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Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch KL9108 / KL91 16 User Manual www.aten.com[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 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 equipme[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Support 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 manufacturer[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual iv Package Content s Basic Package The basic KL9108 / KL9116 package con sists of: 1 KL9108 or KL9116 Dual Rail LCD KVM Sw itch wi th Standard Rack Mount Kit 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets 1P o w e r C o r d 1 User Instruction s* 1 Quick Start Guide Optional Equipment Depending on any optional equipment that you may hav e purch[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual v Content s FCC, CE Inform ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual vi Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The LCD Buttons.[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual vii Graphics Configuration Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 The Windows Client OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Windows Client Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Hotkey Setup . . . . . . . [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual viii Chapter 8. The Log File The Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Chapter 9. The Log Server Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual ix OpenLDAP Server Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 OpenLDAP Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Starting the OpenLDAP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Customizing the OpenLDAP Schema . . . . . . . . .[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual x About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get th e most from your KL9 108 / KL9116 system. An overview of the information fo und in the manual is provided belo w. Overview Chapter 1, Introduct ion, introduces you to the KL9108 / KL9116 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are pr esented, and its [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual xi Conventions This manual uses the following conv entio ns: Product Information For informatio n about all ATEN products and how they can help you co nnect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web o r contact an ATEN Autho rized Reseller. Visit ATEN on th e Web for a list of locatio ns and telephone numbers: Monospaced Ind[...]

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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KL9108 and KL9116 Dual Rail LCD KVM Switches are control unit s that allow secure access to multiple co mputers from a single KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse), console. A single KL9108 or KL91 16 can cont rol up to 8 or 16 computers, respectively. They consist of an integrated LCD monitor, keyboard, and touchpa[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 2 For added convenience, ports for an exte rnal keyboard , monitor, and mo use are provided on the rear panel – permittin g you to manage the switch from a local console up to 20 meters away. There is al so an external PS/2 mouse port on the keyboard module, all owin g you to use an external mouse, rather than the touc[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Since the KL9108 / KL9116's firmware is upgrad able over the Int e rnet , you can stay current with the latest f uncti o n ality impro vem en ts si mply by downloading firmware updates from our web site as th ey become available. With its advanced security features, th e KL9108 / KL9116 is the fastest, most reliable, [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 4  Message board feature allows logged in users to co mmunicate with each other and allows a remote user to take exclusive control of the KVM functions  W indow s-based Log Server  Remote power control for attach ed Power over the Net™ devices  Three user account types: Administrator , User , and Select [...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Requirement s External Console  A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation  PS/2 keyboard and mouse Computers The following equipm ent must be installed on each computer:  A VGA, SVGA or MultiSync video gr aph ics card with an HDB-15 [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 6 Cables Substandard cables may degrade system performance or damage your installation. For optim um signal in tegrity and reliability, we strongly recommend that you use ATEN's high-quality, custom cable sets. To purchase cable sets contact your dealer. Lengths and part numbers are provided in the following table. [...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 7 Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Ve r s i o n Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 3.51 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 5.0 and higher Mac 8.6 and higher OS[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 8 Component s Front V iew No. Component Des cription 1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD modu le out; push to slide the module in. See Opening the Console , page 21, for details on sliding the console in and out. 2 LCD Module See LCD Module , page 10. 3 Keyboard Module See Keyboard Module , page 9. 4 Lower Handle Pull t[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 9 Keyboard Module (Continues on next page.) No. Component Descript ion 1 Port LEDs  An On Line LED lights to indicate that the device attached to its corresponding port is up and running.  A Selected LED lights to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port has the KVM focus. 2 Keyboard S tandard 105-[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 10 (Continued from previous page.) LCD Module No. Component Descript ion 6 Connection LEDs  The LINK LED flashes when a remote client connects to the KVM switch.  The 10/100 Mbps LED lights orange to indicate 10 Mbps data transmission speed. It lights green for 100 Mbps. 7 External Mouse Port This PS/2-type mouse p[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 11 Rear View * The KL91 16 is pictured above. The KL9108 rear panel is the same as that of the KL91 16, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16. No. Component Descript ion 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here. 2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker swi[...]

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13 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before Y ou Begin 1. Important safety in formation rega rding the placement of this device is provided on page 139. 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 power cords of any computers that have the Keyb oard Power [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 14 St andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit i s provided with your KL9108 / KL9 116. The kit enables the switch to be mounted in a rack with a depth of 42 –77 cm. Note: 1. It takes two people to mount the sw itch: one to hold it in place, the other to screw it in. 2. Th e standard rack mounting kit does not[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 15 To rack mount the sw itch, do the following: 1. While one person positions the switch in the rack and hol ds it in place, the second person loosely screws the front brackets to the rack. 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 moun[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 16 Single St age Inst allation In a Single Stage installation, there ar e no additional switches daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage install a tion , refer to the installation diagram on the followi ng page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbers of the installati on steps) and [...]

