Edimax Technology Switch RAS106 User Manual

RAS106 & RAS108  
User's  
Guide  
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C ONTENTS  
1 INTRODUCTION  
General Information  
Features  
1-1  
1-2  
1-3  
1-4  
1-5  
1-6  
Package Contents  
Specifications  
Connectors and Cables  
Front & Rear Panel Description  
2 INSTALLATION  
Operating Environment  
Connecting The Peripherals  
Connecting The PCs  
2-1  
2-1  
2-2  
2-3  
Connecting Power Adapter  
3 OPERATION  
PC Selection Method  
Keyboard Hot Keys  
Select Push Button  
Reset Button  
3-1  
3-1  
3-2  
3-3  
4 LEDS AND BUZZER  
5 TROUBLE SHOOTING  
4-1  
5-1  
APPENDIX Product Information  
Product Information A-1  
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1-1 INTRODUCTION --  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
CHAPTER 1 I NTRODUCTION  
General Information  
Congratulations on your purchase of Edimax's 6-/8-port  
Rackmount KVM Switch - RAS106 & RAS1088.  
RAS106/108 are electronic keyboard/video/mouse (KVM)  
Switches that controls up to 6 or 8 PCs using a single  
keyboard, monitor, and mouse.  
RAS106/108 KVM Switches can save you money by  
eliminating redundant peripherals (e.g. keyboard, monitor,  
and mouse) and provide a centralized control of multiple  
PCs. With a small investment in Edimax's RAS106/108  
KVM Switches you can preserve precious office space, cut  
energy cost and redundant peripheral cost, and increase  
productivity.  
RAS106/108 KVM Switches feature standard 19" rackmount  
size that fits into any industrial rack, PC99 compliant color-  
coded connectors for easy correct cable connection,  
individual intelligent mouse and keyboard emulation to  
ensure successful PC boot up and flawless operation. Cap  
Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock status are recorded and  
restored while switching among PCs. User can select PC by  
using keyboard Hot Keys, front-panel select buttons or let  
the RAS106/108 KVM Switches do the automatic scan.  
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1-2 INTRODUCTION --  
FEATURES  
Features  
+ Easy Installation -- A truly plug and play device.  
Complete installation within minutes with Edimax's  
standard cable kits.  
+ Smooth Control -- User can select any PC by keyboard  
Hot Keys or push button.  
+ Flawless Booting -- Individual keyboard and mouse  
emulation to every PC.  
+ Intelligent Keyboard Emulation -- Cap Lock, Num  
Lock, and Scroll Lock status are recorded and restored  
while switching among PCs.  
+ 19" Rack Mount size -- Fit in any standard industrial  
rack (mounting bracket included).  
+ MS Intellimouse Support -- Provide Microsoft PS/2  
Intellimouse and other name brand PS/2 mice emulation  
to ensure proper wheel mouse function.  
+ Wide Video Bandwidth -- Support monitor resolution up  
to 1600 x 1280 (recommend maximum 70Hz when set  
at 1600 x 1280).  
+ Reset Button: Reset mouse and keyboard simulation  
without power down the PCs.  
+ Standard and color-coded connectors -- Use standard  
PS/2 and VGA cables; PC99-compliant color-coded  
connectors to ensure correct cable connection.  
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1-3 INTRODUCTION -- PACKAGE  
CONTENTS  
Package Contents  
One 6-/8-port KVM Switch (RAS106/108)  
1
2
3
4
One external power adapter  
One set of mounting brackets  
One user's guide  
1
3
2
4
Figure 1-1 Package Content  
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1-4 INTRODUCTION --  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Specifications  
Model  
Number of PC Ports  
PC Selection Method  
Push Button  
RAS106  
RAS108  
6
8
Yes  
Yes  
Hot Keys  
Yes  
Yes  
Automatic Scan  
Maximum Resolution  
Console Connectors  
Keyboard (PS/2)  
Mouse (PS/2)  
Monitor  
Yes  
1600x1280  
Yes  
1600x1280  
1 Mini-DIN6/Female  
1 Mini-DIN6/Female  
1 HDB15/Female  
1 Mini-DIN6/Female  
1 Mini-DIN6/Female  
1 HDB15/Female  
PC Port Connectors  
Keyboard (PS/2)  
Mouse (PS/2)  
Monitor  
6 Mini-DIN6/Female  
6 Mini-DIN6/Female  
6 HDB15/Male  
8 Mini-DIN6/Female  
8 Mini-DIN6/Female  
8 HDB15/Male  
READY LED  
ACTIVE LED  
SCAN LED  
6
6
1
8
8
1
Scan Interval Time  
Reset button  
10 Seconds  
1
10 Seconds  
1
Maximum Cable Length  
to Console  
to Computers  
Power  
30 feet (5 meters)  
60 feet (20 meters)  
9VDC 500mA  
30 feet (5 meters)  
60 feet (20 meters)  
9VDC 500mA  
Net Weight  
Dimension  
Operating Environment  
Emission  
4.0 lbs.(1.8 Kg)  
262x181x42 mm  
5.5 lbs.(2.5 Kg)  
370x248x42 mm  
32-1310 F (0-550C) , 0%-90% RH  
FCC Class B  
FCC Class A  
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1-5 INTRODUCTION --  
CONNECTORS AND CABLES  
Connectors and Cables  
Console Connectors  
Three different types of console connectors are built on the rear  
panel for connection to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Each  
connector is represented by a picture and color-coded.  
: PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin mini DIN, female; in purple)  
: VGA Monitor (HDB15, female; in blue)  
: PS/2 Mouse (6-pin mini DIN, female; in green)  
PC Port Connectors  
Sixe (RAS106) or Eight (RAS108) groups of connectors are built on  
the real panel for connection to PCs using standard keyboard,  
monitor and mouse cables. Each connector is represented by a  
letter and color-coded.  
K: PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin mini DIN, female; in purple)  
V : VGA Monitor (HDB15, male; in blue)  
M: PS/2 Mouse (6-pin mini DIN, female; in green)  
Please refer to the "Specifications" in page 1-4 for details on  
RAS106/RAS108's PC port connectors.  
Cable Kits  
Optional PS/2 cable kits of different lengths are available for  
connection between RAS106/108 and PCs. Each cable kit consists  
of one keyboard cable, one mouse cable and one monitor cable.  
Refer to Appendix A page A-2 for detailed cable kit ordering  
information.  
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1-6 INTRODUCTION -- FRONT& REAR  
PANEL DESCRIPTION  
Front & Real Panel Description  
READY  
ACTIVE  
1
2
3
SCAN  
4
6
5
8
7
RESET  
POWER  
RAS108 8-Port KVM Switc h  
RAS108 Front Pa nel  
Se le c t Buttons  
M1 K1  
M2  
K2  
M3 K3  
M4 K4  
M5 K5  
M6 K6  
M7 K7  
M8 K8  
RAS108 Re a r Pa nel  
RAS106's front a nd re a r pa ne l la yout is sim ila r a s RAS108's.  
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2-1 INSTALLATION -- OPERATING ENVIRONMENT  
& CONNECTING THE PERIPHERALS  
CHAPTER 2 I NSTALLATION  
Operating Environment  
RAS106/108 must be installed and operated within the  
limits of specified operating temperature and humidity (see  
previous section under Specifications). Do not place object  
on top of the unit. Do not position the unit near any heating  
source such as heater, radiator, or direct exposure to sun.  
Prevent entering of water and moisture into the unit. If  
necessary, use dehumidifier to reduce humidity.  
Connecting The Peripherals  
Keyboard -- Connect one PS/2 keyboard to console  
keyboard connector (purple one) located on the rear panel  
of the unit.  
Mouse -- Connect one PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 console  
mouse connector (green one) located on the real panel of  
the unit.  
Do not use any serial to PS/2 adapter to connect the mouse to the  
console mouse port.  
RAS106/108 support 2-button and 3-button mice, 4-button or other  
custom mice may not function properly or lose certain special  
funcion.  
Monitor -- Connect monitor to console monitor  
connector (blue one) located on the rear panel of the unit.  
Use only high resolution shielded monitor cable to ensure  
quality video output.  
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2-2 INSTALLATION -- CONNECTING  
THE PCS  
Connecting The PCs  
You may use any standard cables or use the cable kits  
from Edimax to connect RAS106/108 and the PCs.  
Make sure the cable connectors match the following:  
PS/2 mouse cable: male to male, mini-DIN6  
PS/2 keyboard cable: male to male, mini-DIN6  
Monitor: male to female, HDB15  
For monitor cables, Use only UL2919 compliant cable to  
ensure the video signal quality.  
It is strongly recommended to use high quality cable  
kits from Edimax to simplify the installation and  
ensure good quality connections. Please refer to  
"Connectors and Cables" in page 1-5 and "Product  
Information" in Appendix A page A-2 for detailed  
cable kit information.  
Connect one end of each of the three cables  
(keyboard, mouse and monitor cable) to the  
RAS106/108's PC ports and the other end to the PC.  
Make sure all the cables are firmly plugged-in and  
secured. Follow the same procedures to connect all  
PCs.  
