Argus KS-3104 Bedienungsanleitung
Manual
Rackmount KVM Switch RJ45
KS-3104 4-Port
KS-3108 8-Port
KS-3116 16-Port
1Basic information ............................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................3
1.2 Scope of delivery....................................................................................................3
1.3 General information................................................................................................3
2Safety................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Intended use ..........................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Environmental...........................................................................................4
2.1.2 Disposal....................................................................................................4
2.2 General information................................................................................................4
2.3 Danger and protection............................................................................................4
3Product information ........................................................................................................5
3.1Hardware requirements..........................................................................................5
3.2 Features.................................................................................................................5
3.3 Front view...............................................................................................................6
3.4 Rear view...............................................................................................................7
3.5 Dongle....................................................................................................................8
4Mounting into a Rack.......................................................................................................9
5Installation and implementing ........................................................................................9
5.1 Direct connection....................................................................................................9
5.2 Cascading..............................................................................................................9
5.3 Operating .............................................................................................................10
6Handling.........................................................................................................................11
6.1 Toggle by switches...............................................................................................11
6.2 Toggle by hotkeys................................................................................................12
8Maintenance...................................................................................................................14
9Disposal .........................................................................................................................14
10 Warranty terms ..............................................................................................................14
11 Contact...........................................................................................................................15
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1 Basic information
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for buying an Argus Rackmount KVM Switch.
The Rackmount KVM RJ45 series comply to RoHS III as well as to the eco directive
2009/125/EU.
To enjoy this product for a long time we recommend to read this manual carefully and
especially paying attention to the security advices.
1.2 Scope of delivery
1x Rackmount KVM RJ45 (4/ 8/ 16-Port, depends on model)
1x External power supply 9V= DC
1x Power cord
1x 4/ 8/ 16x Dongle RJ45 to VGA/ USB (depends on model)
2x Mounting brackets for rack mount
6x Screws to fix the mounting brackets
1x Safety instructions/ QIG
1x CD with manual
1.3 General information
Symbols
Meaning
Handling and effects of safety instructions.
Dangerous situation, which can retighten violation or
death
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
2.1.1 Environmental
This product is only for indoor use and connecting of computers.
Don´t use and store it inside humid rooms or near water.
Don´t use it close to source of heat. The additional heat could lead to overheating and fire.
2.1.2 Disposal
Don´t put this device to normal waste.
Please read the instruction in chapter 8 for disposal of packaging and device.
2.2 General information
Please read this manual carefully before installing or using this product.
Keep this manual and pass it by passing of the product.
Please follow the instructions and warning of this manual before using the product.
The inobservance of this manual can effect violations and damage.
We disclaim liability for violations and damages caused by inobservance of this manual.
2.3 Danger and protection
Don´t damage the cable.
Don´t use patched or damaged cable.
Don´t put the device close to heating.
In case of strange noise or smell pull the power cord out of the socket.
Don´t open the device.
Please ensure, that all cables will be fixed permanently.
Keep the product away from children.
Don´t remove the cable with wet hands (electric strike).
Don´t use the product with wet hands (electric strike).
Please remove the power cord from socket in case of longer non-use
(Could led to overheating, fire hazard or electric strike).
Keep the product free of dust (Overheating or fire).
Look for sufficient airflow to avoid overheating and fire.
Leave service or cleaning only authorized qualified personnel.
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3 Product information
The rackmount KVM RJ45 switches are devices to control different computers over long
distances. Depending the model you can control 4-16 computer directly or up to 256
computer by cascading with other switches.
The devices are easy to install without using any additional software.
Toggling between computers will be made by switches at the front of the KVM or by using
the integrated On-Screen menue.
These KVMs are comply to the EMC standards EN 55032 Class B und EN 55024. It can
cause interferences on radio or other electronic devices by improper use. For proper use
use screened network cable up from Cat 5e.
3.1 Hardware requirements
Console
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Monitor
Computer
- USB connection
- VGA connection
Network cable (not included)
3.2 Features
- A rackmount KVM RJ45 switch controls up to 16 Computer (depends on model).
- Distance between rackmount KVM RJ45 and computers up to 50m.
- Supports USB and PS/2 at control console.
- Supports USB at computers.
- Toggling by switches or On-Screen menue.
- LED status signals.
- Auto-Scan-Function.
- High Video quality.
- Easy installion.
- Hot-Plug-Function, Add/ Delete of computer without restart of KVM.
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- Controls up to 256 computer using a double cascading.
- Max. resolution 1600x900 / 1280x1024
- Supports WIN95/ 98/ 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP, Win7, Win8, WinNT, UNIX, Linux
3.3 Front view
KS-3104
KS-3108
KS-3116
1 Switches and LEDs
Toggle directly using the according switch.
LEDs
Left LED RED = Computer connected
Right LED GREEN = Selected port
2 Reset
Push reset button to restart the KVM
1
2
2
1
2
1
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3.4 Rear view
KS-3116
KS-3108
KS-3104
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Slot for optional IP module KI-4101
2 Socket for external 9V= or 12V= power suuply
3 USB port
For keyboard/ mouse of control console
4 PS/2 port
For keyboard/ mouse of control console
5 Console port
To connect another KVM of this series
Use network cable Cat 5e or up, up to 50m length.
6 VGA port for control console
RJ45 socket to control computer
Use network cable Cat 5e or up, up to 50m length.
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3.5 Dongle
Necessary to connect network cable with computers.
Connectors: 1x RJ45
1x VGA for monitor
1x USB for mouse/ keyboard control
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4 Mounting into a rack
1. Take out the KVM and check the package content for completeness or
damages.
In case of missing parts or external damages, please contact your local
dealer for replacement.
Please keep the original package for shipping in case of warranty case.
2. Take care to shut down all devices first.
3. Takeout the rackmount brackets and fix them with three screws
each.
4. Fix the Rackmount KVM into the rack. The needed screws are not
in the scope of delivery of the KVM but from the rack.
5 Installation and implementing
5.1 Direct connection
1. Connect a network cable to the KVM using ports 7 (look at pos. 3.4). Follow max.
length of 50m. We recommend to use network cable Cat5e or up.
2. Connect the other side of the network cable with the dongle.
3. Connect the dongle with the monitor and USB port of the computer.
4. Repeat this for every computer.
5. Connect Monitor, keyboard and mouse with your console.
6. Connect the external power adapter with the KVM and with the electric grid.
7. The installation is complete.
5.2 Cascading
1. Connect the computers like written before.
2. Connect Monitor, keyboard and mouse with your console.
3. Connect another KVM from Argus series, using the console port 5 (look at pos.
3.4).
4. Connect further computers with the additional KVM.
Tip: The KVM will always access to the first port. Either from first KVM or (if connected)
from last KVM, if several KVMS are linked.
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5.3 Operating
1. Hot-Swap
You can connect or disconnect computers without restart the KVM.
2. Turn off and Restart
Normally the rackmount KVM won´t be turned off. In case it´s necessary to turn it
off, please follow these instructions:
1. Disconnet the KVM from power.
2. Turn off all linked computers.
3. Wait 10 seconds and connect the KVM to power again.
4. Turn on all linked computers.
5. It´s ready again.
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