Digitus DS-16202 Service Manual
CAT.5 COMBO-KVM SWITCH
8-PORT/16-PORT
User Manual
DS-15202 / DS-16202
Index
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 6
3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 7
4. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1. FRONT VIEW ............................................................................................................................. 7
4.2. REAR VIEW ............................................................................................................................... 8
4.3. SINGLE STAGE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 8
4.3.1. Precaution: ............................................................................................................................ 8
4.3.2. Console connection: ............................................................................................................. 9
4.3.3. System connection: ............................................................................................................ 10
4.4. CASCADE CHAINING ................................................................................................................ 12
FIRMWARE UPGRADEABLE DOWNLOAD CONNECTOR .................................................................................... 14
4.5. RACK MOUNTING .................................................................................................................... 14
5. OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................... 15
6. HOT KEY OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 16
6.1. CALL OSD MENU .................................................................................................................... 16
6.2. LEADING HOT KEY SELECT ..................................................................................................... 16
6.3. CHANNEL SELECT - SINGLE KVM ............................................................................................ 17
6.3.1. Specific channel selection ................................................................................................. 17
6.3.2. Arrow Key Channel Shift Function .................................................................................... 17
6.3.3. <ALT> Channel Shift Function ........................................................................................... 18
6.4. CHANNEL SELECT - CASCADE CHAIN LAYER ............................................................................ 19
6.5. BUZZER SOUND DISABLE / ENABLE .......................................................................................... 20
6.6. AUTO-SCAN FUNCTION ............................................................................................................ 20
6.6.1. Start auto-scan function ..................................................................................................... 21
6.6.2. Stop auto-scan function ..................................................................................................... 21
6.6.3. Auto-scan mode .................................................................................................................. 21
6.6.4. Auto-scan time interval ...................................................................................................... 22
6.7. CONSOLE LOCK ...................................................................................................................... 22
6.8. CALL ADJUST VIDEO MENU ..................................................................................................... 22
7. OSD OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 23
7.1. OSD MAIN MENU .................................................................................................................... 23
7.1.1. KVM layer number ............................................................................................................... 23
7.1.2. Channel name ...................................................................................................................... 23
7.1.3. Computer & KVM status ..................................................................................................... 24
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Current active channel number ......................................................................................... 24
7.1.4.
7.1.5. Cascade parent channel number ...................................................................................... 24
7.1.6. Page down / up indicator.................................................................................................... 25
7.1.7. Function Control Menu ....................................................................................................... 25
7.2. CHANNEL SELECTION IN OSD .................................................................................................. 25
7.2.1. Channel select to computer ............................................................................................... 25
7.2.2. Channel select to cascade port ......................................................................................... 26
7.2.3. Return from cascade port .................................................................................................. 26
7.3. SETUP IN OSD: <F1> ............................................................................................................. 26
7.3.1. Scan Mode ........................................................................................................................... 27
7.3.2. Scan Time ............................................................................................................................ 27
7.3.3. Banner Time ......................................................................................................................... 27
7.3.4. Position ................................................................................................................................ 27
7.3.5. Hot key ................................................................................................................................. 28
7.3.6. Sound ................................................................................................................................... 28
7.3.7. Language ............................................................................................................................. 28
7.4. AUTO-SCAN IN OSD: <F2> ..................................................................................................... 29
7.4.1. Start to auto-scan in OSD ................................................................................................... 29
7.4.2. Stop auto-scan .................................................................................................................... 29
7.4.3. Auto-scan mode .................................................................................................................. 29
7.4.4. Auto-scan time interval ...................................................................................................... 29
7.5. CONSOLE LOCK IN OSD: <F3> ............................................................................................... 30
7.6. CHANNEL RENAME: <F4> ........................................................................................................ 31
7.7. SECURITY SETUP: <F5> .......................................................................................................... 31
7.7.1. Security mode login ............................................................................................................ 31
7.7.2. Security Mode ...................................................................................................................... 32
7.7.3. Change administrator password ....................................................................................... 32
7.7.4. Authorized user setup ........................................................................................................ 33
7.7.5. User Authority setup ........................................................................................................... 33
7.8. LOCK PORT: <F6> .................................................................................................................. 34
7.8.1. Lock Port .............................................................................................................................. 34
7.8.2. Channel selection of the locked port ................................................................................ 35
7.8.3. Unlock Port .......................................................................................................................... 35
7.9. EXIT OSD: <ESC> ................................................................................................................. 35
7.10. ADJUST VIDEO IN OSD ............................................................................................................ 35
8. SUN MICROSYSTEMS FUNCTION KEY EMULATION: ...................................................................... 36
9. KVM FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... 37
10. TROUBLESHOOTING : ......................................................................................................................... 42
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing CAT5 8-port / 16-port Combo Free KVM Switch.
