Prima Switch User Manual
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1. BANK 16 Daisy chain up to 8 levels Terminator Figure 11 Daisy chaining multiple Prima KVM switches in a cascaded application Page 13 Chapter Advantages and Features Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 Chapter 2 Prima Switch Operation This chapter provides general guidelines for the KVM switch operations Before you begin operation of the KVM switch it is strongly recommended that you read this chapter in advance There are three ways to operate your PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 KVM switch either by Front panel buttons keyboard hotkeys and OSD Menu options The operation details of these three control methods are detailed as follows 2 1 Front panel Buttons The front panel push buttons are used to directly select the active computer channel that can be controlled by the shared keyboard mouse and monitor Pressing the key during normal operation will cause the corresponding channel to be selected 2 2 Keyboard Hotkeys Most of the hotkey control commands are preceded by two consecutive Scroll Lock keystrokes done within 2 seconds and then followed by spec2. I Figure o PRIMA 16 6 7 Se PRIMA 4 Back Pane e 8 POPC PRIMA 5 Back 8 9 Figure 7 PRIMA USB PS2 PC Cable Assembly ee 10 s Daisy Chan Cable serseri re EE a Ear aes eenean 10 aC aD e E EE E E 11 Pipu 10 Day Chan abt adusta o ur Io E Deaf OE GR OR UR 11 Figure 11 Daisy chaining multiple Prima KVM switches in a cascaded application pp 13 Juris 2 ON eri VNC TUT NR Tem 16 jun EE 17 List of Tables Tablel Summary for Hotkey Sequences 15 List of Figures amp Tables Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 Chapter 1 Advantages and Features 1 1 Advantages PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 is a 4 8 16 port cascadable rack mount USB PS 2 KVM switch with OSD control It provides both USB and PS 2 interface connectivity support on both PC side and console side It enables the administrator to access control boot and reboot multiple USB and PS 2 computers using only either USB or PS 2 keyboard video and mouse Centralized computer management from one keyboard
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4. 1 RU Weight 1 9 kg PRIMA 4 2 0 kg PRIMA 8 2 2 kg PRIMA 16 TO Safety EMI CE FCC Page 23 Appendix C Troubleshooting
5. Auto Logout Specify time for auto logout 00 99 min OSD timeout Specify duration for OSD Menu to stay on screen Autoscan period Specify time for auto scan period Title Bar Specify the position of the OSD title bar Hotkey Specify the hotkey preceding sequence Can be SCROLL LOCK CAPS ESC F12 or NUM LOCK Setup Password specify the password for access Load Default load the default settings Load Default All load default settings to all daisy chained units Upgrade Firmware upgrade the firmware of the KVM switch 2 4 Operate the Switch The followings describe each command operation of the KVM switch and available ways to execute the command either by a front panel button a keyboard hotkey sequence or an OSD Menu option 2 4 1 Select PC Front Panel Button Press the corresponding button on the specific switch to which the channel you want to select 15 connected Hotkey Select PC Scr Scr a b y z Lk Lk ne number number 01 16 01 16 Page 17 Chapter2 Prima Switch Operation Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 For example when with a configuration of multiple daisy chained Prima KVM switches if you want to select bank 3 port 7 you should press the following keystrokes Select PC Scr Scr 3 7 Lk Lk bank port number number 03 07 However when using single KVM switch configuration if you want to select port 7 you should first press its default bank number 01 and then t
6. Daisy Chain Cable Page 10 Chapter Advantages and Features Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 Figure 9 Upgrade Cable Figure 10 Daisy Chain Terminator 1 6 2 Mounting the Prima KVM switch The KVM switch can be mounted either on desktop or on a standard 19 rack To adapt to different port capacity requirements you are able to use the KVM switch either in single unit configuration or in multiple cascaded application Connect Your PCs and Peripherals to a Single Prima KVM switch Step 1 Connect the shared USB or PS 2 keyboard mouse and monitor to the console connectors on the backside of the KVM switch Step 2 Connect the power adapter 9 VDC 1A cord to the KVM switch to power it on Step 3 Connect each computer to the KVM switch using an appropriate KVM cable for your convenience then power on each computer Now the KVM switch is ready to operate as soon as you turn on any of the attached computer GM Only when you are going to connect a PS 2 PC will it be required that the KVM switch have to be powered on and properly connected to your computers before booting up any computers Please follow the correct KVM system boot up sequence The reason is that while your PC 1s booting up the PS 2 interfaces on the connected computer have to communicate with your keyboard and mouse and consequently gets response from them If your KVM switch has not been running and connected to your PC your PC might have difficult
