UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD 4-/8-/16-PORT RACKMOUNT KEYBOARD-VIDEO-MOUSE SWITCH W/ OSD, FRONT-PANEL BUTTONS & KB HOTKEY CONTROL CASCADABLE PS/2 TYPE 19” RACK-MOUNT User Guide Rev. 1.
Aug 26, 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................4 LIST OF FIGURES ...........................................................................................................................6 LIST OF TABLES .............................................................................................................................6 1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ...................................................
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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1a UKV-048OSD .........................................................................................................9 Figure 1-1b UKV-088OSD .........................................................................................................9 Figure 1-1c UKV-0168OSD .....................................................................................................10 Figure 1-2a UKV-048OSD Front Panel..........................................................................
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS The UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch is a 4-/8-/16-port cascadable PS/2 type KVM Switch with OSD control. It enables the network administrator to access, control, boot and reboot multiple connected computers using only one keyboard, video and mouse.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 1.1.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Hardware/Software Support ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Support a wide range of hardware in addition to the standard keyboard, video and mouse Support Microsoft IntelliMouse®, IntelliMouse Explorer®, Logitech NetMouse® and other common wheel mouse Support a wide range of software platforms: DOS, Windows 3.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Figure 1-1c UKV-0168OSD 1.3. External Views The following sections will give detailed descriptions of the front-panel and rear panel of the UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch. 1.3.1. Front View Figure 1-2a UKV-048OSD Front Panel Figure 1-2b UKV-088OSD Front Panel Figure 1-2c UKV-0168OSD Front Panel 1.3.1.1.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Status is each indicated by a set of two Port Status LED indicators - one red and the other green. The red LED is lit when the computer is connected to the KVM Switch and feeding power through the PS/2 keyboard and mouse interface. The green LED is lit when the computer is currently selected as the active channel to be controlled with the shared keyboard and mouse.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 1.3.2.3. PC Port The PC port is where you connect your keyboard, video and mouse cable (or a 3-in1 combination cable). 1.3.2.4. Daisy Chain Port The daisy-chain port is where you can daisy-chain to another switch for cascaded application of multiple KVM Switch units. 1.4.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 2. INSTALLATION Before installing the KVM switch, you should run through the following peripheral checklist to ensure a proper setup of your KVM Switch…. 2.1. Checklist before Installation Suitable cables to connect the KVM Switch to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of each of your PC.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 2.2. Mounting the 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. If you intend to use multiple cascaded KVM Switches, please jump to the next section. 2.3.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 2.4. Connect Your PCs and Peripherals to Multiple Daisy-chained 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.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Before connecting any PC or peripherals to your KVM Switch, make sure that the power adapter is disconnected from your KVM Switch and all PC or peripherals to be attached to the KVM Switch should be turned off, too. If your PCs are not turned off while connecting to the KVM Switch, the shared keyboard and mouse won’t be recognized correctly.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Now the KVM Switches are ready to operate as soon as you turn on any of the connected computer. 2.5. Initialize your KVM Switch 2.5.1. Reset without disconnecting or powering down your computers The KVM Switch can be reset without disconnecting or powering down your computers either by (1) pressing down Button 1 on the front panel for 2 seconds, or by (2) the hotkey sequence ScrLk + ScrLk + End.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 3. 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. 3.1. Control Interfaces There are three ways to operate your UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch: Front-panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys and OSD Menu options.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 All the available hotkey commands are summarized in the following table for your convenience. For hotkey command, you should use the number keys on the upper row of the keyboard instead of the number pad, which is invalid for hotkey commands.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 3.1.3. On Screen Display Note that while OSD is activated, all the front-panel buttons will be inactive. To activate the OSD Menu, use the hotkey sequence Show OSD Menu = Scr Lk Scr Lk (space bar) OSD (On Screen Display) is a menu that is superimposed on your screen. On the OSD Menu, you will have a listing of the available banks and channels for selection and the currently online status of each channel.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 As you can see on the OSD menu, the computer name that is followed by a little solar symbol, , indicates that it is currently connected to the KVM Switch and thus feeding power through its PS/2 interface to the KVM Switch. Others that are not seen with a little solar symbol after them are currently not connected.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 3.2. Operate the Switch The following will describe each command operation of the KVM Switch and available ways to execute the commands, either by a front-panel button, a keyboard hotkey sequence or an OSD Menu option.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 OSD To activate the OSD Menu, hit ScrLk + ScrLk + Space Bar. While the OSD Menu is active, use the cursor keys to navigate to the channel you want and then hit Enter or Insert key to select.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 (when daisy-chained) Front Panel Button Press the corresponding button. Hotkeys Next bank Scr Lk = Scr Lk Page Down OSD While the OSD is activated on the console screen, press the Page Down key to rotate through the bank selection incrementally. While Autoscanning, a beep sound will serve to confirm channel switching.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Hotkey Find PC by name = Scr Lk Scr Lk F With the number of connected computers grow to a large pool, it might be very convenient for you to specify the computer name and let the KVM Switch find it for you in an instant. As soon as the hotkey sequence is executed, the following OSD screen dialog appears to prompt you for a confirmation.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 OSD Navigate to 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. Front Panel Button Press and hold down button 1 for at least 2 seconds.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 OSD Use cursor keys to navigate to the SCAN option on the OSD Menu, and then hit Enter to select and edit the auto scan delay time. The Autoscan Delay Time is default to 10 seconds. SCAN: 99 SEC. The autoscan delay time could be specified within the range of 5 seconds to 99 seconds by an increment of 1 second. Users can adjust the scan delay time according to their needs.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 enabled by this OSD option. Then next time when you will leave your admin desk, you can then press reset hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + End (or by pressing the last button for over 2 seconds). Then the KVM Switch will go reset and next user will be asked for correct password to gain access to KVM operation, thus your local console security cannot be compromised anymore even when you are not present.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PC connections Console connection 4 PCs max. (UKV-048OSD) 8 PCs max. (UKV-088OSD) 16 PCs max.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Power Adapter DC 9V 1A Operation Temperature 0 ~ 40°C Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60°C Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing Size 19” Rack Mount / 1 RU (UKV-048OSD) 19” Rack Mount / 1 RU (UKV-088OSD) 19” Rack Mount / 2 RU (UKV-0168OSD) Weight 1.3 kg (UKV-048OSD) 2.2 kg (UKV-088OSD) 3.5 kg (UKV-0168OSD) Dimension (mm) 220 × 100 × 44.5 (L × W × H) (UKV-048OSD) 410 × 165 × 44.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 APPENDIX B SYSTEM & CABLE REQUIREMENTS Model No.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING Keyboard and Mouse problems Problem: Keyboard/mouse won’t move the cursor on the screen, or mouse movement becomes erratic or flips around. Solution: Check the following points to troubleshoot your keyboard/mouse problem: (1) Connect your keyboard and mouse to the KVM Switch only when the PCs are in powered-off state. Otherwise, you have to reboot your PCs.
UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 July 2004 Video Display Problems Problem: The screen won’t show properly on my monitor or flat panel display. Solution: Check the following points to troubleshoot your screen display problem: (1) Verify that your video cables have connected properly between KVM Switch and the PC and also between the KVM Switch and the monitor.
