Newstar NS-431H KVM Switch 4 Port USB & PS2
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1. 8 port KVM Switch configuration Features Manage from 4 to 16 USB enabled PCs iMacs from one PS 2 keyboard one mouse and one monitor For computer with USB or PS 2 interface Front panel push buttons for easy computer selection Support keyboard and mouse Plug and Play Buzzer sound for computer switching confirmation High VGA resolution up to 1920 1440 Activate Auto Scan by front buttons pressing USB specification compliant z Support the latest DDC2B VGA monitor OSD menu for server naming and selection OSD Models only Support USB ready HP Unix and Sun servers OSD Models only ERGONOMIC UCD TV LCD KVM VIDEO HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARM SWITCHES wwwinewstar ol Telephone 31 0 23 547 BB 88 pees eases Installation PC BIOS Notice The following BIOS setup changes are necessary for PC users using USB and not necessary for Mac users 1 In STANDARD CMOS set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD 2 In PNP AND PCI SETUP set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ to ENABLED 3 For newer computers in INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS set USB CONTROLLER and KEYBOARD SUPPORT to ENABLED Also make sure USB is properly selected in Device Manager under Control Panel as shown in Figure 1 Network adap ers Eee Ports COMME LPT E Sound vdieo and game controllers yl General purport fs iaeei USB Univeral Host Controller YET USE Root Hub bon 4 rs2. Home CABLES ERGONOMIC LCD TV KVM VIDEO www newstar nl LUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARM BEV Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 www newstar nl User Manual NS 431H NS 831HD NS 1631HD KVMVIDES 9 i SWITCHES fa WWW Mmewstar mi Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 7 Table of Contents m Introduction OVEIVIOW 0 cece cece enc cece eee e enact eee eee ease eaeeeatenateeaeeseeeas 1 OCT E E AE A E E 1 FoU OO oaa E E 2 m Installations POBIO NOC error aeai ea NEE inter 3 Adhesive Rubber Feet ccccceceeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeeeaes 4 Console Connectors siren a EEA 4 Computers COnnection cccccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 4 Operations Front Panel operation ccccceccceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeseesees 7 OSD On Screen Display Operation cceeeeeeeees 8 Hot Key COMMANGS cccceceeee eee eee eset eeeeaeeaeeaeaes 13 m Cascade Configuration GONNE O irie r erae tend nacesorewireraueranessecnnennes 16 Computer Selection ccc aE 16 m Sun Keyboard Mapping ccccceeeeeeeeeeee ees 17 m Appendix PECCAN IS sages cues e E TE a 18 TPOUDIGSNOOTING 00 cece eee eeceeeeeeeeeaseeeaeeseaeeeaeenanens 19 lt gt Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the NewStar Switch or any connecting device This device is tested and complies with Part 15 of FCC cla
3. Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 www NewStar m The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for operation or the color is white as it has no power OSD menu updates the color when it is activated The PageUp and PageDown keys can be used to view 8 other computers at a time NS831DH for example For example NS1631DH using the W 1 8 or A H to highlight a computer and then press the Enter key to select it Or you may press the Esc key to exit OSD and remove the OSD menu from the display the status window returns to the display and indicates the currently selected computer or operating status A triangle mark gt to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has i e 8 for an 8 port switch The Enter key brings you one level down and another screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave The name of the Slave will be shown at the upper right corner of the OSD menu Itis useful to group computers and still be able to see the group name An eye mark to the right of a name indicating the computer is selected to be monitored in Scan mode In OSD this mark can be switched on or off by the function key F2 Press the Esc key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer the computer name is also shown on the screen Function key F1
4. To edit name entry of a computer or a Slave with up to 14 characters First highlight a port then press F1 followed by name entry Valid characters are A Z 0 9 and the dash character Lowercase letters are converted to uppercase ones Press Backspace to delete a letter one at a time Non volatile memory stores all name entries until you change even if the unit is powered down ERGONOMIC LOD TW LED HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARM Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 KVMMVIDED SWITCHES SERVER PRODUCTS RACKS i computerproducts a ww newstar nl Function key F2 To switch the eye mark of a computer on or off First use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight it then press F2 to switch its eye mark on or off If Scan Type is Ready PC only the power on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode Function key F3 To lock a computer from unauthorized access To lock a device highlight it then press F3 Now enter up to 4 characters A Z 0 9 followed by Enter as new password A Security enabled device is marked with a lock following its port number To permanently disable the security function from a locked device highlight it press F3 then enter the password If you want to access the locked device temporarily simply highlight it and press Enter the OSD will ask
