PLANET KVM-1600 User Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

Instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Revision

PLANET 8/16-port KVM Switch User's Manual FOR MODEL: KVM-800, KVM-1600 REVISION: 2.0 Part No.: EM-KVM8V2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................. 1

EATURES

1.1 F

ACKAGE CONTENTS

1.2 P

ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.3 T

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION................................................ 4

YSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 S

ABLE DIAGRAMS

2.2 C

RODUCT DETAILS

2.3 P

ARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.4 H

AISY CHAIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM

2.5 D

OT PLUG

2.6 H

CHAPTER 3 OPERATION................................................... 13

ASSWORD PROTECTION

3.1 P

ELECTING

3.2 S

ELECTING

3.3 S

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THROUGH PUSH BUTTONS

THROUGH HOT KEY

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3.4 ON S

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING................................... 21

CREEN DISPLAY OPERATION

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing PLANET KVM switch. KVM

switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT

and POWER.

The KVM-800 and KVM-1600 allows you to control 8 and 16

different PCs using just one keyboard, monitor and mouse.

Eight KVM-800 and KVM-1600 switches (banks) can be

daisy-chained together to control up to 128 PCs by single

console. Two buttons on the front panel allow you to select

the switch(bank)and port. The on-screen display (OSD)

feature provides a friendly interface for naming and select-

ing a specific PC. Furthermore, not only support computer

with PS/2 interface. iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsys-

tems with only USB port can also be connected through

PLANET's USB-PS2 adapter and control by PS/2 keyboard

and mouse. It's the perfect choice for server room, Internet

or testing site where need to manage multiple computers

efficiently and easily.

1.1 Features

 Rack mount size design  Support Microsoft Intellimouse, Microsoft Intellimouse

Explorer, Logitech Net Mouse or the other fully compatible MS mouse

 Daisy Chain up to 7 additional units to control up to 128

computers from single console

 Support DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME/XP,

WinNT, Netware, SCO Unix, HP Unix, Linux

 On Screen Display (OSD) supported – provides the user

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a visual interface to name and select computers

 Hot Plug - Add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for

Maintenance without Powering Down the KVM switch or PCs

 Very High Video Quality - Up To 1920X1440, Bandwidth:

200MHz

 No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen

Display Manual, Push Buttons, Hot Keys

 Support eight characters password protection and search

PC server name

 Auto Scan Mode for monitoring PCs and flexible Scan

time from 5~99 seconds

 Keyboard status restored when switching PCs  LED Display for easy status monitoring  Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation.  Using Standard Keyboard, VGA, Mouse cable.  Built-in one extra daisy chain port and no waste any PC

port

 No DIP switch setting needed and auto detect daisy

chain bank

1.2 Package Contents

KVM Switch 1 PCS

User’s Manual 1 PCS

AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS

Rack Mount Kit 1 SET

Daisy Chain Cable 1 SET

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1.3 Technical Specifications

Model No. KVM-800 KVM-1600 PC Port 8 16 Console Port 1 Daisy Chain Port 1 PC Port Connector (All Female Type)

Console Port Connector (All Female Type) Daisy Chain Port Connector (All Female Type) PC selection On Screen Display Menu, Hot Key, Push Button 7 segment LED One Bank LED, Two PC Port LEDs On Screen Display Control Scan Intervals 5~99 Sec. Keyboard Emulation Mouse Emulation PS2 VGA Resolution Up to 1920X1440 Bandwidth 200MHz MAX PC Connection Housing Metal Power Adapter DC 12V 1A or DC 9V 1A Operation Temp. 0 ~ 40 degree C (32 ~ 104degree F) Storage Temp. -20 ~ 60 degree C (-4 ~ 140 degree F) Humidity 0~80% RH, Non-Condensing Size 19” Rack Mount / 1RU 19” Rack Mount / 2RU Weight (kg) 2.3 4.1 Dimension (mm) 410(L) x 172(W) x 44(H) 410(L) x 172(W) x 88(H)

PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin VGA HDDB 15pin PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin VGA HDDB 15pin PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin VGA HDDB 15pin

Yes

PS2

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 System Requirements

KVM-800

Model No. 8 port KVM Switch

Console side One VGA Monitor

One PS/2 Keyboard One PS/2 Mouse

Computer side 8 HDDB 15 pin male to male VGA cables

8 PS/2 cables male to male for Keyboard 8 PS/2 cables male to male for Mouse

Optional USB-PS/2 adapter for multi-platform PC /

iMAC / Sun

KVM-1600

Model No. 16 port KVM Switch

Console side One VGA Monitor

One PS/2 Keyboard One PS/2 Mouse

Computer side 16 HDDB 15 pin male to male VGA cables

16 PS/2 cables male to male for Keyboard 16 PS/2 cables male to male for Mouse

Optional USB-PS/2 adapter for multi-platform PC /

iMAC / Sun

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2.2 Cable Diagrams

PS/2 Cable:

Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male

VGA Cable:

HDB15 pin Male to Male

AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter: (Optional)

Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din 6 pin Female

PS2 to DB9 adapter (Optional)

Mini Din 6 pin Female to DB 9 pin Female

2.3 Product Details

Front Panel of 8-port KVM Switch:

Bank Select

PC Port Select

Current Active Bank Display

Current Active Port Display

Power On/Off

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