Altusen KL0116 Instruction manual

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FCC Information

This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

© Copyright 2003 Altusen® PKG-M0052

All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents

About this Manual .............................................................

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How this manual is organized .....................................................................

Document conventions ................................................................................

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Special message conventions .....................................................................

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Additional help ..............................................................................................

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Altusen website ............................................................................................

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Altusen authorized reseller ..........................................................................

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Chapter 1

Introduction ........................................................................

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Features..........................................................................................................

Benefits ..........................................................................................................

Package contents ..........................................................................................

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Hardware requirements ................................................................................

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Computers.................................................................................................

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Cables.........................................................................................................

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KL0116 front view ......................................................................................

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KL0116 rear view..........................................................................................

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Chapter 2

Installation ..........................................................................

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Single station installation.............................................................................

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Daisy chaining................................................................................................

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Hot plugging...................................................................................................

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Switching station positions.....................................................................

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Hot plugging CPU ports..........................................................................

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Hot plugging console ports....................................................................

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Powering off and restarting..........................................................................

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Port ID numbering..........................................................................................

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Chapter 3

HotKey Operation ..............................................................

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HotKey port control..................................................................................

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Activating HotKey mode...........................................................................

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Selecting the active port.............................................................................

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Chapter 3 cont.

Auto scanning.............................................................................................

Setting the scan interval........................................................................

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Activating auto scan..............................................................................

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Skip mode.....................................................................................................

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HotKey beeper control...............................................................................

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HotKey summary table...............................................................................

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Chapter 4

OSD Operation ...................................................................

OSD overview.................................................................................................

OSD navigation .............................................................................................

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OSD main menu headings ...........................................................................

OSD functions ...............................................................................................

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Chapter 5

The Firmware Upgrade Utility .........................................

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Before you begin ...........................................................................................

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Starting the upgrade .....................................................................................

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Upgrade succeeded .................................................................................

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Upgrade failed ..........................................................................................

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Chapter 6

Control KL0116 Remotely ...............................................

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Appendix..............................................................................

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Limited Warranty..................................................................

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Index .....................................................................................

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About this Manual

Welcome to the 16-Port LCD Console KVM Switch (KL0116) User Manual, which provides information for understanding and using the Altusen KL0116

KVM control unit.

How This Manual is Organized

The overall organization of this manual is described in the following table:

Chapter 1 Introduction provides an overview of the KL0116 control unit’s features and functionality.

Chapter 2 Installation details installation procedures, from basic single stage hookup through a complete

daisy-chained operation.

Chapter 3 Hotkey Operation describes the concepts and procedures for port control using Hotkeys.

Chapter 4 OSD Operation provides detailed information about how to navigate and use both the

administrator and user On-Screen Display (OSD) features.

Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility provides required information to upgrade the KL0116’s firmware

with the latest available version.

Chapter 6 Control KL0116 Remotely provides required information to remotely manage the KL0116.

Appendix Specifications provides technical and operational information about the use of the KL0116.

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• Product model number, serial number and date of purchase.

• Your current computer configuration, including operating system, revision

level, add-on boards and software.

• Error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.

• The sequence of computer operations that cause the error.

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Introduction

The Altusen 16-port LCD Console KVM switch offers a highly efficient network management solution. Specially designed high-density CPU connectors allow a 16-port KVM switch to use only a 1U high rack space and control up to 512 computers through daisy chaining.

This switch offers many advanced features such as intuitive On-Screen

Display (OSD), Hot Keys, excellent video resolutions, two level password security for users with different security clearance, flash ROM for firmware upgrade, and more. The Altusen KL0116 features a space-saving, streamlined approach to KVM switch technology, integrating a keyboard, LCD monitor and touchpad in a 1U high slide-out housing. Simply slide the KVM module out, flip the cover up and you are ready to work. The LCD display is built into the cover, with the keyboard and touchpad built into the base.

For further convenience, you can operate the switch from an independent, external KVM console with the Console Extender purchased separately.

Additionally the KL0116 features high-density 15-pin connectors instead of the usual 25-pin connectors. This space saving innovation allows installation of a full, 16-port switch in a 1U space on a system rack. An included Firmware

Upgrade Utility protects your KL0116 investment. You can stay current with the latest functionality improvements by downloading firmware update files from the ALTUSEN website as they become available, and use the utility to quickly and conveniently perform upgrades.

Setting up the KL0116 is fast and easy, consisting of plugging cables into their appropriate ports. Because the KL0116 intercepts keyboard input directly, there is no software to configure and therefore no complex installation routines or incompatibility problems. In addition, the KL0116’s modular design allows you to detach the KVM module from the switch module for maintenance.

Once installed, you can easily access any computer using either of two methods: by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard or using the powerful menu driven On-Screen Display (OSD) system. A convenient Auto

Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and one-by-one monitoring of the activities of selected computers.

