Operating Manual – English

FCL Components SERVIS KVM Solution
4 Port KVM Switch (FS-1104MU/U)
8 Port KVM Switch (FS-1108MU/U)
16 Port KVM Switch (FS-1116MU/U)

February 2024

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VCCI-AHigh Safety Required Use
This Product is designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use,
including without limitation, general office use, personal use, household use, and ordinary
industrial use, but is not designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for use
accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could
lead directly to death, personal injury, severe physical damage or other loss (hereinafter"High Safety Required Use"), including without limitation, reaction core control in nuclear
power facilities, aircraft autopilot flight control, air traffic control, operation control in masstransport control systems, medical instruments for life support systems, missile launching
control in weapon systems. You shall not use this Product without securing the sufficient
safety required for the High Safety Required Use. If you wish to use this Product for High
Safety Required Use, please consult with our sales person representatives in charge before
such use.

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Table of Contents
High Safety Required Use

1. PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. CONVENTIONS................................................................................................................................ 1
3. CONFIRMING PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................. 2
4. IMPORTANT NOTICES ..................................................................................................................... 2
5. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 3
6. NOTE WHEN USING A CASCADE CONNECTION .............................................................................. 11
7. FEATURES .................................................................................................................................... 11
8. COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................... 12
9. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................. 19
10. CABLE CONNECTION AND REMOVAL ........................................................................................... 2210-1. Cable Connection ............................................................................................. 22
10-2. Power Cord Clamp ........................................................................................... 25
10-3. Cable Removal ................................................................................................. 27
11. KVM SWITCH OPERATION........................................................................................................... 28

11-1. Customer Mode Settings ................................................................................... 28
11-2. Server Selection ............................................................................................... 33
11-3. Constant Server name display on the OSD .......................................................... 45
11-4. Small Window OSD (Upper Left Screen) .............................................................. 46
11-5. Supplying Power to a KVM Switch ...................................................................... 47
11-6. Port 1 Fixed Mode Setting ................................................................................. 47
12. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 48
13. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................... 51
APPENDIX. SERVER NAME RECORD SHEET ....................................................................................... 53

1. Preface
FCL COMPONENTS would like to thank you for your purchase of a 4 Port KVM Switch, an 8 PortKVM Switch, or a 16 Port KVM Switch (hereinafter referred to as a "KVM Switch" or "thisdevice").
Using this device enables multiple servers to be operated from a single monitor, keyboard, andmouse, greatly reducing your workspace area. In addition, if this device is used in a cascade
connection, up to 256 servers can be operated by using 17 KVM Switches (16 port type).
This manual explains basic operation of KVM Switches. Before using this device, make sure tocarefully read the contents of this manual to ensure that this device is used correctly.
After reading, store this manual in a safe place for easy reference when using this device.

2. Conventions
The symbols and terminology that are used in this manual are described below.

CAUTION

Point

Ignoring this symbol and handling the device incorrectly may result inphysical damage (to this device, the server, etc.) or physical injury.

This symbol indicates supplemental information, comments or hints.

Brackets [ ]KVM Switch or this device

References important chapter titles and terminology
Used as a common term for 4 port, 8 port, and 16
port switches in explanations<>

Indicates keys on the keyboard
Example:<ESC>

indicates

the

ESC

key

<ENTER> indicates the ENTER key
Numbers enclosed by brackets

Indicates the required order of operations.

1and3. Confirming Package Contents
Check whether the following items were included in the shipping package by using checkmarks ( ) in the checkboxes below.
4 Port (FS-1104MU/U)□ 4 Port KVM Switch

×1□ User's Manual (this manual)

×1□ AC Adapter

×1□ Power Cord Clamp

×1

8 Port (FS-1108MU/U)□ 8 Port KVM Switch

×1□ User's Manual (this manual)×1□ Power Cord Clamp

×1□ Wire Fixer

×1□ Rack Fixing Bracket (Large)×2□ Rack Fixing Bracket (Small)×2□ Rack Fixing Bracket Screw

×10

16 Port (FS-1116MU/U)□ 16 Port KVM Switch

×1□ User's Manual (this manual)×1□ Power Cord Clamp

×1□ Wire Fixer

×1□ Rack Fixing Bracket (Large)×2□ Rack Fixing Bracket (Small)×2□ Rack Fixing Bracket Screw

×10

If something is missing from the package, contact your FCL COMPONENTS sales
representative.

4. Important Notices
Chapters 5 and 6 contain cautions that must be taken when operating a KVM Switch andinformation related to safety. Carefully read these chapters to use a KVM Switch correctly.

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5. Safety
CAUTION

Safety Precautions

This device adheres to the safety regulations related to information processing equipment suchas electronic office machines that are used in an office environment. If you have any questions
please contact your FCL COMPONENTS sales representative.
● To prevent extreme bumping or shaking when moving a KVM Switch, use the original
shipping container or a box similar to it.
● During installation and before using a KVM Switch, carefully read [9. Installation] and thesection about environmental conditions in [12.Specifications] to use the KVM Switch
correctly.
● Take power from a power outlet that constantly provides power without being interrupted
by switches.
● Moving a KVM Switch from a cold environment to the installation location may cause
condensation to occur.
Before using a KVM Switch, allow it to dry out completely and to reach the ambient
temperature of the installation location.
● Lay cables in an area where they will not become damaged. Refer to the relevant sections in[10. Cable connection and removal] when plugging or unplugging the cables.
● Do not connect or remove cables during thunderstorms.
● Do not allow foreign substances (such as necklaces and clips) or liquids inside KVM
Switches.
● In an emergency (device or parts failure: damage caused by liquid or foreign objects in the
KVM Switch), remove all cables from the KVM Switch as soon as possible and contact yourFCL COMPONENTS sales representative.
● Only licensed engineers can repair a KVM Switch. Any unlicensed user that opens a KVM
Switch and makes incorrect repairs may cause electric shock or fire.
● Always hold the connector portion and do not jerk the cables when removing them.
● Avoid operating a KVM Switch or unplugging connectors with wet hands.
● Do not place any unnecessary items (such as a cup) on top of a KVM Switch.
● Only licensed personal can uncouple, remove, or replace parts (such as electro-magnetic
wave devices) which bear a warning mark (such as a lightning bolt).
● To prevent interference, it is necessary to adequately isolate the data cables that areconnected to peripheral equipment.
● Keep this manual with the KVM Switch. If you give the KVM Switch to a third party, also
give them this manual.

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Safety Precautions
The following indications are used in this manual to obviate any chance of accident or damage toyou and people near you, and your property. Warning labels indicate the warning level andstatements.
The symbols indicating warning levels and their meanings are as described below. Read carefully
and make sure to understand the following descriptions:This indication alerts operators to an operation
that, if not strictly observed, may result in severe
injury or death.
This indication alerts operators to an operation
that, if not strictly observed, may result in a minor
or moderate injury or damage to the product or to
the property of the users or other people.
Besides warning indicators, the following symbols are also used in this manual to describe thedetails of possible hazards and damages:

This symbol indicates the information that contains
warnings and cautions. Inside or beside the symbol, detailed
warning statement is shown.
This symbol indicates the actions that should not be
performed. Inside or beside the symbol, detailed warningstatement is shown.
This symbol indicates the instructions that must be
followed. Inside or beside the symbol, detailed warningstatement is shown.

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Handling During Operation

Electric Shock/Fire

Getting Wet

Use Near Water

Use in Negative
Environment

Disconnect
Power Cable

Disconnect
Power Cable

Disconnect
Power Cable

Use in Airplane

Do not insert or drop a metal object into a KVM Switch.
Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or a device failure.

Keep a KVM Switch away from water. Not doing so may
cause electric shock or fire.

