Rackmount KVM Console (8 Port / 16 Port) User Manual
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Printing date2024/07 Version V2.4

8 Port /16 Port
Contents

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Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
Product Description……………………………………………………………………………………………….2 Product Features …………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Switch Functions……………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Front view…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Structure and Size………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
Hardware Installation…………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Rack Mounting………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Installation instruction……………………………………………………………………………………………6
Opening the console ……………………………………………………………………………………………7
LED Instructions…………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 LED OSD Configuration …………………………………………………………………………………………..9
OSD Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
OSD Functions …………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 F1-ADM…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 F2-Scan …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 F3-Set……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 F4-Tool ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………18 F6-Edit port names …………………………………………………………………………………………..19 F7-Set quick view port(QV)………………………………………………………………………………..19 F8-LOUT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19
USB Keyboard Emulation…………………………………………………………………………………….21
Mac keyboard ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..21 Sun keyboard ………………………………………………………………………………………………………22
Appendix …………………………………………………………………………………………………………23
Specifications (17.3) …………………………………………………………………………………………23 Specifications (18.5) …………………………………………………………………………………………24 FAQ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25

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Overview
Product Description
The KVM console integrates multiple port KVM switches in a 1U height console. It can

control multiple computers with a set of device including monitor, keyboard and mouse, thus

saves much cost and space to separately equip keyboard, mouse and monitor for every

computer.

It is easy and fast to install the KVM console, you just need to connect corresponding

cables to the right ports of KVM and its module without software configuration.

The KVM console can control up to 8 or 16 computers, supports multiple hardware platform and multiple operating system.
Product Features 18.5FHD TFT monitor, high brightness, high resolution;

1U height, suitable height for standard 19″ rack mount, metal structure;

Ultra slim 99 keys keyboard with small numeric keyboard;

High resolution and high flexibility with touchpad ; with two function buttons and scroll

wheel.

Switch Functions
A single USB console controls up to 8 or 16 computers

By daisy chaining up to 31 additional Combo-KVM, as many as 512 computers can be

controlled from the single KVM console which supports 8 or 16 ports KVM seamless

mixed cascade connection

Supports wireless keyboard and mouse from different suppliers

Two level password security — only authorized users view and control computers up to

four users and an administrator with a separate profile for each

Users can set up different hot keys(Scroll Lock/Caps Lock/F12/Ctrl,

auto scanning time, port display time, log out time, buzzer on/off and mouse on/off

according to their different needs

Broadcast mode-operations simultaneously performed on all selected computers

Multiplatform support -Windows, Linux, Mac and Sun

Supports multimedia USB keyboard(PC, Mac and Sun)

USB keyboard emulation –computer boot even the console focus is else where

Convenient computer switching via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD menu

Automatically shows the computer position on the front panel LED screen under daisy

chaining connection without DIP set by hand

Auto scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers

Hot pluggable — add or remove computers without having to power down the switch

Quickly select your computer by naming the server or inputting SN number of the

server

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Front view

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1LED Module 2Rear Bracket Slot 3LED OSD Controls 4Front Bracket 5Keyboard

1-1.1 front view
6Touchpad 7Handle 8Release Catch 9Display panel 10. Switch LED

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Structure and Size

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Back view

1-1.2

1-1.3
1. Power input(AC or DC) 2. Power switch 3. Ground connection screw 4. Console 5. Cascade port 6. PC port: 8/16 port(integrating VGA/keyboard/mouse input port)
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Hardware Installation
Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is provided to mount the switch in a depth of 686-770mm n a standard 19″rack. For other mounting distance, the rear brackets need to be customized accordingly With one person hold the switch in place and the other person slides the L bracket into the switch’s side mounting brackets from the front to the back, then screws the brackets to the rack.( see below installation drawing)

2-1.1 rack mounting (1)
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Installation instruction

1) Make sure the rack mounting KVM switch has been connected to the ground (1 in the diagram )
2) Connect KVM switch with the computer according to 2 in the diagram 3) Connect power cable to KVM port as shown in 3 in the diagram 4) Turn on the power, the KVM start to work after power supply(4 in the diagram)

Note1Connect monitor, USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse to Console port to connect another console.in the diagram
*explain: Not supports OSD on external dispaly, to switch via hotkey Ctrl, see details on page 17 about OSD Hotkey function instructions
2Daisy chaining multiple KVM switches according to in the diagram. Plug the yellow port of daisy chaining cable in the yellow “Daisy-Chain in” DB 15 port on KVM series console, then plug the other blue port in the blue “Console” DB 15 port on KVM series switch, etc.
To ensure signal integrity and simplify cable layout, we strongly recommend you using high quality cables with different length as shown in above table.
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Opening the console
Release the release catch;
UNLOCK

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UNLOCK
UNLOCK

UNLOCK
2-1.3 unlocking *NoteThe release lock can only do horizontal locking, it can’t bear any load. Pull the LED panel all the way out until it clicks into place. Rotate the LED module all the way back to expose the LED screen, the LED module can be rotated up to108°.

