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Table of Contents

Overview

Features

System Requirements

Operating Systems

OS Languages

Safety Instructions

GCE250L (Local Unit) Front View

GCE250R (Remote Unit) Front View

GCE250L / CE250R Rear View

Grounding

Connecting

Operating Modes

Mode Selection

LED Display

Rack mount

Speci

cations

Trcubleshooting

Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement

CE Statement

Technical Support

Limited Warranty

Contact

Summary of Contents for GCE250

Page 1: ...1 GCE250 PKG NO M0519 Installation Installation Installation Guide PS 2 Console Extender...

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Page 3: ...ox since it improves on previous designs by using compact inexpensive Cat 5 cable the kind commonly used in Ethernet networks instead of bulkier more expensive standard cables Cat 5 makes for a much n...

Page 4: ...cal Unit Front View 16 GCE250R Remote Unit Front View 17 GCE250L CE250R Rear View 18 Grounding 19 Connecting 23 Operating Modes 26 Mode Selection 27 LED Display 28 Rack mount 30 Specifications 32 Trcu...

Page 5: ...ding Wires 4 ft 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Grounding Information Card Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping If you encounter a problem contact your...

Page 6: ...e High resolution video up to 1280 x 1024 60 Hz Supports VGA SVGA and Multi sync monitors local monitor supports DDC DDC2 DDC2B Supports the scroll wheel on most mice Automatic gain control automatica...

Page 7: ...pe monitor to the Local Unit the monitor that connects to the Remote Unit must be able to support the highest video resolution that the DDC monitor can provide 2 You must use the same brand and model...

Page 8: ...Custom KVM cable provided with this package The shape and function of the KVM connectors on the switch and the cable have been modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this extender can...

Page 9: ...n the table below Operating Systems OS Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 7 1 and higher SuSE 9 0 and higher Mandriva Mandrake 9 0 and higher UNIX AIX 4 3 5L 5 2 5 3 FreeBSD 4 2 4 5 Novell N...

Page 10: ...10 OS Languages English American UK French German Japanese Keyboard Languages...

Page 11: ...e device near or over radiators or heat registers The device should never be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device U...

Page 12: ...over If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all prod ucts used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Make sure that the...

Page 13: ...a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wall outlet and contact IOGear Customer Advocacy The power...

Page 14: ...working on the rack Always load the rack from the bottom up and load the heaviest item in the rack first Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack Do not over...

Page 15: ...e chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involv...

Page 16: ...uter plugs in here Only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be used 3 Remote LED The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units 4 Local LED See...

Page 17: ...View Description Function 1 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire used to ground the unit attaches here 2 On Line LED These LEDs indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units 3 Power LED...

Page 18: ...specifications as the one provided in this package for the GCE250R GCE250L GCE250R Rear View Description Function 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power Adapter plugs into this jack 2 Mouse Port The...

Page 19: ...rtant that all devices are properly grounded 1 Use the two grounding wires supplied with this package to ground both units by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal and the other end...

Page 20: ...20 2 Make sure the computer and monitor that the GCE250L connects to are properly grounded...

Page 21: ...used a In addition to the eight paired wires STP cable also contains a grounding wire Solder this wire to the RJ 45 connector as shown in the diagram b The second method is to use the STP cable shiel...

Page 22: ...22 In either case make sure that the sides of the RJ 45 connector make tight contact with the grounding contacts on the sides of the RJ 45 socket as shown in the diagram below...

Page 23: ...nt panel of the GCE250L 3 Plug the connectors on the other end of the cable into the appropriate ports on the computer or Console section of the KVM switch if you are using one Each connector is marke...

Page 24: ...power adapter supplied with this package into an AC source plug the adapter s power cable into the Remote Unit s GCCE250R s Power Jack 7 If you choose to use a power adapter with the CCE250L plug the...

Page 25: ...25 GCE250L GCE250R GCE250L 1 4 7 2 4 5 6 3...

Page 26: ...M keyboard video mouse access The remote console s monitor is blank and the remote console s keyboard and mouse inputs are disabled Local Remote Both the local and remote consoles can have KVM access...

Page 27: ...de Selection Switch located on the GCE250L s front panel controls the operating mode of the GCE250 KVM Extender system Pressing the switch toggles the system between Local and Local Remote operating m...

Page 28: ...t 1 Lights when the local console is active the Remote LED is out 2 Turns off when the remote console is active the Remote LED turns on 3 Flashes on and off alternately with the Remote LED when neithe...

Page 29: ...t the connection to the Local Unit is ok 2 Flashes when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit On Line 1 Lights when the remote console is active 2 Is Off when the local console is a...

Page 30: ...ceeding 2 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Rack Mounting...

Page 31: ...ar screws from the bottom panel 2 Use the screws you just removed to attach the mounting bracket that came with your package to the unit 3 Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack Re...

Page 32: ...shbutton Connectors Console Ports KB 1 x 6 pin Mini DIN F Purple Video 1 x HDB 15 F Mouse 1 x 6 pin Mini DIN F Green KVM Ports 1 x SPHD 15 F N A Power 1 x DC Jack Unit to Unit 1 x RJ 45 LEDs Local 1 G...

Page 33: ...board Mouse PS 2 Video 1280 x 1024 60Hz 150 m DDC DDC2 DDC2B I P Rating DC 5 0V 2 6A Power Consumption DC 5 0V 1 25W max Environment Operating Temp 0 50o C Storage Temp 20 60o C Humidity 20 60o C Phys...

Page 34: ...oor video quality The video quality can be improved by reducing the refresh rate Trails and smearing on the screen Unplug the Cat 5 cable from the remote unit then reconnect it Remote Unit not working...

Page 35: ...cordance 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...

Page 36: ...ng interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environmen...

Page 37: ...been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23...

Page 38: ...tware Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error A full description of the problem what is it doing or not doing It Doesn t work is...

Page 39: ...representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchant ability or fitness for any particular...

Page 40: ...registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards...

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Page 44: ...IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste HEALTH IOGEAR supports...

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