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1. Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility See the next section Firmware Upgrade Recovery for how to proceed 47 KH0116 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode see p 29 but decide not to proceed with the upgrade When the Mainboard firmware upgrade fails When the I O firmware upgrade fails To perform a firmware upgrade recovery do the following 1 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch see p 6 to the Recover position 2 Power off and restart the switch according to the instructions given in the Powering Off and Restarting section p 18 3 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position 4 Repeat Step 2 Note If one of the child units fails to upgrade successfully unchain it from the installation and perform the recovery and upgrade operation on it independently After it has been successfully upgraded plug it back into the chain 48 Appendix KHO116 Connection Table The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KH0116 units and the number of computers that they control 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 4492. Remote Console Operation Overview Operating the KHO116 from a remote KVM console up to 150m away is accomplished by means of the CE 250 KVM Extender system The CE 250 system consists of a Remote Module CE 250R that connects to a Local Module CE 250L via Cat 5 cabling Since the CE 250L the Local Module is built into the KHO116 all that is required for Remote Console operation is the purchase of a CE 250R module CE 250R Components No Component Description 1 LEDs The Remote Module has two LEDs Power and On Line to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units See page 15 for details 2 Mouse Port The remote mouse plugs in here 3 Keyboard Port The remote keyboard plugs in here 4 Monitor Port The remote monitor plugs in here 5 Remote I O The Cat 5 cable that connects this unit to the KH0116 s Remote Console port the Local Module plugs in here 6 Power Jack The cable from the AC power adapter plugs in here 13 KHO116 User Manual CE 250R Installation Installation is simply a matter of plugging in cables Make sure that all the equipment to be connected up is powered Off the perform the steps indicated below 1 Plug the keyboard monitor and mouse cables for the remote console devices into their ports on the Console side of the CE 250R 2 Plug either end of the Cat 5 cable into the CE 250R s Remote I O port Plug the other end of the cab
3. 1 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 gt example that comes next For example Start gt Run means to open the Start menu and then select Run Indicates critical information xii KHO116 User Manual ALTUSEN Information Technical Support North America Technical Registered ALTUSEN product owners are entitled to Phone Support telephone technical support Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center 949 453 8885 International Technical 1 Contact your local dealer Phone Support 2 Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Cen ter 886 2 8692 6959 Email Support Email your questions and concerns to support altusen com Online Support Online troubleshooting that describes the most com monly encountered problems and offers possible solutions to them online documentation including Documentation electronically available manuals and the latest driv ers and firmware for your product are available at the ALTUSEN website http www altusen com Troubleshooting Software Updates Getting Help For additional help advice and information ALTUSEN provides several support options If you need to contact ALTUSEN technical support with a problem please have the following information ready beforehand Produ
4. 3 Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH0116 s Power Socket plug the male end into an AC power source 4 Turn on the power to the KHO0116 5 Turn on the power to the computers Note Information regarding installing a Remote Console is given on page 13 1i Single Stage Installation Diagram Ss ES PEENE e 6 Lo JJ J O ll lll W iai W ti Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Daisy Chaining To control even more computers up to 31 additional switches can be daisy chained down from the first unit As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of KHO0116 units needed to control them is provided on p 49 of the Appendix To set up a daisy chained installation first make sure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off then refer to the diagram on p 12 as you perform the steps listed below 1 Use a daisy chain cable set described in the Cables section p 4 to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KH0116 unit to the Chain In port of the child KH0116 unit First Station Out to Second Station In Second Station Out to Third Station In etc Note You cannot use the Chain In port of the First Station KHO116 sinc
5. KHO116 User Manual Position system cables and power cables carefully Be sure that nothing rests on any cables When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies observe the following guidelines Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply If the system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies 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 extensive work by a
6. The Command Line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode Hotkey Summary Table The following table summarizes Hotkey operations on the KHO116 Num Lock Port ID Enter Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID T n Enter Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds where n is a number from 1 255 A Invokes Auto Scan Mode When Auto Scan Mode is in effect P or Left Click pauses Auto Scanning When Auto Scanning is paused pressing Any Key or another Left Click resumes Auto Scanning 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 M Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous Station H Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station B Toggles the Beeper On or Off 39 KHO116 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 40 Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows based Firmware Upgrade Utility FWUpgrade exe is to provide an automated process for make upgrading the KVM switch s firmware as smooth and painless as possible The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgr
7. p 32 Key in a value from 1 255 seconds then press Enter Default is 5 seconds a setting of O disables the Scan function SCAN SKIP Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip Mode see MODE F5 SKP p 30 and Auto Scan Mode see F7 SCAN p 32 Choices are ALL All the Ports which have been set Accessible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS p 28 POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On QUICK VIEW Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports see SET QUICK VIEW PORTES p 28 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 BLANKER this function the screen is blanked Key in a value from 1 30 minutes then press Enter A setting of O disables this function The default is O disabled HOTKEY Enables Disables the Hotkey Command function in case a COMMAND conflict with programs running on the computers occurs MODE 25 KH0116 User Manual F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only function It 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 furt