Do not use a KVM Switch in a place where water is used,such as a bathroom or shower room. Doing so may cause
electric shock or fire.
Do not place a vase, flower pot, glass, cosmetics, containerof chemicals or water, or a small metal object on or near a
KVM Switch. If water gets inside the device, it may cause
fire, electric shock, or a device failure.
If abnormal condition is detected, such as excessive heat,smoke, and abnormal noise or smell, immediately turn off
the KVM Switch and disconnect the power cable from theAC outlet. Not doing so may cause electric shock or fire.
If water or any foreign matter gets inside the KVM Switch,turn off the device first, disconnect the power cable fromthe AC outlet, and then contact the product dealer.
Continued use may cause fire, electric shock, or a device
failure.
If you drop a KVM Switch or damage the cabinet, turn off
the device first, disconnect the power cable from the ACoutlet, and then contact the product dealer. Continued use
may cause fire, electric shock, or a device failure.

Do not use a KVM Switch in an airplane. Doing so may
cause the flight instruments to malfunction.

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Handling During Operation

Fire

Do not allow a KVM Switch and accessories such as the AC
adapter covered with or wrapped in cloth or similar during
operation. Doing so may generate heat inside and cause a
fire.
Fire

Do not block the openings (such as a ventilation port) of a
KVM Switch. Blocking the ventilation ports generates heatinside of the KVM Switch, which may result in fire.

Impact/Vibratio

Do not give a KVM Switch excessive impact or vibration.
Excessive impact or vibration may cause electric shock,fire, or a device failure.

6Installation/Setup

Electric ShockBefore installing and removing accessories, be sure to turnoff the KVM Switch and disconnect the power cable fromthe AC outlet. Not doing so may cause electric shock.

Electric Shock/Before moving a KVM Switch, disconnect the power cablefrom the AC outlet and make sure that the external cables
are disconnected. Moving the device with cables connected
may damage the cables and result in fire or electric shock.

Fire

Installing in
Negative

Unstable Place

Vibration/Impa

Do not install a KVM Switch in a location that is subject toexcessive moisture, dust, or oil smoke (for example, nearcooking tables or humidifiers). Installing in such a location
may cause electric shock, fire, or a device failure.

Do not place a KVM Switch on an unstable place such as awobbly table and inclined surface. Doing so may cause thedevice to fall over, resulting in an injury.
Do not place a KVM Switch in a location subject toexcessive vibration and impact. Doing so may cause thedevice to fall over, resulting in an injury.

Transportation in To prevent extreme bumping or shaking when moving a
Dedicated Box

Condensation

KVM Switch, use the original shipping container or a box
similar to it. Note that, however, deformed or damaged
containers or boxes must not be used. Using such items
may cause a device failure.

Moving a KVM Switch from a cold environment to theinstallation location may cause condensation to occur.
Before using a KVM Switch, allow it to dry out completely
and to reach the ambient temperature of the installation
location. Using a KVM Switch immediately may cause adevice failure.

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AC Adapter, Power Supply, and PowerWet Hands

Do not touch the power cable with wet hands.
may cause electric shock.
Fire

Doing soDo not allow any dust or dirt to accumulate on theconnection between the power cable and the AC outlet. If
the connection contains moisture after used for a long timein such conditions, it may generate heat inside and cause
electric leakage, resulting in fire.

Fire

Do not wind or bind the power cable. Using the cable insuch conditions may generate heat in the cable and cause
fire.
Electric
Shock/Fire

Electric
Shock/Fire

Do not damage or modify the power cable. Do not damage
the power cable by placing heavy objects on the cable,
pulling, forcibly bending, twisting, or heating the cable.
Doing so may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power cable, or insert any power
cables into loose sockets. Continued use may cause
electric shock or fire.

GroundConnection

Before connecting the power cable, be sure to ground theKVM Switch. Failure to do so may cause electric shock orfire if electric leakage occurs.

GroundWhen using a KVM Switch in a humid location, be sure to
make ground connection.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire if electricleakage occurs.

Connection

Electric
Shock/Fire

Use a KVM Switch only at the specified power supply
voltage. Do not connect too many plugs to one AC outlet.
Improper voltage may cause electric shock or fire.

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Electric
Shock/Fire

Use only the power cable supplied with a KVM Switch.
Using other cables may cause electric shock or fire.

AC Adapter, Power Supply, and Power

Fire

Fire

Electric
Shock/Fire

Fire

Fire

Connect the power cable directly to the dedicated outlet
with a current capacity of 15A or higher. Do not use
extension cables, which may cause excessive heat or fire.
Make sure to use a KVM Switch only at the specified power
supply voltage. Failure to do so may cause fire or a device
failure.

When disconnecting the power cable from the AC outlet,
make sure to hold the power plug. Do not hold the cable.
Pulling the cable by holding it may damage it and cause
electric shock or fire.

Ensure that the power cable is fully inserted into the ACoutlet. Poor contact may cause fire or a device failure.

When a KVM Switch is not going to be used for a long
period of time, be sure to disconnect the power cable fromthe AC outlet. Not doing so may cause fire or electric
shock.

Electric
Shock/Fire

Do not place the power cable near a heat emitting device.
Doing so may melt the cable jacket and result in fire orelectric shock.

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MaintenanceRepair by User

Do not repair a KVM Switch by yourself. Doing so may
cause fire or electric shock. Please contact yourmaintenance engineer for repair.

Disassembly/

Do not dissemble or modify a KVM Switch. Doing so may
cause fire or electric shock. Do not recycle a secondhand
KVM Switch. Using such a device may cause unexpected
damage to you and people near you, and your property.

Modification

Handling Inside

Static electricity may cause a device malfunction or failure.
Only the maintenance engineers are allowed to touch theinside of the KVM Switch.
Disposal

A KVM Switch contains metal and plastic parts. The device
must be disposed of according to the instructions by the
local government.

106. Note When Using a Cascade Connection● Using a cascade connection with previous KVM Switch models
For cascade connections with previous KVM Switch models, even though a cascade
connection is possible by using the previous KVM Switch model as the master or slave side,
restrictions may apply to functions with some models.

7. Features● Using a KVM Switch enables multiple PC servers to be operated by eliminating the need for
multiple consoles (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) and making the use of multiple PC servers
possible from a single console, greatly reducing the workspace area.
● The maximum number of servers that can be selected for KVM Switches is four for the 4
port type, eight for the 8 port type, and 16 for the 16 port type.
● The number of connectable servers can be increased by using a cascade connection.
Example: 256 servers can be connected with 17 KVM Switches (16 port type).
● WUXGA (1920×1200) and a refresh rate of 60Hz is supported for the resolution of themonitor.
● Servers can be easily selected by using the keyboard and mouse (Hotkey mode).
● In the Hotkey mode, the server can be changed on the On Screen Display (hereinafterreferred to as OSD) as the screen is being watched.
● For the OSD, hot keys can be input from the keyboard and mouse. Selection and settings
can be performed by using three types of hot keys (<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Shift>, <Ctrl> x2,<Scroll Lock> x2) or by clicking the central button of the mouse with a wheel button.
● AutoScan is performed by the front switch or by the keyboard.
● Because AutoScan automatically changes running servers, the status of each server can bemonitored at a constant cycle. In addition, six levels can be set for the frequency ofchanging.
●A PC that has a USB port or a PS/2 port for keyboard and mouse interfaces can beconnected to servers by using dedicated server/PC connection cables (refer to the items in
the optional products section of [12.Specifications]).

