6-Port VGA Rackmount LCD Console | 19 in. | 1U Actual product may vary from photos User Manual SKU#: RKCONS1916K For the latest information and specifications visit www.startech.
Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement This 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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Safety Statements Safety Measures • Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power. • Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines. • Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
Säkerhetsåtgärder • Montering av kabelavslutningar får inte göras när produkten och/eller elledningarna är strömförda. • Installation och/eller montering får endast göras av behöriga yrkespersoner och enligt gällande lokala förordningar för säkerhet och byggnormer. • Kablar (inklusive elkablar och laddningskablar) ska dras och placeras på så sätt att risk för snubblingsolyckor och andra olyckor kan undvikas. Warning Statements • Make sure to assemble this product according to the instructions.
Table of Contents Compliance Statements.........................................................................1 Safety Statements...................................................................................3 Warning Statements...............................................................................4 Product Diagram (RKCONS1908K).......................................................8 Front..........................................................................................................
Administrator (ADM) Menu...................................................................17 Accessing the Administrator Menu..................................................................................................... 17 Setting up a User Account...................................................................................................................... 18 Setting up User Access................................................................................................................
Specifications...........................................................................................39 Important Considerations.....................................................................41 To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Product Diagram (RKCONS1916K) Front 5 6 4 3 7 8 2 9 1 10 1 Mounting Bracket x 2 6 Release Switch 2 Current Port 7 Display Menu Buttons 3 Port Select Buttons/LEDs 8 Keyboard LEDs 4 Display 9 Rails x 2 5 Handle 10 Touch pad To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Rear 4 3 2 1 5 6 8 7 1 Power Switch 2 PS2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports 3 Daisy Chain Port 4 Power Connection Port 5 Ground Connection Screw 6 USB Mouse and Keyboard Ports 7 Console Monitor Port 8 Host Port x 8 To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Product Information Packaging Contents • • • • • • • • • • 1U LCD Rack Console Drawer x 1 Host Cable Kit x 16 Mounting Rails - Set x 2 Power Cords (NA, JP, UK, EU, ANZ) x 5 M5 Cage Nuts x 8 M5 Screws x 8 Quick-Start Guide x 1 Side Rails with Brackets x 2 Keys x 2 Screw Kit x 1 Requirements Requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/RKCONS1916K.
Installation Mounting the Rack Console Drawer Note: It’s easier to install the Rack Console Drawer if another person helps you with the installation. Warning: Use caution and proper lifting techniques when installing the Rack Console Drawer. 1. Based on the mounting depth of the server rack that you are using, select the appropriate length of Mounting Rails. 2. Decide where in the Rack you want to install the Rack Console Drawer. 3.
Grounding the LCD Console Note: Grounding is recommended in environments with high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI), or frequent electrical surges. 1. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, loosen the Grounding Connection Screw. 2. Attach the Grounding Wire to the shaft of the Grounding Connection Screw. 3. Tighten the Grounding Connection Screw, making sure not to over-tighten. 4.
Opening the LCD Console 1. Move the Release Switch to the unlocked position. Unlocking the LCD Console 2. Use the Handle to pull the LCD Console out of the Rack until you hear the LCD Console click into place. The LCD Console will power On. 3. The LED Indicator on the left of the monitor panel changes from orange to green. 4. Adjust the Display into the desired position. Closing the LCD Console 1. Lower the Display until it’s flush against the Keyboard. 2.
Panel Controls and On-Screen Display (OSD) Functions Console Panel Menu The Console Panel buttons are for display adjustments and OSD navigation: Button Auto/Exit Function Auto-synchronizes and scales down the display to any valid factory preset timings. Exits the OSD. SL- Press to scroll to the function you want to adjust. SL+ Press to scroll to the function you want to adjust. Menu/ Select Open the LCD OSD menu. Port Selection Buttons Used to select an option on the OSD.
