Connectpro Master-IT PRO User Manual – Older model User Manual

1Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT,SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PRO

10Rack-Mount Kit (optional)An optional Rack-Mount Kit is available for Master-IT PRO models with 4through 16 ports. It fits perfectly in standard 19”

113 OPERATIONFront Panel ButtonsEach Master-IT PRO model has front panel buttons, which can be usedto initiate different functions manually. They can

12Buzzers and BeepsWhenever a command or event is initiated, either a buzzer or beep willsound to indicate a successful or failed command.A built-in b

13TO INITIATE OR DEACTIVATE AUTO-SCAN:Press and release the left CTRL key twice, followed by the F1 keyonce.CTRL , CTRL , F1To deactivate the Auto Sca

14TO ADJUST THE KEYBOARD TYPEMATIC RATE:To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), press andrelease the left CTRL key twice, followed by the

15On-Screen-Display (OSD)TO INITIATE OSD:Press and release the left CTRL key twice to view the hot-key menu.Press and release the left CTRL key three

16Figure 6. On-Screen-DisplayTO SELECT A COMPUTER FROM WITHIN THE OSD:Use the ↑↑ (up), ↓↓ (down), and →→ (right) arrow keys on the keyboard,to choose

17EYE MARK (NN ):An eye mark (N) to the right of a name indicates this computer isselected to be monitored while in Scan mode. In OSD, this mark canbe

184 APPENDIXPart DescriptionsMaster-IT PRO Models:Model #PR-12 PR-14 PR-18 PR-116 PR-28 PR-216# ofConsolePorts1 1 1 1 2 2# of PCPorts2 4 8 16 8 16Max.

19TroubleshootingIf at any time the Master-IT PRO behaves abnormally, Consult thefollowing table for possible solutions. As always, first verify that

2Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTIONOverview 1Features 1Configurations 2CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATIONInstallation Overview 3Components 4Single Master

20Troubleshooting - Cont.SYMPTOMS CAUSES SOLUTIONSThe ↑↑ and ↓↓ keys donot work in ManualScan mode.• Either all computers arepowered OFF or only oneco

21Troubleshooting – Cont.SYMPTOMS CAUSES SOLUTIONSCannot switch tocomputers located ona slave.• The cables are notsecurely fastened.• There is a anoth

22SpecificationsPR-12 PR-14 PR-18 PR-116 PR-28 PR-216# of Console Ports 1 1 1 1 2 2# of Computer Ports 2 4 8 16 8 16Max. # of Computers 4 16 64 128 64

3Table of Contents – cont.CHAPTER 3 – OPERATION (CONT.)Hot-Key Commands 9To Select a Port 9To Initiate or Deactivate Auto-Scan 10To Initiate Manual Sc

41 INTRODUCTIONOverviewConnectPRO is proud to announce the Master-IT PRO professionalline of KVM switches. With the use of one keyboard, one monitor,

5ConfigurationsThe Master-IT PRO can be set up as a Single Master or cascaded in aMaster/Slave configuration.A single master involves only one Master-

62 INSTALLATIONInstallation OverviewInstallation is simply a matter of connecting cables to their appropriateports on each Master-IT PRO and each comp

7Single Master ConfigurationA Single Master configuration involves only one Master-IT PROKVM switch into which the PS/2 keyboard, monitor and PS/2mous

8Cascade Configuration (Master/Slave)A cascade configuration consists of one master unit and one ormore slave units. The master unit has the PS/2 keyb

9Dual-Console ConfigurationThe advanced Dual-Console Master-IT PRO, has the same functionalityand features as the single console version. However, it