Planet Technology KVM-800 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

1.3 Technical Specifications ............................. 5

Chapter 2 Installation ......................................... 7

2.1 System Requirements ................................ 7

2.2 Cable Diagrams.......................................... 7

2.3 Product Details ........................................... 8

2.4 Hardware Installation.................................. 8

2.5 Daisy Chain Connection Diagram ............ 11

2.6 Hot Plug ................................................... 12

Chapter 3 Operation ......................................... 15

3.1 Password Protection ................................ 15

3.2 Selecting PC through Push Buttons ......... 15

3.3 Selecting PC through Hot Key.................. 16

3.4 On Screen Display Operation................... 19

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting .............................. 23

CERTIFICATES..................................................... 25

Chapter 1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing PLANET KVM switch. KVM

switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT

and POWER.

The KVM-800 allows you to control 8 different PCs using

just one keyboard, monitor and mouse. Eight KVM-800

switches (banks) can be daisy-chained together to control

up to 64 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 selecting a specific PC.

Furthermore, not only support computer with PS/2 interface.

iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsystems 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 64

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

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

8 port 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

1.3 Technical Specifications

Model No. KVM-800 PC Port 8 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

7 segment LED One Bank LED, Two PC Port LEDs On Screen Display Control Scan Intervals 5~99 Sec. Keyboard Emulation PS2 Mouse Emulation PS2 VGA Resolution Up to 1920X1440 Bandwidth 200MHz Daisy Chain MAX Level MAX PC Connection 120 Housing Metal Power Adapter DC 12V 1A or DC 9V 1A Operation Temperature Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60 (-4 ~ 140 Degree F) Humidity 0~80% RH, Non-Condensing Size 19” Rack Mount / 1RU Weight (kg) 2.3 Dimension (mm) 410(L) X 172(W) X 45(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

Button

Yes

8 levels

0 ~ 40 (32 ~ 104Degree F)

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 System Requirements

Specifications:

Model No. 8 port KVM Switch

Console side One VGA Monitor

One PS/2 Keyboard One PS/2 Mouse

Computer side 8 HDB 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

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 & Rear Panel of 8 port KVM Switch:

Bank Select

PC Port Select

Current Active Port Display

Power On/Off

Daisy Chain Port

Console Port Connector

KVM Port Connector

Current Active Bank Display

VGA Monitor (Console) PS/2 Mouse (computer)

PS/2 Keyboard(Console) VGA Monitor (computer)

Power Adapter PS/2 Keyboard (computer)

PS/2 Mouse(Console)

2.4 Hardware Installation

Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off.

Step 1 Rack Installation

Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. Its 19” rack mount form factor makes it ideal stackable on 19” rack. When stacking to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the KVM Switch. Take note of the length of your cables so that your computers, KVM Switch, keyboard, mouse and monitor are distanced properly.

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