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Features

The main features of the KL0116 unit are as follows:

• A single LCD console drawer with built-in KVM switch controls up to 16

computers directly

• A 16 port KVM switch, keyboard, 15" LCD display, and touchpad all

combined into a neatly arranged, 1U high rack-mountable drawer

• Dedicated daisy chain port to link up to 31 additional High Density KVM

Switches (model KH0116) to control up to 512 computers from a single console

• Plug-n-Play; no software required

• Convenient computer selection via intuitive mouse-driven On Screen

Display (OSD) menus or Hot Key combinations

• Remote console port offers the option to control your servers from up to

500' away

• AutoScan feature for monitoring selected computers

• Hot pluggable; add or remove computers without having to power down

the Switch

• Auto-sensing of station position on daisy chained installations - no need

for manual DIP switch setting

• Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed

• Two level password security: up to four authorized users and an

administrator view and control the computers, with separate profiles for each

• Two level logout - manual and timed

• PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation allows computers to boot even when

they are not selected

• 15” RGB analog LCD display supporting high XGA resolutions of up to

1024 x 768 with 250cd/m(sq) brightness

• Firmware upgradeable through flash ROM

• 110 - 220 V auto-sensing power supply

Benefits

The KL0116 KVM switch saves time and money by allowing a single console to manage each connected computer. Installing the KL0116 provides the following benefits:

• Eliminates the purchase of a keyboard, monitor and mouse for individual

computers

• Eliminates the space needed for extra components

• Saves on space normally encountered with a standard KVM switch.

• Saves on energy costs

• Eliminates the time and effort required to physically move from one

computer to another

Package Contents

The complete 16 Port LCD Console KVM Switch package includes the following items:

• 1 KVM Switch (KL0116)

• 1 Power Cord

• 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets

• 1 Rack Mounting Kit (optional)

• 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable

• 1 User Manual

• 1 Quick Start Guide

• 1 Warranty / Registration Card

Check to make sure that each item in the above list is included in your package. If an item is missing or damaged in shipment, please contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly. Follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent damage to the KVM Switch and any connected devices.

Hardware Requirements

This section details the required hardware components for successful installation and use of the KL0116.

Computers

To use and access the KL0116 successfully, your computer requires the

following:

• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.

NOTE: For computer resolution settings, do not exceed 1024 x 768 as this is the

maximum resolution of the integrated LCD monitor.

• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port.*

• Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4

and Ground on pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V

DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.

(See the note under Cables in the next section)

• For MACs, a USB to PS/2 converter is required (purchased separately).

The video resolution needs to be set to either 800 x 600, or 1024 x 768.

• For Linux systems, the mouse needs to be set as a 2-button PS/2 mouse.

Cables

Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout,

Altusen strongly recommends using the high quality Altusen Custom

Cable sets shown and described below:

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1. The KL0116 does not support serial mice. You cannot use Serial-to-PS/2 adapters with the cables.

2. If your computer uses an AT style keyboard socket you must purchase a PS/2-to-

AT keyboard adapter in order to plug the cable into the computer’s keyboard port.

KL0116 Front View

1. Handle

• Pull the handle to slide the KVM module out. Push to slide the module in.

2. LCD Screen

• After sliding the KVM module out, flip the cover to access the LCD monitor.

3. Port LEDs

• Each port LED provides status information about corresponding CPU ports. The top

LED row corresponds to Port 1- 8 and the bottom LED row to Ports 9 - 16. Each Port

consists of a left and right LED pair: On Line LED (left port) and Selected Port LED

(right port). The following describes the LED light indicators:

- A GREEN On Line LED indicates the corresponding attached computer port is

up and running

- A RED Selected LED indicates the corresponding attached computer has the KVM

focus. Under normal conditions, the LED is steady. When accessing its port under

Auto Scan Mode (see page 21) the LED flashes.

- Each time the KL0116 powers on, the Switch performs a self-test. The On Line and

Selected LEDs blink once in succession during the self-test.

4. Keyboard

5. Power LED

• The Power LED lights blue when the KL0116 powers up and is ready to operate

6. Rack Mounting Brackets

• Rack mounting brackets are included to secure the chassis to a system rack

KL0116 Front View cont.

7. Touchpad

8. LCD Display Controls

NOTE: See the LCD Display Quick Reference Guide (provided with this package) for details

9. Reset Switch

• Press the recessed Reset switch with a thin oblect (the end of a paper clip or ballpoint

pen) to perform a system reset

10. Lock

• Set to the locked position to prevent the unit from sliding out while moving the rack

11. Remote Console Control

• Use the far right button to toggle the KVM focus between the local console (built-in

LCD display, keyboard and touchpad) and remote console (external). (See Chapter 6 for

more information)

• The local and Remote LEDs indicate the operating status of the local and remote KVM

consoles (See page 45 for more information).

