Gefen EXT-DVIKVM-LAN, EXT-HDKVM-LAN, EXT-VGAKVM-LAN User Manual
Audio
Embedder
3GSDI
IP
Over
DVI
KVM
Release A4
User Manual
EXT-DVIKVM-LAN
DVI KVM over IP
Important Safety Instructions
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
DVI KVM over IP
Warranty Information
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from
the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of
which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original
condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under
the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the
Support section of the Gefen Web site.
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DVI KVM over IP
Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Telephone: (818) 772-9100
(800) 545-6900
Fax: (818) 772-9120
Email: support@gefen.com
Visit us on the Web: www.gefen.com
Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
DVI KVM over IP is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
Important Notice
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any
accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
© 2013 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contacting Gefen Technical Support
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DVI KVM over IP
• The DVI KVM over IP is compatible with the HD KVM over IP and the VGA KVM over
IP, which allows these products to be connected within a single system. Note that
HDCP content cannot be used when using these products in tandem.
• CAT-5 or CAT-6 cables should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters) between the
Sender / Receiver unit and the network.
• By default, all Sender and Receiver units are set to channel 0.
• This product does not support HDCP or dual link resolutions.
• By default, the source device will use the EDID from the display (or other sink device)
which is connected the Receiver unit. See EDID Management for more information.
• If terminating network cables in the eld, please adhere to the TIA/EIA568B
specication. See the Network Cable Diagram for details.
The following table (continued on next page) details the IP and IP port use of the DVI KVM
over IP. Each “X” in the table, below, represents that no specied IP port is required.
Type
Sender A D Receiver
Description
Link Manager
TCP
6751 A X
msg_channel, ast_heartbeat
UDP / MC
X D 3246
ast_heartbeat multicast port
Use the “multicast stream” multicast IP
UDP / MC
3333 D 3334
3334 A 3333
“Name Service”
Use 225.1.0.0 multicast IP
3333 listen for query; 3334 for reply
Type
Sender A D Receiver
Description
Video over IP
UDP / MC
3344 A X
control channel
TCP
3344 A X
control channel
TCP
3240 A X
TCP unicast mode only
UDP
X D 3245
UDP unicast mode only
(unicast mode default mode uses
UDP, not TCP)
UDP / MC
X D 3245
multicast mode only
Operating Notes
IMPORTANT: The use of a Gigabit switch with 8K “jumbo frame”
capability is required when connecting the DVI KVM over IP to a
network.
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Operating Notes
Type
Sender A D Receiver
Description
I2S over IP
TCP
1234 A X
control channel
UDP / MC
X D 1235
data streaming for both unicast and
multicast mode
Type
Sender A D Receiver
Description
USB over IP
TCP
6000 A X
USB over IP data
TCP
6755 A X
vhub_heartbeat
USB over IP-specic
Type
Sender A D Receiver
Description
Serial over IP
TCP
X D 6752
type 1
TCP
6752 A X
type 2
Type
Sender A D Receiver
Description
IR over IP
TCP
18771 A X
upstream IR over IP data
UDP / MC
X D 18770
downstream IR over IP data
TCP
18770 A X
IR over IP data
(TCP unicast mode only)
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Features
• Extends DVI, USB, RS-232, bi-directional stereo analog audio, and IR over IP,
using a Gigabit Local Area Network
• Any combination of HDMI, DVI, and VGA Senders and Receivers can be used
• Supports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
• Built-in Web interface for each Sender and Receiver unit provides intuitive control
of all features
• Supports 256 Senders and a total of just over 65,000 Receiver units, depending on
the network bandwidth and number of ports of your network switch
• USB 2.0 data rates up to 480 Mbps and backward-compatibility with USB 1.1
• Three-port Gigabit Ethernet switch built into the Receiver unit
• Switch between all available Sender units using the built-in Web interface
• Mode button on Sender for sharpness or motion optimization of image
• Field-upgradable rmware via web server interface
• Locking power supply connectors
• 1U tall, half-rack width enclosures are rack-mountable using EXT-RACK-1U
• Surface mounting brackets included
Packing List
The DVI KVM over IP ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present
in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.
