LevelOne KVM-9009v2.0 User manual

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KVM-9009v2.0
KVM Remote Console Kit
User Manual
V1.0
Digital Data Communications Asia Co., Ltd.
http://www.level1.com

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C o n t e n t s
1Introduction............................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Main Features...................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Package contents................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Product Line........................................................................................................................ 4
2System Installation.................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 T-Module............................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 R-BOX................................................................................................................................ 7
3. Installation..................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 R-Box Installation............................................................................................................... 9
3.2 The 3-in-1 VGA Cable Installation......................................................................................... 10
4. Hot Key Control.......................................................................................................................11
5. OSD (On Screen Display) on R-Box...................................................................................... 12
6. Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................... 13
7. Cables....................................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 3-in-1 VGA Cable............................................................................................................. 14
7.2 PS/2 keyboard to USB Changer........................................................................................ 14
7.3 CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable ................................................................. 14
8. Certifications ........................................................................................................................... 15

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1Introduction
The CAT5 KVM Extender, Transmitter Module (T-Module) + CAT5 Receiver (R-Box), enables
user to access the computer, server or KVM switch up to 1000 feet (300 meters) away.
The CAT5 Extender is a pair of devices for high-density applications where you want full use of
keyboards, mouse, and monitor, but there is no room for a server nearby. Or for applications where
you want to put all computers in a safe place, all the users only have keyboard/mouse and monitor
on their desk. The CAT5 Extender is able to move your console (keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor) to
a suitable control field conveniently over existing network construction. You just need install a pair
of extender T-module and R-Box into local side and remote side individually. It also saves your
cable layout and cable installation cost.
The CAT5 KVM receiver (R-Box) uses CAT5 cable to extend your keyboard, mouse and monitor
1000 feet (300 meters) away from the KVM switch. It has superior auto-adjust RGB gain/delay
control capability.

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1.1 Main Features
■Locate CAT5 console up to 1000 feet (300 meters) away from the KVM switch with superior
auto-adjust RGB signals capability
■Collocate computers and servers on one location, ideal for hazardous or unsecured
environments
■Switch computers by Hot Key commands
■Configurable Programmable Hotkeys
■User name and Password protection
■Audible feedback when switching
■LED indicators for computer status or data transmission
■Work with PS/2 or USB computer
■Easy to install and use with plug-and-play functionality.
1.2 Package contents
1x CAT5 Transmitter Unit (T-Module)
1x CAT5 Receiver Unit (R-Box)
1x 3-in-1 VGA Cable(1x PS/2-USB Changer)
1x AC to DC Power Adapter
1.3 Product Line
Models
ACC-1001
T-Module
KVM-9008
R-Box Receiver Professional (1000 feet, auto-adjust)

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2System Installation
The figure below depicts the system installation of CAT5 Transmitter Module (T-Module) + CAT5
Receiver (R-Box)
System Installation

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2.1 ACC-1001v2.0(T-Module)
It’s the module for inserting to the extension slot of the Combo, CAT5 KVM.
Using CAT5 cable to connect the T-module and R-BOX.

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2.2 KVM-9008v2.0(R-BOX)
[front]
USB Console Port: for connecting to USB type keyboard and mouse
Local/Remote LED:
LED
Status
Descr iption
Local
Off
The Local port is not selected.
On
The Localport is selected and a computerconnectedto the
Local port is power on.
Flash
The Local port is selected, but no computer is connected to
the Local port or the computer is power off.
Remote
Off
The Remote port is not selected.
On
The Remoteport is selected and a computerconnected to the
Remote port is power on.
Flash
The Remote port is selected, but no computer is connectedto
theRemoteportorthecomputerispower off.
Local/Remote Select Button: for selecting local or remote computer
SELECT Button
REMOTE LED
LOCAL LED

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[back]
Power Jack: for connecting to the power adapter
RJ-45 Port: for connecting to a CAT5 cable
Console Port: for connecting to monitor
Local Host Port: for connecting to the local host via 3-in-1 VGA cable

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3. Installation
3.1 R-Box Installation
Install food pads --- turn R-Box upside down and refer to the following instructions for installation
properly.
1. Make sure the CAT5 cable is straight through type.
2. Plug one end of CAT5 cable into RJ-45 connector of the T-module, and plug another end of
CAT5 cable into RJ-45 port of the R-Box.
3. Connect keyboard, mouse and monitor to the R-Box console ports (USB Keyboard/Mouse
ports, and VGA port)
4. Connect Local Computer to R-box with the accompanied 3-in-1 VGA cable (please see section
“3-in-1 VGA Cable Installation”for details).
5. The recommended Power Up sequence is as follows: the monitor, R-Box, KVM Switch, and
finally the computer.
6. The OSD Login screen will show up waiting for user name and password.
The Default User Name is eight zeros –“00000000”.
The Default Password is eight zeros –“00000000”.
7. Push the SELECT button to select remote or local Computer.

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3.2 The 3-in-1 VGACable Installation
Note:
It is recommended to power off all the computers and server before the installation. If the PS2
computer could not be turn off, please plug in the connectors in the following order: first, PS/2
mouse connector; second, PS/2 keyboard connector, third, the VGA connector to the computer.
The 3-in-1 VGA cable has a HDDB15 male connector at one end. Plug it into the LOCAL HOST
port of the R-Box. The other end of input cable has three connectors: a HDDB15 male type for
computer video, a purple mini din 6-pin PS/2 connector for keyboard and a green mini din 6-pin
PS/2 connector for mouse. Plug these three connectors into the respective ports of computer.
(a) PS/2 computer --- Plug in PS/2 mouse connector to computer mouse port, the PS/2 keyboard
connector to computer keyboard port.
Do not hot plug PS/2 port. If you must do that, please make sure PS/2 mouse first then the
PS/2 keyboard, then VGA port.
3-in-1 VGA cable
(b) USB computer --- connect PS/2-USB changer to PS/2 keyboard connector, then plug the
changer into available USB port. This single USB port can communicate both keyboard and
mouse signals. It works as a standard HID (Human Interface Device), no extra driver needed.
Please keep the PS/2 mouse connector disconnected.
3-in-1 VGA Cable and PS/2 to USB Changer
PS/2-USB Changer