5. 0 23 547 88 88 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFIT LOSS OF BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed or implied with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the product or documentation without obligation to notify any user or organization of such revisions or updates For further information please contact your direct vendor All the brand names and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Company Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems
6. 31 0 23 547 88 88 WAW newstar nl port number and name of a selected computer and or OSD status displayed on the screen all the time The non volatile memory stores the CH Display setting WE Position The position of the selected computer name and or OSD status displayed on screen during operation The actual display position shifts due to different VGA resolution the higher the resolution the higher the display position The non volatile memory stores the Position setting Upper Left Upper Right Middle Lower Left Lower Right M Country Code for Sun Sun keyboards of different languages have different layouts The KVM switch is able to emulate a Sun keyboard for a specific language type or country such as Arabic Belgian US Yugoslavia and so forth Select the proper country code that matches ALL of your Sun computers Function key F5 To switch the Sun mark of a port on or off indicating the computer is a Sun server Sun servers have more keys on the keyboard than a PC When a Sun marked port is selected the KVM switch starts to translate the keys from a PS 2 keyboard to a Sun keyboard See Sun Keyboard Mapping for detail Esc To exitthe OSD press the Esc key Hot key commands Hot key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer to activate computer scan and so forth The USB KVM switch interprets keystrokes for hot keys all the time A hot key sequence starts with two eft Ctrl keystroke
7. The non volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting Keyboard Speed NEWSTAR SWITCH offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows Available speed options are Low Middle Fast and Faster as 10 15 20 and 30 characters sec respectively The non volatile memory stores the Keyboard Speed Setting Audio Stick An optional multimedia module can be linked to the back of each Integra KVM switch for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals There are two options for Audio Stick ON and Off When set to On audio selection follows computer selection When set to Off audio selection stops following computer selection It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer s audio signal while operating other computers The non volatile memory stores the Audio Stick setting Hotkey Menu When you hit the eft Ctrl key twice within two seconds the Hotkey Menu appears displaying a list of hot key commands if the option is On The Hotkey Menu can be turned Off if you prefer not to see it when the eft Ctrl key is hit twice The non volatile memory stores the Hotkey Menu setting CH Display Auto Off After you select a computer the port number and name of the computer will appear on the screen for 3 seconds then disappear automatically Always On The ERGONOMIC LED TY LCD KVMVIDEO SERVER HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARM Bee PRODUCTS RACKS j Telephone
8. computer and then use the keyboard and mouse SOLUTIONS wwwoinewstar ol Telephone 37 0 23 547 88 88 OSD On Screen Display Operation OSD models only Port channel Currently address selected channel 1 SALES DOMESTIC address 2 SALES US To a 16 port 3 SALES EURO Slave Ea 4 SALES ASIA Highlighted 5 FINANCIAL 1F To an 8 port by arrow keys 6 FINANCIAL 2F Slave 7 RD HARDWARE Eye mark f RD SOFTWARE enabled Security enabled S 22 port Edit 4 More 2 Switch F5 Sun select 3 Security Esc Quit Press Enter to the slave FINANCIAL 1F KVM MENU Master port name CH FINANCIAL 1F group name 1 US WEST White 2 US EAST as power off 3 US NORTH a F4 US SOUTH PA Green 5 EUROPE O as power on 6 ASIA N O Eye mark 7 ASIA S O enabled 8 PACIFIC O Sun computer Edit More selection 2 Switch F5 Sun select 4 3 gt Security Esc Quit Figure 6 OSD screen illustration By hitting the eft Ctrl key twice within two seconds you may see the Hotkey Menu if it is enabled an OSD option Or by hitting the left Ctrl key three times within two seconds you will see a KVM MENU screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding port numbers names and status see Figure 6 The port number of the currently selected computer is displayed in red same as the front indicator at the right corner of the OSD menu ERGONOMIC LED TY LCD KVMVIDEO SERVER HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARM Bee PRODUCTS RACKS i
