plinkusa KVM-1008JOSD User manual

KVM-1008JOSD / KVM-1016JOSD
8 port / 16 port
19” 1U RACK MOUNTABLE
PS/2 Daisy Chain KVM SWITCH
(Uplink with MU-116/108 Over-IP KVM Switch)
USER’S MANUAL
Rev 1.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION……………….……………………………………..1
FEATURES…………...……………………………………………….1
PACKAGE CONTENTS……………...…………..……………………2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS………..…………………………….3
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT…………………………………………..4
CABLE DIAGRAMS………………………………………………….5
PRODUCT DETAILS…………………………………………………6
HARDWARE INSTALLATION………………………………………6
USAGE…………………………………………………………………8
DAISY CHAIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM…………………………11
HOT PLUG……………………………………………………………12
ON SCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION……………………………13
TROUBLESHOOTING………………………..…………………….15
CERTIFICATES……………………………………………………..16

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing KVM switch. KVM switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE,
EQUIPMENT and POWER.
Controlling multiple PCs from One Keyboard, Mouse and VGA Monitor. KVM switch is
loaded with features such as 19” Rack Mount Size, Daisy Chain up to eight units, On
Screen Display Menu, Password security, searching PC server name, Hot key Control,
Push Button and Auto Scan Control. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for
simultaneous PCs boot-up process.
Features
z8/16 port KVM switch is 19” rack mount size design.
zSupport Microsoft Intellimouse, Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer, Logitech Net Mouse or
the other fully compatible MS mouse.
zSupport DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, WinNT, Netware, Unix, Linux
zSupport iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsystems with USB port (Need work with
USB-PS/2 adapter)
zHot Plug - Add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for Maintenance without Powering
Down the KVM switch or PCs.
zVery High Video Quality - Up To 1920X1440, Bandwidth: 200MHz
zNo Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display Manual, Push
Buttons, Hot Keys
zSupport eight characters password protection and search PC server name
zAuto Scan Mode for monitoring PCs and flexible Scan time from 5~99 seconds
zKeyboard status restored when switching PCs
zLED Display for easy status monitoring
zBuzzer sound for switching port confirmation.
zBuilt-in one extra daisy chain port and no waste any PC port
zNo DIP switch setting needed and auto detect daisy chain bank

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Package Contents
Model No.: 8 port slim Rack Mount KVM Switch
8 port PS/2 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
Model No.: 16 port slim Rack Mount KVM Switch
16 port PS/2 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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Technical Specifications
Model No. 4 port slim Rack
Mount KVM Switch
8 port slim Rack
Mount KVM Switch
16 port slim Rack
Mount KVM Switch
PC Port 4 8 16
Console Port 1 1 1
PC Port Connector
(All Female Type)
VGA HDDB 15pin ( shared with PS/2 keyboard and Mouse )
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
PC Port LED(on line) 1 1 1
Bank 7 segment LED 1
On Screen Display Control Yes
Scan Intervals 5~99 Sec.
Keyboard Emulation PS/2
Mouse Emulation PS/2
VGA Resolution 1920X1440
Bandwidth 200MHz
Daisy Chain MAX Level 8 levels
MAX PC Connection 116 120 128
Housing Metal
Power Adapter DC 12V, 1 A or 9V 500mA
Operation Temperature 0~50℃
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60℃
Humidity 0~80%, Non-Condensing
Size 19” Rack Mount / 1RU 19” Rack Mount / 1RU 19” Rack Mount/ 1RU
Weight (kg) 1.9kg 2.0kg 2.2kg
Dimension (cm) 41(L) X 16.5(W) X 4.4(H) 41(L) X 16.5(W) X 4.4(H) 41(L) X 22.5(W) X 4.4(H)

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System Requirements
Specifications:
Model No. 4 port Slim Rack Mount KVM Switch
Console side One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
Computer side 4 HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin
and Mini Din 6 pin special cables
Model No. 8 port Slim Rack Mount KVM Switch
Console side One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
Computer side 8 HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin
and Mini Din 6 pin special cables
Model No. 16 port Slim Rack Mount KVM Switch
Console side One VGA Monitor
One PS/2 Keyboard
One PS/2 Mouse
Computer side 16 HDDB 15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin
and Mini Din 6 pin special cables