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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 18 T wo St age Installation To expand the number of comput ers th at can be contro lled in your KVM installation, up to 8 (KL9108), or 16 (KL91 16) additional KVM swit ches can be cascaded from the KL9108 / KL9116’s KVM ports. As many as 64 (KL9108) or 128 (KL9116) computers can be controlled in a complete two stage in[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 19 T wo St age Insta llation Diagram KH98 KL9116[...]

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21 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The KL9108 / KL9116's console consists of two mod ules: an LCD displ ay module located under the top cover; and a keyboard/t ouchpad module 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 the ke[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 22 (Continued from previous page.) 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.[...]

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[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 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 th e keyboard modul e is 30kg. Failure to heed the information bel[...]

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.[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 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.[...]

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 10), are used to perf orm the configuration, as described in the table below : Button Function MENU When you have not entere d the LCD OSD Menu function, pressing this button inv[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 28 The Adjustment Settings An explanation of th e LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Contrast Adjust s the foreground white level of the screen image. Phase If pixel jitter or horizontal line noise is visible on t[...]

Chapter 3. Basic Operation 29 Port Selection The KL9108 / KL9116 provides three po rt selection methods to access the computers on the installation: Manual , an OSD (On Screen Display) menu system, and Hotkeys. OSD Operation and Hotkey Port Selection are discussed in the Windows Client Port Operation and Java Client Port Operation Chapters. Manual [...]

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31 Chapter 4 Administration Overview The OSD's Administration page lets the Administ rator (and u sers with administration permission - see User Manageme nt , page 42) configure an d control the overall operat ions of the KL9108 / KL9116. The Adm inistration tab is disabled (grayed out) for users who do not have administrat ion permission. The[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 32 After you successfully log in, the Local Console OSD appears: The OSD consists of four pages, each wi th a s pecific set of functions: Main, Configuration, Administrati on, an d Log. Each of page is d iscussed in the sections that follow. The functions of the four buttons at the rig ht of the title bar are described i[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 33 The Main Page The Main page governs port access. Sel ecting a port and double-clicking it switches you to the dev ice on that port.  A monitor icon is in front of the port number . Th e monitor icon is green for ports that have devices connect ed to them that are powered on; otherwise, it is gray .  If a port has [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 34 The List Function The List Function lets you broaden or narro w the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) in the Main Screen. To in voke the List Functio n, click the arrow at the upper right corner of the screen, or press [F3]: The screen changes to allow you to choose the ports that will be listed:[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 35 The drop down list on the left offers four fixed choi ces as shown in the table, below: The text input box on the right allows you to key in a port name so that only port names that match what you key in sh ow up in the List. Wildcards (? and *) are acceptable, so that more than on e port can show up in the list. For ex[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 36 Port Names To help remember which computer is at tached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This field allows the Administra tor to create, modify, or delete port names. To configure a port nam e: 1. Click once on the port you want to edit, wait one second and then click again. (Alternately , use the[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 37 After a second or two, the bar changes to provide you with a text inpu t box: 2. Key in the new Port Name, or modify/delete the old one. The maximum number of characters allowed for a Port Name is 19. Y ou can use all letters, numbers, and sy mb ols on the t ypewriter k eys of keyboards with PC US English layout.[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 38 3. When you have finished editin g the port nam e , press [Ent er] or click anywhere outside of the input box to compl e te the operatio n. Port Operation Because the methods used to access the ta rget device(s) are the same for the local console as for the Windows Client, the procedures are discussed in Windows Clien[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 39 The Configuration Page The OSD Configuration page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The KL9108 / KL9116 stores a separate configuration record for each user prof ile, and sets up the work ing configuration according to the Username that is used to log in. The Configuration page settings[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 40 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function OSD Hotkey Select s which H otkey controls the OSD function: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [ Ctrl] [Ctrl] . Since the C t rl key combin ation may conflict with programs r unning on the computers, the default is the Scroll Lock combination. ID Display Selects how the Po[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 41 The Administration Page When you click the Administration tab, the Adm inistration page comes up. Each of the administrat ive functions is re presented by an icon at the left of the page. Clicking the icon brings up its associated dialo g box. When the Administration page first comes up the General dialog box appears: G[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 42 User Management The User Management dialog box is used to create and manage user profiles. Up to 64 user profiles can be established.  T o delete a user profile, select it in the list box, and Click Remove .  T o modify a user profile, select it and Click Edit .  T o add a user , Click New . If you choose Edi[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 43 Fill in the required information for a new profile, or mo dify the exist ing information to edit a previous profile. A descripti on of the fiel d headin gs is given in the table below: (Continues on next page.) Heading Description Username A minimum of 6 and a maximu m of 15 characters is allowed. Password A minimum of [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 44 (Continued from previous page.) Heading Description Port Access This function allows the Administrator or a User with Administration permission to define the selected User's access to the computers on a Port-by-Port basis. (See the screen, below .) For each User profile, select a port and click it to cycle throug[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 45 Service Configuration Access Port As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Admi nistrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow, and set the firewall accordingly. Users must specify the port number wh en they log in to the K L9108 / KL9116. If an invalid port number (or no port number)[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 46 Log Server Important transactions that occur on the KL9108 / KL9116, such as logins and internal status messages, are kept in an automatically generated log file. In this panel, you specify the MAC address and a port number for the computer that the Log Server resides on. Installation and operati on of the Log Server [...]