7. Terminator x 1 e Upgrade Cable F RS 232 F x 1 Power adapter AC to DC 9V IA x 1 e Rack Mount Kit x 1 e This User Guide x 1 e A Quick Installation Guide x 1 1 4 Front Panel SELECTED LIVE Bank Number Port switching buttons Figure 1 PRIMA 4 Front Panel SELECTED LIVE Bank Number Port switching buttons Figure 2 PRIMA 8 Front Panel SELECTED LIVE Bank Number Port switching buttons Figure 3 PRIMA 16 Front Pane 1 4 1 Buttons Press to switch to the corresponding port Page 7 Chapter Advantages and Features Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 1 4 2 Numerical LED Displays and Indicators The Numerical LED display on the front panel shows the switch bank number The Port Status is indicated by a set of two LED indicators e The Live LED lit red when the computer is connected to the KVM switch and feeding power through the PS 2 or USB interface e The Selected LED lit green when the computer is currently selected as the active channel Thus the red LED shows the current connected state of the specific port The green LED indicator indicates the currently active channel Is 3 Note that a red lit LED means only that the specific port is connected and being powered through its PS 2 interface It does not indicate whether that connected computer is in powered on or powered off state 3 Note that a green lit LED means only that the specific port is selected to be the active cha
8. gain access to KVM operation thus your local console security cannot be compromised anymore even when you are not present d If you ever forget your password and have been prevented from local console access please contact your local dealer for technical support 2 4 19 lt Upgrade Firmware gt OSD The Upgrade Firmware option should be selected only when you want to upgrade firmware contents of your Prima KVM switch Just use the cursor keys to navigate to the Upgrade Firmware option on the OSD Setup Menu and then hit Enter key to select Then you will a prompt ask you for confirmation Select Yes and hit Enter to make the Prima KVM switch go into firmware upgrade mode However to upgrade firmware you also have to prepare a host computer and the firmware upgrade file For further details please refer to the Firmware Upgrade Operation Guide While upgrading your firmware an OSD message will show forth to remind you not to power off the KVM while upgrading firmware Page 22 Chapter2 Prima Switch Operation Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 Appendix A Technical Specifications PC connections 4 PCs max PRIMA 4 8 PCs max PRIMA 8 16 PCs max PRIMA 16 Console connection 1 console PC port connector All female type HDB 15 connector integrated with USB and PS 2 keyboard mouse and video Daisy chain port connectors HDB 15 Male Daisy Chain IN HDB 15 Female Daisy Chain OUT 19 Rack Mount
9. mouse and video The PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 KVM switch is a quality KVM switch designed for centralized management of multiple computers servers either in corporate factory as well as in campus computing environment Its versatile connectivity support for both USB and PS 2 interface on console side and computer side is especially convenient for a mixed environment with USB as well as PS 2 style computer Easy Operation by front panel buttons keyboard hot keys and OSD menu controls The PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 KVM switch can be easily operated using front panel buttons keyboard hotkeys as well as OSD Menu control These available control features provide more convenient and effective operation over your daily computer server management routines and hence more productivity Flexible port capacity through multiple daisy chained KVM switches In addition to the choice over the different port capacities of the PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 users can also take advantage of its cascadable feature to stack together up to 8 units of the KVM switches For example with 8 units of the PRIMA 16 cascaded together the total port management capacity could easily be scaled up to 128 computers You can scale the port capacity by daisy chaining multiple units in different combination according to your real needs Saving Time Space and Money with more productivity The KVM switches offer special advantages saving time space and money plus a significant gain o
