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- Page 1 User Manual 8-Port DVI KVMP Switch with VGA support GCS1108 / GCS1208 PART NO. Q1207-a www.iogear.com...
- Page 2 All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents System Requirements Overview Foot Pad Set Installation Rack Mounting Console Monitor Connection Options Single Level Installation 2-Level Installation (Cascading) 3-Level Installation (Cascading) Multiview installation Port LED Indication Port Switching Port ID Numbering On-screen Display (OSD) Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey Summary Table Mac Keyboard Emulation... -
Page 4: Introduction
• Console audio ports on front panel for easy access GCS1208 is a step up from GCS1108, with the support for Dual Link DVI solution, it supports 2560 x 1600 (dual link DVI), 1920 x 1200 (single link DVI), and 2048 x 1536 (VGA). -
Page 5: Package Contents
USB VGA Cable 6ft (1.8m) G2L5102U 6ft (1.8 m) G2L7D02UI * USB DVI-I Single Link* 10ft (3.0 m) G2L7D03UI DVI-A Adapter GDVIMVGAF *For cascading setup, IOGEAR recommends to use USB DVI-I Single Link cable (G2L7D02UI) for GCS1108, and G2L7D02UD for GCS1208. -
Page 6: Overview
Overview Front view 1. Port 1~8 switch Button 2. Power LED 3. Reset Button 4. USB Sharing Port 5. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch 8-Port USB DVI KVM Switch AUTO SCAN K/M RESET Back view 1. Powe Jack 2. CPU 1 - 8 Port 3. -
Page 7: Foot Pad Set Installation
Foot Pad Set Installation Flip the KVM switch upside down. Peel the protective films off of the foot pads, then stick the pads to the four corners, as shown in the diagram below. Rack Mounting Step 1 Remove the screws from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the front of the switch. - Page 8 Step 2 Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides near the front of the unit. Final Step Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack.
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Page 9: Console Monitor Connection Options
Console Monitor Connection Options (a) One DVI monitor (DVI-I connector) One DVI monitor (DVI-I) – plug your DVI DVI-I console monitor into the DVI console port located on the unit’s rear panel; (b) One DVI monitor (DVI-D + VGA connectors) One DVI (DVI-D + VGA) monitor –... -
Page 10: Single Level Installation
VGA monitor into the VGA console port. Note: Both GCS1108 and GCS1208 support DVI, VGA, and dual interface monitors, but only one video signal (DVI or VGA) can be displayed at a time – the signal will display on either the DVI monitor or the VGA monitor, depending on the OSD settings. - Page 11 4. Plug your secondary microphone and speakers into the console audio ports located on the unit’s rear panel. 5. Using the custom USB DVI KVM cable set provided with this package, plug the DVI connector into any available DVI socket in the KVM port section of the switch, then plug the accompanying USB and audio connectors into their corresponding USB, microphone, and speaker sockets.
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Page 12: 2-Level Installation (Cascading)
2-Level Installation (Cascading) To control even more computers, additional 8-port DVI KVMs can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded DVI KMVs that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 64 computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. -
Page 13: 3-Level Installation (Cascading)
3-Level Installation (Cascading) The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 512 computers can be controlled in a complete installation. Note: Switches cannot be cascaded beyond the third level. Once you have finished cabling up, power up according to the following sequence: 1. -
Page 14: Multiview Installation
Multiview installation GCS1108 and GCS1208 have a very unique feature which is to support multiple video out installations, up to 4 video out, recommended only for the DVI installations. The multiview installation is achieved by stacking multiple GCS1108s or GCS1208s together with different cabling (different from the usual cascading), at the same time cascading is disabled. -
Page 15: Port Led Indication
KVM Green The specific port has focus on the KVM Port Switching There are 3 ways to switch ports on GCS1108 and GCS1208: 1. Port Switching via Front Panel Switch Button - simply press the specific push button to switch the focus to the specific port 2. Port Switching via On-Screen Display (OSD) - please refer to OSD Operation sectio 3. -
Page 16: On-Screen Display (Osd) Operation
Note: This hotkey sequence can be changed to [Ctrl] [Ctrl] for Mac users. Please refer to Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) section. The OSD of GCS1108 / GCS1208 incorporates a two level (administrator and user) password system. Before the OSD main screen displays, a login screen appears requiring a password. If this is the first time that the OSD is used, or if the password function has not been set, simply press [Enter]. - Page 17 OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Description This column lists the port ID numbers for all the KVM ports on the installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the highlight bar to it then press Enter. QV If a port is selected for quick view scanning an arrowhead shows in this column.
