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Cat 5 High-Density KVM Over the NET™
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai
User Manual
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KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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 |
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China |
86-10-5255-0110 |
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Japan |
81-3-5615-5811 |
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Korea |
82-2-467-6789 |
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North America |
1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 |
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United Kingdom |
44-8-4481-58923 |
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User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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Package Contents
The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai package consists of:
1KH1508Ai or KH1516Ai Cat 5 High-Density KVM Over the NET™ Switch
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 Laptop USB Cable
1 Power Cord
1 Mounting Kit
1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.)
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai installation.
*Features may have been added to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai since this manual was published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to- date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2011–2013 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0276-AX5G
F/W Version: V1.1.103
Manual Date: 2013-12-06
Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Contents
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 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ease-to-Use Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Advanced Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Virtual Remote Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
KVM Adapter Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Single Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams cont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Daisy Chain Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Chapter 3.
Basic Operation
Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
OSD / GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Keyboard Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hot Plugging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Adapter ID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 4. |
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OSD Operation |
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OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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F3: SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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F5: SKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Selecting the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Auto Scan Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Skip Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the Hotkey key combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the OSD Hotkey combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the Port Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Restore the Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Chapter 5. |
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Logging In |
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Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Laptop USB Console Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Browser Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Windows Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 The Windows Client AP Connection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Connecting – Windows Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Java Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The Java Client AP Connection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Connecting – Java Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 6.
The User Interface
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
The Web Browser Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Page Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
The Tab Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Laptop USB Console Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
The AP GUI Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
WinClient Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
WinClient Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
The Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
The On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
The Java Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Chapter 7.
Port Access
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
The Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
The Sidebar Tree Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
View Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Device Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Port Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
User Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Access Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Browser GUI Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
AP GUI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Saving Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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User Management
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Adding Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Modifying User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Deleting User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Device Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Assigning Device Permissions From the User’s Notebook . . . . . . . . 108
Chapter 9.
Device Management
KVM Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Chapter 10.
Log
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Log Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Chapter 11.
Maintenance
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Device Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Adapter Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Adapter Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Clear Port Names: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Reset to Default: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 System Reset: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
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Connecting to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Port Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Toolbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Recalling the Port Access Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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GUI Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Panel Array Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Multiuser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
The Log Server Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
The List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
The Event Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
The Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
The Java Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Sun Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
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Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
IP Address Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
The Local Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Trusted Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Installing the Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Certificate Trusted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Self-Signed Private Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Importing the Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
KH1508Ai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
KH1516Ai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Administrator Login Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
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About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai system. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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 16 switch daisy chained operation are provided.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai.
Chapter 4, OSD Operation, describes the concepts and procedures used to operate the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai via its text-based on-screen display (OSD) from a locally connected KVM console.
Chapter 5, Logging In, describes how to log into the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai via its Graphical User Interface (GUI) with each of the available access methods: from a local Laptop console; an internet browser; a standalone Windows application (AP) program; and a standalone Java application (AP) program.
Chapter 6, The User Interface, describes the layout and explains the components of the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai’s user interface.
Chapter 7, Port Access, describes the Port Access page and how to use it to configure the options it provides regarding port manipulation.
Chapter 8, User Management, shows administrators how to create, modify, and delete users, and assign attributes to them.
Chapter 9, Device Management, shows administrators how to configure and control overall KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai operations.
Chapter 10, Log, shows how to use the log file utility to view all the events that take place on the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai.
Chapter 11, Maintenance, explains how to upgrade the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai’s firmware, as well as the firmware of the KVM Adapter Cables used to connect its ports to the installed devices.
Chapter 12, Download, describes how to download standalone AP versions of the Win Client, the Java Client, the Log Server, and Power Over the Net (PON) programs.
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Chapter 13, Port Operation, provides detailed information on accessing and operating the devices connected to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai’s ports.
Chapter 14, The Log Server, explains how to install and configure the Log Server.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai.
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
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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:
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http://www.aten.com |
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http://www.aten-usa.com |
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Overview
The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai KVM Over the NET™ switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console.
A single KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can control up to 8 / 16 computers. As many as 15 additional KVM switches can be daisy chained from the original unit, so that up to 256 computers can all be controlled from the original KVM console.
Note: See Supported Devices, page 182, for a list of KVM switches that can be installed on a KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai daisy chain.
Since the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol, it can be accessed from any computer on the Net – whether that computer is located down the hall, down the street, or half-way around the world.
Over the
NETTM
Local
In addition to TCP/IP connectivity, the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai provides local ports for a locally attached USB or PS/2 console and a Laptop console – allowing access and control from the data center as well as over the Net. The switches utilize a single shared bus implementation – although they support local and remote login at the same time, they do not support independent operation. If a local user logs in while a remote user has already opened a session, the local user sees the same screen that the remote user is working on.
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For local access, the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai supports resolutions of 1600x1200@60Hz for an extended distance of up to 40 m, as well as 1280x1024@75Hz for an extended distance of 50 m. For remote access, the switches support up to 1280x1024@75Hz.
