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Edimax Technology EK-16RC User Manual

Index
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................4
2. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................5
3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................6
4. INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................6
4.3.1. Precaution:..............................................................................................................................7
4.3.2. Console connection:............................................................................................................7
4.3.3. System connection:..............................................................................................................8
5. OPERA TION.............................................................................................................................................13
6. HOT KEY OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................14
6.3.1. Specific channel selection................................................................................................14
6.3.2. Arrow Key Channel Shift Function.................................................................................15
6.3.3. <ALT> Channel Shift Function.........................................................................................15
6.6.1. Start auto-scan function....................................................................................................17
6.6.2. Stop auto-scan function....................................................................................................18
6.6.3. Auto-scan mode..................................................................................................................18
6.6.4. Auto-scan time interval .....................................................................................................18
7. OSD OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................19
7.1.1. KVM layer number...............................................................................................................19
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7.1.2.
Channel name......................................................................................................................19
7.1.3. Computer & KVM status....................................................................................................20
7.1.4. Current active channel number.......................................................................................20
7.1.5. Cascade parent channel number....................................................................................20
7.1.6. Page down / up indicator ..................................................................................................20
7.1.7. Function Control Menu......................................................................................................21
7.2.1. Channel select to computer.............................................................................................21
7.2.2. Channel select to cascade port.......................................................................................21
7.2.3. Return from cascade port.................................................................................................22
7.3.1. Scan Mode ............................................................................................................................22
7.3.2. Scan Time..............................................................................................................................23
7.3.3. Banner Time.........................................................................................................................23
7.3.4. Position..................................................................................................................................23
7.3.5. Hot key...................................................................................................................................23
7.3.6. Sound.....................................................................................................................................24
7.3.7. Language...............................................................................................................................24
7.4.1. Start to auto-scan in OSD.................................................................................................24
7.4.2. Stop auto-scan.....................................................................................................................24
7.4.3. Auto-scan mode..................................................................................................................25
7.4.4. Auto-scan time interval .....................................................................................................25
7.7.1. Security mode login ...........................................................................................................26
7.7.2. Security Mode......................................................................................................................27
7.7.3. Change administrator password.....................................................................................27
7.7.4. Authorized user setup .......................................................................................................28
7.7.5. User Authority setup..........................................................................................................28
7.8.1. Lock Port...............................................................................................................................29
7.8.2. Channel selection of the locked port.............................................................................29
7.8.3. Unlock Port...........................................................................................................................29
8. SUN MICROSYSTEMS FUNCTION KEY EMULATION:..................................................................30
9. TROUBLESHOOTING :..........................................................................................................................31
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Edimax EK-08RC & EK-16RC PS/2 & USB Combo KVM Switch! EK-08RC/EK-16RC built-in 2 PS/2 ports and 2 USB ports for keyboard / mouse. You now 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).
z Features
1. Control your computers by a single set of keyboard / mouse / monitor.
You can use PS/2 or USB keyboard / mouse to control your computers,
2.
and you can use any combination of PS/2 keyboard / mouse and USB keyboard / mouse.
3. Supports Windows, Linux, Mac OS9/OSX, Sun operating system.
4. On-Screen-Display (OSD) & Cascaded chain function.
5.
Intuitive OSD menu for quick and efficient navigation.
6. Supports daisy chain connection: up to 3 levels of cascading; control up to
512 computers from a single console; cascaded units don’t need special configuration.
7. Emulates PS/2 or USB keyboard for every connected computer, allow your computers to boot normally without a keyboard error.
8. Hot-pluggable. All devices connected to the KVM can be added or removed at any time, don’t have to switch computer off.
9. Supports 3 types of switching:
Hardware push button,
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- Hotkey on PS/2 or USB of keyboard,
- OSD (On Screen Display).
10. Supports auto-scan function to switch between video inputs automatically in preset time intervals sequentially by OSD menu.
11.
Supports LED display for monitoring the status of computer.
12. Supports VGA resolution up to 2048 x 1536.
13. Provides beep sound notification when video switching is enabled.
14. Fully compatible with the USB 1.1/ 2.0 specification.
15. Rack Mountable in 19” system tack (1U).
16. KVM’s firmware is upgradeable via on-board mini-USB download
connector and external mini-programmer.
