MicroNet SP218D manual

User ’ s Manual 8/16-Port Enterprise KVM Switch Model No.: SP218D/SP226D http://www.micronet.info[...]

Certifications FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cau se harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received. In clude interference that may cause undesired operation. CE This equipment is in compli[...]

Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................... 1 1.1 Package C ontents .......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Key Features ...........................................................................................[...]

3.5.6 User Security .................................................................................................... 16 3.5.7 Access List ....................................................................................................... 17 3.5.8 Hotkey ........................................................................................[...]

Chapter 1 Introduction Micronet proudly introduces SP218D/ SP226D, 8/16-Port Enterprise KVM Switch. It is ideal for utilizing server or normal PC for centralized control on a single administrative area. With its high por t quantity, it can easily scal e up to enterprise level network environmen t. It provides both PS/2 and USB connectors for mouse [...]

y Support Daisy Chain function with both Bus (8-layer) and Tree (2- layer) topologies y Provide search and naming func tion for PCs via OSD interface y Combined Push Button and LED indication for switching between PC y Support Hot Plug & Play for USB mouse and keyboard y Multi language support for OSD int erface: English, France, Germen, Spanis[...]

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Physical Description 8-Port Front View 16-Port Front View 8-Port Rear View 16-Port Rear View 2.1.1 Front LED LED Status Operation Online Red/On On to indicate that a PC is successfully connected to the KVM. Select Blue/On On to indicate the selected PC on the local monitor. Bank Bank No./On Indicates bank number [...]

y Daisy Chain: For connecting multiple KVM together. 2.2 Cable Diagram 2.2.1 3-in-1 DB15 Cable One end, HDDB15 (male) connectors wi th another end HDDB15 (male)/ two PS/2 (mini-din 6-pin) connectors. 2.2.2 PS/2 (keyboard) to USB adapter PS/2 (keyboard) to USB (k eyboard and mouse) adapter. 2.2.3 Daisy Chain Cable VGA Cable: HDDB15 Male to Male. Dai[...]

2.3 Rack Mount Installation Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. Find a convenient place to put your KVM Switch. The 19” rack mount form factor makes it id eally mountable on a 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the KVM Switch. Take note of the [...]

2.4 3-in-1 HDB15 Cable Installation On the back of the KVM Switch, each of the 8 /16 PC ports has a HDB15 type connector. Each cable that comes with the Switch has a 3-in-1 connector at one end and a single HDB15 male connector at the other end. Plug the single connector end of the cable into the KVM PC port, and then pl ug the other end of cable t[...]

2.5 Installation Steps Follow the steps below to setup the hardware: y Plug the 3-in-1 end of the KVM c able to the PC. Connect the HDB-15 connector to PC’s VGA port. Atta ched the PS/2 connector for both mouse and keyboard to PC’s PS/2 ports. y For PC with USB port, use a PS/ 2 to USB converter to switch between interfaces and connect via PC?[...]

into the electrical receptacle. Now you will see the LED of Port 1 lights up, and hear a beep sound. y Recommended Power On sequence: Monitor, KVM then PC. 2.6 Daisy Chain Connection Connecting multiple KVM together, please use a daisy chain cable (sold separately) to connect via the Daisy Chain port and Local Consol e’s VGA port. Use one end of [...]

Chapter 3 Operation 3.1 Push Button Users can simply switch to a port by pressing the corre sponding push button on the LED. For 8 ports KVM Switch, pl ease press button 1 ~ 8 directly to select the port you want. For 16 ports KVM Switch, please press “Shift” button and individual button 1~8 simultaneously to switch to the port from port 9 to p[...]

3.3 Hot Plug The KVM Switch supports “Hot Plug” function for any non-PS/2 connectors. Users may Hot Plug the USB mouse or USB keyboard. y DO NOT hot plug PS/2 port. y Certain Operation Systems like SC O Unix or Linux does not support “Hot Plug” function. If us ers apply “Hot Plug” to this kind of O.S., it will cause unpredictable behavi[...]

¾ First digit refers to the bank numbers used for identifying each KVM in multiple device connections. The last two digits represent the port for each PC connec ted to the KVM switch. 3. The OSD interface can also be accessed via Mouse: ¾ Press and hold the left button of the mouse and hit the Esc key to show the Status screen. ¾ Press and hold [...]

This OSD Menu has four ty pes of display screens: 1. Login Window - When powering on this KVM switch, it will prompt a login window and ask for user name and password. This KVM system can setup one SUPERVISOR and eight USERS. SUPERVISOR can access to all OSD functions. USER c an access to PORT NAME and PORT SEARCH only. 2. Status screen - After the[...]

3.5.1 Login Window If the Security function is enabled (def ault is disabled), the Login window will show up waiting for username and password when device powers on. Parameter Default SUPERVISOR Username 00000000 (Eight Zeros) SUPERVISOR Password 00000000 (Eight Zeros) These values are case-insensitive, wh ile OSD display fixed in upper case. After[...]

3.5.2 Port Name The first page shows the current port name, the selected port, and the operation hint. Command Description F1 Go to the Main Menu. F2 Logouts of the OSD. If Security is enabled it will show up the Login window waiting for username and password. If Security is disabled it will show the Status window. F3 Previous Menu Enter Switch to [...]

3.5.3 Language The OSD supports eight languages: E nglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese , and Russian. The default language is ENGLISH. Moving the cursor by keyboard (Up Arrow key or the Down Arrow key) or mouse to select the language you like. 3.5.4 PORT NAME EDIT The first line bar is Bank number, following lines[...]

3.5.5 Port Search Search the computer by port name. Enter “*” will show all the port names. 3.5.6 User Security There are two types of user levels: SUPERVISOR and USER. There is one SUPERVISOR and up to eight USERS can be configured. Press the <Enter> key or right button of mouse for editing. The left-top “S” means SUPERVISOR , and ?[...]

3.5.7 Access List Only SUPERVISOR can configure the ACCESS LIST . The first column is the port number, following the server/comput er name list. The last 8 columns are the access right of each user. Use the <Enter> key or left button of mouse to active/deactivate the access right of each port. “X” means to disable access and “O” means[...]

3.5.9 Time Setting When the Auto-Scan function is activa ted, the KVM switch will auto-scan the host ports one by one a ccording interval setting. Noti ce that the port without connecting to a computer/ server will be skipped on the scan. The interval range is 5 ~ 99 seconds, an d the default interval is 10 seconds. Press <Enter> key to save [...]

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting y No LED display ¾ Make sure the power adapter is correctly plugged into the KVM Switch. If the LED’s still won’t li ght, perform soft reset to KVM switch by pressing “BANK” button and last port button at the same time. ¾ Do the hard reset by unplugging the power then plugging in again. y The computer boot up fin[...]

information that causes the VGA resolution output mismatch with the monitor’s. ¾ In this case, please turn off t he PC wait few minute then turn on again. y Micronet provide tech support ¾ You can find related info rmation from web site www.micronet.info . ¾ Any question about Micronet KVM product, please send mail to support@micronet.info . 2[...]