Planet KVM-U201, KVM-U401 User Manual

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Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET 2-Port/4-Port USB KVM
Switch

Model: KVM-U201 / KVM-U401

Rev: 1.0 (July, 2003)

Part No. EM-USBKVMv1

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Features 1

1.2 Specification 3

1.3 Package Contents 4

1.4 System Requirment 4

1.5 MAC O.S. and Sun Micro Systems Keyboard

Mapping 4

Chapter 2 Installation Procedure 7

2.1 Windows 98/98SE User 7

2.2 Windows Me/XP/2000/Server 2003 User 9

2.3 DOS User 10

Chapter 3 Usage 11

Chapter 4 Hot-Key Operation 13

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 15

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Chapter 1

Introduction

PLANET USB KVM Switches are designed to give you control of
multiple computers using just one keyboard, mouse and VGA
monitor. They provide more table and rack space in addition to
saving the cost of multiple keyboards, mice and monitors. Switch
between computers by just pressing a button on the panel or
predened hot key on connected keyboard. The USB KVM Switch
series are the perfect choice for home, ofce, server farm, or
testing site where there is a need to manage multiple computers
efciently and easily.

PLANET USB KVM Switches utilize advanced microprocessor
emulation to intelligently manage each KVM port. This allows
simultaneous boot-up of all the attached computers. Caps Lock,
Num Lock and Scroll Lock status can also be saved for each
computer. They support VGA, SVGA and MultiSync monitors up to
2048 x 1536 resolutions.

Furthermore, all the PCs that with a USB port can connect to the
USB KVM Switch and controlled by a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
With build-in 2/4-port USB Hub, you can connect USB devices to
the USB hub and share to the PCs which connected to the USB
KVM Switch. With different switching mode, the USB hub can x to
one PC used or changed when you switch to next PC.

1.1 Features

 2/4 ports USB KVM Switch

 USB 1.1 Specification compliant

 Support UHCI, OHCI USB interface

 USB console and PS/2 console works with Win98/98SE/

Me/2000/XP/Server 2003, HP Unix, Linux, Sun Solaris,

MAC O.S 8.6 or later version

 Auto boot all PCs or compatible, MACs and Sun Microsys-

tems simultaneously

 USB KVM Switch is embedded with USB device ports for

computers to share different USB peripherals

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 Manage multiple PCs, G3/G4 MACs, iMACs from one

PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and Monitor

 Add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for Maintenance

without powering down the PC

 Legacy Control: PS/2 Style Keyboard and PS/2 Style

Mouse control all PCs and real time switch PCs without

USB hub

 Auto scan mode for monitoring all PCs

 LED display for easy status monitoring

 Use push button or hot key control for easy computer

selection

 Plug & Play, no Windows software driver needed for PS/2

keyboard and PS/2 mouse operation

 Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation

 High VGA resolution 2048X1536 and High bandwidth

400MHz

 Support VGA DDC, DDC2, DDC2B

 Supports bus power or self power (need a power adapt-

er)

 Independently access USB devices and select PC port

simultaneously

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1.2 Specication

Model KVM-U201 KVM-U401

Computer Port

2 USB Type B ports

2 VGA ports

4 USB Type B ports

4 VGA ports

Console Port

2 USB type A ports

2 PS/2 ports

4 USB type A ports

2 PS/2 ports

Computer Port

Connector

USB Type B receptacle

VGA HDDB 15pin Female

Console Port

Connector

USB Type A receptacle

Keyboard: Mini DIN 6 pin Female

Mouse: Mini DIN 6 pin Female

Monitor: HDDB 15 pin Female

PC Selection Hot Key, Push Button

Scan Interval 5,10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 sec.

Keyboard

Conversion

PS/2 to USB

Mouse Conver-

sion

PS/2 to USB

Video resolu-

tion

2048 x 1536

Bandwidth 400MHz

Housing Plastic

Power Type Bus Power

Power Adapter

(Optional)

DC 5V, 2A DC 5V, 2.5A

Operating

Temperature

0 ~ 50 Degree C

Storage Tem-

perature

-20 ~ 60 Degree C

Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH non-condensing

Dimension

(mm)

118 x 87 x 34 186 x 92 x 34

Weight (g) 175 295

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1.3 Package Contents

Before installation, please check the items of your package. The
package should include the following items:

KVM-U201 or KVM-U401 x 1

User’s Manual x 1

If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as
soon as possible.

1.4 System Requirment

Console side:

One VGA or the other VGA monitor

One PS/2 keyboard

One PS/2 mouse

Computers side:

KVM-U201 KVM-U401

Two HDDB 15 pin male to

male VGA cables

Four HDDB 15 pin male to

male VGA cables

Two USB A-B cables Four USB A-B cables

1.5 MAC O.S. and Sun Micro Systems
Keyboard Mapping

The following diagram indexes the Hot Key combination that
emulates Mac O.S. and Sun Micro keyboard commands. This
feature is only available on the PS/2 keyboard attached to the
KVM, and is not available on the USB keyboard.

Left Windows Key = L_Win