Best Resolution : 1920×1080@60Hz
2-1.4 rotate angle of the console Turn on power switchKVM will be issued two “beep” sound, The Port LEDs light flashes
4 times , the LED displays the prompted to enter the user’s password.
2-1.5 password window LED panel is powered on when the power LED is green. Power on computer or server after power on KVM and you will see green light at each
port. The factory default password is blank, it will be OK after double click “Enter”.
NOTE: The username and password are no more than 16 characters, Press and hold the Shift key to type lowercase letters.
Please contact the manufacturer for support if the KVM is locked.
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Closing the console
Close the LED display panel and the power automatically shut down. Push the KVM into the cabinet: When pushing forward, the rail will be unlocked
automatically; push forward until the KVM is fully pushed into the cabinet, the KVM will be automatically locked.

LED Instructions

Diagram 2-1.6 unlocking the console

3-1.1 front view

No.

Components

1-8 or 1-16

Port Selection Buttons& LEDs

Function
1) Switching freely from port 1 to port 8 /16 2) Press1and2at the same time resets the KVM. 3)Press7and 8 at the same time switches to
next stage level.
Indicator LEDs are built into the switches, the online LED light is on the left and the selected LED light is on the right.
1An online LED light(green) indicates that the KVM has connected to its corresponding computer and power on. 2 A selected LED light(orange) indicates that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running.

3 Station ID

Display the current port Table3-1.1 LED instructions

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LED OSD Configuration

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The LED OSD allows you to set up and configure the LED display.

Buttons MENU SELECT EXIT/AUTO SL-/SL+ LED state

Functions
Press this button invokes the menu function and brings up the main menu. Press this button exits the current menu and return to the previous menu or press this button exits the LED OSD. Press AUTO for automatic configuration. Press this button moves your menu to make corresponding adjustment.
Green :running Red :power off or access non-standard VESA signal Flash greenenergy saving mode or no signal

Table3-1.2 LED OSD configuration instruction

Press AUTO if the screen migrates after power on or under other circumstances, then the screen auto configure to its best display state.(It might can’t be adjusted to its best state if part of the display mode is not standard VESA mode, if so return back to OSD menu to RESET, then it will back to normal.
We suggest our customers to set up the display mode at 1920*1080, refresh rate at
60Hz.

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OSD Operation
Double click the right buttons of the mouse or double click hotkeyScroll Lock to invoke below OSD main menu. You can customize the OSD hotkeys, find more details in OSD function instructions (Page 17).

Headings SN
$ QV LK Name

Explanation
level number-port number
It shows the computer port is under monitoring. The computers are power on and are online “#”: quick view the port “BC”: Broadcast port ” @ “shows that the port is only available for viewing Port name, the maximum is 12 bytes
Table 4-1.1OSD interface

To access the OSD menu through keyboard: 1. In the submenus that appear, moving the highlight bar to your selected port and then press Enter. 2. PressPage UporPage Downquickly moves to next BANK 3. Press any key from 0-9to enter any port of current station, type BANK+PORT to
enter other stations.

To access the OSD menu through keyboard:

move port selection single click port switch

single clickport switch

double clickappear OSD menu single clickexit OSD menu

*Note: Operate via keyboard after invoke the OSD menu via the touchpad.

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OSD Functions

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Menus

Keys

ADM

Scan

Set

Submenu/explanation
Set User login: account and password Set accessible: Set access permissions BRC Mode: monitor multiple computers at the
same time Load Default: reset the menu to the original factory
default settings
All: Lists all the ports on the installation Power On: lists only powered on ports that have attached
computers. Quick View: Lists only the ports that have been
selected as Quick View ports
Auto Scan: set scanning time period Port ID: set how long a port displays on the monitor OSD Hotkey: set OSD hotkeys Lout Time off: to set the time out value

Tool

Reset KM: press Enter resets keyboard and touchpad BeeperOn: press Enter switch Bee sounds Mouse HotOn: press Enter to shut down touchpad operating
on OSD. Restore Values: press Enter restore the current user default
value. About KVM: press Enter shows the KVM version

Edit

Edits port names

Start or close Quick View

Lout

Log out/blank the console screen

Esc

Press this key exits OSD menu

Exit

Scroll Lock Press this key exits OSD menu

Num Lock Press this key exits OSD menu

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Operating instructions 1PressF1or enters the
F1 submenus. 2Press moves the highlight
bar to select the submenu. 3PressEnterselects and exits ADM
menu. 4PressEsccancels the operation and
exits ADM menu.

