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1. No of video sources per computer console 1 Interfaces Video 1 x DVI I socket for console Interfaces Video 4 x DVI I socket for computer Power supply Current consumption max 115mA 240VAC 210mA 100VAC Power consumption max 13 4W 24 VAC 12 9W 10 VAC Casing Dimensions W x H x D 270 x 44 x 210 mm Weight approx 1 6 kg Operational environ Temperature 5 to 45 C ment Air humidity lt 80 non condensing DVIMUX4 DL MC2 PS 2 No of video sources per computer console 2 Interfaces Video 2 x DVI I socket for console Interfaces Video 4 x 2 DVI I sockets for computer Power supply Current consumption 155mA 240VAC 310mA D100VAC Power consumption 20 0W D240VAC 19 1W 100VAC Casing Dimensions W x H x D 270 x 66 x 210 mm Weight approx 1 7 kg Operational environ Temperature 5 to 45 C ment Air humidity lt 80 non condensing DVIMUX4 DL MC3 PS 2 No of video sources per computer console 3 Interfaces Video 3 x DVI I socket for console Interfaces Video 4 x 3 DVI I sockets for computer Power supply Current consumption 190mA 240VAC 410mA D100VAC Power consumption 25 5W 240VAC 25 1W 100VAC Casing Dimensions W x H x D 270 x 88 x 210 mm Weight approx 2 1 kg Operational environ Temperature 5 to 45 C ment Air humidity lt 80 non condensing G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 32 Technical
2. Guntermann 8 Drunck G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Installation and Operation About this manual This manual has been carefullv compiled and examined to the state of the art G amp D neither explicitly nor implicitly takes guarantee or responsibility for the qual itv efficiencv and marketabilitv of the product when used for a certain purpose that differs from the scope of service covered bv this manual For damages which directly or indirectiv result from the use of this manual as well as for incidental damages or consequential damages G amp D is liable only in cases of intent or gross negligence Caveat Emptor G amp D will not provide warranty for devices that Are not used as intended Are repaired or modified by unauthorized personnel Show severe external damages that was not reported on the receipt of goods Have been damaged by non G amp D accessories G amp D will not be liable for any consequential damages that could occur from using the products Proof of trademark All product and company names mentioned in this manual and other documents you have received alongside your G amp D product are trademarks or registered trade marks of the holder of rights Guntermann amp Drunck GmbH 2011 All rights reserved Version 1 31 17 03 2011 Firmware 1 5 4 Guntermann amp Drunck GmbH Dortmunder Str 4a 57234 Wilnsdorf Germany Phone 49 2739 8901 100 Fax 49 2739 8901 120 http www GDs
3. Configuration De activating the switching via step keys Instead of using hotkeys to switch to one of the channels connected to the KVM switch you can also use step keys to switch the channels in ascending or descending order NOTE The use of step keys is disabled in the default settings After enabling the step keys you can use the following key combinations to switch channels in ascending or descending order descending back step key default Hotkey 9 ascending forward step key default Hotkey 0 IMPORTANT The active step keys are dependent on the selected select keys see page 19 The following table lists the step keys depending on the active select keys Select keys Back step key Forward step key 1 4 9 0 NUM 1 4 NUM 9 NUM 0 A C I K F1 F4 F9 F10 How to disable enable the use of step kevs NOTE Use the setup menu to enable or disable the usage of step keys 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch Now plug the serial data cable into the service socket 2 Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the Select Channel via Step Key entry 3 Press the Space key repeatediv to choose between the following options Off step keys disabled Step Keys gt step keys enabled 4 Press the key to save your settings G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 24 Configuration Changing the bit rate of the Servi
4. Disconnect the main power plug or the power supplv before installation Before installation ensure that the device has been disconnected from the power source Disconnect the main power plug or the power supply of the device Ensure constant access to the power plugs During the installation of the devices ensure that the power plugs remain accessible Avoid the risk of tripping over cables Ensure that there is no risk of tripping over cables Only use a grounded voltage source Operate this device bv using a grounded voltage source Use only the provided G amp D power pack Operate this device with the provided G amp D power pack or with the power pack listed in the manual Operate the device only in designated areas The devices are designed for indoor use Avoid exposure to extreme cold heat or humidity 1 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 The DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 KVM switch The DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 KVM switch The DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 KVM switch enables you to operate up to four computers via one console The console has to be supplied with a PS 2 keyboard a PS 2 mouse and a digital and or analog monitor The computers connected to the KVM switch are operated at the installed console The switching between computers takes place either via the pushbuttons on the front panel configurable key combinations or a serial device which is connected to the Service port The front panel of the device provides two USB interfaces to alternati
