Trendnet TK-1602R KVM switch
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1. m 2 OIO OIO OO oO DBD amp 0 o Em BANK16 Maximum 16 Levels Figure 2 2 Daisy chaining multiple KVM switches in a cascaded application Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 Le 4 3 Before connecting any PC or peripherals to your KVM Switch make sure that the power adapter is disconnected from your KVM Switch and all PC or peripherals to be attached to the KVM Switch should be turned off too If your PCs are not turned off while connecting to the KVM Switch the shared keyboard and mouse won t be recognized correctly Ae Your multiple daisy chained KVM Switches have to be set up and running before you can connect any PC or peripheral to any KVM Switch Daisy chain Multiple KVM Switches Step 1 Make sure your KVM Switch your PCs and peripherals are all in powered off state If not turn the power off for the KVM switch PCs and peripherals Step 2 Connect the shared keyboard PS 2 mouse and monitor to the console connectors on the rear of the master first KVM Switch Step 3 Connect the power adapter cord to power on the master KVM Switch Step 4 Use a daisy chain cable to connect the daisy chain port labeled daisy chain in of the master switch to the console port of the second switch Then connect the power chord to power on the second KVM switch Step 5 If there is yet another third KVM Switch to b2. ooooooonnnnnncnooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnononannnnnnnonannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns ZZ lt Next Higher Bank gt Wihen dais V CNGINGG a iii 23 lt AULOSCAN Beep Sound OM OF AA A E Aa 23 e ROSTL E TROM E EA E E E E 23 SS A ytnraen cater E tatca naan camee na went eat ad 24 Change FENOME gt si da diana 23 REO ENV M o a A A E 23 SLOW OSO MENUS AA Asa 25 AOS CU E E E T A E iiab o 25 LAUDE TICLGV TIME A AA 26 LOSP Renan Times ala 26 lt Pass word Conn Oural On Parsa aa A da 26 LFO VOA CANDO IN Sidi 27 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ssssescececcccccccoccsssssesscceceecccososssossssssssssssssseeeee 28 APPENDIX B SYSTEM amp CABLE REQUIREMENTS sssssssssssscccsccccccccsscsscsesssssees 30 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING sida ia 31 Table of Contents LIST OF FIGURES SEL DRESS i S Erre TAOTE LOOR ieran EE EE A AA OTOA S Ereure 20 ER SOZR Front Panel lt a ascii recncaesisctsadedeneshicecuigd Cnteswiaehsuisad E A 9 Pigured 2D 1 RAlCO2K EPOCA aie etic em 9 PIQyed 5G TRESOZR KOREA ee TN A 10 Freire FIO TRALOOZR REOT EM tia 10 Figure 2 1 The 3 1 combo KVM cable is highly recommended oocccccnoonconcccnnnononnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 12 Figure 2 2 Daisy chaining multiple KVM switches in a cascaded Application ocooonnnncnn 14 Hieure 31 OSI MO Me 19 Pigure ez PA EC DY Name SCORSESE 24 Figure 3 3 Bank number Port Number and PC Name as shown on the OSD oooonicccnncnncncnnnn 24 LIST OF TABLES Table 3 1
3. 3 TO STOP Autoscanning just press any button on the front panel or hit any key on keyboard to terminate autoscanning immediately Page 25 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 lt Autoscan Delay Time gt OSD Use cursor keys to navigate to the SCAN option on the OSD Menu and then hit Enter to select and edit the auto scan delay time The Autoscan Delay Time is default to 10 seconds i The autoscan delay time could be specified within the range of 5 seconds to 99 seconds by an increment of 1 second Users can adjust the scan delay time according to their needs lt OSD Remain Time gt OSD Use cursor keys to navigate to the OSD option on the OSD Menu and then hit Enter to select and edit the OSD Remain time The OSD Remain Time is default to 10 seconds Nie Y The OSD time can be specified within the range of 5 seconds to 99 seconds by an increment of 1 second Users can adjust this parameter to suit their needs lt Password Configuration gt OSD Navigate with cursor keys downward to the PWD CONFIG option and then hit Enter key or Insert key to select Just follow the submenu to Enable or Disable the Password Protection Every time you want to change the password configuration you will be prompted for the password You have to type in the correct password to validate the change The password is up to 8 characters long and is default to 00000000 Later you can change the de
4. have difficulty recognizing your keyboard and mouse even if you turn on the KVM switch later on On the other hand your KVM Switch also has to be present to keep track of all the modes and parameters requested by the OS running on each connected PC y If your computers are with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections you should use the AT to PS 2 adapters specified in appendix C Cable Diagrams Note that even if you have an existing 6 pin mini DIN to 9 pin serial adapter that came with your serial mouse it might not work with your KVM Switch since it might have a different wiring configuration gt The cable distance from your keyboard video and mouse to your PC should be within 25 feet or 7 6 m as to ensure signal quality and proper transmission If you want to extend the distance over use of a Cat5 Extender is recommended Now the KVM Switch is ready to operate as soon as you turn on any of the attached computer Page 13 Chapter 2 Installation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 2 4 Connect Your PCs and Peripherals to Multiple Daisy chained KVM Switches 4 Y If you use only a single KVM Switch and hence have no need for cascaded application of multiple KVM Switch units just skip this section To add port capacity multiple TK 802R TK 1602R KVM Switches can be cascaded in a daisy chain configuration to maximize the number of connected computers up to a total of 256 computers
