8/16-port PS2 KVM Switch User Manual
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1. ICE I X aM E S D E Z M P E ET E R A T E A C wd oW lI p 5 R lt fig 11 gt OSD time setting menu FAN E z ET M FL E T E A I E S D 5 lt fig 12 gt 6 Upgrade firmware This PS2 KVM Switch has built in ability to upgrade firmware Whenever upgrading is desirable the device can be easily upgraded without purchasing new hardware to suit the new environment A CD ROM software package is included with the package Please execute BSETUP EXE to obtain the new firmware file Upgrading is done through RS 232 connection to PS2 KVM to complete the process Updating procedure 6 1 Please connect the RS 232 cable included with the PS2 KVM package connect with a computer with BSETUP EXE file and PS2 KVM 6 2 Power on all connecting devices and execute BSETUP EXE file When running BSETUP EXE you will see the following image Troubleshooting The following guide is intended to assist users to solve possible issues from operating or installing PS2 KVM VI After hardware installation please affix label to all cable to assist in future maintenance The maximum KVM cable distance is approximately 100 inches when high quality cable is used The PS2 KVM is implemented with dual power design to collaborate with dual powered server system The power input with back up label is optional If second2. 6 pin All Female Type PS 2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin Monitor VGA HDDB 15 pin PC Port Select Method Hot Key Push Button OSD Menu Port indication 3 digits One digit indicates Bank Two digits indicates active computer ports Computer port LED Online indication and Power on indication for each computer port SCAN LED 1 OSD Menu Auto Scan Interval Keyboard Emulation Mouse Emulation Firmware Upgrade Port Monitor resolution DDC version Daisy Chain MAX Level Maximum connected computers Housing Power adaptor Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Weight gram Size mm Yes 5 255 seconds PS2 PS2 RS 232 1920X1440 60Hz DDC2 8 levels maximum 120 128 Metal 19 Metal 19 180 Rack Mount 180 Rack Mount Unit Unit Dual Power Input DC 5V 1A 1 DC5V 1A 1 Redundancy 0 50 20 60 420 130 44 420 130 44 4 Hardware I nstallation Prior to installation please switch off all computer and peripherals Following guide is using 8 port PS2 KVM as example Please note 16 port PS2 KVM has similar hardware installation Step 1 Please open the package carefully and take out all required accessories to prepare fluent installation The size of device is 19 For installation on rack please install the rack mount kit Please measure the suitable distance between PS2 KVM and computer keyboard monitor and mouse before installation Step 2 Plug power adap
3. power source is required please contact your distributor to purchase additional power adaptor PS2 KVM uses standard polarity power adaptors tip negative barrel positive As computer booting up please do not perform switching push button or hot key operation to prevent unforeseen situation If keyboard or mouse is not operating please try to connect keyboard or mouse directly to the computer without PS2 KVM Please check if keyboard or mouse is working properly 8 Optional Accessories A USB to PS2 Converter To connect keyboard and mouse from PC IMAC Sun Microsystem with USB interface to PS2 KVM please use USB PS2 converter B KVM CAT5 Extender The maximum distance between PS2 KVM and computers is 100 To extend beyond this distance please use a KVM Cat5 Extender CEFE
4. select A H computer port 9 16 PC Port to set factory default NOTE password will not be erased after this operation Select computer at previous port Select computer at next port PgUp Select previous bank Select next bank 1 1 Left hand side 1 indicates current active port right hand side 1 indicates current active bank NN Edit computer name Password setting select scan port UN Hot key setting SCAN Scan rate RATE 5 3 1 Use right hand side of OSD commands for adjust settings Function keys F1 F2 F4 F5 ESC left arrow key First row on right hand window 1 1 Bankl indicates currently PS2 KVM active at Bank 1 computer port 1 SCAN RATE set at 10 second Firmware version now at version 1 0 F1 Edit computer name EDIT On the OSD menu please press F1 to edit PC port name as illustrated below lt fig 2 gt Now please use the secondary function key to F1 SAVE F2 ERASE or ESC QUIT gt Edit the desirable name at cursor position maximum 12 characters gt 1 Save port name settings and brings back to OSD main menu F2 Erase all texts To erase individual character please use Backspace ESCto exit EDIT menu Edit PC port name menu 1 2 R 3 R 4 R 5 R 6 R i R 8 lt fig 2 gt F2 Password setting SECURI TY Press F2 at OSD main menu to activate password setting EE SECURITY Password setting menu for PORT USER pops up as illustrated below l
