D-Link DKVM-8 User Manual
DKVM-8
Keyboard, Mouse & Monitor
Switch
User’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 S PECIFICATION 2
1.2 P ACKING CHECK LIST 3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 4
2.1 P RODUCT DETAIL 4
2.2 S INGLE UNIT OR DAISY-CHAIN OPERATION 5
2.3 HARDWARE I NSTALLATION 6
2.4 DAISY-CHAIN 10
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION 12
CHAPTER 4 T ROUBLE SHOOTING 1 7
CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION
The DKVM-8 gives you the ultimate in control of 8 PCs from one keyboard, mouse and
monitor. To expand control ability, the DB-25 Daisy-Chain allows sixteen DKVM-8 stack
up for control 128 PCs from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. OSD (On-Screen Display)
menu provides human friendly interface for naming each PCs and selecting one of them.
Feature
l Allows a user to control eight computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
l No software required, each channel contains a microprocessor emulation to
intelligently manage the boot-up process for all your attached PCs boot-up
transparently and simultaneously.
l DB-25 Daisy-Chain ports allows control over as many as 128 computers through 16
banks of DKVM-8 units
l On-Screen Display menu gives the user a visual interface to naming and selecting
computers
l On-Screen Display, push button or keyboard “Hot Key” commands switching
l AutoScan mode for even more convenience
l Audible feedback when switching
l Recalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK and SCROLL LOCK keys’ status for each
computer automatically
l Supports VGA, SVGA and MultiSync monitors
l Up to 1600 x 1200 resolution support
l Integrated mouse conversion technology allows connection of AT type computers
that have serial mouse ports while using a PS/2 mouse only at console
l Keyboard and mouse emulation for error -free boot ups
l Microsoft® IntellMouse® support and emulation
l Supports both AT and PS/2 type keyboards (AT requires AT - PS/2 adapter)
l User inexpensive and commonly found standard cables
l Status LEDs on front panel
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 S
PECIFICATION
q Computer Connections : 8
q Port LEDs : 8
q Bank 7-segment LED : 1
q Port 7-segment LED : 1
q Keyboard : 6-pin Mini -DIN
q Mouse : 6-pin Mini -DIN
q Monitor : 15-pin HD DB type
q Cascade : 25-pin D-Sub
q Cascade Port : 1
q On Screen Display : Yes
q 19” Rack Mount : Yes
q Cascade (Level) : 16
q Max. Access PCs : 128
q Manual Selection : Push Button
q Hot Key : Yes
q Switching Confirmation : Buzzer
q Keyboard state : Saved and Restored
q Keyboard : PS/2
q Mouse : PS/2
q Monitor : VGA, SVGA, XGA, MultiSync
q Display Data Channel : DDC1, DDC2B, DDC2AB
q Resolution : 1600 x 1200
q Bandwidth : 180M Hz
q Enclosure : Metal
q Storage (Celsius) : 0 ~ 70
q Dimension (LxWxH cm) : 44.1 x 18.45 x 7.25
q Weight (g) : 2950
q Power Supply : 18W, Universal AC input
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INTRODUCTION
1.2 P
ACKING CHECK LIST
Before you begin to install your DKVM-8, please make sure that you received the
following materials as listed below:
Item Qty Remark
DKVM-8 1 pcs. Keyboard, mouse & monitor switch
Mouse adapter cable 4 pcs. DB-9 to 6-pin Mini-DIN
Daisy-chain cable 1 pcs. DB-25 to DB -25
Power cord 1 pcs. AC inlet power cable
User’s Manual 1 pcs. This manual
Quick lnstallation Guide 1 pcs.
Rack mount bracket 2 pcs. For Rack Mounting
Screw 10 pcs. M3, fasten rack mount brackets
Rubber foot 4 pcs.
K/V/M 3 in 1 cable 2 sets One set of Cable for Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
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Keyboard
CHAPTER 2.
2.1 P
RODUCT DETAIL
INSTALLATION
Front Panel
Current Active Port Display
Current Active Bank Display
Rear Panel
Slave input DB-25 Daisy-chain port
CONSOLE
connectors
Current Active Port Displays
Port Select Button
Bank Select / Scan Button
PC PORT
connectors
Power switch
DIP-switch
Slave Input
Console PC1 PC2 PC3 PC4 PC5 PC6 PC7 PC8
Master Input
Slave Output
Master input /
Slave output
DB-25
Daisy-chain port
PS/2 keyboard
connector
VGA monitor
PS/2 mouse
connector
connector
output
PS/2 mouse
output
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VGA signal
output
ON / OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON
AC LINE 90-240 VACSW
AC power jack
INSTALLATION
2.2 S
INGLE UNIT OR DAISY-CHAIN OPERATION
DKVM-8 has the capability to be Daisy-Chained to 15 more units (for a total of 16), giving
the user control over a maximum of 128 computers.
Each DKVM-8 unit is defined as a “BANK”. See the following diagram for more
information. BANK numbers range from 0 to F (Hexadecimal), for a total of 16 banks.
BANK 0 is the MASTER bank while BANK 1 through F are SLAVE banks. The MASTER
bank is the unit that connects to the console keyboard, mouse and monitor.
The DIP-switch on the rear panel must be set correctly for proper identification and usage.
See the next section for the actual settings. If you are using DKVM -8 in a single unit
configuration, it must be set as the MASTER (BANK 0). If it is to be used as a
SLAVE unit, then it must be set to any unused unique bank number from 1 through
F.
Bank 0 (Master)
1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8
CONSOLE
Keyboard,
mouse and
monitor
Bank 1 (Slave)
Bank 2 (Slave)
etc…
Bank F (Slave)
9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16
17 19 18 20 21 22 23 24
etc…
121 123 122 124 125 126 127 128
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INSTALLATION
Before attempting to connect anything to the
8 or the computers, make sure everything
and
unplugging cables may cause irreversible damage
2.3 H
ARDWARE INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Step 1
Set the DIP-switch for Auto-scan Interval and BANK Address. If you have only one
DKVM-8, use the MASTER bank setting. If the DKVM-8 you are using will be
Daisy-Chained off another unit, use a unique slave setting. Please refer to the previous
section for more information. (NOTE: DIP-Switch No. 1 and 2 are reserved, default
setting is “ON”.)
DKVMis powered off. Otherwise, plugging
to your computers and the DKVM-8.
DIP-Switch NO.
3 4 5
ON ON ON BANK 0 MASTER
OFF ON ON BANK 1 SLAVE
ON OFF ON BANK 2 SLAVE
OFF OFF ON BANK 3 SLAVE
ON ON ON BANK 4 SLAVE
OFF ON ON BANK 5 SLAVE
ON OFF ON BANK 6 SLAVE
OFF OFF ON BANK 7 SLAVE
ON ON OFF BANK 8 SLAVE
OFF ON OFF BANK 9 SLAVE
ON OFF OFF BANK A SLAVE
OFF OFF OFF BANK B SLAVE
ON ON OFF BANK C SLAVE
OFF ON OFF BANK D SLAVE
ON OFF OFF BANK E SLAVE
BANK Address
OFF OFF OFF BANK F SLAVE
NOTE: “ON” is down
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