OSD Accessing the OSD There are two ways to access the On Screen Display (OSD): • Using a Mouse double click the Right Mouse button. • Using a Keyboard press the Scroll Lock button twice. Operations/Menu Titles The following Titles will appear on the operations menus within the OSD: Titles Description SN The level number or port number. $ The corresponding computers are powered on and are online. QV • #: Allows you to quick view the selected port. • BC: Indicates that the port is board casting.
Navigation Button Description Left and Right Arrows Used to move left and right on the screen accessing menu options. Up and Down Arrows Used to move up and down on the screen accessing menu options. Enter Select the highlighted option. Esc Cancels operation and exits the current menu. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Administrator (ADM) Menu Accessing the Administrator Menu • On the OSD screen, press the F1 button, the ADM dropdown menu will appear. Administrator screen To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Setting up a User Account The Set User Login option, allows you to setup user accounts. 1. On the OSD screen, press the F1 button. 2. Select Set User Login from the Administrator drop-down menu and press Enter. User screen 3. Select the Administrator to setup an administrator user or User to setup a normal user. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
4. Press the Enter button. The User Name and Password screen will appear. User Name and Password screen 5. Enter a user name (max. 16 characters) in either the ADMINI field or the USER field, depending on the type of user you are creating. 6. Enter a password (max. 16 characters) in the Password field and re-enter the same password in the Confirm field. 7. Press the Enter button. 8. A pop-up screen will appear indicating either “User setup OK” or “Password not match”.
Setting up User Access The Set Accessible option, allows you to setup a user’s system access either Full, View, or Null. 1. On the OSD screen, press the F1 button. 2. Select Set Accessible from the Administrator drop-down menu and press Enter. Permissions screen 3. The Permissions screen enables you to set a user’s access to a corresponding port, either: • Full: Gives the user full access to perform all operations on the port. • View: Gives the user view only access.
• Null: The user does not have access to the corresponding port and the port name will not appear on the users list of ports. Note: The Administrator has full access to all ports. 4. Use the Left and Right arrow buttons to navigate to the port and user you want to set permissions for. 5. Use the Space Bar to toggle through the different permissions, F = Full, V = View, and N = Null. 6. Once you have setup the users permissions, press the Enter button to complete the setup.
3. The OSD screen will appear listing all available ports. 4. Using the Left and Right arrow buttons select a port you want to enable broadcasting on. 5. Press the F7 button to enable or disable BRC Mode. Note: When BRC Mode is active a to the port. icon will appear next Scanning All Ports 1. On the OSD screen, press the F2 button. 2. Select All from the Scan drop-down menu and press Enter to scan all the port.
Scanning All Ports That Are Powered On 1. On the OSD screen, press the F2 button. 2. Select Power On from the Scan drop-down menu and press Enter to scan all the port. Scan menu To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Scanning All Quick View Ports 1. On the OSD screen, press the F2 button. 2. Select Quick View from the Scan drop-down menu and press Enter to scan all the port. Scan menu Performing an Auto Scan 1. On the OSD screen, press the F3 button. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
2. Select Auto Scan from the Set drop-down menu and press Enter to perform an auto scan. Set Menu Configuring the Port ID 1. On the OSD screen, press the F3 button. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
2. Select Port ID from the Scan drop-down menu and press Enter. Set Menu 3. Select one of the following port ID options: • 0S: The port ID is not displayed. • 1-98s: The port ID is displayed for the specified amount of time in seconds, from 1 - 98 seconds. • 99s: The port ID is always displayed. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Setting a Default HotKey 1. On the OSD screen, press the F3 button. 2. Select OSD Hotkey from the Set drop-down menu and press Enter. Set Menu To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
