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Newstar NS-431D manual

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  • Page 1

    4, 8 & 16 PORT KVM SWITCH User Manual NS-431D NS-831D NS-1631D www .newstar .nl T able of Content s ■ Introduction O v e r v i e w 1 Features 2 Configurations 3 ■ Inst allation Device Connection 6 Initial Power-up 8 Optional Rack Mount Accessories 9 ■ Operation Front Panel Push Buttons 10 OSD(On-Screen Display)Ope r ation 1 1 Hot-key Comm[...]

  • Page 2

    1 Introduction Overview One-Console NewS tar Switches The NewS tar KVM Switch allo ws you to access multiple computer s from one keyboard, mous e and monitor . There is no interface card o r software to configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables between the NewS tar KVM Switch and your computers. Operation is as simple as pressing push[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Extra features for On-Screen Display model  Assign computers with uniqu e and meaningful nam es  Identify and select computers by the names  Programmable scan filters unused computer s  S tore system settings and name entries to non-vol atile memory  Password security locks computer from unauthorize d access  Gain complete contr[...]

  • Page 4

    5 Figure 2: A cascade NewS tar KVM Switch configuration Throughout this manua l, Master i s the NewSt ar KVM Switch that has a physical keyboard, mouse and mon itor connected to its CONSOLE port. Slave is a NewSt ar KVM Sw itch that has its CONSOLE port connected to a Master 's “PC x” port. Slave only exists in cascade configuration. 6 Ins[...]

  • Page 5

    7 Determine the channel address of each c omputer . For computers using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer 's mouse and keyboar d cables to the NewS tar KVM Switch’s connectors marked with a mouse and keyboard respectivel y , as sho wn in figure 4. Figure 4: Master computer connection For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-[...]

  • Page 6

    9 Optional Rack Mount Accessories Figure 6 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to the NewS tar KVM Switch unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Figure 6: Attaching rack mount bracket Figure 7 shows how to assemble rack cable support then screw it to the back and inside the rack cabinet vertical post. Figure 7: Assemblin g rack cable su[...]

  • Page 7

    11 OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation NS431D, NS831D and NS1631D Figure 9: 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 t wo seconds, you will see a ' KVM MENU ' [...]

  • Page 8

    13 Function key <F2> : T o switch the eye mark ( 1 ) of a computer on or off. First, use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F2> to s witch its eye mark on or off. If Scan T ype is ' Ready PC + 1 ', only the power-on and eye mark selected computers will be displaye d sequentiall y in Scan mo[...]

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    15  Scan T ype Ready PC + 1 : In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected computers. Ready PC : In Scan mode, scan through power-on comput ers. 1 Only : In Scan mode, scan throug h any 1 selected computer regardless of computer power status. This option is not available for 4-port KVM switches. The non-volatile memor y stores the S[...]

  • Page 10

    17 Hot-key commands Hot-key command is a s hort keyboard sequ ence to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. NewS tar KVM S witch interprets keystrokes for hot-keys all the time. A hot-ke y sequence starts with two left <CTRL> keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a hig h-pitch beep for cor[...]

  • Page 11

    19 Cascade Configuration Connection Before connecting a device (a comput er or a Slave) to the Master under power , you must turn off t he device. The Master must have equal or more ' PC x ' ports than that of the Sl ave, i.e., if NS831D is the master , NS831D an d NS431D can be Slaves, but NS1631D ca n not. The ports labeled " PC 1 [...]

  • Page 12

    21 Figure 13: Cascaded 16-port NewStar KVM Switchs For OSD model: After connection completes, you should r e-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 comp uter . A number to the left of the triangle mark i[...]

  • Page 13

    23 T roubleshooting: Ensure that all cables are well seated. Ch eck that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and b undle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion w hen connect ed to the NewSt ar KVM Switch. Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions No OSD screen No po wer to NewSt ar KVM Switch Loose monitor connection Monitor n[...]

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    Limited Warr anty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT , LOSS O F BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MA Y BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE P AID FOR THE PDOCUDT ., The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expresse[...]