iogear GCL1816KITP KVM switch
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1. installation et 8 16 Port 17 LCD Combo KVM Switch GCL1808 GCL1816 PART NO M1123 M1124 2009 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved Part No M1123 M1124 IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc Macintosh G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice IOGEAR Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document Table of Contents Package Contents System Requirements Overview Rack Mounting Grounding Open Close Console Single Level Installation 2 Level Installation Cascading External Console Port Optional USB External Mouse Port Optional USB Sharing Port LCD Configuration LCD Adjustment Setting Reset Button LED Indication Keyboard Function Keys Port Switching Ono gt 11 12 14 17 5i 22 23 24 25 26 De 28 29 On screen Display OSD Operation Hotkey Setting Mode HSM Mac Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard Emulation Factory Default Settings Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Fail Restore Factory Default Settings Safety Instructions Spec2. Final Step Now the LCD KVM is ready to function again So you simply reconnect all your computers and console back to the LCD KVM and begin using it Restore Factory Default Settings This restore will change all settings back to default This will also have administrator and all user accounts removed from the LCD KVM All port names and setting will also be removed In other words everything will be changed as if it is a brand new unit Step 1 Step 4 Turn off the power by using Using a jumper cap short the jumper on the main board labeled J17 the power switch located in the back of the LCD KVM Step 2 Unplug the power cord from the power socket of the LCD KVM Step 3 Remove the rear top housing from the LCD KVM 68 Step 5 Now plug the power cord back to the power sock et and turn the LCD KVM back on This will restore the LCD KVM with the factory default settings Step 6 A message will appear on the screen as below 69 Step 7 Turn off the LCD KVM and unplug the power cord from the power socket then remove the jumper and screw the rear top housing back to the LCD KVM Final Step Plug the power cord back to the power socket then turn the LCD KVM back on then it will be ready to use again Safety Instructions General e Please read all of these instructions and save them for future reference e Carefully follow all warning and instructions marked on the device e Do not place the de
3. bar to the specific port that you want to go to and press Enter F2 LIST This function allows you to choose a way that you wish to list the ports in the OSD display on the main screen Simply move the red highlight bar to the option that you wish to choose and press Enter You will see the hand symbol will be point ing at the option that you chose then simply press Esc to exit the function Q POWERED ON QUICK VIEW POWERED ON Function All Quick View Powered ON Quick View Pow ered ON Description List out all ports that the administrator has set as accessible for the current logged in user List out only the ports that have been set as quick view ports List out only the ports that have been powered on List out only the ports that have been set as quick view ports and they have been powered on 36 F3 SET F3 SET There are 11 different settings within the SET section which they are as follow OSD Hotkey Port ID Display Position Port ID Display Duration Port ID Display Mode Scan Duration Scan Skip Mode Screen Blanker Hotkey Command Mode Hotkey OSD Language Touchpad 37 OSD Hotkey This function allows you to switch the way to trigger the hotkey between Scroll Lock Scroll Lock and Ctrl Ctrl Simply move the red highlight bar to the hotkey setting that you would like to choose and press Enter Then press Esc to exit from this function Port ID Dis
4. 45 Set Accessible Ports This function allows you to setup the access on each port for each user Use Spacebar to cycle through all the entries and press Enter to complete the setup Then press Esc to exit from the function Function F Full V View Blank Description User has full access on the specific port User can only view the port with no access for the specific port User cannot view nor access for the specific port 46 Set Logout Timeout This function allows you to set a time that the KVM will automatically logout after being idle for a certain period of time Move the red highlight bar to this function and press Enter Then enter a number from 0 180 in terms of minutes as the time interval and press Enter y SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS EDIT corr NAMES RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES CLEAR THE NAME LIST ACTIVATE BEEPER ON SET QUICK VIEW PORTS Edit Port Names This function allows you to customize a name on each port of the KVM Simply move the red highlight bar to the port that you wish to customize a name and press Enter 47 Enter the port name that you wish to show in OSD for that specific port and press Enter to complete the editing Then press Esc to exit from this function Restore Default Values This function allows you to restore all settings into factory default settings Move the red highlight bar to Restore Default Values and press Enter Then type Y to