The switches feature RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5e/6 cable to link to the computers. Utilizing PS/2, USB, and serial KVM Adapter Cables for the final linkup, the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai permits any combination of PCs, Macs, Sun computers, and serial devices to coexist on the installation. Use of the adapter cables dramatically reduces cable clutter, and makes reconfiguring the installation easy and convenient.
A custom ASIC (patent pending) provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the chain, eliminating the need to manually set the position with DIP switches. A seven segment front panel LED displays each Station's position for easy identification.
The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai has been designed to work seamlessly with the ALTUSEN CC2000 Control Center Over the NET™ for ease of access and administration. It also allows the IP address configuration to be easily configured from the local console OSD.
Your KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai investment is protected by a firmware upgrade utility. You can stay current with the latest improvements in functionality by downloading firmware update files from our website, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently install them.
Setting up the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly, there is no software to configure; no need to get involved in complex installation routines; no need to be concerned with incompatibility problems.
Access to any computer on the installation is easily accomplished--either by pressing front panel port selection switches; entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard; or by means of a powerful menu driven OSD (On Screen Display) system. A convenient Auto Scan function also permits automatic scanning and one-by-one monitoring of the activities of selected computers.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai installation. By allowing a single console to manage up to 256 computers, a KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai installation: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each; (2) saves all the space those extra components would take up; (3) saves on energy costs; and (4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
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Features
Hardware
Dedicated USB port directly connects to a laptop for easy console operation
High port density – RJ-45 connectors for up to 16 ports in a 1U housing
One bus for remote KVM over IP access
Supports PS/2, USB, Sun Legacy (13W3) and serial (RS-232) connectivity
Local console provides PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse support
Supports multiplatform server environments: Windows, Mac, Sun, Linux and serial devices
High video resolution – up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz at up to 40 meters and 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz at up to 50 meters, with the new ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000 series.
Daisy chain up to 15 additional units – control up to 128 (KH1508Ai) or 256 (KH1516Ai) computers from a single console.
Management
Up to 64 user accounts – up to 32 users simultaneously share the control
End session feature – administrators can terminate running sessions
Event logging and Windows-based Log Server support
Local Log Event
Firmware upgradeable
Adapter ID – stores port information allowing administrators to relocate the servers to different ports, without having to reconfigure the adapters and switch
Port Share Mode allows multiple users to gain access to a server simultaneously
Integration with ALTUSEN CC2000 Management software
Ease-to-Use Interface
Local Console, Browser, and AP GUIs offer a unified multilanguage interface to minimize user training time and increase productivity
Multiplatform client support (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Sun)
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Multibrowser support (IE, Mozilla, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Netscape)
Browser-based UI in pure Web technology allows administrators to perform administrative tasks without the need for Java to be pre-installed
User can launch multiple Virtual Remote Desktops to control multiple connected servers from the same login session
Full-screen or sizable and scalable Virtual Remote Desktop
Panel Array Mode
Device ID and attributes are stored in the adapter cables allowing you to hot-swap port connections without having to reconfigure attributes.
Local keyboard broadcast – keyboard input can be duplicated on all the attached servers.
Advanced Security
Remote authentication support: RADIUS, LDAP, LDAPS, and MS Active Directory
Advanced security features include password protection and advanced encryption technologies – 1024 bit RSA; 56 bit DES; 256 bit AES; and 128 bit SSL
Flexible encryption design allows users to choose any combination of 56bit DES, 168-bit 3DES 256-bit AES, 128-bit RC4, or Random for independent KB/Mouse, video, and virtual media data encryption
Support for IP/MAC Filter
Configurable user and group permissions for server access and control
Virtual Remote Desktop
Video quality and video tolerance can be adjusted to optimize data transfer speed; monochrome color depth setting, threshold and noise settings for compression of the data bandwidth in low bandwidth situations
Full screen or scalable video display
Message Board for communication among remote users
Mouse DynaSync™ – automatically synchronizes the local and remote mouse movements
On-screen keyboard with multilanguage support
BIOS-level access
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Requirements
General
We recommend computers with at least a P 4 2 GHz processor, with 1G of memory, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768.
Browsers must support 128 bit SSL encryption.
For the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or higher driver installed.
Console
A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation.
A USB or PS/2 mouse
A USB or PS/2 keyboard
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on the computers that connect to the KH1508Ai or KH1516Ai's KVM ports:
A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port
A Type A USB port and USB host controller (for USB KVM Adapter Cable Connection, see below)
6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports (for PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable Connection, see below)
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KVM Adapter Cables
Cat 5e/6 cable is required to connect the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai to one of the KVM adapter cables.