KL0116 Back View

1. Power Switch

• Turn on the KL0116 with the standard rocker power switch.

2. Power Socket

• Plug the AC power cord in the power socket.

3. Daisy Chain Port

• For Daisy Chained installations, plug the daisy chain cable into the Daisy Chain port.

The KL0116 only has a Chain Out port and is used as the master on the chain.

4. CPU Port Section

• The cables that link to the computers plug in here. Only cables specifically designed to

work with this switch can plug into the CPU port section. Do NOT use ordinary 15 pin

VGA connector cables to link computers to these ports.

NOTE: For detailed information on cables, see page 12.

5. Remote Console Port

• If you choose to use a remote console, its cable plugs into this RJ-45 connector. When a

remote and local console are present, both can access the switch.

NOTE: For detailed information on using the KL0116 with a remote console, see Chapter 6.

• The Select button located at the far right of the LCD display controls (see page 14),

toggles the KVM focus between the local (the built-in LCD display, keyboard and

touchpad) and remote (external) consoles.

6. Firmware Upgrade Port

• The Firmware Upgrade Cable plugs into the Firmware Upgrade Port’s RJ-11 connector

and transfers firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the KL0116.

7. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch

• This switch is in the NORMAL position during normal operation or while performing a

firmware upgrade. If the firmware upgrade operation does not successfully complete,

slide the switch to the RECOVER position; power off and restart to return the switch to

its former firmware state. When finished, slide the switch to the NORMAL position and

attempt the firmware upgrade again or use the switch with the original firmware.

Chapter

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Installation

Before you begin, turn off power to all devices with which you plan to connect.

To prevent damage to your equipment due to static electric discharge, properly ground all devices on the installation. Consult your dealer for technical details if necessary.

Single Station Installation

In a Single Stage installation, no additional switches are daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, do the following:

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Use KVM cable sets (as described in the Cables section on page 12), to connect any available CPU Port to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing.

NOTE: Disregard the Daisy Chain ports at this time. Use Daisy Chain Ports for daisy chaining the KL0116 to additional KH0116 switches. See the next section in this chapter for more information on daisy chaining.

2.

Plug the power adapter cable into the KL0116’s Power Socket, and then plug the power adapter into an AC power source.

3.

Turn on the power to the KL0116.

4. Turn on the power to the computers.

Daisy Chaining

To control even more computers, up to 31 additional switches can be daisy chained down from the first KVM switch. In a complete installation, you can control up to 512 computers from the KL0116’s integrated slide-out console.

NOTE: For more information on the relationship between the number of both computers and KL0116 units needed to control each computer, see page 46 in the Appendix.

It is redundant and expensive to use additional KL0116 built-in console switches for daisy chaining. Instead, use KH0116 switches. These are similar to the KL0116 except for their standard housings, without the built-in, slide-out console.

1.

Turn off power to all devices with which you plan to connect.

2.

Use a daisy chain cable set (described in the Cables section, page 12), to connect the Chain Out port of the parent (Master) KL0116 unit to the Chain In port of the child (Slave) KH0116 unit (First Station Out to Second Station In,

Second Station Out to Third Station In, etc.).

3.

Use KVM cable sets (described in the Cables section, page 12), to connect any available KL0116 CPU port to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computers you are installing.

4.

Plug the female end of the power cord into the KL0116’s power socket and then plug the male end into the AC power source.

5.

Repeat the above steps for any additional KH0116 units you plan to add to the chain.

6.

To power up the installation, do the following: a.

Plug in the power cable for the first KVM station.

b.

Power on each KVM station on the installation in order of Second

Station, Third Station and so on. In each case, wait for the Station ID to be recognized and displayed on the current KVM station before powering on the next one. (The Station ID for the Second Stage unit is

02, the ID for the Third Stage unit is 03, and so on.) c.

After all the KVM stations are up, power on the computers.

Hot Plugging

The KL0116 supports hot plugging: You can remove or add components to the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without shutting down the unit. In order for hot plugging to work properly, follow these steps:

Switching Station Positions

You can switch KVM station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one. After you do, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must reset the Station IDs in the OSD. See RESET

STATION IDS, page 34 for details.

Hot Plugging CPU Ports

In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must manually reconfigure the OSD information for the new Port information. See the F4 ADM

(page 31), functions for details.

NOTE: This feature may not work properly if your computer operating system does not

support hot plugging.

Hot Plugging Remote Console Ports

You can hot plug the keyboard, monitor, and mouse. When hot plugging the mouse, follow these steps:

- Unplug the mouse and plug in again (to reset the mouse, for example).

NOTE: If there is no response to keyboard or mouse input, perform a keyboard and mouse

reset by pressing the Reset button IN (see page14).

Powering Off and Restarting

You may occasionally have to power off a KL0116 unit. Perform the following actions before powering the KL0116 unit on again:

1.

