Lindy P16-IP User manual

© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (Nov 2006)
P16-IP KVM Switch
User Manual English
LINDY No. 32532
www.lindy.com
For Commercial Use Only
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards

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About this manual
This manual is divided into four sections. The first section is an
introduction to the P16-IP; the second section deals with installing and
connecting the switch; the third section describes the basic operation of
the KVM switch from the locally connected console; the fourth section
describes operation via IP access.

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Contents
SECTION 1..................................................................................................................................3
1.1 About the P16-IP..........................................................................................................4
1.2 Product Features .........................................................................................................5
1.3 Package Contents........................................................................................................6
1.4 Optional Cables and Accessories (not included) .....................................................6
SECTION 2..................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Product Information & Connections ..........................................................................8
2.2 Rackmount Installation ...............................................................................................9
2.3 Connecting an External Power Switch option...........................................................9
2.4 Cascading / Daisy Chaining of multiple KVM Switches .........................................10
SECTION 3................................................................................................................................11
3.1 KVM Switch Operation ..............................................................................................12
3.2 Keyboard Hotkey Selection ......................................................................................14
3.3 On Screen Display Menu (OSD) Port Selection.......................................................16
SECTION 4................................................................................................................................19
4.1 Configuration .............................................................................................................20
4.2 P16-IP Setup Tool ......................................................................................................21
4.3 Keyboard, Mouse and Video Configuration ............................................................23
4.4 Usage..........................................................................................................................26
4.5 Logging In ..................................................................................................................27
4.6 Navigation ..................................................................................................................28
4.7 Menu Options.............................................................................................................35
4.7.1 Remote Control...................................................................................................35
4.7.3 User Management...............................................................................................46
4.7.4 KVM Settings ......................................................................................................48
4.7.5 Device Settings...................................................................................................53
4.7.6 Maintenance........................................................................................................66
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................70
KEY CODES..............................................................................................................................72

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Section 1
Introducing
the P16-IP

Section 1 Introducing the P16-IP
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1.1 About the P16-IP
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY P16-IP!
This advanced 16 port KVM switch allows direct control of up to 16 computers from a single
KVM (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) console. Additionally, built-in KVM over IP technology
allows a remote operator to access the switch, and the computers connected to it, from almost
anywhere in the world using a simple web browser interface.
The P16-IP provides a non-intrusive solution for remote access and control because the
software runs on its embedded processors only, so there’s no interference with computer
operation, or impact on network performance. The P16-IP also features remote mass storage
support; a USB connection from the switch to the one of the connected computers allows virtual
storage to be set up on the host and accessed from the client.
The P16-IP supports computers equipped with PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, and VGA
monitor connections. USB equipped PCs, Macs and SUN computers are also supported when
using the relevant USB to PS/2 adapter cable (LINDY No. 42866.)
The switch can be easily daisy chained with other LINDY P-series KVM switches (P4, P8 or
P16, it cannot be used with PXT switches) to support up to 128 computer connections in total,
all controlled from a single local console or via IP access.
Three methods of switching between the connected computers are available: by pressing the
front panel push buttons; by using keyboard hotkeys; or via OSD (On Screen Display). Hotkey
switching and OSD control is supported both locally and via the remote IP console. The
keyboard and mouse connections of all connected PCs and servers are emulated at all times.
This prevents error messages when switching between connected PCs.
IP Network
Multiple Servers
P16-IP
Local Console
Remote Access
Remote & local control of multiple computers