5. 1 DVI I CPU 3 1 DVI I CPU 4 1 CPU1 CPU 2 CPU 3 CPU 4 0080000000 Line In Keyb Mouse Line In Kevb Mouse Line in Keyb Mouse Line In Kevb Mouse J Figure 3 Interfaces to connect the computers Line In If the audio signals of the computers are to be output over the speakers which are connected to the KVM switch use one of the audio connection cables Audio M M to connect the computer s Line Out interface to this interface Keyb Use the purple plug of a Twin PS 2 cable to connect the purple PS 2 socket keyboard to this interface Mouse Use the green plug of a Twin PS 2 cable to connect the green PS 2 socket mouse of the computer to this interface DVI I CPU x 1 Connect the computer s video output to this interface If the computer provides a DVI D video output use a digital video cable DVI D DL M M In case of an analog VGA output use an analog video cable VGA M DVI A M NOTE When deploying a multi channel variant of the KVM switch connect the computer s second third and fourth video output to the DVI I CPU 1 x to 4 x inter faces 5 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Installation Connecting the power supplv Unt Power Connect the power cable PowerCable 2 Standard to a power outlet and the power socket of the KVM switch Power Figure 4 Interface to connect the power supply G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 6 Further information Fu
6. 2 Press one of the setup kevs listed below to enable a certain hotkev Ctrl gt enables Ctrl hotkey Alt gt enables Alt hotkey Alt Gr enables Alt Gr hotkey Win gt enables Win hotkey Shift gt enables Shift hotkey 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu 2 Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the Hotkey entry 3 Press the Space key repeatedly to enable a certain hotkey Ctrl gt enables Ctrl hotkey Alt gt enables Alt hotkey AltGr enables Alt Grhotkey Win gt enables Win hotkey Shift gt enables Shift hotkey 4 Press the S key to save your settings 17 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Configuration Changing the double hotkev If the use of double hotkevs is enabled see page 16 press the double hotkev and the Backspace key simultaneously to start the setup mode of the KVM switch Switching of channels takes place bv pressing the double hotkev and a select kev at the same time If an application program or another G amp D device uses the same hotkev within the cascade the hotkey can be changed How to change the current double hotkey Setup Mode 1 2 Press one of the setup keys listed below to activate the desired double hotkey Ctrl gt enables Ctrl Shift double hotkey Alt gt enables Alt Shift double hotkey Alt
7. 3 3 4 4 lt switch to previous channel gt switch to next channel ADVICE Use the command to show the currently accessing channel NOTE The serial device carries out the command directly after it has been sent A message see below informs the serial device concerning the success or failure of the switching of channels Messages The KVM switch confirms the successful execution of a command and otherwise sends a meassage Message Meaning In x All switching to channel x successful E01 invalid channel number out of range E06 channel switching has failed E10 invalid command E13 invalid value out of range RS232 mode enabled switch mode RS232 enabled 11 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Configuration Configuration The configuration of the KVM switch can optionally be changed in the setup mode or in the setup menu Enable the setup mode using the console keyboard You can change the configura tion via special setup kevs The setup menu is operated with a terminal emulator and provides a user interface to configure the device NOTE The PS 2 mouse see page 29 can only be enabled or reset in the setup mode The PS 2 keyboard type can only be selected in the setup menu Overview of the functions and default settings The following table lists functions that can be configured as well as their default set tings ofthe KVM switch Detailed description of
8. Data DVIMUX4 DL MC4 PS 2 No of video sources per computer console 4 Interfaces Video 4 x DVI I socket for console Interfaces Video 4x4 DVI I sockets for computer Power supply Current consumption 230mA 249VAC 530MA 100VAC Power consumption 32 4W 240VAC 32 6W 100VAC Casing Dimensions W x H x D 270 x 132 x 210 mm Weight approx 2 5 kg Operational environ Temperature 5 to 40 C ment Air humidity lt 80 non condensing 33 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Notes G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 34 Notes 35 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Notes G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 36 Guntermann amp Drunck GmbH Dortmunder Str 4a 57234 Wilnsdorf Germanv Phone 49 2739 8901 100 Fax 49 2739 8901 120 http www GDsys de sales GDsys de A9200087
9. Gr gt enables Alt Gr Ctrl double hotkey Win gt enables Win Ctri double hotkey Shift enables Shiff Win double hotkey Requirement enabled double hotkeys see page 16 Press Double hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Shift Backspace to enable the setup mode If the hotkey delay is active press the key combination for seven seconds Requirement active double hotkeys see page 16 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch Use the Arrow or Arrowl keys to select the Hotkey entry Press the Space key repeatedly to enable the desired double hotkey Press the key to save your settings If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu Ctrl Shift gt enables Cirid Shiff double hotkey Alt Shift gt enables Alt Shift double hotkey AltGr Ctrl gt enables Alt Gr Ctrl double hotkey Win Ctrl gt enables Win Ctrl double hotkey Shift Win gt enables Shift Win double hotkey G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 18 Configuration Changing the select kevs In the default settings use the enabled select kevs 1 to 4 to switch between the com puters that are connected to the KVM switch For instance you can switch to computer 2 by pressing Hotkey 2 default Ctrl 2 How to choose a different select kev set Setup Mode 1 Press Hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Backspace to enable the setup mod
