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KVM Switch
KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A
User Manual
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EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CE Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
Suggestion: Shielded twisted pair (STP) cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC & CE standards.
KCC Statement
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SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
International http://eservice.aten.com
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
International
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Japan
Korea
North America
United Kingdom
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User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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Package Contents
The KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A package consists of:
1 KH1508A, KH1516A, or KH1532A Cat 5 High-Density KVM Switch
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 Power Cord
1 Mounting Kit
1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.)
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order.
If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A installation.
* Features may have been added to the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A since this manual was published. Please visit our web site to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2017 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0268-AX4G
Manual Date: 2017-11-29
Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Contents
Introduction
KVM Adapter Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hardware Setup
Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Basic Operation
Hot Plugging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
OSD Operation
OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Hotkey Operation
Auto Scan Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting the Hotkey key combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting the OSD Hotkey combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting the Port Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Keyboard Emulation
The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
OSD Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Administrator Login Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Limited Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Index
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About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508A /
KH1516A / KH1532A system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The
necessary steps – from a basic single stage hookup to a complete daisy chained operation are provided.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved
in operating the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A.
Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the
KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A's OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.
Chapter 5, Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures
involved in the keyboard hotkey operation of your KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A installation.
Chapter 6, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac
and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.
Chapter 7, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to upgrade the
KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A's firmware with the latest available versions.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced
[ ]
1.
♦
→
Indicates text that you should key in.
Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].
Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for example), that comes next. For example, Start
→ Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
Product Information
For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN
Authorized Reseller. Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
International
North America http://www.aten.com
http://www.aten-usa.com
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
A KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A KVM switch is a control unit that allows
IT administrators to access and control multiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console. A single KH1508A /
KH1516A / KH1532A KVM switch can control up to 8 / 16 / 32 computers.
By daisy chaining up to 31 additional switches, as many as 1024 computers can be controlled from the original KVM console. An auto-sensing function recognizes the position of each station on the chain, eliminating the need to manually set the position, and a seven-segment front panel LED displays each station's position for easy identification.
Compact, high-density, RJ-45 connectors and CAT 5e/6 cable make for a compact, efficient, wiring configuration, while the use of PS/2 and USB KVM
Adapter Cables to link to the computers, permits any combination of PCs,
Macs, Sun computers, and serial devices to coexist on the installation.
Setting up the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A is fast and easy – plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the KH1508A
/ KH1516A / KH1532A intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly, there is no software to configure and no complex installation routines.
Access to any computer on the installation is easily accomplished – either by pressing front panel port selection pushbuttons; entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard; or by means of a powerful OSD (On Screen Display) menu system. A convenient Auto Scan function also permits automatic scanning and one-by-one monitoring of the activities of selected computers.
Your KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A investment is protected through firmware upgrades. You can download firmware update files from our website, and use the Firmware Upgrade function to quickly and conveniently install them.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a KH1508A /
KH1516A / KH1532A installation. By allowing a single console to manage up to 1024 computers, you: (1) eliminate the expense of purchasing separate keyboards, monitors, and mice; (2) save space; (3) save on energy costs; and
(4) eliminate the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly having to move from one computer to another.
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Features and Benefits
The features and benefits provided by a KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A deployment are described in the following table:
Features Benefits
Simple Installation and
Operation
Plug-and-play installation – no software required – connecting cables is all it takes. Station positions are automatically recognized. Computer selection via front panel switches; hotkeys; or multi-language OSD (On Screen Display) menus.
Single Console Control Access and control up to 8 (KH1508A) or 16 (KH1516A) or 32
(KH1532A) computers from a single PS/2 or USB KVM
(keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console.
Scalability By daisy chaining up to 31 additional KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A switches, as many as 1024 computers can be controlled from the original KVM console – eliminating the expense of purchasing separate peripherals for each server.
Easy Installation
Easy Operation
Setting up the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A is fast and easy – plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because there is no software to configure, incompatibility and configuration issues are non-existent.
Three port selection methods: Manual (via front panel pushbuttons), Hotkey, and multi-language OSD (On Screen
Display).
Multi-language keyboard support includes English (US / UK),
French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese.
Hardware Independent
Cross-Platform
Support
The KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A supports Windows
2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux, Unix, Novell, FreeBSD, Sun, and
Mac.
Space-Saving RJ-45
Connectors and Cat
5e/6 Cabling
KVM Adapter Cables to Connect to Servers and Devices
Two-Level Password
Security
This space-saving innovation means that the KH1508A /
KH1516A / KH1532A can be conveniently installed in a 1U system rack, and the installation can take advantage of the internal network wiring built into most modern commercial buildings.
Reduces cable clutter for a neat and tidy data center environment.
For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2,
USB and serial interfaces, the KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A's design utilizes KVM adapter cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the connected devices.
KVM adapter cables are available in PS/2, USB, and Serial interfaces to support a wide variety of data center servers and devices.
Supports one administrator and ten user profiles. Strong password protection prevents unauthorized access to the installation – keeping your valuable data secure.
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Features Benefits
Upgradeable Firmware Stay current with the latest functionality improvements and updates by downloading firmware upgrade files from our website and installing them with the built-in firmware upgrade utility.
Effortless Upgrades
Auto Scanning and
Broadcast Mode
Simultaneous firmware upgrades to all daisy-chained KVM switches and dongles through the daisy-chain cable.
Auto scanning provides hands-free monitoring of selected devices at variable rates. Broadcast Mode sends commands from the console to all computers – allowing you to perform operations (such as software installation, upgrades, shutdowns, etc.), on them simultaneously.
Superior Video Quality Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to
30 meters, 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 40 meters, and 1280 x
1024 @ 75 Hz up to 50 meters.*
*With the KVM adapter cable KA7000 series.
Multiple User Accounts Supports up to 10 user and 1 administrator accounts
Hot Pluggable Ability to add or remove components without having to power off the KVM switch.
Adapter Cables with ID The KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A KVM series supports automatic ID recognition of the new ATEN KVM Cable
Adapter KA7000 series ( KVM Adapter Cables). Using the
new adapter cables with ID means it is not required to change cable configuration settings when moving cables from port to port.
Device ID and attributes are stored in the adapter cables allowing you to hot-swap port connections without having to reconfigure attributes.
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Requirements
Console
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation
A PS/2 or USB mouse
A PS/2 or USB keyboard
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on the computers that connect to the
KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A KVM ports:
A VGA, SVGA or multisync port
A Type A USB port and USB host controller (for USB KVM adapter cable connection, see following section)
- or -
6-pin Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports (for PS/2 KVM adapter cable connection, see following section)
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KVM Adapter Cables
Cat 5e/6 cable is required to connect the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A to one of the KVM adapter cables.
The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KH1508A /
KH1516A / KH1532A:
Function
Connect to devices with PS/2 ports
Connect to devices with USB ports
Connect to Sun Legacy systems (with 13W3 port)
Connect to Sun USB systems
Connect to serial based devices
Module
KA7920 / KA7520 / KA7120
KA9520 / KA9120
KA7166 / KA7168 / KA7169 /
KA7970 / KA7570 / KA7170
KA9570 / KA9170
KA9130 / KA7130
KA9170 / KA7170
KA9140
Note: 1. KVM adapter cables are referred to as I/O Modules in some dialog boxes.
2. The following cable models support the Adapter Cable ID function:
KA7166 / KA7168 / KA7169 / KA7920 / KA7970 / KA7520 / KA7570
/ KA7120 / KA7130 / KA7170.
Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
Windows
Linux
2
UNIX
Novell
Sun
Mac
DOS
OS
RedHat
SuSE
Debian
Ubuntu
IBM
FreeBSD
Netware
Version
NT
1
, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Vista
9.0, Fedora and higher, RHEL AS 4, RHEL 5
10 and higher, OpenSUSE 10.2; SLES 10 SP1
3.1, 4.0
7.04, 7.10
AIX4.3, 5L (V5.2,V5.3), V6 (V6.1)
5.5, 6.1, 6.2
5.0 and higher
Solaris 8, 9, 10
9.0, 9.1, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 , 10.5
6.2 and higher
1
1
Does not support USB.
2
Kernels below 2.6 do not support USB 2.0
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Components
Front View
KH1508A
1&2
KH1516A
1&2
3 4 5 6 7
KH1532A
1&2
3 4 5 6 7
3 4 5 6 7
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No.
Component
1 Port Selection
Pushbuttons
Description
Press a pushbutton to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
Simultaneously pressing pushbuttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset.
Simultaneously pressing pushbuttons 7 and 8 (KH1508A) or
15 and 16 (KH1516A) or 30 and 31(KH1516A) starts Auto
Scan mode (see F7: SCAN, page 38, for auto scan details).
2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Pushbuttons.
The left ones are the On Line LEDs; the right ones are the
Selected Port LEDs:
An On Line LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running. A flashing LED indicates that the Port is being used for cascading to another switch.
A Selected LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the
KVM focus. The LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto Scan mode
(see F7: SCAN, page 38, for auto scan details).
3 Reset Switch Pressing this switch in performs a system reset.
Note: The switch is recessed and must be pushed with a small object, such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen.
4 Firmware
Upgrade
Recovery
Switch
During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. If a firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully, this switch is used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery.
See Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 59 for details.
5 Firmware
Upgrade Port
6 Power LED
7 Station ID
LED
The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the
KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A (see page 53), plugs into this
RJ-11 connector.
Lights to indicate that the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A is powered and ready to operate.
The KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A's Station ID is displayed
here. If this is a single station installation (see page 14), or the
first station on a daisy chained installation (see page 16), the
KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A has a station ID of 01.
On a daisy chained installation, the KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A auto-senses its position and displays the station ID
that corresponds to its place in the chain. (see Port ID
Numbering, page 24, for details).
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Rear View
KH1508A
1 2
3
4
KH1516A
1 2
5
3
6
KH1532A
1
2
4 5
3
6
4 5
6
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No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Component Description
Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here.
Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the KH1508A /
KH1516A / KH1532A on and off.
Daisy Chain
Ports
When daisy chaining units (see , page 16), the daisy chain
cables plug in here. The port on the left is the Chain In port; the port on the right is the Chain Out port.
Grounding
Terminal
The wire used to ground the unit connects here.
Console Ports If this is a single station installation, or if this is the first station of a daisy chained installation, the keyboard, monitor, and mouse that make up the Local Console plug in here. You can use any combination of PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice for the console.
KVM Port
Section
The Cat 5e/6 cables that link to the KVM adapter cables
(which link to the computers) plug in here.
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Overview
For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2, USB and serial interfaces, the KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A's design utilizes KVM adapter cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the connected devices:
A separate KVM adapter cable is required for each computer or device
best fit your needs.
Before you Begin
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 61. Please review it before proceeding.
2. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the installation has been turned off. You m ust unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
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Stacking and Rack Mounting
The KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of the rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method.
Note: 1. Allow at least 5.1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and
12.7 cm at the rear for power cord and cable clearance.
2. The standard rack mount kit does not include rack mount screws or cage nuts. If you need additional rack mount screws or cage nuts, contact your rack dealer.
Stacking
The KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables.
To place the KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A, or to stack units if you are daisy chaining them, remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that came with this package, and stick them onto the switch’s bottom panel at the corners, as shown in the diagram, below:
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Rack Mounting
The KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A can be mounted in a 19" (1U) rack. The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack. To rack mount the unit:
1. Remove the screws at the front or the rear, as shown in the diagram below.
Phillips head hex
M3 x 6
Phillips head hex
M3 x 6
2. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit at the front or the rear, as shown in the diagram below.
Phillips head hex
M3 x 8
Phillips head hex
M3 x 8
3. Slide the unit into the front or rear of the rack and secure it to the rack.
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Single Station Installation
In a single stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained down from the KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A. To set up a single
stage installation, refer to the installation diagrams starting on page 15 (the
numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbers of the instruction steps), and do the following:
1. Ground the KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A by connecting one end of a grounding wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to the unit from surges or static electricity.
2. Plug the console keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the unit’s console ports. The ports are color coded and marked with icons for easy identification.
Note: You can use any combination of keyboard and mouse connections.
For example, you can use a PS/2 keyboard with a USB mouse.
3. Use Cat 5e/6 cable to connect any available KVM port to a KVM adapter
cable that is appropriate for the computer you are installing (see KVM
Adapter Cables, page 5 for details).
Note: To support a resolution of 1280x1024, the recommended maximum distance between the unit and the KVM adapter cable is 50 meters.
4. Connect the KVM adapter cable to the computer.
Plug the connectors on the KVM adapter cable into the appropriate ports of the computer you are installing. (See KVM Adapter Cable Installation
Diagrams, page 16 for connection examples.)
5. Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH1508A / KH1516A/
KH1532A's power socket; plug the male end into an AC power source.
After the KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A is cabled up, you can turn on the power. After it is powered up, you can turn on the servers.
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Single Stage Installation Diagram
5
3
4
1
2
NO. KA9120 NO. KA9120
LINK
3
2
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KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams
KA7120
KA7520
KA7920
KA9120
KA9520
KA7130
KA9130
KA7170
KA7570
KA7970
KA9170
KA9570
KA9140
SERIAL TERMINAL
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KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams cont.
KA7166
KA7168
KA7169
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Daisy Chaining
To control even more computers, up to 31 additional KH1508A / KH1516A/
KH1532A KVM switches can be daisy chained from the original KH1508A /
KH1516A/ KH1532A switch. As many as 1024 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation.
Note: Please see the table, KH1532A, page 72 for a list of ATEN switches that
can be installed on a KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A daisy chain.
Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A units needed to control them are provided
To set up a daisy chained installation, do the following:
1. Use a daisy chain cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent
KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A unit to the Chain In port of the child
KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A unit (first station out to second station in, second station out to third station in, etc.).
Note: 1. You cannot use the chain in port of the First Station, since it is the highest level parent.
2. Daisy chain cable sets require a separate purchase. See your dealer for details.
2. Cable up the computers and the switch according to the information
provided under Single Station Installation, page 14.
3. Repeat the above for any other switches you want to add to the chain.
4. Power up the installation according to the following procedure: a) Plug in the power cord for the first station. Wait for the unit to ascertain its station ID and display it on the Station ID LED. (The station ID for the first stage unit is 01, the ID for the second stage unit is 02, the ID for the third stage unit is 03, etc.) b) Power on each station on the installation in turn (second station, then third station, etc.). In each case, WAIT for the station ID to be ascertained and displayed before powering on the next station.
c) After all the stations are up, power on the computers.
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Basic Operation
Port Selection
KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A installations provide three methods to obtain instant access to any computer on your installation: Manual, OSD (onscreen display), and Hotkey.
Manual
Manual port selection simply involves pressing the port selection switch that corresponds to the device you wish to access.
OSD
The OSD provides a menu driven interface to the computer switching procedure. OSD operation is discussed in the next chapter.
Hotkey
Hotkeys allow you to conveniently provide KVM focus to a particular computer from the keyboard instead of having to manually select them by pressing port selection switches, or accessing the OSD. Keyboard operation is
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Hot Plugging
The KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below should be followed.
