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Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. This 
example of installation is based on AMK808 and you also can think that all AMK series have the 
same installation procedures  
 

Step 1 

Insert the RACK LCD Console Drawer into the 19” rack cabinet in the desired position. 
Attach the 2x rear support brackets and extending into the proper length of the cabinet depth.  And 
secure the 2x brackets on each side with the supplied screw. 
Secure the rear and front rack mounting to properly mount and fix its position into the cabinet 
 

Step 2 

Connecting the KVM cables: VGA D-sub 15 pin was connected to the rear of drawer, and VGA D-
sub 15 pin and PS2 KB/MS or USB were connected to PC or server. For the AMK808/ AMK708/ 
AMK508 both PS/2 and USB type can be used with the KVM, just choose the desire type to match 
with your system, the KVM accepts both. 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Step 3 

Double-check all of the connections. You can check the color of keyboard and mouse connector to 
make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the correct ports.   

 

Step 4 

Connect the AC power cable into rear of the drawer unit.  
Turn on the drawer unit main power on the back of the chassis 

 

Step 5 

Turn on all the computers and then boot them one by one. Switch on your monitor make sure 
every monitor can be display and then set the computer’s Monitor power always on. In order to 
keep the connection form KVM to the Computers. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Installation/Operation

 

 

Summary of Contents for AMK501

Page 1: ...AMK Rack LCD Console User Reference Manual ...

Page 2: ...8 16 port Combo PS2 USB KVM switch in 19 rack mount cabinet Single Rail or Dual Rails Built in rail self locking device Support DOS Win3 X Win95 98 98SE 2000 ME XP WinNT Netware SCO Unix HP Unix Linux Hot Plug Add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for Maintenance no need to power down the KVM switch or PCs No Software Required easy PC selection via On Screen Display Manual Push Buttons and Hot Keys Comb...

Page 3: ...8 AMK808 Package Content QTY AMK 8 port KVM Switch 1 User s manual 1 Power Cord 1 Bracket 2 KVM Cable 8 Foam with Box 1 Screw Pack 1 Model No AMK516 AMK716 AMK816 Package Content QTY AMK 16 port KVM Switch 1 User s manual 1 Power Cord 1 Bracket 2 KVM Cable 16 Foam with Box 1 Screw Pack 1 Note AMK models with DC power supply do not include power cord Package Contents ...

Page 4: ...480mm 442 X 44 X 590mm 442 X 44 X 590mm Compliance CE FCC Class A RoHS 1 1U U S Si in ng gl le e r ra ai il l R Ra ac ck k L LC CD D C Co on ns so ol le e D Dr ra aw we er r S Sp pe ec ci if fi ic ca at ti io on n f fo or r A AM MK K 5 50 01 1 5 50 08 8 5 51 16 6 Model No AMK501 AMK508 AMK516 PC Port 1 8 16 Drawer Design 1U Single Slide Rail self locking device for 19 rackmount LCD Display 17 3 19...

Page 5: ...kg 12 kg 13 kg 13 kg Dimension cm 442 X 44 X 480mm 442 X 44 X 590mm 442 X 44 X 590mm Compliance CE FCC Class A RoHS KVM switch 8 port 16 port COMBO KVM COMBO KVM Port Connection KVM Port 8 Port 16 port Max Port Daisy Chain up to 8 levels to support 120 servers Daisy Chain up to 8 levels to support 128 servers Port Selection 8x Front Push Buttons OSD Manu Hotkey 16x Front Push Buttons OSD Manu Hotk...

Page 6: ...2 01 5 0m USB cable P N 68103 03004 00 PS2 KVM cable VGA D sub 15 pin to VGA D sub 15 pin and PS2 KB MS connector 1 8m PS2 cable P N 68103 01001 00 3 0m PS2 cable P N 68103 01002 00 5 0m PS2 cable P N 68103 01003 00 Rear Panel of AMK801 AMK701 AMK501 Rear Panel of AMK808 AMK708 AMK508 Rear Panel of AMK816 AMK716 AMK516 Cable Diagrams ...

Page 7: ...n to screw these two extension brackets with the ears and both side onto the server rackmount first 2 Lift push the AMK inside the rackmount and screw between bracket and AMK with 4 screws 3 Mount the front ears of AMK main body onto the server rackmount ...

Page 8: ... pin was connected to the rear of drawer and VGA D sub 15 pin and PS2 KB MS or USB were connected to PC or server For the AMK808 AMK708 AMK508 both PS 2 and USB type can be used with the KVM just choose the desire type to match with your system the KVM accepts both Step 3 Double check all of the connections You can check the color of keyboard and mouse connector to make sure the keyboard and mouse...

Page 9: ...r end composing of VGA D Sub PS2 USB Keyboard and Mouse to corresponding ports on the system You can connect a local console port to operate the KVM bypassing the built in LCD and keyboard touchpad through the rear local console port Connect the VGA D Sub connector and USB keyboard and USB mouse to the port marked COMBO KVM Connection AC Power Plug Daisy Chain Local Console Keyboard Mouse Port KVM...

Page 10: ...ide authentication to access the KVM control for all system connected to the unit The default user name is 00000000 and the default password is 00000000 After login the screen will display status of the current setting This will give you information regarding the port name and key setting Pressing any key will remove the status display You can bring up the KVM OSD by pressing the Cap Lock key twic...

Page 11: ...11 The first page display will show the OSD menu that allows you to choose the main general options you would like to proceed Following are list of function key to access each of the action ...

Page 12: ...s of the user login and setting By going into the menu you will receive a new list of functions The language selection allows you to choose the desired display language for reference Non Latin based language are for display purpose only and not for editing ...

Page 13: ... your needs The port search allows you to find by the name which you have assign to a port This is especially useful when you have multiple banks of ports By searching a wildcard it will return all port names The user security menu allows you to assign 1 supervisor and up to 8 users User name and password are assigned here ...

Page 14: ...pervisor can configure the access list Use the Enter key to toggle the port right where O means enable and X means disable The hot key menu allows you to set the hot key used to bring up the OSD The time settings menu allows you to set the auto scan time for host port by port ...

Page 15: ...full command of the KVM switch through a simple sequence of key To access you must press the hotkey default Caps Lock twice within 2 seconds You will hear a beep sound confirming activation then pressing another command key to submit If you do not press any command key 2 second afterward it will escape back to normal mode COMBO KVM Hot Key Operation AMK808 816 708 716 CB ...

Page 16: ...tly plugged into the computer Make sure the mouse is a true PS 2 mouse A combo mouse will work just as long as it is set for PS 2 mode with the correct adapter Try a different mouse Avoiding moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when switching ports Avoiding switching ports during shutting down the PC process When you switch one PC port to another PC port the best scan time setting need t...

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