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1.2 Product Features
16 port KVM switch in a 1U, 19” rackmount size design
Local console operation and KVM over IP control
Support for LINDY mice and for all mice up to 5 buttons and 2 wheels with fully Microsoft
compatible drivers. Some advanced features and proprietary functions of wireless/RF mice
and keyboards with non-standard Microsoft® drivers may not be supported
Remote mass storage device support
Supports all commonly used operating systems
Support for Mac and Sun computers with USB ports (an additional PS/2 to USB adapter i.e.
LINDY No. 42866 is needed)
Hot Plug Support - add or remove PCs for maintenance without powering down the switch or
the PCs
Very High Video Quality – Supports display resolutions of up to 1920x1440 for the local
console
No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display Menu, Push Buttons or
Keyboard Hot Keys
Eight character password protection and search function for server name
Auto Scan Mode for monitoring computers and adjustable scan time from 5~99 seconds
Keyboard status is restored when switching PCs
LED Display for easy status monitoring
Buzzer sound for port switching confirmation
Uses special PS/2 + VGA cables with 15 Way Hi-Density connectors at the CPU Switch end
Built-in daisy chain port allows additional LINDY P-series KVM switches to be connected to
support up to 128 computers
Permanent keyboard and mouse emulation

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1.3 Package Contents
LINDY CPU Switch P16-IP KVM switch
Power Adapter
19” Rackmount Kit
RS-232 Serial Cable
USB Type A to B Cable
KVM Daisy Chain Cable
Utility & Manual CD
Printed Quick Start Guides
1.4 Cables and Accessories (not included)
Apart from the computers to be connected, you will need a keyboard, monitor, and PS/2 mouse
to uses as a local console. You will also need dedicated LINDY KVM connection cables to
connect the computers to the switch. Standard 3-in-1 KVM cables can be used to daisy chain
the switch.
P16-IP KVM Cable
o2m LINDY No. 32506
o3m LINDY No. 32507
o5m LINDY No. 32508
Daisy Chain 3-in-1 KVM Cable
o1m LINDY No. 33711
o2m LINDY No. 33712
o3m LINDY No. 33713
AT Keyboard to PS/2 Port Adapter Cable LINDY No. 70129
USB to PS/2 Converter Cable LINDY No. 42866
Note: If some KVM cables are not long enough we recommend that the complete cable is
replaced with a longer length rather than using extension cables. Extension cables introduce
additional plug to socket connections, which can adversely affect the signal quality. Please bear
this in mind when using high resolutions or long distances.
P16-IP KVM Cable (15 Way HD Male to 15 Way HD Male + 2 x PS/2 Male)


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Section 2
Hardware
Installation

Section 2 Hardware Installation
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2.1 Product Information & Connection Guide
Make your connections to the switch as detailed below.
Ensure all devices are switched off before connecting. Once all connections have been made,
power on the switch, your monitor, and the computers in that order.
Port Push Button
Used for direct port selection. To access ports 1 to 8 simply
press the button; for ports 9 to 16, press the ‘↵
↵↵
↵’ button on the
front panel and the required port button simultaneously.
Port LED Display
When the LED labelled ‘P’ is illuminated green a computer attached to this port is
powered on. When the LED labelled ‘S’ is illuminated red, the KVM console is connected
to this port. If this LED flashes, the console is connected to this port, but either no
computer is attached, or the attached computer is not switched on.
Shift Button
This button allows ports 9 to
16 to be selected.
Bank Select Button
Pressing this button switches ‘banks’ and allows the computers connected
to ‘slave’ switches in a cascaded installation to be selected. The LED
above will display the selected bank. Pressing this button at the same time
as the port 8 button resets the switch.
Local Console Ports
Connect your keyboard,
monitor and mouse here.
10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Make your network connection here.
This port supports 10/100Mbps
connections and will auto-sense the
correct speed.
Serial Port
A modem or RS-232 Serial Terminal
can be connected here.
Computer Connection Ports
You can connect up to 16 computers to
these ports using dedicated KVM cables.
‘PC1’ refers to the first port, ‘PC2’ to the
second and so on...
Daisy Chain Ports
These ports allow a slave P-Series KVM switch
to be connected to the P16-IP using standard 3-
in-1 PS/2 & VGA KVM cable.
USB Port
Use the supplied cable to connect to a
computer for remote mass storage support.
Power Connection
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Although the computers connected to the
switch may be able to supply enough power
to the unit, erratic operation may occur if the
power supply is not used.

