ATEN CL5716, CL5708 User Manual

LCD KVMP Switch

CL5708 / CL5716

User Manual

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CL5708 / CL5716 User Manual

FCC, CE 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.

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: This is a 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.

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:

International http://eservice.aten.com

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

International 886-2-8692-6959

China 86-10-5255-0110

Japan 81-3-5615-5811

Korea 82-2-467-6789

North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988

United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923

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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CL5708 / CL5716 User Manual

Manual Part No. PAPE-0290-AT4G

Manual Date: 2014-02-27

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

Package Contents

Basic Package

The basic CL5708 / CL5716 package consists of:

 1 CL5708 / CL5716 KVMP Switch with standard Rack Mounting Kit  2 Custom KVM Cable Sets  1 5-in-1 USB / PS/2 Console Cable  1 Firmware Upgrade Cable  1 Power Cord (AC Power Models)  1 User Instructions*

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  Fingerprint Identification Module

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 CL5708 / CL5716 since this manual

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

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Contents

FCC, CE Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

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

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

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

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

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

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Basic Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

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

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

1. Introduction

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

External Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Rear View (AC Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rear View (DC Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2. Hardware Setup

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Before you Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Standard Rack Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Single Level Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AC Power Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

DC Power Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

DC Power Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cabling Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Daisy Chain Installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3. Basic Operation

Opening the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

The LCD Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

LCD Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Changing Station Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Hot Plugging External Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Manual Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

USB Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4. OSD Operation

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OSD Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OSD Hotkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OSD Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

F3: SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

F5: SKP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5. Keyboard Port Operation

Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Invoke Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Number Lock and Minus Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Control and F12 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Select the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Auto Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Invoking Auto Scan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Quick Hotkey Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

OSD Hotkey Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Port OS Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Restore Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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6. Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Appendix

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Consignes de sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Général . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Montage sur bâti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

CL5708 to Compatible 8-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

CL5708 to Compatible 16-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

CL5716 to Compatible 8-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

CL5716 to Compatible 16-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Supported KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Clear Login Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Standard - Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Easy Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Keyboard Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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About this Manual

This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your CL5708 / CL5716 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 CL5708 / CL5716 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 32-switch daisy chained operation are provided.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CL5708 / CL5716.

Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the CL5708 / CL5716's on-screen display (OSD), and how to work with it.

Chapter 5, Keyboard Port Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the hotkey operation of your CL5708 / CL5716 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 use this utility to upgrade the CL5708 / CL5716's firmware with the latest available versions.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CL5708 / CL5716.

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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 to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The CL5708 / CL5716 SlideawayTM LCD KVMP Switch is an integrated LCD console and keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch that offers secure access to 8 or 16 attached computers and mounts in only 1U of rack space. It features an independently retractable 17” LCD monitor and keyboard with built-in touchpad. An extra console port is provided on the rear panel to manage the LCD KVM switch from an external console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) up to 20 meters away. For added convenience it also supports an external USB mouse.

The CL5708 / CL5716 supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice for the connected computers, and the CL5708 / CL5716 supports USB peripheral devices to be used with the attached computers. A single CL5708 / CL5716 can control up to 8 or 16 computers. As many as 31 additional compatible KVM switches can be daisy chained together, so that up to 256 or 512 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console. (See the Appendix for a list of compatible ATEN switches.)

The CL5708 / CL5716 is built on a modular design. The KVM section can be detached from the switch section for convenient maintenance and repair. A special feature of the CL5708 / CL5716 D and E models is their use of DC power instead of the AC power used by most switch products.

There are four models in the series as outlined in the following table:

Model LCD Panel KVM Ports Power

CL5708D 17" 8 DC

CL5716D 17" 16 DC

CL5708M 17" 8 AC

CL5716M 17" 16 AC

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Your CL5708 / CL5716 investment is protected by an included firmware upgrade utility. You can stay current with the latest functionality improvements 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 CL5708 / CL5716 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. 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, OSD (on-screen display) 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.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a CL5708 / CL5716 installation. By using the CL5708 / CL5716 with its sliding LCD console to manage your installation, you: eliminate the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; save all the space those extra components would take up; save the space that a keyboard, monitor, and mouse would take with a standard KVM switch; save on energy costs; and eliminate the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

 Integrated KVM console with 17” LCD in a SlideawayTM housing  Space saving technology – up to two consoles (one bus) control up to 8 or

16 computers

 Daisy chain up to 31 additional units – control up to 256 (CL5708) or 512

(CL5716) computers from a single console

 Dual Interface – supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice

 USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals  Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun  Supports multimedia USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun  Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection  Keyboard and mouse emulation (PS/2 and USB) for smooth switching and

simultaneous booting of multiple computers even when the console focus is elsewhere

 Superior video quality – supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz  No software required – convenient computer selection via mouse-driven,

intuitive OSD (on-screen display) menus and hotkeys

 Auto-senses station's position on daisy chained installations; no need for

manual dip switch setting; front panel led indicates station's position

 Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed  Two level password security – authorized users view and control computers  Supports one administrator and four user accounts with separate profiles  Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of 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

 Beeper on/off via hotkey and OSD  Firmware upgrades to all the chained KVM switches at the same time via

the daisy chain cable

1. The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not

work with PS/2 cable set connections.

