KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 2. Read Before Installation Technical Notes For Windows 98/98 SE systems HID (Human Interface Device) driver must be installed prior to using ● the USB KVM switch. To install the HID driver, first connect a USB keyboard and mice directly to computer (before installing KVM switch) then follow the Windows installation instructions, this will install the HID device driver and allow the use of the KVM switch.
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual Introduction As the server density increases, you run out of spaces in racks and server room quickly. CV Series USB KVM Switch is slim 1U form factor to provide effective assistant for an administrator to control multiple PCs All models are OSD (On-Screen-Display) menu equipped to simply the server management.
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual Package Contents USB KVM Switch 1 Pieces User’s manual 1 Pieces DC Power Adapter 1 Pieces 19” Mounting Bracket 1 Pair Before Unpacking It is very important to locate the USB KVM switch in a suitable environment. The surface for placing and fixing USB KVM switch should be stable and level or mounted into a suitable cabinet.
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 8. Important Safeguards Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future reference. Unplug the USB KVM switch from the power outlet before cleaning. ● Do not spray liquid cleaners or aerosol directly on the device. Wet a cloth with ●...
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 11. KVM Session Rear View Cascade Console Channel Port Port Port Power Port KVM-SW-8 KVM-SW-16 DC Power - connect to external 12V DC power adapter. Cascade Port - connect to additional KVM switch for channel expansion. Console Port - connect to monitor, PS/2 keyboard &...
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 11. KVM Session Installation Steps Before installation, please make sure all computers are turned on and its operating system are running properly with keyboard and mouse. Connect the 2-in-1KVM cable to the one of your server. USB Type A Male connector to the USB Port ●...
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 11. KVM Session Cascading Using USB KVM cable to connect from Bank 1’s “Cascade port” to Bank 2’s “Console port”. After connected please press “Bank” & “Channel” button on the front of the USB KVM switch to reset the KVM switch. Bank 1 Bank 2 USB Cascade cable...
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up The channels that have PC connected and it is switch on will have a green LED on that channel. The red LED will indicate the selected channel. 7 segments LED will display the bank number. Press channel button to select the channel.
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KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up Hot-key Command Operation Calling OSD Menu Scroll Scroll Space Bar Switch to Previous Port (powered on PC only) Scroll Scroll Switch to Next Power On Port (powered on PC only) Scroll Scroll Switch to Previous Bank First digit of Port Number: Scroll Scroll...
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up HotKey Command Operation Switch to Next Bank Scroll Scroll PgDn Enable / Disable beeper sound Scroll Scroll Note: The default Beeper function is ON and beeper control is only for Auto Scan for Powered on PC Scroll Scroll Reset to factory Default Setting...
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up OSD Operation Note: When using the keyboard arrow key to move the cursor, the keypad arrow key (Up, Down, Right, Left) is unable to work at this menu. “MAIN CONTROLS” - OSD Menu of USB KVM switch To pop up MAIN CONTROLS—OSD menu of USB KVM switch, ●...
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up LANGUAGE Menu LANGUAGE CHOOSE A LANGUAGE : ENGLISH Mouse Operation : Move mouse and click the left button to choose a language, and click left ● key again to save. Keyboard Operation : to choose a language and press ENTER to save. Press ●...
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KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up PORTNAME Menu PORTNAME Bank Session Bank SYSTEM 01 ☼ SYSTEM 02 ☼ SYSTEM 03 ☼ SYSTEM 04 PC Name Session ☼ SYSTEM 05 ☼ SYSTEM 06 ☼ SYSTEM 07 ☼ SYSTEM 08 SYSTEM 09 Use “Tab”...
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KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up TIMEVIEW Menu TIMEVIEW OSD TIME : SCAN OSD TIME means the display period of OSD windows or PC system name on your monitor. You can modify it from 05 sec to 99 sec. The factory default value is 10 sec...
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up SECURITY Menu SECURITY ENTER PASSWORD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ENTER NEW PASSWORD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RETYPE NEW PASSWORD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ To CHANGE PASSWORD for avoiding all PC systems to be intruded by the ●...
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KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up FINDPORT Menu FINDPORT ENTER NAME : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ “FINDPORT“ option helps you to find the PC system by its name. Enter PC system name and press ENTER, it will search the matching PC ●...
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 12. Start Up CONSOLE Menu CONSOLE ENABLE DISABLE ENABLE – any user can use the console ● DISABLE – user is not allowed to use the console port, unless password ● is entered.When password is entered already and pass the KVM switch authentication, the CONSOLE will be set to ENABLE .
KVM-SW-8/KVM-SW-16 User Manual 13. FAQ Keyboard or mouse dose not work or not be compatible with the PC. Please make sure the keyboard or mouse works when directly plug into the computer. If the problem persists, please try another keyboard or mouse. Mouse doesn’t work in Auto Scan mode .
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