Table of Contents. ServerLink Eco KVM Rack Drawer. Overview... 1 Features... 2 Configurations... 3 Front Panel Control... 5

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1 Table of Contents Introduction Overview... 1 Features... 2 Configurations... 3 Front Panel Control... 5 Installation Rack Cabinet... 6 Device Connection for LKS-1017E... 8 Device Connection for LKS-8017E & LKS-16017E... 9 Initial Power-up... 9 Operation Push Buttons OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation Hotkey Commands Cascade Configuration Connection Change Configuration while Running Appendices Specifications LCD Panel Specification Video/Keyboard/Mouse Specification Troubleshooting Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the system or any connecting device.

2 Introduction Overview The is the most efficient and space-saving way of managing multiple computers in a 19 rack cabinet. With its OSD features, you can name your computers, switch to a computer from a list, configure settings with easy-to-use menus, and view the name of the selected computer on-screen with programmable time interval. The s are available in 3 different models: Fig1: LKS -1017E Built-In AC Power Fig 2: Simply plug an AC Cord and apply the power, then switch on, the green LED will be lit to show the unit is powered up properly. Page 1

3 Features Cascade configuration expands system capability Auto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially Assign computers with unique and meaningful names with 14 characters Identify and select computers by name Programmable scan filters unused computers Store system settings and name entries to non-volatile memory Password security locks computer from unauthorized access Gain complete control with easy-to-use OSD interface 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 mouse can be hot plugged at any time DDC2B compatible Uses standard connectors for computer connection Built-in power. No power adapter required. Page 2

4 Configurations s are available in single, 8 or 16 port models. For applications requiring many computers, the Rack Drawer can be cascaded in a master/slave configuration. Single Rack Drawer Configuration The can be connected to multiple computers with keyboard, mouse and monitor cables as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4: A single Rack Drawer configuration (ex: 1-8 port) Page 3

5 KVM Rack Drawer in cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration The Rack Drawer (Master), for example, when combined with additional KVM switches (Slave), expands system ability, allowing you to access up to 136 computers connected to the Master or Slaves. Figure 5: A cascaded Rack Drawer configuration (ex: 1-8 port) Throughout this manual, Master is the. Slave is a KVM Switch that has its CONSOLE port connected to an ServerLink Eco KVM Rack Drawer PC x port. Slave only exists in cascade configuration. Page 4

6 Front Panel Control Front panel of LKS-8017E & LKS-16017E KVM Control and Status: For LKS-8017E and LKS-16017E only 1. Computer Selection Pad: For an 8 port model, press one of these push buttons to select a computer. For a 16 port model, the 8 buttons can select either the lower bank 1-8 ports or the higher bank A-H ports. Ports 1 and A share the same push button. If port 1 is already selected, pressing 1 again will toggle between port A and port 1. If port 1 is not selected, press + hold push button 1 for 2 seconds to directly select port A. 2. Selected Computer Indicator: 2.1 1~8 Port: One of the indicators turns red when pushbuttons, hotkey or OSD menu selects a corresponding computer. 2.2 A~H Port: One of the indicators turns flashing red when pushbuttons, hotkey or OSD menu selects a corresponding computer. 3. Power on LED. 4. NOT IN USE 5. LCD Panel Menu: These buttons invoke the OSD menu for the LCD panel and acts as menu selection. 6. LCD Panel Adjustment: Lets you adjust settings for the LCD panel. 7. Num Lock: Keyboard Num Lock status. 8. Caps Lock: Keyboard Caps Lock status. 9. Scroll Lock: Keyboard Scroll Lock status. 10. LCD Panel Power Switch. Page 5

7 Installation Rack Cabinet A complete with rear brackets installed is shown in Figure 6. Two kinds of rear brackets are available as options to fit rack cabinet of various depths as shown in Figure 7. Make sure you have the correct Rear Brackets that match the depth of your rack cabinet. Note: The type of the bracket is determined by the distance from the front side of the front vertical pole to the rear side of the rear vertical pole of the rack cabinet. Figure 6: A complete RW-1( 385mm long ) RW-2 ( 575mm long ) Figure 7: Rear Bracket pairs of different length Cabinet s Front Pole to Rear Pole RW-1* RW-2** Distance mm mm Minimum Maximum * RW-1 (385mm long) is an optional order. **RW-2 (575mm long) is included with the standard packaging. Page 6

8 Install the Unit on the Rack a. Slide the bracket into both sides of the unit as shown in Figure 8. Make sure the three wheels are inside the track of the bracket while sliding. Figure 8: Slide the Bracket into Both Sides of the Unit b. Using standard cabinet screws, fasten both sides, front and back, to the rack. Figure 9 : Screw Up the Unit on the Rack Page 7