Hot Plugging Stations
You can switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one. After you do, in order for the OSD menus to
correspond to the change, you should reset the OSD. See RESET STATION
Hot Plugging KVM Ports
After switching KVM ports, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you may need to reconfigure the OSD information for the new port information. The settings of the port name, operating system, and keyboard language will be restored to the KVM switch from any previously used adapter
cables after they are plugged in. See F3: SET, page 30, and the port setting
selections under the F4 ADM function, page 33, for details.
Note: 1. If a computer’s operating system doesn’t support hot plugging, this function may not work properly.
2. Empty ports that previously were connected to an adapter cable will retain their prior configuration data.
Hot Plugging Console Ports
The keyboard, monitor, and mouse can be hot plugged. When hot plugging the mouse, however, be aware of the following:
If you unplug the mouse (to reset the mouse, for example), you must use the same mouse when you plug back in.
If you plug in a different mouse, all the stations and all the computers on the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds, then restarted following
the sequence given under Powering Off and Restarting on page 24.
Some older operating systems may not support hot-plugging.
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Note: If, after hot plugging (or at any other time), there is no response to keyboard and/or mouse input, perform a keyboard and mouse reset
by pressing in the Reset switch (see page 7).
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Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to power off the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A, or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, before starting it back up you should follow these procedures to prevent possible equipment issues:
1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to it.
Note: You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the
Keyboard Power On function.
2. Wait 10 seconds then power it back on. If you have shut down more than one station, power up the highest station first and work your way down to the lowest one. Wait for each station to display its station ID on the front panel LED before powering on the next one.
3. After the station(s) is (are) up, power the computers back on.
Port ID Numbering
Each computer on the installation is assigned a unique port ID. The port ID is a one or two segment number that is determined by the stage level and port number of the switch that the computer is connected to.
The first segment represents the stage level of the switch (04, for example); the second segment represents the number of the port that the computer is plugged into.
For example, if a computer is connected to KVM port 3 of a switch that is in the 12th position of the daisy chain, it would have a port ID of 12-03.
Note: Single digit numbers (1–9) are padded with a preceding zero (0).
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OSD Operation
OSD Overview
The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD Main
Screen. To display the Main Screen, tap the OSD Hotkey twice.
The default Hotkey is [Scroll Lock]. You can change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key or the Alt key if you like (see OSD HOTKEY, page 30).
Note: 1. If you use the Ctrl or Alt key method you must press the same Ctrl or
Alt key both times.
2. Once you start the OSD, the keyboard lock will be controlled by the device. The number lock and caps lock will always be on when the
OSD is being accessed.
The OSD incorporates a two level (administrator / user) password system.
Before the OSD Main Screen comes up, a login dialog box appears that asks for a username and password. You must provide a valid username and password in order to continue.
If this is the first time that the OSD is being run, or if the password function has not been set, simply press [Enter]. The OSD main screen displays in administrator mode. In this mode, you have administrator privileges, with access to all administrator and user functions, and can set up operations
(including password authorization) as you like.
After logging in with the default username and password, the OSD Main
Screen opens in Administrator mode. In this mode, you have administrator privileges, with access to all administrator and user functions, and can set up operations (including password authorization for the future), as you would like.
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When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears:
Note: 1. The diagram depicts the Administrator's Main Screen. The User Main
Screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for the administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary users.
2. Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in user are visible (see SET ACCESSIBLE
PORTS, page 33, for details).
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OSD Navigation
To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window or press Esc.
To Logout click F8 or the
ZZ
Z
symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or press [F8].
The OSD uses a tree view. To see the ports for a particular station, click the plus sign [
+
] in front of the station number. The port number list drops down. To dismiss the list, click the circle symbol [ o ] in front of the station number.
To move up or down through the list one line at a time, click the up and down triangle symbols (ST
)
or use the up and down arrow keys. If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen, the screen will scroll.
To move up or down through the list one screen at a time, click the up and down arrow symbols (ÏÐ), or use the [Pg Up] and [Pg Dn] keys. If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen, the screen will scroll.
To bring the KVM focus to a port, double-click it, or move the highlight bar to it and then press [Enter].
After executing any action, you automatically go back to the menu one level above.
OSD Main Screen Headings
Heading
SN-PN
QV
NAME
Explanation
This column lists the port ID numbers (station number-port number) for all the KVM ports on the installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is to click it, or move the highlight bar to it, and then press [Enter].
If a port has been selected for Quick View scanning (see SET QUICK
VIEW PORTS, page 32), an arrowhead displays in this column.
The computers that are powered on and are online have a sun symbol in this column.
If a port has been given a name (see EDIT PORT NAMES, page 34), its name appears in this column.
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OSD Functions
OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports only, limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a Quick View Port, create or edit a port name, or make OSD setting adjustments.
To access an OSD function:
1. Either click a function key field at the top of the Main Screen, or press a function key on the keyboard.
2. In the submenus that appear make your choice either by double clicking it, or moving the highlight bar to it, and then pressing [Enter].
3. Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level.
F1: GOTO
Accessing the GOTO function allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's name or its port ID.
To use the Name method, key in 1, key in the port's name, and then press
[Enter].
To use the Port ID method, key in 2, key in the port ID, and then press
[Enter].
Note: You can key in a partial name or port ID. The screen will show all the computers that the user has View rights to (see SET ACCESSIBLE
PORTS, page 33), that match the name or port ID pattern, regardless of
the current List settings (see F2: LIST, page 29, for details).
To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice, press [Esc].
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F2: LIST
Many of the switch’s OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for listing on the Main Screen. Accessing this function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of ports that get listed. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below:
Choice
ALL
QUICK VIEW
POWERED ON
QUICK VIEW +
POWERED ON
Meaning
Lists all of the ports on the installation.
Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports
(see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 32).
Lists only the ports that have attached computers Powered On.
Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports
(see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 32), and that have their attached computers Powered On.
Move the highlight bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one.
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F3: SET
Accessing this function allows the administrator and each user to set up an individual working environment. A separate profile for each operator is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username provided during login.
To change a setting:
1. Double-click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].
2. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. To make a selection, either double click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press
[Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is. The settings are explained in the following table:
Setting
OSD
HOTKEY
PORT ID
DISPLAY
POSITION
PORT ID
DISPLAY
DURATION
PORT ID
DISPLAY
MODE
SCAN
DURATION
Function
Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function:
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]; [Ctrl] [Ctrl] or [Alt] [Alt].
Since the [Ctrl] or [Alt] key combinations may conflict with programs running on the computers, the default is the [Scroll Lock] combination.
Allows you to position where the port ID appears on the monitor. The default is the upper left corner, but you can choose to have it appear anywhere on the screen.
Use the mouse or the arrow Keys plus Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home, End, and
5 (on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off), to position the port ID display, then click or press [Enter] to lock the position and return to the
Set submenu.
Note: The setting affects the currently selected port. If you don’t want to use the default position, you must change the setting for each port individually.
Determines how long a port ID displays on the monitor after a port change has taken place. There are two choices: 3 seconds and Off.
Selects how the port ID is displayed: the port number alone (PORT
NUMBER); the port name alone (PORT NAME); or the port number plus the port name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME). The default is
PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME).
Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles
Default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the Scan function.
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Setting
SCAN/SKIP
MODE
SCREEN
BLANKER
Function
Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip mode (see F5:
SKP, page 36), and Auto Scan mode (see F7: SCAN, page 38).
Choices are:
ALL
–
All the ports which have been set Accessible (see SET
ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 33);
QUICK VIEW
–
Only those ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports (see SET QUICK VIEW
PORTS, page 32);
POWERED ON
–
Only those ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On;
QUICK VIEW + POWERED ON
–
Only those ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports and are
Powered On. The default is ALL.
