P-Link Computer KVM-1004 User manual

P-Link Computers
KVM-1008 OSD / KVM-1016OSD
8 PORT / 16 PORT
OSD / 3 Layer Cascade
KVM Switch
User Guide
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Contents
Introduction
Overview…………………………………………………..1
Features……………………………………………….…..2
Configurations……………………………………………..3
Installation
Connection………………………………………..……….5
Power-up…………….…………………..………….……..7
Rack Mount Accessories……….…………………...……8
Operation
Front Buttons……………………………...…...……..……9
OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu………………………..10
Hot-key Commands………………………………………20
Cascade Configuration
Connection……………………………..…….……...……22
Change Configuration while Running………..…………25
Appendices
Specifications…….…………………………………..……26
Troubleshooting……………………………………………27
The products are tested and complied with FCC, CE and VCCI
standards for electromagnetic interference.

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------------------------ Introduction
Overview
Thank you for your purchased our products, The KVM Switch allows you
to access multiple computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
without extra interface card or software. KVM installation is as easy as
connecting cables between the KVM Switch and your computers.
Operation is just pressing push button, key in hot-key command or operating
through the function of user-friendly on-screen menu (available for models
with OSD only: XXXXDseries), it’s simple and easy.
Serial Mouse Conversion (RS-232 Interface)
The KVM Switch you can connect computers with PS/2 or serial mouse port
and control all PCs use one PS/2 mouse from the KVM console port.
(Computer side need a PS/2 to Serial port adaptor if connect to computer
serial port).
High Video Quality
The KVM Switch supports VGA resolution up to 1920 x 1440 (Max.,
bandwidth 300MHz)*and DDC1/2B compatible.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu For 4 / 8 /16 Port
(OSD models only: XXXXD)
For KVM Switch with built-in OSD menu, you can rename your computers,
select to a computer from a menu, also configure settings, view the selected
computer like: name, time interval setting, security function setting
(lock/unlock, channel authorize setting, password), ...etc.
*Dependants on the quality of testing monitor and VGA card, VGA cable,
then both PC port and Console port can be distance up to 20 – 30 meter.

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Features
PC port supports both PS/2 and serial mouse (specify adaptor)
Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro), Optical, Mouse Man,
Wheel Mouse, Scroll Point and Serial Mouse,…,etc.
Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when computer
channel switching
Hot-key functions available for easy access computers
Single hot-key for channel left/right shift sequentially. (left/right Alt )
Auto-scan can automatically switch computers sequentially
(OSD model can setting auto-scan conditions)
Buzzer sound On/Off selectable
Hot-key Scroll Lock/Caps Lock selectable
Cascade configuration expands system capability (64 to 4096 PCs)
Operating system independent, transparent to all applications, no any
software or hardware add
Plug and play system configuration
Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time
High VGA resolution 1920 x 1440 (Max. bandwidth 300MHz)
PC port keep alive capability, KVM powering down and all PC will still
keep active
Hot-Key function
Select and access computers
Sequential channel shift (left-decrease, right-increase)
Scan function and time interval setting (Non-OSD model)
Buzzer sound On/Off selectable
Hot-key Scroll Lock/Caps Lock selectable
Extra function for On-Screen Display model
Assign computers names for more easy to identify
Identify and select computers by the names
Programmable scan conditions and scan time interval
Password security lock/unlock access
(Default Name: admin. Password: 123456)
Store all setting information to non-volatile memory
User friendly OSD interface

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Configurations
Single KVM Switch Configuration
For your system safety purpose, you must turn off all PCs and
Monitor during the configuration
After plug in KVM power adapter, connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse
and a multi-sync VGA monitor to the KVM CONSOLE port. After that,
connect the KVM cables (keyboard, mouse and monitor) between the KVM
PC ports and computers, as shown in figure 1.
Figure 1: Single KVM Switch configuration

