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ConnectPRO SL218 manual

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  • Page 1

    KVM Switch 1 Table of Contents StreamLine KVM Switches n Introduction Overview……………………………………..………….…….……2 Features…………………………………..….……………….....…2 Configurations………………….…………………….………….…3 n Installation Device Connection……?[...]

  • Page 2

    KVM Switch 3 n Hot - key functions allow easy computer access n Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching comp uters n Operating system independent, transparent to all applications n Plug and play system configuration n Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time n DDC2B compatible n Supports optional multimedia module f[...]

  • Page 3

    KVM Switch 5 Figure 2 : A cascade StreamLine configuration Throughout this manual, Master is the StreamLine KVM switch that connects directly to the drawer. Sla ve is a StreamLine KVM switch that has its CONSOLE port connected to a Master's “ PC x” port. Slave only exists in cascade configuration. ------------------------ -----------------[...]

  • Page 4

    KVM Switch 7 The connectors (keyboard, mouse and monitor) at the Local port on the rear of the KVM module are not applicable wh en 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. Initial Power - Up Make sure all c[...]

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    KVM Switch 9 T he port number of the curren tly selected computer is displayed in red, same as the front indicator, at the right corner of the OSD menu . 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 &[...]

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    KVM Switch 11 (<F4>:More Scan Type) determines i f scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate (<F4>:More Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one. n Manual Scan Scan through power - on computers one by one by keyboard control. can Type (<F4>:More Scan Typ[...]

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    KVM Switch 13 Hot - key commands Ho t - k ey 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 b[...]

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    KVM Switch 15 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 Of f . When set to ' On ', audio selection follows computer selection. When set to ' Off ', audio selection stops following com[...]

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    KVM Switch 17 Change Configuratio n while Running A d evice (a computer or a KVM switch) at any ' PC x' port can be changed at any time after initial power - up. If you change a ny one of the “ PC 1 ” to “ PC 8 ” port s connection from a computer to a S lave or vice versa, or replace the devices of a port; the OSD will update this[...]

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    KVM Switch 19 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 . Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions Nothing works Bad connection at the C - 36 connectors Push the assembled drawer an[...]

  • Page 11

    KVM Switch 21 check if Master recognizes the slave connection. Look for triangle mark and the number before it. The StreamLine fails to function occasionally. Computers do not supply enough power. Make sure a power adapter with minimum of 9V 500mA output rating is firmly connected to the power jack. KVM Switch 22 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL [...]