8. then press Y to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode See FIRMWARE UPGRADE page 29 For your reference the current firmware upgrade version displays on the screen 42 Chapter 5 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 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears Welcome to Firmware Upgrade Utility device into Fi Upgrade Mode connect its Fi Upgrade Port to mputer with de Teee ERROR de cano ARO boa iek Next LICENSE AGREEMENT a PS ATEN International Co Lid non exclusive non transferable license to ore arn ll ue mist nat set forth below sr ren wie fe pur O pat aie be server for eat on a network for the purposes naar nein cae 7 or songe devices or Gi use of the Product such networks and mak make backup copies of the Product mance not do modify translate disassemble or otherwise atte hepret heey ahs Be Prof ec daei zm com Sie rd PI A IE leding copyright trademark or patent notices You may not sublaconse the Product eS pepe Net tara Ee zj G Agree r 1 Dont Agree io __ ti os ER cm 2 Read and Agree to the License Agreement enable the I Agree radio 43 KH0116 User Manual 3 Click Next to continue The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears Firmware Upgr
9. Chapter 1 Introduction OVEIVI Wai id ai dd da 1 A ae end a deiin Boe ea kp oie Boers EO 3 Hardware Requirements 00 0 eee eee cette 4 Console cus tet Ault ta kd paket allel wie sk te he eek eS 4 COMpUterS ac ee are eee a a 4 Cables icici Ge ei diene eae ee eager 4 COMPONENTS usa ter Wet eee es 5 KHO116 Front VieW 2 eas 5 KHO116 Rear View o ooococooconor ees 7 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Rack Mounting cuota ee to cio TS 9 Single Stage Installation 2 0 0 0 cece ee 10 Daisy Chaining ooccccccccococ eet eee 11 Remote Console Operation 00 00 c eee eee eee 13 OVEIVICW Sic AA A AS eee ee as 13 CE 250R Components 0 0 cece cee 13 CE 250R Installation 0 0 eee eee 14 CE 250R Operati0M oooocccocccccoco eee 15 KHO116 Local Console 00000 cece eee eee 15 CE 250R Remote Console 00 cece eee eee 15 HO E PIUGQINO escocia a Re ee Red Peek Sela ad 16 Switching Station Positions 0 0 0 0 ccc eee 16 Hot Plugging Computer Ports 00 0 0 cece eee 16 Hot Plugging Console Ports 0 0 c cece eee 16 Port ID Numbering nisi aaie pa eaa a a E eee ee 17 Powering Off and Restarting 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee eee 18 KH0116 User Manual Port S lection dal 18 Chapter 3 OSD Operation OVER cidad fos 19 OSD Navigation uti osa ir de eles 21 OSD Main Screen HeadingS 0 0 cece eee eee 21 OSD Functions 23 a i
10. Upgrade Utility 5 As you select devices a detailed description of each appears in the Device Description panel 6 After you have made your selection s Click Next to perform the upgrade If you enabled Check Firmware Version the Utility compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the device s version is higher than the upgrade version it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel FUPGRADERELEASE 2 Module KHO116 MAIN 001 001 s current version is newer than firmware version continue 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 Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar 7 To abort the upgrade procedure before it completes click Cancel If you cancel before completion a dialog box appears warning you that quitting at this point may cause the device s firmware to be lost and you are given the option to proceed or abort the cancel operation Note To recover from a lost firmware situation see Firmware Upgrade Recovery page 48 45 KH0116 User Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful Firmware Upgrade
11. Utility x Firmware upgrading was successful Click Finish to close the utility Device List Status Messges KHO1 16 MAIN 001 001 Loading amp Testing file 1216amb 080 ufd KHO1 16 01 001 002 File 1216amb 080 ufd passed KHO1 16 02 001 003 Loading amp Testing file 1216aiob1 080 ufd File 1216aiob1 080 ufd passed Loading amp Testing file 1216aiob2 080 ufd File 1216aiob2 080 ufd passed Searching Devices Module KHO1 16 MAIN 001 001 is uparadina Madu le KHO1 16 MAIN 001 001 upgraded successfully Madu le KHO1 16 01 001 002 is upgrading Module KHO1 16 01 001 002 upgraded succassfu lly Modu le KHO1 16 02 001 003 is upgrading Madu le KHO1 3 Device Description 4 Back Finish Cancel Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility 46 Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry Click Yes to retry If you Click No the Upgrade Failed screen appears Firmware upgrading failed Click Cancel to close the utility then try again Device List Status Messges Loading amp Testing file MAIN 111 ufd File MAIN 111 ufd passed Loading amp Testing file 101 111 ufd File 101 111 ufd passed Loading amp Testing file 102 111 ufd 02 11 Lufd d Device Description IV Check Firmware Version Progress Help View Log Back
12. are in Skip Mode press to switch to the previous computer in the List press gt to switch to the next computer in the List press to switch to the last computer on the previous station in the List press 4 to switch to the first computer on 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 p 25 If a 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 to indicate so While Skip Mode is in effect the console will not function normally You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain control of the console To exit Skip Mode press Spacebar or Esc 30 Chapter 3 OSD Operation F6 BRC F6 is an Administrator only function Clicking the F6 field or pressing F6 invokes Broadcast BRC Mode 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 BRC works in conjunction with the F2 LIST function The LIST function see p 23 is used to broaden or narrow the focus of which Ports appear on the OSD Main Screen When you Broadcast a command it only goes to th
13. front of the Port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode 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 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 See Invoking Auto Scan page 37 for details To exit Auto Scan Mode press the Spacebar or Esc 32 Chapter 3 OSD Operation F8 LOUT Clicking the F8 field or pressing F8 logs you out of OSD control of the computers and blanks the Console screen This is different from simply pressing Esc when you are at the Main Screen to deactivate the OSD 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 OSD Main Screen You must input your password before you can continue 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 OSD Hotkey will bring up the Main OSD Screen 33 KHO116 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 34 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation Hot
