Planet KVM-810 User manual

8/16-Port Combo KVM Switch
KVM-810 / KVM1610
User's Manual

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Copyright © PLANET Technology Corp. 2012.
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environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either
implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or
tness for a particular purpose.
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products described in this User’s Manual, at any time without notice.
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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the Instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Revision
PLANET 8/16-Port Combo KVM Switch User’s Manual For Model: KVM-810,
KVM-1610
Revision: 1.0
Part No.: EM-KVM810 / EM-KVM1610

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Inroduction ...................................................................................... 5
1.1 Features ............................................................................................. 5
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................ 6
1.3 Technical Specications ........................................................................ 6
Chapter 2 Installation....................................................................................... 7
2.1 System Requirements .......................................................................... 7
2.2 Cable Diagrams................................................................................... 7
2.3 Product Details .................................................................................... 8
2.4 Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 9
2.5 Cascade Chain Connection Diagram .....................................................11
Chapter 3 Operations ......................................................................................13
3.1 Manual Key........................................................................................13
3.2 Hot Key and Mouse Clicking ................................................................13
3.3 OSD (On Screen Display) ....................................................................13
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................20

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Chapter 1 Inroduction
Thank you for purchasing PLANET KVM switch. KVM switch can save your MONEY,
TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT and POWER. The KVM-810 and KVM-1610 allows you to
control 8/16 different PCs using just one keyboard, monitor and mouse. Eight KVM-
810 and Sixteen KVM-1610 switches (banks) can be Cascade chaining together
to control up to 64 / 256 PCs by single console. Two buttons on the front panel
allow you to select the witch (bank) and port. The on-screen display (OSD) feature
provides a friendly interface for naming and selecting a specic PC. Planet’s KVM
fully supports various models of PS/2 and USB mice manufactured by Logitech,
Microsoft and IBM as well as compatible PS/2 and USB mice of other brands. The
KVM supports the PS/2 and USB Keyboard Port of the CODE SET1/2/3 and further
allows you to use the KVM for all kinds of servers, PCs or their combination. It’s
the perfect choice for server room, Internet or testing site where need to manage
multiple computers efciently and easily.
1.1 Features
Standalone machine controls up to 8/16 sets of PCsl
Cascade controls up to 64/256 computers from single consolel
On Screen Display (OSD) supported – use the hot key, mouse clicking and pushl
button on front panel to switch PCs.
Supports Monitor resolution of up to 1920X1440, bandwidth 60Hzl
Auto scan mode for monitoring PCsl
Supports Logitech/Microsoft/IBM PS/2 mouse/trackball and compatible PS/2 andl
USB mouse/trackball.
Front panel status LEDs give a clear indication of the active PCl
Complies with the height of the 1U chassis specication and installable with a l
hanging stand into a 19” chassis system
Requires no additional software or hardwarel
Supports HOT PLUG; not necessary to turn off the original system regardless ofl
a newly installed PC or KVM

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1.2 Package Contents
1 x 8/16-port KVM switchl
1 x User’s Manuall
1 x Adaptor (for US. EU. UK. AU type)l
2 x KVM Cable (3-in-1 KVM Cable for Computer side)l
2 x Rack Mount Kitl
6 x Rack Mount Screwl
4 x Padl
Note
1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in unit
packet will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
1.3 Technical Specications
Model KVM-810 KVM-1610
PC Port 816
Console 1
Max. PC Connections 64 256
PC Port
Connector (All
Female Type)
Keyboard
3-in1 HDDB 15 pin FemaleMouse
Monitor
Console
Connection
Keyboard Mini DIN 6 pin Female
Mouse Mini DIN 6 pin Female
Monitor HDDB 15 pin Female
Mouse USB USB (TYPE A)
Keyboard USB
(Female) USB (TYPE A)
Port Selection Keys 816
PC Selection On Screen Display Menu / Hot Key / Button
Video Resolution Up to 1920 X 1440 60HZ
Dimension (W x D x H) 440 x 185 x 42 mm
Console Connection 2.75 KG 3 KG
Environmental Specication
Operating temperature: 5 ~ 40 Degree C
Storage temperature: -20 ~ 60 Degree C
Relative humanity: 0 ~ 80% (non-condensing)
Power Requirement 12V DC, 1.5A
On Screen Display Control FCC, CE

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 System Requirements
KVM-810
Description 8-Port Combo KVM Switch
Console side
One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
One USB Keyboard
One USB Mouse
Computer side
[Optional] 8 x 3-in-1 KVM Cable (VGA / Keyboard / Mouse)
KVM-1610
Description 16-Port Combo KVM Switch
Console side
One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
One USB Keyboard
One USB Mouse
Computer side
[Optional] 16 x 3-in-1 KVM Cable (VGA / Keyboard / Mouse)
2.2 Cable Diagrams
3-in-1 KVM Cable is for PS2 Computer or Server; connected USB PC or Server,
Please use PS2 to USB Adapter
Connected to Console port of PC or Slave KVM
Connected to CPU port of KVM

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PS/2 Cable:
Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male
AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter: (Optional)
Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din 6 pin Female
VGA Cable:
HDB15 pin Male to Male
PS2 to DB9 adapter: (Optional)
Mini Din 6 pin Female to DB 9 pin Female
2.3 Product Details
Front panel
8-port KVM Switch
16-port KVM Switch

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LEDs Color Description
Power Blue An blue light indicates that the KVM is operating
Port Green The PC or KVM connected to the corresponding port is on and
operating
Red The situation of being connected to the port.
Button Description
OSD OSD Control Mode
Console-Reconrmed The keyboard and mouse will be reconnected, and the
EDID in the screen will be read again.
Real panel
8-port KVM Switch
16-port KVM Switch
Port Description
CPU Install the cable connected to a PC here
Console
In the Master KVM, connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse here.
In the Slave KVM, connect the cable come from the Master CPU port
here
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/Mouse/Keyboard port of PC(s) to the KVM Switch
Install the Master KVM to the 3-in-1 cable (same as the cable for connecting the
KVM to the PC) in the middle of the Slave KVMs.
The rear side of PC
Step 6: 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 7: Connecting Other PCs
Repeat step 5 for the remainder of the computers.
Step 8: 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.