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2-2 INSTALLATION -- CONNECTING

THE PCS

Connecting The PCs

You may use any standard cables or use the cable kits
from Edimax to connect

and the PCs.

Make sure the cable connectors match the following:

It is strongly recommended to use high quality cable
kits from Edimax to simplify the installation and
ensure good quality connections. Please refer to
"Connectors and Cables" in page 1-5 and "Product
Information" in Appendix A page A-2 for detailed
cable kit information.

Connect one end of each of the three cables
(keyboard, mouse and monitor cable) to the

PC ports and the other end to the PC.

Make sure all the cables are firmly plugged-in and
secured. Follow the same procedures to connect all
PCs.

RAS106/108

RAS106/108

PS/2 mouse cable: male to male, mini-DIN6

PS/2 keyboard cable: male to male, mini-DIN6

Monitor: male to female, HDB15

For monitor cables, Use only UL2919 compliant cable to
ensure the video signal quality.

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Summary of Contents for RAS106

Page 1: ...User s Guide RAS106 RAS108 ...

Page 2: ...KVM Switch cable is not included is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under the normal use If the product is found to be defective during the warranty period then as your sole remedy and as the manufacturer s only obligation Edimax will repair or replace the product Edimax makes no other warranty or representation expressed implied or otherwise regarding the KVM Switch and spe...

Page 3: ... 1 5 Front Rear Panel Description 1 6 Operating Environment 2 1 Connecting The Peripherals 2 1 Connecting The PCs 2 2 Connecting Power Adapter 2 3 3 1 3 2 Reset Button 3 3 5 1 NSTALLATION PERATION EDS AND UZZER ROUBLE HOOTING PC Selection Method Keyboard Hot Keys 3 1 Select Push Button 4 1 Product Information A 1 APPENDIX P I roduct nformation ...

Page 4: ... cost and redundant peripheral cost and increase productivity KVM Switches feature standard 19 rackmount size that fits into any industrial rack PC99 compliant color coded connectors for easy correct cable connection individual intelligent mouse and keyboard emulation to ensure successful PC boot up and flawless operation Cap Lock Num Lock and Scroll Lock status are recorded and restored while swi...

Page 5: ... restored while switching among PCs 19 Rack Mount size Fit in any standard industrial rack mounting bracket included MS Intellimouse Support Provide Microsoft PS 2 Intellimouse and other name brand PS 2 mice emulation to ensure proper wheel mouse function Wide Video Bandwidth Support monitor resolution up to 1600 x 1280 recommend maximum 70Hz when set at 1600 x 1280 Reset Button Reset mouse and ke...

Page 6: ...INTRODUCTION PACKAGE CONTENTS 1 3 Package Contents One 6 8 port KVM Switch One external power adapter One set of mounting brackets One user s guide RAS106 108 1 3 4 2 Figure 1 1 Package Content 2 4 3 1 ...

Page 7: ...ight Dimension Operating Environment Emission 6 Yes Yes Yes 1600x1280 1 Mini DIN6 Female 1 Mini DIN6 Female 1 HDB15 Female 6 Mini DIN6 Female 6 Mini DIN6 Female 6 HDB15 Male 6 6 1 10 Seconds 1 30 feet 5 meters 60 feet 20 meters 9VDC 500mA 4 0 lbs 1 8 Kg 262x181x42 mm 8 Yes Yes Yes 1600x1280 1 Mini DIN6 Female 1 Mini DIN6 Female 1 HDB15 Female 8 Mini DIN6 Female 8 Mini DIN6 Female 8 HDB15 Male 8 8 ...

Page 8: ...nection to PCs using standard keyboard monitor and mouse cables Each connector is represented by a letter and color coded PS 2 Keyboard 6 pin mini DIN female in purple VGA Monitor HDB15 male in blue PS 2 Mouse 6 pin mini DIN female in green Please refer to the Specifications in page 1 4 for details on PC port connectors Optional PS 2 cable kits of different lengths are available for connection bet...

Page 9: ... Buttons RAS108 Front Panel 2 3 4 5 7 1 6 8 READY ACTIVE POWER RESET SCAN RAS108 Rear Panel RAS106 s front and rear panel layout is similar as RAS108 s M1 K1 M2 K2 M3 K3 M4 K4 M5 K5 M6 K6 M7 K7 M8 K8 Front Real Panel Description RAS108 8 Port KVM Switch ...

