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Summary of Contents for Digitus DS-13202
- Page 1 8-Port / 16-Port USB and PS/2 Combo-KVM Switch User’s Manual (DS-13202 / DS-14202)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index INTRODUCTION ............................4 SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................6 INSTALLATION ............................6 4.1............................6 RONT 4.2............................7 4.3......................7 INGLE STAGE INSTALLATION 4.3.1. Precaution: ..........................7 4.3.2. Console connection: ......................7 4.3.3. System connection: ......................8 4.4. - Page 3 7.1.2. Channel name ........................19 7.1.3. Computer & KVM status ....................20 7.1.4. Current active channel number ..................20 7.1.5. Cascade parent channel number ..................20 7.1.6. Page down / up indicator ....................20 7.1.7. Function Control Menu ...................... 21 7.2.
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Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing 8-port & 16-port Combo Free KVM Switch! You now have a high quality, durable system to control 8 or 16 computers through PS/2 and/or USB connection from one console (PS/2 & USB Mouse, PS/2 & USB Keyboard, and Monitor). ... -
Page 5: Specifications
Package Contents The product you purchased should contain the following equipment and accessories: 1 x 8-Port or 16-Port Combo Free KVM Switch . 1 x User’s Manual. 1 x Power adaptor 1 x Rack Mount Kit 2. Specifications Specification Number Of Computers Controlled 8 or 16 Push Button and Hot-Key (PS/2 / USB Keyboard) Selection Method... -
Page 6: System Requirements
3. System Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution. PS/2 and/or USB Keyboard/Mouse Computer or Server The following equipment must be equipped with each computer or server. A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card Type A USB port or PS/2 6 pin mini-DIN for Keyboard and Mouse. -
Page 7: Rear View
Reset Switch : Press Reset switch when you want to reset the system. This switch must be pushed with a thin object like the end of a paper clip, or a ball point pen. 4.2. Rear View 8-Port Figure 3: 8-port KVM read view ... -
Page 8: System Connection
4.3.3. System connection: Please use DIGITUS combo cable to connect your computers. Please refer to the figures and instruction shown below for System connection. Note: Please contact your dealer to purchase the DIGITUS combo 4-1 cables if you need. DIGITUS Figure 6:... - Page 9 You can connect KVM switch to computers via three methods shown below: Connect USB, PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors to computers. We recommand users to connect computers in this way. Figure 7 Figure 7: USB & PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse) and VGA connected Connect only PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors to computers ( Figure 8...
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Page 10: Cascade Chaining
To Install cascade chain, please follow the instruction below: Please turn off computers and devices when you start to install KVM Switch. Use the DIGITUS combo cable set (See ), to connect one or more Figure 6 Slave KVM Switches to any PC port of Master KVM Switch. The connection between KVM to KVM must be connected through PS/2 connection. - Page 11 Next, plug in power adapter for each level Slave KVM Switch and connect Slave KVM switch to computers . The power on sequence should be: Master KVM Switch Second level Slave KVM Switch (connecting to Master KVM Switch) if any. Third level Slave KVM Switch (connecting to second level Slave KVM Switch) if any.
