Planet KVM-800 User manual

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Revision
PLANET 8/16-port KVM Switch User's Manual
FOR MODEL: KVM-800, KVM-1600
REVISION: 2.0
Part No.: EM-KVM8V2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................. 1
1.1 FEATURES ........................................................................ 1
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................ 2
1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................. 3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION................................................ 4
2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................... 4
2.2 CABLE DIAGRAMS............................................................. 5
2.3 PRODUCT DETAILS............................................................ 5
2.4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................. 7
2.5 DAISY CHAIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM .............................. 10
2.6 HOT PLUG.......................................................................11
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION................................................... 13
3.1 PASSWORD PROTECTION ................................................ 13
3.2 SELECTING PC THROUGH PUSH BUTTONS....................... 13
3.3 SELECTING PC THROUGH HOT KEY................................. 14
3.4 ON SCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION.................................... 17
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 21

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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 and KVM-1600 allows you to control 8 and 16
different PCs using just one keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Eight KVM-800 and KVM-1600 switches (banks) can be
daisy-chained together to control up to 128 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 select-
ing a specific PC. Furthermore, not only support computer
with PS/2 interface. iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsys-
tems 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 compati-
ble MS mouse
 Daisy Chain up to 7 additional units to control up to 128
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
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 KVM-1600
PC Port 8 16
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 Con-
nector
(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 Emula-
tion
PS2
Mouse Emulation PS2
VGA Resolution Up to 1920X1440
Bandwidth 200MHz
MAX PC Connec-
tion
120 128
Housing Metal
Power Adapter DC 12V 1A or DC 9V 1A
Operation Temp. 0 ~ 40 degree C (32 ~ 104degree F)
Storage Temp. -20 ~ 60 degree C (-4 ~ 140 degree F)
Humidity 0~80% RH, Non-Condensing
Size 19” Rack Mount / 1RU 19” Rack Mount / 2RU
Weight (kg) 2.3 4.1
Dimension (mm) 410(L) x 172(W) x 44(H) 410(L) x 172(W) x 88(H)

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 System Requirements
KVM-800
Model No. 8 port KVM Switch
Console side One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
Computer side 8 HDDB 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
KVM-1600
Model No. 16 port KVM Switch
Console side One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
Computer side 16 HDDB 15 pin male to male VGA cables
16 PS/2 cables male to male for Keyboard
16 PS/2 cables male to male for Mouse
Optional USB-PS/2 adapter for multi-platform PC /
iMAC / Sun

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2.2 Cable Diagrams
PS/2 Cable:
Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male
,
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 (Op-
tional)
Mini Din 6 pin Female to
DB 9 pin Female
2.3 Product Details
Front Panel of 8-port KVM Switch:
PC Port Select
BankSelect
Current Active Bank Display
CurrentActivePortDisplay
PowerOn/Off

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Front Panel of 16-port KVM Switch:
PC Port Select
BankSelect
KVM-1600
16-Port KVM Switch
Bank Select Reset
Bank No. Port No.
Port Select
Power
Current Active Bank Display
CurrentActivePortDisplay
PowerOn/Off
Rear Panel of 8-port KVM Switch:
Daisy Chain Port
Console Port Connector
KVMPortConnector
DC 12V
876543 2 1
Console port
Daisy-chain in
PS/2 Mouse(Console)
VGA Monitor (Console) PS/2 Mouse (computer)
PS/2 Keyboard(Console) VGA Monitor (computer)
Power Adapter PS/2 Keyboard (computer)
Rear Panel of 16-port KVM Switch:
Daisy Chain Port
Console Port Connector
KVMPortConnector
DC 12V
Made in Taiwan
Daisy-chain in Console port 8
16 7 15 6 14 5 13 4 12 3 11 2 10 1 9
PS/2 Mouse(Console)
VGA Monitor (Console) PS/2 Mouse (computer)
PS/2 Keyboard(Console) VGA Monitor (computer)
Power Adapter PS/2 Keyboard (computer)

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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 ca-
bles so that your computers, KVM Switch, keyboard, mouse
and monitor are distanced properly.
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.
DC 12V
876 5 43 2 1
Console port
Daisy-chain in
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.
DC 12V
876 5 43 2 1Console port
Daisy-chain in
Step 4 Connecting Mouse to the KVM Switch
Connect the mouse to the KVM Switch.
DC 12V
876 5 43 2 1
Console port
Daisy-chain in

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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.
DC 12V
876 5 43 2 1Console port
Daisy-chain in
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 (op-
tional), 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.
DC 12V
876 5 43 2 1Console port
Daisy-chain in
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
The rear side of PC
The rear side of PC
The rear side of PC

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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.
DC 12V
876 5 43 2 1Console port
Daisy-chain in
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.
Step 9 Connecting Other PCs
Repeat step 5 to 7 for the remainder of the computers.
Step 10 Connecting KVM Power
Attach the power supply to the KVM unit and plug the other
end into an electrical receptacle. Now you will see the LED for
Port 1 light up, and you will hear a beep. Switch on your
monitor.
NOTE:
Please be reminding to plug in power adapter. Although the
PCs connected to KVM Switch are able to support enough
power to the stand alone switch, KVM Switch still needs a
power adapter for daisy chain more banks. If you forget to plug
in power adapter on the status of daisy chain, it may cause the
unexpected status occurred.

