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Venus 8 / 16 Combo-Free KVM Switch User`s Manual

1. Dual Console 8 16 port KVM switch Support combo interface for connecting to computer ports conveniently Support one local console plus one optional remote console CAT5 or IP CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM switch with superior auto adjust RGB gain delay control capability Support MS windows Netware Unix and Linux Support iMAC Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port No Software Required easy computer selection via On Screen Display OSD Menu Push Buttons and Hotkeys Provide various Hotkey Scroll Lock Cap Lock Num Lock L Alt L Ctrl L Win R Alt R Ctrl R Win for switching computer port and other control functions so Hotkey function can be used in various types of keyboards r Venus 8 16 User s Manual and to avoid Hotkey duplicate problem Provide ACL Access Control List security function Store up to 8 independent user accounts Hot Plug add or remove connected computers without powering off the KVM switch or computers Support two user layers and search computer server name Plug n Play monitor support Keyboard status restored when switching computer Support Daisy Chain function with both Bus 8 layer and Tree 2 layer topologies Venus 8 16 User s Manual 1 2 Package Contents KVM Switch Unit 1 PCS Users manual CD ROM 1 PCS Quick Installation Guide 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET Daisy Chain Cable 1 8M 1 PCS KVM Cab
2. 6 Troubleshooting 1 E 2 a 3 E 4 9 No LED display Make sure the power adapter plugs in the KVM Switch If the LED s still won t light perform soft reset to KVM switch by press BANK button and last port button at the same time Do the hard reset by unplug the power then plug in again The computer boot up fine but keyboard doesn t work PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse port is not designed for Hot Plug USB mouse and keyboard can Hot Plug but need to wait few seconds for Computer bus emulations 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 Host side Make sure the keyboard works when directly plugged into the computer Try a different keyboard but use only 101 102 or 104 key keyboard The Mouse is not detected during PC boot up Make sure to plug in mouse first then plug in keyboard Make sure the USB or PS 2 mouse works when directly plugged into the computer Avoiding moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when switching ports No video signal display on the remote monitor Please go to check all of VGA cables amp connector and CAT5 cable amp connector are firmly connected Video signal is foggy or unclear on the screen Please check if the VGA connector connected firmly Check if the VGA resolution is too high for the length of CAT5 cable being used If the problem
3. 3 BANK 7 seg LED 7 Segment BANK LED Indication CG When you want to view the next bank KVM switch please press BANK push button repeatedly to the destination bank The bank LED will be changed from bank 1 to the maximum daisy chain level and then to bank 1 again Bank 1 gt Bank 2 gt Bank 3 gt MAX BANK 3 4 Hot plug The KVM Switch supports Hot Plug function for any non PS 2 connectors You may Hot Plug the USB mouse or USB keyboard as you like k i DO NOT hot plug PS 2 port Some O S Operation Systems like SCO Unix or Linux does not support Hot Plug function If you apply Hot Plug to this kind of O S it will cause unpredictable behavior or shut down the Computer Before attempting to use Hot Plug please make sure your O S and mouse software driver support the Hot Plug function 4 Hotkey Venus 8 16 User s Manual You can also conveniently command KVM switch by switching ports through simple key sequences The default hot key is SCROLL LOCK and the user could change hot key as your convenient application If you prefer to use some hot key please go to OSD menu and change the default hot key to the other To send commands to KVM switch the SCROLL LOCK key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds You will hear a beep for confirmation and the keyboard is in Hotkey mode Then you have to enter Command in 2 seconds If you have not pressed any key during Hotkey mode ov
