Thinklogical OriginKVM 41 User Manual

REVISION A

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OriginKVM 41

Product Manual

Thinklogical Inc.

100 Washington Street

Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.

Telephone (203) 647

-

8700

Fax (203) 783

-

9949

www.thinklogical.com

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Copyright Notice

Copyright

©

2008

Thinklogical, a subsidiary of

Logical Solutions,

Incorporated

100 Washington Street

Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.

Telephone (203) 647

-

8700

All trademarks and service marks are property of their

respective owners.

Subject:

OriginKVM 41, 4x1

KVM Switch

Revision: Rev

A,June

2008

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Table of Contents

1.

Introduction

................................

......11.1.

Contents

................................

...11.2.

Product Overview

................................

.....................

12.System Features

................................

..............................

2

2.1.

General System Features

................................

.........

2

2.2.

Technical Specifications

................................

...........

3

2.2.

Product Overview

................................

.....................

4

2.2.1.

Desktop Device

................................

.................

4

2.2.2.

Convection Cooled

................................

...........

43.Connecting the OriginKVM 4

1

................................

..........

5

3.1

Front Panel View: LED Indicators

................................

.............................

5

3.2

Rear Panel View

................................

.......................

6

3.3

Cables

................................

......63.3.1

3.5mm to 3.5mm Cable, 6 Feet (CBL0000

16-

006FR)

–

Qty 4

................................

...........

6

3.3.2

USB A

-

B Cable, 6 Feet (CBL000015

-

006FR)

–

Qty4................................

.......................

6

3.3.3

HDMI to DVI, 2 Meters (CBL000030

-

002MR)

–

Qty5................................

.......................

64.Installation

................................

........

75.Regulatory and Safety

................................

......................

9

5.1

Safety Requirements

................................

................

9

5.1.1

Symbols Found on Product

................................

...............................

9

5.2

Regulatory Compliance

................................

............

9

5.2.1

North America

................................

...................

9

5.2.2

Australia & New Zealand

................................

..95.2.3

European Union

................................

..............

10

5.2.3.1

Declaration of Conformity

................................

............................

10

5.2.3.2

Stan

dards with which the Products Comply

................................

10

5.2.4

Supplementary Information

................................

.............................

11

5.2.5

Product Serial Number

................................

....116.

How to Contact Us

................................

.........................

12

6.1

Customer Support

................................

..................

12

6.1.1

Website

................................

...........................

12

6.1.2

Email

................................

..............................

12

6.1.3

Telephone

................................

.......................

13

6.1.4

Fax

................................

.136.2

Product Support

................................

......................

13

6.2.1

Warranty

................................

.........................

13

6.2.2

Return Authorization

................................

.......

14

6.2.3

Our Address

................................

...................

14

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1.

Introduction

1.1.

Contents

When you receive your Thinklogical

OriginKVM

41,you should find the following items:



OriginKVM 41 Switch

–

KVM

-

000041



AC Power Cord

–

PWR

-

000

006-R (Internat

ional connections may differ)



OriginKVM 41

Cable

sOriginKVM 41

Product Manual

1.2.

Pro

duct Overview

The Thinklogical™ OriginKVM 41 is a high performance KVM switch that enables access from one user

station, allowing them to access and switch between four multi

-

platform servers. The OriginKVM 41

improves operational productivity, from the simplest to the

most complex requirements and for a variety

of applications; such as hardware/software development and testing labs, network server management,

and multi

-

workstation operation.

FIGURE 1

:

Rear View of

OriginKVM 41

.

All models listed are available fr

om

Thinklogical

:

KVM

-

000041

OriginKVM 41

Switch, DVI USB

4 IN x 1

OUT

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2.

System Features

2.1.

General System Features

The OriginKVM 41 is a 1 user 4 CPU switch. This single user switch provides USB connectivity for users

and targeted devices.

