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- Page 1 8 and 16 Port KVM User Guide North American HQ Walnut, California Tel: 1 (909) 444 9288 info@ConnectPRO.com www.ConnectPRO.com MIT-CAT5 Asian HQ Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2253-5077 asia@ConnectPRO.com support@ConnectPRO.com Vers. 5.03.04...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Welcome...3 2. Introduction...4 3. Features...4 4. System components...4 5. Compatibility...4 6. The CAT5 KVM system configuration...5 7. The CAT5 KVM models...5 8. Pre-installation guidelines...6 9. Connecting the CAT5 KVM system...6 10. Connecting the power supply...9 11. Updating the LEDs...9 12. -
Page 3: Welcome
32. Control software system requirements...21 33. Connecting the RS232 Serial cable...21 34. Installing and running the Control software...21 35. Computer icons...22 36. Communication Error...23 37. The View menu...23 38. Selecting a computer...23 39. The toolbar buttons...23 40. Get Status...24 41. Read Configuration...24 42. - Page 4 If operation of this equipment in a residential area causes radio frequency interference, the user, and not ConnectPRO Inc. Limited, will be responsible. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by ConnectPRO Inc.
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Page 5: Introduction
2. Introduction Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) console with the Multi-Platform CAT5 KVM (CAT5 KVM) system. The CAT5 KVM comes in 8 and 16 port models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 8 port model, and up to 16 to the 16 port model. -
Page 6: The Cat5 Kvm System Configuration
• VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors • DOS, Windows (3X, 9X, 2000, NT4, ME, XP), LINUX, UNIX, HP UX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, Open VMS, Novell 3.12-6 6. The CAT5 KVM system configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the CAT5 KVM system. Figure 1 The CAT5 KVM system configuration 7. -
Page 7: Connecting The Cat5 Kvm System
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise • Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the CAT5 KVM, does not exceed 10m/33ft 9. Connecting the CAT5 KVM system Connect each computer to the CAT5 KVM system using the appropriate CIM and CAT5 cables. - Page 8 Figure 5 PS/2 CIM Connecting a SUN CIM Figure 6 illustrates the SUN CIM and its connections. To connect the SUN CIM: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video card. 2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port. Figure 6 SUN CIM Connecting a USB CIM The CIM USB supports Windows 98 SE and later, MAC, SUN and SGI.
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Page 9: Connecting The Power Supply
VGA Extender cable Where the CIM’s Screen connector won’t reach the computer’s Video card, connect the VGA Extender cable to the CIM and then follow the instructions below. Connecting the CAT5 cables 1. Connect one connector to the CIMs RJ45 port. 2. -
Page 10: Resetting The Switch
12. Resetting the Switch To reset the Switch press the 2 front panel Select buttons simultaneously. The CIMs are unaffected by this reset. Resetting can also be performed through the software – explained later. 13. Rack mounting the CAT5 KVM Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the CAT5 KVM on a server rack as illustrated below. -
Page 11: The Keyboard Hotkeys
Switch between the connected computers by either • The front panel Select buttons • Keyboard hotkeys • The OSD (On Screen Display) The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below. When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top bank indicates which computer is currently selected. -
Page 12: The Osd Settings (F2)
To select a computer: 1. Navigate to the desired computer line. 2. Press Enter. The selected computer is accessed. An confirmation label appears showing which computer is accessed. Note! When the OSD is displayed you cannot select computers using the front panel Sele ct buttons or the keyboard hotkeys. - Page 13 Administrator (Status A) The Administrator can: • Set and modify all Passwords and security profiles • Fully access any computer • Use all OSD functions Supervisor (Status S) The Supervisor can: • Fully access any computer • Access the following OSD functions only –F4 Scan, F5 Tune and F6 Moving the Confirmation label.
