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1. Max 100 feet between the fifth bank and the sixth bank to enhance the VGA signal 11 Maximum B Banks 2 6 Hot Plug The KVM Switch supports Hot Plug function for easy addition or removal of PCs The user can arrange or maintain PCs as follows a APC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or different port of the KVM unit without having to power it off as long as it is not the Daisy chain port or pass through port b You may unplug the mouse or the keyboard from the console port and plug it back in at any time 12 NOTE Some O S Operation Svstems like SCO Unix are unable to support Hot Plug function If you apply Hot Plug to this kind of O S it will cause unpredictable behavior or shut down the PC Before attempting to use Hot Plug please make sure your O S and software driver supports the Hot Plug function 13 This page intentionally left blank 14 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 Password Protection When you power on KVM switch it will ask you the password the default password is eight zero 00000000 Please key in eight zero and enter the same value at retype field Note Before you are not familiar with the operation of OSD menu please don t change the password i e keep default eight zero 00000000 value Otherwise if vou have set the password and unfortunatelv forget the password vou need send it back to vour distributor for2. of monitor Now you can use ESC key to clear the message right away if you don t need it JISVSTEM 02 If you want OSD returning back to factory default value you can execute SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK R keys in order The Seven segment LEDs on the front panel will be flashed during the refresh process ROM REFLASH When the OSD value back to default setting the seven segment LEDs on the front panel will stop flashing 22 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated Label all of cables with the number for each respective computer to avoid confusion The recommended VGA cable distance is 5 meters maximum without ghosting and degradation Normally the cable length is based on driver capacity of your VGA card If you need longer VGA cable please use VGA extender MAX 100 feet to accomplish your applications The recommended PS 2 cable distance is 5 meters maximum Normally the cable length is based on driver capacity of your motherboard PS 2 port If you need longer PS 2 cable please use PS 2 extender MAX 100 feet to accomplish your applications The Power Jack polarity is center positive and the power adapter need to be DC12V 1A or DO9V 1A Don t press any keys on the keyboard while the selected computer is booting up Otherwise it might cause the keyboard error or keyboard is not detected at PC side The computer boot up fine but keyboard does not work Make sure the keybo
3. 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 1PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET Daisy Chain Cable 1 SET 1 3 Technical Specifications Model No KVM 800 PC Port Bo Console Port 1 Daisy Chain Port C Port Connector PS 2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin All Female Type PS 2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin VGA HDDB 15pin P Console Port PS 2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin Connector PS 2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin All Female Type VGA HDDB 15pin Daisy Chain Port PS 2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin Connector PS 2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin All Female Type VGA HDDB 15pin PC selection On Screen Display Menu Hot Key Push Button 7 segment LED One Bank LED Two PC Port LEDs On Screen Display Yes Control Daisy Chain MAX 8 levels Level Operation 0 40 32 104Degree F Temperature Storage Temperature 20 60 4 140 Degree F This page intentionally left blank 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 pte Far keyboard adapter Optional Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din e e 6 p
4. GQ PLANET Networking amp Communication 8 Port KVM Switch KVM 800 User s Manual PC Mace Sun Multi Platform TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ss ss senmmennnnnnenznnnn 3 1 1 Feat re Snine a eens 3 1 2 Package Contents sse 4 1 3 Technical Specifications 5 Chapter 2 Installation ss ss neeennnnna 7 2 1 System Requirements 7 2 2 Cable Diagrams issena 7 2 3 Product Details ai ski iba esibita eda tooenels 8 2 4 Hardware Installation 8 2 5 Daisy Chain Connection Diagram 11 2 6 HOUPIUG ida at 12 Chapter 3 Operation nee 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 rig sascsancezicececeactesseacsexcneeeseneenarenaens 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 specifi