The OriginKVM 4

1 supports USB 2.0 up to 480mbps. This feature dedicates an individual device

emulator to each connected computer, allowing the computer to have a continuous connection to the

keyboard and mouse, even when the CPU is not selected. This ensures flawless boo

t up of computers

running a variety of operating systems. The

O

riginKVM 41 also allows the user to switch the 3.5mm line

in and line out audio along with USB 2.0 and DVI/HDMI. In addition, video intensive applications now

benefit with OriginKVM 41’s DVI a

nd HDMI support.

Each

OriginKVM 41

system includes the following features:



Switches DVI/HDMI, USB, and Audio line level



KVM switch with infrared and select switches on the front panel



4 ports on the USB hub console side



LEDs that indicate USB power, pow

er from DVI/HDMI and selected port CPU LED



Easily configure, select and manage your system and servers via Thinklogical’s unique

communication actuation technology and on

-

screen menus



BIOS level access



“Keep

-

alive” technology for continuous server availabi

lityPlug

-

and-play auto configured installation



Internal universal power supply (universal country specific power cables available upon request)



Uses standard IEC power cable



Support any mix of computers

–

UNIX, Linux, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Novel 4.x,

or Open VMS

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2.2.

Technical Specifications

Storage Temperature

-

20 to 70°C (

-

4 to 158°F), 10 to 90% RH, non

-

condensing

Power

Supply Voltage

100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

15

Watts

, typical

Heat Dissipation

51

BTUs per hour

Panel Connectors

Video Ports HDMI (4)

USB Keyboard/Mouse USB B (4)

Audio Input 3.5mm (4)

Serial/IR Receiver RS

-

232 (1)

Video for User Displays HDMI (1)

HID Keyboard/Mouse USB A (4)

Audi

o Output 3.5mm (1)

Refer to Section 3.1.1

for more details on the Rear Panel

Operating Temperature and

Humidity

0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); 5

to 95% RH, non

-

condensing

Enclosure Dimensions

Approx.

15.795 x 7.654in x 1.640

in high

(40.

119cm x 19.441cm x 4.166

cm high)

(Tolerance: ± .039”; .100cm)

Weight

4lbs (1.81

kg)

Shipping Weight

16 lbs (7.26

kg)

Copper Cables

(supplied with unit)

(4)

3.5mm Male

to

3.5mm Male Plug

, 6FT

Thinklogical Part Number: CBL

000016

-006FR

(4

) USB Type

A to USB Type B Cable, 6 Feet

Thinklogical Part Number:

CBL

000

015-006FR

(4

) HDMI Male to DVI Male Cable, 2 Meters

Thinklogical Part Number: CBL000030

-

002MR

Compliance

Approvals for US, Canada, and European Union

(pending)

Warranty

12 months from dat

e of shipment

Extended warranties available

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2.2.

Product Overview

2.2.1.

Desktop Device

You may choose to place it on a shelf or desktop (

rubber

feet included). The front panel should be

visible and front panel buttons

will need

to be accessible. All connections

are made to the rear of the

chassis.

The OriginKVM 41

chassis do

es

not need to be opened or accessed. The sturdy metal case

allows units to be stacked, as required.

NOTE: Be sure to leave adequate ventilation space on both sides of the units, especiall

y if units

are being stacked.

2.2.2.

Convection Cooled

The

OriginKVM 41

does not require

special cooling or ventilation.

No fan means that it does not add to

the ambient noise in your equipment room and it is less prone to equipment failure. Be sure not to bl

ock

the air vents on the sides of the unit, and leave space on both sides

.

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3.

Connecting th

e

OriginKVM 41

All physical connections to the product use industry

-

standard connectors. All connections are

found on the rear of the

unit

.

