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1. 00o E R KA7168 E OE ED 000 e a NG 4 KA7169 a 17 KL1508A KL1516A User Manual Daisy Chaining To control even more computers up to 31 additional KL1508A KL1516A KVM switches can be daisy chained from the original KL1508A or KL1516A As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation Note Since it would be unnecessarily wasteful and expensive to use KL1508A KL1516A switches for daisy chaining there is no point in having consoles on the chained switches switches without LCD consoles are used instead Please see the table Compatible Switches page 74 for a list of ATEN switches that can be installed on a KL1508A KLI1516A daisy chain Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of KL1508A KL1516A units needed to control them are provided on page 71 To set up a daisy chained installation make sure that power to all the devices you will be conne
2. oc 19 KL1508A KL1516A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 20 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The KL1508A KL1516a s console consists of two modules An LCD display module located under the top cover and a keyboard touchpad module below the LCD module The modules can either slide together or independently This allows you to have the LCD display available for viewing while the keyboard touchpad module is conveniently out of the way when not in use Opening Separately 1 Pull the release catch to release the console and pull the top panel a few centimeters toward you Once the console has been released you can let go of the catch Release Catch 21 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual 2 Pull the top panel all the way out until it clicks into place 22 Chapter 3 Basic Operation 4 Reach underneath and pull the keyboard module all the way out until it clicks into place Opening Together Refer to the diagrams in the Opening Separately section as you do the following 1 Pull the release catch and pull the top and bottom panels out until the keyboard module clicks into place Note Once the console has been released you can let go of the catch 2 Pull the top panel the rest of the way out until it clicks into place 3 Rotat
3. Contents FCC CE Information 0 0 0 0 ccc eee ee eee ii ROA Si a o ia at ts ii SJU T 11364 2006 oooococococ teens ii User Information 2 2 2 00 eee eee eee iii Online Registration 0 0 cece tees iii Telephone Suppt esisi neida aj aet n eee eee iii User Notice i earan Dir Paes Ree eee ee eae Bees iii Package ContentS 00 00 c cece eet eet iv About This Manual 0 0 00 eee ix AO Siac elt A ada ae Sasa hues Rese kee ix CONVENTIONS eaae Mie hla line thn ada enh a E t x Product inforMatlON 0 0 a 8 Sopa a ewe gee es x Chapter 1 Introduction OVNI W a e aao bd de tds at rae e ciel te tt lav sh aoa 1 Features and BenefitS oooocooocooocrrr tee 3 Requirements it a a IE Goan aaa 5 External CONS0Ol8 oocococcccccoc teens 5 COMPU OS 4 5 id ld Me eb eh A 5 KVM Adapter Cables 0 0 0 cece eee 5 Operating Systems 0 0 cette 6 Components Inia id a o eG ee bcd alae 7 Front VIEW ico eii en bee pes eee 7 Keyboard Module 0 0 eee eas 8 LGD Module gt is toe ie nie oe ee ae ee lee 9 Rear VOW cerid cba eae sa A a A Biv Sek eee we alae 10 KETSOBA vii ipa A et RE ieee be 10 KID a ee te en a wee ae ete 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begine cima it tn 11 Standard Rack Mounting oocoocccoccccoco tees 12 Single Station Installation 0 0 0 cee eee 14 Daisy Chalino A 18 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console 0 00
4. 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 31 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 8 30 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the KL1508A KL1516A 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 station to display its station ID on the front panel LED before powering on the next one 3 Afte
5. or Ctrl F12 combination 2 Press a Function 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 KL1508A KL1516A default values see RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES on page 42 by performing the following steps 1 Enter the Hotkey mode with the Num Lock or Ctrl F12 combination 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 55 KL1508aA KL1516A 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 F5 Performs a keyboard mouse reset on the target computer H Toggles the Hotkey invocation keys Port ID Enter Switches access to the computer t
6. 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 39 for details 48 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Selecting the Active Port Each computer port is assigned a port ID see Port ID Numbering page 31 You can directly access any computer with a Hotkey combination that specifies the port ID that the computer is connected to The steps are 1 Enter the Hotkey mode with the Num Lock or Ctrl F12 combination 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 if an 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 49 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Auto Scan Mode Switching Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active computer ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals
7. Connection Tables The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KL1508A KL1516A units and the number of computers that they control KL1508A 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 56 113 120 177 184 241 248 8 57 64 121 128 185 192 249 256 KL1516A 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 73 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Compatible Switches The following ATEN switches can be installed on a KL1508A KL1516 lt daisy chain ACS1208a ACS1216A CS1708A CS1716A KH1508a KH1516A 74 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
8. KL1508a KL1516A User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL1508A KL1516A system It covers all aspects of installation configuration and operation An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below Overview Chapter 1 Introduction introduces you to the KL1508A KL1516A 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 KL1508A KL1516a Chapter 4 OSD Operation provides a complete description of the KL1508A KL1516A 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 KL1508A KL1516A 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 KL1508A KL1516A s firmware with the latest available versions An Appendix provides specifications and other technical information regarding the KL1508A KL1516A KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Conventions Th