• 1 x DVI KVM over IP (Sender unit)
• 1 x DVI KVM over IP (Receiver unit)
• 1 x 6 ft. DVI cable (M-M)
• 1 x 6 ft. USB cable (A-B)
• 1 x 6 ft. DB-9 cable (M-F)
• 2 x Mounting rack with screws
• 2 x 5V DC power supplies
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
Features and Packing List
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Table of Contents
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01 Getting Started
Sender Unit Layout................................................................................................ 2
Front .............................................................................................................. 2
Back .............................................................................................................. 3
Receiver Unit Layout ............................................................................................. 4
Front .............................................................................................................. 4
Back .............................................................................................................. 5
Installation ............................................................................................................. 6
Using a Direct Connection ............................................................................ 6
Local Area Network (LAN) Connection ......................................................... 8
Supplementary Connections ....................................................................... 10
Sample Wiring Diagram .............................................................................. 11
02 Operating the DVI KVM over IP
Basic Operation ................................................................................................... 14
Displaying the IP Address ........................................................................... 14
Settings the IP Mode ................................................................................... 16
Setting the Video Channel .......................................................................... 17
Enabling or Disabling Video over IP ............................................................ 18
Unicast and Multicast Modes .............................................................................. 19
Conguring Unicast Mode ........................................................................... 19
Switching between Sender units in Unicast mode ...................................... 21
Conguring Multicast Mode ......................................................................... 24
Using RS-232 ...................................................................................................... 26
RS-232 under Unicast Mode ....................................................................... 28
RS-232 under Multicast Mode ..................................................................... 28
USB Control ........................................................................................................ 29
USB under Unicast Mode ............................................................................ 29
USB under Multicast Mode ......................................................................... 31
EDID Management .............................................................................................. 35
Using the Internal DVI EDID ....................................................................... 35
Using the Downstream EDID ...................................................................... 36
Audio Connections .............................................................................................. 37
Using HDMI Sources ................................................................................... 39
Setting the Video Mode ....................................................................................... 40
Performing a Factory Reset ................................................................................ 41
Sender Unit ................................................................................................. 41
Receiver Unit ............................................................................................... 41
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03 Appendix
Upgrading the Firmware ...................................................................................... 44
Developer Notes.................................................................................................. 46
Network Cable Diagram ...................................................................................... 47
Rack Tray Installation .......................................................................................... 48
Specications ...................................................................................................... 49
IP
Over
DVI
KVM
01 Getting Started
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Getting Started
Front
ID Name Description
1 Power This LED glows steady blue when the unit
is connected to an AC outlet and the unit is
powered ON.
2 Link This LED glows steady green when the
Sender unit and Receiver unit are connected
and passing video.
3 Mode Press this button to switch between Graphic
Mode and Video Mode. Graphic Mode
optimizes still images. Video Mode is best
used for optimizing video. See Setting the
Video Mode for details.
4 Reset Press this button to reset the unit.
See Performing a Factory Reset for
instructions on restoring the Sender unit to
factory-default settings.
Sender Unit Layout
1 2 3 4
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Getting Started
Back
ID Name Description
1 DVI In Connect the included DVI cable from this
connector to the DVI source.
2 RS-232 Connect the included RS-232 cable from this
port to an RS-232 device.
See Using RS-232 for details.
4 Line In Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the
Line Out jack on the multimedia PC to this
jack.
5 USB Connect a USB cable from the computer to
this USB port.
4 Line Out Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from this
jack to the Line In jack of a multimedia PC.
6 LAN Connects the Sender unit to the network
(or directly to the Receiver unit) using an
Ethernet cable.
7 IR Out Connect an IR Blaster cable (Gefen part no.
EXT-2IREMIT) from this jack to the Hi-Def
source to control the source from the viewing
location.
8 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC locking power
supply to this power receptacle.
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Sender Unit Layout
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Front
ID Name Description
1 Power This LED glows steady blue when the unit
is connected to an AC outlet and the unit is
powered ON.
2 Link This LED glows steady green when the
Sender and Receiver units are connected
using Ethernet cable and successfully
passing video.
3 IR This IR sensor receives signals from the
source IR remote control.
4 Reset Press this button to reset the unit.
See Performing a Factory Reset for
instructions on restoring the Receiver unit to
factory-default settings.