14. purchase of the CE 250 KVM Extender system If you choose to use a remote console its cable plugs into this connector Normally both consoles can access the KH0116 Clicking the Disable Remote button to the n position disables the Remote Console only the Local Console has access to the switch Details on using the KHO116 with the CE 250 KVM Extender system are provided on page 13 This area consists of two components The Firmware Upgrade Area Upgrade Port and the Firmware Upgrade Reset Switch The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator s computer to the KHO116 see p 42 plugs into the Firmware Upgrade Port s RJ 11 connector During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade this switch should be in the NORMAL position If a firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully slide this switch to the RECOVER position and do a warm reset to return the switch to its prior firmware state After returning the switch to its prior firmware state slide the switch back to the NORMAL position to attempt the firmware upgrade again or to use the switch with its prior firmware 5 Power LED Lights to indicate that the KHO116 is powered up and ready to operate 6 Station ID LED The KH0116 s Station ID is displayed here If this is a Single Station installation see p 10 or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation see p
15. qualified technician to repair KH0116 User Manual 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 Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack vi KHO116 User Manual Package Contents The KH0116 package consists of 1 KHO0O116 KVM Switch 2 KVM Cable Sets 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Cord 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Registration Card Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order If anyth
16. to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Rack Mounting The KH0116 can be mounted in a 1U system rack For convenience and flexibility the mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack To rack mount the unit do the following 1 Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit at the front or the rear as shown in the diagrams below 2 Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack rol Il AUTUSEN avers E op op 0p op op op op op oa ES gt AUTUSEN coe y O Ya ma op 0 Op ae op an op op op op op op op op e Ose e Ol KH0116 User Manual Single Stage Installation In a Single Stage installation there are no additional switches daisy chained down from the first unit To set up a single stage installation do the following 1 Plug your keyboard mouse and monitor into the unit s Console Ports 2 Use KVM cable sets as described in the Cables section on p 4 to connect any available Computer Port to the Keyboard Video and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing Note Ignore the Daisy Chain Ports at this time They are only used when daisy chaining additional KHO116 units Daisy chaining is described in the next section
17. 11 the KHO116 has a Station ID of 01 On a Daisy Chained installation the KHO116 auto senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain see Port ID Numbering p 17 for details Chapter 1 Introduction KH0116 Rear View No Component Description 1 Power Socket 2 Power Switch 3 Local Console Port Section If this is a Single Station installation or if this is the First Station of a daisy chained installation the keyboard monitor and mouse that make up the Local Console plug in here 4 Daisy Chain Ports When Daisy Chaining Units see p 11 the daisy chain cables plug in here The upper port is the Chain In port the lower one is the Chain Out port The Chain In port is never used on the Master First Stage unit 5 Computer Port Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here The shape of these connectors has been specifically modified so that only cables designed to work with this switch can plug in See the Cables section on p 4 for cable details KHO116 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Before You Begin device is provided on page iv Please review it before 1 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this proceeding 2 Make sure that power
18. 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 OSD Factory Default Settings Setting Default OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Port ID Display Position Upper Right Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan Skip Mode All Screen Blanker 0 Disabled Logout Timeout 0 Disabled Beeper Y Activated Accessible Ports F Full For all Users on all Ports 49 KHO116 User Manual Specifications Function Specification Connectors Console VGA 1 x HDB 15 F Console K M 2 x 6 pin mini DIN F KB Gr M Pur Computer Ports 16 x SPDB 15 F Daisy Chain 1 x DB 25 F 1 x DB 25 M Remote Con 1 x RJ 45 FW Upgrade 1 x RJ 11 Power 3 pin AC power jack Switches Power 1 x Rocker switch FW Recover 1 x Slide switch Reset 1 x Semi recessed pushbutton Remote Con 1 x Locking pushbutton LEDs On Line 16 Green Selected 16 Amber Power 1 Blue Station ID 2 x 7 Segments Power Consumption DC 9V 8W max Emulation Keyboard PS 2 Mouse PS 2 Scan Interval User Specified 1 255 secs Video 2304 x 1440 DDC2B Environment Operating Temperature 0 50 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Physical
19. AULTUSCN Enterprise KVM Solutions by ATEN 16 Port High Density KVM Switch KHO116 User Manual www altusen com KH0116 User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC 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 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 RoHS This product is RoHS compliant Fe CE wom KHO116 User Manual 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
20. Housing Metal Properties Weight 227 Kg LxWxH 483 x 210 x 45 mm 19 1U 50 Appendix 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 l 2 4 5 6 Power off the KH0116 and remove its housing Short the jumper labeled J12 aa Power on the switch The on screen display will show a message informing you that the password information has been cleared Power off the switch Remove the jumper cap from J12 Close the housing and start the KH0116 back up After you start back up you can use the default Username and Password see OSD Overview p 33 to log in 51 KH0116 User Manual Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Mouse and or Improper mouse Unplug the cable s from the console port s Keyboard not and or keyboard then plug it them back in responding reset All Station IDs Station 1 has Wait a few seconds for the system to display as 01 sudd
