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)