PLANET IKVM-16010 - Manual (Page 4)

8/16-Port IP KVM Switch
Table of Content
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Product Features .............................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Product Specifications ..................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Front Panels ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Port LED Indications ........................................................................................................ 8
1.6 7-seg BANK LED.............................................................................................................. 8
1.7 Buttons and Operations................................................................................................... 9
1.8 Back Panels ..................................................................................................................... 9
2 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Desktop or Rack Mount................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Computer/Server Installation ........................................................................................ 12
2.2.1 CAT5 KVM on Host Side ........................................................................................ 12
2.2.2 3-in-1 VGA Cable Installation ................................................................................ 13
2.3 Console Installation........................................................................................................ 14
2.3.1 Local Console .......................................................................................................... 14
2.4 Optional Remote Console Installation......................................................................... 14
2.4.1 CAT5 Transmitter Module ...................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 CAT5 KVM Receiver (R-Box) ................................................................................ 15
2.5 Power Up Sequence ...................................................................................................... 16
2.6 Daisy Chain Connection................................................................................................ 17
3 Usage....................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Hotkey Commands and OSD Operations .................................................................. 19
3.2 DDC function................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Hot Plug ........................................................................................................................... 19
3.4 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 20
4 Initial Configuration............................................................................................................. 21
4.1 Default Settings .............................................................................................................. 21
4.2 Configuration via Setup Utility ...................................................................................... 21
4.3 Configuration via Serial Port......................................................................................... 22
4.4 Keyboard, Mouse, and Video Configuration .............................................................. 23
4.4.1 Keyboard Settings ................................................................................................... 23
4.4.2 Remote Mouse Settings ......................................................................................... 24
4.4.3 Auto Mouse Speed and Mouse Synchronization ............................................... 24
4.4.4 Host System Mouse Settings ................................................................................ 24
4.4.5 Single and Double Mouse Mode........................................................................... 25
4.4.6 Recommended Mouse Settings............................................................................ 25
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