10. the PC Name you desire to change and then press Enter or Insert key for editing a new PC name When done press Enter to validate the new name 2 4 10 lt Reset Re initialize KVM System whole daisy chain gt Hotkeys Reset Re initialize KVM System Scr Scr End Whole daisy chain Lk Lk 2 4 11 lt Show OSD Menu gt Hotkey Show OSD Menu Scr Scr space bar Lk Lk 2 4 12 lt Auto Scan gt Hotkey Auto Scan Scr Scr S Lk Lk Eos Y The auto scan function automatically scans through each connected channel and stay for a specific time that is programmable by user 5 99 seconds The purpose of auto scan is to provide you with a quick browsing of the status of all connected channels without tedious manual switching one by one You will appreciate this function especially when the there are many computers connected on your switch Lis f TO STOP Auto Scanning just press any button on the front panel or hit any key on keyboard to terminate auto scanning immediately 2 4 13 lt Auto Scan Period gt OSD Use cursor keys to navigate to the auto scan period option on the OSD Menu and then hit Enter to select and edit the auto scan period The auto scan period is default to 10 seconds The period time of auto scan could be specified within the range of 5 seconds to 95 seconds by an increment of 1 second Users can adjust the scan period according to their needs Page 20 Chapter2 Prima Switch Operation Prima Switc
11. to left side of the screen 2 4 18 lt Setup Password gt OSD Navigate with cursor keys downward to the Setup Password option on the OSD Setup Menu and then hit Enter key to select Just follow the submenu to Enable or Disable the Password Protection Every time you want to change the password configuration you will be prompted for the current password You have to type in the correct password to validate the change The password 1s up to 8 characters long and is default to 00000000 Later you can change the default password with your own by this option d 5 E r gum Lu r e T amd LE Enable Password Setup Password new Password Page 21 Chapter2 Prima Switch Operation Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 H The Setup Password function 15 default to Disabled On the other hand if the password protection 15 enabled it means every time when the KVM switch is reset it will prompt the next user for password input This feature will ensure further security over local console to ward off the possibility of any bad intention or accidental tempering of your server management by unauthorized persons If you have a great concern over local console security you should have the password protection enabled by this OSD option Then next time when you will leave the local console you can then Logout the KVM switch Then the KVM switch will prompt next user for correct password to
12. to your Prima KVM switch it is recommended that the power adapter be plugged into the KVM switch to power it up properly Step 1 Connect the shared keyboard PS 2 mouse and monitor to the console port connectors on the rear panel of the master first Prima KVM switch Step 2 Connect the power adapter cord to power receptacle on the master Prima KVM switch Step 3 Use a daisy chain cable M HDB15 to HDB15 F to connect the daisy chain OUT port of the master Prima KVM switch to the daisy chain IN port of the second downstream Prima KVM switch Then connect the power adapter cord to power on the second Prima KVM switch Step 4 If there is yet another third KVM switch to be daisy chained just repeat step 3 to connect the daisy chain OUT port of the second switch to the daisy chain IN port of the third KVM switch Likewise follow the same connection procedure if there is still more KVM switches to join in the daisy chain Step 5 After you have set up the daisy chain of Prima KVM switch just plug the terminator into the Daisy chain OUT port of the last Prima KVM switch Step 6 After you have set up and powered up the daisy chain connection of multiple KVM switches these daisy chained KVM switch units will be initialized immediately for your operation Step 7 Connect each computer If you are going to connect a PS 2 computer you have to connect it in its powered off state with either with the USB KVM combo cable or the PS 2 KVM combo
13. Cable or the Combo free USB PS 2 KVM cable for your convenience Then power each computer on M The KVM switch has to be turned on and properly connected to your PC before booting up any PC Please follow the correct boot up sequence The reason is that while your PC is booting up it has to communicate with your keyboard and mouse and consequently gets response from them If your KVM switch has not been already running and connected to your PC your PC might have difficulty recognizing your keyboard and mouse even if you turn on the KVM switch later on On the other hand your KVM switch also has to be present to keep track of all the modes and parameters requested by the OS running on each connected PC Now the KVM switches are ready to operate as soon as you turn on any of the connected computers Page 12 Chapter Advantages and Features Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 Firmware upgrade via Daisy chain In port ara through a host computer RS 232 FE WW PS 2 connector B for keyboard interface USB connector on computer USB to PS 2 adapter HDB15 video connector for PS 2 mouse interface on computer
