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- Page 1 KVM-8908/ KVM-8916 19” Widescreen LCD Rack Console with 8/16-Port KVM Switch User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
C o n t e n t s Introduction ..........................4 Main Features ........................4 Package Contents ......................5 Product Line ........................5 Front Panels ........................7 Port LED Indications ......................7 7-seg BANK LED ......................7 Buttons and Operations ....................8 Back Panels ........................ - Page 3 F i g u r e s Figure 1.Front Panels of the Product Line ................6 Figure 2.Back Panels of the Product line ................6 Figure 3. Front Panel View ....................7 Figure 4. Back Panel View ....................8 Figure 5. Footpads Installation .................... 9 Figure 6.
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Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction The Console 8/16-port KVM switch can control attaching servers and computers from local or remote console. This KVM switch is loaded with features such as one local console port, plus one optional CAT5-based remote console port or one optional IP-based remote console Port, Daisy Chain, On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Password security, Hot key Control, Push Button and Auto Scan Control. -
Page 5: Package Contents
Support Daisy Chain function with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2-layer) topologies Package Contents KVM Switch Rack Mount Kit Product Line Models 19” Widescreen LCD Rack Console with 8-Port KVM Switch KVM-8908 19” Widescreen LCD Rack Console with 16-Port KVM Switch KVM-8916 Optional Modules KVM-9009 KVM Remote Console Kit Optional Cable... -
Page 6: Figure 1.Front Panels Of The Product Line
Figure 1.Front Panels of the Product Line KR208-V11 (1+1 Console, 8 ports combo VGA KVM switch with USB local console) KR216-V11 (1+1 Console, 16 ports combo VGA KVM switch with USB local console) Figure 2.Back Panels of the Product line 6 / 27... -
Page 7: Front Panels
Front Panels LEDs for each Host Port 7-seg LED for Bank Identification Port Number Bank Select Seclect Button Button Reset Button Figure 3. Front Panel View Port LED Indications There are two LED’s for each port: ■ ONLINE LED: The Red LED on indicating a Computer is connecting to the port. Notice: The PC99 Computer always power on the USB or PS/2 ports and turn on Red LED even if the Computer is not power on. -
Page 8: Buttons And Operations
Buttons and Operations There are 11 push buttons on the front panel. The operations described in below. (1) The “B” is the Bank Select Button. You can select to the required bank number by press the “B” button. The current accessed bank will be displayed at the 7-Segment LED. The bank select were from 1 to 8 and go back to 1 cycling. -
Page 9: Hardware Installation
2. Hardware Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. Desktop or Rack Mount The KVM switch unit can be placed on desktop or rack mounted. Desktop Stick the self-adhesive footpads that come with the package to the unit’s bottom panel at the four corners. -
Page 10: Figure 7. Rack Mount Installation -2
Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack. Figure 7. Rack Mount Installation -2 10 / 27... -
Page 11: Computer/Server Installation
Computer/Server Installation 2.2.1 CAT5 KVM on Host Side Please refer to the “CAT5 Extender User Manual” for details. The figure below depicts the computer/server installation. Figure 8. Computer/Server Installation 11 / 27... -
Page 12: 3-In-1 Vga Cable Installation
2.2.2 3-in-1 VGA Cable Installation Each computer port connector is HDDB15 type. The 3-in-1 VGA cable has a HDDB15 male connector at one end. Plug it into computer port on the rear of KVM switch. The other end of input cable has three connectors: a HDDB15 male type for computer video, a purple mini din 6-pin PS/2 connector for keyboard and a green mini din 6-pin PS/2 connector for mouse. -
Page 13: Console Installation
Console Installation 2.3.1 Local Console Connect the monitor to the HDDB15 female port on the back of the KVM unit labeled with the monitor symbol at the Local Console connector. There may be USB local console or PS/2 local console. For USB local console, connect the USB keyboard to either one of USB local port and USB mouse to the other USB port. -
Page 14: Cat5 Transmitter Module