Turn off power to all connected computers.

NOTE: Unplug the power cord of any computer with the Keyboard Power On function;

otherwise, the KVM station continues to receive power from the computers.

2.

Wait 10 seconds, and then power on the KL0116.

3.

Power on the computers only after the KL0116 station is running.

NOTE: If you shut down more then one KVM station, power up the highest station first, and

work your way down to the lowest station.

Port ID Numbering

Each CPU port on a KL0116 installation has a unique assigned Port ID. The Port ID includes two parts: a Station Number and a Port Number as described below:

• The Station Number - A two-digit number indicating the KL0116’s position in the daisy chain sequence.

• The Port Number - A two-digit number indicating the corresponding connection port on the KL0116 station.

• The Station Number precedes the Port Number.

• Station and Port numbers 1 - 9 include a preceding zero and display as 01 - 09.

For example, a computer attached to Port 6 of Station 12 has a Port ID of 12-06.

Port Selection

You can select ports using the following two methods: entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard or using the On-Screen Display (OSD).

NOTE: For more information on Hotkey Port Selection, see Chapter 3 for more

information on OSD Operation, see Chapter 4.

Chapter

Hot Key Operation

Hot Keys allow you to use keyboard sequences that perform a variety of actions for KL0116 operations. This chapter provides information about each Hot Key operation and instructions for using the Hot Key port controls.

Hot Key Port Control

Hot Key Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The KL0116 includes the following Hot Key Port

Control features:

• Selecting the Active Port

• Auto Scanning

• Skip Mode

Activating Hot Key Mode

All Hot Key operations begin by activating Hot Key Mode.

To activate Hot Key mode, follow these steps:

1. Hold down the Num Lock key.

2. At the same time, press and release the minus key.

3. Release the Num Lock key.

[Num Lock] + [-]

NOTE: Release the minus key within ½ second or Hot Key activation stops and has

no effect.

When Hot Key Mode is active, the following changes occur:

• Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession. These stop flashing

and revert to normal status after exiting Hot Key Mode.

• The screen displays a command line prompt with the word Hot Keys in

yellow text on a blue background as well as all subsequent keyed in

Hot Key information.

• Ordinary keyboard and mouse function have no effect. You may only

input Hot Key compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (as described in

the following sections).

• Press [Esc] to exit Hot Key Mode.

Selecting the Active Port

Each CPU port is assigned a Port ID, you can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hot Key combination that specifies the Port ID of the connected CPU Port.

To select the active port, follow these steps:

1. Activate Hot Key Mode (see page 20).

2. Key in the Port ID

The Port ID numbers display on the Command Line as you type each

number. For example, enter “0305” to switch to port 5 of the 3 rd KVM on the

chain. If you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

3. Press [Enter]

The KVM focus switches to designated computer and automatically exits Hot

Key Mode.

Auto Scanning

Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active CPU Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals in order to

automatically monitor their activity. (See Scan/Skip Mode of the OSD F3

SET function).

Setting the Scan Interval

Set the amount of time Auto Scan waits on each port with the Scan Duration setting of the OSD F3 SET function (see page 29). You can also change the scan interval before activating Hot Key Auto Scanning with the following

Hot Key combination:

1. Activate Hot Key Mode (see page 20).

2. Key in [T] [n]

[T] is the letter T, and [n] is a number from 1-255 that represents the

number of seconds for the wait time. The letter T and the numbers

display on the command line as you key them in. If you make a mistake,

use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

3. Press [Enter]

You automatically exit Hot Key Mode and are ready to activate Auto

Scanning.

Activating Auto Scan:

To activate Auto Scanning, enter the following Hot Key combination:

1. Activate Hot Key mode (see page 20).

2. Press [A].

Hot Key mode stops automatically. Auto Scan mode and Auto

Scanning begins.

• While in Auto Scan mode, pause scanning to keep the focus on a

particular computer using either of these methods: press P or left-

click the mouse. While Auto Scanning is paused, the command line

displays: Auto Scan: Paused.

Use Pause when you want to keep the focus on a particular

computer

rather than Exit Auto Scan mode. With this method, you start from where

you left off once scanning resumes. On the other hand, scanning begins

from the first computer on the installation if you exit and restart. To

resume Auto Scanning, press any key or left-click the mouse. Scanning

continues from where it left off.

• While Auto Scan mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse

functions are suspended - only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes

and mouse clicks may be input. You must exit Auto Scan mode in order

to regain normal control of the console.

3.To exit Auto Scan mode press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto Scanning stops

once you exit Auto Scan mode.

Skip Mode

Skip mode allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can wait on a particular port for as long as you like— unlike Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval.

To activate Skip mode, key in the following Hot Key combination:

1. Activate Hot Key mode (see page 20).

2. Press [Arrow]

[Arrow] refers to one of the Arrow keys. After pressing [Arrow], Hot Key

Mode automatically exits, and Skip Mode activates.