5. KVM Switch 2 1 Checklist before Installation Suitable cables to connect the KVM Switch to the keyboard video and mouse ports of each of your PC For each computer connected you should have PS 2 mouse cable all male and PS 2 keyboard cable all male and a HDB 15 VGA cable all male A 3 in 1 combo cable is highly recommended for your convenience For more information on the cable specifications look up in the Appendix A A monitor with a standard D sub 15 pin VGA SVGA connector HDB 15 that will work when connected directly to each of your PCs A standard PS 2 style keyboard If you are using an AT keyboard with a 5 pin connector you should use a standard AT to PS 2 keyboard adapter to connect to the KVM Switch A PS 2 style Microsoft or Logitech compatible mouse or a Microsoft IntelliMouse IntelliMouse Explorer compatible mouse y LL Iil Figure 2 1 The 3 1 combo KVM cable is highly recommended Page 12 Chapter 2 Installation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 2 2 Mounting the KVM Switch The KVM Switch can be mounted either on desktop or on a standard 19 rack To adapt to different port capacity requirements you are able to use the KVM Switch either in single unit configuration or in multiple cascaded application If you intend to use m
6. Scr bank port number number Ol 16 Ol 16 For example when with multiple daisy chained KVM Switches configuration if you want to select bank 3 port 7 you should press the following keystrokes Select PC bank port number number 03 07 However when using single KVM Switch configuration if you want to select port 7 you should first press its default bank number 01 and then the port number 07 Select PC bank port number number 01 07 Ne Y Since the single KVM Switch bank number is default to 01 i e itself a master KVM Switch on its own therefore you should always specified its bank number by 01 Page 21 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 OSD To activate the OSD Menu hit ScrLk ScrLk Space Bar While the OSD Menu is active use the cursor keys to navigate to the channel you want and then hit Enter or Insert key to select In a daisy chained configuration you may want to select specific channel on a specific bank when you have daisy chained multiple KVM switch units just use the Page up Page Down key for bank selection and navigate the OSD Menu by cursors key to the channel you want to select and hit Enter to make it your active channel lt Next lower channel gt Front Panel Button Press the corresponding button Hotkeys Next lower channel OSD Select the corresponding OSD Menu option lt Next Higher Ch
7. and mouse cable Highly recommended the 3 in 1 combination KVM cable 1 2 Package Contents The TK 802R TK 1602R KVM Switch Package should contain the following items The TK 802R TK 1602R KVM Switch Daisy Chain Cable 3 in 1 KVM combo cable Power adapter cord AC to DC Rack Mount Kit This User Guide A Quick Installation Guide Quick Reference Sheet Figure 1 1a TK 802R TK 1602R KVM Switch paw gt pe gt YA w pe GPS gt A _ npn h gt y gt e o a Figure 1 1b TK 1602R Page 8 Chapter 1 Features and Functions TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 1 3 External Views The following sections will give detailed descriptions of the front panel and rear panel of the TK 802R TK 1602R KVM Switch 1 3 1 Front View Figure 1 2a TK 802R Front Panel f TK 1602R k KVM Switch Figure 1 2b TK 1602R Front Panel 1 3 1 1 Front panel Buttons Use these front panel buttons to directly select channels as well as to perform specific function such as reset or autoscan 1 3 1 2 Numerical LED Displays and Indicators The Numerical LED display s and LED indicators on the front panel show forth the information of your current switch bank number and port status The current active switch bank will be shown on the Dual Numerical LED Displays while the Port Status is each indicated by a set of two Port Status LED indicators one red and the o
8. follow the correct boot up sequence The reason is that while your PC is booting up it has to communicate with your keyboard and mouse and consequently gets response from them If your KVM Switch has not been running and connected to your PC your PC might have difficulty recognizing your keyboard and mouse even if you turn on the KVM switch later on On the other hand your KVM Switch also has to be present to keep track of all the modes and parameters requested by the OS running on each connected PC Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 Now the KVM Switches are ready to operate as soon as you turn on any of the connected computer 2 5 Initialize your KVM Switch 2 5 1 Reset without disconnecting or powering down your computers The KVM Switch can be reset without disconnecting or powering down your computers either by 1 pressing down Button 1 on the front panel for 2 seconds or by 2 the hotkey sequence ScrLk ScrLk End Note that each keystroke should be followed by its next keystroke within a delay of no more than 2 seconds 4 e a Note that after you have set up a daisy chain of cascaded KVM Switches and you want to initialize this daisy chain of multiple cascaded KVM Switches for the first time you should perform the reset on the first master switch that is the first bank to initialize Also remember to turn on all the other switches on the daisy chain Th