9 Device Connection for LKS-1017E To a USB computer: Connect the standard VGA cable and a USB A-B cable to the computer and LKS-1017E as shown in Figure 6a. The computer can be a USB-ready PC, Sun, HP server, or a Mac. Figure 6a: LKS-1017E with USB Computer Connection Diagram To a PS/2 computer: Connect the standard VGA cable and two mini-din6 male-to-male cables to the computer and LKS-1017E, see Figure 6b. There are two mini-din6 female connectors marked with keyboard and mouse, be sure not to swap the connections. Figure 6b: LKS-1017E with PS/2 Computer Connection Diagram Page 8

10 Device Connection for LKS-8017E & LKS-16017E Use only the special cables as shown in Figure 5a and 5b. Figure 5a: For PS/2 computers Figure 5b: For USB computers Connection from a to a PS/2 computer or a USB computer is shown in Figure 6. Figure 6: Connections for the special cables Initial Power-Up Make sure all computers and the Rack Drawer are powered down during installation. You must power up the Rack Drawer before turning on any other devices. For single Rack Drawer: 1) Apply power to the. 2) Turn on computers. For the Rack Drawer in cascaded mode: 1) Apply power to the. 2) Apply power to all Slaves. 3) Turn on computers. Note: You may hot plug additional powered-down computers or a KVM Switch without turning any existing KVM switches or computers off after initial power up. Page 9

11 Operation Push Buttons A computer may be selected by pressing the push button directly, by issuing hotkey commands or by activating the OSD window. The indicator changes to reflect the computer port selected (red). The indicator flashes red when it is in either Auto Scan or Manual Scan mode. Note: For a 16-port model: 1 ~ 8 represent the lower 8 ports and A ~ H for the higher 8 ports. Push the same button twice for higher 8 ports, for example, push button 1 twice for A port, and so forth. K/M RESET K/M RESET solves most problems developed by keyboard, mouse, device replacement or change of configuration. Press down both the front-panel number 1 and 2 push buttons for 2 seconds to re-configure the whole system without turning either the Rack Drawer or any computer off. AUTO SCAN The provides the easy to use feature to start Auto Scanning. Press down both the front-panel number 7 and 8 buttons for 2 seconds to start Auto Scanning. Page 10

12 OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation Figure 16: OSD screen illustration By hitting the left CTRL key twice within two seconds, you may see the 'Hotkey Menu' if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by hitting the left CTRL key three times within two seconds, you will see a 'KVM MENU' screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding port numbers, names and status, see Figure 16. The port number of the currently selected computer is displayed in red, same as the front indicator, at the right corner of the OSD menu. The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for operation, or the color is white as it has no power. The OSD menu updates the color when it is activated. Pressing the PageUp and PageDown keys to view 8 other computers. Use the,, 1 ~ 8 or A ~ H to highlight a Page 11

13 computer and the ENTER key to select it. Or, you may press ESCAPE to exit OSD and remove the OSD menu from the display; the status window returns to the display and indicates the currently selected computer or operating status. A triangle mark ( ) to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave; the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has, i.e. 8 for an 8-port Switch. ENTER key brings you one level down and another screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave. The name of the Slave will be shown at the upper right corner of the OSD menu. It is useful to group computers and still be able to see the group name. An eye mark ( ) to the right of a name indicating the computer is selected to be monitored in Scan mode. In OSD, this mark can be switched on or off by function key F2. Press ESCAPE key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer; the computer name is also shown on the screen. Function key F1 : To edit name entry of a computer or a Slave with up to 14 characters. First, highlight a port then press F1 followed by name entry. Valid characters are A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9, and the dash character. Lowercase letters are converted to uppercase ones. Press BACKSPACE to delete a letter one at a time. Non-volatile memory stores all name entries until you change, even if the unit is powered down. Function key F2 : To switch the eye mark ( ) of a computer on or off. First, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight it, then press F2 to switch its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type is 'Ready PC + ', only the power-on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode. Function key F3 : To lock a computer from unauthorized access. To lock a device, 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 marked with a lock ( ) following its port number. To permanently disable the security function from a locked device, highlight it, press F3 then enter the password. Page 12

14 If you want to access the locked device temporarily, simply highlight it and press ENTER, the OSD will ask you for the password. After entering the correct password, you are allowed to use the device. This device is automatically re-locked once you switch to another port. During Scan mode, OSD skips the password-protected devices. If you forget the password, the only way to permanently erase all the passwords is to: For 8-port and 16-port, press and hold the front panel buttons 1 and 2, then hold 7 and 8. Release 7 and 8, then release 1 and 2. Function key F4 : More functions are available by hitting F4. A new screen pops up displaying more functions as described below. Most of them are marked with a triangle ( ) indicating there are options to choose from. Using the UP and DOWN arrow keys, select the functions and press ENTER. Available options will be shown in the middle of the screen. Again, using the UP and DOWN arrow keys to view options then press ENTER to select it. You can press ESCAPE to exit at any time. Auto Scan In this mode, the automatically switches from one power-on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning till the activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left CTRL twice, or, press any front button. Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type ( F4 :More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate ( F4 :More\Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one. Page 13

