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Summary of Contents for MX-Tech 8-port CAT5 KVM Switch
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Page 1: User Manual
8/16/32-port CAT5 KVM Switch User Manual... - Page 2 Copyright This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior written consent of the originator. The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS .................................. 3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................. 4 1.1 P ............................4 ACKAGE ONTENTS 1.2 F ............................6 RONT ANEL 1.3 R ............................6 ANEL 1.4 W ............................. 7 ORKABLE NITS 1.5 F ................................ -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Items 8/16/32 port CAT5 KVM Switch Standard Suite Installation and User Manual CD-ROM Rack Mount Kit With 1 Built-in CAT5 Extender (up to 300m) 150m/300m CAT5 Extension Console Unit KVM over IP Module Optional (CAT5 Extension Console Unit for Built-in (installed on Module port) CAT5 Extender) - Page 5 Save Energy, Save Money The KVM switch for saving the connected PCs power and method thereof, by choosing the green command which set up on the OSD (On Screen Display) Menu of this PC switch --- SLEEPING, WAKE UP and POWER OFF to be sent to the target PC , go through PS2 keyboard port or USB port between the target PC .
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Page 6: Front Panel View
1.2 Front Panel View No. Component Description ON-Line LED is light in “Green” means the ON-Line LED console port is linked to this PC port Power LED is light in “Red” on means PC is POWER LED power on .3 Rear Panel View Component Description KVM ports x 8... -
Page 7: Workable Units
1.4 Workable Units The MXT81/161/321 works with the following units. Model No. Description MUT11 USB Type KVM Dongle for controlled PC MPT11 PS/2 Type KVM Dongle for controlled PC MXR11 CAT5 Extension Console Unit for Built-in CAT5 Extender (150m/300m) IPM11 Over IP console card 1.5 Features Single User... -
Page 8: System Requirements
1.6 System Requirements 1 x VGA Monitor Local Console 1 x USB or PS/2 Keyboard 1 x USB or PS/2 Mouse 1. 1 x CAT5 cable 2. 1 x CAT5 KVM Extension Console Unit (optional): Built-in CAT5 KVM extender 1 x VGA Monitor 1 x USB or PS/2 Keyboard 1 x USB or PS/2 Mouse 1 x CAT5 LAN cable... -
Page 9: Technical Specifications
1.7 Technical Specifications Model 32 ports 8 ports 16 ports KVM Type CAT5 KVM PC Port Connector RJ-45, 8P8C PC Ports Max. Distance (KVM switch to PC ) Video Resolution 1600 x 1200 DDC2B (Local Console) Video Resolution 1600 x 1200 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote console (Remote Console) 1024 x 768 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote console 1600 x 1200 for IP-Based remote console... -
Page 10: Cables Diagrams
1.8 Cables Diagrams CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable: 8P8C Wire Color Pair Function White Orange Orange White Green Blue White Blue Green White Brown Brown CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable Figure .1... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Make sure that power to all the devices which will be connected to this device have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers which have the Keyboard Power On function. 2.1 Install KVM Dongle for Controlled PC Plug your USB and/or PS/2 type KVM Dongle Unit into Controlled PC. -
Page 12: Ddc-2 Protocol Support
2.3 DDC-2 Protocol Support The CAT5 KVMKVM Switch supports the DDC-2/EDID protocol; this enables all connected computers with DDC-2 capable graphics cards read BE-608 local monitor’s EDID information, and automatically set compatible resolutions and refresh rates. The CAT5 KVM handles DDC-2 as follows: 1. -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 3 Operation The CAT5 KVM provides 3 different interfaces (1) Touch Panel (2) OSD menu (3) IR Remote Control that offer quick and convenient computer access and control. 3.1 Port Selection Switches by OSD Menu The CAT5 KVM provides OSD (On Screen Display) interface. The OSD menu can be activated by using Hot-keys. -
Page 14: Osd Hot-Key Functions
3.2.2 OSD Hot-Key Functions F1: Auto (Auto Scan) In this mode, the console automatically switches from one powered-on computer to the next sequentially in fixed interval time. During this [Auto Scan] mode, the OSD will display the name of computer scanned. During this mode, you may press <Space>... -
Page 15: F3: Secu (Security)
F3: Secu (Security) This function protects individual computers from unauthorized KVM access; by default it is disabled. To enable, high-light the computer you want to protect then press <F3>. A “!” mark shows that the Security function is enabled. To access a “!” locked computer, highlight it and press <ENTER>; the admin password challenge appears. After entering the correct password, you are allowed to control the selected computer. -
Page 16: F7: Acpi * (Green Command)
CAT5 KVM supports two Scan modes: [Auto Scan] and [Manual Scan]. And there are two Scan Type options for Scan mode: [Ready PC]: will scan all powered-on computers, except those with the Security “!” setting. [ Ready PC + ]: will scan only powered-on computers that have a check mark “ ”assigned, except those with the Security “!”... - Page 17 refreshed; the system is running in a low power mode. S1 (sleep) & System appears off. The CPU is stopped (Sleep) or has no Use built–in CAT5 KVM’s OSD S3 (standby) power (Standby); RAM is refreshed (sleep) or slow refresh ACPI functions to enter the S1 (standby);...