- Page 18 F1: GOTO F1: GOTO Clicking the F1 field or pressing [F1] activates the GOTO function. GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's Name, or its Port ID. This function is to let you switch to a specific port via port ID or port’s name. Keying 1 to choose from Port Name and 2 to choose from Port Number in the yellow box locating in the bottom of the pink bar.
- Page 19 F2: LIST F2: LIST Clicking the F2 field or pressing [F2] activates the LIST function. This function allows you to choose a way that you wish to list the ports in the OSD display on the main screen. Simply move the red highlight bar to the option that you wish to choose and press [Enter]. You will see the hand symbol will be pointing at the option that you chose, then simply press [Esc] to exit the function.
- Page 20 F3: SET F3: SET OSD Hotkey Clicking the F3 field or pressing [F3] to This function allows you to switch the way activate the SET function. There are 10 to trigger the hotkey between [Scroll Lock] different settings within the SET section. [Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Simply move the They are shown as follow: red highlight bar to the hotkey setting that you would like to choose and press [Enter].
- Page 21 Scan Duration Port ID Display Mode This function allows you to set the autoscan This function allow you to choose the way time interval between 0 second to 255 you want to show the ports in the OSD seconds (5 second is set by default). Simply main screen –...
- Page 22 Screen Blanker Hotkey Command Mode If there is no input from the console for the This function allows you to enable or amount of time set with this function, the disable the hotkey commands. Simply screen is blanked. Key in a value from 1–30 press Y for yes and N for no.
- Page 23 F4: ADM F4: ADM This function will only be shown if you have logged in as an Administrator. There are 11 different functions within the ADM section, which they are as follow: Set User Login Set Accessible Ports Set Logout Timeout Edit Port Names Restore Default Values Clear The Name List...
- Page 24 Once the user name and password are set correctly, you will see the message in the bottom of the screen indicating the setup is OK. Then simply press [Esc] to exit from the function. Set Accessible Ports This function allows the administrator to setup the access on each port for each user. Use [Spacebar] to cycle through all the entries and press [Enter] to complete the setup.
- Page 25 Set Logout Timeout This function allows you to set a time that the KVM will automatically logout after being idle for a certain period of time. Move the red highlight bar to this function and press [Enter]. Then enter a number from 0-180 (in terms of minutes) as the time interval and press [Enter]. Then, press [Esc] to exit from the function.
- Page 26 Clear The Name List Restore Default Values This function allows you to clear up all the This function allows you to restore all port names to blanks. Move the red highlight settings into factory default settings. Move bar to Clear The Name List and press the red highlight bar to Restore Default [Enter].
- Page 27 Set Operating System This function allows you to define what kind of operating system is being used in each port. Simply move the red highlight bar to the desire port and press [Spacebar] to cycle through the options between WIN, MAC, SUN or OTHER. Note: The keyboard Operating platform will change accordingly depending what you have chosen in this function.
- Page 28 Keyboard Language This function allows you to choose the keyboard language of your console keyboard. Auto is chosen by default; if you want to change the language, simply move the red highlight bar to the desire keyboard language that you wish to change to and then press [Enter]. Set Computer Video Input This allows you to set the video signal for each KVM port for the computers attached to the KVM, you can skip this if all computers connected are DVI based.
- Page 29 Set Console Video Output This allows you to set the console video output. If any of the computer attached to the KVM has the VGA output. Options are: DVI-A to VGA – select this option if you have one DVI monitor with a DVI-D plus VGA connector, or if you have two monitors (1 x DVI, 1 x VGA)
- Page 30 F5: SKP F5: SKP Clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5] invokes Skip (SKP) mode. This function enables you to easily switch the console focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or next accessible one. The selection of computers available for skip mode switching is made with the Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see page 20). After you have invoked the Skip mode, press [ ←...