21. a e e A Re bee ee 22 EFGOTO biti ti rd ee a E Moet SA a 22 FALIS TE La bak io de ata he Ste A At ea 23 ESSE LE A Aa aia bios 24 FAADM neay at o ele a dan rei 26 ES Kits ri a A ee ee 30 A E le onal ard es 31 F7 SCAN sec ea ee ie eg ee ges deed es 32 ESO Ta tte a td Siew ance kad 33 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control o ooooococcccccoo eee 35 Invoking Hotkey Mode cece eee tees 35 Selecting the Active Port 0 0 0 0 eee eee 36 Auto SCanning Gire add paca Yee eee eens 36 Setting the Scan Interval 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 36 Invoking Auto Scan 1 eects 37 SKIDIMOdS 100 a A ee A ea 38 Hotkey Beeper Control 0 0 0 0 ccc tees 39 Hotkey Summary Table 000 eee eee tees 39 Chapier 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introductions 35 3 4 226 or eee AA cae aoa ate os 4 Before You BegiN ooooooooonoo eee eee 42 Performing the Upgrade 0 cece eee ee 43 Starting the Upgrade 1 0 cee tee 43 Upgrade Succeeded 2 2 00 c eee eee ene 46 Upgrade Fdil d icine ooo Peat Aaa mae ee pad 47 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 0 0 cece eee eee eee 48 Appendix KHO116 Connection Table 0 0 0 eee 49 OSD Factory Default Settings 0 0 00 cee eee eee 49 SPECHICATIONS daran ed A ah satan Scand tre 50 Administrator Login Failure 0 2 0 cece ee eee 51 Troubleshooting ovio a Vp oe Ge ee ee 52 Limited Warrant ict 6 dad eatin ad ee ed Vie ae eels V
22. ade Package that is specific for each device As new firmware revisions become available new firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site http www altusen com support Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them 41 KHO116 User Manual Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade do the following 1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer 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 Ez we he iN A Co AHO Ee Wa A lt E SS SO un EJ Edo Oo Note On a daisy chained installation connect the cable to the First Station Master unit The chained stations Slaves will receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables Shut down all of the computers but not the Stations on your KVM installation From your KVM switch console bring up the OSD see p 19 and select the FIADM function Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE Press Enter
23. ade Utility x 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 Device List Status Messges KHO116 MAIN 001 001 Loading amp Testing file 1216amb 080 ufd KHO1 16 01 001 002 File 1216amb 080 ufd passed KHO01 16 02 001 003 Loading amp Testing file 1216ai0b1 080 ufd File 1216aiob1 080 ufd passed Loading amp Testing file 1216aiob2 080 ufd File 1216aiob2 080 ufd passed Device Description Y Check Firmware Version Progress EA REE EA The Utility inspects your installation All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel 4 If the utility detects more than one Master Device the First Stage unit of a daisy chained installation a dialog box appears asking you to select one of the Master devices and all the Slave devices that are chained down from it that you want to receive the upgrade Select Master Device x Master device list KHO116 42 71 KHO116 4285 More than one Master device has been found Only one Master slave device can be upgraded at a time Please select one of the c 1 Master devices from the list ance Select one of the Maser devices then Click OK 44 Chapter 5 The Firmware
24. ation Continued from previous page Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port every port can be given a name This function allows the Administrator to create modify or delete port names To Edit a port name 1 Click the port you want or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 1 Key in the new Port Name or modify delete the old one The maximum number of characters allowed for the Port Name is 12 Legal characters include All alpha characters a z A Z All numeric characters 0 9 and Space Case does not matter the OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in 1 When you have finished editing press Enter to have the change take effect To abort the change press Esc RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to the original factory default settings see OSD Factory Default Settings page 49 except for the Names settings that were assigned to the Ports which are saved CLEAR THE NAME LIST This function is similar to Restore Default Values The difference is that it also clears the Names settings along with undoing all changes and returning the setup to the original factory default settings ACTIVATE BEEPER Choices are Y for Yes or N for No When activated the beeper sound
25. board monitor mouse console A custom ASIC patent pending provides an auto sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the chain eliminating the need to manually set the position with DIP switches A seven segment front panel LED displays each Station s position for easy identification For further convenience the KH0116 features high density 15 pin connectors instead of the usual 25 pin connectors This space saving innovation allows a full 16 port switch to be installed in a 1U system rack Your KHO116 investment is protected by an included Firmware Upgrade Utility You can stay current with the latest functionality improvements by downloading firmware update files from our website as they become available and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the upgrade Setting up the KHO116 is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed Because the KHO116 intercepts keyboard input directly there is no software to configure so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems KH0116 User Manual Access to any computer on the installation is easily accomplished either by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard or by means of a powerful menu driven OSD On Screen Display system A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and one by one monitoring of the activities of sele
26. ce the Ctrl key combination 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 DISPLAY The default is the upper right corner but you can 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 Double Click or press Enter to lock the position and return to the Set submenu PORT ID Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port DISPLAY change has taken place The choices are DURATION User Defined which lets you select the amount of time from 1 255 sec and Always On which displays the Port ID at all times If you select User Defined key in the number of seconds then press Enter The default is 3 Seconds A setting of 0 zero disables this function Continues on next page 24 Chapter 3 OSD Operation Continued from previous page Setting Function PORT ID Selects how the Port ID is displayed the Port Number alone DISPLAY PORT NUMBER the Port Name alone PORT NAME or the MODE Port Number plus the Port Name PORT NUMBER PORT NAME The default is PORT NUMBER PORT NAME SCAN Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles DURATION through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode see F7 SCAN