5. 6 Crtl F7 Crtl F8 Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the second key Sun Keyboard Stop Again Props Undo Front Copy Open Paste Ctrl F9 Crtl F10 Crtl 1 Crtl 2 Crtl 8 Crti 4 Crti h E ES 61 Cut ot O Dem Compose Factory Default Settings Function OSD Hotkey Invoking HSM Auto Scan Duration Scan Skip Mode Screen Blanker Beeper Keyboard Operating Platform Port ID Display Position Port ID Display Duration Port ID Display Mode Accessible Ports Auto Logout Time Default Settings Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock 5 seconds All Off On PC Compatible Upper left corner 3 seconds Port Number Port Name F Full For all Users on all ports Disabled 62 Firmware Upgrade Note In order to perform a firmware upgrade you need to use a set of computer that is not con nected to the LCD KVM Step 1 Connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port of the LCD KVM and the serial port of the computer that you will be using to perform the firmware upgrade Step 2 Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the LCD KVM Then turn on the LCD KVM by the power switch that s located in the back of the LCD KVM 63 Step 3 Go to www iogear com from the computer that performing the firmware upgrade to download the latest available
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7. alled onto the LCD KVM 8 Step 1 While one person holding the LCD KVM in the proper position in the rack the second person can lock the screws loosely through the front bracket onto the front of the rack M4 x 6 Phillips Head Screws BELLE EEE RR 2222222277 p pa jane jul JS O JN A Step 2 While the person continue holding the position of re M4 x 6 Phillips the LCD KVM the second person can slide the L P Head Screws brackets from the back of the rack into the Slide A Mounting Brackets Then you can lock the screws oe through the rear bracket onto the back of the rack Final Step After the rear brackets are completely secured tighten the front brackets screws 10 To prevent damaging your equipment it is important that all devices are properly grounded Use the included grounding wire to ground the LCD KVM by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object 11 Open Close Console Opening the Console Slide the 2 Slide Releases toward the center of the LCD KVM then pull the console module out while holding the Slide Releases position Then simply open the console by raising the handle bar Closing the Console First close the LCD module with the handle bar then pull the safety catches on both sides of the console module towards yourself to release the safety lock Then slide the 2 Slide R
8. cil directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC The product has been approved for LVD and covered the following countries Belgium Denmark France Germany Italy Portugal U K Spain Sweden 76 SJ T 11364 2006 The following contains information that relates to China ES EBM aes a p BWR KARRE N Pb 7K Hg TA Cd FM Cr VD PBB PBDE O O O sa NURSE O O O O O O OBAMA SEA A A EES ZESI T 113632006 ELI ORB gt MERA AED E AA AF AY E ta an OMAN ARA SI T 11363 2006 RR HE ZOR o X BONA BE A IAEA A IDO AA E RR AST T 11363 200609 R CE Ee 1 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially 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 updates For further inquiries please contact IOGE
9. d E Pr Dink at a Ja Dro Note Please choose MAIN to proceed the firmware upgrade 101 and 102 are sub layers in the KVMs firmware Step 8 If you have checked the Check Firmware Version checkbox then the utility will check the current firmware that is on your KVM If the current firmware is newer than the firmware that you wish to upgrade to a window will popup and prompt you to ask if you wish to proceed Simply click Yes to start the upgrade and No to cancel the upgrade The trmeswe Ver 3 1 Re ee eee ree en 31 303 ys devo MAN 005 Continue the upgrade Yes No CH o Note If you did not check the Check Firmware Version checkbox utility will perform the upgrade automatically no matter what version of firmware you have in the KVM 65 Step 9 Warning window may popup again for 2nd part of the firmware upgrade 101 panera a co an 303 in devee 101 001 Continue the upgrade Yes No E Step 10 Then another warning window may popup for 3rd part of the firmware upgrade 102 This is for GCL1816 only O A device 102 001 Continue the upgrade Yes No Step 11 When the firmware upgrade is done you will see Firmware upgrade OK in the Status Messages window Then simply click Finish to complete the whole firmware upgrade process The fiermware Ver 30 296 is not newer then Caron f
