D-Link DKVM-8E User manual

DKVM-8E
8-
Port Keyboard, Video,
and Mouse Switch
User’s Guide
Rev. 1.0

CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................1
Product Feature.......................................................................1
Package Content.....................................................................2
Hardware Installation.............................................................4
Front Panel Layout................................................................4
Real Panel Layout.................................................................5
Installation..............................................................................5
Usage....................................................................................11
Daisy Chain Diagram..........................................................15
Hot Plug ................................................................................16
On Screen Display Operation............................................18
Trouble Shooting..................................................................23
General Problems...............................................................23
Monitor/Video Problems.....................................................24
Keyboard Problems............................................................24
PS/2 Mouse Problems........................................................25
Problems with computers using serial mouse output....27
Problems with power supply..............................................27
Specification ..........................................................................29

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Introduction
The DKVM-8E gives you the
ultimate in control of 8 PCs
from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. To expand
control ability, the Daisy-Chain allows eight DKVM-
8E
stack up for control 64 PCs from one keyboard, mouse and
monitor. OSD (On-
Screen Display) menu provides human
friendly inter
face for naming each PCs and selecting one of
them.
Product Feature
nAllows users
to control eight computers from one
keyboard, mouse and monitor
n
No software required, each channel contains a
microprocessor emulation to intelligently manage the
boot-up process for all your attached PCs boot-
up
transparently and simultaneously.
nDaisy-
Chain ports allows control over as many as 64
computers through 8 banks of DKVM-8E units
nHot plug—
Add PCs or remove connected PCs for
maintenance without powering down the KVM
Switch
or PCs
nNo DIP-
switch setting needed and auto detect daisy
chain bank.
nOn-
Screen Display menu gives the user a visual
interface to name and select computers
nSupports
eight characters password protection and
search PC Server name.
nSwitches PCs by On-S
creen Display, push button or

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keyboard “Hot Key” commands
nAutoScan mode for even more convenience
nAudible feedback when switching
nRecalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK and SCROLL
LOCK keys’ status for each computer automatically
nSupports VGA, SVGA and MultiSync monitors
nSupports up to 1920 x 1440 resolution, 200MHz
Bandwidth.
nIntegrated mouse conversion technology allows
connection of AT type computers that have serial
mouse ports while using a PS/2 mouse only at
console
nKeyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot ups
nMicrosoft®IntellMouse®,Microsoft Intellimouse
Explorer support and emulation
nSupports both AT and PS/2 type keyboards (AT
requires AT -PS/2 adapter)
nUser inexpensive and commonly found standard
cables
Package Content
Before you begin to install your DKVM-8E, please make
sure that you received the following materials as listed
below:

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Item Qty Remark
DKVM-8E 1 pcs. Keyboard, mouse & monitor switch
Power Adapter 1 pcs. DC12V,1A
3 in 1 KVM cable kit 3 sets
1 set : 3 feet 3-in-one Cable Kit to
daisy chain
2 sets : 6 feet 3-in-one Cable Kit to
PC
Mouse Adapter cable 4 pcs DB-9 to 6-pin Mini-DIN
User’s Manual 1 pcs. This manual
Rack mount bracket 2 pcs.
Screw 8pcs.
Rubber foot 4 pcs.

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Hardware Installation
This section will explain how to connect the console and
the computers to the DKVM-4 switch unit. First the layout
of front and rear panel will be shown.
Front Panel Layout
Current Active Bank DisplayCurrent Active Port Display
Bank Select Port Select Power Switch

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Real Panel Layout
Installation
Please follow the steps below closely and in the order as
shown, otherwise, keyboard and/or mouse errors may
occur.
Daisy Chain Port PC Port Connectors
Console Port Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard
output
PS/2 mouse
output
PS/2 keyboard
connector
PS/2 mouse
connector
VGA monitor
connector
WARNING!
Before attempting to connect anything to the
DKVM-8E or the computers, make sure everything
is powered off . Otherwise, plugging and
unplugging cables may cause irreversible damage
to your computers and the DKVM-8E.
VGA signal
output

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Step 1
Find a convenient place to put your DKVM-8E. Its 19” rack
mount form factor makes it ideal mountable on 19” rack.
When mounting to a rack, attach the included brackets to
the sides of the DKVM-8E. Take note of the length of your
cables so that your computers, DKVM-8E, keyboard,
mouse and monitor are distanced
properly.
Step 2
Connect the monitor to the DKVM-8E. Using the attached
cable, or the one included with your monitor, connect it to
the HD DB-15 female port on the back of the KVM-08
labeled with the monitor symbol at the CONSOLE
connector.

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Step 3
Connect the keyboard to the DKVM-
8E. If you have an AT
type keyboard, you will need an AT to PS/2 adapter.
Step 4
Connect the mouse to the DKVM-8E.
Step 5

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Now the PC connections will be made with the monitor
(VGA) connections first. Connect a VGA cable (15-pin
HDDB Male / Male) with the Male side to both of the PC
and the rear panel ofthe DKVM-8E unit to the connector
labeled VGA. Repeat this for all PCs.
Step 6
Connect the first computer’s mouse cable to the DKVM-8E.
If using a PS/2 cable, connect one end to the PS/2 mouse
port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 PS/2
mouse port on the back of DKVM-8E. If using a serial
mouse cable, connect one end to a DB-9 serial port on the
computer, and the other end to the PC1 DB-9 serial mouse
port on the back of the DKVM-8E.
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