4. 8 16 User s Manual Press Esc key to cancel editing PC name without any change or Ente key to complete the new PC name 5 3 3 PORT SEARCH Figure 5 7 Port Search OSD Function Key Description Enter Start Port Search F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 5 OSD Function Key Search the computer by port name Enter will show the all the port 5 3 4 USER SECURITY At USER SERCURITY of OSD can setup one SUPERVISOR and eight ADMINISTRATORS all with 8 digits name and password 25 Venus amp 76 User s Manual Figure 5 8 User Security Enter Enter user name gt lt Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 6 OSD Function Key Press ENTER key to get USERS list The left column S means SUPERVISOR and 1 2 3 8 mean ADMINISTRATOR The maximum NAME is eight characters maximum A Z and 0 9 and PASSWORD is eight characters maximum A Z and O 9 5 3 5 ACCESS LIST AC CE S Sob TS EA Figure 5 9 Access List 26 Venus 8 16 User s Manual OSD Function Key Description Enter Select gt lt Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 7 OSD Function Key Only SUPERVISOR can set up the ACCESS LIST The first column is the PC name list the following 8 column the access right of each ADMINISTRATOR use OSD MOUSE or Enter key to active inactive the access right of each po
5. PC port name if you don t remember it It allows two console users to access the same PC and only one of users has been linked to this PC first another user can only view the same PC This OSD Menu has 3 tiers dialog window 1 Login Window When powering on this KVM switch it will prompt a login window and ask for user name and password This KVM system can setup one SUPERVISOR and eight USERS Before not setting up administrator user s name and his password none of administrator users could access OSD menu When you login with Supervisor please go to USER SECURITY to set up one new SUPERVISOR or USERS SUPERVISOR can access all Main menu options USER can access PORT NAME and PORT SEARCH for switching 2 Port Name port switching using OSD 3 Main Menu 8 menus to operate this KVM switch MAIN MENU Function 01 LANGUAGE OSD language change 02 PORT NAME EDIT PORT NAME modification 03 PORT SEARCH quick searching by port name 04 USER SECURITY Change password 05 ACCESS LIST Define user access authority 06 HOT KEY Change Hotkeys 07 TIME SETTINGS Modify SCAN time interval 08 OSD MOUSE Modify OSD MOUSE speed Table 5 1 OSD Main Menu 20 Venus 8 16 User s Manual 5 1 Login Window Figure 5 1 Login Window Turn on local console monitor and power on by plug in the power adapter there will be login window at screen No input for username and password over 1 minute at login windows the monitor s signal will be
6. happened at VGA resolution to shorten the CAT5 cable length or reduce VGA resolution It is highly recommended to use optimal CAT5 cable length to get the best video quality and not waste unnecessary CAT5 cable If the CAT5 Receiver is not connecting a local computer please make sure the monitor is grounded properly VGA resolution output mismatch with the monitor s The KVM switch will provide DDC information to all the PC VGA board If both the local console s monitor and KVM switch are turned on before the PC boot up 30 Venus 8 16 User s Manual or if the PC boot up faster then the KVM switch the PC miss the DDC Data Display Channel information that causes the VGA resolution output mismatch with the monitor s In this case please turn off the PC wait few minute then turn on again 7 Certifications 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 Include interference that may cause undesired operation CE This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations EN 55 022 CLASS B RoHS All contents of this package including products packing materials and documentation comply with RoHS FE CE Z Sex 31 Venus 8 16 Combo Free KVM Switch FE CE amp acts
7. 6 User s Manual 3 Usage When you power on KVM switch it will prompt a Login window waiting for user name and password Please refer to Hotkeys and OSD manual for details 3 1 Buttons The push Buttons 1 8 D You can simply switch to a port by pressing the corresponding button For 8 ports KVM Switch please press button 1 8 directly to select the port you want For 16 ports KVM Switch please press Shift button and individual button 1 8 simultaneously to switch to the port from port 9 to port 16 For example Pressing shift button and button 5 simultaneously to switch to port 13 and the port red LED will turn on After power on the KVM switch all of console ports Local or Remote consoles will be linked to Computer port 1 3 2 Front panel PC port LED Indication 8 ports BOAD ACK wfe Venus Freee RUA else d EVM Saitoh 16 ports BiOADTACK Venus Lomibo Free EVM Switch Figure 3 1 Front Panel There are two LEDs for each port P power the Green LED on indicating a Computer is connecting to the port Notice the PC99 Computer always power on the PS 2 ports even if the Computer is not power on so the Green LED will turn on m O online the Red LED on indicating the port has been selecting The Red LED flashing if there is no Computer connected to the port Press BANK button and the port button simultaneously will reset the KVM switch Venus 8 16 User s Manual 3
