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Manual

Building Networks for People

08/26/03

D-Link DKVM-16

16-Port Keyboard, Video,

and Mouse Switch

Version 1.2

Summary of Contents for DKVM-16 - KVM Switch

Page 1: ...Manual Building Networks for People 08 26 03 D Link DKVM 16 16 Port Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch Version 1 2 ...

Page 2: ...s 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 5 Hardware Installation 6 Using the DKVM 16 12 Daisy Chaining the DKVM 16 16 Hot Plug 17 Troubleshooting 21 Specifications 25 Warranty and Registration 26 Contacting Technical Support 29 ...

Page 3: ...in mini DIN One PS 2 6 pin mini DIN Contents of Package D Link DKVM 16 16 Port Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch 1 DC12V 1A Power Adapter 3 sets of 3 in1 KVM Cable Kits 1 set 3 ft 3 in 1 Cable Kit to daisy chain 2 sets 6 ft 3 in 1 Cable to PC 2 DB 9 to 6 pin Mini DIN Mouse Converters 2 DIN 5 pin to 6 pin Mini DIN Keyboard Converters Manual 2 Rack Mount Brackets 8 Screws If any of the above items are...

Page 4: ...friendly on screen display menu allows you to configure your DKVM 16 switch s settings The daisy chain port allows up to 8 DKVM 16 KVM switches to be stacked together for controlling as many as 128 computers Featuring hot plug auto scan keyboard hot keys and audible feedback the DKVM 16 makes it simple to manage all of your server computers The DKVM 16 supports VGA SVGA and MultiSync monitors at u...

Page 5: ... user a visual interface to name and select computers Supports eight character password protection Convenient On Screen Display push button and keyboard Hot Key commands for switching between PCs AutoScan mode Audible feedback when switching Automatically recalls CAPS LOCK NUM LOCK and SCROLL LOCK key status for each computer Supports VGA SVGA and MultiSync monitors Supports up to 1920 x 1440 reso...

Page 6: ...t Active Bank Display Current Active Port Display Bank Select Port Select Power Switch VGA Signal PS 2 Mouse Daisy Chain In Port PC Port Connectors PS 2 Keyboard PS 2 Mouse Console Port VGA Monitor Connector Output Output Input Input PS 2 Keyboard Input Daisy Chain Out ...

Page 7: ...our cables so that your computers DKVM 16 keyboard mouse and moni tor are distanced properly Connect the monitor console to the DKVM 16 Connect the attached cable or the one included with your monitor to the HD DB 15 female port labeled with the monitor symbol at the CONSOLE connector on the back of the DKVM 16 Step 1 Step 2 WARNING Make sure that all of your computers are powered off before attem...

Page 8: ... to the DKVM 16 If you have an AT type key board you will need an AT to PS 2 adapter Connect the mouse console to the DKVM 16 If you have an older mouse with 9 pins you will need to use the 9 to 5 pin mouse converter that is included with the DKVM 16 Step 3 Step 4 ...

Page 9: ...Back of PC Using the included 3 in 1 cable locate the mouse connector green and con nect one end to the PS 2 mouse port on the back panel of the computer and the other end to the PC1 PS 2 mouse port on the back panel of the DKVM 16 If there are not enough PS 2 ports on the computer you can choose a serial port for the mouse connection Be sure to add a serial to PS 2 converter in cluded with the DK...

Page 10: ... with the DKVM 16 Back of PC Step 8 Double check all of your connections Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected to the correct ports Step 9 Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the remainder of the computers Step 10 Attach the power supply to the DKVM 16 unit and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle When you see the LED for Port 1 light up and hear a beep switch on your PCs...

Page 11: ...he same manner If you find errors recheck all cables for proper connections before going to the trouble shooting section of this manual Note Please do not switch the PC ports i e do not press the push button of the KVM switch or run Hot Key while the computers are in the boot up process Nor mally during the boot up process each PC will communicate with the keyboard and mouse If you switch PC ports...

Page 12: ...word i e keep the default eight zero value Otherwise if you forget your set password you will need to contact the supplier D Link to have the unit reset The Push Buttons Pressing the button allows you to cycle fowards and backwards through all the ports 1 2 3 14 15 16 The Display LEDs When you select one of the sixteen PC ports and the PC is shut down or disconnected the selected port LED will fla...

Page 13: ...he PC ports of the DKVM 16 will not be reset The PC ports can only be reset by powering off the DKVM 16 The Keyboard Hot Keys You can also manage and switch the DKVM 16 through simple hot key se quences To send commands to the DKVM 16 the SCROLL LOCK key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds You will hear a beep confirming that the keyboard is now in hot key mode If you do not press any key in th...