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10. the KVM Switch If you choose a resolution that is beyond the video support of the KVM the screen on your local console might show up as blank or striped screen due to out of range or out of sync If that is the case modify both the screen resolution and frequency as within the support range of your KVM Switch Problem My screen shows excessive ghosting speckles or stripes Solution Check the following points to troubleshoot your screen display problem 1 Ghosting and or stripes on screen is probably due to excessive electromagnetic interferences from external environments that come to compromise video signal integrity Check the entire path of your video cable layout and see whether there is any undue presence of a strong electromagnetic source such as large motor power cable or other significant electromagnetic source If there s any remove it or try to route your video cables so as to avoid or minimize its interference 2 Some older monitor might show inferior display screen when using a screen mode that is beyond its normal support range If that is the problem try to use another screen mode that is friendlier to your monitor Page 32 Appendix C Troubleshooting TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 Limited Warranty TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase KVM Switc
11. M Switch could be a tremendous help in facilitating a better and more efficient work environment for network administration and an indispensable productivity tool that will definitely favored by the tech savvy people Page 6 Chapter I Features and Functions TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 1 1 Features General features 8 16 port cascadable PS 2 type electronic KVM switch with OSD Menu control Robust metal case design ensures best EMI shielding and super video quality Standard 19 rack mount size Cost effective remote workstation server management solution for corporate factory and campus computing environment Very high video resolution up to 1920 x 1440 with superb video transfer quality and low distortion Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation while autoscanning User specified parameters are saved within EEPROM memory hence no need for reconfiguration after switch system reboot Connector Interface PS 2 Keyboard and mouse connector interface 15 pin HDB video connector interface LED display for status monitoring Dual 7 segment LED displays for switch bank number Front panel port status LEDs for easy and instant port status monitoring Control features Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard monitor and mouse Front panel buttons for direct channel selection Reset and Autoscan activated by front panel key press and keyboard hotkey Keyboard ho
12. OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT TRENDWARE S OPTION THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California Technical Support You can find the most recent driver firmware software and user documentations on the TRENDware website TRENDware provides FREE technical support for all customers for the duration of the warranty period on this product TRENDware Technical Support Tel 1 310 891 1100 Fax 1 310 8911111 E mail support trendware com www TRENDnet com Monday Friday 7 30AM 6 00PM Pacific Standard Time Except holidays Page 34 Appendix C Troubleshooting TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 TRENDnet TRENDware USA What s Next in kiami Product Warranty Registration Please take a moment to register your product online Go to TRENDware s website at http www TRENDNET com TRENDware International Inc 3135 Kashiwa Street Torrance CA 90505 http www TRENDNET com Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved TRENDware International Inc Tee ee eee eee eee RR RE R RRR RRR RRR RR RRR R
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15. Summary Or HORES CQUCTICES 1 A a 18 Table B 1 Necessary accessories for the KVM Switches oooocoooonnccnnnnnononononnnnonanocnnnnnnancnnnnnnnnos 30 Table B 2 The Standard 3 in 1 Keyboard Video Mouse Combo Cable ooononccnnnnnccinnnnnmmm 30 List of Figures Tables TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 1 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS The TK 802R TK 1602R KVM Switch is a 8 16 port cascadable PS 2 type KVM Switch with OSD control It enables the network administrator to access control boot and reboot multiple connected computers using only one keyboard video and mouse Remote computer server management from one keyboard mouse and video The TK 802R TK 1602R KVM Switch is a quality product designed for secure remote computer server management on a centralized single admin desk in corporate factory as well as in campus computing environment It features a console port to connect your shared keyboard video and mouse and 8 16 PC ports to connect to your computers servers You can simply place it on desktop or mount iton a standard 19 rack for more secured and centralized management This KVM Switch features a metal enclosure for better shielding against electromagnetic interference commonly seen in lab or factory floor environment Easy Operation by front panel buttons keyboard hotkeys and OSD Menu controls The KVM Switch can be easily operated using front panel buttons keyboard hotkeys as well a
16. TK 802R TK 1602R 8 16 Port Stackable Rack Mount KVM Switch with OSD User s Guide TRENDn TRENDware USA Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved TRENDware International Inc Copyright and trademarks Copyright O 2003 All rights reserved All trademarks in this manual are the property of their respective trademark owners Disclaimer This User Guide fully explains the installation and use of TK 802R TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch Since every precaution has been taken to prepare and write this manual we assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions contained therein nor any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information in it Specifications and functions may be changed without prior notice Icon convention used in this User Guide Ye This brightened light bulb indicates some useful hints you should know before proceed with following instructions This lightning bolt indicates warnings you should take special precautions against TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OFC CONTENTI S dando ic 3 LIST OFHGURES succre EAE Ea e AENEASE 5 LISTOF TABLES A os 5 LFEATURES AND FUNG HONS corrien a iach ete 6 Ae My ACT WIR S did it dirias 7 Gener Tea AA R 7 CONNECT TAC ale O Cua 7 TEED display TOF STOTUS MONU OTIN O orir IS E AT A e as 7 CONOS COUN OS E AEE E A EOE I E EEA A EN 7 NA E S eee 7 Cascaged APPUI ON SESE EEEE E Ea 7 HOLA Ware SO Ware SUD ode AS S Pa o ele bd eas S CODING Te QUIENES a A ita S 2 PACKAGE CONTENT
