Owner’s Manual MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 1601 Jack McKay Blvd. • Ennis, Texas 75119 U.S.A. Telephone: 800.876.3333 • Fax: 800.765.3435 –1– Specifications are subject to change without notice. AtlasSound.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Features............................................................................................................
MMK-KVM8 Owner’s Manual Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 1. Introduction The 8-port modular combo-free KVM switch can control attached servers and computers from local or remote consoles. This KVM switch is loaded with features including one optional IP-based remote console port (MMK-IPM), On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Password security, Hot key Control, and Auto Scan Control. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PC bootup process.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual 1.3 Technical Specifications Feature Specification KVM Type PS/2 and USB interface KVM switch Console Ports Plus One Optional Remote Module PC Port Connector HDDB-15 PC Ports 8 Max.
Owner’s Manual MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 1.5 Cable Diagrams PC Port Special Cable HDDB-15 pin male to one HDDB-15 pin male, one Mini Din 6 pin and one USB special cable Figure 1-1. HDDB-15 / VGA + USB x 1 (3M) (MMK-DB10) Figure 1-2. HDDB-15 / VGA + PS/2 x 1 (3M) (MMK-DD10) Daisy Chain Cable VGA Cable HDDB-15 pin Male to Male Figure 1-3. Daisy Chain Cable Note: D aisy chain needs all 15 cable lines connected. This is a special VGA cable, normal VGA cable has unconnected lines.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual 1.6 Rear Panel 8 port Modular Combo-free KVM Switch: 8 port Modular Combo-free KVM Switch with optional IP module (MMK-IPM): Remote Console Module (IP Module) Connector for Each Host Port Daisy Chain In DC Power Jack Figure 1-5. Rear Panel 2. Hardware Installation 1. P lease check all peripherals according to the list before installation, to make sure that the unit was not damaged during shipping.
MMK-KVM8 Owner’s Manual Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 2. Push KVM switch into the rails from rear of cabinet. 3. Tighent thumb screw of bracket A to fix KVM switch to console and finish installation. (Both sides) 2.2 Computer / Server Installation Figure 2-1. Computer / Server Installation 1601 Jack McKay Blvd. • Ennis, Texas 75119 U.S.A. Telephone: 800.876.3333 • Fax: 800.765.3435 –7– Specifications are subject to change without notice. AtlasSound.
Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use MMK-KVM8 Owner’s Manual 3-in-1 HDDB-15 Cable Installation Each computer port connector is HDDB-15 type. Inspect the 3-in-1 DB15 cable. It will have a HDDB-15 male connector at one end. Plug it into computer port on the rear of KVM switch. The other end of input cable has three connectors: a HDDB-15 male type for computer video, a purple mini din 6-pin PS/2 connector for keyboard and a green mini din 6-pin PS/2 connector for mouse.
MMK-KVM8 Owner’s Manual Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 2.3 Optional Module Installation IP Module Please refer to “MMK-IPM Owner's Manual” for details. IP Remote Console Installation: Power off the KVM switch first. Remove the cover of the add-on slot, slide in the IP module and make sure the module is fully inserted into the slot. The IP module redirects local keyboard, mouse and video data to a remote administration console.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual 2.5 Daisy Chain Connection Use one end of the daisy chain cable to connect to the Daisy Chain port of Master KVM switch and connect the other end of the daisy chain cable to the Local Console port of the next Slave KVM switch. Please repeat the connection procedures for next Slave KVM switch. You can daisy chain a maximum of eight banks. Figure 2-6.
Owner’s Manual MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 3. Usage When you power on the KVM switch, it will prompt a Login window waiting for inputting user name and password. Please refer to “Hotkeys and OSD manual” for details. 3.1 Front panel PC port LED Indication: 8 Ports Figure 3-1. Front Panel There are two LEDs for each port: • P” power: the Green LED on indicating a Computer is connected to the port.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual 4. Hotkey You can also conveniently command the KVM switch by switching ports through simple key sequences. The default hot key is SCROLL LOCK and the user can change the hot key at their convenience by accessing the OSD menu and changing the default hot key. To send commands to the KVM switch, the SCROLL LOCK key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep for confirmation and the keyboard will switch to Hotkey mode.
