OPERATION
HOT PLUGGING
The KS-3108 / KS-3116 supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added back into the
installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their respective ports without the need to shut the
switch down. For hot plugging to work properly, the following procedure must be observed:
Hot Plugging CPU Ports
When to plug or unplug the cable from the port in powering;
1.
The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from.
Hot Plugging Console Ports:
The PS/2 / USB keyboard, mouse can be hot plugged.
POWERING OFF AND RESTARTING
If it becomes necessary to power off one of the KVM unit, before starting it back up you must do the following:
1.
Shut down all the computers that are attached to the unit.
Note: If the unit is operating under external power, unplug the power adapter cable.
2.
Wait 10 seconds, then plug the power adapter back and power on all computers.
PORT SELECTION
The KS-3108 / KS-3116 provides two methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation:
manual and OSD.
Manual
Simply press the appropriate port selection switch on the KS-3108 / KS-3116’s front panel. After pressing the
switch, the selected LED lights to indicate that the port has been selected.
OSD
OSD (On Screen Display), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure to
provide instant access to any computer on the installation. OSD operation is discussed below.