8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch
KV-P00801
KV-P01601
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8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch
Contents
1. Product introduction .........................................................4
2. Product Feature ................................................................5
3. Specifications....................................................................6
4. Hardware Installation .......................................................8
5. Operation & Usage ..........................................................11
5.1 Set Password ...............................................................11
5.2 Activate OSD................................................................11
5.3 OSD Main Screen Headings ............................................12
5.4 OSD Status Indication ...................................................13
5.5 Edit Computer Name .....................................................13
5.6 Set Password ...............................................................14
5.7 Scan Setting ................................................................16
5.8 Hot-Key Setting............................................................17
5.9 OSD Rate / Scan Rate Setting.........................................18
6. Upgrade firmware ...........................................................20
7. Troubleshooting..............................................................25
8. Optional Accessories.......................................................25
9. Notice .............................................................................26
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8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch
1. Product introduction
This PS/2 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
PS/2 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.
„ Why use a PS/2 KVM Switch?
— Saves money, time, spaces and energy
1. 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 system administrator to
handle the installation.
2. Saves time – Completely centralized control to save your time traveling
between every computer.
3. 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.
4. Saves energy – As number of keyboard, monitor and mouse is greatly
reduced, the electricity burden caused by each hardware is also
reduced..
„ Who should use the PS/2 KVM?
Anyone who owns two or more computers, who wishes to reduce cost and
control her system efficiently, PS/2 KVM can be the best solution. Following list
is some of the example where PS/2 KVM can be implemented.
1. SOHO, small to medium offices
2. Organization’s server management centre
3. Hardware/software experiment and system coalition
4. PC production quality test
5. Industrial rack application
6. Customer’s service centre
7. ISP (Internet Service Provider),ASP (Application Service Provider,
IDC(Internet Data Center).. etc. Global information system centre.
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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 implement USB to
PS/2 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
PS/2 KVM connection) or 128 computers (for all 16-port PS/2 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.
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3. Specifications
Model No.
Computer port
8PORT KVM
16PORT KVM
8
1
1
1
16
1
Console Port
Firmware Upgrade Port
Daisy Chain Port
1
1
Computer Port Connector
(All Female Type)
HDDB 15-pin
Console Port Connector
(All Female Type)
PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6-pin
PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6-pin
Monitor VGA HDDB 15-pin
Firmware Upgrade Port
Connector (Male type)
RS-232 DB 9-pin
Daisy Chain Port
(All Female Type)
PS/2 Keyboard Mini Din 6-pin
PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6-pin
Monitor VGA HDDB 15-pin
PC Port Select Method
Port indication
Hot-Key
Push Button
OSD Menu
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
Yes
Auto Scan Interval
Keyboard Emulation
Mouse Emulation
5 ~ 255 seconds
PS/2
PS/2
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Firmware Upgrade Port
Monitor resolution
DDC version
RS-232
1920X1440 /60Hz
DDC2
8 levels maximum
120
Daisy Chain MAX Level
Maximum connected
computers
128
Housing
Metal 19”
Metal 19”
1RU (Rack Mount
Unit)
1RU (Rack Mount
Unit)
Power adaptor
Dual Power Input)
DC 5V/1A *1
DC5V/1A* 1 (Redundancy)
0 ~ 70°C
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Weight (gram)
-20 ~ 85°C
1450g
1950g
(420)X(130)X(44)
Size (mm)
(420)X(130)X(44)
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4. Hardware Installation
Prior to installation please switch off all computer and peripherals. Following
guide is using 8-port PS/2 KVM as example. Please note 16-port PS/2 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 PS/2 KVM and computer, keyboard, monitor and mouse before
installation.
Step 2
Plug power adaptor into PS/2 KVM and power socket. You will hear one beep
and port-1 red LED Constant lids.
Step 3
Please connect HDDB 15-pin blue connector on monitor to console port on
PS/2 KVM as illustrated below:
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Step 4
Please connect PS/2 Mini Din 6-pins purple connector on keyboard to console
port on PS/2 KVM as illustrated below:
Step 5
Please connect PS/2 Mini Din 6-pins green connector on mouse to console port
on PS/2 KVM as illustrated below:
Step 6
Please use KVM cable to connect computer and PS/2 KVM. Plug the end with
only one HDDB 15-pin to PS/2 KVM computer port, and the other end of the
cable with HDDB 15-pin and two PS/2 Mini Din 6-pin to back of computer.
