User Manual
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1. 2 Slide the KVM Switch unit into the rack cabinet and secure it to the rack 5 Hotkey Operation The 8 Port or 16 Port Combo Free KVM Switch has the ability to switch the keyboard video mouse simultaneously Note If your Keyboard is without lt Scroll Lock button please push Ctrl twice then lt K gt and Enter to become Caps Lock button instead of Scroll Lock 5 1 Call OSD Menu Press lt Scroll Lock twice and Enter and then the OSD Main Menu will be on the screen Note Hot Key can be changed to become Caps Lock See page 20 5 2 Channel Select Single KVM mode OSD Use Up Down arrow and Enter to select the channel directly e Hot Key via PS 2 and or USB Keyboard Press Scroll Lock twice and then Keying a channel number 1to 16 And then press Enter e Left Alt or right Alt pushed twice the PC channel will automatically shift left right one channel channel decrease increase to next while Alt enables e lt Alt gt shift function default was off and press Hot Key Alt twice and Enter You can be on off this function alternately If buzzer was on it will generate a beep for correct operating Hot Key Scroll Scroll gt 1 gt Enter or Scroll Scroll 2 gt Enter or gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Scroll Scroll 16 Enter al om T Sg Y2. F5 Securitu F3 Logout i Leck Port Figure 8 Administrator OSD 7 1 OSD Main Menu 1 KVM layer number 1 2 9 3 2 PC name defined by user 31 characters Max 3 PC Status Status STA See above figure 8 4 Buzzer sound X Buzzer sound off L Locked port indication and normal is blank amp Indicating the computer is powered on 5 Indicating the channel scan function is on 4 Current channel number 5 Cascade channel number only display cascade 2 3 layer connected channel number if it s in 1 layer it will show blank 6 Page down up indicator to next page while connecting 16 port OSD KVM it will show up amp down arrows alternatively to select previous next page s port number Only for 16 port KVM only 7 2Function Control Menu F1 Set up basic set up menu F2 Scan autoscan function F3 Lock setup lock unlock and available when F5 Security is set ON F4 Rename rename selected port name F5 Security security function and user priority setting F6 Lock Port PC port lock function administrator only 17 OSD Main Menu for Other User 1 2 3 ig Select SD Dn 01 File Server Post SP 021 Mait Server 03 Web Serveri 04 Switchl Scan 05 Switch SEnter 06 Web Server2 Change 0 RD Switch2 BESO x F2 Scan E F3 Logout F amp Lock Port Figure 9 User OSD By pressing Scroll Lock t
3. J T 5 9 Console unlock e OSD Display the message only e Hot Key via PS 2 and or USB Keyboard Press any key into the Unlock window and then enter the correct User Name and Password KVM and console device will unlock and be back to normal operation 6 Sun Micro System Function Key Emulation There are 16 special functions on the Sun Micro system keyboard the Combo Free KVM Switch can emulate these function keys via the PS 2 and or USB keyboard Here is the mapping table for these functions operation To active these emulation on the PS 2 and or USB keyboard you have to press the LEFT Window KEY first this key usually is located between the left Ctrl and left Alt do not release the lift Window key choice the second relative key and then release the two keys Sun SR PSI2 Keyboard Stop L Win amp L Alt Props L Win amp L Ctrl Compose L_Win amp L_Shift Front L Win amp F1 Open L Win amp F2 Find L Win amp F3 Again L Win amp F4 Undo L Win amp F5 Copy L Win amp F6 Paste L Win amp F7 Cut L Win amp F8 Help L Win amp F11 Power L Win amp F12 Mute L Win amp 1 Volume Down L Win amp 2 Volume UP L Win amp 3 16 ESEE n 7 OSD Operation OSD On Screen Display Operation 050 Main Menu for Administrator 1 I E a TER 06 Web Server2 0 RD Suitch2 Fi Setup F Renane F2 Scan