17. annel gt Front Panel Button Press the corresponding button Hotkeys Next higher channel OSD Select the corresponding OSD Menu option lt Next Lower Bank gt when daisy chained Front Panel Button Press the corresponding button Hotkeys Scr P bank OSD While the OSD is activated on the console screen press the Page Up key to rotate through the bank selections decrementally Page 22 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 lt Next Higher Bank gt when daisy chained Front Panel Button Press the corresponding button Hotkeys Next bank OSD While the OSD is activated on the console screen press the Page Down key to rotate through the bank selection incrementally lt Autoscan Beep Sound On Off gt While Autoscanning a beep sound will serve to confirm channel switching If you want to turn on off this beeping then try the following hotkey sequence Lo YY Note that while you are switching channel manually either by hotkey or front panel push button the beep sound is always on and cannot be turned off Hotkey Beep sound on off lt Reflash EEPROM gt While you can freely change the computer names autoscan time as well as password there might be times when you want to restore the switch to its default factory settings If this is the case you can always press the hotkey sequence for an EEPROM Reflash P e Xie Y Not
18. cables for connection with computers If so use the cable that is required by your KVM Switch If you have checked all the above and still your mouse keyboard does not work please contact your local technical support M According to feedbacks from customers and also our own service experience most mouse failures are caused by inadvertently switching to other PC port while a specific PC port still undergoing the booting process The cause of the mouse failure over that specific PC port lies in that port switching to other PC port while a PC port has not completed its booting process sometimes will cause the mouse emulation for the latter to be interrupted and hence fails Therefore try to avoid switching port while a specific PC port has not completed its booting specifically mouse emulation during booting process Wait until it has completed booting to the OS environment and then perform the port switching to other PC ports Page 31 Appendix C Troubleshooting TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 Video Display Problems Problem The screen won t show properly on my monitor or flat panel display Solution Check the following points to troubleshoot your screen display problem 1 Verify that your video cables have connected properly between KVM Switch and the PC and also between the KVM Switch and the monitor 2 Check that the video setting of the computer does not exceed the highest resolution support of
19. e daisy chained just repeat step 4 to connect the daisy chain port of the second switch to the console port of the third KVM switch Likewise follow the same connection principle if there is still more KVM Switch es to join in the daisy chain Step 6 After you have set up and powered up the daisy chain connection of multiple KVM switches you have to perform a first time initialization for all the switches either by 1 pressing and holding down Button 1 on the master switch for at least 2 seconds or 2 using the hotkey sequence ScrollLock ScrollLock End for daisy chain initialization gt DO NOT PRESS Button 1 on any slave switch since this will initialize only the switches downstream from the slave switch on which you perform a reset a P S You can daisy chain a total of up to 16 units of KVM Switches and command up to 256 computers the number will vary depending on the switch combination Connect your computers to multiple daisy chained KVM Switches e Np Now your multiple daisy chained KVM Switches should all be powered on and properly initialized Step 7 Connect each computer system still in powered off state in turn either with the individual keyboard cable mouse cable and video cable or the 3 in 1 keyboard video mouse combination cable for your convenience Then power on each computer MW The KVM Switch has to be turned on and properly connected to your PC prior to your booting up any PC Please
20. e reason is that the first master switch will send message to the slave units If the slave units are not there to receive respond to this reset message system errors will occur However if you want a reset later during your operation it is allowable to be performed on switches other than the master one oa F If a reset is successfully performed you should see the switch bank number which is default to 1 being displayed on the 7 segement LED displays If you are using multiple KVM switches in a cascaded application you should have different switch bank number being displayed on each bank Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 3 OPERATION This chapter provides general guidelines for the KVM Switch operations Before you begin operation of the KVM switch it is strongly recommended that you read this chapter in advance 3 1 Control Interfaces There are three ways to operate your TK 802R TK 1602R KVM Switch Front panel buttons keyboard hotkeys and OSD Menu options The operation details of these three control methods are detailed as follows 3 1 1 Front panel Buttons The front panel push buttons are used to directly select the active channel that can be controlled by the shared keyboard mouse and monitor Pressing the key during normal operation will cause the corresponding channel to be selected The first button from left could also serve as a reset initial
