Mars Series
Stand Alone & Modular CAT5 KVM Switch
User Manual
Rev 2.0
Mars Series User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................ I
1. Introduction .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Features ............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Package Contents .............................................................................. 3
1.3 Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 4
1.4 System Requirements ........................................................................ 8
1.5 Cable Diagrams .................................................................................. 9
1.6 Rear Panel ........................................................................................ 10
2. Hardware Installation................................................................................. 13
2.1 Rack Mount Installation .................................................................... 13
2.2 Computer / Server Installation .......................................................... 15
2.3 Console Installa ti on .......................................................................... 17
2.4 Optional Remote Console Installation .............................................. 17
2.4.1 IP Module ............................................................................... 17
2.4.2 CAT5 Module ......................................................................... 18
2.5 Power ON......................................................................................... 19
2.6 When video signal is foggy or unclear .............................................. 19
2.7 Daisy Chain Connection ................................................................... 20
3 Usage ........................................................................................................ 22
3.1 Buttons (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only) .......................................... 22
3.2 Front Panel PC Port LED Indication (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only)22
3.3 BANK 7-seg LED (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only)........................... 23
3.4 Hot Plug ........................................................................................... 23
4 Hotkey ....................................................................................................... 24
5 OSD (On Screen Display) ......................................................................... 26
5.1 Login Window ................................................................................... 27
5.2 Port Name ........................................................................................ 28
5.3 Main Menu .......................................................................................... 29
5.3.1 LANGUAGE ........................................................................... 29
5.3.2 PORT NAME EDIT ................................................................. 30
5.3.3 PORT SEARCH ...................................................................... 31
5.3.4 USER SECURITY .................................................................. 31
5.3.5 ACCESS LIST ........................................................................ 32
5.3.6 HOTKEY ................................................................................. 33
5.3.7 TIME SETTINGS .................................................................... 34
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5.3.8 OSD MOUSE ......................................................................... 34
6. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 36
7. Certifications .............................................................................................. 37
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1. Introduction
The Mars series CAT5 KVM switch can control attaching servers and computers
from local or remote console. This KVM switch is loaded with features such as
one local console port, plus one optional CAT5-based remote console port
or one optional IP-based remote console Port, On Screen Display (OSD)
Menu, Password security, Hot key Control, Push Button and Auto Scan Control.
It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PCs boot-up
process.
With the CAT5-based remote console port you can you remotely control servers
and computers 1000 feet away. In other words, you can locate your monitor,
keyboard and mouse up to 1000 feet away from the KVM switch. The built-in
CAT5 transmitter synthesizes VGA monitor and keyboard/mouse signals, and
transmit the signals to the remote CAT5 receiver over the popular LAN CAT5
cable.
With the IP-based remote console port you can control one or many computers
locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser.
You can securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance, support,
or failure recovery over the Internet. Communication is secure via SSL
encryption.
1.1 Features
8/16/32 ports CAT5 KVM switch (32 ports only for modular CAT5 KVM
switch)
Support full CAT5 interface on all computer ports for reducing KVM cable
bulk
Support one local console or plus optional one remote console (CAT5 or
IP)
CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM switch with superior
auto-adjust RGB gain/delay control capability
Support Microsoft Windows, Netware, Unix, and Linux
Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port
No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display (OSD)
Menu, Push Buttons, Hotkey s
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Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Cap-Lock/ Num-Lock/ Alt/ Ctrl/ Win)
for switching computer port and oth er control functio ns, so Hotk ey func tion
can be used in various types of keyboards, and to avoid Hotkey
duplicate problem
Provide ACL (Access Control List) security function. Store up to 8
independent user accounts
Hot Plug --- add or remove connected computers without powering off the
KVM switch or computers
Support two layers password security protection and search PC server
name
Plug-n-Play monitor support
Keyboard status restored when switching computers
Support Daisy Chain function with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2-layer)
topologies
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1.2 Package Contents
Mars 8 / 16 Series:
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-1515 Daisy Chain Cable (0.9
M)
1 PCS
T-Dongle
2 PCS
USB Adapter
1 PCS
Table 1-1. Package Contents
Mars 8D / 16D / 32D Series:
KVM Switch Unit
1 PCS
Quick Installation Guide
1 PCS
LCD Console Mount Kit
1 SET
Table 1-2. Package Contents
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1.3 Technical Specifications
Mars 8 / 16 Series:
Feature
Specification
KVM Type
8 / 16 ports stand alone CAT5 KVM switch
PC Port Connector RJ-45
PC Ports
8 / 16
Max. Distance
(KVM switch -- Host)
40m (133 feet)
Video Resolution
(Local Console)
1600 x 1200 DDC2B
Video Resolution
(Remote Console)
1600 x 1200 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote
console (R-Box),
1028 x 1024 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote
console.(R-Box Enhanced).
