Fujitsu KVM0108A User manual

CA92344-1926
User's Guide - English
Analog KVM Switch
User's Guide
November 2017

Safety and Usage environment
CAUTION
Please follow the safety notes and other important information in "Safety Notes and Regulations".
For your Safety
This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this product.
Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to the accompanying
manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure these safety notes are understood before using the
product. Keep this manual and the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" in a safe place for easy
reference while using this product.
Information on handling consumables
Please dispose of printer consumables and batteries in accordance with the applicable national
regulations.
In accordance with EU directives, batteries must not be disposed of with unsorted domestic waste.
They can be returned free of charge to the manufacturer, dealer or an authorized agent for recycling or
disposal.
All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a crossed-out garbage can). They are
also marked with the chemical symbol for the heavy metal that causes them to be categorized as
containing pollutants:
Cd Cadmium
Hg Mercury
Pb Lead
Labels on plastic casing parts
Please avoid sticking your own labels on plastic parts wherever possible, since this makes it difficult to
recycle them.
Returns, recycling and disposal
Please handle returns, recycling and disposal in accordance with local regulations.
The device must not be disposed of with domestic waste. This device is labeled in
compliance with European directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
This directive sets the framework for returning and recycling used equipment and is valid across
the EU. When returning your used device, please use the return and collection systems
available to you. Further information can be found at: http://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling
Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the
"Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch, or at: http://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling
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Radio interference
This product is a "Class A" ITE (Information Technology Equipment). In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to
take appropriate measures. VCCI-A
High safety use
This product has been designed and manufactured to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas as a
server.
When used as visual display workplace, it must not be placed in the direct field of view to avoid
incommoding reflections (applies only to TX server systems).
The device has not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an extremely high level of
safety and carry a direct and serious risk of life or body if such safety cannot be assured.
These uses include control of nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants, automatic airplane flight control,
air traffic control, traffic control in mass transport systems, medical devices for life support, and missile
guidance control in weapons systems (hereafter, "high safety use").
Customers should not use this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for ensuring the
level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this
product for high safety use.
Technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan.
Documents produced by Fujitsu may contain technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign
Trade Control Law of Japan. Documents which contain such technology should not be exported from
Japan or transferred to non-residents of Japan without first obtaining authorization in accordance with the
above law.
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Harmonic Current Standards
This product conforms to harmonic current standard JIS C 61000-3-2.

Contents
General Information........................................................ 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KVM Server Modules (KVM Adapter Cable) and LAN cables . 4
Maximum server connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Component Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation ....................................................................... 7
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rack Mounting - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Optional KVM switch to Rack Console Mounting - Rear . . . . . . . . . 8
Single Level KVM Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Single level installation diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tiering multiple KVM switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
To set up a Chained tiering installation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chained Tiering Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Hardware Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cable Length Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessory Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

On Screen Display (OSD) Operation ........................... 14
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
F3: SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F5: SKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
F8: LOGOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hotkey Operation .......................................................... 23
Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
[NUM LOCK] + [-] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
[CTRL] + [F12] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hotkey mode environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Exiting hotkey mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Auto Scan Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the scan interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Exiting Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Skip Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Entering skip mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exiting skip mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Replacement procedure for analog KVM switch ....... 13

Setting the Hotkey Key Combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the OSD Hotkey combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the Port Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Restore the Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Keyboard Emulation ..................................................... 28
Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting............................................................ 30
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OSD Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
KVM0108A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
KVM0116A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications................................................................ 32
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Radio Frequency Interference...................................... 33

Material declaration of BSMI
Caution / Warning
設備名稱：類比KVM切換器 8埠；類比KVM切換器 16埠，型號（型式）：KVM0108A; KVM0116A
單元Ｕnit
限用物質及其化學符號
鉛Lead
(Pb)
汞Mercury
(Hg)
鎘
Cadmium
(Cd)
六價鉻
Hexavalent
chromium
(Cr+6)
多溴聯苯
Polybrominate
d biphenyls
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
Polybrominate
d diphenyl
ethers (PBDE)
電纜線 Cable ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
印刷電路部件 PCBA －○ ○ ○ ○ ○
電源模組
Switching Power module ○○－○○○
塑膠/其他部件
Plastic /Others parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
金屬部件 Metal parts －○ ○ ○ ○ ○
備考1.〝超出0.1 wt %〞及〝超出0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。
備考2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
備考3.〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。

