LevelOne KVM-0811 / KVM-1611 8/16-Port PS2 KVM Switch User Manual Ver.: 1.0.
Safety 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. It’s including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................1 FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................1 PACKAGE CONTENT ............................................................................................................2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................
1. Introduction Control multiple PCs from One Keyboard, Mouse and VGA Monitor. KVM switch is loaded with features such as 19” Rack Mount Size, Daisy Chain up to eight units, On Screen Display Manual, Password security, searching PC server name, Hot key Control, Push Button and Auto Scan Control. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PCs boot-up process. Features 8/16 port KVM switch is 19” rack mount size design.
Package Content KVM-0811: 8-Port PS2 KVM Switch 8 port PS2 KVM Switch 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET User Manual 1 PCS KVM-1611: 16-Port PS2 KVM Switch 16 port PS2 KVM Switch 1 PCS AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS Rack Mount Kit 1 SET User Manual 1 PCS System Requirements KVM-0811 8-Port PS2 KVM Switch Console side One VGA Monitor One PS/2 Keyboard One PS/2 Mouse Computer side 8 HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin and Mini Din 6 pin special cables KVM-1611 16-Port
Technical Specifications Model No.
Front Panel KVM-0811 KVM-1611 Rear Panel KVM-0811 KVM-1611 4
Cable Diagrams PC Port Special Cable: (ACC-2001, ACC-2002) HDB15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin and Mini Din 6 pin special cables ------------ AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter: (Optional) Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din 6 pin Female Daisy Chain Cable: (ACC-2009) PS/2 Cable: Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male , VGA Cable: HDB15 pin Male to Male 5
2. Hardware Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. This example of installation is based on 8 port Rack Mount KVM Switch and you also can think that 4 port Rack Mount KVM Switch and 16 port Rack Mount KVM Switch have the same installation procedure. Step 1 Rack Mounting Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. Its 19” rack mount form factor makes it ideal mountable on 19” rack.
Step 3 PS2 Keyboard Connect the keyboard to the KVM Switch. If you have an AT type keyboard, you will need an AT to PS/2 adapter. Step 4 PS2 Mouse Connect the mouse to the KVM Switch. Step 5 PC Port Connection Now the PC connections will be made with the monitor (VGA) connections first. Connect a VGA cable (15-pin HDDB Male / Male) with the Male side to both of the PC and the rear panel of the KVM switch to the connector labeled VGA. Repeat this for all PCs.
Step 6 PC Port - Mouse Connect the first computer’s mouse cable to the KVM Switch. If using a PS/2 cable, connect one end to the PS/2 mouse port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 PS/2 mouse port on the back of KVM Switch. If using a serial mouse cable (optional), connect one end to a DB-9 serial port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 DB-9 serial mouse port on the back of the KVM Switch. If you need Serial DB-9 to PS2 Mini Din 6 pin adapter, please contact your supplier.
Step 9 Repeat Step 5 to 7 Repeat step 5 to 7 for the remainder of the computers. Step 10 Power On Attach the power supply to the KVM unit and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle. Now you will see the LED for Port 1 light up, and you will hear a beep. Switch on your monitor.
3. Operation The power on state of 8/16 port KVM switch: When you power on KVM switch, it will ask you the password, the default password value is eight zero –“ 00000000 “. Please key in eight zero and enter the same value at retype field. Note: Before you are not familiar with the operation of OSD manual, please don’t change the password – i.e. keep default eight zero (00000000) value.
Reset Button Push and release the reset button can reset KVM switch. This reset action will allow KVM switch to redetect connecting PC. If you add a new KVM Switch as a slave bank, please use reset button of master KVM Switch to automatically assign a new ID to it. You can view this new slave bank go through OSD menu. The PC ports of KVM Switch do not be reset by reset command. Keyboard Hot Key Commands You can also conveniently command KVM switch by switching ports through simple key sequences.
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + Page Up = Previous Bank Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + Page Down = Next Bank To select PC port: Scroll Lock Scroll Lock + + Scroll Lock Scroll Lock + + Bank No 1~8 B Port No. 1~4 (4 port) 1~8 (8 port) 1~16 (16 port) Port No 0 or 1 = Beeper Note: The default Beeper function is ON and beeper control is only for available for Scan Mode Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + S = Auto Scan To get out of Auto Scan Mode, Press any key or SPACE bar.
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + F = Search the same PC name Note: Search PC name starting from 1st PC port) Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock FIND:█ + Space bar = On Screen Display Menu Example A. To access a computer attached to Port 4 of the three Bank. You can press through hot key as below: B. Scroll lock + Scroll lock + 3 + 04 To access a computer attached from Bank 3 to Bank 4, You can press through hot key as below: Scroll lock + Scroll lock + Page Down Note: Bank no. and Port no.
4. Daisy Chain Connection Please use the 3 feet 3-in-one daisy chain Cable Kit (Optional ACC-2009) to daisy chain the KVM Switch. 1. Connect Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor to the console port (white color block) of bank 1 KVM switch. 2. Use one end of 3-in-one Cable Kit to connect the daisy chain port of bank 1 and the other end for the console port (white color block) of bank 2 KVM switch. 3. Please repeat item B to daisy chain more bank as you want. But, the maximum daisy chain bank is eight levels. 4.
5. Hot Plug The KVM Switch supports “Hot Plug“ function for easy addition or removal of PCs. The user can arrange or maintain PCs as follows: 1. A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or different port of the KVM unit without having to power it off as long as it is not the Daisy-chain port or pass through port. 2. The pass through port PC (i.e. The pass through port means the console port is connected to PC directly) is powered on.
6. On Screen Display 1. OSD menu can be popped up in powered on PC port or non-powered on PC port or empty PC port. The resolution of OSD menu is fixed to 1024X768 for non-powered on PC port or empty PC port. 2. When you pop up the OSD menu window go through the hot key, you will see the following small window on your monitor. BANK : 1 A. The 1ST line bar is Bank no. 3. SYSTEM 01 4.☼SYSTEM 02 B. The 2nd block is your PC system 5.☼SYSTEM 03 6.☼SYSTEM 04 name list. You will find the system 7.
BANK : 1 01 To press “ INS” key for editing PC SYSTEM 01 02 ☼SYS█EM 02 name. After finishing the edit, please press “ Enter “ key for saving information. To use “ Tab “ key to select items like Bank, OSD, SCAN, CHANGE PASSWORD, CONSOLE ON/OFF, etc… 15☼SYSTEM 17. 15 18. SYSTEM 16 OSD : 1 0 SEC. CHANGE PASSWORD SCAN: 1 0 SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF ESC : QUIT ENTER :COMPLETE TAB : NEXT INSERT :EDIT A. The “ OSD: 10 SEC” means that the OSD windows display or PC system name exists 10 sec.
NEW PASSWORD ESC : QUIT COMPLETE ENTER : COMPLETE D. The “ CONSOLE ON/OFF “ means to manage the console of KVM switch. If you select “ CONSOLE ON “, it means that any user can use the console. If you select “ CONSOLE OFF “(factory default OFF state), it means that any user will not be allowed to use the console unless you enter the password. When you enter the password already and pass the KVM switch authentication, the CONSOLE will be set to ON.
7. Troubleshooting 1. Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label all of cables with the number for each respective computer to avoid confusion. 2. The recommended VGA cable distance is 5 meters maximum without ghosting and degradation. Normally, the cable length is based on driver capacity of your VGA card. If you need longer VGA cable, please use VGA extender to accomplish your applications. 3. The recommended PS/2 cable distance is 5 meters maximum.