1600 x 1200 for IP-Based remote console
Console Ports
1 Local USB Console , pl us
1 Optional Modules: CAT5-Based or IP-Based
Remote Console
CAT5 Combo Dongle
3-to-1 CAT5 combo transmitter dongle. Combine
three cables (keyboard, mouse and VGA) into one
CAT5 cable before connecting to KVM switch.
Support PS/2 and USB cable in the same dongle.
CAT5-Based Remote
Console
RJ-45 Connector
CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM
switch with superior auto-adjust RGB gain/delay
control capability
IP-Based Remote
Module
RJ-45 8P8C for 10/100M Ethernet
DB9 male for Modem, Null modem and serial
power control
Mini USB 2.0 receptacle
Daisy Chaining
Support Daisy Chaining with both Bus (8-layer)
and Tree (2-layer) topologies, DB15 Female
Connector
Maximum connected
computers
120 / 128
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PC selection
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Hot Key, Push
Button
Hotkey
Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Cap-Lock/
Num-Lock/ Alt/ Ctrl/ Win)
PC Port LEDs
2x LEDs per PC port: Power (Blue), Onli ne
(Green)
7-seg LED for Bank
display
1 set
Security
Provide ACL (Access Control List) security
function, store up to 8 i ndepen dent c ontrol labl e PC
lists
Multilingual OSD (On
Screen Display) control
8 languages (English, France, Germen, Spanish,
Italian, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese)
Auto-Scan Intervals
5 ~ 99 Sec.
Keyboard Emulation
PS/2 or USB
Mouse Emulation
PS/2 or USB
Housing
Metal
Power
DC power adapter : DC 12V
Operation Temperature
0 ~ 50℃
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60℃
Humidity
0~95%, Non-Condensing
Mechanical
19” Rack mount / 1U
Dimension
442 x 140 x 44 mm / 17.4 x 5.5 x 1.7 inches
Net Weight
3.0 Kg / 6.6 lbs
Table 1-3. Technical Specifications
Figure 1-1. Mars 8 / 16 Series Dimensions
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Mars 8D / 16D / 32D Series:
Feature
Specification
KVM Type
8 / 16 / 32 ports modular CAT5 KVM switch
PC Port Connector RJ-45
PC Ports
8 / 16 / 32
Max. Distance
(KVM switch -- Host)
40m (133 feet)
Video Resolution
(Local Console)
Base on console’s resolution
Video Resolution
(Remote Console)
1600 x 1200 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote
console (R-Box),
1028 x 1024 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote
console.( R-Box Enhanced).
1600 x 1200 for IP-Based remote console
Console Ports
1 Local USB Console, plus
1 Optional Modules: CAT5-Based or IP-Based
Remote Console
CAT5 Combo Dongle
3-to-1 CAT5 combo transmitter dongle. Combine
three cables (keyboard, mouse and VGA) into one
CAT5 cable before connecting to KVM switch.
Support PS/2 and USB cable in the same dongle.