10. e HSM then press F1 Invoke HSM then press F2 Invoke HSM then press F3 Description Invoking hotkey setting mode Note To exit HSM manually press Esc or spacebar Change the HSM invocation keys from Num Lock to Ctrl and from to F12 Switch port switching hotkey sequence between Scroll Lock Scroll Lock and Ctrl Ctrl Set keyboard operating platform to PC compatible Set keyboard operating platform to Mac compatible Set keyboard operating platform to Sun compatible of Invoke HSM then press F5 Invoke HSM then press Invoke HSM then press gt Invoke HSM then press f Invoke HSM then press Perform keyboard Mouse reset on the port that has KVM focus Note You can also press and hold Port 1 and Port 2 front panel push button to perform keyboard mouse reset Invokes Skip mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it Invokes Skip mode and skips from the current port to the next accessible port Switch to the last accessible port Note If you have cascaded your KVM it will switch to the last accessible port from level 2 of the last port from level 1 Switch to the next accessible port Note If you have cascaded your KVM it will switch to the next accessible port from level 2 of the next port from level 1 58 Invoke HSM then press b Invoke HSM then press X Y Enter Invoke HSM then press r Ent
11. eleases toward the center of the LCD KVM then push the console module all the way in while holding the Slide Releases position Then simply release the Slide Releases to keep the console module in the lock position Single Level Installation Please make sure the computers are powered off before you start Step 1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD KVM 14 Step2 Connect a USB KVM Cable with a green connector or PS 2 KVM Cable with a yellow connector from the KVM switch to each of your computers USB KVM Cable Connection PS 2 KVM Cable or Connection 15 Step 3 Turn on LCD KVM by using the power switch that s located in the back of the LCD KVM Final Step Turn on your computers 16 2 Level Installation Cascading This LCD KVM can be cascaded with our GCS1808 GCS1716 Please go to our website at www iogear com for details about those 2 KVMs Please make sure the computers are powered off before you start Step 1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD KVM Then connect the power adapter to the power outlet and the DC jack of the GCS1808 GCS1 716 GCL1816 A GCS1716 17 Step 2 Connect the Cascade Cable between the back of the LCD KVM and a GCS1808 GCS1716 Connect the green connector to one of the CPU ports from the LCD KVM Then connect the yellow connector to the console port of
12. en 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 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 current logged in user are visible If there is a H next to the monitor icon which means that port is attached to another KVM Cascading Click on a switch number or move the highlight bar to it then press the right arrow key to expand the list Similarly to collapse a switch s port list click on the switch number or move the highlight bar to it then press the left arrow key to collapse the list 31 OSD Main Screen Headings Heading PN QV Name Description This column lists the port ID numbers for all the KVM 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 is selected for quick view scanning an arrowhead shows in this column The computers that are powered on and are online will a sun symbol in this column to indicate so If a port has been given a name its name appears in this column 32 OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu and deactivate OSD click the X in the upper right corner of the OSD window or press Esc To log out click F8 at the top of the main screen or
13. er Invoke HSM then press a Enter or Invoke HSM then press q Enter Toggle hotkey beepers on or off Switches KVM focus to the computer that is connected to Port X in the 1st Level and Port Y in the 2nd Level Note If you only have a single level installation simply ignore the Y interval Restore default settings Administrator ONLY Invoke Auto Scan Mode Note Auto Scan can be paused and resume by pressing p or by a single left click on the mouse Note X and Y are intervals from 1 8 for GCL1808 and 1 16 for GCL1816 When you enter please make sure you enter each of them as a 2 digit number for example you would need to type 01 for port 1 59 Mac 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 Att Alt Shift Shift Print Screen F13 Crit Ctr Scroll Lock F14 SE x E Ctrl 1 Enter Return Ctrl 2 Backspace Delete Ctrl 3 m Insert Help Ctrl 4 A ctr BS Flo Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the second key 60 Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below PC Keyboard Crtl t Crt F2 Crt F3 Crt F4 Crtl F5 Crtl F