9. Figure 1 PC BIOS Notice Note For NS431H switching from one computer to the other is equivalent to unplugging the USB device from one computer and plugging it to another For certain computers neither accept plug and play nor USB hub the OSD models deal with it by the advanced Sync Emu Technology emulating USB devices at all ports individually ERGONOMIC LCD TV HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 SERVER T KVMVIDEO PRODUCTS RACKS SWITCHES ww newstar nl Adhesive Rubber Feet For the desktop operation you may stick the four round rubber feet Supplied with the unit to the bottom of the NewStar Switch NOTE Give the rubber feet a firm press to the enclosure when applying them Do not use the rubber feet for rack mount operation Console Connection Before installation make sure all devices and computers to be connected to the KVM switch have been turned off Plug a monitor to the Console s VGA port connect a PS 2 mouse and a keyboard to the CONSOLE port marked with a mouse and a keyboard as shown in Figure 2 sa PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse Figure 2 Console Connection Computers Connection Use a HDB15 male to female cable to connect from a computer s VGA output to VGA port of PC side as shown in Figure 3 Figure 4 and Figure 5 For USB computer Use a USB A B cable
10. for Keyboard Mouse i Figure 5 Laptop PS 2 Port Connection Now you can turn on all devices and computers Note Do not connect both PS 2 and USB ports of one PC port on the NS431H to a computer otherwise only the USB port is effective at a time ERGONOMIC LODO TW Leo P KVMVIDEC USE HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARME elias PRODUCTS A Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 www NewStar m PE Operations Front Panel E On line LED amp Selected LED When the LED turns green the connected computer is powered on When a computer is selected its corresponding red LED illuminates m Push buttons Each computer has a button associated with it on the front panel for selection E K M RESET K M RESET solves most problems developed by keyboard mouse device replacement or change of configuration Press down both the front panel number 1 and 2 push buttons for 2 seconds to re configure the whole system without turning either the USB KVM switch or any computer off m AUTO SCAN Auto Scan automatically scans through computers one by one in a fixed interval see Scan Time below To initiate Auto Scanning for NS431H you can press down both the front panel number 3 and 4 buttons for 2 seconds For NS831DH and NS1631DH press 7 and 8 instead Note For NS431H model only computers using USB keyboard and mouse are not immediately operable when selected during Auto Scan Wait for about three seconds after switching to a USB
11. Note The Master must have equal or more PC x ports than that of the slave i e if an 8 port switch is the Master an 8 port or 4 port switch can be a Slave but not a 16 port one PS 2 only models can be cascaded with USB PS 2 universal models Computer Selection by Hot Key Command The first digit is the port address of the Master unit 1 8 and the second digit is the port address of the Slave 1 8 A H Please note that only Master s PS 2 ports can be connected to a Slave s CONSOLE port left Ctrl Jeff Ctrl 1 3 Selects a computer connected to PS 2 or USB port 3 of a Slave connected to PS 2 port 1 of the Master j ERGONOMIC LOD TW KVMMVIDED SERVER HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR JAMES ee PRODUCTS RACKS Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 ERGONOMIC LCDTV LCD Sous USB SERVER HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR JAM Bee PRODUCTS RACKS Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 www newstar nl www newstar nl Sun Keyboard Mapping Appendix OSD models only Specifications The OSD models emulate a Sun s keyboard and mouse when a Specification NS431H NS831DH NS1631DH computer is marked with a Sun in OSD menu by Function key F5 cates A Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PS 2 one These ices ie extra keys are simulated by tapping the Jower right Ctrl followed Sse lsd by one of the function keys on a PS 2 keyboard i e combo key F
12. detects any keyboard or mouse activity it suspends the scanning till activity stops it then resumes with the next computer in sequence To abort the Auto Scan mode press the left Ctrl twice or press any front button Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern Scan Type F4 More Scan Type determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected Scan Rate F4 More Scan Rate sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one Manual Scan Scan through power on computers one by one by keyboard control Type F4 More Scan Type determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected Press the up arrow key to select the previous computer and the down arrow key to select the next computer Press any other key to abort the Manual Scan mode Scan Type Ready PC In Scan mode scan through power on and eye mark selected computers Ready PC In Scan mode scan through power on computers Only In Scan mode scan through any selected computer regardless of computer power status The non volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting ERGONOMIC LEDO Ty SOLUTIONS ARM HOME CABLES ww newstar nl USB SERVER PRODUCTS RACKS LED KVMMVIDED 1 MONITOR ARM BS teas Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 E Scan Rate Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode The options are 3 seconds 8 seconds 15 seconds and 30 seconds