General Information
Overview
KVM0108A and KVM0116A KVM Switches
The KVM switches allow administrators to access and control multiple servers from a single USB
KVM (keyboard, Video, and mouse) console. There is no software to configure.
• An auto-sensing function recognizes the position of each station on the installation, eliminating
the need to manually set the position, and a front panel LED displays each station's position.
Features
KVM0108A 1 0 8
KVM0116A 1 0 16
• Simple installation and operation: Plug-and-play installation. No software required. Station
positions are automatically recognized. Computer selection is done using hotkeys or multi-
language On Screen Display (OSD) menus.
•Single console control: Access and control up to 8 (KVM0108A) or 16 (KVM0116A) servers
from a single USB KVM (keyboard, Video, and mouse) console.
• Scalability: Connect up to 31 switches. Control up to 512 servers (KVM0116A) from the KVM
console.
•Easy installation: Plug cables into their appropriate ports. No software to configure.
•Hardware independent cross-platform support.
•RJ-45 connectors and cat 5e/6 cabling: The KVM0108A or KVM0116A can be installed in a
1U system rack. Take advantage of internal network wiring in most modern commercial
buildings.
•KVM adapter cables connect to servers. Mix PS/2 and USB interfaces connecting the KVM
switch to the devices.
•Strong password protection prevents unauthorized access.
•Multiple user accounts: Supports up to 10 user and 1 administrator accounts.
•Auto scanning and broadcast mode: Auto scanning provides hands-free monitoring of selected
devices at variable rates. Broadcast Mode sends commands from the console to all computers.
Performs software installation, upgrades, and shutdowns simultaneously.
•Superior video quality: Supports the video resolutions up to 1600x1200@60hz for up to 40
meters, and 1280x1024@75hz for up to 50 meters with the KVM Cable Adapter.
•Hot pluggable: Add or remove components without powering off the KVM switch.
•Server modules (Adapter cables) with ID: The KVM switch automatically recognizes the new
KVM Cable Adapter. Device ID and attributes are stored in the adapter cables allowing you to
hot-swap port connections without having to reconfigure attributes.
SKU Local Connection Remote Connection KVM Ports
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Safety
Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the device.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Do not use the device near water, Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
• Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
dealer or local power company.
• To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly
grounded. The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace the outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the
grounding-type plug. Always follow local/national wiring codes.
• If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere
ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord
ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet
does not exceed 15 amperes.
• To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
• Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on
any cables.
• Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical
shock.
• Use the power cord(s) supplied with this package. If it becomes necessary to
replace the cords supplied with this package, be sure to use cords of at least the
same standard as the ones provided. Contact your dealer for information about
power cords
• Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
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Accessory Inventory
• KVM0108A or KVM0116A KVM switch x1
•Firmware upgrade cable x1
•Rack mount bracket x1
•M5 Screw and Nut x4
•Literature Kit: First information, Quick Start Guide, Safety Notes, and China ROHS.
CAUTION
INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to a public
telecommunication network.
• Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack,
extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install
front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple
racks before working on the rack.
• Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack
first.
• Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
• Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into
or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.
• After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking
position, and then slide the device into the rack.
• Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The
total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
• Make sure that all equipment used on the rack, including power strips and other
electrical connectors, is properly grounded.
• Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
• Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not
exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the
manufacturer
• Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.
• Do not place the device on an unstable surface. If the device falls, serious damage
will result.
• Do not block ventilation openings. Overheating of internal components may occur.
• Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped
over.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
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Requirements
Console
• VGA, SVGA, or multi-sync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on
any server in the installation
•USB mouse/keyboard
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on the servers that connect to the KVM switch ports:
