Uniclass UKV-048OSD User Manual

Uniclass UKV-048OSD User Manual

4-/8-/16-port rackmount keyboard-video-mouse switch
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UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD
4-/8-/16-PORT
RACKMOUNT
KEYBOARD-VIDEO-MOUSE
SWITCH
W/ OSD, FRONT-PANEL BUTTONS & KB HOTKEY CONTROL
CASCADABLE
PS/2 TYPE
19" RACK-MOUNT

User Guide

Rev. 1.8

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD 4-/8-/16-PORT RACKMOUNT KEYBOARD-VIDEO-MOUSE SWITCH W/ OSD, FRONT-PANEL BUTTONS & KB HOTKEY CONTROL CASCADABLE PS/2 TYPE 19” RACK-MOUNT User Guide Rev. 1.8...
  • Page 2 Aug 26, 2003...
  • Page 3 All trademarks in this manual are the property of their respective trademark owners. Disclaimer This User Guide fully explains the installation and use of UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch. Since every precaution has been taken to prepare and write this manual, we assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions contained therein, nor any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information in it.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................4 LIST OF FIGURES ...........................6 LIST OF TABLES ..........................6 1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ....................7 1.1. F ..........................8 EATURES General features...........................8 Connector Interface ........................8 LED display for status monitoring....................8 Control features ...........................8 Security............................8 Cascaded Application ........................8 Hardware/Software Support ......................9 Power interface ..........................9 Cabling requirements........................9...
  • Page 5 <Next Lower Bank> (when daisy-chained)................23 <Next Higher Bank> (when daisy-chained)................24 <Autoscan Beep Sound On/Off> ....................24 <Reflash EEPROM> .........................24 <Find PC by Name> .........................25 <Change PC Name> .........................26 <Reset KVM> ..........................26 <Show OSD Menu>........................26 <Autoscan> ..........................26 <Autoscan Delay Time>......................27 <OSD Remain Time> ........................27 <Password Configuration>.......................27 <Password Change>...
  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    Figure 1-2a UKV-048OSD Front Panel..................10 Figure 1-2b UKV-088OSD Front Panel..................10 Figure 1-2c UKV-0168OSD Front Panel ..................10 Figure 1-3a UKV-048OSD Rear Panel ..................11 Figure 1-3b UKV-088OSD Rear Panel ..................11 Figure 1-3c UKV-0168OSD Rear Panel ...................11 Figure 2-1 The 3-1 combo KVM cable is highly recommended ..........13 Figure 2-2 Daisy-chaining multiple KVM switches in a cascaded application ......15...
  • Page 7: Features And Functions

    Remote computer/server management from one keyboard, mouse and video The UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch is a quality product designed for secure remote computer/server management on a centralized single admin desk in corporate, factory as well as in campus computing environment. It features a console port to connect your shared keyboard, video and mouse, and 4/8/16 PC ports to connect to your computers/servers.
  • Page 8: Features

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 1.1. Features General features ▪ 4-/8-/16-port cascadable PS/2 type electronic KVM switch with OSD Menu control ▪ Robust metal case design ensures best EMI shielding and super video quality ▪...
  • Page 9: Hardware/Software Support

    ▪ Compatible with standard individual keyboard, video, and mouse cable ▪ Highly recommended: the 3-in-1 combination KVM cable 1.2. Package Contents The UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch Package should contain the following items: ▪ The UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch ▪ Daisy Chain Cable (3-in-1 KVM combo cable) ▪...
  • Page 10: External Views

    July 2004 Figure 1-1c UKV-0168OSD 1.3. External Views The following sections will give detailed descriptions of the front-panel and rear panel of the UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch. 1.3.1. Front View Figure 1-2a UKV-048OSD Front Panel Figure 1-2b UKV-088OSD Front Panel Figure 1-2c UKV-0168OSD Front Panel 1.3.1.1.
  • Page 11: Rear View

    LED of the active channel will be flashing to indicate this locked state. Also all front-panel button operations will be disabled while in locked state. 1.3.2. Rear View Figure 1-3a UKV-048OSD Rear Panel Figure 1-3b UKV-088OSD Rear Panel Figure 1-3c UKV-0168OSD Rear Panel 1.3.2.1.
  • Page 12: Pc Port

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 1.3.2.3. PC Port The PC port is where you connect your keyboard, video and mouse cable (or a 3-in- 1 combination cable). 1.3.2.4. Daisy Chain Port The daisy-chain port is where you can daisy-chain to another switch for cascaded application of multiple KVM Switch units.
  • Page 13: Installation

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 2. INSTALLATION Before installing the KVM switch, you should run through the following peripheral checklist to ensure a proper setup of your KVM Switch…. 2.1. Checklist before Installation Suitable cables to connect the KVM Switch to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of each of your PC.
  • Page 14: Mounting The Kvm Switch

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 2.2. Mounting the KVM Switch The KVM Switch can be mounted either on desktop or on a standard 19” rack. To adapt to different port capacity requirements, you are able to use the KVM Switch either in single unit configuration or in multiple cascaded application.
  • Page 15: Connect Your Pcs And Peripherals To Multiple Daisy-Chained Kvm Switches