10. the functions is given in the following pages Function Default Page Using single or double hotkevs single hotkevs 16 Changing the single hotkev Ctrl 17 Changing the double hotkey Ctrl Shift 18 Changing the select keys 1to4 19 Disabling Enabling the hotkey delay 7 seconds 20 Resetting the default settings 21 Auto accessing the first channel disabled 22 De activating the switching via front buttons enabled 22 De activating the switching via hotkeys enabled 23 De activating the switching via step keys disabled 24 Changing the bit rate of the Service port 115 200 25 Changing the standard mode of the Service port switch 26 Changing the scan code set of a PS 2 keyboard scan code set 2 27 Selecting the PS 2 kevboard tvpe default 28 Enabling or resetting a PS 2 mouse 29 Basic operation of the setup mode as well as the setup menu is explained in the fol lowing pages All functions that can be configured for the KVM switch are described in detail from page 16 ff G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 12 Configuration Operating the setup mode The setup mode can be enabled using the console kevboard After enabling the con figuration of the KVM switch can be changed bv using various step kevs NOTE Only one setup function can be performed after the calling of the setup mode If you want to perform more functions please restart the setup mode How to enable the setup mode Press the Hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Back
11. the purpose of use the KVM extender distinguishes between the modes listed below The Setup Menu mode is enabled in the default settings of the KVM switch In this mode the Setup Menu is immediatelv displaved in the terminal emulator after a ses sion is established with the KVM switch If you primarily use the Service port for switching the active channel via a serial device it is recommendable to enable the Switch mode ADVICE The activated mode when starting the KVM extender can be changed anytime during operation By entering the command the KVM switch changes to the Setup menu mode By entering the command the KVM switch changes to the Switch mode How to choose the mode to be enabled when booting the KVM extender 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu 2 Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the Service RS232 Startup Mode row 3 Press the Space key repeatedly to select between the following options Setup Menu enabled Setup Menu mode when starting KVM extender Switch enabled Switch mode when starting KVM extender 4 Press the key to save your settings G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 26 Configuration Changing the scan code set of a PS 2 keyboard If a kev is pressed on the PS 2 kevboard the kevboard pr
12. ID DL U 5 A610 0133 CPU DVIA PL 2 A610 0088 CPU DVIA U 2 A610 0137 CPU DVIA PL 5 A610 0089 CPU DVIA U 5 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 30 Technical Data Technical Data General features of the series DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 SERIES No of video sources per computer console see variant features Console Connections per device 1 Connection directly atthe device Interfaces Video see variant features forconsoie PS 2 keyboard mouse 2 x PS 2 socket USB keyboard mouse 2 x USB A socket Audio 1x 3 5 mm jack plug Speaker Computer Connections per device 4 Connection with optional cable sets at the device Interfaces Video see variant features orcomputer Keyboard 4 x PS 2 socket Mouse 4 x PS 2 socket Audio 4 x 3 5 mm jack plug Line Out Video Signal type DVI I analog and digital video Video resolution digital max 2560 x 1600 60 Hz Video resolution analog max 1920 x 1440 75 Hz Digital colour mode 24 Bit DDC Enhanced Display Data Channel Mixed mode is supported digital analog Audio Type analog Bandwidth 22 kHz Update Mode local service socket Interface 2 5 mm jack plug Power supply Type internal power pack Connection IEC plug IEC 320 14 Casing Material anodised aluminium Conformity CE RoHs 31 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Technical Data Individual variant features DVIMUX4 DL PS 2
13. an deactivate the front buttons in the setup menu How to enable disable the switching via front buttons HINWEIS Use the setup menu to de activate the switching via front buttons 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch and connect the serial data cable to the Service socket 2 Use the Arrow or Arrowl keys to select the Select Channel via Front Button entry 3 Press the Space key repeatedly to choose one of the following options Yes disables the switching via front button No gt enables the switching via front button 4 Press the key to save your settings G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 22 Configuration De activating the switching via hotkevs In the defaults vou can use hotkevs to switch between the computers If desired vou can deactivate this kind of switching in the setup menu How to enable disable the switching via hotkevs NOTE Use the setup menu to de activate the switching via hotkevs 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch and connect the serial data cable to the Service socket 2 Use the Arrow or Arrowl keys to select the Select Channel via Hotkey entry 3 Press the Space key repeatedly to choose one of the following options Yes disables the switching via hotkeys No gt enables the switching via hotkeys 4 Press the S key to save your settings 23 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2
