StarTech.com RKCONS1908K User manual

Manual Revision: 01/17/2019
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8-Port VGA Rackmount LCD Console
| 19 in. | 1U
SKU#: RKCONS1908K
Actual product may vary from photos

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Compliance Statements
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other
Protected Names and Symbols
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other protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in
any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative
purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service
by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual
applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct
acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com
hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks,
and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and
related documents are the property of their respective holders.

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Safety Statements
Safety Measures
• Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric
lines under power.
• Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certied
professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
• Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed
to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
Mesures de sécurité
• Les terminaisons de câblâge ne doivent pas être eectuées lorsque le produit
et/ou les câbles électriques sont sous tension.
• L’installation et/ou le montage du produit doit être réalisé par un
professionnel certié et dans le respect des normes locales et du code de
construction local.
• Les câbles (y compris les câbles d’alimentation et de chargement) doivent
être placés et acheminés de façon à éviter tout risque électrique, de chute ou
de sécurité
安全対策
• 電源が入っている状態の製品または電線の終端処理を行わないでくださ
い。
• 製品の設置やマウントは、使用地域の安全ガイドラインおよび建築基準に
従い、有資格の専門業者が行うようにしてください。
• ケーブル（電源ケーブルと充電ケーブルを含む）は、適切な配置と引き回し
を行い、電気障害やつまづきの危険性など、安全上のリスクを回避するよう
にしてください。
Misure di sicurezza
• I terminiali dei li elettrici non devono essere realizzate con il prodotto e/o le
linee elettriche sotto tensione.
• L’installazione e/o il montaggio dei prodotti devono essere eseguiti da un
tecnico professionale certicato che conosca le linee guida locali sulle norme
edilizie e sulla sicurezza.
• I cavi (inclusi i cavi di alimentazione e di ricarica) devono essere posizionati
e stesi in modo da evitare pericoli di inciampo, rischi di scosse elettriche o
pericoli per la sicurezza.

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Säkerhetsåtgärder
• Montering av kabelavslutningar får inte göras när produkten och/eller
elledningarna är strömförda.
• Installation och/eller montering får endast göras av behöriga yrkespersoner
och enligt gällande lokala förordningar för säkerhet och byggnormer.
• Kablar (inklusive elkablar och laddningskablar) ska dras och placeras på så
sätt att risk för snubblingsolyckor och andra olyckor kan undvikas.
Warning Statements
• Make sure to assemble this product according to the instructions. Failure to
do so might result in personal injury or property damage.
• Never use this product if parts are missing or damaged.

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Table of Contents
Compliance Statements........................................................................1
Safety Statements..................................................................................3
Warning Statements..............................................................................4
Product Diagram (RKCONS1908K) ......................................................8
Front............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Product Information..............................................................................10
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 10
Hardware Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................ 10
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Installation ..............................................................................................11
Mounting the Rack Console Drawer .................................................................................................. 11
Grounding the LCD Console ................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the LCD Console................................................................................................................ 12
Opening the LCD Console...................................................................................................................... 13
Closing the LCD Console ........................................................................................................................ 13
Panel Controls and On-Screen Display (OSD) Functions .................14
Console Panel Menu ................................................................................................................................ 14
OSD ..........................................................................................................15
Accessing the OSD.................................................................................................................................... 15
Operations/Menu Titles .......................................................................................................................... 15
Navigation ................................................................................................................................................... 16

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Administrator (ADM) Menu ..................................................................17
Accessing the Administrator Menu .................................................................................................... 17
Setting up a User Account..................................................................................................................... 18
Setting up User Access............................................................................................................................ 20
Turning On/O Broadcast (BRC) Mode ............................................................................................. 21
Scanning All Ports..................................................................................................................................... 22
Scanning All Ports That Are Powered On.......................................................................................... 23
Scanning All Quick View Ports.............................................................................................................. 24
Performing an Auto Scan....................................................................................................................... 24
Conguring the Port ID........................................................................................................................... 25
Setting a Default HotKey........................................................................................................................ 27
Setting Logout Time O ......................................................................................................................... 29
Resetting the Keyboard and Mouse................................................................................................... 30
Turning the Beeper On/O.................................................................................................................... 31
Turning the Mouse On/O .................................................................................................................... 32
Restoring Factory Settings..................................................................................................................... 33
Viewing Console Information............................................................................................................... 34
Editing Port Names................................................................................................................................... 35
Setting Quick View Ports ........................................................................................................................ 36
Logging Out of the OSD......................................................................................................................... 37
Hotkeys....................................................................................................37
LED Indicator ..........................................................................................38
Conguration..........................................................................................38
Testing the LCD Console......................................................................................................................... 38
Conguring Display Settings................................................................................................................ 39

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Specications..........................................................................................39
Important Considerations ....................................................................41

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Product Diagram (RKCONS1908K)
Front
1Mounting Bracket x 2 6Release Switch
2Current Port 7Display Menu Buttons
3Port Select Buttons/LEDs 8Keyboard LEDs
4Display 9Rails x 2
5Handle 10 Touch pad
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Rear
1Power Switch
2PS2 Mouse and Keyboard
Ports
3Daisy Chain Port
4Power Connection Port
5Ground Connection Screw
6USB Mouse and Keyboard
Ports
7Console Monitor Port
8Host Port x 8
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Product Information
Packaging Contents
• 1U LCD Rack Console Drawer x 1
• Host Cable Kit x 8
• Mounting Rails - Set x 2
• Power Cords (NA, JP, UK, EU, ANZ) x 5
• M5 Cage Nuts x 8
• M5 Screws x 8
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
• Side Rails with Brackets x 2
• Keys x 2
• Screw Kit x 1
Requirements
Requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.startech.com/RKCONS1908K.
• 1U of Rack Space
• Grounding Wire
• Power Source
• Computer, Server, or KVM
• Phillips Head Screwdriver