14. ermare Ver 3 0 29 in device rB 001 004 Cortinue the upgrade Yes No _ _ 2 Step 12 When the firmware upgrade is done you will see Firmware upgrade OK in the Status Messages window Then simply click Finish to complete the whole firmware upgrade process the tease wide cas eames Chick Finish to chine the tiny Device Lit Davee Deel Velez Bim 001003 OX a Final Step l o Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be ready 66 for usage after the reset Upgrade Fail If you don t see Firmware upgrade OK in the Status Messages window it means the utility has failed to complete the firmware successfully If that occurs please do the following Step 1 Unplug the power cord from the LCD KVM Then connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port of the LCD KVM and the serial port of your computer Step 2 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position slide to the right Then connect power cord back to the LCD KVM 6 Step 3 Repeat the firmware upgrade process Please refer to Firmware Upgrade section Step 4 After the firmware upgrade has completed turn off the LCD KVM Then unplug the power cord from the LCD KVM after it is reset Step 5 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position slide to the left Then connect power cord back to the LCD KVM
15. evice if the USB device is connected to the LCD KVM 1st level A USB printer or other USB devices such as a USB scanner a USB flash drive etc 23 LCD Configuration There are four buttons for LCD configuration the functions are as follow Button Menu gt 4 v Exit Function e f you are currently not in the LCD OSD On Screen Display Menu press this Menu button will bring up the LCD OSD Menu e f you are currently in the LCD OSD Menu this button acts as an Enter button This button navigates up or right within the OSD Menu During an adjustment this button increases the value of the specific adjustment This button navigates left or down within the OSD Menu During an adjustment this button decreases the value of the specific adjustment e f you are currently not in the LCD OSD Menu press this Exit button will perform an auto adjustment e f you are currently in the LCD OSD Menu press this Exit button to exit from the current menu and return to the previous menu e f you are currently in the LCD OSD main menu press this Exit button to exit from the OSD 24 LCD Adjustment Setting There are ten functions in the LCD OSD Menu and they are as follow Setting Brightness Contrast Phase Clock H Position V Position Color Temperature Language OSD Duration Reset Function This function adjusts the brightness of the LCD This function is to eliminate pixel jitters or hori
16. firmware or the specific firmware that you wish to upgrade to Step 4 Make sure all the computers that are connected to the KVM are completely shutdown Then Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode Please refer to OSD Operation Section Step 5 Extract the file that you have downloaded by using software such as Winrar Then double click on the execute file to open up the Firmware Upgrade Utility Step 6 Read the License Agreement and click I Agree then click Next if you wish to continue with the firmware upgrade Otherwise click Cancel to exit Poselcome to the Fresco Ll poencke Lib Pur pour device into Famers Lipgeads Mode Liia thee Fareans Lipgeads Cable na correct Et Tirassa Nope Poet io your comnpuler jot conmect va Ethene Agee lo the Liceras Agreement Than Dic Nest A ASE AGREEMEN NSE GRANT A alcaparras Led License lo pos rotar rorbanalsable barri lo wee FIRM WAL UPGRADE UTILITY ithe Trodat den the Tem get both balon Tang raaa Nate ethos tn rec robo ce oe a Apc rulalabon 64 Step 7 Choose the correct KVM that you wish to perform firmware upgrade from the Device List and then click Next to continue Then the Firmware Upgrade Utility will verify if there is a KVM connected to the computer by the firmware upgrade cable Check Firmware Version checkbox is optional FU hich Pod e Sart dl Rta Ei a Bare ca nd e Jo lie ma ite dera re Ha iiy Fa decia sheha Ea corres or on
17. g into an outlet please contact an electrician to repair replace the outlet You should never attempt to override or modify the plug Always follow your local and or national wiring codes Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables Make sure the power cord and cables are in a location that prevents them from being stepped on or tripped over If an extension cord is used with this device add the total ampere rating of each product plugged into the extension cord and verify that the total does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cord Additionally make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes To protect the system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a Surge suppressor line conditioner or un interruptible power supply UPS Position the system and power cables carefully Make sure that nothing rests on any of the cables Do not push objects of any kind into or through the cabinet slots Pushing objects through the slots poses an electrical and shock hazard Do not attempt to service the device yourself Only qualified service personnel should attempt to service the device 71 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 is damaged or frayed Liquid was spilled into the device The device was exposed t