If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value from 1–30 minutes, then press [Enter]. A setting of 0 disables this function. The default is
Off.
occurs. The default is On.
HOTKEY
COMMAND
MODE
HOTKEY
SET OSD
LANGUAGE
default is [NUM LOCK] + [-].
Sets the language that the OSD displays in. Choices are: English,
German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.The default is English.
SET
CONSOLE
KEYBOARD
SET LOGOUT
TIMEOUT
If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the operator is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the console can be used again.
This enables other operators to gain access to the computers when the original operator is no longer accessing them, but has forgotten to log out. To set the timeout value, key in a number from 1–180 minutes, then press [Enter]. If the number is 0 (zero), this function is disabled.
Default is Off.
Note: This feature does not function if Set Login Mode is disabled.
See SET LOGIN MODE, page 35.
ACTIVATE
BEEPER
Sets the keyboard language mapping of the console keyboard. The default is Auto. If the switch does not automatically receive language mapping from the keyboard, it will set to English (US).
Choices are Y (for Yes), or N (for No). When activated, the beeper sounds whenever a port is changed, when activating the Auto Scan
function (see F7: SCAN, page 38), or an invalid entry is made on an
OSD menu. The default is On.
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Setting Function
SET QUICK
VIEW PORTS
This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as
Quick View ports.
To select/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press the [Spacebar].
When a port has been selected as a Quick View Port, an arrowhead displays in the QV column of the LIST on the Main Screen to indicate so. When a port is deselected, the arrowhead disappears.
If one of the Quick View options is chosen for the LIST view (see F2:
LIST, page 29), only a port that has been selected here will display
on the List.
If one of the Quick View options is chosen for Auto Scanning (see
SCAN/SKIP MODE, page 31), only a port that has been selected here will be Auto Scanned.
The default is for no ports to be selected.
PREFERRED
RESOLUTION
This function allows you to set a preferred resolution that the switch will send to the KVM adapter cables. The KVM adapter cables provide the connected computer’s video card with EDID information about the monitor connected to the switch. This affects the video quality displaying on the console monitor. Choices are:
MONITOR DEFAULT SETTING
–
Sends the EDID information provided by the display connected to the console port
– directly to the KVM adapter cable.
Alternative Resolution
–
Sends an alternative resolution (EDID information) to the KVM adapter cables. Select a resolution that best suits the video display on the monitor connected to the console port.
Note: We strongly recommend using the Monitor Default Setting. Only use an alternative resolution if the video quality on the console monitor isn’t displaying properly.
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F4: ADM
F4 is an administrator only function. Accessing this function allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting double click it; or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].
After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. Double click the choice you want, or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice. The settings are explained in the table on the next three pages:
Setting
SET USER
ACCOUNT
Function
This function is used to set usernames and passwords for the administrator and users:
One Administrator and 10 user passwords can be set.
After you select the administrator field or one of the user fields, a screen that allows you to key in your username and password appears. The username and password may be up to 16 characters long, and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers (A–
Z, 0–9).
For each individual, key in the username and password, then press
[Enter].
To modify or delete a previous username and/or password, use the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers.
The icon indicates data is stored in the account.
SET
ACCESSIBLE
PORTS
This function allows the administrator to define user access to the computers on the installation on a port-by-port basis.
For each user, select the target port, then press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: F (Full access), V (View Only), or N (No Access).
Repeat until all access rights have been set, then press [Esc]. The default is F for all users on all ports.
Note: An N setting means that no access rights are granted. The port will not show up on the user's LIST on the Main Screen.
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Setting
EDIT PORT
NAMES
Function
To identify which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be assigned a name. This function allows the administrator to create, modify, or delete port names. To assign a port name:
1. Click the port you want, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].
2. Key in the new port name, or modify/delete the old one. The maximum number of characters allowed for the port name is 14. Legal characters include:
All alpha characters: A–Z*
All numeric characters: 0–9
RESTORE
DEFAULT
VALUES
*You can enter the port names in either upper or lower case however the OSD displays the port name only in UPPERCASE.
3. When you have finished editing, press [Enter] to have the change take effect. To abort the change, press [Esc].
This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to the
original factory default settings (see OSD Factory Default Settings, page 74)
– except for the Names settings that were assigned to the ports, which are saved.
CLEAR THE
NAME LIST
RESET
STATION IDS
This function clears the port name list.
If you change the position of one of the stations in the daisy chain, the
OSD settings will no longer correspond to the new situation. This function directs the OSD to rescan the station positions of the entire installation and updates the OSD so that the OSD station information corresponds to the new physical layout.
Note: Only the station numbers get updated. Except for the port names, all administrator settings (such as Set Accessible Ports, Set
Quick View Ports, etc.), for all of the computers affected by the change, have to be manually redone.
SET
OPERATING
SYSTEM
SET CAT 5
LENGTH
Specifies the operating platform of the computer attached to each port.
You must configure each port on the installation. For each port, press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices (PC, Mac or Sun). Repeat until all the ports have been set, then press [Esc]. The default is PC.
Note: If you are installing a Sun or Mac computer it may not boot when you run it for the first time unless you first set the correct operating system for the port it is connected to.
Lets you specify how long the Cat 5e/6 cable between the port and the
KVM adapter cable is. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the cable length settings:
S: Short – for up to 25 m
M: Medium – for between 20 and 35 m
L: Long – for above 35 m
An S, M, or L appears next to the port to indicate the choice.
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Setting
SET
KEYBOARD
LANGUAGE
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
ADAPTER
UPGRADE
SET LOGIN
MODE
Function
Sets the keyboard language layout for the computers attached to each port. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: The default is
English (US).
In order to upgrade the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A and adapter
cable firmware (see The Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 53) you must
first enable Firmware Upgrade mode with this setting.
When you bring up this menu, the current firmware version levels display. Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrade mode, or N to leave this menu without enabling it.
This function allows the administrator to check the firmware version of the KVM adapter cable. When you bring up this menu, the current firmware version levels display. See FIRMWARE UPGRADE, above, also.
This function allows the administrator to request users to login or not.
When the login dialog box is disabled, the system disables the login/ logout function. If the system is re-started, the login/logout function remains disabled.
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F5: SKP
This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward, switching the console focus from the currently active KVM Port to the previous or next available one.
The selection of computers to be available for Skip mode switching is made with the Scan/Skip mode setting under the F3 SET function
(see page 31).
When you are in Skip mode, press:
←
→
↑
↓
To skip to the previous port in the List.
To skip to the next port in the List.
To skip to the last port of the previous station in the List.
To skip to the first port of the next station in the List.
Note: When you skip, you only skip to the previous or next available computer that is in the Scan/Skip mode selection (see page 31).
If a port has been selected for Scan/Skip mode, when the focus switches to that port a left/right triangle symbol appears before its port ID display.
While Skip mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You must exit Skip mode in order to regain control of the console.
To exit Skip mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].
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F6: BRC
F6 is an administrator only function. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation.
This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.
While BRC mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appears before the port ID display of the port that currently has the console focus.
While BRC mode is in effect, the mouse will not function normally. You must exit BRC mode in order to regain control of the mouse.
To exit BRC mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD Hotkey), then click the
F6 field, or press [F6], to turn BRC mode off.
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F7: SCAN
This function automatically switches among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually.
The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan/Skip mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 31).
The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan
Duration setting under the F3 SET function (see page 30).
As each computer is accessed, an
S
appears in front of the port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P, or with a left click of the mouse. To resume scanning, press any key or left click again.
See Auto Scan Mode Switching, page 44, for details.
While Auto Scan mode is in effect, the console will not function normally.
You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain control of the console.