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2.2 Rackmount Installation
Before you start please verify that all parts are
included according to the package contents.
If you want to install the CPU Switch in a 19” server
rack please attach the enclosed 19” rackmount
brackets using the included screws.
2.3 Connecting an External Power Switch option
At the time of writing (November 2006) the P16-IP supports the following external power switch
options. Please refer to the individual manufacturers manuals for advice on connecting to the
P16-IP.
Avocent SPC1 800/1600
Sentry In-Line Power Module
Leaning ePowerSwitch

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Note: If video quality
deteriorates you can add
a VGA amplifier between
the fifth and the sixth
KVM switch to enhance
the VGA signal. (see
www.lindy.com for
appropriate products)
2.4 Cascading / Daisy Chaining of multiple KVM Switches
The P16-IP can be cascaded with LINDY P-Series CPU switches only. It should not be used
with LINDY PXT-Series CPU Switches. For all cascaded installations, the P16-IP should always
be used as the MASTER switch.
To connect an additional switch to the MASTER (or previous) switch, you must use a standard
(VGA + 2 x PS/2) 3-in-1 KVM cable, all connectors male.
Step 1 - Connect the local console
Connect your keyboard, mouse and monitor to the console ports of the P16-IP MASTER KVM
Switch.
Step 2
Use one end of a 3-in-1 KVM cable to connect the daisy chain port of the MASTER/previous
KVM Switch and the other end to the console port of the next SLAVE switch.
Step 3 - Cascading
Repeat the previous step to daisy chain mores switches. Each individual switch in the chain
represents a different Bank. The MASTER switch is Bank 1 and each cascaded SLAVE follows
on as Bank 2, 3, 4 etc. to a maximum of eight banks/switches.
Step 4 – Resetting the Switches
After you have connected and switched on the SLAVE switches and computers, all of the KVM
switches must be reset. First, reset the SLAVE switch at the end of the daisy chain and then
reset all of the other SLAVE switches up to the MASTER P16-IP switch.
To reset the switch, press and hold the Bank button and P8 button on the front panel of the
switch.
Each SLAVE switch should now show a dash in its BANK display.
Now, reset the MASTER switch - it will show a 1 in the BANK display. Each SLAVE switch
BANK display will now change to a number according to its position in the daisy chain.
Bank 1 (Master)
Bank 3...to a maximum of 8
Cascading KVM Switches

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Section 3
KVM Switch
Operation

Section 3 KVM Switch Operation
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3.1 KVM Switch Operation
Password Security
When you power on the P16-IP it will ask you for a password. The default password is eight
zeros –“00000000”. Please key in eight zeros in the password field.
Note: Please don’t change the password until you are familiar with the operation of the OSD
menu – i.e. keep the default password “00000000”. Otherwise, if you forget the password, you
will need to send the switch back to LINDY for maintenance to clear the password.
Hot Plug Support
The P16-IP supports a “Hot Plug” function for easy addition or removal of PCs. The user can
arrange or maintain the PCs as follows:
a. A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or a different port of the KVM
switch without having to power it off as long as it is currently not connected to the console.
b. The mouse driver of the PC has to support the hot plug function or the computer may need
to be rebooted when it is reconnected.
c. You can unplug your mouse or keyboard from the console port and plug it back in at any
time. You should not use different types of mice when doing this
d. A SLAVE KVM switch can be added or removed at any time, but after adding or removing a
switch you must reboot all of the switches. You DO NOT need to reboot the computers.
Please note: Some Operating Systems such as certain Unix versions are unable to
support the “Hot Plug” function. If you Hot Plug when using this kind of O.S., it may cause
unpredictable operation or may shut down the PC. Before attempting to use the Hot Plug
feature, please make sure you’re O.S. and mouse software driver support the Hot Plug
feature.
Important note: Your monitor will only display one PC signal at any one time. All
keyboard and mouse commands are sent to this PC only. After initial power up, port 1 is
active by default.
When a PC is connected to the currently selected port and it is not switched on,
or is in sleep mode, the monitor will not display any signal.

