Digitus DS-13202 User manual

8-Port / 16-Port
USB and PS/2 Combo-KVM Switch
User’s Manual
(DS-13202 / DS-14202)

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Index
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................4
2. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................5
3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................6
4. INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................6
4.1. FRONT VIEW........................................................................................................................................6
4.2. REAR VIEW..........................................................................................................................................7
4.3. SINGLE STAGE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................7
4.3.1. Precaution:..............................................................................................................................7
4.3.2. Console connection:............................................................................................................7
4.3.3. System connection:..............................................................................................................8
4.4. CASCADE CHAINING .........................................................................................................................10
4.5. FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD CONNECTOR................................................................................................12
4.6. RACK MOUNTING ..............................................................................................................................13
5. OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................13
6. HOT KEY OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................14
6.1. CALL OSD MENU..............................................................................................................................14
6.2. LEADING HOT KEY SELECT..............................................................................................................14
6.3. CHANNEL SELECT -SINGLE KVM....................................................................................................14
6.3.1. Specific channel selection................................................................................................14
6.3.2. Arrow Key Channel Shift Function.................................................................................15
6.3.3. <ALT> Channel Shift Function.........................................................................................15
6.4. CHANNEL SELECT -CASCADE CHAIN LAYER ..................................................................................16
6.5. BUZZER SOUND DISABLE /ENABLE .................................................................................................17
6.6. AUTO-SCAN FUNCTION.....................................................................................................................17
6.6.1. Start auto-scan function....................................................................................................17
6.6.2. Stop auto-scan function....................................................................................................18
6.6.3. Auto-scan mode..................................................................................................................18
6.6.4. Auto-scan time interval .....................................................................................................18
6.7. CONSOLE LOCK ................................................................................................................................18
7. OSD OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................19
7.1. OSD MAIN MENU..............................................................................................................................19
7.1.1. KVM layer number...............................................................................................................19

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7.1.2. Channel name......................................................................................................................19
7.1.3. Computer & KVM status....................................................................................................20
7.1.4. Current active channel number.......................................................................................20
7.1.5. Cascade parent channel number....................................................................................20
7.1.6. Page down / up indicator ..................................................................................................20
7.1.7. Function Control Menu......................................................................................................21
7.2. CHANNEL SELECTION IN OSD ..........................................................................................................21
7.2.1. Channel select to computer.............................................................................................21
7.2.2. Channel select to cascade port.......................................................................................21
7.2.3. Return from cascade port.................................................................................................22
7.3. SETUP IN OSD: <F1>.......................................................................................................................22
7.3.1. Scan Mode ............................................................................................................................22
7.3.2. Scan Time..............................................................................................................................23
7.3.3. Banner Time .........................................................................................................................23
7.3.4. Position..................................................................................................................................23
7.3.5. Hot key...................................................................................................................................23
7.3.6. Sound.....................................................................................................................................24
7.3.7. Language...............................................................................................................................24
7.4. AUTO-SCAN IN OSD: <F2>..............................................................................................................24
7.4.1. Start to auto-scan in OSD .................................................................................................24
7.4.2. Stop auto-scan.....................................................................................................................24
7.4.3. Auto-scan mode..................................................................................................................25
7.4.4. Auto-scan time interval .....................................................................................................25
7.5. CONSOLE LOCK IN OSD: <F3>.......................................................................................................25
7.6. CHANNEL RENAME:<F4>.................................................................................................................26
7.7. SECURITY SETUP:<F5>...................................................................................................................26
7.7.1. Security mode login ...........................................................................................................26
7.7.2. Security Mode......................................................................................................................27
7.7.3. Change administrator password.....................................................................................27
7.7.4. Authorized user setup .......................................................................................................28
7.7.5. User Authority setup..........................................................................................................28
7.8. LOCK PORT:<F6>............................................................................................................................29
7.8.1. Lock Port...............................................................................................................................29
7.8.2. Channel selection of the locked port.............................................................................29
7.8.3. Unlock Port...........................................................................................................................29
7.9. EXIT OSD: <ESC>...........................................................................................................................29
8. SUN MICROSYSTEMS FUNCTION KEY EMULATION:..................................................................30
9. TROUBLESHOOTING :..........................................................................................................................31

