IOGear M1102-a User Manual

IOGear M1102-a User Manual

8/16-port usb ps/2 combo kvmp switch

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8/16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVMP Switch
GCS1808/GCS1716
PART NO. M1102-a/M1074-a
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  • Page 1 User Manual 8/16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVMP Switch GCS1808/GCS1716 PART NO. M1102-a/M1074-a www.iogear.com...
  • Page 2 All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements Table of Contents Console Package Contents Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) • A display with an VGA (HDB-15) input • A USB or PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse System Requirements Mac Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard Emulation GCS1808 Overview Computers • A video output with an VGA (HDB-15) female connector Factory Default Settings GCS1716 Overview •...
  • Page 4 GCS1808 Overview 1. Power Jack 1. Port 1~8 switch Button 1. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch 1. CPU1~8 Port 2. Console Port 2. Reset Button 2. Firmware Upgrade Cable Port 2. Grounding 3. USB Sharing Port* 3. Power LED 3. Cable Tie Slot CONSOLE PS/2-USB Front view...
  • Page 5 GCS1716 Overview 1. Port 1~16 Switch Button 1. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch 1. CPU1~16 Port 1. Power Jack 2. Reset Button 2. Firmware Upgrade Cable Port 2. Grounding 2. Console Port 3. USB Sharing Port* 3. Power LED 3. Cable Tie Slot CONSOLE PS/2-USB Front view...
  • Page 6: Foot Pad Set Installation

    Foot Pad Set Installation Rack Mounting Flip the KVM switch upside down. Peel the protective films off of the foot pads, then stick the pads to the Step 1 four corners, as shown in the diagram below. Remove the screws from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the front of the switch.
  • Page 7 Step 2 Final Step Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack.
  • Page 8: Single Level Installation

    Grounding Single Level Installation To prevent damaging your equipment, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. Use the Step 1 Step 3 included grounding wire to ground the KVM switch by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding Please make sure your computers and monitor are Connect the Console cable to the Console port powered off before you start.
  • Page 9 Step 5 Step 4 Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KVM Cable (with a yellow connector) from Connect your VGA monitor and USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse to the console Cable. the KVM switch to each of your computers. USB KVM Cable PS/2 KVM Cable Connection...
  • Page 10: 2-Level Installation (Cascading)

    2-Level Installation (Cascading) Step 5 Step 1 Step 4 Connect the Cascade Cable between the 1st level KVM and 2nd level KVM. Connect the green connector Please make sure your computers and monitor are Connect your VGA monitor and USB or PS/2 powered off before you start.
  • Page 11 USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connection Step 6 Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KVM Cable (with a yellow connector) from the 2nd level KVM switch to each of your computers. CONSOLE PS/2-USB 2nd Level Final Step Turn on your computers.
  • Page 12: Led Indication

    Port Switching LED Indication Port Switching via Front Panel Switch Button Description Simply press the specific push button to switch the focus to the specific port No LED No computer is connected to the specific port or the computer is connected to the Port Switching via On-Screen DIsplay (OSD) specific port but it is not powered on Please refer to OSD Operation section.
  • Page 13: On-Screen Display (Osd) Operation