9. A Selected LED lights to indicate which port has the KVM focus Chapter 1 Introduction LCD Module No Component Description 1 LCD Display To access the LCD monitor slide the LCD module out and flip up the cover See Opening the Console page 21 for details on sliding the LCD module out 2 LCD Controls These buttons control the position and picture settings of the LCD display See LCD OSD Configuration page 27 for details 3 LCD On Off Button Push this button to turn the LCD monitor on and off The button lights when the LCD monitor is off to indicate that only the monitor is off not the KVM switch itself 4 Firmware Upgrade Section Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator s computer to the KL1508A KL1516A plugs into this RJ 11 connector Firmware Upgrade Switch During normal operation this switch should be in the NORMAL position See The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 59 for firmware upgrading details KL1508A KL1516A User Manual Rear View KL1508A DIO i KL1516A 1 5 6 No Component Description 1 Grounding The grounding wire used to ground the switch attaches here Terminal 2 Power Socket This is a standard 3 prong AC pow
10. Before You Begin o ooooooooronorrr Aguna awi hea 59 Performing the Upgrade 0 cece eee ee eee 61 Starting the Upgrade ooooocooccoocr eee 61 Upgrade Succeeded 00 ccc eee eee 64 Upgrade Failed s a7 pace eh ted ee Ge aon ae beeen edie 65 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 2000 eee eee eee 65 Main Board Firmware Upgrade Recovery 65 Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery 66 Appendix Safety Instructions 2 0 cect eee 67 Generale quo ts Aas oa es atte 67 Rack Mounting areni Deresan cee eee eas 69 Technical Supports cenar doe hia ee Wade ae ae Gow AG 70 Internationals coi eee Sey wink wie dare Wig nee 70 North America isisa 24 a a a ha ee eee es pes 70 Specifications Sis aie Oe OM dees ra Peete BPS est 71 Connection Tables 0 0 0 eee ete eee 73 KEISOSA Sn att Pi ee at ek bt oleae a Meanie wom eS 73 KLIS IGA cuco ci see Ea ee Rede ee a ee ed 73 Compatible Switches 2 0 00 eect eee 74 OSD Factory Default Settings 0 0 0 0 cc ee eee eee 75 Administrator Login Failure 0 2 0 0 cece eee eee 76 Optional Rack Mounting 0 0 0 c eee tee 77 Dedicated Invocation KeyS 0 cece tee 80 Troubleshooting t 6 aise A es ee oe he 81 Generals stos an OR ta Gots A ate eh Ane es e de ms de Ah bes 81 vii KL1508a KL1516A User Manual SUN SS a A o Limited Warranty coo ib Woe be eek de viii
11. 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 75 KL1508a KL1516A 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 KL1508A KL1516A and remove its housing 2 Short the jumper labeled J15 TF DEFAULT PASSWORD wef 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 KL1508A KL1516A back up After you start back up you can use the default Username and Password see OSD Overview page 33 to log in 76 Appendix Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility three optional rack mounting kits are available as shown in the following table KVM Model Bracket Type Si
12. This allows their activity to be monitored automatically See SKAN SKIP MODE of the OSD F3 SET function page 39 Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time Auto Scan keeps the focus on each port is set with the SCAN DURATION setting of the OSD F3 SET function see page 38 You can change the scan interval before you activate Hotkey Auto Scanning by entering the following Hotkey combination 1 Enter the Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 combination 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 Entering Auto Scan To enter the Auto Scanning mode key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Enter the Hotkey mode Num Lock or Ctrl F12 combination 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 When you want to keep the focus on a particular 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 50 Chapter 5 Ho
13. cece teen eee 21 Opening Separately ooococcoococccnc 21 Opening TogetNer oociiccro tad e er eee ote Sis 23 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Operating PrecautionS 0 0 cece ee eee 24 Closing the Console 0 0 0 cece eee 25 LCD OSD Configuration 0 0 00 cece tte 27 The LeC Ds Button Ss acacia God atra deals ae Wade ate aa 27 The Adjustment Settings 0 0 0 0 c eee eee 28 Port Selection cito rc a e Ee oe ea Sa 28 Manual s s crater Ge ceca da da Maeda podem Balke 28 OSD AAA Wa ie A A a AA RA 29 Hotkey or ty meet had A e Sete sai de 29 Hot PIU ic ai e eek Gath en 30 Hot Plugging Stations 0 00 c cece eee 30 Hot Plugging KVM Ports 00 0 e eee eee eee 30 Hot Plugging Console Ports 0 00 cece eee 30 Powering Off and Restarting 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 31 Port ID Numbering 0 0 0 cee cette ee 31 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD OveIWieW rei ani hie AR be ate tea 33 OSD Navigation u i iaca maia a iaa a e hi teens 35 OSD Main Screen Headings anaana auauua eee eee eee 35 OSD F ncilONS woes es ce EP ds 36 Fl GOTO cre hte hie Se en ee eed 36 F2 LIST a ek taeda ened E te ene eae 37 ESSE Ti A 38 FA ADM or ie ra ds is de 41 FS SKP iia ia a e AA 44 FO BRG a Rat ene eaten deh Oh Mors a Ot 45 E72 SCA Ni ARA Resa ee itera A 46 FSP COUN soto suet e akties tees ante Site ke ane a ents 2 46 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operat
14. KL1516A 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 KL1508a KL1516A 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 Continues on next page KL1508A KL1516A User Manual Continued from previous page Features Benefits KVM Adapter Cables to Connect to Servers and Devices For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS 2 USB and serial interfaces the KL1508a KL1516A 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 Upgradeable Firmware 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 Effortless Upgrades Simultaneous firmware upgr
15. Mini DIN Female Purple 1 x USB Type A Female Video 1 x HDB 15 Female Blue Mouse 1 x 6 pin Mini DIN Female Green 1 x USB Type A Female KVM Ports 8 x RJ 45 Female Black 16 x RJ 45 Female Black Daisy Chain Out 1 x DB 25 Male Black F W Upgrade 1 x RJ 11 Male Black Power 1 x 3 Prong AC socket External Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female Switches Port Selection 8 x Pushbutton 16 x Pushbutton KVM Reset 1 x Semi recessed Pushbutton F W Upgrade 1 x Slide Power 1 x Rocker LCD Power 1 x Pushbutton LCM Adjustment 4 x Pushbutton Station 2 x Pushbutton 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 Lock 1 x Num Lock Green 1 x Caps Lock Green 1 x Scroll Lock Green LCD Power 1 Orange Emulation Keyboard Mouse PS 2 USB PC Mac Sun Serial Video 1280 x 1024 75Hz Scan Interval 1 255 sec I P Rating 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1A Power 17 LCD 100V 26 2W 230V 27 4W Consumption 19 LCD 100V 28 2W 230V 29 1W 71 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Function KL1508A KL1516A Environment Operating Temp 0 40 C Storage Temp 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 17 LCD 16 84 kg 16 86 kg 19 LCD 18 31 kg 18 33 kg Dimensions 17 LCD 70 90 x 48 20 x 4 40 cm Lx W x H 19 LCD 76 00 x 48 20 x 4 40 cm 72 Appendix
16. O RRASA EUA EAN A EAS EAST 11363 2006AL7E APR ERK Z T O RTRHAKENRREK PASEA ZO E DAA Ey ARMAR S T 11363 2006 RSE xX RIVADAVIA LHSJ T 11363 2006 REER e KL1508a KL1516A 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 caus
