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KVM Switch 

 

 

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Change Configuration while Running

 

 
A device (a computer or a KVM switch) at any '

PC

 x' port can be changed 

at any time after initial power-up.  If you change any one of the “

PC 1

” to 

PC 8

”  ports connection from a computer to a 

Slave

 or vice versa, or 

replace the devices of a port; the OSD will update this change the next 
time it is activated.   

Note:

 Any new device must be turned off before it is connected to the 

Master.

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

    

KVM Switch 

 

 

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Appendices

Appendices   

 
Specifications: 
 

Specifications 

SL-18 

SL-218 

SL-216 

User port number 

Computer port number 

16 

Cascade control PC number 

Up to 64* 

Up to 64* 

Up to 136* 

On-screen display (OSD) 

Yes 

Front panel button control 

 

8, available when connected to a KVM 

drawer 

Hot plug-and-play 

Yes 

Hot-key control 

Yes 

Rack-mounted 

Yes, 19”industry-standard 

Automatic scan interval 

3, 8, 15, 30 seconds 

Programmable scan pattern 

Yes 

30M (100ft) at CONSOLE 

Cable length (Max) 

 

30M (100ft) at PC ports 

VGA bandwidth 

1920 x 1440, DDC2B 

KVM drawer connector 

C-36 

keyboard 

Computer mouse connector 

monitor 

PS/2 

PS/2, serial (with adapters for 2 ports) 

HDB-15 male 

keyboard 

Console mouse connector 

monitor 

PS/2 

PS/2 

HDB-15 female 

H x W x D (mm) 

(in.) 

44x483x560                          

1.7x19x22                        

88x483x560 

3.5x19x22 

Rear-mount brackets 

1U-height, included 

size 

1U 

2U 

Power supply (min) 

12V DC 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Master-IT StreamLine SL-18

Page 1: ...tch you can name your computers switch to a computer from a list configure settings with easy to use menus view the name of the selected computer on screen with programmable time interval The OSD menu displays the system status throughout operation Automatic Mouse Conversion The StreamLine KVM Switch enables you to connect computers with PS 2 or serial mouse ports using adapters supplied with the ...

Page 2: ...to support a variety of requirements For applications with a large number of computers StreamLine KVM switches can be cascaded in a master slave configuration Single StreamLine KVM Switch Configuration Combined with a StreamLine Console the StreamLine KVM switch can be connected to multiple computers with keyboard mouse and monitor cables as shown in figure 1 KVM Switch 4 Figure 1 A single StreamL...

Page 3: ...pectively as shown in figure 4 Repeat this step for PC 1 to PC 8 KVM Switch 6 Figure 4 Master computer connection For computers using serial mouse connect the DB 9 to mini DIN 6 adapter included with the switch to the computer mouse port then use PS 2 cables to connect the mouse to the StreamLine see figure 5 Connect the computer s monitor cable to the HD DB 15 VGA connector Note This function is ...

Page 4: ...r may be selected by pressing the front panel push button directly by issuing hot key commands or by activating the OSD window The front panel indicator changes to reflect the computer port selected red The indicator flashes red when it is in either Auto Scan or Manual Scan mode n K M RESET K M RESET solves most problems developed by keyboard mouse device replacement or change of configuration Pre...

Page 5: ...ters will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode KVM Switch 10 Function key F3 To lock a device a computer or a Slave from unauthorized access use Security Security is effective for only one device a computer or a Slave To lock adevice use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to 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 mar...

Page 6: ...ed inAuto Scan mode The options are3 seconds 8 seconds 15 seconds and 30 seconds The non volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting n Keyboard Speed StreamLine s offer keyboard typematic settings that override 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 Keyboar...

Page 7: ... can be connected to a Slave Left Ctrl left Ctrl 7 Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the Master Left Ctrl left Ctrl 6 C Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to port 6 of the Master KVM Switch 14 g To start Auto Scan automatically scan power on computers one by one at a fixed interval Left Ctrl left Ctrl F 1 When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity it sus...

Page 8: ...ff the device The Master must have equal or more PC x ports than that of the Slave i e if SL 18 is the master SL 18 can be a Slave but not the SL 216 The ports labeled PC 1 PC 8 can be connected to either a computer or aSlave s CONSOLEport as shown in figure8 The ports PC A PC H can only be connected to a computer Figure 8 Slave console connection The maximum number of computers controlled by a ma...

Page 9: ...uter port number 8 8 16 Cascade control PC number Up to 64 Up to 64 Up to 136 On screen display OSD Yes Front panel button control 8 available when connected to a KVM drawer Hot plug and play Yes Hot key control Yes Rack mounted Yes 19 industry standard Automatic scan interval 3 8 15 30 seconds Programmable scan pattern Yes 30M 100ft at CONSOLE Cable length Max 30M 100ft at PC ports VGA bandwidth ...

Page 10: ...itch 20 Remove any possible power supply to the slave unplug all cables before connecting it to the Master Keyboard strokes shifted The computer was in shifted state when last switched Press both SHIFT keys Theé é and ê êkeys do not work in Manual Scan All PCs are off or only one PC is turned on Scan mode works for power on computers only Scan type is eye mark selected but no PC is eye mark select...

Page 11: ...L LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PDOCUDT ConnectPRO 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 ConnectPRO also reserves the right to revise or update the product or documenta...

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