Freedom9 KVM-08P User Manual

8 port stackable keyboard video mouse switch

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KVM-08P
8 Port Stackable Keyboard Video Mouse Switch
USER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 KVM-08P 8 Port Stackable Keyboard Video Mouse Switch USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Product that are not covered or permitted in the manual for the Product; damages that occur dur- ing shipment, or damages due to power failures or acts of God; cosmetic damage to the Product; the Product if the Product, in freedom9’s sole judgment, has been subjected to abuse, accident, modification, tampering, negligence, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service, or misuse or use otherwise than as contemplated in the manual for the Product;...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting computers ......7 Daisy chain your switch ......9 Console Operation .
  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Before you start Before you start to install your KVM SWITCH, please make sure that you received the following materials as listed below: Item KVM SWITCH Power Adapter K/V/M 3 to 3 cable User’s Manual Rack mount bracket...
  • Page 5: Features

    • Supports PS/2 Type Keyboard/Mouse connector • Supports VGA resolution up to 1920 x 1440, 200MHz Bandwidth • No DIP switch setting needed and auto detect daisy chain bank • On Screen Display menu gives the user a visual interface to name and select computers •...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Chapter 1: Introduction Specifications General ■ ■ Size ■ ■ KVM Ports ■ ■ KVM Console Port ■ ■ KVM / Console Port Connector (All Female Type) ■ ■ Computer selection ■ ■ Bank Button ■ ■ Port Button ■ ■ Hot Plug ■...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Installation

    Rear View Console Port Connector Daisy Chain Port VGA Monitor Console PS/2 Keyboard Console Current Active Bank Display 8-Port KVM Switch KVM Port Connectors PS/2 Mouse Console Current Active Port Display Bank Select Port Select Power On/Off PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse...
  • Page 8: Push Button Function

    Pressing the button cyclically through all the ports. Instruction: You can press the button in order as shown in the diagram above. If you switch to a port without computer connection or connected computer is powered-off, the “Port No.” LED will flash. If you switch to a valid computer connection, the “Port No.”...
  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Rack Installation The KVM switch has a 19” rack mount form factor and can be mounted on any standard 19” rack. Before mounting your KVM switch on a rack, please follow the steps below: Step1. Find a convenient place to put your KVM switch.
  • Page 10: Connecting Computers

    KVM SWITCH unit monitor connector. Step 2 Connecting Keyboard & Mouse of Console Connect the keyboard and mouse to the KVM SWITCH. If you have an AT type keyboard, you will need an AT to PS/2 adapter.
  • Page 11: Step 4 Connecting Keyboard And Mouse

    Step 7 Connecting KVM Power Attach the power supply to the KVM SWITCH 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.
  • Page 12: Daisy Chain Your Switch

    Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Daisy Chain Your Switch If you have more than one Switch you may wish to Daisy Chain them together to allow them to be controlled like one larger switch Step 1. Please use the 3 ft (91.44cm), 3 to 3 KVM cable to daisy chain the KVM, first.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Console Operation

    8 digits, and only accepts “ A~Z ” , “ 0~9 ” . The default password is “ 00000000 ” . For security reasons, please change the default password the first time you configure the KVM switch. It is strongly recommend to write down the new password. If the password is forgotten, you will need to contact the vendor to erase the password that had been set.
  • Page 14: Selecting Computer Using Push Button

    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.
  • Page 15: Selecting Computer Using Hot Key

    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.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3: Console Operation Selecting Computer through Hot Key - Example A. To access a computer attached to Port 2 of the third Bank, press hot key combination: within 2 seconds Scroll Lock B. To access a computer attached from Bank1 to Bank2, press hot key combination: within 2 seconds Scroll Lock...
  • Page 17: Osd Operation Details

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    Q: The OSD menu does not display a “ connected and powered up. What do I do? Your KVM SWITCH will update “ again should have re-detected all the active channels. Q: When cascading the MASTER unit does not see the slave unit(s).
  • Page 20 Q: When I switch from one port to another, mouse movement is completely erratic. What do I do? • Switch the console port to the problem computer port and power on this computer again to get the mouse. Problems with computers using serial mouse output...
  • Page 21 PS2 port can support enough power for the switch, but some computer’s PS2 port ( like lap- top, notebook computer…etc.) is unable to supply enough power for the switch. In order to make sure the system can work reliably, please do not set power switch to off state or remove the power adapter from the switch.
  • Page 22: Chapter 5: Certifications

    Chapter 5: 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.
  • Page 24 © 2005 freedom9 Inc.

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