ConnectPRO Switch SL218 User Manual

KVM Switch  
KVM Switch  
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Table of Contents  
Overview  
StreamLine KVM Switches  
n Introduction  
Overview……………………………………..………….…….……2  
Features…………………………………..….……………….....…2  
Configurations………………….…………………….………….…3  
n Installation  
The combination of the StreamLine console and KVM switch offers the  
latest, most efficient way to control server rooms and multiple computers.  
Four models of StreamLine KVM switches are available to control from 8  
to 136 servers by the StreamLine console or another set of console 100ft  
(30m) away; it is ideal for various applications.  
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu  
Device Connection………….………..…………..………….…….5  
Initial Power-up……………….…..………………..….……….…..7  
n Operation  
Front Panel Push Buttons…….…….…………………..……..….7  
OSD(On-Screen Display)Operation…………..……………...….8  
Hot-key Commands…………………….……..………...............13  
With a StreamLine KVM switch, you can name your computers, switch to  
a computer from a list, configure settings with easy-to-use menus, view  
the name of the selected computer on-screen with programmable time  
interval. The OSD menu displays the system status throughout  
operation.  
Automatic Mouse Conversion  
n Cascade Configuration  
The StreamLine KVM Switch enables you to connect computers with  
PS/2 or serial mouse ports (using adapters supplied with the KVM Switch)  
and control the computers from one PS/2 mouse. The StreamLine KVM  
Switch automatically identifies the mouse and switches to proper mouse  
protocol. This function is effective for computer ports "7" and "8".  
Connection………….……….…………………..………....….....15  
Change Configuration while Running………..……….....…….17  
n Appendices  
Specifications……......………………………………..…….........18  
High Video Quality  
Troubleshooting……......………………………….…………19~21  
StreamLine's LCD panel supports VGA resolution up to 1024x768  
without any degradation. The advanced VGA circuit design guarantees  
smooth and flicker-free switching from one computer to the other with  
cable length up to 100ft (30M)* at PC sides with the StreamLine KVM  
switch.  
*Tested with high-quality UL2919-rated, low-loss and shielded cables.  
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the  
Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the  
StreamLine or any connecting device.  
Features  
nSupports both PS/2 and serial mice  
nCascade configuration expands system capability  
nAuto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially  
nSupports Microsoft IntelliMouse Pro  
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Figure 4: Master computer connection  
For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-DIN-6  
adapter (included with the switch) to the computer mouse port, then use  
PS/2 cables to connect the mouse to the StreamLine, see figure 5.  
Connect the computer's monitor cable to the HD-DB-15 VGA connector.  
Note:This function is only available for PC 7 and PC 8 marked with two  
mice.  
Figure 2: A cascade StreamLine configuration  
Throughout this manual, Master is the StreamLine KVM switch that  
connects directly to the drawer. Slave is a StreamLine KVM switch that  
has its CONSOLE port connected to a Master's PC x” port. Slave only  
exists in cascade configuration.  
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Figure 5: Serial (AT) mouse and PS/2 mouse connection  
Device Connection  
A slave KVM switch may be mounted to the rear vertical poles inside a  
rack cabinet by the rear brackets with keyboard, mouse, monitor  
connectors facing out, as figure 6.  
Determine the port number of each computer. For computersusing PS/2  
mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard cables to the  
StreamLine’s connectors marked with  
a
mouse and keyboard  
respectively, as shown in figure 4. Repeat this step for PC 1 to PC 8.  
Figure 6: Slave KVM switch and rear bracket attachment  
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computer off.  
AUTO SCAN  
The connectors (keyboard, mouse and monitor) at the Local port on the  
rear of the KVM module are not applicable when the module is connected  
to the drawer by the C-36 connector. When its C-36 connector is not  
connected to the drawer, the KVM module acts as a rear-mount  
stand-alone KVM switch.  
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StreamLine KVM switches provide an easy to use feature to start Auto  
Scanning. You can press down both the front-panel number 7 and 8  
buttons for 2 seconds to start Auto Scanning.  
Initial Power-Up  
OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation  
Make sure all computers and the StreamLine KVM switches are  
powered down during installation. You must power up the Master  
StreamLine before turning on any other devices.  
n
For single StreamLine KVM switch:  
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.  