4. Number B PC powers on or change channel by OSD Hot Key this banner will display 5 sec and disappear User can change display time in the Setup Mode F1 e Channel Banner Multi Layer Max 22 characters L PC Channel I Channel PC Number L 2nd Layer Channel PC Number 1st Layer Channel PC Number B PC powers on or changes channel by OSD Hot Key this banner will display 5sec and disappear User can change display time in the Setup Mode F1 20 e Channel Banner Scan Mode L PC Channel Name a ss H Channel PC Number Mode B Stop scan press any key W Banner will disappear when the scan stops e F4 Rename New Name 31 characters Max iMaln Menu to Channel 03 Name Web Serveri 12 F4 Function Setup F5 Security Mode Entry Password Default User Name admin Password 123456 After entering correct password Security function is enabled security Mode Admin Passuword 1 Weyl ae ETA BC Name File Server Mail server Web Serveri RD oul Change setting Esc Save Roturn Figure 13 Security Function Setup 1 After the Security mode is ON status and F3 Lock Mode will be enabled automatically it will display on the Main Menu Also the Hot Key Lock function H will be available After security mode is on you can actively lock Hot Key function F3
5. 2 amp USB and VGA video connected at same time 2 Plug only PS 2 keyboard mouse ports and VGA video into PCs Fig 4 SOC os Fig 4 PS 2 and VGA video connected 3 Plug only USB and VGA video into PCs Fig 5 Fig 5 USB and VGA video connected 4 4 Cascade Chaining 3 level cascades up to 3 levels control up to 64 256 4096 PCs from a single console cascaded units don t need special configuration To set up cascade chained installation please do the following 1 Before you begin install please make sure all of devices connected must be turned off power before connecting 2 Use the custom cable set Fig 2 cascade chain connecting the second and third level of one or more Slave KVM Switches to any PC port of Master KVM Switch Cascade configuration expands system ability and allows you to select computers connected to the Master or Slave After connected KVM Switches automatically configure Master and Slave by themselves Note The second and third level of Slave KVM Switch cascade chained via custome cable set see ref Fig 2 is just only connected their console ports of PS 2 Keyboard PS 2 mouse and VGA video no more necessary to connecting USB port All of PC ports of Master KVM Switch and Slave KVM Switches could be support connecting PCs or Servers via through methods Fig 3 or Fig 4 or Fig 5 You can do console operating your Master KVM Swit
6. 8 Port 16 Port COMBO FREE KVM SWITCH User Manual TL INTRODUCTIONS Sis bara ha ceasing puch cu umn ica et ee AGA Nabe bere aia uta 3 ET EEATURESG u S asa ay eee bak Odea ee dae 0 EA EE OE EE e DE DE 3 Lt PACKAGE CON TITS oet tere tes ku asus iyuq s 3 2 SPEGIFIGATIONS uy un ee ne AO PN E ER ee R Q L B Ta Po eee 4 2 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATION Soe Dome ede teats or REC 4 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT Sis 2 tes se leas erue dva cetera voee eoe ee date eee x ated doe dax voa tra e Prol dO 5 CIE NE ig en UE ELT M 5 JI ERONT IBS uum E E Le SUP AN pd ier aR fe cM AST 5 4 2 PS 6 4 3 SINGLE STAGE INSTALLATION ccccccccscccccscccccvcceccacvsccctencccsevseeccscceensees 6 4 4 CASCADE CHADPNINO L Ii esee Did e TUE clea Sid Retin oe e Ro Lou awa E ins 9 4 5 RACK MOUN TENG ice sees u 2 cat ne dad stezvexeuE 12 S HOTKEY OPERATION dae Tisu u a a aO beveled 13 SA E ALL LL nuyu us ul us py edes eri estie 13 5 2 CHANNEL SELECT uuu assumes ee L uuu i pue aus 13 5 3 AUTO SCAN FUNCTION iiri ee o OR et aoe 14 5 4 BUZZER SOUND DISABLE ENABLE 0 0 0 cc cc ern heh rhe arae 14 SS SBT
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8. Into the Security lock mode this banner will display until Unlock status The console device and KVM button will lock no any function could be enabled while back to unlock status the keyboard will just accept the correct password only Press any key into the unlock window Unlock Window After key in a correct User Name and Password the system will unlock leave the Security mode screen will be into the normal and all devices are available to operate according to the authorization setting Note If you forget the password the only wav to permanently disable the securit function is to key in a universal password to unlock KVM You need to key in this unlock password to release your device and KVM and then vou can restart everything Universal password will let your KVM go back to defaulted administrator password ask the Universal password to your agency distributor 8 Troubleshooting Keyboard and or Mouse not working Master Slave daisy chained doesn t work Double OSD images at cascade configuration OSD menu is not at the proper position Possible Cause Recommended Solution Keyboard and or Mouse need To unplug from console to be reset port s and then it them into console in Check the cable connected from switch to computer and make sure it is connected Properly Failed connection to the computer KVM Switch needs to be reset Power off all of devi