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2-3 INSTALLATION -- CONNECTING POWER  
ADAPTER  
Connecting Power Adapter  
First remove the AC power adapter from the package.  
Read the input voltage specification from the power  
adapter and make sure it matches with your local power  
voltage.  
Connect the AC power adapter to the unit. Plug the AC  
power adapter to your power outlet. Turn power on  
using the toggle switch on the front panel and the  
power LED shall be lit.  
CAUTION: Plugging the AC power adapter to a power outlet  
with different voltage may cause personal injuries and damages  
to the power adapter.  
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3-1 OPERATION -- KEYBOARD HOT KEYS  
CHAPTER 3 O PERATION  
PC Selection Method  
Three different PC selection methods are supported by  
RAS106/108.  
Keyboard Hot Keys -- Use pre-defined Hot Keys to  
directly select PC.  
Select Button - Switch PC or activate automatic  
SCAN mode by using the select buttons on the front  
panel.  
Automatic Scan - Automatically scan all connected  
and power-on PCs at a pre-set time interval.  
CAUTION: Do not move the mouse or typing keyboard before the  
RAS106/108 completes the channel switching. Fail to do so may  
lock up your keyboard or mouse. See Chapter 5 "Trouble  
Shooting" for further detail.  
Keyboard Hot Keys  
You can select a specific PC or activate the automatic  
scan mode using the keyboard Hot Keys. The  
keyboard Hot Keys provide an instant and convenient  
way to control all your PCs.  
All the Hot Key functions start with two "Scroll Lock"  
key and followed with additional keys. A short beep  
sound can be heard when you press "Scroll Lock" key  
twice.  
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3-2 OPERATION -- PUSH BUTTON  
1. To select a PC directly:  
Scroll Lock Scroll Lock  
PC#  
<ENTER>  
The "PC#" represents the PC number from 1 to 6 or 8.  
The built-in buzzer will beep once to confirm the  
switching. The ACTIVE LED will switch and identify  
which PC is currently under control.  
2. To activate Automatic SCAN mode:  
Scroll Lock  
Scroll Lock  
<Space Bar>  
A long beep sound to confirm the activation. The SCAN  
will be lit to indicate the operation of SCAN mode.  
3. To deactivate Automatic SCAN mode:  
Press any key on the keyboard  
A short beep sound to confirm the deactivation. The  
SCAN LED will be turned off to indicate the end of  
SCAN mode.  
Select Push Button  
1. To select a PC:  
Push the SELECT button right below each PC number to  
select that PC. The built-in buzzer will beep once to  
confirm each PC switching. The ACTIVE LED will  
switch and identify which PC is currently under  
control.  
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3-3 OPERATION -- AUTO SCAN &  
RESET BUTTON  
2. To activate Automatic SCAN mode:  
Push and immediately release the SCAN button right  
below the SCAN LED to activate SCAN mode.  
The built-in buzzer will beep to confirm the activation.  
The SCAN LED will be lit to indicate the operation of  
SCAN mode.  
3. To deactivate Automatic SCAN mode:  
Press any PC SELECT button or SCAN button.  
The built-in buzzer will beep once to confirm the  
deactivation. The SCAN LED will be turned off to  
indicate the end of SCAN mode.  
Reset Button  
Press the Reset button will automatically reset the  
RAS106/108 KVM Switc he s' keyboard and mouse  
emulation processors. In normal operation, users do  
not need to use the reset function. In case of losing  
keyboard or mouse connection during operation, you  
may press the Reset button to force the RAS106/108 to  
re-initiate the emulation and re-establish the  
connection.  
Do not move the mouse or typing the keyboard during  
the reset process. The built-in buzzer will sound a long  
beep to confirm the activation of reset. The reset  
process will be complete within three (3) seconds.  
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4-1 LEDS & BUZZER  
CHAPTER 4 LEDS & B UZZER  
LEDs  
RAS106/108 LEDs are located in the front panel.  
Please refer to the section of "Front & Real Panel  
Description" under Chapter 1 "Introduction" for the  
detail location of each LED.  
READY LED: When a PC is properly connected and  
the PC is powered on, the READY LED  
corresponding to that PC will be lit.  
ACTIVE LED: Indicate the currently selected PC.  
Only one ACTIVE LED will be lit although more  
than one computers are connected.  
SCAN LED: LED is lit when RAS106/108 is  
operating at automatic SCAN mode.  
BUZZER  
RAS106/108 has a built-in buzzer provide audio  
confirmation of PC switch and activation/deactivation  
of SCAN mode.  
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5-1 TROUBLE SHOOTING  
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING  
1. No screen display after the PC is powered on  
or after PC switching  
+ Press the PC SELECT button to switch to a port with PC  
connected.  