2) Turn on computers.  
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For cascaded StreamLine KVM switches:  
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.  
2) Apply power adapters to all Slaves.  
3) Turn on computers.  
Note: You may hot plug additional powered-down computer or a slave  
StreamLine KVM switch without turning any existing StreamLine or  
computer off after initial power up.  
------------------------ Operation  
Front Panel Push Buttons  
A computer may be selected by pressing the front panel push button  
directly, by issuing hot-key commands or by activating the OSD window.  
The front panel indicator changes to reflect the computer port selected  
(red). The indicator flashes red when it is in either Auto Scan or Manual  
Scan mode.  
Figure 7: OSD screen illustration  
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K/M RESET  
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 two seconds, you will see a 'KVM MENU'  
screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding port numbers,  
names and status, see figure 7.  
K/M RESET solves most problems developed by keyboard, mouse,  
device replacement or change of configuration. Press down both the  
front-panel number 1 and 2 push buttons for 2 seconds to re-configure  
the whole system without turning either the StreamLine Switch or any  
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The port number of the currently selected computer is displayed in red,  
same as the front indicator, at the right corner of the OSD menu.  
=Function key <F3>: To lock a device (a computer or a Slave) from  
unauthorized access, use Security. Security is effective for only one  
device (a computer or a Slave). To lock adevice, use the <UP> and  
<DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F3>. Now, enter up  
to 4 characters (‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9, ‘-‘) followed by <ENTER> as new  
password. A Security-enabled device is marked with a lock (Ï)  
following its port number. To permanently disable the security  
function from a locked device, highlight it, press <F3> then enter the  
password.  
The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for  
operation, or the color is white as it has no power. OSD menu updates  
the color when it is activated. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to  
highlight a computer and the <ENTER> key to select it. Or, you may  
press <ESCAPE> to exit OSD and remove the OSD menu from the  
display; the status window returns to the display and indicates the  
currently selected computer or operating status.  
If you want to access the locked device temporarily, simply highlight  
it and press <ENTER>, the OSD will ask you for the password. After  
entering correct password, you are allowed to use the device. This  
device is automatically re-locked once you switch to another one.  
During Scan mode, OSD skips the security-enabled device. Note:  
Only one device (a computer or a Slave) can be locked by this  
function at a time.  
A triangle mark (4) to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded  
to aSlave; the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of  
ports the Slave has, i.e. 84for an 8-port switch. <ENTER> key brings  
you one level down and another screen pops up listing the names of the  
computers on that Slave. The name of the Slave will be shown at the  
upper right corner of the OSDmenu. It is useful to group computers and  
still be able to see the group name.  
If you forget the password, the only way to permanently  
disable the security function is to remove all possible power  
sources from the master StreamLine. You need to turn off all  
computers and unplug all power adapters, then restart  
everything.  
An eye mark (N) to the right of a name indicates that computer is  
selected to be monitored in Scan mode. In OSD, this mark can be  
switched on or off by function key <F2>.  
Press <ESCAPE> key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer;  
the computer name is also shown on the screen.  
=Function key <F4>: More functions are available by hitting <F4>.  
A new screen pops up displayingmore functions as described below.  
Most of them are marked with a triangle (4) indicating there are  
options to choose from. Using the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys,  
select the functions and press <ENTER>. Available options will be  
shown in the middle of the screen. Again, using the <UP> and  
<DOWN> arrow keys to view options then press <ENTER> to select  
it. You can press <ESCAPE> to exit at any time.  
=Function key <F1>: To edit name entry of a computer or a Slave.  
First, use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight a port then  
press <F1> followed by name entry. Valid characters are ‘A~’Z’,  
‘0’~’9’ and the dash character. Lowercase letters are converted to  
uppercase ones. Press <BACKSPACE> to delete a letter one at a  
time. Non-volatile memory stores all name entries until you change,  
even if the unit is powered down.  
n Auto Scan  
In this mode, the StreamLine automatically switches from  
one power-on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed  
interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the  
name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan  
detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the  
scanning till activity stops; it then resumes with the next  
computer in sequence. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press  
the left <CTRL> twice, or, press any front button. Scan Type  
=Function key <F2>: To switch the eye mark (N) of a computer on  
or off. First, use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it,  
then press <F2> to switch its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type is  
'Ready PC +N', only the power-on and eye mark selected  
computers will be displayed sequentially in  
Scan mode.  
and Scan Rate set the scan pattern.  
