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8 / 16 port combo KVM Switch
1+1 Console 8 / 16 port combo KVM Switch
User Manual
V2.0
2008.2.19
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C o n t e n t s
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Back Panel........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Main Features ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 System Requirements .......................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Cables Diagrams ................................................................................................................. 6
1.5.1 3-in-1 DB15 Cable ....................................................................................................... 6
1.5.2 PS/2 (keyboard) to USB adapter .................................................................................. 6
1.5.3 Daisy Chain Cable ....................................................................................................... 7
1.5.4 CAT. 5 / 5E / 6 Straight Through UTP / STP Cable ..................................................... 7
2. Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Rack Mount Installation ...................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Computer / Server Installation ............................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 3-in-1 HDB15 Cable Installation ................................................................................. 9
2.3 Console Installation .......................................................................................................... 10
2.3.1 Local Console ............................................................................................................ 10
2.4 Optional Modules Installation ............................................................................................ 11
2.4.1 IP Module ................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.2 CAT. 5 Transmitter Module ....................................................................................... 11
2.5 Power ON .......................................................................................................................... 12
2.6 CAT. 5 KVM Receiver (R-Box) ....................................................................................... 12
2.7 CAT. 5 Receiver Installation ............................................................................................. 12
2.8 When video signal is foggy or unclear ............................................................................. 13
2.9 Daisy Chain Connection ................................................................................................... 13
3. Usage ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Hotkey Commands and OSD Operations ......................................................................... 14
3.2 Sun and MAC Function Key Mapping ............................................................................. 15
3.3 Buttons .............................................................................................................................. 15
3.4 Front Panel -- Port LED Indications ................................................................................. 16
3.5 BANK 7-seg LED ............................................................................................................. 16
3.6 Hot Plug ............................................................................................................................ 16
4. Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................... 17
5. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 18
6. Certifications ........................................................................................................................... 19
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F i g u r e s
Figure 1. Back Panel....................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2. 3-in-1 DB15 Cable .......................................................................................................... 6
Figure 3. PS/2 keyboard to USB adapter ....................................................................................... 7
Figure 4. Daisy Chain Cable .......................................................................................................... 7
Figure 5. CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable (8P8C) ................................................... 7
Figure 6. Rack Mount Installation .................................................................................................. 8
Figure 7. Footpads Installation ....................................................................................................... 8
Figure 8. Computer/Server Installation .......................................................................................... 9
Figure 9. 3-in-1 DB15 cable ........................................................................................................... 9
Figure 10. 3-in-1 DB15 Cable and PS/2 to USB Adaptor .......................................................... 10
Figure 11. Local Console Installation ........................................................................................ 10
Figure 12. IP-Module .................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 13. Connect to CAT5 Receiver (R-Box) ......................................................................... 12
Figure 14. Daisy Chain Connection ........................................................................................... 13
Figure 15. Daisy Chain through Computer Port ......................................................................... 14
Figure 16. Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 16
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1. Introduction
The 1+1 Console 8/16 port 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 CAT. 5-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 CAT.5-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 CAT.5 transmitter synthesizes VGA monitor and
keyboard/mouse signals, and transmit the signals to the remote CAT.5 receiver over the popular
LAN CAT.5 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 Back Panel
8 port combo PS/2 console KVM Switch
16 port combo PS/2 console KVM Switch
1+1 Console, 8 port combo PS/2 console KVM switch
1+1 Console, 16 port combo PS/2 console KVM switch with CAT5 extender module
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1+1 Console, 16 port combo PS/2 console KVM switch
1+1 Console, 16 port combo USB console KVM switch with CAT5 extender module
Figure 1. Back Panel
The 1+1 console 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 the controlling console does not have keyboard or
mouse activity for 2 seconds, the other console may take over the control right.
1.2 Main Features
Support combo interface for connecting to computer ports conveniently
Support one local console and one optional remote console (CAT.5 or over IP)
CAT.5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM switch with superior auto-adjust RGB
gain/delay control capability
Support MS windows, Netware, Unix and Linux with PS/2 port
Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port
No Software Required --- easy computer selection via On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Push
Buttons, and Hotkeys
Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Cap-Lock/ Num-Lock/ L-Alt/ L-Ctrl/ L-Win/ R-Alt/
R-Ctrl/ R-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.
