Gefen GEF-DVIKVM-848DL user manual Operation Notes

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 8X8 DVI KVM DUAL LINK MATRIX

•The 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix will not pass HDCP content.

•There is no internal scaling in the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix. All of the attached monitors must be able to display the resolutions output by the source devices. For maximum compatibility it is recommended that only one compatible/common resolution be used by all of the source devices.

•Advanced EDID features and IP conﬁguration features are accessible via the RS-232 serial communication port. See page 16 for more information.

•Routing and EDID features can be accessed via a web browser using the IP control feature, built into the 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix.

•IMPORTANT: If the unit is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, do not block the ventilation holes of the enclosure.

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Contents 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix Technical Support Asking for AssistanceTechnical Support Hours Write ToContents GefenPRO IntroductionGefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix How It WorksOperation Notes Package Includes FeaturesFeatures Front Panel Panel LayoutControl Buttons Panel DescriptionsBack Panel 1110 1 2 3 RS-232 Serial Port Back PanelHow to Operate the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix Connecting the 8X8 DVI KVM Dual Link MatrixHow to Connect the GefenPRO 8x8 DVI KVM Dual Link Matrix Front Panel Display Displaying the Bootloader VersionMain Display Displaying the Firmware VersionRouting Sources Displaying the Routing StatusMonitor and Source Selection Buttons 1 Remote Control UnitEmpty Battery Slot IR Remote InstallationInstalling the RMT-16IR Battery Setting the IR Remote Control Channel IR Remote ConfigurationIR Remote Control Key Mapping Using the IR Remote Control UnitEdid Management EDID. What is it and what is it used for?3 2 3 4 RS-232 Serial ControlFunctions Syntax RS-232 Features#EDIDDSTOLO param1 param2 param3...param9 #EDIDDSTOLO Function#EDIDDSTOBA Function #EDIDDSTOBA param1 param2#EDIDBATOLO param1 param2 param3...param9 #EDIDBATOLO Function#EDIDDETOLO Function #EDIDDETOLO param1 param2 param3...param9#LOCKEDID param1 #LOCKEDID Function#LOEDIDTOLO Function #LOEDIDTOLO param1 param2 param3#PRBAEDID Function #PRDSEDID Function#PRLOEDID Function #PRWEBADD Function #PREDIDST Function#SIPADD param1 param2 param3 param4 #RSTIP Function#SIPADD Function #SNETMASK param1 param2 param3 param4 #SNETMASK Function#SGATEWAY Function #SGATEWAY param1 param2 param3 param4#SPORT param1 #ACTIVEBOLO Function #FADEFAULT Function#LOCKPOWER param1 #LOCKPOWER Function#MASKOUT Function #MASKOUT param1 param2#RMTIRADD param1 #RMTIRADD Function#STBYMODE Function #STBYMODE param1Command Commands Command DescriptionParam1 param2 Param1Syntax Parameters None View Matrix Status IP ControlCopy Edid Edid Lock State Manage EdidManage Edid Set Input to Default Edid Manage Edid Copy Edid Manage Edid Edid Lock State Masking IP Conﬁguration Power Management Backup / Restore========================================================= Firmware UpdateFirmware Update Procedure Programming Completed Successfully Waiting for the ﬁle to be sent ... press ‘a’ to abortRack Mount Safety Information Specifications Product Registration WarrantyLicensing Page Rev A6 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA