Planet KVM-200, KVM-400 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................3

1.1 Features.........................................................3

1.2 Package Contents..........................................4

1.3 Technical Specifications.................................4

Chapter 2 Installation ......................................... 5

2.1 System Requirements Specifications............. 5

2.2 Product Details...............................................5

2.3 Hardware Installation.....................................7

Chapter 3 Operation ........................................... 9

3.1 Select PC through push buttons .................. 10

3.2 Select PC through Hot key...........................10

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ..............................12

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing PLANET KVM switch. PLANET
KVM switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE,
EQUIPMENT and POWER.
Control multiple PCs from one keyboard, mouse and VGA
monitor. PLANET KVM switch is loaded with features such
as hot-key, front panel push button and auto scan control. It
has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for
simultaneous PCs boot-up process.

1.1 Features

 2/4-port KVM switch is compact size design and portable
 Support Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech Net Mouse, etc...
 Support DOS, Win3.x, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME/XP,

WinNT, Netware, Unix, Linux

 Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsystems with

USB port (Need to work with USB-PS2 adapter)

 Hot Plug - Add 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 Push

Buttons, Hot Keys

 Auto Scan Mode for monitoring PCs
 Keyboard status restored when switching PCs
 LED Display for easy status monitoring
 Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation

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1.2 Package Contents

KVM-200 KVM-400

♦ 2-port KVM switch
♦ User’s manual

♦ 4-port KVM switch
♦ User’s manual

1.3 Technical Specifications

Model KVM - 200 KVM - 400
PC Port 2 4
Console Port 1 1
MAX PC
Connections
LED 2 8
PC Port
Connector
(All Female Type)
Console port
connector
(All Female Type)
PC selection Hot Key / Button
Scan Intervals 8sec.
Keyboard
Emulation
Mouse Emulation
(Console port to
PC port)
VGA Resolution Up to 1920X1440
Bandwidth 200MHz
Operating
Temperature
Storage
Temperature
Humidity 0 ~ 80% RH, non-condensing
Weight (g) 440 720
Dimension (mm) 125X72X45 200X90x45

2 4

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
PS/2

0 ~ 40 Degree C (32 ~ 104 Degree F)

-20 ~ 60 Degree C (-4 ~ 140 Degree F)

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 System Requirements Specifications

Model KVM-200 KVM-400

Console
side

Computer
side

Optional

VGA Monitor 1 1
PS/2 Keyboard 1 1
PS/2 Mouse 1 1
HDB-15 pin male to

male VGA cables
PS/2 cable male to

male for Keyboard
PS/2 cable male to

male for Mouse
USB-PS2 adapter is required if connect to

computer with only USB keyboard/mouse
interface.

2.2 Product Details

Front panel & Rear panel of KVM-200:

Computer power
on/off status

2-Port KVM Switch

1

2 4

2 4

2 4

2

Power

Select

KVM-200

Connect to mouse PC selection
Connect to keyboard

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