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1601 Jack McKay Blvd. • Ennis, Texas 75119  U.S.A.

Telephone: 800.876.3333 • Fax: 800.765.3435

Owner’s Manual

MMK-KVM8

Modular KVM Switch for  

LCD Console Use

1.  Introduction

The 8-port modular combo-free KVM switch can control attached servers and computers from local or remote consoles. This KVM 
switch is loaded with features including one optional IP-based remote console port (MMK-IPM), On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, 
Password security, Hot key Control, and Auto Scan Control. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PC boot-
up process.

With the optional IP-based remote console port you can control one or several computers locally at the server site or remotely via the 
Internet using a standard browser. You can securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance, support, or failure recovery 
over the Internet. Communication is secure via SSL encryption.

1.1  Features

 

•   8-port KVM switch

 

•   Support combo interface for connecting to computer ports conveniently

 

•   Support one local console plus one optional remote console (IP)

 

•   Support MS windows, Netware, Unix, and Linux 

 

•   Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port

 

•   No Software Required --- easy computer selection via On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Push Buttons, and Hotkeys 

 

•   Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock / Cap-Lock / Num-Lock / L-Alt / L-Ctrl / L-Win / R-Alt / R-Ctrl / R-Win) for switching computer 

port and other control functions, so Hotkey function can be used in various types of keyboards, and to avoid Hotkey duplicate 
problem.

 

•   Provide ACL (Access Control List) security function. Store up to 8 independent user accounts

 

•   Hot Plug --- add or remove connected computers without powering off the KVM switch or computers

 

•   Support two user layers, and search computer/server name

 

•   Plug-n-Play monitor support 

 

•   Keyboard status restored when switching computer

 

•   Support Daisy Chain function with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2-layer) topologies

1.2  Package Contents

Modular KVM Switch Unit – 1 PCS

Quick Installation Guide – 1 PCS

Bracket with thumb screw – 1 SET

Screw – 4 PCS

Table 1-1. Package Contents

Summary of Contents for MMK-KVM8

Page 1: ... are subject to change without notice 1601 Jack McKay Blvd Ennis Texas 75119 U S A Telephone 800 876 3333 Fax 800 765 3435 Owner s Manual MMK KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use MMK KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use ...

Page 2: ...grams 5 1 6 Rear Panel 6 2 Hardware Installation 6 2 1 Rack Mount Installation 6 2 2 Computer Server Installation 7 2 3 Optional Module Installation 9 2 4 Power ON 9 2 5 Daisy Chain Connection 10 3 Usage 11 3 1 Front panel PC port LED Indication 11 3 2 Hot plug 11 4 Hotkey 12 5 OSD On Screen Display 13 5 1 Login Window 14 5 2 Port Name 15 5 3 Main Menu 16 5 3 1 LANGUAGE 16 5 3 2 PORT NAME EDIT 17 ...

Page 3: ...res 8 port KVM switch Support combo interface for connecting to computer ports conveniently Support one local console plus one optional remote console IP Support MS windows Netware Unix and Linux Support iMAC Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port No Software Required easy computer selection via On Screen Display OSD Menu Push Buttons and Hotkeys Provide various Hotkey Scroll Lock Cap Lock ...

Page 4: ...puter port selection On Screen Display OSD Menu Hot Key Hotkey Provide various Hotkey Scroll Lock Cap Lock Num Lock Alt Ctrl Win Security Provide ACL Access Control List security function store up to 8 independent controllable Computer lists Multilingual OSD On Screen Display control 8 languages English France Germen Spanish Italian Russian Japanese Simplified Chinese Auto Scan Intervals 5 99 Sec ...

Page 5: ...B 15 pin male one Mini Din 6 pin and one USB special cable Figure 1 1 HDDB 15 VGA USB x 1 3M MMK DB10 Figure 1 2 HDDB 15 VGA PS 2 x 1 3M MMK DD10 Daisy Chain Cable VGA Cable HDDB 15 pin Male to Male Figure 1 3 Daisy Chain Cable Note Daisy chain needs all 15 cable lines connected This is a special VGA cable normal VGA cable has unconnected lines Do not use other VGA cable for daisy chain CAT5 5E 6 ...

Page 6: ...ion 1 Please check all peripherals according to the list before installation to make sure that the unit was not damaged during shipping If you encounter any problem please contact Atlas Sound 2 Before installation make sure all peripherals and console have been turned off 2 1 Rack Mount Installation Hardware kits contents 1 Bracket A with thumb screw x 2 2 Screw length 6 mm x 4 Install modular KVM...

Page 7: ...one 800 876 3333 Fax 800 765 3435 Owner s Manual MMK KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 2 Push KVM switch into the rails from rear of cabinet 3 Tighent thumb screw of bracket A to fix KVM switch to console and finish installation Both sides 2 2 Computer Server Installation Figure 2 1 Computer Server Installation ...

Page 8: ... a purple mini din 6 pin PS 2 connector for keyboard and a green mini din 6 pin PS 2 connector for mouse Plug these three connectors into the respective ports on the computer Repeat the same procedure for all other computers a PS 2 computer Plug PS 2 mouse connector to computer mouse port and PS 2 keyboard connector to computer keyboard port Do not hot plug PS 2 port If you must do that make sure ...

Page 9: ...yboard mouse and video data to a remote administration console It allows you to control one or many computers locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser Figure 2 4 IP Module Installation 2 4 Power ON Check Connections and Plug In Power Supply Double check to ensure all cables connectors are properly connected Visually check the color of keyboard and mouse conn...

