P-Link Computer KVM-1004 Bedienungsanleitung
P-Link Computers
KVM-1008 OSD / KVM-1016OSD
8 PORT / 16 PORT
OSD / 3 Layer Cascade
KVM Switch
User Guide
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Contents
Introduction
Overview…………………………………………………..1
Features……………………………………………….…..2
Configurations……………………………………………..3
Installation
Connection………………………………………..……….5
Power-up…………….…………………..………….……..7
Rack Mount Accessories……….…………………...……8
Operation
Front Buttons……………………………...…...……..……9
OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu………………………..10
Hot-key Commands………………………………………20
Cascade Configuration
Connection……………………………..…….……...……22
Change Configuration while Running………..…………25
Appendices
Specifications…….…………………………………..……26
Troubleshooting……………………………………………27
The products are tested and complied with FCC, CE and VCCI
standards for electromagnetic interference.
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------------------------ Introduction
Overview
Thank you for your purchased our products, The KVM Switch allows you
to access multiple computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
without extra interface card or software. KVM installation is as easy as
connecting cables between the KVM Switch and your computers.
Operation is just pressing push button, key in hot-key command or operating
through the function of user-friendly on-screen menu (available for models
with OSD only: XXXXDseries), it’s simple and easy.
Serial Mouse Conversion (RS-232 Interface)
The KVM Switch you can connect computers with PS/2 or serial mouse port
and control all PCs use one PS/2 mouse from the KVM console port.
(Computer side need a PS/2 to Serial port adaptor if connect to computer
serial port).
High Video Quality
The KVM Switch supports VGA resolution up to 1920 x 1440 (Max.,
bandwidth 300MHz)*and DDC1/2B compatible.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu For 4 / 8 /16 Port
(OSD models only: XXXXD)
For KVM Switch with built-in OSD menu, you can rename your computers,
select to a computer from a menu, also configure settings, view the selected
computer like: name, time interval setting, security function setting
(lock/unlock, channel authorize setting, password), ...etc.
*Dependants on the quality of testing monitor and VGA card, VGA cable,
then both PC port and Console port can be distance up to 20 – 30 meter.
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Features
PC port supports both PS/2 and serial mouse (specify adaptor)
Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro), Optical, Mouse Man,
Wheel Mouse, Scroll Point and Serial Mouse,…,etc.
Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when computer
channel switching
Hot-key functions available for easy access computers
Single hot-key for channel left/right shift sequentially. (left/right Alt )
Auto-scan can automatically switch computers sequentially
(OSD model can setting auto-scan conditions)
Buzzer sound On/Off selectable
Hot-key Scroll Lock/Caps Lock selectable
Cascade configuration expands system capability (64 to 4096 PCs)
Operating system independent, transparent to all applications, no any
software or hardware add
Plug and play system configuration
Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time
High VGA resolution 1920 x 1440 (Max. bandwidth 300MHz)
PC port keep alive capability, KVM powering down and all PC will still
keep active
Hot-Key function
Select and access computers
Sequential channel shift (left-decrease, right-increase)
Scan function and time interval setting (Non-OSD model)
Buzzer sound On/Off selectable
Hot-key Scroll Lock/Caps Lock selectable
Extra function for On-Screen Display model
Assign computers names for more easy to identify
Identify and select computers by the names
Programmable scan conditions and scan time interval
Password security lock/unlock access
(Default Name: admin. Password: 123456)
Store all setting information to non-volatile memory
User friendly OSD interface
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Configurations
Single KVM Switch Configuration
For your system safety purpose, you must turn off all PCs and
Monitor during the configuration
After plug in KVM power adapter, connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse
and a multi-sync VGA monitor to the KVM CONSOLE port. After that,
connect the KVM cables (keyboard, mouse and monitor) between the KVM
PC ports and computers, as shown in figure 1.
Figure 1: Single KVM Switch configuration
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Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration
Master KVM unit: has a physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected
to its CONSOLE port, any PC port can connect computer or another KVM.
Slave KVM unit: is a KVM Switch that has its CONSOLE port connected to
the Master's PC port.
First, plug the power adapter to the Master KVM. Then connect the console
device and PC port link. You can connect a second and third level of one or
more KVM Switches to any PC port of the Master KVM. Cascade
configuration expands system ability allowing you to select computers
connected to the Master or Slaves. There is only need a mouse, a keyboard
and a monitor connected to the CONSOLE port of Master and its can directly
operated by a user. After connected, KVM Switches automatically configure
Master or Slave by themselves. Slaves can be mixed different KVM Switch
models in cascade configuration, show as figure 2.
Figure 2: A cascade KVM Switch configuration
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------------------------ Installation
Connection
For your system safety, please make sure all PCs and Monitor
or other devices are powered down during the installation
Console Device Connection
First, plug the power adapter to KVM. Then connect the CONSOLE and PC.
The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a Master CONSOLE
port. Connect a PS/2 mouse and a keyboard to the CONSOLE port
respectively with a mouse and a keyboard marked as shown in figure 3.
Figure 3: Master console connection
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Computer Connection
For computers using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and
keyboard cables to the KVM Switch’s PC ports marked with a mouse and
keyboard respectively. Connect the computer's monitor cable to the
HD-DB-15 VGA connector. As shown in figure 4.
Figure 4: Master computer connection
For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-DIN-6 adapter
(supplied from manufacturer or agent) to the computer serial port, then
connect KVM cable from the mouse adapter to KVM Switch, see Figure 5.
Figure 5: Adapter and serial mouse connection
Note: you can ask your agent or manufacturer for this mouse adaptor.
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Initial Power-Up Process
Make sure all computers and KVM Switches are powered down
during installation. You must power up the Master KVM Switch
before turning on any other devices.
For single KVM Switch:
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. (after cables connected)
2) Turn on computers.
For cascade:
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.
2) Apply power adapters to all Slaves.
3) Turn on computers.
Note: You may hot plug any powered-down computer and Slave KVM at any
time after initial power up process completed.
Hot Plug Capability
Master Console Devices Replacement
You can replace a keyboard or mouse of the Master CONSOLE port at any
time without powering down the Master KVM.
PC Port Hot Plug and Hot Swap
You can plug in or out of PC port or swap PC port at any time without
powering down the KVM.
Note: Some PC was not support PnP configuration and it will need to
rebooting after Hot swap.
In case, some devices need to rebooting or software driver initial, you
may press the Reset button in the KVM front panel to re-start the
KVM initial process.
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