+ Make sure the external power adapter is plugged into the  
power outlet and power switch is turned on.  
+ Make sure the mouse and keyboard cables are not mis-  
connected.  
+ Make sure the monitor is firmly plugged into the console  
connector.  
+ Make sure the cables are firmly plugged into the PC port  
connectors.  
+ Try different video resolution by adjusting the setting of  
the display controller card from the Windows control  
panel.  
2. Lose mouse control  
+ Do not move the mouse during the switching. RAS106/108  
can not switch the mouse control when it is still receiving  
the mouse signals.  
+ M ake sure the unit is not in SCAN mode.  
+ Make sure the mouse is firmly plugged into the console  
connector.  
+ Make sure the cable is firmly plugged into the PC port  
connector and the PC.  
+ Try disabling touchpad if you are using a notebook  
computer.  
+ Restart your Windows 95, 98, NT, or 2000.  
+ Press Reset button.  
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5-2 TROUBLE SHOOTING  
3. Lose keyboard control  
+ Do not type any key on the keyboard before the  
channel is completely switched to new PC as indicated  
by the change of display screen.  
+ Make sure the keyboard is firmly plugged into the  
console connector.  
+ Make sure all the cables are firmly plugged into the PC  
port connectors.  
+ Try to switch to another channel and switch back.  
+ Press Reset button.  
4. Wheel mouse does not function properly  
+ Make sure wheel mouse driver is installed on every  
PC.  
+ RAS106/108 supports only 2-button and 3-button  
mouse such as Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech  
FirstMouse+ and MouseMan. Try different brand  
wheel mouse.  
+ Press Reset button.  
5. Mouse and keyboard do not respond  
instantly after PC switching  
+ Do not move the mouse or typing keyboard before  
RAS106/108 completes the PC switching. If  
RAS106/108 detects mouse or keyboard signals input  
from current PC before the switching is complete, it  
will delay the PC switching until there's no more  
signal input.  
In such case, you will feel slight delay in the response  
of mouse pointer or keyboard. Stop moving the mouse  
or typing the keyboard, and RAS106/108 will complete  
the switching immediately.  
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5-3 TROUBLE SHOOTING  
6. Unable to switch PC  
+ If you are using Hot Keys, make sure "Scroll Lock" key  
is pressed twice, and you hear the confirmation beep and  
followed by a valid digit number and "Enter" key.  
+ If you are using push button, make sure push the center  
of the button to accurately initiate the switching.  
+ Do not move the mouse or typing keyboard before  
RAS106/108 completes the switching. RAS106/108 will  
not switch to selected PC until no more mouse or  
keyboard signals are detected.  
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APPENDIX A-1 -- PRODUCT  
INFORMATION  
APPENDIX A PRODUCT I NFORMATION  
Product Information  
In addition to RAS106/108 KVM Switches, Edimax  
offers a varities of KVM Switches. Following is a list of  
different models and accessories. Check our web site  
information.  
I. Genie KVM Switch Series  
MG2: 2-port PS/2 Mini KVM Switch w/cables  
GENIE2-AP: 2-port KVM Switch AT & PS/2  
GENIE4-P: 4-port KVM Switch PS/2  
RAS106: 6-port KVM Switch PS/2, rackmount  
RAS108: 8-port KVM Switch PS/2, rackmount  
II. Cable Kits for Genie KVM Switches and  
CPU Switch Series  
CS-AT-6: 6-feet AT cable kit  
CS-AT-10: 10-feet AT cable kit  
CS-AT-25: 25-feet AT cable kit  
CS-AT-50: 50-feet AT cable kit  
CS-PS2-6: 6-feet PS/2 cable kit  
CS-PS2-10: 10-feet PS/2 cable kit  
CS-PS2-25: 25-feet PS/2 cable kit  
CS-PS2-50: 50-feet PS/2 cable kit  
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APPENDIX A-2 -- PRODUCT  
INFORMATION  
PS/2 type cable kit:  
! Keyboard - 6-pin Mini-DIN, male-to-male  
! Mouse - 6-pin Mini-DIN, male-to-male  
! Monitor - HDB15, male-to-female  
AT type cable kit:  
! Keyboard - 5-pin DIN, male-to-male  
! Mouse - DB9, female-to-male  
! Monitor - HDB15, male-to-female  
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Customer Support  
To contact Edimax customer support  
Web  
FTP  
ftp.edimax.com  
Telephone  
Fax  
eMail  
(408) 988-6092  
(408) 980-1530  
Customer Support Hours  
9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, USA  
Pacific Time.  
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