18. ick View Powered ON Description Scan all ports that the administrator has set as accessible for the current logged in user Scan only the ports that have been set as quick view ports This option will only show up for administrator account Scan only the ports that have been powered on Scan only the ports that have been set as quick view ports and they have been powered on 40 Screen Blanker This function allows you to set the time interval to have the KVM goes to a black screen Simply en ter the number between O to 30 and press Enter then press Esc to exit from this function Ry tp DISPLAY POSTITI PORT ID DISPLAY DURATION PORT ID DISPLAY MODE SCAN DURATION 5 SEC soon MODE 41 Hotkey Command Mode This function allows you to enable or disable the hotkey commands Simply press Y for yes and N for no Then press Esc to exit from this function Yi ISPLAY POSITION ISPLAY DURATION 3 PORT ID D D D PORT ID PORT ID DISPLAY MODE SCAN DURATION 5 SEC SCAN SKIP MODE SCREEN BLANKER OFF HOTKEY COMMAND MODE Hotkey This function allows you to set the hotkey sequence that you wish to use to trigger hotkeys commands Simply move the red high light bar to choose the sequence that you wish to use and press Enter Then press Esc to exit from this function OSD Language This function allows you to choose the OSD language between English Deutsch Japanese Simplified Chi
19. ifications Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement CE Statement SJ T 11364 2006 Limited Warranty Contact 30 57 60 61 62 63 67 68 70 74 gs 76 i 78 a Package Contents 1 x 8 16 Port LCD KVM 1 x PS 2 KVM Cable 1 x USB KVM Cable 1 x Console Cable x Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 x Rack Mount Kit Long and Short L Brackets 1 x Grounding Wire 1 x Power Cord 1 x Installation Guide 1 x Warranty Card System Requirements Computers e VGA SVGA or MultiSync video graphics card with an HDB 15 port e PS 2 mouse and keyboard ports 6 pin mini DIN or 1 USB port 9 Slide Release Handle Bar LCD Display LCD Power Button LCD Controls Port LEDs 8 for GCL1808 and 16 for GCL1816 Keyboard Touchpad External USB Mouse Port 10 Power LED 11 Master Slave Port Switches 12 Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock LED 13 Reset Button 14 Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch 15 Firmware Upgrade Port 16 USB Sharing Port Front view 6 OV AON Grounding Terminal Power Socket Power Switch External Console Port CPU Ports 8 for GCL1808 and 16 for GCL1816 Back view Rack Mounting The following diagram shows the required components to mount the LCD KVM to the rack L Bracket Y CAUTION Slide rail mounted equipment Side Mounting Brackets is not to be used as a shelf or a work space Note The Slide Mounting Brackets are pre inst
20. l equipment used on the rack including power strips and other electrical connectors are properly grounded Ensure that proper airflow is provided to all devices in the rack Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum specified by the equipment manufacturer Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack 73 Specifications Model GCL1808 GCL1816 Power Consumption 28W 28W Physical Housing Metal Plastic di Weight 27 78lb 29 03lb Dimension Wx H xD 17in x 1 75in 251 Environment Operating Temperature 0 40 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Noncondensing 74 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This product 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 product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If this product is not installed and used as directed it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operating this product in a residential area will likely cause harmful interference which will require correction by the user at his her personal expense 19 CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the coun
21. nese and Traditional Chinese Simply move the red high light bar to the language that youwish to choose and press Enter Then press Esc to exit from this function 42 Touchpad This function allows you to enable disable the touchpad It will ask if you want to enable the touchpad or disable the touchpad depending on the current status of it Simply press Y for yes and N for no 43 F4 ADM This function will only be shown if you have login as Administrator There are 12 different functions within the ADM section which they are as follow Set User Login Set Accessible Ports Set Logout Timeout Edit Port Names Restore Default Values Clear The Name List Activate Beeper Set Quick View Ports Set Operating System Firmware Upgrade Keyboard Language Set Console Mode 44 Set User Login This function allows you to setup the login name and password for the users accounts There are 5 user accounts in the system Administrator User1 User2 User3 and User4 Move the red high light bar to the user account that you wish to setup and press Enter Then simply type in the user name and Once the user name and password are set password Then enter the password again for correctly you will see the message in the bottom of confirmation then press Enter We have used the the screen indicating the setup is ok Then simply administrator account as an example press Esc to exit from the function
