Rackmount RKP21x-208KVM Series User manual

RKP21x-208KVM Series
RKP241x-208KVM Series
USER’S MANUAL
WHERE TO BUY
http://www.rackmountnet.com
1933 O'Toole Ave, #A107
San Jose, CA 95131, USA
Toll Free Tel: [phone]
email: [email protected]

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing RKP215-208KVM Rackmount LCD Keyboard Drawer with 8 ports KVM
switch. LCD Keyboard Drawer with 8 ports KVM switch is ideal for application where space is
critical.
RKP215-208KVM is a combination of keyboard, trackball, KVM switch and TFT LCD packed into
a drawer with features such as monitor flip up design, adjustable mounting brackets, built in LCD
OSD, centralized control of 8 PCs.
Features
•Unique mechanical design to maximize rack mountable space
•Unique monitor flip up design allows viewing through closed glass door of cabinet
•Adjustable mounting brackets for multiple depth cabinets between 650mm and 1000mm
•Lightweight aluminum construction – with a black anodize finish
•High quality keyboard with integrated trackball
•Keyboard options supporting twelve languages
•Side to side wide-angle viewing as CRT monitor
•Built in On Screen Display controlled by integral membrane switches
•Power saving feature for prolonging the life of LCD panel
•Standard D-sub 15-pin VGAinput connector
•Front-access lock for security
•EMC shielding around the monitor housing to minimize interference
•All mounting hardware included
•Built in KVM switch function for easy controlling and monitoring up to 8 residing servers
•Support eight character password protection and search PC server name
•Auto scan mode for monitor PCs and flexible scan time from 5 ~ 99 sec
•LED display for easy status monitoring
•Supplied with eight screened cables 6 ft long

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Packing Contents
RKP215-208KVM LCD Keyboard Drawer with KVM switch 1 PCS
User’s manual 1 PCS
AC to DC PowerAdapter w/power cord 1 PCS
Rack Mount Kit 1 SET
Standard 3-in-1 KVM cable 8 PCS
Before Unpacking
It is very important to locate the LCD Keyboard Drawer with KVM switch in a suitable environment.
zThe surface for placing and fixing the LCD Keyboard Drawer with KVM switch should be
stable and level or mounted into a suitable cabinet.
zMake sure the place has good ventilation, is out of direct sunlight, sway from sources of
excessive dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture and vibration.
zConvenience for connecting the LCD Keyboard Drawer with KVM switch to the related
facilities should be well considers too.
Unpacking
The LCD Keyboard Drawer with KVM switch comes with the following standard parts shown as
below. Check and make sure they are included and in good condition. If anything is missing, or
damage, contact the supplier immediately.
Connection
The DC Power inlet and connection cables are located in the lower rear panel of the LCD
Keyboard Drawer.
1. DC Power Inlet f : plug in the AC to DC Power Adapter
2. VGA port : Connect to VGA port in computer
3. PS/2 Keyboard cable : Connect to keyboard port in computer
4. PS/2 Mouse cable : Connect to mouse port in computer

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Important Safeguards
Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device.
Save this manual for future reference.
zUnplug the LCD Keyboard Drawer with KVM switch from the power outlet before cleaning.
zDo not spray liquid cleaners or aerosol directly on the device. Wet a cloth with a neutral detergent (e.g. clean
water) and squeeze it tight, then clean the screen slightly with it.
zDo not expose the LCD Keyboard Drawer with KVM switch directly to rain, water, moisture or sunlight.
zAvoid pressure on the LCD screen to prevent permanent damage to the display.
zDo not attempt to service the device yourself. Improper operation may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
zSafe storage environment of the LCD Keyboard Drawer with KVM switch is ranging between –20oC and 60oC.
Permanent damage could occur if the LCD Keyboard Drawer with KVM switch is stored outside the safe range.
zUnplug the LCD Keyboard Drawer witch KVM switch immediately and call a qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
1. The VGA signal cord is frayed or damaged.
2. If the monitor has been exposed to rain, liquid or water.
3. If the monitor has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
What the warranty does not cover
1. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
a) Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product
modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
b) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by us.
c) Any damage of the product due to shipment.
d) Removal or installation of the product.
e) Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuation or failure.
f) Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
g) Normal wear and tear.
h) Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
3. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.