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing 8-port & 16-port Combo Free KVM Switch! You
now have a high quality, durable system to control 8 or 16 computers
through PS/2 and/or USB connection from one console (PS/2 & USB Mouse,
PS/2 & USB Keyboard, and Monitor).
Features
1. Console your Keyboard/Mouse via PS/2 and/or USB at will.
2. Connect computers via PS/2 and/or USB at will.
3. Supports Windows, Linux, Mac OS9/OSX, Sun Microsystems.
4. On-Screen-Display (OSD) & Cascade Chain functions.
5. OSD is intuitive menus driven for quick and efficient navigation.
6. Supports Daisy chain with 3 level cascades: up to 3 levels; control up to
64/256/4096 PCs, from a single console; cascaded units don’t need special
configuration.
7. Emulates PS/2 or USB keyboard on each PC to allow your computers to
boot normally without a keyboard error.
8. Supports hot-pluggable. All devices connected to the KVM can be added or
removed at any time, without shutting the unit down.
9. Supports 3 types of switching:
- Hardware Push Button,
- Hot-Keys on PS/2 and/or USB of keyboard,
- Menu driven OSD (On Screen Display).
10. Supports Auto-Scan function to switch video inputs automatically among
computers in preset intervals sequentially by OSD menu driven.
11. Supports LED display for PC and/or server status monitoring.
12. Supports VGAresolutions up to 2048 x 1536
13. Supports Beeper during Switching enabled.
14. Fully compliant with the USB 1.1/ 2.0 specification.
15. Rack Mountable in 19” system tack (1U).
16. KVM firmware is upgradeable via on-board mini-USB download connector
and external mini-programmer.

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Package Contents
The product you purchased should contain the following equipment and
accessories:
1 x 8-Port or 16-Port Combo Free KVM Switch .
1 x User’s Manual.
1 x Power adaptor
1 x Rack Mount Kit
2. Specifications Specification
Number Of Computers Controlled 8 or 16
Selection Method Push Button and Hot-Key (PS/2 / USB Keyboard)
Or On-Screen-Display (OSD)
LEDs Red for PC Selection
Green for PC On-Line ready
PC Connectors Video 8 / 16 x HDB-15 female
(KB/MS) ( PS/2 & USB signal combined )
Console Ports
Keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female
Mouse 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female
Video 1 x HDB-15 female
Keyboard 1 x USB – A type female
Mouse 1 x USB – A type female
Auto-Scan Interval Adjustable time setting by OSD menu driven
DDC, DDC2 monitor Yes (Max. Resolution up to 2048 x1536)
Hot Swappable Yes
Operating systems supported Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista Server,
Linux, Mac OS9/OSX and Sun Microsystems.
Power By external power adaptor
Dimensions (L X W X H) 44 x 15.7 x 4.5 cm (17.3 x 6.1 x 1.5 inch )
Unit Weight 1750g / 1900 g
Housing material Metal
Operating Temperature 32~ 122°F (0~ 50°C )
Humidity 0%~80%RH
Firmware upgrade connector Mini USB female

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3. System Requirements
Console
A VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution.
PS/2 and/or USB Keyboard/Mouse
Computer or Server
The following equipment must be equipped with each computer or server.
A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card
Type A USB port or PS/2 6 pin mini-DIN for Keyboard and Mouse.
Cables
The Combo Free KVM Switch must be used specific custom 4-in-1 cables.
To purchase the specific cable sets, please contact your dealer.
4. Installation
4.1. Front View
8-Port
Figure 1: 8-port KVM front view
16-Port
Figure 2: 16-port KVM front view
LED Indicators:
Selected:
RED LED indicates that the KVM Switch is selected to the corresponding PC.
On-Line:
GREEN LED indicates that the KVM Switch is ready to the corresponding PC.