8. RI NAME EDIT eebe 24 533 EENEG 25 934 USER SECUR DY ireren E 25 D AOE S HOST e ee ee 26 596 HOIFE EE 27 e DS SR ER RT EEN 28 wwe e DMI E ten nenne sent E ee nee ee ere ee 28 Venus 8 16 User s Manual 6 Keiler Lee dl e E 30 Te CERCON 31 Venus 8 16 User s Manual 1 introduction The Venus 8 16 port KVM switch can control attaching servers and computers from local or remote console This KVM switch is loaded with features such as one local console port plus one optional CAT5 based remote console port or one optional IP based remote console Port On Screen Display OSD Menu Password security Hot key Control Push Button and Auto Scan Control It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PCs boot up process With the CAT5 based remote console port you can you remotely control servers and computers 1000 feet away In other words you can locate your monitor keyboard and mouse up to 1000 feet away from the KVM switch The built in CAT5 transmitter synthesizes VGA monitor and keyboard mouse signals and transmit the signals to the remote CAT5 receiver over the popular LAN CAT5 cable With the IP based remote console port you can control one or many computers locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser You can securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance support or failure recovery over the Internet Communication is secure via SSL encryption 1 1 Features
9. Venus 8 16 Combo Free KVM Switch User s Manual Rev 1 0 Venus 8 16 User s Manual Table of Contents TADE OGOENSE sssennteensecueesacesaeegeee Me Leite ee le e BEE 1 1 1 Features ccs re ctrecna en emcanannesannewa canenane seceneneecetavecsnencesaeaneusesuecquacsnenaeenes 1 1 2 Package Content oscri iEn EEEn RE ENEE 3 L3 Tecna Eeer E 4 LA yem Ee UE e cece ten eee ee eee ere a 6 15 Cable Dig Qian nsxesdeceseecdeccsaxtspinccevedenadeettunccaddewesenGaticesaxGesnccevtdencacetiente 7 19 o gt E ee ee 8 2 e ge H TSA QUO IN WEE 9 2 1 HACK le lag a E en E 9 2 2 Computer Server Installation cccccccccsseeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeseeeesees 10 2 3 Console Installation cc cecccccccsecceeeeceeeceeeeseeseeeseeeeeeeeseeseeeseeeeas 11 2 4 Optional Module Installation ccccccccceecceeeceeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeesseeeas 12 20 e Tt DEE 13 2 6 CAT5 KVM Receiver R BOX ccsccccececeeceeeeeceeeseseeeeeeseeseesaeeeas 14 2 7 CATS5 Receiver Installation cccccccccccceecceeeeceeeceeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeas 14 2 8 When video signal is foggy Or unclear 14 29 Daisy Chain COMMS CU OR EE 14 EE 16 l DOUNO E 16 3 2 Front panel PC port LED Indication ce ecccecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 16 33 BANK 7 C0 LED EE 17 IA FO e Le ET 17 e ZE e Le EE 18 De OSD On Teen EEN 20 SA LOWING e EE 21 DSe POLNITE ee a gE E EEE E E E E S 22 53 leste 23 Dol FANGU A GE oea ee ees errr 23 Soe PO
10. ain Menu OSD Function Key Description Enter Select II Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 3 OSD Function Key 5 3 1 LANGUAGE The default language is ENGLISH Moving the cursor by keyboard Up Arrow key tor the Down Arrow key or mouse to select language as you need L A N G U AGE LN LN WO E DO WE S Figure 5 5 Language 23 Venus 8 16 User s Manual 5 3 2 PORT NAME EDIT Figure 5 6 Port Name Edit OSD Function Key Description Enter Port Name Edit i Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit 1 Show port 01 08 2 Show port 09 16 3 Show port 17 24 4 Show port 25 32 Table 5 4 OSD Function Key The first line bar is Bank number following lines are port name list Use Up Arrow key Down Arrow key or OSD MOUSE to move After you have selected the PC port already you can either press the Enter 4 Key or Move the cursor to PC name double clicks the left button of mouse to switch the PC port immediately Press PgUp key or PgDn key for selecting previous or next Bank Press the Up Arrow key 8 or the Down Arrow key to select system 02 and press Enter key to switch current PC port to PC port 2 or moving cursor to SYSTEM 02 and double clicks the left button of mouse to switch current PC port to PC port 2 Press Ins key or click the right button of mouse for editing PC name 24 Venus