9. LEDs Video PC Connectors Keyboard Mouse Console Ports Video Keyboard Mouse Auto Scan Interval DDC DDC2 monitor Hot Swappable Operating systems supported Device driver Power Dimensions L X W X H Unit Weight Housing material Operating Temperature Humidity Push Button and Hot Key PS 2 and or USB Keyboard On Screen Display OSD Red for PC Selection Green for PC On Line ready 1 x HDB 15 male PS 2 amp USB signal combined 1x6 pin mini DIN female 1 6 pin mini DIN female 1 x HDB 15 female 1x USB A type female 1 x USB A type female Adjustable time setting by OSD menu driven Yes Max Resolution 2048x1536 85Hz Yes Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP 2003 Server Linux Mac OS9 OSX and Sun Micro Systems No Need By external power adaptor 44 15 7 4 5 17 3 6 1 1 5 inch 32 122 0 50 C 0 80 RH 3 System Requirements Console AVGA SVGA Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution PS 2 and or USB Keyboard Mouse Computer or Server The following equipment must be equipped with each computer or server AVGA SVGA or Multisync card Type A USB port or PS 2 6 pin mini DIN for Keyboard and Mouse Cables The Combo Free KVM Switch must be used specific custom 4 in 1 cables To purchase the specific cable sets please contact your dealer 4 Installation 4 1 Front View 8
10. Port ea ee wes ueris apis e e e e e roer ose CT TL b 1 Nus a 16 Port ese o o swiven e e e e e e e e e e e e e osta te PORI EID suis ETE Coe E ys i D s z a E AL B LED Indicators Selected RED LED indicates that the KVM Switch is selected to the corresponding PC On Line GREEN LED indicates that the KVM Switch is ready to the corresponding PC Reset Switch Press this switch when a system reset This switch must be pushed with a thin object for example such as the end of a paper clip or a ball point pen 4 2 Rear View 8 Port B US MEE MN mE 2 ceo OER o CENSO CENSO OMS CERO CORRS 16 Port cue CER CENSO CES ac sv Lp an XA 1 Ald 3 2 Z 1 GER cic ci cipio 4 3 Single stage installation Precaution 1 Make sure all of devices are turning off as connecting up with KVM Switch You must unplug the power cords of any computers which might have the Keyboard Power On function in advance Otherwise the switch will receive power from the computer 2 With under running OS Windows 98 we sugget that the PC must be plugged to PS 2 ports because of Windows 98 is not support installation at first time as throu
11. ces and then power up again Incorrect configuration or Make sure the console of improper installation the Slave s connected to procedures Master s PC port Remove any possible power supplies to the slave unplug all cables before connecting it to the Master Improper slave connection Remove any possible power procedure supplies to the Slave unplug all cables before connecting it to the Master Fail connection Make sure cable is connected well Slave console link to Master port Use F1 Set Position to move OSD menu and banner to proper position OSD menu has fixed resolution and its size varies due to the changes of computer VGA resolution Disclaimer Information in this document ts subject to change without notice The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties implied or othenvise regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profil or any other commercial damage including but not limited to special incidental consequential or olher damages No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or information recording and retrieval systems without the express written permission of the manufacturer All brand names and product names used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders FCC Statem