Scan Type  
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KVM Switch  
(<F4>:More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers  
must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate  
n Hotkey Menu  
(<F4>:More\Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a  
computer is selected before selecting the next one.  
When you hit the left <CTRL> key twice within two seconds,  
the "Hotkey Menu" appears displaying a list of hot-key  
commands if the option is On. The 'Hotkey Menu' can be  
turned Off if you prefer not to see it when the left <CTRL>  
key is hit twice. The non-volatile memory stores the Hotkey  
Menu setting.  
n Manual Scan  
Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard  
control. can Type (<F4>:More\Scan Type) determines if  
scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Press  
the up arrow key (á) to select the previous computer and the  
down arrow key (â) to select the next computer. Press any  
other key to abort the Manual Scan mode.  
n CH Display  
Auto Off: After you select a computer, the port number and  
name of the computer will appear on the screen for 3  
seconds then disappear automatically. Always On: The port  
number and name of a selected computer and/or OSD status  
displayed on the screen all the time. The non-volatile  
memory stores the CH Display setting.  
n Audio Stick  
An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of  
each StreamLine KVM switch for selecting microphone and  
stereo speaker signals. There are two options forAudio Stick:  
ON and Off. When set to O' n', audio selection follows  
computer selection. When set to 'Off', audio selection stops  
following computer selection. It is useful if you want to listen  
to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other  
computers. The non-volatile memory stores the Audio Stick  
setting.  
n Position  
The position of the selected computer name and/or OSD  
status displayed on screen during operation. The actual  
display position shifts due to different VGA resolution, the  
higher the resolution the higher the display position. The  
non-volatile memory stores the Position setting.  
UL as Upper Left, UR as Upper Right,  
n Scan Type  
LL as Lower Left, LR as Lower Right.  
MI as Middle.  
Ready PC +N: In Scan mode, scan through power-on and  
eye mark selected computers.  
=ESC: To exit the OSD, press the <ESCAPE> key.  
Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on  
computers. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type  
setting.  
n Scan Rate  
Sets the duration of a computer displayed inAuto Scan mode.  
The options are3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds and 30  
seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Rate  
setting.  
n Keyboard Speed  
StreamLine’s offer keyboard typematic settings that override  
the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed  
options are Low, Middle, Fast and Faster as 10, 15, 20 and  
30 characters/sec respectively. The non-volatile memory  
stores the Keyboard Speed setting.  
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Hot-key commands  
g To start Auto Scan, automatically scan power-on computers one by  
one at a fixed interval:  
Hot-key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, to  
activate computer scan, etc. StreamLine interprets keystrokes for  
hot-keys all the time. A hot-key sequence starts with two left <CTRL>  
keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer  
generates a high-pitch beep for correct hot-key command; otherwise,one  
low-pitch beep for error and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded  
to the selected computer.  
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F 1  
When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends  
the scanning till activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in  
sequence. The length of the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is  
adjustable, see below. To abort theAuto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl  
key twice.  
The short form hot-key menu can be turned on as an OSD function (<F4>:  
more\Hotkey Menu) every time the left <CTRL> key is pressed twice.  
Note:Scan Type determines whether an eye-marked computer is to be  
displayed during Auto Scan.  
L-CTRL: is the <CTRL> key located at the left side of the  
keyboard.  
g Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between  
power-on computers.  
1~8/A~H: are the number keys '1' ~ '8' at the upper row of the  
keyboard and character keys 'A' ~ 'H' case insensitive.  
Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.  
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2  
Press or ¯ to select the previous or the next computer in sequence.  
And, press any other key to abort the Manual Scan.  
