ConnectPRO PR14KIT User Manual

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION

Overview 1
Features 1
Configurations 2

CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION

Installation Overview 3
Components 4
Single Master Configuration 5
Cascade Configuration (Master/Slave) 6
Dual Console Configuration 7
External Power Supply 7
Multi-Media Module (optional) 7
Rack-Mount Kit (optional) 8

CHAPTER 3 – O PERATION

Front Panel Buttons & LEDs 9

Reset 8
Port Selection 9
Buzzers & Beeps 9

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Table of Contents – cont.

CHAPTER 3 – O PERATION (CONT.)

Hot-Key Commands 9

To Select a Port 9
To Initiate or Deactivate Auto-Scan 10
To Initiate Manual Scan 10
To Adjust the Scan Rate Interval 10
To Adjust the Keyboard Typematic Rate 11
To initiate Audio-Stick 11

On-Screen-Display (OSD) 12

To Label a Port (F1) 12
To Select Ports for Auto-Scan (F2) 14
To Lock / Unlock a Port with a Password (F3) 14

CHAPTER 4 – APPENDIX

Part Descriptions 15
Troubleshooting 16~18
Specifications 19

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1 INTRODUCTION

Overview

ConnectPRO is proud to announce the Master-IT PRO professional
line of KVM switches. With the use of one keyboard, one monitor, and
one mouse, multiple computer systems can be accessed and controlled.
Designed for both industrial and office use, the Master-IT PRO functions
independently of the operating system and does not require any
additional interface cards or software. Installation is simply a matter of
connecting cables. Front panel buttons, hot-key commands, and On­Screen-Display features provide easy operation and computer selection.

The Master-IT PRO is available in 2, 4, 8, & 16 port models, as well as
Dual-Console configurations providing connectivity for over 128 systems
from a single console. All models support both PS/2 and AT/Serial mice
and keyboards and are easily installed in standard 19” server racks with
the exception of the PR-12, which is not rack mountable.

The On-Screen-Display (OSD) is an optional facility and is available on
all models with four or more ports. The OSD includes features for
automatic scanning of select systems, secure port authentication, visual
port identification, and cascade systems monitoring.

Firmware upgrades are standard, and for those special projects, the
Master-IT PRO can be configured with specially designed firmware to
accommodate the most unique industrial applications.

The Master-IT PRO is the best cost-effective and space saving solution
for industrial and office applications.

Features

• Manage over 128 systems with one or two consoles.

• All hot-swappable ports.

• System selection by front panel buttons, or hotkey commands.

• Supports 1920 x 1440 video resolution.

• Supports 200 MHz bandwidth.

• Auto-Scan facility.

• 19" rack-mountable (except PR-12).

• Two-Tier cascadable.

• Buzzer sound for switching confirmation.

• Supports PS/2 & AT/Serial mice & keyboards.

• Individual port buttons and LEDs.

• Project specific firmware available.

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Configurations

The Master-IT PRO can be set up as a Single Master or cascaded in a
Master/Slave configuration.

A single master involves only one Master-IT PRO KVM switch, and has
the keyboard, monitor and mouse directly connected to its’ console ports.

A cascaded configuration involves “daisy-chaining” a slave Master-IT
PRO KVM switch to the master unit. The KVM switch which has the
keyboard, monitor and mouse directly connected to it is considered the
master. All others are considered as slaves. The master must have an
equal number or more PC ports than the slave. Do not attempt to
configure a slave with more PC ports than the master.

In a cascaded configuration, the PC ports of the master are used to
“daisy-chain” to the console ports of the slave. Only PC ports 1 through 8
can be used to “daisy-chain” to the console ports of the slave.

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2 INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Installation is simply a matter of connecting cables to their appropriate
ports on each Master-IT PRO and each computer.

Prior to beginning the installation procedures, verify that all Master-IT
PRO KVM switches are powered OFF.

Once the configuration is completed, add consoles, cables and
computers in the following order:

1. If necessary, install the optional rack-mount kit to each Master-IT
PRO KVM switch and mount it in the rack. Then mount the cable
support bar to the back of the rack.

2. Connect the 9V DC 500mA power adapter to each Master-IT PRO
KVM switch.

3. Connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse directly to the console
ports of the master.

4. Connect one end of each Premium 3-in-1 cable to an available PC
port on each Master-IT PRO KVM switch.

5. Connect the other end of each Premium 3-in-1 cable to each
computer. Then power ON each computer. Computers that are
already powered ON can be connected at any time.

Components

Bellow is a list of components that make up a complete Master-IT PRO
configuration.

• Master-IT PRO KVM switch.

• ConnectPRO Premium 3-in-1 KVM Cables.

• A power adapter with a rating of 9V DC 500mA and polarity of

positive-on-center.

• Master-IT PRO Rack-Mount Kit. (optional)

• Master-IT Multi-Media module. (optional)

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Single Master Configuration

A Single Master configuration involves only one Master-IT PRO
KVM switch into which the PS/2 keyboard, monitor and PS/2
mouse are directly connected as well as the computers.

Connecting a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse and a monitor directly
to the designated CONSOLE ports of any Master-IT PRO model
will automatically configure that KVM switch as the master. (There
are two sets of console ports on the PR-28 for two sets of PS/2
keyboards, mice and monitors).

Once the console ports are occupied, connect multiple sets of
premium 3-in-1 cables (Part #: PS-1P) to the computer ports of
the Master-IT PRO to complete a Single Master configuration. See
figure 1.

Figure 1. Single Console Connection

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