14. ce port The Service port of the KVM switch can be used both for operating the setup menu and for switching the channels with a serial device The Service port transfers a certain amount of data per time unit The bitrate is given in bit s IMPORTANT Transmitter and receiver of the data must use the same bitrate to ensure successful communication between the terminal emulator or a serial device and the KVM switch If the bitrate cannot be adjusted to the standard bitrate of the KVM switch 115 200 bit s in the terminal emulator or the serial device the bitrate of the Service port can be modified How to select the bit rate of the Service port of the KVM switch 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch If the setup menu is not displaved the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu 2 Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the Service RS232 Bitrate row 3 Press the Space key repeatedly to select between the following bitrates 115200 gt serial data transmission with 115 200 bit s 9600 gt serial data transmission with 9 600 bit s 4 Press the S key to save your settings 25 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Configuration Changing the standard mode of the Service port The Service port of the KVM switch can be used both for operating the setup menu and for switching the channels with a serial device IMPORTANT Depending on
15. e Ifthe hotkey delay is active press the key combination for seven seconds Press one ofthe setup keys listed below to activate the particular set of select keys to switch the computers 1 to 4 1 enables select keys J 2 3 4 NUM 1 gt enables select keys NUM 1 NUM 3 NUM 4 Z enables select keys A B C D FI enables select keys FI F2 F3 F4 Q N Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu Use the Arrow or Arrowl keys to select the Select Keys entry Press the Space key repeatedly to enable the particular set of select keys to switch the computers to 4 1 4 enables select keys J 2 3 4 NUM 1 4 enables select keys NUM 1 NUM 3 NUM 4 A D enables select keys A B C D F1 F4 gt enables select keys FI F2 F3 F4 Press the S key to save your settings 19 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Configuration Disabling Enabling the hotkev delav Press the Hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Backspace key combination for seven sec onds in order to start the setup mode in the default settings You can disable the hotkey delav if you want to start the setup mode immediately after pressing the kev combination How to disable enable the hotkev delav Setup Mode 1 Press one of the setup kevs lis
16. hotkeys Setup Mode S gt enables single hotkeys A disables double hotkeys 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu 2 Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the Double Hotkey entry 3 Press the Space key repeatedly to enable the usage of single or double hotkeys No enables single hotkeys Yes gt disables double hotkeys 4 Press the key to save your settings Depending on your settings the active hotkey is converted into a double hotkey or vice versa Single Hotkey Double Hotkey Ctrl Ctrl Shift Alt Alt Shift Alt Gr Alt Gr Ctrl Win Win Ctrl Shift Shift Win G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 16 Configuration Changing the single hotkev Press the hotkev and the Backspace key simultaneously to start the setup mode of the KVM switch Pressing the hotkey and the select key simultaneously enables the switching of channels If an application program or another G amp D device uses the same hotkey within the cascade the hotkey can be changed NOTE The single hotkey Ctrl is preset at default How to change the current hotkey 1 Press the Hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Backspace key combination to enable the setup mode If the hotkey delay is active press the key combination for seven seconds Setup Mode
17. inzznzznntnzzzzzzzzzzzznnnzzzzzi Changing the select keys mcii noisette ni nahe Disabling Enabling the hotkey delay Resetting the default settings Auto accessing the first channel De activating the switching via front buttons De activating the switching via hotkeys De activating the switching via step keys Changing the bit rate of the Service port Changing the standard mode of the Service port Changing the scan code set of a PS 2 keyboard Selecting the PS 2 keyboard type ccccceeesesecceceeeeeesensnneeeeeeeeeensssteeeeeees Enabling or resetting a PS 2 mouse 0 es essseseennnzzznnnnnzzennenznzznnanazzznnzzznn Order NUMbers is iii kai ta a a ab ga Fi a afi a abha a taa f 30 Technical Data is ski e b RR AI eda 31 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 ii Safetv instructions Safetv instructions Please read the following safetv instructions carefullv before vou start operating the G amp D product The instructions well help in avoiding damages to the product and in preventing possible injuries Keep this manual handy for all persons who will be using this product Follow all warnings or operating instructions which are on the device or stated in this user manual A Beware of electric shocks To avoid the risk of electric shock do not open the device or remove the covers If service is required please contact our technicians
