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1GCS1808/GCS1716PART NO. M1102/M1074InstallationInstallation Guide8/16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVMP Switch

1011Foot Pad Set Installation Flip the KVM switch upside down. Peel the protective lms off of the foot pads, then stick the pads to the four corners,

Step 1Remove the screws from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the front of the switch.1011Rack Mounting

Step 2Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides near the front of

Final StepPlace the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack. Secure the moun

To prevent damaging your equipment, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. Use the included grounding wire to ground the KVM switch b

1415Single Level Installation Step 1Please make sure your computers and monitor are powered off before you start.Step 2Connect the power adapter to th

1234 5 67811121314 15 161718PS/2-USB CPUCONSOLEVGAUSB PS/2451617Step 4Connect your VGA monitor and USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse to the console Cab

or1617Step 5Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KVM Cable (with a yellow connector) from the KVM switch to each of your computers

1234 5 67811121314 15 161718PS/2-USB CPUCONSOLEVGAUSB PS/24518192-Level Installation (Cascading)Step 1Please make sure your computers and monitor ar

1234 5 67811121314 15 161718PS/2-USB CPUCONSOLE1234 5 67811121314 15 161718PS/2-USB CPUCONSOLE1819Step 5Connect the Cascade Cable between the 1s

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1234 5 67811121314 15 161718PS/2-USB CPUCONSOLE62021Step 6Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KVM Cable (with a yellow connecto

USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connectionor2021Final StepTurn on your computers.

2223LED IndicationLED DescriptionNo LED No computer is connected to the specic port or the computer is connected to the specic port but it is not p

2223Port SwitchingPort Switching via Front Panel Switch ButtonSimply press the specic push button to switch the focus to the specic portPort Switchi

OSD Main ScreenWhen you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears:2425Trigger OSDSimply press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] rapidly.Note

Notes:The diagram depicts the administrator’s main 1. screen. The user main screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for

2627OSD Main Screen HeadingsHeading DescriptionPN This column lists the port ID numbers for all the KVM ports on the installation. The simplest method

2627OSD NavigationTo dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, • click the X in the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc].To log out, click

2829F1: GOTOThis function is to let you switch to a specic port via port ID or port’s name. Enter [1] to choose from Port Name and [2] to choose from

If [2] was chosen then you can go to a specic port by entering the port ID. You can also move the red highlight bar to the specic port that you want

23Package Contents1 x 8/16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVMP Switch –1 x PS/2 KVM Cable –1 x USB KVM Cable –1 x Console Cable –1 x Cascade Cable –1 x Firmware

3031Function DescriptionAll List out all ports that the administrator has set as accessible for the current logged in user Quick View List out only th

3031F3: SETThere are 10 different settings within the SET section, which they are as follow:OSD HotkeyPort ID Display PositionPort ID Display Duration

3233Port ID Display PositionThis function allows you to change the position of the port ID that’s showing on the screen as the image below. Simply cha

3233Port ID Display ModeThis function allow you to choose the way you want to show the ports in the OSD main screen – port number only, port name only

3435Function DescriptionAll Scan all ports that the administrator has set as accessible for the current logged in user Quick View Scan only the ports

Screen BlankerThis function allows you to set the time interval to have the KVM goes to a black screen. Simply en-ter the number between 0 to 30 and p

HotkeyThis function allows you to set the hotkey sequence that you wish to use to trigger hotkeys commands. Simply move the red high light bar to choo

F4: ADMThis function will only be shown if you have login as Administrator. There are 11 different functions within the ADM section, which they are as

Then simply type in the user name and password. Then, enter the password again for conrmation then press [Enter]. (We have used the administrator acc

Set Accessible PortsThis function allows you to setup the access on each port for each user. Use [Spacebar] to cycle through all the entries and press

45System RequirementsConsole• A display with an VGA (HDB-15) input • A USB or PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Computers• A video output with an VGA (HDB-15

Set Logout TimeoutThis function allows you to set a time that the KVM will automatically logout after being idle for a certain period of time. Move th

Enter the port name that you wish to show in OSD for that specic port and press [Enter] to complete the editing. Then, press [Esc] to exit from this

Clear The Name ListThis function allows you to clear up all the port names to blanks. Move the red highlight bar to Clear The Name List and press [Ent

Set Quick View PortsThis function allows you to set the desire ports as Quick View Ports. If a port is selected as a Quick View Port, an icon will sho

Set Operating SystemThis function allows you to dene what kind of operating system is being used in each port. Simply move the red highlight bar to t

Firmware UpgradeThis function allows you to have the KVM activates the rmware upgrade mode so that you can perform a rmware upgrade to the KVM. If y

Keyboard LanguageThis function allows you to choose the keyboard language of your console keyboard. Auto is chosen by default; if you want to change t

F5: SKPThis function allows you to trigger Skip Mode. Simply press [F5] to activate skip mode. When you see a left and right arrow next to the port nu

F7: SCANThis function allows you to autoscan all the available ports. (This autoscan behavior depends on the Scan-Skip Mode and Scan Duration.) Please

F8: LOUTThis function allows you to logout of the OSD. So, when another person is trying to access this from the console, he would have to login again

45Table of ContentsHotkey Setting Mode (HSM) 50Mac Keyboard Emulation 52Sun Keyboard Emulation 53Factory Default Settings 54Firmware Upgrade 55Up

5051Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM)Function DescriptionPress and hold [Num Lock]1. Press and release [-]2. Release [Num Lock]3. Invoking hotkey setting mode

5051Invoke HSM, then press [←]Invokes Skip mode and skips from the current port to the rst accessible port previous to itInvoke HSM, then press [→]In

5253Mac Keyboard EmulationThe PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in

5253Sun Keyboard EmulationThe PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in

5455Factory Default SettingsFunctionDefault SettingsOSD Hotkey[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]Invoking HSM[Num Lock] [-]Auto Scan Duration5 secondsScan-Ski

5455Firmware UpgradeNote: In order to perform a rmware upgrade, you need to use a computer that’s not connected to the KVM.Step 1Connect the provided

5657Step 5Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree” then click “Next” if you wish to continue with the rmware upgrade. Otherwise, click “Cancel”

Note: If you did not check the “Check Firmware Version” checkbox, utility will perform the upgrade automatically no matter what version of rmware you

Step 10When the rmware upgrade is done, you will see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window. Then simply click “Finish” to complete th

5859Upgrade FailIf you don’t see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window, it means the utility has failed to complete the rmware succes

1 2 3 45 667GCS1808 OverviewPort 1~8 switch Button1. Reset Button2. USB Sharing Port*3. Front view*Note: The USB sharing device can only be used if yo

6061This restore will change all settings back to default. This will also have administrator and all user accounts removed from the KVM. All port name

6061Step 3Now plug the DC connector back into the DC jack from the KVM. This will restore the KVM with factory default rmware.Step 4A message will ap

6263Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement15.21You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the part responsibl

6263THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOL-LOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. this device may not cause interfer

6465This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member st

6465IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE

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1234 5 678PS/2-USB CPUCONSOLE213 4 567Back viewCPU1~8 Port 1. Grounding2. Cable Tie Slot3. Power Jack4. Console Port5.

1 2 3 45 689GCS1716 OverviewPort 1~16 Switch Button1. Reset Button2. USB Sharing Port*3. *Note: The USB sharing device can only be used if your comput

1234 5 67811121314 15 161718PS/2-USB CPUCONSOLE213 4 589CPU1~16 Port 1. Grounding2. Cable Tie Slot3. Back viewPower Jack4. Console Port5.