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Cable Diagrams
PC Port Special Cable:
HDB15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin male and Mini Din 6 pin special cables
------------Æ
AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter: (Optional)
Din 5 pin Male to Mini Din 6 pin Female
Daisy Chain Cable:
PS/2 Cable:
Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male
VGA Cable:
HDB15 pin Male to Male
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Product Details
4 port Rack Mount KVM Switch:
8 port Rack Mount KVM Switch:
16 port Rack Mount KVM Switch:
Hardware Installation
Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off.
This example of installation is based on 8 port Rack Mount KVM Switch and you also can
think that 4 port Rack Mount KVM Switch and 16 port Rack Mount KVM Switch have the
same installation procedure.
Step 1
Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. Its 19” rack mount form factor makes it
ideal mountable on 19” rack. When mounting 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
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 connector.
Step 3
Connect the keyboard to the KVM Switch. If you have an AT type keyboard, you will need
an AT to PS/2 adapter.
Step 4
Connect the mouse to the KVM Switch.
Step 5
Each PC port connector is HDDB-15 pin type. Locate your input cable. It will have a
HDDB-15 pin male connector at one end. Plug it into any label computer port on the rear
of KVM switch unit. The other end of input cable will have three connectors: a HDDB-15 pin
male type for PC video, a Mini Din 6 pin female type for keyboard and a Mini Din 6 pin
female type for mouse. To plug these three connectors into the respective ports of computer.
Repeat the same procedure to all of PCs.
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The Rear Side of PC

Step 6 (Optional)
If using a serial mouse cable (optional), connect one end to a DB-9 serial port on the
computer, and the other Mini Din 6 pin end to the mouse cable connector. If you need Serial
DB-9 to PS/2 Mini Din 6 pin adapter, please contact your supplier.
Step 7 (Optional)
If your computer has an AT type keyboard port (Din 5 pin), you will need a PS/2 to AT
keyboard adapter.
Step 8
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 10
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 remind 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 forgot to plug in power adapter on the
status of daisy chain, it may cause the unexpected status occurred.
Usage
The power on state of 4/8/16 port KVM switch:
When you power on KVM switch, it will ask you the password, the default password value
is eight zero –“ 00000000 “. Please key in eight zero and enter the same value at retype
field.
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The Rear Side of PC
The Rear side of PC

Note: Before you are not familiar with the operation of OSD manual, 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.
The Push Buttons :
Pressing the individual button cyclically through all the ports or the respective button to get
PC port you want.
PC port LED Indication :
You can press the button in order like mentioned-above diagram.
When you select the PC port and this PC is shut down or this PC port is disconnected to the
PC, the selected PC port LED will flash. When you select one of eight PCs ports and this
PC is powered on, the selected PC port LED is lit.
7-Segment BANK LED Indication
When you would like to view the next bank KVM switch, please press “ BANK “ push button
cyclically to the destination bank. The bank LED will be changed from bank 1 to the
maximum daisy chain level and then to press “ BANK “ push button once back to the bank
1.
Bank1 Bank2 Bank3 MAXBANK
Reset Button ( (“ Bank ” button) and (“ PC 1 ” button ) ):
To press both “PC1” button and “bank” button of master bank simultaneously can reset
KVM switch. This reset action will not only return KVM switch back to initial state --- Check
the password, but also re-check all of slave banks which connected to mast KVM Switch.
If you add a new KVM Switch as a slave bank, please use reset button of master KVM
Switch to automatically assign a new ID to it. You can view this new slave bank go through
OSD menu. The PC ports of KVM Switch does not be reset by reset command.
Keyboard Hot Key Commands:
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 ), the keyboard will back
to under Operation System control state.
Below are the different hot key commands:
within 2 seconds
+ + = Previous Channel
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Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock ↑

+ + = NextChannel
(Note:Youalsocouldpress“uparrowkey”or“downarrow
key” longer time to speed up selecting the destination
port)
+ + = PreviousBank
+ + = NextBank
To select PC port:
+ +
+ + = Beeper
(Note: The default Beeper function is ON and beeper
control is only for available for Scan Mode )
+ + = AutoScan
To get out of Auto Scan Mode, Press any key or SPACE bar.
+ + = OSDsettingbacktofactorydefaultvalue
(Note:Notincludingpassword)
+ + = SearchthesamePCname
(Note:SearchPCnamestartingfrom1
st PC port)
+ + Space bar = On Screen Display Menu
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Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
B
S
Bank
No 1~8
Port No
0 or 1
Port No.
1~4 (4 port)
1~8 (8 port)
1~16 (16 port)
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock ↓
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Page
Up
Page
Down
ROM REFLASH
F I N D : █
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Scroll
Lock
R
F