17. a system rack See Standard Rack Mounting page 12 for details KL1508A KL1516A User Manual Keyboard Module No Component Description 1 Keyboard Standard 105 key keyboard 2 Touchpad Standard mouse touchpad 3 External Mouse Port This USB type mouse port is provided for users who prefer to use an external mouse 4 Station ID LED In a daisy chained installation the Station ID of the currently selected station displays as a 2 digit figure in this panel See Port ID Numbering page 31 for further details 5 Station Selection Area The LED displays the station number that the port with the KVM focus is located on The left button shifts the KVM focus down the chain Station 2 Station 1 etc After Station 1 it cycles back to the last Station The right button shifts the KVM focus up the chain After the last Station it cycles to Station 1 6 Lock LEDs amp Reset Switch The Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock LEDs are located here A Reset Switch is located just to the right of the Lock LEDs Press this recessed switch in with a thin object to perform a system reset 7 Port Selection Buttons and LEDs To access a Port on the currently selected Station press its corresponding port selection button Indicator LEDs are built into the switches An On Line LED lights to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running
18. 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 xy 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 Continues on next page 41 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Continued from previous page Setting Function EDIT PORT To identify which computer is attached to a particular port every port NAMES can be assigned a name This function 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 cha
19. been successfully upgraded plug it back into the chain 65 KL1508a KL1516A 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 34 and select the FIADM 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 61 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 66 Appendix Safety Instructions General Ad 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 provided with slots and op
20. the OSD Window or press Esc To Logout click F8 or the 7Z 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 0 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 V 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 AN 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 bar to it and then press Enter QV If a port has been selected for Quick View scanning see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 40 an arrowhead displays in this col
21. 1516A series are shown in the following table Model LCD Panel Ports KL1508AM 17 8 KL1508AN 19 8 KL1516AM 17 16 KL1516AN 19 16 The LCD and keyboard touchpad modules slide independently of each other To maximize space in your data center the keyboard touchpad module slides back to hide away when not in use while the thin profile LCD monitor rotates back flush against the rack allowing administrators to monitor computer activity on the installation 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 density 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 KL1508A KL1516A is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed Because the KL1508A KL1516A 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 accompli
22. 60 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 ea Syze UNNE 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 Ethemet Agree to the Licens Agreement Then Click Next LICENSE AGREEMENT LICENSE GRANT q 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 disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Product or create derivative works based on the Product or remove any propriet
23. ATEN Cat 5 High Density Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch KL1508A KL1516A User Manual www aten com KL1508a KL1516A 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 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is 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 ASGEWRATE BHEE o T z a te SBE ZR EM E e O O O O O ment O O O O O O
24. IEW PORTS PREFERRED RESOLUTION This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as 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 37 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 39 only a port that has been selected here will be Auto Scanned The default is for no ports to be selected This function allows you to set the preferred resolution for a second external display connected to the switches console port which will be sent to the KVM adapter cables The KVM adapter cables provide the connected computer s video card with EDID information about the monitor connected to the switch This affects the video quality displaying on the external console monitor Choices are MONITOR DEFAULT SETTING Sends the EDID information provided by the switches LCD monitor to the KVM adapter cable Alternative Resolution Sends the alternative resolution EDID information selected for the external display connected to the swi
25. SD hotkey will bring up the OSD Main Screen 46 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 KL1508A KL1516A 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 47 KL1508a KL1516A 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 54 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 Ctrl key Ctrl F12 Hotkey Mode Environment When Hotkey mode is active A command line appears on the monitor screen 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
26. 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 52 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 Enter the Hotkey mode with the Num Lock or Ctrl F12 combination 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 Lock LEDs amp Reset Switch page 8 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 39 can be turned on and off with Hotkeys by the following steps 1 Enter the Hotkey mode with the Num Loc
27. ades to all daisy 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 Supports the video resolutions up to 1280x1024 75hz for up to 50 meters with the new ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000 series Multiple User Accounts 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 KL1508a KL1516A 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 Chapter 1 Introduction Requirements External 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 following equi
28. ard instead of having to manually select them by pressing port selection switches or accessing the OSD Keyboard operation is discussed in Chapter 5 29 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Hot Plugging The KL1508A KL1516A 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 You 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 42 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 38 and the port setting selections under the F4 ADM function page 41 for details Note 1 If a computer s operating system doesn t support hot plugging this function may not work properly 2 Empty ports that previously were connected to an adapter cable will retain their prior configuration data
