PLANET DKVM-1700 User Manual

Drawer KVM Console

With 17” LCD

DKVM-1700

User’s Manual

Version 1.1

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Disclaimer

PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred. Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of PLANET. PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this User’s Manual. PLANET makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this User’s Manual, and reserves the right to make improvements to this User’s Manual and/or to the products described in this User’s Manual, at any time without notice. If you find information in this manual that is incorrect, misleading, or incomplete, we would appreciate your comments and suggestions.

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations: EN 55 022: CLASS B

WEEE regulation

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Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Drawer KVM Console with 17” LCD Model: DKVM-1700 Rev: 1.1 (Nov., 2008) Part No. EM-DKVM1700_v1.1

Packing List

The complete package consists of:

 One 1U 19” rack mount drawer KVM console  Two rails with front and rear bracket  Two brackets A. (Needed for rack depth 828 ~ 1000 mm)

 Two brackets B. (Needed for rack depth 504 ~ 614 mm)

 Two brackets C. (Needed for rack depth 504 ~ 614 mm)

 One 1.8 m KVM cable. (HDDB-15 / VGA + PS/2 x 2)  One AC to DC power adapter  One user’s manual CD  One quick installation guide  Two keys  Six flat screws. (for rail mount to console body)  Six screws. (for replace long bracket A)

Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Please read this manual thoroughly, and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the product, and / or any of the devices that connect to it.

Safety Instructions

1. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or clothe for cleaning.

2. For pluggable equipment, the socked-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

3. Please keep this equipment from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause injury.

5. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage temperature above 60 0C, it may damage the equipment.

6. The opening on the enclosure is for air convection hence the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENING.

7. Make sure the voltage of the power source connect the equipment to the power outlet.

8. Please keep the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over power cord. The power cord must rate for the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and the current rating marked on the product.

9. All cautions and warning on the equipment should be noted.

10. If the equipment is not in use for long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.

11. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause fire or electrical shock.

12. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, qualified service personnel should only open the equipment.

13. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel.

 The Power Cord or plug is damaged.  Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.  The equipment has been exposed to moisture.  The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

 The equipment has dropped and damaged.  If the equipment has obvious signs or breakage.

Index of Contents

Packing List.................................................................................................................................................I

Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................................II

Index of Contents..................................................................................................................................... III

1. General Information................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Feature....................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Benefits...................................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Advantage ................................................................................................................................. 2

1.4 Product Specification............................................................................................................... 3

2. Panel Controls and OSD Function................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Auto Tune.................................................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Input Source.............................................................................................................................. 5

2.3 Brightness.................................................................................................................................. 5

2.4 Contrast ..................................................................................................................................... 6

2.5 Color........................................................................................................................................... 6

2.6 Position ......................................................................................................................................7

2.7 Language................................................................................................................................... 8

2.8 Recall ......................................................................................................................................... 8

2.9 Exit.............................................................................................................................................. 9

2.10 Power Indicator....................................................................................................................... 9

3. Installation .........................................................................................................................................10

3.1 Install DKVM-1700 into Cabinet........................................................................................... 10

3.1.1 Notes.............................................................................................................................10

3.1.2 Hardware Kits Contents.............................................................................................10

3.1.3 Install Console Step....................................................................................................11

3.1.4 Replace longer and shorter bracket step..............................................................14

3.1.5 Unload Step .................................................................................................................16

3.2 Install Modular KVM Switch Step......................................................................................... 18

3.2.1 Hardware Kits Contents.............................................................................................18

3.2.2 Install Modular KVM Switch Step..............................................................................18

3.3 Installing the Video Card and Video Driver........................................................................ 19

3.3.1 Configuring the Display Settings .................................................................................19

3.3.2 Connecting the Console................................................................................................21

3.4 Turning on the Console..................................................................................................... 21

3.5 Testing the Console........................................................................................................... 21

III

1. General Information

DKVM-1700 is the drawer KVM with single-rail console design offering industrial level input solution, which optimizes your space utilization by controlling your systems in just 1U space on the rack. The separate rail design helps users install the KVM console more easily. You don’t have to prop the heavy console during the installation but just lock the rails into the rack and then pull the KVM console into the rails. With modular design, you can easily integrate different KVM modules to fit your control system. The DKVM-1700 provides the flexibility for users to select which KVM module they need for connection.