Example：
A. To access a computer attached to Port 4 of the three Bank. You can press through hot key as below:
Scroll lock + Scroll lock + 3 + 04
B. To access a computer attached from Bank 3 to Bank 4, You can press through hot key as below:
Scroll lock + Scroll lock + Page Down
Note:
Bank no. and Port no. selection must be made using the numeric keys on the keyboard.
Numeric keys on the keypad are not available as a hot key command.
Daisy Chain Connection Diagram
Please use the attached 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 between the
fifth bank and the sixth bank to enhance the VGA signal.
(Note: If you would like to daisy chain 8 port and 16 port PS/2 or USB KVM Switch together,
the master bank must be 16 port PS/2 or USB KVM Switch)
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Maximum 8 Levels
Bank:1
Bank:2
Bank:3
Bank:8
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. The pass through port PC (i.e. The pass through port means the console port is
connected to PC directly) is powered on. Before you go hot plug function, please switch
to this pass through port to next port (or say emulation port ) and then switch back to the
pass through port.
c. You may unplug the mouse or the keyboard from the console port and plug it back in at
any time.
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 mouse
software driver supports the “Hot Plug” function.
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On Screen Display Operation
1. OSD menu can be popped up in powered on PC port or non-powered on PC port or
empty PC port. The resolution of OSD menu is fixed to 1024X768 for non-powered on PC
port or empty PC port.
2. When you pop up the OSD menu window go through the hot key, you will see the
following small window on your monitor.
a. The 1ST line bar is Bank no.
b. The 2nd block is your PC
system name list. You will find
the system number list from
01 to 04 ( if the current box is
4 port) or from 01 to 8 (if the
current box no. is 8 port)or
from 01 to 16 (if the current
box no. is 16 port). You can
define your PC name in
maximum 8 characters. The
factory default of 16 port KVM
switch PC name is from
“SYSTEM 01”, “SYSTEM
02” ,…, “SYSTEM 16” and 8
port KVM switch is from
“SYSTEM 01”, “SYSTEM
02”,…, “SYSTEM 08”. Besides,
the sun symbol “ ☼“ near to
the PC name represents the
PC system is powered on.
To use up arrow key “ y“ or down arrow key “ z“ to select port for destination PC name.
After you have selected the PC port already, you can press the ENTER Key to switch the
PC port you want immediately
To use “ PgUp “ key or “ PgDn” key for selecting previous or next Bank no. (or Box No.)
To press “ INS” key for
editing PC name.
After finishing the edit, please press “ Enter “ key for saving information.
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BANK : 1
01 SYSTEM 01 02
☼
SYSTEM 02 (
03
☼
SYSTEM 03 04
☼
SYSTEM 04
05
☼
SYSTEM 05 06 SYSTEM 06
07 SYSTEM 07 08
☼
SYSTEM 08
09 SYSTEM 09 10 SYSTEM 10
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☼
SYSTEM 11 12
☼
SYSTEM 12
13 SYSTEM 13 14
☼
SYSTEM 14
15
☼
SYSTEM 15 16 SYSTEM 16
OSD : 1 0 SEC. CHANGE PASSWORD
SCAN: 1 0 SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF
ESC : QUIT ENTER :COMPLETE
TAB : NEXT INSERT :EDIT
©/ª: PORT SELECT
PgDn/PgUp: BANK SELECT
BANK : 1
01 SYSTEM 01 02
☼
SYS█EM 02 (

