PRODUCT MODEL LIST Model Specification DS-23200-2 8 input (USB & PS/2), 1 output (USB), Supporting cascade & hub. DS-23300-2 16 input (USB & PS/2), 1 output (USB), Supporting cascade & hub. Please check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping.
OVERVIEW 8 ports/16 ports USB/PS/2 KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches are control units that allow access and control of up to 8 (DS-23200-2) or 16 (DS-23300-2) 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...
FEATURES One console controls 8 or 16 computers Be compatible with USB/keyboard and mouse in console and PS/2, USB keyboard and mouse in computer Computer selection via front panel switches and OSD LEDs display for easy status monitoring ...
OPERATION SYSTEM Operation System Version Windows Windows 2000/XP/2003/2008/Vista/7/10 Linux RedHat 9.0 or higher SuSE 10/11.1 or higher Debian 3.1/4.0 Ubuntu 7.04/7.10 UNIX 4.3 or higher FreeBSD 5.5 or higher Sun Solaris 8 or higher OS 9.0~10.6 (Snow Leopard) Novell Netware 6.0 or higher More operating system support, please pay attention to the latest version of the relevant product compatibility.
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CABLE Only customized KVM cable sets, which are specially designed to work with these switched, may be used. To purchase DIGITUS KVM cable sets, contact your dealer. VGA+ USB (Type A)+ PS/2 Keyboard (Purple) +PS/2 Mouse (Green)
INTRODUCTION Front View 8 ports selection switches 16 ports selection switches 1&2 Section Function Port Selection Press a switch button to access the computer attached to its Switches corresponding port. The internal buzzer beeps, it means that the switching action is performed correctly, The selected port LED will light up as well.
Rear View 8 port KVM rear view 16 port rear view Section Function Port to connect computer. Connect one end of the VGA Connection connector of the corresponding KVM cable to this, and the Port other end of the keyboard connector to the port corresponding to the PC.
DS-51000-1 No IP Module Rear View The part marked with “DS-55100-1” is the external baffle of the extended IP module, and it needs to be removed and replaced to install the IP module. 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.
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6. Connect the network cable to the IP port of the IP module. (Optional) 7. Turn on the computer. Note: 1. Make sure all plugs are connected to the same set of KVM port jacks (all on port 1, or all on port 2). 2.
Cascade device connection This product can be cascaded to increase the number of controlled devices, combined with IP remote control mode can be flexibly used in a variety of user environment requirements. USB OR PS2...
OPERATION HOT SWAP: The DS-23200-2/DS-23300-2 supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their respective ports without the need to shut the switch down. For hot plugging to...
2. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the power adapter back and power on all computers PORT SELECTION: The DS-23200-2/DS-23300-2 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-23200-2/DS-23300-2’s front panel.
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”.
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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.
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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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F4 QV: QV function can select port as Quick View. Move the highlight bar to a port, press [F4], an icon of up triangle appears. Press [F4] again, the icon disappears. F5 EDIT: EDIT function creates or edits the name of a port. Press [F5], a pink edit box will appear on the screen.
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To change your settings 1. Move the highlight bar to an option; press [Enter] to enter a setting option. 2. After selecting an item, the sub-menu and the further options provided will appear. To select it, double-click the mouse or move the selection column to the option, and then press the [Enter] key, an icon will appear.
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OSD ACTIVATING HOTKEY It provides you with four hotkey combinations: You can use the keyboard [↑] [↓] to move cursor to select, and then press [Enter] key to save. The default is to use [ALT] [ALT] as the OSD menu start hotkey. SWITCH HOTKEY: It provides you with four hotkey combinations: [SCRLL] [SCRLL] [NUM] [CTRL] [CTRL] [NUM] [ALT] [ALT] [NUM] [SHIFT] [SHIFT]...
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CHANNEL DISPLAY MODE: This function provides three different port display modes: PN + NAME port serial number and port name, PN only show port serial number, NAME only show port name. You can adjust according to the actual needs of choice, the initial default PN + NAME mode.
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CHANNEL DISPLAY POSITION: Position of the tip window. A small blue window appears on the screen. Use arrow key to move it, and then press [Enter] to specify the position. SCAN DURATION: Duration for scanning one port. Options are 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, and 60 seconds.
Press reset button on the rear panel. reset. OSD menu no Power supply problem. Plug power adapter to supply display. enough power. SPECIFICATION: Function DS-23200-2 DS-23300-2 Computer Direct Connections Cascade(Max) CPU Port Selection OSD Menu, Front Panel Hot-Key, Hot-key, Remote Control IP...
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Toggle Switch Connection Port Selection 8 x Button 16 x Button KVM Reset 1 x Semi-embedded keys IP Module Reset 1 x Semi-embedded keys IP Module Default 1 x Semi-embedded keys LEDs Computer Selection Port 8 x Green 16 x Green On Line 8 x Red 16 x Red...
SAFE GUIDE: Please follow the directions below when installing, using and maintaining it in order to guarantee the device to work well When installing and operating the device, please make sure proper power supply first, and then do other operations after it is initialized ...
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