Menu explanation
1. Set User Login–Press Enter and select Set User Login, a screen as below Diagram 4-1.1 appears:
One administrator and four users account can be set (The username and password are no more than 16 characters, Press and hold the Shift key to type lowercase letters. )

4-1.1

4-1.2

NoteYou can set up an account and password according to diagram 4-1.2, then a ” User setup ok” pops up showing you have done your set, and “Password Not Match” pops up, you need to type in your password again as you did in your first type.

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2. Set accessible–press Enter and select Set Access Permission, then below menu appears: (diagram 4-1.3):

Menu FULL VIEW NULL

4-1.3
Explanation
Full access function to the station and can do any operation to the ports View only function, you can only view the port but you can’t operate it if set this function. If you set this function, the port will be not displayed on the user’s OSD menu

NoteThe administrator always has full access to all the ports.

4-1.4

4-1.5

Eg.:1). If you want to set access permission of [User1], pressSpaceto choose the

permission options you need to set.

2). [User1] log in OSD menu, as shown in diagram 4-1.5.

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3. BRC Mode – PressEnter to enter the BRC mode. Enter the main menu, press F7 to add or remove a port that need broadcast function. When BRC mode is effect, a speaker symbol appears in QV column. (see below diagrams). While BRC mode is in effect, we can operate multiple computer ports simultaneously, but the mouse is not function normally.

4-1.6

4-1.7

1) Open BRC mode

F1->BRC Mode OFF->pressEnter-> BRC Mode ON (see diagram 4-1.6)

2) Open the port that need broadcast function

Presskey–>select the port that need broadcast function press F7

a “BC” symbol appears in the QV column which shows the port has entered

broadcast mode.

3) Close the broadcasting port

Presskey–>select the portpress F7exit BRC mode and the “BC”

symbol disappears

4) Exit BRC mode

Invoke OSD main menu F1->BRC Mode ON ->pressEnter –> BRC Mode OFF,

the KVM exits BRC mode(diagram 4-1.8)

Press F1 ->BRC Mode OFF ->pressEnter ,enter the main menu, all “#” symbols turn into “BC” symbol(diagram 4-1.7 )

4-1.8 4. Load Default— press Enter and select Load Default, all the set values are
restored to original factory default settings.
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F2-Scan
Menu overview

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Operating instructions 1PressF2or enters the
F2 submenus. 2Press moves the highlight
bar to select the submenu. 3PressEnterselects and exits Scan
menu. 4PressEsccancels the operation and
exits SCAN menu.

Menu explanation

Submenu

Explanation

All

Use this function to scan all ports according to the set scanning interval.

Power On

Use this function to scan all ports with “$” according to the set scanning interval.

Quick View

Use this function to scan all ports with “#” quick view symbols according to the set scanning interval.

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Operating instructions 1PressF3or enters the
F3 submenus. 2Press moves the highlight
bar to select the submenu. 3Press Enterselects and exits Set menu. 4PressEsccancels the operation and
exits Set menu.

Menu explanation Submenu Auto Scan Port ID OSD Hotkey
Lout Time off

Default value
5Seffective range 5-99
0Snot display the port ID 1-98S: display the seconds, maximum 98s 99S: permanent display
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock Caps Lock +Caps Lock F12 +F12 Ctrl+Ctrl+KVM Hotkey
0: close the screen saver setting 01-99M: set the screen saver timeout Note: It is automatically log out if the current operator is no longer operate for a while, then the KVM will be locked and you need to enter user name and password to operate again

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OSD Hotkey Operation

Operating instruction 1. PressF3and move the highlight bar with to select “OSD Hotkey” submenu .
Press Enterand below screen appears: 2. KVM default hotkey:Scroll Lock

2.Select the”CtrlCtrl +KVM Hotkey ” and pressEnter, and then the Ctrl hotkey is availablein this hotkey mode, themouse hotkey can’t enter the OSD menu
Invoke hotkeydouble click L_Ctrl + the corresponding function key