12. ch via either USB and or PS 2 keyboard and mouse arbitrarily even USB mouse with PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse with USB keyboard both are available to Master KVM Switch Plug in the power adapter for the first level Master KVM Switch and connected PCs and then plug in power adapter for each level Slave KVM Switch and connected PCs sequently After all of the level of KVM Switches are up power on the computers Initial Power Up Process You must power up the Master KVM Switch first before turning on any other devices Note You may hot plug any powered down computer and Slave KVM at any time after initial power up process completed Hot plug and Hot Swap a You can replace keyboard or mouse of the Master KVM CONSOLE port at any time without powering down the Master KVM b Plug in or out of PC port or swap PC port could be at any time without powering down th KVM ar es 4 TB C Lad P t us cgo Eo 4 ote Ch ERTS ces obo rdi eigo pa e bd TY 1 1 3 CEB OBS ED ciem CEB CRBC CED c CERO ciego dems TE Tg T Fig 6 4 5 Rack Mounting Fig 7 Figure 7 shows you how to attach mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit for standard 19 inch rack cabinet 1 Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the KVM Switch unit
13. creen Display OSD amp Cascade Chain functions OSD is intuitive menus driven for quick and efficient navigation 3 level cascades up to 3 levels control up to 64 256 4096 PCs from a single console cascaded units don t need special configuration 6 Emulates PS 2 or USB keyboard on each PC to allow your computers to boot normally without a keyboard error 7 Supports hot pluggable All devices connected to the KVM can be added or removed at any time without shutting the unit down 8 Supports 3 types of switching 1 Hardware Push Button 2 Hot Keys on PS 2 and or USB of keyboard 3 Menu driven OSD On Screen Display 9 Supports Auto Scan function to switch video automatically among computers in preset intervals sequentially by OSD menu driven 10 Supports LED display for PC and or server status monitoring 11 Supports VGA resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 85HZ 12 Supports Beeper during Switching enabled 13 Powered with external power adaptor connection 14 Fully compliant with the USB 1 1 2 0 specification 15 Rack Mountable in 19 inch 1U 1 2 Package Contents The product you purchased should contain the following equipment and accessories 1 8 Port or 16 Port Combo Free KVM Switch 1 User Manual 1 Power adaptor 1 Rack Mount Kit 2 Combo custom 4 in 1 cable 2 Specifications 2 1 General Specifications Specification Number Of Computers Controlled 8 or 16 Selection Method
14. ect Time 5Sec Banner Time 5Sec Position Meny Banner Hotkey Scroll Lock sound SEES EAE Pe Select poe Change Setting Esc Save Return Figure 10 OSD Setup All changes are enabled by left right arrow key lt to select it Mode Select Scan selected channels in STA column with s on OSD main menu PC ON Scan all powered on PC channels only li Scan Time 5 sec Default to 90 sec 5 sec a select step Display Time 5 sec Default 10 sec 15 sec and always on lllDisplay Position Menu use four arrow keys to move the OSD main menu to the desired position Banner use four arrow keys to move the channel banner to the desired position liHot Key Scroll Lock Scroil Lock becomes the Hot Key Caps Lock Caps Lock becomes the Hot Key Ctrl Ctrl is a defaulted Hot Key Note Scroll and Caps Lock are alternative While Scroll Lock is enabled if you want to alter the Hot Key to Caps Lock you just press Scroll Lock twice and enter and vice versa WSound ON Buzzer sound enabled Turn on OFF Buzzer sound disabled Turn off lllLanguage English En Deutsch De Francais Fr languages Position Adjustment 15 Po I a de we I i o A AR des EDS EC sa E RECIEN PNIS move left move right 1 move up move down 2 Save Return PC Channel Name L YW Channel PC
