IOGear GCS1772 User Manual

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2/4-Port Multi-Function USB 2.0 KVM Switch

User Manual (GCS1772 / GCS1774)

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich KVM with USB peripheral sharing, audio, and built-in Ethernet switch. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, and USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and more. Up to 127 USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch. Sharing speakers and a microphone also offers extra value and convenience for the users. To top it off, the built-in Ethernet switch allows you to easily network and share Internet with your computers.

USB and KVM technology together makes cross-platform management easy. A single USB console can control a PC and a MAC workstation, and share peripherals and audio between the computers.

We hope you enjoy using your new IOGEAR USB KVMP switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR!

IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

Table of Contents

Package Contents

Overview

Features

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System Requirements

Introduction

Installation

Basic Operation

Hotkey Operation

Keyboard Emulation

Ethernet Switch

Firmware Upgrade

Appendix – Troubleshooting

Specification

Technical Support

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Limited Warranty

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Package Contents

This package contains:

1 x GCS1772 or GCS1774 KVM Switch 2 x Custom 6’ KVM cables (for GCS1772) 4 x Custom 6’ KVM cables (for GCS1774) 1 x Firmware upgrade cable 1 x Power adapter 1 x User manual 1 x Quick start guide

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices that connect to it.

Overview

IOGEAR’s Symphony multi-function KVM Switch represents the new wave in KVM technology. The GCS1774 allows you to control four computers using a single VGA monitor, USB keyboard and mouse. In addition, it has a built-in USB 2.0 hub, Ethernet 10/100 switch, and Audio sharing capabilities.

With its built-in USB 2.0 High Speed hub, slow transfer rates are a thing of the past. Fully compatible with USB

2.0 standards, this KVM allows you to share your USB peripherals and transfer data at up to 480 Mbps. In addition, the audio ports allow you to connect one set of speakers and microphone, and share them among your computers.

To complement your KVM setup, IOGEAR’s Symphony KVM sports a full-featured Ethernet 10/100 switch. This built-in Ethernet switch allows you to easily add the computers in your KVM setup to your Ethernet network. Among its many features, it supports auto-sensing, 10/100 Mbps speed, and is fully compliant with 802.3 networking standard.

Features

• Multi-function USB KVM switch integrates a USB 2.0 hub, Ethernet switch, and Audio

• Controls multiple computers with a single VGA monitor, USB keyboard and mouse

• Built-in USB 2.0 peripheral sharing to share printers, scanners, hard drives, etc., with data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps.

• Built-in Ethernet switch to expand your existing broadband network

• Share one set of speakers with all your computers

• Independent switching of KVM, USB peripherals, and audio focus

• Port selection via Hotkeys and front push-buttons

• Auto scan mode for monitoring all computers

• Power on detection – automatically switches to the first powered on port

• Superior video quality - up to 2048 x 1536

• Firmware upgradeable

• Easy installation – no software required

• Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot up

• Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without powering down the switch

• Compatible with multiple operating platforms (PC, Mac, and Sun)

• All cables included

System Requirements

Console

• VGA or SVGA monitor

• USB mouse

• USB keyboard

Computer

• VGA or SVGA port

• USB port for keyboard/mouse cable

• USB 2.0 port for USB hub cable

• Supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP; Mac OS 8.6 or higher; Solaris; Linux

Audio

• Requires powered speaker system

Introduction

Front View

1. Port selection buttons

• Switch console only - Press selection button for

less than two (2) seconds

focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port

• Switch everything - Press selection button for

longer than four (4) seconds

and USB Hub focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

• Press and hold port selection switches 1 and 2 for more than two seconds to start Auto Scan Mode.

to bring only the KVM

to bring KVM, Audio,

2. Ports LEDs

The Ports LEDs are built into the port selection switches. The upper ones are the KVM port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs.

KVM LEDs

• Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running (On Line)

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• Lights BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected)

• Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

USB LED

• Lights DIM GREEN to indicate that there is a USB cable connection to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Does not light if there is no USB connection to the computer

• Changes to BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.

3. Ethernet LEDs

The Ethernet LEDs light to indicate data transmission status of their corresponding ports on the built-in Ethernet switch:

4. USB Hub

USB peripherals (printers, scanners, hard drives, etc.) can plug into these ports

Back View

Introduction

1. Ethernet port

Connect CAT 5 LAN cables to these ports.

2. Console Audio jack

The cables from your microphone and speakers plug in here. Each jack is color coded and marked with an appropriate icon.

3. Firmware upgrade port

The included Firmware Upgrade cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the KVM plugs into this connector. See Firmware Upgrade section for more details. to these ports.

4. Power Jack

The power adapters plugs into this jack.

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5. Console port

Your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and VGA monitor plug here.

6. CPU

The cables included with the KVM switch plug into here and the other end to your computers. Note: The 15-pin connectors on the KVM have been specifically modified to work with the included cables.

DO NOT attempt to connect any other ordinary 15pin cables into this unit.

Cable

The USB KVM Cables are included in the package.

USB KVM Cable

Installation

Before you Begin

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting

up has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer.

2. To prevent damage to your installation, make sure that all

devices on the installation are properly grounded.

Step 1

Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into their corresponding USB ports located on the KVM’s rear panel.

Step 2

Plug your VGA monitor, microphone, and speaker cables into the Console ports located on the unit’s rear panel.

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Step 3

Plug one of the included KVM cables to the CPU port

Step 4

Plug the other end of the KVM cable to the respective ports on the computer that is part of your installation.

Step 5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you

are connecting

Step 6

Plug the USB peripherals that you want to be part of your KVM setup into the front USB hub ports

Step 7

Plug network cable coming from your router to any

of the Ethernet ports on the switch, and plug network cables to each of your computer’s Ethernet ports

Step 8

Plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s power jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source

Step 9

Turn on the power to the computers

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