MX-Tech 8-port CAT5 KVM Switch User manual

8/16/32-port
CAT5 KVM Switch
User Manual

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Contents
CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................4
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................................4
1.2 FRONT PANEL VIEW...........................................................................................................................................6
1.3 REAR PANEL VIEW ............................................................................................................................................6
1.4 WORKABLE UNITS .............................................................................................................................................7
1.5 FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................................7
1.6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................8
1.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................9 
1.8 CABLES DIAGRAMS .........................................................................................................................................10
CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable: 8P8C..................................................................................10
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................11
2.1 INSTALL KVM DONGLE FOR CONTROLLED PC .................................................................................................. 11
2.2 SINGLE CAT5 KVM INSTALLATION –ACCESS UP TO 8/16 /32PORT ................................................................. 11
2.3 DDC-2 PROTOCOL SUPPORT ..........................................................................................................................12
2.4 DDC/CI AUTO SCREEN ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................................................12
2.5 HOT PLUGGING ...............................................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION .........................................................................................................................................13
3.1 PORT SELECTION SWITCHES BY OSD MENU ....................................................................................................13
3.2.1 Selecting a Computer.........................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 OSD Hot-Key Functions .....................................................................................................................14
F1: Auto (Auto Scan) ...................................................................................................................................14
F2: Name (Port Name) ................................................................................................................................14
F3: Secu (Security)......................................................................................................................................15
F5: Manu (Manual Scan).............................................................................................................................15
F6: 9(Check Mark).....................................................................................................................................15
F7: ACPI * (Green command) .....................................................................................................................16
CTRL: More (More function setup)..............................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 4 KVM OVER IP MODULE (OPTIONAL)................................................................................................28
4.1 KVM OVER IP MODULE INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................28
4.2 REMOTE WAKEUP ...........................................................................................................................................28
CHAPTER 5 CAT5 KVM EXTENDER MODULE (OPTIONAL).................................................................................31
5.1 CAT5 EXTENSION CONSOLE UNIT INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................31
5.2 CONSOLE CONTROL SWAP ..............................................................................................................................31
5.3 VGA RESOLUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................31
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................................................32
6.1 THE COMPUTER BOOT UP FINE,BUT KEYBOARD AND/OR MOUSE DOESN’T WORK..................................................32
6.2 CAT5 CONSOLE EXTENDER POWER LED IS NOT ON. .......................................................................................32
6.3 NO VIDEO SIGNAL IS DISPLAYED ON THE REMOTE MONITOR. ...............................................................................32
6.4 VIDEO SIGNAL IS FOGGY OR UN-CLEARED ON THE SCREEN.................................................................................32

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Set Items
Standard Suite 8/16/32 port CAT5 KVM Switch
With 1 Built-in CAT5 Extender (up to 300m)
Installation and User Manual CD-ROM Rack Mount Kit
Optional KVM over IP Module
(installed on Module port)
150m/300m CAT5 Extension Console Unit
(CAT5 Extension Console Unit for Built-in
CAT5 Extender)
Please make sure all of the components are present in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in
shipping, please contact your local dealer.
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent
any damage to the switch or to any other devices.
Easy Management
The unit is an 8/16/32 ports CAT5 KVM console switch that allows both local and extend operators to monitor
and access multiple servers from a single console (Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor).
Designed with the intelligent video Gain/EQ (equalizer) adjustments to tweak the video image individually for
each server so that each server can be 40 meters away from the unit.
Extend Control Distance
The console extender is designed to control the KVM Switch up to 1000 feet away from your keyboard, Mouse
and VGA monitor. The Internal Up-Link port is to synthesize the signals of PS/2 keyboard, PS2 mouse and VGA
monitor for being easily transmit to a CAT5 Dongle at remote over popular Ethernet Cat5 cable. The CAT5
Extension Console Unit gets the synthetic signal and return it back to the signal of PS2 keyboard, PS2 mouse
and VGA monitor respectively. Cat5 STP cable (shielded Twisted Pair) / UTP cable (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or
enhanced cable like Cat5e/Cat6 cable is applied to LAN network popularly.
The Cat5 KVM designed with the RGB skew adjustment for 1000 feet application and support real time access
server. Besides, CAT5 KVM Extender is utilized with popular CAT5 cable or existed CAT5 cable layout systems
in the building but it is not apply LAN protocol to CAT5 cable. There is more reliable security on CAT5 KVM
Extender to avoid hacker intruding the PCs.
Access PC From Anywhere
This Switch offers a slot for connecting IP Remote Console module: The KVM over IP Module. It redirects local
keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor data to a remote administration console and allows you to control one or
many computers locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser. You can
securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance, support, or failure recovery over the Internet.
Communication is secure via SSL authentication and encryption. Use in conjunction with a KVM switch for
multiple-server access.
The KVM over IP Module provides a non-intrusive solution for remote access and control. Remote access and
control software runs on its embedded processors only but not on mission-critical servers, so that there is no
interference with server operation or impact on network performance.

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Save Energy, Save Money
The KVM switch for saving the connected PCs power and method thereof, by choosing the green command
which set up on the OSD (On Screen Display) Menu of this PC switch --- SLEEPING, WAKE UP and POWER
OFF to be sent to the target PC , go through PS2 keyboard port or USB port between the target PC . Once the
target PC receives the green command from PS2 keyboard port or USB port, it would go to POWER OFF
mode, SLEEPING mode, WAKE UP mode, against what green command (POWER OFF or SLEEPING or
WAKE UP) the target PC received from the PC switch. This action will reduce the target PC idle power, avoid
PC equipment wearing like Hard disk, PC fan, Power supply, …etc. and achieve energy saving and carbon
reduction and Centralized control.
Reduce cable bulk
With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern for network administrators.
The Cat5 KVM switches significantly reduce KVM cable volume in the rack by utilizing the innovative Cat5
Dongle and single, industry-standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling.
This allows a higher server density while providing greater airflow and cooling capacity. The Cat5 Dongle is
powered directly from the target device and provides keep alive functionality when the switch is not powered.
The Cat5 Dongle is a data communication device that provides the primary interface between a serial device
and a KVM switch.