11. anced properly en Den KYA f l ip ri Pen ed a e Figure 2 1 Rack Mount Installation Venus 8 16 User s Manual 2 2 Computer Server Installation Option 1 IP module Option 2 CAT5 module Figure 2 2 Computer Server Installation 3 in 1 HDDB 15 Cable Installation Each computer port connector is HDDB 15 type Inspect the 3 in 1 DB15 cable It will have a HDDB 15 male connector at one end Plug it into computer port on the rear of KVM switch The other end of input cable has three connectors a HDDB 15 male type for computer video a purple mini din 6 pin PS 2 connector for keyboard and a green mini din 6 pin PS 2 connector for mouse Plug these three connectors into the respective ports of computer Repeat the same procedure for all other computers a PS 2 computer Plug PS 2 mouse connector to computer mouse port and PS 2 keyboard connector to computer keyboard port Do not hot plug PS 2 port If you must do that make sure PS 2 mouse first then the PS 2 keyboard Venus 8 16 User s Manual Figure 2 3 3 in 1 HDDB 15 Cable b USB computer Plug in USB connector This single USB connector can handle both keyboard and mouse data it work as a standard HID Human Interface Device no extra driver needed Figure 2 4 HDDB 15 VGA USB Cable 2 3 Console installation Local Console Connect the monitor to the HDDB 15 female port on the back of the KVM unit labeled with th
12. e monitor symbol at the Local Console connector There may be USB local console or PS 2 local console For USB local console connect the USB keyboard to either one of USB local port and USB mouse to the other USB port These USB ports are special designed for keyboard and mouse and can not work with USB hub or other USB devices For PS 2 local console connect keyboard to purple PS 2 port and mouse to green PS 2 mouse port There is a Daisy chain port under VGA ports Venus 8 16 User s Manual TOO Ea e e mm Figure 2 5 Console Installation 2 4 Optional Module Installation IP Module Please refer to IP KVM Module User Manual for details IP Remote Console Installation Power off the KVM switch firstly Remove the cover of the add on slot slide in the IP Module and make sure the module is fully inserted into the slot The IP Module redirects local keyboard mouse and video data to a remote administration console It allows you to control one or many computers locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser 12 Venus 8 16 User s Manual CAT5 Module CAT5 Remote Console Installation Power off the KVM switch firstly Remove the cover of the add on slot slide in the CAT5 transmitter module and make sure the module is fully inserted into the slot To extending your console up to 1000 feet away by connecting the CAT5 cable to the R Box in the remote end TTO ei me mi mi mm
13. er 2 seconds the Hotkey mode will be escaped and back to Operation System control state A Command should be issued in Hotkey mode in 2 seconds Command Figure 4 1 Hotkey Function Space bar f 1 2 8 bank 01 02 16 port PgUp PgDn p ve ab p p Active OSD Previous Channel Next Channel First digit bank number start with 1 Second and third digits port number start with Self Previous bank Next bank Turn on off beeper Auto Scan Console Security ON to OFF User logout login OSD setting back to factory default value Table 4 1 Hotkey Venus 8 16 User s Manual Example hitting Scroll Lock twice then hitting key 1 key 0 and key 1 will switch to bank 1 port 01 The first port is local at bottom right at the back panel NO d Scroll Scroll Lock fs CN Figure 4 1 Hotkey Example There are two methods to activate the OSD menu 1 Activate OSD by Mouse Hold the left mouse button press and release the Esc key will active the Port Display Hold the right mouse button press and release the Esc key will active the OSD 2 Active OSD by press Hotkey twice then press Space bar Venus 8 16 User s Manual 5 OSD On Screen Display On Screen Display Menu provides a menu driven interface to handle a Multilingual Menu Access Security Computers switching process to name a PC name or server name to set up the password window display time and to search