To exit Auto Scan mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].
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F8: LOUT
Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8], logs you out of the OSD and blanks the console screen. This is different from simply deactivating the OSD when you are at the Main Screen by pressing [Esc].
With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD
Hotkey.
Note: 1. When you reenter the OSD after logging out, the screen stays blank except for the login dialog box. You must input your username and
password before you can continue (see page 25). If login has been
disabled by the administrator (see page 35), the F8 function is also disabled.
2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc] to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu, a Null Port message displays on the screen. The OSD hotkey will bring up the OSD Main Screen.
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Hotkey Port Control
Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A provides the following Hotkey port control features:
Selecting the Active Port
Auto Scan Mode Switching
Skip Mode Switching
Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset
The following settings can also be controlled in Hotkey mode:
Setting the Beeper
Setting the Quick Hotkey
Setting the OSD Hotkey
Setting the Port Operating System
Restoring the OSD Default Values
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Invoking Hotkey Mode
All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode.
1
To invoke Hotkey mode you may use two possible keystroke sequences shown below. Only one
of the two key-sequences below can be operational (see Setting the Hotkey key
Number Lock and Minus Keys
1. Hold down the
[Num Lock]
key;
2. Press and release the
[Minus]
key;
3. Release the
[Num Lock]
key:
[Num Lock] + [-]
Control and F12 Keys
1. Hold down the
[Ctrl]
key;
2. Press and release the
[F12]
key;
3. Release the
[Ctrl]
key:
[Ctrl] + [F12]
Hotkey Mode Environment
When Hotkey mode is active:
A command line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word Hotkey: in white text on a blue background, and displays the subsequent Hotkey information that you key in.
Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Hotkey compliant keystrokes (described in the sections that follow), can be input.
Exiting Hotkey Mode
Pressing
[
Esc
]
exits Hotkey mode.
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Make sure that the Hotkey Command Mode function is enabled and
that you key in the appropriate Hotkey. See page 31 for details.
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Selecting the Active Port
that specifies the port ID that the computer is connected to. The steps are:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Key in the port ID.
The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in. If you make a mistake, use
[Backspace]
to erase it.
3. Press
[Enter].
After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
Note: In Hotkey mode, the KVM focus will not switch to a port if an invalid switch or port number is entered. The Hotkey command line will continue to display on the screen until you enter a valid switch and port number combination, or exit Hotkey mode.
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Auto Scan Mode Switching
Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active computer ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals. This allows their activity to be monitored automatically (See SKAN/SKIP MODE of the OSD F3
Setting the Scan Interval
The amount of time Auto Scan keeps the focus on each port is set with the
SCAN DURATION setting of the OSD F3 SET function (see page 30). You can
change the scan interval, before you activate Hotkey Auto Scanning, by entering the following Hotkey combination:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Key in
[A][n]
Where
[A]
is the letter A, and
[n]
is a number from 1–255 that represents the length of the focus time in seconds.
The letter A and the numbers display on the command line as you key them in. Use
[Backspace]
to erase any wrong entry.
3. Press
[Enter]
After you press [Enter], you exit Hotkey mode, and are ready to start Auto
Scanning.
Invoking Auto Scan
To invoke Auto Scanning mode, key in the following Hotkey combination:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Press
[A] + [Enter]
.
While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing
[P]
. When Auto
Scanning is paused, the Command Line displays: Auto Scan: Paused.
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When you want to keep the focus on a particular computer, Pausing is more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode. When you resume scanning it starts at the computer where you paused. If you exited and then restarted Auto Scanning, it starts, at the beginning, from the first computer on the installation.
To resume Auto Scanning, press any key. Scanning continues from the computer you paused at.
While the Auto Scan mode is operating, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit Auto Scan mode to regain normal control of the console.
Exiting Auto Scan
1. To exit Auto Scan mode press
[Esc]
or
[Spacebar]
. Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode.
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Skip Mode Switching
This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can focus on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automatically switches the port focus after a fixed interval.
Entering Skip Mode
To enter Skip mode, key in the following Hotkey combination:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Press one of the
[Arrow]
keys.
After you press one of the keyboard arrows, you automatically exit Hotkey mode and enter Skip mode where you can switch ports as follows:
←
→
Skips to the next accessible port.
↑
Skips to the last accessible port of the previous station.
↓
Skips to the first accessible port of the next station.
Once you are in Skip mode, you can continue skipping by pressing the arrow keys. You do not have to use the [Num Lock] + [-] combination again.
While Skip mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Skip mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit Skip mode to regain normal control of the console.
Exiting Skip Mode
1. To exit Skip mode, press
[Esc]
or
[Spacebar].
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Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset
If either the keyboard or mouse stop functioning on the computer connected to the currently selected port, you can perform a keyboard / mouse reset on the computer by executing the following steps:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Press
[F5]
.
After you press [F5] you automatically exit Hotkey mode and regain keyboard and mouse control on the computer connected to the KVM port.
If you fail to regain keyboard / mouse control on the computer after
pressing [F5], perform a system reset. For more information see Reset
This function is essentially the same as unplugging and replugging the keyboard and mouse on the target computer.
Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON/OFF
The beeper (see Activate Beeper, page 30) can be turned on and off with
Hotkeys by the following steps:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Press
[B]
.
After you press
[B]
, the beeper turns on or off. The command line displays
Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
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Setting the Hotkey key combination
The keys used to enter the Hotkey Mode (see OSD HOTKEY, page 30) can be
switched between:
[Num Lock] + [-]
, and
[Ctrl] + [F12]
by the following steps:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Press
[H]
.
After you press [H], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN
CHANGED for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
Setting the OSD Hotkey combination
The Hotkeys used to access the OSD (see OSD HOTKEY, page 30) can be
switched between
[Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock], [Ctrl], [Ctrl],
and
[Alt], [Alt]
by the following steps:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Press
[T]
.
After you press
[T]
, the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN
CHANGED for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
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Setting the Port Operating System
A port’s operating system configuration can be matched to that of the computer attached to the port by performing the following steps:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Press a
[Function]
key, where
[Function]
refers to one of the function keys in the following table:
Key
F1
F2
F3
Description
Sets the Port OS to Windows
Sets the Port OS to Mac
Sets the Port OS to Sun
After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
Restore the Default Values
This administrator-only Hotkey restores the KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A default values (see RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES on page 34) by
performing the following steps:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode:
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]
2. Press
[R]
.
3. Press
[Enter]
.
After you press
[Enter]
, the command line displays RESET TO DEFAULT
SETTING for three seconds; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
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Hotkey Summary Table
[Num Lock] + [-] or
[Ctrl] + [F12]
[
[
[
[A] [Enter]
[B]
[Esc] or [Spacebar]
[F1]
[F2]
[F3]
[H]
[Port ID] [Enter]
[R] [Enter]
[T]
[
←
]
→
]
↑
]
↓
]
Invokes Auto Scan mode.
When Auto Scan mode is in effect, [P] or left-click pauses auto-scanning.
When auto-scanning is paused, pressing any key or another left-click resumes autoscanning.
Toggles the Beeper On or Off.
Exits hotkey mode.
Sets Operating System to Windows
Sets Operating System to Mac
Sets Operating System to Sun
Toggles the Hotkey invocation keys.
Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID.
Administrator only hotkey. It returns the switch’s settings to their default values.
Toggles the OSD Hotkey between [Ctrl]
[Ctrl] and [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock].
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it.
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the next accessible port.
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous Station.
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station.
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Keyboard Emulation
Mac Keyboard
The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the
Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.
PC Keyboard
[Shift]
[Ctrl]
Mac Keyboard
Shift
Ctrl
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
[Alt]
[Print Screen]
[Scroll Lock]
[Enter]
[Backspace]
[Insert]
[Ctrl]
Alt
F13
F14
=
Return
Delete
Help
F15
Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key.
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Sun Keyboard
The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the
Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.
PC Keyboard
[Ctrl] [T]
[Ctrl] [F2]
[Ctrl] [F3]
[Ctrl] [F4]
[Ctrl] [F5]
[Ctrl] [F6]
[Ctrl] [F7]
[Ctrl] [F8]
[Ctrl] [F9]
[Ctrl] [F10]
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
[Ctrl] [H]
Sun Keyboard
Stop
Again
Props
Undo
Front
Copy
Open
Paste
Find
Cut
-
+
Help
Compose
Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key.
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The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Introduction
The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility is to provide an automated process for upgrading the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A and compatible adapter cable firmware. The program comes as part of a Firmware
Upgrade Package that is specific for each device.
The latest revisions of new firmware for the KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A, and supported KVM Adapter Cables are posted as Firmware
Upgrade Packages on our web site. Check the website regularly to find the latest firmware packages and information relating to them.
Note: 1. A single upgrade package contains the upgrade files for the Main
Board and all the supported KVM Adapter Cables.
2. KVM Adapter Cables are referred to as I/O Modules in some dialog boxes.
Before You Begin
To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:
1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to the ATEN
Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer.
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3. Use the firmware upgrade cable (provided with this unit), to connect a
COM port on your computer to the firmware upgrade port of your device.
Note: On a daisy chained installation, connect the cable to the first station
(master) unit. The chained stations (slaves) that are the same model will receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables.
4. Shut down all of the computers except those that are attached to cable adapters that require upgrade. The cable adapters require the computers power source to be upgraded. Do not shut down the stations on the KVM installation that you want to upgrade.
5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 26) and
select the F4ADM function.
6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter], then press [Y] to
start the Firmware Upgrade mode (see page 35).
Note: 1. The upgrade to the KVM Adapter Cables takes place via the Cat
5e/6 cable that connects the adapter cable to the KVM switch, so there is no separate firmware upgrade cable to attach.
2. Adapter cable firmware selected with the upgrade utility will upgrade in a single session all connected adapter cable models that match the firmware type.
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Performing the Upgrade
Starting the Upgrade
To upgrade your firmware:
1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file, either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and keying in the full path to it.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears:
2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button).
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3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears:
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The Utility checks to make sure the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A is in the Firmware Upgrade Mode and then lists all firmware needed preselected in the Device List panel.
Note: 1. The Device List lists all the models of KVM Adapter Cable that require upgrading.
2. If the Utility fails to list any firmware check that the KH1508A /
KH1516A / KH1532A is connected and in the Firmware Upgrade
Mode. Alternatively the Firmware Package maybe corrupted or the wrong version therefore obtain a new copy of the file and retry.
Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
4. Select MAIN to upgrade the firmware for the Main Board. Deselect any
KVM Adapter Cable types that are not required to be upgraded. After you have made your selection(s), click Next to perform the upgrade.
Check Firmware Version - when selected the utility compares the Main
Board firmware level with the upgrade files MAIN. If the device versions are higher than the upgrade versions a dialog box informs you and gives you the option to continue or cancel.
If you didn't enable Check Firmware Version, the utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not.
As the upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status
Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the
Progress bar.
To abort the upgrade procedure before it completes, click Cancel.
If you cancel before completion, a dialog box warns you that the upgrade will not finish and shows the options to proceed or abort the cancel operation. The Mainboard and OSD firmware may be missing or corrupted upon rebooting the switch.
To recover from missing or corrupt firmware, see Firmware Upgrade Recovery
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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.
Note: At the completion of the upgrade, the KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A restarts.
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Upgrade Failed
If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears.
Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section,
Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed.
Firmware Upgrade Recovery
Should the firmware on the switch be missing or corrupted it may not be possible to operate or boot the switch. This could be due to:
An interruption of the firmware upgrade.
The firmware upgrade procedure failing.
The unit’s firmware becoming corrupted for unknown reasons.
Main Board Firmware Upgrade Recovery
To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:
2. Power off and restart the switch according to the instructions given in the
Powering Off and Restarting section (see page 24).
3. Proceed with the firmware upgrade as described in Performing the
4. When the upgrade ends, power off the switch
5. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position.
6. Power on the switch.
Note: If one of the child KVM units fails to upgrade successfully, unchain it from the installation and perform the recovery and upgrade operation on it independently. After it has been successfully upgraded, plug it back into the chain
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Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery
To perform an adapter cable firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:
1. Unplug the adapter cable from the computer it is connected to.
2. Slide its Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (located next to the RJ45 connector) to the Recover position.
3. Plug the adapter cable back into the computer.
4. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 26) and
select the F4ADM function.
5. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter].
6. Press [Y] to invoke Upgrade mode.
7. Proceed with the firmware upgrade as described in Performing the
8. After the upgrade completes and the switch restarts, unplug the adapter cable from the computer and slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position.
9. Plug the adapter cable back into the computer.
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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 device.
Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
Do not use the device near water.
Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.
The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 230V phase-to-phase voltage.
To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded.
The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national wiring codes.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
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If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.
Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.
The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.
Liquid has been spilled into the device.
The device has been exposed to rain or water.
The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.
Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to a public telecommunication network.
Avoid overload of the circuit. Before connecting the equipment to a circuit, check the limit of the power supply and do not exceed it. Always check the electrical characteristics of a circuit to ensure that you do not create a dangerous situation or that there are none already. The overload of the circuit can cause a fire and destroy the equipment.
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Rack Mounting
Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.
Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.
After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack.
The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
Make sure that all equipment used on the rack – including power strips and other electrical connectors – is properly grounded.
Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer
Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.
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Consignes de sécurité
Général
Ce produit est destiné exclusivement à une utilisation à l’intérieur.
Veuillez lire la totalité de ces instructions. Conservez-les afin de pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement.
Respectez l’ensemble des avertissements et instructions inscrits sur l’appareil.
Ne placez jamais l’unité sur une surface instable (chariot, pied, table, etc.).
Si l’unité venait à tomber, elle serait gravement endommagée.
N’utilisez pas l’unité à proximité de l’eau.
Ne placez pas l’unité à proximité de ou sur des radiateurs ou bouches de chaleur.
Le boîtier de l’unité est doté de fentes et d’ouvertures destinées à assurer une ventilation adéquate. Pour garantir un fonctionnement fiable et protéger l’unité contre les surchauffes, ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais
être bloquées ou couvertes.
L’unité ne doit jamais être placée sur une surface molle (lit, canapé, tapis, etc.) car ses ouvertures de ventilation se trouveraient bloquées. De même, l’unité ne doit pas être placée dans un meuble fermé à moins qu'une ventilation adaptée ne soit assurée.
Ne renversez jamais de liquides de quelque sorte que ce soit sur l’unité.
Débranchez l’unité de la prise murale avant de la nettoyer. N’utilisez pas de produits de nettoyage liquide ou sous forme d’aérosol. Utilisez un chiffon humide pour le nettoyage de l’unité.
L’appareil doit être alimenté par le type de source indiqué sur l’étiquette.
Si vous n’êtes pas sûr du type d’alimentation disponible, consultez votre revendeur ou le fournisseur local d’électricité.
Afin de ne pas endommager votre installation, vérifiez que tous les périphériques sont correctement mis à la terre.
L’unité est équipée d’une fiche de terre à trois fils. Il s’agit d’une fonction de sécurité. Si vous ne parvenez pas à insérer la fiche dans la prise murale, contactez votre électricité afin qu’il remplace cette dernière qui doit être obsolète. N’essayez pas d’aller à l’encontre de l’objectif de la fiche de terre. Respectez toujours les codes de câblage en vigueur dans votre région/pays.