13. or instance tap the Jower right Ctrl key then tap the function key key F7 to activate Open for a Sun computer Automatic scan interval Cable Length Max 30M 1LOOFt for VGA 5M 15f for USB 30M 90ft for PS 2 PS 2 keyboard Sun keyboard dgh Ctl 2 Oe right Ctrl 3 right Ctrl right Ctl F1 Stop right Ci F2 Again right Ci F3 Props oht cm Fa Undo F5 Front 1520x1440 COCs Computer peripheral USB Type B x4 USB Type Bx16 connector monitor PS 2x3 PS 2 x16 right Ctrl right Ctrl F6 HDB 15 rrale x 4 HDB 15 nale x8 HDB 15 rrale x 16 connector monitor HDB 15 ferrale x 1 Weigrt 9 900 2400 3700 in 1 75 8 75x5 125 1 75 17 25 x 7 0 3 5x 17 25 x8 7 right Ctrl T KVMAVIDES ARM MONITOR ARM SWITCHES WAA Newstar Telephone 37 0 23 547 88 88 ASEN Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated Label the cable for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the NS431H NS831HD and NS1631HD Symptom Keyboard or mouse does not work Keyboard or mouse does not work after switching to a different USB computer Computer hangs up while switching computer Auto Scan does not switch PC automatically and the switch beeps Unable to control a Sun server or a HP Unix system Unable to control a Sun server while using OSD models Causes In Auto Scan computers using USB keyboard and mouse are not operable Too many keyboard or mouse driver
14. rl F2 Press or to select the previous or the next computer in sequence And press any other key to abort the Manual Scan Mi To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the next computer in Auto Scan left Ctrl Jeft Ctrl F3 The NewStar Switch sends one to four beeps indicating scan interval of 3 8 15 and mons respectively 14 ERGONOMIC LCDTV LCD KVM VIDEO HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARMEA UE lE wwwinewstar ol Telephone 31 0 23 547 BB 88 I To adjust keyboard typematic rate characters sec this setting over rides that of BIOS and any operating system left Ctrl Jeft Ctrl F4 The NewStar Switch generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10 15 20 and 30 characters sec respectively j ERGONOMIC LED T LED f KEVMVIDEO HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARMEALA Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 SERVER PRODUCTS RACKS WAW NewStar ml Connection Before connecting a device a computer or another NEWSTAR SWITCH product to the master under power you must turn off the device Only PS 2 port is operable for cascade operation see Figure 7 for details Master Pc H Pc uss pPsiz use OOO Gin ol Gy gogogo male to female HDB15 for VGA mme mme Ci 3 demm TH e wT Uem 1M TMN PA PS 2 KVM Switch Figure 7 Cascade Connection
15. s installed in one computer The USB computer does not support plug and play as specified by USB standard USB computer initialization takes too much time All PCs are off or only one PC is turned on Scan mode works for power on computers only The server does not support USB plug and play or USB hub Sun mark is not tagged in OSD menu Solutions Press any front button to select a computer then use the keyboard and mouse Remove ALL unnecessary keyboard and mouse drivers Update that computer s USB driver Device hot plug and play is one of the basic USB specifications OSD models is better suited for this environment Wait at least 5 seconds before switching from one USB computer to another to ensure proper USB communication Turn computers on The Sync Emu technology of OSD models solves this problem Make sure each Sun server is tagged with a Sun mark in the OSD menu by Function key F5 i V ERGONOMIC LCD TW HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 WAW newstar nl PS 2 keyboard Sun keyboard dgh Ctl 2 Or right Ctrl 3 Q right C F1 Stop right Ci F2 Again right Ci F3 Props right Ctrl F4 Undo right Ctrl F5 right Ctrl F6 right Ctrl F7 Open right Ctrl F8 Paste right Ctrl F9 right Ctrl F10 ERGONOMIC LCD Tv Loo f KV EAVID SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARME tetas WAA Newstar Telephone 37