Once in Skip mode, continue skipping by pressing the arrow keys. You don’t have to use the [NumLock] + [-] combination again.

While Skip mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Skip mode compliant keystrokes can be input. Exit Skip mode in order to regain normal control of the console.

3. To exit Skip mode, press [Esc] or [Spacebar].

Hot Key Beeper Control

You can use Hot Keys to toggle the Beeper On and Off.

To toggle the Beeper, enter the following Hot Key combination:

1. Activate Hot Key Mode (see page 20).

2. Press [B]

The Beeper toggles On or Off. The command line displays Beeper On or

Beeper Off for one second and Hot Key mode stops.

Hot Key Summary Table

The following table summarizes Hot Key operations on the KL0116:

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OSD Operation

The KL0116 On-Screen Display (OSD) provides a visual interface that controls computer and switching operations from your desktop. This chapter provides detailed information about how to navigate and use both the administrator and user OSD features.

OSD Overview

The On-Screen Display (OSD) uses a menu driven interface. Each menu option activates a function used to configure and control various operations from editing port names to performing operations on multiple computers.

The OSD also provides security over the KVM. For example, the administrator can assign access privileges to users, such as the right to access or view certain computers connected to the KVM.

The OSD Main Menu displays a list of function key controls, connected computers and symbols that indicate a computer’s status. The OSD includes a two level password system: Administrator and User.

To activate the OSD Main Menu, follow these steps:

1. Press the pre-assigned hotkey, [Scroll Lock] two times. The login

window appears.

NOTE: Optionally, you can assign the Control key as the Main Menu hotkey. For

additional information, see OSD Hotkey on page 30.

2. Do either of the following:

- Enter a valid password in the password field and then press [Enter].

- For a first time OSD activation or if the password has not been set,

leave the password field blank and then press [Enter].

The OSD Main Menu appears in Administrator mode. Administrator mode provides access to both Administrator and User functions. You can also set-up operations (including future password authorization) as desired.

NOTE: 1. The above figure shows the Administrator’s Main Menu. The F4 and F6

functions are reserved for the Administrator and do not display on the User

Main Menu.

2. The OSD begins in LIST view with the highlight bar in the same position

as the last usage.

3. Only ports set as accessible by the Administrator for the current logged in

User are visible (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS on page 34).

OSD Navigation

You can use any of the following methods to navigate the OSD Main

Menu screen:

• To dismiss the main menu and deactivate the OSD, press [Esc] or click

the X at the upper right corner.

• To logout of the OSD, press [F8] or click F8 LOUT at the top of the

screen.

• To move up or down through the list one line at a time, press the up/

down arrows keys or click the up/down triangle symbols located on the

OSD’s right scroll bar.

• To move up or down through the list one screen at a time, press the

[PgUp] or [PgDn] key or click the Up/Down arrow symbols located on

the OSD’s right scroll bar.

• To activate a port, double-click its name in the list or highlight the name

and then press [Enter].

• Each action returns you to the menu, one level below.

OSD Main Menu Headings

The table below provides a description of each OSD Main Menu heading:

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The OSD provides a series of function keys used to configure and control various computer operations. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports and limit the list of ports you want to view, manage port names or make OSD setting adjustments.

This section describes the meaning and use of the following OSD functions: F1

GOTO, F2 LIST, F3 SET, F4 ADM, F5 SKP, F6 BRC, F7 SCAN and F8 LOUT.

To access any OSD function, follow these steps:

1. Do either of the following:

- Press the desired function key on your keyboard.

- Click a function key menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen.

A submenu appears that corresponds to your selected function key.

2. Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level.

F1 GOTO:

To activate the GOTO function, press [F1] or click the F1 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen.

GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port by typing the port’s Name or

Port ID. The last line on the OSD screen prompts you to select by Name or

Port ID.

• To use the Name method: type 1 and the port Name, then press [Enter].

• To use the Port ID method: type 2 and the Port ID, then press [Enter].

NOTE: You can enter a partial Name or Port ID. In this case, the screen displays

computers for which the current User has view privileges (see Set Accessible

Ports on page 34) and that match the Name or Port ID pattern regardless of

the current List setting (see F2 LIST in next section.)

• To return to the OSD Main Menu screen without selecting, press [Esc].

F2 LIST:

To activate the LIST function, press [F2] or click the F2 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen.

LIST allows you to broaden or narrow the scope of ports listed on the

OSD.

To activate a submenu option, move the highlight bar to the desired option and then press [Enter]. An icon, indicating your selection, appears to the left of the menu option.

The following table provides a description of each F2 LIST submenu option:

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To activate the SET function, press [F3] or click the F3 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen.

SET allows an Administrator or User to set up a unique working environment profile. The stored profile activates each time a corresponding user logs into the system.

