KVM-TEC 6502, User Manual

Page 1: ...Check out our Installation Channel www kvm tec com line smart kvm tec User Manual Smartline Dual SVX2 6502 SET 6502L CPU LOCAL 6502R CON REMOTE connect collaborate communicate control kvm tec C 4 ...

Page 2: ...24 3 4 3 Performing a network update 25 3 5 How to unlock an upgrade 26 3 6 Enable or disable USB Memory upgrade 27 3 7 Defining what DDC data your PC uses 28 3 8 Changing the network settings 28 3 9 Changing the extender settings 29 3 9 1 Changing the USB compatibility mode 31 3 9 2 Show the last received image 32 3 9 3 Turning on or off monitor synchronization 33 3 9 4 Locking the main menu 34 3...

Page 3: ...benefit is safety against cyber attacks and reliability in various applications such as medicine airports air traffic control industry public buildings The KVM Technology over IP benfits from the high security level in PC networks Another feature is the kvm tec feature USB save This feature prevents the intrusion of viruses via the USB interface by deacti vating mass storage devices Mix Match for ...

Page 4: ...ons Keep all safety information and instructions for future reference and pass them on to subsequent users of the product The manufacturer is not liable for cases of material damage or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non compliance with the safety instructions In such cases the warranty will be voided This product is not intended for use by persons including children with restricte...

Page 5: ... all connections before cleaning the product Do not use wipes or chemicals as these could damage the surface Wipe the housing with a damp cloth Electrical electronic parts must not be cleaned Alterations to the product and technical modifications are not permitted 1 3 Technical specifications Type KVM Extender local CPU unit and remote CON unit Model Smartline SVX2 KVM Extender Power supply input ...

Page 6: ... the extender Remote CON Extender Nr Name Function 13 Monitor Out Connection to monitor 14 DC Connection for 12 V power supply 15 USB USB connection e g for keyboard or mouse 16 KVM Link RJ45 Socket connection for CAT5e 6 7 cable 11 Power Status LED Displays the status of the extender 18 Monitor Out Connection to monitor 19 DC Connection for 12 V power supply 20 USB USB connection e g for keyboard...

Page 7: ...ast Yes Red Green V fast Yes Yellow No Yellow Slow Yes Green Yes Green V fast Yes Main LED RJ45 Socket LEDs 2 1 Unpacking and checking the contents Before using the product for the first time it should be checked for damage In case of damage due to transport inform the carrier immediately Before delivery the product is checked for its function and its operating safety Make sure that the packaging ...

Page 8: ...asterline MVX extenders It consists of 19 Rack Shelf alu faceplate and power supply Rack Mounting Kit RMK FRN Part No 6132 The rack mounting kit RMK FRN is used to mount kvm tec Smartline SVX and Masterline MVX extenders It is equipped with rack shelf faceplate and 2 power supply units which are summarized in a redundancy module Under Desk Mounting Kit Part No 6937 The Under Desk Mounting kit is f...

Page 9: ...20 DC USB USB KVM Link Monitor Out KVM TEC Smartline Remote Mon DC USB USB KVM Link Monitor Out Remote Mon 17 14 16 13 15 22 19 21 18 20 DC USB USB KVM Link Monitor Out KVM TEC Smartline Remote Mon DC USB USB KVM Link Monitor Out Remote Mon 17 14 16 13 15 22 19 21 18 20 DC USB USB KVM Link Monitor Out KVM TEC Smartline Remote Mon DC USB USB KVM Link Monitor Out Remote Mon 17 14 16 13 15 22 19 21 1...

Page 10: ...in menu Use the monitor and keyboard to get access to the main menu To access the main menu 1 Make sure the extenders the monitors and the computer are switched on 2 Press the Scroll Lock key on your keyboard quickly five times The main menu appears with an overview of the sub menus 3 To access a sub menu press the applicable key kvm tec 19 3 Extender menu settings ...