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Page 14: F7 Defaults
2. Press the Space bar to toggle between options. To display the OSD in future press the new hotkey. Autoskip With the Autoskip feature, the arrow keys only access the active computer lines on the OSD. When Autoskip is Off, The arrow keys access both active and inactive computer lines. To change the Autoskip setting: 1. -
Page 15: The Time Settings
Editing the computer name In this window you can edit the computer names with up to 15 characters. To erase a character: Select it and press the Space bar. Blank spaces remain in place of the erased character. To erase an entire line: Place the cursor at the beginning of the line. -
Page 16: Users
In the Settings window navigate to the Time line and press Enter. The Time settings window appears see Figure 12. Scan (SCN) - Label (LBL) - Time out (T/O) SCN SCN column, change the scan period. LBL - In the LBL column, change the display period of the OSD label showing which computer is currently accessed. -
Page 17: Security
There are 3 different access levels. These are: • Y – Full access to a particular computer. Plus access to the F4, F5 and F6 OSD functions • V –Viewing access only, to a particular computer (No keyboard/mouse functionality) • N – No access to a particular computer – A TIMEOUT label appears if access is attempted To give each user the desired access level: 1. -
Page 18: The Osd Help Window - F1
By default the User Profile settings are full access. 27. The OSD HELP window – F1 To access the HELP window press F1. The HELP window appears, see Figure 15. Figure 15 The HELP window Please note! All the functions set out in the Help window are performed from the Main window. The Help window is merely a reminder of the hotkeys and their functions. -
Page 19: Moving The Label - F6
3. Adjust the image by using the RightLeft Arrow keys. 4. When the image is satisfactory, press Esc. Note! Picture quality is relative to distance. The further away a remote computer is from the CAT5 KVM, the lower the image quality, and the more tuning needed. So place the higher resolution computers closer to the manager unit. -
Page 20: Connecting The Rs232 Serial Cable
• Free Serial port 33. Connecting the RS232 Serial cable To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the software, and to the CAT5 KVM. See the figure below. Figure 16 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable 34. -
Page 21: Computer Icons
which the RS232 Serial cable is connected. Failure to select the correct Com port will result in the software running in demo mode. Once Setup is complete the Control window appears. See the figure below. 35. Computer icons Icon Meaning Computer is connected and switched on Computer is switched off or unconnected Connected and switched on computer with a Local . -
Page 22: The View Menu
37. The View menu From the View menu choose to display: • All computers, or only active switched on computers. • The Legend • The toolbar 38. Selecting a computer To select a computer: Click on the computers icon. The system switches to that computer. The connected icon appears with a red background . - Page 23 To change the OSD settings you must press from the File menu after making changes. The changes will then be sent to the CAT5 KVM Manager, and the OSD will reflect these changes. Renaming a computer To rename a computer: 1.
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Page 24: Loading A Saved Configuration
Figure 21 The Settings box Here you can edit all the data that can be edited in the OSD. This includes: Scan times, Confirmation label display time, Timeout, mouse type, keyboard type, User access, password mode, Autoskip mode, keyboard mode – Display hotkey. To edit a setting: 1. -
Page 25: Reminder
To view to the factory default settings: From the File menu choose New. 45. Reminder! All changes done with the Control software are only reflected in the OSD AFTER pressing 46. Password protection When the CAT5 KVM system is password protected, the Control software behaves in exactly the same way as the OSD. -
Page 26: Upgrading The Cat5 Kvm Firmware
CAT5 KVM system. The CAT5 KVM Update software and latest firmware is on the Marketing & Documentation CD. To obtain the latest firmware for your system go to www.ConnectPRO.com . 48. System requirements for the CAT5 KVM Update software • Pentium 166 or higher with 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space. -
Page 27: Starting And Configuring The Cat5 Kvm Update
2. Choose Multi-Platform CAT5 KVM Softpack. 3. Either run the Multi-Platform CAT5 KVM Update software straight from the CD or install it on the computer’s hard drive and run it from there. 52. Starting and configuring the CAT5 KVM Update 1. -
Page 28: Verifying The Version Numbers
See Figure 24. 3. Choose an available Com Port and click OK. Note! The RS232 Serial cable must be connected to the selected Serial port. 53. Verifying the version numbers Before upgrading the firmware, you must first verify which firmware and hardware versions you have. -
Page 29: Obtaining New Firmware
. The hardware version number appears after the CIM number. When “Not responding” appears, there is no computer connected, or it is switched off. 54. Obtaining new firmware Download the latest firmware for your system from www.ConnectPRO.com 55. Updating the firmware Warning! Never switch off any computer connected to the CAT5 KVM system during the updating process. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting Tips
the mouse fails to work properly. Resetting is done via the Serial port, and avoids the need to shut down the computer. NOTE! The Reset function does not affect the parameters of the unit settings. Resetting the Switch or CIM units To reset the Switch or CIM units: 1. -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
Find Left Ctrl +Alt + F9 Again Left Ctrl + Alt + F2 Undo Left Ctrl + Alt + F4 Copy Left Ctrl + Alt + F6 Paste Left Ctrl + Alt + F8 Left Ctrl + Alt + F10 Help Left Ctrl + Alt + F11 Compose... - Page 32 System RJ45 Local KVM RJ11 HDD15/MinDin6/MiniDin6 Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC/32ºF to 104ºF Storage temperature -40ºC to 70ºC/-40ºF to 158ºF Humidity 80% non-condensing relative humidity CIMs PS/2 Connections HDD15 Keyboard/Mouse MiniDin6 System RJ45 Power From computer’s Product weight Shipping weight Dimensions 91 x 41 x 24mm / 3.58 x 1.61 x 0.94in HDD15...
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