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2. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Ctrl T Stop Ctrl F2 Again Ctrl F3 Props Ctrl F4 Undo Ctrl F5 Front Ctrl F6 Copy Ctrl F7 Open Ctrl F8 Paste Ctrl F9 Find Ctrl F 10 Cut Ctrl 1 m Ctrl 2 O mQ Ctrl 3 O md Ctrl 4 C Ctrl H Help Es Compose sa Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 52 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows based Firmware Upgrade Utility is to provide an automated process for upgrading the KH1508A KH1516A and compatible adapter cable firmware The program comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device The latest revisions of new firmware for the KH1508A KH1516A and supported KVM Adapter Cables are posted as Firmware Upgrade Packages on our web site Check the website regularly to find the latest firmware packages and information relating to them Note 1 A single upgrade package contains the upgrade files for the Main Board and all the supported KVM Adapter Cables 2 KVM Adapter Cables are referred to as O Modules in some dialog boxes Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade do the following 1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to the ATEN Internet support site and choos
3. 31 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Setting Function SET QUICK This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as VIEW PORTS Quick View ports To select deselect a port as a Quick View Port use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it then press the Spacebar When a port has been selected as a Quick View Port an arrowhead displays in the QV column of the LIST on the Main Screen to indicate so When a port is deselected the arrowhead disappears If one of the Quick View options is chosen for the LIST view see F2 LIST page 29 only a port that has been selected here will display on the List If one of the Quick View options is chosen for Auto Scanning see SCAN SKIP MODE page 31 only a port that has been selected here will be Auto Scanned The default is for no ports to be selected 32 Chapter 4 OSD Operation F4 ADM F4 is an administrator only function Accessing this function allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD To change a setting double click it or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter After you select an item a submenu with further choices appears Double click the choice you want or move the highlight bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice The settings are explained in the table on the next three pages
4. KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Rear View KH1508A 1 2 3 Bg 4 5 6 KH1516A 1 2 3 pie e q p Ej O O G9 Lot 3 2 26 26 2 26 2 RIIIE 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Introduction No Component Description 1 Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here 2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the KH1508A KH1516A on and off 3 Daisy Chain Ports When daisy chaining units see page 16 the daisy chain cables plug in here The port on the left is the Chain In port the port on the right is the Chain Out port 4 Grounding Terminal The wire used to ground the unit connects here 5 Console Ports If this is a single station installation or if this is the first station of a daisy chained installation the keyboard monitor and mouse that make up the Local Console plug in here You can use any combination of PS 2 and USB keyboards and mice for the console 6 KVM Port Section The Cat 5e 6 cables that link to the KVM adapter cables which link to the computers plug in here KH1508A KH1516A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS 2 USB and serial in
5. DE al Vez ss KA7166 a o wen 2 ET 000 dr A EJ EX NR ss MU i KA7168 1 Eres 7 77 000 gt H ES AN We ss KA7169 a d mm eec c3 17 KH1508A KH1516a User Manual Daisy Chaining To control even more computers up to 31 additional KH1508A KH1516A KVM switches can be daisy chained from the original KH1508A or KH1516A As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation Note Please see the table Compatible Switches page 68 for a list of ATEN switches that can be installed on a KH1508A KH1516A daisy chain Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of KH1508A KH15164A units needed to control them are provided on page 65 To set up a daisy chained installation do the following 1 Use a daisy chain cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KH1508A KH15164 unit to the Chain In port of the child KH1508A KH15164 unit first station out to second station in second station out to third station 1n etc Note 1 You cannot use the chain in port of the First Station since it is the highest level parent 2 Daisy chain cable sets require a separate purchase See your dealer for details 2 Cable up the computers and the switch according to the information provided under Single Station Installation page 14 3 Repeat the above for any other switches you w
6. Setting Function SET USER ACCOUNT This function is used to set usernames and passwords for the administrator and users One Administrator and 10 user passwords can be set After you select the administrator field or one of the user fields a screen that allows you to key in your username and password appears The username and password may be up to 16 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 For each individual key in the username and password then press Enter To modify or delete a previous username and or password use the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers The rt icon indicates data is stored in the account SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS This function allows the administrator to define user access to the computers on the installation on a port by port basis For each user select the target port then press the Spacebar to cycle through the choices F Full access V View Only or N No Access Repeat until all access rights have been set then press Esc The default is F for all users on all ports Note An N setting means that no access rights are granted The port will not show up on the user s LIST on the Main Screen 33 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Setting Function EDIT PORT To identify which computer is attached to a particular port every port NAMES can be assigned a name This f
7. FHM RE EST 11363 2006 89 BR EE EK o X RTVA A E MEE DEAR BAHASA tHSJ T 11363 2006 REER KH1508A KH1516A User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center International http eservice aten com Telephone Support For telephone support call this number International 886 2 8692 6959 China 86 10 5255 0110 Japan 81 3 5615 5811 Korea 82 2 467 6789 North America 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44 8 4481 58923 User Notice All information documentation and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any of the manufacturer s software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibility of the use
8. 113 120 177 184 241 248 8 57 64 121 128 185 192 249 256 KH1516A No Computers Computers Computers Computers 1 1 16 129 144 257 272 385 400 2 17 32 145 160 273 288 401 416 3 33 48 161 176 289 304 417 432 4 49 64 177 192 305 320 433 448 5 65 80 193 208 321 336 449 464 6 81 96 209 224 337 352 465 480 7 97 112 225 240 353 368 481 496 8 113 128 241 256 369 384 497 512 67 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Compatible Switches The following ATEN switches can be installed on a KH1508A KH1516A daisy chain ACS1208 ACS1216 CS1708A CS1716A KH1508 KH1516 CS1708i CS1716i Note The CS1708i CS17161 must be installed as the master switch when Daisy Chained with KH1508A or KH1516A switches 68 Appendix OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows Setting Default OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan Skip Mode All Screen Blanker OFF Hotkey Command Mode ON Hotkey Num Lock Logout Timeout OFF Beeper ON Accessible Ports F Full Access For all Users on all Ports Operation Mode Share OSD Language English 69 KH1508A KH1516A
9. User Manual Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Administrator login because the Username and Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it for example you can clear the login information with the following procedure 1 Power off the KH1508A KH1516A and remove its housing 2 Short the jumper labeled J15 3 Power on the switch The on screen display will show a message informing you that the password information has been cleared 4 Power off the switch 5 Remove the jumper cap from J15 6 Close the housing and start the KH1508A KH1516A back up After you start back up you can use the default Username and Password see OSD Overview page 25 to log in 70 Appendix Troubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets In addition updating the product s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released If your product is not running the latest firmware version we strongly recommend that you upgrade See The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 53 for upgrade details Symptom Action Mouse and or Keyboard not responding The mouse
