KinAn KC2108 User manual

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Rack Mount CAT5 KVM Switch
(8 Port/16 Port/32 Port)
User Manual
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Printing date：2018/01
Version：V3.0

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CONTENTS
Overview...................................................................................................... 3
Description ................................................................................................ 3
Features.................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation.................................................................................. 4
Rack Mounting.......................................................................................... 4
Cables (KVM switching module)............................................................... 6
Installation Instruction ............................................................................... 8
Operation................................................................................................... 10
OSD Operation .......................................................................................... 12
OSD Functions........................................................................................ 13
F1-ADM............................................................................................... 14
F2-Scan............................................................................................... 17
F3-Set.................................................................................................. 18
F4-Tool ................................................................................................ 20
F6-Edit port names.............................................................................. 21
F7-Set Quick View port ....................................................................... 21
F8-LOUT.............................................................................................. 21
Cascade Function ................................................................................... 22
USB Keyboard Emulation ........................................................................ 24
Mac keyboard.......................................................................................... 24
Sun keyboard.......................................................................................... 25
Appendix.................................................................................................... 26
Specifications.......................................................................................... 26
FAQ......................................................................................................... 27

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Overview
Description
CAT5 KVM switch can control multiple computers form a set of console (monitor,
keyboard and mouse).
It is easy and fast to install the CAT5 KVM switch; you just need to connect
corresponding cables to the right ports of the CAT5 KVM and its module without
software configuration.
It’s easy access to any selected computer via front panel LEDs or OSD menu,
allowing convenient auto scan feature auto scanning and monitoring selected
computers.
CAT5 KVM switch can connect multiple computers with RJ-45 connector and CAT5
connecting cables. Transmission distance is up to more than 150M, so it doesn’t
need a KVM extender.
Features
Access and control up to 4 / 8 /16 /32 computes
Extending the transmitting distance between the console and the computer
--1600x1200@60Hz(50m), 1280x1024@60Hz(100m),1024x768@60Hz(150m)
Supports Multiple systems: PC，Mac, Sun etc.
Two level password security--only authorized users view and control computers;
up to four users and an administrator with a separate profile for each
Users can set up different hot keys(【Scroll Lock】/【Caps Lock】/【F12】/【Ctrl】),
auto scanning time, port display time, log out time, buzzer on/off and mouse
on/off according to their different needs
Convenient computer switching via mouse
Broadcast mode--operations simultaneously performed on all selected
computers
No software--switching port via front panel LEDs and OSD menu
Hot pluggable --add or remove computers without having to power down the
switch
Auto scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
Keyboard and mouse emulation function.

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Hardware Installation
Rack Mounting
The Cat5 KVM switch will be installed in the front or rear rack cabinet. Make sure all
the connecting computers as well as external device are shut down.
Installation instruction:
1) Remove the front or rear screw
2) Screw the bracket to the front or rear part of the KVM switch

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3) Screw the KVM device to the rack cabinet (front or rear part)
Structure and Size

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Cables (KVM switching module)
PS/2 CPU module
USB CPU module
Table 1.3: Module LEDs
Components
Function
Power LED
Flashing green light
The module is power on
Green light keeps on
The module has been connected to the
KVM
Link LED
Quickly flashing
The module is communicating with the host
Orange light keeps on
The module has been selected by the KVM
switch
Below KVM switching modules are needed:
Function
Module
PS/2 module
CM-0906P
USB module
CM-0906U

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Rear View
CONSOLE
5
4
CONSOLE
100V~240V AC/47~63Hz
231
100V~240V AC/47~63Hz
1615141312111091 2 3 4 5 678
1615141312111091 2 3 4 5 678
CONSOLE
5
4
CONSOLE
100V~240V AC/47~63Hz
231
100V~240V AC/47~63Hz
1 2 3 4 5 678
1 2 3 4
No.
Explanation
1
Ground connecting screws
2
Power Socket
3
Power Switch
4
Local Console
5
KVM Console

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Installation Instruction
Installation steps:
1）Make sure the IP KVM has been connected to the ground.
2）Connect KVM switching module to the host computer.
3）Connect KVM switching module to any available KVM port with CAT5
cable.
4）Plug the female port of the power cable into the KVM power socket and the
male port into the 220V AC power socket.
5）Connect the local console (keyboard, monitor and mouse) to the console
port.
Diagram 2.4 Install KVM components

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Cascade Installation
Explanation:
1. Connect one port of the CAT5 cable to any RJ45 port of KC11/12, and
connect the other port to the RJ45 port with “Chain in “of KC12 series.
2. Repeat above operation to cascade more KVM switches
4 Port: max cascade 4 KVM switches
. 8 Port: max cascade 8 KVM switches
16 Port: max cascade 16 KVM switches
32 Port: max cascade 32 KVM switches
3. Connect host computers according to 2-4.

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Operation
1) The KVM makes two “beep” sounds after power on; an OSD window appears for
you to input user name and password.
2) Below password window appears:
The default user name and pass word is blank, double click 【Enter】to login and the
OSD menu pops up, it’s ready to use the KVM switch.
Diagram 1.3 KVM front views
Table 1.2
No.
Components
Function
1
Port selecting switch
Press LED buttons to select computer and the
LED tube showing the selected port number
2
Port Selection
Buttons& LEDs
Indicator LEDs are built into the switches, the
online LED light is on the left and the selected
LED light is on the right.
1）An online LED light(orange) indicates that
the KVM has connected to its corresponding
computer and power on.
2）Aselected LED light(green) indicates that the
computer attached to its corresponding port is up
and running.
3
Reset KVM
Reset KVM switch
4
Upgrading switch
Pull this switch to upgrade inner IC
5
Software upgrading
This upgrading can only be done by the supplier,
it is not support customer upgrading
6
Power LED
It shows the KVM has been power on and ready
7
Station ID
It shows the current port, when cascade to next
bank, it will show the bank number