Page 11: ... 2 System Status In the Status Menu the current status of the extender connection is displayed It provides information on the connection itself as well as resolution of the video channel and USB status The enabled options and the current FW version is displayed in the left top corner Link status shows whether there is a physical connection available Connection indicates if kvm data is currently ab...

Page 12: ...e 2 automatic update 3 networkupdate To perform a firmware update 1 Make sure the main menu is open 2 Press the U key The Update menu appears Press the N key to do a network update Press the A key to do an automatic update Press the U key to do a direct update Press the Q key to return to the main menu 3 4 1 Update with bitmap image The file is output from an image and saved in the currently conne...

Page 13: ...he flashing of the light emitting diodes indicates when the update process is finished the light emitting diodes are then green 3 4 3 Performing a network update In the network update the devices that are updated can be marked The information is then sent to the marked units During this process the devices can still be in operation As soon as all updates have been transmitted the marked devices ca...

Page 14: ... has been unlocked return to the Options Overview menu and check that the relevant upgrade is now displayed in green 3 6 Enable or disable USB Memory upgrade The USB Memory upgrade allows the user to enable or disable the memory option When the USB Memory upgrade is enabled USB flash storage and external storage devices can be accessed via the extender If your extender was provided with the USB Me...

Page 15: ...current DDC information The system is not applies the same settings after restarting the Extender 5 Press the buttons 4 to 8 to use a predefined resolution the is stored in the memory 6 Press ESC to return to the main menu 3 8 Changing the network settings see chapter Switching Menu settings 3 9 Changing the extender settings The Extender Settings menu allows the user to change a range of further ...

Page 16: ... Setting menu Press the R button to display the Remote Settings menu 3 9 1 Changing the USB compatibility mode The USB compatibility mode can be enables or disabled To enable disable the USB compatibility mode 1 From the Extender Settings menu press the L key The Local Settings menu appears 2 Press the U key to enable or disable the USB compatibility mode ...

Page 17: ...the function 3 Press ESC to go back to the main menu 3 9 3 Turning on or off monitor synchronization The monitor synchronization can be turned on and off When enabled the refresh rate of the graphics card of the PC and that of the remote monitor are adjusted to match one another The advantage of this is to ensure that transmission remains smooth when the screen content changes rapidly e g When usi...

Page 18: ...e Remote Settings menu appears 2 Press the L key The Menu Lock Menu appears 3 9 5 Using the power saving mode The power saving mode lets the extender turn off its video out when the remote extender does not receive a video signal for more than a minute To turn on or off the power saving mode 1 From the Extender Settings menu press the R key The Remote Settings menu appears 2 Press the P key to ena...

Page 19: ...z To select a keyboard layout 1 From the Extender Settings menu press the R key The Remote Settings menu appears 2 Press the K key The Keyboard Locale menu opens Press E to select English QWERTY Press D to select German QWERTZ Press F to select French AZERTY 3 9 7 Changing the keyboard fallback mode To change the keyboard fallback mode 1 From the Extender Settings menu press the R key The Remote S...

Page 20: ...ion Remote unit The status is listed as in use Green indicates a computer in the switching network that isn t connected to any work station Remote unit The status is listed as free Red indicates a computer which was once in the switching network but isn t currently available This usually indicates that the Extender has been discon nected from the network If this is the case the computer can be rem...

Page 21: ...or push to screen Such a command is only valid if the console which initiates the mirroring is currently connected to a local unit and has video and the other remote unit is free marked green To see the screen of other consoles on the network Press the G key on the keyboard of the extender that should display the user s screen The key G stands for get screen If the console unit from which this com...

Page 22: ...o operate Each of the modes available may individually be activated or deactivated by pressing the appropriate key You may have more than one selected depending on their function Some modes require others and others are incompatible with each other but the system will automatically recognise this for you Press the M key to access the Network Mode menu 4 2 Disconnect or select a workstation from th...