CAT5-Based Remote
Console
RJ-45 Connector
CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM
switch with superior auto-adjust RGB gain/delay
control capability
IP-Based Remote
Module
RJ-45 8P8C for 10/100M Ethernet
DB9 male for Modem, Null modem and serial
power control
Mini USB 2.0 receptacle
Daisy Chaining
Support Daisy Chaining with both Bus (8-layer)
and Tree (2-layer) topologies, DB15 Female
Connector
Maximum connected
computers
120 / 128 / 144
PC selection
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Hot Key
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Hotkey
Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Cap-Lock/
Num-Lock/ Alt/ Ctrl/ Win)
Security
Provide ACL (Access Control List) security
function, store up to 8 i nde penden t control la bl e PC
lists
Multilingual OSD (On
Screen Display) control
8 languages (English, France, Germen, Spanish,
Italian, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese)
Auto-Scan Intervals
5 ~ 99 Sec.
Keyboard Emulation
PS/2 or USB
Mouse Emulation
PS/2 or USB
Housing
Metal
Power
DC power adapter : DC 12V
Operation Temperature
0 ~ 50℃
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60℃
Humidity
0~95%, Non-Condensing
Mechanical
For modular LCD console use / 1U
Dimension
420 x 170 x 44 mm / 16.5 x 6.7 x 1.7 inches
Net Weight
2.0 Kg / 4.4 lbs
Table 1-4. Technical Specifications
Figure 1-2. Mars 8D / 16D / 32D Series Dimensions
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1.4 System Requirements
Mars 8 / 16 Series:
CAT5 KVM Host side
T-dongle – CAT5 transmitter
Local Console side
(USB console)
One VGA Monitor
One USB Keyboard
One USB Mouse
IP module One CAT5 cable
Network access environment
CAT5 module One CAT5 cable
R-Box (CAT5 KVM extender receiver)
One VGA Monitor
One USB Keyboard
One USB Mouse
Optional PC
Table 1-5. System Requirements
Mars 8D / 16D / 32D Series:
CAT5 KVM Host side
T-dongle – CAT5 transmitter
IP module One CAT5 cable
Network access environm ent
CAT5 module One CAT5 cable
R-Box (CAT5 KVM extender receiver)
One VGA Monitor
One USB Keyboard
One USB Mouse
Optional PC
Table 1-6. System Requirements
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1.5 Cable Diagrams
3-in-1 CAT5 Transmitter (T-Dongle)
HDDB15 male to one HDDB15 male and two mini din 6-pin special cabl es
Figure 1-3. 3-in-1 Cat5 Transmitter (T-Dongle)
PS/2 Keyboard to USB Adapter
PS/2 keyboard to USB keyboard and mouse due HID adapter
Figure 1-4. PS/2 Keyboard to USB Adapter
Daisy Chain Cable:
HDDB-15 pin Male to Male
Figure 1-5. Daisy Chain Cable
Daisy chain needs the cable all 15 lines connected. This is a
special VGA cable, normal VGA cable has unconnected lines. Do
not use other VGA cable for daisy chain.
CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable
Figure 1-6. CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable (8P8C)
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1.6 Rear Panel
Mars 8:
Mars 16:
Mars 8 IP:
Mars 16 IP:
Mars 8 C5:
Mars 16 C5:
Mars 8D:
Mars16D:
Mars 32D:
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Mars 8D IP:
Mars 16D IP:
Mars 32D IP:
Mars 8D C5:
Mars 16D C5:
Mars 32D C5:
Figure 1-7. Rear Panel
The Mars KVM switch is designed as one control two views, both local console
and remote console can access and view the same computer port, but only one
console control at a time. These two consoles are operating on first come first
served basis. If t he c ontr olli ng cons ole does n ot h ave k eyboar d or mouse acti vit y
for 2 seconds, the other console may take over the control right.