18. itching via buttons How to use the buttons at the device to switch to a certain channel Press the button to enable the desired channel Switching via key combinations How to use key combinations to switch to a certain channel Press Hotkey Select key on the console keyboard The default settings allow you to switch between channels by pressing Ctrl and the select keys 1 to 4 IMPORTANT Switching between the channels takes place if the pressed key combi nation is released NOTE If one of these key combinations interferes with a key combination of an installed application program the key combination of the KVM switch can be adjusted see page 17 Switching via step keys IMPORTANT Step keys are deactivated in the default settings Information on how to enable this function are provided on page 24 Alternative to using select keys to switch between channels connected to the KVM switch is to use the step keys to switch the channels in ascending or descending order IMPORTANT The active step keys depend on the selected select keys The following table lists the step keys depending on the active select keys 9 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Switching between the computers Select kevs Back step key Forward step key 1 4 9 0 NUM 1 4 NUM 9 NUM 0 A D K F1 F4 F9 F10 How to use step kevs to switch to a certain channel 1 Press Hotkey Back step key o
19. led Enter to change to the setup menu Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the Set System Defaults entry Press Enter to reset the default settings Confirm the opening security query with Enter Cancel the function by pressing the Q key 21 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Configuration Auto accessing the first channel Usually after turning on the device the recently active channel is accessed The set ting can be changed so that the computer connected to the first channel is automati callv accessed when the device is turned on How to disable enable the automatic access of the first channel after booting NOTE The option to automaticallv access the first channel after booting the device can only be disabled enabled in the setup menu 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu 2 Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the Select Ch 1 after Power up row 3 Press the Space key repeatedly to select between the following options No gt accesses the last active channel after booting Yes accesses channel 1 after booting 4 Press the key to save your settings De activating the switching via front buttons In the defaults you can use the buttons on the front panel to switch between the computers If desired you c
20. nitiation Turn on the Power switch on the back panel of the KVM switch As soon as the device is supplied with power the green User LED lights up The KVM switch is now ready for operation Status displays The LEDs on the front panel ofthe device enable you to control the operational status at all time Section LED Status Meaning CPU1 4 Active on The KVM switch is currently active on this channel All inputs are forwarded to this computer off The channel is currently inactive Status on The computer is ready for operation off No computer is connected or the computer is turned off User Active on The keyboard was fully and properly initialised slowly The LED is blinking after the device has been turned on blinking and until the keyboard has been initialised blinking The setup mode of the KVM switch is active Status on The KVM switch is supplied with the necessary voltage off The KVM switch is turned off or is not supplied with the necessary voltage If necessary check if the power cable has been properly connected G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 8 Switching between the computers Switching between the computers The user can either use the four buttons on the front panel of the device or kev com binations to switch between different computers Kevboard and mouse inputs are forwarded to the active computer The video signal of the active computer is displaved at the console monitor Sw
21. ocessor sends a data packet that is called scan code The two common scan code sets sets 2 and 3 contain dif ferent scan codes The KVM switch interprets all inputs of the PS 2 keyboard with scan code set 2 If the pipe cannot be entered or if the arrow keys of the keyboard do not work as expected it is recommended to switch to scan code set 3 How to change the setting of the scan code set 1 Press Hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Backspace to enable the setup mode If the hotkev delav is active press the kev combination for seven seconds 2 Press one of the setup keys listed below to activate a particular scan code set Setup Mode 2 enables scan code set 2 for PS 2 keyboard inputs 3 gt enables scan code set 3 for PS 2 keyboard inputs 3 Restart the KVM switch After the restart the keyboard is initialised and the selected scan code set does apply 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu N Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the PS 2 Scancode Set row w Press the Space key repeatedly to activate a particular scan code set 2 enables scan code set 2 for PS 2 keyboard inputs 3 gt enables scan code set 3 for PS 2 keyboard inputs A Press the S key to save your settings nn Restart the KVM switch After the restar
