RAS106 & RAS108 User's Guide
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CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION General Information Features Package Contents Specifications Connectors and Cables Front & Rear Panel Description 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 2 INSTALLATION Operating Environment Connecting The Peripherals Connecting The PCs Connecting Power Adapter 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-3 3 OPERATION PC Selection Method Keyboard Hot Keys Select Push Button Reset Button 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-3 4 LEDS AND BUZZER 4-1 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5-1 APPENDIX Product Information Product Information A-1
1-1 INTRODUCTION -GENERAL INFORMATION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION General Information Congratulations on your purchase of Edimax's 6-/8-port Rackmount KVM Switch - RAS106 & RAS1088. RAS106/108 are electronic keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) Switches that controls up to 6 or 8 PCs using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. RAS106/108 KVM Switches can save you money by eliminating redundant peripherals (e.g. keyboard, monitor, and mouse) and provide a centralized control of multiple PCs.
1-2 INTRODUCTION -FEATURES Features + Easy Installation -- A truly plug and play device. Complete installation within minutes with Edimax's standard cable kits. + Smooth Control -- User can select any PC by keyboard Hot Keys or push button. + Flawless Booting -- Individual keyboard and mouse emulation to every PC. + Intelligent Keyboard Emulation -- Cap Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock status are recorded and restored while switching among PCs.
1-3 INTRODUCTION -- PACKAGE CONTENTS Package Contents 1 2 3 4 One 6-/8-port KVM Switch (RAS106/108) One external power adapter One set of mounting brackets One user's guide 1 2 3 4 Figure 1-1 Package Content
1-4 INTRODUCTION -SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Model RAS106 RAS108 Number of PC Ports PC Selection Method Push Button Hot Keys Automatic Scan Maximum Resolution Console Connectors Keyboard (PS/2) Mouse (PS/2) Monitor PC Port Connectors Keyboard (PS/2) Mouse (PS/2) Monitor READY LED ACTIVE LED SCAN LED Scan Interval Time Reset button Maximum Cable Length to Console to Computers Power Net Weight Dimension Operating Environment Emission 6 8 Yes Yes Yes 1600x1280 Yes Yes Yes 1600x1280 1 Mini-DIN6/Fema
1-5 INTRODUCTION -CONNECTORS AND CABLES Connectors and Cables Console Connectors Three different types of console connectors are built on the rear panel for connection to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Each connector is represented by a picture and color-coded.
1-6 INTRODUCTION -- FRONT& REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION Front & Real Panel Description READY ACTIVE 1 2 3 4 6 5 SCAN RESET 8 7 POWER RAS108 8-Port KVM Switch RAS108 Front Panel Select Buttons M1 K1 M2 K2 M3 K3 M4 K4 M5 K5 M6 K6 M7 K7 RAS108 Rear Panel RAS106's front and rear panel layout is similar as RAS108's.
2-1 INSTALLATION -- OPERATING ENVIRONMENT & CONNECTING THE PERIPHERALS CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION Operating Environment RAS106/108 must be installed and operated within the limits of specified operating temperature and humidity (see previous section under Specifications). Do not place object on top of the unit. Do not position the unit near any heating source such as heater, radiator, or direct exposure to sun. Prevent entering of water and moisture into the unit.
2-2 INSTALLATION -- CONNECTING THE PCS Connecting The PCs You may use any standard cables or use the cable kits from Edimax to connect RAS106/108 and the PCs. Make sure the cable connectors match the following: PS/2 mouse cable: male to male, mini-DIN6 PS/2 keyboard cable: male to male, mini-DIN6 Monitor: male to female, HDB15 For monitor cables, Use only UL2919 compliant cable to ensure the video signal quality.
2-3 INSTALLATION -- CONNECTING POWER ADAPTER Connecting Power Adapter First remove the AC power adapter from the package. Read the input voltage specification from the power adapter and make sure it matches with your local power voltage. Connect the AC power adapter to the unit. Plug the AC power adapter to your power outlet. Turn power on using the toggle switch on the front panel and the power LED shall be lit.
