Smart-AVI SM-DVN-2D Advanced KVM Switch User Guide

: June 14, 2024
: Smart-AVI

Table of Contents

Smart-AVI SM-DVN-2D Advanced KVM Switch
Product Usage Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
EDID LEARN
SYTEM CONTROL
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
References
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Smart-AVI SM-DVN-2D Advanced KVM Switch

Technical Specifications

Video Format: DVI Dual Link; DVI Single-Link; VGA
Host Interface: (4) DVI-I 29-pin (female)
User Console Interface: (2) DVI-I 29-pin (female)
Max Resolution: DVI Dual-Link: 2560 x 1600; DVI Single-Link: 1920 x 1200; VGA: 1920 x 1080
DDC Input Equalization
Input Cable Length: Up to 20 ft.
Output Cable Length: Up to 20 ft.
USB Signal Type: USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 w/ internal hub
Input Interface: (2) USB Type B
Output Interface: (2) USB 1.1 Type A for KVM Devices; (2) USB 2.0 Type A Transparent

Product Usage Instructions

EDID Learn:

The KVM is designed to learn a connected monitor’s EDID upon power up. In the event of connecting a new monitor to the KVM, a power re-cycle is required.

System Control:

There are three ways to control the SM-DVN: Keyboard HotKeys, RS-232 Serial Commands, and Front Panel Buttons. The settings for the serial connection are as follows: Baud rate: 115200; Data Bits: 8; Parity: None; Stop Bits: 1; Flow Control: None.

The following commands can be used:

Switch KVM: [CT][CT][#] or RS-232 //m[#]
Audio Only: [CT][CT]a[#] or //a[#]
KM Only: [CT][CT]c[#] or //c[#]
USB Only: [CT][CT]u[#] or //u[#]
Learn EDID: [CT][CT]e or //e
SW Reset: [CT][CT]r or //r
Status Query: N/A or //??
Current HK Trigger Update: [Alt][Alt][Alt] or //hk x 0
HK Trigger 1, 2, 3: [HK][HK] x [1|2|3]

Hardware Installation

Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers.
Use DVI cables to connect the DVI output ports from each computer to the corresponding DVI-I IN ports of the unit.
Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on each computer to the respective USB ports of the unit.
Optionally connect a stereo audio cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm) to connect the audio output of the computers to the AUDIO IN ports of the unit.
Connect monitors to the DVI-I OUT console ports of the unit using DVI cables.
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
Optionally connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit.
Finally, power on the KVM by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector, and then turn on all the computers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many computers can be connected to the 2-port KVM?

A: You can connect up to 2 computers to the 2-port KVM.

EDID LEARN

The KVM is designed to learn a connected monitor’s EDID upon power up. In the event of connecting a new monitor to the KVM, a power re-cycle is required.

SYTEM CONTROL

There are three ways to control the SM-DVN: Keyboard HotKeys, RS-232 Serial Com-mands, and Front Panel Buttons.
The settings for the serial connection are as follows: Baud rate: 115200; Data Bits: 8; Parity: None; Stop Bits: 1;
Flow Control: None.

The following commands can be used:

Command	HotKey	RS- 232
Switch KVM	[CT][CT][#]	// m [#]
Audio Only	[CT][CT] a [#]	// a [#]
KM Only	[CT][CT] c [#]	// c [#]
USB Only	[CT][CT] u [#]	// u [#]
Learn EDID	[CT][CT] e	// e
SW Reset	[CT][CT] r	// r
Status Query	N/A	// ??
Current HK Trigger	[Alt][Alt][Alt]

x 0

| // hk
Update HK Trigger| [HK][HK] x [1|2|3] | N/A

Chart Key

[CT] = Ctrl
= Carriage Return (Enter Key)
[HK] = Current Hot Key Trigger 1 = Ctrl (Default) | 2 = Shift | 3 = Scroll Lock

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers.
Use DVI cables to connect the DVI output ports from each computer to the corresponding DVI – I IN ports of the unit.
Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on each computer to the respec-tive USB ports of the unit.
Optionally connect a stereo audio cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm) to connect the audio output of the computers to the AUDIO IN ports of the unit.
Connect monitors to the DVI-I OUT console ports of the unit using DVI cables.
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
Optionally connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit.
Finally, power on the KVM by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector, and then turn on all the computers.
Note: You can connect up to 2 computers to the 2 port KVM.FIG

Smart-AVI-SM-DVN-2D-Advanced-KVM-Switch-FIG-1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VIDEO

Format| DVI Dual Link; DVI Single-Link; VGA
Host Interface| (4) DVI-I 29-pin (female)
User Console Interface| (2) DVI-I 29-pin (female)

Max Resolution

| DVI Dual-Link: 2560 x 1600;

DVI Single-Link: 1920 x 1200;

VGA: 1920 x 1080

Output Interface

| (2) USB 1.1 Type A for KVM Devices

(2) USB 2.0 Type A Transparent

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

PART NO.	QTY	DESCRIPTION
SM-DVN-2D	1	2-port, DH DVI-I KVM Switch
PS12VDC2A	1	12V DC, 2A power adapter with

center-pin positive polarity.

| 1| Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide
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