ATEN CL1008M, CL1016M User Manual

SlideawayTM LCD KVM Switch

CL1008 / CL1016

User Manual

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CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual

FCC Information

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio 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.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

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:

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ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

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User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this m anual 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 TH E VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.

A typical LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor has millions of pixels. A dead pixel refers to a pixel with a defect in its ability to display the correct color output. It most often looks like a tiny black or white spot on your screen, although it can be any other color. Since even a tiny dust particle on one of the pixels during the manufacturing process or a slight bump during shipping can create a dead pixel, the ISO 13406-2 norm defines 4 classes of acceptable screens with dead pixels--Class 1 is the best; Class 4 is the worst. Almost all manufacturers use Class 2 to establish their warranties, which allows a certain amount of dead pixels to exist before they will replace the screen. Since the manufacturers consider these screens to be acceptable under ISO specifications, we cannot be responsible for replacement or warranty of the TFT LCD panel.

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual

Manual Part No. PAPE-0287-201G

Manual Date: 2008-12-17

ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN Internatio nal Co., Ltd. All rights rese rved.

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

Package Contents

Basic Package

The basic CL1008 or CL1016 package consists of:

 1 CL1008 or CL1016 with Standard Rack Mount Kit  2 Custom KVM Cable Sets  1Power Cord  1 Firmware Upgrade Cable  1 User Manual*  1 Quick Start Guide

Optional Equipment

Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased, one of the following may be included in your package:

 Standard Rack Mounting Kit - Long  Easy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Short  Easy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Long

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.

* Features may have been added to the CL1008 / CL1016 since this manual

was printed. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.

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Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

SJ/T 11364-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

User Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Basic Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

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

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

1. Introduction

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

OS Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2. Hardware Setup

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Standard Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Single Stage Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Daisy-chain Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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3. Basic Operation

Opening the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

The LCD Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

LCD Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Manual Port Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

4. OSD Operation

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

F2: LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

F3: SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

F5: SKP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

F6: BRC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

F8: LOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

5. Hotkey Operation

Hotkey Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Invoking Hotkey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Selecting the Active Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Auto Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Hotkey Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Upgrade Succeeded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Upgrade Failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Appendix

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

CL1008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

CL1016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

CL1008 – ACS1208A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

CL1008 – ACS1216A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

CL1016 – ACS1208A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

CL1016 – ACS1216A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Clear Login Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Dedicated Invocation Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CL1008 / CL1016 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CL1008 / CL1016 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 step – daisy-chained operation are provided.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CL1008 / CL1016.

Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the CL1008 / CL1016'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 Hotkey operation of your CL1008 / CL1016 installation.

Chapter 6, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this utility to upgrade the CL1008 / CL1016's firmware with the latest available versions.

from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 16 switch

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CL1008 / CL1016.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced 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].

1. 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 open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

Product Information

→ Run means to

For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:

International http://www.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com

ATEN NJ http://www.aten.com

Overview

Chapter 1

Introduction

The CL1008 / CL1016 Slideaway that allow access to multiple computers from a single keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) console. A single CL1008 or CL1016 can control up to 8 or 16 computers. As many as 15 additional KVM switches can be daisy-chained to the CL1008 / CL1016, so that up to 256 computers can all be controlled from a single KVM console.

The CL1008 / CL1016 offers a space-saving, streamlined approach to KVM switch technology by integrating a keyboard, LCD monitor, and touchpad in a 1U rack-mountable sliding housing. The LCD display is built into the cover; the keyboard and touchpad are built into the base. Slide the KVM module section out; flip the cover up; and you are ready to work. When finished, flip the cover down and slide the KVM module away.

The CL1008 / CL1016 is built on a modular design. The KVM section can be detached from the switch section for convenient maintenance and repair.

Your CL1008 / CL1016 investment is protected by an included Firmware Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with the latest improvements to the switch by downloading firmware update files from our website as they become available, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the upgrade.

Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the CL1008 / CL1016 intercepts keyboard input directly, there is no software to configure; no need to get involved in complex installation routines; nor any need to be concerned with incompatibility problems.

LCD KVM Switch series are control units

Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished either by entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or by means of a powerful, mouse driven, on-screen display (OSD) menu system. A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by one.

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Features

 KVM console with 17" LCD monitor in a sliding housing – top and

bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack

 LCD module rotates up to 115  Standard rack mount kit included – optional Easy Rack Mounting (single

person installation) rack mount kit available (requires separate purchase)

 Daisy-chain up to 15 additional units – control up to 128 (CL1008) or 256

(CL1016) computers

 No software required – convenient computer selection via hotkeys and

mouse driven intuitive on-screen display (OSD) menus

 Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers  Broadcast support – commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all

available computers on the installation

 Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without having to power down

the switch

 Two level password security – only authorized users view and control the

computers – up to four users plus an administrator with separate profiles for each

 Video settings of attached computers are automatically adjusted for

optimal output to the LCD monitor

 Upgradable firmware  Language support: English (US); English (UK); French; German; German

(Swiss); Italian; Japanese; Hungarian; Korean; Spanish; Swedish; Traditional Chinese; Russian

for a more comfortable viewing angle

Chapter 1. Introduction

Requirements

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:  A VGA, SVGA or multisync card

Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution is

1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz. Make sure that none of the computer resolution settings exceed the LCD monitor's maximum resolution.