Chapter 4. Administration 47 Network The Network dialog is used to specify the KL9108 / KL9116's network environment. Network T ransfer Rate Set the rate at which the KL910 8 / KL9116 transfers data to remote computers. The range is from 8 to 99999 Kilobyt es per second (KBps). IP Address The KL9108 / KL9116 can either have its IP address assi[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 48 ANMS The Advanced Network Management Settin gs page is us ed to set up logi n authentication an d authorization managemen t from external sources. Click on the ANMS icon to select RADIUS, LDAP, or CC Management. RADIUS If you are using a RADIUS server, set up its parameters as follows : 1. Check Enable. 2. Fill in the[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 49 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Set the time in seconds that the KL9108 / KL9116 waits for a RAD IUS server reply before it times out in the Timeout field. 4. Set the number of RADIUS retr ies al lo wed in th e Retri es fi eld. 5. Key the Shar ed Security character string for au thentication between the KL9108 / KL91[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 50 Character Meaning C Grants the user administrator privileges, allowing the user to configure the system. W Allows the user to access the sy stem via the WinClient ActiveX Viewer program. J Allows the user to access the system via the Java Client prog ram. P Allows the user to access an attached Power Over the Net™ d[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 51 LDAP / LDAPS To allow authentication an d authorization fo r the KL9108 / KL9116 via LD AP / LDAPS, set the parameter s as follo w s: 1. Check the box to enable LDAP / LDAPS authentication and authorization. 2. Click a radio button to specify whethe r to use LD AP or LDAPS 3. Fill in the IP address and port number for t[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 52 CC Management Sett ings To allow authorization for the KL9108 / KL9116 thro ugh a CC (Control Center) server, check Enable and fill in the CC Server ’s IP address and the port that it listen s on in the appropriate fields. Note: The current firmware (insert firmware version) supports CC1000 only . Future firmware up[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 53 Security The Security page controls access to the KL9108 / KL9116. IP and MAC Filtering  If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes.  IP and MAC Filters control access to the KL9108 / KL91 16 based on the IP and/or MAC addresses of the computers attempting to con[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 54 Note: Each IP filter can consist of a singl e address, or a range of addresses. T o filter a single IP address, ke y in the same address in b oth the From and T o fields. T o filter a co nti nuous range of IP addr esses, key in the start of the range in the From field; key in the end of the range in the T o field. Aft[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 55 Customization The Customization dialog box is arranged in fo ur major sections: Login Failures; Working Mode; I/O; and un titled miscellaneous functions at the bottom. The functions of each of the Cu stomization items are described in the sections that follow: Login Failures  Allowed: sets the number of consecutive f[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 56 Note: Although enabling th is option sets the default to gray scale, users can change their sessions to color – unl ess the administrator enabled the Force to Grayscale option, when the user was created (see page 42 for details). I/O  Attributes Clicking the Attributes button brings up a dialog box that allows yo[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 57 Set the port’ s Share mode accordi ng to the information in the foll owin g table:  The Timeout field sets a time threshold for users on ports whose Share Mode has been set to Occupy (see Occupy: , page 57). If there is no activity from the user occupying the port for th e amount of time set here, the user is timed[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 58 Miscel laneous The functions performe d by the remaining elements at the bottom of the screen are described in the table below: Parameter Explanation Reset on exit Place a check here to have the KL9108 / KL91 16 reset itself and implement all the new settings when you log out. Following the reset, wait one to two minu[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 59 Date/Time The Date/Time dialog box lets the Administrator set up the KL9108 / K L9116's time parameters:  If your country or regio n employs Daylight Saving T im e (Summer T i me), check the corresponding box.  T o establish the time zone that the KL9108 / KL9116 is located in, drop down the Ti m e Z o n e li[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 60 The Log Page Clicking the Log tab brings up the contents of the log file. The log file is discussed in Chapter 8.[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 61 Upgrading the Firmware As new versions of the KL9108 / KL9116 firmware become available, they can be downloaded from our Website. Note: Although upgrad ing the firmware isn't on the OSD Admi nistration page, it is an administrati ve fun ction, so we chose to discuss it in this chapter . To upgrade th e firmware, do[...]

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63 Chapter 5 Browser Operation Overview An On Screen Display (OSD) interf ace governs KL9108 / KL9116 computer control and switching operations. The OS D can be accessed remotely with a Windows-based client or a Java-based client. You must log in via an Internet browser to connect to the KL9108 / KL9116 and to invo ke the OSD. Logging In To log in [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 64 3. Provide a valid Username and Passwo rd (set up by the KL91 08 / KL9116 administrator), then Click Login to co ntinue. Note: 1. If you supply an inval id log in, the authentication routine wil l return a message stating , Invalid Username or Password. Please try again . If you exceed the number of login failures set[...]