10. and or keyboard need to be reset by either of the two following methods Unplug the cable s from the console port s then plug it them back in Perform a keyboard mouse reset by hotkey see Computer Keyboard Mouse Reset page 47 or by front panel pushbuttons see Port Selection Pushbuttons page 7 All Station IDs display as 01 Station 1 suddenly lost its power Wait a few seconds for the system to reinitialize the station sequence and display the proper IDs Perform a reset on station ID See RESET STATION IDS page 34 Unplug the daisy chain cable then plug it back in 71 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase If this product proves to be defective contact ALTUSEN s support department for repair or replacement of your unit ALTUSEN will not issue a refund Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase When returning the product you must ship the product in its original packaging or packaging that gives an equal degree of protection Include your proof of purchase in the packaging and the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package This warranty becomes invalid if the factory supplied serial number has been removed or altered on the product This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts
11. chained KVM switches and dongles through the daisy chain cable Auto Scanning and Broadcast Mode Auto scanning provides hands free monitoring of selected devices at variable rates Broadcast Mode sends commands from the console to all computers allowing you to perform operations such as software installation upgrades shutdowns etc on them simultaneously Superior Video Quality Multiple User Accounts Supports the video resolutions up to 1600x1200 60hz for up to 40 meters and 1280x1024 075hz for up to 50 meters with the new ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000 series Supports up to 10 user and 1 administrator accounts Hot Pluggable Ability to add or remove components without having to power off the KVM switch Adapter Cables with ID The KH1508a KH1516A KVM series supports automatic ID recognition of the new ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000 series KVM Adapter Cables Using the new adapter cables with ID means it is not required to change cable configuration settings when moving cables from port to port Device ID and attributes are stored in the adapter cables allowing you to hot swap port connections without having to reconfigure attributes KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Requirements Console A VGA SVGA or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation A PS 2 or USB mouse A PS 2 or USB keyboard Computers The
12. constantly having to move from one computer to another KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Features and Benefits The features and benefits provided by a KH1508A KH1516A deployment are described in the following table Features Benefits Simple Installation and Operation Plug and play installation no software required connecting cables is all it takes Station positions are automatically recognized Computer selection via front panel switches hotkeys or multi language OSD On Screen Display menus Single Console Control Access and control up to 8 KH1508a or 16 KH1516a computers from a single PS 2 or USB KVM keyboard monitor and mouse console Scalability By daisy chaining up to 31 additional KH1508a KH1516A switches as many as 512 computers can be controlled from the original KVM console eliminating the expense of purchasing separate peripherals for each server Easy Installation Setting up the KH1508a KH1516A is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed Because there is no software to configure incompatibility and configuration issues are non existent Easy Operation Three port selection methods Manual via front panel pushbuttons Hotkey and multi language OSD On Screen Display Multi language keyboard support includes English US UK French German Japanese Korean and Traditional Chinese Hardware I
13. ed oe bee 22 Hot Plugging Stations 22 Hot Plugging KVM Ports 22 Hot Plugging Console Ports 22 Powering Off and Restarting 0 0 cee eee eee 23 Port ID Numbering tia ad en 23 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD OverieW a cdo Bien dee ar EA ER ERE 25 OSD Navigation 0 0 een ernennen 27 OSD Main Screen Headings 2222 H2 eee 27 OSD FUNCIONS e er se ee a RER Run abe 28 FCO Oir nia an re da 28 ESSPIS Ta ts A i atei 29 FISE Ans o ie OM a eh ee dB Riera 30 4S ADM te o Po a Eee e si a 33 EDESKP seid bet dario i weld aed ade dynes 36 diio M 37 ELE SCAN cue leger Hoe rae ee id el 38 E8 LOUT 44 2 ne rl iin 39 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control ouo re en Bee 41 Invoking Hotkey Mode 42 Number Lock and Minus Keys 42 Control and F12 Keys 42 Hotkey Mode Environment 42 Exiting Hotkey Mode 42 Selecting the Active Port 43 Auto Scan Mode Switching 44 Setting the Scan Interval oo 44 Invoking Auto Scan 44 Exiting Auto Scan 2 0 00000 eee 45 Skip Mode Switching LL 46 Entering Skip Mode 46 Exiting Skip Mode LL 46 Computer Keyboard Mouse Reset elles 47 vi KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON OFF LL 47 Setting the Hotkey key combination 2 2202er een 48 Setting the OSD Hotkey combination LL 48 Setting the Port Operating System 49 Restore the Default Values 49 Hotkey Summary Table 50 Chapter 6 Keybo
14. etc for all of the computers affected by the change have to be manually redone SET Specifies the operating platform of the computer attached to each port OPERATING You must configure each port on the installation For each port press SYSTEM the Spacebar to cycle through the choices PC Mac or Sun Repeat until all the ports have been set then press Esc The default is PC Note If you are installing a Sun or Mac computer it may not boot when you run it for the first time unless you first set the correct operating system for the port it is connected to SET CAT 5 Lets you specify how long the Cat 5e 6 cable between the port and the LENGTH KVM adapter cable is Press Spacebar to cycle through the cable length settings S Short for up to 25 m M Medium for between 20 and 35 m L Long for above 35 m An S M or L appears next to the port to indicate the choice 34 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Setting Function SET Sets the keyboard language layout for the computers attached to each KEYBOARD port Press Spacebar to cycle through the choices The default is LANGUAGE English US FIRMWARE In order to upgrade the KH1508A KH1516A and adapter cable UPGRADE firmware see The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 53 you must first enable Firmware Upgrade mode with this setting When you bring up this menu the current firmware version levels display Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrad
15. in the manual is provided below Overview Chapter 1 Introduction introduces you to the KH1508A KH1516A system Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Hardware Setup describes how to set up your installation The necessary steps from a basic single stage hookup to a complete daisy chained operation are provided Chapter 3 Basic Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the KH1508A KH1516A Chapter 4 OSD Operation provides a complete description of the KH1508A KH1516A s OSD On Screen Display and how to work with it Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the keyboard hotkey operation of your KH1508A KH1516A installation Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility explains how to upgrade the KH1508A KH1516A s firmware with the latest available versions An Appendix provides specifications and other technical information regarding the KH1508A KH1516A viii KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Monospaced A Indicates text that you should key in Indicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together i
16. it or move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 2 After you select an item a submenu with further choices appears To make a selection either double click it or move the highlight bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is The settings are explained in the following table Setting Function OSD Selects which hotkey activates the OSD function HOTKEY Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Ctrl Ctrl or Alt Alt Since the Ctrl or Alt key combinations may conflict with programs running on the computers the default is the Scroll Lock combination PORT ID Allows you to position where the port ID appears on the monitor The DISPLAY default is the upper left corner but you can choose to have it appear POSITION anywhere on the screen Use the mouse or the arrow Keys plus Pg Up Pg Dn Home End and 5 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off to position the port ID display then click or press Enter to lock the position and return to the Set submenu Note The setting affects the currently selected port If you don t want to use the default position you must change the setting for each port individually PORT ID Determines how long a port ID displays on the monitor after a port DISPLAY change has taken place There are two choices 3 seconds and Off DURATION PORT ID Selects how the port ID is displayed the port number alone PORT DISPLAY NUMBER the port name
17. that previously were connected to an adapter cable will retain their prior configuration data Hot Plugging Console Ports The keyboard monitor and mouse can be hot plugged When hot plugging the mouse however be aware of the following Ifyou unplug the mouse to reset the mouse for example you must use the same mouse when you plug back in Ifyou plug in a different mouse all the stations and all the computers on the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds then restarted following the sequence given under Powering Off and Restarting on page 23 Some older operating systems may not support hot plugging Note If after hot plugging or at any other time there is no response to keyboard and or mouse input perform a keyboard and mouse reset by pressing in the Reset switch see page 7 22 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the KH1508A KH1516A or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted before starting it back up you should follow these procedures to prevent possible equipment issues 1 Shut down all the computers that are attached to it Note You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function 2 Wait 10 seconds then power it back on If you have shut down more than one station power up the highest station first and work your way down to the lowest one Wait for each stat
