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    Cat 5 High-Density Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch KL1508A / KL1516A User Manual www.aten.com[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual ii FCC, CE Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found t o comply with the limits for a Class A dig ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equ[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufac[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual iv Package Content s The KL1508 A / KL1516 A package consists of: 1 KL1508 A or KL1516 A Cat 5 High-Densit y Dual Rail LCD K VM Switch with Standard Rack Mount Kit 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1P o w e r C o r d 1 User Instruction s* Check to make sure that all of the co mponents are present and in good order. If anythin[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual v Content s FCC, CE Inform ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual vi Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The LCD Butt[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual vii Entering Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Exiting Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Computer Keybo ard / Mouse Rese t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON/O[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual viii Sun Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual ix About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL1508 A / KL1516 A system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overv iew of the information found in the m anual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, int roduces you to the K L1508 [...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual x Conventions This manual uses the following conven tions: Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products an d how they can help you connect without limit s, visit ALTUSEN on t he Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. Visi t ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers [...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview A KL1508 A or KL1516 A KVM switch is a control unit that allows IT administrators to access and control mul tiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console. A si ngle KL1508 A / KL1516 A can control up to 8 / 16 computers. They consist of an integrated LCD monitor, k eyboard, an[...]

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    2 Access to any computer on the installation is easily accomplished – either by pressing front panel port selection pus hbu ttons; entering hotkey co mbinations from the keyboard; or by means of a po werful OSD (On Screen Display) menu system. A convenient Auto Scan functi on also permits auto matic scanning and one-by-one monitoring of the activ[...]

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    Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Features and Benefit s The features and benefi ts provided by a KL1508 A / KL1516 A deployme nt are described in the following table: Features Benefit s Simple Installation and Operation Plug-and-play installation – no software require d – connecting cables is all it takes. S t at ion positions are automatically recogn[...]

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    KL1508A / KL1516A User Manual 4 (Continued from previous page.) Features Benefits KVM Adapter Cables to Connect to Servers and Devices For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2, USB and serial interfaces, the KL1508 A / KL1516 A 's design utilizes KVM adapter cables that serve as inter mediaries between the KVM switch and the[...]

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    Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Requirement s External Console  A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any com puter in the installation  A PS/2 or USB mouse  A PS/2 or USB keyboard Computers The following equip ment must be installed on the comp uters that connect to the KL1508 A or KL1516 [...]

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    KL1508A / KL1516A User Manual 6 Note: 1. KVM adapter cables are referred to as I/O Modules in some dialog boxes. 2. Th e following cable models support the Adapter Cable ID function: KA7920 / KA7970 / KA752 0 / KA7570 / KA7120 / KA7130 / KA7166 / KA7168 / KA7169 / KA71 70. Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:[...]

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    Chapter 1. Introduction 7 Component s Front View No. Component Description 1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide the module in. See Opening the Console , page 21, for de tails on sliding the console in and out. 2 LCD Module See LCD Module , page 9. 3 Keyboard Module See Keyboard Module , page 8. 4 Lower Handle Pull to slide[...]

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    KL1508A / KL1516A User Manual 8 Keyboard Module No. Component Descript ion 1 Keyboard S tandard 105-key keyboard 2 T ouchpad S tandard mouse touchpad 3 External Mouse Port This USB-type mouse port is pro vided for users who prefer to use an external mouse. 4 S t ation ID LED In a daisy chained installa tion, the S t ation ID of the currently select[...]

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    Chapter 1. Introduction 9 LCD Module No. Component Description 1 LCD Display T o access the LCD monitor, slide the LCD module out and flip up the cover . See Opening the Console , page 21, for details on sliding the LCD module out. 2 LCD Controls These buttons control the position and picture settings of the LCD display . See LCD OSD Con figuration[...]

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    KL1508A / KL1516A User Manual 10 Rear V iew KL1508 A KL1516 A No. Component Description 1 Grounding T erminal The grounding wire used to gr ound the switch attaches here. 2 Power Socket This is a st andard 3-prong AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here. 3 Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the unit on and off. [...]

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    11 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begin 1. Important safety in formation rega rding the placement of this device is provided on page 67. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off. Y ou must unplug the po wer cords of any computers that have the Keyb oard Power O[...]

