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- Page 1 Installation Installation Installation Guide PS/2 Console Extender GCE250 PKG NO. M0519...
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Page 3: Overview
Setup is as easy as can be – simply connect the computer system box and local console to the Local GCE250 module, run the Cat 5 cable to the Remote GCE250 module (up to 490 ft away); and plug the remote console into the Remote Module. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Mode Selection Features LED Display System Requirements Rack mount Operating Systems Specifi cations OS Languages Trcubleshooting Safety Instructions Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement GCE250L (Local Unit) Front View CE Statement GCE250R (Remote Unit) Front View Technical Support GCE250L / CE250R Rear View Limited Warranty Grounding... - Page 5 Package Contents This package contains: • 1 GCE250L KVM Extender (Local Unit) • 1 GCE250 R KVM Extender (Remote Unit) • 1 Custom KVM Cable (6 ft) • 1 Power Adapter • 1 Rack Mount Kit • 2 Grounding Wires (4 ft) •...
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Page 6: Features
Features • Cat 5 (or higher) cable to connect the Local and Remote Units – up to 490 feet apart • Dual console operation - control your system from either the local or remote consoles • Pushbutton selection to lock / release a console •... -
Page 7: System Requirements
System Requirements Consoles (one per unit) • A VGA, SVGA, or Multi-sync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation • A PS/2 style keyboard • A PS/2 style mouse Note: 1. - Page 8 The shape and function of the KVM connectors on the switch and the cable have been modifi ed so that only KVM cables designed to work with this extender can be used. Cat 5 cable is the minimum required to connect the local and remote GCE250 units.
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Page 9: Operating Systems
Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 and higher RedHat 7.1 and higher Linux SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher 4.3, 5L (5.2, 5.3) UNIX FreeBSD 4.2, 4.5 Novell Novell 6.0 and higher OS/2 Warp and higher... -
Page 10: Os Languages
Keyboard Languages OS Languages • English – American – UK • French • German • Japanese... -
Page 11: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. • Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result and your warranty may be voided. - Page 12 • The device may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national wiring codes.
- Page 13 • Do not attempt to service the device yourself. If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and contact IOGear Customer Advocacy. The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed. Liquid has been spilled into the device.
- Page 14 Rack Mounting • Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the fl oor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the fl oor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
- Page 15 Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1.
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Page 16: Gce250L (Local Unit) Front View
Components GCE250 L (Local Unit) Front View Description Function Grounding The grounding wire (used to ground the Terminal unit) attaches here. KVM port The KVM cable that links the GCE250L to your computer plugs in here. Only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be used.*... -
Page 17: Gce250R (Remote Unit) Front View
GCE250 R (Remote Unit) Front View Description Function Grounding The grounding wire (used to ground the Terminal unit) attaches here. On Line LED These LEDs indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units. Power LED See page 29 for details. -
Page 18: Gce250L / Ce250R Rear View
GCE250L / GCE250R Rear View Description Function Power Jack The cable from the DC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.* Mouse Port The console mice plug into these ports. Keyboard The console keyboards plugs into these Port ports. Link Port The Cat 5 cable that connects the Remote and Local units plugs into this connector. -
Page 19: Grounding
Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use the two grounding wires supplied with this package to ground both units by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitably grounded object. - Page 20 2. Make sure the computer and monitor that the GCE250L connects to are properly grounded.
- Page 21 3. For increased grounding protection, use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the local and remote units. There are two methods that can be used: a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a grounding wire. Solder this wire to the RJ-45 connector as shown in the diagram: b) The second method is to use the STP...
- Page 22 In either case, make sure that the sides of the RJ-45 connector make tight contact with the grounding contacts on the sides of the RJ-45 socket as shown in the diagram below:...
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Page 23: Connecting
Connecting Refer to the installation diagram on the following page as you perform these steps: 1. Plug the cables from the local console devices (keyboard, monitor, mouse), into their ports on the rear panel of the Local Unit (GCE250L). 2. Plug the SPHD (yellow) end of the KVM cable supplied with this unit into the KVM port on the front panel of the GCE250L. - Page 24 5. Plug the cables from the remote console devices (keyboard, monitor, and mouse), into their ports on the Console side of the GCE250R. 6. Plug the power adapter (supplied with this package) into an AC source; plug the adapter’s power cable into the Remote Unit’s (GCCE250R’s) Power Jack.
- Page 25 GCE250L GCE250L GCE250R...
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Page 26: Operating Modes
Operation Modes The GCE250A KVM Extender has two operating modes: Local and Remote, as described in the table below: Mode Description Local Only the local console has KVM (keyboard, video, mouse)access. The remote console’s monitor is blank, and the remote console’s keyboard and mouse inputs are disabled. -
Page 27: Mode Selection
Mode Selection The Operating Mode Selection Switch, located on the GCE250L’s front panel, controls the operating mode of the GCE250 KVM Extender system. Pressing the switch toggles the system between Local and Local / Remote operating modes. -
Page 28: Led Display
LED Display The GCE250 Local and Remote Units have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables, below: GCE250L (Local Unit) Operating Mode - Local Operating Mode Auto Local Lights to indicate 1. Lights when the local console is active (the Remote that the local console LED is out). - Page 29 GCE250R (Remote Unit) Indication Power 1. Lights steadily to indicate that the connection to the Local Unit is ok. 2. Flashes when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit. On Line 1. Lights when the remote console is active. 2.
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Page 30: Rack Mount
Rack Mounting Before you start 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 19. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. - Page 31 1. Unscrew either the two front screws or two 3. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack rear screws from the bottom panel. 2. Use the screws you just removed to attach the mounting bracket that came with your package to the unit: Refer to grounding instructions starting on page 19...
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Page 32: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Function CE250L CE250R Console Selection 1 X Pushbutton 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple) Console Ports Video 1 x HDB-15 F Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Green) Connectors KVM Ports 1 x SPHD-15 F Power 1 x DC Jack Unit to Unit 1 x RJ-45 Local... - Page 33 Function CE250L CE250R Emulation Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Video 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (150 m) DDC; DDC2; DDC2B I/P Rating DC 5.0V; 2.6A Power Consumption DC 5.0V; 1.25W (max.) Operating Temp. 0–50o C Environment Storage Temp. -20–60o C Humidity -20–60o C Housing Metal;...
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Page 34: Trcubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Action No Video Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their sockets. Poor video quality The video quality can be improved by reducing the refresh rate. Trails and smearing on the screen Unplug the Cat 5 cable from the remote unit, then reconnect it. Remote Unit not working Make sure the power adapter that came with this package is properly plugged into the remote unit’s power jack. -
Page 35: Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the part responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. - Page 36 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOL- LOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. this device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Page 37: Ce Statement
CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. -
Page 38: Technical Support
A full description of the problem, what is it doing or not doing? It Doesn’t work” is not a problem de- scription, and will only serve to delay the troubleshooting process. • Any other information you feel may be of help 1. Contact your local dealer. 2. Contact IOGear Customer Advocacy (1-866-946-4327) -
Page 39: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchant- ability, or fi... -
Page 40: Contact
All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this... - Page 44 The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste. HEALTH IOGEAR supports healthy and fi t lifestyles. By integrating products with the latest scientifi c developments, IOGEAR’s solutions enhance the life of end- users.