18. version therefore obtain a new copy of the file and retry 56 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4 Select MAIN to upgrade the firmware for the Main Board Deselect any KVM Adapter Cable types that are not required to be upgraded After you have made your selection s click Next to perform the upgrade li 072 Uyzcil2 Unhi If Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin gt Loading amp testing files gt Loading amp testing files OK gt Searching for devices gt Preparing firmware upgrade gt pu fm is not never han device MAIN 001 000 ing device MAIN 001 000 Device Description Device F W Ver 1 0 085 Upgrade F W Ver MID 001 000 JE Progress mam View Log Back Next mecel Check Firmware Version when selected the utility compares the Main Board firmware level with the upgrade files MAIN If the device versions are higher than the upgrade versions a dialog box informs you and gives you the option to continue or cancel The firmware Ver 1 0 e is not newer than current firmware Ver 1 0 085 2 in device MAIN 001 DI Continue the upgrade Yes No If you didn t enable Check Firmware Version the utility i
19. will always be on when the OSD is being accessed The OSD incorporates a two level administrator user password system Before the OSD Main Screen comes up a login dialog box appears that asks for a username and password You must provide a valid username and password in order to continue If this is the first time that the OSD is being run or if the password function has not been set simply press Enter The OSD main screen displays in administrator mode In this mode you have administrator privileges with access to all administrator and user functions and can set up operations including password authorization as you like After logging in with the default username and password the OSD Main Screen opens in Administrator mode In this mode you have administrator privileges with access to all administrator and user functions and can set up operations including password authorization for the future as you would like 25 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual When you invoke the OSD a screen similar to the one below appears ADMINISTRATOR SN PN QV amp NAME Note 1 The diagram depicts the Administrator s Main Screen The User Main Screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions since these are reserved for the administrator and can t be accessed by ordinary users 2 Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in user are visible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page
20. 33 for details 26 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu and deactivate the OSD click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window or press Esc To Logout click F8 or the 7Z7 symbol at the top of the Main Screen or press F8 The OSD uses a tree view To see the ports for a particular station click the plus sign in front of the station number The port number list drops down To dismiss the list click the circle symbol o in front of the station number To move up or down through the list one line at a time click the up and down triangle symbols A W or use the up and down arrow keys If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen the screen will scroll To move up or down through the list one screen at a time click the up and down arrow symbols MW or use the Pg Up and Pg Dn keys If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen the screen will scroll To bring the KVM focus to a port double click it or move the highlight bar to it and then press Enter After executing any action you automatically go back to the menu one level above OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Explanation SN PN This column lists the port ID numbers station number port number for all the KVM ports on the installation The simplest method to access a particular computer is to click it or move the highlight b
21. ATEN KVM Switch KH1508A KH1516A User Manual E O I sr www aten com KH1508A KH1516A User Manual FCC CE Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment 1s operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CE Warning This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures RoHS This product is RoHS compliant SJ T 11364 2006 The following contains information that relates to China SEE SUR MBAR meu NE O O RRASA EUA BUB AAN E EEST 11363 20063 XE BR EE EGK ZI e O RTHAKENRLER BECHER EUR E DATA
22. CESSIBLE PORTS page 33 that match the name or port ID pattern regardless of the current List settings see F2 LIST page 29 for details To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice press Esc 28 Chapter 4 OSD Operation F2 LIST Many of the switch s OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for listing on the Main Screen Accessing this function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of ports that get listed The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below Choice Meaning ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 32 POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have attached computers Powered On QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports POWERED ON see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 32 and that have their attached computers Powered On Move the highlight bar to the choice you want then press Enter An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one 29 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual F3 SET Accessing this function allows the administrator and each user to set up an individual working environment A separate profile for each operator is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username provided during login To change a setting 1 Double click
23. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to the unit from surges or static electricity Plug the the console keyboard monitor and mouse into the unit s console ports The ports are color coded and marked with icons for easy identification Note You can use any combination of keyboard and mouse connections For example you can use a PS 2 keyboard with a USB mouse Use Cat 5e 6 cable to connect any available KVM port to a KVM adapter cable that is appropriate for the computer you are installing see KVM Adapter Cables page 5 for details Note To support a resolution of 1280x1024 the recommended maximum distance between the unit and the KVM adapter cable is 50 meters Connect the KVM adapter cable to the computer Plug the connectors on the KVM adapter cable into the appropriate ports of the computer you are installing See KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams page 16 for connection examples Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH1508A KH1516A s power socket plug the male end into an AC power source After the KH1508A KH1516A is cabled up you can turn on the power After it is powered up you can turn on the servers Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation Diagram Lt Dos KH1508A KH1516A User Manual KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams
24. ade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry Click Yes to retry If you click No the Upgrade Failed screen appears Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility See the next section Firmware Upgrade Recovery for how to proceed Firmware Upgrade Recovery Should the firmware on the switch be missing or corrupted it may not be possible to operate or boot the switch This could be due to Starting the Firmware Upgrade mode see FIRMWARE UPGRADE page 35 and then canceling the upgrade An interruption of the firmware upgrade The firmware upgrade procedure failing The unit s firmware becoming corrupted for unknown reasons Main Board Firmware Upgrade Recovery To perform a firmware upgrade recovery do the following 1 On the KVM Switch slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch see page 7 to the Recover position 2 Power off and restart the switch according to the instructions given in the Powering Off and Restarting section see page 23 3 Proceed with the firmware upgrade as described in Performing the Upgrade starting on page 55 4 When the upgrade ends power off the switch 5 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position 6 Power on the switch Note Ifone of the child KVM units fails to upgrade successfully unchain it from the installation and perform the recovery and upgrade operation on it i
25. age that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair Do not connect the RJ 11 connector marked UPGRADE to a public telecommunication network 62 Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack extended to the floor and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack Always load the rack from the bottom up and load the heaviest item in the rack first Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Make sure that all equipment used on the rack including power strips and other electrical connectors is properly grounded Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by