Note: Scan Type determines whether an eye-marked computer is to be  
displayed during Auto Scan.  
g To select a computer by hot-key command, you must know its port  
number, which is determined by the StreamLine KVM switch  
connection. For a computer connected to a Master, its port is  
represented by the PC port label (1~8 or A~H). For a computer  
connected to a Slave, two characters represent its port. The first  
character is the port number of the Master unit (1~8) and the second  
one is the port number of the Slave (1~8 or A~H). Please note that  
only Master's 'PC 1' ~'PC 8' ports can be connected to a Slave.  
g To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the  
next computer in Auto Scan:  
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3  
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 7  
Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the Master.  
The StreamLine sends one to four beeps indicating scan interval of3, 8,  
15 and 30 seconds respectively.  
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 6 + C  
g To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting  
Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to port 6  
of the Master.  
over-rides that of BIOS and any operating system:  
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4  
The StreamLine generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to10, 15, 20 and  
30 characters/sec respectively.  
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g Audio Stick  
An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each  
StreamLine for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals.  
There are two options for Audio Stick: ON and Off. When set to 'On',  
audio selection follows computer selection. When set to 'Off', audio  
selection stops following computer selection. It is useful if you want to  
listen to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other  
computers.  
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F5  
The StreamLine generates 1 or 2 beeps corresponding to On and Off  
respectively.  
-------------------- Cascade Configuration  
Figure 9: Cascaded 8-port StreamLine KVM switches  
Connection  
Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave KVM switch) to the  
MasterStreamLine KVMswitchunder power, you must turn off the device.  
The Master must have equal or more 'PC x' ports than that of the Slave,  
i.e., if SL-18 is the master, SL-18 can be a Slave, but not the SL-216.  
For OSD menu:  
After connection completes, you should re-activate  
the OSD menu to check if the Master recognizes the  
Slaves. A triangle mark (4) is placed to the right of  
the channel name indicating the port is connected to  
a Slave not a computer. A number to the left of the  
triangle mark indicates the Slave model, i.e. 84 for  
an 8-port switch.  
The ports labeled "PC 1"~”PC 8” can be connected to either a computer  
or aSlave's CONSOLEport, as shown in figure8. The ports “PC A"~”PC  
H” can only be connected to a computer.  
Figure 8: Slave console connection  
The maximum number of computers controlled by a master/slave  
configuration with all 8-port units is 64 -- with 8 Slaves and each Slave  
connects to 8 computers, see figure 9.  
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Specifications:  
Change Configuration while Running  
A device (a computer or a KVM switch) at any 'PC x' port can be changed  
at any time after initial power-up. If you change any one of the “PC 1” to  
PC 8” ports connection from a computer to a Slave or vice versa, or  
replace the devices of a port; the OSD will update this change the next  
time it is activated.  
Specifications  
SL-18  
SL-218  
SL-216  
User port number  
1
8
2
8
2
16  
Computer port number  
Cascade control PC number  
On-screen display (OSD)  
Front panel button control  
Note: Any new device must be turned off before it is connected to the  
Up to 64*  
Up to 64*  
Yes  
Up to 136*  
Master.  
8, available when connected to a KVM  
drawer  
Hot plug-and-play  
Hot-key control  
Yes  
Yes  
Rack-mounted  
Yes, 19industry-standard  
3, 8, 15, 30 seconds  
Yes  
30M (100ft) at CONSOLE  
30M (100ft) at PC ports  
1920 x 1440, DDC2B  
C-36  
Automatic scan interval  
Programmable scan pattern  
Cable length (Max)  
VGA bandwidth  
KVM drawer connector  
keyboard  
PS/2  
Computer mouse connector  
monitor  
PS/2, serial (with adapters for 2 ports)  
HDB-15 male  
keyboard  
Console mouse connector  
monitor  
PS/2  
PS/2  
HDB-15 female  
H x W x D (mm)  
(in.)  
44x483x560  
1.7x19x22  
88x483x560  
3.5x19x22  
Rear-mount brackets  
size  
1U-height, included  
1U  
2U  
Power supply (min)  
12V DC  
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Remove any possible power  
supply to the slave (unplug all  
cables), before connecting it to  
the Master  
Troubleshooting:  
Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse  
cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer  
to avoid confusion when connected to the StreamLine.  
Keyboard  
The computer was in  
Press both SHIFT keys  
strokes shifted shifted state when last  
switched  
Theé and  
All PCs are off or only one Turn computers on.  
