8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch KV-P00801 KV-P01601 User Manual ◄ V1.0 ► www.green-box.com.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch Certifications FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Product introduction .........................................................4 Product Feature ................................................................5 Specifications....................................................................6 Hardware Installation .......................................................8 Operation & Usage ..........................................................11 5.1 Set Password .......................................
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.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 3. Specifications Model No.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch Firmware Upgrade Port RS-232 Monitor resolution 1920X1440 /60Hz DDC version DDC2 Daisy Chain MAX Level 8 levels maximum Maximum connected computers 120 128 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) Operating Temperature 0 ~ 70°C Storage Temperature -20 ~ 85°C Weight (gram) 1450g 1950g Size (mm) (420)X(130)X(44) (420)X(130)X(44) 7 / 26
/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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 USER1~8 Port name of corresponding port number. USER 1~8 illustrated as factory default setting. indicates the PC port is set for Auto Scan Mode. At factory default all PC port is active for Auto Scan.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 5.4 OSD Status Indication Use right hand side of OSD commands for adjust settings Function keys: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, ESC and left arrow key z First row on right hand window – “1 1 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 .
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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 . 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 No password for SUPERUSER is set at factory default. Please enter password of maximum 8 characters.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch Set Super User Password PC port without Password illustrated below : 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 and PC port with password illustrated below : Password request OSD appears for Port-1 computer with powered on status. Enter password directly.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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 icon appears, press F3 again, the icon will disappear. F4- AUTO SCAN Press F4 at OSD main menu to enter Auto Scan function menu as illustrated below . The secondary function keys are F1, F2 and F3 ¾ F1- To start complete scanning, please press F1 (BROADCAST).
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 5.8 Hot-Key Setting F5- HOT-KEY At OSD main menu, please press F5 to enter HOT-KEY setting menu . In the HOT KEY setting menu, secondary selection keys are F1, F2, F3, ENTER. ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Press Press Press Press F1 to select Scroll Lock as Hot-key F2 to select Num Lock as Hot-key F3 to select Caps Lock as Hot-key ENTER to save setting and exit the Hot-key setting menu Hot Key
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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 . 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 .
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch OSD time setting menu
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 6.3 Please run FW upgrade program as illustrate below 6.4 Download new upgrade file as illustrate below
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 6.5 KVM not found as illustrate below 6.6 If RS-232 Port Fail as illustrate below
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 6.7 The models chosen are not accorded with upgrade file as illustrate below 6.8 Firmware upgrade successful as illustrate below
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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.
8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch 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.