26. alone PORT NAME or the port number MODE plus the port name PORT NUMBER PORT NAME The default is PORT NUMBER PORT NAME SCAN Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through DURATION the selected ports in Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN page 38 Key in a value from 1 255 seconds then press Enter Default is 5 seconds a setting of O disables the Scan function 30 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Setting Function SCAN SKIP Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip mode see F5 MODE SKP page 36 and Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN page 38 Choices are ALL All the ports which have been set Accessible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 33 QUICK VIEW Only those ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 32 POWERED ON Only those ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On QUICK VIEW POWERED ON Only those ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports and are Powered On The default is ALL SCREEN If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this BLANKER function the screen is blanked Key in a value from 1 30 minutes then press Enter A setting of O disables this function The default is Off HOTKEY Enables Disables the Hotkey function see Hotkey Operation COMMAND page 41 in case a conflict with progra
27. an Duration 30 Selecting the Active Port 43 Setting the Auto Scan Interval 30 44 Setting the Scan Interval 30 SJ T 11364 2006 ii Skip Mode 46 Stacking 12 Station ID LEDs 7 Technical Support 64 Telephone support iii Troubleshooting 71 U User Notice iii 74
28. ant to add to the chain 4 Power up the installation according to the following procedure a Plug in the power cord for the first station Wait for the unit to ascertain its station ID and display it on the Station ID LED The station ID for the first stage unit 1s O1 the ID for the second stage unit is 02 the ID for the third stage unit is 03 etc b Power on each station on the installation in turn second station then third station etc In each case wait for the station ID to be ascertained and displayed before powering on the next station c After all the stations are up power on the computers Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Daisy Chain Installation Diagram PA A AAA AAA LAIA fo JU UJ 7 19 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 20 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Port Selection KH1508A KH1516A installations provide three methods to obtain instant access to any computer on your installation Manual OSD on screen display and Hotkey Manual Manual port selection simply involves pressing the port selection switch that corresponds to the device you wish to access OSD The OSD provides a menu driven interface to the computer switching procedure OSD operation is discussed in the next chapter Hot
29. ar to it and then press Enter QV If a port has been selected for Quick View scanning see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 32 an arrowhead displays in this column The computers that are powered on and are online have a sun symbol it in this column NAME If a port has been given a name see EDIT PORT NAMES page 34 its name appears in this column 27 KH1508A KH1516a User Manual OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD For example you can rapidly switch to any port scan selected ports only limit the list you wish to view designate a port as a Quick View Port create or edit a port name or make OSD setting adjustments To access an OSD function 1 Either click a function key field at the top of the Main Screen or press a function key on the keyboard 2 Inthe submenus that appear make your choice either by double clicking it or moving the highlight bar to it and then pressing Enter 3 Press Esc to return to the previous menu level F1 GOTO Accessing the GOTO function allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port s name or its port ID Tousethe Name method key in 1 key in the port s name and then press Enter Touse the Port ID method key in 2 key in the port ID and then press Enter Note You can key in a partial name or port ID The screen will show all the computers that the user has View rights to see SET AC
30. ard Emulation Mac Keyboard ml a eee 51 S n Keyboardy ren ur ann ee ue er SEEN RE RE ee 52 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction ua iet cited etre ox e pee E ap ts 53 Before You Begin 5 onore Dee repr IM 53 Performing the Upgrade cee eee 55 Starting the Upgrade iliis eese 55 Upgrade Succeeded eee 58 Upgrade Failed oen rn e 59 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 59 Main Board Firmware Upgrade Recovery 59 Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery 60 Appendix Safety Instructions LL 61 General ici ee Fake ich ea EK IE us 61 Rack MOUNUOG vesan dare ge tapia du Beata mans duh 63 Technical Support s iee sack des 64 International ceo m DERE My aioe at RR oe Ee 64 North America LL 64 Specifications RE ee La ees oe 65 Connection Tables 2 21 e PIG I 67 KEUTBOBA oe O 67 KHASIGA s beet ei ee een ee eee bbe deed mers 67 Compatible Switches oooooooococrcoor ern enn 68 OSD Factory Default Settings 69 Administrator Login Failure 0 2 LL 70 Troubleshooting i pie aus ae Beng Beene ar aver aw e 71 OVENI W i een a een Rok tb ES 71 Limited Warranty ea sr na a nee ES 72 vii KH1508A KH1516A User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508A KH15164 system It covers all aspects of installation configuration and operation An overview of the information found
31. ck units if you are daisy chaining them remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that came with this package and stick them onto the switch s bottom panel at the corners as shown in the diagram below Es o Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting The KH1508A KH1516A can be mounted in a 19 1U rack The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack To rack mount the unit 1 Remove the screws at the front or the rear as shown in the diagram below Phillips head hex Z Ge 2 Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit at the front or the rear as shown in the diagram below Phillips head hex M3x8 Phillips head hex pon 3 Slide the unit into the front or rear of the rack and secure it to the rack 13 KH1508A KH1516a User Manual Single Station Installation In a single stage installation there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained down from the KH1508A KH1516A To set up a single stage installation refer to the installation diagrams starting on page 15 the numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbers of the instruction steps and do the following di Ground the KH1508A KH1516A by connecting one end of a grounding wire to the grounding terminal and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object Note Do not omit this step
32. computer Pausing is more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode When you resume scanning it starts at the computer where you paused If you exited and then restarted Auto Scanning it starts at the beginning from the first computer on the installation To resume Auto Scanning press any key Scanning continues from the computer you paused at While the Auto Scan mode is operating ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes can be input You must exit Auto Scan mode to regain normal control ofthe console Exiting Auto Scan 1 To exit Auto Scan mode press Esc or Spacebar Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode 45 KH1508A KH1516a User Manual Skip Mode Switching This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually You can focus on a particular port for as long as you like as opposed to auto scanning which automatically switches the port focus after a fixed interval Entering Skip Mode To enter Skip mode key in the following Hotkey combination di Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 Press one of the Arrow keys After you press one of the keyboard arrows you automatically exit Hotkey mode and enter Skip mode where you can switch ports as follows lt Skips to the first accessible port See SCAN SKIP MODE page 31 for information regarding accessible ports Skips to the nex
33. de in a single session all connected adapter cable models that match the firmware type 54 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Performing the Upgrade Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware 1 Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file either by double clicking the file icon or by opening a command line and keying in the full path to it The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears 2 Read and Agree to the License Agreement enable the I Agree radio button my pre Dpermdehlity Welcome to the Firmware Upgrade Utility Put your device into Firmware Upgrade Mode Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable to connect its Firmware Upgrade Port to your computer or connect via Ethernet Agree to the License Agreement Then Click Next LICENSE AGREEMENT B y iv I gee IDontAgre LICENSE GRANT ATEN Intemational Co Ltd Licensor grants to you a non exclusive non transferable license to access and use FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY the Product during the Term set forth below You may install the Product on a hard disk or other storage device install and use the Product on file server for use on a network for the purposes of 1 permanent installation onto hard disks or other storage devices or ii use of the Product over such network and make backup copies of the Product RESTRICTIONS You agree not to modify adapt translate reverse engineer recompile disassemb
