Broadrack Mars series User manual

Mars Series
Stand Alone & Modular CAT5 KVM Switch
User Manual
Rev 2.0

Mars Series User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................I
1. Introduction..................................................................................................1
1.1 Features .............................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents ..............................................................................3
1.3 Technical Specifications.....................................................................4
1.4 System Requirements ........................................................................8
1.5 Cable Diagrams..................................................................................9
1.6 Rear Panel........................................................................................ 10
2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................13
2.1 Rack Mount Installation ....................................................................13
2.2 Computer / Server Installation.......................................................... 15
2.3 Console Installation..........................................................................17
2.4 Optional Remote Console Installation.............................................. 17
2.4.1 IP Module............................................................................... 17
2.4.2 CAT5 Module .........................................................................18
2.5 Power ON.........................................................................................19
2.6 When video signal is foggy or unclear..............................................19
2.7 Daisy Chain Connection................................................................... 20
3 Usage........................................................................................................ 22
3.1 Buttons (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only).......................................... 22
3.2 Front Panel PC Port LED Indication (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only)22
3.3 BANK 7-seg LED (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only)...........................23
3.4 Hot Plug ...........................................................................................23
4 Hotkey.......................................................................................................24
5 OSD (On Screen Display).........................................................................26
5.1 Login Window................................................................................... 27
5.2 Port Name ........................................................................................28
5.3 Main Menu .......................................................................................... 29
5.3.1 LANGUAGE ........................................................................... 29
5.3.2 PORT NAME EDIT................................................................. 30
5.3.3 PORT SEARCH...................................................................... 31
5.3.4 USER SECURITY..................................................................31
5.3.5 ACCESS LIST........................................................................32
5.3.6 HOTKEY................................................................................. 33
5.3.7 TIME SETTINGS....................................................................34
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5.3.8 OSD MOUSE ......................................................................... 34
6. Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 36
7. Certifications.............................................................................................. 37
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1. Introduction
The Mars series CAT5 KVM switch can control attaching servers and computers
from local or remote console. This KVM switch is loaded with features such as
one local console port, plus one optional CAT5-based remote console port
or one optional IP-based remote console Port, On Screen Display (OSD)
Menu, Password security, Hot key Control, Push Button and Auto Scan Control.
It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PCs boot-up
process.
With the CAT5-based remote console port you can you remotely control servers
and computers 1000 feet away. In other words, you can locate your monitor,
keyboard and mouse up to 1000 feet away from the KVM switch. The built-in
CAT5 transmitter synthesizes VGA monitor and keyboard/mouse signals, and
transmit the signals to the remote CAT5 receiver over the popular LAN CAT5
cable.
With the IP-based remote console port you can control one or many computers
locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser.
You can securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance, support,
or failure recovery over the Internet. Communication is secure via SSL
encryption.
1.1 Features
8/16/32 ports CAT5 KVM switch (32 ports only for modular CAT5 KVM
switch)
Support full CAT5 interface on all computer ports for reducing KVM cable
bulk
Support one local console or plus optional one remote console (CAT5 or
IP)
CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM switch with superior
auto-adjust RGB gain/delay control capability
Support Microsoft Windows, Netware, Unix, and Linux
Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port
No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display (OSD)
Menu, Push Buttons, Hotkeys
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Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Cap-Lock/ Num-Lock/ Alt/ Ctrl/ Win)
for switching computer port and other control functions, so Hotkey function