16. s followed by one or two more keystrokes A built in buzzer generates a high pitched beep for ERGONOMIC LED TW LCD HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARM Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 KVMMVIDED SWITCHES USB SERVER fF PRODUCTS RACKS i computerproducts r 4 ww newstar nl correct hot key command otherwise one low pitched beep for error and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer L CTRL is the Ctrl key located at the left side of the keyboard 1 8 are the number keys 1 8 at the upper row of the keyboard Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard A H represents from Port 9 to Port 16 MH To select a computer by hot key command you must know its port address which is determined by the NewStar Switch connection at the back For example left Ctrl Jeft Ctrl 4 Selects a computer connected to the PC port 4 MM To start Auto Scan automatically scan power on computers one by one at a fixed interval left Ctrl Jeft Ctrl F1 When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity it suspends the scanning till activity stops it then resumes with the next computer in sequence The length of the Auto Scan interval Scan Rate is adjustable please see below To abort the Auto Scan mode press the eft Ctrl key twice Mi Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between power on computers left Ctrl Jeft Ct
17. ss B CE and VCCI rules FE CE vel ERGONOMIC LCDTV LCD KVM VIDEO HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARMEA UE lE Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 WAW newstar nl DEEE Introduction Overview The hybrid USB and PS 2 KVM switches NS431H NS831HD and NS1631HD extend your computer management to either PS 2 and or USB models or both from a single PS 2 console With the Sync Emu Technology the advanced NS831HD and NS1631HD are designed to meet the special requirements from USB ready HP Unit systems and Sun servers Engineered for servers of the highest level the NS831HD and NS1631HD guarantee flawless switching with zero tolerance Installation is as easy as connecting USB A B cables or PS 2 cables in between computers and the NewStar switch Selecting a computer is as easy as front panel button pressing or by entering hotkey commands The innovated KVM technology ensures smooth switching from one computer to the other and signal conversion from PS 2 to USB No more tangled cables and messy working environment let the NEWSTAR SWITCH switches do the computer switching for you NewStar Switch Content KVM switch x 1 Power Adapter x 1 Foot Pad x 1 set Bracket x 2 optional User s Manual x 1 PS 2 Y Adapter x 4 6 12 for 4 8 16 port model ERGONOMIC LCD TV HOME CABLES SOLUTIONS ARM Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 SERVER T KVMVIDEO PRODUCTS RACKS SWITCHES WAW NewStar ml
18. to connect from one of the PC ports to the USB port on the corresponding computer A connector flat connector as shown in Figure 3 cABLes ERGONOMIC LcDTv too gia SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARABS ages E Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 SERVER www NewStar m m male to female HDB15 for VGA Figure 3 Computer USB Port Connection e For PS 2 computer Connect a PS 2 Y adapter come with the unit to the PS 2 port at PC side then use two mini DIN6 male to male cables for keyboard and mouse see Figure 4 There are two mini DIN6 female connectors on the PS 2 Y adapter marked with keyboard and mouse be sure not to swap the connections N male to female HDB15 for VGA F52 Y Adapter comes with unit for Keyboard Male to male mini DING for Mouse Figure 4 Computer PS 2 Port Connection For Laptop computer In most cases all you need is one PS 2 male to male cable connected between the KVM switch and your Notebook the Y adapter is not necessary However some Laptop computers do not follow industry standard please check your Laptop user s manual for details Home castes ERGONOMIC LCDTV LCD SOLUTIONS ARM MONITOR ARME ee PRODUCTS RACKS WAA NewStar Telephone 37 0 23 547 88 88 male to female HDB15 for VGA male to male mini DING
19. you for the password After entering the correct password you are allowed to use the device This device is automatically re locked once you switch to another port During Scan mode OSD skips the password protected ports If you forget the password the only way to permanently erase all the passwords is to For NS831DH and NS1631DH press and hold the front panel buttons 1 and 2 then hold 7 and 8 Release 7 and 8 then release 1 and 2 For NS431H press 3 and 4 instead of 7 and 8 Function key F4 More functions are available by hitting F4 A new screen pops up displaying more functions as described below Most of them are marked with a triangle gt indicating there are options to choose from Using the UP and DOWN arrow keys select the functions and press Enter Available options will be shown in the middle of the screen Again using the UP and DOWN arrow keys to view options then press Enter to select it You can press Esc to exit at any time ERGONOMIC LCD TV SOLUTIONS ARM HOME CABLES www NewStar m LED KVMMVIDES SERVER MONITOR ARM BE else PRODUCTS RACKS j Telephone 31 0 23 547 88 88 Auto Scan In this mode the NEWSTAR SWITCH automatically switches from one power on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval During Auto Scan mode the OSD displays the name of the selected computer When Auto Scan
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