29. arting on page 15 the numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbers of the instruction steps and do the following 1 Ground the KL1508A KL1516A by connecting one end of the grounding wire provided with your switch to the grounding terminal and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object Note Do not omit this step Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to the unit from surges or static electricity Plug 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 KL1508A KL1516A s power socket plug the male end into an AC power source After the KL1508A KL1516A is cabled up y
30. ary notices or labels on the Product including copyright trademark or patent pending notices You may not sublicense the Product or otherwise allow o to use the Product licensed to you a TAgre C IDontAgree Help About Beck Continues on next page 61 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Continued from previous page 3 Click Next to continue The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears Siem fire yaaa Uli Tf Check Firmware Version is checked the nta 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 itis not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device Description IV Check Firmware Version Progress Help View Log The Utility checks to make sure the KL1508A KL1516A 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 Selecting the model will upgrade all the devices of that particular model If the Utility fails to list any firmware check that the KL1508A KL1516A is connected and in the Firmware Upgrade Mode Alternatively the Firmware Package maybe corrupted or the wrong version therefore obtain a new copy of the file and retry 62 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4 S
31. ces are NUM LOCK or CTRL F12 The default is NUM LOCK 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 See SET LOGIN MODE page 43 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 46 or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is On Continues on next page 39 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Continued from previous page Setting Function SET QUICK V
32. cting up has been turned off and refer to the Daisy Chaining page 18 as you do the following 1 Use a daisy chain cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KL1508A KL1516A unit to the Chain In port of the child KL1508A KL1516A unit first station out to second station in second station out to third station in 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 want 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 1ts station ID and display it on the Station ID LED The station ID for the first stage unit is 01 the ID for the second stage unit is 02 the ID for the third stage unit is 03 etc Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 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 Daisy Chain Installation Diagram e Olio enn oo
33. ction via front panel switches hotkeys or multi language OSD On Screen Display menus Keyboard Touchpad module KVM console with 17 or 19 LCD monitor in a sliding housing with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high rack Dual Rail operation LCD monitor slides independently of the keyboard touchpad Console lock enables the sliding console to remain securely locked away when not in use Single Console Control Access and control up to 8 KL1508a or 16 KL1516a computers from a single PS 2 or USB KVM keyboard video and mouse console Scalability Easy Installation By daisy chaining up to 31 additional KL1508a KL1516A switches as many as 512 computers can be controlled from the original KVM console eliminating the expense of purchasing separate peripherals for each server Setting up the KL1508a KL1516A 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 Keyboard Language support English US English UK German German Swiss French Spanish Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Swedish Italian Russian Hungarian and Greek Hardware Independent Cross Platform Support The KL1508A
34. e 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 43 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 8 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 31 3 Proceed with the firmware upgrade as described in Performing the Upgrade starting on page 61 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 If one of the child KVM units fails to upgrade successfully unchain it from the installation and perform the recovery and upgrade operation on it independently After it has
35. e 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 65 63 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful Farmware Upee mmy The Firmware upgrade was successful Click Finish to close the utility Device List al i ing files LJ gt Searching for devices gt Preparing firmware upgrade gt Firmware version is not newer than device MAIN 001 000 A vare upgrade OK gt gt Upgrading device KA T070 001 parading device KA7970 001 007 OK Device Description Device Enr la na 1 0 092 le FW Ver 1 i 101 MID 001 007 IV Che Firmware Version Progress Help View Log Back C Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility Note At the completion of the upgrade the KL1508A KL1516A restarts 64 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed If the upgrad
36. e the top panel all the way back to expose the LCD screen Note Refer to the warning regarding placing excessive weight on the keyboard module on the following page 23 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Operating Precautions The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 30kg Failure to heed the information below can result in damage to the keyboard module RIGHT Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work WRONG DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module 24 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Closing the Console 1 Pull the release catches located on either side of the keyboard toward you to release the keyboard module then slide the module slightly in 2 Let go of the catches Using the front handle push the keyboard module all the way in 25 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual 3 Rotate the LCD module all the way down then pull the rear catches to release the LCD module 26 Chapter 3 Basic Operation LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display Four buttons see LCD Controls page 9 are used to perform the configuration as described in the table below Button Function MENU When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function p
37. e 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 44 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 45 KL1508aA KL1516A 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 39 The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function see page 38 As each c
