StarTech.com FD121-KVM-EXTENDER DisplayPort KVM Extender Over Fiber Optic User Manual

1. ບົດແນະນຳ

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the StarTech.com FD121-KVM-EXTENDER DisplayPort KVM Extender Over Fiber Optic. This device allows you to extend a 4K 60Hz DisplayPort video signal and USB KVM control over a fiber optic cable, enabling remote access to a KVM switch, console, or PC from distances up to 984 feet (300 meters) using multi-mode fiber.

2. ຜະລິດຕະພັນເກີນview

2.1 ເນື້ອໃນຊຸດ

• 1x KVM Extender Transmitter Unit
• 1x KVM Extender Receiver Unit
• 2x SFP+ Modules (pre-installed)
• 2x USB-A to Micro-B Cables
• 2x Universal Power Adapters (NA/EU/UK/AU)
• 1x ຄູ່ມືແນະນຳ (ເອກະສານນີ້)

Image: All components included with the StarTech.com FD121-KVM-EXTENDER KVM Extender kit.

2.2 ຄຸນສົມບັດ

• Extends 4K 60Hz DisplayPort video and USB KVM control up to 984ft (300m) over multi-mode fiber optic cable.
• Supports UHD resolutions up to 3840x2160 at 60Hz (4:4:4).
• DP 1.2 compliant with EDID pass-through for optimal display compatibility.
• Three USB HID ports on the receiver for connecting peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc.).
• Point-to-point fiber connection requires no drivers or software.
• Compatible with all major operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Durable steel chassis designed to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• SFP+ slots support MSA-compliant modules for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber (single-mode modules sold separately).

2.3 ການກໍານົດອົງປະກອບ

ຮູບພາບ: ດ້ານຫລັງ view of the KVM Extender Transmitter (left) and Receiver (right) units, highlighting the Power, Link, Monitor, and Host (HID) ports.

ຮູບພາບ: ທາງຫນ້າ view of the KVM Extender units, showing the USB HID ports on the receiver unit.

The KVM Extender consists of two main units: a Transmitter and a Receiver. Each unit features:

• ການປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນພະລັງງານ: Micro-B USB port for connecting the power adapter.
• ຜອດເຊື່ອມຕໍ່: SFP+ slot for fiber optic cable connection.
• Monitor Port: DisplayPort input on the Transmitter, DisplayPort output on the Receiver.
• Host (HID) Port (Transmitter): USB-B port for connecting to the source computer/KVM switch.
• HID Ports (Receiver): USB-A ports for connecting KVM peripherals (keyboard, mouse).
• ສະຖານະພາບ LED: Indicates power and link status.
• HID LED: Indicates USB HID activity.

3. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການຕິດຕັ້ງ

Follow these steps to set up your StarTech.com KVM Extender:

1. ອຸປະກອນປິດເຄື່ອງ: Ensure all devices (source computer, KVM switch, display) are powered off before beginning installation.
2. Connect Transmitter to Source:
   • Connect a DisplayPort cable from your source computer or KVM switch to the Monitor (Input) port on the KVM Extender Transmitter unit.
   • Connect the provided USB-A to Micro-B cable from a USB-A port on your source computer or KVM switch to the Host (HID) port on the KVM Extender Transmitter unit.
3. Connect Receiver to Console:
   • Connect a DisplayPort cable from the Monitor (Output) port on the KVM Extender Receiver unit to your display.
   • Connect your USB keyboard, mouse, or other HID peripherals to the HID USB-A ports on the KVM Extender Receiver unit.
4. ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ສາຍໄຟເບີອໍບຕິກ:
   • Insert the pre-installed SFP+ modules into the ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ ports on both the Transmitter and Receiver units.
   • Connect a multi-mode fiber optic cable (not included) between the ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ port on the Transmitter and the ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ port on the Receiver. Ensure the fiber cable is securely connected.
   

   Image: The KVM Extender Transmitter and Receiver units with SFP+ modules inserted into their respective Link ports.

5. ນຳໃຊ້ພະລັງງານ: Connect the provided power adapters to the ພະລັງງານ input ports on both the Transmitter and Receiver units, then plug the adapters into power outlets.
6. ເປີດໃຊ້ອຸປະກອນ: Power on your display, then your source computer or KVM switch. The Status LEDs on both extender units should illuminate, indicating a successful connection.

4. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

Once the setup is complete, the KVM Extender operates automatically:

• The DisplayPort video signal from your source will be extended to your remote display.
• Your connected USB keyboard and mouse will control the source computer or KVM switch as if they were directly connected.
• The EDID pass-through feature ensures that your display's optimal resolution and refresh rate are communicated to the source device.
• No additional software or drivers are required for operation.

5. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your KVM Extender:

• Keep the units in a clean, dust-free environment.
• ເຮັດຄວາມສະອາດດ້ານນອກດ້ວຍຜ້າອ່ອນໆ, ແຫ້ງ. ຢ່າໃຊ້ນໍ້າສະອາດ ຫຼືສານລະລາຍ.
• ຮັບປະກັນການລະບາຍອາກາດທີ່ເໝາະສົມອ້ອມຮອບທັງສອງໜ່ວຍເພື່ອປ້ອງກັນຄວາມຮ້ອນເກີນໄປ.
• ກວດສອບການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ສາຍໄຟທັງໝົດເປັນປະຈຳເພື່ອຮັບປະກັນວ່າພວກມັນປອດໄພ.

6. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

If you encounter issues with your KVM Extender, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

6.1 No Video Display

• ກວດສອບພະລັງງານ: Ensure both the Transmitter and Receiver units are powered on and their Status LEDs are illuminated.
• ຢືນຢັນການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ສາຍ: Confirm that all DisplayPort and fiber optic cables are securely connected to their respective ports on both units and connected devices.
• Fiber Optic Link: Ensure the fiber optic cable is not damaged and is correctly connected between the Transmitter and Receiver. The Link LED should be active.
• ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້ຂອງການສະແດງຜົນ: Verify your display supports the resolution and refresh rate output by the source device.
• ແຫຼ່ງຂໍ້ມູນອອກ: Test the source device directly with the display to ensure it is outputting a signal.

6.2 No KVM Control (Keyboard/Mouse Not Responding)

• ກວດເບິ່ງການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ USB: Ensure the USB-A to Micro-B cable is securely connected from the source to the Transmitter's Host (HID) port, and your peripherals are connected to the Receiver's HID ports.
• Peripheral Compatibility: Confirm your keyboard and mouse are standard HID-compliant devices.
• Fiber Optic Link: A stable fiber optic link is required for KVM control. Ensure the link is active.
• ປິດເປີດໃໝ່: Try restarting the source computer and then the KVM Extender units.

6.3 Intermittent Signal

• ຄຸນະພາບສາຍໄຟ: Use high-quality DisplayPort and fiber optic cables.
• ຄວາມຍາວສາຍ: Ensure the fiber optic cable length does not exceed the maximum supported distance (984ft/300m for multi-mode).
• EMI: While the units are designed to reduce EMI, ensure they are not placed near strong sources of electromagnetic interference.
• ສະຖຽນລະພາບພະລັງງານ: Ensure both units are receiving stable power.

7. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

8. ຂໍ້ມູນຄວາມປອດໄພ

ກະລຸນາອ່ານ ແລະ ປະຕິບັດຕາມຄຳແນະນຳດ້ານຄວາມປອດໄພເຫຼົ່ານີ້ເພື່ອປ້ອງກັນຄວາມເສຍຫາຍຕໍ່ຜະລິດຕະພັນ ຫຼື ການບາດເຈັບຕໍ່ຕົວທ່ານເອງ:

Image: Safety warnings and precautions for the KVM Extender.

• ອັນຕະລາຍໄຟຟ້າ: Do not use damaged or frayed cables. Exposed wires can lead to electric shocks. Ensure all cables are properly routed and connected to prevent hazards.
• ການ​ສ້າງ​ຄວາມ​ຮ້ອນ​: Overloaded or tightly bundled cables can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Ensure adequate ventilation around the units and avoid bundling power cables tightly.
• ການປ້ອງກັນຄວາມເສຍຫາຍ: Always unplug power adapters by holding the plug itself, not by pulling the cable. Pulling by the cable can damage the internal wiring and expose live wires, leading to electrical shocks or burns.

9. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ

This StarTech.com product is backed by a 2-year warranty. Additionally, free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance is available.

For product support, technical assistance, or to access the latest drivers and manuals, please visit the official StarTech.com webເວັບໄຊທ໌ ຫຼື ຕິດຕໍ່ທີມງານຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອຂອງເຂົາເຈົ້າ:

• Webເວັບໄຊ: www.startech.com/support
• ຂໍ້ມູນຕິດຕໍ່: Refer to the support section of the StarTech.com webເວັບໄຊສໍາລັບລາຍລະອຽດການຕິດຕໍ່ພາກພື້ນ.