27. ct 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 xiii KH0116 User Manual Product Information For information about all of ALTUSEN s products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ALTUSEN on the web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller Inthe United States of America call 866 ALTUSEN 258 8736 In Canada and South America call 949 453 8885 In all other locations call 886 2 8692 6789 Visit ALTUSEN on the web at http www altusen com for a list of locations and telephone numbers xiv Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KH0116 KVM Switch is a control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM keyboard monitor and mouse console Before the development of sophisticated KVM switches the only way to control large scale multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system Now with the KH0116 you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner A single KHO116 can control up to 16 computers As many as 31 additional KHO116 can be daisy chained to each other so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from a single key
28. cted computers on the installation There is no better way to save time and money than with a KHO1 16 installation By allowing a single console to manage all the attached computers a KHO116 installation 1 eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard monitor and mouse for each computer 2 saves all the space those extra components would take up 3 saves on energy costs and 4 eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another Chapter 1 Introduction Features A single console controls up to 16 computers Dedicated chain ports daisy chain up to 31 additional units control up to 512 computers from a single console No software required convenient computer selection via Hotkeys and intuitive On Screen Display OSD menus Auto Scan feature for monitoring user selected computers Hot Pluggable add or remove switches computers without having to power down the switches Custom ASIC patent pending auto senses station s position on daisy chained installations no need for manual DIP switch setting front panel LED indicates station s position Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed Two level password security only authorized users view and control the computers up to four Users plus an Administrator separate profiles for each Two level logout Manual and Timed Keyboard and mouse emulatio
29. e it is the highest level parent Use KVM cable sets described in the Cables section p 4 to connect any available KH0116 Computer Port to the Keyboard Video and Mouse ports of the computers you are installing Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH0116 s Power Socket plug the male end into an AC power source Repeat the above steps for any additional KH0116 units you wish to add to the chain Power up the installation according to the following procedure a Power on the First Station Wait for the unit to ascertain its Station ID and display it on the Station ID LED The Station ID for the First Stage unit is 01 the ID for the Second Stage unit is 02 the ID for the Third Stage unit is 03 etc b Power on each Station on the installation in turn Second Station then Third Station then Fourth etc In each case wait for the Station ID to be ascertained and displayed on the current Station before powering on the next one c After all the Stations are up power on the computers KH0116 User Manual Daisy Chain Installation Diagram AE Pop ppp E cd dd Lo ea la a P ill Chapter 2 Installation and Operation
30. e Ports currently selected to be listed on the OSD Main Screen 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 31 KHO116 User Manual F7 SCAN Clicking the F7 field or pressing F7 invokes Auto Scan Mode This function allows you to automatically switch 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 p 24 The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function see p 24 When you want to stop at a particular location press the Spacebar to stop scanning and exit Auto Scan Mode Ifthe scanning stops on an empty port or one where the computer is attached but is powered Off the monitor screen will be blank and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect Simply wait after the Scan Duration time is up the Scan function will move on to the next port As each computer is accessed an S appears in
31. e 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 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 Computer Ports on the installation The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter QV If a port has selected for Quick View scanning see Set Quick View Ports p 28 an arrowhead displays in this column to indicate so The computers that are powered on and are On Line have a Sun so symbol in this column to indicate so NAME If a port has been given a name see Edit Port Names p 27 its name appears in this column 21 KH0116 User Manual OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD For example rapidly switching to any port scanning only s
32. ed eae ec 52 Index KHO116 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH0116 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 KHO116 System Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Installation and Operation provides step by step instructions for setting up your installation and explains some basic operation procedures Chapter 3 OSD Operation provides a complete description of the KHO0116 s On Screen Display and how to work with it Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the hotkey operation of your KHO116 installation Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility explains how to upgrade the KHO116 s firmware to the latest available version An Appendix at the end of the manual provides specifications and other technical information regarding the KHO116 xi KH0116 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Monospaced 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
33. elected ports limiting the list of ports you wish to view designating a port as a Quick View Port managing port names or making 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 then pressing Enter 3 Press Esc to return to the previous menu level F1 GOTO Clicking the F1 field or pressing F1 activates the GOTO function GOTO 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 then press Enter To use the Port ID method key in 2 key in the Port ID then press Enter Note You can key in a partial Name or Port ID In that case the screen will show all the computers that the User has View rights to see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS p 28 that match the Name or Port ID pattern regardless of the current List settings see F2 LIST p 23 for details To return to the OSD Main Screen without making a choice press Esc 22 Chapter 3 OSD Operation F2 LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays lists on the Main Screen Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for Listing on the Main Screen with th