34. e 70 Auto Scanning 30 44 Invoking Auto Scan 44 Pausing Auto Scan 44 Setting the Scan Interval 44 Stopping 45 B Benefits 2 C Components Front View 6 Rear View 8 Connection Tables 65 console modules 11 D Daisy chaining 16 F Factory Default Settings 69 Features 2 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 60 Firmware upgrade cable 54 port 54 recovery 59 Firmware Upgrade Mode Invoking 54 Front View 6 H Hardware Setup 11 Index Hot Plugging 22 Hotkey 25 Selecting the Active Port 43 Summary Table 50 Hotkey Mode Exiting 42 Invoking 42 Hotkey Port Control 41 Installation Daisy chaining 16 Single Station 14 Invoking Hotkey Mode 42 K Keyboard Emulation Mac 51 Sun 52 Keyboard port operation 41 Keyboard Reset 47 KH1508 Rear View 8 KH1516 Rear View 8 KVM Adapter Cables 5 KVM adapter cables 11 KVM adapter installation 16 L LEDs Port 7 Station ID 7 M Mouse Reset 47 73 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual O Online Registration iii OSD Factory Default Settings 69 Functions 28 Hotkey 25 Main Screen Headings 27 Navigation 27 Overview 25 P Port LEDs 7 Selection 21 Port ID Numbering 23 Powering Off and Restarting 23 R Rack Mounting 13 Rear View 8 Requirements Computer 4 Console 4 KVM adapter cables 5 Operating Systems 5 OS Support 5 Reset Switch 7 RoHS ii S Safety Instructions General 61 Rack Mounting 63 Sc
35. e OSD menu a Null Port message displays on the screen The OSD hotkey will bring up the OSD Main Screen 39 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 40 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard The KH1508A KH1516A provides the following Hotkey port control features Selecting the Active Port Auto Scan Mode Switching Skip Mode Switching Computer Keyboard Mouse Reset The following settings can also be controlled in Hotkey mode Setting the Beeper Setting the Quick Hotkey Setting the OSD Hotkey Setting the Port Operating System Restoring the OSD Default Values 41 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode To invoke Hotkey mode you may use two possible keystroke sequences shown below Only one of the two key sequences below can be operational see Setting the Hotkey key combination on page 48 Number Lock and Minus Keys 1 Hold down the Num Lock key 2 Press and release the Minus key 3 Release the Num Lock key Num Lock Control and F12 Keys 1 Hold down the ctr1 key 2 Press and release the F12 key 3 Release the Ctr1 key Ctr1 F12 Hotkey Mode Environment When Hotkey mode is active A command line appears on the monitor scree
36. e mode or N to leave this menu without enabling it ADAPTER This function allows the administrator to check the firmware version of UPGRADE the KVM adapter cable When you bring up this menu the current firmware version levels display See FIRMWARE UPGRADE above also SET LOGIN This function allows the administrator to request users to login or not MODE When the login dialog box is disabled the system disables the login logout function If the system is re started the login logout function remains disabled 35 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual F5 SKP This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward switching the console focus from the currently active KVM Port to the previous or next available one The selection of computers to be available for Skip mode switching is made with the Scan Skip mode setting under the F3 SET function see page 31 When you are in Skip mode press To skip to the previous port in the List To skip to the next port in the List To skip to the last port of the previous station in the List lt gt l To skip to the first port of the next station in the List Note When you skip you only skip to the previous or next available computer that is in the Scan Skip mode selection see page 31 Ifa port has been selected for Scan Skip mode when the focus switches to that port a left right triangle symbol appears before its port ID display While Sk
37. e the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages 2 Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer Continues on next page 53 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Continued from previous page 3 Use the firmware upgrade cable provided with this unit to connect a COM port on your computer to the firmware upgrade port of your device Note On a daisy chained installation connect the cable to the first station master unit The chained stations slaves that are the same model will receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables 4 Shut down all of the computers except those that are attached to cable adapters that require upgrade The cable adapters require the computers power source to be upgraded Do not shut down the stations on the KVM installation that you want to upgrade 5 From your KVM switch console bring up the OSD see page 25 and select the FAADM function 6 Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE Press Enter then press Y to start the Firmware Upgrade mode see page 35 Note 1 The upgrade to the KVM Adapter Cables takes place via the Cat 5e 6 cable that connects the adapter cable to the KVM switch so there 1s no separate firmware upgrade cable to attach 2 Adapter cable firmware selected with the upgrade utility will upgra
38. ensity RJ 45 connectors and CAT 5e 6 cable make for a compact efficient wiring configuration while the use of PS 2 and USB KVM Adapter Cables to link to the computers permits any combination of PCs Macs Sun computers and serial devices to coexist on the installation Setting up the KH1508A KH1516A is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed Because the KH1508A KH1516A intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly there is no software to configure and no complex installation routines Access to any computer on the installation is easily accomplished either by pressing front panel port selection pushbuttons entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard or by means ofa powerful OSD On Screen Display menu system A convenient Auto Scan function also permits automatic scanning and one by one monitoring of the activities of selected computers Your KH1508A KH1516A investment is protected through firmware upgrades You can download firmware update files from our website and use the Firmware Upgrade function to quickly and conveniently install them There is no better way to save time and money than with a KH15084A KH1516A installation By allowing a single console to manage up to 512 computers you 1 eliminate the expense of purchasing separate keyboards monitors and mice 2 save space 3 save on energy costs and 4 eliminate the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in
39. f an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS Position system cables and power cables carefully Be sure that nothing rests on any cables Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to rain or water The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged The device exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in dam
40. following equipment must be installed on the computers that connect to the KH1508A or KH1516A KVM ports A VGA SVGA or multisync port A Type A USB port and USB host controller for USB KVM adapter cable connection see following section Or 6 pin Mini DIN keyboard and mouse ports for PS 2 KVM adapter cable connection see following section Chapter 1 Introduction KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5e 6 cable is required to connect the KH1508A KH1516A to one of the KVM adapter cables The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KH1508A KH15164A Function Module Connect to devices with PS 2 ports KA7920 KA7520 KA7120 KA9520 KA9120 Connect to devices with USB ports KA7166 KA7168 KA7169 KA7970 KA7570 KA7170 KA9570 KA9170 Connect to Sun Legacy systems with 13W3 port KA9130 KA7130 Connect to Sun USB systems KA9170 KA7170 Connect to serial based devices KA9140 Note 1 KVM adapter cables are referred to as O Modules in some dialog boxes 2 The following cable models support the Adapter Cable ID function KA7166 KA7168 KA7169 KA7920 KA7970 KA7520 KA7570 KA7120 KA7130 KA7170 Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table below OS Version Windows NT 2000 XP 2003 Server 2008 Server Vista Linux RedHat 9 0 Fedora and higher RHEL AS 4 RHEL 5 SuSE 10 and
41. higher OpenSUSE 10 2 SLES 10 SP1 Debian 3 1 4 0 Ubuntu 7 04 7 10 UNIX IBM AIX4 3 5L V5 2 V5 3 V6 V6 1 FreeBSD 5 5 6 1 6 2 Novell Netware 5 0 and higher Sun Solaris 8 9 10 Mac 9 0 9 1 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 DOS 6 2 and higher 1 Does not support USB 2 Kernels below 2 6 do not support USB 2 0 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Components Front View KH1508A 1 amp 2 E E O s LJ 3 4 5 6 7 KH1516A 1 amp 2 a a 0 3 4 5 6 7 Chapter 1 Introduction No Component Description 1 Port Selection Press a pushbutton to give the KVM focus to the computer Pushbuttons attached to its corresponding port Simultaneously pressing pushbuttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset Simultaneously pressing pushbuttons 7 and 8 KH1508A or 15 and 16 KH1516A starts Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN page 38 for auto scan details 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Pushbuttons The left ones are the On Line LEDs the right ones are the Selected Port LEDs An On Line LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running A flashing LED indicates that the Port is being used for cascading to another switch A Selected LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to it