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L’équipement doit être installé à proximité de la prise murale et le dispositif de déconnexion (prise de courant femelle) doit être facile d’accès.
La prise murale doit être installée à proximité de l’équipement et doit être facile d’accès.
Veillez à ce que rien ne repose sur le cordon d’alimentation ou les câbles.
Acheminez le cordon d’alimentation et les câbles de sorte que personne ne puisse marcher ou trébucher dessus.
En cas d’utilisation d’une rallonge avec cette unité, assurez-vous que le total des ampérages de tous les produits utilisés sur cette rallonge ne dépasse pas l’ampérage nominal de cette dernière. Assurez-vous que le total des ampérages de tous les produits branchés sur la prise murale ne dépasse pas 15 ampères.
Pour contribuer à protéger votre système contre les augmentations et diminutions soudaines et transitoires de puissance électrique, utilisez un parasurtenseur, un filtre de ligne ou un système d’alimentation sans coupure (UPS).
Placez les câbles du système et les câbles d’alimentation avec précaution ; veillez à ce que rien ne repose sur aucun des câbles.
Lors du branchement ou du débranchement à des blocs d’alimentation permettant la connexion à chaud, veuillez respecter les lignes directrices suivantes:
Installez le bloc d’alimentation avant de brancher le câble d’alimentation à celui-ci.
Débranchez le câble d’alimentation avant de retirer le bloc d'alimentation.
Si le système présente plusieurs sources d’alimentation, déconnectez le système de l'alimentation en débranchant tous les câbles d'alimentation des blocs d'alimentation.
N’insérez jamais d’objets de quelque sorte que ce soit dans ou à travers les fentes du boîtier. Ils pourraient entrer en contact avec des points de tension dangereuse ou court-circuiter des pièces, entraînant ainsi un risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique.
N’essayez pas de réparer l’unité vous-même. Confiez toute opération de réparation à du personnel qualifié.
Si les conditions suivantes se produisent, débranchez l’unité de la prise murale et amenez-la à un technicien qualifié pour la faire réparer:
Le cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche ont été endommagés ou éraillés.
Du liquide a été renversé dans l’unité.
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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 visiblement altérées, ce qui indique la nécessité d’une réparation.
L’unité ne fonctionne pas normalement bien que les instructions d’utilisation soient respectées.
N’utilisez que les commandes qui sont abordées dans le mode d’emploi.
Le réglage incorrect d’autres commandes peut être à l’origine de dommages qui nécessiteront beaucoup de travail pour qu’un technicien qualifié puisse réparer l’unité.
Ne connectez pas le connecteur RJ-11 portant la marque « Sensor »
(Capteur) à un réseau de télécommunication public.
Evitez toute surcharge du circuit. Avant de connecter l’equipement a un circuit, verifiez la limite de l’alimentation et ne la depassez pas. Controlez toujours les caracteristiques electriques d'un circuit pour vous assurer de ne pas creer de situation dangereuse ou qu’il n’y en a pas deja. Les surcharges du circuit peuvent provoquer un incendie et detruire l’equipement.
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Montage sur bâti
Avant de travailler sur le bâti, assurez-vous que les stabilisateurs 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 stabilisateurs avant et latéraux sur un même bâti ou bien les stabilisateurs avant si plusieurs bâtis sont réunis, avant de travailler sur le bâti.
Chargez toujours le bâti de bas en haut et chargez l’élément le plus lourd en premier.
Assurez-vous que le bâti est à niveau et qu’il est stable avant de sortir une unité du bâti.
Agissez avec précaution lorsque vous appuyez sur les loquets de libération du rail d’unité et lorsque vous faites coulisser une unité dans et hors d’un bâti ; vous pourriez vous pincer les doigts dans les rails.
Une fois qu’une unité a été insérée dans le bâti, étendez avec précaution le rail dans une position de verrouillage puis faites glisser l’unité dans le bâti.
Ne surchargez pas le circuit de l’alimentation CA qui alimente le bâti. La charge totale du bâti ne doit pas dépasser 80 % de la capacité du circuit.
Assurez-vous que tous les équipements utilisés sur le bâti, y-compris les multiprises et autres connecteurs électriques, sont correctement mis à la terre.
Assurez-vous que les unités présentes dans le bâti bénéficie d’une circulation d’air suffisante.
Assurez-vous que la température ambiante de fonctionnement de l’environnement du bâti ne dépasse pas la température ambiante maximale spécifiée pour l’équipement par le fabricant.
Ne marchez sur aucun appareil lors de la maintenance d’autres appareils d’un bâti.
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Technical Support
International
For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com
For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iv.
North America
Email Support
Online
Technical
Support
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Software Updates
Telephone Support [email protected]
http://www.aten-usa.com/support
1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:
Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level, expansion cards, and software.
Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.
The sequence of operations that led up to the error.
Any other information you feel may be of help.
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Specifications
Computer
Connections
Function
Port Selection
Connectors
Switches
LEDs
Emulation
Scan Interval
Video
I/P Rating
Direct
Max.
Console KB
Power Consumption
Video
Mouse
KVM Ports
Daisy
Chain
In
Out
F/W Upgrade
Power
Port Selection
KVM Reset
F/W Upgrade
Power
Port On Line
Selected
Power
Station ID
Keyboard
Mouse
KH1508
A
8
KH1516A
16
KH1532
A
32
256 (via Daisy
Chain)
512 (via Daisy
Chain)
1024 (via Daisy
Chain)
OSD (On Screen Display);
Hotkeys
Pushbuttons
1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple)
1 x USB Type A F
1 x HDB-15 F (Blue)
1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Green)
1 x USB Type A F
8 x RJ-45 16 x RJ-45 32 x RJ-45
1 x DB-25 F (Black)
1 x DB-25 M (Black)
1 x RJ-11 F (Black)
3-Prong AC socket
8 x Pushbutton 16 x Pushbutton 32 x Pushbutton
1 x Semi-recessed pushbutton
8 (Green)
8 (Orange)
1 x Slide
1 x Rocker
16 (Green)
16 (Orange)
1 (Blue)
32 (Green)
32 (Orange)
1 x 2 Digit 7-segment (Orange)
PS/2; USB
PS/2; USB
1–255 sec.
1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (30 m);
1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (40 m);
1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz (50 m)
100-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 1A
120V 5.8W /
230V 6W
120V 5.9W /
230V 6.1W
110V 4.6W /
220 V 4.8 W
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Environment
Function
Operating Temp.
Storage Temp.
Physical
Properties
Humidity
Housing
Weight
Dimensions
KH1508
A
KH1516A
0–40 o
C
-20–60 o
C
0–80% RH
Metal
KH1532
A
2.65 kg
43.72 x 16.36 x
4.40 cm
2.67 kg
43.72 x 16.36 x
4.40 cm
2.81 kg
43.72 x 16.37 x
4.40 cm
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Connection Tables
The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of
KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A units and the number of computers that they control.
KH1508A
5
6
3
4
No.
Computers No.
Computers No.
Computers No.
Computers
1
2
1 - 8
9 - 16
9
10
65 - 72
73 - 80
17
18
129 - 136
137 - 144
25
26
193 - 200
201- 208
7
8
17 - 24
25 - 32
33 - 40
41 - 48
49- 56
57 - 64
11
12
13
14
15
16
81 - 88
89 - 96
97 - 104
105 - 112
113 - 120
121 - 128
19
20
21
22
23
24
145 - 152
153 - 160
161 - 168
169 - 176
177- 184
185 - 192
27
28
29
30
31
32
209 - 216
217 - 224
225 - 232
233 - 240
241 - 248
249 - 256
KH1516A
5
6
3
4
No.