3. On the OSD HOTKEY screen, select which Hotkey setting you want to set as the default Hotkey, Scr Lock, CAPS, F12, or Crtl. Note: When the Ctrl + Ctrl + KVM Hotkey option is selected as the default hotkey, double clicking the Right Mouse button will no longer bring up the OSD. OSD HOTKEY screen 4. Press the Enter button while highlighting a Hotkey to set it as the new default Hotkey. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Setting Logout Time Off 1. On the OSD screen, press the F3 button. 2. Select Lout Time from the Set drop-down menu and press Enter to scan all the port. Set Menu 3. Select one of the following logout time options: • 0: Deactivates the screen saver. • 01-99m: The screen saver is displayed for the specified amount of time in minutes, from 01 - 99 minutes. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse 1. On the OSD screen, press the F4 button. 2. Select Reset KM from the Tool drop-down menu and press Enter to rest the connected Keyboard and Mouse. Tool Menu To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Turning the Beeper On/Off 1. On the OSD screen, press the F4 button. 2. Select Beeper from the Tool drop-down menu and press Enter to turn the Beeper on/off. Tool Menu To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Turning the Mouse On/Off 1. On the OSD screen, press the F3 button. 2. Select Mouse Hot from the Tool drop-down menu and press Enter to turn the Mouse on/off. Tool Menu To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Restoring Factory Settings 1. On the OSD screen, press the F3 button. 2. Select Restore Values from the Tool drop-down menu and press Enter to reset the setting on the Console to factory defaults. Tool Menu To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Viewing Console Information 1. On the OSD screen, press the F3 button. 2. Select About KVM from the Tool drop-down menu and press Enter to view the Console’s version information. Tool Menu To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Editing Port Names 1. On the OSD screen, select the port you want to change. Highlight the Port 2. Press the F6 button. 3. Enter the port’s new name. 4. Press the Enter button to save the new name. - or - 5. Press the Esc button to cancel and exit. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Setting Quick View Ports 1. On the OSD screen, select the port you want to change. Setting a Quick View Port 2. Press the F7 button. 3. A icon will appear in the QV field, indicating the port is now set as a quick view port. 4. Press the F7 button on the port a second time to deactivate the quick view status. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Logging Out of the OSD • On the OSD screen, press the F8 button to exit the OSD and return to the Login screen. Login screen Hotkeys Keys Description Scr Lck + 1 - 8 Port selection 1 - 8 Scr Lck + F1 - F8 Skip ports from 9 - 16 Scr Lck + S Preform Auto Scan Scr Lck + Space Bar Brings up the OSD screen To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
LED Indicator LED Indicator Power LED Status Green: On Red: Standby, Suspend, or Off Port Selection LEDs Green: Indicates that the console is connected to a Computer. Orange: Indicates that the Computer attached to the corresponding port is properly connected. Configuration Testing the LCD Console To test that the LCD Console is working properly, perform the following steps: 1. Power up the Rack Console, and then turn on the Computer.
2. Make sure that the video image is centered on the screen. If the image is not centered, use the LCD OSD controls to adjust the image (see Panel Controls and OSD Functions) or press the Auto button on the LCD Control Panel. Note: If the unit does not power up when the Display is pulled up, try toggling the Power switch on the rear of the LCD Console. Configuring Display Settings When the LCD Console is first connected you may need to configure one or more display settings.
System Cables VGA + USB Keyboard 99-key Mouse Touchpad Sync 50 - 75KHz Power Source 100 - 240 VAC Input Operating Temperature Celsius: 0 ° - 50 ° Fahrenheit: 32 ° - 122 ° Storage Temperature Celsius: -20 ° - 60 ° Fahrenheit: -4 ° - 140 ° Humidity 10% - 90% RH Dimensions 447.5 x 482 x 44 mm To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
Important Considerations • • • • If you’re installing the device in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, ensure that the environmental conditions are within the LCD Console’s maximum and minimum specifications. Installing the LCD Console in a rack or cabinet may reduce airflow. Consider your airflow requirement when selecting a location for installation. It’s recommended that the LCD Console be connected to a power source with over-current protection and supply wiring.
Warranty Information This product is backed by a two-year warranty. For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty. Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.
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