15 Manual Scan Scan through power-on computers one by one using keyboard control. Scan Type ( F4 :More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Press the up arrow key ( ) to select the previous computer and the down arrow key ( ) to select the next computer. Press any other key to abort the Manual Scan mode. Scan Type Ready PC + : In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected computers. Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers. Only: In Scan mode, scan through any selected computer regardless of computer power status. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting. Scan Rate Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode. The options are 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting. PS/2 Keyboard Speed The offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides 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 Keyboard Speed setting. Hotkey Menu When you hit the left CTRL key twice within two seconds, the "Hotkey Menu" appears displaying a list of hotkey commands if the option is On. The 'Hotkey Menu' can be turned Off if you prefer not to see it when the left CTRL key is hit twice. The non-volatile memory stores the Hotkey Menu setting. CH Display Auto Off: After you select a computer, the port number and name of the computer will appear on the screen for 3 seconds then disappear automatically. Always On: The port number and name of a selected computer and/or OSD status displayed on the screen all the time. The Page 14

16 non-volatile memory stores the CH Display setting. Position The position of the selected computer name and/or OSD status displayed on screen during operation, the actual display position shifts due to different VGA resolution, the higher the resolution the higher the display position. The non-volatile memory stores the Position setting. Upper Left, Upper Right, Lower Left, Lower Right. Middle. ESC: To exit the OSD, press the ESCAPE key. Hotkey commands Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. The interprets keystrokes for hotkeys all the time. A hotkey sequence starts with two left CTRL keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitch beep for correct hotkey command; otherwise, one low-pitch beep for error and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer. The short form hotkey menu can be turned on as an OSD function ( F4 : more\hotkey Menu) every time the left CTRL key is pressed twice. Left Ctrl : is the CTRL key located at the left side of the keyboard. 1~8/A~H: are the number keys '1' ~ '8' at the upper row of the keyboard and character keys 'A' ~ 'H' are case insensitive. Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard. To select a computer by hotkey command, you must know its port number, which is determined by the 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 port. The first character is the port number on the Rack Drawer (1~8) and the Page 15

17 second one is the port number on the Slave (1~8 or A~H). Please note that only 'PC 1' ~'PC 8' ports on a can be connected to a Slave. left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 4 Selects a computer connected to port 4 of the Rack Drawer (Master). left Ctrl + left Ctrl C Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to port 3 of the Rack Drawer. To start Auto Scan, automatically scan power-on computers one by one at a fixed interval: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F1 When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning till the activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. The length of the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable, see below. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl key twice. Note: Scan Type determines whether an eye-marked computer is to be displayed during Auto Scan. Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between power-on computers. left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2 Press or to select the previous or the next computer in sequence. And, press any other key to abort the Manual Scan. Note: Scan Type determines whether an eye-marked computer is to be displayed during Auto Scan. To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the next computer in Auto Scan: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3 The Rack Drawer sends one to four beeps indicating scan interval of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively. To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting over-rides that of BIOS and any operating system: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4 The Rack Drawer generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. (For PS/2 keyboard only) Page 16

18 Cascade Configuration Connection Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave KVM Switch) to the Rack Drawer under power, you must turn off the device. Note: The must have equal or more ports than that of the Slave, i.e., if the Master has an 8-port KVM switch, another 8-port KVM switch can be a Slave, but not a 16-port one. The ports labeled "PC 1"~ PC 8 can be connected to either a computer or a Slave's CONSOLE port, as shown in Figure 17. The ports PC A"~ PC H can only be connected to computers.. Figure 17: Slave console connection The maximum number of computers controlled by a master/slave configuration with all 8-port units is with 8 Slaves and each Slave connects to 8 computers, see Figure 18. Page 17

19 Figure 18: The Rack Drawer and 8-port KVM Switches in cascade For OSD menu: After connection completes, you should re-activate the OSD menu to check if the Master recognizes the Slaves. A triangle mark ( ) is placed to the right of the channel name indicating the port is connected to a Slave not a computer. A number to the left of the triangle mark indicates the Slave model, i.e. 8 for an 8-port Switch. 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 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 Rack Drawer. Page 18