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    KL1508A / KL1516A User Manual 12 St andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your KL1508 A / KL1516 A . The kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42–77 cm. Note: It takes two people to mount the swit ch: one to hold it in place, the other to screw it in. Optional kits— including single person Eas[...]

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    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 2. While the first person st ill holds th e switch in place, the second person slides the L brackets into the switch 's side mounting brackets, from the rear until the bracket flanges contact the rack, then—using the screws provided with the rack mounting kit— screws the L brackets to the rack. 3. After the L b[...]

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    KL1508A / KL1516A User Manual 14 Single St ation Inst allation In a single stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained down from the KL1508 A / KL1516 A . To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installatio n diagrams starting on page 15 (the numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbers of th e instructi[...]

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    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 15 Single St age Insta llation Diagram 5 4 3 1 2 3 b y A TE N P S /2 C PU MODU L E MOD E L NO. K A 9120 P S /2 C PU MODU L E MOD E L NO. K A 9120 LINK 2[...]

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    KL1508A / KL1516A User Manual 16 KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams KA7120 KA7520 KA7920 KA9120 KA9520 by A TEN LIN K KA7170 KA7570 KA7970 KA9170 KA9570 b y A TEN LIN K KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL KA7130 KA9130 b y A TEN LIN K[...]

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    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 17 KVM Adapter Cable Inst a llation Diagrams cont. KA7166 KA7168 KA7169[...]

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    KL1508A / KL1516A User Manual 18 Daisy Chaining To control even more computers, up to 31 additional KL1508 A / KL1516 A KVM switches can be daisy ch ained from the original K L1508 A or KL1516 A . As many as 5 12 computers can be co ntrolled from a si ngle console in a complete installation. Note: Since it would be unnecessarily wasteful and expens[...]

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    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 19 b) Power on each station on the installation in turn (second station, then third station, etc.). In each case, wait for the stat ion ID to be ascertained and displayed b efore powering on the next station. c) After all the stations are up, power on the computers. Daisy Chain Inst allation Diagram[...]

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    21 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The KL1508 A / KL1516 A 's console consists of two modules: An LCD displ ay module located under the top cover; and a keyboard / touchpad modul e below the LCD module. The modules can either slide together, or indepen dently. This allows you t o have the LCD display available for viewing wh ile [...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 22 2. Pull the top panel all the way out until it clicks into place. 3. Rotate the top panel all the wa y back to expose the LCD screen.[...]

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    Chapter 3. Basic Operation 23 4. Reach underneath and pul l the keyboard module all the way out until it clicks into place. Opening T ogether Refer to the d iagrams in the Opening Separately section as you do the following: 1. Pull the release catch and pull the top an d bottom panels o ut until the keyboard module clicks into pl ace. Note: Once th[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 24 Operating Precautions RIGHT Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. WRONG!  DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module.  DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module. The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 30kg. Failure to heed the information b[...]

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    Chapter 3. Basic Operation 25 Closing the Console 1. Pull the release catches located on either side of the keyb oard toward you to release the keyboard module, then slide the module slightly in. 2. Let go of the catches. Using the front handle, push the keyboard module all the way in.[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 26 3. Rotate the LCD m odule all the way down, then pull the rear catches to release the LCD module. 4. Using the front handle, push the module all the way in.[...]

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    Chapter 3. Basic Operation 27 LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up an d configure the LCD d isplay. Four buttons (see LCD Controls , page 9) are used t o perf orm the con figuration, as described in the table below : Button Function MENU When you have not entere d the LCD OSD Menu function, pressing this button inv[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 28 The Adjustment Settings An explanation of th e LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Port Selection KL1508 A / KL1516 A instal lations provide three methods to obtain instant access to any computer on your installa tion: Manual, OSD (on-scree n display), and Hotkey. Manual Manual port selection [...]

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    Chapter 3. Basic Operation 29 OSD The OSD provides a menu driven in terface to the computer switching procedure. OSD operation is discussed in the next chapter. Hotkey Hotkeys allow you to convenien tly provide KVM focus to a particular computer from the keyboard instead of having to manually sel ect them by pressing port selection sw itches, or ac[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 30 Hot Plugging The KL1508 A / KL15 16 A supports hot plugging – compo nents can be removed and added back into the inst allation by unplugging and replu gging their cables without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures describ ed below should be followed[...]