MMK-KVM8 Owner’s Manual Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 5. OSD (On Screen Display) On Screen Display Menu provides a menu driven interface to handle a Multilingual Menu, Access Security, Computer switching process, naming a PC or server, setting up the password/window display time and to search a PC port name. It allows two console users to access the same PC but only one of the users will be linked to the PC, the others user can only view the same PC.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual 5.1 Login Window Figure 5-1. Login Window Turn on local console monitor and there will be a login window on screen. No input for username and password over 1 minute at login window will cause the monitor’s signal to turn off. The default SUPERVISOR user name is eight zero digits “00000000 “. The password is eight zero digits “00000000 “.
Owner’s Manual MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 5.2 Port Name Figure 5-3. Port Name OSD Function Key Description F1 Go to Main Menu F2 CONSOLE OFF F3 Previous Menu Enter Switch to Selected Port / Move Select PgUp Previous Bank PgDn Next bank Esc Quit 1 Show port 01 ~ 08 2 Show port 09 ~ 16 3 Show port 17 ~ 24 4 Show port 25 ~ 32 Table 5-2.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual 5.3 Main Menu Figure 5-4. Main Menu OSD Function Key Description Enter Select / Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5-3. OSD Function Key 5.3.1 LANGUAGE The default language is ENGLISH. Move the cursor by keyboard -- "Up Arrow" key and the "Down Arrow" key – or mouse to select language as you need. Figure 5-5. Language 1601 Jack McKay Blvd. • Ennis, Texas 75119 U.S.A. Telephone: 800.876.
Owner’s Manual MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 5.3.2 PORT NAME EDIT Figure 5-6. Port Name Edit OSD Function Key Description Enter Port Name Edit / Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit 1 Show port 01 ~ 08 2 Show port 09 ~ 16 3 Show port 17 ~ 24 4 Show port 25 ~ 32 Table 5-4. OSD Function Key The first line bar is Bank number, following lines are the port name list. Use Up Arrow key “”, Down Arrow key “” or OSD MOUSE to move.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual 5.3.3 PORT SEARCH P O R T E N T E R S E A R C H N A M E X _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Figure 5-7. Port Search OSD Function Key Description Enter Start Port Search F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5-5. OSD Function Key Search the computer by port name. Enter “*” to show all the port names. 5.3.
Owner’s Manual MMK-KVM8 OSD Function Key Description Enter Enter user name / Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Table 5-6. OSD Function Key Press “ENTER” key to get USERS list. The left column “S” means SUPERVISOR and “1”, “2”,“3”,…., “8” mean ADMINISTRATOR. The maximum NAME is eight characters (A~Z and 0~9) and PASSWORD is eight characters maximum (A~Z and 0~9). 5.3.5 ACCESS LIST Figure 5-9.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual 5.3.6 HOTKEY Figure 5-10. Hotkey OSD Function Key Description Enter Select / Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5-8. OSD Function Key Some keyboards may not be equipped with all the special keys. Make sure the key you select is available in your keyboard. 1601 Jack McKay Blvd. • Ennis, Texas 75119 U.S.A. Telephone: 800.876.3333 • Fax: 800.765.3435 AtlasSound.
Owner’s Manual MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 5.3.7 TIME SETTINGS Figure 5-11. Time Settings OSD Function Key Description Enter Save F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5-9. OSD Function Key The “SCAN TIME: 10 SEC” means that the scan interval from one PC port to the next PC port. The default SCAN time is 10 seconds and the maximum scan time is 99 seconds, and USER cannot use the number pad. Press “ENTER” key to save SCAN TIME 1601 Jack McKay Blvd.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual 5.3.8 OSD MOUSE You can change the move speed of mouse cursor in this item. There are three levels you can choose in it. The fastest move speed is “FAST”, the second is “MIDDLE” and the slowest is “SLOW”. Using "” and “ ” key on keyboard to move highlight bar and select what move speed you want to use. After press ENTER Key, the mouse cursor move speed will change. Figure 5-12.
Owner’s Manual MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 6. Troubleshooting 1. The computer boots up, but the keyboard doesn’t work • S/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port is not designed for Hot Plug. USB mouse and keyboard can Hot Plug, but need to wait a P few seconds for Computer bus emulations. • on’t press any keys on the keyboard while the selected computer is booting up. Otherwise it might cause a keyboard D error or keyboard is not detected at Host side.
MMK-KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use Owner’s Manual Limited Warranty All products manufactured by Atlas Sound are warranted to the original dealer/installer, industrial or commercial purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to be in compliance with our published specifications, if any.