Chapter 5. Browser Operation 65 W ebp age Layout Webp age Icons The functions of t he icons at the top of the Webpage are explained in the table below: Icon Function Click this icon to display the General dialog bo x. See The General Dialog Box , page 66, for an explanation of the dialog box fields. Click this icon to synchronize the KL9108 / KL91 [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 66 The General Dialog Box The General dialog box is the defau lt Webp age. An explanation of the dialog box fields is given in the table below: Note: New versions of the KL9108 / KL9116's firmware can be downloaded from our W ebsite as th ey become available. See page 61 for details. Field Purpose Device Name T o ma[...]

Chapter 5. Browser Operation 67 Webp age Buttons The purpose of the buttons at the left of the Webpage are explained in the table below: Icon Purpo se Click this button to download the Windows Client software to remotely control the connected computer(s). Note: Y ou must download a new Windows Client each time you log in from your browser . For pla[...]

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69 Chapter 6 Windows Client Port Operation Activating the OSD After you have su ccessfully logged in (see page 63), to activate the browser- based Windows Client OSD do the followin g: 1. Click the W indows Cli ent bu tto n (the one witho ut the arrow) at the left of the W ebpage. Note: 1. You must have DirectX 7.0 or higher inst alled on your comp[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 70 (Continued from previous page.) 4. When a connection to the KL9108 / KL9116 has been established, the screen opens to the W in dow s Client OSD with the Main page and Windows Client Co ntrol Panel displayed:[...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 71 Before you Begin Discussion of the W indows Client OSD begins on page 7 4, but the first time you run the program, you may want to make some display configuration changes. T o do so, Click the curved Arrow icon on the Control Panel at the lower right of the remote display. a screen similar to the one belo[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 72 Graphics Configuration Dialog Box The dialog box is organized into two main parts: Screen Options, and Snapshot Screen Options Screen options lets you set up the way the remo te display appears on the local monitor:  If Full Scr een Mode is enabled (the box is ch ecked), the remote display fills the entire screen. [...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 73 Snap shot These settings let the user configure the KL9108 / KL 9116 ’s screen capture parameters (see Windows Client Control Panel , page 75):  Path lets you select a di rectory that the captured screens automatically get saved to. Click Browse ; navigate to the directory of your choice; then click [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 74 The Windows Client OSD After you switch to the KL9108 / KL91 16 the OSD com es up with the Main page and Windows Client Control Panel displayed: The OSD consists of three pages – Ma in, Configuration , and Admi nistration.  The Configuration and Administration pages are discussed i n Chapter 4.  The Main page [...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 75 Windows Client Control Panel The Windows Client Control Panel consists of an icon bar at the top, with two text bars below it. Ordina rily, the text bars display the video resolution an d IP address of the device at the remote location. As the mo use pointer moves over the icons in the icon bar, h owever,[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 76 Hotkey Setup Various actions related to manipulatin g the remote server can be accomplished with hotkeys. The Hotkey Setup utility (accessed by clicking the Keyboard icon on t he Control Panel), lets you configure which hotkeys perform the act ions. The actions are listed in the left panel; th e hotkeys that invoke th[...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 77 An explanation of the Hotkey actio ns is giv en in the tab le below: Note: T o invok e an action, you m ust press and rel ease th e keys one key at a time. Action Explanation Exit remote location Breaks the connection to the KL9108 / KL91 16 a nd returns you to local operation. Adjust Video Brings up the [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 78 Vide o Adjustment The Video options dialog box allows you to adjust the placement and picture quality of the remote screen (as displayed on you r monitor). To bring up the dialog box, either click on the Hammer icon on the Control Panel, or use the Adjust Video and Video Auto-sync hot keys (see Hotkey Setup , page 76)[...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 79 The meanings of the video adju stmen t options are given in the table below: Option Usage Screen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the remote computer window by Clicking the Arrow buttons. Auto-Sync Click Auto-Sync to have the function de tect t he vertical and horizontal of fset val[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 80 Gamma Adjustment If it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote video display, use the Gamma function of the Video Adjustm ent dialog box.  Under Basic confi guration, ther e are ten preset and four user-defined levels to choose from . Drop down th e list box and ch oose the most suitable one.  For[...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 81 The Message Board The KL9108 / KL9116 supports multiple user logins, which can possibly give rise to access conflict s. To alleviate this problem, a message board feature has been provided , allowing users to communicate with each other. The message board function s much like an In ternet chat program doe[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 82 The Button Bar The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles. Their actions are described in the table below: Message Display Pane l Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - di splay in this panel. If you disable Chat, h owever, messages that get posted to the board won't appear. Compose P[...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 83 User List Panel The names of all the logged in users are listed in this panel.  Y our name appears in blue; other users' names appear in black.  By default, messages are posted to all users. T o post a message to one individual user , select the user's name before sending your message. [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 84 The Main Page The Main Page lists all of the KL9108 / KL911 6's ports and governs port access. Double clicking a port switch es you to the device on that port. Note: The administrator selects which po rts are accessible to each user (see User Management , page 42).  The Main Page uses a tree view to or ganize [...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 85 Port Operation Select a port on the OSD Main Screen either by moving the highlight bar to it with the Up and Down Arrow keys and pressing Enter , or by double-clicking it. Once you select a port, its screen displays on your monitor, and your keyboard and mou se input af fects the remote system. The OSD T [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 86 OSD Hotkey Summary T able The following table presents a summar y of the OSD Hotkey actions. See p. 40 to set the OSD Hotkey. OSD T oolbar Icons The meanings of the toolbar icons are explained in the table bel ow. T o... When... Do This... Open the OSD T oolbar . The OSD T oolbar is not open. Click the OSD Hotkey twic[...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 87 Panel Array Mode Clicking on the OSD Toolbar's Panel icon invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode, the OSD divides y our screen into a 4 x 4 grid of 16 panels:  Each panel represents one of the KL9108 / KL9116's ports. Starting with Port 1 at the upper left; going from left to right; top to[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 88 Panel Array T oolbar The panel array tool bar, at the low er ri ght of the screen, provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel array as described in the table below: Note: 1. We recommend that the user who st arts Panel Array Mo de set it to display at least four panels; otherwise, it is po ssible that other[...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 89 Multiuser Operation The KL9108 / KL9116 su pports multiuser operation. Up to 32 users can log in at the same time. When multiple us ers simultaneously access the K L9108 / KL9116 switch from remote computers, the rules of precedence that apply are shown in the follo wing tabl e: Note: W e recommend that t[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 90 Keyboard Hotkey Operation Keyboard hotkey combin ations allow you to provide KVM focu s to a port directly from the keyboard. The KL9108 / KL9116 provides the following hotkey features:  Auto Scanning  Skip Mode Switching The hotkeys are: A and P for Auto Scanning; and the Arrow Keys for Skip Mode. Note: 1. In o[...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 91 Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P . During the time that Auto Scanning is paused, the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off. Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 92 Keyboard and Mouse Considerations Keystrokes Except for [Alt + Tab] and [Ctrl + Alt + Del], all keyboard input is sent to the remote system. The above two chorded ke y combin at ions are retained on the local system to switch among applicatio ns and to recover from disaster. In order to provide the [Alt + Tab] and [Ct[...]

Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 93 Mouse Synchronization Until you close the KL9108 / KL9116 connection, mouse m ovements have no effect on your local system, but instead are captured and sent to the remote system . From time to time, especially if you change vi deo resol ution, the local mouse movement may no longer be sy nchroni zed with[...]

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95 Chapter 7 Java Client Port Operation Activating the OSD After you have successfully logg ed in (see page 63), to activate the Jav a Client OSD do the following: 1. Click the Java Client button (the one without the arrow ) at the left of the W ebpage. Note: Y ou must have Sun 's Java 2 JRE 1.4.2 or higher ins talled on your computer before r[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 96 The Java Client OSD When you bring up the OSD, the Main Screen comes up in the center of yo ur monitor. The OSD consists of three pages – Ma in, Configuration , and Admi nistration.  The Configuration and Administration pages are discussed i n Chapter 4.  The Main page is the same OSD Main page that appears wh[...]

Chapter 7. Java Client Port Operation 97 Set Video Parameters Clicking this button brings up the Video Adjustment dialog box: It is similar to the Windows Client Video Adju stmen t dial og box . See Video Adjustment , page 78, for details. Keyp ad Some keyboard combinations cannot be captu red and sent to the KL9108 / KL9116. In order to implem ent[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 98 Mouse Synchronization At times the loca l mouse mov ement may lose s ync with the r emote mouse movement. The Mouse Synchr oni zation function gets t hem back into sync. There are two methods av ailable to bring the pointers into sync: 1. Click the Mouse Synchronization butto n; wait for the remote mouse pointer to mo[...]

Chapter 7. Java Client Port Operation 99 The Message Board Button Bar The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles. Their actions are described in the table below:  Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - display in the Message Display panel. If you disable Chat, however , messages that get posted to the board won'[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 100  By default, messages are posted to all users. T o post a message to one individual user , select the user's name before sending your message.  If a user's name is selected, and you want to post a message to all users, select All Users before sending your messag e.  If a user has disabled Ch at, it[...]

Chapter 7. Java Client Port Operation 101 Lock Key LEDs and Resolution These LEDs show the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status of the remote computer. They turn Green when the Lock status is On . Click on the ico n to toggle the status. Note: When you first connect, the LED display may not be accurate. T o be sure, click on the LEDs to set [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 102 Port Operation Java Client port operation is the same as for the Windows C lient . See Port Operation , page 85, for details. Panel Array Mode This is very similar to the Windows Cli ent Panel Array Mode (see page 87 for details), except for some diff erences in the toolbar. The Java Client Panel Array Mode Toolbar i[...]

103 Chapter 8 The Log File The Main Screen The KL9108 / KL9116 logs all the events that take place on it. To view the contents of the log file, click the Log icon at the left of the Webpage. A screen similar to the one below appears: A maximum of 512 events are stored in the log file. To clear the log file, click on the Clear Log icon at the lower [...]

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105 Chapter 9 The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an admin istrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected KL9 108 / KL9116 units and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter desc ribes how to install and configure th e Log Server. Inst allation 1. From the computer that you want to use as the Log Serv[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 106 St arting Up To bring up the Log Server, either double click the program icon, or key in the full path to th e program on the comm and line. The first ti me you run it, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The MAC address of the Log Server computer must be specified on the Service Configuration page of[...]

