Page 2 - Cascade Configuration; section
CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................................................................3 Overview............................................................................. ..................4 Configurations................................................................ .....................
Page 4 - Overview
• Password security protects computers from unauthorized use • Hotkey functions allow easy computer access • Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers • Operating system independent, transparent to all applications • Plug and Play system configuration • Keyboard and mo...
Page 6 - Configurations; Single KVM Switch Module Configuration:
Configurations KVM switch modules are available with four, eight (Models 521796, 523561 and 523578) and 16 ports (Model 521871) with various interfaces. In applications that require a larger number of computers, the KVM switch modules can be cascaded in a master/slave configuration. NOTE: Throughout t...
Page 7 - Device Connection
2. INSTALLATION Device Connection Standard Models (Model 521871): Determine the port number of each computer. For computers using a PS/2 mouse, connect the computer’s mouse and keyboard cables to the connectors marked with a mouse and keyboard, respectively, as shown. Repeat this step for PC-1 throu...
Page 9 - A Module as a Slave or a Stand-Alone KVM Switch; Push Buttons
A Module as a Slave or a Stand-Alone KVM Switch A slave KVM switch module can be mounted to the inside of the rear uprights of a rack cabinet using the rear brackets (which come with all units except IKM001), with computer connectors facing to the rear, as well. NOTE: The connectors (keyboard and mo...
Page 13 - Country Code for Sun; Hotkey Commands
13 “Always On” means that the port number and the name of a selected computer and/or OSD status is displayed on the screen all the time. The non-volatile memory stores the CH Display setting. • Position: The position of the selected computer name and/or OSD status is displayed on screen during the o...
Page 14 - Connection; master KVM switch module under power, you must turn off the device.
To select a computer by hotkey command, you need to know its port number, which is determined by the KVM switch module connection. For a computer connected to a master, its port is represented by the PC port label (1 – 8 or A – H). For a computer connected to a slave, two characters represent its po...
Page 15 - Change Configuration while Running
NOTE: The master must have at least as many PC-x ports as the slave; e.g., if an IKM108D is the master, another IKM108D can be a slave, but not an IKM116D (see the reference on Page 5).The ports PC-1 through PC-8 can be connected to either a computer or a slave’s local (or console) port, as shown at...
Page 16 - The four Rackmount Console KVM Switches covered by this user; Connected to a TFT LCD Drawer:; Operation; “HOLD” when you plan to access the KVM switch module for a long time.
5. MULTI-ACCESS MODEL A multi-access console KVM switch (IKM2108D, IKM2116D) features a pair of console ports, facilitating access to multiple computers from both a local and a remote location. An example of the practicality of this feature is the ability to access all computers in a configuration fr...
Page 17 - Map to Sun
6. SUN/MAC KEYBOARD MAPPING IGM108D and IGM116D models emulate a Sun keyboard and mouse when a computer is marked with a Sun in the OSD menu by function key F5. A Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PS/2 keyboard. These extra keys are simulated by pressing the right Control key followed by on...
Page 18 - Problem
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Before troubleshooting any problem, ensure that all cables are properly connected and well seated. Check that keyboard and mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when they’re connected to the KVM switch module. 18 TROUBLESHOO...
Page 21 - Additional cables required (sold separately)
21 8. SPECIFICATIONS Model 521796: Model 521871: SPECIFICATIONS Standards • PS/2 General • PC connections: 8 • Console connections: 1 • PC port connectors: - Keyboard: 8 PS/2 - Mouse: 8 PS/2, serial (includes adapters for two ports) - Monitor: HD15 male • Console port connectors: keyboard, PS/2; mou...