To activate a submenu option, move the highlight bar to the desired option, and then press [Enter]. An icon, indicating your selection, appears to the left of the menu option.

The following table provides a description of each F3 SET submenu option:

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ADM is an Administrator function that allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD.

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In case the administrator forgets the correct combination of the user name and password, do the following to restore the default user name and password:

1.Turn off the power to the KL0116;

2.Open the cover of the KL0116, and short the jumper marked “Restore

Default Password”;

3.Turn on the power to the KL0116 while this jumper is shorted. The LEDs start blinking. Wait until the LEDs stop blinking and then turn off the power;

4.Return the jumper to the open position and put the cover back on;

5.Turn the power back on for KL0116. The assigned user names and passwords should all be cleared. You will be able to start the OSD with the default user name and password.

(Refer to page 50 for more details.)

Please make sure this documentation and the KVM switches are placed separately and all in secured locations to avoid security breaches.

F5 SKP:

To activate the SKP function, press [F5] or click the F5 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen.

SKP enables you to easily skip forward or backward, switching the console focus from the current active computer port to the next or previous available computer port.

The following lists additional SKP function features:

• The F3 SET function (see page 29) determines which computers are available for Skip Mode switch selection.

• To navigate in Skip Mode, do any of the following:

• Press [ ] to switch to the previous computer in the list.

• Press [ ] to switch to the next computer in the list.

• Press [ ] to switch to the last computer on the previous KVM station in

the list.

• Press [ ] to switch to the first computer on the next KVM station in the

list.

NOTE: When you Skip, you only Skip to the previous or next available computer that

is in the Scan/Skip Mode selection.

• When you select a port for Scan/Skip Mode, a left/right triangle symbol

appears to the left of the Port ID.

• The console does not function normally while in Skip mode. You must

exit Skip mode to regain console control.

• To exit Skip mode press [Spacebar] or [Esc].

F6 BRC:

To activate the BRC function, press [F6] or click the F6 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen.

BRC is an Administrator function that enables Broadcast mode (BRC). In

Broadcast mode, commands sent from the console broadcast to all available computers on the installation.

The BRC function is especially useful for performing operations on multiple computers, such as a system-wide shutdown or upgrading software. For instance, if you turn Broadcast on and press [Ctrl+Alt+Del], all computers listed on the OSD reboot.

F6 BRC works in conjunction with the F2 LIST function. LIST broadens or narrows the focus of ports that appear in the OSD Main Menu list. When you broadcast a command, only those ports that appear in the OSD Main

Menu list receive the command.

The following list describes additional BRC features:

• While BRC mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appears before the Port ID

Display of the port with the current console focus.

• While BRC mode is in effect, the mouse does not function normally. You

must exit BRC mode to regain mouse control.

• To exit BRC mode, activate the OSD (use the OSD hotkey), and then

press [F6] or click the F6 menu option.

F7 SCAN:

To activate the SCAN function, press [F7] or click the F7 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen.

SCAN allows you to automatically switch among available computers at regular user-defined intervals.

The following list describes SCAN features:

• Use the F3 SET Scan/Skip Mode (see page 29) setting to select the

computers you want included each time you activate SCAN.

• Use F3 SET Scan Duration (see page 29) to set the amount of time each

port displays on-screen each time you activate SCAN. Press [Spacebar]

to stop at a particular port and exit Auto Scan Mode.

• If scanning encounters an empty port or one with a powered down

corresponding computer, the monitor screen appears blank and mouse or

keyboard input have no effect. Scanning moves to the next port after the

assigned scan duration time.

• The letter S appears in to the left of the Port ID display, indicating that it

is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode.

• The console does not function normally while in Auto Scan mode. Exit

Auto Scan Mode to regain console control.

• Press P or left-click the mouse to pause scanning in order to keep focus

on a particular computer.

• To exit Auto Scan Mode, press [Spacebar] or [Esc].

F8 LOUT:

To activate the LOUT function, press [F8] or click the F8 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen.

LOUT logs out and exits the OSD. To regain access to the OSD, you must activate and then login to the OSD. LOUT is different then pressing [Esc].

[Esc] temporarily deactivates the OSD, allowing you to regain access by pressing the OSD Hotkey without a login sequence.

NOTE: 1. After re-entry to the OSD, the OSD Main Menu appears and the screen

stays blank. You must input your password to continue.

2. After re-entry, if you immediately press [Esc] without having first selected a

port from the OSD menu, a Null Port message appears on-screen. Press the

OSD hotkey to display the OSD Main Menu screen.

Chapter

5

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

The Windows Firmware Upgrade Utility provides an automated method to easily upgrade the KL0116 firmware. This software is included as part of a firmware upgrade package, specific for each device.

