\ STACKABLE 8 / 16 PORT OSD KVM SWITCH EK-08RO / EK-16RO User’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………….……………………………………..1 FEATURES…………...……………………………………………….1 PACKAGE CONTENTS……………...…………..……………………2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS………..…………………………….3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT…………………………………………..4 CABLE DIAGRAMS………………………………………………….5 PRODUCT DETAILS…………………………………………………5 HARDWARE INSTALLATION………………………………………6 USAGE…………………………………………………………………8 DAISY CHAIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM…………………………11 HOT PLUG……………………………………………………………12 ON SCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION……………………………12 TROUBLESHOOTING………………………..…………………….
Introduction Thank you for purchasing KVM switch. KVM switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT and POWER. Controlling multiple PCs from One Keyboard, Mouse and VGA Monitor. KVM switch is loaded with features such as 19” Rack Mount Size, Daisy Chain up to eight units, On Screen Display Menu, Password security, Searching PC server name, Hot key Control, Front Panel Push Button and Auto Scan Control. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PCs boot-up process.
Package Contents 8 port KVM Switch 8 port KVM Switch 1 PCS User’s manual 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Stack Kit 1 SET Daisy Chain Cable 1 SET 16 port KVM Switch 16 port KVM Switch 1 PCS User’s manual 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Stack Kit 1 SET Daisy Chain Cable 1 SET
Technical Specifications Model No.
System Requirements Model No. Console side Computer side Model No.
Hardware Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. This example of installation is based on 8 port KVM Switch and 16 port KVM Switch have the same installation procedures Step 1 Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. Its 19” rack mount form factor makes it ideal stackable on 19” rack. When stacking to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the KVM Switch.
Step 4 Connect the mouse to the KVM Switch. Step 5 Now the PC connections will be made with the monitor (VGA) connections first. Connect a VGA cable (15-pin HDDB Male / Male) with the Male side to both of the PC and the rear panel of the KVM switch to the connector labeled VGA. Repeat this for all PCs. The rear side of PC Step 6 Connect the first computer’s mouse cable to the KVM Switch.
Step 9 Repeat step 5 to 7 for the remainder of the computers. Step 10 Attach the power supply to the KVM unit and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle. Now you will see the LED for Port 1 light up, and you will hear a beep. Switch on your monitor. NOTE: Please be remind to plug in power adapter. Although the PCs connected to KVM Switch are able to support enough power to the stand alone switch, KVM Switch still needs a power adapter for daisy chain more banks.
Reset Button ( (Bank Select) and (Port Select) ): To press both “select” button and “bank” button of master bank simultaneously can reset KVM switch. This reset action will not only return KVM switch back to initial state --- Check the password, but also re-check all of slave banks which connected to mast KVM Switch. If you add a new KVM Switch as a slave bank, please use reset button of master KVM Switch to automatic assign a new ID to it. You can view this new slave bank go through OSD menu.
To get out of Auto Scan Mode, Press any key or SPACE bar. Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + = R OSD default value (Note: Not including password) ROM Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + F = REFLASH Search the same PC name (Note: Search PC name starting from 1st PC port) FIND:█ Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + Space bar = On Screen Display Menu Example： A. To access a computer attached to Port 6 of the fifth Bank. You can press through hot key as below: Scroll lock + Scroll lock + “ 5 “ + “ 0 “ “ 6” B.
C. Please repeat item B to daisy chain more bank as you want. But, the maximum daisy chain bank is eight levels. D. Before chaining the slave bank up to six banks, you need a VGA extender (Max. 100 feet ) between the fifth bank and the sixth bank to enhance the VGA signal. Bank:1 Bank:2 Bank:3 Bank:8 Hot Plug Maximum 8 Levels The KVM Switch supports “Hot Plug“ function for easy addition or removal of PCs. The user can arrange or maintain PCs as follows: a.
NOTE: Some O.S. (Operation Systems) like SCO Unix are unable to support “ Hot Plug ” function. If you apply “Hot Plug” to this kind of O.S., it will cause unpredictable behavior or shut down the PC. Before attempting to use “ Hot Plug ” , please make sure your O.S. and software driver supports the “Hot Plug” function. On Screen Display Operation When you pop up the OSD menu window go through the hot key, you will see the following small window on your monitor. BANK : 1 01 SYSTEM a.
CONSOLE ON/OFF, etc… 15 ☼SYSTEM 15 16 SYSTEM 16 OSD : 1 0 SEC. ( CHANGE PASSWORD SCAN: 1 0 SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF ESC : QUIT ENTER :COMPLETE TAB : NEXT INSERT :EDIT a. The “ OSD: 10 SEC” means that the OSD windows display or PC system name exists 10 sec. on your monitor. You can modify it from 05 sec to 99 sec. The factory default value is 10 sec.. b. The “ SCAN TIME” means that scan interval from one PC port to next PC port. The default SCAN time is 10 sec and the maximum scan time is 99 sec. c.
switch, the CONSOLE will be set up ON state back to OFF state. e. When you finish the set up of PC name and get out of OSD setting mode, you will find the PC name showed at the up-left corner of monitor. Now, you can use ESC key to clear the message right away if you don’t need it. 102 ☼SYSTEM 02 f. If you want OSD returning back to factory default value, you can execute “SCROLL LOCK”, “SCROLL LOCK” , “R” keys in order.
Troubleshooting 1. Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label all of cables with the number for each respective computer to avoid confusion. 2. The recommended VGA cable distance is 5 meters maximum without ghosting and degradation. Normally, the cable length is based on driver capacity of your VGA card. If you need longer VGA cable, please use VGA extender (MAX. 100 feet) to accomplish your applications. 3. The recommended PS2 cable distance is 5 meters maximum.
Accessories Ordering information: 1. VGA Extender (DB15 Female to DB15 Female) MAX. 100 feet 2. PC port PS2 Extender (Mini Din 6 Female to Mini Din 6 Female) MAX. 100 feet 3. Daisy Chain port Extender (Mini Din 6 Female to Mini Din 6 Female) MAX. 100 feet 4. PS2 to Serial adapter (Mini Din 6 Female to DB9 Female) 5. 3-in-one 6 feet VGA and PS2 cable for pc port to KVM Switch 6. USB-PS2 adaptor for multi-platform PC / iMAC / SUN 7.
