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1U 17" & 19" Rackmount LCD Console
with 8 & 16 Port KVM Switch
RACKCONS1708
RACKCONS1716
RACKCONS1908
RACKCONS1916
RKCONS1708GB
RKCONS1716GB
RKCONS1908GB
RKCONS1916GB
RKCONS1708EU
RKCONS1916EU
DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com
ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com
NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com
PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com
Manual Revision: 03/28/2012
*actual product may vary from photos
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- Page 1 DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com Manual Revision: 03/28/2012...
- Page 2 StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com hereby...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 Packaging Contents ..........................1 Installation and Usage................2 Hardware Guide ............................2 Connecting the Console/Module............6 Connecting computers to the module ..........8 Module Operation ..................13 Specifications ..................21 Technical Support ..................22 Warranty Information ................22 Instruction Manual... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com LCD Rack Console with KVM. This product combines an LCD Console with 17” monitor, with a 16-port KVM switch, allowing you to manage multiple computers using an integrated keyboard, mouse, and TFT screen that slides into a compact 1U of rack space when not in use. -
Page 5: Installation And Usage
Installation and Usage Hardware Guide Side Rails with Front and Rear Brackets (2) Mounting Brackets (2) Keys (2) Screw Kit Please note: RACKCONS1716 is comprised of two distinct components - a Rackmountable Console and a Rackmountable KVM Module, as illustrated below. - Page 6 Console - Front View (open) Mounting the Console 1. Loosen the rear screws (pre-installed in side rails) and adjust the length of the rear bracket to fit the depth of your cabinet: 2. Install the rail into the cabinet: Instruction Manual...
- Page 7 3. Tighten the screws that were loosened in Step 1: 4. Install the remaining rail, repeating Steps 1-3. 5. Slide the Module onto the Console side rails, connecting the Module and Console using the male Centronics connector provided by the Console, and the female Centronics connector provided by the Module.
- Page 8 1. Install three screws on each side of the console: 2. Installation is now complete: Instruction Manual...
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Page 9: Connecting The Console/Module
Connecting the Console/Module To connect the KVM Console/Module to a computer, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the four screws from both sides of the KVM console. Be sure to retain these screws for the next installation step. 2. Attach the mounting brackets to both sides of the KVM console, using the screws removed in step 1. - Page 10 3. From the rear of the cabinet, slide the KVM console onto the mounting rails. 4. Install one screw on each side of the console (as depicted below). Instruction Manual...
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Page 11: Connecting Computers To The Module
Connecting computers to the module Attach each of your managed computers to your StarView KVM console’s PC ports using ultra-thin KVM cables. The Module is capable of using either 2-in-1 USB or 3-in-1 PS/2 cables. Use the cables to connect one of the PC ports on the back of the switch to the computer’s keyboard, mouse, and video ports. - Page 12 Turning on the console Make sure the power cord and all cables are connected properly. Grasp the handle of the drawer, pull the panel forward and up, then press the pushbutton in the top right hand corner to enable the TFT screen. The LED located to the left of the monitor panel should turn from orange to green, verifying that the unit is operational.
- Page 13 Testing the console 1. To test that the console is working properly, perform the following steps: 2. Power up the LCD Rack drawer, and then turn on your computer. 3. Make sure the video image is centered within the screen area. Use the OSD controls to adjust the image (see Panel controls and OSD functions) or press the Auto button on the right hand side of the monitor.
- Page 14 Input Source 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll. 3. Press the Menu button to enter, and you will see: VGA/DVI 4. Use the Down and Up buttons to select the input signal source. 5.
- Page 15 Color - Cont’d Icon Description 9300°K To set CIE coordinates at 9300°K color 7500°K To set CIE coordinates at 7500°K color 6500°K To set CIE coordinates at 6500°K color User To set user defined CIE Auto color To auto adjust color Return To exit and return to the previous page Position...
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Page 16: Module Operation
Recall 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll to Recall. Press the Menu button to enter, where you will be able to select Yes/No using the Down and Up buttons. Once you have done so, press the Menu button. Please Note: Selecting Yes will return your settings to the factory default state. - Page 17 A triangle mark (p) to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave; the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has, i.e. 8 for an 8-port switch. The <ENTER> key brings you one level down and another screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave.
- Page 18 Selecting Computers for Autoscan Function key <F2> - Use this key to switch the eye mark (N) of a computer on or off. First, use the up and down arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F2> to switch its eye mark on or off.
- Page 19 Auto Scan In this mode, the Console automatically switches from one powered 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 until activity stops;...
- Page 20 Scan Type Ready PC + N: In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected computers. Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting. Scan Rate Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode. The options are 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds.
- Page 21 Hot-key commands A Hot-key command is a short keyboard sequence used to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. The Console constantly interprets keystrokes for hot-keys. A hot-key sequence starts with two left <CTRL> keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes.
- Page 22 Hot-key commands - cont’d HOTKEY COMMAND DESCRIPTION SEQUENCE Selects the computer connected to console port “x”. For a computer connected directly to the console, “x” would be 1~8 or A~H. (Ex. Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + B would select the computer connected to the “PC B”...
- Page 23 Use the up and down arrow keys to Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl scroll to the previous or next computer Manual Scan + F2 in the sequence. Press any other key to abort manual scan. Scrolls between the different typematic rates.
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Page 24: Specifications
Specifications RACKCONS1708/GB/EU RACKCONS1908/GB RACKCONS1716/GB RACKCONS1916/GB/EU Display Size 17” 19” 8 x DE15 female input (1708 8 x DE15 female input (1908 only) only) 16 x DE15 female input (1716 16 x DE15 female input (1916 only) only) 1 x VGA female output... - Page 25 RACKCONS1708/GB/EU RACKCONS1908/GB RACKCONS1716/GB RACKCONS1916/GB/EU Keyboard / 106 key PS/2 keyboard Mouse with touchpad USA, UK, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Keyboard Swiss, Language Belgium, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Japan, Taiwan, Russian Sync 45~80KHz Power Source 100-240 VAC input Power Adapter...
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Page 26: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. - Page 27 StarTech.com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology parts. StarTech.com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan servicing a worldwide market.
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