Please use the above method to connect every computer to PS/2 KVM.
★ NOTE: One end of this cable only has one HDDB 15-pin connector, the
other end has three connectors- one HDDB 15-pin and two PS/2 Mini Din
6-pin.
Step 7
When above cable installation is complete, please re-check all cable is securely
fastened at correct socket. Recommend attach label for identification.
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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 cable for daisy chaining PS/2 KVMs.
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5. Operation & Usage
5.1 Set Password
At factory default the PS/2 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 PS/2 KVM to your distributor for factory reset.
5.2 Activate OSD
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.1>.
OSD Main Menu
<fig.1>
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5.3 OSD Main Screen Headings
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 factory default setting.
USER1~8
S
indicates the PC port is set for Auto Scan Mode. At factory
default all PC port is active for Auto Scan.
Every time switching is made PS/2 KVM beeps for
notification. Please press Scroll Lock twice followed by “S” to
turn beeper on or off
to select 1~8 computer Ports (1~8 PC Port)
_
to select A~H computer port (9~16 PC Port)
+
R
to set factory default. ( ★NOTE: password will not be erased
after this operation)
Select computer at previous port
Select computer at next port
Select previous bank
↑
↓
PgUp
PgDn
1 1
Select next bank
Left hand side ”1” indicates current active port, right hand
side “1” indicates current active bank.
F1
Edit computer name
Password setting
Select scan port
Auto scan mode
Hot key setting
Exit OSD
F2
F3
F4
F5
ESC
SCAN RATE Scan rate
VERSION Firmware version
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5.4 OSD Status Indication
Use right hand side of OSD commands for adjust settings
Function keys: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, ESC and
z First row on right hand window – “1 1
left arrow key
Bank1” : indicates currently
PS/2 KVM active at Bank 1, computer port 1.
z SCAN RATE set at 10 second
z Firmware version now at version 1.0
5.5 Edit Computer Name
F1 Edit computer name (EDIT)
On the OSD menu, please press F1 to edit PC port name as illustrated below
<fig.2>.
Now please use the secondary function key to F1(SAVE), F2(ERASE), or
ESC(QUIT)
¾ Edit the desirable name at cursor position, maximum 12 characters.
¾F1- Save port name settings and brings back to OSD main menu
¾F2- Erase all texts. To erase individual character, please use Backspace
(Å)
¾ESC to exit EDIT menu
Edit PC port name menu
<fig.2>
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5.6 Set Password
F2- Password setting (SECURITY)
Press F2 at OSD main menu to activate password setting (
SECURITY).
Password setting menu for “PORT USER” pops up as illustrated below <fig.3>.
In this screen you may use the secondary OSD function keys:
F1(SUPERUSER), ESC(QUIT), ENTER(Complete).
¾ F1- To set password please press F1(SUPERUSER) to set SUPERUSER
password <fig.5>
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.
¾ ENTER- Press ENTER to complete settings
¾ ESC- When setting is finished, press ESC return to OSD main menu.
Set PC Port Password :
<fig.3>
Retype your password for verification (CONFIRM) :
<fig.4>
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Set Super User Password
<fig.5>
PC port without Password illustrated below <fig.6>:
<fig.6>
At factory default, no password is set for PS/2 KVM Switch as illustrated above.
Selected PC port is powered on with
indication.
To setup password please open OSD, select SECURITY. Please refer to <fig.3>
and <fig.4>
PC port with password illustrated below <fig.7>:
<fig.7>
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
max). Press ENTER after password input to commence operation for this PC.
SUPERUSER PASSWORD illustrated below <fig.8>:
<fig.8>
If SUPERUSER password is set, PS/2 KVM Switch will ask for password when
KVM is powered on or at RESET. Please enter password follow by ENTER key to
continue operation.
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5.7 Scan Setting
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
disappear.
icon appears, press F3 again, the
icon will
F4- AUTO SCAN
Press F4 at OSD main menu to enter Auto Scan function menu as illustrated
below <fig.9>. The secondary function keys are F1, F2 and F3
¾ F1- To start complete scanning, please press F1 (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.
