Cables to Go KNV104D User Manual

Cables to go knv104d: user guide

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■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction
Overview.....................................................................1
Features......................................................................3
Configurations...............................................................4
■ ■ ■ ■ Installation
Device Connection.........................................................7
Initial Power-up..............................................................9
Optional Rack Mount Accessories...................................10
Multimedia Module.......................................................12
Front Panel Push Buttons..............................................13
OSD(On-Screen Display)Operation..................................14
Hot-key Commands........................................................19
Connection..................................................................21
Change Configuration while Running................................23
Overview.....................................................................25
Connections................................................................25
Operation....................................................................26
Configuration...............................................................26
Specifications...............................................................27
Troubleshooting...........................................................28
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the
Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the
KVM Switch or any connecting device.
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
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Overview
One-Console KVM Switches
The KVM Switch allows you to access multiple computers from one
keyboard, mouse and monitor.
software to configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables
between the KVM Switch and your computers.
simple as pressing push button, entering hot-key command and
navigating through the user-friendly on-screen menu (available on
models with OSD support). Depending on the model you have, it
switches up to 4 (KNV104), 8 (KNV108) or 16 (KNV116D)
IBM-compatible computers. The KVM Switch is independent of the
computer operating system.
Two-Console KVM Switches
The advanced multi-access KVM Switches enable you to control
multiple computers from one out of two locations, remote or local
with two keyboards, mice and monitors.
computers and KNV2116D controls 16 computers.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
For KNV104D, KNV108D, KNV116D
KNV2108D, KNV2116D models
For KVM Switches with built-in OSD control, you can name your
computers, switch to a computer from a list, configure settings with
easy-to-use menus, view the name of the selected computer
on-screen with programmable time interval.
displays the system status throughout operation.
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There is no interface card or
Operation is as
KNV2108D controls 8
The OSD menu

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ------------------------ ------------------------ Overview One-Console KVM Switches The KVM Switch allows you to access multiple computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. There is no interface card or software to configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables between the KVM Switch and your computers.
  • Page 2: Features

    High Video Quality The KVM Switch supports VGA resolution up to 1920 x 1440 without any degradation. Advanced VGA circuit design guarantees smooth and flicker-free switching from one computer to the other with distance up to 100ft (30M)* at both Console and PC sides.
  • Page 3: Configurations

    Throughout this manual, Master is the KVM Switch that has a physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its CONSOLE port. Slave is a KVM Switch that has its CONSOLE port connected to a Master's “PC x” port. Slave only exists in cascade configuration.
  • Page 4: Device Connection

    3. [NOTE: Only a PS/2 mouse can be connected to the CONSOLE mouse port. The KVM Switch automatic mouse conversion system allows you to connect computers using serial mouse and control the computers from one PS/2 mouse.]...
  • Page 5: Initial Power-Up

    Adhesive Rubber Foot For desk-top operation, you may stick the four round rubber feet (supplied with the unit) to the bottom of the KVM Switch. NOTE: Do not use the rubber feet for rack mount operation. feet a firm press to prevent them from getting loose.
  • Page 6: Optional Rack Mount Accessories

    Optional Rack Mount Accessories Figure 6 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Figure 6: Attaching rack mount bracket Figure 7 shows how to assemble rack cable support then screw it to the back and inside the rack cabinet vertical post.
  • Page 7: Multimedia Module

    KVM Switch or any computer off. AUTO SCAN The KVM Switch provides an easy to use feature to start Auto Scanning. You can press down both the front-panel number 7 and 8 buttons for 2 seconds to start Auto Scanning.
  • Page 8: Osd(On-Screen Display)Operation

    Function key <F2>: To switch the eye mark ( computer on or off. First, use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F2> to switch its eye mark on or dash character. Press...
  • Page 9 If you forget the password, the only way to permanently disable the security function is to remove all possible power sources from the master KVM Switch. You need to turn off all computers and unplug all power adapters, then restart everything.
  • Page 10 The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting. Keyboard Speed The KVM Switch offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low, Middle, Fast and Faster as 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively.
  • Page 11: Hot-Key Commands

    Auto Scan: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3 The KVM Switch sends one to four beeps indicating scan interval of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively. To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting...
  • Page 12: Cascade Configuration

    Cascade Configuration Cascade Configuration Cascade Configuration Cascade Configuration --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- Connection Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave) to the Master under power, you must turn off the device. The Master must have equal or more 'PC x' ports than that of the Slave, i.e., if KNV108 is the master, KNV108 and KNV104 can be Slaves, but KNV116D can not.
  • Page 13: Change Configuration While Running

    The built-in PS/2 mouse signal translation enables you to connect PS/2 mice of different type to the CONSOLE ports, i.e., a generic PS/2 mouse for one CONSOLE and a scroll mouse for another. Multi-access KVM Switch KNV2108D & KNV2116D Both models...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Refer to the chapter Cascade Configuration for more detail. There are rules to apply for Master/Slave configuration. When KNV2108D is a Master, its slave includes KNV104, KNV104D, KNV108 and KNV108D. When KNV2116D is a Master, its slave includes all the above and KNV116D.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting: Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the KVM Switch. Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions No OSD screen .No power to KVM Switch .Establish power by turning on...
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PDOCUDT., The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed or implied with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

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