38. e wrong clock setting Adjust the clock setting to eliminate vertical banding H Position Positions the display area on the LCD panel horizontally moves the display area left or right V Position Positions the display area on the LCD panel vertically moves the display area up or down Color Temperature Adjusts the color quality of the display You can adjust the warmth value color balance etc The Adjust Color selection has a further submenu that lets you fine tune the RGB values Language Selects the language that the OSD displays its menus in OSD Duration Lets you set the amount of time that the OSD displays on the screen If there is no input for the amount of time you choose the OSD display turns off Reset Resets the menu and submenu adjustments except for language settings to the original factory default settings Port Selection KL1508A KL1516A 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 28 Chapter 3 Basic Operation OSD The OSD provides a menu driven interface to the computer switching procedure OSD operation is discussed in the next chapter Hotkey Hotkeys allow you to conveniently provide KVM focus to a particular computer from the keybo
39. ed or statutory with respect to its products contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose ALTUSEN reserves the right to revise or update its product software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For details about extended warranties please contact one of our dedicated value added resellers 83 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 84
40. ed by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibility of the user 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 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Package Contents The KL1508A KL1516A package consists of 1 KLI508A or KL1516A Cat 5 High Density Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mount Kit 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Cord 1 User Instructions Check to make sure that all of the 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 KL1508A KL1516A installation Features may have been added to the KL1508A KL1516A since this manual was published Please visit our web site to download the most up to date version of the manual Copyright O 2014 ATENO International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0272 AX3G Manual Date 2014 09 30 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 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual
41. ed 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 damage that will require e
42. elect 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 es eye perade Dility 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 Status Messages _ gt Loading amp testing files y gt Loading amp testing files OK gt Searching for devices gt Preparing firmware upgrade gt anes veeni is not never than device MAIN 001 000 ne device MAIN 001 000 Device Description Device F W Ver 1 0 085 Upgrade FW Ver MID 001 000 e 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 Yer 1 0 A is not newer than current firmware Ver 1 0 085 2 in device MAIN 001 0 Continue the upgrade Yes No If you didn t enable Check Firmware Version the utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level or not As the upgrad
43. enings 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 is 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 67 KL1508a KL1516A 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 If an extension cord is us
44. er socket The power cord from an AC source plugs in here 3 Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the unit on and off 4 Daisy Chain When Daisy Chaining Units see Daisy Chaining page 18 Port the daisy chain cable plugs in here 5 Console Port If this is a Single Station installation or if this is the First Section Station of a daisy chained installation the keyboard monitor and mouse that make up the Local Console plug in here 6 KVM Port The Cat 5 6e cables that link to the KVM Adapter Cables Section which link to the computers plug in here 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begin A Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 67 Please review it before proceeding up has been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Packing material has been inserted to protect the KL1508A KL1516A during shipping Slide the LCD module out see Opening the Console page 21 until the packing material is visible Remove the packing material before installing the unit as shown in the diagram below KL1508A KL1516A User Manual Standard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your KL1508A KL1516A The kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42 77 cm pa L Brackets
45. erating systems are shown in the table below OS Version nee NTI 2000 XP 2003 Server 2008 Server Vista Linux RedHat 9 0 Fedora and higher RHEL AS 4 RHEL 5 SuSE 10 and 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 pie 6 2 and higher 1 Does not support USB 2 Kernels below 2 6 do not support USB 2 0 Chapter 1 Introduction Components Front View No Component Description 1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out push to slide the module in See Opening the Console page 21 for details on sliding the console in and out 2 LCD Module See LCD Module page 9 Keyboard Module See Keyboard Module page 8 4 Lower Handle Pull to slide the keyboard module out See Opening the Console page 21 for more details on sliding the console in and out 5 Power LED Lights blue to indicate that the unit is receiving power 6 Keyboard Release Catch 7 LCD Release Catch These catches one on each side release the keyboard module so you can slide it away These catches one on each side release the LCD module so you can slide it away 8 Rack Mounting Tabs The rack mounting tabs located at each corner of the unit secure the chassis to
46. eys The corresponding functions are shown in the table below 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 F10 Cut Ctrl 1 m Ctrl 2 O me Ctrl 3 O Ctrl 4 C Ctrl H Help Compose Es sa Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 58 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 KL1508A KL1516A 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 KL1508A KL1516A 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 I 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 you
47. gt Side Mountng Brackets A Note It takes two people to mount the switch one to hold it in place the other to screw it in Optional kits including single person Easy Installation kits are available with a separate purchase See Rack Mounting page 69 for details To rack mount the switch do the following 1 While one person positions the switch in the rack and holds it in place the second person using the screws provided with the rack mounting kit loosely screws the front brackets to the rack Chapter 2 Hardware Setup a a ceases Log pa La 2 While the first person still holds the switch in place the second person slides the L brackets into the switch s side mounting brackets from the rear until the bracket flanges contact the rack then using the screws provided with the rack mounting kit screws the L brackets to the rack 3 After the L brackets have been secured tighten the front bracket screws Note 1 Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not pre threaded 2 Allow at least 5 1 cm on each side for proper ventilation and at least 12 7 cm at the back for the power cord and cable clearance 13 KL1508A KL1516A User Manual Single Station Installation In a single stage installation there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained down from the KL1508A KL1516A To set up a single stage installation refer to the installation diagrams st
