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Broadrack Mercury 8 / 16 User Manual

Mercury series stand alone & modular ps/2 kvm switch
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Mercury Series
Stand Alone & Modular PS/2 KVM Switch
User Manual
Rev 2.0

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  • Page 1 Mercury Series Stand Alone & Modular PS/2 KVM Switch User Manual Rev 2.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6. Cable Diagrams ..................8 7. Front and Rear Panel of KVM Switch ........... 9 8. Hardware Installation ................10 8.1 Mercury 8 / 16 ................10 8.2 Mercury 8D / 16D ..............13 9. Operation & Usage ................17 9.1 ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    (PCs or servers) controlled by one set of keyboard, monitor and mouse. It ensures easy switch by front panel button (Mercury 8 / 16 only), Hot-keys or the friendly On Screen Display (OSD) menu with connection up to 128 computers (by chaining 16-port PS/2 KVMs).
  • Page 4 Mercury Series User Manual Dual power input- When primary power connection fails, secondary power automatically initiates to prevent unwanted device shutdown.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Mercury Series User Manual 3. Package Contents Mercury 8 / 16: KVM Switch Unit 1 PCS User’s Manual CD-ROM 1 PCS Quick Setting Guide 1 PCS 12V DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET KC-0303 Daisy Chain Cable (1.8M)

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Mercury Series User Manual 4. Technical Specifications Mercury 8 / 16: Model No. 8 ports stand alone 16 ports stand alone KVM switch KVM switch PC Port Console Port PC Port Connector VGA HDDB 15 pins (All Female Types) Console Port Connector...
  • Page 7 Mercury Series User Manual Figure 1. Mercury 8 / 16 Dimensions...
  • Page 8 Mercury Series User Manual Mercury 8D / 16D: Model No. 8 ports modular KVM 16 ports modular KVM switch switch PC Port PC Port Connector VGA HDDB 15 pins (All Female Types) Daisy Chain Port Connector 1 x VGA HDDB 15 pins, 2 x Mini Din 6 pins (All Female Types) PC Port Select Method Hot-Key, OSD Menu...
  • Page 9 Mercury Series User Manual Figure 2. Mercury 8D / 16D Dimensions...

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    Mercury Series User Manual 5. System Requirements Model No. 8 ports rack mount KVM switch Computer side 8 - HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin male with two Mini Din 6 pin male special cable Table 5. System Requirements Model No.

  • Page 11: Front And Rear Panel Of Kvm Switch

    Mercury Series User Manual 7. Front and Rear Panel of KVM Switch Front Panel of Mercury 8: Front Panel of Mercury 16: Rear Panel of Mercury 8: Rear Panel of Mercury 16: Front Panel of Mercury 8D / 16D: Rear Panel of Mercury 8D: Rear Panel of Mercury 16D: Figure 5.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    This example of installation is based on 8 port console and you also can think that 1 port or 16 port console have the same installation procedures 8.1 Mercury 8 / 16 Step 1 Please open the package carefully and take out all required accessories to prepare fluent installation.
  • Page 13 Mercury Series User Manual Step 3 Please connect PS/2 Mini Din 6-pins purple connector on keyboard to console port on PS/2 KVM as illustrated below: Figure 8. Keyboard Installation Step 4 Please connect PS/2 Mini Din 6-pins green connector on mouse to console port on PS/2 KVM as illustrated below: Figure 9.
  • Page 14 Mercury Series User Manual Figure 10. PC Installation Step 6 Plug power adapter into PS/2 KVM and power socket. You will hear one beep and port-1 red LED lids Step 7 When above cable installation is complete, please re-check all cable is securely fastened at correct socket.

  • Page 15: Mercury 8D / 16D

    Mercury Series User Manual Figure 11. Daisy Chain 8.2 Mercury 8D / 16D Step 1 Please open the package carefully and take out all required accessories to prepare fluent installation. The modular KVM switch is for Unicorn and Gemini use, please install the brackets with thumb screw. Please measure the suitable distance between PS/2 KVM and computer, keyboard, monitor and mouse before installation.
  • Page 16 Mercury Series User Manual Install modular KVM switch steps: 1. Install two screws (length = 6 mm) to combine bracket and KVM switch. (Both sides) 2. Push KVM switch into the rails from rear of console. Plastic rail of KVM switch Rear view of rail 3.
  • Page 17 Mercury Series User Manual Step 2 Please use KVM cable to connect computer and PS/2 KVM. Plug the end with only one HDDB 15-pin to PS/2 KVM computer port, and the other end of the cable with HDDB 15-pin and two PS/2 Mini Din 6-pin to back of computer. Please use the above method to connect every computer to PS/2 KVM.
  • Page 18 Mercury Series User Manual Figure 14. Daisy Chain...

  • Page 19: Operation & Usage

    Mercury Series User Manual 9. Operation & Usage At factory default the PS/2 KVM will not ask for password unless it is set by user. You may press “Scroll Lock” twice followed by “F2” to bring up password setting menu. Before you are familiarized with this device, it is strongly recommended to use without password.

  • Page 20: Osd Main Screen Headings

    Mercury Series User Manual 9.3 OSD Main Screen Headings indicates the computer is powered on at selected port indicates the computer attached at this port has password protected. All ports at factory default do not have password assigned, therefore no icon present USER1~8 Port name of corresponding port number.
  • Page 21 Mercury Series User Manual Use right hand side of OSD commands for adjust settings Function keys: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, ESC and left arrow key First row on right hand window - 1,1,Bank1 : indicates currently PS/2 KVM active at Bank 1, computer port 1.
  • Page 22 Mercury Series User Manual F2- Password setting (SECURITY) Press F2 at OSD main menu to activate password setting ( SECURITY). Password setting menu for “PORT USER” pops up as illustrated below (Figure 17). In this screen you may use the secondary OSD function keys: F1(SUPERUSER), ESC(QUIT), ENTER(Complete).
  • Page 23 Mercury Series User Manual Figure 19. Set Super User Password...
  • Page 24 Mercury Series User Manual PC port without Password illustrated below (Figure 20): Figure 20. PC port without Password At factory default, no password is set for PS/2 KVM Switch as illustrated above. Selected PC port is powered on with indication. To setup password please open OSD, select SECURITY.
  • Page 25 Mercury Series User Manual F4- AUTO SCAN Press F4 at OSD main menu to enter Auto Scan function menu as illustrated below (Figure 23). The secondary function keys are F1, F2 and F3 F1- To start complete scanning, please press F1 (BROADCAST). All ports will be scanned regardless whether the port is connected with active computer.
  • Page 26 Mercury Series User Manual Figure 24. HOT KEY OSD RATE / SCAN RATE SETTING To set scan rate please press button to enter Scan Rate/OSD Rate setting menu as illustrated below (Figure 25). The secondary menu functions are F1 and ENTER button SCAN RATE SETTING Please note that scan rate is set 10 seconds at factory default.
  • Page 27 Mercury Series User Manual Figure 25. Main OSD Scan Rate Setting Menu Figure 26. OSD time setting menu...

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