Digitus DS-14210, DS-11210, DS-13210 User Manual

DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules

■ Introduction

Overview… … …… … … … … … … … …… … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… .1
Package Content… … … … … … … … … … …… … …… … … … … … … … ...… .4
Features… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ...5
Configurations… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… 7

■ Installation

Cables … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .9
Device Connection… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..… .10
Initial Power-up… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …… … … … … … .… 13

■ Operation

Push Buttons… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …… … … … … … .… 14

OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation…… … … … … … … … … … … … … ....15

Hotkey Commands… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ......21

■ Cascade Configuration

Connection… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …… … … … … … … ....24

Change Configuration while Running… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 25

■ Sun/Mac Keyboard Mapping

■ Appendices

Specifications…… … … … … … … … … … … …… … …… … … … … … … ..… ..27

Troubleshooting… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ....29

Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation

procedures to prevent any damage to the DIGITUS® or any connecting device.

RoHS

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Note:
When connected to the LCD Console Drawer, the console port of the KVM Switch Module is
not applicable.

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------------------------ Introduction

Overview

The combination of DIGITUS® Console Drawer and DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module
offers the latest and the most efficient way of controlling server rooms and multiple
computers. Many DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules are available to control from 8 to
136 servers by the DIGITUS® Console Drawer or another set of console 100ft (30m)
away; it is the ultimate tool for server management.

There are many types of DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules with different computer
interfaces available:

l Hybrid “PS/2 + USB” Modules with PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB

(keyboard + mouse) and monitor (HDB15), as shown in Figures below.

PS/2 and USB Connection

To computer

To

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DS-11210 PS/2 and USB Connection

l Slim PS/2 Modules with special 1-to-3 connectors for PS/2 keyboard,

mouse and monitor (HDB15).

(IMM) Slim PS/2 1-to-3 Connectors and Cables

(IUM) Slim USB+PS/2, 1-to-2 / 1-to-3 Connectors and Cables

To console

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On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

With an DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module, you can name your computers, switch to a
computer from a list, configure settings with easy-to-use menus, view the name of
the selected computer on-screen with programmable time interval. The OSD menu
displays the system status throughout operation.

High Video Quality

DIGITUS®'s LCD panel supports VGA resolution up to 1024x768 for 15” LCD panel
or 1280 x 1024 for 17” and 19” LCD panel without any degradation. The advanced
VGA circuit design guarantees smooth and flicker-free switching from one computer
to the other with VGA cable length up to 100ft (30 meters)*.

*Tested with high-quality UL2919-rated, low-loss and shielded cables.

Module Product

For Computer

Interface

Hybrid

DS-11210 USB + PS/2

Slim

DS-13210, DS-14210 USB + PS/2

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Package Content

KVM Switch x 1
Bracket x 2 (For 8/16-port modules only)
User’s Manual x 1
Screws x 1 pack

* Power Adapter is come with the LCD Console Drawer Packaging, NOT with this

packaging.

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General Features

n Cascade configuration expands system capability
n Auto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially
n Supports most of mice such as Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro),

Explorer, Optical, and so on

n Assign computers with unique and meaningful names
n Identify and select computers by the names
n Programmable scan filters unused computers
n Store system settings and name entries to non-volatile memory
n Password security locks computer from unauthorized access
n Gain complete control with easy-to-use OSD interface
n Hotkey functions allow easy computer access
n Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers
n Operating system independent, transparent to all applications
n Plug and play system configuration
n Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time
n DDC2B compatible
n Supports optional multimedia Module for microphones and stereo speakers
n Cascadable to all 19” rack mountable PS/2 KVM Switches
n (Optional) The Built-In Power is available for certain modules.
n Manage multiple computers from two locations

(For multi-access modules only )

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Features for Hybrid “USB + PS/2” KVM Switch Module DS-11210

l Supports computers with either PS/2 or USB interface
l Supports Sun servers, HP servers and Mac

Features for Slim “USB + PS/2” KVM Switch Modules DS-13210,
DS-14210

l Unique loose-free, 1-to-3 / 1-to-2 cables save spaces, ideal for computers with

PS/2 or USB interfaces, such as PC, USB-Sun and USB-Mac.

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Configurations

DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules are available for 8, and 16 ports with various
interfaces. For the applications of requiring many computers, DIGITUS® KVM
Switch Modules can be cascaded in a master/slave configuration.