20 Appendices Specifications: Specifications LKS-1017E LKS-8017E LKS-16017E No. of users No. of computers No. of cascadable computers Up to 16 Up to 64* Up to 136* Available cable type USB or PS/2 3-in-1, HDB15 for PS/2 or USB Applicable to computer Included cables PS/2 PC, USB PC, Sun, Mac None On-screen display (OSD) No Yes Push button control No 8, available when connected to a KVM drawer Hot plug-and-play Hotkey control No Yes Rack-mounted Yes Yes, 19 industry-standard Automatic scan interval No 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds Programmable scan pattern Cable length (Max) Device connectors Keyboard Mouse Monitor H x W x D (mm) (in.) Rear-mount brackets size No 1 x USB 2 x PS/2 1 x HDB-15 male 15M at PC ports for PS/2 5M at PC ports for USB Yes 8 x HDB-15 female 16 x HDB-15 female 40 x 404 x x 15.9 x 4.5 1U-height, included 1U * Maximum control when cascaded with models of the same type. For USB-ready Sun computers. Page 19

21 LCD Panel Specification: Specification LCD Size 17 TFT Active Display Area x (mm) Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.264(H) x 0.264(V) Resolution 1280 x 1024 Brightness 260 cd/m 2 Contrast Ratio 450:1 Display Color 16.2M (8 bits/color) Viewing Angle - 80~ 80(H) - 80~ 80(V) Video/Keyboard/Mouse Specification: User Control OSD Control (auto saving) Input Signal RGB analog, H/V separate Plug-n-Play VESA VESA DDC 1/2B Power Consumption 33W typical, normal operation Power Management VESA DPMS compliant on mode: 23.2W stand-by mode <= 1W suspend mode <= 1W off mode <= 1W Scanning Frequency H:30-68Khz;V:50-75Hz Keyboard 105 Key, PS/2 Mouse Touch Pad PS/2 Note: It is suggested to set the VGA resolution for all the computers to 1024 x 768 with Large Fonts in order to achieve the best performance for the TFT LCD panel. Page 20

22 Troubleshooting: Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the. Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions Nothing works No power VGA monitor works fine but keyboard and touch pad does not work. No screen image, or no OSD menu Another keyboard or mouse is connected to the rear side of the KVM Module box (marked with Local). A power-on computer is not selected External power supply is not connected. There is no power to system Connect the power cable, turn on the TFT LCD panel and press one of the buttons near the right side of the keyboard to pop up the OSD of the TFT LCD panel. If the OSD pops up, the drawer works. Remove the external keyboard and mouse. The local port is only used for trouble shooting or diagnostics. Turn on a computer and select it by the front push buttons Apply power to the system. Press the front push buttons to select a computer. A red rectangle, part of the OSD function, should pop up displaying the port number as the system is properly powered. Connect a VGA monitor to the LOCAL port and check if the VGA signal presents. Both TFT LCD monitor and an external VGA monitor should have the same video image. Alphabets on the TFT LCD display are blurring or have shadows. I forget the password Improper resolution settings Set the VGA resolution of the computers to 1024 x 768 with Large Font for the best performance. Bad memory Hold down pushbuttons 1 and 2, then 7 and 8. Release 7 and 8 then release 1 and 2. Master/slave does not work Improper installation procedures Page 21 Memorize the password Make sure slave s CONSOLE is connected to Master s PC 1~ PC 8 port. Only PS/2 ports can be used for cascade connection.

23 Keyboard strokes shifted The and keys do not work in Manual Scan Auto Scan does not switch port and the system beeps from time to time and red indicator flashes Double OSD images at cascade configuration OSD menu is not at the proper position Can not select a computer connected to a slave The computer was in shifted state when last switched Press and hold the 1 and 2 push buttons to initiate K/M reset Remove any possible power supply to the slave (unplug all cables), before connecting it to the Master Press both SHIFT keys All PCs are off or only one PC Turn computers on. is turned on. Scan mode works for power-on computers only Press any other key to abort Manual Scan mode. Scan type is eye mark Set proper Scan type in OSD and selected but no PC is eye determine which PCs are eye mark selected in OSD. marks selected, do it in OSD. All PCs are off or only one PC Turn on computers is turned on. Scan mode works for power-on computers only Scan type is eye mark selected but no power-up PC is eye mark selected in OSD. Improper slave connection procedure. Set proper Scan Type in OSD and determine which PCs are eye marks selected, do it in OSD. Press left CTRL key twice to abort Auto Scan mode. Press any front button to select a PC, and Auto Scan stops Hold pushbuttons 1 and 2 down for 2 seconds to activate K/M RESET Remove any possible power supply to the Slave (unplug all cables), before connecting it to the system OSD menu has fixed Use F4 :More\Position to select UL resolution. Its size varies and or UR. OSD menu may appear near position shifts as computer the middle of the screen when LL or LR VGA resolution changes. is selected. Improper cable connection Improper slave unit connection Only ports PC1~PC8 of the system can be connected to slaves. Connect slave CONSOLE port to PC1~PC8 ports of the system Too many levels of slaves Only one level of slave units is allowed. Pop up OSD again to check if the system recognizes the slave connection. Look for triangle mark and the number before it to verify the connection. Page 22

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