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Mars 16 C5:
Mars 32D C5:
Figure 1-8. Rear Panel
Remote Console Port (CAT5 Module)
Daisy Chain In
Connector for Each Host Port
DC Power Jack
Local Console Keyboard / Mouse Ports
Local Console VGA Port / Daisy Chain Port
Daisy Chain In
Connector for Each Host Port
Remote Console Port (CAT5 Module)
DC Power Jack
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2. Hardware Installation
Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have
been turned off.
2.1 Rack Mount Installation
Stand Alone KVM Switch:
Find a convenient plac e t o pu t y our KVM Sw itch. The 19” rack moun t for m fac tor
makes it ideally mountable on a 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the
included brackets t o t he si des of the KVM Sw i tch. Tak e n ote of the le ngth of y our
cables so that your computers, KVM Switch, keyboard, mouse and monitor are
distanced properly.
Figure 2-1. Rack Mount Installation
Modular KVM Switch:
Please open the package carefully and take out all required accessories to
prepare fluent installation. The modular KVM switch is for Gemini and Unicorn
use, please install the brackets with thumb screw. Please measure the suitable
distance between KVM switch and computer, keyboard, monitor and mouse
before installation.
Figure 2-2. Modular KVM Switch Usage Diagram
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Install Modular KVM Switch Steps:
1. Install two screws (length = 6 mm) to combine brack et and KVM switch. (Both
sides)
2. Push KVM sw itch into t h e rails from rear of console.
3. Tight thumb screw of bracket up to fix KVM s witc h in console (Both sid es) and
finish installation.
Rear view of rail
Plastic rail of KVM switch
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2.2 Computer / Server Installation
Stand Alone KVM Switch:
Modular KVM Switch:
Figure 2-3. Computer / Server Installation
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CAT5 Transmitter (T-Dongle) Installa tion
Each Host port connector is RJ45 type. Use CAT5 cable to connect CAT5
Transmitter (T-Dongle). T-dongle has four connectors and an USB to PS/2
adaptor.
1. A RJ45 connector for connecting CAT5 cable to KVM switch.
2. A HDDB15 male connector for PC/Server video VGA port
3. A purple mini din 6-pin type a plug for keyboard, or with a PS/2 to USB
adaptor for both USB keyboard and mouse.
4. A green mini din 6-pin type for mouse port, no use for USB computer.
Plug all these connectors into the respective ports of computer. Repeat the
same procedure for all other computers.
Figure 2-4. PS/2 T-dongle and PS/2 to USB adapter
It is recommended to power off all the c omput ers and ser ver bef ore
the installation. If we can not turn off the computer, for PS/2
computer, please plug in T-dongle connectors in the following
order: firstly PS/2 mouse connector, secondly PS/2 keyboard
connector, thirdly the VGA connector to the PC.
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2.3 Console Installation
Local Console (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only)
Connect the monitor to the HDDB15 female port on the back of the KVM unit
labeled with the monitor symbol at the Local Console connector.
There may be USB local console or PS/2 local console. For USB local console,
connect the USB keyboard to either one of USB local port and USB mouse to
the other USB port. These USB ports are special designed for keyboard and
mouse, and can not work with USB hub or other USB devices. For PS/2 local
console, connect keyboard to purple PS/2 port and mouse to gree n PS/ 2 mous e
port. There is a Daisy chain port under VGA ports.
Figure 2-5. Local Console Installation
2.4 Optiona l Remote Console Instal latio n
2.4.1 IP Module
Please refer to “IP 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. It allows you to control one or many computers locally at
the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser.
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Figure 2-6. IP-Module
Serial Power Control
The IP Module comes with a serial port for connecting to any serial device, such
as serial PDU to provi de r emot e power co ntrol , suc h as power on , po wer off, and
power cycle for the connected computers/servers.
2.4.2 CAT5 Module
CAT5 Remote Console
Installation: Power off the KVM switch firstly. Remove the cover of the add-on
slot, slide in the CAT5 transmitter module and make sure the module is fully
inserted into the slot.
