LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Edimax warrants RAS106/108 KVM Switch (cable is not included) is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under the normal use. If the product is found to be defective during the warranty period, then, as your sole remedy and as the manufacturer's only obligation, Edimax will repair or replace the product.
ONTENTS NTRODUCTION General Information Features Package Contents Specifications Connectors and Cables Front & Rear Panel Description NSTALLATION Operating Environment Connecting The Peripherals Connecting The PCs Connecting Power Adapter PERATION PC Selection Method Keyboard Hot Keys Select Push Button Reset Button EDS AND UZZER ROUBLE...
INTRODUCTION -- GENERAL INFORMATION HAPTER General Information Congratulations on your purchase of Edimax's 6-/8-port Rackmount KVM Switch - RAS106/108 are electronic keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) Switches that controls up to 6 or 8 PCs using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. RAS106/108 KVM Switches can save you money by eliminating redundant peripherals (e.g.
Features Easy Installation -- A truly plug and play device. Complete installation within minutes with Edimax's standard cable kits. Smooth Control -- User can select any PC by keyboard Hot Keys or push button. Flawless Booting -- Individual keyboard and mouse emulation to every PC.
INTRODUCTION -- PACKAGE CONTENTS Package Contents One 6-/8-port KVM Switch One external power adapter One set of mounting brackets One user's guide Figure 1-1 Package Content (RAS106/108)
: VGA Monitor (HDB15, male; in blue) : PS/2 Mouse (6-pin mini DIN, female; in green) Please refer to the "Specifications" in page 1-4 for details on RAS106/RAS108's PC port connectors. Cable Kits Optional PS/2 cable kits of different lengths are available for...
1-6 INTRODUCTION -- FRONT& REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION Front & Real Panel Description READY ACTIVE SCAN RESET POWER RAS108 8-Port KVM Switch RAS108 Front Panel Select Buttons M8 K8 RAS108 Rear Panel RAS106's front and rear panel layout is similar as RAS108's.
INSTALLATION -- OPERATING ENVIRONMENT & CONNECTING THE PERIPHERALS HAPTER Operating Environment RAS106/108 must be installed and operated within the limits of specified operating temperature and humidity (see previous section under Specifications). Do not place object on top of the unit. Do not position the unit near any heating source such as heater, radiator, or direct exposure to sun.
Connecting The PCs You may use any standard cables or use the cable kits from Edimax to connect Make sure the cable connectors match the following: PS/2 mouse cable: male to male, mini-DIN6 PS/2 keyboard cable: male to male, mini-DIN6 Monitor: male to female, HDB15 For monitor cables, Use only UL2919 compliant cable to ensure the video signal quality.
Connect the AC power adapter to the unit. Plug the AC power adapter to your power outlet. Turn power on using the toggle switch on the front panel and the power LED shall be lit. CAUTION: Plugging the AC power adapter to a power outlet with different voltage may cause personal injuries and damages to the power adapter.
Three different PC selection methods are supported by RAS106/108. Keyboard Hot Keys directly select PC. Select Button - Switch PC or activate automatic SCAN mode by using the select buttons on the front panel. Automatic Scan - Automatically scan all connected and power-on PCs at a pre-set time interval.
1. To select a PC: Push the SELECT button right below each PC number to select that PC. The built-in buzzer will beep once to confirm each PC switching. The ACTIVE LED will switch and identify which PC is currently under control.
3-3 OPERATION -- AUTO SCAN & RESET BUTTON 2. To activate Automatic SCAN mode: Push and immediately release the SCAN button right below the SCAN LED to activate SCAN mode. The built-in buzzer will beep to confirm the activation. SCAN LED will be lit to indicate the operation of SCAN mode.
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SCAN LED: LED is lit when operating at automatic SCAN mode. BUZZER RAS106/108 has a built-in buzzer provide audio confirmation of PC switch and activation/deactivation of SCAN mode. 4-1 LEDS & BUZZER EDS & UZZER RAS106/108...
2. Lose mouse control Do not move the mouse during the switching. can not switch the mouse control when it is still receiving the mouse signals. Make sure the unit is not in SCAN mode. Make sure the mouse is firmly plugged into the console connector.
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Make sure all the cables are firmly plugged into the PC port connectors. Try to switch to another channel and switch back. Press Reset button. 4. Wheel mouse does not function properly Make sure wheel mouse driver is installed on every...
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If you are using push button, make sure push the center of the button to accurately initiate the switching. Do not move the mouse or typing keyboard before RAS106/108 completes the switching. not switch to selected PC until no more mouse or keyboard signals are detected. RAS106/108 will...
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