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43. ion to display its station ID on the front panel LED before powering on the next one 3 After the station s is are up power the computers back on Port ID Numbering Each computer on the installation is assigned a unique port ID The port ID is a one or two segment number that is determined by the stage level and port number of the switch that the computer is connected to The first segment represents the stage level of the switch 04 for example the second segment represents the number of the port that the computer is plugged into For example if a computer is connected to KVM port 3 of a switch that is in the 12th position of the daisy chain it would have a port ID of 12 03 Note Single digit numbers 1 9 are padded with a preceding zero 0 23 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 24 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display OSD is a menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen To display the Main Screen tap the OSD hotkey twice The default hotkey is Scroll Lock You can change the hotkey to the Ctrl key or the Alt key if you like see OSD HOTKEY page 30 Note 1 Ifyou use the Ctrl or Alt key method you must press the same Ctrl or Alt key both times 2 Once you start the OSD the keyboard lock will be controlled by the device The number lock and caps lock
44. ip mode is in effect the console will not function normally You must exit Skip mode in order to regain control of the console To exit Skip mode press the Spacebar or Esc 36 Chapter 4 OSD Operation F6 BRC F6 is an administrator only function When this function is in effect commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers such as performing a system wide shutdown installing or upgrading software etc While BRC mode is in effect a speaker symbol appears before the port ID display of the port that currently has the console focus While BRC mode is in effect the mouse will not function normally You must exit BRC mode in order to regain control of the mouse To exit BRC mode invoke the OSD with the OSD Hotkey then click the F6 field or press F6 to turn BRC mode off 37 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual F7 SCAN This function automatically switches among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan Skip mode setting under the F3 SET function see page 31 The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET functio
45. key Hotkeys allow you to conveniently provide KVM focus to a particular computer from the keyboard instead of having to manually select them by pressing port selection switches or accessing the OSD Keyboard operation is discussed in Chapter 5 21 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Hot Plugging The KH1508A KH1516A supports hot plugging components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables without the need to shut the unit down In order for hot plugging to work properly however the procedures described below should be followed Hot Plugging Stations Y ou can switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one After you do in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change you should reset the OSD See RESET STATION IDS page 34 for details Hot Plugging KVM Ports After switching KVM ports in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change you may need to reconfigure the OSD information for the new port information The settings of the port name operating system and keyboard language will be restored to the KVM switch from any previously used adapter cables after they are plugged in See F3 SET page 30 and the port setting selections under the F4 ADM function page 33 for details Note 1 If a computer s operating system doesn t support hot plugging this function may not work properly 2 Empty ports
46. le or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Product or crer pud works based on the Product or remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Product inch a cop yright trademark or patent pending notices You may not sublicense the Product or otherwise allow others to use the Product licensed to you Help About Back Continues on next page 55 KH1508a KH1516A User Manual Continued from previous page 3 Click Next to continue The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears Firmware Upemie Uility If Check Firmware Version is checked the mu compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer te NUES ts you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Status Messages gt Loading a testing BE Bar rm i s se 2 Device Description IV Check Firmware Version Progress Help View Log The Utility checks to make sure the KH1508A KH1516A is in the Firmware Upgrade Mode and then lists all firmware needed preselected in the Device List panel Note 1 The Device List lists all the models of KVM Adapter Cable that require upgrading 2 If the Utility fails to list any firmware check that the KH1508A KHISIGA is connected and in the Firmware Upgrade Mode Alternatively the Firmware Package maybe corrupted or the wrong
47. ms running on the computers MODE occurs The default is On HOTKEY This setting selects the Hotkey invocation keys see Hotkey Operation page 41 Choices are NUM LOCK or CTRL F12 The default is NUM LOCK SET OSD Sets the language that the OSD displays in Choices are English LANGUAGE German Japanese Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese The default is English SET Sets the keyboard language mapping of the console keyboard The CONSOLE default is Auto If the switch does not automatically receive language KEYBOARD mapping from the keyboard it will set to English US SET If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this LOGOUT function the operator is automatically logged out A login is necessary TIMEOUT before the console can be used again This enables other operators to gain access to the computers when the original operator is no longer accessing them but has forgotten to log out To set the timeout value key in a number from 1 180 minutes then press Enter If the number is 0 zero this function is disabled Default is Off Note This feature does not function if Set Login Mode is disabled See SET LOGIN MODE page 35 ACTIVATE Choices are Y for Yes or N for No When activated the beeper BEEPER sounds whenever a port is changed when activating the Auto Scan function see F7 SCAN page 38 or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is On
48. n The command line prompt is the word Hotkey in white text on a blue background and displays the subsequent Hotkey information that you key in Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Hotkey compliant keystrokes described in the sections that follow can be input Exiting Hotkey Mode Pressing Esc exits Hotkey mode 1 Make sure that the Hotkey Command Mode function is enabled and that you key in the appropriate Hotkey See page 31 for details 42 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Selecting the Active Port Each computer port is assigned a port ID see Port ID Numbering page 23 Y ou can directly access any computer with a Hotkey combination that specifies the port ID that the computer is connected to The steps are 1 Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 2 Key in the port ID The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in If you make a mistake use Backspace to erase it 3 Press Enter After you press Enter the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit Hotkey mode Note In Hotkey mode the KVM focus will not switch to a port ifan invalid switch or port number is entered The Hotkey command line will continue to display on the screen until you enter a valid switch and port number combination or exit Hotkey mode 43 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Auto Scan Mode Switching Auto Scan automatically s
49. n see page 30 As each computer is accessed an s appears in front of the port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode While you are in Auto Scan mode you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P or with a left click of the mouse To resume scanning press any key or left click again See Auto Scan Mode Switching page 44 for details While Auto Scan mode is in effect the console will not function normally You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain control of the console To exit Auto Scan mode press the Spacebar or Esc 38 Chapter 4 OSD Operation F8 LOUT Clicking the F8 field or pressing F8 logs you out of the OSD and blanks the console screen This is different from simply deactivating the OSD when you are at the Main Screen by pressing Esc With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD whereas with Esc all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey Note 1 When you reenter the OSD after logging out the screen stays blank except for the login dialog box You must input your username and password before you can continue see page 25 If login has been disabled by the administrator see page 35 the F8 function is also disabled 2 If you reenter the OSD after logging out and immediately use Esc to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from th