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 Extra console port – manage computers from an external console (monitor,

USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse)

 Supports external USB mouse  Conveniently located station and port selectors, each with two 7-segment

LED displays to quickly switch to target computers

 Dedicated Hotkey mode and OSD Invocation Keys reduce the number of

keystrokes and provide quick access to these functions

 OSD tree structure makes finding and managing computers easy  Console lock – enables the console drawer to remain securely locked away

when not in use

 OSD port list automatically expands when new stations are added  Security – Administrator/User password authorization for enhanced

security protection; Administrator access rights synchronized between master and slave stations

 OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes  Two types of logout: manual and timed  Slideaway

housing is slightly less than 1U with top and bottom

clearance for smooth operation in 1U of rack space

 DDC emulation – video settings of each computer are automatically

adjusted for optimal output to the monitor

 Standard 105-key keyboard  Keyboard status restored when switching computers

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Requirements

External Console

The following hardware components are required for the external console:  A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest

resolution provided by any computer in the installation.

 A USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:  A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port.

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.

 PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN), or at least one USB port.  Direct support Sun USB systems; or, for Sun legacy systems, an ATEN

CV130A Sun Console Converter.

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 Length Part Number

KVM switch to KVM switch (Daisy chaining)

KVM switch to computer PS/2 1.2 m

USB 1.2 m

0.6 m

1.8 m

3.0 m

6.0 m

1.8 m

3.0 m

5.0 m

2L-1700 2L-1701

2L-5201P 2L-5202P 2L-5203P 2L-5206P 2L-5702P

2L-5201U 2L-5202U 2L-5203U 2L-5205U

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Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

OS Ver sio n

Windows 2000 and higher

Linux RedHat 7.1 and higher

SuSE 9.0 and higher

Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher

UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher

FreeBSD 4.2 and higher

Sun Solaris 8 and higher

Novell Netware 5.0 and higher

Mac OS 9 and higher

DOS 6.22

Components

Front View

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Note: The CL5716 is pictured in the diagrams of this chapter. However, the

CL5708 is the same as the CL5716, except that it has 8 KVM ports.

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No. Component Description

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

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 LEDs An ON LINE LED lights to indicate that the computer

6 Fingerprint

Reader (Optional)

7 Keyboard Standard 105-key keyboard

8 Touchpad Standard mouse touchpad

9 Station/Port

Switches

10 External Mouse

Port

11 Power LED Lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

12 Rack Mounting

Brackets

13 Lock LEDs Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs are located here.

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

15 Firmware

Upgrade Section

(see item 2 in this table).

sliding these tabs to the inside. See page 21 for details on sliding the console in and out.

the LCD monitor.

control the position and picture settings of the LCD display. See page 25 for details.

attached to its corresponding port is up and running.

Use the fingerprint reader as an alternate means of logging in to the switch. See SET USER LOGIN, page 38.

Press the UP or DOWN buttons for the Port ID and Station ID to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to the corresponding port. See Manual Port Switching, page 28.

A USB mouse port is provided for users who prefer to use an external mouse.

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

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 CL5708 / CL5716 plugs into this RJ-11 connector.

 Firmware Upgrade Switch: During normal operation this

switch should be in the NORMAL position. (See The Firm- ware Upgrade Utility, page 57 for firmware upgrading details.)

16 USB Port The USB port is available to connect a USB 1.1 peripheral

device (flash drive, CD-ROM drive, etc.) to the switch.

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Rear View (AC Power)

No. Component Description

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

2 Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the unit on and off.

3 Daisy Chain Port When daisy chaining units, the cable plugs in here.

4 KVM Port

Section

5 Grounding

Terminal

6 External

Console Port

from an AC source plugs in here.

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 5, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers.

The grounding wire used to ground the switch attaches here.

For flexibility and convenience, the CL5708 / CL5716 supports an independent, external, KVM console. The external console keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables plug in here.

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Rear View (DC Power)

1 2

4 5 6

No. Component Description

1 Power Socket The DC power cord plugs in here.

2 Daisy Chain Port When daisy chaining units, the cable plugs in here.

3 KVM Port

Section

4 Grounding

Te rm i n al

5 Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the unit on and off.