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8. Components
Front panel view

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Rear view

Rear view of the 4 Port KVM Switch

Rear view of the 8 Port KVM Switch

Rear view of the 16 Port KVM Switch

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(1) LED
LEDs indicate states such as the server power status and the selected status.
When a cascade connection is not used
Server power

Port selection status

ON

Selection is being performed

Blue lightON

Not selectedGreen lightOFF

Selection is being performed

Blue lightOFF

Not selectedOff

LED display

When a cascade connection is used
1: Master side
Slave KVM

Master side

Switch connection

Port selection status

Yes

Selection is being performed

Orange lightYes/ No

Not selectedGreen lightNo

Selection is being performed

Blue light

Not selectedOff

LED display(server is also notconnected)
No(server is also notconnected)
2: Slave side
Server power

ON

Master side

Slave side

Port selection

Port selection

statusstatusSlave side selection

Selection is being

is being performed

performed

LED display

Blue lightON

Not selectedGreen lightOFF

Selection is being

Blue light

performed
OFF

Not selected

Off

ON

The slave side is-Green lightOFFnot selected, or-Offanother slave isbeing selected14

3: For other cases
StatusNo AC power supply for the KVM Switch(unplugged from power outlet, etc)
When the HOTKEY When ports that are notmode is used
used for the cascade
connection are being
selected
When ports that are used
for the cascade
connection are being
selected
When the [RESET] When ports that are notswitch is pressed
used for the cascade
connection are being
selected
When ports that are used
for the cascade
connection are being
selected
When the [RESET] switch is pressed for a longtime (5 seconds or more)

LED display
Blinking green light for all ports(at intervals of 40ms)
Blinking blue light(at intervals of 400ms)

When AutoScan is
performed

Blinking blue light(Timing 1)

When ports that are
not used for the
cascade connection
are being selected
When ports that areused for the cascade
connection are being
selected
Supported language when performing simple
settings for the keyboard type (using one port
from ports 1-4)

Blinking orange light(at intervals of 400ms)

Blinking blue light(approx. 1 time)

Blinking orange light(approx. 1 time)

Fades-in/fades-out in blue

Blinking orange light(Timing 1)

Blinking blue light(at intervals of 400ms)(Timing 1)(2) [ServerSelection] switch
Pushing the [ServerSelection] switch selects a server. Ports can also be selected
when the power status of the server is OFF.

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(3) [AutoScan] switch
Pressing the [AutoScan] switch starts the AutoScan mode. In the AutoScan mode,the screen of servers with ports for which the power is ON can be changed
automatically in order.
Refer to "11-2-5. AutoScan Mode" for more details.
(4) [RESET] switch
This switch is not used for normal operations. Use the [RESET] switch whenservers cannot be selected or input errors occur with the mouse and keyboard bypressing the [RESET] switch lightly with the tip of a pen or similar object.
Pressing the [RESET] switch resets the microcomputer in the KVM Switch.
After resetting, the restoration process does not affect server operation because
the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are restarted with their modes maintained.
The USB keyboard and the USB mouse are disconnected for a one second interval.
This disconnection operation is used to restore USB operation.

For level 1
connectionFor
cascadeconnection

When the [RESET] switch ispressed for a short time(within 5 seconds)
The USB disconnection process
is performed for the selected
ports and consoles.

The USB disconnection process
is performed for the selected
ports and consoles when the[RESET] switch on the masterside is operated.
In addition, the recognition
process of the cascade
connection is tried again.
The USB disconnection process
is performed for the selected
ports on the slave side when the[RESET] switch on the slave side
is operated.

When the [RESET] switch ispressed for a long time
(5 seconds or more)
The USB disconnection process isperformed for all of the ports andconsoles.
The mode becomes the POWER
SUPPLY: ALWAYS ON mode.
The USB disconnection process isperformed for all of the ports andconsoles on the slave and masterside when the [RESET] switch on
the master side is operated.
In addition, the mode becomes the
POWER SUPPLY:ALWAYS ON mode
after the recognition process of thecascade connection is tried again.
The USB disconnection process isperformed for all of the ports on
the slave side when the [RESET]
switch on the slave side isoperated.

In addition, when the [ServerSelection] switch on the left side of the front panel,
the [AutoScan] switch, and the [RESET] switch are pressed at the same time,
various settings are initialized as shown by the following table.

16Server name

Initialized

AutoScan frequency

Initialized

Normal display status

Initialized

Setting for whether to display when AutoScan is being performed

Initialized(display is enabled)

HOTKEY settings

Initialized

Country code setting

Settings retained

POWER SUPPLY:ALWAYS ON

Settings retained

EDID

Settings retained

SELECT-A/B

Settings retained(5) Ports for server connection
The ports of a KVM Switch are connected to the keyboard/mouse/monitor
connectors by using dedicated cables.
(6) Monitor connector
The monitor connector is used to connect the monitor to a KVM Switch.
(7) Keyboard connector
The keyboard connector is used to connect the PS/2 keyboard to a KVM Switch.
(8) Mouse connector
The mouse connector is used to connect the PS/2 mouse to a KVM Switch.
(9) USB keyboard/mouse connector
The USB keyboard/mouse connector is used to connect a USB keyboard, mouse, or
hub to a KVM Switch.
It does not matter which of these is connected for operation.
Devices other than a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub cannot be connected.
The maximum number of devices that can be connected is as follows.
4,8,16 port type

Maximum total number of keyboards and mouse devices: 4
Maximum number of hubs:1 level

Note that when wireless type devices are connected using a wireless receiver, asignal may be output that a mouse or keyboard is connected even though akeyboard or mouse is not actually connected.
In this case, devices that are not used are also counted in the number of devices
that can be connected.

Point

When keyboards or mouse devices are both connected to a PS/2 console and a
USB console, the USB side is given priority and the PS/2 side does not operate.

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ORACLE (SUN) server support
Windows server

ORACLE (SUN) server

Yes
Yes

Yes (Note)
Yes

Standard keyboard (USB)
Keyboard (USB) for ORACLE (SUN)

Note: Pressing the Application key with other keys outputs a dedicated SUN key code.

(10) USB port LED
This LED displays the status of the USB ports.
Status
The relevant USB port is available or is being used
An error occurs for the relevant USB device- excess current- unsupported USB device- the number of connectable USB devices is exceeded
The relevant USB port is recognizing the USB device

LED display
Green light
Off

Blinking
light

green

(11) Inlet (8 and 16 port type only)
The inlet is used to connect the power cable.
Do not use any cords except for dedicated power cords.
(12) Connector for the AC Adapter (4 port type only)This connector is used to connect a dedicated AC adapter. Do not use any cords
except dedicated AC adapters.
(13) Mini USB connector
This connector is not used for normal operations. This connector connects to theserver with a USB cable to use a dedicated application to update the firmware of a
KVM Switch.

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9. Installation
A KVM Switch can be installed as an external device. It can also be installed in a rack.
A 4 port KVM Switch can be installed in a rack by using a rack mount panel (FP-P005: soldseparately).
Rack installation (4 port type)(1) Fasten 6 flat head screws at the rear of the rack mount panel (4 screws on
the KVM Switch side, 2 screws on the mask panel side) to attach the rack
mount panel (FP-P005: sold separately) to the KVM Switch.
Mask panel

Rack mount panel

Attach the 6 flat head screws.
(4 screws on the KVM Switch side, 2 screws
on the mask panel side)(2) Attach the rack mount panel to the rack.

Rack frontview* Rack Fixing Bracket Screws(2 screws on the right side and twoscrews on the left side)* Rack Fixing Bracket Screws are not provided.
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Rack installation (8 port and 16 port types)(1) Remove the console panel from the device.
Remove the 4 flat head screws(2 screws on the right side and two screws on the left side)
DeviceConsole panel(2) Attach the Rack Fixing Brackets to the device and the console panel.

Device side
Attach the Rack Fixing Brackets to thedevice with the 6 Rack Fixing Bracket
Screws.
Rack Fixing Bracket(Large)Rack Fixing Bracket

Console panel side

(Small)Attach the Rack Fixing
Bracket to the console panel
with the 4 Rack Fixing
Bracket Screws.

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(3) Attach the device and the operation panel to the rack.

* Rack Fixing Bracket Screws(2 screws on the right side andtwo screws on the left side)

DeviceRack frontview
Rack rearview

Console panel* Rack Fixing Bracket Screws(2 screws on the right side andtwo screws on the left side)* Rack Fixing Bracket Screws are not provided.
Attach the provided Wire Fixer as required on the desired location on the rear of thedevice, and firmly attach the console panel connection cable to the device and console
panel.

