Acnodes KDM 3170 manual

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    Rev 1.0 KDM-3170/8/16 Dual Rail LCD Console User’s Manual[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 2 Packing List The complete KDM 3170 package consist of:  One 1U 19” rack mount console  Single Bracket x 2  Flat Screw x 4 (For short single bracket)  Key x 1  One 1.8M signal cable  One power cord  One user manual CD  One quick installation guide The complete KDM 3198/1 6 packages consist of: ?[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 3 S afety Instructions 1. Please read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference. 3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC out let before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moistu re sheet or clothe for c l e a n i n g . 4. For pluggable [...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 4 Index of Contents Packing List ............................................................................................................... 2 Safety Inst ructions ..................................................................................................... 3 Index of Co ntents .................................[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 5 1. General Information 1.1 Overview The KVM console is an ideal solution for network administration with multiple servers / platforms. The 19-inch large size TFT LCD color display and ul tra-low-profile compact industrial keyboard / touchpad provide the user-friendliest and most reliabl e environment for network administ[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 6 1.2 Product Specification 1.2.1 KDM 3170 Specification Model name KDM 3170 Number of ports 1 Dimension 442.5 x 480 x 44 mm / 21.6 x 17.5 x 1.7 inches Net Weight 12 Kg / 26.5 lbs Display Size 17 inches Panel Type Active Matrix TFT LCD Resolution Capabilities Maximum Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) Viewing Angle (CR>[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 7 1.2.2 KDM 3178 Specification Model name KDM 3178 Number of ports 8 Dimension 631.3 x 443.5 x 44 mm / 23. 2 x 17.5 x 1.7 inches Net Weight 13.5 Kg / 30.0 lbs Display Size 17 inches Panel Type Active Matrix TFT LCD Resolution Capabilities Maximum Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) Pixel Pitch Supports 0.098 mm x 0.294 mm [...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 8 1.2.3 KDM 31716 Specification Model name KDM 31716 Number of ports 16 Dimension 631.3 x 443.5 x 44 mm / 23. 2 x 17.5 x 1.7 inches Net Weight 13.5 Kg / 30.0 lbs Display Size 17 inches Panel Type Active Matrix TFT LCD Resolution Capabilities Maximum Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) Pixel Pitch Supports 0.098 mm x 0.294 [...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 9 2. Rack mount Installation 1. Find the property position to screw thes e two extension brackets with the ears and both side onto the server rack mount first. 2. Lift & push the KDM 317X inside the rack mount, and screw between bracket and KDM317X with 4 screws. 3. Mount the front ears of KDM 317X ma in body onto the [...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 10 Maximum Extension Length The view of single & double tray situation 328 mm Up To 120 ∘[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 11 3. OSD Menu[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 12 A uto Ad j ustment Bri g ht & Contrast[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 13 Image Adjustment[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 14 Color Ad j ustment[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 15 Lan g ua g e Selection Reset[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 18 4. OSD Menu for KVM Operation When you pop up the OSD m enu window go through the hot key, you will see the following small window on your monitor. a. The 1 ST line bar is Bank no. b. The 2 nd block is your PC system name list. You will find the system number list from 01 to 8. You can define your PC name in maximum 8 c[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 19 To press “ INS” key for editing PC name. After finishing the edit, please press “ Enter “ key for saving information. To use “ Tab “ key to select items like Bank, OSD, SCAN, CHANGE PASSWORD, CONSOLE ON/OFF, etc… a. The “ OSD: 10 SEC” means that the OSD windows display or PC system name exists 10 sec. [...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 20 You need to retype the password again fo r rechecking your p revious key-in password is matched or not. d. The “ CONSOLE ON/OFF “ means to manage the KDM 317X . If you select “ CONSOLE ON “, it means that any us er can use the console. If you select “ CONSOLE OFF “(factory default OFF stat e), it means that [...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 21 5. KVM Switch 5.1 KVM Connector Diagrams PC Port Special Cable: HDB15 pin male to one HDDB 15 pin male and Mini Din 6 pin special cables Æ 5.2 KVM Port Connection Diagrams Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers have been turned off. Step 1 Now the PC connections can be made with the moni[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 22 Step 3 Connect the first computer’s keyboard cable to the KVM Switch. Using another PS/2 cable connect one end to PS/2 ke yboard port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 keyboard port on the back of KDM 317X. If your computer has an AT type keyboard port, you w ill need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter. Step 4 [...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 23 5.4 8/16-port KVM Hot key Commands Keyboard Hot Key Commands: The KDM 3178/16 switching ports throu gh simple key sequences. To send commands to the KDM 3178/16 The “SCROLL LOCK” key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep for confirmation and the keyboard is in hot key mode. If y ou have not pr[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 24 + + = O S D d e f a u l t v a l u e ( N o t e : N o t i n c l u d i n g p a s s w o r d ) + + = S e a r c h t h e s a m e P C n a m e ( N o t e : S e a r c h P C n a m e s t a r t i n g f r o m 1 st PC port) + + Space bar = On Screen Display Menu Example : A. T o access a computer attached to P ort 6 of the f ifth Ban[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 25 5.5 Daisy Chain Connection Diagram Please use the attached 3 feet 3-in-one daisy chain Ca ble Kit to daisy chain the KDM 3178/16. A. Connect Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor to t he console port (white color block) of bank 1 KDM 3178/16. B. Use one end of 3-in-one Cable Kit to c onnect the daisy chai n port of bank 1 and the[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 26 5.6 8/16-port KVM Cable Hot Plug The KDM 3178/16 supports “Hot Plug“ func tion for easy addition or removal of PCs. The user can arrange or maint ain PCs as follows: a. A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or different port of the KDM 3178/16 unit without having to power it off as long as it is not t[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 27 5.6 Trouble shooting 1. Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label all of cables with the number for each respective computer to avoid confusion. 2. The recommended VGA cable distance is 5 meters maximum without ghosting and degradation. Normally, t he cable length is based on driver capacity of your VGA card. If you[...]

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    KDM 3170/8/16 User manual 28 5. KVM accessories 1. EX-VGA100 VGA Extender (DB15 Female to DB15 Female) Max distance: 100 feet 2. EX-PS2 PC port PS2 Extender (Mini Din 6 Female to Mini Din 6 Female), MAX distance: 100 feet 3. C L - D Daisy Chain PS2 port Extender (Mini Din 6 Female to Mini Din 6 Female) MAX. 100 feet 4. AD-S PS2 to Serial adapter (M[...]