14. Peokun PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 User Manual D 1 i A T Rev 1 1 10 05 2007 Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 Copyright and trademarks Copyright 2007 PROSUM All rights reserved All trademarks in this manual are the properties of their respective trademark owners Disclaimer This User Guide fully explains the installation and use of PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 KVM switches Since every precaution has been taken to prepare and write this manual we assume no responsibility for errors or omissions contained therein nor any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information in it Specifications and functions may be changed without prior notice FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this User Guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense CE Statement This is a Class B product in a domestic environment this product may cause
15. by its name It also allows you to password protect your KVM switch system 2 3 1 OSD Main Menu F10 ENTER Figure 12 OSD Main Menu The computer name that is followed by a human symbol a means that computer is currently the active channel you can monitor on your local console now The computer name that is followed by a little solar symbol indicates that it is currently connected to the KVM switch via PS 2 interface and feeding power to the KVM switch On the other hand the computer name that is followed by a USB symbol Indicates that it is connected to the KVM switch via the USB interface and feeding power to the KVM switch Others that are not seen with either of both symbols after them are currently either not connected or the PS 2 or USB interface does not feed power to the KVM switch The computer name that is inversely illuminated by a background color indicates that it 15 currently in focus and you can perform operation on it by your keyboard F1 Go to the Setup Page F10 Logout INS Insert to edit Esc Quit PgDn PgUp Bank Select Page 16 Chapter2 Prima Switch Operation Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 Use the left right up down cursor keys to navigate Hit Enter key to select and Inset key to edit On the bottom part of the OSD menu there are OSD operation tips for your reference 2 3 2 OSD Setup Menu Load Default 811 Upsrade Firmware Figure 13 OSD Setup Menu
16. detect daisy chain configuration without setting any dipswitch Daisy chaining up to 8 units for a scalable port capacity up to 128 computers using flexible combination of different switch units Numerical LED displays to indicate the switch bank number Hardware Software Support Support standard 5 key Microsoft Logitech mice and compatibles Support standard Microsoft Logitech keyboards and compatibles Support a wide range of software platforms DOS Windows 95 98 SE NT 2000 ME XP Server 2003 Vista Unix Linux and BSD Hot plugging of PCs for maintenance without powering down the KVM switch or PC Support video graphic dimensions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels Power interface Powered by the external power adapter 9 VDC 1A connected to the AC power outlet in addition to the USB and PS 2 keyboard mouse interface power 1 2 7 Cabling requirements Special USB KVM Combo Cable or PS 2 KVM Combo Cable or the Combo free USB PS 2 KVM Cable 1 3 Package Contents Page 6 Chapter Advantages and Features Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 The Packaging box of the PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 KVM switch should contain the following items The PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 KVM switch e Special USB KVM Combo Cable or PS 2 KVM Combo Cable or the Combo free USB PS 2 KVM Cable Types of cable and number of cable sets will vary according to your option e Daisy Chain Cable M HDB15 F cable for cascaded application x 1 Daisy Chain
17. e Page Down key to rotate through the bank selection backwards 2 4 6 lt Beep Sound On Off gt While auto Scanning port switching or issuing a hotkey command a beep sound will be heard If you want to turn on off this beeping try the following hotkey sequence Hotkey Scr Scr Beep sound on off Lk Lk 2 4 7 lt Load Default gt OSD While you can freely change the computer names auto scan time auto logout timeout etc there might be times when you want to restore the switch to its default factory settings If this 1s the case you can always access the OSD Menu option Load default to restore the KVM switch to the factory default Load Yes gt S NA f Note that Load default will not affect your password setting thus will not compromise your KVM switch access security 2 4 8 Load Default All gt The Load Default All option 1s used when you want to load factory default not only to the master Prima KVM switch but to all Prima KVM switches in the daisy chain If you need to load factory default to all daisy chained Prima KVM switches you should use this Load Default All option instead of the Load default gt 4 Note that Load default all will not affect your password setting thus will not compromise your KVM switch access security Page 19 Chapter2 Prima Switch Operation Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 2 4 9 Change PC Name OSD Navigate to