Page 10: ...Daisy Chain port of Master KVM switch and connect the other end of the daisy chain cable to the Local Console port of the next Slave KVM switch Please repeat the connection procedures for next Slave KVM switch You can daisy chain a maximum of eight banks Figure 2 6 Daisy Chain Connection The console OSD menu will show only the port information of the master KVM switch When the master unit starts u...

Page 11: ...r always power on the PS 2 ports even if the Computer is not powered on so the Green LED will turn on O online the Red LED on indicates the port has been selected The Red LED will flash if there is no Computer connected to the port Press the BANK button and the port button simultaneously to reset the KVM switch 3 2 Hot plug The KVM Switch supports Hot Plug function for non PS 2 connectors You may ...

Page 12: ...eturn to Operation System control state A Command should be issued in Hotkey mode in 2 seconds Figure 4 1 Hotkey Command Function Space bar Active OSD Previous Channel Next Channel 1 2 8 bank First digit bank number start with 1 Second and third digits port number start with 01 PgUp Previous bank PgDn Next bank B Turn on off beeper S Auto Scan U Console Security ON to OFF P User logout login R OSD...

Page 13: ...on the MMK KVM8 switch it will prompt a login window and ask for user name and pass word This KVM system can setup one SUPERVISOR and eight USERS SUPERVISOR user name and password must be estab lished before other USER accounts can be set up and OSD access granted When you login as SUPERVISOR please go to USER SECURITY to set up one new SUPERVISOR or USERS SUPERVISOR can access all Main menu optio...

Page 14: ...t zero digits 00000000 The pass word is eight zero digits 00000000 After login on or port switch either by panel button OSD or Hotkey the screen will display the following information one digit BANK NUMBER two digit PORT NUMBER PORT NAME and current Hotkey any input or mouse movement will return the screen back to PC Figure 5 2 Login Window Security Logout No input for username and password over 1...

Page 15: ...Menu F2 CONSOLE OFF F3 Previous Menu Enter Switch to Selected Port Move Select PgUp Previous Bank PgDn Next bank Esc Quit 1 Show port 01 08 2 Show port 09 16 3 Show port 17 24 4 Show port 25 32 Table 5 2 OSD Function Key CONSOLE OFF logout so the next person needs to enter user name and password in order to do operation on this KVM system USER There are two type of user SUPERVISOR and USER SUPERVI...

Page 16: ...KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 5 3 Main Menu Figure 5 4 Main Menu OSD Function Key Description Enter Select Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 3 OSD Function Key 5 3 1 LANGUAGE The default language is ENGLISH Move the cursor by keyboard Up Arrow key and the Down Arrow key or mouse to select lan guage as you need Figure 5 5 Language ...

Page 17: ...he port name list Use Up Arrow key Down Arrow key or OSD MOUSE to move After you have selected the PC port already you can either press the ENTER Key or Move the cursor to the PC name Double click the left mouse button to switch the PC port immediately Press PgUp key or PgDn key for selecting previous or next Bank Press the Up Arrow key or the Down Arrow key to select SYSTEM 02 Press the ENTER key...

Page 18: ... Figure 5 7 Port Search OSD Function Key Description Enter Start Port Search F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 5 OSD Function Key Search the computer by port name Enter to show all the port names 5 3 4 USER SECURITY At USER SERCURITY of OSD can setup one SUPERVISOR and eight ADMINISTRATORS all with 8 digits name and password Figure 5 8 User Security P O R T S E A R C H X E...

Page 19: ...n S means SUPERVISOR and 1 2 3 8 mean ADMINISTRATOR The maximum NAME is eight characters A Z and 0 9 and PASSWORD is eight characters maximum A Z and 0 9 5 3 5 ACCESS LIST Figure 5 9 Access List OSD Function Key Description Enter Select Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 7 OSD Function Key Only SUPERVISOR can set up the ACCESS LIST The first column is the PC name list ...

Page 20: ...765 3435 Owner s Manual MMK KVM8 Modular KVM Switch for LCD Console Use 5 3 6 HOTKEY Figure 5 10 Hotkey OSD Function Key Description Enter Select Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 8 OSD Function Key Some keyboards may not be equipped with all the special keys Make sure the key you select is available in your keyboard ...

Page 21: ... Console Use 5 3 7 TIME SETTINGS Figure 5 11 Time Settings OSD Function Key Description Enter Save F1 Go to Main Menu F2 Console off F3 Back Esc Exit Table 5 9 OSD Function Key The SCAN TIME 10 SEC means that the scan interval from one PC port to the next PC port The default SCAN time is 10 seconds and the maximum scan time is 99 seconds and USER cannot use the number pad Press ENTER key to save S...

Page 22: ...ve speed of mouse cursor in this item There are three levels you can choose in it The fastest move speed is FAST the second is MIDDLE and the slowest is SLOW Using and key on keyboard to move highlight bar and select what move speed you want to use After press ENTER Key the mouse cursor move speed will change Figure 5 12 OSD Mouse OSD Function Key Description Enter Save Move F1 Go to Main Menu F2 ...

Page 23: ... or pressing the mouse buttons when switching ports 3 No video signal display on the remote monitor Check that all VGA cables connectors CAT5 cable connector are firmly connected 4 VGA resolution output mismatch with the monitor s The KVM switch will provide DDC information to all the PC VGA board If both the local console s monitor and KVM switch are turned on before the PC boot up or if the PC b...

Page 24: ...urchase under the terms of this warranty All war ranty returns must comply with our returns policy set forth below When products returned to Atlas Sound do not qualify for repair or replacement under our warranty repairs may be performed at prevailing costs for material and labor unless there is included with the returned product s a written request for an estimate of repair costs before any non w...

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