Gefen EXT-DPKVM-841 User Manual

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8x1 DPKVM

Switcher

EXT-DPKVM-841

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Front Panel Layout
5 Front Panel Descriptions
6 Back Panel Layout
7 Back Panel Descriptions
8 IR Remote Control Unit
8 Layout and Description
9 Installing the Battery
10 Setting the IR Channel
11 Connecting the 8x1 DPKVM Switcher
11 Wiring Diagram
12 Operating the 8x1 DPKVM Switcher
12 Front Panel Buttons and LED Indicators
12 Switching sources using the front-panel buttons
12 Switching sources using the IR Remote Control Unit
13 Switching sources using RS-232
13 Switching sources using Telnet
14 RS-232 Control
15 RS-232 Commands
15 IP Confi guration
20 General Commands
23 Routing Commands
24 Telnet Control
26 Firmware Update
27 Rack Ear Installation
28 Specifi cations
29 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the 8x1 DPKVM Switcher. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen

Gefen delivers innovative and progressive computer and electronics
add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution, and conversion
technologies. Gefen’s reliable plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform
computer systems, professional audio/video environments, and HDTV systems
of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to install and simple to
operate.

The Gefen 8x1 DPKVM Switcher

Easily switch between eight computers using DisplayPort with the Gefen 8x1
DPKVM Switcher.

The rack-mountable Gefen 8x1 DPKVM Switcher offers an economical solution
for switching between eight different computers to one display location. In addi­tion, USB peripherals and audio are carried at the same time from each source
making this a very versatile solution.

Eliminating the need to purchase many displays, keyboards and other acces­sories for each computer in a studio or professional environment, this versatile
solution saves money, supports both Mac and PC-type computers, and offers
uncluttered and increased desktop space.

The 8x1 DPKVM Switcher outputs are: One DisplayPort, two USB 2.0 ports
(used for keyboard, mouse and other USB 2.0 peripherals) and an analog L/R
audio. This Switcher can be controlled using front-panel discrete switching, the
included IR Remote control, or the RS-232 port for switching automation or via
Ethernet.

The 8x1 DPKVM Switcher is compatible with all operating systems using Display­Port and USB.

How It Works

Connect the eight included 6-foot DisplayPort cables between the computers
and the Switcher inputs. Connect the eight included USB cables between the
computers and the USB inputs. Connect the eight included audio cables between
the computers and the audio inputs. Connect the Switcher output to the monitor
using a DisplayPort cable. Connect the Switcher USB outputs to the USB pe­ripherals. Connect the Switcher audio cables to the audio devices. Connect the
included 5V DC locking power supply to the 8x1 Switcher and connect the AC
power cord to an available electrical outlet. The currently selected source will be
displayed.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE 8X1 DPKVM SWITCHER

• The 8x1 DPKVM Switcher supports Pass-through EDID. The Switcher will
use the EDID from the currently active input.

• Dual Link resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 are supported.

• HDCP content is not supported.

• This Switcher does not support DHCP.

• The default IR channel for both the Switcher and the IR Remote Control Unit
is channel 0. See page 10 for more information.

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FEATURES

Features

• Front-panel switching using discrete select buttons

• Supports resolutions up to 2560 x 1600

• Supports RGB and YCbCr color spaces

• Green mode (low power consumption when DVI source is not present)

• Firmware upgrade via RS-232

• RS-232 control

• IP control

• IR remote control

• Supports USB 2.0 with backward-compatibility for USB 1.1

• Jack for external IR Receiver (EXT-RMT-EXTIR)

• Save space on your desktop

• Rack-mountable

Package Includes

(1) 8x1 DPKVM Switcher
(8) 6 ft. DisplayPort cables
(8) 6 ft. USB 2.0 cables (A - B)
(8) 6 ft. 3.5 mm mini-stereo audio cables
(1) IR Remote Control Unit (EXT-RMT-8IR)
(1) 5V / 4A DC Locking Power Supply (EXT-PS54AULP)
(1) Set Rack ears
(1) Quick-Start Guide

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FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

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Front Panel

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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

1 Input Indicators (1 - 8)

Each of these LED indicators glows bright blue according to the input selection
(see Input Buttons, below)

2 IR

Receives IR signals from the included IR Remote Control Unit.

3 Input Buttons (1 - 8)

Pressing each of these buttons selects the desired input source (1 - 8).

4 Power

This LED indicator will glow bright red when the unit is powered.

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BACK PANEL LAYOUT

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Back Panel

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BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

1 5V DC

Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this receptacle.

2 In 1 - In 8

Each of these ports will accept a standard DisplayPort source device.

3 Ext IR

Connect an IR extender cable to this port.

4 USB Out (1 - 2)

Connect USB devices (e.g. mouse devices, keyboards, etc.) to these ports.

5 Ethernet

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Switcher to a network in order to
communicate via Telnet.

6 RS-232 Serial Port

This port is used for serial communication using an RS-232 control device. For
details, refer to page 14.

7 USB In (1 - 8)

Connect USB source devices to these ports.

8 DP Out

This port will accept a single standard DisplayPort output device. The currently
selected DisplayPort input source will be output via this port.

9 Audio Out

Connect an audio output device to this connectors using a 3.5 mm mini-stereo
cable. The audio output will be for the currently selected input source.

10 Audio In (1 - 8)

Connect up to eight (8) audio source devices to these ports using the included

3.5 mm mini-stereo cables.

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