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Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration
Master KVM unit: has a physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected
to its CONSOLE port, any PC port can connect computer or another KVM.
Slave KVM unit: is a KVM Switch that has its CONSOLE port connected to
the Master's PC port.
First, plug the power adapter to the Master KVM. Then connect the console
device and PC port link. You can connect a second and third level of one or
more KVM Switches to any PC port of the Master KVM. Cascade
configuration expands system ability allowing you to select computers
connected to the Master or Slaves. There is only need a mouse, a keyboard
and a monitor connected to the CONSOLE port of Master and its can directly
operated by a user. After connected, KVM Switches automatically configure
Master or Slave by themselves. Slaves can be mixed different KVM Switch
models in cascade configuration, show as figure 2.
Figure 2: A cascade KVM Switch configuration

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------------------------ Installation
Connection
For your system safety, please make sure all PCs and Monitor
or other devices are powered down during the installation
Console Device Connection
First, plug the power adapter to KVM. Then connect the CONSOLE and PC.
The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a Master CONSOLE
port. Connect a PS/2 mouse and a keyboard to the CONSOLE port
respectively with a mouse and a keyboard marked as shown in figure 3.
Figure 3: Master console connection

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Computer Connection
For computers using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and
keyboard cables to the KVM Switch’s PC ports marked with a mouse and
keyboard respectively. Connect the computer's monitor cable to the
HD-DB-15 VGA connector. As shown in figure 4.
Figure 4: Master computer connection
For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-DIN-6 adapter
(supplied from manufacturer or agent) to the computer serial port, then
connect KVM cable from the mouse adapter to KVM Switch, see Figure 5.
Figure 5: Adapter and serial mouse connection
Note: you can ask your agent or manufacturer for this mouse adaptor.

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Initial Power-Up Process
Make sure all computers and KVM Switches are powered down
during installation. You must power up the Master KVM Switch
before turning on any other devices.
For single KVM Switch:
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. (after cables connected)
2) Turn on computers.
For cascade:
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.
2) Apply power adapters to all Slaves.
3) Turn on computers.
Note: You may hot plug any powered-down computer and Slave KVM at any
time after initial power up process completed.
Hot Plug Capability
Master Console Devices Replacement
You can replace a keyboard or mouse of the Master CONSOLE port at any
time without powering down the Master KVM.
PC Port Hot Plug and Hot Swap
You can plug in or out of PC port or swap PC port at any time without
powering down the KVM.
Note: Some PC was not support PnP configuration and it will need to
rebooting after Hot swap.
In case, some devices need to rebooting or software driver initial, you
may press the Reset button in the KVM front panel to re-start the
KVM initial process.

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Rack Mount Accessories
Figure 6 shows how to attach mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit for
standard 19-inch rack cabinet.
Figure 6: Attaching rack mount bracket
It can be mounting in the rack cabinet front side or back side.
Note: Some desktop model the rack mount kit is optional
Rubber Foot Placement
If user wants to desktop use, please stick the four round rubber feet (in small
plastic bag with the unit) to the bottom of the KVM.
But do not use it for rack mount operation, it could be cause dimension
problem in the rack cabinet.

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------------------------ Operation
Front Panel Push Buttons
You may select a computer by pressing the front panel push button directly,
or press hot-key or activating the OSD menu(for models with OSD only).
The front panel indicators(orange or red) will changes to the selected
computer port and the connected computer power on the green indicator will
turn on. When KVM is in Auto Scan mode the selected indicator will
flashes (orange or red)
Figure 7: Front panel indicator
If the computer was support 'keyboard/mouse power up' function, (press
certain keys or mouse buttons to startup the computers). The front panel
green indicators will light all the time even the computers are 'off'.
KVM RESET
In case the Device replacement or change of configuration cause some
problem, pressing the front-panel Reset push buttons for re-configure the
system without turning either the KVM Switch or any computer off.

