NorcoSEA KVM-1708COMBO-N User manual

NORCO S.E.A. PTE LTD Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Company Registration No. : 200901437Z
GST Registration No.: 200901437Z 20 Woodlands Link, #09-23, Woodland East Ind’ Estate, Singapore 738733 Website: www.sg-norco.com
8/16/32 Ports CAT5 LCD KVM
User Manual -
V1.0
Use for product models of followings,
KVM-1708COMBO-N
KVM-1716COMBO-N
KVM-1732COMBO-N
KVM-1908COMBO-N
KVM-1916COMBO-N
KVM-1932COMBO-N

NORCO S.E.A. PTE LTD Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Company Registration No. : 200901437Z
GST Registration No.: 200901437Z 20 Woodlands Link, #09-23, Woodland East Ind’ Estate, Singapore 738733 Website: www.sg-norco.com
C o n t e n t
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1. Introduction............................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Main Features...................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Package Contents................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Technical Specifications......................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Product Line........................................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Button Panels ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Port LED Indications .......................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Buttons................................................................................................................................. 7
1.8 Back Panels..........................................................................................................................7
2. Hardware Installation............................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Computer/Server Installation...............................................................................................8
2.1.1 CAT5 KVM on Host Side............................................................................................8
2.2 Optional Remote Console Installation................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 IP Module.....................................................................................................................9
2.3 Daisy Chain Connection ................................................................................................... 10
3. Usage ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Hotkey Commands and OSD Operations ......................................................................... 12
3.2 DDC function.................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Hot Plug ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.4 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................ 18
4. Cable Connectors.................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 3-in-1 VGACable............................................................................................................. 19
5.2 2-in-1 VGA Cable.............................. ............................................................................... 19
5.3 Daisy Chain Cable ............................................................................................................ 19
5.4 CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable ................................................................. 20
5.5 DC2.5M to DB9F Cable ................................................................................................... 20
5. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 21
6. Glossary ................................................................................................................................... 23
7. Certifications ........................................................................................................................... 24
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1. Introduction
The 8/16/32-port 17" & 19’’ LCD KVMswitch can control attaching servers and computers from
local or remote console. This LCD KVM switch is loaded with features such , plus one optional
CAT5-basedremote console port or one optional IP-based remote console Port,
Daisy Chain, On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Password security, Hot key Control, Push
Button and Auto Scan Control. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous
computer boot-up processes.
With the CAT5-based remote console port you can remotely control servers and computers 1000
feet away. In other words, you can locate your monitor, keyboard and mouse up to 1000 feet away
from the KVM switch. The built-in CAT5 transmitter synthesizes VGAmonitor and
keyboard/mouse signals, and transmit the signals to the remote CAT5 receiver over the popular
LAN CAT5 cable.
With the IP-based remote console port you can 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 SSLencryption.
1.1 Main Features
■17" or 19’’ LCD 8/16/32-port KVM switch
■Support full CAT5 interface on all computer ports for reducing KVM cable bulk
■Support one local console plus one optional remote console (CAT5 or IP)
■Locate computer host up to 132 feet (40 meters) away from KVM switch with superior
auto-adjust RGB signals capability
■Locate CAT5 console up to 1000 feet (300 meters) away from KVM switch with superior
auto-adjust RGB signals capability
■Support Microsoft Windows, Netware, Unix, and Linux
■Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port
■No Software required –easy computer selection via On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Push

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Buttons, Hotkeys
■Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Caps-Lock/ Num-Lock/ Alt/ Ctrl/ Win) for switching
computer port and other control functions, so Hotkey function can be used in various types of
keyboards, and to avoid Hotkey duplicate problem
■Support two levels of password security protections
■Provide ACL (Access Control List) security function, store up to 8 independent ACLs of
controllable computer lists
■Hot Plug --- add or remove connected computers without powering off the KVM switch or
computers
■Plug-n-Play monitor support
■Support Daisy Chain function with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2-layer) topologies
1.2 PackageContents
1 x 17’’ or 19’’ LCD KVM Unit
1 x User manual
1 x Power Cord
1 x Rack Mount Kit
1 x Key
Optional Modules
DGP
PS2 CAT5 KVM Dongle
DGU
USB CAT5 KVM Dongle
KDIP-101
KVM over IP module
KDCC-150T/300T
Cat5 KVM Extender module