Function Switching port
Auto scanning Invoke OSD main menu

Operating + 1~8 + F1~ F8 + /
+ S
+”space key”

Function description
Skip ports from 1~8, Eg.: Double clickL_Ctrl plus 2 to skip to the second port of the current station.
Skip ports from 9-16
Skip to previous/next port
1. Auto Scan automatically scan ports that attached PC or server. Users can set the scan duration in OSD menu and press any key to exit scanning mode. 2. Move the mouse to extend scan interval. This allows you to invoke OSD main menusee OSD menu operation

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Operating instructions 1PressF4or enters the F4
submenus. 2Press moves the highlight bar to
select the submenu. 3PressEnterselects and exits Tool menu. 4PressEsccancels the operation and exits
Tool menu.

Menu explanation Submenu Reset KM

Instruction
Initialize the keyboard and mouse that connected to KVM when they are break down.

BeeperOn

The beeper can be turned on or off with this function.

Mouse HotOn

To open and close the mouse with this function. We can’t operate the OSD when it isOff.

Restore Values

Restore to original factory default values.

About KVM

It shows the KVM version information.

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F7-Set quick view port(QV)

Select the port with key; Press F6 and key in the new name or
modify the old one, then press Enter to save the name and exit editing. Press Esc to cancel and exit the editing.
Note: The NAME characters include: All alpha charactersA-Z Press and hold the Shift key to type lowerc ase letters
All numeric characters0-9 Default value: SYSTEM
Select ports withkeys Press F7 to include current port as
Quick View, then an arrowhead appears in the QV column to indicate so. Note Press F7to cancel the QV symbol is the current port has already have a QV arrowhead symbol in its QV column; if you want to cancel all the QV function, press Restore Values under F4:Tool.( The port name restores to default setting at the same time.)

F8-LOUT
PressF8exits the OSD main menu and fully exits current port, then the log in window appears:

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Setting OSD default values
Settings OSD hotkey Original user name Original password Port display duration Port display mode Port name Scan duration Scan mode Auto log out

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Default values Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Enter Enter 0 seconds Bank No.+Port No.+port name SYSTEM 5 seconds All Esc

Operating system
Support operating system

Operating system

Windows

RedHat

Linux

SuSE

Mandriva(Mandrake)

AIX

UNIX

FreeBSD

Sun

Nove11

Netware

Mac

DOS

Version 2000 or higher 6.0 or higher 8.2 or higher 9.0 or higher 4.3 or higher 3.51 or higher Solais8 or higher 5.0 or higher 8.6 or higher
6.2 or higher

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USB Keyboard Emulation

Mac keyboard
The PC compatible (101/104 keys) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the below table:

PC keyboard [Shift] [Ctrl]

MAC keyboard Shift Ctrl

L_Win & “1” L_Win & “2” L_Win & “3” L_Win & F12 [Alt] [Print Screen] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] [Backspace] [Insert]

Alt F13 F14 = Return Delete Help

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Sun keyboard

The PC compatible (101/104 keys) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the control key [L_Win] is used in conjunction with other keys.The corresponding functions are shown in the below table:

PC keyboard L_Win&L_Alt L_Win&F4 L_Win&L_Ctrl L_Win&F5 L_Win&F1 L_Win&F6 L_Win&F2 L_Win&F7 L_Win&F3 L_Win&F8 L_Win&”1″ L_Win&”2″ L_Win&”3″ L_Win&F12 L_Win&F11 L_Win&L_Shift

Sun keyboard Stop Again Props Undo Front Copy Open Paste Find Cut V_DN Mute V_UP Power Help Compose

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Appendix Specifications (17.3)

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Function

Computer connections

Direct Max

Port emulation Keyboard, mouse

LED model

LED monitor

View area
Optimum resolution
Display color

Brightness

Contrast ratio

Pixel pitch(mm)

Mouse

X/Y resolution Roll wheel

Keyboard

Port selection Input power Power consumption

Mounting distance

Operating temperature Store temperature Humidity Net weight Product dimension (W × D × H) Package dimension (W × D × H)

XW1708 8 256 USB FHD TFT 17.3″

XW1716 16 512

1920×1080@60Hz

16.7 M

250cd/m²( T y p )

800 : 1( T y p )

0.1989(H) × 0.1989(W)

>1000 points /inch, (40 points/mm)

Supports scroll wheel function
99 keys (82 keys main keyboard +17 independent small numeric keyboard)
pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD menu

100V- 240Vac, 50-60Hz, <1.5A

13W

15W

686-770mm ( L=262mm) Mounting bracket can be customized for other mounting distance