Section 3 KVM Switch Operation
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Computer / Port Selection
You can select the computer you want to access in three different ways:
Front panel push button selection
Keyboard hotkey selection
On screen display menu selection
Port LED Display
The front panel of the switch has two LEDs for each port.
When the LED labelled “P” is illuminated GREEN a computer attached to this port is powered
on. When the LED labelled “S” is illuminated RED, the KVM console is connected to this port. If
this LED flashes, the console is connected to this port but either no computer is attached, or the
attached computer is not switched on.
3.1.5 Front panel push button selection
You can select a computer by pressing the appropriate port push button. Each push button
refers to two ports. To access ports 1 to 8 simply press the button; to access ports 9 to 16 you
must push the button marked “↵” and the required port button simultaneously.
For cascaded KVM Switches you can ONLY use the port selection push buttons on the
MASTER P16-IP Switch to switch the SLAVES (you can also switch via OSD or keyboard
hotkey).

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3.2 Keyboard Hotkey Selection
You can also conveniently select the computer to be accessed and displayed by switching ports
through simple keyboard key sequences. To send commands to the KVM switch, the “SCROLL
LOCK” key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep to confirm that
the keyboard is in hotkey mode. If you have not pressed any key in hotkey mode within 2
seconds, the keyboard will return back to Operating System control status.
Direct Port Selection / Keyboard Hot Key Commands:
Within 2 seconds
+ + = Previous Port
or
+ + = Next Port
KVM Switch/Bank Selection:
The P16-IP supports cascading of up to 8 KVM Switches (Banks). Therefore, when using direct
hotkey port selection you must include the key sequence for the KVM Switch/Bank:
+ + +
Example: To access a computer attached to Port 6 of the first KVM Switch you should
press the following hotkeys:
+ + + +
To use hotkey switching to access another KVM Switch / Bank:
+ + = Previous Bank
+ + = Next Bank
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock


Tip: Hold the arrow key down,
or press multiple times, to cycle
through the ports
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Bank
No 1~8
Port No.
01~04 (4 port)
01~08 (8 port)
01~16 (16 port)
Important Note:
Always keep in
mind to include
leading zeros for
all ports below 10!
i.e.104 for Port 4 of
the first switch.
Bank no. and
Port no. selection
must be made
using the
numeric keys on
the keyboard.
Keys on the
numeric keypad
are not available
as hot key
commands!
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Page
Up
Page
Down
( This will only work if a daisy
chained KVM Switch is present)
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
1 0 6

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Auto Scan mode:
+ + = Auto Scan (Press any key to exit Auto Scan Mode)
Beeper Function (Enables and Disables beep during Auto Scan):
+ + + = Beeper
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
S
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
B

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3.3 On Screen Display Menu (OSD) Port Selection
The On Screen Display menu provides a lot of information about the P16-IP and the attached
computers, and offers advanced administration features and full KVM Switch control to the user.
To invoke the On Screen Display Menu press the following hotkeys:
+ + = On Screen Display Menu

The OSD menu closes down automatically after a specified time period, which can be set in the
OSD settings menu. The time selected can be between 5 and 99 seconds
The OSD menu can be invoked even when the P16-IP is currently switched to a port with no
connected or a non-powered on PC. In this case the resolution of OSD menu is fixed to a 1024
X 768 virtual frame.
If you wish to, you can restore the factory default values of the OSD. Please note this does not
include resetting the password! The bank LED display on the front panel will flash during the
memory refresh process.
+ + = OSD setting back to factory default value
(Note: Not including password)
An OSD overlay window will be displayed on the screen
during the memory refresh process
When the OSD values have been reset back to factory default, the bank LED on the front panel
will stop flashing.
The OSD also allows you to give each attached computer its own name. A name search
function is also available from the OSD:
+ + = Search the same PC name
(Note: Search PC name starting from 1st PC port)
You can type in one character up to a complete name. The
upper part of the window will display all computer names
that match one by one. You can use the UP/DOWN cursor
keys to toggle through this name list.
Press ENTER to switch to the computer displayed in the
upper window.
ESC closes the window
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Space Bar
ROM REFLASH
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
R
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
F
F I N D : 

