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HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide July 2004 (First Edition) Part Number 372284-001.
© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompan ying such products and services.
Contents About This Guide Intended Audience .............................................................................................................. ........................ vii Important Safety Information ......................................
Contents Hotkey Setting Mode ................................................................................................................................. 3-3 Invoking HSM ...........................................................................
Contents Appendix C Specifications Index HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide v.
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About This Guide This guide provides information for in stallation and o peration of the switch. Intended Audience This guide is intended for individuals requiri ng inform ation about the use of switches. Important Safety Information Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided.
About This Guide Rack Stability WARNING: To prevent personal injury or damage to the equi pment, verify that: • The leveling feet are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the r ack rests on the leveling feet. • The stabilizing feet are attached to the ra ck if it is a single-rack installation.
About This Guide Getting Help If you have a problem and have e xhausted the information in this g uide, further information and other help is available in the following locations. HP Technical Support For telephone numbers of worldwide Technical Support Centers, go to http://www.
1 Introduction Overview The HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch is a four-port keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch combined with a two-port USB hub. As a KVM switch, four computers can be accessed from a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor console.
Introduction • Easy installation; no software required • Hot pluggable—Add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch • Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.
Introduction Front Panel Figure 1-1: Front panel Item Description Function 1 Port selection switches • Press a switch for longer than 2 seconds to bring the KVM focus, USB peripherals, and audio focus t o the computer attached to the corresponding port.
Introduction 1-4 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Rear Panel Figure 1-2: Rear panel Item Description Function 1 Console audio jacks Connectors used for attaching the cables for the console microphone and speakers. Each jack is mark ed with the appropriate icon.
2 Installation Desktop Model Hardware Installation CAUTION: To prevent damage to the equipment: • Power down all devices before connecting. • Be sure that all devices are properly grounded.
Installation — Connect the PS/2-to-USB interface adapter to the console USB keyboard port on the switch front panel. Connect the PS/2 styl e mouse and keyboard to t he appropriate ports on the adapter.
Installation 3. Plug the CPU connector on the KVM cable (3) into any available KVM socket in the CPU port section on the switch rear panel. Plug the accompanying microphone connector (2) and speaker connector (1) into the corresponding jacks. NOTE: The cables that ship with the Rack mount model do not include audio j acks.
Installation 5. Connect external power to the power jack on the switch rear panel using the AC adapter that came in your kit. Connect the AC power adapter plug to a grounded utility power source (Desk.
Installation Performing a Side-Mount Installation 1. Remove the eight screws, four on each side, from the switch. 2. Attach the 0U brackets to the switch, using the screws you removed. 3. Install two cage nuts into the side-mount brack et U locations, and secure the switch to the rails using two M-6 screws, one on each side.
Installation Performing a Cantil ever Installation 1. Remove the eight screws, four on each side, from the switch. 2. Attach the 1U brackets to the switch, usi ng six of the screws you removed, three on each side. 3. Do one of the following: — Install two clip nuts, one on each side of the rack.
Installation HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 2-7 — Install two cage nuts, one on each side of the rack. 4. Secure the switch to the rails, using the appropriate screws. Cabling the Switch Connect the switch cables as described in “Desktop Model Hardware Installation.
3 Operation Hot Plugging The switch supports USB hot plugging. Component s can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to sh ut down the unit. Powering Off and Restarting To power off and restart the switch: 1.
Operation Port Switching All port switches begin with pressing the Scroll Lock key twice. Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 describe the actions that each key combination performs. NOTE: If using the Scroll Lock key conflicts with other programs running on the computer, the Ctrl key can be used instead.
Operation Auto Scanning The Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This feature enables you to monitor the computer activity without having to switch from port to port manually. Table 3-3: Auto Scanning Hotkey Action Scroll Lock Scroll Lock A Enter Starts Auto Scan.
Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is pr ovided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switc h to the alternate HSM invocation set: 1. Invoke HSM as described in the “Invoking HSM” section in this ch apter.
Operation Listing Hotkey Settings 1. Invoke HSM as described in the “Invoking HSM” section in this ch apter. 2. Press the F4 key. 3. Open a text editor or word processor, and use the Paste function to display the settings. USB Reset If the USB peripherals lose focus and must be reset: 1.
Operation HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM, press one of the keys described in Table 3-5 to perform the corresponding function. Table 3-5: Hotkey Summary Key Function H Toggles between the default.
Operation HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 3-7 Table 3-6: Sun Keyboard Emulation continued PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Ctrl F8 Paste Ctrl F9 Find Ctrl F10 Cut Ctrl 4 e Ctrl H Help Ctrl 1 Mult Ctrl 2 V_DN Ctrl 3 V_UP Win Compose Macintosh Keyboard The PC-compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Macintosh keyboard.
4 Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility ( FWUpgrade.exe ) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the switch fi rmware. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on the HP website as new firmwa re revisions become available at http://h18004.
Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Switch to the UPGRADE position. 5. Power on the switch by plugging in one of the KVM cables. The switch front pan el LEDs flash to indicate that it is in Firmware Upgrade mode. CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate the switch during the firmware upgrade proc ess.
Firmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Packag e file by double-clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to the file. T he Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears.
Firmware Upgrade Utility 2. Read the License Agreement, and select the I Agree radio button. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Main screen appears. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.
Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. Select the device to upgrade from the lis t. A description appears in the Device Description panel. 4. Select the Check Firmware Version chec kbox to have the utility compare the device firmware version with the upgrade files.
Firmware Upgrade Utility 5. Click Next to perform the upgrade. As the Upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar. After the upgrade has completed, a screen a ppears to inform you that the procedure was successful.
Firmware Upgrade Utility HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide 4-7 9. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Switch to the NORMAL position. 10. Connect all the KVM cabl es.
5 Troubleshooting Table 5-1: Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action The switch exhibits erratic behavior. The switch is not receiving enough power.
Troubleshooting 5-2 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Table 5-1: Troubleshooting continued Symptom Possible Cause Action A Sun system does not start.
A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Model Number For the purpose of regulatory compliance certific ations and identification, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model numbe r. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval ma rkings and information.
Regulatory Compliance Notic es Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Regulatory Compliance Notic es Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Regulatory Compliance Notic es *For a notified body number refer to the product regulatory label. Compliance with these directiv es implies conformity to harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU D eclaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett- Packard for this product or product family.
Regulatory Compliance Notic es Japanese Notice Power Cord Statement for Japan Korean Notice Class A Equipment HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide A-5.
Regulatory Compliance Notic es A-6 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Class B Equipment BSMI Notice.
B Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage A discharge of static electricity from a finge r or other conductor can damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Electrostatic Discharge B-2 HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: • Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or comp uter chassis.
C Specifications Table C-1: Switch Specifications Function Specification Computer connections 4 CPU port selection Front panel switches; hotkey USB port selection Hotkey Online LEDs 4 (Orange) USB Lin.
Index 0 0U configurat ion, instal ling 2-5 1 1U configurat ion, instal ling 2-6 A attaching 0U brackets 2-5 1U brackets 2-6 audio jacks 1 -4 Auto Scan starting with fr ont panel 1-3 starting with ho t.
Index G grounding meth ods to pr event electrostatic damage B-2 H hardware requi rements 1 -2 hazardous energy circ uits symbol vii height C-1 help additional sources ix L LEDs 1-3 length C -1 listing.
Index HP 1x4 USB/PS2 KVM Switch User Guide Index-3 R rack installation 0U configuration 2-5 1U configuration 2-6 rear panel com ponents 1-4 regulatory comp liance notices BSMI A-6 cables A-3 Canadian .
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