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KVM Switch Modules
Overview... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... .1
Package Content... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... .4
Features... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...5
Configurations... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... 7
Cables ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .9
Device Connection... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... .10
Initial Power-up... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... 13
Push Buttons... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... 14
OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....15
Hotkey Commands... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ......21
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Connection... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....24
Change Configuration while Running... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 25
■ Appendices
Specifications... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... ..27
Troubleshooting... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....29
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation
procedures to prevent any damage to the DIGITUS® or any connecting device.
RoHS
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..29 Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the DIGITUS® or any connecting device. RoHS... - Page 2 ® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Note: When connected to the LCD Console Drawer, the console port of the KVM Switch Module is not applicable.
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Page 3: Digitus
Many DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules are available to control from 8 to 136 servers by the DIGITUS® Console Drawer or another set of console 100ft (30m) away; it is the ultimate tool for server management. - Page 4 ® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles T o console DS-11210 PS/2 and USB Connection Slim PS/2 Modules with special 1-to-3 connectors for PS/2 keyboard, mouse and monitor (HDB15). (IMM) Slim PS/2 1-to-3 Connectors and Cables (IUM) Slim USB+PS/2, 1-to-2 / 1-to-3 Connectors and Cables...
- Page 5 Slim On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu With an DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module, you can name your computers, switch to a computer from a list, configure settings with easy-to-use menus, view the name of the selected computer on-screen with programmable time interval. The OSD menu displays the system status throughout operation.
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Page 6: Package Content
® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Package Content KVM Switch x 1 Bracket x 2 (For 8/16-port modules only) User’ s Manual x 1 Screws x 1 pack Power Adapter is come with the LCD Console Drawer Packaging, NOT with this... -
Page 7: Features
® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles General Features n Cascade configuration expands system capability n Auto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially n Supports most of mice such as Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro), Explorer, Optical, and so on n Assign computers with unique and meaningful names... - Page 8 Supports Sun servers, HP servers and Mac Features for Slim “ USB + PS/2” KVM Switch Modules DS-13210, DS-14210 l Unique loose-free, 1-to-3 / 1-to-2 cables save spaces, ideal for computers with PS/2 or USB interfaces, such as PC, USB-Sun and USB-Mac.
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Page 9: Configurations
KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Configurations DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules are available for 8, and 16 ports with various interfaces. For the applications of requiring many computers, DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules can be cascaded in a master/slave configuration. - Page 10 DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module in cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration You can connect a second level of one or more DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules to a Master unit. Cascade configuration expands system ability, allowing you to select computers connected to the Master or Slaves. There is only one Master that connects to the DIGITUS®...
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Page 11: Installation
® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Installation ------------------------ Cables Using the following cables to connect computers with PS/2 interface. 1-to-3 cable for PS/2 3-to-3 cable for PS/2 Computers Computers Using the following cables to connect computers with USB interface. -
Page 12: Device Connection
® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Device Connection Hybrid “ PS/2 + USB” Module DS-11210 You can only connect to a computer using either PS/2 or USB port. -- To a USB Computer: Connect the standard VGA cable and a USB A-B cable to the computer and DS-11210 as shown in Figure A. - Page 13 ® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Figure B: DS-11210 with PS/2 Computer Connection Diagram -- To a Laptop Computer: In most cases, all you need is one VGA cable and one USB A-B connected between the DS-11210 and your laptop; however, some laptop computers do not follow industry standard, please check your laptop user's manual for details.
- Page 14 1-to-2 Cable 1-to-3 Cable For PS/2 Computers For USB Computers DS-1911x DS-1921x Connection from a Slim DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module to a PS/2 computer or a USB computer is shown below. (For IUM- modules only) Connections for the Special Cables...
