Rextron KAG104 User Manual

Acrogear hybrid usb and ps/2 kvm switches

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Introduction
Overview... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... .1
Package Content... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... ..1
Features... ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..4
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PC BIOS Notice.... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .5
Adhesive Rubber Feet.... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... .6
Console Connection... ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... ...6
Computers Connection... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... ... .6
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Front Panel operation... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... .9
OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....10
Hot-Key Commands... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... 15
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Connection... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... ..... ...17
Computer Selection... ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... ..... ...17
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Sun Keyboard Mapping... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... .... ... .18
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Appendix
Specifications... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... 19
Troubleshooting... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... ... ...... .... ... ... ... ..20
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the
Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the AcroGear
or any connecting device.
This device is tested and complies with Part 15 of FCC/class B, CE
and VCCI rules.
----------------- Introduction
Overview
The hybrid USB and PS/2 KVM switches - KAG104, KAG104D,
KAG108D, and KAG116D extend your computer management to
either PS/2 and/or USB models, or both from a single PS/2 console.
TM
With the Sync-Emu
Technology, the advanced KAG104D, KAG108D,
and KAG116D are designed to meet the special requirements from
USB-ready HP Unit systems and Sun servers. Engineered for servers
of the highest level, the KAG104D, KAG108D, and KAG116D
guarantee flawless switching with zero tolerance.
Installation is as easy as connecting USB A -B cables or PS/2 cables in
between computers and the KAG switch. Selecting a computer is as
easy as front panel button pressing or by entering hotkey commands.
The innovated KVM technology ensures smooth switching from one
computer to the other and signal conversion from PS/2 to USB. No
more tangled cables and messy working environment; let the KAG
switches do the computer switching for you.
Package Content
KVM switch x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Foot Pad x 1 set
Bracket x 2 (optional)
User' s Manual x 1
PS/2 Y-Adapter x 4/6/12 for 4/8/16-port model
AcroGear User Guide
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Overview… … … ...… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..… .1 The hybrid USB and PS/2 KVM switches – KAG104, KAG104D, Package Content… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..… ..1 KAG108D, and KAG116D extend your computer management to Features…...
  • Page 2 AcroGear User Guide AcroGear User Guide 4-port KVM Switch configuration 16-port KVM Switch configuration 8-port KVM Switch configuration...
  • Page 3: Features

    Support USB-ready HP Unix and Sun servers. (OSD Models only) Figure 1: PC BIOS Notice Note: For KAG104, switching from one computer to the other is equivalent to unplugging the USB device from one computer and plugging it to another.
  • Page 4: Adhesive Rubber Feet

    AcroGear User Guide AcroGear User Guide Adhesive Rubber Feet = For USB computer: Use a USB A-B cable to connect from one of the PC ports to the USB port on the corresponding computer (A For the desktop operation, you may stick the four round rubber feet connector, flat connector), as shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 5: Operations

    Now, you can turn on all devices and computers. fixed interval (see Scan Time below). To initiate Auto Scanning, for KAG104 and KAG104D, you can press down both the front-panel Note: Do not connect both PS/2 and USB ports of one PC port on the number 3 and 4 buttons for 2 seconds.
  • Page 6: Osd (On-Screen Display) Operation

    AcroGear User Guide AcroGear User Guide OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for KAG OSD models only operation, or the color is white, as it has no power. OSD menu updates the color when it is activated.
  • Page 7 AcroGear User Guide AcroGear User Guide Function key : To switch the eye mark ( of a In this mode, t h e KAG automatically switches from one computer on or off. First, use the UP and DOWN arrow power-on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed keys to highlight it, then press F2 to switch its eye mark on or interval.
  • Page 8: Hot-Key Commands

    AcroGear User Guide AcroGear User Guide higher the resolution the higher the display position. The Keyboard Speed non-volatile memory stores the Position setting. KAG offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides Upper Left, Upper Right, Middle. the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available Lower Left, Lower Right.
  • Page 9: Cascade Configuration

    AcroGear User Guide AcroGear User Guide A~H: represents from Port 9 to Port 16 ----------------- Cascade Configuration g To select a computer by hot-key command, you must know its port Connection address, which is determined by the AcroGear connection at the back.
  • Page 10: Sun Keyboard Mapping

    Specifications The OSD models emulate a Sun’s keyboard and mouse when a computer is marked with a Sun in OSD menu by Function key F5 Specification KAG104 KAG104D KAG108D KAG116D A Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PS/2 one. These No.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    AcroGear User Guide AcroGear User Guide ----------------- Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label the cable for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the KAG104, KAG104D, KAG108D, and KAG116D. PS/2 keyboard Sun keyboard right - Ctrl...
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PDOCUDT.

This manual is also suitable for:

Kag104dKag108dKag116d

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