 6-pin Mini-DIN (PS/2 style) keyboard and mouse ports

Cables

Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the high quality CS Custom Cable sets described below:

Function Part Number Length

KVM Switch to KVM Switch (Daisy-chaining) 2L-1700 0.6 m

2L-1701 1.8 m 2L-1703 3.0 m 2L-1705 5.0 m

KVM Switch to Computer 2L-5201P 1.2 m

2L-5202P 1.8 m 2L-5203P 3.0 m 2L-5206P 6.0 m

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5 & 6

OS Support

OS Version

Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 7.1–7.3, 8.0, 9.0, Fedora Core 2–4

SuSE 8.2, 9.3, 10 Mandriva (Mandrake) 9, 2005 Limited Edition, 2006

UNIX IBM AIX: 4.3, 5L

FreeBSD 4.2, 4.5

Novell Netware: 5.0, 6.0

Components

Front View

Chapter 1. Introduction

No. Component Description

1 Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in

(see item 2 in this table).

2 Slide Release In order to slide the console out, you must first release it by

3 LCD Display After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access

4 LCD Controls The LCD On/Off switch is located here, as well as buttons to

5 Port Switches Press a switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer

6 Port LEDs Two Port LEDs are built into the Port Switches. The one on

sliding these tabs to the inside. See page 13 for details on sliding the console in and out.

the LCD monitor.

control the position and picture settings of the LCD display. See page 17 for details.

attached to its corresponding port. See page 19 for details.

the left is the On Line LED; the one on the right is the Selected Port LED:

 An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the

computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running.

 A Selected LED lights GREEN to indicate that the

computer attached to its corresponding port 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 33). 7 Keyboard 8 Touchpad 9 Power LED Lights DARK GREEN to indicate that the unit is receiving

power.

10 Rack Mounting

Brackets

11 Lock LEDs The Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs are located

12 Reset Switch Located to the right of the Lock LEDs. Press this recessed

13 Firmware

Upgrade Section

The rack mounting brackets located at each corner of the unit secure the chassis to a system rack.

here.

switch in with a small object to perform a system reset.

 Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable

that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the

administrator's computer to the CL1008 / CL1016 plugs

into this RJ-11 connector.

 Firmware Upgrade Switch: During normal operation this

switch should be in the NORMAL position. (See page 41

for firmware upgrading details.)

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Rear View

No. Component Description

1 Daisy-chain Port When daisy-chaining units, the cable plugs in here. 2 KVM Port

Section

3 Power Socket This is a standard 3-prong AC power socket. The power cord

4 Power Switch

The cables that link to the computers plug in here. Note: The shape of these SPHD connectors has been

specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section on page 3, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers.

from an AC source plugs in here.

Note: The CL1016 is pictured above. The CL1008 rear panel is the same as

that of the CL1016, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16.

Chapter 2

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 47. Please review it before proceeding.

2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Hardware Setup

Before you Begin

Standard Rack Mounting

A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your CL1008 / CL1016. The kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42.0–82.0 cm.

L Brackets

Side Mountng Brackets

Note: 1. It takes two people to mount the switch: one to hold it in place, the

other to screw it in.

2. The standard rack mounting kit does not include screws or cage nuts. If you need additional screws or cage nuts, contact your rack dealer.

3. Optional mounting kits – including single person Easy Installation kits – are available with a separate purchase. See Optional Rack Mounting, p. 56 for details.

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To rack mount the switch, do the following:

1. While one person positions the switch in the rack and holds it in place, the second person loosely screws the front brackets to the rack.

2. While the first person still holds the switch in place, the second person slides the L brackets into the switch's side mounting brackets, from the rear until the bracket flanges contact the rack, then screws the L brackets to the rack.

3. After the L brackets have been secured, tighten the front bracket screws.

Note: Allow at least 5.1 cm on each side for proper ventilation, and at least

12.7 cm at the back for the power cord and cable clearance.

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Single Stage Installation

In a single stage installation, there are no additional switches daisy-chained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbers of the installation steps), and do the following:

1. For each of the computers you are installing, use a KVM cable set (as

described in the Cables section on page 3) to connect any available KVM port to the computer's keyboard, video and mouse ports.

Note: Ignore the daisy-chain port at this time. It is only used when daisy-

chaining additional units. Daisy-chaining is described in the next section.

2. Use the power cord provided with this package to connect the switch's

power socket to an AC power source.

This completes the installation. Now, you can power on the switch (see Powering Up, page 16 for details). After the switch is powered on, power on the computers.

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual

Note: The CL1016 is pictured above. The CL1008 rear panel is the same as

that of the CL1016, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16.

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Daisy-chain Installation

To control even more computers, up to 15 ACS1208A or ACS1216A KVM switches can be daisy-chained down from the CL1008 / CL1016.

In a complete installation, as many as 248 or 256 computers can be controlled from the CL1008 / CL1016. Tables showing the relation bet ween the nu mber of computers and the number of units needed to control them are provided on page 53.

To set up a daisy-chained installation, first make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off. Then, refer to the daisychain installation diagram on the next page as you do the following:

1. Use a daisy-chain cable set (described in the Cables section, page 3), to

connect the Chain Out port of the parent unit to the Chain In port of the child unit (first station out to second station in, second station out to third station in, etc.).

2. Use KVM cable sets (described in the Cables section of the ACS1208A /

ACS1216A user manual), to connect any available KVM Port on the daisy-chained switch to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of the computers you are installing.

3. Repeat the above steps for any additional units you wish to add to the chain.

CL1016

ACS1216A

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual

Note: The CL1016 is pictured above. The CL1008 rear panel is the same as

that of the CL1016, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16.

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