Firmly attach the cable without

The length of the cableputting tension on the connector.

can be adjusted by the
position of the Wire

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10. Cable Connection and Removal
10-1. Cable Connection
An 8 Port KVM Switch is used as an example to explain how to connect cables. The sameprocedures that are described in this section can be applied for 4 Port KVM Switches and
16 Port KVM Switches.
10-1-1. When a Cascade Connection is not Used (Level 1 connection)
The maximum number of servers that can be connected is eight.
(1) Connect the power cable (1) of the server to the power outlet. Make sure theserver power is left OFF.
(2) Connect the keyboard connector, the mouse connector, and the monitor
connector of the first server with dedicated cables (2) (must be orderedseparately).
(3) Connect the connectors (3) on the other ends of the dedicated cables to the ports
for server connection on the KVM Switch.
(4) Perform the same connection procedure for the remaining servers (from thesecond server to the eighth server). Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to
the [CONSOLE] ports (4).
The monitor connector is used to connect the monitor to a KVM Switch. Even if
these devices are connected to both the PS/2 and USB, only the USB side operates.
(5) Connect the power cable (5) to the KVM Switch and the power outlet.
(6) Turn on the power of the monitor, and press the [RESET] switch on the KVM Switch
to read the EDID information of the monitor to the KVM Switch.
(7) Turn on the power of the servers that are to be used.
Grounded power outlet

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

Dedicated cable

(5)

(4)

Power cable

PS/2, USB keyboard, and USB
mouse
MonitorGrounded power outlet
Grounded power outlet

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10-1-2. When a Cascade Connection is Used (Level 2 connection)
When a cascade connection is used for a KVM Switch (maximum configuration: 1 master
KVM Switch, 8 slave KVM Switches), up to 64 servers can be connected.
For cascade connections with a previous model, the latest KVM Switch or a previous
model can be operated regardless of which is on the master or slave side.
(1) Use steps 1 to 4 as described in [10-1-1. When a Cascade Connection is not Used
(level 1 connection)] to connect from 1 to 8 servers using the ports (1) for
connecting the servers for level 2 (slave).
(2) Connect the dedicated cable (2) (must be ordered separately) from the port forconnecting servers from level 1 (master) to the [CONSOLE] port from level 2(slave).
*Note. Dedicated PS/2:1.8m cables are required for master and slave connections.
(3) If the slave side is to expanded, repeat the procedures described in steps 1 and 2.
*Note. Level 3 connection cannot be performed.
(4) Using the same procedure, connect the remaining ports (3) of level 1 (master)that are for connecting to servers to the other servers.
(5) Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the [CONSOLE] ports (4) of level 1(master). Even if these devices are connected to both the PS/2 and USB, only theUSB side operates. Do not connect a keyboard or mouse to USB ports on the slaveside.
(6) Connect the power cable (5) to the KVM Switch and the power outlet. Connect thepower cable of the master side to the power outlet first.
(7) Turn on the power of the monitor, and press the [RESET] switch on the masterside to read the EDID information of the monitor to the KVM Switch.
(8) Turn on the power of the servers that are to be used.

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Grounded power outlet

Level 2
(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(slave)(5)

Do not use USB ports
Grounded power outlet

on the slave side.

Grounded power outlet

(2
(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

Level 1
(master)(4)(5)

Power cable

PS/2, USB keyboard, and USB

Grounded power outlet

mouse

Grounded power outlet

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10-2. Power Cord Clamp
10-2-1. 4 Port Type
(1) Attaching the Power Cord Clamp
The provided Power Cord Clamp is used to attach the DC cable of the AC Adapter.
After clamping the cable with the Power Cord Clamp, cut the excess part of theband for the Power Cord Clamp.

Power Cord Clamp

DC cable of the AC Adapter(2) DC cable connection
As shown in the diagram below, connect the DC cable to the KVM Switch, and insert
the Power Cord Clamp into the round holes on the KVM Switch.

Power Cord Clamp25

10-2-2. 8 and 16 Port Type
(1) Attaching the Power Cord Clamp
The provided Power Cord Clamp is used to attach power cord.
After clamping the cable with the Power Cord Clamp, cut the excess part of theband for the Power Cord Clamp.

AC CablePower Cord Clamp(2) DC cable connection
As shown in the diagram below, connect the DC cable to the KVM Switch, and insert
the Power Cord Clamp into the round holes on the KVM Switch.

Power Cord Clamp

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10-3. Cable Removal

Unplug all of the power plugs of devices that are affected by cable removal from thepower outlets first before removing cables from the KVM Switch.

To replace a KVM Switch, thepower of the servers must be
turned off before removing
any cables.

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11. KVM Switch Operation

Point

Perform the EDID settings first.

When a monitor is connected to a KVM Switch for the first time, the Plug and Play data
(EDID data) must be set. After performing the EDID data settings, the connected
monitor can be used in a suitable environment by restarting the server. In addition,
because the set EDID data is emulated for all of the ports, even if a server is started
without any selected ports, the connected monitor can still be used in a suitableenvironment.
For details about EDID settings, refer to [11-1-4 Plug and Play Data (EDID Data)
Settings].

11-1. Customer Mode Settings
11-1-1. Hotkey Mode Settings
The following two modes are available for the Hotkey mode. The Hotkey mode can also
be turned OFF.
MODE-1: The "SERVER SELECTION" screen or the "CUSTOMER MODE" screen isdisplayed
MODE-2: The "Server name" is displayed
The operations listed in the following table change the mode to the Hotkey mode anddisplay the OSD screen.
Operation(1) <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Shift> are pressedat the same time(2) <CTRL> is pressed twice in succession(3) <ScrollLock> is pressed twice insuccession

Hotkey mode default value
MODE-1(4) The central mouse button is pressedOFF

MODE-2
MODE-1

If <N> or the right button is pressed in MODE-1 of the Hotkey mode, the mode becomes
the Customer mode. By moving the cursor to the desired mode (MODE-1, MODE-2, OFF)and pressing <Enter>, the mode can be selected. Use the arrow keys (<↑> and <↓>)
to select the mode. Press <Enter> to set the mode.
The mouse can also be used to set the mode.
*Note. Although the mode can be set relatively freely (for example, "MODE-1" can be
set for (1), (2), and (3) in the table above), "MODE-2" cannot be set for (1),(2), and (3) in the table above. In addition, (1), (2), and (3) cannot all be set to
OFF.
*Note. To display the OSD screen, video signal input from at least one connectedserver is required. If the video signal cannot be input from a server due tosettings such as the power saving mode, "MODE-1" or "MODE-2" of the Hotkey
mode can be used to automatically restore a server in power saving mode.

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*Note. When a mouse with a central button or a wheel button is used, the central
button of the mouse can be allocated as a hot key. By selecting "MODE-1" or"MODE-2" for "MOUSE CENTER BUTTON" in the OSD screen (in Customermode), the mode can be changed to the Hotkey mode by clicking the central
button of the mouse.
*Note. Pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Shift> at the same time or pressing the central
mouse button can be used to exit the OSD screen even if these operations are
set to "OFF" in the Hotkey mode.
*Note. When the power for all of the servers is turned off while in the Hotkey mode,
the Hotkey mode automatically ends.
In addition, when the power for all of the servers is off, the mode cannot bechanged to the Hotkey mode.

11-1-2. Keyboard Language Settings
If <N> or the right button is pressed in MODE-1 of the Hotkey mode, the mode becomes
the Customer mode. By moving the cursor to KEYBOARD TYPE and pressing <Enter>,the KEYBOARD language settings can be changed. Use the arrow keys (<↑> and <↓>)
to select the language.
Press <Enter> to set the language.
JAPANESE→ENGLISH US→ENGLISH
UK→GERMAN→FRENCH→SPANISH→SWEDISH→PORTUGUESE→CHINESE
TAIPEI→KOREAN→ITALIAN→UNIX→NORWEGIAN→BELGIAN→DANISH→JAPANESE
When a UNIX OS is used, the language settings are automatically applied.
When a Windows OS is used, this setting is disabled.

11-1-3. Easy Setting Function for the Keyboard TypeThe keyboard type can be easily set when power is supplied to a KVM Switch without
entering the Hotkey mode.
By operating the front panel of a KVM Switch, the keyboard type can be easily set.
Only four languages can be set; JIS/US/UK/KOR.
When the right [ServerSelection] switch, the [AutoScan] switch, and the [Reset] switch
are pressed at the same time, the mode becomes the setting mode.
The language can be selected by operating the [ServerSelection] switch.
The LED display shows which language is currently selected as the following table shows.
LED
display
Language

Port 1 blinks

Port 2 blinks

Port 3 blinks

Port 4 blinks

JIS

US

UK

KOR

Press the [AutoScan] switch to set the keyboard language and release the setting modefor selecting the keyboard language.