Figure 12. IP-Module 2.4.2 CAT5 Transmitter Module CAT5 Remote Console Installation: Power off the KVM switch firstly. Remove the cover of the add-on slot, slide in the CAT5 transmitter module and make sure the module is fully inserted into the slot. To extending your console up to 1000 feet away by connecting the CAT5 cable to the R-Box in the remote end. -
Page 15: Power Up Sequence
Power Up Sequence Double check whether all cables/connectors are properly connected. You can check the color of keyboard and mouse connectors to ensure the connectors and cables are connected correctly. The recommended Power Up sequence is as follows: Monitor, KVM Switch, finally the Computers. -
Page 16: Daisy Chain Connection
Daisy Chain Connection Use one end of daisy chain cable to connect to the Daisy Chain port of Master KVM switch and connect the other end of daisy chain cable to the Local Console port of the next Slave KVM switch. Please repeat the connection procedures for next Slave KVM switch. -
Page 17: Figure 14. Daisy Chain Through Computer Port
brand of KVM switch, but you need to change the Hotkey of slave KVM switches so that the master and slave KVM switches do not use the same Hotkey. Figure 14. Daisy Chain through Computer Port 17 / 27... -
Page 18: Usage
3. Usage Now that you have connected your console and servers to your KVM Switch, it is ready for use. You can control the KVM switch by three methods: Using push buttons located on the front panel of the KVM Switch Through the OSD (On-Screen Display) Using hot-key commands through the console keyboard It takes approximately 1-2 seconds for the video signal to refresh after switching servers. -
Page 19: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade Please follow the following procedures: 1. Power on The KVM unit. Use 3-in-1 VGA Cable and PS/2 to USB Changer, The VGA end connect to Port1, another end connect to PC USB port. Then press Hokey + Hokey + F, appears “Beep” sound. At this time, The KVM console will have no response. - Page 20 6. Click upgade, start to upgrade. The upgrade process takes about 6-10 seconds, then display Upgade OK and please reset your device if complete the upgrade successfully. 3.4.4. Start to Upgrade 3.4.5. Firmware Upgrade finished Now the KVM unit should be running on the new firmware. The FW version can be seen on the bottom-right corner of the OSD window.
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Page 21: Technical Specifications
4. Technical Specifications Feature Specification KVM Type Combo VGA Host Port Connector Host Ports 8/16 Console Type USB or PS/2 Max. Distance 16 feet (5m) (KVM switch -- Host) Video Resolution 1920 x 1440 (Local Console) 1680 x 1050 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote console (ET101-C01), Video Resolution 1280 x 1024 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote console (ET101-C04), (Remote Console) -
Page 22: Cable Connectors
Humidity 0~80%, Non-Condensing 19” Rackmount, 1U Mechanical Dimension (mm) 444.5 * 160 * 44.3 5. Cable Connectors 3-in-1 VGA Cable HDDB15 male to one HDDB15 male plus two mini din 6-pin PS/2 connectors. Figure 15. 3-in-1 VGA Cable Connectors PS/2 keyboard to USB Changer PS/2 (keyboard) to USB (keyboard and mouse) changer. -
Page 23: Cat5/5E/6 Straight Through Utp/Stp Cable
CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable Figure 18. CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through Cable Connector (8P8C) 23 / 27... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
6. Troubleshooting No LED display on KVM Switch ■ Make sure the power adapter plugged into the KVM Switch. If the LED’s still won’t light, perform soft reset to KVM switch. ■ Power cycle KVM switch. The computer has started up, but keyboard or mouse won’t work ... - Page 25 plug. Hot plug the monitor may cause this problem. ■ When you want to change the monitor, please power off the R-Box and wait for 10 seconds, then connect the new monitor to the R-Box. Power on the monitor, finally power on the R-Box, so R-Box can detect the monitor settings and pass the settings to the computer.
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Page 26: Glossary
7. Glossary The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual. ■ Auto-Scan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user. ■ BANK: The address of a daisy-chained KVM switch. ■... -
Page 27: Certifications
8. 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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