APC AP9268 User Manual

APC KVM Switch
AP9268
AP9278
For use in the United States: English
Thank You!
Thank you for selecting the APC KVM Switch. The APC KVM Switch has been designed for many years of reliable, maintenance free service. APC is dedicated to the development of
Please read this manual! It provides important safety, installation and operating instructions that will help you get the most from your switch.
Save this manual! It includes instructions for obtaining factory service should the proper operation of the APC KVM Switch come into question.
Radio Frequency Interference
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

Rack Mount Safety Considerations
Note: The AC inlet is the main disconnect.
•Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit.
•Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
•Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
•Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings for maximum current.
•Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide
INSTRUCTIONS: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
PROTECTIVE GROUNDINGTERMINAL: Aterminalwhichmust be connected to earth ground prior to making any other connections to the equipment.
POWER ON: This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the on position.
POWER OFF: This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch is in the off position.

Table of Contents |
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Chapter 1 - Product Overview |
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1.1 Feature Overview .......................................................................................................... | 1 | |
1.2 Compatibility........................................................................................................................... | 3 | |
Chapter 2 - Installation |
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2.1 | Basic Install ....................................................................................................................... | 4 |
2.2 Advanced Install ............................................................................................................ | 9 | |
Chapter 3 - Basic Operations |
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3.1 | Overview........................................................................................................................ | 10 |
3.2 Keyboard Control ........................................................................................................ | 11 | |
3.3 | Keyboard Switching .......................................................................................................... | 12 |
3.4 | System Control and Maintenance ............................................................................... | 13 |
Chapter 4 - |
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4.1 | Activating OSD ............................................................................................................ | 14 |
4.2 The OSD Window...................................................................................................... | 15 | |
4.3 The Command Menu ............................................................................................... | 16 | |
4.4 Basic Channel Maintenance .................................................................................. | 17 | |
4.5 The ID Window .......................................................................................................... | 19 | |
4.6 Administrator Functions .......................................................................................... | 21 | |
Chapter 5 - Advanced Operation |
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5.1 Multiuser Operations......................................................................................................... | 24 | |
5.2 | Multi Chassis Operation.................................................................................................. | 25 |
5.3 | Keyboard Translation ........................................................................................................ | 27 |
Chapter 6 - Channel Scanning |
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6.1 Choosing a Scanning Method .............................................................................. | 29 | |
6.2 Turning Scanning On and Off .............................................................................. | 30 | |
6.3 | Scanning by List .................................................................................................................. | 31 |
Chapter 7 - Appendices |
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7.1 Specifications: APC KVM Switch ............................................................................ | 32 | |
7.2 Specifications for Remote User Receiver ............................................................ | 33 | |
7.3 FLASH Upgrading ...................................................................................................... | 34 | |
7.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. | 36 | |
7.5 If Problems Persist ............................................................................................................... | 41 |
Entire contents copyright 2001 American Power Corporation.
All rights reserved; reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

Product Overview
1.1 Product Overview - Feature Overview
The APC KVM Switch allows you to control up to 64 PC, Sun or USB computers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse. The APC KVM Switch works with Sun Workstations, USB computers, IBM PC/AT (with adapter separately available from APC), and PS/2 systems and 100% compatible machines with support for VGA, SVGA, XGA and
Multiplatform
The APC KVM Switch adds multiplatform capabilities to your switching system by simultaneously supporting any combination of PS/2, Sun or USB computers in the same system. Switch easily across platforms with APC KVM Switch’s
Multiuser/Remote Access Capability
The APC KVM Switch supports two simultaneous users in the system. This second user may be placed up to 500 feet away from the Switch system.
Configure and control your APC KVM Switch with
Advanced security for total control over system access
Use the advanced
FLASH upgrade capability
The APC KVM Switch is FLASH upgradable. This allows you to update your firmware at any time through a simple serial connection to insure that your APC KVM Switch is always running at its best. FLASH upgrades are available for download from www.apc.com.
The APC KVM Switch offers support for numerous PS/2 mice including: IBM ScrollPoint, Logitech MouseMan Wheel, Logitech Trackman Marble Wheel, Logitech
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Trackman Marble FX, Kensington 4 Button Mouse, Microsoft Explorer Mouse and the Microsoft IntelliMouse family.
Plug and play
The APC KVM Switch supports Plug and Play video and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard.
Mouse translation
For added compatibility with your current equipment, APC KVM Switch features mouse translation capability. Operated through the APC KVM Switch, your mouse will work with any attached computerregardless of whether the computer is Sun, USB, serial or PS/2 mouse compatible!
Expansion for up to 64 computers
An APC KVM Switch unit will support from one to eight attached computers, or channels. If more than eight channels are needed, multiple units can be cascaded together for expansion. Up to two tiers of units can be connected for a total of 64 attached computers in one system.
“Keep Alive” feature
APC KVM Switch’s “Keep Alive” feature allows attached servers to power the unit in the event of an APC KVM Switch power failure. This prevents attached computers from locking up and keeps you from losing time and data.
OSD Configuration Utility
The OSD Configuration Utility allows the administrator to easily configure and download a channel list with defined users and access privileges to the entire system. This utility will also read and save your current configuration for extra security.
AutoBoot Technology
The AutoBoot feature boots all attached servers during initial
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In addition to using the
Status indicator LEDs
Indicator LEDs give you constant readings on the status of your APC KVM Switch unit. Status, scanning and channel LEDs take the guesswork out of system operation and diagnostics.
A typical APC KVM Switch configuration is shown below.
1.2 Compatibility
If you wish to use XGA or
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2.1Basic Installation
1.Power down all computers that will be part of your APC KVM Switch system.
Connecting your Local Peripherals
2.Locate your keyboard, video monitor and mouse.
3.Plug your VGA monitor cable into the port labeled on the back of your APC KVM Switch or plug your 13W3 monitor cable into the included adapter. Either plug your Sun connector into the port labeled “SUN” or
plug your PS/2 keyboard cable and your PS/2 mouse cable into the ports labeled and
respectively.
Note: A PS/2 keyboard will not function if a Sun keyboard is attached.
However, you may use a PS/2 mouse with a Sun keyboard.
VGA MONITOR CABLE
PS/2 MOUSE CABLE
PS/2 KEYBOARD CABLE
Attaching your PS/2 keyboard and mouse
VGA MONITOR CABLE
SUN KEYBOARD CABLE
Attaching your SUN connector
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Basic Installation
Connecting your Remote Peripherals
4.Plug a standard Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair cable (up to 500 feet) into the
5.Route the Category 5 cable to the location where you intend to place the secondary monitor, keyboard and mouse.
6.If you are using Remote PS/2 peripherals
Place the Remote User Receiver near the monitor and connect your monitor, keyboard and mouse to the connectors on the rear of the Remote User Receiver (AP9279) just as you would connect them to your computer. Make sure you
connect your monitor’s power supply to appropriate electrical outlets. (Please note that the connector on the rear of the Remote User Receiver is not
used in an APC KVM Switch configuration. Do not connect anything to the connector on the rear of the Remote User Receiver.)
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