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2.5 Daisy Chain Connection Diagram
Please use the bundle 3 feet 3-in-one daisy chain Cable Kit
to daisy chain the KVM Switch.
A. Connect Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor to the console port
(white color block) of bank 1 KVM switch.
B. Use one end of 3-in-one Cable Kit to connect the daisy
chain port of bank 1 and the other end for the console port
(white color block) of bank 2 KVM switch.
C. Please repeat item B to daisy chain more bank as you
want. But, the maximum daisy chain bank is eight levels.
D. Before chaining the slave bank up to six banks, you need
a VGA extender (Max. 100 feet) between the fifth bank
and the sixth bank to enhance the VGA signal.

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2.6 Hot Plug
The KVM Switch supports “Hot Plug“ function for easy addition
or removal of PCs. The user can arrange or maintain PCs as
follows:
a. A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same
or different port of the KVM unit without having to power it
off as long as it is not the Daisy-chain port or pass through
port.
b. You may unplug the mouse or the keyboard from the con-
sole port and plug it back in at any time.

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NOTE:
Some O.S. (Operation Systems) like SCO Unix are unable to
support “ Hot Plug ” function. If you apply “Hot Plug” to this kind
of O.S., it will cause unpredictable behavior or shut down the
PC. Before attempting to use “ Hot Plug ” , please make sure
your O.S. and software driver supports the “Hot Plug” function.

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CHAPTER 3 OPERATION
3.1 Password Protection
When you power on KVM switch, it will ask you the password,
the default password is eight zero –“ 00000000 “. Please
key in eight zero and enter the same value at retype field.
NOTE:
Before you are not familiar with the operation of OSD menu,
please don’t change the password – i.e. keep default eight zero
(00000000) value. Otherwise, if you have set the password and
unfortunately forget the password, you need send it back to
your distributor for maintaining the password.
3.2 Selecting PC through Push Buttons
8 port KVM Switch
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
16 port KVM Switch
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
Example:
To access a computer attached to Port 8 of the third Bank.
You can press Bank Select to choose the Bank No. and Port
Select to choose Port No.

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BankNo. PortNo.
Bank Status Port Status
7-Segment LED Indication :
You can press the button in order like mentioned-above dia-
gram.
When you select one of the PC ports and this PC is shut down
or this PC port is disconnected to the PC, the selected port
LED will flash. When you select one of the PCs ports and this
PC is powered on, the selected port LED is lit.
Reset Button (Bank Select and Port Select ):
To press both “Bank Select” button and “Port Select” button of
master bank simultaneously can reset KVM switch. This reset
action will not only return KVM switch back to initial state, but
also re-check all of slave banks which connected to master
KVM Switch.
If you add a new KVM Switch as a slave bank, please use
reset button of master KVM Switch to automatic assign a new
ID to it. You can view this new slave bank go through OSD
menu. The KVM Switch as a slave bank does not be reset by
reset command.
3.3 Selecting PC through Hot Key
You can also conveniently command KVM switch by switching
ports through simple key sequences. To send commands to
KVM switch, the “SCROLL LOCK” key must be pressed
twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep for confirmation
and the keyboard is in hot key mode. If you have not pressed
any key in hot key mode within 2 seconds (It means to
key in any key follows up “Scroll Lock” “Scroll Lock” key ),
3 0 8

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the keyboard will be back to Operation System control
state.
Below are the different hot key commands:
This combination Does This
= Previous Channel
=
Next Channel
(Note: You can also
press “up arrow key”
or “down arrow key” to
speed up selecting
the destination port)
= Previous Bank
= Next Bank
Bank Port
= PC Selection
=
Beeper
(Note: The default
Beeper function is
ON)
Scroll
Lock Scroll Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock Scroll Lock
Scroll
Lock Scroll Lock
Page
Up
Page
Down
0~8 0~1 0~9
B
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock

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= Auto Scan
=
OSD default
value (Note: 1.ROM
re-flash command
need take 1~3 min-
utes. 2.Not including
password)
=
Search the same
PC name (Note:
Search PC name
starting from 1st PC
port)
=
On Screen Dis-
play Menu
Example：
A. To access a computer attached to Port 5 of the fifth Bank.
You can press through hot key as below:
+ +
B. To access a computer attached from Bank 3 to Bank 4, You
can press through hot key as below:
+ +
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock S
R
Space Bar
Scroll
Lock Scroll Lock 5 0 5
Scroll
Lock Scroll Lock Page Down
Scroll
Lock Scroll
Lock F