0–50

-20–60

0–80% RH, non-condensing

11.6kg

11.8kg

448mm×560mm×42.5mm

765mm×615mm×185mm

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Specifications (18.5)

Function

Computer connections

Direct Max

Port emulation Keyboard, mouse

LED model

LED monitor

View area
Optimum resolution
Display color

Brightness

Contrast ratio

Pixel pitch(mm)

Mouse

X/Y resolution Roll wheel

Keyboard

Port selection Input power Power consumption

Mounting distance

Operating temperature Store temperature Humidity Net weight Product dimension (W × D × H) Package dimension (W × D × H)

XW1808 8 256 USB FHD TFT 18.47

XW1816 16 512

1920×1080@60Hz

16.7 M

250cd/m² T y p

1000 : 1 T y p

0.213(H) × 0.213(W)

>1000 points /inch, (40 points/mm)

Supports scroll wheel function
99 keys (82 keys main keyboard +17 independent small numeric keyboard)
pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD menu

100V- 240Vac, 50-60Hz, <1.5A

27W

29W

686-770mm ( L=262mm) Mounting bracket can be customized for other mounting distance

0–50

-20–60

0–80% RH, non-condensing

11.8kg

12kg

448mm×560mm×42.5mm

765mm×615mm×185mm

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FAQ
1. The KVM console do not work when I connect and use the console for the first time. Solutions: Please re-connect the KVM console according to below steps: 1) Disconnect all the signal and power cables connected to KVM. 2) Then power on KVM and you hear the boot indicating sound from the beeper, a screen automatically pop up for you to enter the user name and password. 3) Type in the correct user name and password, the original password is clicking Enter twice, then the OSD main menu pop up on the screen. 4) Check the KVM console and make sure it can normally switch ports . 5) Connect one server(PC) to one of the KVM ports with signal cable and check port switching function, check the keyboard and mouse, if they are not working, try to re-start the server(PC). 6) After successfully finishing all above steps, gradually add server(PC) to this console until meet your need.
2. There is no pop up window to type in user name and password or the pop up window is not normally displayed. Solutions: 1) Check the AC/DC output. 2) Make sure you have heard the indicating sound and the keyboard LED is on after starting up the computer. 3) Check the LED power and make sure the LED signal cable has connected to the KVM console.
3. I can’t log in the KVM system after starting computer. Solutions: 1) Make sure the KVM keyboard is working, the user name and password is correct. The default value is blank, you can log in after press Enter. 2) If you still can’t log in the system, try to connect an external USB or PS/2 keyboard.( The original default value is blank, you can log in after double clicking Enter )
4. I can’t switch from one port to another after logging in the KVM system. Solutions: 1) Invoke the OSD main menu and check the user name on the top left, make sure the user has got the access permission from the administrator. 2) Please contact the distributor or the KVM manufacturer.
5. Bad display quality of PC screen. Solutions: 1) Check the signal cables, make sure they are connected. 2) Reset the monitor’s display settings.

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6. When I switch to one port, the keyboard and mouse do not work. Solutions: 1) Make sure you have exited the OSD menu. 2) Invoke the OSD main menu and check the user name on the top left, make sure the user has got the access permission from the administrator. 3) Pull out the USB port of the server(PC) then plug in.
7. I can’t invoke the OSD main menu. Solutions: 1) Check the keyboard to make sure it is working. 2) Double click Scroll_Lock. 3) Double click F12 4) Double click Caps Lock 5) Double clickCtrl+Space

8. The OSD code is in disorder or abnormal displayed when daisy chaining. Solution: Invoke the OSD menu after daisy chaining, press F1and chooseLoad default,then press enter to refresh OSD ROM.

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Documents / Resources

Kinan XW1718 Series Single Rail 8 Port 18.5 VGA LCD KVM Switch [pdf] User Manual
XW1718 Series Single Rail 8 Port 18.5 VGA LCD KVM Switch, XW1718 Series, Single Rail 8 Port 18.5 VGA LCD KVM Switch, Port 18.5 VGA LCD KVM Switch, VGA LCD KVM Switch, KVM Switch

References

User Manual

XW1718 Series Single Rail 8 Port 18.5 VGA LCD KVM Switch

Product Information

Specifications

Product Usage Instructions

Hardware Installation

Rack Mounting

Opening the Console

LED Instructions

OSD Operation

USB Keyboard Emulation

Appendix

FAQ

Q: How many computers can the KVM console control?

Q: Is software configuration required for installation?

Documents / Resources

References

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