSteReaSY bacKPanel 1.9 aboUt tHe StatUS led The Status LED (8/15) can light red, orange or green. Table 1 shows the meaning of each colour. Also see chapter Troubleshooting. bacKSIde mastereaSY Single & mastereaSY dual normal operation colour blinking...
2. INSTALLATION Of The exTeNder 2.1 UnPacKInG and cHecKInG tHe contentS Make sure that the packaging contains the following content: masterEASY single fiber Before using the product for the first time it should be checked for damage. In case of Delivery content - Local (CPU) damage due to transport inform the carrier immediately. Before delivery the product is checked for its function and its operating safety.
Rackmounting RMK-EASY-F Part Nr. 6232 RMK-EASY-F The rack mounting kit RMK-EASY- F is for mounting kvm-tec smartEASY single and dual extenders. It consists of a19“ rack shelf and an alu-faceplate. Rackmounting RMK- EASY- FN - T Part-Nr. 6232 RMK- EASY-FN The rack mounting kit RMK-EASY-FN is for assembling kvm-tec smartEASY extenders.
If you are using a switch: Connect all endpoints to the switch. Ensure that all connections have a bandwith of 1Gbit/sec. For For video sharing the network has to support IGMP snooping. video sharing the network has to support IGMP snooping. HaVe fUn - your kvm-tec extender is now in use for many years (Mtbf approx 10 years) HaVe fUn - your kvm-tec extender is now in use for many years (Mtbf approx 10 years) 26 | kvm-tec...
Almost done Opt: Connect the audio cable local audio/out to the PC audio/in and remote audio/out with audio cable to the microphone HaVe fUn - your kvm-tec extender is now in use for many years (Mtbf approx 10 years) If you are using a switch: Connect all endpoints to the switch. Ensure that all connections have a bandwith of 1Gbit/sec. For video sharing the network has to support IGMP snooping.
LED lights green. The monitor will displays your computer’s desktop or any open applications. 2.9 RePlacInG tHe SfP ModUle The masterEASy Fiber is delivered with a multimode SFP module. to replace an SfP module with a different SfP module: 1. Remove the black dust protector from the SFP module.
2. INSTALLATION Of The exTeNder 2. INSTALLATION Of The exTeNder 2.12 beSt PRactIce foR WIndoWS 10 disable USb energy Savings in Windows 10 32 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 33...
Menu Status / current Status U Update Flash FW Firmware update Features Overview Overview all Features D DDC Option DDC Option Fixe Setting 1920 x 1080 Local Settings Setting Local Overview Remote Settings Setting Remote Overview About Overview Overview all Upgrades Key „ESC“ Exit 34 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 35...
By pressing the F button the Fatures menu is displayed Additionally you get the CPU temperature information of both units. Another feature is the cable test features Menu The individual menu items are described in more detail in chapter 4 (page 52). 36 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 37...
The test can be ended at any time by pressing the “Enter” or “→” key. If no error has occurred, the status reports: “Test OK! If errors occurred during the test, the status displays the sum of all errors that occurred. 38 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 39...
Settings menu: 1.Make sure that the main menu is open. 2.Press the l button. The local Settings menu is displayed. 3.Press the R button. The Remote Settings menu is displayed 3.5.2 ddc Second (dUal) 40 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 41...
USB Compatibility Mode Disabled/Enabled 3.6.3 USb ReMote WaKe UP USB Remote Wakeup Disabled/Enabled Compatibility with Linux Disabled/Enabled Bandwidth Reduction VGA Parameters The PC can be put into sleep mode and reactivated with any key. VGA-1 Parameters 42 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 43...
3.6.6 VGa PaRaMeteRS 3.6.4 coMPatIbIlItY WItH lInUx Older Linux (before 2010) versions may not recognize the keyboard. In this case please activate the Linux compatibility mode VGA Parameters 3.6.5 bandWIdtH RedUctIon Here the bandwidth can be reduced. The basic setting is 0! You can change the bandwidth with +/- or u/d. VGA-1 Parameters 44 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 45...
The Keyboard local menu lets you switch between keyboard layouts for navigating the on screen display menu (OSD). You can choose between French (FR), English (EN) and German (DE). Selecting a keyboard layout: 1. Press S in the extender Settings menu- The Remote Settings menu appears. 2. Press the K key. The Keyboard layout will be changed. 46 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 47...
If the powersave mode is active, the image output at the video outputs is turned off after the time has elapsed. To reactivate the monitor, press any key on the keyboard or connect to a partner. 3.7.4 aUdIo InPUt GaIn The volume can be adjusted by pressing the a button. 48 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 49...
This will remove the status screen and the image remains black. For most keyboards, use the 0 setting. When using USB, some mice act like a keyboard. In this case, select fallback mode 1 or 2. To change the Keyboaed fallback mode press the button f 50 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 51...
