Planet KVM-U201 User manual

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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET 2-Port/4-Port USB KVM
Switch
Model: KVM-U201 / KVM-U401
Rev: 1.0 (July, 2003)
Part No. EM-USBKVMv1

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features 1
1.2 Specification 3
1.3 Package Contents 4
1.4 System Requirment 4
1.5 MAC O.S. and Sun Micro Systems Keyboard
Mapping 4
Chapter 2 Installation Procedure 7
2.1 Windows 98/98SE User 7
2.2 Windows Me/XP/2000/Server 2003 User 9
2.3 DOS User 10
Chapter 3 Usage 11
Chapter 4 Hot-Key Operation 13
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 15

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Chapter 1
Introduction
PLANET USB KVM Switches are designed to give you control of
multiple computers using just one keyboard, mouse and VGA
monitor. They provide more table and rack space in addition to
saving the cost of multiple keyboards, mice and monitors. Switch
between computers by just pressing a button on the panel or
predened hot key on connected keyboard. The USB KVM Switch
series are the perfect choice for home, ofce, server farm, or
testing site where there is a need to manage multiple computers
efciently and easily.
PLANET USB KVM Switches utilize advanced microprocessor
emulation to intelligently manage each KVM port. This allows
simultaneous boot-up of all the attached computers. Caps Lock,
Num Lock and Scroll Lock status can also be saved for each
computer. They support VGA, SVGA and MultiSync monitors up to
2048 x 1536 resolutions.
Furthermore, all the PCs that with a USB port can connect to the
USB KVM Switch and controlled by a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
With build-in 2/4-port USB Hub, you can connect USB devices to
the USB hub and share to the PCs which connected to the USB
KVM Switch. With different switching mode, the USB hub can x to
one PC used or changed when you switch to next PC.
1.1 Features
 2/4 ports USB KVM Switch
 USB 1.1 Specification compliant
 Support UHCI, OHCI USB interface
 USB console and PS/2 console works with Win98/98SE/
Me/2000/XP/Server 2003, HP Unix, Linux, Sun Solaris,
MAC O.S 8.6 or later version
 Auto boot all PCs or compatible, MACs and Sun Microsys-
tems simultaneously
 USB KVM Switch is embedded with USB device ports for
computers to share different USB peripherals

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 Manage multiple PCs, G3/G4 MACs, iMACs from one
PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and Monitor
 Add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for Maintenance
without powering down the PC
 Legacy Control: PS/2 Style Keyboard and PS/2 Style
Mouse control all PCs and real time switch PCs without
USB hub
 Auto scan mode for monitoring all PCs
 LED display for easy status monitoring
 Use push button or hot key control for easy computer
selection
 Plug & Play, no Windows software driver needed for PS/2
keyboard and PS/2 mouse operation
 Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation
 High VGA resolution 2048X1536 and High bandwidth
400MHz
 Support VGA DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
 Supports bus power or self power (need a power adapt-
er)
 Independently access USB devices and select PC port
simultaneously

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1.2 Specication
Model KVM-U201 KVM-U401
Computer Port 2 USB Type B ports
2 VGA ports
4 USB Type B ports
4 VGA ports
Console Port 2 USB type A ports
2 PS/2 ports
4 USB type A ports
2 PS/2 ports
Computer Port
Connector
USB Type B receptacle
VGA HDDB 15pin Female
Console Port
Connector
USB Type A receptacle
Keyboard: Mini DIN 6 pin Female
Mouse: Mini DIN 6 pin Female
Monitor: HDDB 15 pin Female
PC Selection Hot Key, Push Button
Scan Interval 5,10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 sec.
Keyboard
Conversion PS/2 to USB
Mouse Conver-
sion PS/2 to USB
Video resolu-
tion 2048 x 1536
Bandwidth 400MHz
Housing Plastic
Power Type Bus Power
Power Adapter
(Optional) DC 5V, 2A DC 5V, 2.5A
Operating
Temperature 0 ~ 50 Degree C
Storage Tem-
perature -20 ~ 60 Degree C
Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
Dimension
(mm) 118 x 87 x 34 186 x 92 x 34
Weight (g) 175 295

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1.3 Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items of your package. The
package should include the following items:
KVM-U201 or KVM-U401 x 1
User’s Manual x 1
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as
soon as possible.
1.4 System Requirment
Console side:
One VGA or the other VGA monitor
One PS/2 keyboard
One PS/2 mouse
Computers side:
KVM-U201 KVM-U401
Two HDDB 15 pin male to
male VGA cables
Four HDDB 15 pin male to
male VGA cables
Two USB A-B cables Four USB A-B cables
1.5 MAC O.S. and Sun Micro Systems
Keyboard Mapping
The following diagram indexes the Hot Key combination that
emulates Mac O.S. and Sun Micro keyboard commands. This
feature is only available on the PS/2 keyboard attached to the
KVM, and is not available on the USB keyboard.
Left Windows Key = L_Win

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Chapter 2
Installation Procedure
Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and
computers have been turned off.
This installation example is for KVM-U401. The KVM-U201 has the
similar installation procedure.
2.1 Windows 98/98SE user
When you apply Windows 98/98SE to USB KVM Switch, please use
the following set up procedures:
Step 1:
1. Connecting USB A-B type cables to PC and USB KVM
switch. The type A connector of USB cable is for PC and
the other end of USB cable is for USB KVM Switch. And
connecting HDDB15 pin (Male to Male) cables to PC and
USB KVM switch.
2. VGA monitor’s cable is connected to console VGA port.
3. Connecting PS/2 keyboard to PC PS/2 keyboard port di-
rectly. Please do not connect PS/2 mouse to your PC and
PS/2 mouse & keyboard to USB KVM Switch.