Dell C Bg17 Dual Manual

							  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
User’s Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Version 1.0 
October 2010 
EZswitch-0A-v1.0-E 
  
						

							   
  
 
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FCC Statement 
This device generates and uses radio frequency and may cause interference to radio and television reception if not 
installed and used properly. This has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B computing device in 
accordance with the specifications in Pa rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These specifications are desi gned to provide reasonable 
protection against such interference in a residential installa tion. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can 
be determined by plugging the device in and out, the user can try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures: 
 
  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
  Increase the separation between the device and receiver. 
  Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected. 
  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Contents 
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................\
................................................................1 
2. SPECIFICATION........................................................................\
................................................................2 
3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................\
.............................................3 
4. INSTALLATION........................................................................\
..................................................................3 
4.1. FRONT VIEW........................................................................\
................................................................3 
4.2. REAR VIEW........................................................................\
..................................................................4 
4.3. INSTALL A KVM SWITCH (SINGLE-TIER INSTALLATION)....................................................................4 
4.3.1. Installation Guidelines ........................................................................\
.................................4 
4.3.2. Console Connection........................................................................\
.....................................4 
4.3.3. System Connection........................................................................\
......................................5 
4.4. CASCADE KVM SWITCHES (MULTI-TIER INSTALLATION)..................................................................7 
4.5. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PORT........................................................................\
........................................9 
4.6. RACK-MOUNT THE KVM SWITCH........................................................................\
...............................9 
5. OPERATION ........................................................................\
.......................................................................9 
6. HOT KEY OPERATION ........................................................................\
...................................................10 
6.1. TRIGGER THE OSD MENU........................................................................\
........................................10 
6.2. SET THE LEADING HOT KEY........................................................................\
.....................................10 
6.3. CHANNEL SELECTION IN A SINGLE-TIER KVM SYSTEM..................................................................10 
6.3.1. Select a Specific Channel ........................................................................\
.........................10 
6.3.2. Channel Switching Using Arrow Keys ........................................................................\
... 11 
6.3.3. Channel Switching Using the  Key ..................................................................... 11 
6.4. CHANNEL SELECTION IN A MULTI-TIER KVM SYSTEM....................................................................12 
6.5. DISABLE OR ENABLE THE BUZZER........................................................................\
...........................13 
6.6. AUTO-SCAN FUNCTION........................................................................\
.............................................13 
6.6.1. Enable the Auto-Scan Function........................................................................\
...............13 
6.6.2. Disable the Auto-Scan Function ........................................................................\
..............14 
6.6.3. Different Auto-Scan Modes........................................................................\
.......................14 
6.6.4. Auto-Scan Time Interval........................................................................\
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6.7. CONSOLE LOCK........................................................................\
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7. OSD OPERATION........................................................................\
...........................................................15 
7.1. OSD MAIN MENU........................................................................\
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7.1.1. Tier Number........................................................................\
..................................................15 
7.1.2. Channel Name ........................................................................\
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7.1.3. Computer & KVM Switch Status ........................................................................\
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  7.1.4.
 Currently Selected Channel Number
........................................................................\
......16 
7.1.5. Parent Channel Number........................................................................\
............................17 
7.1.6. Page Down / Up Indicator ........................................................................\
..........................17 
7.1.7. Function Keys Menu........................................................................\
...................................17 
7.2. CHANNEL SELECTION USING THE OSD........................................................................\
...................17 
7.2.1. Select a Channel ........................................................................\
..........................................17 
7.2.2. Select a Second- or Third-Tier Channel ........................................................................\
18 
7.2.3. Return to the Upper-Tier OSD........................................................................\
..................18 
7.3. SETUP MENU........................................................................\
.............................................................18 
7.3.1. Scan Mode........................................................................\
....................................................19 
7.3.2. Scan Time........................................................................\
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7.3.3. Banner Time........................................................................\
.................................................19 
7.3.4. Position........................................................................\
..........................................................19 
7.3.5. Hot Key........................................................................\
..........................................................20 
7.3.6. Sound........................................................................\
.............................................................20 
7.3.7. Language ........................................................................\
....................................................... 20 
7.4. AUTO-SCAN USING THE OSD........................................................................\
..................................21 
7.4.1. Enable the Auto-Scan Function ........................................................................\
...............21 
7.4.2. Disable the Auto-Scan Function ........................................................................\
..............21 
7.4.3. Different Auto-Scan Modes........................................................................\
.......................22 
7.4.4. Auto-Scan Time Interval........................................................................\
............................22 
7.5. CONSOLE LOCK USING THE OSD........................................................................\
............................22 
7.6. RENAME A CHANNEL........................................................................\
.................................................23 
7.7. SECURITY SETUP........................................................................\
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7.7.1. Security Mode Login........................................................................\
..................................23 
7.7.2. Security Mode........................................................................\
..............................................24 
7.7.3. Change the Administrator Password ........................................................................\
.....24 
7.7.4. User Account Settings........................................................................\
...............................25 
7.7.5. User Authorization Settings ........................................................................\
.....................25 
7.8. PORT LOCK........................................................................\
...............................................................26 
7.8.1. Lock a Channel Port........................................................................\
...................................26 
7.8.2. Select a Locked Channel ........................................................................\
...........................27 
7.8.3. Unlock a Channel Port........................................................................\
...............................27 
7.9. EXIT OSD........................................................................\
..................................................................27 
8. SPECIAL SUN KEY EMULATION ........................................................................\
................................28 
9. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
....................................................29 
10. FIRMWARE UPGRADE ........................................................................\
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11 .
 TIERING WITH DOMINION KX II
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..................................35 
11.1. CONNECT EZSWITCH TO DOMINION KX II........................................................................\
................35 
11.2. CONFIGURE DOMINION KX II ........................................................................\
....................................35 
11.3. REMOTE ACCESS TO AN EZSWITCH CHANNEL........................................................................\
........37 
12. KEYBOARD AND MOUSE COMPATIBILITY ........................................................................\
.............38 
12.1. MOUSE COMPATIBILITY TABLE........................................................................\
.................................38 
12.2. KEYBOARD COMPATIBILITY TABLE........................................................................\
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1. Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing EZswitch, an 8-port or 16-port keyboard/video/mouse 
(KVM) switch. The product enables you to cont rol 8 or 16 computers or servers from 
one console with PS/2 or USB input devices and a regular monitor. 
 