êkeys do not PC is turned on. Scan  
Symptom  
Nothing works Bad connection at the  
C-36 connectors  
Possible causes  
Recommended solutions  
work in Manual mode works for power-on Press any other key to abort  
Scan computers only Manual Scan mode.  
Push the assembled drawer and  
the KVM module box firmly  
together leaving only 8mm (5/16  
inch) space in between. Be sure  
they are secured by two screws.  
Scan type is eye mark Set proper Scan type in OSD and  
selected but no PC is eye determine which PCs are eye  
mark selected in OSD.  
mark selected, do it in OSD.  
VGA  
monitor Another keyboard or If the C-36 connector on the KVM  
Auto Scan does All PCs are off or only one Turn on computers  
not switch PC PC is turned on. Scan  
and  
StreamLine  
beeps from time  
to time and red Scan type is eye mark  
indicator  
flashes  
works fine but mouse is connected to module box connects to a KVM  
keyboard and the rear side of the KVM drawer, its Local console should  
touch pad does module box (marked with not connect to any keyboard or  
the mode works for power-on Set proper Scan Type in OSD  
computers only  
and determine which PCs are  
eye mark selected, do it in OSD.  
not work.  
Local) when the C-36 mouse.  
connector is connected  
to the KVM drawer.  
selected but no power-up Press left CTRL key twice to  
PC is eye mark selected in abort Auto Scan mode.  
OSD.  
Press any front button to select a  
PC, and Auto Scan stops  
Improper slave connection Press push buttons 1 and 2 down  
Connection inside the Verify if the KVM drawer is bad by  
KVM drawer becomes disconnecting it from the KVM  
loose due to vibration.  
module box (the C-36 connector  
is not connected). Connect a  
keyboard, mouse and monitor to  
the Local port on the KVM  
Double OSD  
images at  
cascade  
procedure.  
for 2 seconds to activate K/M  
RESET  
module  
box  
and  
another  
configuration  
computer to any of the PC ports  
and use the KVM module box as  
a stand-alone KVM switch.  
Remove any possible power  
supply to the Slave (unplug all  
cables), before connecting it to  
the Master  
Some  
front The buttons at the left side Use a standard KVM switch box  
panel buttons of the front buttons (the  
do not work  
OSD menu is  
not at the  
OSD menu has fixed Use <F4>:More\Position to select  
resolution and its size UL or UR. OSD menu may  
KVM Switch section) is  
only effective if a KVM  
switch box is directly  
connected to the KVM  
drawer by the C-36  
connector.  
proper position varies due to computer appear near the middle of the  
VGA resolution changes. screen when LL or LR is  
selected.  
Computer can Loose mouse adapter  
not use serial  
Secure the mouse adapter to  
computer’s COM port  
No OSD screen No  
power  
to  
the Establish power by turning on  
computers, wait, press left CTRL  
keys several times.  
mouse  
Incorrect mouse adapter  
StreamLine  
Use only the mouse adapter  
comes with the unit  
Loose monitor connection  
Monitor not multi-sync  
Reconnect monitor  
Incorrect  
PC  
port The mouse conversion is only  
connection  
effective at PC ports 7 and 8.  
Use multi-sync monitor  
Can not select a Improper Master unit  
Only Master ports PC1~PC8 can  
be connected to slaves.  
Keyboard error Loose keyboard  
Make sure keyboard cables are  
Well seated  
Make sure slave’s CONSOLE is  
connected to Master’s PC 1~ PC  
8 port  
computer  
connected to a  
slave  
connection  
on boot  
connection  
Master/slave  
Improper installation  
Improper slave unit  
connection  
Connect slave CONSOLE port to  
PC1~PC8 ports of the Master  
does not work procedures  
Too many levels of slaves Only one level of slave units is  
allowed. Pop up OSD again to  
Press and hold the 1 and 2 push  
buttons to initiate K/M reset  
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KVM Switch  
check if Master recognizes the  
slave connection. Look for  
Limited Warranty  
triangle mark and the number  
before it.  
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StreamLine  
fails to function  
occasionally.  
enough power.  
minimum of 9V 500mA output  
rating is firmly connected to the  
power jack.  
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