Zonet 4 port switch, 8 port switch, 16 port switch user manual

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4 PORT / 8 PORT / 16 PORT

Contents

Introduction

Overview…………………………………………………..1
Features……………………………………………….…..2
Configurations……………………………………………..3

Installation

Connection………………………………………..……….5
Power-up…………….…………………..………….……..7
Rack Mount Accessories……….…………………...……8

Operation

Front Buttons……………………………...…...……..……9
OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu………………………..10
Hot-key Commands………………………………………20

Cascade Configuration

Connection……………………………..…….……...……22
Change Configuration while Running………..…………25

Appendices

Specifications…….…………………………………..……26
Troubleshooting……………………………………………27

The products are tested and complied with FCC, CE and VCCI
standards for electromagnetic interference.

KVM Switch User’s Guide

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Introduction

Overview

Thank you for your purchased our products, The KVM Switch al lows you
to access multiple computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
without extra interface card or software. KVM installation is as easy as
connecting cables between the KVM Switch and your computers.
Operation is just pressing push button, key in hot-key command or oper ating
through the function of user-friendly on-screen menu (av ailable for models
with OSD only: XXXXD series), it’s simple and easy.

Serial Mouse Conversion (RS-232 Interface)

The KVM Switch you can connect computers with PS/2 or serial m ouse port
and control all PCs use one PS/2 mouse from the KVM console port.
(Computer side need a PS/2 to Serial port adaptor if connect to computer
serial port).

High Video Quality

The KVM Switch supports VGA resolution up to 1920 x 1440 (Max.,
bandwidth 300MHz)* and DDC1/2B compatible.

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu For 4 / 8 /16 Port

(OSD models only: XXXXD)

For KVM Switch with built-in OSD menu, you can rename your computers,
select to a computer from a menu, also configure settings, view the selected
computer like: name, time interval setting, security function setting
(lock/unlock, channel authorize setting, password), ...etc.

* Dependants on the quality of testing monitor and VGA card, VGA cable,
then both PC port and Console port can be distance up to 20 – 30 meter.

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Features

 PC port supp orts both PS/2 and serial mouse (specify adaptor)
 Supp orts Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro), Optical, Mouse Man,

Wheel Mouse, Scroll Point and Serial Mouse,…,etc.

 Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when computer

channel switching

 Hot-ke y functio ns avail able for easy access computers
 Singl e hot-key for channel left/right shift sequentially. (left/right Alt )
 Auto-scan ca n automatically switch computers sequentially

(OSD model can setting au t o-scan conditions)

 Buzzer sound On/Off selectable
 Hot-key Scroll Lock/Caps Lock selectable
 Cascad e confi guration expands system capability (64 to 4096 PCs)
 Operating system independent, transparent to all applications, no any

software or hardware add

 Plug a nd play system configuration
 Ke yboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time
 High VGA resolution 1920 x 1440 (Max. bandwidth 300MHz)
 PC port keep a live capability, KVM powering down and all PC will still

keep active

Hot-Key function

 Select an d access computers
 Sequ ential channel shift (left-decrease, right-increase)
 Scan functio n and time i nterval setting (Non-OSD model)
 Buzzer sou nd On/Off selectable
 Hot-key Scroll Lock/Caps Lock selectable

Extra function for On-Screen Display model

 Assign computers names for more easy to identify
 Identify and select computers by the names
 Programma ble scan conditions and scan time interval
 Password security lock/unlock access

(Default Name: admin. Password: 123456)

 Store all setting information to non-volatile memory
 User friend l y OSD interface

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Configurations

Single KVM Switch Configuration

For your system safety purpose, you must turn off all PCs and
Monitor during the configuration

After plug in KVM power adapter, connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse
and a multi-sync VGA monitor to the KVM
connect the KVM cables (keyboard, mouse and monitor) bet ween the KVM

PC

ports and computers, as shown in figure 1.

CONSOLE

port. After that,

Figure 1: Single KVM Switch configuration

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Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration

Master

Slave

First, plug the power adapter to the Master KVM. Then connect the console
device and PC port link. You can connect a second and third level of one or
more KVM Switches to any PC port of the Master KVM. Cascade
configuration expands system ability allowing you to select computers
connected to the Master or Slaves. There is only need a m ouse, a keyboard
and a monitor connected to the CONSOLE port of Master and its can directly
operated by a user. After connected, KVM Switches automatically configure
Master or Slave by themselves. Slaves can be mixed different KVM Switch
models in cascade configuration, show as figure 2.

KVM unit: has a physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected

to its CONSOLE port, any PC port can connect computer or another KVM.

KVM unit: is a KVM Switch that has its CONSOLE port connected to

the Master's PC port.

Figure 2: A cascade KVM Switch configuration

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Installation

Connection

For your system safety, please make sure all PCs and Monitor
or other devices are powered down during the installation

Console Device Connection

First, plug the power adapter to KVM. Then connect the CONSOLE and PC.
The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a Master CONSOLE
port. Connect a PS/2 mouse and a keyboard to the CONSOLE port
respectively with a mouse and a keyboard marked as shown in figure 3.

Figure 3: Master console connection

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KVM Switch User’s Guide

Computer Connection

For computers using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and
keyboard cables to the KVM Switch’s PC ports marked with a mouse and
keyboard respectively. Connect the computer's monitor cable to the
HD-DB-15 VGA connector. As shown in figure 4.

Figure 4: Master computer connection

For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-DIN-6 adapter
(supplied from manufacturer or agent) to the computer serial port, then
connect KVM cable from the mouse adapter to KVM Switch, see Figure 5.

Figure 5: Adapter and serial mouse connection

Note: you can ask your agent or manufacturer for this mouse adaptor.

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Initial Power-Up Process

Make sure all computers and KVM Switches are powered down
during installation. You must power up the Master KVM Switch
before turning on any other devices.

 For single KVM Switch:

1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. (after cables connected)

2) Turn on computers.

 For cascade:

1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.

2) Apply power adapters to all Slaves.

3) Turn on computers.

Note: You may hot plug any powered-down computer and Slave KVM at any

time after initial power up process completed.

Hot Plug Capability

Master Console Devices Replacement

You can replace a keyboard or mouse of the Master
time without powering down the Master KVM.

PC Port Hot Plug and Hot Swap

You can plug in or out of PC port or swap PC port at any time without
powering down the KVM.

Note: Some PC was not support PnP configuration and it will need to

rebooting after Hot swap.

In case, some devices need to rebooting or software driver initial, you
may press the Reset button in the KVM front panel to re-start the
KVM initial process.

CONSOLE

port at any

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