Freedom9 KVM-16H, KVM-08H User Manual

KVM-08H / KVM-16H Switch

with Remote Console

Stackable TWO-CONSOLE

(One Local , One CAT5 Remote)

8 port / 16 port

19” RACK MOUNTABLE PS/2 KVM SWITCH

USER’S MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

System requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cable diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Daisy chain connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter 3 Console Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Key commands (for local KVM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hot plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

On screen display operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 5 Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 1: Introduction

1

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

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

The CAT5 console port extends COMPUTER/SERVER up to 500 feet away from your control­ling keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor. A

transmitter

is built into the KVM switch. It synthe­sizes the PS/2 keyboard signal, PS/2 mouse signal and VGA monitor signal, and allows trans­mission over long distances using standard Ethernet CAT5 cable. The

Cat5 Remote Console

Receiver

decodes the synthetic signal and returns it back to PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and

VGA monitor signals. In addition, the

Cat5 Remote Console Receiver

does not require a dedi-

cated computer since it has an extra computer port which is built-in the receiver.

The

Cat5 Remote Console Receiver

is a good solution for those noisy server room environ­ments where it is unsuitable for people to work in for sustained periods of time. It facilitates
effective management on dispersed computers through one dedicated central room, 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 widely
available because of LAN network popularity. In addition,

KVM-CAT5 transmitter

uses the same

existing network construction to transfer the local console signal to remote side.

The

Cat5 Remote Console Receiver

allows you to move your console, i.e. Keyboard, Mouse
and VGA monitor, to a suitable place for convenient centralized control. You just need to install a
CAT5 remote console receiver at the remote side you would like to locate to. It saves on your
cable layout and cable installation cost.

The two-console KVM switch is also daisy chained with the single console KVM switch. It is
highly recommended to place the two-console KVM switch at master bank and the single KVM
switch at slave banks.

Two-console 8 port PS/2 KVM Switch:

Two-console 16 port PS/2 KVM Switch:

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Features

• 8/16 port Two-Console PS/2 KVM switch is standard 1U 19” rack mount size design.

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

switch.

• Support Microsoft

®

Intellimouse®, Microsoft®Intellimouse®Explorer, Logitech Net Mouse or the

other fully compatible MS mice.

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

• Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsystems with USB port (USB-PS/2 adapter

required).

• Hot Plug - Add computers or Remove Connected computers for Maintenance without

Powering off the KVM switch or computers.

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

• No Software Required - easy computer selection via On Screen Display Menu, Push Buttons,

and Hot Keys.

• Support eight-character password protection and computer server name searching.

• Auto-Scan Mode for monitoring computers with flexible Scan time from 5~99 seconds.

• Keyboard status restored when switching computers.

• LED Display for easy status monitoring.

• Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation.

• One extra daisy chain port built-in without using existing computer ports.

• Auto-detect of daisy chain bank - No manual DIP switch setting needed.

Package contents

8 port PS/2 KVM Switch with CAT5 remote console port 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 8 port PS/2 KVM Switch

16 port PS/2 KVM Switch with CAT5 remote console port 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

Model No. Two-console 8 port Two-console 16 port

PS/2 KVM Switch PS/2 KVM Switch

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Technical Specifications

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

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

Computer Port Connector VGA HDDB 15pin (shared with PS/2 keyboard and Mouse)
(All Female Types)

Console Port Connector Local Console:

PS/2 Keyboard (Mini Din 6 pin)

(All Female Types) PS/2 Mouse (Mini Din 6 pin)

VGA HDDB 15pin
Remote Console: RJ-45 4P8C

Daisy Chain Port Connector PS/2 Keyboard (Mini Din 6 pin)
(All Female Type) PS/2 Mouse (Mini Din 6 pin)

VGA HDDB 15pin

Computer selection On Screen Display Menu, Hot Key, Push Button

Computer 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 Computer Connection 120+1 (120 local and 1 remote) 128+1 (128 local and 1 remote)

Housing (KVM Switch) Metal

KVM Switch Power Adapter DC 9V, 500mA

Cat5 Remote Console DC 9V, 500mA
Receiver Power Adapter

Operation Temperature 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)

Storage Temperature -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)

Humidity 0 to 95%, Non-Condensing

Size 19” Rack Mount / 1RU 19” Rack Mount / 1RU

Weight (g) (KVM Switch) 2010 (4.43 pounds) 2220 (4.89 pounds)

Weight (g) (CAT5 Receiver) 120 (0.26 pounds) 120 (0.26 pounds)

Dimension (cm) (KVM Switch)

41 x 16.4 x 4.5 (16.14 x 6.46 x 1.77 in.) 41 x 16.4 x 4.5 (16.14 x 6.46 x 1.77 in.)

Dimension (cm) (CAT5 Receiver)

11.15 x 7.5 x 3.95 (4.39 x 2.95 x 1.56 in.) 11.15 x 7.5 x 3.95 (4.39 x 2.95 x 1.56 in.)

System Requirements

Console side One VGA Monitor

One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
One DC9V 500mA power adapter

Remote Console side One CAT5 cable

One KVM CAT5 receiver
One DC9V 500mA power adapter
One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
One 3 to 3 KVM cable (KCB-3036F or KCB-3031)

Computer side 1 to 3 Hi Density KVM cable (KCB-1236F or KCB-1231)

(HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin video and Mini Din 6 pin
keyboard and mouse connectors)
Note: One per computer, max. 16 per switch

Local Console side One VGA Monitor

One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
One DC9V 500mA power adapter

Remote Console side One CAT5 cable

One KVM CAT5 receiver
One DC9V 500mA power adapter
One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
One 3 to 3 KVM cable (KCB-3036F or KCB-3031)

Computer side 1 to 3 Hi Density KVM cable (KCB-1236F or KCB-1231)

(HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin video and Mini Din 6 pin
keyboard and mouse connectors)
Note: One per computer, max. 8 per switch

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

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

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Cable Diagrams

Computer Port Special Cable:

1 to 3 Hi Density KVM cable (KCB-1236F or KCB-1231) HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15
pin video and Mini Din 6 pin keyboard and mouse connectors

AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter: (Optional)

Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din 6 pin Female

Daisy Chain Cable:
PS/2 Cable:

Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din 6 pin Female

VGA Cable:

HDDB15 pin Male to Male

CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable:

4P8C