48. hat corresponds to that Port ID R Enter Administrator 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 gt Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the next accessible port AN Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous Station Wy Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station 56 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 5A Ctrl 1 ex Ctrl 2 mg Ctrl 3 mq Ctrl 4 A Alt Alt Print Screen F13 Scroll Lock F14 EP Enter Return Backspace Delete Insert Help Ctrl YA FO Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 57 KL1508a KL1516A 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 k
49. he computer has booted will not resolve the problem When emulate the Sun keyboard can t go into OK Mode Stop A To go into OK Mode use the following key sequence Press and release Ctrl 2 Press and hold T 3 Press and hold A 4 Release T and A together There are ghost images on the external monitor The distance between the external console and the KL1508A KL1516A is too great The maximum VGA cable distance should not exceed 20m and in some cases may need to be shorter Replace the VGA cable with one of an appropriately short length can t set the computers screen resolutions higher than 1280 x 1024 The maximum screen resolution of the KL1508A KL1516A s integrated LCD monitor is 1280 x 1024 In order to protect it from being damaged by resolutions that are beyond its display capability we recommend that the screen resolutions of the connected computers be set to 1280 x 1024 or lower When switch to one of the computers on my installation the LCD monitor screen goes blank All see is a black screen The maximum screen resolution of the KL1508A KL1516A s integrated LCD monitor is 1280 x 1024 The screen resolution of the problem computer is set to something that is too high for the KL1508A KL1516A s LCD monitor to display To resolve the problem connect an external KVM console with a monitor capable of displaying the problem computer s sc
50. he focus dwells on each port as it cycles through DURATION the selected ports in Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN page 46 Key in a value from 1 255 seconds then press Enter Default is 5 seconds a setting of 0 disables the Scan function 38 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Setting Function SCAN SKIP Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip mode see F5 MODE SKP page 44 and Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN page 46 Choices are ALL All the ports which have been set Accessible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 41 QUICK VIEW Only those ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 40 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 0 disables this function The default is Off HOTKEY Enables Disables the Hotkey function see Hotkey Operation COMMAND page 47 in case a conflict with programs running on the computers MODE occurs The default is On HOTKEY This setting selects the Hotkey invocation keys see Hotkey Operation page 47 Choi
51. ices 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 42 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Setting Function SET CAT 5 Lets you specify how long the Cat 5 6e 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 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 SET This setting selects which console s internal external are enabled CONSOLE MODE 0 Both consoles enabled 1 LCD Console only 2 External console only Use the spacebar to cycle through the choices The default is 0 Changes will not be saved until you logout FIRMWARE In order to upgrade the KL1508A KL1516A and adapter cable UPGRADE firmware see The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 59 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 Upgrade mode or N to leave th
52. ion Hotkey Port Control 0 0 0 c cece eee eens 47 Invoking Hotkey Mode 0 0 cee eee ete 48 Number Lock and Minus KeyS 0 0 0 eee eee eee 48 Control and F12 KeyS 0 2 ce eect eee 48 Hotkey Mode Environment 00000e eee eae 48 Exiting Hotkey Mode 0 0c eee tees 48 Selecting the Active Port 000 00 c eee eens 49 Auto Scan Mode Switching 0 0 00 eee ee eee 50 Setting the Scan Interval 0000 c cece eee 50 Entering Auto Scan 2 eects 50 Exiting Auto Scan 0 0 0 cece ee 51 Skip Mode Switching 0 00 eee teens 52 vi KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Entering Skip Mode oooococcccccoc eee 52 Exiting Skip Mode 0 00 e cece eee eee eee 52 Computer Keyboard Mouse Reset 000 eee eee eaee 53 Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON OFF 0000 e eee eee 53 Setting the Hotkey key combination 00 eee eee ee eee 54 Setting the OSD Hotkey combination 000 c eee eee 54 Setting the Port Operating System 1 0 0 0 cee eee eee 55 Restore the Default Values 1 2 0 0 0 cece eee ee 55 Hotkey Summary Table 000 cece eee eee 56 Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard oa econ eee ale ie dae eee eae oe ware ek vores 57 Sun Keyboard sewek sveni e o E e e e a e e E a 58 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility INTODUCION ciones a E EE EA E IN Sees 59
53. is 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 43 KL1508a KL1516A 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 39 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 e gt 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 39 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 Skip mode is in effect the consol
54. is manual uses the following conventions Monospaced 1 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 in 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 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview A KL1508A or KL1516A 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 KL1508A KL1516A can control up to 8 16 computers They consist of an integrated LCD monitor keyboard and touchpad in a 1U rack mountable retractable sliding housing The similarities and differences among the models in the KL1508A KL