Page 23: ... connection Press the E key or Enter key to select a PC or workstation to create or break a connection to that unit Press the Q key to exit 4 3 Managing user details rights and groups The Console Extender List allows you to manage user details rights and groups To manage user details rights and groups 1 Make sure the Master View menu is open see chapter How to access the Network Settings menu Mast...

Page 24: ...be entered with max 20 characters This name is displayed when informing other users who interrupted their connection Password Each user requires a password for the login Max 16 characters Rights There are three types of rights USER MASTER and ADMIN By pressing the key the rights of the selected user can be changed The rights control access to the Network Settings menu only ADMIN and which users ma...

Page 25: ...d to them That user will only be able to connect to that PC When selected the User Detail menu press RETURN a list of PCs on the network will be displayed to select from 4 4 Managing the remote units The Console Extender List allows you to view all remote units in the switching network and their current status To view the status of all remote CON extenders 1 Make sure the Master View menu is open ...

Page 26: ... Extender Detail menu opens 4 Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to select the name or group of the PC unit 5 Press the E key to edit the selected parameter Example There are the following 3 PC s Department PC Team A PC and Team B PC The users Alex Blair and Charlie should have access to the Department PC and the Team A PC The users Danny Em and Frankie should have access to the Department PC and the ...

Page 27: ...CON extenders 1 Make sure that the Master View menu is open see chapter Network Networking Settings Master View and Network Mode 2 Press M The Multi Head configuration menu opens 3 Press the A key The multi head detail menu opens Press the R key to remove an extender from the multi head set Press the Q key to exit 4 Press the A key to add individual extenders The extender type is automatically det...

Page 28: ... option 1 Make sure the Network Mode menu is open see chapter How to access the Network Settings menu Master View and Network Mode 2 Press the P key to disable or enable the option 4 8 Auto connect to a free computer after an interruption The Auto Connect option allows you to connect automatically with a free computer if your connection is interrupted by another user This function is unavailable w...

Page 29: ... see chapter Switches Menu Master View and Network Mode 2 Press V to enable or disable the option 3 To establish a private connection hold down the Shift key while selecting a new connection you can either press 4 or press a key combination see chapter Switching between two PCs 4 10 Enable the User PC Binding mode To enable the User PC Binding mode 1 Make sure the Network Mode menu is open see cha...

Page 30: ...fferent local extender to connect to To enable the PC Power Down option 1 Make sure the Network Mode menu is open see chapter How to access the switching menu Master View and Network Mode 2 Press the D key to disable or enable the option 4 12 Hiding system status menu To hide the info display during startup 1 Make sure the Network Mode menu is open see chapter How to access the switching menu Mast...

Page 31: ...4 15 Set the password timeout When the password system is activated you can define under what circumstances the user will be required to re enter their login details when switching I Immediately User and password must be re entered for each switch N Never User and password are not required to be re entered until the current user logs out See chapter How to switch between different computers T Time...

Page 32: ...e e mail to support kvm tec com LED are lighting differently Different firmware To enter on screen menu check firmware version To enter the On screen menu press the Scroll Lock key five times in quick succession The currently installed firmware version is displayed below the menu If firmware update does not work please send an e mail to support kvm tec com 5 troubleshooting First Aid 9 Support Fir...

Page 33: ...n cable with min cross section of 24 AWG throughout the length The shield should be contiguous and connected to both ends A shielded patch cable is allowed for connection to the device Schema EIA TIA 568 B 6 Requirements for cables Pin Color 1 Orange White 2 Orange 3 Green White 4 Blue 5 Blue White 6 Green 7 Brown White 8 Brown 7 Requirements network 7 Requirements network switch The entire switch...

Page 34: ... equipment The recycling of materials contributes to the conservation of natural resources Therefore do not dispose of your old electrical and electronic equipment with the unsorted municipal waste The packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials which may be disposed through your local recycling facilities By disposing of the packaging and packaging waste in the proper manner you help ...

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