3.1

Front Panel View

: LED Ind

icators

Power

LED on (green)

Power is connected and supplied to OriginKVM 41

LED off

Power is not connected and/or not supplied to OriginKVM 41

Console

1

LED on (green)

A USB device is connected at the USB A connector labeled 1 of the

Cons

ole

LED

off

A USB device is not connected/proper connection has not been

made at the USB A connector labeled 1 of the Console

2

LED on (green)

A USB device is connected at the USB A connector labeled 2 of the

Console

LED

off

A USB device is not

connected/proper connection has not been

made at the USB A connector labeled 2 of the Console

3

LED on (green)

A USB device is connected at the USB A connector labeled 3 of the

Console

LED

off

A USB device is not connected/proper connection has not b

een

made at the USB A connector labeled 3 of the Console

4

LED on (green)

A USB device is connected at the USB A connector labeled 4 of the

Console

LED

off

A USB device is not connected/proper connection has not been

made at the USB A connector label

ed 4 of the Console

CPU

1-4

SEL

LED on (green)

Channel is selected

USB

LED on (green)

USB is connected properly and power is supplied

HDMI

LED on (green)

HDMI is connected properly and power is supplied

IR

ACT

LED on (red)

IR Receiver is communicatin

g/receiving data from the remote

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3.2

Rear Panel View

3.3

Cables

3.3.1

3.5mm

to

3.5mm

Cable, 6 Feet (CBL000006

-

006FR)

–

Qty 4

3.3.2

USB A

-

B C

able

, 6

Feet

(CBL000015

-

006FR)

–

Qty

4

3.3.3

HDMI

to DVI, 2 M

eters

(CBL000030

-

002MR)

–

Qty

4

USB A

USB

B

HDMI Male

DVI Male

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4.

Installation

OUT

REMOTE IR

HDMI

AUDIOININ

CPU1HDMI

AUDIOININ

CPU3HDMI

AUDIOININ

CPU2HDMI

AUDIOININ

CPU4HDMI

CONSOLE1234

OUT

AUDIO

Caution!Replace

with

same

type

and

rating

fuse

.

CPUs

1

through

4

1.CPU to DVI Port using CBL

000030

-

002MR2.USB Keyboard

/

Mouse to USB Port using CBL

000015

-

006FR3.Audio to Audio In Port using CBL

000016

-

006FRUSBKeyboard

/

Mouse123Audio

CPU

CPU 1 through 4 Port Connections:

1. Plug the included DVI to HDMI cable

(CBL000030

-

002MR)

into the CPU DVI

Video card and

the OriginKVM 41’s HDMI connector labeled under CPU P

ort1.

2. Pl

ug the included

USB

A to USB B

cable

(CBL00

0015

-

006FR)

into t

he USB Keyboard/Mouse

and the OriginKVM 41’s USB B connector labeled under CPU Port 1.

3.Plug the included 3.5mm to 3.5mm

cable

(CBL000016

-

006FR)

into t

he Audio device and the

OriginKVM 41’s 3.5mm stereo plug labeled under CPU Port 1.

4.

Rep

eat as needed for CPU 2 through 4 Ports.

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Console Connections:

1. Plug

the DVI Display into the HDMI connection labeled HDMI OUT.

2.

Plug up to (4)

USB HID device

s

(such as keyboard and mouse

, USB Tablets

) into

the USB A

connectors labeled 1 through 4.

3.

Plug the Audio device into the 3.5mm stereo plug labeled Audio Out.

4.

Optional:

Plug a Remote IR into the Serial interface.

5.

Connect a power cord to the origin and turn the unit on.

Your

OriginKVM 41

is now prope

rly connected.

OUT

REMOTE IR

HDMI

AUDIO

ININCPU1HDMI

AUDIO

ININCPU3HDMI

AUDIO

ININCPU2HDMI

AUDIO

ININCPU4HDMI

CONSOLE1234

OUT

AUDIO

Caution!Replace

with

same

type

and

rating

fuse

.

DVI Display

USBKeyboard

/

Mouse

USBTablet

CONSOLE

CPUs

1

through

4

1.CPU to DVI Port using CBL

000030

-

002MR2.USB Keyboard

/

Mouse to USB Port using CBL

000015

-

006

FR

3.Audio to Audio In Port using CBL

000016

-

006

FR

USBKeyboard

/

Mouse

123

Audio

CPU

Audio

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5.