   Features 
   Supports the PS/2 and  USB keyboard and mouse 
  Computer connection via  PS/2 or USB interface 
   Fully compliant with the U SB 1.1/ 2.0 specification 
   Multi-platform support, including Window s, Linux, Mac OS9/OSX, and Sun 
Microsystems 
   Supports VGA resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 
   Intuitive On-Screen-Display (OSD ) interface for simple operation 
   Supports chain cascading function on the OSD 
   Expands to 4,096 computers via a 3-ti er daisy chaining configuration (using 
16-port KVM switches) 
   No special configuration requi red for cascading KVM switches 
   Supports tiering with Raritan’s Dominion ® KX II models (see the section “11. 
Tiering with Dominion KX II”) 
   Emulates a PS/2 or USB keyboard on  each connected computer for normal boot 
without any keyboard error 
   Hot swappable components with no impact on the operation 
   Quick channel switching through: 
-  Push buttons on the KVM switch 
-  Hot keys using the keyboard 
- OSD interface 
   Auto-scan function for automat ically cycling through all channels 
   An LED display for computer status monitoring 
   Provides a beeper for indication of channel switching 
   Rack-mountable in a 19” system rack (1U) 
  Firmware upgradeable 
 
   Package Contents 
The product package includes the following items: 
   One 8-port or 16-port EZswitch 
   One user’s manual (with  warranty card included) 
   One power adaptor 
   One rackmount bracket kit 
   Custom KVM cables  
						

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2. Specification 
Specification  
Maximum number of computers 8 or 16 
Channel selection Push buttons, hot key or OSD interface 
LEDs Red ones for indicating  the computer selection 
Green ones for indicating the computer accessibility 
Video 8 or 16 HDB-15 female connectors Channel ports: 
(KB/MS) (PS/2 & USB signals combined) 
PS/2 keyboard One 6-pin mini-DIN female connector 
PS/2 mouse One 6-pin mini-DIN female connector 
Video One HDB-15 female connector 
USB keyboard One USB A type female connector 
Console ports: 
USB mouse One USB A type female connector 
Auto-Scan interval Adjustable via the OSD 
DDC, DDC2 monitor resolution Up to 2048 x1536@65Hz 
Hot swappable Ye s  
Operating systems Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7,   
Linux, Mac OS9/OSX and Sun Microsystems 
Power supply External power adaptor 
Dimensions (L x W x H) 44 x 15.7 x 4.5 cm (17.3 x 6.1 x 1.5 inch) 
Weight 1750g / 1900g 
Housing material Metal 
Operating temperature 32~122°F (0~50°C) 
Humidity 0%~80%RH 
Firmware upgrade port Mini USB female 
  
						

							 
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3. System Requirements 
 
   Console Requirements: 
  A VGA, SVGA or Multisync moni tor with high resolution capability 
   PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse 
 
   Computer (Server) Requirements: 
  Equipped with a VGA, SVGA  or Multisync video card 
   Equipped with USB A type por ts or PS/2 6-pin mini-DIN connectors for keyboard 
and mouse 
 
   Cable Requirements: 
  Custom KVM cables 
Note: To purchase these cables, co ntact your dealer or Raritan. 
 
4. Installation 
 
4.1. Front View 
 
 
Figure 1: Front view of the 8-port switch 
 
 
Figure 2: Front view of the 16-port switch 
 
  LED Indicators:  
Ds: 
es that the computer connec ted to the corresponding 
  
icates that a computer is physically connected to the 
    “Selected” LE
A lit RED LED indicat
channel is selected.  “On-Line” LEDs: 
A  lit GREEN LED ind
corresponding channel and is ready to access. 
  
						

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   Reset Switch: 
Press the Reset switch when you want to  reset the system. This switch must be 
pressed with a pointed object, such as  a paper clip or a ball-point pen. 
 
4.2. Rear View 
 
 
Figure 3: Rear view of the 8-port switch 
 
 
Figure 4: Rear view of the 16-port switch 
 
4.3.  Install a KVM Switch (Single-Tier Installation)   
4.3.1. Installation Guidelines   All computers and devices must be  turned OFF prior to installation. 
   Disconnect power cords from the co mputers implemented with the Keyboard 
Power On function prior to installation, or  the KVM switch may not work properly. 
   Computers running Windows 98 must be  connected to a KVM switch via PS/2 
ports because Windows 98 does not support in itial installation through the USB 
HID driver. 
   Old computers may require USB setting  adjustment in the BIOS to enable the 
USB interface. 
   There is no guarantee that the EZswitch  KVM switch can fully support a USB 
keyboard via a USB hub. 
  4.3.2. Console Connection 
Connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor to  the console ports on the real panel 
of EZswitch (see  Figure 5).