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11-1-4. Plug and Play Data (EDID Data) Settings*Note. The power of the monitor must be ON to set the EDID data.
(1) Enter MODE-1 of the Hotkey mode.
(2) Press <N> or the right button of the mouse to enter the Customer mode.
(3) Move the cursor to DEFAULT MONITOR (default setting) on the right of MONITOR
TYPE or to the product name of the monitor and press <ENTER>. When <ENTER> ispressed, "SCANNING" is displayed, and the KVM Switch reads the EDID data from themonitor that is connected to the [CONSOLE] port and sets the EDID data.
*Note. When the EDID data is set correctly, the name of the monitor or "PNP MONITOR"
is displayed. When the monitor is not a Plug and Play monitor, the monitor display
is OFF, or the monitor is not correctly connected, the EDID data cannot be readand the monitor is set as DEFAULT MONITOR (15 inch monitor, resolution:
1024x768) for the KVM Switch.
(4) Press <P> or the left button of the mouse to return to the SERVER SELECTION
screen. If <ESC> or the right button of the mouse is pressed without pressing <P>,
the Hotkey mode ends and the normal screen can be returned to.)(5) Press <ESC> to end the Hotkey mode and return to the normal screen.
*Note. The EDID data can also be set by pressing the [RESET] switch while the monitor
is connected (and the power of the monitor is ON).

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(6) Start the server and write the EDID data.

When the <N> key is pressed

When the <P> key is pressed

MONITOR TYPE: EDID setting mode
VER.: The current F/W version

Erasing Composite Flags
Composite Sync Signals are not supported by KVM Switches. If EDID data of a composite
monitor is sent to a server, the server may output a Composite Sync Signal.
To prevent a Composite Sync Signal from being output, perform the procedures in "9.4.3
Plug and Play Data (EDID Data) Settings" to automatically convert EDID data and todisable the Composite Sync Signal.
The EDID data can also not be converted by following the procedure below.
(1) Enter MODE-1 of the Hotkey mode.
(2) Press <N> or the right button of the mouse to enter the Customer mode.
(3) Move the cursor to DEFAULT MONITOR (default setting) and press <ENTER>
and <SHIFT> or press <SHIFT> and the central mouse button at the sametime. When either of these actions is performed, "SCANNING" is displayed, theKVM Switch reads the EDID data from the monitor that is connected to the[CONSOLE] port and sets the EDID data.

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(4) Press <P> or the left button of the mouse to return to the SERVER SELECTION
screen. If <ESC> or the right button of the mouse is pressed without pressing<P>, the Hotkey mode ends and the normal screen can be returned to.)(5) Press <ESC> to end the Hotkey mode and return to the normal screen.
The following table shows how EDID is converted.
Address

Byte

08h

2

ID Manufacture

Contents
FJC

Name

09h
0Ah

Description

2

Value
00011001b
01000011b

ID Product Code

6000

70h
17h

10h

1

Week&Year ofModel Year

FFh

11h

1

Manufacture or

2011nen

15h

Model Year2011-1990=21

Video Input

Composite Sync Signal on

If Bit7 is "0",Definition

Horizontal is not

bits "0", "1",supportedand "2"Composite Sync Signal on

become "0".

Green Video is not

If Bit7 is "1",supported

the bits are

14h1

not changed
7fh

1

ChecksumThe 1-byte sum of all

Checksum128byte in this EDID
block shall equal zero

Point

Resume Function for the Hotkey Mode

The right left mouse movement data (resume code) is sent to all of the ports and the servers
exit the sleep mode. This function can be used to select the ports on the OSD display
regardless of whether the server is in a normal or suspended state.
Sending of the resume code operates in the following way.
- The resume code is sent to all of the ports when AutoScan is in operation or the modeis changed to the Hotkey mode.
- The resume code is output by keyboard or mouse operation when there are no Sync
signals for all of the ports while in the Hotkey mode or the AutoScan mode.
- The resume code is sent by [ServerSelection] switch operation when there are no Sync
signals for all of the ports.
Even with a cascade connection, all of the ports send the mouse data.

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11-2. Server Selection
11-2-1. Server Switching Function Using Front Panel Operation

Point

Two types of methods can be selected for the server switching function using
front panel operation.

Two types of methods are available for the server switching function using front panel
operation.
The switching method can be changed in the Customer mode settings on the OSD.
(1) All server scan method (default): SELECT-A(2) UP/DOWN switching method: SELECT-B

11-2-2. Server Switching Using the All Server Scan Method (SELECT-A)
i. When a cascade connection is not used
The server can be selected by pressing the [ServerSelection] switch.
When this switch is pressed, servers without power can also be selected.
When M1 (as shown in the diagram below) is selected and the [ServerSelection] switch(right) is pressed, M2 is selected.
In addition, when M1 is selected and the [ServerSelection] switch (left) is pressed, M8 is
selected.

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When the [ServerSelection] switch is pressed, the monitor does not display the server
image first (black screen). The monitor displays "SELECTION" on the top left of thescreen, and the server name is displayed under "SELECTION".
The screen is displayed after approximately three seconds (the display time varies
depending on the monitor that is used).
When the [ServerSelection] switch is pressed for a long time, server quick selection canbe operated.
For key typer, the time is changed by pressing the switch for a long time.
(500ms=>150ms)
When using server quick selection, the monitor does not display the server image first(black screen). The monitor displays "SELECTION" on the top left of the screen, and theserver name is displayed under "SELECTION".
When the key that is pressed is released, the server that is displayed on the OSD isselected, and the image is displayed on the monitor after a few seconds.

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ii. When a cascade connection is used
The server can be selected by pressing the [ServerSelection] switch.
When this switch is pressed, servers without power can also be selected.
When M1 (as shown in the diagram below) is selected and the [ServerSelection] switch(right) is pressed, S1 is selected.
In addition, when M1 is selected and the [ServerSelection] switch (left) is pressed, M8 is
selected.
When the [ServerSelection] switch is pressed for a long time, key typer and server quick
selection can be operated.
If the eighth port of the master side is being used for a cascade connection, the selection
operation is stopped at the port with the largest number on the slave side that isconnected to the eighth port of the master side.
If the first port of the master side is being used for a cascade connection, the selection
operation is stopped at the first port on the slave side that is connected to the first port ofthe master side.
In addition, only server selection on the cascading side can be performed by[ServerSelection] switch operation on the cascading side.

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11-2-2. Server Switching Using the UP/DOWN Switching Method (SELECT-B)
i. When a cascade connection is not used
The server can be selected by pressing the [ServerSelection] switch.
When this switch is pressed, servers without power can also be selected.
When M1 (as shown in the diagram below) is selected and the [ServerSelection] switch(right) is pressed, M2 is selected.
In addition, when M1 is selected and the [ServerSelection] switch (left) is pressed, M8 is
selected.
Key typer (server quick selection) is not enabled by pressing the [ServerSelection] switch
for a long time.

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ii. When a cascade connection is used
The server can be selected by pressing the [ServerSelection] switch.
When this switch is pressed, servers without power can also be selected.
When M1 (as shown in the diagram below) is selected and the [ServerSelection] switch(right) is pressed, from S1 to S8 for the previously selected server can be selected. (S1 isthe default setting)In addition, when M1 is selected and the [ServerSelection] switch (left) is pressed, M8 is
selected.
Key typer (server quick selection) is not enabled by pressing the [ServerSelection] switch
for a long time.
When ports in a cascade connection are selected by operating the front panel of themaster and the right and left [ServerSelection] switches are pressed at the same time,
the selection is changed to the connected cascade destination. After the selection ischanged to the connected cascade destination, the server for the cascade destination canbe selected by operating the [ServerSelection] switch.
By pressing the right and left [ServerSelection] switches at the same time one more time,
the selection is changed to the master.
In addition, only server selection on the cascading side can be performed by[ServerSelection] switch operation on the cascading side.

