Longshine LCS-K916 User Manual

Index

1. Introduction 3

1.1 Features 3

1.2 Package Contents 3

2. General Specication 4

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 4

4. INSTALLATION 4

4.1. FRONT VIEW 5

4.2. REAR VIEW 5

4.3. SINGLE STAGE INSTALLATION 5

4.3.1. Precaution: 5

4.3.2. Console connection: 6

4.3.3. System connection: 6

4.4. CASCADE CHAINING 7

4.5. FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD CONNECTOR 8

4.6. RACK MOUNTING 8

5. OPERATION 9

6. HOT KEY OPERATION 9

6.1. CALL OSD MENU 9

6.2. LEADING HOT KEY SELECT 9

6.3. CHANNEL SELECT - SINGLE KVM 9

6.3.1. Specic channel selection 9

6.3.2. Arrow Key Channel Shift Function 10

6.3.3. <ALT> Channel Shift Function 10

6.4. CHANNEL SELECT - CASCADE CHAIN LAYER 10

6.5. BUZZER SOUND DISABLE / ENABLE 11

6.6. AUTO-SCAN FUNCTION 11

6.6.1. Start auto-scan function 11

6.6.2. Stop auto-scan function 12

6.6.3. Auto-scan mode 12

6.6.4. Auto-scan time interval 12

6.7. CONSOLE LOCK 12

7. OSD OPERATION 12

7.1. OSD MAIN MENU 12

7.1.1. KVM layer number 13

7.1.2. Channel name 13

7.1.3. Computer & KVM status 13

7.1.4. Current active channel number 13

7.1.5. Cascade parent channel number 13

7.1.6. Page down / up indicator 13

7.1.7. Function Control Menu 14

7.2. CHANNEL SELECTION IN OSD 14

7.2.1. Channel select to computer 14

7.2.2. Channel select to cascade port 14

7.2.3. Return from cascade port 14

7.3. SETUP IN OSD: <F1> 14

7.3.1. Scan Mode 15

7.3.2. Scan Time 15

7.3.3. Banner Time 15

7.3.4. Position 15

7.3.5. Hot key 15

7.3.6. Sound 15

7.3.7. Language 16

7.4. AUTO-SCAN IN OSD: <F2> 16

7.4.1. Start to auto-scan in OSD 16

7.4.2. Stop auto-scan 16

7.4.3. Auto-scan mode 16

7.4.4. Auto-scan time interval 16

7.5. CONSOLE LOCK IN OSD: <F3> 16

7.6. CHANNEL RENAME: <F4> 17

7.7. SECURITY SETUP: <F5> 17

7.7.1. Security mode login 17

7.7.2. Security Mode 18

7.7.3. Change administrator password 18

7.7.4. Authorized user setup 18

7.7.5. User Authority setup 18

7.8. LOCK PORT: <F6> 19

7.8.1. Lock Port 19

7.8.2. Channel selection of the locked port 19

7.8.3. Unlock Port 19

7.9. EXIT OSD: <ESC> 19

8. SUN MICROSYSTEMS FUNCTION KEY EMULATION: 19

9.TROUBLESHOOTING : 20

Disclaimer 20

FCC Statement 20

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing 8-port & 16-port Combo Free KVM Switch! You now have a high quality, durable system to control 8 or 16 computers through PS/2 and/or USB connection from one console (PS/2 & USB Mouse, PS/2 & USB Keyboard, and Monitor).

1.1 Features

Console your Keyboard/Mouse via PS/2 and/or USB at will. Connect computers via PS/2 and/or USB at will. Supports Windows, Linux, Mac OS9/OSX, Sun Microsystems. On-Screen-Display (OSD) & Cascade Chain functions. OSD is intuitive menus driven for quick and efcient navigation. Supports Daisy chain with 3 level cascades: up to 3 levels; control up to 64/256/4096 PCs, from a single console; cascaded units don’t need special conguration. Emulates PS/2 or USB keyboard on each PC to allow your computers to boot normally without a keyboard error. Supports hot-pluggable. All devices connected to the KVM can be added or removed at any time, without shutting the unit down. Supports 3 types of switching:

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Hardware Push Button,

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Hot-Keys on PS/2 and/or USB of keyboard,

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Menu driven OSD (On Screen Display). Supports Auto-Scan function to switch video inputs automatically among computers in preset intervals sequentially by OSD menu driven. Supports LED display for PC and/or server status monitoring. Supports VGA resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 Supports Beeper during Switching enabled. Fully compliant with the USB 1.1/ 2.0 specication. Rack Mountable in 19” system tack (1U). KVM firmware is upgradeable via on-board mini-USB download connector and external miniprogrammer.