Now you have a high quality, durable system to control 8 or 16 computers
through PS/2 and/or USB connection from one console ( PS/2 & USB Mouse,
PS/2 & USB Keyboard, and Monitor).
CAT5 KVM Features
1. 1-Console 8/16-port CAT5 KVM switch.
2. Each server can be 40 meters away from this KVM Switch by CAT5 UTP
Cable.
3. Consoles your Keyboard / Mouse via PS/2 and/or USB at will.
4. Connects computers via PS/2 and/or USB at will.
5. Full control under all OS, in BIOS level, during boot, or at Blue Screens.
6. On-Screen-Display (OSD) & Cascade Chain functions.
7. OSD is intuitive menus driven for quick and efficient navigation.
8. Supports cascade chain with 3 level cascades: up to 3 levels; control up to
8 / 64 / 512 (for 8-port only) and 16 / 256 / 4096 PCs (for 16-port only ),
from a single console; cascaded chaining units does not need special
configuration.
9. Emulates PS/2 or USB keyboard on each PC to allow your computers to boot
normally without a keyboard error.
10. Supports hot-pluggable. All devices connected to the KVM can be added or
removed at any time, without shutting the unit down.
11. Supports 3 types of switching:
Hardware Front Push Buttons.
Hot-Keys on PS/2 and/or USB of keyboard.
Menu driven OSD (On Screen Display).
12. Supports Auto-Scan function to switch video inputs automatically among
computers in present intervals sequentially by OSD menu driven.
13. Supports LED display for PC and/or server status monitoring.
14. Supports VGA resolutions up to 1920x1200@60 Hz
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15. Supports Beeper during Switching enabled.
16. Adjustable control of focus and brightness to improve video quality by
Hot-Keys.
17. Fully compliant with the USB 1.1/ 2.0 specification.
18. Rack Mountable in 19” system tack (1U).
19. KVM firmware is upgradeable via on-board mini-USB download connector
and external mini-programmer.
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2. Specifications
Specification
Number Of Computer Controlled 8 or 16
Push Button and Hot-Key (PS2 and/or USB
Selection Method
LEDs
Compliant with USB Version USB1.0 / USB1.1 / USB2.0
Compliant with HID Version USB HID 1.11
PC port Connectors 8 / 16 RJ45 connectors
Video 8/16 x HDB-15 male
CAT5 Dongle
(DS-19202)
(KB/MS) (PS2 & USB signal combined)
Data transmit RJ45 connector
keyboard)
Or On-Screen-Display(OSD)
Red for PC Selection
Green for PC ON-Line ready
Keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female
Mouse 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female
Console port
Video 1 x HDB-15 female
Keyboard 1 x USB – A type female
Mouse 1 x USB – A type female
Firmware upgrade connector 1 x Mini USB female
Supports DDC2B,
DDC,DDC2 monitor
max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Win 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/2003
Operating system supported
Mac OS9/X, Linux, Sun Micro OS
Power By External Adaptor DC 12V 2A
Hot Pluggable Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H) 44 x 15.7 x 4.5 cm (17.3 x 6.1 x 1.5 inch)
Unit Weight 1810g/1960g
Housing material Metal
Operating Temperature 32~122 Ԭ (0~50Ԩ)
Storage Temperature
4~140 Ԭ (-20~60Ԩ)
Humidity 0%~80%RH
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3. System Requirements
Hardware
Local Host side :
The following equipment must be equipped with each computer or server
A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card
Type A USB port or PS/2 6 pin mini-DIN for Keyboard and Mouse.
Local console side:
A VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution.
PS/2 and/or USB Keyboard/Mouse.