3-1 OPERATION -- KEYBOARD HOT KEYS CHAPTER 3 OPERATION PC Selection Method Three different PC selection methods are supported by RAS106/108. Keyboard Hot Keys -- Use pre-defined Hot Keys to directly select PC. Select Button - Switch PC or activate automatic SCAN mode by using the select buttons on the front panel. Automatic Scan - Automatically scan all connected and power-on PCs at a pre-set time interval.
3-2 OPERATION -- PUSH BUTTON 1. To select a PC directly: Scroll Lock Scroll Lock PC# The "PC#" represents the PC number from 1 to 6 or 8. The built-in buzzer will beep once to confirm the switching. The ACTIVE LED will switch and identify which PC is currently under control. 2. To activate Automatic SCAN mode: Scroll Lock Scroll Lock A long beep sound to confirm the activation. The SCAN will be lit to indicate the operation of SCAN mode. 3.
3-3 OPERATION -- AUTO SCAN & RESET BUTTON 2. To activate Automatic SCAN mode: Push and immediately release the SCAN button right below the SCAN LED to activate SCAN mode. The built-in buzzer will beep to confirm the activation. The SCAN LED will be lit to indicate the operation of SCAN mode. 3. To deactivate Automatic SCAN mode: Press any PC SELECT button or SCAN button. The built-in buzzer will beep once to confirm the deactivation. The SCAN LED will be turned off to indicate the end of SCAN mode.
4-1 LEDS & BUZZER CHAPTER 4 LEDS & BUZZER LEDs RAS106/108 LEDs are located in the front panel. Please refer to the section of "Front & Real Panel Description" under Chapter 1 "Introduction" for the detail location of each LED. READY LED: When a PC is properly connected and the PC is powered on, the READY LED corresponding to that PC will be lit. ACTIVE LED: Indicate the currently selected PC. Only one ACTIVE LED will be lit although more than one computers are connected.
5-1 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. No screen display after the PC is powered on or after PC switching + Press the PC SELECT button to switch to a port with PC connected. + Make sure the external power adapter is plugged into the power outlet and power switch is turned on. + Make sure the mouse and keyboard cables are not misconnected. + Make sure the monitor is firmly plugged into the console connector. + Make sure the cables are firmly plugged into the PC port connectors.
5-2 TROUBLE SHOOTING 3. Lose keyboard control + Do not type any key on the keyboard before the channel is completely switched to new PC as indicated by the change of display screen. + Make sure the keyboard is firmly plugged into the console connector. + Make sure all the cables are firmly plugged into the PC port connectors. + Try to switch to another channel and switch back. + Press Reset button. 4. Wheel mouse does not function properly + Make sure wheel mouse driver is installed on every PC.
5-3 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6. Unable to switch PC + If you are using Hot Keys, make sure "Scroll Lock" key is pressed twice, and you hear the confirmation beep and followed by a valid digit number and "Enter" key. + If you are using push button, make sure push the center of the button to accurately initiate the switching. + Do not move the mouse or typing keyboard before RAS106/108 completes the switching. RAS106/108 will not switch to selected PC until no more mouse or keyboard signals are detected.
APPENDIX A-1 -- PRODUCT INFORMATION APPENDIX A PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Information In addition to RAS106/108 KVM Switches, Edimax offers a varities of KVM Switches. Following is a list of different models and accessories. Check our web site http://www.edimax.com for most up-to-date product information. I.
APPENDIX A-2 -- PRODUCT INFORMATION PS/2 type cable kit: ! Keyboard - 6-pin Mini-DIN, male-to-male ! Mouse - 6-pin Mini-DIN, male-to-male ! Monitor - HDB15, male-to-female AT type cable kit: ! Keyboard - 5-pin DIN, male-to-male ! Mouse - DB9, female-to-male ! Monitor - HDB15, male-to-female
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