8-Port / 16-Port Rackmount KVM Switch user manual Models 524629 & 524643 Shown: 16-Port, Model 524643 INT-524629/524643-UM-0309-01 524629_524643_01_man.
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Thank you for purchasing this INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS™ Rackmount KVM Switch, Model 524629 (8-Port) or Model 524643 (16-Port). Designed for computer/server management on a central console in corporate, factory and campus computing environments, it provides an on-screen display (OSD) for intuitive KVM switching operations, and its cascading feature can help upscale the number of connected computers.
installation/setup Front Panel Shown here: 8-Port, Model 524629 Selected On Line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Reset Power Selected LED — Lighted red indicates that the PC (or cascaded KVM switch) connected to the corresponding rear-panel port (matching the numbered button beneath the LED) is selected. Online LED — Lighted green indicates the corresponding PC (or cascaded switch) is ready (connected but not selected).
Single-Stage Installation When you’re creating a switch system using only a single KVM Switch, it can be connected to the computer(s) three ways. CAUTION: As noted above, before connecting to the KVM Switch, all computers should be powered off; otherwise, the switch system might not be properly set up. • Connect the USB, PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors (A, B and C in the image at right). NOTE: This is the recommended configuration.
providing control of as many as 256 KVM switches from a single control console. A cascade configuration expands system ability and allows you to select computers connected to the “master” (console-connected KVM switch) or a “slave” (any cascaded switch). Cascaded units don’t need special configuration: After they’re connected, the KVM switches automatically self-configure themselves as either master or slave. 1.
OSD Menu To view the main menu of the OSD on the console monitor, press + + . All of the KVM switch’s parameters — plus some KVM functions — can be set up in OSD mode. Leading Hotkey Selection By default, the leading key in a hotkey sequence is Scroll Lock (pressed twice). If you prefer to use either the Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key instead, press + + + or + + + .
Buzzer To enable/disable the buzzer (actually, a beeping sound) and to toggle between the two settings, press + + + . By default, the buzzer is on. Auto-Scan To automatically scan through all the connected ports in the switch system and display them on the console monitor, press + + + .
Logged-In Username — The system allows the designation of one administrator and three users for security management (see Security: ). The current login is displayed beneath the top information bar (shown as “admin” in the image above). Buzzer — The speaker icon to the right of the Logged-In Username indicates the buzzer is enabled; an “X” over the icon means it’s disabled. Name — You can define a listed channel so its purpose is easily recognizable.
Auto-Scan: This function automatically scans through all the connected ports in the switch system, with a banner displayed to indicate the currently scanned channel. To select a scan mode and change the scan time interval, refer to Setup: / Scan Mode and Scan Time. Console Lock: You can lock the console to prevent unauthorized access to the switch system by pressing . NOTE: The security mode must be enabled to do this (see Security: ).
Authorized User Setup — To change the username and/or password for any of the three authorized users who are allowed to manage the KVM switch system in addition to the designated administrator, highlight “User Name 1,” “User Name 2” or “User Name 3” on the Security main menu screen (above), then press the Left or Right arrow key to display the username/ password setup screen.
1. Make sure any and all cables are disconnected from the KVM switch: This includes port connections to computers and keyboard/mouse/monitor connections. 2. Use the included external adapter to connect the KVM switch to an A/C power outlet. Confirm that the front-panel Power LED is lit. 3. Go to www.intellinet-network.com to download, then run, the firmware update utility “Prog182S.EXE.” the 4.
5. Select “USB Console,” “PS/2 Console” or “OSD,” then click the file browsing button to the right of the “Filename” text field to select the firmware file you want to update. 6. Select the firmware file for updating. 7. Click “Program” to start the firmware program. 8. A Programming screen will display with a status bar to indicate the progress of the update; then a Program OK screen will display to indicate that the firmware upgrade is complete. 13 524629_524643_01_man.
troubleshooting If one or more of the following problems occur during the opertion of your Rackmount KVM Switch, try the recommended action before contacting tech support. Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action Keyboard and/or mouse not Keyboard and/or mouse need Disconnect from the console working. to be reset. port, then re-connect. Failed connection to the Confirm that the cable computer. connecting the switch to the . computer is connected properly. KVM Switch needs to be reset.
specifications Standards • USB 1.1 / 2.
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