ATEN KH1508Ai Service Manual
Cat 5 High-Density KVM Over the NET™
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai
Full HD Version
User Manual
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KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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.
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.
KCC Statement: 유선 제품용 / A 급 기기 ( 업무용 방송 통신 기기 )
이 기기는 업무용 (A 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이
점을 주의하시기 바라며 , 가정 외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로
합니다 .
Suggestion: Shielded twisted pair (STP) cables must be used with the unit to
ensure compliance with FCC & CE standards.
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
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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Copyright © 2018 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2018-03-05
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.
Package Contents
The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai package consists of:
1 KH1508
Ai 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 KH1508
Ai / 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-todate version of the manual.
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Contents
EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Adapter Cable Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Single Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams cont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Daisy Chain Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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Chapter 3.
Basic Operation
Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
OSD / GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Keyboard Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hot Plugging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 4.
OSD Operation
OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
F3: SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
F5: SKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Auto Scan Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Skip Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting the Hotkey key combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting the OSD Hotkey combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting the Port Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Restore the Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 5.
Logging In
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Laptop USB Console Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Browser Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Windows Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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The Windows Client AP Connection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Connecting – Windows Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Java Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
The Java Client AP Connection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Connecting – Java Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 6.
The User Interface
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
The Web Browser Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Page Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
The Tab Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Laptop USB Console Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
The AP GUI Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
WinClient Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
WinClient Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
The Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
The On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
The Java Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Chapter 7.
Port Access
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
The Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
The Sidebar Tree Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Device Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Port Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
User Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Browser GUI Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
AP GUI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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Saving Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Associated Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Occupy Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Chapter 8.
User Management
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Adding Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Modifying User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Deleting User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Device Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Assigning Device Permissions From the User’s Notebook . . . . . . . . 122
Chapter 9.
Device Management
KVM Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Chapter 10.
Log
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Log Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Chapter 11.
Maintenance
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Device IP Card Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Mainboard and KVM Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Mainboard Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
KVM Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Station/Adapter Firmware Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Device IP Card Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
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Station (mainboard) and Adapter Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Ping Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Clear Port Names: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Reset Default Values: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Apply: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Chapter 12.
Download
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Chapter 13.
Port Operation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Connecting to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
The Port Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
The Toolbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Recalling the Port Access Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
GUI Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Panel Array Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Multiuser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Chapter 14.
The Log Server
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
The Log Server Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
The List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
The Event Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Général . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
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Montage sur bâti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
The Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
The Java Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Sun Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
IP Address Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
The Local Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Trusted Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Installing the Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Certificate Trusted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Self-Signed Private Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Importing the Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
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KH1516Ai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Administrator Login Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Limited Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
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About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508Ai /
KH1516
provided below.
Ai system. An overview of the information found in the manual is
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KH1508
Ai / 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 KH1508
Ai / KH1516Ai.
Chapter 4, OSD Operation, describes the concepts and procedures used to
operate the KH1508
Ai / 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 KH1508
KH1516
Ai via its Graphical User Interface (GUI) with each of the available
Ai /
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 KH1508
Ai / 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 KH1508
Ai / KH1516Ai operations.
Chapter 10, Log, shows how to use the log file utility to view all the events
that take place on the KH1508
Chapter 11, Maintenance, explains how to upgrade the KH1508
KH1516
Ai’s firmware, as well as the firmware of the KVM Adapter Cables
Ai / KH1516Ai.
Ai /
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 KH1508
Ai / 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 KH1508
Ai / KH1516Ai.
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ]
1.
♦
→
Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means
to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start
to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
→ Run means
Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten.com/us/en/
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Local
Over the
NET
TM
Introduction
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 KH1508
Ai / 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 204, for a list of KVM switches that can
be installed on a KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai daisy chain.
Since the KH1508
Ai / 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.
In addition to TCP/IP connectivity, the KH1508
Ai / 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.
For local and remote access, the KH1508
Ai / KH1516Ai supports resolutions
of 1920x1200@60Hz* @ 30 m, 1600x1200@60Hz for 40 m, and
1280x1024@75Hz for 50 m.