    If you use only a single KVM Switch and hence have no need for cascaded application of multiple KVM Switch units, just skip this section. To add port capacity, multiple UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switches can be cascaded in a daisy-chain configuration to maximize the number of connected computers up to a total of 256 computers (with 16 units of UKV- 0168OSD KVM Switches).
  • Page 16 UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Before connecting any PC or peripherals to your KVM Switch, make sure that the power adapter is disconnected from your KVM Switch and all PC or peripherals to be attached to the KVM Switch should be turned off, too.
  • Page 17: Initialize Your Kvm Switch

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Now the KVM Switches are ready to operate as soon as you turn on any of the connected computer. 2.5. Initialize your KVM Switch 2.5.1. Reset without disconnecting or powering down your...
  • Page 18: Operation

    KVM switch, it is strongly recommended that you read this chapter in advance. 3.1. Control Interfaces There are three ways to operate your UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch: Front-panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys and OSD Menu options. The operation details of these three control methods are detailed as follows: 3.1.1.
  • Page 19: Table 3-1 Summary For Hotkey Sequences

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 All the available hotkey commands are summarized in the following table for your convenience. For hotkey command, you should use the number keys on the upper row of the keyboard instead of the number pad, which is invalid for hotkey commands.
  • Page 20: On Screen Display

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 3.1.3. On Screen Display Note that while OSD is activated, all the front-panel buttons will be inactive. To activate the OSD Menu, use the hotkey sequence (space bar) Show OSD Menu OSD (On Screen Display) is a menu that is superimposed on your screen.
  • Page 21: Osd Navigation

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 As you can see on the OSD menu, the computer name that is followed by a little solar symbol, , indicates that it is currently connected to the KVM Switch and thus feeding power through its PS/2 interface to the KVM Switch.
  • Page 22: Operate The Switch

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 3.2. Operate the Switch The following will describe each command operation of the KVM Switch and available ways to execute the commands, either by a front-panel button, a keyboard hotkey sequence or an OSD Menu option.
  • Page 23: Next Lower Channel

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 To activate the OSD Menu, hit ScrLk + ScrLk + Space Bar. While the OSD Menu is active, use the cursor keys to navigate to the channel you want and then hit Enter or Insert key to select.
  • Page 24: Next Higher Bank> (When Daisy-Chained)

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 <Next Higher Bank> (when daisy-chained) Front Panel Button Press the corresponding button. Hotkeys Page Next bank Down While the OSD is activated on the console screen, press the Page Down key to rotate through the bank selection incrementally.
  • Page 25: Find Pc By Name

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 <Find PC by Name> Hotkey Find PC by name = With the number of connected computers grow to a large pool, it might be very convenient for you to specify the computer name and let the KVM Switch find it for you in an instant.
  • Page 26: Change Pc Name

    Show OSD Menu <Autoscan> Front-panel button Press and hold down the last button for at least 2 seconds. The last button could be button 4/8/16 specifically for UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV- 0168OSD. Hotkey Autoscan The autoscan function automatically scans through each connected channel and stay for a specific time period that is programmable by user (5 ~ 99 seconds).
  • Page 27: Autoscan Delay Time

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 <Autoscan Delay Time> Use cursor keys to navigate to the SCAN option on the OSD Menu, and then hit Enter to select and edit the auto scan delay time. The Autoscan Delay Time is default to 10 seconds.
  • Page 28: Password Change

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 enabled by this OSD option. Then next time when you will leave your admin desk, you can then press reset hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + End (or by pressing the last button for over 2 seconds).
  • Page 29: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PC connections 4 PCs max. (UKV-048OSD) 8 PCs max. (UKV-088OSD) 16 PCs max. (UKV-0168OSD) Console connection 1 console (UKV-048OSD) 1 console (UKV-088OSD) 1 console (UKV-0168OSD) PC port connector...
  • Page 30 Weight 1.3 kg (UKV-048OSD) 2.2 kg (UKV-088OSD) 3.5 kg (UKV-0168OSD) 220 × 100 × 44.5 (L × W × H) (UKV-048OSD) Dimension (mm) 410 × 165 × 44.5 (L × W × H) (UKV-088OSD) 410 × 165 × 86 (L × W × H) (UKV-0168OSD)
  • Page 31: Appendix B System & Cable Requirements

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 APPENDIX B SYSTEM & CABLE REQUIREMENTS Model No. UKV-048OSD UKV-088OSD UKV-0168OSD Console side ▪ One VGA Monitor ▪ One VGA Monitor ▪ One VGA Monitor ▪ One PS/2 Keyboard ▪...
  • Page 32: Appendix C Troubleshooting

    UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING Keyboard and Mouse problems Problem: Keyboard/mouse won’t move the cursor on the screen, or mouse movement becomes erratic or flips around. Solution: Check the following points to troubleshoot your keyboard/mouse problem: (1) Connect your keyboard and mouse to the KVM Switch only when the PCs are in powered-off state.
  • Page 33 UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Video Display Problems Problem: The screen won’t show properly on my monitor or flat panel display. Solution: Check the following points to troubleshoot your screen display problem: (1) Verify that your video cables have connected properly between KVM Switch and the PC and also between the KVM Switch and the monitor.

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