    On-screen Display (OSD) Operation Trigger OSD OSD Main Screen Notes: Simply press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] rapidly. When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the 1. The diagram depicts the administrator’s main one below appears: screen. The user main screen does not show Note: This hotkey sequence can be changed to the F4 and F6 functions, since these are [Ctrl] [Ctrl].
  • Page 14 OSD Navigation OSD Main Screen Headings • After executing any action, you automatically • To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, go back to the menu one level above. click the X in the upper right corner of the OSD Heading Description window;...
  • Page 15 F1: GOTO F2: LIST F1: GOTO If [1] was chosen, then type in the port’s name that If [2] was chosen then you can go to a specific port F2: LIST This function is to let you switch to a specific port you want to go to and then press [Enter].
  • Page 16 F3: SET F3: SET OSD Hotkey Function Description There are 10 different settings within the SET This function allows you to switch the way to section, which they are as follow: trigger the hotkey between [Scroll Lock] [Scroll List out all ports that the administrator has set as accessible for the current Lock] and [Ctrl] [Ctrl].
  • Page 17 Port ID Display Duration Scan Duration Port ID Display Position Port ID Display Mode This function allows you to change the port ID This function allows you to set the autoscan time This function allows you to change the position This function allow you to choose the way you of the port ID that’s showing on the screen as the display duration between 3 seconds and off.
  • Page 18 Scan-Skip Mode Screen Blanker Hotkey Command Mode This function allows you to set the behavior in autoscan mode. Simply move the red highlight bar to the This function allows you to set the time interval to This function allows you to enable or disable the behavior you want and press [Enter].
  • Page 19 F4: ADM OSD Language F4: ADM Set User Login Hotkey This function allows you to choose the OSD This function will only be shown if you have login This function allows you to setup the login name This function allows you to set the hotkey language between English, Deutsch, Japanese, as Administrator.
  • Page 20 Once the user name and password are set Set Accessible Ports Then simply type in the user name and This function allows you to setup the access on each port for each user. Use [Spacebar] to cycle through correctly, you will see the message in the bottom of password.
  • Page 21 Set Logout Timeout Edit Port Names Restore Default Values Enter the port name that you wish to show in OSD This function allows you to set a time that the KVM This function allows you to customize a name This function allows you to restore all settings into for that specific port and press [Enter] to complete will automatically logout after being idle for a certain on each port of the KVM.
  • Page 22 Activate Beeper Clear The Name List Set Quick View Ports This function allows you to enable or disable the This function allows you to clear up all the port This function allows you to set the desire ports names to blanks. Move the red highlight bar to beeper sound while switching port.
  • Page 23 Firmware Upgrade After you type Y, you will see the below screen. Set Operating System This function allows you to have the KVM activates The KVM is now in firmware upgrade mode. This function allows you to define what kind of operating system is being used in each port.
  • Page 24 F5: SKP F5: SKP Keyboard Language Function Description This function allows you to trigger Skip Mode. This function allows you to choose the keyboard Simply press [F5] to activate skip mode. When Switch to the last accessible port language of your console keyboard. Auto is chosen [←] you see a left and right arrow next to the port by default;...
  • Page 25 F8: LOUT F6: BRC / F7: SCAN F6: BRC F7: SCAN You can also trigger the autoscan by front panel F8: LOUT This function will only be shown if you have login This function allows you to autoscan all the pushbutton or hotkey command.
  • Page 26: Hotkey Setting Mode (Hsm)

    Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) Invoke HSM, then press [←] Invokes Skip mode and skips from the current port to the first Function Description accessible port previous to it 1. Press and hold [Num Lock] Invoking hotkey setting mode Invokes Skip mode and skips from the current port to the next Invoke HSM, then press [→] 2.
  • Page 27: Mac Keyboard Emulation

    Mac Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. emulation mappings are listed in the table below.
  • Page 28: Factory Default Settings

    Factory Default Settings Firmware Upgrade Download the firmware from IOGEAR.com, https://www.iogear.com/support/dm/driver/GCS1808, and save the Function Default Settings file to the computer (not part of the KVM connection) you will be upgrading the GCS1808 from. Unzip the file. OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] 1.
  • Page 29 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree” Choose the correct KVM* that you wish to perform If you have checked the “Check Firmware Version” Warning window may popup again for 2nd part of then click “Next”...
  • Page 30: Upgrade Fail

    Upgrade Fail Step 18 Final Step Step 3 If you don’t see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be ready When the firmware upgrade is done, you will see Repeat the firmware upgrade process. (Please refer “Status Messages”...
  • Page 31: Restore Factory Default Settings

    Restore Factory Default Settings Step 3 This restore will change all settings back to default. This will also have administrator and all user accounts Step 5 Now plug the DC connector back into the DC removed from the KVM. All port names and setting will also be removed. In other words, everything will be Unplug DC connector from the KVM, then remove jack from the KVM.
  • Page 32: Fcc Statement

    Compliance Information FCC Caution FCC Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital service, pursuant the user’s authority to operate this equipment. to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 33: Ce Statement

    This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2004/108/EC), Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC). to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty Register online at https://www.iogear.com/registration Important Product Information Product Model Serial Number...
  • Page 34: Contact

    Contact WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support IOGEAR www.iogear.com iogear.custhelp.com support@iogear.com...
  • Page 35 ©2017 IOGEAR ®...

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