ATEN KH1508A, KH1516A, KH1532A User Manual

KVM Switch

KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A

User Manual

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KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A User Manual

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.

Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

Achtung: Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen verursachen.

Suggestion: Shielded twisted pair (STP) cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC & CE standards.

KCC Statement

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

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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	86-400-810-0-810

Japan	81-3-5615-5811

Korea	82-2-467-6789

North America	1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
	1-949-428-1111

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:

1KH1508A, KH1516A, or KH1532A Cat 5 High-Density KVM Switch

1Firmware Upgrade Cable

1Power Cord

1Mounting Kit

1Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.)

1User 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.

Manual Date: 2020-11-26

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EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Chapter 1.Introduction

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

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

KVM Adapter Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

KH1508A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

KH1516A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

KH1532A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

KH1508A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

KH1516A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

KH1532A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Chapter 2.Hardware Setup

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Before you Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Single Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 3.Basic Operation

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Hotkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hot Plugging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 4.OSD Operation

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 F3: SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 F5: SKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter 5.Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Number Lock and Minus Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Control and F12 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Hotkey Mode Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Exiting Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Selecting the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Auto Scan Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Setting the Scan Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Exiting Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Skip Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Entering Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Exiting Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
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
Restore the Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50

Chapter 6.Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Chapter 7.The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Main Board Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 KH1508A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 KH1516A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 KH1532A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Compatible Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 OSD Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Administrator Login Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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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	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 → 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 http://www.aten.com

North America

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

AKH1508A / 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	Plug-and-play installation – no software required – connecting
Operation	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 up to 1024 computers can
	be controlled from the original KVM console – eliminating the
	expense of purchasing separate peripherals for each server.
	Note: If you wish to include KH1532A into your daisy chain,
	you must have a KH1532A as the master switch.

Easy Installation	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.

Easy Operation	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	The KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A supports Windows
Cross-Platform	2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux, Unix, Novell, FreeBSD, Sun, and
Support	Mac.

Space-Saving RJ-45	This space-saving innovation means that the KH1508A /
Connectors and Cat	KH1516A / KH1532A can be conveniently installed in a 1U
5e/6 Cabling	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.

KVM Adapter Cables	For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2,
to Connect to Servers	USB and serial interfaces, the KH1508A / KH1516A /
and Devices	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.

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Features	Benefits

Two-Level Password	Supports one administrator and ten user profiles. Strong
Security	password protection prevents unauthorized access to the
	installation – keeping your valuable data secure.

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	Simultaneous firmware upgrades to all daisy-chained KVM
	switches and dongles through the daisy-chain cable.

Auto Scanning and	Auto scanning provides hands-free monitoring of selected
Broadcast Mode	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

AType 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	Module

Connect to devices with PS/2 ports	KA7920 / KA7520 / KA7120
	KA9520 / KA9120

Connect to devices with USB ports	KA7166 / KA7168 / KA7169 /
	KA7970 / KA7570 / KA7170
	KA9570 / KA9170

Connect to Sun Legacy systems (with 13W3 port)	KA9130 / KA7130

Connect to Sun USB systems	KA9170 / KA7170

Connect to serial based devices	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:

	OS	Version

Windows		NT1, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Vista
Linux2	RedHat	9.0, Fedora or later, RHEL AS 4, RHEL 5
	SuSE	10 or later, OpenSUSE 10.2; SLES 10 SP1

	Debian	3.1, 4.0

	Ubuntu	7.04, 7.10

UNIX	IBM	AIX4.3, 5L (V5.2,V5.3), V6 (V6.1)

	FreeBSD	5.5, 6.1, 6.2

Novell	Netware	5.0 or later

Sun		Solaris 8, 9, 10

Mac		9.0, 9.1, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 , 10.5

DOS		6.2 or later1

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

KH1532A

1&2

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No.	Component	Description

1	Port Selection	 Press a pushbutton to give the KVM focus to the computer
	Pushbuttons	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	During normal operation and while performing a firmware
	Upgrade	upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. If a
	Recovery	firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully,
	Switch	this switch is used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery.
		See Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 60 for details.

5	Firmware	The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware
	Upgrade Port	upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the
		KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A (see page 54), plugs into this
		RJ-11 connector.

6	Power LED	Lights to indicate that the KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A is
		powered and ready to operate.

7	Station ID	The KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A’s Station ID is displayed
	LED	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

KH1516A

KH1532A

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No.	Component	Description

1	Power Socket	The power cord to the AC source plugs in here.

2	Power Switch	This is a standard rocker switch that powers the KH1508A /
		KH1516A / KH1532A on and off.

3	Daisy Chain	When daisy chaining units (see Daisy Chaining, page 18),
	Ports	the daisy chain cables plug in here. The port on the left is the
		Chain In port and the port on the right is the Chain Out port.

4	Grounding	The wire used to ground the unit connects here.
	Terminal

5	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.

6	KVM Port	The Cat 5e/6 cables that link to the KVM adapter cables
	Section	(which link to the computers) plug in here.

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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

Overview

For convenience and flexibility of 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 connection. The KVM adapter cables are listed in the KVM Adapter Cables section on page 5. Consult your dealer to find out which KVM adapter cables best fit your needs.

Before you Begin

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 any device that you connect to the installation has been turned off. You must 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, one KH1508A / KH1516A/ KH1532A is used. 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.