Regulat

o

ry and Safety

Testing is pending at this time

5.1

Safety Requirements

5.1.1

Symbols Found on Product

Markings and labels on the product follow industry

-

standard conventions. Regulatory markings found on

the products comply with requirements.

5.2

Regulatory Compliance

TheThinklogical Inc. products are designed and made in the USA.

Our

products have been tested by a

nationally recognized testing laboratory and found to be compliant with the following standards (both

domestic USA an

d many inter

national locations).

5.2.1

North America

These products comply with the following standards:

Safety



ANSI/

UL60950

-1:

1stEdition (2003)



CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950

-1-03Electromagnetic Interference



FCC CFR47, Part 15, Class A



Industry Canada ICES

-

003 Issue 2, Rev

ision 1

5.2.2

Australia & New Zealand

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.

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5.2.3

European Union

5.2.3.1

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturers n

ame and address:

Thinklogical, a subsidary of

Logical Solutions

Inc.

100 Washington Street

Milford, CT 06460 USA

Telephone (203)647

-

8700

Product name



Model:

OriginKVM 41

Th

is product

compl

ies

with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 7

2/23/EEC and the EMC

Directive 89/336/EEC.

5.2.3.2

Standards with which the Products Comply

Safety



CENELEC EN 60950

-

1, 1stEdition (2001)

Electromagnetic Emissions



EN55022: 1994 (IEC/CSPIR22:1993)



EN61000

-3-

2/A14:2000



EN61000

-3-

3:1994

Electromagnetic Immunity



EN55024:1998 Information Technology Equipment

-

Immunity Characteristics



EN61000

-4-

2:1995 Electro

-

Static Discharge Test



EN61000

-4-

3:1996 Radiated Immunity Field Test



EN61000

-4-

4:1995 Electrical

Fast Transient Test



EN61000

-4-

5:1995 Power Supply Surge Test



E

N61000

-4-

6:1996 Conducted Immunity Test



EN61000

-4-

8:1993 Magnetic Field Test



EN61000

-4-

11:1994 Voltage Dips & Interrupts Test

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5.2.4

Supplementary Information

The following statements may be appropriate for certain geographical regions and might not apply to

yo

ur location.

NOTE:

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 equ

ipment 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. Operat

ion 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 to radio

communications at his own expense.

NOTE:

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES

-

003 and has been verified as being

compliant within the Class A limits of the FCC Radio Frequency Device Rules (FCC Title 47, Part

15, Subpart B Class A), measured to CISPR 22: 1993 limits and methods of measurement of

Radio Disturbance Characteristi

cs of Information Technology Equipment.

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference

-

Causing Equipment

Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le material

br

ouilleur du Canada.

WARNING:

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.

NOTE:

The user may notice degraded audio performance in the p

resence of electromagnetic fields.

5.2.5

Product Serial Number

Thinklogical

products have a unique serial number, imprinted on a small silver label that is placed on the

bottom of the chassis. The serial number includes a date

-

code. The format for the date

-code is two

digits for the month; two digits for the day and four digits for the year and two or three digits for a unique

unit number. This serial number is also found on the original shipping carton.

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6.

How to Contact Us

6.1

Customer Support

Thank you

for c

hoosing a

T

hinklogical product for your application. We appreciate your business and

are interested in helping yo

u successfully use our product.

Thinklogical is here to help you.

Thinklogical is an engineering company; you receive the information you

require from the key engineer.

We believe

that the first line of support is the design engineer that developed the product.

Therefore,

your questions will be handled promptly by an engineer.

To contact

Thinklogical

, use the following telephone numbers

and internet

-

based methods.

6.1.1

Website

Check out our website for current product offerings, support information and general information about

all of the

products

we offer.

Our internet website offers product information on all current systems, including te

chnical specification

sheets and installation guides (for viewing online or for download), product diagrams showing physical

connections and oth

er information you might need.