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11-2-4. Server Switching Function Using OSD Operation
Each server can be selected by using the keyboard and mouse (Hotkey mode).
When the power of the server that is being selected is OFF, the selection state ismaintained. If all of the servers are OFF, the first server that is turned on is selected. In
addition, unconnected ports for servers and the ports for servers that are OFF can beselected. However, nothing is displayed for these ports.
*Note. An 8 Port KVM Switch is used as an example to explain how servers can beswitched. The same operations that are described in this section can be applied for4 Port KVM Switches and 16 Port KVM Switches.
In the Hotkey mode, the OSD screen is displayed on the monitor. Ports can be selectedon the OSD.
*Note. Input from the keyboard and mouse to the server is not possible in the Hotkey
mode.

MODE-1 of the Hotkey Mode
The following OSD screens are displayed in "MODE-1" of the Hotkey mode.
The "ScrollLock" LED of the connected keyboard blinks on and off at 400ms intervals.
In addition, the front LED (for selected ports) of a KVM Switch blinks blue at 400ms
intervals.
For a cascade connection, the LEDs of selected ports on the master side blink orange at
400ms intervals.

When ports that are not used forWhen ports that are used for aa cascade connection arecascade connection are selected

selected
OSD example for an 8 Port KVM Switch (the actual displayed contents may differ)38

i. Screen explanation- The KVM Switch status is displayed in the center on the left of the screen (thebackground color is black)- The status of the KVM Switch ports that are connected in a cascade connection
on the slave side is displayed in the center on the right of the screen (thebackground color is blue)
indicates the currently selected port in purple. <↑>, <↓>, <←>, and <→>can be used to display the selected server.
- The bottom part of the screen displays simple explanations for the key
operations.
- Ports [1-8, F1-F8] of servers with ON as the power status are displayed ingreen.
- If ports that are not used in a cascade connection are selected, the server nameis displayed with 17 characters on the master side. Nothing is displayed on theslave side.
- If ports that are used in a cascade connection are selected, the server name isdisplayed with 4 characters on the master side and 17 characters on the slaveside.
- As shown by the screen below, when the shift key is on, the server name can bedisplayed with 17 characters on the master side.

17 characters are displayed

The display is restored

when the shift key is onwhen the shift key is off39

ii. Server switching method using the OSD screen
1: Selection by using the cursor key- Use <↑>, <↓>, <←>, and <→> to select the ports by moving the character
string (displayed in purple) up, down, right, and left.
- Press <ENTER> to set the selection and end MODE-1 of the Hotkey mode.
After switching, the server name is displayed on the upper left of the screen inapproximately three seconds.
(The selection can also be set by pressing the central button of the mouse or
by pressing the left and right buttons at the same time.)- Press <ESC> to cancel the selection and end the Hotkey mode.
(The selection can also be canceled by pressing < Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Shift> atthe same time)
2: Direct selection using the numeric/function keys
- <1> to <8> is used for each port number of the master side and <F1> to<F8> is used for each port number on the slave side.
- When any numbers from <1> to <8> are pressed, a master side port isselected.
- When any characters from <F1> to <F8> are pressed, a slave side port isselected.
*Note. When ports that are not used in a cascade connection are selected, theports are set and the Hotkey mode ends. When ports that are used in acascade connection are selected, the ports are not set and the KVM
Switch waits for the selection input of the ports on the slave side.
Example 1: When port 1 of the master is not connected to a slave, the port isset by pressing <1>.
Example 2: When port 1 of the master is connected to a slave, the port is not
set by pressing <1>. The port is set by pressing one of thecharacters from <F1> to <F8>.
*Note. From <F1> to <F8> can also be operated by pressing <F> + <1> to<F> + <8>.
*Note. For a 16 port type, from <1> to <9> is supported for each port
number. On the slave side, from <F1> to <F12> is supported for eachport number.
For ten or more ports, ports can be selected by using key combinations.
Example 1: When selecting port 16<1> + <6>
Example 2: When selecting port 16 on the slave side
<F> + <1> + <6>40

3: Selection by using the mouse- Servers can be selecting by using the wheel on the mouse. When the central
button (wheel button) or both the right and left buttons at the same time arepressed, the selection is set and MODE-1 of the Hotkey mode ends. Afterswitching, the server name is displayed on the upper left of the screen inapproximately three seconds (for a mouse with a wheel button).
- Press the right button to select the slave side on the SERVER SELECTION
screen (for a cascade connection). When a cascade connection is not used, themode is changed to the Customer mode.
- Press the left button to select the master side on the SERVER SELECTION
screen (for a cascade connection). In addition, press the left button in the
Customer mode to return to the SERVER SELECTION screen.
iii. AutoScan mode
The mode becomes the AutoScan mode when <0> is pressed. Refer to "11-2-5.
AutoScan mode" for more details
iv. Registering and changing the server name(1) Use the console key to register the server name and to change the ports.
(2) Press <Tab>.
(3) The character string becomes yellow and the mode changes to the server
name input mode.
(4) Enter the server name on the keyboard and press <Enter> to register orchange the name.
Pressing <Del> deletes one character, and pressing <BS> goes back one
space. When <ESC> is pressed, input is canceled and the screen that was
displayed before registering or changing the server name is returned to.
Up to 17 characters can be entered for a server name.
The following 46 characters can be used to register a server name:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890,./[]:+×- and spaces.
In the server name input mode, press <Ctrl> + <C> to copy a server nameand press <Ctrl> + <V> to paste the copied server name.
(5) The following keyboard operations can be used to return the server names totheir factory settings.
- Press the left <Ctrl> key + the right <Shift> key + <Tab> at the sametime while the OSD is displayed- Press the right <Ctrl> key + the left <Shift> key + <Tab> at the sametime while the OSD is displayed
Note: When a cascade connection is used, the above information is registered on
the master side.

41Registration by

Registration bypressing the TAB

pressing the TAB

key

key

Example of changing a registered

Example of changing a registeredname on the master sidename on the slave side

Point

Using "Appendix. Server Name Record Sheet" makes registering server names
more convenient.

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"MODE-2" of the Hotkey ModeFor "MODE-2" of the Hotkey mode, the server name is displayed on the top left of the
OSD.
The "ScrollLock" LED of the connected keyboard blinks on and off at 400ms intervals.
In addition, the front LED (for selected ports) of a KVM Switch blinks blue at 400ms
intervals.
For a cascade connection, the LEDs of selected ports on the master side blink orange at
400ms intervals.

i. Screen explanation
The server name is displayed on the top left of the OSD.
Before switching, the background of characters is displayed in red.
When the background of characters is displayed in red, key input and mouse
operation to the server cannot be used.
After switching, the background of characters changes to blue and the server name isdisplayed in approximately three seconds.
ii. Server switching method using the OSD screen
1: Selection by using the cursor key- Use <←> and <→> to select a server. (A server without power cannot be selected)- Press <ENTER> to set the selection and end MODE-1 of the Hotkey mode. Afterswitching, the server name is displayed on the upper left of the screen inapproximately three seconds.
(The selection can also be set by pressing the central button of the mouse or bypressing the left and right buttons at the same time.)- Press <ESC> to cancel the selection and end the Hotkey mode.
(<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Shift> are pressed at the same time.)iii. Direct selection using the numeric/function keys
- <1> to <8>is used for each port number of the master side and <F1> to <F8>isused for each port number on the slave side.
- When any numbers from <1> to <8> are pressed, a master side port is selected.
- When any characters from <F1> to <F8> are pressed, a slave side port is selected.
*Note. When ports that are not used in a cascade connection are selected, the ports are
set and the Hotkey mode ends. When ports that are used in a cascade connection
are selected, the ports are not set and the KVM Switch waits for the selection inputof the ports on the slave side.
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Example 1: When port 1 of the master is not connected to a slave, the port is set
by pressing <1>.
Example 2: When port 1 of the master is connected to a slave, the port is not set
by pressing <1>. The port is set by pressing one of the charactersfrom <F1> to <F8>.)*Note. From <F1> to <F8> can also be operated by pressing <F> + <1> to <F> +<8>.
*Note. For a 16 port type, from <1> to <9> is supported for each port number. On theslave side, from <F1> to <F12> is supported for each port number.
(For keyboards with function keys that go up to <F13> or more, up to whateverfunction key is the highest on the keyboard is supported.)
For ten or more ports, ports can be selected by using key combinations.
Example 1: When selecting port 16<1> + <6>
Example 2: When selecting port 16 on the slave side
<F> + <1> + <6>
3: Selection by using the mouse
The server can be switched by pressing the right mouse button or <→> in order fromthe top or by pressing the left mouse button or <←> to move in the opposite direction.
Unconnected ports and servers without power are skipped.
Press the central mouse button or the right and left button at the same time to set the
selection and end MODE-2 of the Hotkey mode.
iii. AutoScan mode
The mode becomes the AutoScan mode when <0> is pressed. Refer to "11-2-5.
AutoScan mode" for more details.