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Reset Switch :
Press Reset switch when you want to reset the system. This switch must be
pushed with a thin object like the end of a paper clip, or a ball point pen.
4.2. Rear View
8-Port
Figure 3: 8-port KVM read view
16-Port
Figure 4: 16-port KVM read view
4.3. Single stage installation
4.3.1. Precaution:
Please turn off computers and devices when you start to install KVM
Switch.
For computers with Keyboard Power On function, please unplug the power
cords in advance. Otherwise, the switch might not work properly.
If your computeres work under Windows 98, please connect KVM switch
to computers via PS/2 ports, because Windows 98 does not support
installation at first time as through USB HID installation driver.
Some old computers must enable USB setting in BIOS in advance to
make USB interface work.
This KVM switch does not guarantee to fully support USB keyboard with
USB HUB.
4.3.2. Console connection:
Plug keyboard, mouse and monitor to the console ports on the real panel
of KVM Switch. (Figure 5)

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Fig. 1
Figure 5: Console connection
4.3.3. System connection:
Please use DIGITUS combo cable to connect your computers.
Please refer to the figures and instruction shown below for System
connection.
Note: Please contact your dealer to purchase the DIGITUS combo 4-1
cables if you need.
Figure 6: DIGITUS combo 4-in-1 cable

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You can connect KVM switch to computers via three methods shown
below:
A. Connect USB, PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors to
computers. We recommand users to connect computers in this way.
(Figure 7)
Figure 7: USB & PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse) and VGA connected
B. Connect only PS/2 (keyboard/mouse) and VGA connectors to
computers (Figure 8).
Figure 8: PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse) and VGA connected

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C. Connect only USB and VGA connectors to computers. (Figure 9).
Figure 9: USB and VGA video connected
4.4. Cascade Chaining
Combo Free 8-port & 16-port KVM switch support 3 level cascades; control
up to 64/256/4096 PCs, from a single console; cascaded units don’t need
special configuration. Cascade configuration expands system ability and
allows you to select computers connected to the Master or Slave. After
connected, KVM Switches automatically configure Master and Slave.
To Install cascade chain, please follow the instruction below:
A. Please turn off computers and devices when you start to install KVM
Switch.
B. Use the DIGITUS combo cable set (See Figure 6), to connect one or more
Slave KVM Switches to any PC port of Master KVM Switch. The
connection between KVM to KVM must be connected through PS/2
connection. ( Please refer to Figure 7 & Figure 8 ).
C. You can do console Master KVM Switch via either USB and/or PS/2
keyboard and mouse at will.
D. Plug in the power adapter of the first level Master KVM Switch and
connect Master KVM switch to computers.

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E. Next, plug in power adapter for each level Slave KVM Switch and connect
Slave KVM switch to computers .
F. The power on sequence should be:
1. Master KVM Switch
2. Second level Slave KVM Switch (connecting to Master KVM Switch) if
any.
3. Third level Slave KVM Switch (connecting to second level Slave KVM
Switch) if any.
4. All computers connecting to Master/Slave KVM Switch.
G. After all KVM Switches are powerd by power adaptor, trun on the
computers.
Initial Plug-in Process:
Please plug in the Master KVM Switch first before turning on any
other devices like montior or computers.
Hot plug and Hot Swap:
Combo Free 8-port & 16-port KVM switch support Hot plug and Hot swap
function.

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Figure 10: Cascade chaining
4.5. Firmware download connector
The min-USB female connector on the rear of KVM switch is for firmware
upgrade function. To update your KVM firmware, please contact with your
dealer.

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4.6. Rack Mounting
Figure 11: Rack mounting
Figure 11 shows you how to attach mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit
for standard 19-inch rack cabinet.
1. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the KVM Switch unit.
( See Figure 11)
2. Install the KVM Switch unit into the rack cabinet.
5. Operation
You can control computers via 8-Port or 16-Port Combo Free KVM Switch by
push button, hot key and OSD.
1. Push button operation
Press the front panel push button to select the PC and operate it.
2. Hot Key operation
Please refer section 6. Hot Key Operation.
3. OSD operation
Please refer section 7. OSD Operation.