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Page 12: Firmware Download Connector
Figure 10: Cascade chaining 4.5. Firmware download connector The min-USB female connector on the rear of KVM switch is for firmware upgrade function. To update your KVM firmware, please contact with your dealer. -
Page 13: Rack Mounting
4.6. Rack Mounting Figure 11: Rack mounting shows you how to attach mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit Figure 11 for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. 1. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the KVM Switch unit. ( See Figure 11) 2. -
Page 14: Hot Key Operation
6. Hot Key Operation 6.1. Call OSD Menu Press < Scroll Lock> twice and <Enter>, then the OSD “Main Menu” will be displayed on the monitor screen. All of the KVM parameters can be setup in OSD mode. You can also execute some KVM functions in OSD. <Scroll Lock>... -
Page 15: Arrow Key Channel Shift Function
Figure 12: Specific channel selection hot key <Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <1> → <Enter> or <Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <2> → <Enter> or <Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <16> → <Enter> Note: You can also select computers in OSD menu. Move the indicator bar to the chanel to switch by using <arrow key>, <Page Up>... -
Page 16: Channel Select - Cascade Chain Layer
automatically shift to left or right one channel (channel decrease / increase to next) when < ALT > channel shift function is enabled. Enable/Disable <ALT> channel shift function <Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → < ALT > → <Enter> ... -
Page 17: Buzzer Sound Disable / Enable
<Page Up> or <Page Down>, and then press <Enter> to switch to the target port. Please refer section 7.2.2 Channel select to cascade port. 6.5. Buzzer sound Disable / Enable Press <Scroll Lock> twice, then <B> and <Enter>. The buzzer sound will be disabled / enabled alternately. -
Page 18: Stop Auto-Scan Function
Figure 14: Auto-scan hot key ─┬── ┬ ──┬────── │ │ └─ Channel Name │ └────────── Channel Number └─────────────── Indicate now is Scan Mode Figure 15: Auto-scan Banner 6.6.2. Stop auto-scan function Press any key on keyboard to STOP the auto-scan function. Press the push button on KVM front panel to select active port can stop the auto-scan function too. -
Page 19: Osd Operation
you can lock console by pressing <Scroll Lock> twice, and then <H> and <Enter>. The KVM will be locked until an authorized user login. <Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <H> → <Enter> To unlock console, please press any key according to screen message, then key in User Name and Password. -
Page 20: Computer & Kvm Status
A plus mark (+) showing in the left of channel name indicates that the port has cascades. 7.1.3. Computer & KVM status KVM buzzer stauts Buzzer sound on Buzzer sound off Logined user name The system has one administrator and 3 users for security management. The name of current logined is displayed here. -
Page 21: Function Control Menu
the first page, and information of port 9 ~ 16 are display in the second page. Since the port information is divide to two pages, the page down / up indicator can remind you to switch to alternative page by using <page down>... -
Page 22: Return From Cascade Port
┬ ┬ ┬ ────┬────── │ │ │ └ Channel Name │ │ └─────── Channel Number │ └────────── Layer Channel Number └────────────── Layer Channel Number Fig. 18: Channel Banner (Cascade Layer) 7.2.3. Return from cascade port After entering cascade port, press <R> will return to upper layer OSD menu. -
Page 23: Scan Time
7.3.2. Scan Time The default scan time is 5 seconds. It can be changed up to 90 seconds by stepping 5 seconds. 7.3.3. Banner Time The default banner time is 5 seconds. It can be changed to 10 seconds, 15 seconds, or always on (∞). -
Page 24: Sound
Note: You can also change leading hot key via hot key by using < CTRL > → < CTRL > → < New Hotkey > → < Enter > outside the OSD mode. Please refer section 6.2 Leading Hot Key Select. 7.3.6. -
Page 25: Auto-Scan Mode
7.4.3. Auto-scan mode There are two auto-scan modes, please refer section 7.3.1 Setup in OSD – Scan Mode to set up the auto-scan mode. Scan all computers which are power on. Scan all computers which are marked for auto-scan. 7.4.4. -
Page 26: Channel Rename:
7.6. Channel rename: <F4> Select the channel to rename by using up/down arrow key and press <F4> in OSD main menu. The channel rename window will be shown for setting up the channel name. Press <ENTER> to save the renamed channel name or <ESC>... -
Page 27: Security Mode
Figure 27: Security setup main window 7.7.2. Security Mode To change the security mode setting, please move the highlight bar to Security Mode, and press <left arrow> or <right arrow> key to change it. The <F3> Console Lock, <F6> Port Lock and user authority functions can not be executed until the security mode is enabled. -
Page 28: Authorized User Setup
7.7.4. Authorized user setup 3 authorized users are admitted to manage the KVM switch. To change the user name and password, please move the highlight bar to the user for editing. Press <left arrow> or <right arrow> key, the user name and password setup window will be shown on the screen. -
Page 29: Lock Port:
7.8. Lock Port: <F6> 7.8.1. Lock Port Only administrator can lock port. Please move the highlight bar to the channel to lock, and press <F6> to lock the selected channel. A red mark will be shown in STA column of locked port. Figure 31: Lock port in OSD main window 7.8.2. -
Page 30: Sun Microsystems Function Key Emulation
8. Sun Microsystems Function Key Emulation: There are 16 special functions on the Sun Microsystems keyboard, Combo Free KVM Switch can emulate these function keys via PS/2 and/or USB keyboard. Please refer to the table shown below for Sun Microsystems keyboard special functions operation. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting : Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Solution Keyboard and/or Mouse Keyboard and/or Mouse need To unplug from console not working. to be reset port(s), and then replug it / them into console in. Failed connection to the Check the cable connected computer. -
Page 32: Fcc Statement
Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.
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