18. h User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 2 4 14 lt Auto Logout Timeout gt OSD Use cursor keys to navigate to the Auto Logout option on the OSD Setup Menu and then hit Enter to select and edit the timeout value of the auto logout The OSD Menu Timeout is disabled by default You can specify a timeout value between 0 and 99 min 00 means disabled 2 4 15 lt OSD Menu Timeout gt OSD The OSD Menu Timeout is the time for the OSD display to stay on the screen if no keyboard activity is detected while the OSD Menu is displayed Use cursor keys to navigate to the OSD Timeout option on the OSD Setup Menu and then hit Enter to select and edit the OSD Menu Timeout The OSD Menu Timeout is default to 60 seconds The OSD Menu timeout can be specified within the range of 5 seconds to 95 seconds by an increment of 1 second Users can adjust this parameter to suit their needs 2 4 16 lt OSD Title Bar ON OFF gt Hotkey The OSD Title Bar will show the computer name on the screen You can toggle the OSD Title bar ON Off just by the hotkey OSD Title Bar ON OFF Scr Scr T Lk Lk PCO 2 4 17 lt OSD Title Bar Position gt OSD You can select the OSD Title Bar Position to be either on the left or right side of the screen Use cursor keys to navigate to the OSD Title Bar option on the OSD Setup Menu and then hit Enter to select and cursor key to toggle the Left Right option The OSD Menu Timeout is default to 60 seconds The OSD Title Bar Position is default
19. he port number 07 Select PC Scr Scr 7 Lk Lk bank port number number 01 07 f Since the single KVM switch bank number is default to 01 1 e itself a master KVM switch on its own therefore you should always specified its bank number by 01 OSD To switch to a specific PC using the OSD Menu you have to activate the OSD Menu first Hit ScrLk ScrLk Space Bar to activate the OSD Menu Then use the cursor keys to navigate to the channel you want and then hit Enter key to select the PC channel In a daisy chained configuration you may want to select specific channel on a specific bank when you have daisy chained multiple KVM switch units just use the Page up Page Down key for bank selection and navigate the OSD Menu by cursors key to the channel you want and hit Enter to make it your active channel 2 4 2 Next lower channel Hotkeys Next lower channel Scr Scr A Lk Lk 2 4 3 lt Next Higher Channel gt Hotkeys B Scr Scr Page 18 Chapter2 Prima Switch Operation Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 2 4 4 Next Lower Bank when daisy chained Hotkeys Previous bank Scr Scr Page Lk Lk Up OSD While the OSD is activated on the console screen press the Page Up key to rotate through the bank selections upwards 2 4 5 lt Next Higher Bank gt when daisy chained Hotkeys Next bank Scr Scr Page Lk Lk Down OSD While the OSD is activated on the console screen press th
20. ific command key or key sequence Hotkey control command ScrLk ScrLk Command key sequence lt gt Within 2 seconds In most cases it will take at least three keystrokes to complete a command In certain case it will need 6 strokes such as in selecting specific bank and port number for active channel to complete one Page 14 Chapter2 Prima Switch Operation Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 All the available hotkey commands and OSD Menu options are summarized in the following table for your convenience Hotkeys OSD Menu option Select PC ScrLk ScrLk a b y z Reset Reinitialize KVM System Whole daisy Upgrade Firmware OSD Main Menu Setup Upgrade Firmware Table 1 Hotkey Sequences Notes a b y and z each denotes a number key ab 01 16 yz 2 01 04 or 01 08 or 01 16 Page 15 Chapter2 Prima Switch Operation Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 2 3 On Screen Display To activate the OSD Menu use the hotkey sequence E Scr Scr space bar OSD On Screen Display is a menu that is superimposed on your screen display On the OSD Menu you will see a listing of the available banks and channels for selection and the currently online status of each channel You can use the OSD to control the KVM switch with more convenient and intuitive menu driven operation The OSD menu also allows you to rename your computer up to 8 characters and to find a specific computer
21. nnel It does not indicate whether that connected computer is in powered on or powered off sate 1 5 Back Panel USB keyboard amp Mouse DaisyChain In Port PC ports Console Port Keybaord mouse and video connectors DaisyChain Out Port Power receptacle Figure 4 PRIMA 4 Back Panel USB keyboard amp Mouse DaisyChain In Port PC ports Console Port Keybaord mouse and video connectors pem Daisy Cha CONSOLE G je 3 3 m3 LM CAO fS dfe let t e ob Ab Oe Ho DaisyChain Out Port Power receptacle Figure 5 PRIMA 8 Back Panel Page amp Chapter Advantages and Features Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 USB keyboard amp Mouse DaisyChain In Port PC ports Console Port Keybaord mouse and video connectors Computer e Daisy Cha CONSOLE Computer 16 Computer 15 Computer 14 13 Computer 12 Computer 11 AS Ba CERGENES D fa O js Ey o 6 GD n gt Gam mr DaisyChain Out Port Power receptacle Figure 6 PRIMA 16 Back Panel 1 5 1 Power Jack The power jack should receive electricity from a 9VDC 1A power adapter cord Its center pin is of a positive polarity 1 5 2 Console Port The console port provides keyboard and mouse connectors for PS 2 as well USB interface and a HDB 15 video connector for the monitor LCD display 1 5 3 PC Ports The PC ports are HDB 15 connectors integ
