Thinklogical OriginKVM 8250 User Manual

OriginKVM 8250

Product Manual

Thinklogical™ Inc.

100 Washington Street

Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.

Telephone: 1-203-647-8700

Fax: 1-203-783-9949

www.thinklogical.com

High Performance KVM Switch

Revision C, February 2010

The Future of Access and Control

Thinklogical, a subsidiary of Logical Solutions, Incorporated™

100 Washington Street Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A. Telephone 1-203-647-8700

All trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners.

Subject: OriginKVM 8250, 8x2 KVM Switch Revision: C, February 2010

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1. Contents ................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2. Product Overview ..................................................................................................................... 1

2. System Features .............................................................................................................................. 2

2.1. General System Features ......................................................................................................... 2

2.2. Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 3

2.3. Product Overview ..................................................................................................................... 4

2.3.1. Mounting the OriginKVM 8250 .......................................................................................... 4

2.3.1.1. Rack Mount or Desktop ............................................................................................. 4

2.3.2. Front Panel Display and Buttons ....................................................................................... 4

2.3.3. Convection Cooled ........................................................................................................... 4

3. Connecting the OriginKVM 8250 ...................................................................................................... 5

3.1 The Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 5

3.1.1 The Front Panel menu ...................................................................................................... 5

3.1.2 Out of Band Control .......................................................................................................... 8

3.2 The Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................ 9

3.3 Cable Kit KIT-000063-R ............................................................................................................ 9

4. Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 10

5. Regulatory and Safety Compliance ................................................................................................ 10

5.1 Safety Requirements .............................................................................................................. 10

5.1.1 Symbols Found on Product ............................................................................................. 10

5.2 Regulatory Compliance .......................................................................................................... 10

5.2.1 North America ................................................................................................................. 10

5.2.2 Australia & New Zealand ................................................................................................ 10

5.2.3 European Union .............................................................................................................. 11

5.2.3.1 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................ 11

5.2.3.2 Standards with which the Products Comply ................................................................ 11

5.2.4 Supplementary Information ............................................................................................. 12

5.2.5 Product Serial Number .................................................................................................... 12

6. How to Contact Us ......................................................................................................................... 13

6.1 Customer Support .................................................................................................................. 13

6.1.1 Website ........................................................................................................................... 13

6.1.2 Email .............................................................................................................................. 13

6.1.3 Telephone ....................................................................................................................... 14

6.1.4 Fax ................................................................................................................................. 14

6.2 Product Support...................................................................................................................... 14

6.2.1 Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 14

6.2.2 Our Address ................................................................................................................... 15

Appendix A: OriginKVM 8250 Quick Start Guide…………………………………….………..….……….…..16 Appendix B: *Out of Band Control for Apple Keyboard Users……………………….…….………..……….17

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1. Introduction

HOST 2

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HDMI 1

HOST 1CONTROL

PS/2 1

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PS/2 2

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1.1. Contents

When you receive your Thinklogical OriginKVM 8250™, you should find the following items:

OriginKVM 8250 Switch – KVM-008250 AC Power Cord – PWR-000006-R (International connections may differ) OriginKVM 8250 Cable Kit – KIT-000063-R OriginKVM 8250 Product Manual CD

1.2. Product Overview

Thinklogical’s OriginKVM 8250™ is a high performance KVM switch that enables true, simultaneous multi-user access from two user stations. The design allows users to access and switch between eight multi-platform servers. The OriginKVM 8250 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 manag ement and multi-workstation operation.

FIGURE 1: Rear View of OriginKVM 8250.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

KVM-008250 OriginKVM 8250 Switch, DVI USB 8 IN x 2 OUT

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2. System Features

2.1. General System Features

The Thinklogical OriginKVM 8250™ is a 2 user, 8 CPU switch. CPU connection ports 1 and 2 provide either PS2 or USB interface to the PC. Ports 3 through 8 provide USB connections to the PC.

The OriginKVM 8250 is built with Thinklogical’s unique communication actuation technology which allows for Out Of Band Control. This feature gives users the ability to select ports, configure servers in the rack, assign names to servers and easily select and monitor them via on-screen menus. In addition, the OriginKVM 8250 supports USB 1.0 HID device emulation and PS2/USB conversion. 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 boot up of computers running a variety of operating systems. In addition, video intensive applications now benefit with OriginKVM 8250’s DVI support. This feature maintains superior high resolution video quality over short or long cable lengths.

Each OriginKVM 8250 system includes the following features:

Multi-user, simultaneous (2) user stations with access to 8 PCs CPU Ports 1 and 2 have the option of USB Keyboard and Mouse or PS/2 Keyboard

and Mouse.

KVM switch with DVI performance video support Easily configure, select and manage your system and servers via Thinklogical’s™

unique communication actuation technology and BIOS level access.

DDC pass through for HDMI support USB pass through for support of USB 2.0 devices of any kind User collaboration in order for 2 users to work on the same CPU at the same time

(HDMI and USB pass through for one user only while collaborating).

Scalable for multiple applications such as dual display, triple display, or quad display. Units are stand alone and rack mountable (brackets included).

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2.2. Technical Specifications

OriginKVM 8250

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

26 Watts, typical

Heat Dissipation

89 BTUs per hour

Panel Connectors

(2) Dual PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors (8) USB (B) Connectors (8) HDMI Connectors (3) USB (B) Connectors for Updates (2) HDMI Connectors for Displays (8) USB (A) Connectors - HID Keyboard and Mouse for Users- (3) HID, (1) USB2.0 per User (1) Power Input with On/Off Switch (8) 3.5mm Audio Input Jacks (2) 3.5mm Audio Output Jacks for Users

Refer to Section 3.3 for a view of the Rear Panel.

Front Panel Display

2 x 24 Liquid Crystal Display

Operating Temperature and Humidity

0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing

Enclosure Dimensions

Approx. 14.25 x 17.50in x 1.75in high (36.2cm x 44.5cm x 4.4cm high)

Weight

11 lb (4.99 kg)

Shipping Weight

27 lbs (12.25 kg)

Copper Cables

KIT-000063-R (CABLE KIT) contains the following:

(8) Audio Cables, 3.5mm Male to Male, 6FT Thinklogical Part Number: CBL-000016-006-FR

(4) PS/2 Male to PS/2 Male, 6FT Thinklogical Part Number: CBL000006-006FR

(8) USB Type A to USB Type B Cable, 6 Feet

Thinklogical Part Number: CBL000015-006FR

(10) HDMI Male to DVI Male Cable, 2 Meters Thinklogical Part Number: CBL000030-002MR

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