LevelOne KVM-0407 User Manual

LevelOne

KVM-0407

4-Port USB KVM Switch

with USB Hub

User’s Guide

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Version 1.0-0602

Index

1. INTRODUCTION…………….…………………….…….……………………3

1.1 FEATURES ……………………………………………..…...………………….… 3

1.2 PHYSICAL DIAGRAM…………………………………….…...……….…………..4

1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS…………………………….…………..……………………4

2. SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………….…..…………………..5

2.1 GENERAL…………………………………………………...…………………….5

2.2 LED INDICATORS……………………………………………………………….6

3. INSTALLING KVM-0407………..……………………………………………7

3.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS……………………………….…..……………………..7

3.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION………………………………...…..…………………7

3.3 NOTICE FOR SUN MICRO SYSTEM USER..…………...…………….…………...….7

3.4 POWERING UP THE SYSTEMS……………………………….…..…………………7

3.5 DRIVER INSTALLATION…………………………………….……..……………….7

3.6 USING THE OSD PROGRAM……………………………….………..…………10

4. SWITCHING KVM-0407……………….………….…….…………..…..….…13

*AUTO-SWITCH FUNCTION………………………..…..……………..………15

*AUTO-SCAN FUNCTION………………….……...…..…..………..…..……15

*SUN MICRO SYSTEM KEY EMULATION…………………...………..…. 17

*TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………….……...………..…. 18

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing KVM-0407 4-Port USB KVM Switch Hub! You now
have a high quality and durability system that can give you the control over
multiple computers/servers from one console (PS2/USB Mouse, Keyboard and
Monitor).

1.1 Features

1. Controls 4 computers from a single console (Keyboard/Mouse) over USB
connection using standard USB cables.

2. Supports PS/2 and USB Keyboard/Mouse (Hot-Key function supports only on
PS/2 Keyboard).

3. Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification.

4. Supports Windows, Linux, Mac OS9/OSX, SunMicro Solaris 8 (For Sun Micro
users, the external power adaptor is necessary when using the KVM Switch).

5. Supports 3 USB downstream ports.

6. 4 computers can share 3 USB Downstream ports.

7. Supports 3 types of switching: hardware push button, Hot-Keys on PS/2
keyboard, and On-Screen-Display (OSD) utility software (for Windows only).

8. OSD and LED display for easy status monitoring.

9. OSD utility indicates:

1. Power status of connected computer(s).

2. Active host computer.

10. Provide HUB switching in independent method or combination with the host
switching( AutoSwitch mode ).

11. Auto-Scan function (Time interval can be adjusted between 5-20 seconds when
the Auto-Scan function is enable).

12. Supports VGA resolutions up to 2048x1536 @ 85HZ.

13. Plug and Play (Windows 98/SE users might need your Windows CD to install the
HID driver for USB Keyboard/Mouse).

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1.2 Physical Diagram

AutoScan Button

Hub AutoSwitch LED

Host LED HUB LED

Push Button

AutoScan LED

1.3 Package Contents

The product you purchased should contain the equipment and accessories shown
as follows:

1. A KVM-0407 4-Port USB KVM Switch Hub.

2. CD with users manual, On-Screen-Display(OSD) utility.

3. Four sets of USB+VGA cables.

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2. Specifications

2.1 General

Specification

Operating Temperature
Humidity 0%~80%RH

Cables Included 4
Cable Length 1.8M
Dimensions (LxWxH) 200 x 82 x 44mm
Unit Weight 721g
Number Of Computer Controlled 4
PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Support Yes
Keyboard Hot-Key Switching Supported Yes (By PS/2 Keyboard only)
USB Downstream ports 3
Compliant with USB Version USB1.0 / USB1.1
Compliant with HID Version USB HID 1.1
Over-Current protection design for USB

Downstream ports
Power By Host or External Adaptor (Optional)
Basic Power Consumption DC 5V

5~ 40°C

Yes

Bus-Power limit current protection 500mA (When external adaptor applied)
Output Voltage 5V
Output Current 2A
OSD (On Screen Display) Yes (Application Program, Windows only)
DDC, DDC2 monitor Yes (Max. Resolution: 2048x1536)
Hot Pluggable Yes (USB & PS/2)
Auto-Scan function Yes (5 ~20 seconds)
Support Sun Micro Serious Yes
Support Mac Serous Yes
Support Linux Serious Yes
Device driver No

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2.2 LED Indicators

Power status LED indicator:



On (Green): The power is connected and the device is ready to work.
Off: No power is connected.

 HUB POWER LED Indicator:

ON (Green): USB ports are ready to work.
Off: USB ports are in over-current condition or are not ready to work.

Note:
If over-current situation happens for certain USB downstream ports, the
corresponding USB indicator will turn OFF to indicate that these ports is not
working now. When over-current situation is solved, the USB indicator will turn
ON again.

 Auto-Switch LED Indicator:

ON: Auto Switch mode is on.
Off(Green): Auto Switch mode is off.

 Auto-Scan LED Indicator:

Off: Auto Scan mode is off.
ON (Green): Auto Scan mode is on.

 Host PC LED Indicator (Red):

ON: Indicates which Host PC is selected.

 HUB LED Indicator (Green):

ON: Indicates which Host connect with the three USB downstream HUB ports.

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