LevelOne ViewCon KVM-0407 User Manual

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LevelOne

KVM-0407

4-Port USB KVM Switch

with USB Hub

User’s Guide

Version 1.0-0602

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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

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.

Host LED HUB LED

Push Button

AutoScan Button

AutoScan LED

Hub AutoSwitch LED

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2. Specifications

2.1 General

Specification

Operating T em perature

5~ 40°C

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

Yes

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

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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.