To use “ Tab “ key to select items like Bank, OSD, SCAN, CHANGE PASSWORD,
CONSOLE ON/OFF, etc…
a. The “ OSD: 10 SEC” means
that the PC system name
exists 10 sec on your
monitor. You can modify it
from 05 sec to 99 sec. The
factory default value is 10
sec..
b. The “ SCAN TIME” means that scan interval from one PC port to next PC port. The
default SCAN time is 10 sec and the maximum scan time is 99 sec.
c. The “ CHANGE PASSWORD” is for user to avoid all PC systems to be intruded by the
other person. The default password is 8 digits “ 00000000 “.
There is an enter password window showed out when you select this item and then
press the Enter. The maximum password is eight digits. After you key in the password
already and press the Enter key, there is another window for confirming your typed
password.
You need to retype the password again for rechecking your previous key-in password
is matched or not.
d. The “ CONSOLE ON/OFF “ means to manage the console of KVM switch. If you select
“ CONSOLE ON “, it means that any user can use the console. If you select “ CONSOLE
OFF “(factory default OFF state), it means that any user will not be allowed to use the
console unless you enter the password. When you enter the
password already and pass the KVM switch authentication, the CONSOLE will be set
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1
5☼SYSTEM 15 16 SYSTEM 16
OSD : 1 0 SEC. (CHANGE PASSWORD
SCAN: 1 0 SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF
ESC : QUIT ENTER :COMPLETE
TAB : NEXT INSERT :EDIT
ENTER PASSWORD : █
ESC : QUIT ENTER : COMPLETE
ENTER NEW PASSWORD : █
ESC : QUIT ENTER : COMPLETE
RETYPE NEW PASSWORD : █
ESC : QUIT ENTER : COMPLETE
NEW PASSWORD COMPLETE
ESC : QUIT ENTER : COMPLETE

to ON. After you finish using KVM switch, please don’t forget to set up CONSOLE ON
state to OFF state. Besides, if current CONSOLE is ON state and you reset KVM switch,
the CONSOLE will be set up ON state back to OFF state.
e. When you finish the set up of PC name and get out of OSD setting mode, you will find
the PC name showed at the up-left corner of monitor. Now, you can use ESC key to
clear the message right away if you don’t need it.
f. If you want OSD returning back to factory default value, you can execute “SCROLL
LOCK”, “SCROLL LOCK” , “R” keys in order. The bank seven segment LED on the front
panel will be flashed during the refresh process.
When the OSD value back to default setting, the bank seven segment LED on the
front panel will stop flashing
Troubleshooting
1. Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label all of cables with the number for each
respective computer to avoid confusion.
2. The recommended VGA cable distance is 5 meters maximum without ghosting and
degradation. Normally, the cable length is based on driver capacity of your VGA card. If
you need longer VGA cable, please use VGA extender to accomplish your
applications.
3. The recommended PS/2 cable distance is 5 meters maximum. Normally, the cable
length is based on driver capacity of your motherboard PS/2 port. If you need longer
PS/2 cable, please use PS/2 extender to accomplish your applications.
4. The Power Jack polarity is center positive and the power adapter need be DC12V, 1A
5. Don’t press any keys on the keyboard while the selected computer is booting up.
Otherwise, it might cause the keyboard error or keyboard is not detected at PC side.
6. The computer boot up fine, but keyboard doesn’t work
zMake sure the keyboard works when directly plugged into the computer.
zTry a different keyboard, but use only 101, 102 or 104-key keyboard.
7. The Mouse is not detected during PC boot up.
zMake sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer.
zMake sure the mouse is a true PS/2 mouse. A combo mouse will work just as long as it
is set for PS/2 mode with the correct adapter. Try a different mouse.
zAvoiding moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when switching ports.
zAvoiding switching ports during shutting down the PC process.
zWhen you switch one PC port to another PC port, the best scan time setting need to be
set to 5 sec. or more. Normally, the VGA monitor change one resolution mode to
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102
☼
SYSTEM 02
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another will take one or two seconds. So, the scan time is not recommended to below 5
seconds.
8. The power switch is off, but the switch still works fine or power adapter is unplugged
from the switch, but the switch still works fine.
KVM Switch unit draws the power source from power adapter and all PC’s PS/2 port.
Some PC’s PS/2 port can support enough power for the switch, but some PC’s PS/2
port ( like laptop, notebook computer…etc.) is unable to supply enough power for the
switch. In order to make sure the system can work steadily, please do not set power
switch to off state or remove the power adapter from the switch.
Although the PCs connected to KVM Switch unit are able to support enough power to
the stand alone switch, KVM Switch unit still needs a power adapter for daisy chain
more banks.
9. If forgetting the “ password ” you typed, please contact your supplier.
CERTIFICATIONS
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CE – Certificate
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations: EN 55
022: CLASS B
BMN006800A00
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