Computers No.
Computers No.
Computers No.
Computers
1
2
1 - 16
17 - 32
9
10
129 - 144
145 - 160
17
18
257 - 272
273 - 288
25
26
385 - 400
401 - 416
7
8
33 - 48
49 - 64
65 - 80
81 - 96
97- 112
113 - 128
11
12
13
14
15
16
161 - 176
177 - 192
193 - 208
209 - 224
225 - 240
241 - 256
19
20
21
22
23
24
289 - 304
305 - 320
321 - 336
337 - 352
353 - 368
369 - 384
27
28
29
30
31
32
417 - 432
433 - 448
449 - 464
465 - 480
481 - 496
497 - 512
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KH1532A
6
7
4
5
8
No.
Computers No.
Computers No.
Computers No.
Computers
1 1 - 32 9 257 - 288 17 512 - 544 25 769 - 800
2
3
33 - 64
65 - 96
10
11
289 - 320
321 - 352
18
19
545 - 576
577 - 608
26
27
801 - 832
833 - 864
97 - 128
129 - 160
161 - 192
193 - 224
225 - 256
12
13
14
15
16
353 - 384
385 - 416
417 - 448
449 - 480
481 - 512
20
21
22
23
24
609 - 640
641 - 672
673 - 704
705 - 736
737 - 768
28
29
30
31
32
865 - 896
897 - 928
929 - 960
961 - 992
993 - 1024
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Compatible Switches
The following ATEN switches can be installed on a KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A daisy chain:
ACS1208 / ACS1216 CS1708
A
/ CS1716
A
CS1708i / CS1716i*
KH1508A / KH1516A /
KH1532A
Note: The CS1708i / CS1716i must be installed as the master switch when
Daisy Chained with KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A switches.
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OSD Factory Default Settings
The factory default settings are as follows:
Setting
OSD Hotkey
Port ID Display Position
Port ID Display Duration
Port ID Display Mode
Scan Duration
Scan/Skip Mode
Screen Blanker
Hotkey Command Mode
Hotkey
Logout Timeout
Beeper
Accessible Ports
Operation Mode
OSD Language
Default
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
Upper Left Corner
3 Seconds
The Port Number plus the Port Name
5 Seconds
All
OFF
ON
[Num Lock] + [-]
OFF
ON
F (Full Access) For all Users on all Ports
Share
English
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Administrator Login Failure
If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and
Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it, for example) you can clear the login information with the following procedure:
1. Power off the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A and remove its housing.
2. Short the jumper labeled J15.
J15
3. Power on the switch.
The on screen display will show a message informing you that the password information has been cleared.
4. Power off the switch.
5. Remove the jumper cap from J15.
6. Close the housing and start the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A back up.
After you start back up, you can use the default Username and Password (see
OSD Operation, page 25) to log in.
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Troubleshooting
Overview
Operation problems can be due 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 firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. If your product is not running the latest firmware version, we strongly recommend that
you upgrade. See The Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 53, for upgrade details.
Symptom
Mouse and/or Keyboard not responding.
All Station IDs display as 01.
Action
The mouse and/or keyboard need to be reset by either of the two following methods:
Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s), then plug it (them) back in.
Perform a keyboard/mouse reset by Hotkey
(see Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset, page 47) or by front panel pushbuttons (see
Port Selection Pushbuttons, page 7)
Station 1 suddenly lost its power. Wait a few seconds for the system to reinitialize the station sequence and display the proper IDs.
Perform a reset on station ID. See RESET
Unplug the daisy-chain cable, then plug it back in.
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Limited Hardware Warranty
ATEN warrants its hardware in the country of purchase against flaws in materials and workmanship for a Warranty Period of two [2] years (warranty period may vary in certain regions/countries) commencing on the date of original purchase. This warranty period includes the LCD panel of ATEN LCD KVM switches. Select products are warranted for an additional year (see A+ Warranty for further details). Cables and accessories are not covered by the Standard Warranty.
What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty
ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is defective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective product.
Replaced products assume the warranty of the original product for the remaining period or a period of 90 days, whichever is longer. When the products or components are replaced, the replacing articles shall become customer property and the replaced articles shall become the property of ATEN.
To learn more about our warranty policies, please visit our website: http://www.aten.com/global/en/legal/policies/warranty-policy/
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A
Adapter cable installation, 16
Administrator Login Failure, 75
B
C
Components
D
F
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware upgrade
Firmware Upgrade Mode
H
Hotkey Mode
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Index
I
Installation
K
Keyboard Emulation
KH1508
KH1516
L
LEDs
M
O
Online
OSD
P
Port
Port ID
Powering Off and Restarting, 24
R
Requirements
S
Safety Instructions
Setting the Auto Scan Interval, 30,
T
Technical Support, 68
Troubleshooting, 76
U
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Key Features
- One KVM console controls up to 32 directly connected computers
- Space-Saving RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5e/6 cabling
- By daisy chaining up to 31 additional KH1532A switches, as many as 1024 computers can be controlled from the original KVM console
- Console conversion – any KVM console can control any type of computer; mixed combinations (PS/2 & USB) are supported on both the KVM console and computer sides
- Superior video quality – supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 30 meters*, 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 40 meters, and 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz up to 50 meters
- Configure port access rights for users on a port-by-port basis
- Three port selection methods: Manual (via front panel pushbuttons), Hotkey, and multi-language OSD (On Screen Display)
- Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac and Sun
- Compatible with ATEN KVM adapter cables – allows flexible interface combinations (PS/2, USB with VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort video interface, Sun and serial) to control all computer types
- Multiple user accounts – supports up to 10 user and 1 administrator accounts
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Table of contents
- 11 Overview
- 12 Features and Benefits
- 14 Requirements
- 15 KVM Adapter Cables
- 15 Operating Systems
- 16 Components
- 18 Rear View
- 21 Overview
- 21 Before you Begin
- 22 Stacking and Rack Mounting
- 22 Stacking
- 23 Rack Mounting
- 24 Single Station Installation
- 28 Daisy Chaining
- 31 Port Selection
- 32 Hot Plugging
- 32 Hot Plugging Stations
- 32 Hot Plugging KVM Ports
- 32 Hot Plugging Console Ports
- 34 Powering Off and Restarting
- 34 Port ID Numbering
- 35 OSD Overview
- 37 OSD Navigation
- 37 OSD Main Screen Headings
- 38 OSD Functions
- 39 F2: LIST
- 40 F3: SET
- 43 F4: ADM
- 46 F5: SKP
- 47 F6: BRC
- 48 F7: SCAN
- 49 F8: LOUT
- 51 Hotkey Port Control
- 52 Invoking Hotkey Mode
- 53 Selecting the Active Port
- 54 Auto Scan Mode Switching
- 56 Skip Mode Switching
- 57 Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset
- 57 Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON/OFF
- 58 Setting the Hotkey key combination
- 58 Setting the OSD Hotkey combination
- 59 Setting the Port Operating System
- 59 Restore the Default Values
- 60 Hotkey Summary Table
- 61 Mac Keyboard
- 62 Sun Keyboard
- 63 Introduction
- 65 Performing the Upgrade
- 69 Firmware Upgrade Recovery
- 71 Safety Instructions
- 73 Rack Mounting
- 74 Consignes de sécurité
- 77 Montage sur bâti
- 78 Technical Support
- 79 Specifications
- 81 Connection Tables
- 83 Compatible Switches
- 84 OSD Factory Default Settings
- 85 Administrator Login Failure
- 86 Troubleshooting
- 87 Limited Hardware Warranty
- 87 What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty