Planet Networking & Communication DKVM-1700 User manual

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Drawer KVM Console
With 17” LCD
DKVM-1700
User’s Manual
Version 1.1

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Copyright
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FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations: EN 55 022:
CLASS B
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET Drawer KVM Console with 17” LCD
Model: DKVM-1700
Rev: 1.1 (March, 2009)
Part No. EM-DKVM1700

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Packing List
The complete package consists of:
 One 1U 19” rack mount drawer KVM console
 Two rails with front and rear bracket
 Two brackets A. (Needed for rack depth 828 ~ 1000 mm)
 Two brackets B. (Needed for rack depth 504 ~ 614 mm)
 Two brackets C. (Needed for rack depth 504 ~ 614 mm)
 One 1.8 m KVM cable. (HDDB-15 / VGA + PS/2 x 2)
 One AC to DC power adapter
 One user’s manual CD
 One quick installation guide
 Two keys
 Six flat screws. (for rail mount to console body)
 Eight screws. (for replace long bracket A)
Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a
problem, contact your dealer.
Please read this manual thoroughly, and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the product, and / or any of the
devices that connect to it.

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Safety Instructions
1. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don’t use
liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or clothe for
cleaning.
2. For pluggable equipment, the socked-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
3. Please keep this equipment from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause
injury.
5. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
temperature above 60
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C, it may damage the equipment.
6. The opening on the enclosure is for air convection hence the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENING.
7. Make sure the voltage of the power source connect the equipment to the power
outlet.
8. Please keep the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not
place anything over power cord. The power cord must rate for the voltage and
current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current
rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and the current rating
marked on the product.
9. All cautions and warning on the equipment should be noted.
10. If the equipment is not in use for long time, disconnect the equipment from mains
to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
11. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause fire or electrical
shock.
12. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, qualified service personnel
should only open the equipment.
13. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel.
 The Power Cord or plug is damaged.
 Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
 The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
 The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
 The equipment has dropped and damaged.
 If the equipment has obvious signs or breakage.

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Index of Contents
Packing List ................................................................................................................................................. I
Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................................II
Index of Contents..................................................................................................................................... III
1. General Information................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Feature....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Benefits ...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Advantage ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Product Specification ............................................................................................................... 3
2 . Panel Controls and OSD Function................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Auto Tune .................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Input Source.............................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Brightness.................................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Contrast ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Color........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Position ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Language................................................................................................................................... 8
2.8 Recall ......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.9 Exit.............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.10 Power Indicator ......................................................................................................................... 9
2.11 Login password ......................................................................................................................... 9
3 . Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Install DKVM-1700 into Cabinet ........................................................................................... 10
3.1.1 Notes.............................................................................................................................10
3.1.2 Hardware Kits Contents .............................................................................................10
3.1.3 Install Console Step....................................................................................................11
3.1.4 Replace longer and shorter bracket step ..............................................................14
3.1.5 Unload Step .................................................................................................................16
3.2 Install Modular KVM Switch Step......................................................................................... 18
3.2.1 Hardware Kits Contents .............................................................................................18
3.2.2 Install Modular KVM Switch Step..............................................................................18
3.3 Installing the Video Card and Video Driver ........................................................................ 19
3.3.1 Configuring the Display Settings..................................................................................19
3.3.2 Connecting the Console................................................................................................21
3.4 Turning on the Console ..................................................................................................... 21
3.5 Testing the Console ........................................................................................................... 21

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1. General Information
DKVM-1700 is the drawer KVM with single-rail console design offering industrial
level input solution, which optimizes your space utilization by controlling your
systems in just 1U space on the rack. The separate rail design helps users
install the KVM console more easily. You don’t have to prop the heavy console
during the installation but just lock the rails into the rack and then pull the KVM
console into the rails. With modular design, you can easily integrate different
KVM modules to fit your control system. The DKVM-1700 provides the flexibility
for users to select which KVM module they need for connection.
With the PS/2 KVM Switch module, you can use PS/2 cable either to control
multiple PCs or servers or connect PLANET KVM-800 / KVM-1600 up to 8 tiers.
In this chain, you can control up to 128 PCs or servers with the same console.
The 8/16-port Combo-Free KVM Switch module is also available to fit to most
servers that doesn’t supprot PS/2 interface. With the Combo-Free KVM Switch
module, users can use PS/2 or USB type cables to control multiple PCs or
servers without any concern.
The KVM switch modules are loaded with rich features, such as one local
console port, Daisy chain capability, On Screen Display (OSD) menu, Password
security, Searching PC server name, Hot key control, Push button and
Auto-Scan control, complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneously
PC boot-up processes.
1.1 Feature
 Easy to install, single rail design.
 Support Sun native resolution
 Support 17 various keyboard languages (increasing)
 Bright Active TFT display
 OSD function for LCD display and KVM switch
 Durable keyboard with touchpad
 Panel protected by tempered glass
 Integration with 4 models of KVM switches
 Supports PS/2 and Combo-Free KVM switch module

