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P16-IP KVM Switch
User Manual English
LINDY No. 32532
www.lindy.com
For Commercial Use Only
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (Nov 2006)
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About this manual This manual is divided into four sections. The first section is an introduction to the P16-IP; the second section deals with installing and connecting the switch; the third section describes the basic operation of the KVM switch from the locally connected console; the fourth section describes operation via IP access. 1
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Contents SECTION 1 ..................................................................................................................................3 1.1 About the P16-IP..........................................................................................................4 1.2 Product Features .........................................................................................................5 1.3 Package Contents...................................................................
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Section 1 Introducing the P16-IP 3
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Section 1 Introducing the P16-IP 1.1 About the P16-IP Thank you for purchasing the LINDY P16-IP! This advanced 16 port KVM switch allows direct control of up to 16 computers from a single KVM (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) console. Additionally, built-in KVM over IP technology allows a remote operator to access the switch, and the computers connected to it, from almost anywhere in the world using a simple web browser interface. IP Network P16-IP Local Console Remote Access Mu
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Section 1 Introducing the P16-IP 1.2 Product Features 16 port KVM switch in a 1U, 19” rackmount size design Local console operation and KVM over IP control Support for LINDY mice and for all mice up to 5 buttons and 2 wheels with fully Microsoft compatible drivers. Some advanced features and proprietary functions of wireless/RF mice and keyboards with non-standard Microsoft® drivers may not be supported Remote mass storage device support Supports all commonly used operat
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Section 1 Introducing the P16-IP 1.3 Package Contents LINDY CPU Switch P16-IP KVM switch Power Adapter 19” Rackmount Kit RS-232 Serial Cable USB Type A to B Cable KVM Daisy Chain Cable Utility & Manual CD Printed Quick Start Guides 1.4 Cables and Accessories (not included) Apart from the computers to be connected, you will need a keyboard, monitor, and PS/2 mouse to uses as a local console. You will also need dedicated LINDY KVM connection cables to connec
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Section 2 Hardware Installation 7
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Section 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Product Information & Connection Guide Port Push Button Shift Button Used for direct port selection. To access ports 1 to 8 simply This button allows ports 9 to press the button; for ports 9 to 16, press the ‘¿ ¿ ¿ ¿’ button on the 16 to be selected. front panel and the required port button simultaneously. Port LED Display When the LED labelled ‘P’ is illuminated green a computer attached to this port is powered on. When the LED labelled ‘S’
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Section 2 Hardware Installation 2.2 Rackmount Installation Before you start please verify that all parts are included according to the package contents. If you want to install the CPU Switch in a 19” server rack please attach the enclosed 19” rackmount brackets using the included screws. 2.3 Connecting an External Power Switch option At the time of writing (November 2006) the P16-IP supports the following external power switch options. Please refer to the individual manuf
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Section 2 Hardware Installation 2.4 Cascading / Daisy Chaining of multiple KVM Switches The P16-IP can be cascaded with LINDY P-Series CPU switches only. It should not be used with LINDY PXT-Series CPU Switches. For all cascaded installations, the P16-IP should always be used as the MASTER switch. To connect an additional switch to the MASTER (or previous) switch, you must use a standard (VGA + 2 x PS/2) 3-in-1 KVM cable, all connectors male. Step 1 - Connect the local console
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Section 3 KVM Switch Operation 11
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Section 3 KVM Switch Operation 3.1 KVM Switch Operation Important note: Your monitor will only display one PC signal at any one time. All keyboard and mouse commands are sent to this PC only. After initial power up, port 1 is active by default. When a PC is connected to the currently selected port and it is not switched on, or is in sleep mode, the monitor will not display any signal. Password Security When you power on the P16-IP it will ask you for a password. The default p
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Section 3 KVM Switch Operation Computer / Port Selection You can select the computer you want to access in three different ways: Front panel push button selection Keyboard hotkey selection On screen display menu selection Port LED Display The front panel of the switch has two LEDs for each port. When the LED labelled “P” is illuminated GREEN a computer attached to this port is powered on. When the LED labelled “S” is illuminated RED, the KVM console is connected to
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Section 3 KVM Switch Operation 3.2 Keyboard Hotkey Selection You can also conveniently select the computer to be accessed and displayed by switching ports through simple keyboard key sequences. To send commands to the KVM switch, the “SCROLL LOCK” key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep to confirm that the keyboard is in hotkey mode. If you have not pressed any key in hotkey mode within 2 seconds, the keyboard will return back to Operating System control statu
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Section 3 KVM Switch Operation Auto Scan mode: Scroll Scroll S + + = Auto Scan (Press any key to exit Auto Scan Mode) Lock Lock Beeper Function (Enables and Disables beep during Auto Scan): Scroll Scroll B + + + = Beeper Lock Lock 15
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Section 3 KVM Switch Operation 3.3 On Screen Display Menu (OSD) Port Selection The On Screen Display menu provides a lot of information about the P16-IP and the attached computers, and offers advanced administration features and full KVM Switch control to the user. To invoke the On Screen Display Menu press the following hotkeys: Scroll Scroll Space Bar + + = On Screen Display Menu Lock Lock
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Section 3 KVM Switch Operation The OSD Menu displays the following screen a. You can toggle between the 3 parts of the OSD menu (Bank PC names, KVM Switch Settings) using the TAB key. The lower light blue part of the OSD lists keyboard controls. st b. The 1 part of the OSD window BANK : 1 line bar is the bank or KVM Switch 01 SYSTEM 01 02 SYSTEM 02 number nd 03 SYSTEM 03 04 SYSTEM 04 c. The 2 part (dark blue) is the attached PC name list. You will fin
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Section 3 KVM Switch Operation j. SCAN displays the scan duration per channel in Auto Scan Mode. The default SCAN time is 10 sec., the maximum scan time can be set to 99 sec, it cannot be less then 5 sec. k. CONSOLE ON/OFF is used to prevent unauthorized use of the console. “CONSOLE ON” means that any user can access the console. “CONSOLE OFF” (factory default) means that any user will have to enter the password before getting access. When the password is entered correctly the CONSOL
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