ACME SMK520 User Manual

ACME SMK520 User Manual

Rack mountable 1 / 8 / 16 port ps2 kvm switch

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SMK520 / SMK580 / SMK590
RACK MOUNTABLE
1 / 8 / 16 PORT PS2 KVM SWITCH
USER'S MANUAL
Rev 1.1

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  • Page 1 SMK520 / SMK580 / SMK590 RACK MOUNTABLE 1 / 8 / 16 PORT PS2 KVM SWITCH USER’S MANUAL Rev 1.1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………….……………………………………..1 FEATURES…………...……………………………………………….1 PACKAGE CONTENTS……………...…………..……………………2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS………..…………………………….3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT…………………………………………..4 CABLE DIAGRAMS………………………………………………….5 PRODUCT DETAILS…………………………………………………6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION………………………………………7 USAGE…………………………………………………………………9 DAISY CHAIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM…………………………12 HOT PLUG……………………………………………………………13 ON SCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION……………………………13 TROUBLESHOOTING………………………..…………………….16 ACCESSORIES……………………………………………………...17 CERTIFICATES……………………………………………………..17...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing SMK KVM switch. SMK KVM switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT and POWER. Controlling multiple PCs from One Keyboard, Mouse and VGA Monitor. SMK KVM switch is loaded with features such as 19” Rack Mount Size, Daisy Chain up to eight units, On Screen Display Menu, Password security, Searching PC server name, Hot key Control, Front Panel Push Button and Auto Scan Control.
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents Model No.: SMK520 SMK 1 port KVM Switch 1 PCS User’s manual 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET Daisy Chain Cable 1 SET Model No.: SMK580 SMK 8 port KVM Switch 1 PCS User’s manual...
  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Model No. SMK520 SMK580 SMK590 PC Port Console Port PC Port Connector PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin (All Female Type) PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin VGA HDDB 15pin Console Port Connector PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin...
  • Page 6: System Requirement

    System Requirements Specifications: Model No. SMK520 Console side One VGA Monitor One PS/2 Keyboard One PS/2 Mouse Computer side 1 HDB 15 pin male to male VGA cables 1 PS/2 cables male to male for Keyboard 1 PS/2 cables male to male for Mouse Model No.
  • Page 7: Cable Diagrams

    Cable Diagrams PS/2 Cable: Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male VGA Cable: HDB15 pin Male to Male AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter: (Optional) Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din 6 pin Female PS2 to DB9 adapter (Optional) Mini Din 6 pin Female to DB 9 pin Female...
  • Page 8: Product Details

    Product Details Front Panel & Rear Panel of SMK520: Front Panel & Rear Panel of SMK580: Front Panel & Rear Panel of SMK590:...
  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. This example of installation is based on SMK580 and you also can think that SMK520 and SMK590 have the same installation procedures Step 1 Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch.
  • Page 11 Step 4 Connect the first computer’s keyboard cable to the KVM Switch. Using another PS/2 cable connect one end to PS/2 keyboard port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 keyboard port on the back of KVM unit. If your computer has an AT type keyboard port, you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter.
  • Page 12: Usage

    The Push Buttons Pressing the button cyclically through all the ports. SMK520 (1 Port) 7-Segment LED Indication : You can press the button in order like mentioned-above diagram. When you select one of four PC ports and this PC is shut down or this PC port is disconnected to the PC, the selected port LED will flash.
  • Page 13 OSD menu. The PC ports of KVM Switch does not be reset by reset command. Keyboard Hot Key Commands: You can also conveniently command SMK KVM switch by switching ports through simple key sequences. To send commands to SMK KVM switch, the “SCROLL LOCK” key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds.
  • Page 14: Daisy Chain Connection Diagram

    ROM REFLASH Scroll Scroll Search the same PC name Lock Lock (Note: Search PC name starting from 1 PC port) █ F I N D : Scroll Scroll Lock Lock + Space bar = On Screen Display Menu Example A. To access a computer attached to Port 6 of the fifth Bank. You can press through hot key as below: Scroll lock + Scroll lock + “5”...
  • Page 15: Hot Plug

    VGA-100, Max. 100 feet ) between the fifth bank and the sixth bank to enhance the VGA signal. Bank:1 Bank:2 Bank:3 Bank:8 Maximum 8 Levels Hot Plug The KVM Switch supports “Hot Plug“ function for easy addition or removal of PCs. The user can arrange or maintain PCs as follows: a.
  • Page 16: On Screen Display Operation

    behavior or shut down the PC. Before attempting to use “ Hot Plug ” , please make sure your O.S. and software driver supports the “Hot Plug” function. On Screen Display Operation When you pop up the OSD menu window go through the hot key, you will see the following small window on your monitor.
  • Page 17 a. The “ OSD: 10 SEC” means ☼SYSTEM 15 SYSTEM 16 that the OSD windows display or PC system name OSD : SEC. CHANGE PASSWORD exists 10 sec. on your monitor. You can modify it SCAN: SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF from 05 sec to 99 sec. The factory default value is 10 ESC : QUIT ENTER :COMPLETE...
  • Page 18 the CONSOLE will be set up ON state back to OFF state. hen you finish the set up of PC name and get out of OSD setting mode, you will find the PC name showed at the up-left corner of monitor. Now, you can use “ESC” key to clear the message right away if you don’t need it.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label all of cables with the number for each respective computer to avoid confusion. The recommended VGA cable distance is 5 meters maximum without ghosting and degradation. Normally, the cable length is based on driver capacity of your VGA card. If you need longer VGA cable, please use VGA extender (Model No.
  • Page 20: Accessories

    Accessories Ordering information: 1. KVM-Cable 3-in-one VGA and PS2 cable for pc port to KVM Switch, 1.8M, 3M, or 5M 2. RMB-2 Rack Mount Brackets 3. USB-PS2 USB to PS2 for converting KVM PS2 port to USB PC, MAC or USB SUN Microsystems.

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