5. a beep for confirmation and the keyboard is in hot key mode If you have not pressed any key in hot key mode within 2 seconds It means to key in any key follows up Scroll Lock Scroll Lock key the keyboard will be back to Operation System control state Below are the different hot key commands This combination Does This Scroll Scroll Lock Lock A Previous Channel 16 Scroll Scroll Lock Lock Scroll Scroll Lock Lock Scroll Scroll Lock Lock Scroll Scroll Lock Lock Scroll Scroll Lock Lock Scroll Scroll Lock Lock Page Up Page Down Bank Port JOC s Scroll Scroll Lock Lock 17 Next Channel Note You can also press up arrow key or down arrow key to speed up selecting the destination port Previous Bank Next Bank PC Selection Beeper Note The default Beeper function is ON Auto Scan OSD default value Note 1 ROM re flash command need take 1 3 minutes 2 Not including password Search the same PC name Note Scroll Scroll Search PC a Lock Lock starting from 1 PC port Scroll Scroll _ On Screen Lock Lock Space Bar Display Menu Example A To access a computer attached to Port 5 of the fifth Bank You can press through hot key as below Scroll Scroll Lock Lock B To access a computer attached from Bank 3 to Bank 4 You can press through hot key as below Scroll Scroll Page Lock oci Lock Down 18 3 4 O
6. ard works when directly plugged into the computer Try a different keyboard but use only 101 102 or 104 key keyboard The computer boot up fine but mouse does not work The Mouse is not detected during PC boot up Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer Make sure the mouse is a true PS 2 mouse A combo mouse will work just as long as it is set for PS 2 mode 23 with the correct adapter Try a different mouse Avoiding moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when switching ports Avoiding switching ports during shutting down the PC process When you switch one PC port to another PC port the best scan time setting need to be set to 5 sec or more Normally the VGA monitor change one resolution mode to another will take one or two seconds So the scan time is not recommended to below 5 seconds The power switch is off but the switch still works fine or power adapter is unplugged from the switch but the switch still works fine KVM Switch unit draws the power source from power adapter and all PC s PS2 port Some PC s PS2 port can support enough power for the switch but some PC s PS2 port like laptop notebook computer etc is unable to supply enough power for the switch In order to make sure the system can work steadily please do not set power switch to off state or remove the power adapter from the switch Although the PCs connected to KVM Switch unit are able to support enough power t
7. c 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 3 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
8. h Connect the keyboard and mouse to the KVM Switch If you have an AT type keyboard you will need an AT to PS 2 adapter Step 4 Connecting Mouse to the KVM Switch Connect the mouse to the KVM Switch Step 5 Connecting VGA port of PC s to the KVM Switch Now the PC connections will be made with the monitor VGA connections first Connect a VGA cable 15 pin HDDB Male Male with the Male side to both of the PC and the rear panel of the KVM switch to the connector labeled VGA Repeat this for all PCs The rear side of PC Step 6 Connecting Mouse port of PC s to the KVM Switch Connect the first computer s mouse cable to the KVM Switch If using a PS 2 cable connect one end to the PS 2 mouse port on the computer and the other end to the PS 2 mouse port on the back of KVM Switch If using a serial mouse cable optional connect one end to a DB 9 serial port on the computer and the other end to the DB 9 serial mouse port on the back of the KVM Switch If you need Serial DB 9 to PS2 Mini Din 6 pin adapter please contact your supplier The rear side of PC Step 7 Connecting Keyboard port of PC s to the KVM Switch Connect the first computer s keyboard cable to the KVM Switch Using another PS 2 cable connect one end to PS 2 keyboard port on the computer and the other end to the PC1 keyboard port on the back of KVM unit If your computer has an AT type keyboard port you will need a PS 2 to AT keyboa
9. in Female l VGA Cable HDB15 pin Male to Male PS2 to DB9 adapter Optional Mini Din 6 pin Female to DB 9 pin Female 2 3 Product Details Front Panel amp Rear Panel of 8 port KVM Switch PC Port Select Bank ed D PLANET port KVM Switch O B BE O KUM 800 Current Active Bank Displav A Current Active Port Display Power On Off Daisy Chain Port Console Port Connector J KVM Port Connector PS 2 Mouse Console VGA Monitor Console PS 2 Mouse computer PS 2 Keyboard Console VGA Monitor computer Power Adapter PS 2 Keyboard computer 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 Step 2 Connecting Monitor to the KVM Switch Connect the monitor to the KVM Switch Using the attached cable or the one included with your monitor connect it to the HDDB 15 female port on the back of the KVM unit labeled with the monitor symbol at the CONSOLE port connector a Step 3 Connecting Keyboard to the KVM Switc
10. maintaining the password 3 2 Selecting PC through Push Buttons 8 port KVM Switch 1 gt 2 3 41 5 I6 7 8 Example To access a computer attached to Port 8 of the third Bank You can press Bank Select to choose the Bank No and Port Select to choose Port No Bank No Port No AK Bank Status Port Status 7 Segment LED Indication BI Vou can press the button in order like mentioned above diagram 15 When you select one of eight PC ports and this PC is shut down or this PC port is disconnected to the PC the selected port LED will flash When you select one of eight PCs ports and this PC is powered on the selected port LED is lit Reset Button Bank Select and Port Select To press both Bank Select button and Port Select button of master bank simultaneously can reset KVM switch This reset action will not only return KVM switch back to initial state but also re check all of slave banks which connected to master KVM Switch If you add a new KVM Switch as a slave bank please use reset button of master KVM Switch to automatic assign a new ID to it You can view this new slave bank go through OSD menu The KVM Switch as a slave bank does not be reset by reset command 3 3 Selecting PC through Hot Key You can also conveniently command KVM switch by switching ports through simple key sequences To send commands to KVM switch the SCROLL LOCK key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds You will hear
11. n Screen Display Operation When you pop up the OSD menu window go through the hot key you will see the following small window on your monitor IXSVSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM 3tSYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM 3tSYSTEM The 1 line bar is Bank no The 2nd block is your PC system name list You will find the system number list from 01 to 08 You can define your PC name in maximum 8 characters The factory default of 8 port KVM switch is from SYSTEM 01 SYSTEM 02 SYSTEM 08 Besides the sun symbol 3 near to the PC name represents the PC system is powered on c Use up arrow key 4 or down arrow key to select port for destination PC name After you have selected the PC port already you can press the ENTER Key to switch the PC port you want immediately 19 Use PgUp key or PgDn key for selecting previous or next Bank no or Box No 01 SYSTEM 01 02 SYSTEM 02 Press INS key for editing PC name After finishing the edit please press Enter key for saving information Use Tab key to select items like Bank OSD SCAN CHANGE PASSWORD CONSOLE ON OFF etc 07 xtSYSTEM 07 08 SYSTEM 08 10 10 The OSD 10 SEC means that the OSD windows display or PC system name exists 10 sec on your monitor You can modify it from 05 sec to 99 sec The factory default value is 10 sec The SCAN TIME means that scan interval from one PC port to next PC por
12. o the stand alone switch KVM Switch unit still needs a power adapter for daisy chain more banks If forgetting the password you typed please contact your supplier 24 CERTIFICATES FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received Including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Certificate This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations EN 55 022 CLASS B 25 EM KVM8V1 CE
13. rd adapter The rear side of PC Step 8 Check Again Double check all of the connections You can check the color of keyboard and mouse connector to make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the correct ports 10 Step 9 Connecting Other PCs Repeat step 5 to 7 for the remainder of the computers Step 10 Connecting KVM Power Attach the power supply to the KVM unit and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle Now you will see the LED for Port 1 light up and you will hear a beep Switch on your monitor NOTE Please be reminding to plug in power adapter Although the PCs connected to KVM Switch are able to support enough power to the stand alone switch KVM Switch still needs a power adapter for daisy chain more banks If you forget to plug in power adapter on the status of daisy chain it may cause the unexpected status occurred 2 5 Daisy Chain Connection Diagram Please use the bundle 3 feet 3 in one daisy chain Cable Kit to daisy chain the KVM Switch A Connect Keyboard Mouse and Monitor to the console port white color block of bank 1 KVM switch B Use one end of 3 in one Cable Kit to connect the daisy chain port of bank 1 and the other end for the console port white color block of bank 2 KVM switch C Please repeat item B to daisy chain more bank as you want But the maximum daisy chain bank is eight levels D Before chaining the slave bank up to six banks you need a VGA extender
14. t The default SCAN time is 10 sec and the maximum scan time is 99 sec The CHANGE PASSWORD is for user to avoid all PC systems to be intruded by the other person The default password is 8 digits 00000000 ENTER PASSWORD i 20 There is an enter password window showed out when you select this item and then press the Enter The maximum password is eight digits After you key in the password already and press the Enter key there is another window for confirming your typed password ENTER NEW PASSWORD a RETVPE NEW PASSWORD ji COMPLETE You need to retype the password again for rechecking your previous key in password is matched or not NEW PASSWORD COMPLETE The CONSOLE ON OFF means to manage the console of KVM switch If you select CONSOLE ON it means that any user can use the console If you select CONSOLE OFF factory default OFF state it means that any user will not be allowed to use the console unless you enter the password When you enter the password already and pass the KVM switch authentication the CONSOLE will be set to ON After you finish using KVM switch please don t forget to set up CONSOLE ON state to OFF state Besides if current CONSOLE is ON state and you reset KVM switch the CONSOLE will be set up ON state back to OFF state 21 When you finish the set up of PC name and get out of OSD setting mode you will find the PC name showed at the up left corner
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