CERTIFICATES…………………………………………………….. Introduction The Rack-KVM9000 is a 1U 4 in 1 control center (KVM switch, KEYBOARD, LCD monitor and Touchpad). It can control up to 8 PCs or 128 PCs by using Daisy Chain connecting eight units per port. There is no interface card or software to configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables between Rack-KVM9000 and your computers.
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Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation. Built-in extra daisy chain port No DIP switch setting needed and auto detect daisy chain bank Package Contents Model No.: Rack-KVM9000-S8 (8-port 1U Rack Mount KVM Switch) 8 ports PS2 Control Center 1 PCS User’s manual...
Daisy Chain Cable 2 SETS Model No.: Rack-KVM9000-S4 (4-port 1U Rack Mount KVM Switch) 4 ports PS2 Control Center 1 PCS User’s manual 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET Daisy Chain Cable...
19” Rack Mount / 1U 19” Rack Mount/ 1U System Requirements Specifications: Model No. Rack-KVM9000-S8 8-port 1U Rack Mount KVM Switch Console side VGA Monitor _ 1 (Test only) Computer side HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin and Mini Din 6 pin special cables _ 2 Model No.
Daisy Chain Cable: PS/2 Cable: Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male VGA Cable: HDB15 pin Male to Male Product Details Rear Panel of 4-port Rack Mount KVM Switch: Rear Panel of 8-port Rack Mount KVM Switch: Rear Panel of 16-port Rack Mount KVM Switch:...
Hardware Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. This installation example is based on 8-port Rack Mount KVM Switch and the 4-port Rack Mount KVM Switch and 16-port Rack Mount KVM Switch will follow the same installation procedure Step 1 Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch.
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Step 5 Double-check all of the connections. You can check the color of keyboard and mouse connector to make sure the keyboard and mouse cables are connecting to the correct ports. Step 6 Repeat step 2 to 5 for the remainder of the computers. Step 7 Attach the power supply to the Control Center unit and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle.
= Next Channel (Note: You also can press “up arrow key” or “down arrow key” for a longer time to speed up the destination port selection) = Previous Bank Scroll Scroll Page Lock Lock = Next Bank Scroll Scroll Page Lock Lock Down...
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switch and connect the other end to the console port (white color block) on bank 2 KVM switch. C. Please repeat item B to daisy chain more bank as you want. The maximum daisy chain bank is eight levels. D. Before chaining the slave bank up to six banks, you need a VGA extender between the fifth bank and the sixth bank to enhance the VGA signal.
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any time. Some O.S. (Operation Systems) like SCO Unix unable to support “ Hot Plug ” function. If you apply “Hot Plug” to this kind of O.S., it will cause unpredictable behavior or shut down the PC. Before attempting to use “ Hot Plug ”, please make sure your O.S. and mouse software driver supports the “Hot Plug”...
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Use “ Tab “ key to select items like Bank, OSD, SCAN, CHANGE PASSWORD, CONSOLE ON/OFF, etc… a. The “ OSD: 10 SEC” means _SYSTEM 15 SYSTEM 16 that the OSD windows will display PC system name OSD : SEC. CHANGE PASSWORD for 10 sec.
If you want OSD returning back to factory default value, you can execute “SCROLL LOCK”, “SCROLL LOCK” , “R” keys in order. ROM REFLASH Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well connected. Label all cables with number for each respective computer to avoid confusion. The recommended VGA cable distance is 5 meters maximum without ghosting and degradation.
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from the switch, but the switch still works fine. KVM Switch unit draws the power source from power adapter and all PC’s PS2 port. Some PC’s PS2 port can support enough power for the switch, but some PC’s PS2 port ( like notebook computer…etc.) is unable to supply enough power for the switch. In order to make sure the system can work steadily, please do not set power switch to off state or remove the power adapter from the switch.
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