11-2-5. AutoScan Mode
The mode becomes the AutoScan mode when <0> is pressed in the Hotkey mode or
the [AutoScan] switch is pressed on the front panel.
The name of the server is displayed in the top left on the OSD and the "ScrollLock"
LED of the connected keyboard blinks on and off at 400ms intervals.
In addition, the front LED (for selected ports) of a KVM Switch blinks blue at "Timing
1" intervals.
For a cascade connection, the LEDs of selected ports on the master side blink orange
at "Timing 1" intervals.
Timing 1

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The background of server name characters becomes pink. Ports of servers with power
can be automatically switched at fixed intervals (the default value is ten seconds). The
switching interval can be set to 3, 5, 10, 20, 40, or 60 seconds. Pressing <↑> reduces
the time and pressing <↓> increases the time. Note that key input and mouse operation
to the server cannot be used in the AutoScan mode.
When the [AutoScan] switch, <Enter>, the left mouse button, or the central mousebutton is pressed, the current screen is selected and the AutoScan mode ends.
When either the <ESC>, <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Shift> buttons are pressed at the sametime or the right mouse button is pressed, the previous screen when the AutoScan mode
was started is displayed and the AutoScan mode ends.

11-3. Constant Server name display on the OSD
If <ScrollLock> or <NumLock>is pressed twice in succession while holding the <Shift>
key down, the server name of the selected ports can be always displayed on the OSD.

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The server name is not displayed in the initial state of a KVM Switch.
The server name is not displayed when operations are preformed while the constantserver name display is enabled.
Always-on display/non display settings are retained once they are changed.
*Note. Even if <ScrollLock> or <NumLock> is pressed twice in succession while holding
the <Shift> key down in MODE-1 or MODE-2 of the Hotkey mode, the constantserver name display settings cannot be changed.

Point

For the constant server name display, the settings can be changed withoutchanging to the Hotkey mode.

11-4. Small Window OSD (Upper Left Screen)
The transition to the small window OSD on the upper left of the screen is shown below.

*Note. When the screen is in sleep mode, it takes a few seconds for the OSD (image) todisplay (the display time varies depending on the monitor).
When the OSD is frequently changed by operations such as server quick selection,
the monitor server selection status cannot be confirmed on the OSD while the OSD
image is not displayed on the monitor.

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11-5. Supplying Power to a KVM Switch
There are two methods available to supply power to a KVM Switch.
i. POWER SUPPLY:ALWAYS ON
The power is constantly supplied to a KVM Switch from a power outlet.
ii. Server Synchronization (LINK WITH SERVER)
The power is supplied to a KVM Switch from a power outlet at the same time as aserver is turned on (except for some monitoring circuits). At least one server isrequired.
The default setting is the POWER SUPPLY:ALWAYS ON method. The power supply method
can be changed by the "POWER SUPPLY" item on the OSD.
In addition, the power supply method can also be changed by pressing [AUTOSCAN] and[RESET] on the front panel at the same time.

Point

Two methods are available to be set as the desired power supply method for a
KVM Switch.

11-6. Port 1 Fixed Mode Setting"Port 1 Fixed Mode", which makes port 1 always active while power is supplied to a KVM
Switch, can be set.
Even when the power of servers other than the port 1 server are turned ON, the port 1
selection is retained.
Setting Method(1) Connect the AC Adapter to the KVM Switch, and supply power to the KVM Switch.
While setting this mode, do not connect any other devices (such as a keyboard,mouse, monitor, and servers) except for the AC Adapter. (For 8 and 16 port typeKVM Switches, use AC Cables for connection.)(2) Press the [AutoScan] switch on the front panel for ten or more seconds.
The LED (port 1) on the control panel blinks blue for the first five seconds that theswitch is pushed.
For the next five seconds, the LED (port 1) on the control panel blinks orange.
(3) After the [AutoScan] switch is pressed for 10 seconds, "Port 1 Fixed Mode" is set
and the LED (port 1) on the front panel blinks blue.
After ten seconds have elapsed, the state returns to the state before the settings
were performed. The set mode is retained even when the power of the KVM Switch
is turned OFF.
To return from "Port 1 Fixed Mode" to "Normal Mode", perform steps (1) to (3) thatare listed above.
The LED (port 4) on the control panel blinks blue when "Normal Mode" is set. (Foran 8 Port KVM Switch, the LED of port 8 blinks blue. For a 16 Port KVM Switch, theLED of port 16 blinks blue.)

Point

Do not connect any other devices except for AC Adapters (or AC Cables) while
performing this setting.

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12. Specifications
Item

Specifications

Name

4 Port KVM Switch

8 Port KVM Switch

Model

FS-1104MU/U

FS-1108MU/U

Supported

Supported

ORACLE (SUN) server support
Number of connectable

Maximum: 4

Maximum: 8servers

Can be increased by using a

Can be increased by using acascade connection

cascade connection

Selection method

SELECT switch, OSD (Hotkey mode)

Server

PS/2

PS/2 keyboard interface (OADG compliant)interfacekeyboard

specifications

PS/2 mouse

PS/2 mouse interface (OADG compliant)USB

USB(Full Speed HID Composite)

Console port

Keyboard I/F

PS/2, Mini DIN 6P female ×1 (purple)

connector

Mouse I/F

PS/2, Mini DIN 6P female ×1 (green)

MONITOR

Mini D-SUB 15P female ×1

USB console

USB keyboard, mouse (Low, Full Speed), hub(blue)

2 USB connectors
The maximum number of connectable devices is as follows:- Maximum total number of keyboards and mouse devices: 4- Maximum number of hubs: 1 level
Host port

Mini D-SUB 15P female ×4

Mini D-SUB 15P female ×8(black)(black)

OSD mode

Manual (Hotkey) mode / AutoScan mode

AutoScan function

The server screens are automatically changed at a frequency rate of
3/5/10(default value)/20/40/60 seconds

Monitor resolution

1920 x 1200 (maximum)

Refresh rate

60Hz

Monitor Plug and Play function

VESA DDC2B compliant

Power/ Power current

DC5V/1.6A

AC100V/0.25A(AC100V/0.23A)

AC240V/0.13A(AC240V/0.14A)
Maximum current leakage

0.1mA (for AC100V)

0.4mA (for AC132V)(power specifications)
Suppliable current for the

PS/2 keyboard 150mA (MAX)keyboard/mouse from thePS/2 mouse 150mA (MAX)console port

USB keyboard 300mA (MAX)USB mouse 300mA (MAX)

Operating environment

5 to 40℃/ 20 to 80%RH

temperature/humidity
Storage temperature-20 to 60℃ / 8 to 85%RH

Maximum wet-bulb

25℃ or lower during operation

temperature

46℃ during inoperation, shipment, or storage

Configuration

Metal case, coat (off black)

External dimensions

195×114×40mm(W×D×H)(including protruding objects)
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437×214×41mm

Mass

0.8kg

2.5kg

Appended products

AC Adapter x 1

Power Cord Clamp x 1

Power Cord Clamp x 1

Wire fixer x 1

User's Manual x 1

Rack Fixing Bracket (Large) x 2
Rack Fixing Bracket (Small) x 2
Rack Fixing Bracket Screw x 10
User's Manual x 1