22. r Hotkey Forward step key on the console keyboard Switching via serial device The channels can be switched via a serial device connected to the Service port of the KVM switch The serial device can either be a special keypad or a computer which is terminal emulator operated IMPORTANT Use the following connection settings and the switching commands of the KVM switch to successfully switch the channel with a serial end device Connection settings Use the following connection settings for the serial end device to establish a serial connection to the KVM switch Bits per second 115 200 or 9 600 see page 26 Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bits 1 u Flow control none Enabling the Switch mode IMPORTANT The Service port of the KVM switch can be used to operate the setup menu as well as to switch between the channels with a serial device Switching of channels via the serial device is possible only if the Switch mode is active If necessary change the standard mode see page 27 of the Service port to this mode if you want to switch channels via the serial device immediately after starting the KVM switch An alternative to switching to the Switch mode is to enter the command during operation G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 10 Switching between the computers Switching commands The following commands are provided for switching the channel Command Channel 1 1 2 2
23. rating system four different setup keys are provided NOTE A PS 2 mouse can only be reset or enabled in the setup mode How to enable or reset a PS 2 mouse 1 Press Hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Backspace to enable the setup mode Ifthe hotkey delay is active press the key combination for seven seconds 2 Press one ofthe following setup keys to enable or reset the PS 2 mouse M enables the PS 2 mouse ofa Linux PC I enables the PS 2 wheel mouse of a Linux PC E enables the PS 2 wheel mouse with additional keys of a Linux PC R gt resets the PS 2 mouse interface of a Windows PC Setup Mode 29 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Order Numbers Order Numbers DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 DVIMUX4 DL USB KVM SWITCHES KVM SWITCHES A210 0098 DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 A210 0099 DVIMUX4 DL USB A210 0100 DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 RM A210 0101 DVIMUX4 DL USB RM A210 0102 DVIMUX4 DL MC2 PS 2 A210 0104 DVIMUX4 DL MC2 USB A210 0103 DVIMUX4 DL MC2 PS 2 RM A210 0105 DVIMUX4 DL MC2 USB RM A210 0106 DVIMUX4 DL MC3 PS 2 A210 0108 DVIMUX4 DL MC3 USB A210 0107 DVIMUX4 DL MC3 PS 2 RM A210 0109 DVIMUX4 DL MC3 USB RM A210 0118 DVIMUX4 DL MC4 PS 2 A210 0112 DVIMUX4 DL MC4 USB A218 0111 DVIMUX4 DL MC4 PS 2 RM A210 0113 DVIMUX4 DL MC4 USB RM CABLE SETS CABLE SETS A610 0117 CPU DVID DL PL 2 A610 0125 CPU DVID DL U 2 A610 0121 CPU DVID DL PL 5 A610 0129 CPU DV
24. rther information Support of digital and analog video signals Computers that provide digital or analog video signals can be connected to the KVM switches of the DVIMUX4 DL series The signal tvpe digital or analog that is transmit ted from computer to KVM switch is displaved unaltered on the connected monitor Uniform signal tvpe within one video channel Install a console monitor that can displav the uniform signal tvpe of the computer s video channels only digital or analog EXAMPLE The video signal of all computers is digitally DVI signals transmitted to the KVM switch A digital monitor is required to display the signals on the con sole monitor Different signal types within one video channel If digital e g via CPU I as well as analog e g via CPU 2 video signals of different computers are transmitted on the same video channel a DVI Divider adapter must be connected to the Monitor x interface ofthe KVM switch The adapter provides both DVI and VGA output Connect both outputs of the adapter to the console monitor NOTE Choose a monitor which can process digital as well as analog video data Such monitors provide aDVI anda VGA interface Depending on the input signal modern monitors usually switch the signal type inde pendently Otherwise the switching from digital to analog signal processing and vice versa must take place manually by the user 7 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Initiation I
25. s per second 115 200 or 9 600 see page 25 Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bits 1 Flow control none 3 Use the provided data cable Update Cable 2 to connect the computer to the Service port at the front panel ofthe KVM switch How to call up the setup menu 1 Connect the jack plug of the serial data cable to the Service port at the front panel ofthe device 2 Use the terminal emulator to establish the connection to the KVM switch As soon as the connection is successfully established the setup menu will be dis played in the terminal emulator see figure on page 15 NOTE Ifthe KVM switch is started while the connection is being established the G amp D Firmware Update Utility will be displayed briefly before the setup menu opens This special utility is solely used by the support team G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 14 Configuration The setup menu lists all settings in tabular form Settings for DVIMUX4 DL Show System Info AME Hotkev ctrl Double Hotkey NO Select Key 1 4 Hotkev Delav VES Set Svstem Defaults lesta Select Ch 1 after Power up No Select Channel via Front Button Yes Select Channel via Hotkey Yes Select Channel via Step Key 9 0 Service RS232 Bitrate 115200 Service RS232 Startup Mode Setup Menu PS 2 Scancode Set 2 PS 2 Keyboard Type Standard USB Keymode bn Space Toggle s Save The right column displays the active setting of the respec
