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MIT-CAT5
8 and 16 Port KVM User Guide
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Table of Contents 1. Welcome...............................................................................................................3 2. Introduction..........................................................................................................4 3. Features.................................................................................................................4 4. System components.............................................................................
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32. Control software system requirements..............................................................21 33. Connecting the RS232 Serial cable...................................................................21 34. Installing and running the Control software......................................................21 35. Computer icons..................................................................................................22 36. Communication Error................................
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interference when operating the equipment in a commercial environment. If operation of this equipment in a residential area causes radio frequency interference, the user, and not ConnectPRO Inc. Limited, will be responsible. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by ConnectPRO Inc. Limited could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ConnectPRO Inc. Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors that appear in this document. Information i
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2. Introduction Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) console with the Multi-Platform CAT5 KVM (CAT5 KVM) system. The CAT5 KVM comes in 8 and 16 port models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 8 port model, and up to 16 to the 16 port model. 3. Features • Hot-Swap - disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting • Scan-mode operation with variable time interval • 1U Rack mountable • Operate the system using an On Scree
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• VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors • DOS, Windows (3X, 9X, 2000, NT4, ME, XP), LINUX, UNIX, HP UX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, Open VMS, Novell 3.12-6 6. The CAT5 KVM system configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the CAT5 KVM system. Figure 1 The CAT5 KVM system configuration 7. The CAT5 KVM models Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the CAT5 KVM 16 port model. The 8 port model is the same but with only 8 rows of LEDs. Figure 2 CAT5 KVM front pa
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• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise • Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the CAT5 KVM, does not exceed 10m/33ft 9. Connecting the CAT5 KVM system Connect each computer to the CAT5 KVM system using the appropriate CIM and CAT5 cables. Figure 4 illustrates the CAT5 KVM system connections with the appropriate CIM connected to a PS/2, SUN and USB computer/server. Figure 4
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Figure 5 PS/2 CIM Connecting a SUN CIM Figure 6 illustrates the SUN CIM and its connections. To connect the SUN CIM: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video card. 2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port. Figure 6 SUN CIM Connecting a USB CIM The CIM USB supports Windows 98 SE and later, MAC, SUN and SGI. Figure 7 illustrates the USB CIM and its connections. To connect the USB CIM: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the co
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Figure 7 USB CIM VGA Extender cable Where the CIM’s Screen connector won’t reach the computer’s Video card, connect the VGA Extender cable to the CIM and then follow the instructions below. Connecting the CAT5 cables 1. Connect one connector to the CIMs RJ45 port. 2. Connect the other connector to one of the CAT5 KVM’s Computer ports. 3. Follow the above 2 steps for each computer. Connecting the KVM console To connect a KVM console to the CAT5 KVM: 1. Connect the monitor
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12. Resetting the Switch To reset the Switch press the 2 front panel Select buttons simultaneously. The CIMs are unaffected by this reset. Resetting can also be performed through the software – explained later. 13. Rack mounting the CAT5 KVM Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the CAT5 KVM on a server rack as illustrated below. 14. Rack mounting the CIMs You can attach the CIMs to a server rack or computer using the Velcro strips provided. Or connect
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Switch between the connected computers by either • The front panel Select buttons • Keyboard hotkeys • The OSD (On Screen Display) The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below. When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top bank indicates which computer is currently selected. 16. The keyboard hotkeys To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then, +. Release Shift, before pressing +. To switch to the next computer backwards
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To select a computer: 1. Navigate to the desired computer line. 2. Press Enter. The selected computer is accessed. An confirmation label appears showing which computer is accessed. Note! When the OSD is displayed you cannot select computers using the front panel Select buttons or the keyboard hotkeys. 20. The OSD settings (F2) Press F2. The OSD Settings window appears see Figure 9. Figure 9 The Settings window Note! When the OSD is password protected (explained below)
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Administrator (Status A) The Administrator can: • Set and modify all Passwords and security profiles • Fully access any computer • Use all OSD functions Supervisor (Status S) The Supervisor can: • Fully access any computer • Access the following OSD functions only –F4 Scan, F5 Tune and F6 Moving the Confirmation label. User (Status U) There are 6 different Users in the CAT5 KVM system. Each User has a Profile set by the Administrator that defines the access lev
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2. Press the Space bar to toggle between options. To display the OSD in future press the new hotkey. Autoskip With the Autoskip feature, the arrow keys only access the active computer lines on the OSD. When Autoskip is Off, The arrow keys access both active and inactive computer lines. To change the Autoskip setting: 1. Navigate to the Autoskip line. 2. Toggle between the options using the Space bar. Serial port The Serial port is used for the Control Management program. Serial
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Figure 11 Ports Settings window Editing the computer name In this window you can edit the computer names with up to 15 characters. To erase a character: Select it and press the Space bar. Blank spaces remain in place of the erased character. To erase an entire line: Place the cursor at the beginning of the line. Keep the Space bar depressed until the line is erased. Keyboard (KB) The CAT5 KVM operates with Windows, Linux, HP UX, Alpha UNIX SGI, DOS, Novell, MAC, USB or Op
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In the Settings window navigate to the Time line and press Enter. The Time settings window appears see Figure 12. Figure 12 Time settings window Scan (SCN) - Label (LBL) - Time out (T/O) SCN SCN column, change the scan period. LBL - In the LBL column, change the display period of the OSD label showing which computer is currently accessed. T/O - When password protection is activated you can automatically disable the Management keyboard, mouse and screen after a preset tim
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Figure 13 The Users settings window There are 3 different access levels. These are: • Y – Full access to a particular computer. Plus access to the F4, F5 and F6 OSD functions • V –Viewing access only, to a particular computer (No keyboard/mouse functionality) • N – No access to a particular computer – A TIMEOUT label appears if access is attempted To give each user the desired access level: 1. Navigate to the desired computer line and User. 2. Toggle between the options
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By default the User Profile settings are full access. 27. The OSD HELP window – F1 To access the HELP window press F1. The HELP window appears, see Figure 15. Figure 15 The HELP window Please note! All the functions set out in the Help window are performed from the Main window. The Help window is merely a reminder of the hotkeys and their functions. 28. Scanning computers– F4 Where necessary adjust the scan time in the Time Settings window, see above. To activate scan
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3. Adjust the image by using the RightLeft Arrow keys. 4. When the image is satisfactory, press Esc. Note! Picture quality is relative to distance. The further away a remote computer is from the CAT5 KVM, the lower the image quality, and the more tuning needed. So place the higher resolution computers closer to the manager unit. 30. Moving the label – F6 Position the OSD label anywhere on the screen. To position the label from the Main window: 1. Navigate to the desired compute
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• Free Serial port 33. Connecting the RS232 Serial cable To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the software, and to the CAT5 KVM. See the figure below. Figure 16 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable 34. Installing and running the Control software Note! The CAT5 KVM system must be fully connected BEFORE running the Control software. Failure to first connect the system will lead to the software working in demo mode. Start the Marketin
