Edimax Technology Two-console 16 port PS-2 KVM Switch, Two-console 8 port PS-2 KVM Switch User Manual

TWO-CONSOLE

(One Local , One CAT5 Remote)

8 port / 16 port

19” RACK MOUNTABLE

PS/2 KVM SWITCH

USER’S MANUAL

Rev 1.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION……………….……………………………………..1

FEATURES…………...……………………………………………….2

PACKAGE CONTENTS……………...…………..……………………3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS………..…………………………….4

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT…………………………………………..5

CABLE DIAGRAMS………………………………………………….5

PRODUCT DETAILS…………………………………………………6

HARDWARE INSTALLATION………………………………………6

USAGE…………………………………………………………………7

DAISY CHAIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM…………………………10

HOT PLUG……………………………………………………………11

ON SCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION……………………………11

TROUBLESHOOTING………………………..…………………….14

CERTIFICATES……………………………………………………..14

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Two-Console PS/2 KVM switch. Two-Console PS/2 KVM switch
can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT and POWER.

The Two-Console switch controls multiple PCs from One Keyboard, Mouse and VGA
Monitor with complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PCs boot-up
process. It has various features such as one local console port and one up to 500-feet away
CAT5 console port, 19” Rack Mount Size, Daisy Chain up to 8 units, On Screen Display
Menu, Password security, searching PC server name, Hot key Control, Push Button and
Auto Scan Control. It has

The CAT5 console port extends PC, SERVER up to 500 feet away from your controlling

keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor. “ KVM CAT5 transmitter “ is built-into KVM switch

inside. It synthesizes PS/2 keyboard signal , PS/2 mouse signal and VGA monitor signal to

be easily transmitted to a long distance over popular Ethernet CAT5 cable. The “ Cat5

Remote Console Receiver “ is to get the synthetic signal and return it back to PS/2

keyboard, PS/2 mouse and VGA monitor signal. Besides, “Cat5 Remote Console Receiver”

allows the other PC to share this remote console via one extra PC port which is built in the

receiver.

“Cat5 Remote Console Receiver” is a good solution for those noisy server room environment

where is unsuitable for people to work for a long time, besides, it facilitates effective management
on dispersive computers through one dedicated central control room, demonstration room, meeting
room, or at your desk. CAT5 STP cable (Shielded Twisted Pair)/ UTP cable (Unshielded Twisted
Pair) or enhanced cable like CAT5E/CAT6 cable is applied to LAN network popularly. KVM-CAT5
Extra uses the same existing network construction to transfer local console signal to remote side.

“Cat5 Remote Console Receiver” allows you to move your console, i.e. Keyboard, Mouse and
VGA monitor, to a suitable place for centralized control conveniently over LAN network. You j u st

need install a CAT5 remote console receiver at the remote side you would like to locate or

to share one of remote PC’s consoles. It also saves your cable layout and cable installation

cost.

Two-console KVM switch is able to work with single console KVM switch. It is highly
recommended to put two-console KVM switch at master bank and the single KVM switch
at slave banks.

Features

z 8/16 port Two-Console PS/2 KVM switch is 19” rack mount size design.

z Support one local console and one CAT5 remote console up to 500 feet away from

KVM switch.

z Support Microsoft Intellimouse, Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer, Logitech Net Mouse or

the other fully compatible MS mice.

z Support DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, WinNT, Netware, Unix, Linux

z Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsystems with USB port (Need work with

USB-PS/2 adapter)

z Hot Plug - Add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for Maintenance without Powering off

the KVM switch or PCs.

z Very High Video Quality - Up To 1920X1440, Bandwidth: 200MHz

z No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display Menu, Push Buttons,

and Hot Keys

z Support eight-character password protection and PC server name searching

z Auto Scan Mode for monitoring PCs with flexible Scan time from 5~99 seconds

z Keyboard status restored when switching PCs

z LED Display for easy status monitoring

z Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation.

z Built-in one extra daisy chain port without wasting any PC port

z No DIP switch setting needed and auto detect daisy chain bank

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Model No.: Two-console 8 port PS/2 KVM Switch

8 port PS/2 KVM Switch 1 PC

CAT 5 Remote Console Receiver 1 PC

Power Adapter DC9V,500mA (for KVM Switch) 1 PC

Power Adapter DC9V,500mA (for CAT5 Remote Console Receiver) 1 PC

Rack Mount Kit 1 SET

User’s manual 1 PC

Model No.: Two-console 16 port PS/2 KVM Switch

16 port PS/2 KVM Switch 1 PC

CAT 5 Remote Console Receiver 1 PC

Power Adapter DC9V,500mA (for KVM Switch) 1 PC

Power Adapter DC9V,500mA (for CAT5 Remote Console Receiver) 1 PC

Rack Mount Kit 1 SET

User’s manual 1 PC

Technical Specifications

Model No. Two-console 8 port PS/2 KVM Switch Two-console 16 port PS/2 KVM

Switch

PC Port
Console Port 2 (1 local and 1 remote) 2 (1 local and 1 remote)
PC Port Connector

(All Female Types)
Console Port Connector
(All Female Types)

Daisy Chain Port Connector
(All Female Type)

PC selection On Screen Display Menu, Hot Key, Push Button
PC Port LED 16 32
Bank 7 segment LED 1
On Screen Display Control Yes
Scan Intervals 5~99 Sec.
Keyboard Emulation PS/2
Mouse Emulation PS/2
VGA Resolution 1920X1440
Bandwidth 200MHz
Daisy Chain MAX Level 8 levels
MAX PC Connection
Housing (KVM Switch) Metal

Housing (CAT5 Receiver) Plastic
KVM Switch Power Adapter DC 9V, 500mA
Cat5 Remote Console
Receiver Power Adapter
Operation Temperature
Storage Temperature

Humidity 0~95%, Non-Condensing
Size 19” Rack Mount / 1RU 19” Rack Mount / 1RU
Weight (g) (KVM Switch) 2010 2220

Weight (g) (CAT5 Receiver) 120 120
Dimension (cm) (KVM Switch) 41(L) X 16.4(W) X 4.5(H) 41(L) X 16.4(W) X 4.5(H)

Dimension (cm) (CAT5
Receiver)

9 (8 local and 1 remote) 17 (16 local and 1 remote)

VGA HDDB 15pin ( shared with PS/2 keyboard and Mouse )

Local Console: PS/2 Keyboard Mini Din 6 pin

PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin

VGA HDDB 15pin
Remote Console: RJ-45 8P8C
PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin
PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin
VGA HDDB 15pin

121 (120 local and 1 remote) 129 (128 local and 1 remote)

DC 9V, 500mA

0~50℃

-20 ~ 60℃

11.15(L)x7.5(W)x3.95(H) 11.15(L)x7.5(W)x3.95(H)