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    Chapter 3. Basic Operation 31 Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to po wer off the KL 1508 A / KL1516 A , or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, before starting it back up you should follow these procedures to prev ent possible equi pment issues: 1. Shut down all the computer s that are attached to it. Note: Y ou [...]

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    33 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu d riven method to han dle computer control and switchi ng operations. All pr ocedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To display the Main Sc reen, tap the OSD hotkey twice. The default hotkey is [Scrol l Lock]. You can change the hotkey to the Ctrl key or the Alt key if y[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 34 When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The diagram depicts the Administra tor's Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for the admini strator and can't be accessed by ordinary users. 2. Only the ports that ha[...]

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    Chapter 4. OSD Operation 35 OSD Navigation  T o dismiss the menu, and d eactivate the OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD W indow or press Esc .  T o Logout click F8 or the Z Z Z symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or press [F8] .  The OSD uses a tree view . T o see the por ts for a particular station, click the plus si[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 36 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure an d control the OSD. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports only , limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a Quick View Port, create or edit a port name, or make OSD setting adjustments. To access an OSD function: 1. Eith[...]

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    Chapter 4. OSD Operation 37 F2: LIST Many of the switch’s OSD functions only operate on the computers currentl y selected for listing on the Main Screen. Accessin g this function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of ports that get listed. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below: Move the highligh t bar to the choice[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 38 F3: SET Accessing this function allows the admini strator and each user to set up an individual working environm ent. A separate profile fo r each operator is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username provided during login. To change a setting: 1. Double-click it; or move the hi ghlight bar to i[...]

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    Chapter 4. OSD Operation 39 Setting Function SCAN/SKIP MODE Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip mode (see F5: SKP , page 44), and Auto Scan mode (see F7: SCAN , page 46). Choices are: ALL – All the ports which have been set Accessible (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS , page 41); QUICK VIEW – Only those ports which have been set Accessi[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 40 (Continued from previous page.) Settin g Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as Quick View ports.  T o select/deselect a port as a Qu ick View Port, use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press the [Sp acebar].  When a port h[...]

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    Chapter 4. OSD Operation 41 F4: ADM F4 is an administrator onl y function. Accessing this function allo ws the administrator to configure and contro l the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting doubl e click it; or use the up and down arrow key s to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter] . After you select an item, a submenu wi[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 42 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES T o identify which computer is atta ched to a particular port, every port can be assigned a name. This functi on allows the administrator to create, modify , or delete port names. T o assign a port name: 1. Click the port you want, or use the navigat[...]

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    Chapter 4. OSD Operation 43 Setting Function SET CA T 5 LENG TH Lets you specify how long the Cat 5/6e cable between the port and the KVM adapter cable is. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the cable length settings: S : Short – for up to 25 m M : Medium – for between 20 and 35 m L : Long – for above 35 m An S, M, or L appears next to the por[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 44 F5: SKP This function enables you to easily skip backward or forw ard, switching the console focus from the cu rrently active KVM Port to the previous or next available one.  The selection of computers to be av ailable for Skip m ode switching is made with the Scan/Skip mode settin g under the F3 SET functi on [...]

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    Chapter 4. OSD Operation 45 F6: BRC F6 is an administrator only function. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console ar e broadcast to all ava ilable computers on the installation. This function is parti cularly useful for operations th at need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system wid e shutdown, i[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 46 F7: SCAN This function automatically switches am ong the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monito r their activity without having to tak e the trouble of switching ma nually.  The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made wit h the Scan/Skip mode setting u nder the F[...]

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    47 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The KL1508 A / KL151 6 A provides the following Hotkey port control features:  Selecting the Active Port  Auto Scan Mode Switchi ng  Skip Mode Switch ing  Computer Keyboard / Mouse Re[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 48 Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begi n by invoking Hotkey mode. 1 To invoke Hotkey mode you may use t wo possible keystroke sequences sho wn below. Only one of the two key-sequences below can be operational (see Setting the Hotkey key combination on page 54) : Number Lock and Minus Keys 1. Hold dow n th[...]

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    Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 49 Selecting the Active Port Each computer port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering , page 31 ). You can directly access any computer with a Hotkey co mbination that specifies the port ID that the computer is connected to. The steps are: 1. Enter the Hotkey mo de with the: [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] comb[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 50 Auto Scan Mod e Switching Auto Scan automat ically sw itches among all the active computer ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals. This allows their activity to be mo nitored automat ically (See SKA N/SKIP MODE of the OSD F3 SET function, page 39). Setting the Scan Int erval[...]