NOTE: Check for the latest information and download new versions of the firmware

upgrade package at: http://www.altusen.com/support

This chapter provides information on retrieving the firmware upgrade software and systematic instructions to complete the upgrade process.

Before You Begin

To prepare for the firmware upgrade, follow these steps:

1. Use a computer that is not part of your KVM installation and visit:

http://www.altusen.com/support. Select your device model name to

view a list of available firmware upgrade packages.

2. Select the firmware upgrade package you want to install (usually the

most recent), and then download it to your computer.

3. Connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port

on your KVM unit with the Firmware Upgrade Cable (provided with

the KVM unit).

NOTE: For a daisy-chain installation, connect the cable to the first KVM station.

The subsequent KVM stations in the chain receive the upgrade via the daisy

chain cables.

4. Turn off all computers on your KVM installation. Do not turn off the

KVM stations.

5. From your KVM station console, activate the OSD (see page 25) and

then select the F4 ADM function.

6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and then Press [Enter]. Press [Y]

to activate Firmware Upgrade mode.

Starting the Upgrade

To upgrade your firmware, follow these steps:

1.Start the firmware upgrade program that you previously downloaded by

doing either of the following:

- Double-click the file icon.

- Click Start and then Run. Type the path to the file you want to open.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears.

2.Read the License Agreement. Select the I Agree radio button and click

Next. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears.

The Utility inspects your installation. The Device List pane displays all upgrade capable devices.

3. Select the KVM device and then click OK.

4. As you select KVM devices, a detailed description of each appears in

the Device Description pane.

5. Click Next to perform the upgrade. Status message appears in the Status

Messages pane as the upgrade proceeds. The Progress bar graphically

displays how much of the installation has completed

• If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the

KVM device’s firmware version with that of the upgrade files. If the

device firmware version is higher, an alert message appears. Click Yes

to continue or No to cancel the upgrade.

• If you didn’t enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the

upgrade files without comparing the device version with that of the

upgrade files.

NOTE: To recover from a “lost firmware” situation, see the Firmware Upgrade

Recovery Switch information on page 15.

Upgrade Succeeded

After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful:

Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility

Upgrade Failed

If the upgrade failed to complete successfully an alert message appears providing you with the option to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears:

Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.

Chapter

Control KL0116 Remotely

The Altusen LCD Console KVM Switch can be controlled remotely by using the

Remote Console Port and the Remote Console Station (Altusen Part No. KA9250) to control KL0116 from up to 500 feet (150 meters) away.

The Remote Console Port of KL0116 allows you to use Category 5E cabling and the Remote Console Station KA9250 to control the KVM from up to 500’ (150m) away. To set up the remote console, do the following:

Before you begin, turn off power to KA9250. KL0116 must be either powered off or set to Local Console (the local console LED of the KL0116 is on).

1.

Plug one end of the Category 5E cabling into the RJ-45 port in the

Remote Console Area of KL0116. Plug the other end of Category 5E cabling into the RJ-45 port on the Remote Console Station KA9250 (see the KA9250 drawing for details).

Note: To assure optimum video quality, use Category 5E (also called Enhanced

Category 5) or Category 6 cabling with solid conductors. Use standard patch

cables for short distance patching, not for long distances such as 500’. For

additional information on cabling standards, contact your cable manufacturer

2.

Plug the keyboard, monitor and mouse into the corresponding ports on the Remote Console Station (see the KA9250 drawing for details).

3.

Plug the power adapter (supplied with KA9250) into the power jack of

KA9250 and the AC outlet.

4.

To turn control over to the Remote Console, push in the Select button in the Remote Console Area of the KL0116. The LED of the Remote Console turns on.

Once you have completed the Remote Console installation, toggle between Local and Remote Console by pushing the Select button. When Remote Console is in control, you can continue to view through the local monitor and vice versa.

Appendix

KL0116 Connection Table

It is redundant and expensive to use additional KL0116 built-in console switches for daisy chaining. Instead, use KH0116 switches. These are similar to the KL0116 except for their standard housings without the built-in, slide-out console.

The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KL0116/

KH0116 units and the number of computers that they control:

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The factory default settings are as follows:

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Clear Login Information

If you are unable to perform an Administrator login for any reason (i.e. corrupted or forgotten username and password), follow these steps to clear the login:

1. Power off the switch and then remove the top cover of the switch

module case.

2. Short the jumper labeled Default Password located on the front right of

the switch’s main board.

3. Power on the switch.

The following message appears on the LCD display:

USERNAME AND PASSWORD INFORMATION HAS BEEN

CLEARED. PLEASE POWER OFF THE SWITCH, REMOVE

THE JUMPER, CLOSE THE CASE, THEN RESTART.

4

. After restarting, the OSD login function behaves the same as the first

time the switch was run. You can now reset passwords for

the Administrators and Users.

Removing the KVM Module

You can conveniently remove the KVM module from the unit chassis for maintenance.