55. k or Ctrl F12 combination 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 53 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Setting the Hotkey key combination The keys used to enter the Hotkey Mode see HOTKEY COMMAND MODE page 39 can be switched between Num Lock and Ctr1 F12 by the following steps 1 Enter the Hotkey mode with the Num Lock or Ctrl F12 combination 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 38 can be switched between Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Ctrl Ctrl and Alt A1t by the following steps 1 Enter the Hotkey mode with the Num Lock or Ctrl F12 combination 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 54 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 Enter the Hotkey mode with the Num Lock
56. nistrator 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 The first time that the OSD is accessed you must use the default username and password The default username is administrator the default password is password For security purposes we strongly recommend changing these to something unique after you log in for the first time 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 33 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual When you invoke the OSD a screen similar to the one below appears ADMINISTRATOR SN PN QV 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 41 for details 34 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu and deactivate the OSD click the X at the upper right corner of
57. o the OSD Main Menu without making a choice press Esc 36 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 40 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 40 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 37 KL1508a KL1516A 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 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 do
58. omputer 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 50 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 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 33 If login has been disabled by the administrator see page 43 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 the OSD menu a Null Port message displays on the screen The O
59. osely attach the front of the switch to the front of the rack only tighten the screws part way Phillips head M4L6 4 Slide the rear attachment sliding brackets along the slide bars until they contact the rear of the switch then use the screws supplied with this package to attach the bars to the rear of the switch tighten the screws all the way Phillips head M4L6 79 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual 5 Slide the switch open and closed a couple of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operating smoothly See Opening the Console page 21 for opening and closing procedures 6 After determining that the switch is properly lined up and operating correctly finish up by fully tightening down the partially tightened front attachment screws inserted in step 3 Dedicated Invocation Keys Two dedicated keys are provided on the keyboard module to make it easy to invoke Hotkey Mode and the OSD as shown in the diagram below Note These keys are toggles Press once to invoke the feature press again to exit 80 Appendix Troubleshooting General Problem Solution Keyboard and or mouse do not work after computer boots up For computers with PS 2 connectors if you are using 2L 520xP cables make sure that all the connectors keyboard video and mouse are plugged into their ports on the computer before starting the computer Plugging the cables in after t
60. ot step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack Caution Slide rail LCD KVM mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space 69 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support including troubleshooting documentation and software updates http support aten com For telephone support see Telephone Support page iii 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 70 Appendix Specifications Function KL1508A KL1516A Computer Direct 8 16 Connections Max 256 via Daisy Chain 512 via Daisy Chain Port Selection OSD On Screen Display Hotkeys Pushbuttons Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x 6 pin
61. ou can turn on the power After 1t is powered up you can turn on the servers Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation Diagram KL1508A KL1516A User Manual KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams wasn A a Atem 4 e 2 J q 2 KA7120 KA7520 KA7920 KA9120 KA9520 OSI se 0 a o 1 gs KA7130 wae KA9130 Ce Ey Pex OSI se O m Ty oj Aer cam fo MS ODO OEA oam o Nosnav KA7170 KA7570 _ KA7970 E KA9170 KA9570 Pa OSI ee 1 EN T SE O Geo ol as at con KA9140 Ey C 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams cont 2 gt SN bas Nog y BE p S KA7166 A asma E el ERS w lt
62. pment must be installed on the computers that connect to the KL1508A or KL1516A KVM ports A VGA SVGA or multisync port Note The integrated LCD monitor s maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 75Hz If you want to use a higher setting for the screen resolutions of the attached computers see Troubleshooting page 81 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 KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5e 6 cable is required to connect the KL1508A KL1516A to one of the KVM adapter cables The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KL1508A KLI1516A 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 KL1508A KL1516A User Manual Function Module Connect to serial based devices KA9140 Note 1 KVM adapter cables are referred to as I O Modules in some dialog boxes 2 The following cable models support the Adapter Cable ID function KA7920 KA7970 KA7520 KA7570 KA7120 KA7130 KA7166 KA7168 KA7169 KA7170 Operating Systems Supported op
63. r KVM installation go to the ATEN Internet support site and choose 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 59 KL1508aA KL1516A 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 33 and select the FIADM function 6 Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE Press Enter then press Y to start the Firmware Upgrade mode see page 43 Note 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
64. r 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 of God accident misuse abuse negligence or modification of any part of the product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper equipment or attempted repair by anyone other than ALTUSEN This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS IN NO EVENT SHALL ALTUSEN S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FURTHER ALTUSEN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION ALTUSEN SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY AND ANY EXPENSES FROM RECOVERY PROGRAMMING AND REPRODUCTION OF ANY PROGRAM OR DATA ALTUSEN makes no warranty or representation expressed impli
65. r 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 31 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 32 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 38 Note 1 If you 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 will always be on when the OSD is being accessed The OSD incorporates a two level admi
66. racters 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 75 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 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 cho