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OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation
4 port w/OSD, 8 port w/OSD, 16 port w/OSD (XXXDSeries)
zOSD Main Menu for Administrator
1 2 3 4
5
6
Figure 8: Administrator OSD screen illustration
A. OSD Main Menu
1. KVM layer number: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
2. PC name (define by user): 31 characters (Max.)
3. PC Status:
;Buzzer sound on (above the STA)
Buzzer sound off (above the STA)
L Locked port indication, normal is blank
¡Indicating the computer is power on
s Indicating the channel scan function is on
4. Current channel number.
5. Cascade channel number: display cascade 2nd, 3rd layer
Connected channel number, 1st layer is blank
6. Only for 16 port OSD. (Next page) other model is blank
s
s

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B. Function control Menu
F3:User Lock function will available when F5 Security is set ‘ON’
F5: Security function and user priority setting
F6:PC port lock function (administrator only)
●OSD Main Menu for other user (1, 2, 3)
Figure: User OSD screen illustration (F5 Turn ON first)
For administrator by pressing the <Scroll Lock> key twice and <Enter>, you
will see an OSD 'Main MENU' screen showing a menu of the computers with:
channel number, names and other status and some function menu, please
see figure 8.
The channel of the currently selected computer is displayed in the top right
corner and a highlighted pink bar in the PC name list, to the right of the PC
name 'STA'. The sign ¡is display if computer has power on and ready
for selection (its corresponding front panel indicator is green), if the sign ¡is
blank, it has no power. OSD menu updates the sign ¡when computer is
activated. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight a computer
and the <ENTER> key to select it and leave OSD menu. Or, you may press
<ESC> to exit OSD menu.

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A plus mark (+) to the left of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a
Slave; the number at the above of the channel number (left corner) shows
the number of port the Master link, i.e. 8 means link from upper KVM port 8
(Master layer is blank). <ENTER> key brings you one level down and the
screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave KVM. The
name of the Slave will be shown at the OSD menu. It is useful to group
computers and still be able to see the group name.
Press <R> will return to upper layer OSD menu.
Press <ESC> key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer; the
computer name is also shown on the screen (banner).
zF1: Setup Mode
Figure: OSD setup screen
All change is use left/right arrow key (←→) to select it.
■Scan Mode: Select – Scan selected channel.
PC ON – Scan power on PC channel only.
■Scan Time: 5sec(Default) to 90sec., 5sec. a select step
■Banner Display Time: 5sec. (Default), 10sec., 15sec. and always on (∞).

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■Display Position: Menu – use four arrow key to move the OSD main menu
to the desire position.
Banner – use four arrow key to move the channel banner
to the desire position.
■ Hotkey: Scroll – Scroll Lock become the Hotkey.
Caps – Caps Lock become the Hotkey.
■ Sound: ON – Buzzer sound active (turn on)
OFF – Buzzer sound disable (turn off)
■ Language: English (En) / Deutsch (De) / Francais (Fr), three countries.
●Position Adjustment
Figure: Select the item to setup
After into the banner Display Position the display will become:

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zChannel Banner (Single Layer) (Max. 22 characters)
┬――――┬――――――
│└PC (Channel) Name
└――――――――――――― Channel (PC) number
PC power on or change channel by OSD/Hot-key, this banner will
display 5 sec. then disappear.
User can change display time in the Setup Mode (F1).
zChannel Banner (Multi-Layer) (Max. 22 characters)
┬┬┬――――┬――――――
│││└PC (Channel) Name
││└――――――― Channel (PC) number
│└――――――― 2nd Layer Channel (PC) number
└―――――――――――1st Layer Channel (PC) number
PC power on or change channel by OSD/Hot-key, this banner will
display 5sec. then disappear.
User can change display time in the Setup Mode (F1).

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zChannel Banner (Scan Mode)
―┬―― ┬――┬――――――
││└―PC (Channel) Name
│└―――――――― Channel (PC) number
└――――――――――――― Scan Mode
Stop scan: press any key.
Banner will disappear when the scan is stop.
zF4: Rename (New Name: 31 characters Max)

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zF5: Security Mode
Entry Password:
(Default User Name: admin, Password: 123456)
After entry correct password, Security function is enabled.
After the Security mode set ‘ON’, then F3 Lock Mode will be enable
Automatically (it will display on the Main Menu).
Also the Hot-key Lock function (H) will available.
After security on, you can active lock function (F3 or <H> hot-key), until key
in a password, the console will be locked (like log out)
Only authorization user can key in password to unlock the console, but
according the user authorization setting, different user will have different
access computers.

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●Change Administrator Password:
●Change User Name and Password: