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
y
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.

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Hardware Installation (Continued)
Now power up all computers simultaneously. The first computer will be shown on
the monitor. You may check to see if the mouse, keyboard, and monitor work
after the computer has booted up. If this is OK, use the “Select” button to choose
the next computer and verify the functionality in the same manner. If you find
errors, recheck all cables for proper connections before going to the
trouble-shooting section of this manual.
Note: Please do not switch the PC ports (i.e. do not press the “push” button of the
KVM switch or run Hot Key) while the computers are in the boot-up process. Nor-
mally, during the boot-up process, each PC will communicate with the keyboard
and mouse. If you switch PC ports on the KVM at this time, it will cause communi
cation errors or initialization failures between the PC and keyboard or mouse.

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Using the DKVM-16
The “Power On” State of the DKVM-16
When you power on the KVM switch, it will prompt you for the password; the
default value is eight zeros – “00000000”. Please enter eight zeros and enter the
same value in the retype field.
Note: If you are not familiar with the operation of the OSD manual, please do not
change the password (i.e. keep the default eight zero value). Otherwise, if you
forget your set password, you will need to contact the supplier (D-Link) to have the
unit reset.
The Push Buttons
Pressing the button allows you to cycle fowards and backwards through all
the ports.
The Display LEDs
When you select one of the sixteen PC ports and the PC is shut down or
disconnected, the selected port LED will flash. When you select one of the
sixteen PC ports and the PC is powered on, the selected port LED is lit.

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Using the DKVM-16 (Continued)
The Reset Button
Pressing the select and bank button of the master switch simultaneously will
reset the KVM switch.
Or you can also press
+ +
This reset action returns the KVM switch back to the initial state and will also
recheck all of the slave banks which are connected to the master DKVM-16.
If you add a new DKVM-16 as a slave bank, please use the reset button of
the master DKVM-16 to assign a new ID to it. The new slave bank will now
appear in the OSD menu. With the reset command, the PC ports of the
DKVM-16 will not be reset. The PC ports can only be reset by powering off
the DKVM-16.
The Keyboard Hot Keys
You can also manage and switch the DKVM-16 through simple hot key se-
quences. To send commands to the DKVM-16, the “SCROLL LOCK” key must
be pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep confirming that the
keyboard is now in hot key mode. If you do not press any key in the hot key
mode within 2 seconds, the keyboard will revert back to Operation System con-
trol state.
Hot Key Commands
Note: You can also press the “up arrow” key or “down arrow” key to select the
destination port.
Scroll
Loc
k
= Previous Port
= Next Port
Scroll
Loc
k
L

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Using the DKVM-16 (Continued)
Hot Key Commands (Continued)
Note: Bank no. and port no. selection must be made using the numeric keys on the
keyboard. Numeric keys on the keypad are not available as a hot key command.
Note: If you are trying to access a single digit port no. precede the port no. with a
zero (0). Example: To access bank 3 and port 5, press “SCROLL LOCK” twice
followed by the “305” value.
Note: By default, the beeper function is ON.

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Using the DKVM-16 (Continued)
Hot Key Commands (Continued)
Note:
1. If you have already set up the scan mode command, DKVM-16 will issue
one beep to confirm each hop from one PC port to the next.
2. To exit Auto Scan Mode, press any key or the SPACE bar.
This screen will appear on your monitor
Note: The Rom reflash command will take approximately 1-2 minutes.
This screen will appear on your monitor
Note: The Search PC name command starts with the 1st PC port.

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Daisy-Chaining the DKVM-16
Please closely follow the steps below to daisy-chain your DKVM-16 units. You
can daisy chain up to 8 DKVM-16s.
Connect your keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the console port (white color
block) of the master KVM bank (bank1).
Use the 3-in-one Cable Kit to connect the daisy-chain port of bank 1 to the
console port (white color block) of the 2nd KVM switch.
Please repeat step 2 to daisy-chain up to as many as 8 DKVM-16s.
MASTER (Bank 1)
Slave (Bank 2)
Slave (Bank 3)
Slave (Bank 8)
Please use the attached 3 feet 3in-one
Cable Kit to daisy chain the KVM
Switches.

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Hot Plug
The DKVM-16 supports the “Hot Plug” function for easy addition or removal of
PCs. The user can arrange or maintain PCs as follows:
1. A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or different port of
the DKVM-16 without having to power it off as long as it is not the master
daisy-chain port.
2. When the master port is active and selected, you must switch to a different
port before changing the configuration, and then you can switch back to the
master port.
3. You may unplug the mouse or the keyboard from the console port and plug it
back in at any time.
Note: Some Operating Systems like SCO Unix are unable to support the Hot Plug
function. If you apply the Hot Plug function to this kind of Operating System, it will
cause unpredictable behaviors or shut down the PC. Before attempting to use the
Hot Plug function, please make sure it is supported by your Operating System and
software.

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On Screen Display Operation
When you select the On Screen Display Operation manual window using the
“Hot Key” function, the following on screen display will appear on your monitor.

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On Screen Display Operation (Continued)
CHANGE PASSWORD
The Change Password function allows the user to change the password used to
access all connected PC systems. The default password is 8 digits, “00000000”.
The Enter Password window appears when you select this item and press enter.
The maximum password is eight digits. After you key in the password and press
the Enter key, another window appears to conform your typed password.
You must retype the new password to confirm the password change. The
following window appears to confirm the completion of your password change.
CONSOLE ON/OFF
The Console On/Off function lets you select the console access of the KVM
switch. If you select “CONSOLE ON”, any sure can use the console. If you select
“CONSOLE OFF” (factory default is OFF state), a password must be entered to
use the console. When you enter the password and pass the KVM switch
authentication, the console will be set to ON. After you finish using the KVM
switch, remember to set the CONSOLE On state to OFF to ensure password
authentication.
Note: If you reset the KVM switch, or there is a power failure, the CON-
SOLE will be set to the OFF state.

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On Screen Display Operation (Continued)
ARROW KEYS (�/ �)
You can use the up arrow key “�” or the down arrow key “�” to select the port
destination by PC name. After you have selected the PC port, you can press the
“ENTER” Key to select the PC port you want immediately.
You can also use the “PgUp” key or the “PgDn” key for selecting the previous or
the next Bank no.
Pressing the “INS” key edits the PC name. When editing is finished, press the
“ENTER” key to save the information.
Use the “Tab” key to select items such as Bank, OSD, SCAN, CHANGE PASS-
WORD, CONSOLE ON/OFF, etc...
When you finish setting up the PC names and exit the OSD setting mode, you
will find the PC name displayed at the upper-left corner of your monitor. Now you
can use the “ESC” key to clear this screen.
If you want to revert the OSD back to factory default values, you can execute
“SCROLL LOCK”, “SCROLL LOCK”, and “R” keys in order. The Display LEDs on
the front panel will flash during the refresh process.
When the OSD values are back to the default setting, the Display LEDs on the
front panel will stop flashing.