34. enly lost power reinitialize the station sequence and display the proper IDs Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and specially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For further inquires please contact your direct vendor 52 A Activate Beeper 27 ADM 26 Administrator functions 26 Administrator Login Failure 51 ALTUSEN Information xiii Auto Scanning 32 36 Invoking Auto Scan 37 Pausing Auto Scan 37 Scan Duration 25 Setting the Scan Interval 36 Stopping 37 B Beeper Activate 27 Hotkey Control 39 BRC 31 Broadcast Mode 31 C CE 250R Components 13 Installation 14 Operation 15 Clear the Name List 27 Components 5 Computer Connection Tables 49 D Daisy Chaining 11 E Edit Port Names 27 Index F Factory Default Settings 49 FCC Information ii Firmware upgrade 41 cable 42 port 42 recovery 48 Firmwa
35. et it for example you should replug the same mouse that you removed 2 If you plug in a different mouse all the stations and all the computers on the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds and then restarted following the power up sequence described on page 11 Note If after hot plugging there is nos response to keyboard and or mouse input perform a Keyboard and Mouse Reset by pressing the Reset switch in see page 5 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Port ID Numbering Each Computer Port on a KHO1 16 installation is assigned a unique Port ID The Port ID is made up of two parts a Station Number and a Port Number The Station Number is a two digit number which reflects the switch s position in the daisy chain sequence This corresponds to the number displayed on the front panel Station ID LED The Port Number is a two digit number which reflects the port on the KHO0116 Station that the computer is connected to The Station Number precedes the Port Number Station and Port numbers from 1 9 are padded with a preceding zero so they become 01 09 For example a computer attached to Port 6 of Station 12 would have a Port ID of 12 06 KH0116 User Manual Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the KH0116 units before starting it back up you must do the following 1 Shut down all the computers that are attached to it Note You must
36. he OSD is being run or if the password function has not been set simply press Enter The OSD Main Screen comes up 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 KH0116 User Manual When you invoke the OSD a screen similar to the one below appears F1 GOTO F3 SET F5 SKP F7 SCAN X F2 LIST F4 ADM F6 BRC F8 LOUT 22 ADMINISTRATOR LIST ALL SN PN ATEN INTL CO 1 ATEN INTL CO 2 ATEN INTL CO 3 FAX SERVER 2 WEB SERVER 1 WEB SERVER 2 ro po FAX SERVER 1 MAIL SERVER 1 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 The OSD always starts in List view with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in User are visible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 28 for details 20 Chapter 3 OSD Operation OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu and deactivate the OSD Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window or press Esc To Logout Click F8 or the 7Z symbol at the top of the Main Screen or press F8 To mov
37. her 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 so that you know which one it is The settings are explained in the following table Setting Function SET USERNAME This function is used to set Usernames and Passwords for the AND Administrator and Users PASSWORD er 1 One Administrator and four User passwords can be set 1 After you select the Administrator field or one of the User fields a screen that allows you to key in your password appears The password may be up to 15 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 1 For each individual key in the Username and Password then press Enter 1 To modify or delete a previous Username and or Password use the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers SET LOGOUT If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with TIMEOUT this function the Operator is automatically logged out A login is necessary 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 0 disabled Continues on next page 26 Chapter 3 OSD Oper
38. ing 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 KH0116 installation Features may have been added to the KH0116 since this manual was printed Please visit our website to download the most up to date version of the manual Copyright O 2002 2006 ATENO International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE XXXX XXXX Printing Date 22 3 06 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 vii KHO116 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank viii KHO116 User Manual Contents FCC Information ii ola Soret coe ii ROHS aore ta o EE OR Bleue ii User Notices 2 6 4 2 bogie elie he ee ee ee iii Safety Instructions 0 0 0 ete ee iv General on Acie eal a Gh a de PR ey iv Rack Mounting iii ee te tate eine ele eee nae ee oe Pee vi Package ContentS 00 cece et eet vii About ThissManuall x ovio ds Peale ERO ee ee a xi OVEIVIOW AA Peek a ee ean ac xi CONVENIOS seek Sines eet cats Waters gene a eae eh a xii ALTUSEN Information 0 0 00 0 0 cece eae xiii Technical Support a an aana ete xiii Getting Help coi a sb ei ee Ll E S xiii Product Information 2 0 0 c eect tee xiv
39. is function The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below Choice Meaning ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have their attached computers Powered On QVIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS p 28 QVIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports POWERED ON see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS p 28 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 23 KH0116 User Manual F3 SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up his own working environment A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that was 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 Double Click it or move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is The settings are explained in the following table Setting Function OSD HOTKEY Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function Scroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Sin
40. it is ok 2 Flashes when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit On Line 1 Lights when the remote console is active 2 Is Off when the local console is active 3 Is Off when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit KH0116 User Manual Hot Plugging The KH0116 supports hot plugging components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down In order for hot plugging to work properly however the procedures described below must be followed Switching Station Positions 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 must reset the Station IDs in the OSD See RESET STATION IDS p 29 for details Note If the computer s Operating System does not support hot plugging this function may not work properly Hot Plugging Computer Ports In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change you must manually reconfigure the OSD to reflect the new Port information See the F3 SET p 24 and F4 ADM p 26 functions for details Hot Plugging Console Ports The keyboard monitor and mouse can all be hot plugged to from the KHO0116 s console ports When hot plugging the mouse however keep the following in mind 1 If you unplug and replug the mouse to res