With the PS/2 KVM Switch module, you can use PS/2 cable either to control multiple PCs or servers or connect PLANET KVM-800 / KVM-1600 up to 8 tiers. In this chain, you can control up to 128 PCs or servers with the same console. The 8/16-port Combo-Free KVM Switch module is also available to fit to most servers that doesn’t supprot PS/2 interface. With the Combo-Free KVM Switch module, users can use PS/2 or USB type cables to control multiple PCs or servers without any concern.

The KVM switch modules are loaded with rich features, such as one local console port, Daisy chain capability, On Screen Display (OSD) menu, Password security, Searching PC server name, Hot key control, Push button and Auto-Scan control, complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneously PC boot-up processes.

1.1 Feature

 Easy to install, single rail design.  Support Sun native resolution  Support 17 various keyboard languages (increasing)  Bright Active TFT display  OSD function for LCD display and KVM switch  Durable keyboard with touchpad  Panel protected by tempered glass  Integration with 4 models of KVM switches  Supports PS/2 and Combo-Free KVM switch module

1.2 Benefits

1. Cost effective solution : With our unique design and all the options, you can easily suffice the demand for your customer at reasonable cost.

2. Time to serve your customer : With the modular KVM, you can easily turn single port console into 8 / 16 ports console to serve your customer well.

3. Easy to maintain : Once the defective comes from the KVM switch, you can just swap the KVM switch module without asking your customer to send the whole console back to you.

4. Save freight cost : Since you have to keep only 4 models of KVM switch modules and generate new models by yourself, you can ship all the goods by sea instead of by air. In case, you run out of the KVM switch stock, it is much cheaper to ship the KVM switch modules by air.

1.3 Advantage

Easy to install:

With the unique separate rail design. One man can install the KVM console easily. In case you need to maintain the console, you can easily uninstall without effecting the server above or below.

Modular KVM switches: The user can use DKVM-1700 as single port console or through some simple action and few screws to be 8/16 ports KVM switch.

Various keyboard language support: to fit the demand of each individual countries.

1.4 Product Specification

Dimension 470.1 x 447.5 x 44 mm / 18.5 x 17.6 x 1.7 inches Package Dimension 606 x 551.5 x 230 mm / 23.9 x 21.7 x 9.0 inches Net Weight 13 Kg / 28.7 lbs Gross Weight 20.5 Kg / 45.2 lbs Display Size 17 inches Panel Type Active Matrix TFT LCD Resolution Capabilities Maximum Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) Pixel Pitch Supports 0.264 mm x 0.264 mm Viewing Angle (CR>10)

Contrast Ratio 450 : 1 Brightness White 250 cd/m2 Back Light Four Lamps for Back Light Supported Colors 16.7M Colors (8-bit with FRC) Response Time Rising Time 2 ms, Decay Time 14 ms Operating System

Multi Platform Support PS/2 and USB System Cables VGA + PS/2 x 2 or VGA + USB x 1 cable Keyboard Mouse 106 key PS/2 keyboard with touch pad Sync 45 ~ 80 KHz Power Source 100 ~ 240 VAC input Power Consumption 25W, 19.05W for Panel Temperature

Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH Chassis Construction Heavy duty steel materials Keyboard Language

Certification CE / FCC, UL / CUL / C-Tick, GOST

Right-Left view 60° ~ 70°(Typ) Up-Down View 45° ~ 60°(Typ)

Dos, Windows (3.1, 9x, 2000, NT4, ME, XP, 2003 Server) Linux, Novell 3.12-6, HP UX, SUN

Operate 0 ~ 50°C / 32 ~ 122°F Storage -20 ~ 60°C / -4 ~ 140°F

USA, UK, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swiss, Belgium, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Japan, Taiwan, Russian, Hebrew

2. Panel Controls and OSD Function

Controls Description

Soft power on/off button. Adjacent LED is lit when on. Auto-synchronize and scale down display to any

Auto

valid factory preset timings.

Press to scroll the function you want to adjust.

To access the main menu. This button also acts as

the “Enter” button.

Table 2-1. Panel Controls

Figure 2-1. OSD Control Bar

2.1 Auto Tune

Press the “auto tune” button. The panel will adjust the display size automatically and also tune the panel to its best condition.

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