• VGA, SVGA, or multi-sync port
•Type A USB port and USB host controller
KVM Server Modules (KVM Adapter Cable) and LAN cables
• The Cat 5e/6 cable is required to connect the KVM switch to one of the KVM adapter cables.
• The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KVM switch:
Maximum server connections
Module Function
PY-CBKAU11 USB KVM Adapter Cable
PY-CBKCC1 KVM Cable (cascade connection - 1.8 m)
Parent
KVM Model
Ports Child
Tiered KVM
Ports Max Connections
(Tiered)
Chained
Connections
KVM0108A 8KVM0108A 825632
KVM0116A 16 KVM0116A 16 512 32
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Component Identification
Front
No. Component Description
1Power LED Lights to indicate that the KVM switch is powered and ready to operate.
2Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding KVM Ports
• GREEN: The server attached to the port is On Line.
• RED: The server attached to the port is Selected (has KVM focus). (Server is offline)
•GREEN + RED (ORANGE): The server attached to the port is On Line and Selected. The
LEDs are continuously ON under normal conditions. An LED will flash at half second
intervals when its corresponding port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode or Skip Mode
3Firmware Upgrade
Recovery Switch
During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in
the “normal (left) ” position.
4Reset Switch The switch is recessed and must be pushed with a small object, such as the end of a paper clip
or a ballpoint pen. To perform a system reset, press and release when the unit is running.
Note: This does not clear User Account information.
5Station ID LED The KVM switch's Station ID is displayed here. If this is a single station installation or the
first station on the installation, the KVM switch ID is “01.”
On a tiered installation, the KVM switch auto-senses its position and displays the station ID
that corresponds to its place in the installation (see “Port ID Numbering” on page 12).
6Firmware Upgrade
Port
The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the
administrator's computer to the KVM switch, plugs into this RJ-11 connector.
(This function dose not operate in this device.)
7Console Port This function dose not operate in this device.
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Power
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 13141516
Power
12345678
KVM0108A
KVM0116A
F/W Upgrade
Normal-Recover
F/W Upgrade
Station ID
Reset
F/W Upgrade
Normal-Recover
F/W Upgrade
Station ID
Reset
KVM0116A
KVM0108A
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Rear
Item Component Description
1Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here.
2Chain In/Out Ports When cascading KVM switches, the cables plug in here (see “Tiering multiple KVM
switches” on page 9).
The port on the left is the Chain In port; the port on the right is the Chain Out port.
3KVM Port Section The Cat 5e/6 cables that link to the KVM adapter cables (which link to the computers)
plug in here.
4Console Ports If this is a single station installation, or if this is the first station of a tiered installation,
the keyboard, monitor, and mouse that make up the Local Console plug in here. Any
combination of USB keyboards and mice for the console may be used.
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KVM0108A
KVM0116A
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Installation
Overview
KVM adapter cables connect the KVM switch to the connected devices. A separate KVM adapter cable
is required for each computer or device connection.
See “KVM Server Modules and cables” on page 4.
Note: 1. See “Safety” on page 2 before installing the KVM switch.
2. Power to any device must be turned off before connecting. Unplug the power cords of any
computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
Rack Mounting
Note: Allow at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) on each side for adequate ventilation and 5 inches
(12.7 cm) at the rear for power cord and cable clearance.
The switch can be mounted in a 19" (1U) rack. The mounting brackets can screw into the front or the
back of the unit so that it can be attached to the front or back of the rack.
Rack mounting
1. Position the KVM switch in the front of
the rack. Align the mounting bracket holes
with the holes in the rack.
2. Secure the mounting brackets to the rack
with the screws.
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Rack Mounting - Rear
1. Remove the brackets from the front of the
KVM switch.
2. Install the smaller bracket from the front of
the KVM switch to the back. Install the rack
mounting bracket from the inventory to the
other side of the rear of the KVM switch.
3. Slide the KVM switch into the rack. Align
the mounting bracket holes with the holes in
the rack.
4. Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of
the rack.
Optional KVM switch to Rack Console Mounting - Rear
The KVM switch can be mounted to a Rack Console (not included). See the installation sheet for the
Rack Console KVM switch bracket kit for more information.
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Single Level KVM Switch Installation
In a single level installation, there are no additional KVM switches tiered from the KVM switch. See
“Cable Length Considerations” on page 11 for cable length requirements.
1. Plug the console keyboards, monitors and mice into the switch's console ports. The ports are
color coded and marked with icons for easy identification.
2. Use Cat 5e/6 cable to connect any available KVM port to a KVM server module (KVM
Adapter Cable) that is appropriate for the computer you are installing (see“KVM Server