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z Package Contents
The product you purchased should contain the following equipment and accessories:
1 x EK-08RC or EK-16RC Combo KVM Switch . 1 x User’s Manual. 1 x Power adaptor 1 x Rack Mount Kit 1 x 1.8 meters 4-in-1 combo cable
Cable Order information : EK-C18C ( 1.8 meters ) ; EK-C30C ( 3 msters )
2. Specifications
Specification
Number Of Computers Controlled 8 or 16 Selection Method
LEDs
PC Connectors
Video 8 / 16 x HDB-15 female
Push Button and Hot-Key (PS/2 / USB Keyboard) Or On-Screen-Display (OSD)
Red for PC Selection Green for PC On-Line ready
(KB/MS) ( PS/2 & USB signal combined ) Keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female Mouse 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female
Console Ports
Video 1 x HDB-15 female Keyboard 1 x USB – A type female
Mouse 1 x USB – A type female Auto-Scan Interval Adjustable time setting by OSD menu driven DDC, DDC2 monitor Yes (Max. Resolution up to 2048 x1536) Hot Swappable Yes
Operating systems supported
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista Server, Linux, Mac OS9/OSX and Sun Microsystems.
Power By external power adaptor 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 1750g / 1900 g Housing material Metal Operating Temperature
32~ 122°F (0~ 50°C )
Humidity 0%~80%RH Firmware upgrade connector Mini USB female
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3. System Requirements
z Console
A VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution. PS/2 and/or USB Keyboard/Mouse
z Computer or Server
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.
z Cables
The Combo Free KVM Switch must be used specific custom 4-in-1 cables. To purchase the specific cable sets, please contact your dealer.
Cable Order information : EK-C18C ( 1.8 meters ) ; EK-C30C ( 3 msters )
4. Installation
4.1. Front View
z EK-08RC
z EK-16RC
Figure 1: 8-port KVM front view
Figure 2: 16-port KVM front view
z LED Indicators:
¾ Selected:
RED LED indicates that the KVM Switch is selected to the corresponding PC.
¾ On-Line:
GREEN LED indicates that the KVM Switch is ready to the corresponding PC.
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z 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
z EK-08RC
Figure 3: 8-port KVM read view
z EK-16RC
Figure 4: 16-port KVM read view
4.3. Single stage installation
4.3.1. Precaution:
¾ Please turn off computers and devices when you start to install KVM
Switch.
¾ For computers with Keyboard Power On function, please unplug the power
cords in advance. Otherwise, the switch might not work properly.
¾ 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 through USB HID installation driver.
¾ Some old computers must enable USB setting in BIOS in advance to
make USB interface work.
¾ This KVM switch does not guarantee to fully support USB keyboard with
USB HUB.
4.3.2. Console connection:
Plug keyboard, mouse and monitor to the console ports on the real panel of KVM Switch. (
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Figure 5)
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Figure 5: Console connection
4.3.3. System connection:
Please use Custom combo 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 4-in-1 combo cables if
you need. Order information : EK-C18C ( 1.8 meters ) ; EK-C30C
( 3 msters )
Figure 6: 4-in-1 Combo cable
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You can connect KVM switch 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)
Figure 7: USB & PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse) and VGA connected
B. Connect only PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors to
computers (Figure 8).
Figure 8: PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse) and VGA connected
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C. Connect only USB and VGA connectors to computers. (Figure 9).
Figure 9: USB and VGA video connected
4.4. Cascade Chaining
EK-08RC & EK-16RC KVM switch support 3 level cascades; control up to 64/256/4096 PCs, from a single console; cascaded units don’t need special configuration. Cascade 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.
To Install cascade chain, please follow the instruction below:
A. Please turn off computers and devices when you start to install KVM
Switch.
B. Use the custom combo cable set (See Figure 6), to connect one or more
Slave KVM Switches to any PC port of Master KVM Switch. The
connection between KVM to KVM must be connected through PS/2 connection. ( Please refer to Figure 7 & Figure 8 ).
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.
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