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    Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 51 then restarted Auto Scanning, it starts, at the beginning, from th e first computer on the installat ion. T o resume Auto Scanning, press any key . Scanning conti nues from the computer you paused at.  While the Auto Scan mode is operating, ordinary key board and mouse functions are suspended - only Auto Scan mo de[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 52 Skip Mode Switching This feature allows you to switch between computers in o rder to monitor t hem manually. You can focus on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automati cally switches the port focus after a fixed inte rval. Enterin g Skip Mode To enter Skip mode, key [...]

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    Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 53 Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset If either the keyboard or mouse stop functioning on the computer connected to the currently selected port, you can pe rform a keyboard / m ouse reset on the computer by executing the following steps: 1. Enter the Hotkey mo de with the: [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination . 2.[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 54 Setting the Hotkey key combination The keys used to enter the Hotkey Mode (see HOTKEY COMMAND MODE , page 39) can be switched between: [Num Lock] + [-] , and [Ctrl] + [F12] by the following steps: 1. Enter th e Hotkey m ode with the: [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination . 2. Press [H] . After you press [[...]

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    Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 55 Setting the Port Operating System A port’s operating system co nfiguration can be ma tched to that of the computer attached to the port by performing the following steps: 1. Enter the Hotkey mo de with the: [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination . 2. Press a [Function] key , where [Function] refers to one of[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 56 Hotkey Summary T able [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] [A] [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan mode. When Auto Scan mode is in effect, [P] or left-click p auses auto-scanning. When auto-scanning is paused, pressing any key or another left-click resumes auto- scanning. [B] T oggles the Beeper On or Off. [Esc] or [S pacebar[...]

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    57 Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emu late the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key . PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [S hift ] Sh ift [[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 58 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the functions of the Sun keyboard when t he Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with o ther keys. The corresponding function s are shown in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press[...]

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    59 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows-ba sed Firmware Upgrade Uti lity is to provide an automated process for upgrading the KL1508 A / KL1516 A and compatible adapter cable firmware. The program co mes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is speci fic for each device. The latest revisi ons of new fi[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 60 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Use the firmware upgrade cable (provided with this unit), to connect a COM port on your computer to the firmware upgrade port of your device. Note: On a daisy chained installation , conn ect the cable to the first station (master) unit. The chained stations (slaves) that are the [...]

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    Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 61 Performing the Upgrade St arting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgr ade Package file, either by double clicking the file ico n, or by opening a command line and keying i n the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility W elcome screen appears: 2. Read and Agr ee to[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 62 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Click Next to continue. The Firm ware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility checks to ma ke sure the KL1508 A / KL1516 A is in the Firmware Upgrade Mode and then lists all firmware needed pres elected in the Device List panel. Note: 1. The Device List lists all the m o[...]

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    Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 63 4. Select MAIN to upgrade the firmware for the Main Board. Deselect any KVM Adapter Cable types that are not required to be upgraded . After you have made your selection(s), click Next to perform the upgrade.  Check Firmwar e V ersion - when selected the utility compares the Main Board firmware level wi[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 64 Upgrade Succe eded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to info rm you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmwa re Upg rade Utility. Note: At the completion of th e upgrade, the KL1508 A / KL1516 A restarts.[...]

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    Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 65 Upgrade Fail ed If the upgrade failed to complete succe ssfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No , the Upgrade F ailed screen appears. Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utili ty. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery , for how to proce[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 66 Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Rec overy To perform an adapter cable firmware upgrade recovery, do the following: 1. Unplug the adapter cable from th e computer it is connected to. 2. Slide its Firmware Upgr ade Recovery Switch (located next to the RJ45 connector) to the Recover position. 3. Plug the adapter cable[...]

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    67 Appendix Safety Instructions General  This product is for indoor use only .  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll result.  [...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 68  Do not allow anything to rest on th e 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 us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord [...]

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    Appendix 69 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, ma ke sure that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full w eight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.  Always load the ra[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 70 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – including troubleshooting, docume ntation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Suppo rt , page iii. North America When you contact u s, please have the followin g information ready beforeh and: [...]