The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai:
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Connect to devices with PS/2 ports |
KA7920 / KA7520 / KA7120 |
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KA9520 / KA9120 |
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Connect to devices with USB ports |
KA7166 / KA7168 / KA7169 |
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KA7970 / KA7570 / KA7170 |
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KA9570 / KA9170 |
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Connect to Sun Legacy systems (with 13W3 port) |
KA9130 / KA7130 |
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Connect to Sun USB systems |
KA9170 / KA7170 |
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Connect to serial based devices |
KA9140 |
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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:
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NT1, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Vista |
Linux2 |
RedHat |
9.0, Fedora and higher, RHEL AS 4, RHEL 5 |
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10 and higher, OpenSUSE 10.2; SLES 10 SP1 |
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Debian |
3.1, 4.0 |
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Ubuntu |
7.04, 7.10 |
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UNIX |
IBM |
AIX4.3, 5L (V5.2,V5.3), V6 (V6.1) |
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FreeBSD |
5.5, 6.1, 6.2 |
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Novell |
Netware |
5.0 and higher |
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Solaris 8, 9, 10 |
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DOS |
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6.2 and higher1 |
1 Does not support USB. 2 Kernels below 2.6 do not support USB 2.0
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Port Selection |
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Port LEDs |
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Port LEDs: |
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An ONLINE LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer |
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another switch. |
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A SELECTED LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer |
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attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM |
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focus. The LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes |
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when its port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode. |
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Reset Switch |
Pressing this switch in performs a system reset. |
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object - such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen. |
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Laptop USB |
This mini-USB port allows a laptop to be connected for local |
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Console Port |
access and control. See Laptop USB Console Login, page 50 for |
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further details. |
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Firmware |
During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, |
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Upgrade |
this switch should be in the NORMAL position. If a firmware |
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Recovery |
upgrade operation does not complete successfully, this switch is |
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Switch |
used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery. |
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Firmware |
The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade |
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Upgrade Port |
data from the administrator's computer to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai |
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(see page 34), plugs into this RJ-11 connector. |
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Power LED |
Lights to indicate that the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai is powered up and |
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Station ID LED |
The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai's Station ID is displayed here. If this is a |
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Single Station installation (see page 14), or the First Station on a |
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Daisy Chained installation (see page 18), the KH1508Ai / |
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KH1516Ai has a Station ID of 01. |
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senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its |
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place in the chain. (see Port ID Numbering, page 24, for details). |
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Power Socket |
The AC power cord plugs in here. |
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This rocker switch powers the unit on and off. |
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The cable that connects the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai to the |
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Overview
For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2, USB, and serial device interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai's design utilizes KVM Adapter Cables (CPU Modules), that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected devices (refer to the installation diagram on page 15).
A separate KVM Adapter Cable is required for each computer or device connection. See KVM Adapter Cables, page 6 for the model numbers.
Before You Begin
1.Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 163. 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.
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Stacking and Rack Mounting
The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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.
Stacking
The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables. To place the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, 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:
Note: To ensure adequate ventilation, allow at least 5.1 cm on each side, and 12.7cm at the back for power cord and cable clearance.
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Rack Mounting
The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can be mounted in a 19" (1U) racks. 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.
2.Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit at the front or the rear, as shown in the diagram below.
3. Slide the unit into the front or rear of the rack and secure it to the rack.
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Single Station Installation
In a single stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained down from the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagrams starting on page 15. The numbers in the diagrams correspond with the numbers of the instruction steps, below:
1.Ground the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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 the console keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the unit’s console ports. Ports are color coded and marked with icons for easy identification.
Note: You can use any combination of keyboard and mouse connections.
3.If you are using a laptop USB console to control the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai locally, use the laptop USB cable included in the package to connect the laptop to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai’s Laptop port, located on the unit’s front panel.
4.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 6 for details).
Note: To support a resolution of 1280x1024@75Hz, the recommended maximum distance between the unit and the KVM adapter cable is 50 meters; to support a resolution of 1600x1200@60Hz, the recommended maximum distance is 40 meters.
5.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.)
6.Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai’s LAN port.
7.Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai's power socket; plug the male end into an AC power source.
After the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai is cabled up, you can turn on the power. After it is powered up, you can turn on the servers.
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Single Stage Installation Diagram
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KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams
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KA9520
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KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams cont.
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Daisy Chaining
To control even more computers, up to 15 additional KVM switches can be daisy chained from the original KH1508Ai or KH1516Ai. As many as 256 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation.
Note: Please see the table, Supported Devices, page 182, for a list of ATEN switches that can be installed on a KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai daisy chain.
Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai units needed to control them are provided on page 181.
To set up a daisy chained installation, do the following:
1.Use a daisy chain cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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.).
Note: 1. You cannot use the chain in port of the First Station, since it is the highest level parent.
2.Daisy chain cable sets require a separate purchase. Contact your dealer for details.
2.Cable up the computers and the switch according to the information provided under Single Station Installation, page 14.
3.Repeat the above for any other switches you want to add to the chain.
4.Power up the installation according to the following procedure:
a)Plug in the power cord for the first station. Wait for the unit to ascertain its station ID and display it on the Station ID LED. (The station ID for the first stage unit is 01, the ID for the second stage unit is 02, the ID for the third stage unit is 03, etc.)
b)Power on each station on the installation in turn (second station, then third station, etc.). In each case, wait for the station ID to be ascertained and displayed before powering on the next station.
c)After all the stations are up, power on the computers.
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