Planet KVM-800 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................... 3
1.1 Features ..................................................... 3
1.2 Package Contents ...................................... 4
1.3 Technical Specifications ............................. 5
Chapter 2 Installation ......................................... 7
2.1 System Requirements ................................ 7
2.2 Cable Diagrams.......................................... 7
2.3 Product Details ........................................... 8
2.4 Hardware Installation.................................. 8
2.5 Daisy Chain Connection Diagram ............ 11
2.6 Hot Plug ................................................... 12
Chapter 3 Operation ......................................... 15
3.1 Password Protection ................................ 15
3.2 Selecting PC through Push Buttons ......... 15
3.3 Selecting PC through Hot Key.................. 16
3.4 On Screen Display Operation................... 19
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting .............................. 23
CERTIFICATES..................................................... 25

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PLANET KVM switch. KVM
switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT
and POWER.
The KVM-800 allows you to control 8 different PCs using
just one keyboard, monitor and mouse. Eight KVM-800
switches (banks) can be daisy-chained together to control
up to 64 PCs by single console. Two buttons on the front
panel allow you to select the switch(bank)and port. The
on-screen display (OSD) feature provides a friendly
interface for naming and selecting a specific PC.
Furthermore, not only support computer with PS/2 interface.
iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsystems with only USB
port can also be connected through PLANET's USB-PS2
adapter and control by PS/2 keyboard and mouse. It's the
perfect choice for server room, Internet or testing site where
need to manage multiple computers efficiently and easily.
1.1 Features
 Rack mount size design
 Support Microsoft Intellimouse, Microsoft Intellimouse
Explorer, Logitech Net Mouse or the other fully
compatible MS mouse
 Daisy Chain up to 7 additional units to control up to 64
computers from single console
 Support DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME/XP,
WinNT, Netware, SCO Unix, HP Unix, Linux
 On Screen Display (OSD) supported – provides the user

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a visual interface to name and select computers
 Hot Plug - Add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for
Maintenance without Powering Down the KVM switch or
PCs
 Very High Video Quality - Up To 1920X1440, Bandwidth:
200MHz
 No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen
Display Manual, Push Buttons, Hot Keys
 Support eight characters password protection and search
PC server name
 Auto Scan Mode for monitoring PCs and flexible Scan
time from 5~99 seconds
 Keyboard status restored when switching PCs
 LED Display for easy status monitoring
 Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation.
 Using Standard Keyboard, VGA, Mouse cable.
 Built-in one extra daisy chain port and no waste any PC
port
 No DIP switch setting needed and auto detect daisy
chain bank
1.2 Package Contents
8 port KVM Switch 1 PCS
User’s Manual 1 PCS
AC to DC Power Adapter 1 PCS
Rack Mount Kit 1 SET
Daisy Chain Cable 1 SET

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1.3 Technical Specifications
Model No. KVM-800
PC Port 8
Console Port 1
Daisy Chain Port 1
PC Port Connector
(All Female Type)
PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin
PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin
VGA HDDB 15pin
Console Port
Connector
(All Female Type)
PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin
PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin
VGA HDDB 15pin
Daisy Chain Port
Connector
(All Female Type)
PS/2 Keyboard mini Din 6 pin
PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin
VGA HDDB 15pin
PC selection On Screen Display Menu, Hot Key, Push
Button
7 segment LED One Bank LED, Two PC Port LEDs
On Screen Display
Control
Yes
Scan Intervals 5~99 Sec.
Keyboard Emulation PS2
Mouse Emulation PS2
VGA Resolution Up to 1920X1440
Bandwidth 200MHz
Daisy Chain MAX
Level
8 levels
MAX PC Connection 120
Housing Metal
Power Adapter DC 12V 1A or DC 9V 1A
Operation
Temperature
0 ~ 40 (32 ~ 104Degree F)
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60 (-4 ~ 140 Degree F)
Humidity 0~80% RH, Non-Condensing
Size 19” Rack Mount / 1RU
Weight (kg) 2.3
Dimension (mm) 410(L) X 172(W) X 45(H)

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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 System Requirements
Specifications:
Model No. 8 port KVM Switch
Console side One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
Computer side 8 HDB 15 pin male to male VGA cables
8 PS/2 cables male to male for Keyboard
8 PS/2 cables male to male for Mouse
Optional USB-PS/2 adapter for multi-platform PC /
iMAC / Sun
2.2 Cable Diagrams
PS/2 Cable:
Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male
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VGA Cable:
HDB15 pin Male to Male
AT to PS/2 keyboard
adapter: (Optional)
Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din
6 pin Female
PS2 to DB9 adapter
(Optional)
Mini Din 6 pin Female to
DB 9 pin Female

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2.3 Product Details
Front Panel & Rear Panel of 8 port KVM Switch:
PC Port Select
BankSelect
Current Active Bank Display
CurrentActivePortDisplay
PowerOn/Off
Daisy Chain Port
Console Port Connector
KVMPortConnector
PS/2 Mouse(Console)
VGA Monitor (Console) PS/2 Mouse (computer)
PS/2Keyboard(Console) VGAMonitor(computer)
Power Adapter PS/2 Keyboard (computer)
2.4 Hardware Installation
Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and
computers have been turned off.
Step 1 Rack Installation
Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. Its 19” rack
mount form factor makes it ideal stackable on 19” rack.
When stacking to a rack, attach the included brackets to the
sides of the KVM Switch. Take note of the length of your
cables so that your computers, KVM Switch, keyboard, mouse
and monitor are distanced properly.

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Step 2 Connecting Monitor to the KVM Switch
Connect the monitor to the KVM Switch. Using the attached
cable, or the one included with your monitor, connect it to the
HDDB-15 female port on the back of the KVM unit labeled with
the monitor symbol at the CONSOLE port connector.
Step 3 Connecting Keyboard to the KVM Switch
Connect the keyboard and mouse to the KVM Switch. If you
have an AT type keyboard, you will need an AT to PS/2
adapter.
Step 4 Connecting Mouse to the KVM Switch
Connect the mouse to the KVM Switch.
Step 5 Connecting VGA port of PC(s) to the KVM
Switch
Now the PC connections will be made with the monitor (VGA)
connections first. Connect a VGA cable (15-pin HDDB Male /
Male) with the Male side to both of the PC and the rear panel
of the KVM switch to the connector labeled VGA. Repeat this
for all PCs.
The rear side of PC

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Step 6 Connecting Mouse port of PC(s) to the
KVM Switch
Connect the first computer’s mouse cable to the KVM Switch.
If using a PS/2 cable, connect one end to the PS/2 mouse port
on the computer, and the other end to the PS/2 mouse port on
the back of KVM Switch. If using a serial mouse cable
(optional), connect one end to a DB-9 serial port on the
computer, and the other end to the DB-9 serial mouse port on
the back of the KVM Switch. If you need Serial DB-9 to PS2
Mini Din 6 pin adapter, please contact your supplier.
Step 7 Connecting Keyboard port of PC(s) to the
KVM Switch
Connect the first computer’s keyboard cable to the KVM
Switch. Using another PS/2 cable connect one end to PS/2
keyboard port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1
keyboard port on the back of KVM unit. If your computer has
an AT type keyboard port, you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard
adapter.
Step 8 Check Again
Double-check all of the connections. You can check the color
of keyboard and mouse connector to make sure the keyboard
and mouse cables go to the correct ports.
The rear side of PC
The rear side of PC