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    Appendix 71 Specifications Function KL1508A KL1 516A Computer Connections Direct 8 16 Max. 256 (via Daisy Chain) 512 (via Daisy Chain) Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display); Hotkeys Pushb uttons Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini- DIN Female (Pu rple); 1 x USB T ype A Female Video 1 x HDB-15 F emale (Blue) Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F emale [...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 72 Environmen t Operating T e mp. 0 - 40 o C S torage T emp. -20–60 o C Humidity 0 - 80% RH, Non-condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 17” LCD 16. 84 kg 16.86 kg 19” LCD 18.31 kg 18.3 3 kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 17” LCD 70 .90 x 48.20 x 4. 40 cm 19” LCD 76 .00 x 48.20 x 4. 40 cm Funct ion KL15[...]

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    Appendix 73 Connection T ables The following table i ndicates the relationship between the num ber of KL1508 A / KL1516 A units and the number of computers that they control KL1508 A KL1516 A No. Computers No. Com puters No. Computers No. Computers 1 1 - 8 9 65 - 72 17 129 - 136 25 193 - 200 2 9 - 16 10 73 - 80 18 137 - 144 26 201- 208 3 17 - 24 1 [...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 74 Compatible Switches The following A TEN switches can be installed on a KL1508 A / KL1516 A daisy chain: ACS1208 A / ACS1216 A CS1708 A / CS1716 A KH1508 A / KH1516 A[...]

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    Appendix 75 OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default se ttings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan/Skip Mode All Screen Blanker OFF Hotkey Comma[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 76 Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Adminis trator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it, for example) you can clear th e login informat ion with the following procedure: 1. Power off the KL1508 A / KL1516 A and remove its housing[...]

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    Appendix 77 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and fl exibility, three o ptional rack mounti ng kits are available as shown in the following table: To install the long bracket standard r ack mount kit, simply replace the short L brackets on the standard rack mount kit with the long on es, and mount the switch according to the in structions give[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 78 2. Attach the left and right easy-installation mounting rails to the inside of the rack. The flange that supports the switch will be to the inside. a) Screw the front flange s to the rack first. b) Slide the bars with th e rear flanges toward the rack until the flanges make contact with the rack, then sc rew the r[...]

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    Appendix 79 3. Slide the switch onto the support flanges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of the switch to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way). 4. Slide the rear attachment sliding brackets along the slide bars until th ey contact the rear of the switch, then use the screws supplied with th[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 80 5. Slide the switch open and closed a coup le of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operati ng smoothly . (See Opening the Consol e , page 21 for open ing and closing p rocedures.) 6. After determining that th e switch is properly lined up and operating correctly , finish u p by fully tight ening dow[...]

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    Appendix 81 T roubleshooting General Problem Solution Keyboard and/or mouse do not work after computer boots up. For computers with PS/2 connectors, if you ar e using 2L- 520xP cables, make sure that all the connectors (keyboard, video, and mouse) are plugged into their ports on the computer before starting the computer . Plugging the cables in aft[...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 82 Sun Systems * These solutions work for most comm on Sun VGA cards. If these procedures fail to resolve the problem, consul t the manual for the Sun VGA card. Problem Solution Video display problems with HDB-15 interface systems (e.g. Sun Blade 1000 servers). The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 @ 60H[...]

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    Appendix 83 Limited W arranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanshi p for a period of one (1) year from the date of purch ase. If this produ ct proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ALTUSEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be proces[...]

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    85 Index A Adapter cable installation, 16 Administrator Login Failure, 76 Auto Scanning, 38, 50 Invoking Auto Scan, 50 Pausing Auto Scan, 50 Setting the Scan Interval, 50 Stopping, 51 B Benefits, 3 C Closing the Console, 25 Components Front View, 7 Rear View, 10 Connection Tables, 71 Consol e Closing, 25 Opening Together, 23 Separate Opening, 21 D [...]

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    KL1508 A / KL1516 A User Manual 86 M Mouse Reset, 53 O Online Registration, iii Openin g the Conso le, 21 Operating Precautions, 24 OSD Factory Default Settings, 75 Functions, 3 6 Hotkey, 33 Main Screen Headings, 35 Navigation, 3 5 Overview, 33 Password, 33 P Password, 33 Port Selection, 28 Port ID Numbering, 31 Powering Off and Restarting, 31 R Ra[...]