D-Link DKVM-16 - KVM Switch User manual

D-Link DKVM-16
16-Port Keyboard, Video, and Mouse
Switch
Manual
Version 1.3
Building Networks for People

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Contents
Package Contents 3
Introduction 4
Features and Benefits 5
Hardware Installation 6
Using the DKVM-16 12
Daisy-Chaining the DKVM-16 16
Hot Plug 17
On Screen Display Operation 18
Troubleshooting 21
Specifications 24
Warranty and Registration 25
Contacting Technical Support 28

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Package Contents
Contents of Package:
zD-Link DKVM-16 16-Port Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Switch
zDC12V, 1A Power Adapter
z3 sets of 3 in1 KVM Cable Kits
(1 set: 3 ft. 3-in-1 Cable Kit to daisy chain, 2 sets: 6 ft. 3 in 1. Cable
to PC)
zManual
2 Rack Mount Brackets
8 Screws
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements:
Computer
zOne VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor
zOne PS/2 mouse
zOne PS/2 keyboard
Console
zOne VGA, SVGA, or Multisync video card or port
zOne PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN)
zOne PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN)

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Introduction
The D-Link DKVM-16 is a Keyboard, Video and Mouse KVM switch that allows
you to control up to 16 server computers using one keyboard, mouse, and
monitor. It is easy to use, powerful, and scalable. Each DKVM-16 port has a
dedicated microprocessor to intelligently manage port traffic and allows
simultaneous boot-ups for all attached PCs. The advanced microprocessor
technology also saves CAPSLOCK, NUMLOCK, and SCROLL LOCK status for
each PC. Two control buttons located on the front panel give you one touch
access to your attached PCs and the user-friendly on-screen display menu
allows you to configure your DKVM-16 switch’s settings. The daisy chain port
allows up to 8 DKVM-16 KVM switches to be stacked together for controlling as
many as 128 computers. Featuring hot-plug, auto-scan, keyboard hot keys and
audible feedback, the DKVM-16 makes it simple to manage all of your server
computers.

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Features and Benefits
zAllows users to control sixteen computers from one keyboard,
mouse, and monitor
zNo software is required; each channel has a dedicated
microprocessor to intelligently manage the boot-up process for
all your attached PCs
zDaisy-chain ports allow control over as many as 128 computers
through 8 banks of DKVM-16 units
zHot Plug provides the ability to add PCs or remove connected
PCs for maintenance without powering down the KVM Switch or
PCs
zAuto detection of daisy-chain bank eliminates the need for
DIP-switches
zOn-Screen Display menu gives the user a visual interface to
name and select computers
zSupports eight character password protection
zConvenient On-Screen Display, push button, and keyboard Hot
Key commands for switching between PCs
zAutoScan mode
zAudible feedback when switching
zAutomatically recalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK and SCROLL
LOCK key status for each computer
zSupports VGA, SVGA and MultiSync monitors
zSupports up to 1920 x 1440 resolution at 200MHz Bandwidth
zKeyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot ups
zMicrosoft®IntelliMouse®, Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer support
and emulation
zSupports PS/2 type keyboard
zUses standard KVM cables

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Hardware Installation
Front Panel Layout
Rear Panel Layout
PS/2 Keyboard
Input
Console Port
(
Dais
y
-Chain out
)
PS/2 Mouse
Input
PS/2 Mouse VGA Signal
Input
PS/2 Ke
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board
V
GA Monitor Connecto
r

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Hardware Installation (Continued)
Find a convenient place to place your DKVM-16. Its 19" rack mount form factor
makes it mountable on a 19" rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the included
brackets to the side panels of the DKVM-16. Take note of the length of your
cables so that your computers, DKVM-16, keyboard, mouse, and monitor are
distanced properly.
Connect the monitor console to the DKVM-16. Connect the attached cable, or
the one included with your monitor, to the HD DB-15 female port, labeled with
the monitor symbol at the CONSOLE connector on the back of the DKVM-16.

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Hardware Installation (Continued)
Connect the keyboard console to the DKVM-16.
Connect the mouse console to the DKVM-16.

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Hardware Installation (Continued)
Connect one end of the included VGA cable (15-pin HDDB Male / Male) to the
female connectors on the back of the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to
the rear panel of the DKVM-16. This step can be repeated for all PCs.
Using the included DKVM-16 cable, locate the mouse connector (green) and
connect one end to the PS/2 mouse port on the back panel of the computer, and
the other end to the PC1 PS/2 mouse port on the back panel of the DKVM-16.

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Hardware Installation (Continued)
Using the included DKVM-16 cable, locate the keyboard connector (purple) and
connect one end to the PS/2 keyboard port on the back panel of the computer,
and the other end to the PC1 PS/2 keyboard port on the back panel of the
DKVM-16.
BackofPC
Double-check all of your connections. Make sure that the keyboard and mouse
cables are connected to the correct ports.
Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the remainder of the computers.
Attach the power supply to the DKVM-16 unit and plug the other end into an
electrical receptacle. When you see the LED for Port 1 light up and hear a beep,
switch on your PCs and monitor.
Note: To maintain stable operation of the DKVM-16, please keep the unit powered
using the power adapter when in use, especially when the DKVM-16 is in a
daisy-chain stack.