5. system administrator to handle the installation Saves time Completely centralized control to save your time traveling between every computer Saves space As only one set of keyboard monitor and mouse is required to manage all computers no need to worry about extra spaces for each system You may utilize the space for future use Saves energy As number of keyboard monitor and mouse is greatly reduced the electricity burden caused by each hardware is also reduced B Who should use the PS2 KVM Anyone who owns two or more computers who wishes to reduce cost and control her system efficiently PS2 KVM can be the best solution Following list is some of the example where PS2 KVM can be implemented l SOHO small to medium offices Organization s server management centre Hardware software experiment and system coalition PC production quality test Industrial rack application Customer s service centre ISP Internet Service Provider ASP Application Service Provider IDC Internet Data Center etc Global information system centre 2 Product Feature Software free easy installation fully plug and play design Compatible with typical PS 2 computers monitors and keyboards Supports IntelliMouse IntelliMouse Explorer and Logitech Net Mouse etc Compatible using DOS Win3 x Win95 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Vista WinNT Netware HP Unix Linux etc If keyboard or mouse is using USB interface please impleme
6. 8 16 port PS2 KVM Switch User Manual Rev 1 0 Sd E Ur die rc De x Product iNEFOOUCTION au CIE Ex PROGUCE FeatUre di cei ink dte eos rate dins Product SDeCITICabIOT lob nuca enint Hardware 5 viret NIS PUER E Firmware cur D d E EN Mad ase Table of content NUUR 0 19 20 21 1 Product introduction This PS2 KVM Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch allows multiple computers PCs or servers controlled by one set of keyboard monitor and mouse It ensures easy switch by front panel button Hot keys or the friendly On Screen Display OSD menu with connection up to 128 computers by chaining 16 port PS2 KVMs Not only naming for each computer can be done for easy identification it also protects access by passwords Additionally with the Auto Scan function it helps you managing all connecting systems at ease B Why use a PS2 KVM Switch Saves money time spaces and energy Saves money With only one set of keyboard monitor and mouse you can manage multiple systems This greatly reduces the cost of implementing hardware for each computer and
7. cable for daisy chaining PS2 KVMs see RCM RCM PC co Computer Bank 8 CHEFS oe Maximun 8 levels 5 Operation amp Usage 5 1 At factory default the PS2 KVM will not ask for password unless it is set by user You may press Scroll Lock twice followed by F2 to bring up password setting menu NOTE Before you are familiarized with this device it is strongly recommended to use without password If password is forgotten please send PS2 KVM to your distributor for factory reset 5 2 To switch port you may enter OSD menu to select port or use Hot Key to perform switching To bring up OSD menu please press Scroll Lock twice to activate OSD Main Menu as illustrated below fig 12 OSD Main Menu 1 2 R 3 R 4 R 5 R 6 R 7 R 8 R fig 1 5 3 OSD Main Screen Headings To indicates the computer is powered on at selected port indicates the computer attached at this port has password protected All ports at factory default do not have password assigned therefore no icon present Port name of corresponding port number USER 1 8 illustrated as VE entitas default PC port is active for Auto Scan Every time switching is made PS2 KVM beeps for notification Please press Scroll Lock twice followed by S to turn beeper on or off NN to select 1 8 computer Ports 1 8 PC Port to
8. nt USB to PS2 converter Supports Hot plug and play if computer and operation system also supports this feature Supports high resolution video at 1920 x 1440 with DDC2 monitor compatibility Auto Scan function scans for all connecting computer at intervals between 5 255 seconds Use power adaptor to provide electricity Front panel channel selection button and indication lights By daisy chaining it can connect up to 64 computers for all 8 port PS2 KVM connection or 128 computers for all 16 port PS2 KVM connection Separate naming for each computer for easy identification Provide password protection and operation level restriction 19 rack mount kit for easy rack installation Has CE FCC and C Tick Certifications Exclusive port for daisy chain connection Firmware upgrade facility through RS 232 interface Dual power input When primary power connection fails secondary power automatically initiates to prevent unwanted device shutdown 3 Specifications Model No 8PORT KVM 16PORT KVM Computer port 8 16 Console Port 1 1 Firmware Upgrade l l Port Daisy Chain Port 1 1 Computer Port PS 2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin yop PS 2 Mouse Mini Din 6 Monitor VGA HDDB 15 pin Console Port PS 2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin Connector PS 2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin All Female T AP PEA Monitor VGA HDDB 15 pin Firmware Upgrade RS 232 DB 9 pin Port Connector Male type Daisy Chain Port PS 2 Keyboard Mini Din