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 user layers, and search computer/server name
Plug-n-Play monitor support
Keyboard status restored when switching computer
Support Daisy Chain function with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2-layer) topologies
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1.3 Package Contents
1x KVM Switch Unit
1x CD-ROM (User manual, QSG)
1x AC to DC Power Adapter
1x Rack Mount Kit
1x Footpads set
1.4 System Requirements
Combo KVM Host side HDDB15 male to one HDDB15 male and two
mini din 6-pin PS/2 connectors
Local Console side
(USB console)
■ One VGA Monitor
■ One USB Keyboard
■ One USB Mouse
Local Console side
(PS/2 console)
■ One VGA Monitor
■ One PS/2 Keyboard
■ One PS/2 Mouse
IP Console module
■ One CAT.5 cable
■ Network access environment
CAT.5 KVM extender
module
■ One CAT.5 cable
■ R-Box (CAT.5 KVM extender receiver)
■ One VGA Monitor
■ One USB Keyboard
■ One USB Mouse
■ Optional computer
USB to PS/2 Adapter Optional for computer without PS/2 ports
1.5 Cables Diagrams
1.5.1 3-in-1 DB15 Cable
HDDB15 male to one HDDB15 male and two mini din 6-pin PS/2 connectors.
Figure 2. 3-in-1 DB15 Cable
1.5.2 PS/2 (keyboard) to USB adapter
PS/2 (keyboard) to USB (keyboard and mouse) adapter.
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Figure 3. PS/2 keyboard to USB adapter
1.5.3 Daisy Chain Cable
VGA Cable: HDDB15 Male to Male
Figure 4. Daisy Chain Cable
Note:
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.
1.5.4 CAT. 5 / 5E / 6 Straight Through UTP / STP Cable
Figure 5. CAT. 5 / 5E / 6 Straight Through UTP / STP Cable (8P8C)
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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
Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. The 19” rack mount form factor makes it ideally
mountable on a 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the
KVM Switch. Take note of the length of your cables so that your computers, KVM Switch,
keyboard, mouse and monitor are distanced properly.
Figure 6. Rack Mount Installation
The KVM Switch can also be placed on a desk with attached footpads. To install footpads, please
turn upside down; and refer to the following instructions properly for installing the footpads.
Figure 7. Footpads Installation
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2.2 Computer / Server Installation
Figure 8. Computer/Server Installation
2.2.1 3-in-1 HDB15 Cable Installation
On the back of the KVM Switch, each of the 8 /16 PC ports has a HDB15 type connector. Each
cable that comes with the Switch has a 3-in-1 connector at one end and a single HDB15 male
connector at the other end. Plug the single connector end of the cable into the KVM PC port, and
then plug the other end of cable to a PC VGA port.
Figure 9. 3-in-1 DB15 cable
Figure 10.
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(a) PS/2 computer --- Plug in the PS/2 mouse connector to the computer mouse port, then the PS/2
keyboard connector to computer keyboard port.
Figure 11. 3-in-1 DB15 Cable and PS/2 to USB Adaptor
(b) USB computer --- Install a PS/2-to-USB adapter to the keyboard PS/2 connector, plug in USB
connector to the PC USB port. This single USB port can handle both keyboard and mouse data.
2.3 Console Installation
2.3.1 Local Console
Connect the monitor to the HDB15 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 green PS/2
mouse port. There is a Daisy chain port under VGA ports.
Figure 12. Local Console Installation
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2.4 Optional Modules Installation
2.4.1 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.
It allows
you to control one or many computers locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a
standard browser.
Figure 13. IP-Module
Serial Power Control
The IP Module comes with a serial port for connecting to any serial device, such as serial PDU to
provide remote power control, such as power on, power off, and power cycle for the connected
computers/servers.
2.4.2 CAT. 5 Transmitter Module
CAT. 5 Remote Console
Installation: Power off the KVM switch firstly. Remove the cover of the add-on slot, slide in the
CAT.5 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 CAT. 5 cable to the R-Box in the
remote end.
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Figure 14. Connect to CAT. 5 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 port.
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 lights up, and hear a beep sound.
Recommend Power ON sequence as follows: Monitor, KVM Switch, finally Computer.
2.6 CAT. 5 KVM Receiver (R-Box)
The CAT.5 KVM receiver (R-Box) uses CAT.5 cable to extend your keyboard, mouse and monitor
1000 feet (300 meters) away from the KVM switch. It also has built-in 2-to-1 OSD KVM switch for
selecting remote or local Computer.
2.7 CAT . 5 Receiver Installation
2. Make sure the CAT.5 cable is straight through type.
3. Plug one end of CAT.5 cable into RJ-45 connector of the KVM switch CAT.5 console port, and
plug the other end of CAT.5 cable into RJ-45 port of the R-Box.