15. ent This device generates and uses radio frequency and may cause interference to radio and television reception if not installed and used properly This has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in 15 of the FCC Rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by plugging the device in and oul the user can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocale the receiving antenna e Increase the separalion between the device and receiver e Connect the computer into an cutlel on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help wa
16. gh USB HID installation driver 3 There are some of older PCs supported USB ports only please open BIOS USB setting in advance 4 The console plugging is not support USB keyboard of having USB HUB luem ud clams 000 cleo os ciii cilio olio cilio Fig 1 Console connecting Plug either your USB keyboard mouse or PS 2 keyboard mouse arbitrarily and VGA video into the Console ports located on the KVM Switch s rear panel Fig 1 Note No matter what you plugged even thought USB mouse with PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse with USB keyboard are available working to the KVM Switch unit System connecting Use KVM custom cable sets to connect any available PC ports to the video and either USB or PS 2 ports or even USB amp PS 2 all connected of the computers you are connecting up Note The custome cable set as Fig 2 is supplied one cable set with this package any additional sets is required purchase separately To purchase the custom KVM cable sets please contact with your dealer Fig 2 custom combo 4 in 1 cable This KVM Switch with custom specific cable set provide three connecting methods 1 Plug USB PS 2 keyboard mouse ports and VGA video into PCs at same time recommended in priority Fig 3 m Fig 3 PS
17. or H Hot Key until keyin a password the console will be locked as log out status Hot Key twice H and lt Enter gt Only administrator can keyin password to unlock the console but according to the limit of authority setting different user will have different access computers Change Administrator Password E Security security Mode OFF New Password Confirm Password Enter Esc Return 02 Mail server 03 Web Serveri 04 Switchi 4 Soelect 9 Change Setting Esc Save Return Figure14 Security Function Setup 3 22 Change User Name and Password Security Security Mode OFF User Name PERRE HELEN LEWI New Password Confirm Password Enter Confirn Esc Roturn 03 Web Serveri 04 Switch t 4 5 1061 i Changso Setting Ese Save Return PNEU Figure15 Security Function Setup 3 User PC Channel Authorization Setting Security Security Admin Password User Name mm DEF Tr Ch TEASE 03 Web Serveri 104 Switcht t Solect REALL 1 U1 2 U2 3 Esc Savo Return e F6 Lock Port d 050 Exit Rename F5 Security Figure16 17 Security Function Setup 4 5 23 After PC port tocked L mark will show in its STA column until unlock status Select F6 and keyin password again and the PC port unlocks F3 Console Lock Mode Banner
18. wice and Enter you will see an OSD Main Menu popped out in the screen with channel number names and other status and other function keys please see figure 8 above The channel of the currently selected computer is displayed in the top right corner and a highlighted pink bar shown in the selected channel row The sign is displayed if computer has power on and ready for being selected its corresponding front panel indicator is green If it doesnt appear sign it means no computer connected or no powered up OSD menu will update the sign when computer is activated Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight a computer and the ENTER to select it and leave OSD menu Or you can press lt ESC gt to exit OSD menu A plus mark showing in the left of a name indicates that the port has cascades The number at the up left corner below KVM layer number shows the number of port for the upper layer i e 8 means link from upper KVM 8 If in master layer it will show blank ENTER brings you one level down and the screen pops up listing the names of the computers on the Slave KVM The name of the Slave will be shown at the OSD menu Itis useful to group computers and still be able to see the group name Press lt R gt will return to upper layer OSD menu Press lt ESC gt to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer the computer name is also shown on the screen with a left up banner F1 Setup Mode Sean Mode Sel
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