can be used in various types of keyboards, and to avoid Hotkey
duplicate problem
Provide ACL (Access Control List) security function. Store up to 8
independent user accounts
Hot Plug --- add or remove connected computers without powering off the
KVM switch or computers
Support two layers password security protection and search PC server
name
Plug-n-Play monitor support
Keyboard status restored when switching computers
Support Daisy Chain function with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2-layer)
topologies
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1.2 Package Contents
Mars 8 / 16 Series:
KVM Switch Unit
1 PCS
User’s Manual CD-ROM
1 PCS
Quick Setting Guide
1 PCS
12V DC Power Adapter
1 PCS
Rack Mount Kit
1 SET
KC-1515 Daisy Chain Cable (0.9
M)
1 PCS
T-Dongle
2 PCS
USB Adapter
1 PCS
Table 1-1. Package Contents
Mars 8D / 16D / 32D Series:
KVM Switch Unit
1 PCS
Quick Installation Guide
1 PCS
LCD Console Mount Kit
1 SET
Table 1-2. Package Contents
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1.3 Technical Specifications
Mars 8 / 16 Series:
Feature
Specification
KVM Type
8 / 16 ports stand alone CAT5 KVM switch
PC Port Connector RJ-45
PC Ports
8 / 16
Max. Distance
(KVM switch -- Host)
40m (133 feet)
Video Resolution
(Local Console)
1600 x 1200 DDC2B
Video Resolution
(Remote Console)
1600 x 1200 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote
console (R-Box),
1028 x 1024 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote
console.(R-Box Enhanced).
1600 x 1200 for IP-Based remote console
Console Ports 1 Local USB Console, plus 1 Optional Modules: CAT5-Based or IP-Based
Remote Console
CAT5 Combo Dongle
3-to-1 CAT5 combo transmitter dongle. Combine
three cables (keyboard, mouse and VGA) into one
CAT5 cable before connecting to KVM switch.
Support PS/2 and USB cable in the same dongle.
CAT5-Based Remote
Console
RJ-45 Connector
CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM
switch with superior auto-adjust RGB gain/delay
control capability
IP-Based Remote
Module
RJ-45 8P8C for 10/100M Ethernet
DB9 male for Modem, Null modem and serial
power control
Mini USB 2.0 receptacle
Daisy Chaining Support Daisy Chaining with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2-layer) topologies, DB15 Female
Connector
Maximum connected
computers
120 / 128
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PC selection On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Hot Key, Push
Button
Hotkey Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Cap-Lock/
Num-Lock/ Alt/ Ctrl/ Win)
PC Port LEDs 2x LEDs per PC port: Power (Blue), Online
(Green)
7-seg LED for Bank
display
1 set
Security Provide ACL (Access Control List) security function, store up to 8 independent controllable PC
lists
Multilingual OSD (On
Screen Display) control
8 languages (English, France, Germen, Spanish,
Italian, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese)
Auto-Scan Intervals
5 ~ 99 Sec.
Keyboard Emulation
PS/2 or USB
Mouse Emulation
PS/2 or USB
Housing
Metal
Power
DC power adapter : DC 12V
Operation Temperature
0 ~ 50
℃
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60
℃
Humidity
0~95%, Non-Condensing
Mechanical
19” Rack mount / 1U
Dimension
442 x 140 x 44 mm / 17.4 x 5.5 x 1.7 inches
Net Weight
3.0 Kg / 6.6 lbs
Table 1-3. Technical Specifications
Figure 1-1. Mars 8 / 16 Series Dimensions
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Mars 8D / 16D / 32D Series:
Feature
Specification
KVM Type
8 / 16 / 32 ports modular CAT5 KVM switch
PC Port Connector RJ-45
PC Ports
8 / 16 / 32
Max. Distance
(KVM switch -- Host)
40m (133 feet)
Video Resolution
(Local Console)
Base on console’s resolution
Video Resolution
(Remote Console)
1600 x 1200 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote
console (R-Box),
1028 x 1024 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote
console.( R-Box Enhanced).
1600 x 1200 for IP-Based remote console
Console Ports 1 Local USB Console, plus 1 Optional Modules: CAT5-Based or IP-Based
Remote Console
CAT5 Combo Dongle
3-to-1 CAT5 combo transmitter dongle. Combine
three cables (keyboard, mouse and VGA) into one
CAT5 cable before connecting to KVM switch.
Support PS/2 and USB cable in the same dongle.
CAT5-Based Remote
Console
RJ-45 Connector
CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM
switch with superior auto-adjust RGB gain/delay
control capability
IP-Based Remote
Module
RJ-45 8P8C for 10/100M Ethernet
DB9 male for Modem, Null modem and serial
power control
Mini USB 2.0 receptacle
Daisy Chaining Support Daisy Chaining with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2-layer) topologies, DB15 Female
Connector
Maximum connected
computers
120 / 128 / 144
PC selection
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Hot Key
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Hotkey Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Cap-Lock/
Num-Lock/ Alt/ Ctrl/ Win)
Security Provide ACL (Access Control List) security function, store up to 8 independent controllable PC
lists
Multilingual OSD (On
Screen Display) control
8 languages (English, France, Germen, Spanish,
Italian, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese)
Auto-Scan Intervals
5 ~ 99 Sec.
Keyboard Emulation
PS/2 or USB
Mouse Emulation
PS/2 or USB
Housing
Metal
Power
DC power adapter : DC 12V
Operation Temperature
0 ~ 50
℃
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60
℃
Humidity
0~95%, Non-Condensing
Mechanical
For modular LCD console use / 1U
Dimension
420 x 170 x 44 mm / 16.5 x 6.7 x 1.7 inches
Net Weight
2.0 Kg / 4.4 lbs
Table 1-4. Technical Specifications
Figure 1-2. Mars 8D / 16D / 32D Series Dimensions
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1.4 System Requirements
Mars 8 / 16 Series:
CAT5 KVM Host side
T-dongle – CAT5 transmitter
Local Console side
(USB console)
One VGA Monitor
One USB Keyboard