9. press F5 to enter HOT KEY setting menu fig 102 In the HOT KEY setting menu secondary selection keys are F1 F2 ENTER Press F1 to select Scroll Lock as Hot key Press F2 to select Num Lock as Hot key Press F3 to select Caps Lock as Hot key Press ENTER to save setting and exit the Hot key setting menu Hot Key pog pw wo 1 2 R 3 R 4 R 5 R 6 R 7 R 8 R fig 10 gt OSD RATE SCAN RATE SETTING gt set scan rate please press button to enter Scan Rate OSD Rate setting menu as illustrated below lt 9 11 gt The secondary menu functions are Fl and ENTER button SCAN RATE SETTING Please note that scan rate is set 10 seconds at factory default Please enter desirable time interval 5 255 seconds in the cursor and press ENTER to confirm setting OSD RATE SETTING gt Press F1 to enter OSD TIME setting screen lt fig 12 gt Please enter OSD RATE at bottom right corner 005 255 seconds gt Press ENTER to complete setting 005 255 seconds and returns to OSD main menu Please press ESC to clear OSD display if OSD Time is not set When OSD Time is set please wait until setting time terminates Note that ESC button OSD cancellation cannot be used when OSD Time is set NOTE When entering OSD RATE and SCAN RATE please enter complete three digits For example to enter 5 seconds please input 005 to enter 10 seconds please input 010 Main OSD scan rate setting menu
10. s max Press ENTER after password input to commence operation for this PC SUPERUSER PASSWORD illustrated below lt fig 8 gt lt fig 8 gt If SUPERUSER password is set PS2 KVM Switch will ask for password when KVM is powered on or at RESET Please enter password follow by ENTER key to continue operation F3 SELECT SCAN PORT Press F3 at OSD main menu to select Auto Scan active port If a port is selected for Auto Scan a icon appears press F3 again the F icon will disappear F4 AUTO SCAN Press F4 at OSD main menu to enter Auto Scan function menu as illustrated below lt fig 9 gt The secondary function keys are F1 F2 and F3 gt F1 To start complete scanning please press Fl BROADCAST All ports will be scanned regardless whether the port is connected with active computer The scanning process will be stopped when ESC is pressed As scan terminates KVM switch maintains at last scanned PC port OSD gt F2 To start scanning powered on PC only please press F2 POWERED ON PC To stop scanning please press ESC button As scan terminates KVM switch maintains at last scanned PC port OSD gt F3 To scan selected PC please press SCAN SELECT PC to commence scanning To stop scanning please press ESC button As scan terminates KVM switch maintains at last scanned PC port OSD gt ESC Press ESC to Exit the Auto Scan menu AUTO SCAN fig 9 gt F5 HOT KEY At OSD main menu please
11. t fig 3 gt In this screen you may use the secondary OSD function keys F1 SUPERUSER ESC QUI T ENTER Complete gt Fl set password please press F1 SUPERUSER to set SUPERUSER password lt fig 5 gt No password for SUPERUSER is set at factory default Please enter password of maximum 8 characters To remove SUPERUSER password press ENTER at New Password field gt ENTER Press ENTER to complete settings gt ESC When setting is finished press ESC return to OSD main menu Set PC Port Password 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ID EK 1 S R S R sS E R S R M R S R I E S R S R Oo RR D N lI p lt fig 3 gt Retype your password for verification CONFIRM Coos CM La fe b3 Be 1 Wi md wi mi md me lt fig 4 gt Set Super User Password lt fig 5 gt PC port without Password illustrated below lt fig 6 gt 1 1 lt fig 6 gt At factory default no password is set for PS2 KVM Switch as illustrated above Selected PC port is powered on with indication To setup password please open OSD select SECURITY Please refer to lt fig 3 gt and lt fig 4 gt PC port with password illustrated below lt fig 7 gt BA 461772 75 LY tt 1 lt fig gt Password request OSD appears for Port 1 computer with powered on Status Enter password directly Password allowable length at 1 to 8 characters only 8 character
12. tor into 52 and power socket You will hear beep and port 1 red LED lids Step 3 Please connect HDDB 15 pin blue connector on monitor to console port on PS2 KVM as illustrated below Step 4 Please connect PS2 Mini Din 6 pins purple connector on keyboard to console port on PS2 KVM as illustrated below Computer 7 Computer 5 Compute 4 Computer 5 Computer 2 Computer Step 5 Please connect PS2 Mini Din 6 pins green connector on mouse to console port on PS2 KVM as illustrated below DIS oS oS oS A Computer 8 Computer 7 ter amp Computer 5 ter 4 Computer 3 Computer Computer Please use KVM cable to connect computer and PS2 KVM Plug the end with only one HDDB 15 pin to PS2 KVM computer port and the other end of the cable with HDDB 15 pin and two PS2 Mini Din 6 pin to back of computer Please use the above method to connect every computer to PS2 KVM NOTE One end of this cable only has HDDB 15 pin connector the other end has three connectors one HDDB 15 pin and two PS2 Mini Din 6 pin Computer 5 Computer 4 Computer 3 Computer 2 Compute Step 7 When above cable installation is complete please re check all cable is securely fastened at correct socket Recommend attach label for identification Step 8 Daisy Chain optional If daisy chaining is needed please use the daisy chain cable included with package NOTE Please do not use other type of
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