To extending your console up to 1000 feet away by connecting the CAT5 cable
to the R-Box in the remote end.
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Figure 2-7. Connect to CAT5 Receiver (R-Box)
2.5 Power ON
Check connections and plug in power supply
Double check whether all cables/connectors are properly connected. You can
check the color of keyboard and mouse connector to make sure the keyboard
and mouse cables go to the correct ports.
Plug the power supply to the KVM switch and plug the AC power plug into the
electrical receptacle. Now you will see the LED of Port 1 (Stand alone KVM
switch only) lights up, and hear a beep soun d.
Recommend Power ON sequence as follows: Monitor, KVM Switch, finally
Computer.
2.6 When video signal is foggy or unclear
The R-Box (CAT5 Receiver) enables user to access to the computer, server, or
KVM switch up to 1000 feet (300 meters) away with superior auto-adjust RGB
gain/delay control capability
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CAT5 cables has CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6 and STP/UTP types; If your application
need high VGA resolution and long distance please select high end cables.
It is highly recommended to use optimal CAT5 cable length to get the best video
quality and not waste unnecessary CAT5 cable.
2.7 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. You can daisy chain up to eight banks in
maximum.
Figure 2-8. Stand Alone KVM Switch Daisy Chain Connection
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Figure 2-9. Modular KVM Switch Daisy Chain Connection
The console OSD menu will show only the port information of the master KVM
switch. When the m aster unit starts up, i t w i ll quer y al l daisy chained Sl ave uni ts ,
and automatically set up the Bank ID for each Slave unit. For stand alone KVM
switch, the 7-seg LED on the Master unit will display 1, Slave 1 will display 2,
Slave 2 will display 3, and so on. If not so, please reset (press “BANK” and port
button) the Master unit to update the Bank ID immediately. Hot Plug function is
supported in daisy chain connection. The Master unit will auto-query the daisy
chained Slaves every 30 seconds.
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3 Usage
When you power on KVM switch, it will prompt a Login window waiting for user
name and password. Please refer to “Hotkeys and OSD manual” for details.
3.1 Buttons (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only)
The push Buttons 1~16 :
You can simply switch to a port by pressing the corresponding button. For 16
ports KVM Switch, please press button 1 ~ 16 directly to select the port you
want.
After power on the KVM switch, all of console ports (Local or Remote consoles)
will be linked to Computer port 1.
3.2 Front Panel PC Port LED Indication (Stand Alone KVM Switch
Only)
8 Ports
16 Ports
Figure 3-1. Front Panel PC Port LED Indication
There are two LEDs for each port:
“P” power: the Green LED on indicating a Computer is connecting to the
port. Notice the PC99 Computer always power on the PS/2 ports even if
the Computer is not power on, so the Green LED will turn on.
“O” online: the Red LED on indicating the port has been selecting. The
Red LED flashing if there is no Computer connected to the port.
Press “BANK” button and the port button simultaneously will reset the
KVM switch.
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3.3 BANK 7-seg LED (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only)
7-Segment BANK LED Indication :
When you want to view the next bank KVM switch, please press “BANK” push
button repeatedly to the destination bank. The bank LED will be changed from
bank 1 to the maximum daisy chain level and then to bank 1 again.
Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 MAX. BANK
3.4 Hot Plug
The KVM Switch supports “Hot Plug” function for any non-PS/2 connectors. You
may Hot Plug the USB mouse or USB keyboard as you like.
DO NOT hot plug PS/2 port.
Some O.S. (Operation Systems) like SCO Unix or Linux does
not support “Hot Plug” function. If you apply “Hot Plug” to this
kind of O.S., it will cause unpredictable behavior or shut down
the Computer. Befor e at tempti ng t o use “ Hot Plug” , ple ase mak e
sure your O.S. and mo use s oftw are dr iver su pport the “ Hot Plug”
function.
