ServerLink SL-KX-300 Quick Installation Manual
SL-KX-300 ServerLink Cat 5 KVM Extender VGA, USB & PS/2 up to 300mtr
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Quick Installation Guide
SL-KX-300
ServerLink CAT5 KVM Extender VGA, USB & PS/2
Transmitter (TX) Unit
Receiver (RX) Unit
DUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The SL-KX-300 CAT5 KVM Extender can extend your keyboard,
monitor and mouse up to 300mtr away from your computer on a
single CAT 5 or CAT 6 UTP cable.
The CAT5 KVM Extender comprises two distinct units - the
Receiver (RX) Unit and the Transmitter (TX) Unit. The Transmitter
includes local console ports and allows a user to access the
computer at the local end, while also extending its keyboard, mouse
and video up to 300mtr to the Receiver unit at the remote end.
The Receiver Unit has a built-in 2 port KVM switch, and therefore
can also be connected to another computer at the receiver end and
perform switching between the remote computer (connected to the
TX) and the local computer (connected to the RX).
Applications include remote access of computers or servers for
security reasons, factory floors or warehouses not environmentally
suited to a computer or point of sale applications where space for a
computer is limited. It allows the user to manage and control the
computer at both locations together with the capability of switching
between the original computer and a second computer on the
Receiver end.
Package Contents
Transmitter (TX) Unit x 1
Receiver (RX) Unit x 1
3-in-1 VGA/USB/PS2 KVM Cable x 2
USB Type A to Type B Cable for Firmware Upgrade x 1
Power Adapters (DC5V 2A) x 2
This Quick Installation Guide x 1
The front and back panels are where the various connectors are
located on the two pieces of the CAT5 KVM Extender. Before you
connect these two units to any computer, cabling accessories or
peripherals, you should get a glimpse of the main connectors you
are going to encounter when setting up the system.
Transmitter (TX) Unit - Front-Panel
Transmitter (TX) Unit – Back-panel
Transmitter Unit (Local End Connection)
[TX – Front-panel]
a.
Power LED (Lit when power is on)
b.
Link LED (Lit when link is on)
c.
USB keyboard connector
d.
USB mouse connector
e.
Select Button for Receiver Mode (View Only/Full
Access/Access Denied)
f.
Video LED (Lit when Remote Console monitor is on)
g.
Control LED (Lit when Control of Remote Console is on)
[TX – Back panel]
h.
Power jack (DC5V 2A, centre-positive)
i.
CAT5 Extension Port (RJ-45, connect to the Receiver Unit
via a CATx UTP cable up to 300mtr max.)
j.
Computer port (HD15 VGA, connect to the Local computer
using included 3-in-1 KVM cable)
k.
Upgrade port (USB Type B, dedicated for firmware upgrade)
l.
Console Video port (HD15 VGA, connect to monitor)
Receiver (RX) Unit – Front panel
Receiver (RX) Unit – Back panel
Receiver Unit (Remote End Connection)
[RX-front panel]
1.
Power LED (Lit when power is on)
2.
Link LED (Lit when link is on)
3.
USB keyboard connector
4.
USB mouse connector
5.
Toggle Button for Local / Remote Computers
6.
Local Computer LED (Lit when Local computer active)
7.
Remote Computer LED (Lit when Remote computer active)
[RX-back-panel]
8.
Power jack (DC5V 2A, centre-positive)
9.
CAT5 Extension Port (RJ-45, connect to the Receiver Unit
via a CATx UTP cable up to 300mtr max.)
10.
Computer port (HD15 VGA, connect to the Local computer
using included 3-in-1 KVM cable)
11.
Upgrade port (USB Type B, dedicnated for firmware upgrade)
12.
Console Video port (HD15 VGA, connect to monitor)
INSTALLATION
Before you install the two pieces of the CAT5 KVM Extender, you
should have these items on the checklist ready:
1.
The computer for extension should be one with either PS/2
or USB interfaces.
2.
Prepare 1 or 2 sets of keyboard, mouse, monitor - 1 set for
console 1 (on the TX unit) and the other set for console 2 (on
the RX unit ).
3.
If using a monitor on both sides, the two monitors used (one
on the TX side and the other on the RX side) for display
should be of the same native resolution to ensure maximum
compatibility.
4.
You should use standard keyboard and mice, since the
CAT5 KVM extender supports only standard 5 button mice
and keyboard. Any more advanced mouse/keyboard function
may or may not be supported by this CAT5 KVM extender.
5.
Use good quality CATx UTP cable (max. 300mtr). Note that
good quality cable will give better video outcome over a
longer distance.
6.
Any cabling distance longer than 300mtr will experience
more signal degradation. However, good quality cable can
reach even beyond the maximum 300mtr with satisfactory
results.
7.
The choice of path of the CATx UTP cable should not only
take into account the shortest possible path, but also one
that is relatively far away from any significant
electromagnetic interference source.
Plan the layout path and deploy the UTP cable for extension
Step 1.
Plan the path through which the CATx UTP cable will be
deployed across the distance between the Transmitter
and the Receiver. You should choose the layout path not
only based on the shortest possible length consideration,
but also on the least electromagnetic interference.
Step 2.
Lay out the UTP cable according to your planned path.
Configure the Transmitter Console
Step 3.
Connect one end of the CATx UTP cable to the CAT5
Extension port of the Transmitter. (connector i)
Step 4.
Connect the power adapter to the Transmitter to power it
up before connecting any computer or cables to it.
(connector h)
Step5.
Connect the computer to the Transmitter using the
included 3-in-1 KVM cable (connector j)
Step 6.
Connect a USB keyboard, USB mouse & VGA monitor to
the Console ports (connectors c, d, and l).
Step 7.
Power on the computer, and check the keyboard, mouse
& video are working before you proceed to the next steps.
Configure the Receiver Console
Step 8.
Connect the other end of the CATx UTP cable to the
CAT5 Extension port of the Receiver (connector 9).
Step 9.
Connect the power adapter to the Receiver to power it
up before connecting any devices to it. (connector 8)
Step 10. Set up Console 2: Connect a USB keyboard, USB
mouse & VGA monitor to the Receiver’s Console ports
(connectors 3, 4 and 12).
Step 11. Check the keyboard, mouse & video on Console 2 are
working.
Step 12. Adjust the video parameters to optimize the display
output (Refer to OSD Menu/Video section for details).
Step 13. You can connect a second computer to the Receiver if
needed: Connect the computer to the computer port
using the included 3-in-1 KVM cable (connector 10)
CAT5 KVM Extender Configuration Diagram
OSD Menu
The OSD Menu control is available only on the RX unit. To invoke
the OSD Menu, you should hit the following hotkeys:
Default Hotkey = [SCROLL] + [SCROLL] + [SPACE]
To navigate the OSD Menu, just use the following keys
Esc: Exit,
Left/Right cursor: change value in the menu
option
Up/Down Cursor: Navigate.
F10: Logout the OSD Menu (However, if the
password protection is not enabled, the Logout
feature will not be available)
OSD Main page
This is the OSD Main Menu and is the first page you will see when
you hit the keyboard hotkey
[SCROLL] + [SCROLL] + [SPACE]
Main Menu
Press F1 for System Information OSD Menu
System Information Menu