26. space key combination to enable the setup mode NOTE The successful activation of the setup mode is displayed by the blinking NUM U and Scroll control LEDs on the keyboard Additionally the yellow User LED will blink at the KVM switch IMPORTANT The key combination to enable the setup mode needs to be pressed for seven seconds After the first call ofthe setup mode the hotkey delay can be disabled by pressing the setup key 8 see page 20 How to perform a setup function After enabling the setup mode press one of the setup keys described on the fol lowing pages How to end the setup mode without performing a function Press ESC to end the setup mode 13 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Configuration Operating the setup menu The setup menu provides a convenient alternative to view and edit the configuration of the KVM switch The switch can be operated through the setup menu which both easv operation and adjustment of several settings within a session The setup menu can be operated via any terminal emulator e g HyperTerminal or PuTTY Use the supplied service cable to connect the computer on which the termi nal emulator is installed with the Service port of the device How to establish a connection within the terminal emulator 1 Start any terminal emulator HyperTerminal or PuTTY for example 2 Establish a new connection in the terminal emulator and enter the following settings Bit
27. t the keyboard is initialised and the selected scan code set does apply 27 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Configuration Selecting the PS 2 kevboard tvpe In addition to standard PS 2 keyboards the KVM switch also supportsPixelPower Clar ity blue and SKIDATAI keyboards Select the kevboard tvpe if vou want to use such a kevboard at the console NOTE The PS 2 keyboard type can only be selected in the setup menu How to select the PS 2 keyboard type 1 Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu 2 Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the row PS 2 Keyboard Type 3 Press the Space key repeatedly to select the keyboard type PixelPower Blue PixelPower blue keyboard SKIDATA1 gt SKIDATAI keyboard Standard standard PS 2 keyboard 4 Press the key to save your settings G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 28 Configuration Enabling or resetting a PS 2 mouse Compared to USB mouses PS 2 mouses do not support hot plug technology You can therefore insert the PS 2 plug during operation but it may be possible that the computer does not detect the input device To enable or reset the PS 2 mouse the KVM switch can be used to send a special command to the computer Since the commands differ depending on the mouse type and the installed ope
28. ted below to disable enable the hotkev delav Press Hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Backspace to enable the setup mode Ifthe hotkey delay is active press the key combination for seven seconds 7 enables hotkey delay 8 gt disables hotkey delay Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the Hotkey Delay entry Press the Space key repeatedly to disable enable the hotkey delay Press the key to save your settings If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enabled Enter to change to the setup menu Yes enables hotkey delay No gt disables hotkey delay G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 20 Configuration Resetting the default settings This function resets the default settings of the KVM switch IMPORTANT Performing this function reactivates the default settings of the KVM switch as shown on page 121 How to reset the default settings Setup Mode 1 Press Hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Backspace to enable the setup mode If the hotkey delay is active press the key combination for seven seconds Press the setup key listed below to reset the default settings D gt resets default settings A U N Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch If the setup menu is not displayed the Switch mode of the service port is enab
29. tive function Menu items with submenus containing more settings are indicated with three dots in the right column NOTE The USB Keymode settings of the different channels only applies for USB vari ants of the KVM switch and is therefore not described in this manual How to operate the setup menu 1 Use the Arrow or Arrow keys to select the desired menu item The active row is marked with angular gt arrows 4 2 Depending on the type of menu item the following action s can be carried out Menu items whose settings are displayed in the right column can be changed by pressing the Space key repeatedly A menu item that has a sub dialogue available can be opened by pressing Enter NOTE The following pages provide detailed information on how to change a cer tain function 15 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Configuration Configuration settings Using single or double hotkevs If manv application programs with kev combinations are operated on one computer or if different G amp D devices are used in one cascade the number of available key combinations might be restricted In such a case it is appropriate to apply double hotkeys How to enable single or double hotkeys 1 Press Hotkey Backspace default Ctrl Backspace to enabled the setup mode Ifthe hotkey delay is active press the key combination for seven seconds 2 Press one ofthe setup keys listed below to enable single or double