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6. Hot Key Operation
6.1. Call OSD Menu
Press < Scroll Lock> twice and <Enter>, then the OSD “Main Menu” will be
displayed on the monitor screen. All of the KVM parameters can be setup in
OSD mode. You can also execute some KVM functions in OSD.
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <Enter>
6.2. Leading Hot Key Select
The two-steps hot key sequence is used for quick function execution.
The leading key is <Scroll Lock> by default. However, you can change the
leading hot key if you want.
By pressing <CTRL> twice, <New Hot Key>, then press <Enter>, you can
change the leading hot key.
The available leading hot key are <Scroll Lock>, < Num Lock > or < Caps
Lock > for option.
Setup leading hot key to < Scroll Lock >
< CTRL > → < CTRL > → < Scroll Lock > → < Enter >
Setup leading hot key to < Num Lock>
< CTRL > → < CTRL > → < Num Lock > → < Enter >
Setup leading hot key to < Caps Lock >
< CTRL > → < CTRL > → < Caps Lock > → < Enter >
Note: You can also change leading hot key by pressing <F1> in OSD main
menu. Please refer section 7.3.5 Setup in OSD – Hot Key.
6.3. Channel Select - Single KVM
6.3.1. Specific channel selection
You can select the connected computers by using the two-step Hot Key
sequence. Press <Scroll Lock> key twice (Step 1), then press key (1 to
16) and <Enter> (step 2) to select the computer you want to control.

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Figure 12: Specific channel selection hot key
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <1> → <Enter> or
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <2> → <Enter> or
…
…
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <16> → <Enter>
Note: You can also select computers in OSD menu. Move the indicator bar
to the chanel to switch by using <arrow key>, <Page Up> or <Page
Down>, then press <Enter> to select the connected computer.
Please refer section 7.2 Channel Selection in OSD.
6.3.2. Arrow Key Channel Shift Function
Press <Scroll Lock> twice, and press <Left Arrow> or <Right Arrow>
key to shift left/right one channel.
Switch to left one channel
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <Left Arrow>
Switch to right one channel
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <Right Arrow>
6.3.3. <ALT> Channel Shift Function
1. Start <ALT> Channel shift Function
< ALT > channel shift function default was off. You can press Hot-Key
<Scroll Lock> twice, <ALT> and then press <Enter> to turn on or turn off
this function alternately.
2. Shift the channel by <ALT> key
Press left < ALT > or right < ALT > key twice, the PC channel will

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automatically shift to left or right one channel (channel decrease / increase
to next) when < ALT > channel shift function is enabled.
Enable/Disable <ALT> channel shift function
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → < ALT > → <Enter>
Switch to left one channel
<Left ALT> → < Left ALT >
Switch to right one channel
<Right ALT> → < Right ALT >
6.4. Channel Select - Cascade Chain Layer
You can select the active channel directly under cascade chain connection.
The following hot key sequence is used for quick channel selection.
Press <Scroll Lock> twice, <D>, the cascade channel number (1, 2, 3……16),
and Press <Enter>.
Channel select to first layer
< Scroll Lock > → < Scroll Lock > → <D> → < CH-L1 > → < Enter >
Channel select to second layer
< Scroll Lock > → < Scroll Lock > → <D> → < CH- L1 >
→ <D> → < CH-L2 > → < Enter >
Channel select to third layer
< Scroll Lock > → < Scroll Lock > → <D> → <CH-L1 >
→ <D> → < CH-L2 >
→<D> →< CH-L3 > →< Enter >
Note: With cascading 3 layers, you can select last layer directly;
Example: press <Scroll Lock> twice, then D2D5D7, and <Enter>:
D2 : layer 1 channel 2 links to
D5 : layer 2 channel 5 links to
D7 : layer 3 channel 7 selected
Note: You can also select active channel of cascade chain in OSD menu.
Move the indicator bar to the chanel to switch by using <arrow key>,

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<Page Up> or <Page Down>, and then press <Enter> to switch to the
target port. Please refer section 7.2.2 Channel select to cascade port.
6.5. Buzzer sound Disable / Enable
Press <Scroll Lock> twice, then <B> and <Enter>. The buzzer sound will be
disabled / enabled alternately. The buzzer sound default setting is ON.
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <B> → <Enter>
Note: You can also enable/disable buzzer sound by pressing <F1> in OSD
main menu. Please refer section 7.3.6 Setup in OSD - Sound.
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Figure 13: Buzzer setup hot key
6.6. Auto-Scan Function
When you enable Auto-Scan function by pressing <Scroll Lock> twice, then
<S> and <Enter>. The KVM Switch will shift through all the ports and display
them on the monitor.
The mouse and keyboard will be disabled under this mode. This is necessary to
prevent errors such as erratic movement and wrong characters to display when
using the mouse or keyboard in accident.
6.6.1. Start auto-scan function
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <S> → <Enter>. The auto-scan
banner will be shown to indicate the scanning channel.