41. itch to Computer 2L 5201P 1 2 m 2L 5202P 1 8 m 2L 5203P 3 0 m Chapter 1 Introduction Components KH0116 Front View ALTUSEN Oma om om OND OND oxa ox ox Om ONO OO Of Of OO Of oso a 10 y 12 13 23 5 5 No Component Description 1 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding Computer Ports There is one pair of LEDs for each Port The one on the left is the On Line LED the one on the right is the Selected Port LED An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running A Selected LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus The LED is steady under normal conditions but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode see F7 SCAN page 32 When the KHO116 is first powered on the On Line and Selected LEDs blink in sequence as the Switch performs a self test 2 Reset Switch Pressing this switch in performs a system reset Note The switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen Continues on next page KH0116 User Manual Continued from previous page No Component Description 3 Remote The KHO116 can be operated from a remote console up to Console Area 4 Firmware 150m away with the
42. ke as opposed to Auto Scanning which automatically switches after a fixed interval To invoke Skip Mode key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 35 2 Key in Arrow Where Arrow refers to one of the Arrow keys After you press Arrow you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and enter Skip Mode where you can switch ports as follows Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it lt See Scan Skip Mode p 25 for information regarding accessible ports gt Skips from the current port to the next accessible port q Skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous Station i Skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station Once you are in Skip Mode you can keep on skipping by pressing the Atrow keys You don t have to use the NumLock 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 in order to regain normal control of the console 3 To exit Skip Mode press Esc or Spacebar 38 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper see Activate Beeper p 27 can be Hotkey toggled On and Off To toggle the Beeper key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 35 2 Press B After you press B the Beeper toggles On or Off
43. key Port Control Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard The KHO116 provides the following Hotkey Port Control features Selecting the Active Port Auto Scanning Skip Mode Switching Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode Invoking Hotkey Mode takes three steps 1 Hold down the Num Lock key 1 Press and release the minus key 1 Release the Num Lock key Num Lock Note The minus key must be released within one half second otherwise Hotkey invocation is cancelled and it has no effect When Hotkey Mode is active The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate so They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode A Command Line appears on the monitor screen The command line prompt is the word Hotkey in yellow text on a blue background and displays the subsequent Hotkey information that you key in Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks described in the sections that follow can be input Pressing Esc exits Hotkey Mode 35 KHO116 User Manual Selecting the Active Port Each Computer Port is assigned a Port ID see Port ID Numbering p 17 You can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the Computer Port tha
44. le into the Remote Console port of the KHO116 3 Plug the power adapter supplied with the CE 250R into an AC source plug the adapter s power cable into the CE 250R s Power Jack 4 Power up your KHO116 installation according to the steps given on page 11 CE 250R Installation Diagram ALTUSEN parca 8 PORT HIGH DENSITY KVM SUITON MODEL NO KHONG Chapter 2 Installation and Operation CE 250R Operation With the Remote Console installed the default situation is for both the Local and Remote consoles to be active The KHO116 and the CE 250R have two LEDs each to indicate the Local Remote operating status as shown in the tables below KHO116 Local Console Operating Mode Local Auto Local Lights to indicate that Lights when the local console is active the the Local Console is Remote LED is out active the Remote 2 LED is out Turns off when the remote console is active the Remote LED turns on 3 Flashes on and off alternately with the Remote LED when neither console is active Remote The LED is Off 1 Lights when the remote console is active the Local LED is out 2 Turns off when the local console is active the Local LED turns on 3 Flashes on and off alternately with the Local LED when neither console is active CE 250R Remote Console LED Indication Power 1 Lights steadily to indicate that the connection to the Local Un
45. ll not show up on the User s LIST on the Main Screen Repeat until all access rights have been set then press Enter The default is F for all users on all Ports Continues on next page 28 Chapter 3 OSD Operation Continued from previous page Setting Function RESET STATION IDS If you change the position of one of the Stations in the daisy chain the 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 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 FIRMWARE UPGRADE In order to upgrade the KH0116 s firmware see Chapter 5 you must first invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode with this setting 29 KH0116 User Manual F5 SKP Clicking the F5 field or pressing F5 invokes Skip SKP Mode This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward switching the console focus from the currently active computer 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 p 24 When you
46. manufacturer s software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibility of the 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 KH0116 User Manual Safety Instructions General 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 openings to allow for adequate ventilation To ensure reliable operation and to protect against overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The device should never be placed o
47. n computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere Keep Alive function the keyboard and mouse work properly even if the switch temporarily loses power Supports PS 2 Compatible Mice Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer Logitech FirstMouse Superior video quality resolutions of up to 1920 x 1440 each port supports DDC2B Supports a second remote console up to 150 m away Firmware upgradable Full range universal internal power supply Rack Mountable in 19 System Rack 1U Note 1 PS 2 compatible mouse support is for 3 button wheel mice 2 The Logitech Mouse Ware program s Change Device procedure does not work on Microsoft NT computers KH0116 User Manual Hardware Requirements Console A VGA SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation A PS 2 style mouse APS 2 style keyboard Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer A VGA SVGA or Multisync card A 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 style mouse port A 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 Style keyboard port Cables Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend that you use the high quality Custom Cable sets described below Function CS Part Number KVM Switch to KVM Switch Daisy Chaining 2L 1700 0 6 m 2L 1701 1 8 m KVM Sw