- Page 31 F6: BRC F6: BRC This function will only be shown if you have logged in as an Administrator. Simply press [F6] to trigger the Broadcast (BRC) Mode, then you will see a speaker symbol next to the port number. When BRC is activated, your command that you send from the console will be sent to all available computers –...
- Page 32 F8: LOUT F8: LOUT This function allows you to logout of the OSD. So, when another person is trying to access this from the console, he would have to login again. Simply Press Y to proceed the logout and N to cancel.
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Page 33: Hotkey Port Control
Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. GCS1108 and GCS1208 provide the following hotkey port control features: • Selecting the Active Port • Auto Scan Mode Switching • Skip Mode Switching... - Page 34 Selecting the Active Port Use Hotkeys to select the active port Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 15). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination that specifies the port ID of the KVM port that a computer is connected to. To access a computer using hotkeys: 1.
- Page 35 Skip Mode Switching Hotkeys for Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip mode, key in the following hotkey combination: 1.
- Page 36 Mac; [F3] for Sun. After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode. Restore the OSD Default Values This administrator only hotkey restores the GCS1108/GCS1208 default values. See “Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings” on page 40. To restore the default values, key in the following hotkey combination: 1.
- Page 37 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination. 2. Press and release [F5]. Video DynaSync Video DynaSync is the unique IOGEAR technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. To invoke Video DynaSync, do the following: 1.
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Page 38: Hotkey Summary Table
Hotkey Summary Table After invoking Hotkey mode (see page 33), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Function [PN] [Enter] Switches KVM, Audio, and USB focus directly to the computer that cor- responds to that port ID. (PN = port number) [PN] [K] [Enter] Switches KVM focus only directly to the computer that corresponds to that port ID. -
Page 39: Mac Keyboard Emulation
Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Alt] [Shift] Shift [Print Screen] [Crtl] Ctrl [Scroll Lock] [Ctrl] [1] [Enter] Return... -
Page 40: Factory Default Settings
Connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port of the KVM and the serial port of your computer. Connect power adapter to your power outlet and the KVM. Step 2 Go to www.iogear.com to download the latest available firmware or the specific firmware that you wish to upgrade to. Step 3 Please make sure all the computers that are connected to the KVM are completely shutdown. - Page 41 Step 5 Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree” then click “Next” if you wish to continue with the firmware upgrade. Otherwise, click “Cancel” to exit. Step 6 Choose the correct KVM* that you wish to perform firmware upgrade from the “Device List” and then click “Next” to continue. Then the Firmware Upgrade Utility will verify if there is a KVM connected to the computer by the firmware upgrade cable. (Check Firmware Version checkbox is optional) Step 7...
- Page 42 Step 8 When the firmware upgrade is done, you will see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window. Then simply click “Finish” to complete the whole firmware upgrade process. Final Step Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be ready for usage after the rest.
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Page 43: Upgrade Fail
Upgrade Fail If you don’t see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window, it means the utility has failed to complete the firmware successfully. If that occurs, please do the following: Step 1 Unplug the power from the KVM. Then, connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port of the KVM and the serial port of your computer. Step 2 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position (slide to the right). Then, connect power adapter back to the KVM. Step 3 Repeat the firmware upgrade process. (Please refer to Firmware Upgrade section) Step 4... -
Page 44: Restore Factory Default Settings
Restore Factory Default Settings This restore will change all settings back to default. This will also have administrator and all user accounts removed from the KVM. All port names and setting will also be removed. In other words, everything will be changed as if it is a brand new unit. Step 1 Unplug the DC connector from the... -
Page 45: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 46: Limited Warranty
This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty Register online at http://www.iogear.com/register Important Product Information Product Model Serial Number Contact IOGEAR Toll Free 866-9-IOGEAR (USA) Phone: 949-453-8782 19641 Da Vinci, Foothill Ranch, CA92610 www.iogear.com support@iogear.com... - Page 47 This Page is Intentionally Left Blank...
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