50. n the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential steps Indicates selecting the option on a menu or dialog box for example that comes next For example Start Run means to open the Start menu and then select Run Indicates critical information Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International http www aten com North America http www aten usa com KH1508A KH1516A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank Chapter 1 Introduction Overview A KH1508A or KH1516A KVM switch is a control unit that allows IT administrators to access and control multiple computers from a single PS 2 or USB KVM keyboard monitor and mouse console A single KH1508A KH1516A can control up to 8 16 computers By daisy chaining up to 31 additional switches as many as 512 computers can be controlled from the original KVM console An auto sensing function recognizes the position of each station on the chain eliminating the need to manually set the position and a seven segment front panel LED displays each Station s position for easy identification Compact high d
51. ndependent Cross Platform Support The KH1508a KH1516A supports Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Linux Unix Novell FreeBSD Sun and Mac Space Saving RJ 45 Connectors and Cat 5e 6 Cabling This space saving innovation means that the KH 15084 KH1516a can be conveniently installed in a 1U system rack and the installation can take advantage of the internal network wiring built into most modern commercial buildings Reduces cable clutter for a neat and tidy data center environment KVM Adapter Cables to Connect to Servers and Devices For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS 2 USB and serial interfaces the KH1508a KH1516a s design utilizes KVM adapter cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the connected devices KVM adapter cables are available in PS 2 USB and Serial interfaces to support a wide variety of data center servers and devices Two Level Password Security Supports one administrator and ten user profiles Strong password protection prevents unauthorized accessing to the installation keeping your valuable data secure Chapter 1 Introduction Features Benefits Upgradeable Firmware Effortless Upgrades Stay current with the latest functionality improvements and updates by downloading firmware upgrade files from our website and installing them with the built in firmware upgrade utility Simultaneous firmware upgrades to all daisy
52. ndependently After it has been successfully upgraded plug it back into the chain 59 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery To perform an adapter cable firmware upgrade recovery do the following 1 Unplug the adapter cable from the computer it is connected to 2 Slide its Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch located next to the RJ45 connector to the Recover position 3 Plug the adapter cable back into the computer 4 From your KVM switch console bring up the OSD see page 26 and select the FAADM function 5 Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE Press Enter 6 Press Y to invoke Upgrade mode 7 Proceed with the firmware upgrade as described in Performing the Upgrade starting on page 55 8 After the upgrade completes and the switch restarts unplug the adapter cable from the computer and slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position 9 Plug the adapter cable back into the computer 60 Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only Read all of these instructions Save them for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device Do not place the device on any unstable surface cart stand table etc If the device falls serious damage will result Do not use the device near water Do not place the device near or over radiators or heat registers The device cabinet is p
53. nstalls the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level or not As the upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bat To abort the upgrade procedure before it completes click Cancel If you cancel before completion a dialog box warns you that the upgrade will not finish and shows the options to proceed or abort the cancel operation The Mainboard and OSD firmware may be missing or corrupted upon rebooting the switch To recover from missing or corrupt firmware see Firmware Upgrade Recovery page 59 57 KH1508a KH1516A User Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful E Finmwnre Upgrade Uf liry The Firmware upgrade was successful Click Finish to close the utility gt Searching for devices gt Preparing firmware upgrade gt Firmware version is not newer than device MAIN 001 000 gt Upgrading device KA7970 001 007 Upgrading device EE 001 007 OK r Device Description Device F W Ver 1 0 092 Upgrade FW Ver MID 001 007 v Check Firmware Version Progress I Help View Log Back C Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility Note At the completion of the upgrade the KH1508A KH1516A restarts 58 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgr
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55. r only hotkey It returns the switch s settings to their default values T Toggles the OSD Hotkey between Ctrl Ctrl and Scroll Lock Scroll Lock I lt Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it DI Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the next accessible port N Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the last accessible port ofthe previous Station DI Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station 50 Mac Keyboard Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl na 36 Ctrl 1 md Ctrl 2 mq Ctrl 3 mi Ctrl 4 A Alt Alt Print Screen F13 Scroll Lock F14 Ep Enter Return Backspace Delete Insert Help Ctrl 32 F15 Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 51 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key Ctrl is used in conjunction with other keys The corresponding functions are shown in the table below
56. r to correct such interference The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Package Contents The KH1508A KH1516A package consists of 1 KHI508A or KH1516A Cat 5 High Density KVM Switch Firmware Upgrade Cable Power Cord 1 Mounting Kit Foot Pad Set 4 pcs User Instructions Check to make sure that all ofthe components are present and in good order If anything is missing or was damaged in shipping contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on the KH1508A KH1516A installation Features may have been added to the KH1508A KH1516A since this manual was published Please visit our web site to download the most up to date version of the manual Copyright O 2013 ATENO International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0268 AX4G Manual Date 2013 09 10 Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co Ltd All rights reserved All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Contents FCC CE Information LL ii ROHS c sein de ER wre at ft O NANO a i
57. reen 1 x USB Type AF KVM Ports 8 x RJ 45 16 x RJ 45 Daisy In 1 x DB 25 F Shain Out 1 x DB 25 M F W Upgrade 1 x RJ 11 Power 3 Prong AC socket Switches Port Selection 8 x Pushbutton 16 x Pushbutton KVM Reset 1 x Recessed pushbutton F W Upgrade 1 x Slide Power 1 x Rocker LEDs Port On Line 8 Green 16 Green Selected 8 Orange 16 Orange Power 1 Blue Station ID 1 x 2 Digit 7 segment Orange Emulation Keyboard PS 2 USB Mouse PS 2 USB Scan Interval 1 255 sec Video 1600 x 1200 60Hz 40 m with KA7xx Adapter Cable 1280 x 1024 75Hz 50 m with KA7xx Adapter Cable I P Rating 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1A Power Consumption 120V 5 8W 230V 6W 120V 5 9W 230V 6 1W Environment Operating Temp 0 409 C Storage Temp 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH 65 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Function KH1508A KH1516A Physical Housing Metal Properties i Weight 2 74 kg 2 77 kg Dimensions 43 30 x 16 00 x 4 40 cm Appendix Connection Tables The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KH1508A KH1516A units and the number of computers that they control KH1508A No Computers Computers Computers 1 1 8 65 72 129 136 193 200 2 9 16 73 80 137 144 201 208 3 17 24 81 88 145 152 209 216 4 25 32 89 96 153 160 217 224 5 33 40 97 104 161 168 225 232 6 41 48 105 112 169 176 233 240 7 49 56
58. rovided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation To ensure reliable operation and to protect against overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The device should never be placed on a soft surface bed sofa rug etc as this will block its ventilation openings Likewise the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 230V phase to phase voltage To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded The device 1s equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Always follow your local national wiring codes 61 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over I
59. s corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus The LED is steady under normal conditions but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN page 38 for auto scan details Reset Switch Pressing this switch in performs a system reset Note The switch is recessed and must be pushed with a small object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch Firmware Upgrade Port Power LED Station ID LED During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade this switch should be in the NORMAL position If a firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully this switch is used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery See Firmware Upgrade Recovery page 59 for details The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator s computer to the KH1508A KH1516A see page 53 plugs into this RJ 11 connector Lights to indicate that the KH1508A KH1516A is powered and ready to operate The KH1508A KH1516A s Station ID is displayed here If this is a single station installation see page 14 or the first station on a daisy chained installation see page 16 the KH1508A KH1516A has a station ID of 01 On a daisy chained installation the KH1508A KH1516A auto senses its position and displays the station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain see Port ID Numbering page 23 for details