Cables
The CAT5 KVM Switch must be used CAT5 UTP cables with specific
custom CAT5 dongle (such as DS-19202). To purchase this specific
CAT5 dongle,
please contact your dealer.
4. Installation
4.1. Front View
8-Port
16-Port
Figure 1: CAT5 8-port KVM front view
Figure 2: CAT5 16-port KVM front view
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LED Indicators:
Selected:
RED LED indicates that the CAT5 KVM is selected to the corresponding PC.
On-Line:
GREEN LED indicates that the CAT5 KVM is ready to the corresponding PC.
Reset Switch :
Press reset switch when you want to reset the system. This switch must be
pushed with a thin object like the end of a paper clip, or a ball point pen.
4.2. Rear View
8-Port
Figure 3: CAT5 8-port KVM rear view
16-Port
Figure 4: CAT5 16-port KVM rear view
4.3. Single stage installation
4.3.1. Precaution:
Please turn off computers and devices when you start to install KVM
Switch.
For computers with Keyboard Power On function, please unplug the power
cords in advance. Otherwise, the switch might not work properly.
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If your computeres work under Windows 98, please connect KVM switch
to computers via PS/2 ports, because Windows 98 does not support
installation at first time as except through USB HID installation driver.
Some kind of old computers must be enabled USB setting in BIOS in
advance to make USB interface work.
This KVM switch does not quarantee to fully support all of USB keyboards
with USB HUB.
4.3.2. Console connection:
Plug keyboard, mouse and monitor to the console ports on the real panel
of CAT5 8-PORT/16-PORT KVM. (Figure 5)
Figure 5: Console connection
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4.3.3. System connection:
Please use Custom Combo CAT5 cable to connect your computers.
Please refer to the figures and instruction shown below for System
connection.
Note: Please contact your dealer to purchase the custom combo 4-in-1
CAT5 dongle (DS-19202) if you need.
Figure 6: Custom Combo 4-in-1 CAT5 dongle (DS-19202)
You can connect CAT5 8-PORT/16-PORT KVM to computers via three
methods shown below:
A. Connect USB, PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors to
computers. We recommand users to connect computers in this way.
Figure 7: USB & PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse) and VGA connected
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B. Connect only PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors to
computers.
Figure 8: PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse) and VGA connected
C. Connect only USB and VGA connectors to computers.
Figure 9: USB and VGA video connected
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4.4. Cascade Chaining
CAT5 Combo Free 8-port & 16-port KVM switch support 3 level cascades;
control up to 8/64/512 PCs ( for 8-port only ) and 16/256/4096 PCs ( for
16-port only ), from a single console; cascaded chaining units do not need
special configuration. Cascaded configuration expands system ability and
allows you to select computers connected to the Master or Slave. After
connected, KVM Switches automatically configure Master and Slave.
Note: CAT5 8-PORT/16-PORT KVM should be the master KVM Switches,
and the second & third layers could use Standard KVM Switches
( Recommends Combo KVM Switches connected to 2nd & 3rd layers ).
To Install cascade chain, please follow the instruction below:
A. Please turn off computers and devices when you start to install KVM
Switch.
B. Uses the custom combo 4-in-1 CAT5 dongle (DS-19202) (See Figure 6) to
connect one or more Slave KVM Switches to any PC port of Master KVM
Switch. The connection between KVM cascaded to KVM must be
connected through PS/2 connection. ( Please refer to Figure 10 ).
C. You can do console Master KVM Switch via either USB and/or PS/2
keyboard and mouse at will.
D. Plug in the power adapter of the first level Master KVM Switch and
connect Master KVM switch to computers.
E. Next, plug in power adapter for each level Slave KVM Switch and connect
Slave KVM switch to computers .
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F. The power on sequence should be:
1. Master KVM Switch
2. Second level Slave KVM Switch (connecting to Master KVM Switch) if
any.
3. Third level Slave KVM Switch (connecting to second level Slave KVM
Switch) if any.
4. All computers connecting to Master/Slave KVM Switch.
G. After all KVM Switches are powerd by power adaptor, trun on the
computers.
Initial Plug-in Process:
Please plug in the Master KVM Switch first before turning on any
other devices like montior or computers.
Hot plug and Hot Swap:
Combo Free 8-port & 16-port KVM switch support Hot plug and Hot
swap function.
Figure 10: Cascade chaining
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