21. e that Reflash EEPROM will not affect your password setting thus won t compromise your KVM Switch access security As soon as the hotkey sequence is executed the following OSD screen dialog appears to prompt you for a confirmation Press Enter to confirm the EEPROM Reflash directive Hotkey Reflash EEPROM ESC Enter gt iP s Note that except the hotkey sequence ScrLk ScrLk R there is no option on the OSD Main Menu to evoke the OSD Reflash function Page 23 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 lt Find PC by Name gt Hotkey Find PC by name With the number of connected computers grow to a large pool it might be very convenient for you to specify the computer name and let the KVM Switch find it for you in an instant As soon as the hotkey sequence is executed the following OSD screen dialog appears to prompt you for a confirmation Press Enter and then begin to key in the computer name and then hit Enter again for a quick search ESC Enter Figure 3 2 Find PC by name searching After the specified PC name has been found we can see the PC name is shown forth together with the bank number and port number it currently resides 13 characters Y Y Bank Pot aa NO Port NO ESC Figure 3 3 Bank number Port Number and PC Name as shown on the OSD After the search comes out we can see the bank number 1 and 2 dig
22. f SEBS sp aleti See Page 23 Reflash EEPROM Scrik ScrIk R See Page 23 Find PC by Name ScrLk ScrLk F See Page 24 Password Change See Page 27 Notes 1 Note that a b y and z each denotes a number key ab 01 16 yz 01 04 or 01 08 or 01 16 Table 3 1 Summary for Hotkey Sequences Page 18 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 3 1 3 On Screen Display OL YY Note that while OSD is activated all the front panel buttons will be inactive To activate the OSD Menu use the hotkey sequence Show OSD Menu space bar OSD On Screen Display is a menu that is superimposed on your screen On the OSD Menu you will have a listing of the available banks and channels for selection and the currently online status of each channel You can use it to control the KVM switch with more convenient and intuitive menu driven operation The OSD menu also allows you to rename your computer up to 9 characters and to find the specific computer by its name It also allows you to password protect your KVM switch system Pg Dn Pg Up ETT Figure 3 1 OSD Main Menu Page 19 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 As you can see on the OSD menu the computer name that is followed by a little solar symbol Ye indicates that it is currently connected to the KVM Switch and thus feeding power through its PS 2 interface to
23. fault password with your own by the PWD CHANGE option 4 e The Password Configuration PWD CONFIG function is default to No password protection On the other hand if the password protection is enabled it means every time when the KVM Switch is reset it will prompt the next user for password input This feature will ensure further security over local console to ward off the possibility of any band intention or accidental tempering of your server management by other unauthorized persons If you have a great concern over local console security you should have the password protection Page 26 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 enabled by this OSD option Then next time when you will leave your admin desk you can then press reset hotkey sequence ScrLk ScrLk End or by pressing the last button for over 2 seconds Then the KVM Switch will go reset and next user will be asked for correct password to gain access to KVM operation thus your local console security cannot be compromised anymore even when you are not present lt Password Change gt OSD Navigate with cursor keys downward to the PWD CHANGE option and then hit Enter key or Insert key to select A Prompt will appear on screen to request for old password Type in the old password and a new prompt will appear to request for your new password Type in the new password and press Enter for confirmation The password length
24. h 2 Years Warranty lf a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period TRENDware shall at its option and expense repair the defective product or part deliver to customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item or refund to customer the purchase price paid for the defective product All products that are replaced will become the property of TRENDware Replacement products may be new or reconditioned TRENDware shall not be responsible for any software firmware information or memory data of customer contained in stored on or integrated with any products returned to TRENDware pursuant to any warranty There are no user serviceable parts inside the product Do not remove or attempt to service the product by any unauthorized service center This warranty is voided if i the product has been modified or repaired by any unauthorized service center ii the product was subject to accident abuse or improper use iii the product was subject to conditions more severe than those specified in the manual Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDware office within the applicable warranty period for a Return Material Authorization RMA number accompanied by a copy of the dated proof of the purchase Products returned to TRENDware must be pre authorized by TRENDware with RMA number marked on the outside of the package and sent prepaid insured and packaged appropriately for safe