One USB Mouse
IP module One CAT5 cable

Network access environment
CAT5 module One CAT5 cable
R-Box (CAT5 KVM extender receiver)
One VGA Monitor
One USB Keyboard
One USB Mouse

Optional PC
Table 1-5. System Requirements
Mars 8D / 16D / 32D Series:
CAT5 KVM Host side
T-dongle – CAT5 transmitter
IP module One CAT5 cable

Network access environment
CAT5 module One CAT5 cable
R-Box (CAT5 KVM extender receiver)
One VGA Monitor
One USB Keyboard
One USB Mouse

Optional PC
Table 1-6. System Requirements
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1.5 Cable Diagrams
3-in-1 CAT5 Transmitter (T-Dongle)
HDDB15 male to one HDDB15 male and two mini din 6-pin special cables
Figure 1-3. 3-in-1 Cat5 Transmitter (T-Dongle)
PS/2 Keyboard to USB Adapter
PS/2 keyboard to USB keyboard and mouse due HID adapter
Figure 1-4. PS/2 Keyboard to USB Adapter
Daisy Chain Cable:
HDDB-15 pin Male to Male
Figure 1-5. Daisy Chain Cable
Daisy chain needs the cable all 15 lines connected. This is a
special VGA cable, normal VGA cable has unconnected lines. Do
not use other VGA cable for daisy chain.
CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable
Figure 1-6. CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable (8P8C)
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1.6 Rear Panel
Mars 8:
Mars 16:
Mars 8 IP:
Mars 16 IP:
Mars 8 C5:
Mars 16 C5:
Mars 8D:
Mars16D:
Mars 32D:
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Mars 8D IP:
Mars 16D IP:
Mars 32D IP:
Mars 8D C5:
Mars 16D C5:
Mars 32D C5:
Figure 1-7. Rear Panel
The Mars KVM switch is designed as one control two views, both local console
and remote console can access and view the same computer port, but only one
console control at a time. These two consoles are operating on first come first
served basis. If the controlling console does not have keyboard or mouse activity
for 2 seconds, the other console may take over the control right.
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Mars 16 C5:
Mars 32D C5:
Figure 1-8. Rear Panel
Remote Console Port (CAT5 Module)
Daisy Chain In
Connector for Each Host Port
DC Power Jack
Local Console Keyboard / Mouse Ports
Local Console VGA Port / Daisy Chain Port
Daisy Chain In
Connector for Each Host Port
Remote Console Port (CAT5 Module)
DC Power Jack
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2. Hardware Installation
Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have
been turned off.
2.1 Rack Mount Installation
Stand Alone KVM Switch:
Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. The 19” rack mount form factor
makes it ideally mountable on a 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the
included brackets to the sides of the KVM Switch. Take note of the length of your
cables so that your computers, KVM Switch, keyboard, mouse and monitor are
distanced properly.
Figure 2-1. Rack Mount Installation
Modular KVM Switch:
Please open the package carefully and take out all required accessories to
prepare fluent installation. The modular KVM switch is for Gemini and Unicorn
use, please install the brackets with thumb screw. Please measure the suitable
distance between KVM switch and computer, keyboard, monitor and mouse
before installation.
Figure 2-2. Modular KVM Switch Usage Diagram
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Install Modular KVM Switch Steps:
1. Install two screws (length = 6 mm) to combine bracket and KVM switch. (Both
sides)
2. Push KVM switch into the rails from rear of console.
3. Tight thumb screw of bracket up to fix KVM switch in console (Both sides) and
finish installation.
Rear view of rail
Plastic rail of KVM switch
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2.2 Computer / Server Installation
Stand Alone KVM Switch:
Modular KVM Switch:
Figure 2-3. Computer / Server Installation
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CAT5 Transmitter (T-Dongle) Installation
Each Host port connector is RJ45 type. Use CAT5 cable to connect CAT5
Transmitter (T-Dongle). T-dongle has four connectors and an USB to PS/2
adaptor.
1. A RJ45 connector for connecting CAT5 cable to KVM switch.
2. A HDDB15 male connector for PC/Server video VGA port
3. A purple mini din 6-pin type a plug for keyboard, or with a PS/2 to USB
adaptor for both USB keyboard and mouse.
4. A green mini din 6-pin type for mouse port, no use for USB computer.
Plug all these connectors into the respective ports of computer. Repeat the
same procedure for all other computers.
Figure 2-4. PS/2 T-dongle and PS/2 to USB adapter
It is recommended to power off all the computers and server before
the installation. If we can not turn off the computer, for PS/2
computer, please plug in T-dongle connectors in the following
order: firstly PS/2 mouse connector, secondly PS/2 keyboard
connector, thirdly the VGA connector to the PC.
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2.3 Console Installation
Local Console (Stand Alone KVM Switch Only)
Connect the monitor to the HDDB15 female port on the back of the KVM unit
labeled with the monitor symbol at the Local Console connector.
There may be USB local console or PS/2 local console. For USB local console,
connect the USB keyboard to either one of USB local port and USB mouse to
the other USB port. These USB ports are special designed for keyboard and
mouse, and can not work with USB hub or other USB devices. For PS/2 local
console, connect keyboard to purple PS/2 port and mouse to green PS/2 mouse
port. There is a Daisy chain port under VGA ports.
Figure 2-5. Local Console Installation
2.4 Optional Remote Console Installation
2.4.1 IP Module
Please refer to “IP Module User Manual” for details.
IP Remote Console
Installation: Power off the KVM switch firstly. Remove the cover of the add-on
slot, slide in the IP Module and make sure the module is fully inserted into the
slot.
The IP Module redirects local keyboard, mouse and video data to a remote
administration console. It allows you to control one or many computers locally at
the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser.
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