Page 10: ...keyboard connector purple one located on the rear panel of the unit Connect one PS 2 mouse to the PS 2 console mouse connector green one located on the real panel of the unit Connect monitor to console monitor connector blue one located on the rear panel of the unit Use only high resolution shielded monitor cable to ensure quality video output Keyboard Mouse Monitor Do not use any serial to PS 2 a...

Page 11: ...rs and Cables in page 1 5 and Product Information in Appendix A page A 2 for detailed cable kit information Connect one end of each of the three cables keyboard mouse and monitor cable to the PC ports and the other end to the PC Make sure all the cables are firmly plugged in and secured Follow the same procedures to connect all PCs RAS106 108 RAS106 108 PS 2 mouse cable male to male mini DIN6 PS 2...

Page 12: ...cal power voltage Connect the AC power adapter to the unit Plug the AC power adapter to your power outlet Turn power on using the toggle switch on the front panel and the power LED shall be lit CAUTION Plugging the AC power adapter to a power outlet with different voltage may cause personal injuries and damages to the power adapter 2 3 INSTALLATION CONNECTING POWER ADAPTER ...

Page 13: ...pecific PC or activate the automatic scan mode using the keyboard Hot Keys The keyboard Hot Keys provide an instant and convenient way to control all your PCs All the Hot Key functions start with two Scroll Lock key and followed with additional keys A short beep sound can be heard when you press Scroll Lock key twice RAS106 108 Keyboard Hot Keys Select Button Automatic Scan CAUTION Do not move the...

Page 14: ...e switching The LED will switch and identify which PC is currently under control A long beep sound to confirm the activation The will be lit to indicate the operation of SCAN mode A short beep sound to confirm the deactivation The LED will be turned off to indicate the end of SCAN mode Push the button right below each PC number to select that PC The built in buzzer will beep once to confirm each P...

Page 15: ...te the end of SCAN mode Press the button will automatically reset the keyboard and mouse emulation processors In normal operation users do not need to use the reset function In case of losing keyboard or mouse connection during operation you may press the Reset button to force the to re initiate the emulation and re establish the connection Do not move the mouse or typing the keyboard during the r...

Page 16: ... LED READY LED When a PC is properly connected and the PC is powered on the READY LED corresponding to that PC will be lit ACTIVE LED Indicate the currently selected PC Only one ACTIVE LED will be lit although more than one computers are connected SCAN LED LED is lit when is operating at automatic SCAN mode has a built in buzzer provide audio confirmation of PC switch and activation deactivation o...

Page 17: ...tor Make sure the cables are firmly plugged into the PC port connectors Try different video resolution by adjusting the setting of the display controller card from the Windows control panel Do not move the mouse during the switching can not switch the mouse control when it is still receiving the mouse signals Make sure the unit is not in SCAN mode Make sure the mouse is firmly plugged into the con...

Page 18: ...ss Reset button Make sure wheel mouse driver is installed on every PC supports only 2 button and 3 button mouse such as Microsoft Intellimouse Logitech FirstMouse and MouseMan Try different brand wheel mouse Press Reset button Do not move the mouse or typing keyboard before completes the PC switching If detects mouse or keyboard signals input from current PC before the switching is complete it wil...

Page 19: ...n beep and followed by a valid digit number and Enter key If you are using push button make sure push the center of the button to accurately initiate the switching Do not move the mouse or typing keyboard before completes the switching will not switch to selected PC until no more mouse or keyboard signals are detected RAS106 108 RAS106 108 ...

Page 20: ...w edimax com for most up to date product information MG2 2 port PS 2 Mini KVM Switch w cables GENIE2 AP 2 port KVM Switch AT PS 2 GENIE4 P 4 port KVM Switch PS 2 RAS106 6 port KVM Switch PS 2 rackmount RAS108 8 port KVM Switch PS 2 rackmount CS AT 6 6 feet AT cable kit CS AT 10 10 feet AT cable kit CS AT 25 25 feet AT cable kit CS AT 50 50 feet AT cable kit CS PS2 6 6 feet PS 2 cable kit CS PS2 10...

Page 21: ...ATION PS 2 type cable kit Keyboard 6 pin Mini DIN male to male Mouse 6 pin Mini DIN male to male Monitor HDB15 male to female AT type cable kit Keyboard 5 pin DIN male to male Mouse DB9 female to male Monitor HDB15 male to female ...

Page 22: ...o contact Edimax customer support Customer Support Hours Web http www edimax com FTP ftp edimax com Telephone 408 988 6092 Fax 408 980 1530 eMail support edimax com 9 00AM to 5 00PM Monday through Friday USA Pacific Time ...

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