6 External

Console Section

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 p. 5, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers.

The grounding wire used to ground the switch attaches here.

For flexibility and convenience, the CL5708 / CL5716 supports an independent, external, KVM console. The external console keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables plug in here.

Chapter 2

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 63. Please review it before proceeding.

2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Hardware Setup

Overview

For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing PS/2 and USB interfaces, the CL5708 / CL5716 design utilizes custom KVM cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the connected computers.

A separate custom KVM cable is required for each computer connection. The custom KVM cables are listed in the Cables section on page 5. Consult your dealer to find out which custom KVM cables best fit your needs.

Before you Begin

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. 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.

4. Optional mounting kits – including single person Easy Installation kits – are available with a separate purchase. See Optional Rack Mounting, page 80 for details.

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L Brackets

Side Mountng Brackets

Standard Rack Mounting

A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your CL5708 / CL5716. The kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42.0–77.0 cm.

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.

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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.

Grounding

To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded.

Use a grounding wire to ground the CL5708 / CL5716 by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.

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Single Level Installation

In a single level installation, there are no additional switches daisy chained from the first unit. To set up a single level installation, refer to the installation instructions and diagrams on the following pages (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the numbers of the installation steps).

AC Power Models

1. Ground the unit.

2. If you choose to connect an external console to the CL5708 / CL5716, use the console cable provided to plug a keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the Console Port. See Cabling Diagrams, page 18.

Note: 1. Using an external console is optional.

2. The maximum distance between the switch and the external monitor is 20 m.

3. For each of the computers you are installing, use a KVM cable set (as described in the Cables section on page 5), to connect any available KVM port to the computer's keyboard, video and mouse ports. See KVM Cable Installation Diagrams, page 18.

Note: The maximum distance between the switch and a computer is 10 m.

4. Plug the power cord into the CL5708 / CL5716 power socket and into a AC power source.

5. Power on the CL5708 / CL5716 (see Powering Off and Restarting, page 24 for details). After the CL5708 / CL5716 is powered on, power on the computers.

AC Power Installation Diagram

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DC Power Models

1. Ground the unit.

2. If you choose to connect an external console to the CL5708 / CL5716, use the console cable provided to plug a keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the Console Port. See Cabling Diagrams, page 18.

Note: 1. Using an external console is optional.

2. The maximum distance between the switch and the external monitor is 20 m.

Note: The maximum distance between the switch and a computer is 10 m.

4. Plug the power cord into the CL5708 / CL5716 power socket and into a DC power source.

5. Power on the CL5708 / CL5716 (see Powering Off and Restarting, page 24 for details). After the CL5708 / CL5716 is powered on, power on the computers.

DC Power Socket

The DC Power Socket (located on the unit’s rear panel) has its negative and positive pins arranged as shown in the diagram below:

DC Power Installation Diagram

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VGA

USB

PS/2

Cabling Diagrams

Use the following diagrams as a guide for attaching cables to an external console and/or computers you will be connecting to the CL5708 / CL5716.

Console Cable Installation Diagram

KVM Cable Installation Diagrams

USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connection

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Daisy Chain Installations

To control even more computers, up to 31 compatible KVM switches can be daisy chained down from the CL5708 / CL5716 (see the Appendix for a list of compatible ATEN switches). In a complete installation, as many as 256 or 512 computers can be controlled from the CL5708 / CL5716. Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of units needed to control them are provided on page 75 in the Appendix.

To set up a daisy chain installation, first make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting have been turned off. Then, refer to the daisy chain installation diagram on page 20, as you do the following:

1. Use a daisy chain cable set (described in the Cables section, page 5), to

connect the Chain Out port of the CL5708 / CL5716 to the Chain In port of the first slave switch (first station out to second station in, second station out to third station in, etc.).

2. Use compatible KVM cable sets to connect any available KVM port on the

daisy chained switch to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of the computers you are installing. See KVM Cable Installation Diagrams, page 18.

Note: The maximum distance between the switch and a computer is 10 m.

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

chain.

4. Power up the installation according to the following procedure:

a) Power on the CL5708 / CL5716.

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 on the current station before powering on the next one.

c) After all the stations are turned on, power on the computers.

Note: 1. The maximum distance between any two stations is 15 m.

2. The total maximum distance from the first station to the last station is 100 m, regardless of the number of stations in the chain.

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Daisy Chain Installation Diagram

CHAIN OUT

CL5708 / CL5716

CHAIN OUT

CHAIN IN

COMPATIBLE

SWITCH

CHAIN IN

COMPATIBLE

SWITCH

CHAIN OUT

TO NEXT STATION

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