Internet: www.thinklogical.com

*NOTE:

Most online documents are stored as Adob

e Acrobat “PDF” files. If you do not have the Adobe

Acrobat reade

r needed to view PDF files,

visit www.adobe.com for a download.

6.1.2

Email

Thinklogical is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30am

to 5:0

0pm, Eastern Time Zone. We will try to

respond to your

email inquiries promptly, use the following email addresses for your different needs:

i

nfo@thinklogical.com

–

Information on

T

hinklogical and our products.

sales@thinklogical.com

–

Sales Department

-

orders, questions or issues.

support@thinklogical.co

m–Product support, technical issues or questions, product

repairs and request for Return Authorization.

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6.1.3

Telephone

Telephone Sales: Contact our expert

,

technically oriented sales staff via telephone in Milford, CT at

(203) 64

7-8700

or if in the continental US, you may use our

toll-free number (800) 291

-

3211

. We are

her

e Monday through Friday from 8:3

0am to 5:00pm, Eastern Time Zone. Ask for their direct dial phone

number when you call.

Telephone Product Support: Contact Pr

oduct Support via telephone in Milford, CT at

(203) 647

-

8700

.

The support lines are manned Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, Eastern Time Zone.

International Sales: Please contact our US sales staff in Milford, CT at

(203) 647

-

8700

. We are here

Mond

ay

through Friday, 8:30am to 5:0

0pm, Eastern Time Zone (same as New York City). If leaving a

voice message, please provide a “best time to call back” so we may reach you at your convenience.

Our switchboard attendant will direct your call during regular bu

siness hours. We have an automated

attendant answering our main telephone switchboard after regular business hours and holidays. You

can leave voice messages for individuals at any time. Our Sales Representatives have direct numbers

to speed up your nex

t call to us.

6.1.4

Fax

Our company facsimile number is

(203) 783

-

9949

. Please indicate the nature of the fax on your cover

sheet and provide return contact information.

6.2

Product Support

Thinklogical

’s support personnel are available Monday through Friday fro

m 8:30am

to 5:0

0pm, Eastern

Time Zone. If your application might require assistance at some time outside of our normal business

hours, please contact us beforehand and we will do our best to make arrangements to help you with your

Thinklogical

products.

6.2.1

W

arranty

Thinklogical®

warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one

year from the date of delivery.

Thinklogical®

® and its suppliers disclaim any and all other warranties.

*NOTE

:

Thinklogical®

Inc. products carr

y a one year warranty, with longer term available at time of

purchase on most products.

Your sole remedy shall be, repair or replacement of the product, provided that the defective product be

returned to the authorized dealer within a year from the date

of delivery.

If you wish to return your device, contact the

Thinklogical®

® authorized dealer where you purchased the

device, or if you purchased directly, call

Thinklogical®

® at 1

-

800-291-3211 (USA).

Do not return a product to

Thinklogical®

® without

authorization.

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6.2.2

Return Authorization

In the event you must return the device to

Thinklogical®

directly:

1.

Contact Customer Support at 1

-

800-291-3211 or 203

-

647-8700.

2.

Customer Support will ask you to describe the problem and will issue you a Return Merchand

ise

Authorization (RMA).

3.

Pack the device in its original box, if possible, and return it with the RMA# on the box.

Return Address:

Attn: RMA#

100 Washington Street

Milford, CT 06460 USA

PH: 800

-

291-3211 (USA only)

6.2.3

Our Address

If you have any issue

with the product, have product questions or need technical assistance with your

Thinklogical®

system, please call us at

800-291-3211 (USA only)

or

(203) 647

-

8700

and let us help.

If

you’d like to write us, we are located at:

Thinklogical®

Inc.

100 Washi

ngton Street

Milford, CT 06460 USA

Thinklogical®

Inc. products carry a one year warranty, with longer term available at time of purchase on

most products. Please refer to your product invoice for your products Warranty Terms & Conditions.

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