Installation Guide PS/2 Console Extender GCE250 1 PKG NO.
Overview The GCE250 KVM Extender allows access to a computer system from a remote console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). It is perfect for factory and construction sites, or any type of installation where the console needs to be in a conveniently accessible location, but you want the system equipment to reside in a safe place - away from dust, dirt, and harsh environmental influences.
Table of Contents Overview 3 Mode Selection 27 Features 6 LED Display 28 System Requirements 7 Rack mount 30 Operating Systems 9 Specifications 32 OS Languages 10 Trcubleshooting 34 Safety Instructions 11 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 35 CE Statement 37 Technical Support 38 GCE250L (Local Unit) Front View 16 GCE250R (Remote Unit) Front View 17 GCE250L / CE250R Rear View 18 Grounding 19 Connecting 23 Operating Modes 26 4 Limited Warranty 39 Conta
Package Contents This package contains: • 1 GCE250L KVM Extender (Local Unit) • 1 GCE250 R KVM Extender (Remote Unit) • 1 Custom KVM Cable (6 ft) • 1 Power Adapter • 1 Rack Mount Kit • 2 Grounding Wires (4 ft) • 1 Quick Start Guide • 1 Grounding Information Card Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Features • Cat 5 (or higher) cable to connect the Local and Remote Units – up to 490 feet apart • Dual console operation - control your system from either the local or remote consoles • Pushbutton selection to lock / release a console • High resolution video – up to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz • Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multi-sync monitors – local monitor supports DDC; DDC2; DDC2B • Supports the scroll wheel on most mice.
System Requirements Consoles (one per unit) • A VGA, SVGA, or Multi-sync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation • A PS/2 style keyboard • A PS/2 style mouse Note: 1. If you connect a DDC type monitor to the Local Unit, the monitor that connects to the Remote Unit must be able to support the highest video resolution that the DDC monitor can provide. 2. You must use the same brand and model of mouse on both the local and remote units.
Cables For optimum signal integrity we strongly recommend that you use the high-quality Custom KVM cable provided with this package. The shape and function of the KVM connectors on the switch and the cable have been modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this extender can be used. Cat 5 cable is the minimum required to connect the local and remote GCE250 units.
Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Version Windows Linux UNIX Novell OS/2 2000 and higher RedHat 7.1 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher AIX 4.3, 5L (5.2, 5.3) FreeBSD 4.2, 4.5 Novell 6.
Keyboard Languages OS Languages • English – American – UK • French • German • Japanese 10
Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. • Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result and your warranty may be voided. • Do not use the device near water. • Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
• The device may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national wiring codes. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply. Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies. Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock. • Do not attempt to service the device yourself.
Rack Mounting • Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. • Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. • Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. –> Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
Components GCE250 L (Local Unit) Front View 1 2 3 4 # Description Function 1 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches here. 2 KVM port The KVM cable that links the GCE250L to your computer plugs in here. Only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be used.* 3 Remote LED The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units. 4 Local LED See GCE250L (Local Unit), page 28, for operating status details.
GCE250 R (Remote Unit) Front View 1 2 # Description Function 1 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches here. 2 On Line LED These LEDs indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units. 3 Power LED See page 29 for details.
GCE250L / GCE250R Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 # Description Function 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.* 2 Mouse Port The console mice plug into these ports. 3 Keyboard Port The console keyboards plugs into these ports. 4 Link Port The Cat 5 cable that connects the Remote and Local units plugs into this connector. 5 Video Port The console monitors plug into these ports. * The Local unit (GCE250L) can get its power from the computer.
Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use the two grounding wires supplied with this package to ground both units by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitably grounded object.
2. Make sure the computer and monitor that the GCE250L connects to are properly grounded.
3. For increased grounding protection, use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the local and remote units. There are two methods that can be used: a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a grounding wire. Solder this wire to the RJ-45 connector as shown in the diagram: b) The second method is to use the STP cable shielding for grounding.
In either case, make sure that the sides of the RJ-45 connector make tight contact with the grounding contacts on the sides of the RJ-45 socket as shown in the diagram below: 22
Connecting Refer to the installation diagram on the following page as you perform these steps: 1. Plug the cables from the local console devices (keyboard, monitor, mouse), into their ports on the rear panel of the Local Unit (GCE250L). 2. Plug the SPHD (yellow) end of the KVM cable supplied with this unit into the KVM port on the front panel of the GCE250L. 3.
5. Plug the cables from the remote console devices (keyboard, monitor, and mouse), into their ports on the Console side of the GCE250R. 6. Plug the power adapter (supplied with this package) into an AC source; plug the adapter’s power cable into the Remote Unit’s (GCCE250R’s) Power Jack. 7. If you choose to use a power adapter with the CCE250L, plug the power adapter into an AC source; plug the power cable into the GCE250L’s Power Jack. Note: Use of a power adapter with the GCCE250L is optional.
4 GCE250L 1 7 GCE250L 4 2 3 GCE250R 5 6 25
Operation Modes The GCE250A KVM Extender has two operating modes: Local and Remote, as described in the table below: Mode Description Local Only the local console has KVM (keyboard, video, mouse)access. The remote console’s monitor is blank, and the remote console’s keyboard and mouse inputs are disabled. Local / Remote Both the local and remote consoles can have KVM access. However, they cannot both have access at the same time.
Mode Selection The Operating Mode Selection Switch, located on the GCE250L’s front panel, controls the operating mode of the GCE250 KVM Extender system. Pressing the switch toggles the system between Local and Local / Remote operating modes.
LED Display The GCE250 Local and Remote Units have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables, below: GCE250L (Local Unit) LED Operating Mode - Local Operating Mode Auto Local Lights to indicate that the local console is active (the Remote LED is out). 1. Lights when the local console is active (the Remote LED is out). 2. Turns off when the remote console is active (the Remote LED turns on). 3.
GCE250R (Remote Unit) LED Indication Power 1. Lights steadily to indicate that the connection to the Local Unit is ok. 2. Flashes when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit. On Line 1. Lights when the remote console is active. 2. Is Off when the local console is active. 3. Is Off when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit.
Rack Mounting Before you start 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 19. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, the GCE250L and GCE250R can be mounted on system racks.
3. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack 1. Unscrew either the two front screws or two rear screws from the bottom panel. 2.
Specifications Function CE250L Console Selection 1 X Pushbutton Console Ports Connectors LEDs CE250R KB 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple) Video 1 x HDB-15 F Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Green) KVM Ports 1 x SPHD-15 F Power 1 x DC Jack Unit to Unit 1 x RJ-45 Local 1 (Green) N/A N/A Remote 1 (Green) N/A Power N/A 1 (Green) On Line N/A 1 (Green) 32
Function Emulation CE250L Keyboard/Mouse CE250R PS/2 Video 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (150 m) DDC; DDC2; DDC2B I/P Rating DC 5.0V; 2.6A Power Consumption DC 5.0V; 1.25W (max.) Operating Temp. Environment Physical Properties 0–50o C Storage Temp. -20–60o C Humidity -20–60o C Housing Metal; Weight 0.33 kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 12.50 x 8.15 x 2.50 cm * DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B support is for the Local monitor only. 33 0.
Troubleshooting Problem Action No Video Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their sockets. Poor video quality The video quality can be improved by reducing the refresh rate. Trails and smearing on the screen Unplug the Cat 5 cable from the remote unit, then reconnect it. Remote Unit not working Make sure the power adapter that came with this package is properly plugged into the remote unit’s power jack.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. this device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.
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