25. is up to 8 characters long Page 27 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PC connections Console connection PC port connector All female type Daisy chain port connectors All female type PC selection segment LED Display LED indicators On Screen Display Control Scan delay time Keyboard emulation Mouse emulation Mouse Conversion Only console port to PC port VGA Resolution Bandwidth Daisy Chain MAX Level MAX PC Connection Housing Power Adapter Operation Temperature 8 PCs max TK 802R 16 PCs max TK 1602R 1 console TK 802R 1 console TK 1602R PS 2 keyboard Mini Din 6 pin PS 2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin VGA HDB 15 pin PS 2 keyboard Mini Din 6 pin PS 2 Mouse Mini Din 6 pin VGA HDB 15 pin On Screen Display Menu Hotkeys Push buttons 2X Two LED indicators for each PC port 16 LEDs TK 802R 32 LEDs TK 1602R Yes 59 99 seconds programmable PS2 PS2 Console PS 2 to each PC port serial mouse 1920 x 1440 200 MHz 16 levels 128 16 x TK 802R 256 16 x TK 1602R Metal DC 9V 1A O 40 C Page 28 Appendix A Technical Specifications TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 90 RH non condensing Size 19 Rack Mount 1 RU TK 802R 19 Rack Mount 2 RU TK 1602R Weight 2 2 kg TK 802R 3 5
26. it port number 3 and 4 digit and the PC name last 9 digits are displayed in an alphanumeric string such as in the above figure Use the Up Down cursor key to display other search results Ae Note that except the hotkey sequence ScrLk ScrLk F there is no option on the OSD Main Menu to evoke the Find PC by Name function Page 24 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 lt Change PC Name gt OSD Navigate to the PC Name you desire to change and then press Enter or Insert key for editing a new PC name When done press Enter to validate the new name lt Reset KVM gt Front Panel Button Press and hold down button 1 for at least 2 seconds Hotkeys Ser Scr E d R KVM n gt lt Show OSD Menu gt Hotkey Show OSD Menu 2 Ser space bar Lk Lk lt Autoscan gt Front panel button Press and hold down the last button for at least 2 seconds a a in S The last button could be button 4 8 16 specifically for TK 802R TK 1602R Hotkey 7 Scr Scr s The autoscan function automatically scans through each connected channel and stay for a specific time period that is programmable by user 5 99 seconds The purpose of autoscan is to provide you with a quick browsing of the status of all connected channels without tedious manual Switching one by one You will appreciate this function especially when the there are many computers connected on your switch A pe
27. ization button when you press and hold it down for over 2 seconds The last button when pressed and held down for over 2 seconds could also activate the autoscan function y gt 4 i y s For reset you could also use the hotkey sequence ScrLk ScrLk End Only that the scroll lock key should be pressed twice within 2 seconds 3 1 2 Keyboard Hotkeys Some network professionals prefer hotkey controls as the most convenient and quickest way to operate the KVM switch Most of the hotkey control commands are preceded by two consecutive Scroll Lock keystrokes done within 2 seconds and then followed by specific command key or key sequence Hotkey control command ScrLk ScrLk Command key sequence lt lt _ Within 2 seconds In most cases it will take at least three keystrokes to complete a command In certain case it will need 5 strokes such as in selecting specific bank and port number for active channel to complete one Page 17 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 All the available hotkey commands are summarized in the following table for your convenience For hotkey command you should use the number keys on the upper row of the keyboard instead of the number pad which is invalid for hotkey commands Reference 0 ScrLk ScrLk ab yz Select PC ab 2 digit bank number yz 2 digit channel number See Page 21 Autoscan Beep Sound On Of
28. kg TK 1602R Dimension mm 410 x 165 x 44 5 L x W x H TK 802R 410 x 165x 86 L xW xH TK 1602R Safety EMI CE FCC Page 29 Appendix A Technical Specifications TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 APPENDIX B SYSTEM amp CABLE REQUIREMENTS Computer side or One VGA Monitor One PS 2 Keyboard One PS 2 Mouse 4 x HDB 15 pin male to male VGA cable 4 x PS 2 male to male cable for keyboard 4 x PS 2 male to male cable for mouse 4 x 3 in 1 KVM combo cable Model No length CAB2002 1 2M CAB2002 1 8M CAB2002 3M CAB2002 5M or One VGA Monitor One PS 2 Keyboard One PS 2 Mouse 8 x HDB 15 pin male to male VGA cable 8 x PS 2 male to male cable for keyboard 8 x PS 2 male to male cable for mouse 8 x 3 in 1 KVM combo cable or One VGA Monitor One PS 2 Keyboard One PS 2 Mouse 16 x HDB 15 pin male to male VGA cable 16 x PS 2 male to male cable for keyboard 16 x PS 2 male to male cable for mouse 16 x 3 in 1 KVM combo cable Table B 1 Necessary accessories for the KVM Switches PS 2 KB PS 2 MS HDB 15 Table B 2 The Standard 3 in 1 Keyboard Video Mouse Combo Cable Page 30 Appendix B System amp Cable Requirements TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING Keyboard and Mouse problems Problem Keyboard mouse won t move the cursor on the screen or mouse movement becomes erratic or fli
29. ps around Solution Check the following points to troubleshoot your keyboard mouse problem 1 Connect your keyboard and mouse to the KVM Switch only when the PCs are in powered off state Otherwise you have to reboot your PCs 2 Verify that your keyboard mouse and the computer are all properly connected to the KVM Switch If not connect them properly and reboot the computer again 3 Make sure you have installed the proper mouse keyboard driver on the computers for the type of your mouse keyboard If not install the driver and then reboot your computer 4 After you have checked that all the above requirements for a proper keyboard mouse connection are met then reset your KVM Switch again by pressing the hotkey sequence ScrLk ScrLk End or push the last port button for over 2 seconds Then reboot the computer and check if the keyboard mouse activities could be recognized by your connected computer 5 If the above procedures still fail to troubleshoot try to plug off and then plug on the Keyboard Mouse cable to the console port of your KVM switch and try to reboot your computer again 6 Also refrain from plugging the keyboard mouse cable while the PC is still running Once it comes unplugged even if you plug back the connection again in short time you might have to reboot your PC to resume the normal keyboard mouse connectivity 7 Also check the specifications of your KVM Switch to see whether it requires special KVM