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1.2 Front Panel View
No. Component Description
ON-Line LED ON-Line LED is light in “Green” means the
console port is linked to this PC port
POWER LED Power LED is light in “Red” on means PC is
power on
.3 Rear Panel View
No. Component Description
1
KVM ports x 8
(KVM ports x 16/ 32
have 16/32 RJ-45 ports )
Links to KVM Cat5 Dongle
2 Mouse port x 1 A local console PS/2 Mouse plugs in here.
3 Keyboard port x 1 A local console PS/2 Keyboard plugs in here.
4 CAT5 Extension port x 1 Links to Extension Console Unit
5 USB port x 2 A local console USB Keyboard & Mouse plugs in here.
6 VGA port x 1 A local console VGA monitor plugs in here.
7 Upgrade port x 1
(USB Type B)
Links to a PC USB port (USB Type A) for firmware upgrading
8 Power Socket Outlet x 1 The power Adapter Cord plugs in here.
9 Module Port x 1 Install KVM over IP module (Optional) here.

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1.4 Workable Units
The MXT81/161/321 works with the following units.
Model No. Description
MUT11 USB Type KVM Dongle for controlled PC
MPT11 PS/2 Type KVM Dongle for controlled PC
MXR11 CAT5 Extension Console Unit for Built-in CAT5 Extender
(150m/300m)
IPM11 Over IP console card
1.5 Features
Single User
Supports combo (PS/2+USB)interface
Supports full CAT5 interface on all PC ports
Built-in CAT5 extender (transmitter),transmission distance up to 500/1000feet(152.4/304.8M)
On-Screen Display(OSD)makes servers easy to access and control
Supports local console,CAT5 extension console(Optional)and IP Remote console (Optional)access
ACPI function-power off/sleep/wake up PCs
Daisy-chainable-control up to 2 levels
Distance between server and KVM Switch could be up to 40 meters by CAT5 UTP cable
Supports DDC-2 protocol and DDC/C1 auto screen adjustment
Supports Microsoft Windows ,Netware ,Unix,Linux
Supports iMAC ,Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems (SUN Micro system to PS2 Keyboard mapping
table) with USB port
Hot Plug-add or remove connected PCs without powering off the KVM switch of PCs
Supports video resolution up to 1600 x1200 for 500 feet (152.4m)/1000feet(304.8m)
CAT5-Based/IP-Based remote console
Keyboard status restored when switching PCs
◆ Supports password security
Supports both USB and PS/2 Cat5 dongle connected to PC or Server.
No Software Required
Firmware upgradable
Rack mount kit for 19” RACK

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1.6 System Requirements
Local Console
1 x VGA Monitor
1 x USB or PS/2 Keyboard
1 x USB or PS/2 Mouse
Built-in CAT5 KVM extender
1. 1 x CAT5 cable
2. 1 x CAT5 KVM Extension Console Unit (optional):
1 x VGA Monitor
1 x USB or PS/2 Keyboard
1 x USB or PS/2 Mouse
KVM over IP module(optional)
1 x CAT5 LAN cable
1 x Mini USB cable
1 x Null modem cable (for reset to factory default)

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1.7 Technical Specifications
Model 8 ports 16 ports 32 ports
KVM Type CAT5 KVM
PC Port Connector RJ-45, 8P8C
PC Ports 8 16 32
Max. Distance
(KVM switch to PC )
40m
Video Resolution
(Local Console)
1600 x 1200 DDC2B
Video Resolution
(Remote Console)
1600 x 1200 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote console
1024 x 768 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote console
1600 x 1200 for IP-Based remote console
Console Ports Local console:
1 x HDDB 15 pin female
1 x mini DIN 6 pin female(for mouse)
1 x mini DIN 6 pin female(for keyboard)
2 x USB A-type receptacle
Remote console CAT5 extender(Extension Console Unit optional)
1 x RJ-45 Connector
CAT5 Dongle(ps/2) One end:
1 x HDDB 15 pin female
2 x PS2 mini DIN 6 pin female
The other end
1 x RJ-45 Connector
CAT5 Dongle(USB) One end:
1 x HDDB 15 pin female
1 x USB A-type plug
The other end:
1 x RJ-45 Connector
Firmware upgrade port 1 x A Type Connector
PC selection On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Hot Key
PC Port LEDs 2LEDs: - Power (Red), - Online (Green)
Auto-Scan Intervals 3, 8, 15, 30 Sec
Keyboard/Mouse Emulation PS/2, USB
Housing Metal
Power DC 12V 2A
Operation Temperature 0 ~ 50℃
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60℃
Humidity 0~95%, Non-Condensing
Dimensions(mm) 438(L)X170(W)X43.5(H)

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1.8 Cables Diagrams
CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable: 8P8C
Pin Wire Color Pair Function
1 White Orange 2 T
2 Orange 2 R
3 White Green 3 T
4 Blue 1 R
5 White Blue 1 T
6 Green 3 R
7 White Brown 4 T
8 Brown 4 R
Figure .1 CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable