Digitus DS-12851 User manual

KVM SWITCH,

2x1 DP, DP OUT, USB

User Manual

DS-12851

User consideration

The manufacturer has the right to modify and change the information, documents

and specifications contained in the manual without prior notice. The manufacturer

does not warrant, express, imply or statutorily declare its contents or specifically

disclaims its merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Any of the

manufacturer's software described in this manual that is sold and licensed. If the

software program is found to be defective after purchase, the purchaser (and non-

manufacturer, its distributor or its purchaser) will be responsible for all necessary

services, repairs and any accidental or consequential damages caused by the

software.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any unauthorized adjustments to the radio

and / or television interference caused by this equipment, and the user must correct

the interference.

If the operating voltage setting is not correctly selected before operation, the

manufacturer will not be liable for any damage caused.

Be sure to confirm that the voltage is set correctly before use. This product does

not have a power supply. If the power supply is required in a special environment,

the customer can configure it according to the product power interface (power

supply socket specification 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm) and the power socket printing

parameters.

Package Contents

The multi-computer KVM switch package includes the following:

•1 x Pc Host KVM switch,

•2 x sets of custom KVM connection cables

•1 x user manual

Check that all parts are in place and that they are not damaged in transit. If you

encounter problems, please contact your dealer.

To prevent damage to the machine or equipment connected to the machine, please

read this manual carefully and follow the instructions for installation and operation.

∗Since the publication of this manual, there may be new product features. Please

visit our website to download the latest version of the user manual.

Contents

About manual........................................................................................................4

Product information ..............................................................................................4

CHAPTER 1................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................5

Product description ...............................................................................................5

Product features....................................................................................................5

Operating system ..................................................................................................6

CHAPTER 2................................................................................................................8

HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................................8

Cable connection and installation .........................................................................8

CHAPTER 3................................................................................................................9

BASIC OPERATION...........................................................................................................9

Overview ...............................................................................................................9

Manual switching method ....................................................................................9

Hotkey switching method......................................................................................9

Power off and restart ............................................................................................9

CHAPTER 4..............................................................................................................10

KEYBOARD OPERATION ..................................................................................................10

Overview .............................................................................................................10

Hotkey setting: ....................................................................................................10

APPENDIX...............................................................................................................13

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................13

General................................................................................................................13

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION................................................................................................15

About manual

This User Manual will assist you in the effective use of product features, including the

installation, setup, and operation of your equipment. You can find out what is

included in this manual from the following:

Chapter 1 Introduction - This chapter describes the rack-mounted KVM device

system, including its functions, features, and benefits, and describes and describes its

front and rear panel components.

Chapter 2 Hardware installation - This section explains how to install this product.

Chapter 3 Basic operation - Explain the basic operational concept of the KVM switch.

Chapter 4 Keyboard Port Operation - Describes the keyboard's hotkey combination

operations and settings.

Appendix - Mainly provide specifications and other technical information about

the relevant KVM switch.

Common terms:

The symbol Indicates the text information that should be entered.

[ ] The keys that need to be entered are indicated in parentheses.

For example , [ Enter ] Indicates that the Enter key is pressed. For keys that need to

be entered at the same time, they are placed in the same parenthesis, and the keys

are connected by a plus sign. For example: [ Ctrl ]

1. The number indicates the actual sequence number of the operation steps.

A diamond symbol indicates that information is provided for reference, but is

not related to the operational steps.

The origin symbol indicates the classification sub-item information, regardless

of the operation steps.

Product information

To find out more about our KVM product information and how to use it more

efficiently, you can go to our website or contact an authorized reseller for more

contact information.

Chapter 1

Introduction

Product description

As a KVM switch, 2 port desktop KVM Series Switcher allows users to access from a

single USB keyboard, mouse and DisplayPort® display console

accesses 2 computers. As per built in USB hub, it allows each

computer (one computer at a time) to access the connected peripherals.

Switcher installation is quick and easy, just plug the cable into the correct port. No

software settings are required, no installation procedures and no compatibility

issues. Desktop compact design, metal casing, easy to install and place to provide a

variety of video interface options, to provide users with a variety of fast switching

options for audio, video, USB devices, saving desktop space, is a multimedia

application such as SOHO office Ideal.

Product features

2 port USB multiple video series KVM switch

Single USB controls 2 of computers and peripherals USB (low speed)

Built-in USB2.0 hub, compatible with USB2.0 protocol specification

DisplayPort® video maximum support resolution is 4K@60fp

Provide keyboard hotkey switching shortcut function and device panel button

two switching function selection

Support multiple platforms for various operating systems

BIOS level hardware connection, no need to install drivers and control software

The front panel of the device is extended with a USB interface, which is

convenient for users to connect peripheral devices such as a USB keyboard, a

mouse, or a USB flash drive or a USB printer.

Provide a variety of hotkey selection and setting functions, so that users can set

their own hotkeys according to the situation.

Automatically scans the connected computer.

Operating system

Operating systems supported by remote users' computers include: Windows

XP and above

The operating systems supported by the server connected to the switch are

shown in the following table:

Operating system

Version

Windows

Windows XP/ 7/ 9/ 10 /11 or higher

Linux

RedHat

9.0 or higher

SuSE

10/11.1 or higher

Debian

3.1/4.0

Ubuntu

7.04/7.10

UNIX

AIX

4.3 or higher

FreeBSD

5.5 or higher

Sun Solaris

8 or higher

Mac

OS 9.0 to 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

Novell

Netware

6.0 or higher

Components

Front view

Rear view

①.

Power Indicator

②. Power Button

③. Front USB interface, you can

connect mouse and keyboard,

U disk storage device and

printer.

④.

Power 9V DC=, optional

⑤. Local USB keyboard and

mouse input interface

⑥. For DisplayPort® video interface

(Output)

⑦. For DisplayPort® video interface

(Input)

⑧. Local audio output interface

⑨. Output interface for local MIC

⑩. For the computerside B type

USB connection interface

⑪. For the integrated audio and MIC

interface connect to KVM cable

Chapter 2

Hardware installation

Cable connection and installation

KVM switches can be placed on any suitable surface, and is sufficient to safely

support the weight of the device plus the additional cable; clean and make sure that

no other plane debris would affect the switch ventilation and normal operation.

To install For a 2 port desktop KVM device, follow these steps:

1. Plug the USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB console port on the rear

panel of the device.

2. Plug DISPLAYPORT display into the console video port on the rear panel of the

device.

3. If you use a separate speaker and microphone, plug it into the console analog

audio port on the rear panel of the device.

4. With a custom KVM cable set, The KVM cable connector and the

included USB connector are plugged into the corresponding jacks on the rear

panel of the switch.

5. Put the other end of the cable, video and plug the USB cable into the

corresponding USB and graphics video interface on your computer.

6. Insert the USB peripheral into the Type A jack (one on the front panel;

the other two on the rear panel)

7. Turn on the monitor.

8. KVM is powered by computer USB port. To turn on computer to activate

KVM switch. (For external power supply, which is optional.

Please use DC 9V power supply)

9. Turn on your computer

Chapter 3

Basic operation

Overview

There are two ways for the KVM switch to access the connected computer: the

combination hotkey on the USB keyboard to switch operations or the manual switch

operation on the front of the KVM device.

Manual switching method

The user only needs to press the corresponding touch button on the front panel

of the KVM , and the buzzer will sound a tone indicating that the switch port is

successful, and the USB , audio and video signals of the corresponding port will be

switched to the corresponding port on the local port.

Hotkey switching method

Users can use the keyboard connected to the USB interface on the KVM device

to perform hotkey operation. For details, please refer to the detailed description in

the following sections.

Power off and restart

If it is necessary to turn off the power to the device, before turning the device back

on, you must do the following:

1. Unplug the data cable from all the computers connected to the switch.

2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the switch if there is.

3. Wait 10 seconds, if there is power, plug the power adapter cable back into

the switch.

4. Then connect the computer data cable and turn on the computer.

Chapter 4

Keyboard operation

Overview

The KVM product in this desktop series offers a large number of easy hotkey

operations, making it easy to set up KVM via the keyboard or to complete port

switching.

Hotkey setting:

This series of products provides 4 combinations of hotkeys for user selection and

setting. The default hotkey is “LEFT” [ CTL ] [ CTL ] to switch to the next online port,

[ CTL ] + [ SHIFT ] [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] Switch to the specified port. The following table is a

description of the four hotkey combinations, please check the settings when using

the user:

1. [ CTRL ] + [ SHIFT ] mode

Hotkey combination

Description

[

CTRL] [CTRL]

Press twice to switch to the next device

online port

[

CTRL] + [ SHIFT ] [ 1 ] or [ 2 ]

Switch to the computer corresponding

to the port of [ 1 ] [ 2 ]

[CTRL] + [ SHIFT ] [ →] or [ ↓ ]

Switch to the next computer

[CTRL] + [ SHIFT ] [ ←] or [ ↑ ]

Switch to the previous computer

[CTRL] + [ SHIFT ] [ B ]

Buzzer on or off

[

CTRL] + [ SHIFT ] [ S ]

Automatic switching mode, the default

is 5seconds, press [ ESC ] to exit

[

CTRL] + [ SHIFT ] [ S ] [ N ]

Set the automatic switching mode

interval, press [ ESC ] to exit

[

CTRL] + [ SHIFT ] [ SCROLL ]

Switch to [ SCROLL ] + [ SCROLL ]

hotkey combination mode

[

CTRL] + [ SHIFT ] [NUM ]

Switch to [ NUM ] + [ NUM ] hotkey

combination mode

[

CTRL] + [ SHIFT ] [ CAPS ]

Switch to [ CAPS ] + [ CAPS ] hotkey

combination mode

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