67. reen resolution to the KL1508A KL1516A s external console ports Use the external console to access the problem computer and reduce its resolution to 1280 x 1024 81 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual Sun Systems Problem Solution Video display problems with HDB 15 interface systems e g Sun Blade 1000 servers The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 60Hz Under Text Mode 1 Goto OK mode and issue the following commands setenv output device screen r1024x768x60 reset all Under XWindow 1 Open a console and issue the following command m64config res 1024x768x60 2 Log out 3 Log in Video display problems with 13W3 interface systems e g Sun Ultra servers The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 60Hz Under Text Mode 1 Goto OK mode and issue the following commands setenv output device screen r1024x768x60 reset all Under XWindow 1 Open a console and issue the following command ffbconfig res 1024x768x60 2 Log out 3 Log in These solutions work for most common Sun VGA cards If these procedures fail to resolve the problem consult the manual for the Sun VGA card 82 Appendix 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 o
68. ressing this button invokes the Menu function and brings up the Main Menu PIA When navigating through the menus this button moves you right or up When making an adjustment it increases the value lt y When navigating through the menus this button moves you left or down When making an adjustment it decreases the value EXIT When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function pressing this button performs an auto adjustment An auto adjustment automatically configures all the settings for the LCD panel to what the OSD considers their optimum values to be When you have entered the LCD OSD Menu function pressing this button exits the current menu and returns you to the previous menu Use it to leave an adjustment menu when you are satisfied with the adjustment you have made When you are at the Main Menu pressing this button exits the LCD OSD 27 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual The Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image Phase If pixel jitter or horizontal line noise is visible on the display your LCD may have the wrong phase setting Adjust the phase setting to eliminate these problems Clock If vertical banding is visible on the display your LCD may have th
69. shed either by pressing front panel port selection pushbuttons entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard or by means of a 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 KL1508A KL1516A 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 KL1508A KL1516A installation By using the KL1508A KL1516A with its sliding LCD console to manage your installation you 1 eliminate the expense of purchasing separate keyboards monitors and mice 2 save all the space those extra components would take up 3 save space that a keyboard monitor and mouse would take with a standard KVM switch 4 save on energy costs and 5 eliminate the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly having to move from one computer to another Chapter 1 Introduction Features and Benefits The features and benefits provided by a KL1508A KL1516A 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 sele
70. tches console port to the KVM adapter cables Select a resolution that best suits the video display for the monitor connected to the switches console port Note When using the built in LCD monitor the default resolution must be set to 1280x1024 60HZ Only change the preferred resolution when connecting an external display to the console monitor port TOUCHPAD Enables Disables the touchpad function of the console Choices are Y for Yes or N for No The active status Touchpad On Touchpad Off is also shown 40 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 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
71. tkey Operation 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 of the console Exiting Auto Scan 1 To exit Auto Scan mode press Esc or Spacebar Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode 51 KL1508aA KL1516A 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 1 Enter the Hotkey mode by pressing the Num Lock or Ctrl F12 combination 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 39 for information regarding accessible ports Skips to the next accessible port ay Skips to the last accessible port of the previous station y
72. uble click it or move the highlight bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one 1t 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 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 t
73. umn The computers that are powered on and are online have a sun symbol so in this column NAME If a port has been given a name see EDIT PORT NAMES page 42 its name appears in this column 35 KL1508a KL1516A 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 In the 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 To use the Name method key in 1 key in the port s name and then press Enter To use 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 ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 41 that match the name or port ID pattern regardless of the current List settings see F2 LIST page 37 for details To return t
74. xtensive work by a qualified technician to repair Do not connect the RJ 11 connector marked UPGRADE to a public telecommunication network 68 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 the manufacturer Do n
75. ze cm KL1508M KL1516M Standard Installation Long 68 0 105 0 Easy Installation Short 57 0 70 0 Easy Installation Long 68 0 105 0 KL1508N KL1516N Standard Installation Long 68 0 105 0 Easy Installation Short 63 0 70 0 Easy Installation Long 74 0 105 0 To install the long bracket standard rack mount kit simply replace the short L brackets on the standard rack mount kit with the long ones and mount the switch according to the instructions given for Standard Rack Mounting page 12 While it takes two people to perform a standard installation with an Easy Installation kit one person can mount the switch To install the Easy Installation kit do the following 1 Remove the standard L brackets and the side mounting brackets from both sides of the switch Phillips head hex M4L4 77 KL1508a KL1516A User Manual 2 Attach the left and right easy installation mounting rails to the inside of the rack The flange that supports the switch will be to the inside Rear Flange Slide Bar Front Flange Rear Attachment Sliding Bracket LEFT Support RAIL Flange a Screw the front flanges to the rack first b Slide the bars with the rear flanges toward the rack until the flanges make contact with the rack then screw the rear flanges to the rack 78 Appendix 3 Slide the switch onto the support flanges Use the screws supplied with this package to lo

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