1.3 Technical Specifications
Feature Specification
KVM Type 17’’ or 19’’ LCD CAT5 KVM Switch
Host Port Connector RJ-45
Host Ports 8/16/32
Console Type USB or PS/2
Flash Port DC2.5F
Max. Distance
(KVM switch -- Host)
Video Resolution
(Local Console)
Video Resolution
(Remote Console)
CAT5-Based Remote
Module (optional)
IP-Based Remote
Module (optional)
Daisy Chain
100 feet (30m), auto-adjust RGB signals
1280 x 1024
1680 x 1050 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote console (ET101-C01),
1280 x 1024 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote console (ET101-C04),
1600 x 1200 for IP-Based remote console
■RJ-45 Connector
■CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM switch with superior
auto-adjust RGB gain/delay control capability
■RJ-45 8P8C for 10/100M Ethernet
■DB-9 male for Configuration console, Modem, Null modem, and serial
power control
■Mini USB 2.0 receptacle
■Connector DB15 (Female Type)
■Support Daisy Chaining with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2-layer)
topologies
Computers Selection On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Hot Key, Push Button
Hotkey Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Caps-Lock/ Num-Lock/ Alt/ Ctrl/ Win)
Host Port LED’s 2 LED’s per Host port: ON LINE (Red), SELECT (Blue)
Security Provide ACL (Access Control List) security function, store up to 8
independent ACL’s of controllable computer lists
Multilingual OSD (On
Screen Display) control
8 languages (English, France, Germen, Spanish, Italian, Russian,
Japanese, Simplified Chinese)
Auto-Scan Intervals 5 ~ 99 Sec.
Max. Connected
Computers Up to 8192
Housing Metal
Power AC Power input: 100 ~ 240VAC ; output : 12V,4A
Operation Temperature 0 ~ 50℃
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60℃
Humidity 0~80%, Non-Condensing
Mechanical 19” Rack mount ,1U
Dimension (W*H*D) 448 * 42 * 580mm
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1.4 Product Line
Figure 1. Button Panels of the Product Line
KVM-1708-ASL ( 8 ports CAT5 KVM Switch with 17” LCD panel)
100~240VA C ON
50~60Hz OFF
Flash Daisy chain 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
KVM-1716-ASL (16 ports CAT5 KVM Switch with 17” LCD panel)
100~240VAC ON
50~60Hz OFF
Flash Daisy chain 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
KVM-1732-ASL (32 ports CAT5 KVM Switch with 17” LCD panel)
100~240V AC
50~60Hz
ON OFF 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
F
Fllash
h
hDaisy chain 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Figure 2. Back Panels of the Product line
1.5 Button Panels
LED & Push Button for each Host Port
Reset Button

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1.6 Port LED Indications
There are two LED’s for each port:
■ONLINE LED: The Red LED on indicating a Computer is connecting to the port.
Notice: The PC99 Computer always power on the USB or PS/2 ports and turn on Red LED even
if the Computer is not power on.
■SELECT LED: The Blue LED on indicating the port has been selecting. The Blue LED will be
flashing if there is no Computer connected to the port.

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1.7 Buttons
There are 11 push buttons on the front panel. The operations described in below.
(1) The “B” is the Bank Select Button.
You can select to the required bank number by press the “B” button.
The bank select were from 1 to 8 and go back to 1 cycling. It will increase the bank number
from the current selected bank to the next bank if you pressed the “B” button once.
(2) The “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “0” are the port number select buttons
You can select to the required port number by
- Press the 2 digit port number to switch the port directly. For example if you are in
port 1 now, press “0” then “6” will switch to the port 6 immediately.
- Press the port number and wait for 2 seconds to switch the port. At this case, you
can only press single digit to select to the destination if the port number is between
port 1 to port 9.
(3) If you pressed the invalid operation, the system will stay at the previous selected port.
(4) RESET: Press the “5” and “0” button simultaneously will restart the firmware of the KVM
switch.
1.8 Back Panels AC slot 100~240VAC input
Power switch
100~240VAC ON
50~60Hz OFF
Flash Daisy chain 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Daisy Chain In
Flash Upgrade Port
Over IP module Port
(DIP-101)
Connector for each Host Port

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32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
100~240VAC ON OFF
50~60Hz
Flash Daisy chain 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
2. Hardware Installation
2.1
Computer/Server Installation
2.1.1 CAT5 KVM on Host Side
Please refer to the “CAT5 Extender User Manual” for details. The figure below depicts the
computer/server installation.
100~240VAC
50~60Hz
ON OFF 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
Flash Daisy chain 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Figure 6. Computer/Server Installation

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2.2 Optional Remote ConsoleInstallation
2.2.1 IP Module
Please refer to “IP KVM Module User Manual” for details.
IP Remote Console
Installation: Power off the KVM switch firstly. Remove the cover of the add-on slot, slide in the IP
Module and make sure the module is fully inserted into the slot.
The IPModule redirects local keyboard, mouse and video data to a remote administration console.
It allows you to control one or many computers locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet
using a standard browser.