60. t accessible port zy Skips to the last accessible port of the previous station y Skips to the first accessible port of the next station Once you are in Skip mode you can continue skipping by pressing the arrow keys You do not have to use the Num Lock combination again While Skip mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Skip mode compliant keystrokes can be input You must exit Skip mode to regain normal control of the console Exiting Skip Mode 1 To exit Skip mode press Esc or Spacebar 46 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Computer Keyboard Mouse Reset If either the keyboard or mouse stop functioning on the computer connected to the currently selected port you can perform a keyboard mouse reset on the computer by executing the following steps 1 Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 2 Press F5 After you press F5 you automatically exit Hotkey mode and regain keyboard and mouse control on the computer connected to the KVM port If you fail to regain keyboard mouse control on the computer after pressing F5 perform a system reset For more information see Reset Switch page 7 This function is essentially the same as unplugging and replugging the keyboard and mouse on the target computer Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON OFF The beeper see Activate Beeper page 31 can be turned on and off with Hotkeys by the following s
61. teps 1 Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 2 Press B After you press B the beeper turns on or off The command line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode 47 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Setting the Hotkey key combination The keys used to enter the Hotkey Mode see HOTKEY COMMAND MODE page 31 can be switched between Num Lock and Ctr1 F12 by the following steps 1 Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 2 Press H After you press H the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one second then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode Setting the OSD Hotkey combination The Hotkeys used to access the OSD see OSD HOTKEY page 30 can be switched between Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Ctrl Ctrl and Alt Alt by the following steps 1 Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 2 Press T After you press T the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one second then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode 48 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Setting the Port Operating System A port s operating system configuration can be matched to that of the computer attached to the port by performing the following steps 1 Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 2 Press a F
62. terfaces the KH1508A KH15164A s design utilizes KVM adapter cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the connected devices A separate KVM adapter cable is required for each computer or device connection The KVM adapter cables are listed in the KVM Adapter Cables section on page 5 Consult your dealer to find out which KVM adapter cables best fit your needs Before you Begin 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 61 Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the installation has been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Stacking and Rack Mounting The KH1508A KH1516A can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of the rack The following sections take you through the procedures for each method Note 1 Allow at least 5 1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and 12 7 cm at the rear for power cord and cable clearance 2 The standard rack mount kit does not include rack mount screws or cage nuts If you need additional rack mount screws or cage nuts contact your rack dealer Stacking The KH1508A KH15164 can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables To place the KH15084A KH1516A or to sta
63. the manufacturer Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack 63 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Technical Support International Foronline technical support including troubleshooting documentation and software updates http support aten com For telephone support see Telephone Support page ili North America Email Support support aten usa com Online Technical Support Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates http www aten usa com support Telephone Support 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4988 When you contact us please have the following information ready beforehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help 64 Appendix Specifications Function KH1508A KH1516A Computer Direct 8 16 Connections Max 256 via Daisy Chain 512 via Daisy Chain Port Selection OSD On Screen Display Hotkeys Pushbuttons Connectors Console KB 1 x 6 pin Mini DIN F Purple 1 x USB Type AF Video 1 x HDB 15 F Mouse 1 x 6 pin Mini DIN F G
64. unction key where Function refers to one of the function keys in the following table Key Description F1 Sets the Port OS to Windows F2 Sets the Port OS to Mac F3 Sets the Port OS to Sun After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode Restore the Default Values This administrator only Hotkey restores the KH1508A KH1516A default values see RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES on page 34 by performing the following steps 1 Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 2 Press R 3 Press Enter After you press Enter the command line displays RESET TO DEFAULT SETTING for three seconds then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode 49 KH1508A KH1516A User Manual Hotkey Summary Table Num Lock A Enter Invokes Auto Scan mode or When Auto Scan mode is in effect P or Ctrl F12 left click pauses auto scanning When auto scanning is paused pressing any key or another left click resumes auto scanning B Toggles the Beeper On or Off Esc or Spacebar Exits hotkey mode F1 Sets Operating System to Windows F2 Sets Operating System to Mac F3 Sets Operating System to Sun IF Performs a keyboard mouse reset on the _ target computer H Toggles the Hotkey invocation keys Port ID Enter Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID R Enter Administrato
65. unction allows the administrator to create modify or delete port names To assign a port name 1 Click the port you want or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 2 Key in the new port name or modify delete the old one The maxi mum number of characters allowed for the port name is 14 Legal characters include All alpha characters A Z All numeric characters 0 9 You can enter the port names in either upper or lower case however the OSD displays the port name only in UPPERCASE 3 When you have finished editing press Enter to have the change take effect To abort the change press Esc RESTORE This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to the DEFAULT original factory default settings see OSD Factory Default Settings VALUES page 69 except for the Names settings that were assigned to the ports which are saved CLEAR THE This function clears the port name list NAME LIST RESET If you change the position of one of the stations in the daisy chain the STATION IDS OSD settings will no longer correspond to the new situation This function directs the OSD to rescan the station positions of the entire installation and updates the OSD so that the OSD station information corresponds to the new physical layout Note Only the station numbers get updated Except for the port names all administrator settings such as Set Accessible Ports Set Quick View Ports
66. witches among all the active computer ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals This allows their activity to be monitored automatically See SKAN SKIP MODE ofthe OSD F3 SET function page 31 Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time Auto Scan keeps the focus on each port is set with the SCAN DURATION setting ofthe OSD F3 SET function see page 30 You can change the scan interval before you activate Hotkey Auto Scanning by entering the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctr1 F12 2 Key in A n Where A is the letter A and n is a number from 1 255 that represents the length of the focus time in seconds The letter A and the numbers display on the command line as you key them in Use Backspace to erase any wrong entry 3 Press Enter After you press Enter you exit Hotkey mode and are ready to start Auto Scanning Invoking Auto Scan To invoke Auto Scanning mode key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctr1 F12 2 Press A Enter While you are in Auto Scan mode you can pause the scanning to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P When Auto Scanning is paused the Command Line displays Auto Scan Paused Continues on next page 44 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Continued from previous page When you want to keep the focus on a particular

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