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KVM-08H / KVM-16H Switch with Remote Console Stackable TWO-CONSOLE (One Local , One CAT5 Remote) 8 port / 16 port 19” RACK MOUNTABLE PS/2 KVM SWITCH USER’S MANUAL...
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The CAT5 console port extends COMPUTER/SERVER up to 500 feet away from your control- ling keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor. A transmitter is built into the KVM switch. It synthe- sizes the PS/2 keyboard signal, PS/2 mouse signal and VGA monitor signal, and allows trans- mission over long distances using standard Ethernet CAT5 cable.
Chapter 1: Introduction Features • 8/16 port Two-Console PS/2 KVM switch is standard 1U 19” rack mount size design. • Support one local console and one CAT5 remote console up to 500 feet away from KVM switch. • Support Microsoft ®...
1 to 3 Hi Density KVM cable (KCB-1236F or KCB-1231) (HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin video and Mini Din 6 pin keyboard and mouse connectors) Note: One per computer, max. 8 per switch Two-Console 16 port PS/2 KVM Switch One VGA Monitor...
Chapter 1: Introduction Cable Diagrams Computer Port Special Cable: 1 to 3 Hi Density KVM cable (KCB-1236F or KCB-1231) HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin video and Mini Din 6 pin keyboard and mouse connectors AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter: (Optional) Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din 6 pin Female Daisy Chain Cable: PS/2 Cable:...
16 port Rack Mount KVM Switch. Step 1 Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. Its 19” rack mount form factor makes it ideal to be mounted on a 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the KVM Switch.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Step 3 Connect the keyboard to the KVM Switch. If you have an AT type keyboard, you will need an AT to PS/2 adapter. Step 4 Connect the mouse to the KVM Switch. Step 4-1 (Remote Console) Extending your computer console up to 500 feet away: (1) Make sure the CAT5 cable used is a straight through type.
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1280X1024 and CAT5 cable length could be up to 500 feet. 3. There is a Dip Switch on the rear of the KVM switch. The factory default value is “OFF/ OFF” state. When you use CAT5 cable length over 300 feet, please set DIP Switch to “ON/ON”...
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Step 8 Attach the power supply to the KVM unit and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle. Now you will see the LED for Port 1 light up, and you will hear a beep. Switch on your monitor. NOTE: Though the computers connected to KVM Switch are able to support enough power to the stand alone switch, it is suggested that the power adapter be plugged in.
VGA signal. NOTE: If you would like to daisy chain 8 port, or 16 port PS/2 or KVM Switch together, the master bank must be 16 port PS/2 or KVM Switch...
Press Port Select and Bank Select of bank 1 (master) simultaneously to reset KVM switch. This reset action will not only return KVM switch back to initial state but it will also re-check any slave banks which are connected to the master KVM switch.
Scroll Lock NOTE: 1. If you enable the scan mode command, the KVM switch will issue one Beep for confirma- tion each time one of the KVM ports hop to the next KVM port. 2. To get out of Auto Scan Mode, press any key or Space bar.
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Chapter 3: Console Operation Selecting Computer through Hot Key - Example Example: To access a computer attached to Port 2 of Bank 3. You can press through hot key as below: Scroll lock + Scroll lock + 3 + 0 + 2 To access a computer attached to next Bank, You can press through hot key as below: Scroll lock + Scroll lock + Page Down NOTE:...
Chapter 3: Console Operation Hot Plug Function KVM switch supports “ Hot Plug ” function. When mouse/keyboard connection has been changed from one port to the other, it is not necessary to reboot the managed computer for the change to take effect.
KVM’s computer system name list. You will find the system number list from 01 to 08. You can define your system name with a maximum of 8 levels. The factory default of the 8 port KVM (or 16 for KVM-16H) switch is “SYSTEM 01”, “SYSTEM 02”,…, “SYSTEM 08”.
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Use up arrow key “ ” or down arrow key “ name. After selecting the KVM port you want, press the ENTER Key to immediately switch to that KVM port. Use “PgUp” or “PgDn” key for selecting previous or next Bank No.
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KVM switch authentication, the CONSOLE will be set to ON. After you finish using the KVM switch, please do not forget to set the CONSOLE ON state to OFF for password authentication. ( Note: If you reset the KVM switch, or there is a power failure, the CONSOLE will be set at the OFF state.
• Avoiding switching ports during shutting down the computer process. • When you switch one computer port to another, please set the scan time for 5 sec at least. Normally, it takes one or tow seconds for the VGA monitor to change from one resolution mode to another.
Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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