Modules (KVM Adapter Cable) and cables” on page 4).
3. Plug the connectors on the KVM Adapter Cable into the appropriate server ports.
4. Plug the supplied power cords into the switch's power sockets, then into an AC power source.
5. Turn on the servers.
Single level installation diagram
Tiering multiple KVM switches
To control even more computers, up to 31 additional KVM switches can be tiered from the original
KVM switch. As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete
installation.
See “Connection Tables” on page 31 for a list of switches that can be installed on a tiered
installation and to see the relationship between the number of computers and the number of
KVM switches needed to control them.
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KVM0116A
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To set up a Chained tiering installation:
1. Use a cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KVM switch to the Chain In port of
the child KVM switch (first level out to second level in, second level out to third level in, etc.).
Note: 1. You cannot use the Chain In port of the First Level, since it is the highest
level (parent) switch.
2. Cable sets for chained tiering are purchased separately.
2. Connect the KVM Adapter cables to the server and the switch according to Single Level
Installation (see “Single Level KVM Switch Installation” on page 9).
3. Repeat the above steps for any other KVM switches you want to add to the chain.
4. Power up the installation as follows:
a. Plug in the power cord for the first level KVM switch. Wait for the KVM switch to
ascertain its Station ID and display it on the Station ID LED (the Station ID for the first
level is 01, the ID for the second level is 02, the ID for the third level is 03, etc.).
b. Power on each level on the installation in turn (second level, then third level, etc.). In each
case, wait for the Station ID to be ascertained and displayed before powering on the next
level switch.
c. After all the KVM switches are up, power on the computers.
Chained Tiering Installation Diagram
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Hardware Setup
Cable Length Considerations
Note: KVM server modules are also referred to as KVM adapter cables.
• Do not exceed 66 feet (20m) between the KVM switch and the local monitor.
•To support a resolution of 1280x1024, the recommended maximum distance between the KVM
switch and the KVM server module is 164 feet (50m).
Hot Plugging
KVM Adapter Cable can be removed and added to the installation by unplugging and re-plugging their
cables without the need to shut down KVM switch.
Change KVM Switch positions by unplugging from the old parent KVM switch and plugging into a
new parent KVM switch. Afterwards, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, reset
the station ID. See “Reset Station IDs” on page 20.
Hot plugging KVM ports. After switching KVM ports, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to
the change, you may need to reconfigure the OSD information for the new port information. The settings
of the port name, operating system, and keyboard language will be restored to the KVM switch from
any previously used adapter cables after they are plugged in. See “F3: SET” on page 17 and see “F4:
ADM” on page 19 for port setting selections.
Note: 1. If a server operating system doesn't support hot plugging, this function may not
work properly.
2. Empty ports that previously were connected to an KVM Adapter Cable will retain their
prior configuration data.
Hot plugging console ports. The keyboard, monitor, and mouse can be hot plugged. When hot
plugging the mouse, however, be aware of the following:
• If you unplug the mouse (to reset the mouse, for example), you must use the same mouse when
you plug back in.
•If you plug in a different mouse, all the KVM switches and all the server on the installation must
be shut down for 10 seconds, then restarted (see “Powering Off and Restarting” on page 12).
•Some older operating systems may not support hot-plugging.
Note: If, after hot plugging or normal operation, there is no response to
keyboard and/or mouse input, perform a keyboard and mouse reset by pressing
in the Reset switch. See “Reset Switch” on page 5.
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Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to power off the KVM switch, or if the KVM switch loses power and
needs to be restarted, before starting it back up, follow these procedures to prevent possible
equipment issues:
1. Disconnect the Cat 5e/6 cable adapters (connecting the servers) from the back of the KVM
switch.
2. Wait 10 seconds then power the KVM switch on. If you have shut down more than one KVM
switch, power up the highest level first and work your way down to the lowest level. Wait for
each KVM switch to display its station ID on the front panel LED before powering on the next
one.
3. After power is on to all KVM switches, plug in the Cat 5e/6 cables or power the computers on.
Port ID Numbering
Each server on the installation is assigned a unique port ID. The port ID is a one or two segment
number that is determined by the level and port number of the switch that is connected to the server.
The first segment represents the level of the switch, the second segment represents the number of the
port that the server is plugged into. For example, if a server is connected to KVM port 3 of a switch
that is in the 12th position of the tier, it would have a port ID of 12-03.
Note: Single digit numbers (1-9) have a preceding zero (0).
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