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1.2 Benefits
1. Cost effective solution : With our unique design and all the options, you can
easily suffice the demand for your customer at reasonable cost.
2. Time to serve your customer : With the modular KVM, you can easily turn
single port console into 8 / 16 ports console to serve your customer well.
3. Easy to maintain : Once the defective comes from the KVM switch, you can
just swap the KVM switch module without asking your customer to send the
whole console back to you.
4. Save freight cost : Since you have to keep only 4 models of KVM switch
modules and generate new models by yourself, you can ship all the goods by
sea instead of by air. In case, you run out of the KVM switch stock, it is much
cheaper to ship the KVM switch modules by air.
1.3 Advantage
Easy to install:
With the unique separate rail design. One man can install the KVM console
easily. In case you need to maintain the console, you can easily uninstall without
effecting the server above or below.
Modular KVM switches:
The user can use DKVM-1700 as single port console or through some simple
action and few screws to be 8/16 ports KVM switch.
Various keyboard language support:
to fit the demand of each individual countries.

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1.4 Product Specification
Dimension 470.1 x 447.5 x 44 mm / 18.5 x 17.6 x 1.7 inches
Package Dimension 606 x 551.5 x 230 mm / 23.9 x 21.7 x 9.0 inches
Net Weight 13 Kg / 28.7 lbs
Gross Weight 20.5 Kg / 45.2 lbs
Display Size 17 inches
Panel Type Active Matrix TFT LCD
Resolution Capabilities Maximum Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Pixel Pitch Supports 0.264 mm x 0.264 mm
Viewing Angle (CR>10) Right-Left view 60°~ 70°(Typ)
Up-Down View 45°~ 60°(Typ)
Contrast Ratio 450 : 1
Brightness White 250 cd/m2
Back Light Four Lamps for Back Light
Supported Colors 16.7M Colors (8-bit with FRC)
Response Time Rising Time 2 ms, Decay Time 14 ms
Operating System Dos, Windows (3.1, 9x, 2000, NT4, ME, XP, 2003 Server)
Linux, Novell 3.12-6, HP UX, SUN
Multi Platform Support PS/2 and USB
System Cables VGA + PS/2 x 2 or VGA + USB x 1 cable
Keyboard Mouse 106 key PS/2 keyboard with touch pad
Sync 45 ~ 80 KHz
Power Source 100 ~ 240 VAC input
Power Consumption 25W, 19.05W for Panel
Temperature Operate 0 ~ 50°C / 32 ~ 122°F
Storage -20 ~ 60°C / -4 ~ 140°F
Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH
Chassis Construction Heavy duty steel materials
Keyboard Language USA, UK, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,
Dutch, Swiss, Belgium, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Japan,
Taiwan, Russian, Hebrew
Certification CE / FCC, UL / CUL / C-Tick, GOST

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2.
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. Panel Controls and OSD Function
Table 2-1. Panel Controls
Figure 2-1. OSD Control Bar
2.1 Auto Tune
Press the “auto tune” button. The panel will adjust the display size
automatically and also tune the panel to its best condition.
Controls
Description
Soft power on/off button. Adjacent LED is lit when
on.
Auto Auto-synchronize and scale down display to any
valid factory preset timings.
Press to scroll the function you want to adjust.
Press to scroll the function you want to adjust.
Menu To access the main menu. This button also acts as
the “Enter” button.

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2.2 Input Source
1. Press the “menu” button.
2. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to scroll.
Auto tune.
Input Source
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Position
Language
Recall
Exit
3. Press the“menu”button to enter,and you will see: VGA
4. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to select the input source of signal.
5. Press the “menu” button to enter
2.3 Brightness
1. Press the “menu” button.
2. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to scroll.
Auto tune.
Input Source
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Position
Language
Recall
Exit
3. Press the“menu”button to enter.
4. Use the“Down”and“Up”button to adjust the brightness of the display.
5. Press the “menu” button to enter.