22. o rain or water The device was dropped or the cabinet was damaged The device exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service When following the operating instructions the device does not operate normally Only adjust those controls that are discussed in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that could require extensive repair by a qualified technician Do not connect the RJ 11 connector marked UPGRADE to a public telecommunication network 12 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 as the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locked 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 al
23. play Position This function allows you to change the position of the port ID that s showing on the screen as the image below Simply change the position by using the up down left and right arrows to adjust to the place that you want the port ID to show in the future and press Enter 38 Port ID Display Duration This function allows you to change the port ID display duration between 3 seconds and off Simply move the red highlight bar to the option that you would like to choose and press Enter Then press Esc to exit this function Port ID Display Mode Scan Duration This function allow you to choose the way you This function allows you to set the autoscan time want to show the ports in the OSD main screen interval between O second to 255 seconds 5 port number only port name only or both Simply second is set by default Simply enter the number move the red highlight bar to the option that you between 0 225 and press Enter like to uSe and press Enter Then press Esc to exit from this function 3 3 Y PORT En Pee ny POSITION D DISPLAY DURATION PORT I PORT ID DISPLAY MODE SCAN SKIP MODE SCREEN BLANKER OFF HOTKEY COMMAND MODE ON 39 Scan Skip Mode This function allows you to set the behavior in autoscan mode Simply move the red highlight bar to the behavior you want and press Enter Then press Esc to exit from this function Function All Quick View Powered ON Qu
24. press F8 To move up or down through the list one line at a time click the up and down triangle symbols A Y or use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard If there are more list entries than what appears on the main screen the screen will scroll down To move up or down through the list one screen at a time click the up and down arrow symbols t or use the PgUp and PgDn keys If there are more list entries than what appears on the main screen the screen will scroll To activate a port double click it or move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 33 e After executing any action you automatically go back to the menu one level above OSD Function There are eight options showing on top of the OSD screen Simply click the function key on the top of the screen or press the specific function key on the keyboard on access the specific function F1 GOTO F1 GOTO If 1 was chosen then type in the port s name that This function is to let you switch to a specific port you want to go to and then press Enter You can via port ID or port s name Enter 1 to choose from also move the red highlight bar to the specific port Port Name and 2 to choose from Port Number in that you want to go to and press Enter the yellow box locating in the bottom of the pink bar 34 F2 LIST If 2 was chosen then you can go to a specific port by entering the port ID You can also move the red highlight
25. proceed restoring or N to cancel the restore E SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT OFF EDIT PORT NAMES CLEAR THE NAME LIST ACTIVATE BEEPER ON SET QUICK VIEW PORTS 48 Clear The Name List This function allows you to clear up all the port names to blanks Move the red highlight bar to Clear The Name List and press Enter Then type Y to proceed clearing or N to keep the name list a SER JIGI SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT OFF EDIT PORT NAMES RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES LEAR THE NAME LIST ACTIVATE BEEPER ON SET QUICK VIEW PORTS 49 Activate Beeper This function allows you to enable or disable the beeper sound while switching port Move the red highlight bar to Activate Beeper and press Enter Then type Y to activate or N to deactivate SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT OFF EDIT PORT NAMES RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES CLEAR THE NAME LIST ACTIVATE BEEPER ON SET QUICK VIEW PORTS Set Quick View Ports This function allows you to set the desire ports as Quick View Ports If a port is selected as a Quick View Port an icon will show in the QV column of the OSD main screen Simply more the red highlight bar to the desire port and press Spacebar to select the port as a Quick View Port 50 Set Operating System This function allows you to define what kind of operating system is being used in each port Simply move the red highlight bar to the desire port and press Spacebar to c
