C o n t e n t s Introduction ..........................2 Main Features........................2 Package Contents ........................ 3 1.3 Technical Specifications ......................4 Product Line ........................5 Button Panels ........................5 Port LED Indications ......................6 Buttons ..........................7 Back Panels ..........................7 Hardware Installation.......................
1. Introduction The 8/16/32-port 17" & 19’’ LCD KVMswitch can control attaching servers and computers from local or remote console. This LCD KVM switch is loaded with features such , plus one optional CAT5-basedremote console port or one optional IP-based remote console Port, Daisy Chain, On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Password security, Hot key Control, Push Button and Auto Scan Control.
Buttons, Hotkeys ■ Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Caps-Lock/ Num-Lock/ Alt/ Ctrl/ Win) for switching computer port and other control functions, so Hotkey function can be used in various types of keyboards, and to avoid Hotkey duplicate problem ■ Support two levels of password security protections ■...
Port LED Indications There are two LED’s for each port: ■ ONLINE LED: The Red LED on indicating a Computer is connecting to the port. Notice: The PC99 Computer always power on the USB or PS/2 ports and turn on Red LED even if the Computer is not power on.
Buttons There are 11 push buttons on the front panel. The operations described in below. (1) The “B” is the Bank Select Button. You can select to the required bank number by press the “B” button. The bank select were from 1 to 8 and go back to 1 cycling. It will increase the bank number from the current selected bank to the next bank if you pressed the “B”...
Optional Remote Console Installation 2.2.1 IP Module Please refer to “IP KVM Module User Manual” for details. IP Remote Console Installation: Power off the KVM switch firstly. Remove the cover of the add-on slot, slide in the IP Module and make sure the module is fully inserted into the slot. The IP Module redirects local keyboard, mouse and video data to a remote administration console.
Daisy Chain Connection Use one end of daisy chain cable to connect to the Daisy Chain port of Master KVM switch and connect the other end of daisy chain cable to the Local Console port of the next Slave KVM switch. Please repeat the connection procedures for next Slave KVM switch.
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You can also daisy chain through computer port. This daisy chain can work with other brand of KVM switch, but you need to change the Hotkey of slave KVM switches so that the master and slave KVM switches do not use the same Hotkey. 100~240V 50~60Hz Flash...
3. Usage Now that you have connected your console and servers to your KVM Switch, it is ready for use. You can control the KVM switch by three methods: 1. Using push buttons located on the front panel of the KVM Switch 2.
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Command Function Space bar Brings up the OSD overlay screen ↑ Switches to the previous port ↓ Switches to following port ■ The first digit is the Switch bank number, starting with [1,2,..,8] bank, “1”. The KVM switch on the daisy chain line is on [01, 02,.,32] port bank 1 (the Master).
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OSD (On Screen Display) OSD Menu provides a menu-driven interface to control the LCD KVM switch. This OSD Menu has four types of display screens: Login Window --- When powering on this LCD KVM switch, it will prompt a login window and ask for user name and password.
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Auto-LOGOUT function In Login window, if no input for username and password over 1 minute, the screen will „ disappear. Hit any key to bring up the Login window again. At normal operation, if no input from the console keyboard or mouse over 10 minutes the LCD „...
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■ USER --- There are two types of user levels: SUPERVISOR and USER. The default is SUPERVISOR. SUPERVISOR can setup and change the OSD settings at Main Menu. USER can only do the port switch and port search. ■ SCAN TIME --- This is the time interval for auto-scan function. When auto-scan function is activated, the KVM switch will auto-scan the host port one by one in the interval as setting.
DDC function The KVM Switch support DDC (Display Data Channel). DDC is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform the video card about its properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth. The video card can then use this information to ensure that the computer is presented with valid options for configuring the display.
Firmware Upgrade Please follow the following procedures: 1. Power off the KVM switch. 2. Prepare the DC2.5M/DB9F cable, plug the DC2.5 end to the KVM switch’s phone jack (marked Flash) and the DB9F end to PC serial DB9 port. 3. Power on the KVM unit. The KVM unit now will be in Flash mode, waiting for firmware download.
5. Cable Connectors 3-in-1 VGA Cable HDDB15 male to one HDDB15 male plus two mini din 6-pin PS/2 connectors. Figure 11. 3-in-1 VGA Cable Connectors 2-in-1 VGA Cable PS/2 (keyboard) to USB (keyboard and mouse) changer. Figure 12. 2-in-1 VGA Cable Connectors Daisy Chain Cable VGA Cable: HDDB15 Male to Male Figure 13.
CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable Figure 14. CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through Cable Connector (8P8C) DC2.5M to DB9F Cable This cable is used for Flash firmware upgrade. Figure 15. DC2.5M to DB9F Cable 20 / 24...
Troubleshooting No LED display on T-Dongle ■ If the CAT5 transmitter PS/2 or USB connector is plugged into a powered on computer, this transmitter might be a defect one, please change with a good one. No LED display on KVM Switch ■...
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already ON and running. ■ The recommended Power ON sequence is as follows: monitor, KVM Switch, finally the computers. Video signal is foggy or unclear on the screen ■ Please check if the VGA connector connected firmly. ■ There are various of CAT5 cables, such as CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6 and STP/UTP types; If your application need long distance and maintain high VGA resolution, please select high quality cables.
Glossary The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual. ■ Auto-Scan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user. ■ BANK: The address of a daisy-chained KVM switch. ■...
8. Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received. Include interference that may cause undesired operation.