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4 Hotkey
You can also conveniently command KVM switch by switching ports through
simple key sequences. The default hot key is SCROLL LOCK and the user
could change hot key as your convenient application. If you prefer to use some
hot key, please go to OSD menu and change the default hot key to the other.
To send commands to KVM switch, the SCROLL LOCK key must be pressed
twice within 2 sec onds . You wi ll he ar a beep f or confi rmati on and t he keyb oard is
in Hotkey mode. Then you have to enter Command in 2 seconds. If you have
not pressed any key during Hotkey mode over 2 seconds the Hotkey mode will
be escaped and back to Operation System control state.
A Command should be issued in Hotkey mode in 2 seconds.
Figure 4-1. Hotkey
Command
Function
Space bar
Active OSD ↑
Previous Channel
↓
Next Channel
[1.2,…,8] bank,
[01,02,…,32] port
First digit ban k num b er star t with 1
Second and thir d di gits por t num b er st art with
“01”
PgUp
Previous bank
PgDn
Next bank
“B”
Turn on / off beeper
“S”
Auto Scan
“U”
Console Securi ty “ON” to “OFF”
“P”
User logout / login
“R”
OSD setting back to factory default value
“L”
Turn on / off power saving
Table 4-1. Hotkey
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Space Bar
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Example: hitting Scroll Lock twice then hitting key 1, key 0, and key 1 will
switch to bank 1 port 01. The first port is local at bottom right at the back panel.
Figure 4-1. Hotkey Example
There are two methods to activate the OSD menu.
1. Activate OSD by Mouse
Hold the left mouse button press and release the Esc key will active the Port
Display. Hold the right m ous e bu tt o n pr ess an d r el ease the Esc key will acti ve
the OSD.
2. Active OSD by press Hotkey twice then press Space bar.
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
1 0 1
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5 OSD (On Screen Display)
On Screen Display Menu provides a menu driven interface to handle a
Multilingual Menu, Access Security, Computers switching process, to name a
PC name or server name, to set up the password/window display time and to
search PC port name if you don’t remember it.
It allows two console users to access the same PC and only one of users has
been linked to this PC first, another user can only view the same PC.
This OSD Menu has 3 tiers dialog window:
1. Login Window --- When powering on this KVM switch, it will prompt a login
window and ask for user name and password. This KVM system can setup one
SUPERVISOR and eight USERS. Before not setting up administrator user’s
name and his password, none of administrator users could access OSD menu.
When you login with Supervisor, please go to USER SECURITY to set up one
new SUPERVISOR or USERS. SUPERVISOR can access all Main menu
options. USER can access PORT NAME and PORT SEARCH for switching.
2. Port Na me--- port switching using OSD
3. Main Menu--- 8 menus to operate this KVM switch
MAIN MENU
Function
01 LANGUAGE
OSD language change
02 PORT NAME EDIT
PORT NAME m odification
03 PORT SEARCH
quick searching by port name
04 USER SECURITY
Change password
05 ACCESS LIST
Define user ac ces s aut hori ty
06 HOT KEY
Change Hotkeys
07 TIME SETTINGS
Modify SCAN time interval
08 OSD MOUSE
Modify OSD MOUSE speed
Table 5-1. OSD Main Menu
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5.1 Login Window
Figure 5-1. Login Window
Turn on local console monitor and power on by plug in the power adapter, there
will be login window at screen. No input for username and password over 1
minute at login windows the monitor’s signal will be turn off. The default
SUPERVISOR user name is all eight zero digits “00000000 “..
The password is all eight zero digits “00000000 “. . .
After login on or port switch either by panel button, OSD or Hotkey, the screen
will display the following information, one digit BANK NUMBER, two digit P ORT
NUMBER, PORT NAME and current Hotkey, any input or mouse move the
screen will back to PC.
Figure 5-2. Login Window
Security Logout
No input for username and password over 1 minute at login wind ows the conso le
monitor’s signal will be turn off.
At normal operation, no input from console keyboard or mouse over 10 minutes
the KVM switch will turn off the screen display then go to Login Windows ask for
user name and password.