26. s the computers that are listed in the OSD main screen please go to F2 LIST section for details During BRC Mode console mouse will not function normally Simply press F6 again to turn BRC Mode off 99 F7 SCAN This function allows you to autoscan all the available ports This autoscan behavior depends on the Scan Skip Mode and Scan Duration Please go to F3 SET section for details Simply press F7 to trigger Autoscan Mode then you will see a S next to the port ID number on the screen When the Autoscan Mode is activated the console will not function normally until you exit from Autoscan Mode During Autoscan Mode you can press P or left click on your mouse once to pause at a specific port When you are done pausing simply press any key from the keyboard or left click once on your mouse to resume When you are done auto scanning simply press Spacebar or Esc to exit from Autoscan Mode F8 LOUT F8 LOUT This function allows you to logout of the OSD So when another person is trying to access this from the console he would have to login again Simply Press Y to proceed the logout and N to cancel 56 Hotkey Setting Mode HSM Function 1 Press and hold Num Lock 2 Press and release 3 Release Num Lock or Press KVM Hotkey Button that is located on the left bottom corner of the built in keyboard Invoke HSM then press h Invoke HSM then press t Invok
27. the GCS1808 GCS1716 1st Level 2nd Level 18 Step 3 Connect a USB KVM Cable with a green connector or PS 2 KVM Cable with a yellow connector from the KVM switch to each of your computers 2nd Level 19 USB KVM Cable Connection PS 2 KVM Cable Connection Step 4 Turn on LCD KVM by using the power switch that s located in the back of the LCD KVM Final Step Turn on your computers 20 External Console Port Optional If you wish to use external monitor keyboard or mouse rather then the built in LCD keyboard or touchpad you can connect the console cable to the external console port in the back of the LCD KVM Then connect your external VGA monitor USB or PS 2 keyboard and mouse to the console cable USB External Mouse Port Optional There is an external mouse port in the front of the LCD KVM next to the Power LED Simply plug in any USB connection of the mouse to that USB port to use an external mouse instead of the touchpad 22 USB Sharing Port The USB sharing port is located below the LCD display and next to the firmware upgrade port This USB port allows you to share a USB device ONLY for the computers that are connected to the LCD KVM via USB KVM Cable The green connector KVM cable Also the USB device can ONLY be shared between the computers that are physically connected to the same level of the LCD KVM That means the 2nd level cascading computers cannot share this USB d
28. tion Mute key Volume Down key Volume Up key Trigger Computer Sleep Mode Home key End key 28 Port Switching Port Switching via Port Switches If you wish to switch to a port that s on the 1st level simply press the up or down button to select the Master Port ID If you wish to switch to a port that is on the 2nd level first press the up or down button to select Master port ID for the port on the 1st level that is connected to the desire 2nd level s port Then select the desire port that s connected to the computer on the 2nd level by pressing up or down button to select the Slave Port ID Port Switching via On Screen Display OSD Please refer to OSD Operation section Port Switching via Hotkey Please refer to Hotkey Setting Mode HSM section 29 On screen Display OSD Operation Trigger OSD Simply press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock rapidly Note This hotkey sequence can be changed to Ctrl Ctrl Please refer to Hotkey Setting Mode HSM section or Press KVM OSD Button that is located on the left bottom corner of the built in keyboard OSD Login By default the Login and Password are blanks so simply press Enter Enter to login If you have set a user name and password on the KVM simply enter them and press enter to login 30 OSD Main Screen When you invoke the OSD a screen similar to the one below appears Notes 1 The diagram depicts the administrator s main scre
29. ult is O use then press Enter Spacebar to cycle to the option that you wish to select then press Esc to exit the function 7 Y y 5 ENGLISH UK GERMAN pele GERMAN FRENCH HUNGARIAN ITALIAN SWISS Please note that the function will not take affect 8 until you have logout from the OSD F5 SKP This function allows you to trigger Skip Mode Simply press F5 to activate skip mode When you see a left and right arrow next to the port number as the image below you can press the arrow keys to skip to different ports Skip Mode s behavior depends on the setup that you chose in Scan Skip Mode please to F3 SET for more detail about Scan Skip Mode 94 Function Y Description Switch to the last accessible port Switch to the next accessible port Switch to the last accessible port Note If you have cascaded your KVM it will switch to the last accessible port from level 2 of the last port from level 1 Switch to the next accessible port Note If you have cascaded your KVM it will switch to the next accessible port from level 2 of the next port from level 1 F6 BRC F7 SCAN F6 BRC This function will only be shown if you have login as Administrator Simply press F6 to trigger Broadcast BRC Mode then you will see a speaker symbol next to the port number When BRC is activated your command that you send from the console will be sent to all available computer
30. vice on any unstable surface cart stand table etc If the device falls serious damage may result e Do not use the device near water e Do not place the device near or over any radiator heat register or other heat source e The device cabinet is equipped with ventilation openings to ensure that the device remains adequately ventilated and does not overheat These openings must never be blocked or covered e The device should never be placed on a soft surface bed sofa rug etc as this will block the ventilation openings Additionally the device should not be placed inside another enclosure bookcase etc unless adequate ventilation is provided e Do not place any liquids on top of the device and take all precautions to avoid spilling any liquids on the device e Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use only a lightly dampened cloth for cleaning e The device should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure what type of power is available consult your dealer or local power company e The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 110V and 230V phase to phase voltage 70 In order to prevent damage once installed it is important that this device and all devices connected to it are properly grounded As a safety feature the device is equipped with a 3 wire grounding plug If you are unable to insert the plu
31. ycle through the options between WIN MAC SUN or OTHER Note The keyboard Operating platform will changed accordingly depending what you have chosen in this function For example if you have chosen Mac in Port 1 as the image is shown the keyboard will change Mac keyboard emulation mode Please see Hotkey Setting Mode HSM and Mac Sun Keyboard Emulation sections to see the details 51 Firmware Upgrade This function allows you to have the KVM activates the firmware upgrade mode so that you can perform a firmware upgrade to the KVM If you would like to do a firmware upgrade connect the firmware cable between the computer and KVM then type Y to proceed with the firmware upgrade otherwise type N to cancel After you type Y you will see the below screen The KVM is now in firmware upgrade mode Please see Firmware Upgrade section for details about how to perform a firmware upgrade FIRMWARE UPGRADE IS PROCEEDING Keyboard Language Set Console Mode This function allows you to choose the keyboard This function allows you to selects which console language of your console keyboard Auto is chosen to be enabled O is to enable both Internal by default if you want to change the language Console and optional External Console 1 is to simply move the red highlight bar to the desire enable Internal Console ONLY and 2 is to enable keyboard language that you wish to change to and External Console ONLY The defa
32. zontal line noise This function is to eliminate vertical banding If a port has been given a name its name appears in this column This function is to adjust the position of the LCD panel horizontally This function is to adjust the position of the LCD panel vertically This function is to adjust the color quality of the LCD The warmth value and color balance can be adjusted by this function The Adjust Color selection has a submenu that lets you fine tune the RGB values This function is to select the OSD Menu display language This function is to set the amount of time for the LCD If there is no input for this amount of time LCD display will turn off This function turns all LCD settings back to factory default settings 25 Reset Button Use a paper clip or any kind of small object to press the reset button you will then hear a beep sound which indicates that it will perform a system reset on the LCD KVM LED Indication LED No LED Orange Description No computer is connected to the specific port or the computer is connected to the specific port but it is not powered on The specific port has a computer connected and it is powered on 27 Keyboard Function Keys There are 6 sets of Keyboard Function Keys on the built in keyboard and they are as follow Simply Hold the Fn key then press the function key and release the Fn key to trigger the specific function Function ES 3 Joabe END Descrip
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