Gefen Ext-vgakvm-lan User manual

Audio

Embedder

3GSDI IP

Over

VGA

KVM

Release A3

User Manual

EXT-VGAKVM-LAN

VGA KVM over IP

Important Safety Instructions

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this product near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for

your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or

touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this

product to rain or moisture.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be

exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions.

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Warranty Information

Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and

workmanship.

If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from

the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided

that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or

modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be

repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs

are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without

limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of

which are expressly disclaimed.

1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.

2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.

3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original

condition.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.

However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained

in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or

consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if

advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein

regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.

For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under

the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the

Support section of the Gefen Web site.

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Gefen, LLC

c/o Customer Service

20600 Nordhoff St.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Telephone: (818) 772-9100

(800) 545-6900

Fax: (818) 772-9120

Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the Web: www.gefen.com

Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time

VGA KVM over IP is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.

Important Notice

Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any

accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contacting Gefen Technical Support

Operating Notes

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• CAT-5 or CAT-6 cables should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters) between the

Sender / Receiver unit and the network.

• Shielded (STP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is recommended. However, un-shielded (UTP)

CAT-5 or CAT-6 is acceptable.

• If terminating network cables in the eld, please adhere to the TIA/EIA568B

specication. See the Network Cable Diagram for details.

• The Gefen VGA KVM over IP features the ability to generate compatible EDID and

Hot Plug signals when working with different brands of source devices and monitors.

The following table details the IP and IP port use of the VGA KVM over IP. Each “X” in the

table, below, represents that no specied IP port is required.

Type Sender A D Receiver

(Host) (Client)

Description

Link Manager

TCP 6751 A X msg_channel, ast_heartbeat

UDP / MC X D3246 ast_heartbeat multicast port

Use the “multicast stream” multicast IP

UDP / MC 3333 D 3334

3334 A 3333

“Name Service”

Use 225.1.0.0 multicast IP

3333 listen for query; 3334 for reply

Type Sender A D Receiver

(Host) (Client)

Description

Video over IP

UDP / MC 3344 A Xcontrol channel

TCP 3344 A Xcontrol channel

TCP 3240 A XTCP unicast mode only

UDP X D 3245 UDP unicast mode only

(unicast mode default mode uses

UDP, not TCP)

UDP / MC X D 3245 multicast mode only

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IMPORTANT: The use of a Gigabit switch is required when

connecting the VGA KVM over IP to a network. When using

multicast mode, the Gigabit switch must have “jumbo frame”

capability.

Type Sender A D Receiver

(Host) (Client)

Description

Serial over IP

TCP X D 6752 type 1

TCP 6752 A Xtype 2

Type Sender A D Receiver

(Host) (Client)

Description

IR over IP

TCP 18771 A Xupstream IR over IP data

UDP / MC X D 18770 downstream IR over IP data

TCP 18770 A XIR over IP data

(TCP unicast mode only)

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Operating Notes

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Features

• Extends VGA, USB, RS-232, bi-directional stereo analog audio, and IR over IP, using

a Gigabit Local Area Network

• Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)

• USB 2.0 data rates up to 480 Mbps and backward-compatibility with USB 1.1

• Supports up to 16 Senders

• Supports just over 65,000 Receivers, depending on the network bandwidth and

number of ports of your network switch

• Three-port Ethernet switch built into the Receiver unit

• Switch button on Receiver unit allows selection of multiple Senders

• Mode button on Sender for sharpness or motion optimization of image

• Field-upgradable rmware via web server interface

• Locking power supply connectors

• 1U tall, half-rack width enclosures are rack-mountable using EXT-RACK-1U

• Surface mounting brackets included

Packing List

The VGA KVM over IP ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not

present in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.

• 1 x VGA KVM over IP (Sender unit)

• 1 x VGA KVM over IP (Receiver unit)

• 1 x 6 ft. VGA cable (M-F)

• 1 x 6 ft. USB cable (A-B)

• 1 x 6 ft. DB-9 cable (M-F)

• 2 x Pairs of L-shaped Mounting Brackets with screws

• 2 x 5V DC power supplies

• 1 x Quick-Start Guide

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Features and Packing List

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Table of Contents

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01 Getting Started

Sender Panel Layout............................................................................................. 2

Front.............................................................................................................. 2

Back .............................................................................................................. 3

Bottom........................................................................................................... 4

Receiver Panel Layout .......................................................................................... 5

Front.............................................................................................................. 5

Back .............................................................................................................. 6

Installation ............................................................................................................. 7

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) .................................................. 7

Direct Connection.......................................................................................... 7

Supplementary Connections ......................................................................... 8

Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 9

02 Operating the VGA KVM over IP

The Linking Process............................................................................................ 12

Network Conguration......................................................................................... 13

Accessing the Web Interface ...................................................................... 13

Conguring Auto IP Mode ........................................................................... 15

Changing Network Settings on the Computer............................................. 18

Conguring Static IP Mode ......................................................................... 22

Conguring DHCP Mode............................................................................. 22

Setting the Video Channel................................................................................... 23

Unicast and Multicast Modes .............................................................................. 26

Conguring Unicast Mode........................................................................... 26

Switching between displays in Unicast mode ............................................. 30

Conguring Multicast Mode......................................................................... 32

Using RS-232.............................................................................................. 33

USB Control ................................................................................................ 37

Audio Input and Output ............................................................................... 38

Disabling / Enabling Video .......................................................................... 41

Video Modes ....................................................................................................... 42

EDID Management.............................................................................................. 43

Storing a Downstream EDID ....................................................................... 43

Restoring the Default EDID......................................................................... 46

03 Appendix

Network Cable Diagram ...................................................................................... 50

Rack Tray Installation .......................................................................................... 51

Specications ...................................................................................................... 52