14. le HDDB 15 VGA PS 2 x 2 1 8M 1 PCS KVM Cable HDDB 15 VGA USB x 1 1 8M 1 PCS Table 1 1 Package Contents Venus 8 16 User s Manual 1 3 Technical Specifications Feature KVM Type Console Ports PC Port Connector PC Ports Max Distance KVM switch Host Video Resolution Local Console Video Resolution Remote Console CAT5 Based Remote Console Module IP Based Remote Module Daisy Chaining Computer port selection Hotkey PC Port LEDs 7 seg LED for Bank display Security Specification PS 2 and USB interface KVM switch One Local USB console plus One Optional Remote Module HDDB 15 8 16 6 feet 1 8m 1920 x 1440 1600 x 1200 for CAT5 Based 500 feet remote console ET101 C01 1024 x 768 for CAT5 Based 1000 feet remote console ET101 C04 1600 x 1200 for IP Based remote console RJ 45 Connector CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM switch with superior auto adjust RGB gain delay control capability RJ 45 8P8C for 10 100M Ethernet DB9 male for Modem Null modem and serial power control Mini USB 2 0 receptacle Support Daisy Chaining with both Bus 8 layer and Tree 2 layer topologies DB15 Female Connector On Screen Display OSD Menu Hot Key Push Button Provide various Hotkey Scroll Lock Cap Lock Num Lock Alt Ctrl Win 2 x LEDs per PC port Power Green Online Red 1 set Provide ACL Access Control List security function store up to 8 i
15. mei mei mm Figure 2 7 CAT5 Module Installation 2 5 Power ON Check connections and plug in power supply Double check whether all cables connectors are properly connected You can check the color of keyboard and mouse connector to make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the correct ports Plug the power supply to the KVM switch and plug the AC power plug into the electrical receptacle Now you will see the LED of Port 1 lights up and hear a beep sound Venus 8 16 User s Manual Recommend Power ON sequence as follows Monitor KVM Switch finally Computer 2 6 CAT5 KVM Receiver R Box The CAT5 KVM receiver R Box uses CAT5 cable to extend your keyboard mouse and monitor 1000 feet 800 meters away from the KVM switch It also has built in 2 to 1 OSD KVM switch for selecting remote or local Computer 2 CAT5 Receiver Installation 1 Make sure the CAT5 cable is straight through type 2 Plug one end of CAT5 cable into RJ 45 connector of the KVM switch CAT5 console port and plug the other end of CAT5 cable into RJ 45 port of the R Box 3 Connect keyboard mouse and monitor to the R Box console ports USB Keyboard Mouse ports and VGA port 4 Connect Local Computer to R box with the accompanied 3 in 1 HDDB 15 cable 5 Power on the R Box by plugging in the power adaptor 6 Push the SELECT button to select remote or local Computer 2 8 When video signal is foggy or unclear The R Box CAT5 Receiver enables
16. nal computer Table 1 4 System Requirements Venus 8 16 User s Manual 1 5 Cable Diagrams PC Port Special Cable HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin male one Mini Din 6 pin and one USB special cables Figure 1 2 HDDB 15 VGA PS 2 x 1 1 8M Daisy Chain Cable VGA Cable HDDB 15 pin Male to Male A Daisy chain needs the cable all 15 lines connected This is a Motel special VGA cable normal VGA cable has unconnected lines Do not use other VGA cable for daisy chain Pair 3 1 Wire Color _ Pair Function Orange 2 White Green 3 Bue 1 Blue kb h A White Blue 1 Green 3 White Brown A Brown 4 View looking into RJ45 female Figure 1 4 CAT5 5E 6 Straight Through UTP STP Cable 8P8C Venus 8 16 User s Manual 1 6 Rear Panel 8 port Combo Free KVM Switch Lae Ceana r een o ee el Lee Lesen SS a ay S S el e all a 3 a Figure 1 5 Rear Panel Venus 8 16 User s Manual 2 Hardware installation Before installation please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off 2 1 Rack Mount installation Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch The 19 rack mount form factor makes it ideally mountable on a 19 rack When mounting 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 dist
17. ndependent controllable Multilingual OSD On Screen Display control Auto Scan Intervals Keyboard Emulation Mouse Emulation Housing Power Operation Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Mechanical Dimension Venus 8 16 User s Manual Computers lists 8 languages English France Germen Spanish Italian Russian Japanese Simplified Chinese 5 99 Sec PS 2 or USB PS 2 or USB Metal DC Power adapter 12VDC 1A 0 50 C 20 60 C 0 95 Non Condensing 19 Rack mount 1U 420 x 170 x 44 mm 16 5 x 6 7 x 1 7 inches Table 1 2 Technical Specifications Venus 8 16 User s Manual 1 4 System Requirements Model No Venus 8 Local Console side Computer side IP module CAT5 module One VGA Monitor One USB Keyboard One USB Mouse 8 HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin one Mini Din 6 pin and one USB special cables One CAT5 cable Network access environment One CAT5 cable R Box CAT5 KVM extender receiver One VGA Monitor One USB Keyboard One USB Mouse Optional computer Table 1 3 System Requirements Model No Console side Computer side IP module CAT5 module Venus 16 One VGA Monitor One USB Keyboard One USB Mouse 16 HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin one Mini Din 6 pin and one USB special cables One CAT5 cable Network access environment One CAT5 cable R Box CAT5 KVM extender receiver One VGA Monitor One USB Keyboard One USB Mouse Optio