¾ 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.
¾ F3- To scan selected PC, please press F3 (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.
¾ ESC- Press ESC to Exit the Auto Scan menu.
AUTO SCAN
<fig. 9>
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5.8 Hot-Key Setting
F5- HOT-KEY
At OSD main menu, please press F5 to enter HOT-KEY setting menu <fig.10>.
In the HOT KEY setting menu, secondary selection keys are F1, F2, F3, ENTER.
¾ Press F1 to select Scroll Lock as Hot-key
¾ Press F2 to select Num Lock as Hot-key
¾ Press F3 to select Caps Lock as Hot-key
¾ Press ENTER to save setting and exit the Hot-key setting menu
Hot Key
<fig.10>
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5.9 OSD Rate / Scan Rate Setting
To set scan rate please press
button to enter Scan Rate/OSD Rate
setting menu as illustrated below <fig.11>. The secondary menu functions are
F1 and ENTER button
SCAN RATE SETTING
Please note that scan rate is set 10 seconds at factory default. Please enter
desirable time interval (005~255 seconds) in the cursor and press ENTER to
confirm setting.
OSD RATE SETTING
¾ Press F1 to enter OSD TIME setting screen <fig.12>. Please enter OSD
RATE at bottom right corner (005~255 seconds).
¾ Press ENTER to complete setting (005~255 seconds) and returns to
OSD main menu.
¾ 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
<fig.11>
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OSD time setting menu
<fig.12>
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6. Upgrade firmware
This PS/2 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 PS/2 KVM to complete the process.
This firmware updates OSD functions
Updating procedure:
6.1 Please connect the RS-232 cable included with the PS/2 KVM package
connect with a computer with BSETUP.EXE file and PS/2 KVM.
6.2 Power on all connecting devices and execute BSETUP.EXE file. When
running BSETUP.EXE, you will see the following
image<fig.13><fig.14><fig.15>:
<fig.13>
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<fig.14>
<fig.15>
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6.3 Please run FW upgrade program as illustrate below<fig.16>
<fig.16>
6.4 Download new upgrade file as illustrate below<fig.17>
<fig.17>
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6.5 KVM not found as illustrate below<fig.18>
<fig.18>
6.6 If RS-232 Port Fail as illustrate below <fig.19>
<fig.19>
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6.7 The models chosen are not accorded with upgrade file as illustrate
below <fig.20>
<fig.20>
6.8 Firmware upgrade successful as illustrate below <fig.21>
<fig.21>
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7. Troubleshooting
The following guide is intended to assist users to solve possible issues from
operating or installing PS/2 KVM.
i. After hardware installation, please affix label to all cable to assist in
future maintenance.
ii. The maximum KVM cable distance is approximately 100 inches when
high quality cable is used.
iii. The PS/2 KVM is implemented with dual power design to collaborate with
dual powered server system. The power input with “back up” label is
optional. If second power source is required please contact your
distributor to purchase additional power adaptor.
iv. PS/2 KVM uses standard polarity power adaptors (tip negative/barrel
positive)
v. As computer booting up please do not perform switching (push button or
hot-key operation) to prevent unforeseen situation.
vi. If keyboard or mouse is not operating, please try to connect keyboard or
mouse directly to the computer without PS/2 KVM. Please check if
keyboard or mouse is working properly.
8. Optional Accessories
A. USB to PS/2 Converter
To connect keyboard and mouse from PC, iMAC, Sun Microsystem with USB
interface to PS/2 KVM, please use USB PS/2 converter.
B. KVM CAT5 Extender
The maximum distance between PS/2 KVM and computers is 100”. To
extend beyond this distance please use a KVM Cat5 Extender.
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9. Notice
1. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
2. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
3. Please read user manual carefully before operating the device
4. Please use the power adaptor accompanied with this product. Warranty
does not cover for damages caused by pairing other power adaptor
5. Please check all connecting devices are properly grounded to avoid
electric failure
6. This product has limited warranty for one year from defects in material
and workmanship. Items that are physically damaged, misused,
tempered with or altered are void of warranty. For further details please
contact your distributor. In case warranty sticker is damaged or missing,
warranty is void. For further details please contact your distributor.
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