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Bank 1 (Master)
2.3 Daisy Chain Connection
Use one end of daisy chain cable to connect to the Daisy Chain port of Master KVM switch and
connect the other end of daisy chain cable to the Local Console port of the next Slave KVM switch.
Please repeat the connection procedures for next Slave KVM switch. You can daisy chain up to
eight banks in maximum.
Note: The Daisy Chain cable is 15 lines fully connected. This is a special VGA cable, normal VGA
cable have unconnected lines.
Bank1 (Master)
100~240VAC
50~60Hz
ON OFF 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
Flash Daisychain 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Bank 2 (Slave1)
Bank 3 (Salve2)
Figure 9. Daisy Chain Connection
The console OSD menu will show only the port information of the master KVM switch. When the
master unit starts up, it will query all daisy chained Slave units, and automatically set up the Bank
ID for each Slave unit. please reset the Master unit to update the Bank ID immediately. Hot Plug
function is supported in daisy chain connection.

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Flash
Flash
You can also daisy chain through computer port. This daisy chain can work with other brand of
KVM switch, but you need to change the Hotkey of slave KVM switches so that the master and
slave KVM switches do not use the same Hotkey.
100~240V AC
50~60Hz
ON OFF 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
Flash Daisy chain 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Figure 10.Daisy Chain through Computer Port

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3. Usage
Now that you have connected your console and servers to your KVM Switch, it is ready for use. You
can control the KVM switch by three methods:
1. Using push buttons located on the front panel of the KVM Switch
2. Through the OSD (On-Screen Display)
3. Using hot-key commands through the console keyboard
It takes approximately 1-2 seconds for the video signal to refresh after switching servers.
Re-synchronization of the mouse and keyboard signals also occurs. This is normal operation and ensures
that proper synchronization is established between the console and the connected servers.
When you power on KVM switch, if the security function is enabled (default is disabled), it will prompt a
Login window waiting for user name and password. You need to pass the authentication
so can control the KVM switch.
3.1 Hotkey Commandsand OSD Operations
Hotkey
You can conveniently command LCD Drawer through a simple hot key sequence. To send
commands to Drawer, you must press the hotkey (default Caps Lock) twice within 2 seconds.
You will hear a beep sound confirming entering Hotkey mode. If you do not press any key during
Hotkey mode over 2 seconds the Hotkey mode will be escaped and back to Normal state.
The default hotkey is Caps Lock but you can change hotkey as your application convenience. If
you prefer to use other hotkey, please go to OSD menu and change the default hotkey to the
other.
The table blow lists all supported hotkey commands.
The default hotkey starts from “Caps Lock”+“Caps Lock”, then the keys on the table list.

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a
Command
Function
Space bar
Brings up the OSD overlay screen
↑
Switches to the previous port
↓
Switches to following port
[1,2,..,8] bank,
[01, 02,.,32] port
■The first digit is the Switch bank number, starting with
“1”. The KVM switch on the daisy chain line is on
bank 1 (the Master). A standalone KVM switch is
also on bank 1.
■The second & third digits are port numbers
starting with “ 01 ”
Pg. Up
Switches to the previous bank
Pg. Dn
Switches to next bank
B
Turns the beep sound on/off
R
For SUPERVISORS that will set the OSD back to the
factory default value (except the User Security
S
For SUPERVISORS that activates the Auto-Scan
function
U
P
For SUPERVISORS that turns the Security
function on/off. (Default is off).
Log out, that’s only valid when the security is on.
Example #1 –To bring up the OSD overlay window, press Caps Lock”, “Caps Lock”, and the “Space Bar”.
Immediately, the OSD overlay screen will appear. The superimposed menu screen is generated by
the LCD Drawer, and does not affect your computers or software function in any way.
Caps
Lock Caps
Lock Space Bar please enter next key in
2 seconds in the
Hotkey sequence
Example #2 –To switch to Bank 1 Port1, press “Caps Lock”, “Caps Lock”, and “1”, “0”, “1”.
Caps
Lock
Caps
Lock 1 0 1 please enter next key in
2 seconds in the
Hotkey sequence
Actually there are two methods to bring up the OSD overlay window.
1. Activate OSD by press Hotkey --- press Hotkey twice then press Space bar.
2. Activate OSD by Mouse ---
Press and hold the left button of the mouse and hit the Esc key to show the Status screen.
Press and hold the right button of the mouse and hit the Esc key to bring up the Main Menu.