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Installation
Mounting the Rack Console Drawer
Note: It’s easier to install the Rack Console Drawer if an-
other person helps you with the installation.
Warning: Use caution and proper lifting techniques when
installing the Rack Console Drawer.
1. Based on the mounting depth of the server rack that you are
using, select the appropriate length of Mounting Rails.
2. Decide where in the Rack you want to install the Rack
Console Drawer.
3. Insert the M5 Cage Nuts (two per mounting post) into the
square mounting holes on the Rack’s mounting posts.
4. Align the Rear Mounting Brackets (rails) with the M5 Cage
Nuts on the corresponding Rack mounting post.
5. Insert an M5 Screw (two per mounting post) through the
Rear Mounting Bracket (rail) and into the M5 Cage Nut. Do
not tighten the M5 Screws.
6. With assistance, slide the Rack Console Drawer into the
Rack, guiding the Rear Mounting Brackets (rails) into the
rail assembly.
7. Insert an M5 Screw (two per mounting post) through the
Front Mounting Bracket (rail) into the M5 Cage Nut.
8. Use a Phillips Head Screwdriver to tighten the M5 Screws.

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Grounding the LCD Console
Note: Grounding is recommended in environments with
high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI), or frequent
electrical surges.
1. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, loosen the Grounding
Connection Screw.
2. Attach the Grounding Wire to the shaft of the Grounding
Connection Screw.
3. Tighten the Grounding Connection Screw, making sure not
to over-tighten.
4. Attach the other end of the Grounding Wire (not connected
to the LCD Console) to a proper earth-ground connection.
Connecting the LCD Console
To connect the LCD Console to a Computer or KVM, perform
the following steps:
1. Turn o the Computer or KVM Switch.
2. Connect the 15-pin Host/KVM Connector on the KVM
Cable to the Host Port on the LCD Console and to a VGA
port and USB port on the rear panel of the Computer or
KVM Switch.
3. Connect the Power Cable to the Power Connection Port on
the LCD Console and to an AC Electrical Outlet.
4. Power on the LCD Console.
5. Power the Computer or KVM back on.

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Opening the LCD Console
1. Move the Release Switch to the unlocked position.
Unlocking the LCD Console
2. Use the Handle to pull the LCD Console out of the Rack
until you hear the LCD Console click into place. The LCD
Console will power On.
3. The LED Indicator on the left of the monitor panel changes
from orange to green.
4. Adjust the Display into the desired position.
Closing the LCD Console
1. Lower the Display until it’s ush against the Keyboard.
2. Slide and hold the two Switches located on the sides of the
LCD Console forward and push the LCD Console in towards
the rear of the rack.
3. Release the two Switches and continue pushing the LCD
Console the rest of the way into the Rack, until you hear an
audible click.

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Panel Controls and On-Screen
Display (OSD) Functions
Console Panel Menu
The Console Panel buttons are for display adjustments and
OSD navigation:
Button Function
Auto/Exit
Auto-synchronizes and scales down the
display to any valid factory preset timings.
Exits the OSD.
SL- Press to scroll to the function you want to
adjust.
SL+ Press to scroll to the function you want to
adjust.
Menu/
Select
Open the LCD OSD menu.
Used to select an option on the OSD.
Port
Selection
Buttons
Used to quick select/change ports.

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OSD
Accessing the OSD
There are two ways to access the On Screen Display (OSD):
• Using a Mouse double click the Right Mouse button.
• Using a Keyboard press the Scroll Lock button twice.
Operations/Menu Titles
The following Titles will appear on the operations menus within
the OSD:
Titles Description
SN The level number or port number.
$ The corresponding computers are
powered on and are online.
QV • #: Allows you to quick view the
selected port.
• BC: Indicates that the port is board
casting.
LK • @: Indicates that the port is only
available to view.
Name The name of the port.

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Navigation
Button Description
Left and Right Arrows Used to move left and right
on the screen accessing
menu options.
Up and Down Arrows Used to move up and down
on the screen accessing
menu options.
Enter Select the highlighted
option.
Esc Cancels operation and exits
the current menu.

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Administrator (ADM) Menu
Accessing the Administrator Menu
• On the OSD screen, press the F1 button, the ADM drop-
down menu will appear.
Administrator screen

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Setting up a User Account
The Set User Login option, allows you to setup user accounts.
1. On the OSD screen, press the F1 button.
2. Select Set User Login from the Administrator drop-down
menu and press Enter.
User screen
3. Select the Administrator to setup an administrator user or
User to setup a normal user.

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4. Press the Enter button. The User Name and Password
screen will appear.
User Name and Password screen
5. Enter a user name (max. 16 characters) in either the ADMINI
eld or the USER eld, depending on the type of user you
are creating.
6. Enter a password (max. 16 characters) in the Password eld
and re-enter the same password in the Conrm eld.
7. Press the Enter button.
8. A pop-up screen will appear indicating either “User setup
OK” or “Password not match”. If you see “Password not match”
you need to re-enter the password in both the Password
and Conrm elds and press Enter.