1.2 Package Contents

The product you purchased should contain the following equipment and accessories: 1 x 8-Port or 16-Port Combo Free KVM Switch . 1 x User’s Manual. 1 x Power adaptor 1 x Rack Mount Kit 2 x Custom combo 4-in-1 cable

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2. General Specications

Number Of Computers Controlled 8 or 16

Selection Method

Push Button and Hot-Key (PS/2 / USB Keyboard) Or On-Screen-Display (OSD)

LEDs

Red for PC Selection Green for PC On-Line ready

PC Connectors .......................................................................................................................................................

Video 8 / 16 x HDB-15 female (KB/MS) ( PS/2 & USB signal combined )

Console Ports .........................................................................................................................................................

Keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female Mouse 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female Video 1 x HDB-15 female Keyboard 1 x USB – A type female

Mouse 1 x USB – A type female Auto-Scan Interval Adjustable time setting by OSD menu driven DDC, DDC2 monitor Yes (Max. Resolution up to 2048 x1536) Hot Swappable Yes

Operating systems supported

Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista Server,

Linux, Mac OS9/OSX and Sun Power By external power adaptor Dimensions (L X W X H) 44 x 15.7 x 4.5 cm (17.3 x 6.1 x 1.5 inch ) Unit Weight 1750g / 1900 g Housing material Metal Operating Temperature 32~ 122°F (0~ 50°C ) Humidity 0%~80%RH Firmware upgrade connector Mini USB female

3. System Requirements

Console A VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution. PS/2 and/or USB Keyboard/Mouse

Computer or Server The following equipment must be equipped with each computer or server. A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card Type A USB port or PS/2 6 pin mini-DIN for Keyboard and Mouse.

Cables The Combo Free KVM Switch must be used specic custom 4-in-1 cables. To purchase the specic cable sets, please contact your dealer.

4. Installation

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4.1. Front View

8-Port

Figure 1: 8-port KVM front view

16-Port

Figure 2: 16-port KVM front view

LED Indicators:

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Selected: RED LED indicates that the KVM Switch is selected to the corresponding PC.

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On-Line: GREEN LED indicates that the KVM Switch is ready to the corresponding PC.

Reset Switch : Press Reset switch when you want to reset the system. This switch must be pushed with a thin object like the end of a paper clip, or a ball point pen.

4.2. Rear View

8-Port

Figure 3: 8-port KVM read view

16-Port

Figure 4: 16-port KVM read view

4.3. Single stage installation

4.3.1. Precaution

Please turn off computers and devices when you start to install KVM Switch. For computers with Keyboard Power On function, please unplug the power cords in advance. Otherwise, the switch might not work properly. If your computeres work under Windows 98, please connect KVM switch to computers via PS/2 ports, because Windows 98 does not support installation at rst time as through USB HID installation driver. Some old computers must enable USB setting in BIOS in advance to make USB interface work. This KVM switch does not support USB keyboard with USB HUB.

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Fig. 1

Figure 5: Console connection

Figure 6: Custom combo 4-in-1 cable

Figure 7: USB & PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse) and VGA connected

Fi g u re 8 : PS / 2 (K e y bo a rd & Mouse)and VGA connected

4.3.2. Console connection

Plug keyboard, mouse and monitor to the console ports on the real panel of KVM Switch. (Figure 5)

4.3.3. System connection:

Please use Custom combo cable to connect your computers. Please refer to the gures and instruction shown below for System connection.

Note: Please contact your dealer to purchase the custom combo 4-1 cables if you need.

You can connect KVM switch to computers via three methods shown below:

A.Connect USB, PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors to computers. We recommand users to connect computers in this way. (Figure 7)

B.Connect only PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors to computers (Figure 8).

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