D-Link DKVM-16 - KVM Switch User manual

Manual
Building Networks for People
08/26/03
D-Link DKVM-16
16-Port Keyboard, Video,
and Mouse Switch
Version 1.2

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Contents
PackageContents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Features andBenefits ...........................................................................5
HardwareInstallation .............................................................................6
Usingthe DKVM-16 ............................................................................12
Daisy-Chainingthe DKVM-16 .............................................................16
HotPlug ..............................................................................................17
Troubleshooting...................................................................................21
Specifications .....................................................................................25
WarrantyandRegistration ...................................................................26
ContactingTechnicalSupport ..............................................................29

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Package Contents
System Requirements:
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Console
Computer One VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor
One PS/2 mouse or serial (DB-9) mouse port
One PS/2 keyboard orAT (5-pin DIN) keyboard port
One VGA, SVGA, or Multisync video card or port
One PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN)
One PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN)
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Contents of Package:
D-Link DKVM-16 16-Port Keyboard, Video, and Mouse
Switch
1 DC12V, 1APowerAdapter
3 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)
2 DB-9 to 6-pin Mini-DIN Mouse Converters
2 DIN 5-pin to 6-pin Mini-DIN Keyboard Converters
Manual
2 Rack Mount Brackets
8 Screws
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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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.
The DKVM-16 supports VGA, SVGA, and MultiSync monitors at up to 1920 X
1440 resolution. Integrated mouse conversion technology allows olderAT
type computers with serial mouse ports to be connected to the DKVM-16
using the included serial-to-PS/2 mouse converter. BothAT and PS/2 type
keyboards are also supported, as well as the most popular mice, including
Microsoft®IntelliMouse® and Microsoft® IntelliMouse Explorer®.

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Features and Benefits
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Allows users to control sixteen computers from one keyboard, mouse,
and monitor
No software is required; each channel has a dedicated microprocessor
to intelligently manage the boot-up process for all your attached PCs
Daisy-chain ports allow control over as many as 128 computers through
8 banks of DKVM-16 units
Hot Plug provides the ability to add PCs or remove connected PCs for
maintenance without powering down the KVM Switch or PCs
Auto detection of daisy-chain bank eliminates the need for DIP-switches
On-Screen Display menu gives the user a visual interface to name and
select computers
Supports eight character password protection
Convenient On-Screen Display, push button, and keyboard Hot Key
commands for switching between PCs
AutoScan mode
Audible feedback when switching
Automatically recalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK and SCROLL LOCK key
status for each computer
Supports VGA, SVGA and MultiSync monitors
Supports up to 1920 x 1440 resolution at 200MHz Bandwidth
Integrated mouse conversion technology allows connection of AT type
computers that have serial mouse ports
Microsoft®IntelliMouse®, Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer support and
emulation
Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot ups
Supports both AT and PS/2 type keyboards (AT requires AT - PS/2
adapter included)
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Uses standard KVM cables
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Hardware Installation
Front Panel Layout
Rear Panel Layout
CurrentActive Bank Display CurrentActive Port Display
Bank Select Port Select Power Switch
VGASignal PS/2 Mouse
Daisy-Chain In Port PC Port Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse
Console Port
VGAMonitorConnector
Output Output Input Input
PS/2 Keyboard
Input
(Daisy-Chain Out)

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Hardware Installation(Continued)
Find a convenient place to place your DKVM-16. Its 19" rack mount form fac-
tor 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
ofyour cablesso thatyour computers, DKVM-16,keyboard, mouse, and moni-
tor 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.
Step 1
Step 2
WARNING
Make sure that all of your computers are powered off before attempting to
connect the cabling to avoid damage to your DKVM-16

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Hardware Installation(Continued)
Connect the keyboard console to the DKVM-16. If you have an AT type key-
board, you will need anAT to PS/2 adapter.
Connect the mouse console to the DKVM-16. If you have an older mouse with
9 pins, you will need to use the 9 to 5 pin mouse converter that is included with
the DKVM-16.
Step 3
Step 4

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Hardware Installation(Continued)
Step 5
Step 6
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.
Back of PC
Using the included 3-in-1 cable, locate the mouse connector (green) and con-
nect 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.
If there are not enough PS/2 ports on the computer, you can choose a serial
port for the mouse connection. Be sure to add a serial to PS/2 converter in-
cluded with the DKVM-16 before connecting the 3-in-1 cable to the computer.
Back of PC

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Hardware Installation(Continued)
Step 7
Using the included 3-in-1 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. If your computer has anATtype keyboard port, you will need to use
the PS/2 toAT keyboard adapter included with the DKVM-16.
Back of PC
Step 8
Double-check all of your connections. Make sure that the keyboard and mouse
cables are connected to the correct ports.
Step 9
Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the remainder of the computers.
Step 10
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)
Step 11
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.
1 2 3 .............. 14 15 16
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.
Port Status
Port Status
Bank
PC

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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. 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
theDKVM-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 “SCROLLLOCK” 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
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=
within 2 seconds
Previous Port
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=
NextPort
Note: You can also press the “up arrow” key or “down arrow” key to select the
destinationport.

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Note:Bank no.and port no. selection mustbe madeusing the numeric keys onthe
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.
Ex.
Note: By default, the beeper function is ON.
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +BankNo.
3 Port No.
5
++
0
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=
BBeeper
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=Select Bank
and PC port
BankNo.
1~8 Port No.
1~16
+
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=Previous Bank
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=NextBank
Page
Up
Page
Down
Using the DKVM-16(Continued)
Hot Key Commands (Continued)

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Using the DKVM-16(Continued)
Hot Key Commands (Continued)
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
Search PC name
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=
F
OSD default
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=
R
Note: The Search PC name command starts with the 1st PC port.
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.
Auto Scan
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=
S
+Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock +=On Screen Display Manual
Space Bar

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

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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
ofthe DKVM-16withouthaving to powerit offaslong asit is notthe master
daisy-chain port.
2. Whenthemaster port is activeandselected, you must switchto 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
“HotKey”function, the following on screen display will appearonyour monitor.
BANK : 1
Bank number
PC Name List. Factory de-
fault names are listed. You
can define your PC name up
to 8 characters
The sun symbol indicates
thatthesystemispoweredon
ChangePassword allowsthe
userto change the password
usedto access all connected
systems
Specifies how long this on-
screen display will remain on
your computer screen. De-
fault time is 10 sec. You can
modify the value from 05-99
sec.
Scan Time sets the DKVM-
16 toswitchautomaticallybe-
tween PC ports in intervals.
Default scan time is 10 sec.
andmaximum time is 99sec.
You can use the up or down
arrow key to select the port
destination by PC name.
“CONSOLE ON/OFF” lets you
select the console access of the
KVMswith.“ON”allowsany user
to use the console without pass-
wordauthentication. The factory
default is “OFF”.

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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 pass-
word.
You must retype the new password to confirm the password change. The
followingwindowappears to confirm the completion of your passwordchange.
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 pass-
word 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)
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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.
Usethe “Tab”keyto select items such asBank, 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.
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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.