This menu protects the OSD control. It can be chosen between 0-50 (Standard 30) By pressing the l button, you can choose between: The mouse speed can be adjusted by pressing the M button Password OSD can only be activated by password timer disabel, 1min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, 60min 52 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 53...
All extenders in the system file can also be updated together. For the update, activate the Settings window and select the folder from which the firmware file is to be uploaded. The list of bitmaps is displayed under MX Firmware. Then transfer the firmware and the update will be done in two steps. 1. send the firmware to the extender. It takes about 2 minutes until the firmware is loaded into the extender. The bar on the right in the column the main window fills blue 2. is the update. attentIon Only if the bar is grey, the update is finished. 54 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 55...
1. Make sure the main menu is open. 2. Press the M key. The Options Overview menu opens. The current USB Memory status is displayed (Enabled or Disabled). 3. Press 1 to enable or 0 to disable the USB Memory upgrade. 56 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 57...
USB status. The link status indicates whether a connection is possible. connected shows if the kvm files can be transferred currently. Video and USb shows if data is currently being transferred. single dual 58 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 59...
Matrix Switching Mode Disabled/Enabled USB Save Feature (mass storage usable) Disabled/Enabled Freeze last Image (Disabled)Disabled/Enabled USB Emulation Mode (Disabled ) Disabled/Enabled Power Redundance Alert Link Redundance Alert Easy Manager Easy Back Bridge Unlock Features Switching Status as EasyManager 60 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 61...
3. Press eSc to return to the main menu. 4.2.5 USb SaVe featURe The kvm-tec feature „USB save“ prevents the intrusion of viruses via the USB interface by deactivating mass storage devices. By pressing the key „S“ you can switch the USB save feature on and off...
Extenders in the network. 4.2.8 MoRe featUReS -Change the names of the devices -Update the extender in the network (see 3.11.2) -USB Emulation Mode can be set via this device in the whole network Easy Manager on/off 64 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 65...
Unit dual | In frontbridging, one or two monitors can simultaneously display the contents of the PCs with different images and can be operated either right or left. Local Unit single Local Unit single 66 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 67...
USB status. The link status indicates whether a connection is possible. connected shows if the kvm files can be transferred currently. Video and USb shows if data is currently being transferred single dual 68 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 69...
BACKBRIDGING | In backbridging it is possible to share from one dual remote Unit single remote Unit single local extender to two single remote extender. For all applications that require monitoring at different locations local Unit dual 70 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 71...
USB status. The link status indicates whether a connection is possible. connected shows if the kvm files can be transferred currently. Video and USb shows if data is currently being transferred single dual 72 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 73...
PCs can be opera- remote Unit dual ted with one mouse and one keyboard 2 local Units + 1 remote Unit = easy cross Move with 1 keyboard & 1 Local Unit single Local Unit single mouse 74 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 75...
- Once every device on the network has been detected, it is advisable to reduce. - F5’ in the switch list (with Easyline Manager) sends a broadcast to reduce ALL devices all at once. Get List 76 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 77...
The screen flickers, Install current firmware from our homepage www.kvm- green has an incorrect tec.com/support display led is blinking Different firmware Please contact the kvm-tec support team via e-mail: green or USB is not support@kvm-tec.com or by phone: +43 2253 81912 30 compatible led light Different firmware To enter on screen menu/check firmware version:...
Check if other units have ther Unit the same behaviour Contact kvm-tec Contact kvm-tec support support We are here for you to answer your questions about installation? Manual download www.kvm-tec.com kvm-tec Installationchannel on our homepage personally +43 2253 81912 80 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 81...
• Only use shielded installation cable with min. cross section of 24 AWG throughout the length. • The shield should be contiguous and connected to both ends. A shielded patch cable is allowed for connection to the device. Schema eIa/tIa-568 b 2 years standard warranty color orange/White orange Green/White blue blue/White Art Nr 9003 warranty extension to 5 years per Set Green Art Nr 9002 warranty extension to 5 years brown/White per Unit brown 82 | kvm-tec kvm-tec | 83...
8.2.2 SInGle-Mode (oPtIonal) 9.1 RecoMMended SWItcHeS A fiber Single-Mode – SFP Module cable should meet the following requirements: • Up to 20 km transmission distance. • Requires dedicated fiber connection: cable type Duplex Singlemode with LC connector A list of kvm-tec tested and recommended switches can be found on our website at A fiber Single-Mode – SFP Module BiDi cable should meet the following requirements: • Up to 20 km transmission distance. www.kvm-tec.com • Requires dedicated fiber connection: cable type Singlemode with LC connector Wavelength ( ) of 850 nm in multi-mode or 1310 nm TX -1550 nm RX in single-mode Products - Switching System - Datasheet -recommended Switche...
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