30. s OSD Menu control These available control interfaces yield more convenient and more effective operation over your daily network managing routines and hence more productivity for network administrator Flexible port capacity through multiple daisy chained KVM switches In addition to the choice over the 8 16 port capacity of each individual unit users can also take advantage of its cascadable function to daisy chain up to 16 units of the KVM Switches together For example with 16 units of the TK 1602R KVM Switches cascaded together the total port capacity could easily be scaled up to 256 computers You can also vary port capacity by daisy chaining multiple units in different combination according to your real needs Saving Time Space and Money with more productivity The KVM switches offer special advantages saving time space and money plus a significant boost over productivity of the network administrative staff With our KVM Switches you eliminate the need for a separate set of peripherals for each of your computers With the number of servers running higher than ever in the corporate milieu this will amount to a huge saving on money The KVM users will also appreciate the neat space on desktop or working bench that is free from multiple keyboards videos and mice On the other hand the net admin can save lots of time not to shift around separate sets of keyboard and mouse just to keep up with the network management routines Hence the KV
31. software solution for remote control it takes an intrusive agent that will interfere with certain aspect of the computer or at best functions as well but eat up a considerable system resources or even large share of computing power not to mention the extra costs which can be really expensive sometimes as the Enterprise Management Software Therefore the KVM Switch solution is better in this transparent sense for server computer remote control On the other hand a KVM Switch also offers a complete and more flexile control than other software hardwate solutions a KVM Switch offers a total control from BIOS level such as CMOS setting up to GUI application as well as and other maintenance routines So obvious is the advantage of using KVM switch in an environment that requires users to control more than one computer We can see the KVM Switch being deployed in many diverse applications and locations whether it is SOHO corporate or factory environment And the professionals who use and come to appreciate the convenience and elegance of the KVM Switch range from SOHO workers graphic artists and network administrators to lab workers floor supervisors and lab testing personnel etc Page 11 Chapter I Features and Functions TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 2 INSTALLATION f y g Before installing the KVM switch you should run through the following peripheral checklist to ensure a proper setup of your
32. t KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 1 3 2 3 PC Port The PC port is where you connect your keyboard video and mouse cable or a 3 in 1 combination cable 1 3 2 4 Daisy Chain Port The daisy chain port is where you can daisy chain to another switch for cascaded application of multiple KVM Switch units 1 4 KVM Switch Technology Overview The KVM Switch is a hardware based device that allows you to control multiple computers servers using only one Keyboard Video and Mouse hence the name of the KVM Switch The distinction between a KVM switch solution and any other softwate hardwate measures for the same control purpose is that the KVM Switch exerts its control and operation on the connected computers only by the shared keyboard video and mouse It is more efficient and more versatile as being capable of control from BIOS level up to the GUI applications Not only can a KVM switch save you money by eliminating the needs for multiple sets of keyboard video and mouse but also save you space from desktop factory floor or office and finally it saves you precious t me that used to be spent in moving around different desktops server rooms or even buildings And the result is huge savings on many aspects plus a productivity boost Since KVM Switch is a hardware device it offers a transparency of control that will not interfere with the way a computer can be operated by and interacts with its user As compared to other hardware
33. the KVM Switch Others that are not seen with a little solar symbol after them are currently not connected The computer name that is inversely illuminated by a magenta background color indicates that it is currently active and you can perform operation on it by your keyboard and mouse The OSD options that are followed by a rightward arrow gt indicate that you can expect at least another level of submenu beneath the first level 3 1 4 OSD Navigation Use the left right up down cursor keys to navigate Use Enter Insert key to select and edit On the bottom part of the OSD menu there are some OSD operation tips for your reference 3 1 5 OSD Option Selection While you have navigated to an option which you want to select just hit the Enter key for selection and if needed the Insert key for editing 3 1 6 Edit the OSD Option Parameter After you have selected with the Enter key just hit Insert key and begin edit the option parameters Page 20 Chapter 3 Operation TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 3 2 Operate the Switch The following will describe each command operation of the KVM Switch and available ways to execute the commands either by a front panel button a keyboard hotkey sequence or an OSD Menu option lt Select PC gt Front Panel Button Press the corresponding button on the specific switch to which the channel you want to select is connected Hotkey _ Scr
