6. KVM Operation
Computers connected to the KVM can be accessed via the local console or over IP. This chapter discusses the basic operation of the KVM switch, both locally and remotely.
6.1 Sharing USB Peripheral Devices
The USB 1.1 port on the front panel of the
Note: The following limitations apply to the USB peripheral port:
1.This port serves as a
2.USB peripherals can only be shared among computers that are connected to the KVM switch via the USB connectors on the
3.USB peripherals can only be shared among computers that are connected to the KVM switch that the USB peripheral is plugged into. If a USB peripheral is plugged into the USB 1.1 port of the third KVM switch in a
4.When accessing a USB peripheral on a connected computer, it is recommended that you properly eject the device before switching to another computer. When switching computers, the device is automatically disconnected from the previous computer and connected to the next, as if it was manually unplugged from a USB port on one computer and then plugged into the USB port of another computer.
6.2Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to power off the KVM switch, follow this procedure:
1.Shut down all computers connected to the KVM switch. If you are powering off multiple computers in a
Note: It is necessary to unplug any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. If left on, the KVM switch will continue to receive power via these computers.
2.Starting with the first KVM in the installation, unplug the KVM switch from its power source. Power OFF and unplug each additional KVM switch in succession.
3.Wait 10 seconds and then plug the KVM switch, starting with the first station, back into its power source.
4.Once the first station KVM switch has ascertained its position in the
5.Once all KVM switches in the installation have been powered back ON, turn on the power to all connected computers.
6.3Local Console Login
When accessing the console KVM switch for the first time, a prompt will appear asking for a username and password. The default username is administrator, and the default password is password. For security purposes, it is strongly recommended that you change the username and password on this account to something unique. Once the KVM has been set up and user accounts have been created, the login prompt will only appear when a user logs out of the KVM. When you have entered your username and password, the OSD will appear with the following page displayed.
Note: 1. The screenshot depicts the Administrator’s Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not have the F4 and F6 functions, since they can’t be accessed by ordinary Users and are reserved for the Administrator.
2.OSD always starts in List view, with the highlight bar at the same position it was when the OSD was last closed.
3.Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in User are visible.
4.If the port list is collapsed into stations, simply click on the plus sign next to the desired station number, or highlight the desired station number and hit the [Enter] key.
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