48. n 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 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 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 used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS
49. ng Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning key in the following Hotkey combination 1 2 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 35 Press A After you press A you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and enter Auto Scan Mode and Auto Scanning begins 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 During the time that Auto Scanning is paused the Command Line displays Auto Scan Paused Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer is more convenient than Exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume scanning you start from where you left off If on the other hand you Exited and restarted Scanning would start over from the very first computer on the installation To resume Auto Scanning press any key or Left Click Scanning continues from where it left off While Auto Scan Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the console 3 To exit Auto Scan Mode press Esc or Spacebar Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan Mode 37 KH0116 User Manual Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you li
50. re upgrade mode invoking 42 G GOTO 22 H Hardware Requirements Cables 4 Computer 4 Console 4 Hot Plugging 16 Console Ports 16 CPU Ports 16 switching stations 16 Hotkey Beeper Control 39 Command Mode 25 OSD 24 Port Control 35 Selecting the Active Port 36 Summary Table 39 Hotkey Mode auto scanning 36 invoking 35 Hotkey mode exiting 35 invoking 35 53 Installation Daisy Chaining 11 Single Stage 10 Invoking Hotkey Mode 35 K KH0116 Front View 5 Rear View 7 L LEDs Port 5 Station ID 6 LIST 23 Logout 33 Logout Timeout 26 LOUT 33 O OSD Factory Default Settings 49 Functions 22 Hotkey 19 24 Logout 33 Main Screen 19 20 Main Screen Headings 21 Navigation 21 Overview 19 Password 19 P Password 19 26 Pause 32 Port ID Display Duration 24 Display Mode 25 Display Position 24 Numbering 17 Port LEDs 5 Port Names 27 Port Selection 18 Powering Off and Restarting 18 Powering up 11 Q Quick View Ports 28 R Rack Mounting 9 Remote Console Operation 13 Reset Station IDs 29 Restore Default Values 27 S Safety Instructions General iv Rack Mounting vi SCAN 32 Scan Duration 25 SCAN SKIPMODE 25 Screen Blanker 25 Selecting the Active Port 36 SET 24 Accessible Ports 28 Logout Timeout 26 Password 26 Quick View Ports 28 USERNAME 26 Setting the Auto Scan Interval 36 Skip Mode 25 30 38 SKP 30 Station IDs 11 Re
51. s whenever a Port is changed when activating the Auto Scan function see F7 SCAN p 32 or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is Y activated Continues on next page 27 KH0116 User Manual Continued from previous page Setting Function SET QUICK This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as VIEW PORTS Quick View ports To select deselect a port as a Quick View Port Double Click the port you want or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 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 p 23 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 p 25 only a Port that has been selected here will be Auto Scanned The default is for no ports to be selected SET This function allows the Administrator to define User access to the ACCESSIBLE computers on the installation on a Port by Port basis PORTS For each User select the target Port then press the Spacebar to cycle through the choices F Full access V View Only or Blank A blank setting means that no access rights are granted The Port wi
52. set 29 Station Positions Switching 16 54 Switching Station Positions 16 U Switching station positions 16 Upgrading the firmware 41 User Notice iii Username 26 T Timeout 26 Troubleshooting 52 55 56
53. t the computer is connected to The steps involved are 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 35 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 the wrong number 3 Press Enter After you press Enter the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode Auto Scanning Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active Computer Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals so that he can monitor their activity automatically See Scan Skip Mode of the OSD F3 SET function p 24 for information regarding accessible ports Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the Scan Duration setting of the OSD F3 SET function see p 24 You can change the scan interval before activating Hotkey Auto Scanning if you wish with the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 35 2 Key in T n Where T is the letter T and n is a number from 1 255 that represents the number of seconds for the dwell time The letter T and the numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in If you make a mistake use Backspace to erase the wrong number 3 Press Enter After you press Enter you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and are ready to invoke Auto Scanning 36 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation Invoki
54. unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Otherwise the switch will still receive power from the computers 2 Wait 10 seconds then Power the KH0116 back On 3 After the KHO116 is up Power On the computers Note If you have shut down more than one Station power up the highest Station the one closest to the Master Station first and work your way down to the lowest one Port Selection Port Selection is accomplished either by means of the KH0116 s On Screen Display OSD or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard OSD Operation is discussed in Chapter 3 Hotkey Port Selection is discussed in Chapter 4 Chapter 3 OSD Operation 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 pop up the Main Screen tap the Scroll Lock key twice Note You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key in which case you would tap Ctrl twice see OSD Hotkey p 24 With this method the Ctrl keys must be on the same side both left or both right The OSD incorporates a two level Administrator User password system Before the OSD Main Screen comes up a dialog box appears that asks you to provide your password If the password function has been set you must provide the password in order to access the OSD Main Screen If this is the first time that t
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