Digitus DS-12910 User manual

8 / 16 Port HDMI KVM

Switch Series

Manual

DS-12910 / DS-12911

Table of Contents

1. Overview ......................................................................................3

2. Packing list ...................................................................................3

3. Features .......................................................................................3

4. Hardware Requirement................................................................4

5. Operation System.........................................................................4

6. Introduction .................................................................................5

7. Installation ...................................................................................6

8. Operation .....................................................................................7

9. OSD Operation .............................................................................8

10. Troubleshooting .........................................................................14

11. Specification .............................................................................15

12. Safe Guide.................................................................................16

Product model list

Model Specification

DS-12910 8 Port HDMI KVM Switch Series

DS-12911 16 Port HDMI KVM Switch Series

•Please check to make sure that all the components are present and that

nothing was damaged through shipping. If you encounter a problem,

contact your dealer.

•Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation

procedure carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the

devices that connect to it.

1. Overview

8 ports/16 ports HDMI USB KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches are control

units that allow access and control of up to 8 (DS-12910) or 16 (DS-12911)

computers from a single USB/keyboard, USB/mouse, and monitor console.

There are two convenient methods to access any computer connected to the

installation: (1) using the push button port selection switches located on each

unit’s front panel; (2) selecting from menus provided by the On-Screen Display

(OSD).

Setup is fast and easy: simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is

no software to configure, and no incompatible problems. It works on multiple

operating platforms (PC compatible, Sun, etc.).

There is no better way to save time and money than with a DS-12910/DS-12911

Installation: Since a single console manages all of the computers, the DS-12910/

DS-12911 setup (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate

keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; (2) saves all the space those

extra components would take up; (3) saves on energy costs; (4) eliminates the

inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one

computer to another.

2. Packing list

The complete 8 ports/16 ports HDMI USB KVM switch package consists of:

•8 ports/16 ports HDMI KVM switch

•Power Adapter

•User Manual

•Rack fixed plate

•Screw package

•8/ 16 HDMI KVM cables

3. Features

•One console controls 8 or 16 computers

•Be compatible with USB keyboard and mouse in console and USB keyboard

and mouse in computer

•Computer selection via front panel switches and OSD

•LEDs display for easy status monitoring

•Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers

•Superior video quality HDMI 4K@30Hz

•Easy installation – no software required

•Hot pluggable – add or remove computers for maintenance without

powering down the switch

•Support Windows, Linux, Mac and Sun

4. Hardware Requirement

Console

•A HDMI monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on

any computer in the installation

•A USB/mouse

•A USB/keyboard

Computer

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

•A HDMI display card

•USB keyboard and mouse ports

5. Operation System

Operation System

Version

Windows

Windows 7/ 10/ 11 and above

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 9~12 or higher

Novell

Netware

6.0 or higher

More operating system support, please pay attention to the latest version of

the relevant product compatibility.

6. Introduction

Front View

8 ports selection switches

16 ports selection switches

No. Section Function

Port

Selection

Switches

Press a switch button to access the computer attached to

its corresponding port. The internal buzzer beeps, it

means that the switching action is performed correctly,

the selected port LED will light up as well.

2 Port LEDs

The port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches.

The upper ones are the On Line LEDs.

The lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs:

•The On Line LEDs light RED to indicate that the

computer attached to the corresponding port is up and

running.

•The Selected LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the

computer that attached to the corresponding port is

the one that has the KVM focus.

3 Reset

If KVM has no responding, plug needle or ballpoint pen

into the hole to reset KVM

Rear View

8 port KVM rear view

16 port rear view

No. Section Function

KVM

Connection

Port

Port to connect computer. Connect one end of the HDMI

connector of the corresponding KVM cable to this, and

the other end of the keyboard connector to the port

corresponding to the PC. (Refer to the description of

"Cable" in the relevant section.)

2 HDMI port

Connect the HDMI cable from the control panel to this

port.

USB

Keyboard,

Mouse port

Plug your USB keyboard, USB mouse. USB Type A

(Suggested)

4 Supply hub Plug the power adapter here.

7. Installation

Single KVM device installation

Note: Before installation, make sure that the equipment is powered off. To

prevent damage to the equipment during installation, make sure that all the

devices installed are well grounded.

To install a single-level KVM, refer to the following online diagrams (numbered

in the order of steps on the online graph) and operate as per bellowing:

1. Plug your USB keyboard, mouse into the USB console port on the rear of

the switch.

2. Connect the HDMI monitor's video signal cable to the HDMI console port

and turn on the power.

3. Plug the HDMI connector into the HDMI port of any available HDMI port on

the switch by using a set of KVM cables corresponding to the product model.