To remove the KVM module from the unit chassis, follow these steps:

1. Slide the unit to the out position.

2. Remove the eight module attachment screws (four above and four below).

3. Unscrew the thumb screws and unplug the data cable.

4. Pull the KVM module away.

Note: The slider brackets and extender arm go with the KVM module.

You can easily remove the keyboard and touchpad for repair or maintenance.

Follow these steps to remove the keyboard and touchpad:

1. Remove the five cover plate screws.

2. Lift the cover plate up and away

LCD Display Quick Reference

The LCD Display allows you to set up and configure the LCD display parameters:

• To bring up the LCD Display main menu, press the button marked menu.

• Use the and buttons to navigate and make adjustments with; after

navigating to a setting choice, use the Menu button to bring up the

adjustment screen.

• When making adjustments, increases the value; decreases the value.

• When you are satisfied with your adjustment, press Exit to return to the OSD

main menu.

• When all your adjustments have been made, press Exit to close the LCD OSD

An explanation of the settings is given in the table below:

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Rack Mounting

The KL0116 can be mounted in a 1U system rack. For convenience and flexibility, a rack mounting kit that allows several mounting options is provided with your KL0116 package. The various options are explained in the sections that follow.

Standard Rack Mounting

The standard rack mounting brackets that come attached to the KL0116, allow the unit to be installed in standard 1U racks. If the unit can fit into your rack “as is,” simply slide it into the rack and screw it securely in place.

Optional Rack Mounting

If there is not enough clearance for the unit to slide into the rack when the rear flanges face outward, the problem can be resolved with the following procedure:

1. Unscrew the rear mounting brackets from the chassis.

2. Turn the brackets so that the flanges face inward; then screw them back

into the chassis.

Note: Be sure to leave a 13mm gap between the flange and the rear of the chassis in order to have enough room to screw the tab to the flange (see step 4).

3. Slide the unit into the rack.

4. Screw the metal tabs to the rear flanges.

5. Secure the unit to the rack with the front flanges and rear tabs.

Limited Warranty

Altusen warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. If this product 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 processed without the original proof of purchase.

When returning the product, you must ship the product in its original packaging or packaging that gives an equal degree of protection. Include your proof of purchase in the packaging and the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package.

This warranty becomes invalid if the factory-supplied serial number has been removed or altered on the product.

This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or modification of any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper equipment, or attempted repair by anyone other than Altusen. This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS.

IN NO EVENT SHALL ALTUSEN'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

FURTHER, ALTUSEN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE

PRODUCT, IT'S ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR IT'S DOCUMENTATION. ALTUSEN

SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF

DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE OR REPLACEMENT OF

EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY, AND ANY EXPENSES FROM RECOVERY, PROGRAMMING

AND REPRODUCTION OF ANY PROGRAM OR DATA. Altusen makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products, contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Altusen reserves the right to revise or update its product, software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.

For details about extended warranties, please contact one of our dedicated value added resellers.

Service & Support: [email protected]

Address: 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618

Web: www.altusen.com

Phone: 949-453-8885

Fax: 949-453-8887

Index

A

Activate Beeper ..........................................

3 3

ADM ..........................................................

Administrator functions ..............................

3 1

3 1

Auto Scanning .......................................

21, 36

D - E

Daisy Chaining ...........................................

Edit Port Names .........................................

1 6

3 3

G - I

GOTO ......................................................

Hardware requirements .............................

HotKey Beeper Control ...........................

HotKey Control .......................................

Hot Plugging ............................................

Invoking Auto Scan ..................................

2 8

1 2

3 3

2 0

1 8

2 2 B

Beeper Activate ..........................................

BRC ............................................................

Broadcast Mode ..........................................

3 3

3 5

3 5

C

Clear Login Information .......................

34, 50

Clear the Name List ...................................

3 3

Command Mode .........................................

3 1

Computer Connection Table ......................

4 6

CPU Ports ..................................................

1 5

O, P, R

OSD .........................................................

2 5

Pausing Auto Scan ....................................

2 2

Port Control ............................................

2 0

Recovery Switch .................................

Remote Console Ports ........................

15, 42

15, 45

S

Scan Duration...........................................

Selecting the Active Port .........................

2 9

2 1

Setting the Scan Interval ..........................

2 2

Single Stage ..............................................

Summary Table ..................................

1 6

24, 30

Switching Stations ..............................

21, 28

F

F1 GOTO ...................................................

2 8

F2 LIST ......................................................

2 8

F3 SET .......................................................

2 9

F4 ADM .....................................................

3 1

F5 SKP .......................................................

3 5

F6 BRC .......................................................

3 5

F7 SCAN .....................................................

3 6

F8 LOUT ....................................................

3 7

Factory Default Settings ..............................

4 7

Firmware upgrade cable ...........................

11,39