18. rt X means to disable access and O means to enable access 5 3 6 HOTKEY Figure 5 10 Hotkey OSD Function Key Description Enter Select gt lt Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 8 OSD Function Key 27 Venus 8 16 User s Manual Some keyboard may not equip with all the special keys Make sure the key you select is available in you keyboard 5 3 7 TIME SETTINGS Figure 5 11 Time Settings OSD Function Key Description Enter Save F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 9 OSD Function Key The SCAN TIME 10 SEC means that scan interval from one PC port to next PC port The default SCAN time is 10 seconds and the maximum scan time is 99 seconds can not use number pad Press Enter key to save SCAN TIME 5 3 8 OSD MOUSE You can change the move speed of mouse cursor in his item There are three levels you can choose in it The fastest move speed is FAST the second is MIDDLE and the slowest is SLOW Using 6 and key on keyboard to move highlight bar and select what move speed you want to use After press Enter Key the mouse cursor move speed will change 28 Venus 8 16 User s Manual Figure 5 12 OSD Mouse OSD Function Key Enter TI F1 F2 F3 Esc Description Save Move Go to Main Menu Console off Back Exit Table 5 10 OSD Function Key 29 Venus 8 16 User s Manual
19. turn off The default SUPERVISOR user name is all eight zero digits 00000000 The password is all eight zero digits 00000000 After login on or port switch either by panel button OSD or Hotkey the screen will display the following information one digit BANK NUMBER two digit PORT NUMBER PORT NAME and current Hotkey any input or mouse move the screen will back to PC Figure 5 2 Login Window Security Logout No input for username and password over 1 minute at login windows the console monitor s signal will be turn off At normal operation no input from console keyboard or mouse over 10 minutes the KVM switch will turn off the screen display then go to Login Windows ask for user name and password 21 Venus 8 16 User s Manual 5 2 Port Name Figure 5 3 Port Name OSD Function Key Description F1 Go to Main Menu F2 CONSOLE OFF F3 Previous Menu Enter Switch to Selected Port N 7 a Move Select PgUp Previous Bank PgDn Next bank Esc Quit 1 Show port 01 08 2 Show port 09 16 3 Show port 17 24 4 Show port 25 32 Table 5 2 OSD Function Key CONSOLE OFF logout so the next person needs to enter user name and password in order to do operation on this KVM system USER There are two type of user SUPERVISOR and USER SUPERVISOR can setup the change the OSD settings at Main Menu USER can do Port switch and Port Search only 22 Venus 8 16 User s Manual 5 3 Main Menu Figure 5 4 M
20. user to access to the computer server or KVM switch up to 1000 feet 800 meters away with superior auto adjust RGB gain delay control capability CAT5 cables has CAT5 CAT5e CAT6 and STP UTP types If your application need high VGA resolution and long distance please select high end cables lt is highly recommended to use optimal CAT5 cable length to get the best video quality and not waste unnecessary CAT5 cable 2 9 Daisy Chain Connection Use one end of daisy chain cable to connect to the Daisy Chain port of Master KVM switch and connect the other end of daisy chain cable to the Local 14 Venus 8 16 User s Manual Console port of the next Slave KVM switch Please repeat the connection procedures for next Slave KVM switch You can daisy chain up to eight banks in maximum AU PCs III PCs j j r j j j d PCs F S PCs Figure 2 8 Daisy Chain Connection The console OSD menu will show only the port information of the master KVM switch When the master unit starts up it will query all daisy chained Slave units and automatically set up the Bank ID for each Slave unit So the 7 seg LED on the Master unit will display 1 Slave 1 will display 2 Slave 2 will display 3 and so on If not so please reset press BANK and port button the Master unit to update the Bank ID immediately Hot Plug function is supported in daisy chain connection The Master unit will auto query the daisy chained Slaves every 30 seconds Venus 8 1

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