D-Link KVM-440 User manual

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Package Contents
Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its contents. Please verify if the
following package contents are present and undamaged.
(1) 8- Port or 16- Port PS2/USB Combo KVM Switch
(4) 4-in-1 PS2/USB Combo KVM cable
(1) Rack Mount Bracket Kit Set
(1) Power Adapter
(1) CD-ROM with Manual
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link reseller for
replacement.

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Product Overview
Item Feature Description
A Status LEDs Selected (Red):
A Red LED indicates that the corresponding PC is
selected.
Online (Green):
A Green LED indicates that the corresponding PC
is online.
B Switch Button Press the button corresponding to the computer
you would like to control via console.
C Reset Switch Press the Reset switch when you would like to reset
the device. The reset switch must be depressed
using a thin object like the end of a paper clip, or a
ball point pen.
D Power LED Indicates that the device is powered on.
Device Status LEDs and Buttons
Front Panel
ABCD
A B CD
Figure 1- KVM-440 Front Panel
Figure 2 - KVM-450 Front Panel

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Rear Panel
Item Feature Description
APS/2 Mouse Console Port Connects to the PS/2 mouse
BPS/2 Keyboard Console
Port
Connects to the PS/2 keyboard
CVGA Monitor Console Port Connects to the VGA monitor
DComputer Connectors Connects to the computers with the 4-in-1 KVM
combo cables
ABCD
Figure 3 - KVM-440 Rear Panel
ABCD
Figure 4 - KVM-450 Rear Panel
KVM Port Connections

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Precautions:
• Please turn o computers and attached devices before installing the KVM Switch.
• For computers with Keyboard Power On function, please unplug the power
cords in advance. Otherwise, the switch may not work properly.
• Some older computers may require you to enable USB in BIOS to make the USB
interface work.
Console Connection:
Plug the keyboard, mouse and monitor into the console ports on the rear panel
of the KVM Switch.
Installation:
System Connection:
Use the 4-in1 KVM combo cable to connect your computers. Refer to the gures
and instructions shown below for information about connecting the KVM to PCs.

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You can connect the KVM switch to computers using one of the three methods
shown below:
A. Connect USB, PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse and VGA connectors to your
computer. We recommend that users connect computers in the manner
shown below. (Figure 6)
Figure 6: USB, PS/2 and VGA Setup
Note: Please contact your reseller to purchase additional 4-in-1 KVM combo cables.
CONSOLE
UPGRADES
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Figure 3
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Figure 5: 4-in-1 KVM combo cable

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B. Connect only PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse and VGA connectors to your
computer. (Figure 7)
Figure 7: PS/2 and VGA Setup
C. Connect only USB and VGA connectors to your computer. (Figure 8)
Figure 8: USB and VGA Setup

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Cascade Chaining
The KVM switch supports cascades of up to 3 levels. Control up to 64/256/4096
PCs from a single console. Cascaded units do not require any special conguration
Once connected, the KVM Switches will automatically congure themselves
appropriately as the Master or Slave.
To install a cascade chain, please follow the instruction below.
A. Power o any attached computers/devices before installing the KVM Switch.
B. Use the 4-in-1 KVM combo cable (See Figure 5) to connect one or more Slave
KVM Switches to any PC port on the Master KVM Switch. The KVM to KVM must
be connected through a PS/2 connection. (Please refer to Figure 6 & Figure 7).
C. Plug in the power adapter for the rst level Master KVM Switch and connect
the Master KVM switch to computers.
D. Plug in the power adapter for each level Slave KVM Switch and connect the
Slave KVM switch to computers.
E. The power on sequence should be:
1. Master KVM Switch.
2. Second level Slave KVM Switch (connected to Master KVM Switch) if
needed.
3. Third level Slave KVM Switch (connected to second level Slave KVM Switch)
if needed.
4. All computers connected to Master/Slave KVM Switch.
Initial Plug-in Process:
Please plug in the Master KVM Switch rst before turning on any other devices
like monitor or computers.
Hot plugging and hot swapping:
The KVM switch supports hot plugging and hot swapping.

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Rack Mounting
Operation
You can select a computer to control with the KVM switch using the front panel
buttons, hotkeys, or OSD.
1. Button Operation
Press the front panel button to select the connected PC.
2. Hotkey Operation
Please refer to the Hotkey Operation section in the User Manual.
3. OSD Operation
Please refer to the OSD Operation Section in the User Manual.
Figure 9 shows you how to attach the mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit
for a standard 19-inch rack cabinet.
1. Attach the mounting brackets onto the sides of the KVM Switch unit using
screws. (Figure 9).
2. Install the KVM Switch unit into the rack cabinet.
Figure 9: Rack Mount

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Notes

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Notes

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Technical Support
D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates
for D-Link products.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our
website or by phone.
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Telephone
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http://support.dlink.com
Canada
Telephone
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Version 1.0
July 6, 2011
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