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Page 1: User Guide
Signamax™ Connectivity Systems Model:098-8280 & 098-82160 8/16-port Cascadable Rackmount KVM Switch w/ OSD User Guide... - Page 2 All trademarks in this manual are the property of Signamax LLC. Disclaimer This User Guide fully explains the installation and use of 098-8280/098-82160 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................3 LIST OF FIGURES ...........................5 LIST OF TABLES ..........................5 1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ....................6 1.1. F ..........................7 EATURES General features...........................7 Connector Interface ........................7 LED display for status monitoring....................7 Control features ...........................7 Security............................7 Cascaded Application ........................7 Hardware/Software Support ......................8 Power interface ..........................8 Cabling requirements........................8... - Page 4 <Next Lower Bank> (when daisy-chained)................22 <Next Higher Bank> (when daisy-chained)................23 <Autoscan Beep Sound On/Off> ....................23 <Reflash EEPROM> .........................23 <Find PC by Name> .........................24 <Change PC Name> .........................25 <Reset KVM> ..........................25 <Show OSD Menu>........................25 <Autoscan> ..........................25 <Autoscan Delay Time>......................26 <OSD Remain Time> ........................26 <Password Configuration>.......................26 <Password Change>...
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Page 5: List Of Figures
Figure 1-1b 098-82160 .......................8 Figure 1-2a 098-8280 Front Panel....................9 Figure 1-2c 098-82160 Front Panel....................9 Figure 1-3a 098-8280 Rear Panel .....................10 Figure 1-3b 098-82160 Rear Panel ...................10 Figure 2-1 The 3-1 combo KVM cable is highly recommended ..........12 Figure 2-2 Daisy-chaining multiple KVM switches in a cascaded application ......14 Figure 3-1 OSD Main Menu .....................19... -
Page 6: Features And Functions
Remote computer/server management from one keyboard, mouse and video The 098-8280/098-82160 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 8/16 PC ports to connect to your computers/servers. -
Page 7: Features
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 1.1. Features General features ▪ 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 ▪ Standard 19” rack mount size ▪... -
Page 8: 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 098-8280/098-82160 KVM Switch Package should contain the following items: ▪ The 098-8280/098-82160 KVM Switch ▪ Daisy Chain Cable (3-in-1 KVM combo cable) ▪... -
Page 9: External Views
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 1.3. External Views The following sections will give detailed descriptions of the front-panel and rear panel of the 098-8280/098-82160 KVM Switch. 1.3.1. Front View Figure 1-2a 098-8280 Front Panel Figure 1-2b 098-82160 Front Panel 1.3.1.1. Front-panel Buttons Use these front-panel buttons to directly select channels as well as to perform specific function such as reset or autoscan. -
Page 10: 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 098-8280 Rear Panel Figure 1-3b 098-82160 Rear Panel 1.3.2.1. Power Jack The power jack is a receptacle for the 9V 1A DC power adapter cord. -
Page 11: Pc Port
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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 12: Installation
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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 13: Mounting The Kvm Switch
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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. If you intend to use multiple cascaded KVM Switches, please jump to the next section. -
Page 14: 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 098-8280/098-82160 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 098-82160 KVM Switches). - Page 15 Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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. If your PCs are not turned off while connecting to the KVM Switch, the shared keyboard and mouse won’t be recognized correctly.
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Page 16: Initialize Your Kvm Switch
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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 computers The KVM Switch can be reset without disconnecting or powering down your computers either by (1) pressing down Button 1 on the front panel for 2 seconds, or by (2) the hotkey sequence ScrLk + ScrLk + End. -
Page 17: 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 098-8280/098-82160 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 18: Table 3-1 Summary For Hotkey Sequences
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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 19: On Screen Display
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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. On the OSD Menu, you will have a listing of the available banks and channels for selection and the currently online status of each channel. -
Page 20: Osd Navigation
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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. Others that are not seen with a little solar symbol after them are currently not connected. -
Page 21: Operate The Switch
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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 22: Next Lower Channel
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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 23: Next Higher Bank> (When Daisy-Chained)
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 <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 24: Find Pc By Name
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 <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 25: Change Pc Name
<Autoscan> Front-panel button Press and hold down the last button for at least 2 seconds. The last button could be button 8/16 specifically for 098-8280/098-82160. 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 26: Autoscan Delay Time
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 <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 27: Password Change
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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 28: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PC connections 8 PCs max. (098-8280) 16 PCs max. (098-82160) Console connection 1 console (098-8280) 1 console (098-82160) PC port connector PS/2 keyboard Mini Din 6 pin (All female type) PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin... - Page 29 19” Rack Mount / 2 RU (098-82160) Weight 2.2 kg (098-8280) 3.5 kg (098-82160) 410 × 165 × 44.5 (L × W × H) (098-8280) Dimension (mm) 410 × 165 × 86 (L × W × H) (098-82160) Safety / EMI...
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Page 30: Appendix B System & Cable Requirements
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 APPENDIX B SYSTEM & CABLE REQUIREMENTS 098-8280 098-82160 Model No. ▪ ▪ One VGA Monitor One VGA Monitor Console side ▪ ▪ One PS/2 Keyboard One PS/2 Keyboard ▪ ▪ One PS/2 Mouse One PS/2 Mouse ▪... -
Page 31: Appendix C Troubleshooting
Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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 32 Signamax Connectivity System 098-8280/098-82160 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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