Page 14: ... a zero 0 Example To access bank 3 and port 5 press SCROLL LOCK twice followed by the 305 value Ex Note By default the beeper function is ON Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Bank No 3 Port No 5 0 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock B Beeper Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Select Bank and PC port Bank No 1 8 Port No 1 16 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Previous Bank Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Next Bank Page Up Page Down Using the DKVM 16...

Page 15: ... name Scroll Lock Scroll Lock F OSD default Scroll Lock Scroll Lock R Note The Search PC name command starts with the 1st PC port Note 1 If you have already set up the scan mode command DKVM 16 will issue one beep to confirm each hop from one PC port to the next 2 To exit Auto Scan Mode press any key or the SPACE bar Auto Scan Scroll Lock Scroll Lock S Scroll Lock Scroll Lock On Screen Display Man...

Page 16: ...ou can daisy chain up to 8 DKVM 16s Step 1 Step 2 Use the 3 in one Cable Kit to connect the daisy chain port of bank 1 to the console port white color block of the 2nd KVM switch Step 2 Please repeat step 2 to daisy chain up to as many as 8 DKVM 16s Please use the attached 3 feet 3 in one Cable Kit to daisy chain the KVM Switches Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 8 MASTER Bank 1 Slave Bank 2 Slave Bank 8 ...

Page 17: ...cted you must switch to a different port before changing the configuration and then you can switch back to the master port 3 You may unplug the mouse or the keyboard from the console port and plug it back in at any time Note Some Operating Systems like SCO Unix are unable to support the Hot Plug function If you apply the Hot Plug function to this kind of Operating System it will cause unpredictabl...

Page 18: ...to change the password used to access all connected systems Specifies how long this on screen display will remain on your computer screen De fault time is 10 sec You can modify the value from 05 99 sec Scan Time sets the DKVM 16 to switch automatically be tween PC ports in intervals Default scan time is 10 sec and maximum time is 99 sec You can use the up or down arrow key to select the port desti...

Page 19: ...irm the password change The following window appears to confirm the completion of your password change CONSOLE ON OFF The Console On Off function lets you select the console access of the KVM switch If you select CONSOLE ON any sure can use the console If you select CONSOLE OFF factory default is OFF state a password must be entered to use the console When you enter the password and pass the KVM s...

Page 20: ...TER key to save the information Use the Tab key to select items such as Bank OSD SCAN CHANGE PASS WORD CONSOLE ON OFF etc When you finish setting up the PC names and exit the OSD setting mode you will find the PC name displayed at the upper left corner of your monitor Now you can use the ESC key to clear this screen 102 If you want to revert the OSD back to factory default values you can execute S...

Page 21: ... any other cable will not guarantee proper operation or video quality Reset all the slave units first and then reset master unit to recover the lost slave unit Although a power supply is not necessary to make the slave unit work try adding a power supply Q I am getting ghost shadowing or fuzzy images on my monitor A Check the cables and make sure that they are connected prop erly Your resolution a...

Page 22: ... Check to make sure that the the keyboard works when directly plugged into the cmoputers Try a different keyboard but use only 101 102 or 104 key key boards Make sure that the keyboard driver is for 101 102 or 104 key keyboards and not old XT keyboards Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly Make sure that the power switch is on Check the cables and make sur...

Page 23: ...l only mouse with a combo mouse adapter WILL NOT work Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly Make sure that the power switch is on Q When I switch from one port to another mouse movement is completely erratic What do I do A Switch the console port to the problem PC port and power on this PC again to recover the mouse Check the adapter and make sure that it ...

Page 24: ...m the power adapter and the PC s PS 2 port Some PC s PS 2 port can support enough power for the switch but some PS 2 ports such as those on laptops are unable to supply enough power for the switch In order to make sure the system works properly please do not turn the power switch off or remove the power adapter from the switch Although the PCs connected to the DKVM 16 are able to support enough po...

Page 25: ...15 pin HDDB Cascade Port 1 On Screen Display Yes 19 Rack Mount Yes Cascade Level 8 Max Access Pcs 128 Manual Selection Push Button Hot Key Yes Switching Configuration Buzzer Keyboard State Saved and Restored Keyboard PS 2 Mouse PS 2 Resolution 1920 x 1440 Bandwidth 200Mhz Enclosure Metal Storage Celsius 20 60 C Dimensions 16 x 9 x 3 25 in Weight lbs 7 7 lbs Power Supply DC 12V 1A AC power ...

Page 26: ...e price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 d...

Page 27: ...f in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repa...

Page 28: ...is product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC 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 ...

Page 29: ...ical Support through our website or by phone Tech Support for customers within the United States D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800 361 5265 Monday to Friday 8 30am t...

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