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2.4 Contrast
1. Press the “menu” button.
2. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to scroll.
Auto tune.
Input Source
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Position
Language
Recall
Exit
1. Press the “menu” button to enter.
2. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to adjust the contrast of the display.
3. Press the “menu” button to enter.
2.5 Color
1. Press the “menu” button.
2. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to scroll.
Auto tune.
Input Source
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Position
Language
Recall
Exit

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3. Press the “menu” button to enter. And you will see:
Icon Description
9300°K To set CIE coordinates at 9300°K color
7500°K To set CIE coordinates at 7500°K color
6500°K To set CIE coordinates at 6500°K color
User To set user defined CIE
Auto color To auto adjust color
Return To exit and return to the previous page
Table 2-2. Icon Description
4. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to adjust the color of the display.
5. Press “menu” to enter.
2.6 Position
1. Press the “menu” button.
2. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to scroll.
Auto tune.
Input Source
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Position
Language
Recall
Exit
3. Press the “menu” button to enter. And you will see:
Icon Description
Image Pos To adjust the position of the image.
OSD Pos To adjust the position of the OSD.
Return To exit and return to the previous page
Table 2-3. Icon Description
4. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to scroll.
5. Press the “menu” button to enter.

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2.7 Language
1. Press the “menu” button.
2. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to scroll.
Auto tune.
Input Source
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Position
Language
Recall
Exit
3. Press the “menu” button to enter. And you will see:
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
4. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to scroll.
5. Press the “menu” button to enter.
2.8 Recall
1. Press the “menu” button.
2. Use the “Down” and “Up” button to scroll.
Auto tune.
Input Source
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Position
Language
Recall
Exit
3. Press the “menu” button to enter, and you will see:
Yes/ No

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4. Select “Yes” button then ‘Menu” button to recall the factory setting.
Select “No “ to return to the previous page.
2.9 Exit
Press the “exit” button to quit OSD menu.
2.10 Power Indicator
GREEN ON
RED STANDBY
RED SUSPEND
RED OFF
OSD – On Screen Display
2.11 Login password
If you have install the module onto DKVM-1700, when you power on, your will be
ask to enter the password. The password is 00000000.

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3.
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. Installation
3.1 Install DKVM-1700 into Cabinet
3.1.1 Notes
1. Please check all peripherals according the list before installation. To make sure
that the whole unit was not damaged and lost during shipping process. If you
encounter any problem, please contact your dealer.
2. Before installation, make sure all peripherals and computer have been turned
off.
3. The standard brackets are for 614 ~ 1000 mm (distance means front bracket to
rear bracket) cabinet, contact your dealer if you need more longer rear brackets.
4. If your cabinet depth is 828 ~ 1000 mm, please refer “Replace bracket A step”.
And If your cabinet depth is 504 ~ 614 mm, please refer “Replace bracket B and
bracket C step”.
5. Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to
the branch circuit.
3.1.2 Hardware Kits Contents
1. Rail with front and rear bracket x 2 (Please identify the brackets. Right and left
sides are different. For cabinet depth 614 ~ 828 mm)
2. Bracket A x 2 (For cabinet depth 828~1000 mm. Please refer page 21)

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3. Bracket B x 2 (For cabinet depth 504 ~614 mm. Please refer page 22)
4. Bracket C x 2 (For cabinet depth 504 ~614 mm. Please refer page 22)
5. Screw (length = 6 mm) x 6
6. Screw x 8
7. Key x 2
3.1.3 Install Console Step
1. Adjust rail until two screws appear.
two screws
rail

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2. Loose (Not remove) seven rear screws.
3. Adjust rail to fit your cabinet
4. Install front and rear bracket on cabinet.
5. Tight seven rear screws up.
6. Repeat step 1~5 for the other side.

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7. Push console into rails. (Be careful rear box loose when take out console from
carton.)
8. Unlock and pull rail–lock switch (left and right at the same time) then push
console to the end.
9. Install three screws (length = 6 mm) in rear of the console. (Both sides)
10. Finish installation as below.
rail-lock switch
unlock
lock

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3.1.4 Replace longer and shorter bracket step
Replace bracket A step (For cabinet depth 828 ~ 1000 mm):
1. Loose (Not remove) seven rear screws.
2. Release six screws.
3. Take rear bracket out.
4. Adjust rail and input bracket A to rear of the rail then adjust bracket A to fit your
cabinet. Install 2~3 screws (don’t tight-up) upon the length you need. One is
forbidden.
4. Repeat step 1 ~ 4 for the other side.
5. Repeat step 3 ~ 10 of install console to finish installation.
original bracket
bracket A

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Replace bracket B and C step (For cabinet depth is 504 ~ 614 mm):
1. Remove seven rear screws.
2. Take two original brackets out.
3. Input bracket B to rear of the rail.
4. Install four screws (don’t tight-up) to combine rail, bracket B and bracket C.
5. Repeat step 1 ~ 4 for the other side.
6. Repeat step 3 ~ 10 of install console to finish installation.
original bracket
original bracket
bracket B
bracket B
bracket C