S c r o l l L o c k
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5.2 Port Name
Figure 5-3. Port Name
OSD Function K ey
Description
F1
Go to Main Menu
F2
CONSOLE OFF
F3
Previous Menu
Enter
Switch to Selec te d Por t
↑
/ ↓
Move Select
PgUp
Previous Bank
PgDn
Next bank
Esc
Quit
1
Show port 01 ~ 08
2
Show port 09 ~ 16
3
Show port 17 ~ 24
4
Show port 25 ~ 32
Table 5-2. OSD Function Key
CONSOLE OFF – logout so the next person needs to enter user name and
password in order to do operation on this KVM system
USER: There are two type of user SUPERVISOR and USER. SUPERVISOR
can setup the change the O SD s ettings at Main Menu. USER c a n do P ort sw i tch
and Port Search only.
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5.3 Main Menu
Figure 5-4. Main Menu
OSD Function K ey
Description
Enter
Select
↑
/ ↓
Move
F1
Go to Main Menu
F2
Console off
F3
Back
Esc
Exit
Table 5-3. OSD Function Key
5.3.1 LANGUAGE
The default language is ENGLISH. Moving the cursor by keyboard -- Up Arrow
key “ ”or the Down Arrow key “ ”or mouse to select language as you need.
Figure 5-5. Language
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5.3.2 PORT NAME EDIT
Figure 5-6. Port Name Edit
OSD Function K ey
Description
Enter
Port Name E di t
↑
/ ↓
Move
F1
Go to Main Menu
F2
Console off
F3
Back
Esc
Exit
1
Show port 01 ~ 08
2
Show port 09 ~ 16
3
Show port 17 ~ 24
4
Show port 25 ~ 32
Table 5-4. OSD Function Key
The first line bar is Bank number, following lines are port name list.
Use Up Arrow key “ ”, Down Arrow key “ ” or OSD MOUSE to move. After you
have selected the PC port already, you can either press the Enter” “Key, or
Move the cursor to PC name double clicks the left button of mouse to switch the
PC port immediatel y. Press PgUp key or PgDn key for selecting previous or nex t
Bank.
Press the Up Arrow key “ ” or the Down Arrow key” ” to select “system 02
“ and press Enter” ” key to switch current PC port to PC port 2, or moving
cursor to SYSTEM 02 and double clicks the left button of mouse to switch
current PC port to PC port 2.
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Press “ Ins” key or click the right button of mouse for editing PC name.
Press “ Esc” key to cancel editing PC name without any change or Enter” ”
key to complete the new PC name.
5.3.3 PORT SEARCH
Figure 5-7. Port Search
OSD Function K ey
Description
Enter
Start Port S earch
F1
Go to Main Menu
F2
Console off
F3
Back
Esc
Exit
Table 5-5. OSD Function Key
Search the computer by port name. Enter “*” will show the all the port.
5.3.4 USER SECURITY
At USER SERCURITY of OSD can setup one SUPERVISOR and eight
ADMINISTRATORS all with 8 digits name and password.
P O R T S E A R C H X
E N T E R N A M E ： _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Figure 5-8. User Security
OSD Function K ey
Description
Enter
Enter user name
→↑←↓
Move
F1
Go to Main Menu
F2
Console off
F3
Back
Esc
Exit
Table 5-6. OSD Function Key
Press “ENTER” key to get USERS list. The left column “S” means
SUPERVISOR and “1”, “2”,“3”,…., “8” mean ADMINISTRATOR. The maximum
NAME is eight characters maximum (A~Z and 0~9) and PASSWORD is eight
characters maximum (A~Z and 0~9).
5.3.5 ACCESS LIST
Figure 5-9. Access List
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OSD Function K ey
Description
Enter
Select
→↑←↓
Move
F1
Go to Main Menu
F2
Console off
F3
Back
Esc
Exit
Table 5-7. OSD Function Key
Only SUPERVISOR can set up the ACCESS LIST. The first column is the PC
name list the following 8 column the access right of each ADMINISTRATOR use
OSD MOUSE or Enter key to active/inactive the access right of each port. “X”
means to disable access and “O” means to enable access.