4. Connect keyboard, mouse and monitor to the R-Box console ports (USB Keyboard / Mouse
port, and VGA port)
5. Connect Local Computer to R-box with the accompanied 3-in-1 HDDB15 cable.
6. Power on the R-Box by plugging in the power adaptor
7. Push the SELECT button to select remote or local Computer.
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2.8 When video signal is foggy or unclear
The R-Box (CAT.5 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
CAT.5 cables has CAT.5, CAT.5e, CAT.6 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 CAT.5 cable.
2.9 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 15. Daisy Chain Connection
Master
Slave 1
Slave 2
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The console OSD menu will show only the port information of the master KVM switch. When the
master unit starts up, it will query all daisy chained Slave units, and automatically set up the Bank
ID for each Slave unit. So 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.
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 switch so that the master and slave
KVM switch do not use the same Hotkey.
Figure 16. Daisy Chain through Computer Port
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 Hotkey Commands and OSD Operations
Please refer to “Hotkey and OSD User Manual” for details.
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3.2 Sun and MAC Function Key Mapping
SUN Function Key
Sun-micro keyboard Windows PS/2 keyboard
Stop Caps Lock & L_Alt
Again Caps Lock & F4
Props Caps Lock & L_Ctrl
Undo Caps Lock & F5
Front Caps Lock & F1
Copy Caps Lock & F6
Open Caps Lock & F2
Paste Caps Lock & F7
Find Caps Lock & F3
Cut Caps Lock & F8
Mute
Caps Lock & 1
Volume down
Caps Lock & 2
Volume up
Caps Lock & 3
Power Caps Lock & F12
Help Caps Lock & F11
Compose Caps Lock & L_Shift (Application)
Sun OS
Windows key
MAC Function Key
MAC OS Windows PS/2 keyboard
Shift
Shift
Ctrl
Ctrl
Windows key
L Alt/Option
Alt
F13 PrtSc (Print Screen)
F14 ScrLk (Scroll Lock)
Return
Enter
Delete
Backspace
F15
Pause/Break
3.3 Buttons
The push Buttons 1~8 :
You can simply switch to a port by pressing the corresponding button. For 8 ports KVM Switch,
please press button 1 ~ 8 directly to select the port you want. For 16 ports KVM Switch, please
press “Shift” button and individual button 1~8 simultaneously to switch to the port from port 9 to
port 16. For example: Pressing “shift” button and button 5 simultaneously to switch to port 13, and
the port red LED will turn on.
After power on the KVM switch, all of console ports (Local or Remote consoles) will be linked to
Computer port 1.
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3.4 Front Panel -- Port LED Indications
8 Ports
16 Ports
Figure 17. Front Panel
There are two LEDs for each port:
■ The Red LED on indicating a powered-on 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 red LED
will turn on.
■ The Blue LED on indicating the port has been selecting. The blue LED flashing if there is no
Computer connected to the port.
Press “BANK” button and the port button simultaneously will reset the KVM switch.
3.5 BANK 7-seg LED
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
3.6 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.
Note:
■ 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. Before attempting to use “Hot Plug”, please make
sure your O.S. and mouse software driver support the “Hot Plug” function.
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4. Technical Specifications
Feature Specification
KVM T ype PS/2 Console KVM USB Console KVM
Console Ports One Local PS/2 console
One Local USB console
plus One Optional Remote Module
PC Port Connector VGA
PC Ports 8/16
Max. Distance
(KVM switch -- Host)
16 feet (5.0m)
Video Resolution
(Local Console)
1920 x 1440
Video Resolution
(Remote Console)
1600 x 1200 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote console.
1024 x 768 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote console.
1600 x 1200 for IP-Based remote console
CAT5-Based Remote
Console Module
RJ-45 Connector,
CAT.5 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 10/100 M 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
Computer port 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 (Red), Online (Blue)
7-seg LED for Bank
display
1 set
Security
Provide ACL (Access Control List) security function, store up to 8
independent controllable Computers 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
Max. PC Connection >1024
Housing Metal
Power DC Power adapter : 12V DC, 1A
Operation T em perature
0 ~ 50℃
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60℃
Humidity 0~95%, Non-Condensing
Mechanical 19” Rack mount, 1U
Dimension (mm) 444.5 * 160 * 44.3
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5. 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 keyboard 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.
Otherwise it might cause the keyboard error or keyboard 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 plug in mouse first, then plug in keyboard.
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 CAT.5 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 CAT.5 cable being used. If the problem happened at VGA resolution,
to shorten the CAT.5 cable length or reduce VGA resolution.
It is highly recommended to use “optimal CAT.5 cable length” to get the best video
quality and not waste unnecessary CAT.5 cable.
If the CAT.5 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 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.
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6. 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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