34. ther green The red LED is lit when the computer is connected to the KVM Switch and feeding power through the PS 2 keyboard and mouse interface The green LED is lit when the computer is currently selected as the active channel to be controlled with the shared keyboard and mouse y 3 Notethat a red lit LED means only that the specific port is connected and being powered through its PS 2 interface It does not indicate whether that connected computer is in powered on or powered off sate It does not indicate whether that connected computer is in powered on or powered off sate Page 9 Chapter I Features and Functions TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 Thus the red indicator shows forth the current connected state of the specific port The green LED indicator indicates the currently active channel e y When the switch is in a locked mode also known as password protected mode the green LED of the active channel will be flashing to indicate this locked state Also all front panel button operations will be disabled while in locked state 1 3 2 Rear View Figure 1 3b TK 1602R Rear Panel 1 3 2 1 Power Jack The power jack is a receptacle for the 9V 1A DC power adapter cord lts center pin is of a positive polarity 1 3 2 2 Console Port The console port is where you connect your keyboard video and mouse Page 10 Chapter 1 Features and Functions TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Moun
35. tkeys for quick operation commands OSD Menu options for more convenient and intuitive menu driven control Channel selection by front panel buttons keyboard hotkeys and OSD Menu control Search the presence of a connected PC by its name Security Password security prevents unauthorized intrusion Provide 8 character password protection Cascaded Application Auto detect daisy chain configuration without setting any dipswitch Cascadable up to 16 units in daisy chained configuration Port capacity easily scalable up to a maximum of 256 PCs using flexible combination of different switch units Dual 7 segment LED displays to indicate the switch bank number Page 7 Chapter I Features and Functions TK 802R_TK 1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User s Guide July 2004 Hardware Software Support Support a wide range of hardware in addition to the standard keyboard video and mouse Support Microsoft IntelliMouse IntelliMouse Explorer Logitech NetMouse and other common wheel mouse Support a wide range of software platforms DOS Windows 3 x Windows 95 98 SE 2000 ME XP Windows NT Netware OS2 Unix Linux and BSD Hot plugging of PCs for maintenance without powering down the KVM Switch or PC Power interface Powered by the external power adapter connected to the AC power outlet in addition to the PS 2 keyboard mouse interface power Cabling requirements Compatible with standard individual keyboard video
36. ultiple cascaded KVM Switches please jump to the next section 2 3 Connect Your PCs and Peripherals to Single KVM Switch A e gt Before connecting any PC or peripherals to your KVM Switch make sure that the power adapter is disconnected from your KVM Switch and all PC or peripherals that are going to be attached to the KVM Switch should be turned off If you did not turn off your PCs while connecting to the KVM Switch the shared keyboard and mouse will not be recognized Step 1 Make sure your KVM Switch your PCs and peripherals are all powered off If not turn the power off for the KVM switch PCs and peripherals Step 2 Connect the shared keyboard PS 2 mouse and monitor to the console connectors on the rear of the KVM Switch Step 3 Connect the power adapter cord to the KVM Switch to power it on Step 4 Connect each computer system still in powered off state to the KVM Switch in turn either with the individual keyboard cable mouse cable and video cable or the 3 in 1 keyboard video mouse combination cable for your convenience then power on each computer gt The KVM Switch has to be turned on and properly connected to your PCs prior to your booting up any PC Please follow the correct boot up sequence The reason is that while your PC is booting up it has to communicate with your keyboard and mouse and consequently gets response from them If your KVM Switch has not been running and connected to your PC your PC might
37. with 16 units of TK 1602R KVM Switches This cascaded application is obviously advantageous when groups of computers are dispersed and with some considerable distance from each other Each cascaded KVM can be away from the next KVM Switch up to 30 meters dependent on your cable type thus expanding the applicable distance of only one single KVM switch yet with the convenience of centralized control by one master KVM unit Control commands can then be extended to groups of computers on the master KVM Switch on remote end through this daisy chain connection A Np The KVM Switch units that are to be daisy chained do not have to be of the same port capacity In fact you can daisy chain different units with different port capacity as to scale the total port capacity more flexibly KVM switch Daisy chain Diagram KVMSWITCH oo oo oo oo 00 00 00 00 BH
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