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Figure 14: Auto-scan hot key
─┬── ┬──┬──────
││└─ Channel Name
│└────────── Channel Number
└─────────────── Indicate now is Scan Mode
Figure 15: Auto-scan Banner
6.6.2. Stop auto-scan function
Press any key on keyboard to STOP the auto-scan function. Press the push
button on KVM front panel to select active port can stop the auto-scan
function too.
6.6.3. Auto-scan mode
There are two auto-scan modes, please refer section 7.3.1 Setup in OSD –
Scan Mode to setup the auto-scan mode.
Scan all working computers.
Scan all computers which are marked for auto-scan.
6.6.4. Auto-scan time interval
The auto-scan time interval can be adjustable by pressing <F1> in OSD
main menu. Please refer section 7.3.1 Setup in OSD – Scan Time.
Note: You can also start auto-scan function by pressing <F2> in OSD main
menu. Please refer section 7.4 Auto-Scan in OSD.
6.7. Console Lock
If the security mode is enabled in OSD mode (by pressing <F5> in OSD mode),

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you can lock console by pressing <Scroll Lock> twice, and then <H> and
<Enter>. The KVM will be locked until an authorized user login.
<Scroll Lock> → <Scroll Lock> → <H> → <Enter>
To unlock console, please press any key according to screen message, then key
in User Name and Password. The KVM switch and console devices will be
unlocked and back to normal status.
Note: You can also execute console lock function by pressing <F3> in OSD
main menu. Please refer section 7.5 Console Lock in OSD.
7. OSD Operation
7.1. OSD Main Menu
Press < Scroll Lock> twice and <Enter>, then you will enter to OSD (On
Screen Display) main menu. The channel number, names and the status will be
displayed on the monitor screen. Please refer fig. 8
Fig. 16: OSD main menu
7.1.1. KVM layer number
1st, 2nd or 3rd. indicates the current cascade level.
7.1.2. Channel name
The channel name can be defined by using function key F4, it can remind
user which computer is connected to this channel.
A highlighted pink bar is shown in the selected channel row.
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A plus mark (+) showing in the left of channel name indicates that the port
has cascades.
7.1.3. Computer & KVM status
KVM buzzer stauts
Buzzer sound on
Buzzer sound off
Logined user name
The system has one administrator and 3 users for security management.
The name of current logined is displayed here.
Channel LOCK indicator ( Status STA )
L: Indicating this channel is locked.
BLANK:Indicating this channel is normal without locked.
Computer power on indicator ( Status STA ), OSD menu will update
the flag automatically if the computer status is changed
A: Indicating this computer is powered on and ready to select.
BLANK:Indicating this computer is not connected or powered on.
Channel scan indicator ( Status STA)
S: This channel is marked for auto-scan if the scan mode is Select type.
BLANK:Indicating this computer is not marked for auto-scan.
7.1.4. Current active channel number
Indicate current active channel number. The channel of the currently
selected computer is displayed in the right-upper corner.
If the active channel is in 2nd or 3rd cascade layer, the display string is like
XX-YY-ZZ. For example, 02-05-07 means the active channel is layer 1
channel 2 links to layer 2 channel 5, and layer 3 channel 7 is selected as
active channel.
7.1.5. Cascade parent channel number
Indicate the parent channel of this cascade layer. The number at the
left-upper corner below KVM layer number shows the number of port for
the upper layer, i.e. 8 means link from channel 8 of upper KVM.
It’s valid only for 2nd and 3rd cascade layer. It will show blank for 1st layer
since there is no parent channel.
7.1.6. Page down / up indicator
This is for 16-port KVM only. The information of port 1 ~ 8 are display in