4. Connect the corresponding HDMI video connector, USB connector of the

KVM cable to the corresponding PC port.

5. Plug the power adapter supplied with this package into the AC power

supply and plugs the other end of the power adapter into the power jack

on the switch.

6. Turn on the computer.

Note:

Make sure all plugs are connected to the same set of KVM port jacks

(all on port 1, or all on port 2).

8. Operation

Hot swap:

The DS-12910/DS-12911 supports hot plugging. Components can be removed

and added back into the installation by unplugging and replunging their cables

from their respective ports without the need to shut the switch down. For hot

plugging to work properly, the following procedure must be observed:

Hot Swap CPU Ports: When to plug or unplug the cable from the port, the cable

must be plugged back to the same port it removed.

Power off and reboot:

If it becomes necessary to power off one of the KVM unit, before starting it back

up you must do the following:

•Shut down all the computers that are attached to the unit.

Note: If the unit is operating under external power, unplug the power

adapter cable.

•Wait 10 seconds, then plug the power adapter back and power on all

computers.

Port selection:

The DS-12910/DS-12911 provides two methods to obtain instant access to any

computer in your installation: manual and OSD.

Manual:

Simply press the appropriate port selection switch on the DS-12910/DS-12911 ’s

front panel. After pressing the switch, the selected LED lights will indicate that

the port has the KVM focus.

Switch hotkey:

[SHIFT] [SHIFT] [NUM] by default.

Example, keyboard type in [SHIFT][SHIFT][0][5] switching to port 5.

PS: [NUM] is a 2 digits number

OSD:

OSD (On Screen Display) provides a menu driven interface to handle the

computer switching procedure to provide instant access to any computer on

the installation. OSD operation is discussed below.

9. OSD Operation

OSD Overview:

The On-Screen Display (OSD) is used to handle all computer control and

switching procedures. All procedures start from the OSD main menu. To pop up

the main menu, tap the [ALT] twice.

Note: You can optionally change the hotkey to the [Ctrl] key, in which case you

would tap [Ctrl] twice.

If OSD menu is set as “console locked”, you must input password each time the

main menu appears. If no password has been set, just press [Enter] to show main

menu.

Note: There are two passwords in OSD. One is user password which is initially

empty. And the other is factory password which is “admin”.

OSD menu interface is shown as below:

OSD Navigation:

•To dismiss OSD, press [Esc].

•To move up and down through the list one line at a time, use the Up and

Down Arrow Keys. If there are more list entries than what can appear on

the main screen, the screen will scroll.

•To activate a port, move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter].

•After selecting a port, the OSD menu automatically disappear, and a blue

tip window appears to indicate the port currently selected.

[F1] [F2] [F3] [F4] [F5] [F6] at the bottom of the screen is the function setting of

the OSD menu. And the corresponding function operation and setting are

performed through the corresponding buttons on the keyboard.

OSD Main Screen Headings:

Heading Explanation

This column lists the port numbers for all the CPU ports on the

installation. The simplest method to access a particular

computer is to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].

If a port has been selected for Quick View scanning, an

arrowhead symbol displays in this column to indicate so.

The computers that are powered on and are on line have an

arrowhead symbol in this column to indicate so.

NAME If a port has been given a name, its name appears in this column.

OSD Functions:

OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can:

rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit the list you wish to view;

designate a port as a Quick View Port; create or edit a port name; or make OSD

setting adjustments.

F1 GOTO:

Press the [F1] key to start the GOTO function. The GOTO function can allow you

to switch directly to the connection port by typing the port name or its port

number.

1. To use the name method, move the cursor to the “NAME” option through

the keyboard button, and then press the [Enter] key, the input box of

“NAME” appears at the bottom of the window. You can enter the name of

the port to be switched in the box. Then press [Enter] key again, the KVM

switch will directly switch to the corresponding port computer of the name

you enter.

2. To use the connection port method, move the cursor to the “PN” option

through the keyboard button, and then press the [Enter] key. The input box

of “PN” appears at the bottom of the window. You can enter the port

number to be switched in the box. Then press [Enter] key again, the KVM

switch will directly switch to the corresponding port (with connected

computer) with the entered number.

Note:

•You can enter an incomplete name or number. The screen will prompt

invalid input until you exit or re-enter the correct input before performing

the corresponding switch selection operation.

•In the “PN” port input box, only numbers are allowed to be input. If other

characters are input, they will be regarded as invalid input, and the warning

sound issued by the device can be heard.

To return to the main menu without making a selection, press the [Esc] key to

operate.

F2 SCAN:

The SCAN function can automatically scan from current selected port, the scan

interval can be set by users. When scanning, a small window on the screen

indicates the current port number. Press [Space] to stop scanning, and the KVM

switches to the port last scanned.

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