Chapter 9. The Log Server 107 The Menu Bar The Menu bar consists of four it ems:  Configure  Events  Options  Help These are discussed in the sec tions that follow. Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabl ed, click in the KL9108 / KL9116 List window to enable it. Configure The Configure menu contains three items: Add, Edit, and Delet[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 108 A descriptio n of the fields is giv e n in th e table, below: Fill in or modify th e fields, then click OK to finish. Event s The Events Menu h as two items: Search and Maintenance . Search Search allows you to search for events co ntaining specific words or strings. When you access this function, a screen similar to[...]

Chapter 9. The Log Server 109 A description of the items is given in the tabl e be low: Maintena nce This function allow s the administrator to p erform manual mai ntenance of the database, such as erasing specified reco rds before the expiration tim e that was set with the Limit setting of the Edit function (see page 108). Item Explanation New sea[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 110 Options Network Retry allows you to set the nu mb er of seconds that the Log Server should wait before attempting to connect if the previous attempt to connect failed. When you click this item , a dialog box, similar to the one below appears: Key in the number of seconds, then click OK to finish. Help From the Help M[...]

Chapter 9. The Log Server 111 The Log Server Main Screen Overview The Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels.  The upper (List) panel lists the KL9 108 / KL9116 units that have been selected for the Log Server to track (see Configure , page 107).  The lower (Event) panel displays the lo g events for the currently selected KL91[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 112 The List Panel The List panel co ntains six fields: The Event Panel The lower panel displays tick informati on for the currently selected KL9108 / KL91 16. Note that if the installation cont ain s more than one switch, even though a switch isn’t currently selected, if its Recording checkbox is checked, the Log Serv[...]

113 Chapter 10 AP Operation Overview In some cases, the Adm inistrator may no t want the KL9108 / KL9116 to b e available via browser access. AP versions of the Windows Client and the Java Client are provided to enable dir ect access of the KL910 8 / KL9116 without having to go through a browser. The programs are initially downloaded from the brows[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 114 St arting Up To connect to the K L9108 / KL9116, go to the location on your hard disk t hat you saved the Windows Client prog ram to, and double-click its icon (WinClient.exe) to bring up the Window s Client Connection Screen: Note: Y ou must h ave DirectX 7.0 or higher install ed on your computer . If not, the Clien[...]

Chapter 10. AP Operation 115 (Continued from previous page.) A description of the Connecti on Screen is given in the following table: Item Description Menu Bar The Menu Bar con tains three items: File, T ools, and Help.  The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files (see page 1 16 for details).  The T ool[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 116 The File Menu The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files. A W ork File consists of a ll the informatio n sp ecified in a Client session. This includes the Server List an d Server IP list items, as well as the Hotkey settings . Whenever a user runs the Client program , it opens[...]

Chapter 10. AP Operation 117 Config When you select Config , a screen similar to the one be low appears: The dialog box is organized into two main parts: Screen Options, and Snapsh ot. Screen Options lets you set up the way the remote display appears on the lo cal monitor; Snapsho t lets the user configure th e KL9108 / KL91 16’s screen capture p[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 118 Connecting To connect to a KL9108 / KL9116 unit: 1. If the device that you wish to connect to is in the Server List , double click it. If you are using the Server IP input box, specify the IP address and Port number , then click Connect . The Login dialog box appears: 2. Key in a valid Username and Password, and then[...]

Chapter 10. AP Operation 119 Operation Once a connection to the KL9108 / K L9116 has been established, the remote system's video out put is cap tur ed an d disp lay ed on yo ur mo nit or. At the same time, your local keystrok e and mouse input is captured and sent to the remote system . The look and feel of the AP Window s cli ent operation is[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 120 St arting Up To connect to the K L9108 / KL9116, go to the location on your hard disk t hat you saved the Java Cl ient program to, and doub le click its icon to bring up the Addr ess Input dialog bo x. Note: The Java Client requires Java version 1.4.2 or higher . 1. Key in the IP address for the unit you want to conn[...]

Chapter 10. AP Operation 121 2. After you establish a connection, a Lo gin dialog box appears. Provide a valid Username and Password, and then click OK . Once the authentication procedure co mpletes successfully , the KL9108 / KL9116 main page displays on your mo nito r . Operation The look and feel o f the AP Java client operatio n is the same as [...]

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123 Chapter 11 LDAP Server Configuration Introduction The KVM Over the NET TM switch allows log in authentication and authorization thro ugh exte rnal program s. This chapter describes how to configure Active Director y for KVM Over the NET TM switch authentication and authorization. To allow authentication a nd authorization via LDAP or LDAPS, the[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 124 Inst all the Active Dire ctory Schema Snap-in To install the Active Directory Schema Snap-in, do the followin g: 1. Open a Command Prompt. 2. Key in: regsvr32 schmmgmt.dll to register schmmgmt.d ll on your Active Directory computer . 3. Open the Start menu; click Run ; key in: mmc /a ; click OK . 4. On the File menu [...]

Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 125 Extend and Up date the Active Directory Schema To extend and update the Active Directory Schema, you must do the following 3 procedures: 1) create a new attribute; 2) extend the object cla ss with the new attribute; and 3) edit the active direct ory users with the extended schema. Creating a New Attribute T[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 126 (Continued from previous page.) 5. Fill in the dialog box to match the entries for Description and Common Name shown below , then click OK to complete the procedure. Note: The Unique X500 Object ID uses periods, not commas.[...]

Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 127 Extending the Object Class W ith the New Attribute To extend the object class with the new attribute, do the follow ing: 1. Open the Control Panel → Administ rative T ools → Active Directory Schema. 2. In the left panel of the sc reen that comes up, select Classes . 3. In the right panel, right -cli ck [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 128 5. On the Attributes page, click Add : 6. In the list that comes up, select iKVM21 16-userProfile , then click OK to complete the procedure.[...]

Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 129 Editing Active Directory Users To edit Active Directory Users With the Extend ed Schema, do the following: 1. Run ADSI Edit . (Installed as part of the Support Tools .) 2. In the left pa nel, open Domain , and navigate to the DC=aten,DC=com CN=Users node. 3. In the ri ght panel, l ocate the user you wish to[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 130 (Continued from previous page.) 5. On the Attribute Editor page of the dialog box that appears, select iKVM21 16-userProfile from the list. 6. Click Edit to bring up the String Attr ibute Editor : (Continues on next page.)[...]

Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 131 (Continued from previous page.) 7. Key in the KVM Over the NET TM switch permission attrib ute val ues. For example: Note: The possible string attributes are the same as for Radius. See the table on page 48 for full detail s. 8. Click OK . When you return to the Attribute Editor p age, the iKVM2 116- userPr[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 132 OpenLDAP OpenLDAP is an Open source LDAP serv er designed for Unix platforms. A Windows version can be downloaded from: http://download.bergmans.us/openlda p/openldap-2.2.29/ openldap-2.2.29-db-4.3.29-openssl-0 .9.8a- win32_Setup.exe. OpenLDAP Server Inst allation After downloading the program, launch the in staller,[...]

Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 133 OpenLDAP Server Configuration The main OpenLDAP configuration file, slapd.co nf, has to be custom ized before launching the server. The modifications to the con figuration file wil l do the following:  Specify the Unicode data directory . The default is ./ucdata .  Choose the required LDAP schemas. Th[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 134 St arting the OpenLDAP Server To start the OpenLDAP Server, run slapd (the OpenLDAP Server executable file) from the command line. slapd supports a number of comm and lin e options, the most important opt ion is the d switch that triggers debug information. For exam ple, a command of: slapd -d 256 would start OpenLDA[...]

Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 135 Customizing the OpenLDAP Schema The schema that slapd uses may be extended to suppo rt additional syntaxes, matching rules, attribute types, an d object classes. In the case of the KL9108 / KL9116, the User Class and the User Profile attribute are extended to define a new schema (e.g. kn2116.schema). The ex[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 136 LDAP DIT Design and LDIF File LDAP Dat a Structure An LDAP Directory stores information in a tree structure known as the Directory Information Tree (D IT). The nodes in the tr ee are directory entries, and each entry contains in formation in attribute-valu e form. An example of the LDAP directory tree for the KL9108 [...]

Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 137 (Continued from previous page.) DIT Creation The LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF) is used to represent LDAP entries in a simple text format (please refer to RFC 2849). The figure below illustrates an LDIF file that creat es the DIT for the KL91 08 / KL9116 directory tree (shown in the figure, above). Not[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 138 (Continued from previous page.) Using the New Schema To use the new schema, do the following: 1. Save the new schema file (e.g . , kn21 16.schema) in the /OpenLDAP/ schema/ directory . 2. Add the new schema to t he slapd.conf file, as shown in the figure, below: 3. Restart the LDAP server . 4. W rite the LDIF file an[...]

139 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.  T o prevent damage to yo ur in stallation it is important that all devices are properly grounded.  Do not place the device on an[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 140  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 ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of al l products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  T o help protect your system fro[...]

Appendix 141 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, ma ke su re that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full weigh t 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 [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 142 Consignes de sécurité Général  Ce produit est destiné exclusivemen t à une utilisatio n à l’int érieur .  V eu ill ez lire la tota lit é de ces instructions. Conservez-les afin de pouvo ir vous y référer ultérieurement.  Respectez l’ensemble des avertissement s et instructions inscrits sur l?[...]

Appendix 143  L ’équipement doit être installé à proximité de la prise murale et le dispositif de déconnexio n (prise de couran t femelle) doit être facile d’accès.  La prise murale doit être installée à proximité de l’équipeme nt et doi t être facile d’accès.  V e illez à ce que rien ne repose sur le cordon d’ali[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 144  L ’unité a été exposée à la pluie ou à l’eau.  L ’unité est tombée ou le boîtier a été endommagé.  Les performances de l’unité sont vi siblement altérées, ce qui indique la nécessité d’une réparation.  L ’unité ne fonctionne pas normalement bien que les instructions d’uti[...]

