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KVM-08P 8 Port Stackable Keyboard Video Mouse Switch USER’S MANUAL...
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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...
• 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 •...
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...
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.”...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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...
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.
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).
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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...
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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.
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.
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