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Page 15: Initial Power-Up
C-36 connector. When the C-36 connector is not connected to the TFT LCD drawer, the DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module acts as a rear-mount stand-alone KVM Switch Module. The VGA ports at the Local and Remote can be connected to external VGA monitors at any time. -
Page 16: Operation
DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module or any computer off. AUTO SCAN DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module provides an easy to use feature to start Auto Scanning. You can press down both the front-panel number 7 and 8 buttons for 2 seconds to start Auto Scanning. For 4-port modules, press number 3 and... -
Page 17: Osd (On-Screen Display) Operation
® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation Figure C: OSD Screen Illustration Only Hybrid Module offers F5, see Function key F5 By hitting the left Ctrl key twice within two seconds, you may see the 'Hotkey Menu' if it is enabled (an OSD option). - Page 18 ® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has, i.e. 84for an 8-port Switch. ENTER key brings you one level down and another screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave.
- Page 19 You can press ESC to exit at any time. Auto Scan In this mode, the DIGITUS® automatically switches from one power-on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning till activity stops;...
- Page 20 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds, and 30 seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting. PS/2 Keyboard Speed DIGITUS® offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low, Middle, Fast, and Faster as 10, 15, 20, and 30 characters/sec respectively.
- Page 21 Hybrid USB+PS/2 Modules only> Sun keyboards of different languages have different layouts. DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module is able to emulate a Sun keyboard for a specific language type (or country: Arabic, Belgian … US, Yugoslavia). Select the proper country code that matches ALL of your Sun computers.
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Page 22: Hotkey Commands
Hotkey commands Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. DIGITUS® interprets keystrokes for hotkeys all the time. A hotkey sequence starts with two left Ctrl keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. - Page 23 To adjust Scan Rate, setting the duration before switching to the next computer in Auto Scan: Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3 The DIGITUS® sends one to four beeps indicating scan interval of 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds respectively. g To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting over-rides that of...
- Page 24 KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles BIOS and any operating system: Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4 The DIGITUS® generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10, 15, 20, and 30 characters/sec respectively. g Audio Stick An optional multimedia Module can be LINKed to the back of each DIGITUS® for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals.
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Page 25: Cascade Configuration
Note: The Master must have equal or more 'PC x' ports than that of the Slave, i.e., if DS-13210 is the master, DS-13210 can be a Slave, but not the DS-14210. The ports labeled "PC 1"~” PC 8” can be connected to either a computer or a Slave's LOCAL (or CONSOLE) port, as shown below. -
Page 26: Change Configuration While Running
® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Cascaded 8-Port DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules For OSD menu: After connection completes, you should re-activate the OSD menu to check if the Master recognizes the Slaves. A triangle mark (4) is placed to the right of the channel name indicating the port is connected to a Slave not a computer. -
Page 27: Sun/Mac Keyboard Mapping
® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Sun/Mac Keyboard Mapping --------------- The KVM modules emulate a Sun’ s keyboard and mouse when a computer is marked with a Sun in OSD menu by Function key F5 . -
Page 28: Specifications
® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Hybrid Modules Hybrid Specifications DS-11210 User port number Computer port number Cascade control PC number Up to 16* Cable type 2-to-2 / 3-to-3 Cable Applicable to computer PS/2 PC, Sun**, Mac... - Page 29 ® DIGITUS KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Slim Modules Slim USB+PS/2 Specifications DS-13210 DS-14210 User port number Computer port number Cascade control PC number Up to 64* Up to 136* Cable type 1-to-3 / 1-to-2 Cable Applicable to computer...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
KVM Switch Module for modular based TFT consoles Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the DIGITUS®. Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions Nothing works. - Page 31 All PCs are off or only one Turn on computers. switch PC is turned on. Scan DIGITUS® beeps from mode works for power-on Set proper Scan Type in OSD and time to time and red computers only. determine which PCs are eye mark indicator flashes.
- Page 32 Pop up OSD again to check if Master recognizes the slave connection. Look for triangle mark and the number before The DIGITUS® fails to The system is not getting Make sure the external power supply is function occasionally. enough power properly connected.
- Page 33 From Map to PS/2 keyboard Sun keyboard right - Ctrl right - Ctrl right - Ctrl note right - Ctrl right - Ctrl Stop right - Ctrl Again right - Ctrl Props right - Ctrl Undo right - Ctrl Front right - Ctrl Copy right - Ctrl...
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