Item

Specifications

Name

16 Port KVM Switch

Model

FS-1116MU/U

ORACLE (SUN) server support

Supported

Number of connectable

Maximum: 16

servers

Can be increased by using a cascade connection

Selection method

SELECT switch, OSD (Hotkey mode)

ServerPS/2 keyboard

PS/2 keyboard interface (OADG compliant)interface

PS/2 mouse

PS/2 mouse interface (OADG compliant)specificatioUSB

USB(Full Speed

ConsoleKeyboard I/F

PS/2, Mini DIN 6P female ×1 (purple)

port

Mouse I/F

PS/2, Mini DIN 6P female ×1 (green)

connector

MONITOR

Mini D-SUB 15P female ×1

USB console

USB keyboard, mouse (Low, Full Speed), hub

HID Composite)

ns(blue)

2 USB connectors
The maximum number of connectable devices is as follows:- Maximum total number of keyboards and mouse devices: 4- Maximum number of hubs: 1 level
Host port

Mini D-SUB 15P female ×16

OSD mode

Manual (Hotkey) mode / AutoScan mode

(black)AutoScan function

The server screens are automatically changed at a frequency rate of
3/5/10(default value)/20/40/60 seconds

Monitor Resolution

1920 x 1200 (maximum)

Refresh rate

60Hz

Monitor Plug and PlayVESA DDC2B compliant

Function
Power/ Power current

AC100V/0.30A
AC240V/0.15A

Maximum current leakage

0.15mA (for AC100V)(power specifications)
Suppliable current for the

PS/2 keyboard 150mA (MAX)keyboard/mouse from thePS/2 mouse 150mA (MAX)console port

USB keyboard 300mA (MAX)USB mouse 300mA (MAX)
Note that the total does not exceed 500mA

Operating environment

5 to 40℃ / 20 to 80%RH

temperature/humidity
Storage temperature-20 to 60℃ / 8 to 85%RH
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Maximum wet-bulb

25℃ or lower during operation

temperature

46℃ during inoperation, shipment, or storage

Configuration

Metal case, coat (off black)

External dimensions

437×214×41mm(W×D×H)(including protruding objects)
Mass

2.8kg

Appended products

Power Cord Clamp x 1
Wire fixer x 1
Rack Fixing Bracket (Large) x 2
Rack Fixing Bracket (Small) x 2
Rack Fixing Bracket Screw x 10
User's Manual x 1

Product Model Number
Model number

Product ID

Remarks

4 Port KVM Switch

Name

FS-1104MU/U

NC14004-B895/U-R

Supports ORACLE (SUN)

8 Port KVM Switch

FS-1108MU/U

NC14004-B896/U-R

Supports ORACLE (SUN)

16 Port KVM Switch

FS-1116MU/U

NC14004-B897/U-R

Supports ORACLE (SUN)

Serial number

Remarks(Reference: Optional Accessories)
Name

Model number

Dedicated server/PC

FP-C018-PS2

NC14000-B602-R

PS/2: 1.8m

connection cable

FP-C030-PS2

NC14000-B603-R

PS/2: 3.0m

FP-C050-PS2

NC14000-B605-R

PS/2: 5.0m

FP-C018-USB

NC14000-B102-R

USB: 1.8m

FP-C030-USB

NC14000-B103-R

USB: 3.0m

FP-C050-USB

NC14000-B105-R

USB: 5.0m

FP-P005

NC14003-T038-R

Rack mount panel(for the 4 port type)50

13. Troubleshooting
Symptom

Cause

RemedyKeyboard and

The keyboard and mouse are connected inConnect the keyboard and themouse operation

reverse.

mouse correctly to the server andare not normal/(PS/2 only)

KVM Switch.

unresponsive.

The Hotkey mode is not released.

Press <Enter> or <Esc>.

Poor connection/defective cable.

Confirm that the connector isconnected properly.
Replace the keyboard or mouse.

An unsupported keyboard or mouse is

Replace the unsupported keyboard

connected.

or mouse with one that is
supported.

The keyboard and mouse are connected

Remove the mouse and keyboard

to both the PS/2 console and the USB

connection from either the PS/2

console.

console or the USB console.
When a keyboard and mouse areboth connected to a PS/2 console
and a USB console, the USB side isgiven priority and the PS/2 side
does not operate.

The keyboard type (country code) is set

When cascade connections on the

but the keyboard does not operateslave side are used for a previous

according to the setting.

KVM Switch model, the DIP switch
setting on the previous KVM Switch
model is enabled. Change the DIP
switch setting.

The mouse button

An unsupported mouse is used.

does not operate.

Replace the unsupported mousewith a mouse that is supported.

The appropriate mouse driver is not

Install the correct mouse driver.

installed.
Poor image quality.

Poor connection/defective cable.

Confirm that the connector is(Ghosts, blurry

connected properly.

letters, etc.)

Use a different cable. If the
problem goes away, exchange thedefective cable with a good one.

Image is not

The resolution is different.

Set the resolution to the correct

centered on screen

resolution or adjust the resolution

or does not display
when the screen issettings on the monitor.
Unsupported monitor/ not synchronized.

changed.

Connect a monitor that is
supported.
Adjust the monitor.

AutoScan changing

The changing cycle has not been

cycle is not normal.

adjusted.
(10 seconds is the default setting)51

Use <↑> and <↓> to adjust
the settings.

Symptom

Cause

RemedyThe connecting cables have been

Check the connection, and try

operation or device

removed.

again.

suddenly becomes

The KVM Switch is frozen.

Press the Reset switch.

An error occurred in the server.

Fix the error in the server.

An error occurred in the KVM Switch.

Press the Reset switch on the KVM

A workinginoperable.
The cascade
connection is not

Switch on the master side for fiverecognized.

seconds or more.

Nothing is

The image signal of the server is not

The power saving mode can bedisplayed on the

output due to the power saving settings ofreleased by entering MODE-1 of thescreen.

the server.

Hotkey mode, which automaticallyoperates the mouse cursor (thisfunction is not available in previous
KVM Switch models).

The power of the selected server is OFF.

Enter MODE-1 of the Hotkey modeand select a different server.

The display froze because the changing

Change SELECT-B to SELECT-A on

cycle of the KVM Switch on the display is

the OSD, and turn the monitor OFF

unsupported.

and then ON again.

The screen display

The EDID data of the monitor is not being

Enter MODE-1 of the Hotkey mode

size is not normal.

read.

and set the EDID data.

The monitor is not supported.

Connect a supported monitor andset the EDID data.

The server cannot

A previous KVM Switch with a slow

This only occurs when the

be changed bychange cycle is connected as a slave.

[ServerSelection] switch is pressedpressing thequickly. Press the switch slowly or[ServerSelection]

hold down the switch for a longswitch.

time to use the server quick
selection (SELECT-A).
This problem can also be resolved
by replacing the slave switch withthe latest KVM Switch, which iscapable of high speed changing.

ServerWhen a cascade connection is used, theThe master side LINK WITH

synchronization

LINK WITH SERVER settings must be

SERVER settings can be performed(LINK WITH

performed on both the master and slaveby operating the OSD or the front

SERVER) does notsides.

panel. The slave side LINK WITH

work.

SERVER settings can be performedby operating the front panel.

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Appendix. Server Name Record Sheet
Use these record sheets to record the names of set servers for the KVM

Switch.

Master Unit
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.1
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.2
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.3
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.4
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.5
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

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Slave Unit Port.6
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.7
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.8
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.9
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.10
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.11
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

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Slave Unit Port.12
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.13
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.15
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.14
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

Slave Unit Port.16
NO.
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16

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4 Port KVM Switch (FS-1104MU/U)
8 Port KVM Switch (FS-1108MU/U)
16 Port KVM Switch (FS-1116MU/U)
User's Manual

Published February 2024
Published by FCL COMPONENTS LIMITED
Printed in Japan●The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
FCL COMPONENTS LIMITED assumes no liability for damages to third party
copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in thismanual.

●The content of this manual may not be reproduced or distributed in part or in its
entirety without prior permission from FCL COMPONENTS LIMITED.

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