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The OSD Menu displays the following screen
a. You can toggle between the 3 parts of the OSD menu (Bank PC names, KVM Switch
Settings) using the TAB key. The lower light blue part of the OSD lists keyboard controls.
b. The 1st part of the OSD window
line bar is the bank or KVM Switch
number
c. The 2nd part (dark blue) is the
attached PC name list. You will find
the system number list from 01 to
04 (for 4 port version) or from 01 to
08 (for 8 port version) or from 01 to
16 (for 16 port version). You can
rename your PCs here (maximum 8
characters). The factory default PC
name is “SYSTEM 01”, “SYSTEM
02”, etc.
d. The sun symbol “” next to the
PC name indicates that the
attached computer is powered on.
e. You can use the CURSOR
keys (up arrow, down arrow, left
and right arrow) to select the port
you want to access and press the
ENTER key to switch.
f. Use the “PgUp” or “PgDn” key to switch to another daisy chained KVM Switch / Bank. This
function only works when another KVM Switch/Bank is connected.
g. To change the name of a
computer, select the port and press
the “INS” key to edit the name.
Press the “Enter” key to save it.
h. To access the third part of the
OSD containing OSD, SCAN,
CHANGE PASSWORD, CONSOLE
ON/OFF, etc. press the “TAB” key
The TAB key toggles between the fields. Simply overwrite the fields with your chosen values.
i. OSD means that the OSD window is displayed on your monitor for 10 sec. You can modify
this value from 05 sec to 99 sec. Default is 10 sec.
01
SYSTEM 01 02
SYSEM 02 


BANK : 1
01
SYSTEM 01 02
SYSTEM 02 


03
SYSTEM 03 04
SYSTEM 04
05
SYSTEM 05 06
SYSTEM 06
07
SYSTEM 07 08
SYSTEM 08
09
SYSTEM 09 10
SYSTEM 10
11
SYSTEM 11 12
SYSTEM 12
13
SYSTEM 13 14
SYSTEM 14
15
SYSTEM 15 16
SYSTEM 16
OSD : 10 SEC. CHANGE PASSWORD
SCAN: 10 SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF
ESC : QUIT ENTER :COMPLETE
TAB : NEXT INSERT :EDIT


/

: SELECT PORT
PgDn/PgUp: BANK SELECT
OSD : 10 SEC. 


CHANGE PASSWORD
SCAN: 10 SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF

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j. SCAN displays the scan duration per channel in Auto Scan Mode. The default SCAN time
is 10 sec., the maximum scan time can be set to 99 sec, it cannot be less then 5 sec.
k. CONSOLE ON/OFF is used to prevent unauthorized use of the console. “CONSOLE ON”
means that any user can access the console. “CONSOLE OFF” (factory default) means that
any user will have to enter the password before getting access. When the password is entered
correctly the CONSOLE status will be set to ON. To lock the console again the status has to be
changed from CONSOLE ON to OFF via OSD. Also if the current CONSOLE state is ON and
you reset the KVM switch, the CONSOLE will be reset to the OFF state.
l. CHANGE PASSWORD is used
to set a new password. The factory
default is 8 digits “00000000”.
To change the password you have
to input the old password and then
type in the new password twice, to
prevent mistyping. The maximum
password length is eight digits.
Make sure you do not forget the
password. Otherwise you will have
to send the KVM Switch to LINDY
for maintenance.
Finally you will see the confirmation
message that the new password is
set.
When you have switched to a certain port on the KVM Switch the keyboard and mouse
commands are directed to the attached computer and its monitor signal is displayed on the
screen. In this overlay window from the OSD you will see some basic
information for the selected computer / port. The OSD shows
the port number; the status of the attached computer - “”,
to indicate that this computer is online and powered on; and the computer name.
You can close almost any overlay OSD window by simply pressing the ESCAPE key.
ENTER PASSWORD : 
ESC : QUIT ENTER :
COMPLETE
ENTER NEW PASSWORD : 
ESC : QUIT ENTER :
COMPLETE
NEW PASSWORD COMPLETE
ESC : QUIT ENTER :
COMPLETE
102 SYSTEM 02
RETYPE NEW PASSWORD : 
ESC : QUIT ENTER :
COMPLETE

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Section 4
IP Access
Configuration
& Operation