- Page 18 After entered the BIOS setup menu, the screen is as follows： Use<↓>, <↑> key which locate near the numpad to move the bar to the「Power Management Setup」item， and then press Enter key to open the setup page. Move bar to「ACPI Suspend Type」item, we can see system default is [S1]，which we don’t need to change now.
- Page 19 NOTICE: IF the default value of「ACPI Suspend Type」item isn’t [S1], please follow the steps to change the setting: 1. Press <Enter> to open the item value choosing window. 2. Please move the square to S1(POS), then press <Enter> to change the value and back to the「Power Management Setup」 setup page.
- Page 20 After the completion of BIOS settings, then describes how to use the ACPI Commands to manage the computer and save energy usage. When enter the Windows after the system reboot, double-click <Ctrl> to open the OSD menu of CAT5 KVM. Picture above shows the hot keys and Instructions at the lower field of OSD menu, where you can find 「F7: ACPI」.
- Page 21 After pressing the F7 function key, the ACPI command list will appear under the Channel ID list, shows 「 ►ACPI: POWER」 「►ACPI: Sleep」 「►ACPI: Wakeup」, which has 3 ACPI commands to choice as follows: 1. Power：Press <Enter> will send a shout down command to chosen port. 2.
- Page 22 Press <Enter> and computer will go to the suspend mode. Any PC go to the suspend mode, the channel ID and other labels will be shown on green color, just like the picture shows. After enter the suspend mode, the screen will go black except the OSD menu. You can wake up a computer from the suspend mode by using Wakeup ACPI command or by using the WOL (Wake On LAN) feature of KVM over IP module (optional).
- Page 23 The picture above shows the computer screen after wake up. If wants to shout down the computer, double-click <Ctrl> to open the OSD menu then press <F7>. Choose Power at ACPI command list as picture shown.
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Page 24: Ctrl: More (More Function Setup)
After pressing <Enter>, computer will shut down. In addition to manage your computers through CAT5 KVM’s OSD ACPI functions to save energy, you can even inform your computers when to sleep and/or wake up by arrange their power schedule through a built-in RTC (Real Time Clock) features. - Page 25 Adjust Video You can tune the image quality for each individual remote screen displayed on the Console monitor. To adjust a screen image: 1. Switch to the computer whose image you want to adjust. 2. Double-click <Ctrl> to start the OSD Main Menu. 3.
- Page 26 Scan Rate This sets the display duration for each computer displayed in Scan mode. Default settings are: 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds, and 30 seconds. CH-Display (Channel ID/Name Display) There are two options: Always On: The label with the Channel (i.e., port ID) number and name of the selected computer and/or OSD status will be displayed on the screen all the time.
- Page 27 Enter Rest Mode (Force to Rest mode) This is a security feature that allows you to force immediate rest mode. Select Enter Rest Mode, press <Enter.> The system goes immediately into rest mode; the screen goes blank. To awaken the system from Rest Mode, hit any key. Note: Once Admin Password is set, a password-asking box will be displayed first, please enter the assigned password to awaken the system from Rest Mode.
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Page 28: Chapter 4 Kvm Over Ip Module (Optional)
Chapter 4 KVM over IP Module (Optional) The CAT5 KVM supports a KVM over IP Module. To install it, you can manage your CAT5 KVM connected computers from anywhere in the world. For more details, please refer to the KVM over IP Guide. To add KVM over IP Module here 4.1 KVM over IP Module Installation Turn off the CAT5 KVM first, and then slide the KVM over IP Module into Module Port on CAT5 KVM gently . - Page 29 Windows Settings: Enter the Properties of Local Area Connection. Make sure Wake on Magic packet is Enabled.
- Page 30 Make sure the following two items are selected. Settings on IP-KVM: The control can be easily set up from the web page. 1. Click on Remote Control > Remote Wakeup to bring up the configuration page. 2. Click on More entries to add additional controlled target 3.
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Page 31: Chapter 5 Cat5 Kvm Extender Module (Optional)
Chapter 5 CAT5 KVM Extender Module (Optional) CAT5 KVM Extender Module is a CAT5 Extension Console Unit module. The CAT5 KVM Extender Module is a due functions device it is a CAT5 KVM receiver that uses CAT5 cable to extend your keyboard, mouse and monitor 1000 feet, it also has built-in 2 to1 OSD KVM switch used the same peripheral for your local PC. -
Page 32: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chapter 6 6.1 The computer boot up fine, but keyboard and/or mouse doesn’t work. Make sure the keyboard/mouse works when directly plugged into the computer first. If not, try a different keyboard/mouse instead, use 101, 102 or 104-key keyboard only. PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports are not designed for hot plug.
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