Single DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module Configuration

Combined with an DIGITUS® Console, the DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module can be
connected to multiple computers with keyboard, mouse, and monitor cables as
shown below.

A Single DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module Configuration

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DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module in cascade (Master/Slave)
Configuration

You can connect a second level of one or more DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules to
a Master unit. Cascade configuration expands system ability, allowing you to select
computers connected to the Master or Slaves. There is only one Master that
connects to the DIGITUS® Console directly operated by a user. Once connected,
DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules automatically configure themselves to either
Master or Slave. Slaves of different DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules can be mixed
in cascade configuration.

A Cascade DIGITUS® Configuration

Throughout this manual, Master is an DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module that connects
directly to the drawer. And, Slave is an DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module that has its
CONSOLE port connected to a Master's “PC x” port. Slave only exists in cascade
configuration.

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------------------------ Installation

Cables

Using the following cables to connect computers with PS/2 interface.

Using the following cables to connect computers with USB interface.

1-to-3 cable for PS/2

Computers

3-to-3 cable f

or

PS/2

Computers

2-to-2 cable for USB

Computers

1-to-2 cable for USB

Computers

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Device Connection

l Hybrid “PS/2 + USB” Module

I. DS-11210

You can only connect to a computer using either PS/2 or USB port.

-- To a USB Computer: Connect the standard VGA cable and a USB A-B cable to
the computer and DS-11210 as shown in Figure A. The computer can be a
USB-ready PC, Sun, HP server, or a Mac.

Figure A: DS-11210 with USB Computer Connection Diagram

n To a PS/2 Computer: Connect the standard VGA cable and two mini-DIN6

male-to-male cables to the computer and DS-11210, see Figure B. There
are two mini-DIN6 female connectors marked with keyboard and mouse, be
sure not to swap the connections.

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Figure B: DS-11210 with PS/2 Computer Connection Diagram

-- To a Laptop Computer: In most cases, all you need is one VGA cable and one
USB A-B connected between the DS-11210 and your laptop; however, some laptop
computers do not follow industry standard, please check your laptop user's manual
for details.

-- To a KVM Switch: with cascading with a KVM switch, the DS-11210 can control
up to 16 computers. The connection is exactly the same as Figure A or Figure B
shown, the only difference is connect to the “CONSOLE PORT” (could be “PS/2” or
“USB” interface) of KVM switch instead of computer.

NOTE: PLEASE CHOOSE EITHER “PS/2” OR “USB” TO CONNECT

BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR COMPUTER.

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l Slim Modules

DS-13210, DS-14210

Use only the special cables as shown below.

Connection from a Slim DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module to a PS/2 computer or a
USB computer is shown below.

Connections for the Special Cables

1-to-2 Cable

For USB Computers

DS-1921x

1-to-

3 Cable

For PS/2 Computers

DS-1911x

(For IUM- modules only)

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A Module as a Slave or a Stand-alone KVM Switch

A slave DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module (see Cascade Configuration chapter) may
be mounted to the rear vertical poles inside a rack cabinet by the rear brackets with
connectors to computers facing rear, as shown below.

Slave DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module and Rear Bracket Attachment
The connectors (keyboard and mouse) at the Local port on the rear of the KVM
Module are not applicable when the Module is connected to the TFT LCD drawer by
the C-36 connector. When the C-36 connector is not connected to the TFT LCD
drawer, the DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module acts as a rear-mount stand-alone KVM
Switch Module. The VGA ports at the Local and Remote can be connected to
external VGA monitors at any time.

Initial Power-Up

Make sure all computers and DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules are powered
down during the installation. You must power up the Master DIGITUS®
before turning on any other devices.

n For single DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module:

1) Apply the proper power to the Master.

2) Turn on computers.

n For cascaded DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module:

1) Apply the proper power to the Master.

2) Apply the proper power to all Slaves.

3) Turn on computers.

Note: You may hot plug additional powered-down computer or a slave DIGITUS®
KVM Switch Module without turning any existing DIGITUS® or computer off after
initial power up.

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------------------------ Operation

Push-Buttons

A computer may be selected by pressing the push button directly, by issuing hotkey
commands or by activating the OSD window. The indicator changes to reflect the
computer port selected (red). The indicator flashes red when it is in either Auto Scan
or Manual Scan mode.

Note: For 16-port Modules: 1 ~ 8 represent the lower 8 ports and A ~ H for the
higher 8 ports. Push the same button twice for higher 8 ports, for example, push
button 1 twice for port A, and so forth. OSD menu and hotkeys are available for
computer selection.

n K/M RESET

K/M RESET solves most problems developed by keyboard, mouse, device

replacement, or change of configuration. Press down both the front-panel number
1 and 2 push-buttons for 2 seconds to re-configure the whole system without
turning either the DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module or any computer off.

n AUTO SCAN

DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module provides an easy to use feature to start Auto
Scanning. You can press down both the front-panel number 7 and 8 buttons
for 2 seconds to start Auto Scanning. For 4-port modules, press number 3 and
4 instead.

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OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation

Figure C: OSD Screen Illustration

Only Hybrid Module offers F5, see Function key F5

By hitting the left Ctrl key twice within two seconds, you may see the 'Hotkey
Menu' if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by hitting the left Ctrl key three

times within two seconds, you will see a 'KVM MENU' screen showing a list of the
computers with corresponding port numbers, names and status, see Figure C.

The port number of the currently selected computer is displayed in red, same as the
front indicator, at the right corner of the OSD menu.

The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for operation, or the
color is white as it has no power. OSD menu updates the color when it is activated.
Pressing the PageUp and PageDown keys to view 8 other computers.
Use the “ é “, “ ê “, “ 1 “ ~ “ 8 “ or “ A “ ~ “ H “ to highlight a computer
and the ENTER key to select it. Or, you may press ESC to exit OSD and
remove the OSD menu from the display; the status window returns to the display
and indicates the currently selected computer or operating status.

A triangle mark (4) to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave;

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the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has,
i.e. 84for an 8-port Switch. ENTER key brings you one level down and another
screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave. The name of the
Slave will be shown at the upper right corner of the OSD menu. It is useful to
group computers and still be able to see the group name.

An eye mark (N) to the right of a name indicating the computer is selected to be
monitored in Scan mode. In OSD, this mark can be switched on or off by function
key F2 .

Press ESC key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer; the computer
name is also shown on the screen.

=Function key F1 : To edit name entry of a computer or a Slave with up to

14 characters. First, highlight a port then press <F1> followed by name entry.
Valid characters are ‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9’ and the dash character. Lowercase letters
are converted to uppercase ones. Press BACKSPACE to delete a letter one
at a time. Non-volatile memory stores all name entries until you change, even if
the unit is powered down.

=Function key F2 : To switch the eye mark (

N)

of a computer on or off.
First, use the é and ê arrow keys to highlight it, and then press F2 to switch
its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type is ‘Ready PC +N', only the power-on and
eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode.

=Function key F3 : To lock a computer from unauthorized access. To lock

a device, highlight it then press F3 . Now, enter up to 4 characters (‘A’~’Z’,
‘0’~’9, ‘-‘) followed by ENTER as new password. A Security-enabled device is
marked with a lock (Ï) following its port number. To permanently disable the
security function from a locked device, highlight it, press F3 then enter the
password.

If you want to access the locked device temporarily, simply highlight it and press
ENTER , the OSD will ask you for the password. After entering the correct
password, you are allowed to use the device. This device is automatically
re-locked once you switch to another port. During Scan mode, OSD skips the
password-protected devices.

=Function key F4 : More functions are available by hitting F4 . A new

screen pops up displaying more functions as described below. Most of them are

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marked with a triangle (4) indicating there are options to choose from. Using
the “ é ” and “ ê “ arrow keys, select the functions and press ENTER .
Available options will be shown in the middle of the screen. Again, using the
“ é ” and “ ê “ arrow keys to view options then press ENTER to select it.
You can press ESC to exit at any time.

n Auto Scan

In this mode, the DIGITUS® automatically switches from one power-on
computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan
mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer. When Auto
Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning till
activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. To
abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl twice, or, press any front
button. Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type
( F4 :More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be
eye mark selected. Scan Rate ( F4 :More\Scan Rate) sets the display
interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one.

n Manual Scan

Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard control. Type
( F4 :More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be
eye mark selected. Press the up arrow key “ é ” to select the previous
computer and the down arrow key “ ê ” to select the next computer.
Press any other key to abort the Manual Scan mode.

n Audio Stick

An optional multimedia Module can be LINKed to the back of each
DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module for selecting microphone and stereo
speaker signals. There are two options for Audio Stick: ON and Off.
When set to 'On', audio selection follows computer selection. When set to

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'Off', audio selection stops following computer selection. It is useful if you
want to listen to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other
computers. The non-volatile memory stores the Audio Stick setting.

n Scan Type

Ready PC +N: In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark

selected computers.

Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers.

N Only

: In Scan mode, scan through any N selected computer

regardless of computer power status.

The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting.

n Scan Rate

Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode. The
options are 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds, and 30 seconds. The
non-volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting.

n PS/2 Keyboard Speed

DIGITUS® offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar
settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low,
Middle, Fast, and Faster as 10, 15, 20, and 30 characters/sec respectively.
The non-volatile memory stores the Keyboard Speed setting.

n Hotkey Menu

When you hit the left Ctrl key twice within two seconds, the "Hotkey
Menu" appears displaying a list of hotkey commands if the option is On.
The 'Hotkey Menu' can be turned Off if you prefer not to see it when the left
Ctrl key is hit twice. The non-volatile memory stores the Hotkey Menu
setting.

n CH Display

Auto Off: After you select a computer, the port number and name of the
computer will appear on the screen for 3 seconds then disappear
automatically. Always On: The port number and name of a selected
computer and/or OSD status displayed on the screen all the time. The
non-volatile memory stores the CH Display setting.

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n Position

The position of the selected computer name and/or OSD status is
displayed on screen during the operation. The actual display position
shifts due to the different VGA resolution, the higher the resolution the
higher the display position. The non-volatile memory stores the Position
setting.

Upper Left, Upper Right,
Lower Left, Lower Right.
Middle.

n Country Code for Sun <For Slim USB+PS/2 and

Hybrid USB+PS/2 Modules only>

Sun keyboards of different languages have different layouts. The
DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module is able to emulate a Sun keyboard for a
specific language type (or country: Arabic, Belgian … US, Yugoslavia).
Select the proper country code that matches ALL of your Sun computers.

n Max. Resolution <For Slim USB+PS/2 and

Hybrid USB+PS/2 Modules only>

You can adjust the monitor resolution under this sub-menu. There are the
following selections: 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1360 x 768 and “DDC2B
Disable”. Please check your PC’s Maximum Resolution before you adjust
it.

Note: The 16:9 LCD Panel and 16:10 LCD Panel are not applied

=Function key F5 : <For Slim USB+PS/2 and

Hybrid USB+PS/2 Modules only>

To switch the Sun mark of a port on or off indicating the computer is a Sun server
as shown in figure below. Sun servers have more keys on the keyboard than a
PC. When a Sun-marked port is selected, the KVM Switch starts to translate
the keys from a PS/2 keyboard to a Sun keyboard. See Sun Keyboard Mapping
for details.

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OSD Screen for USB+PS/2 Module and the Sun Mark

= ESC : To exit the OSD, press the ESC key.

Hotkey commands

Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, to activate
computer scan, etc. DIGITUS® interprets keystrokes for hotkeys all the time. A
hotkey sequence starts with two left Ctrl keystrokes followed by one or two more
keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitch beep for correct hotkey
command; otherwise, one low-pitch beep for error and the bad key sequence will
not be forwarded to the selected computer.

The short form hotkey menu can be turned on as an OSD function ( F4 :
more\Hotkey Menu) every time the left Ctrl key is pressed twice.

L-Ctrl: is the Ctrl key located at the left side of the keyboard.
1~8/A~H: are the number keys '1' ~ '8' at the upper row of the keyboard and

character keys 'A' ~ 'H' case insensitive. Do not use the keypad at
the right of the keyboard.

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g To select a computer by hotkey command, you must know its port number, which

is determined by the DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module connection. For a
computer connected to a Master, its port is represented by the PC port label (1~8
or A~H). For a computer connected to a Slave, two characters represent its
port. The first character is the port number of the Master unit (1~8) and the
second one is the port number of the Slave (1~8 or A~H). Please note that only
Master's 'PC 1' ~'PC 8' ports can be connected to a Slave.

Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 7
Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the Master.
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 6 + C

Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to port 6 of the
Master.

g To start Auto Scan, automatically scan power-on computers one by one at a fixed

interval:

Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F1

When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning
till activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. The length
of the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable, see below. To abort the Auto
Scan mode, press the left Ctrl key twice.

Note: Scan Type determines whether an eye-marked computer is to be displayed

during Auto Scan.

g Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between power-on

computers.

Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2
Press “ é ” or “ ê ” to select the previous or the next computer in sequence. And,
press any other key to abort the Manual Scan.

Note: Scan Type determines whether an eye-marked computer is to be displayed
during Auto Scan.

g To adjust Scan Rate, setting the duration before switching to the next computer in

Auto Scan:

Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3

The DIGITUS® sends one to four beeps indicating scan interval of 3, 8, 15, and 30
seconds respectively.

g To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting over-rides that of

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BIOS and any operating system:

Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4
The DIGITUS® generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10, 15, 20, and 30
characters/sec respectively.

g Audio Stick

An optional multimedia Module can be LINKed to the back of each DIGITUS® for
selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals. There are two options for
Audio Stick: ON and Off. When set to 'On', audio selection follows computer
selection. When set to 'Off', audio selection stops following computer selection.
It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer's audio signal while
operating other computers.

Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F5

The DIGITUS® generates 1 or 2 beeps corresponding to On and Off respectively.

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-------------------- Cascade Configuration

Connection

Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave KVM Switch Module) to the
Master DIGITUS® KVM Switch Module under power, you must turn off the device.

Note: The Master must have equal or more 'PC x' ports than that of the Slave, i.e., if
DS-13210 is the master, DS-13210 can be a Slave, but not the DS-14210.

The ports labeled "PC 1"~”PC 8” can be connected to either a computer or a Slave's
LOCAL (or CONSOLE) port, as shown below. The ports “PC A"~”PC H” can only be

connected to computers.

Slave Console Connection

Note: Only Master’s PS/2 PC ports (not USB ports) can be connected to a Slave’s
LOCAL (or CONSOLE) port for cascade application.

The maximum number of computers controlled by a master/slave configuration with
all 8-port units is 64 -- with 8 Slaves and each Slave connects to 8 computers, see
figure below.

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Cascaded 8-Port DIGITUS® KVM Switch Modules

For OSD menu:

After connection completes, you should re-activate
the OSD menu to check if the Master recognizes the
Slaves. A triangle mark (4) is placed to the right
of the channel name indicating the port is connected
to a Slave not a computer. A number to the left of
the triangle mark indicates the Slave Module, i.e.

84 for an 8-port Switch Module.

Change Configuration while Running

A device (a computer or a KVM Switch Module) at any 'PC x' port can be changed at
any time after initial power-up. If you change any one of the “PC 1” to “PC 8” ports
connection from a computer to a Slave or vice versa, or replace the devices of a
port; the OSD will update this change the next time it is activated.

Note: Any new device must be turned off before it is connected to the Master.

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--------------- Sun/Mac Keyboard Mapping

The KVM modules emulate a Sun’s keyboard and mouse when a computer is
marked with a Sun in OSD menu by Function key F5 . A Sun keyboard has
more keys than a standard PS/2 one. These extra keys are simulated by tapping
the lower-right Ctrl followed by one of the function keys on a PS/2 keyboard (i.e.
combo key). For instance, tap the lower-right Ctrl key, then tap the function key

F7 to activate Open for a Sun computer.

From

PS/2 keyboard

Map to

Sun keyboard

Map to

Mac keyboard

right - Ctrl 1
right - Ctrl 2
right - Ctrl 3
right - Ctrl 4

note

v power

right - Ctrl F1 Stop
right - Ctrl F2 Again
right - Ctrl F3 Props
right - Ctrl F4 Undo
right - Ctrl F5 Front
right - Ctrl F6 Copy
right - Ctrl F7 Open
right - Ctrl F8 Paste
right - Ctrl F9 Find
right - Ctrl F10

Cut
Print Screen F13
Scroll Lock F14
Pause Break F15

right - Ctrl H Help
right - right - ¨ right -
left - left - ¨ left -

Compose

right - Alt Alt Graph right - Option
left - Alt Alt left - Option

Note: For Sun: The switch Module does not support LowPower option under
Power Off Select after the command right – Ctrl 4 .

* For Japanese keyboard: The leading key for the Combo Key is replaced by.

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Hybrid Modules

Specifications

Hybrid

DS-11210

User port number N/A

Computer port number 1

Cascade control PC number Up to 16*

Cable type 2-to-2 / 3-to-3 Cable

Applicable to computer PS/2 PC, Sun**, Mac

On-screen display (OSD) N/A

Push button control N/A

Hot plug-and-play Yes

Rack-mounted Yes, 19” industry-standard

Automatic scan interval N/A

Programmable scan pattern N/A

Cable length (Max)

30M (100ft) at CONSOLE

30M (100ft) at PC ports for PS/2

5M at PC ports for USB

VGA resolution 1920 x 1440, DDC2B

TFT LCD KVM drawer connector

C-36

Computer
connector

Keyboard **
mouse **
monitor

PS/2 x 2, USB x 1

HDB15 male x 1

Console

connector

Keyboard
mouse
monitor

N/A
N/A
N/A

H x W x D (mm)
(in.)

40x404x114

1.6x15.9x4.5

Rear-mount brackets 1U-height, included

Size 1U

Power supply (min) 9 ~ 12V DC, 500mA ***

* Maximum control when cascaded with modules of the same type.

** For USB-ready Sun computers.
*** Without connecting the LCD console drawer, the power supply needs not less than 500mA. With

connecting the LCD console drawer, the power supply will be between 3.0A and 4.2A with the voltage
of 12V DC based on the size of LCD panel, for example, the 15” LCD console drawer with the module
will need the power supply not less than 3.0A.

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Slim Modules

Specifications

Slim USB+PS/2

DS-13210 DS-14210

User port number 1 1

Computer port number 8 16

Cascade control PC number

Up to 64* Up to 136*

Cable type 1-to-3 / 1-to-2 Cable

Applicable to computer PS/2 PC, Sun**, Mac

On-screen display (OSD) Yes

Push button control 8, available when connected to a KVM drawer ( 8/16 Port )

4, available when connected to a KVM drawer ( 4 Port )

Hot plug-and-play Yes

Hotkey control Yes

Rack-mounted Yes, 19” industry-standard

Automatic scan interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds

Programmable scan pattern

3 options available

Cable length (Max) 30M (100ft) at CONSOLE

30M (100ft) at PC ports for PS/2

5M at PC ports for USB

VGA resolution 1920 x 1440, DDC2B

TFT LCD

KVM drawer

connector

C-36

Computer
connector

Keyboard **
Mouse **
Monitor

HDB15

female x 8

(gray)

HDB15

female x 16

(gray)

Console

connector

Keyboard PS/2
Mouse PS/2
Monitor HDB15 female

H x W x D (mm)

(in.)

40 x 404 x 114

1.6 x 15.9 x 4.5

Rear-mount brackets 1U-height, included

Size 1U

Power supply (min) 9 ~ 12V DC, 500mA ***

* Maximum control when cascaded with modules of the same type.

** For USB-ready Sun computers.
*** Without connecting the LCD console drawer, the power supply needs not less than 500mA. With connecting

the LCD console drawer, the power supply will be between 3.0A and 4.2A with the voltage of 12V DC based
on the size of LCD panel, for example, the 15” LCD console drawer with the module will need the power
supply not less than 3.0A.

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Troubleshooting

Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not
swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when
connected to the DIGITUS®.

Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions

Nothing works

. Bad connection at the

C-36 connectors.

Push the assembled dr

awer and the KVM

M

odule box firmly together leaving only

8mm (5/16 inch) space in between. Be

sure they are secured by two screws.

VGA monitor works fine

but keyboard and touch

pad does not work.

Another keyboard or

mouse is connected to

the rear side of

the KVM

M

odule box (marked with

Local) when the C-

36

connector is connected to

the KVM drawer.

Connection inside the

KVM drawer becomes

loose due to vibration.

If the C

-

36 connector on the KVM

M

odule

box connects to a KVM drawer, its Local
console shoul

d not connect to any

keyboard or mouse.

Verify if the KVM drawer is bad by

disconnecting it from the KVM M

odule

box (the C-

36 connector is not

connected). Connect a keyboard,

mouse, and monitor to the Local

port on

the KVM M

odule box and another

computer to any of the PC

ports and use

the KVM Module box as a stand-

alone

KVM Switch.

The quality of video is

bad or the picture is

grainy

Video card quality

1. Choose a colorful Desktop Wallpaper
for the following adjustments.

a. Press to bring up the

OSD menu,

select Color, and then select Auto Color.

After done the Auto Color job, simple

press to exit the OSD.

b. Press and hold to run Auto Tuning

for the optimal screen display.

No screen image, or no

OSD menu

A power

-

on computer is

not selected.

External power supply is

not connected,

No power

to DIGITUS®.

Turn on a computer and select it by the

front push-buttons.

Apply power to the system via the

external power supply. Press the front

push buttons to select a computer. A red

re

ctangle, part of the OSD function,

should pop up displaying the port number

as the system is properly powered.
C

onnect a VGA monitor to the LOCAL

por

t at the rear and check if the VGA

signal presents.

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Unable to operate

USB-ready Sun server.

Incorrect KV

M Module.

Use only the hybrid PS/2 + USB KVM

Module.

Invoke the OSD menu, move the light bar

to the port, press F5

to set the Sun

mark on.

Keyboard error on boot

. Loose keyboard

connection.

Make sure keyboard cables are

Well seated.

Alphabets on the T

FT

LCD

display are blur or

have shadows.

Improper resolution

settings.

Set the VGA resolution of the computers

to 1024 x 768 with “Large Font” for the

best performance.

I forget the password.

Bad memory.

Consult the dealer.

Memorize the password.

Mast

er/slave does not

work.

Improper installation

procedures.

Make sure slave’s CONSOLE is

connected to Master’s PC 1~ PC 8 port

.

Only PS/2 ports can be used for cascade

connection.
Press and hold the 1 and 2

push-buttons to initiate K/M reset.
Remove a

ny possible power supply to the

slave (unplug all cables), before

connecting it to the Master.

Keyboard strokes

shifted.

The computer was in

shifted state when last
switched.

Press both SHIFT keys

.

The

é

and

ê

keys do

not work in

Manual

Scan.

All PCs ar

e off or only one

PC is turned on. Scan

mode works for power-

on

computers only.
Scan type

is eye mark

selected but no PC is eye

mark selected in OSD.

Turn computers on.

Press any other key to abort Manual Scan
mode.

Set proper Scan type

in OSD and

dete

rmine which PCs are eye mark

selected, do it in OSD.

Auto Scan

does not

switch PC and

DIGITUS® beeps from

time to time and red

indicator flashes.

All PCs are off or only one

PC is turned on. Scan

mode works for power-

on

computers only.
Scan type is eye

mark

selected but no power-

up

PC is eye mark selected

in OSD.

Turn on computers

.

Set proper Scan Type

in OSD and

determine which PCs are eye mark

selected, do it in OSD.
Press left Ctrl key twice to abort

Auto

Scan mode.

Press any front button to sele

ct a PC, and

Auto Scan

stops.

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Double OSD images at

cascade configuration.

Improper slave

connection procedure.

Press push

-

buttons

1

and

2

down for

2 seconds to activate K/M RESET.

Remove any possible power supply to the

Slave (unplug all cables), b

efore

connecting it to the

Master

. OSD menu is not at the

proper position.

OSD menu has fixed

resolution and its size

varies as

computer VGA

resolution changes.

Use

F4 : More

\

Position to select UL or

UR. OSD menu may appear near the

middle of the scree

n when LL or LR is

selected.

Computer can not use

serial mouse.

Loose mouse adapter

.

Incorrect mouse adapter.

Incorrect PC

port

connection.

Secure the mouse adapter to computer’s

COM port.

Use only the mouse adapter comes with

the unit.
The mouse c

onversion is only effective at

PC ports 7 and 8.

Can not select a

computer connected to
a slave.

Improper

Master

unit

connection.
Improper slave unit

connection.
Too many levels of

slaves.

Only

Master

ports PC1~PC8 can be

connected to slaves.
Connect s

lave CONSOLE port to

PC1~PC8 ports of the Master.

Only one level of slave units is allowed.

Pop up OSD again to check if Master

recognizes the slave connection. Look

for triangle mark and the number before

it.

The DIGITUS® fails to

function occasionally.

The system is not getting

enough power

Make sure

the external power supply is

properly connected.

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From

PS/2 keyboard

Map to

Sun keyboard

right - Ctrl 1
right - Ctrl 2
right - Ctrl 3
right - Ctrl 4

note

right - Ctrl F1 Stop
right - Ctrl F2 Again
right - Ctrl F3 Props
right - Ctrl F4 Undo
right - Ctrl F5 Front
right - Ctrl F6 Copy
right - Ctrl F7 Open
right - Ctrl F8 Paste
right - Ctrl F9 Find
right - Ctrl F10

Cut

right - Ctrl H Help
right - right - ¨
left - left - ¨

Compose

right - Alt Alt Graph
left - Alt Alt

From

PS/2 keyboard

Map to

Mac keyboard

right - Ctrl 4 v power
Print Screen F13
Scroll Lock F14
Pause Break F15

right - right -
left – left -
right - Alt right - Option
left - Alt left - Option

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