OSD (On Screen Display)
OSD Menu provides a menu-driven interface to control the LCD KVM switch.
This OSD Menu has four types of display screens:
1. Login Window --- When powering on this LCD KVM switch, it will prompt a login window and
ask for user name and password. This OSD function can setup one SUPERVISOR and eight
USERs. SUPERVISOR can access to all OSD functions.
USER can access to port name and port search only.
2. Status screen --- after the log in the Status screen will show up to display the current port
settings and Hotkey type.
3. Port Name --- this menu displays port status, and you can switch to other port right here.
4. Main Menu --- there are eight menus to operate. They are listed as below:
MAIN MENU
Function
01 LANGUAGE
OSD language selection
02 PORT NAME EDIT
PORT NAME modification
03 PORT SEARCH
Quick searching by port name
04 USER SECURITY
Change password
05 ACCESS LIST
Define user access authority
06 HOTKEY
Change Hotkey
07 TIME SETTINGS
Modify auto-SCAN time interval
08 OSD MOUSE
Modify OSD MOUSE speed
Login Window
After login or port switch by panel button, OSD or Hotkey, the Status screen will show up to display the
information of current settings -- one digit BANK NUMBER, two-digit PORT NUMBER, PORT NAME, and
current Hotkey settings. Pressing any key or moving mouse will let the Status screen disappeared.
The selected bank no. The selected port no. The port name
The Status screen
The selected Hotkey
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Auto-LOGOUT function
„ In Login window, if no input for username and password over 1 minute, the screen will
disappear. Hit any key to bring up the Login window again.
„ At normal operation, if no input from the console keyboard or mouse over 10 minutes the LCD
KVM switch will turn off the screen display and show up Login window asking for user name
and password. One more minute of keyboard/mouse inactivity, the monitor will be turned off
The first page shows the current port name and the selected port, and the operation hint.
The selected bank The selected port Operation Hint
User Level
Auto-Scan Interval Firmware Version
OSD Function Key
Description
F1
Go to the Main Menu
F2
To log out the OSD. If Security is enabled it will
show up the Login window waiting for username
and password. If Security is disabled it will show
up the Status window
F3
Previous Menu
Enter
Switch to the selected port
↑ /
Select the port (press Enter to switch)
PgUp
Previous Bank
PgDn
Next Bank
Esc
Exit
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■USER --- There are two types of user levels: SUPERVISOR and USER. The default is
SUPERVISOR. SUPERVISOR can setup and change the OSD settings at Main Menu. USER
can only do the port switch and port search.
■SCAN TIME --- This is the time interval for auto-scan function. When auto-scan function is
activated, the KVM switch will auto-scan the host port one by one in the interval as setting.
Notice that the port without connecting to a computer/server will be skipped over on the scan.
■The numeric keypad is not supported, while in OSD screen, the arrow keys, PgUp, PgDn, and
Enter keys
are supported.
Main Menu
There are eight menus to choose from.
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3.2 DDC function
The KVM Switch support DDC (Display Data Channel). DDC is a VESAstandard for
communication between a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform the video
card about its properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth. The video card can then use
this information to ensure that the computer is presented with valid options for configuring the
display.
Note: The DDC function of KVM Switch will dynamically detect and copy the DDC data from the
monitor that attached to the LOCAL console port, and that data will feed to the host computer
during computer startup.
3.3 Hot Plug
The KVM Switch supports “Hot Plug” function for USB keyboard and mouse connectors.
Note:
■Normally, PS/2 port is not Hot pluggable.
■Normally, USB port is Hot pluggable, but some OS (Operation Systems), like Sun
Micro and some Unix and Linux, do not support USB Hot Plug function. If you
apply Hot Plug to this kind of OS, it will cause unpredictable behavior or shut down
the Computer. Before attempting to use Hot Plug, please make sure OS and mouse
software driver support the Hot Plug function.

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3.4 FirmwareUpgrade
Please follow the following procedures:
1. Power off the KVM switch.
2. Prepare the DC2.5M/DB9F cable, plug the DC2.5 end to the KVM switch’s phone jack
(marked Flash) and the DB9F end to PC serial DB9 port.
3. Power on the KVM unit. The KVM unit now will be in Flash mode, waiting for firmware
download.
4. Run “Firmware Upgrade Utility.exe”
5. Click Browse to select the FW upgrade file. Please make sure you select the correct FW
upgrade file.
6. Click Write Flash to start to upgrade. The upgrade process takes about 6 seconds, then display
WRITE OK if complete the upgrade successfully.
7. Disconnect the DC2.5M/DB9F cable from the KVM unit and PC. Now the KVM unit should
be running on the new firmware. The FW version can be seen on the bottom-right corner of the
PORT NAME OSD window.

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5. Cable Connectors
5.1 3-in-1 VGACable
HDDB15 male to one HDDB15 male plus two mini din 6-pin PS/2 connectors.
Figure 11.3-in-1 VGACable Connectors
5.2 2-in-1 VGACable
PS/2 (keyboard) to USB (keyboard and mouse) changer.
Figure 12. 2-in-1 VGA Cable Connectors
5.3 Daisy Chain Cable
VGACable: HDDB15 Male to Male
Figure 13. Daisy Chain Cable
Note:
Daisy chain needs the cable 15 lines fully connected. This is a
special VGA cable, normal VGA cable have unconnected lines.
Please contract your dealer for Daisy chain cable.