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Page 1: User Manual
8 Port / 16 Port / 32 Port 1RU Rack Mount CAT 5 KVM Switch – VGA, USB & PS/2 Optional Remote IP Access Optional Remote CAT 5 Access User Manual Version 2.0.1 29-03-2013... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................. 3 1.1 P ............................3 ACKAGE ONTENTS 1.2 F ............................4 RONT ANEL 1.3 R ............................4 ANEL 1.4 O ........................... 5 PTIONAL CCESSORIES 1.5 F ................................ 5 EATURES 1.6 S ........................... 5 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS 1.7 T .......................... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction
Brief Introduction The ServerLink 8 port, 16 port or 32 port CAT 5 KVM Switches can control attached servers or computers from a local or remote console. They are loaded with features such as one local console port, plus an additional optional CAT 5 based remote console port or one additional optional IP based remote console port, On-Screen-Display (OSD) menu, password security, hot-key control, push button port selection and auto scan control. -
Page 4: Front Panel View
1.2 Front Panel View Port LED colour Description If the Port LED is lit this indicates the console port is linked to this computer port If the Port LED is lit this indicates the GREEN GREEN computer is connected and powered on Shift LED colour Description (32 port only) -
Page 5: Optional Accessories
The 8/16/32 port CAT 5 KVM switch works with the following optional accessories. Model No. Description SL-C5D-U CAT 5 KVM Dongle for connection to computer (VGA & USB) SL-C5D-P CAT 5 KVM Dongle for connection to computer (VGA & PS/2) -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
1.7 Technical Specifications Model 8 Port CAT 5 KVM 16 Port CAT 5 KVM 32 Port CAT 5 KVM KVM Type CAT 5 KVM Computer Port RJ45, 8P8C Connector No. of Computer Ports Maximum Distance 40 metres (KVM to Computer) Video Resolution 1920 x 1200 for local VGA monitor Video Resolution... -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. Please Note: The recommended power ON sequence is as follows: monitor, then KVM switch and finally computers. 2.1 Connect CAT 5 KVM Dongles to Computers Plug your USB/VGA and/or PS2/VGA CAT 5 KVM Dongles into the computers you want to connect to the KVM switch. -
Page 8: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 3 Operation 3.1 Port Selection by OSD Menu The CAT 5 KVM provides a user-friendly OSD (On-Screen-Display) interface. The OSD menu can be activated by using Hotkeys. To activate the OSD, press the <Scroll Lock> key twice within two seconds. You will see the OSD Main Menu screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding KVM port channel ID numbers, names and status. -
Page 9: F2: Name (Port Name)
During this mode, you can press <Space> or <Enter> key anytime to access the scanned computer. Press <Esc> to abort the [Auto Scan] mode. You can also press <↑> or<↓> key to enter a [Manual Scan] mode. You will see the following screen. In [Manual Scan] mode, you can scan powered-on computers one by one by keyboard control. -
Page 10: F5: Manu (Manual Scan)
To access a locked computer, highlight it and press <ENTER>; the admin password challenge appears. After entering the correct password, you are allowed to control the selected computer. The computer is automatically re-locked once you switch to another computer. To disable the password-protected function, select the computer and press <F3> again and enter the correct password. -
Page 11: F7: Acpi (Green Command)
There are two Scan Type options for Scan mode: [Ready PC]: will scan all powered-on computers, except those with the Security “1” setting. [Ready PC + V ]: will scan only powered-on computers that have a check mark “V”, except those with the Security “1”... - Page 12 The picture above shows the computer boot screen, notice the「Press DEL to enter SETUP」hint on the lower left corner? Press the <Delete> to enter the BIOS setup menu. NOTICE！ Boot screen may vary depending on the host computer models of different brands, but probably will be prompted with a hotkey to enter the BIOS setup menu at the beginning of the boot phase.
- Page 13 After entered the BIOS setup menu, the screen is as follows： Use<↓>, <↑> key to move the bar to the「Power Management Setup」item and then press Enter key to open the setup page. Move bar to「ACPI Suspend Type」item, we can see system default is [S1], which we don’t need to change now.
- Page 14 NOTICE: If the default value of「ACPI Suspend Type」item isn’t [S1], please follow the steps to change the setting: 1. Press <Enter> to open the item value selection window. 2. Move the high-light square to S1(POS), then press <Enter> to change the value and back to the「Power Management Setup」 setup page.
- Page 15 For Linux users, please setup BIOS settings first. The following steps shows settings in Ubuntu for example: 1. Press CTRL + Alt + T to open terminal dialog window and enter sudo su to switch to root (administrator password will be required)
- Page 16 2. Enter gedit /etc/default/acpi-support, then press Enter 3. Search for text “ACPI_SLEEP_MODE=mem” in the terminal dialog window...
- Page 17 4. Change the value from “mem” to “standby” in “ACPI_SLEEP_MODE=mem”, then exit terminal dialog by press the “X” icon on the left top corner of the terminal dialog window.
- Page 18 After the completion of BIOS settings, follow the steps below to use the ACPI Commands to manage the computer and save energy usage. Press <Scroll Lock> twice to bring up the OSD menu of CAT 5 KVM. Picture above shows the hot keys and Instructions at the lower field of OSD menu, where you can find 「F7: ACPI」.
- Page 19 After pressing the F7 function key, the ACPI command list will appear under the Channel ID list, shows 「►ACPI: POWER」 「►ACPI: Sleep」 「►ACPI: Wakeup」, which has 3 ACPI commands to choice as follows: 1. Power：Press “Enter “will send a shout down command to chosen port. 2.
- Page 20 Press <Enter> and computer will go to the suspend mode. After entering the suspend mode, the screen will go black except for the OSD menu.
- Page 21 You can wake up a computer from the suspend mode by using Wakeup ACPI command or by using the WOL (Wake On LAN) feature of KVM over IP module (optional). For KVM over IP module, please see Chapter 4. For ACPI command, please follow process below: Choose Wakeup at ACPI command list as shown above, then press <Enter>.
- Page 22 The picture above shows the computer screen after wake up. If you want to shut down the computer, bring up the OSD menu and then press <F7>. Choose Power at ACPI command list as shown below. After pressing <Enter>, computer will shut down.
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Page 23: F8: Sched (Scheduling)
In addition to managing your computers through the CAT 5 KVM’s OSD ACPI functions to save energy, you can also schedule your computers when to sleep and/or wake up by setting their power schedule through a built-in RTC (Real Time Clock) feature. F8: Sched (Scheduling) Besides setting up ACPI manually, the CAT 5 KVM also has a built-in RTC (Real-Time-Clock) chip and supports a time-setting function which allows the setting of a computer’s power management in a daily... - Page 24 Set the wakeup time of the selected computer. ACPI Scheduling function settings will be indicated in the OSD...
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Page 25: Ctrl: More (More Functions)
CTRL: More (More Functions) By pressing <Ctrl> from the OSD Main Menu, you can access more functions. The Setup Menu appears as below and includes Adjust Video, Scan Type, Scan Rate, CH Display, OSD Hotkey, OSD Timer, OSD Position, Switch Hotkey, Admin Password, Rest Mode Timer, Enter Rest Timer and Set Time functions. Most functions have options to choose from. - Page 26 Scan Type There are two Scan Type options for Scan mode: [Ready PC]: will scan all powered-on computers, except those with the Security “1” setting. [Ready PC + V ]: will scan only powered-on computers that have a check mark “V”, except those with the Security “1”...
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Page 27: Cat 5 Kvm Cascade
Rest Mode Timer This sets the KVM timeout, the amount of time the system remains in active KVM mode if undisturbed (no keyboard or mouse activity). If undisturbed for more than the set amount of time, the CAT 5 KVM goes to sleep, and the monitor goes blank. - Page 28 When using the cascade function, the Slave CAT 5 KVM will have a plus symbol "+" next to its CH number on the Master CAT 5 KVM OSD. You can name the cascade port just like a normal computer port. The name will show on the Master OSD menu….see picture below.
- Page 29 When entering the Slave CAT 5 KVM OSD, the OSD title name will change from "Main Menu" to “SLAVE Menu”. This will allow the user to know which OSD is current. When in the Master CAT 5 KVM's OSD, the Port ID in the upper right corner will display "ID:01" where "01" indicates the current port number.
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Page 30: Chapter 4 Kvm Over Ip Module (Optional)
Chapter 4 KVM over IP Module (Optional) The CAT 5 KVM supports an optional KVM over IP Module. Once installed, you can access your connected computers from anywhere in the world. For more details, please refer to the KVM over IP Manual included on CD-ROM. Install KVM over IP Module here 4.1 KVM over IP Module Installation Make sure the CAT 5 KVM switch is powered OFF and slide the KVM over IP Module into the Module Port on... - Page 31 Settings on target computer: In order to be woken up, some settings have to be modified on the target computer: BIOS setting: Make sure the wake up function in BIOS is Enabled Note: the naming in the BIOS varies depending on the BIOS type; it may be Wake On LAN/PME, PME Event Wake Up, or Power On By PCI Device.
- Page 32 Make sure Wake on Magic packet is Enabled. Make sure the following two items are selected.
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Page 33: Chapter 5 Cat5 Kvm Console Extender Module (Optional)
Settings on IP-KVM: The control can be easily setup from the web page. Click on Remote Control > Remote Wakeup to bring up the configuration page. Click on More entries to add additional controlled target Key in the server description and the server’s IP address Click on Get MAC to get the corresponding MAC address of the server Click on Apply to save the entry Click on Reset to defaults if you want to clear all entries... -
Page 34: Chapter 6 Certifications
Chapter 6 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. Include interference that may cause undesired operation.
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