5.3.6 HOTKEY
Figure 5-10. Hotkey
OSD Function K ey
Description
Enter
Select
→↑←↓
Move
F1
Go to Main Menu
F2
Console off
F3
Back
Esc
Exit
Table 5-8. OSD Function Key
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Some keyboard may not equip with all the special keys. Make sure the key you
select is available in you keyboard.
5.3.7 TIME SETTINGS
Figure 5-11. Time Settings
OSD Function K ey
Description
Enter
Save
F1
Go to Main Menu
F2
Console off
F3
Back
Esc
Exit
Table 5-9. OSD Function Key
The “SCAN TIME: 10 SEC” means that scan interval from one PC port to next
PC port. The defaul t S CAN time i s 10 s eco nds and th e maxim um sc an ti me is 99
seconds, can not use number pad. Press “Enter” key to save SCAN TIME.
5.3.8 OSD MOUSE
You can change the move speed of mouse cursor in his item. There are three
levels you can choose in it. The fastest move speed is “FAST”, the second is
“MIDDLE” and the slowest is “SLOW”. Using " ” and “ ” key on keyboard to
move highlight bar and select what move speed you want to use. After press
Enter Key, the mouse cursor move speed will change.
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Figure 5-12. OSD Mouse
OSD Function Key
Description
Enter
Save
↑
/ ↓
Move
F1
Go to Main Menu
F2
Console off
F3
Back
Esc
Exit
Table 5-10. OSD Function Key
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6. Troubleshooting
1. No LED display
Make sure the power adapter plugs in the KVM Switch. If the LED’s still
won’t light, perform soft reset to KVM switch by press “BANK” button and
last port button at the same time.
Do the hard reset by unplug the power then plug in again.
2. The computer boot up fine, but keyb oar d doesn’t work
PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port is not designed for Hot Plug. USB
mouse and keyboard can Hot Plug, but need to wait few seconds for
Computer bus emulations.
Don’t press any keys on the keyboard while the selected computer is
booting up. Other wise i t mi ght c ause th e key b oard er ror or keyb oard is not
detected at Host side.
Make sure the keyboard works when directly plugged into the computer.
Try a different keyboard, but use only 101, 102 or 104-key keyboard.
3. The Mouse is not detected during PC boot up
Make sure to pl ug in mouse fi r st , then pl ug i n key bo ar d.
Make sure the USB or PS/2 mouse works when directly plugged into the
computer.
Avoiding moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when
switching ports.
4. No video signal display on the remote monitor
Please go to check all of VGA cables & connector and CAT5 cable &
connector are firmly connected.
5. Video signal is foggy or unclear on the screen
Please check if the VGA connector connected firmly. Check if the VGA
resolution is too high for the length of CAT5 cable being used. If the
problem happened at VGA resol uti on, t o sho rten t he CAT 5 ca ble le ngth or
reduce VGA resolution .
It is highly recommended to use “optimal CAT5 cable length” to get the
best video quality and not waste unnecessary CAT5 cable.
If the CAT5 Receiver is not connecting a local computer, please make
sure the monitor is grounded properly.
6. VGA resolution output mismatch with the monitor’s
The KVM switch will provide DDC information to all the PC VGA board. If
both the local console’s monitor and KVM switch are turned on before the
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PC boot up, or if the PC boot up faster then the KVM switch, the PC miss
the DDC (Data Display Channel) information that causes the VGA
resolution output mismatch with the monitor’s.
In this case, please turn off the PC wait few minute then turn on again.
7. Certifications
FCC
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.
CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following
regulations: EN 55 022: CLASS B.
RoHS
All contents of this package, including products, packing materials and
documentation comply with RoHS.
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