30. ur buttons on the front panel The front panel also provides several LEDs see Status displays on page 8 The back panel of the KVM switch The back panel of the KVM switch provides interfaces to connect the console devices and the computers The following page contains a detailed description of these inter faces Setting up the device 1 Ensure that the computers which are to be connected to the KVM switch are turned off If the computers are provided with both keyboards and mouses unplug the cables of the input devices from the PS 2 interfaces 2 Place the KVM switch between the computers and the console Please mind the maximum cable length of five metres between the KVM switch and the computers which are to be connected 3 Before installing the KVM switch decide which button on the front panel of the device should be assigned to which computer 3 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Installation Connecting the console devices NOTE Connect the cables of the console and the computers preferably block by block and from the bottom up Bv doing so vou will avoid alreadv connected cables blocking vour view of the interfaces Monitor 1 Oe Keyb Mouse Speaker j Figure 2 Interfaces to connect the console devices Keyb Insert the connection cable of the PS 2 keyboard to this socket Mouse Insert the connection cable of the PS 2 mouse to this socket NOTE connect a USB keyboard and or USB mo
31. use to the USB K M interfaces at the front panel of the device The PS 2 interfaces to connect the console keyboard and mouse at the back panel of the KVM switch and the USB interfaces at the front panel of the device can be used at the same time Speaker Connect the speaker for the output of the audio signals of the active compu ter to this interface Monitor 1 Connect the DVI cable of the monitor to this interface NOTE When deploying a multi channel variant of the KVM switch the separate video signals of computers in a multi monitor installation can be transmitted to two MC2 three MC3 or four MCA monitors The device provides up to four video inputs DVI I CPU 1 x to 4 x for each monitor you want to connect If required connect the other monitors to the Monitor x interfaces of the MC variant G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 4 Installation Connecting the computers IMPORTANT KVM cable sets are required to connect the computers to the KVM switch A list of the available KVM cable sets can be found on page 30 Assign the KVM cable sets to the different computers and place them readv for installation NOTE To connect the maximum four computers to the KVM switch the inter faces as shown below are available for each computer The label e g CPU 1 assigns the interface to a specific computer and to the corre spondent button on the front panel DVI I CPU 1 1 DVI I CPU 2
32. vely connect a USB keyboard and or a USB mouse to the console NOTE The KVM switch operates with full keyboard and mouse emulation on each channel and therefore guarantees error free booting and secure operation at all time Package contents u 1 x DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 KVM switch basic or multi channel variant 1 x DVI Divider adapter per supported video channel 1 x data cable Update Cable 2 1 x power cable 1 x Installation and Operation manual IMPORTANT KVM cable sets are required to connect the computers to the KVM switch A list of the available KVM cable sets can be found on page 30 G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 2 Installation Installation Overview of the interfaces Front panel of the KVM switch The front panel of the KVM switch provides two USB interfaces to connect a USB kevboard and or mouse NOTE The PS 2 interfaces to connect the console kevboard and mouse at the back panel of the KVM switch and the USB interfaces at the front panel of the device can be used at the same time The front panel also provides a service port This port is used for operating the setup menu see Operating the setup menu on page 14 ff and for carrving out firmware updates li USB K M CPU1 CPU 2 CPU 3 CPU 4 User Service E Active o o o o E DViMux4 DL Status o T ca a o e o Figure 1 Front view of the KVM switch The active channel can be selected by using one of the fo
33. ys de sales GDsys de i G amp D DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 Contents Contents Safety instructions 000 000 sseseeennnzzznnnnznnnnnnnzzzzzznzinznnzenzzzztinzzznrnnzznzzzrrzznznnnna 1 The DVIMUX4 DL PS 2 KVM switch Lo nneenenznnnnannnnnna 2 Package contents skin aa sa ba a a aa 2 Installation a a a Overview of the interfaces Setting up the device 00000n Connecting the console devices Connecting the computers ssssennnzznnnnnzznnnnnnzzzzznnzzinnnnnnzzzztnnnt EE KE NAEZAZEEEEEZEEEA ET Connecting the power supply 2 Mi din ai ab a a aio iaa Further information nenoaie eieae a aan nr n Aa trans nara n ann Support of digital and analog video signals Initiation en ee fa pie g Fa Status displavs Switching between the computers Switching via buttons Switching via key combinations 00sssseseeennenzensnnzznzzntenzzzzzzznzzznzzzzzzzztzzzzzzzzann Switching Via step keys innen ala een ea i ta a eae Switchitg via serial device nsei ane aa b esi Ed danken ConfiguiratiOn L 3 As sia a san en fa aden Tata rna a e RRS Overview of the functions and default settings Operating the setup mode sssssseeeeennzznnnnzzznnznt Operating the settip men ins elegantes Configuration settings nn nannte a EAE EEEN Using single or double hotkeys Changing the single hotkey Changing the double hotkey 0sssseeeeesnnnnnnnnnnnzzzznn
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