5 Switch Switches the video channel when using
multiple Receiver units on a network.
See Setting the Video Channel for details.
6 Mic In Connect a microphone to this jack. If the
microphone has a 1/4” jack, use a 1/4”-to-
3.5mm adapter to connect the microphone
to the Receiver unit.
7 Line Out Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from
this jack to a pair of powered speakers.
See Audio Connections for details on
connecting audio source and speakers.
8 USB Connect up two USB devices to these USB
ports.
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Receiver Unit Layout
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Getting Started
Back
ID Name Description
1 DVI Out Connect a DVI cable from this connector to
the DVI display.
2 RS-232 Connect the included RS-232 cable from this
port to an RS-232 device.
See Using RS-232 for details.
3 LAN Connects the Receiver unit to the network (or
directly to the Sender unit) using an Ethernet
cable. See the next page for installation
instructions.
4 IR Ext Connect an IR Extender cable
(Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRC or
EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port.
4 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC locking power
supply to this power receptacle.
Receiver Unit Layout
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Getting Started
The DVI KVM over IP Sender and Receiver units can either be connected over a Local
Area Network (LAN) or they can be directly connected to one another.
Using a Direct Connection
By default, the DVI KVM over IP is shipped in Auto IP mode. In Auto IP mode, each
Sender and Receiver unit assigns itself a unique IP address within the range of
169.254.x.x. Auto IP mode is only used when Sender and Receiver units are directly
connected to one another. When connecting to a network, the DVI KVM over IP must be
set to DHCP mode or Static IP mode. See Setting the IP Mode for more information.
1. Connect a CAT-5e (or better) cable from the LAN port on the Sender unit to the
LAN 1 port on the Receiver unit.
Figure 1.1 - Directly connecting the Sender and Receiver unit
Although any LAN port on the Receiver unit can be used, using the LAN 1 port makes
it easy to identify which Ethernet cable is used to connect the Sender and Receiver
unit. LAN 2 and LAN 3 ports can then be used for connecting additional devices or
when daisy-chaining Receiver units.
2. Use the included DVI cable to connect the DVI source to the DVI In port on the
Sender unit.
3. Connect a DVI cable from the DVI display to the DVI Out port on the Receiver unit.
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Installation
Connect to other
Receivers / IP devices
Sender unit
CAT-5e cable (or better)
Receiver unit
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Installation
4. See Supplementary Connections for instruction on connecting USB, IR, RS-232,
and audio cables.
5. Connect the included 5V DC locking power supplies to the Sender unit and Receiver
unit. Do not overtighten the locking connectors. Connect the included AC power
cords from the power supplies to available electrical outlets.
6. After a few moments, the DVI source will be displayed.
NOTE: When using HDMI sources with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter,
the HDMI audio will be passed through to the DVI Out connector on
the Receiver unit.
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Local Area Network (LAN) Connection
In order to connect the DVI KVM over IP to a Local Area Network (LAN), both the Sender
and Receiver unit must rst be set to DHCP mode or static IP mode. DHCP mode will use
the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address for each Sender and Receiver unit
that is connected to the network. Static IP mode will allow the IP address for each Sender
and Receiver unit to be congured manually. Contact your network administrator if
necessary.
1. Follow the connection steps under Using a Direct Connection.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the Receiver unit to the
network.
If DHCP mode will be used, connect the Receiver unit to a DHCP server.
3. Access the Web interface for the Sender unit by entering its IP address in the address
bar of the Web browser. If the IP address is not known, see Displaying the IP Address
4. Set the DVI KVM over IP to the desired network mode (DHCP or static). Refer to
Setting the IP Mode for instructions on setting the network mode.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the Receiver unit.
IMPORTANT: The use of a Gigabit switch with 8K “jumbo frame”
capability is required when connecting the DVI KVM over IP to a
network.
Sender unit
Receiver unit
Connect to LAN / DHCP server
Getting Started
Installation
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6. Disconnect the cable between the Sender and Receiver unit.
7. Connect the cable from the Sender unit to the network.
Note that any LAN port on the Receiver unit can be used to connect to the LAN.
Sender unit
Receiver unit
Connect to LAN / DHCP server
Connect to LAN
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