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Mini KVM Extender
Quick Installation Guide
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1. What is the Mini KVM Extender?
The Mini KVM Extender from Minicom extends your KVM console up to
70m/230ft. Use it to give remote access from a server room, rack or KVM
switch.
2. Features
Up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz (depending on distance)
Advanced CAT5 technology
Pure hardware solution – real time data transfer, no software conflicts
Plug-and-play installation – no extra protocols needed
Multi-platform Transmitter models - PS/2 / SUN/ USB
Field firmware upgrade for Transmitter and Receiver units
3 year warranty
3. Connecting the Mini KVM Extender system
The figure below illustrates the Mini KVM Extender system configuration. The
universal Receiver model connects to a KVM console and is suitable for all types
of Transmitter unit.
Figure 1 The Mini KVM Extender system configuration
4. Pre-installation guidelines
Switch off the computer
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines
that are likely to generate electrical noise
Computer /
KVM switch
Transmitter
(PS/2, SUN, USB)
CAT5 cable
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5. Connecting the Transmitter
The Transmitter comes in 3 models:
PS/2
SUN
USB
Connecting a PS/2 Transmitter
Connect the PS/2 Transmitter as illustrated in Figure 2.
Figure 2 PS/2 Transmitter connections
Note! Although we recommend connecting the PS/2 Transmitter to a
switched off computer, you can connect it to a switched on computer.
To do so you must connect it in the following order:
1. Mouse connector.
2. Keyboard connector.
3. Video connector.
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To Mouse
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To Video
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Mouse
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VideoSerial A
Parallel
Serial B
PS/2
Transmitter
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Connecting a SUN Transmitter
Connect the SUNTransmitter as illustrated in Figure 3.
Figure 3 SUN Transmitterconnections
Connecting a USB Transmitter
The USB Transmitter supports Windows 98 and later, SUN, SGI, MAC and other
operating systems supporting a USB interface. Figure 4 illustrates the connections.
Connect the USB Transmitter as illustrated in Figure 4.
Figure 4 USB Transmitterconnections
6. Connecting the CAT5/6/7 cable
A CAT5/6/7 cable connects the Transmitter to the Receiver. Connect the cable to
the Transmitter’s and Receiver’s RJ45 ports.
7. Connecting the Receiver
Connect the Receiver to a PS/2 KVM console as illustrated below.
To Computer’s
Keyboard Port
To Computer’s
Video Card
SUN
Transmitter
To USB Port
To Video
Card
USB
Transmitter
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Figure 5 The Receiver connections
8. Power supply
Connect the supplied 5VDC Power adapter to the Receiver. The Transmitter
receives its power from the connected computer.
9. LED indicators
Both the Transmitter and Receiver have 2 LEDs above the RJ45 port.
The green LED indicates power is on. The flashing yellow LED indicates the
system is connected.
10. Switching on
Before switching on the computer connect the Transmitter.
When fully connected, the Mini KVM Extender system is ready to transmit KVM
signals.
11. Picture adjuster
To get a clear projected image, use a screwdriver to turn the picture adjuster on the
Receiver unit.
12. Upgrading the firmware
Download the Update software and the latest firmware from our Website
www.minicom.com in the Support section. There you will also find instructions on
how to perform the upgrade.
To Keyboard
To Mouse
To monitor
Receiver
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13. Configuration options
Configure the Mini KVM Extender system to:
Work with Unix servers
Input the monitor’s DDC information
Change the Shift hotkey to Ctrl
When you enter the configuration mode by pressing Shift, Tab – as set out below all 3 LEDs illuminate. Pressing Esc exits the configuration mode and the LEDs
return to normal.
Note! Press the keys one after the other not all together.
Working with UNIX servers
Configure the system to work with UNIX servers
For HP UX, SGI and Open VMS, press Shift, Tab, U, 1, Esc
For Alpha Unix, press Shift, Tab, U, 2, Esc
For AIX, press Shift, Tab, U, 3, Esc
Display Data Channel (DDC) hotkey
Display Data Channel is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor
and a video adapter
To input the monitor’s DDC information into the Transmitter’s memory, press:
Shift, Tab, D, Esc.
Update the DDC information if you replace the monitor. To do so, repeat the above
hotkey sequence.
Changing the Shift hotkey to Ctrl
You can change the hotkey to Ctrl. Once you do so, replace all the instances of
Shift appearing above to Ctrl.
To change to Ctrl press:
Shift, Tab, C, Esc.
To change back to Shift press:
Ctrl, Tab, S, Esc.
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14. Technical specifications
System
System cable
CAT5/6/7 cable 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire
Maximum
distance
70m/230ft
Mouse support
2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2, Wheelmouse, Intellimouse Explorer
Operating
systems
All major operating systems
Screen
resolution
Up to 1600X1200 @ 75Hz (depending on cable length)
Warranty
3 years
Operating temp.
0ºC to 40ºC/32ºF to 104ºF
Storage temp.
-40°C to 70°C/-40ºF to 158ºF
Humidity
80% non condensing relative humidity
Transmitter Receiver
Cables &
Connectors
Built-in KVM
System – RJ45
VGA – HDD15F
Keyboard – MiniDin6F
Mouse – MiniDin6F
System – RJ45
Power supply
From connected computer External switching power
adapter 5V DC 110/240
Dimensions
89 x 46 x 25.3mm / 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.9”
Shipping weight
552g/1.21lb
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15. USB SUN Combo keys
The connected PS/2 keyboard does not have a special SUN keypad to perform
special functions in the SUN Operating System environment. So when a USB or
SUN Transmitter is connected to a SUN computer, the Transmitter emulates these
SUN keys using a set of key combinations called Combo keys. See the table below.
SUN key Combo key
Stop
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F1
Props
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F3
Front
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F5
Open
Left Ctrl + Left Alt +F7
Find
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F9
Again
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F2
Undo
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F4
Copy
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F6
Paste
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F8
Cut
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F10
Help
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F11
Compose
Application key or Left Ctrl + Left Alt +
Keypad
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Crescent
Scroll Lock
Volume Up
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + Keypad –
Volume Down
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + Keypad +
Mute
Left Ctrl + Left Alt + F12
Sun Left ◊ key
Left Windows key
Sun Right ◊ key
Right Windows key
Alt-Graph
Right Alt or Alt Gr
Stop A
Left Ctrl + Left Alt +1
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