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23. rated with USB and PS 2 keyboard mouse and video To connect a PC port to one of your computer you may either use USB KVM Combo Cable or PS 2 KVM Combo Cable or Combo free USB PS 2 KVM Cable depending on your package option 1 9 4 Daisy Chain Port The daisy chain IN port is of a HDB15 male connector where you can daisy chain upstream to a Prima KVM switch The daisy chain OUT port is of a HDB 15 female connector where you can daisy chain downstream to a Prima KVM switch Page 9 Chapter Advantages and Features Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 1 6 Installation Ww Before installing the KVM switch you should run through the following peripheral checklist to ensure a proper setup of your KVM switch 1 6 1 Checklist before Installation To install the PRIMA KVM switch check that you have the following elements e Suitable cables to connect the KVM switch to the keyboard video and mouse ports of each of your PC e A monitor with a standard D sub 15 pin video connector HDB 15 that you have verified to be working when connected directly to each of your PCs A standard USB or PS 2 style Microsoft or Logitech keyboard e A standard USB or PS 2 style Microsoft or Logitech compatible 5 key mouse e The Daisy chain cable s if you need to connect multiple units of Prima KVM switch e The terminator if you need to daisy chain multiple Prima KVM switches Figure 7 PRIMA USB PS2 PC Cable Assembly Figure 8
24. ver productivity of the server administrative staff With our KVM switches you eliminate the need for separate sets of peripherals for each of your computers The KVM users will also appreciate the neat space on desktop or working bench that is free from multiple sets of keyboards videos and mice On the other hand the server admin can save lots of time not to shift around separate sets of keyboard and mouse just to keep up with the server management routines Hence the KVM switch could be a tremendous help in facilitating a better and more efficient work environment for server administration and an indispensable productivity tool for effective server computer management 1 2 General Features 1 2 1 LED display for status monitoring Page 5 Chapter Advantages and Features Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 1 2 5 1 2 6 Numerical LED display for switch bank number Front panel port status LED s for easy port status monitoring Control features Front panel buttons for direct channel selection Auto Scan activated by keyboard hotkey Keyboard hotkeys for quick operation commands OSD Menu options for more convenient and intuitive control Channel selection by front panel buttons keyboard hotkeys and OSD Menu control Security Auto Logout feature to lock up computer after a user configurable timeout Password security prevents unauthorized intrusion Provide 8 character password protection Cascaded Application Auto
25. y recognizing keyboard and mouse even if you turn on the KVM switch later on On the other hand your KVM switch also has to be present to keep track of all the modes and parameters requested by the OS running on each connected PS 2 PC M The cable distance from your keyboard video and mouse to your PC should be within 7 6 m to ensure signal quality and proper transmission If you want to extend the distance over use of a Cat5 Extender is recommended Page I1 Chapter Advantages and Features Prima Switch User Manual Rev 1 1 2007 1 6 3 Daisy chaining Several Prima KVM switches If you use only a single KVM switch and hence have no need for cascaded application of multiple KVM switch units just skip this section To add port capacity multiple PRIMA 4 PRIMA 8 PRIMA 16 KVM switches can be cascaded in a daisy chain configuration You can maximize the number of connected computers up to 128 computers with 8 units of PRIMA 16 KVM switches This cascaded application is advantageous when you want centralized console management over all these groups of computers KVM controls can then be extended to groups of computers connected on the daisy chain of Prima KVM switches 4 qe The Prima KVM switch units that are to be daisy chained do not have to be of the same port capacity In fact you can daisy chain different units with different port capacity as to scale the total port capacity more flexibly p Before connecting any PC or peripherals
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