Appendix 145 Mont age sur bâti  A vant de trav ailler sur le bâti, assurez-vous que les stabili sateurs sont bien fixées sur le bâti, qu’ils sont étendus au sol et que tout le poids du bâti repose sur le sol. Installez les stabi lisateurs avant et latéraux sur un même bâti ou bien les stabilisateurs avant si plusieurs bâtis sont réu[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 146 T echnical Support Technical support is available both by email and on lin e (with a browser over the web): International  For online technical support – includ ing troubleshooting, documentati on, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Suppo rt , page iii North A[...]

Appendix 147 Specifications (Continues on next page.) Function KL9108 KL91 16 Computer Connections Direct 8 16 Max. 64 (via Cascade) 128 (via Cascade) Console Connections Local 1 Remote 1 Port Selection OSD, Hotkey , Pushbutton Connectors Console Port Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DI[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 148 (Continued from previous page.) OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default se ttings are as follows: Function KL9108 KL91 16 Emulation Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Video 17" LCD 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz; DDC2B Remote 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz; DDC2B Scan Interval 1–255 Seconds I/P Rating 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1A Power Co[...]

Appendix 149 T rusted Certificates Overview When you try to login to the KL9108 / KL91 16 from your W eb bro wser, a Security Alert message appear s to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed. The certificate can be trusted, but the al ert is triggered because the certificate’s name is not found [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 150 Inst alling the Certificate To install the certificate: 1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Certificate dialog box appears. Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certifica te to indicate that it is not trusted. 2. Click Install Certificate. 3. Follow the Installati on Wizard to c[...]

Appendix 151 5. Click Finish to complete th e installation. 6. Click OK to close the dialog box. Certificate T rusted The certificate is now trusted: When you click View Certificate, you can see that the red and white X logo is no longer present – further indicatio n that the certificate is trusted.[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 152 T roubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be du e to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s fi rm ware may solve problems that hav e been discovered and resolved sinc[...]

Appendix 153 General Operation Proble m Resolution Erratic operat ion Press and hold the Reset button (see page 9) for at least three seconds. Mouse and/or keyboard not responding Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s), and then plug it back in again. Sudden loss of network connection Close your KL9108 / KL91 16 conn ection. W ait approximate[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 154 The Java Client For mouse synchronization problems, see The Message Board Butto n Ba r , page 99, and Additional Mouse Synchronizati on Procedures , pag e 158. For connection and operation probl ems, see the table below: The Log Server Problem Resolution Java Client won't connect to the KL9108 / KL91 16. 1. Java[...]

Appendix 155 Panel Array Mode The Windows Client Proble m Resolution Low resolution video in Panel Array Mode. Increase the number of panels that are displayed. When multiple remote users are logged in concurrently , some of them only receive a partial i mage. The first user to invoke Panel Array Mode should set it to display at least 4 panels. Pro[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 156 Sun Systems * These solutions work for most comm on Sun VGA cards. If using them fails to resolve the problem , consult the Sun VGA card's manual. Screen Resolutions Higher than 1280 x 1024 The maximum screen resolutio n of th e KL9108 / KL91 16’s integrated LCD monitor is 1 280 x 1024. In order to protect it [...]

Appendix 157 Note: W e strongly recommend that yo u close the KL9108 / K L91 16 LCD console before continuing (see Closing th e Console , page 25.) Using the LCD monitor to view computers that are se t to resolutions that exceed its maximum capability can da mage it and shorten its life span. T o access computers from the local co nsole when the in[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 158 Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedure s If the mouse synchronization procedures m enti oned in the manual fail to resolve mouse pointer problems for particular com put ers, try the follo wing: Note: 1. These procedures are to be perfor med on the computers attached to the KL9108 / KL9116's ports - not on th[...]

Appendix 159 2. W i ndo ws X P / Windows Server 2003: a) Open the Mouse Properties dialog box (Control Panel → Mouse) b) Click the Pointer Optio ns tab c) Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 un its in from the left) d) Disable Enhance Pointer Precision 3. W indo ws ME: Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable mouse accelerati[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 160 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 fo rgotten it, for example), there is a procedure you can use to clear the login information. Note: Performing this procedure also returns all settings to [...]

Appendix 161 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 giv[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 162 2. Attach the left and ri gh t easy-installation m ounting rails to th e 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 [...]

Appendix 163 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 t[...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 164 5. Slide the switch open and closed a coup le of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operati ng smoo thly . (See Opening the Console , page 21 for op ening and closing procedures.) 6. After determining that th e switch is pro perl y lined up and operating correctly , fini sh up by fu lly tightening d own[...]

Appendix 165 About SPHD Connectors Supported KVM Switches The following is a l ist of supported KV M switches that can be cascaded from the KL9108 / KL9116.  KH88  KH98  CS88A  CS138A  CS9134  CS9138 Note: The KL9108 / KL9116 OSD port list does not displ ay ports on cascaded KVM switches. After accessing a cascaded switch, invoke [...]

KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 166 Limited W arranty ATEN warrants this product against defects in mate rial or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product pr oves to be defective, contact ATEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ATEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not[...]