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LCD Session

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On Screen Display - OSD
OSD is the convenient way for a user to adjust the screen performance to his satisfaction.
1. Entering the OSD Meun
2. Press the to display the OSD main menu.
3. Selecting icons for adjusting
4. Use buttons to scroll through the icons within the main menu and other sub-menus
the currently selected icon will be highlighted.
5. Aslider bar is displayed whenever a value is to be sent. Use buttons to scroll along
the bar.
6. Saving the settings and Exit
7. Selections / selected values is automatically saved once made.
Menu / Selection
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8. Select “Auto” for autoadjust LCD quality

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Customizing the Settings
1. Brightness
•To perform brightness adjustment of the input RGB signal
2. Contrast
•To adjust the contrast level of the input signal
3. Phase
•To optimize the picture quality by adjusting the sampling clock of the input RGB Signal
4. Frequency
•To adjust the frequency of the input signal to optimize the picture quality
5. H - Position
•To adjust the horizontal position of the frame
6. V - Position
•To adjust the vertical position of the frame
7. Sharpness
•To enhance more sharpening on the appearance of images
8. Color Temperature
•To enter into the Color temperature sub-menu

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1. H - Position
•To adjust the horizontal position of the OSD frame
2. V - Position
•To adjust the vertical position of the OSD frame
3. Half Tone
•To switch the OSD color from full color to half tone
4. OSD Timeout
•To modify the duration of the OSD time-out
1. Information
•To display the existing input signal information
2. Reset
•To reset the LCD to factory setting

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3. Half Tone
•To switch LCD power ON/OFF auto mode
Resolution Setting
Step 1 – Press right click on the desktop
Step 3 – change the “Screen Resolution” Step 4 – change the “Screen refresh rate”
Step 2 – Choose “Properties”

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FAQ
My display doesn’t work, even though the computer appears to work
1. Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the display
2. Make sure the display is turned on
3. Try turning the display off and then turning it on again
4. Make sure the display’s power cord is plugged into a power outlet and into the
AC power adapter. Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging
another device into the outlet
5. Check the connection between the display and the computer, The cable
connectors must be pushed in all the way
The message “Check Cable” appears on my display
1. This message appears when the video cable is not properly connected to the
computer
2. Make sure the analog video cable is plugged into theAnalog Video Input port
on the back of the display
3. Make sure the other end of analog video cable is plugged into the PC’s video
port
The message “No Sync” appears on my display
1. This message appears when there is no video signal from the computer
a. with cable already connected
2. Make sure that the computer’s power is turn on
3. Make sure that your graphic card has its output already
The message “Signal Out of Range” appears on my display
1. This message appears when the input signal is beyond the display’s
capability
2. 13.3” 1024 x 768 at 70Hz (Max.)
3. 15.1” 1024 x 768 at 75Hz (Max.)
4. 17.1” 1280 x 1024 at 75Hz (Max.)

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FAQ – Sun Server
Sun Server are using resolution at 1152 x 900 x 76Hz
Supported resolution mode
640 x 480 x 70/75Hz
800 x 600 x 70/75Hz
1024 x 768 x 70/75Hz
1280 x 1024 x 75Hz (17” LCD)
Note the Max. frequency of 13.3” is 70Hz
You need to change the Sun Server resolution before you connect to LCD
Display
Please do the following procedure to change the resolution setting :
1. as root:
you may find the following comment “/user/sbin/m64config”
2. Type “/user/sbin/m64config – prconf”
to view current resolution
3. Type “/user/sbin/m64config – res 1024x768x70 now”
to change to 1024x768 @ 70MHZ
4. the screen will be rubbish
5. Then type “pkill Xsun”
6. And Type “pkill Xsession” to restart the Xsession
Remember this process need to RESTART the server
Under Common Desktop Environment (CDE)
To change the OpenBoot resolution, you can type the following commend in OK prompt
1. In OK prompt, type “setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x70”
2. Type “printenv” to confirm the resolution has been changed to 1024x768x70Hz
3. Then type “reset” to restart the system
Remember this process need to RESTART the server

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Technical Information
Size 17”
Screen Type TFTActive Matrix
Display Area 337.92mm(H) x 270.336mm(V)
Contrast Ratio 350 : 1
Viewing Angle 150{(H) x 125{(V) Typ.
Resolution XGA 1280 x 1024
Pixel pitch 0.264mm (H) x 0.264mm (W)
Response Time Tr=5ms, Tf=20ms Typ
Brightness 250 cd/m2
Panel Color 16.7M Colors
LCD
Back Light 4 Lamps
Synchronization Horizontal : 31-69 KHz
Range Vertical : 56-75 Hz
Video
Input Signal Analog RGB 0.7Vp-p
Power Management VESA DPMS
Power Micro on/off switch on the backsideControl OSD Control Brightness, Contrast, Color,
H position, V position, Auto config,
OSD adjust, Dither, etc.
Power Input 12V/5A DC adapterExternal Connection Video Input 15-pin D-Sub connector
Size 15”
Screen Type TFT
Display Area 304.1mm(H) x 228.1mm(V)
Contrast Ratio 300 : 1
Viewing Angle 130{(H) x 110{(V) Typ
Resolution 1024 x 768
Pixel pitch 0.297mm (H) x 0.297mm (W)
Response Time Tr=5ms, Tf=20ms Typ
Brightness 250 cd/m2
Panel Color 16.2M
LCD
Back Light 4 CCFTs (Cold Cathode Fluorescent
tube)
Synchronization Horizontal : 48.36-60 KHz
Range Vertical : 56-75 KHz
Video
Input Signal Analog RGB 0.7Vp-p
Power Management VESA DPMS
Power Micro on/off switch on the backsideControl OSD Control Brightness, Contrast, Color,
H position, V position, Clock, Phase,
Auto config, Scaling, Input select,
Clear EEPROM, Multi window,
OSD adjust, Save
Power Input 12V/5A DC adapterExternal Connection Video Input 15-pin D-Sub connector

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KVM Session

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KVM
PS/2 Cable:
Mini Din 6 pin Male to Male
VGA Cable:
HDB15 pin Male to Male
Installation
Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off.
1. Connect the Keyboard, VGA, Mouse cables to the computer ports of KVM switch
2. After Powering on computers and finishing the boot-up process, you can start to go KVM
switch.
Note:
Please don’t switch the PC port (i.e. Don’t press the push button of KVM switch or run hot key)
during the computers are under boot-up process.
Channel ButtonBank Button

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Startup
1. Power on the KVM power
2. 7 segments LED is on
3. Key-in the password, default is “00000000”
4. If you forget your password, please send back to Manufacturer / Distributor
5. Pressing to view all port
1 2 3 4
8 7 6 5
LED Indication
When you change the channel
If the PC is turn off or is disconnected
The LED will flash otherwise is will lit
Keyboard hot key command
Simple key sequence
Press “ Scroll Lock” twice within 2sec
Follow with a beep sound, going into the hot key mode
Need to key in the hot key within 2 sec
Go back to Operation System Control state

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Hot Key
Press “Bank” & “Channel” at the same time to reset the KVM switch to default
setting
•S.L. + S.L. + Previous Channel
•S.L. + S.L. + Next Channel
Note: You also could press “up arrow key” or “down arrow key” longer time to speed
up selecting the destination port
•S.L. + S.L. + Page Up Previous Bank
•S.L. + S.L. + Page Down Next Bank
To Select PC port
•S.L. + S.L. + Bank No. + Port No.
•Bank No. 1 – 8 (Max.) Port No. 01 – 16 (Max.)
•Example we select Bank 3 Channel 14
•S.L. + S.L. + 3 + 14
•Example we select Bank 7 Channel 5
•S.L. + S.L. + 7 + 05
Beeper On/Off
•S.L. + S.L. + B(Default is On)
Auto Scan
•S.L. + S.L. + S(Default is 10 sec from P to P)
•Press any key to stop
Rom Refresh
•S.L. + S.L. + R(Refresh to OSD Default Value)
•Not include the PASSWORD
Find by PC name
•S.L. + S.L. +F
•Key the PC name
•Search PC name starting from 1st PC port
OSD Menu
•S.L. + S.L. + Spacebar
ROM REFLASH
F I N D : █

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OSD Menu
Use “Tab” key to select items like Bank, OSD, SCAN, CHANGE PASSWORD,
CONSOLE ON/OFF, etc…
Use Page Up & Page Down to switch previous or next bank
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
OSD : 1 0 SEC. CHANGE PASSWORD
SCAN: 10SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF
ESC : QUIT ENTER :COMPLETE
TAB : NEXT INSERT :EDIT
Ç/È: SELECT PORT
PgDn/PgUp: BANK SELECT
Bank No.
PC Name List
KVM Settings
Info.

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OSD Menu
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
OSD : 1 0 SEC. CHANGE PASSWORD
SCAN: 10SEC. CONSOLE ON/OFF
ESC : QUIT ENTER :COMPLETE
TAB : NEXT INSERT :EDIT
Ç/È: SELECT PORT
PgDn/PgUp: BANK SELECT
•PC Name List
•“” near to the PC name represents the
PC system is powered on
•Use up arrow key “Ç” or down arrow key
“È” to select port for destination PC
name and press “Enter” to select
•Edit PC name
•Press “Ins” key for editing PC name
•PC name should not more than 8
characters
•After finish edit press “Enter”
•OSD – 10 sec
•OSD window display or PC
name exist 10 sec
•Default Value is 10 sec
•Modify from 05 – 99 sec
•Scan – 10 sec
•Scan interval from one PC
port to next PC port is 10
sec
•Default Value is 10 sec
•Max. 99 sec