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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 KH1508
Ai / KH1516Ai permits any combination of Windows,
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 KH1508
Ai / KH1516Ai has been designed to work seamlessly with the
ATEN CC2000 Management software for ease of access and administration. It
also allows the IP address configuration to be easily configured from the local
console OSD.
Your KH1508
Ai / 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 KH1508
their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the KH1508
KH1516
Ai intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly, there is no software
Ai / KH1516Ai is fast and easy; plugging cables into
Ai /
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 KH1508
KH1516
computers, a KH1508
Ai installation. By allowing a single console to manage up to 256
Ai / KH1516Ai installation: (1) eliminates the expense of
Ai /
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 40 meters and 1280
x 1024 @ 75Hz at 50 meters, 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz* at 30 meters, with the
ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000 series
Daisy chain up to 15 additional units – control up to 128 (KH1508
256 (KH1516
Ai) computers from a single console.
Management
Up to 64 user accounts
Up to 32 concurrent logins
End session feature – administrators can terminate running sessions
Event logging and Windows-based Log Server support
Local Log Event
Firmware upgradeable
Port Share Mode allows multiple users to gain access to a server
simultaneously
Integration with ATEN CC2000 Management software
Ai) or
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)
Multibrowser support (IE, Mozilla, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Netscape)
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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 includes password protection and advanced encryption
technologies – 2048 bit RSA; 56 bit DES; 256 bit AES; and up to TLS 1.2
Flexible encryption design allows users to choose any combination of
DES, 3DES, AES, RC4, or Random for independent Keyboard/Mouse and
video 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 TLS 1.2 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
KH1508
A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port
A Type A USB port and USB host controller (for USB KVM Adapter
6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports (for PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable
Ai or KH1516Ai's KVM ports:
Cable Connection, see below)
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 /
KH1516
Connect to devices with PS/2 ports KA7920 / KA7520 / KA7120
Connect to devices with USB ports KA7166 / KA7168 / KA7169
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.
Ai:
Function Module
KA9520 / KA9120
KA7970 / KA7570 / KA7170
KA9570 / KA9170
2. The following cable models support the Adapter Cable ID function:
KA7166 / KA7168 / KA7169 / KA7920 / KA7970 / KA7520 / KA7570
/ KA7120 / KA7130 / KA7170.
Adapter Cable Resolutions
The table below provides the maximum resolutions available for each KVM
adapter cable.
Model No. Computer Ports Video Resolution
KA7120 2 x PS/2, 1 x HDB-15 1600 x 1200
KA7130 1 x Min Din 8 Male
KA71xx
KA75xx KA7520 2 x PS/2, 1 x HDB-15
KA79xx KA7920 2 x PS/2, 1 x HDB-15 1600 x 1200
KA91xx KA9140 N/A 1024 x 768
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KA7166 2 x USB Type A, 1 x DVI-D 1920 x 1080 (30 m)
KA7168 2 x USB Type A, 1 x HDMI
KA7169 2 x USB Type A, 1 x DisplayPort
KA7170 1 x USB Type A, 1 x HDB-15
KA7570 1 x USB, 1 x HDB-15
KA7970 1 x USB, 1 x HDB-15
Chapter 1. Introduction
Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
OS Versi on
Windows
2
Linux
UNIX IBM AIX4.3, 5L (V5.2,V5.3), V6 (V6.1)
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Sun Solaris 8, 9, 10
Mac 9.0, 9.1, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 , 10.5
DOS
RedHat 9.0, Fedora and higher, RHEL AS 4, RHEL 5
SuSE 10 and higher, OpenSUSE 10.2; SLES 10 SP1
Debian 3.1, 4.0
Ubuntu 7.04, 7.10
FreeBSD 5.5, 6.1, 6.2
NT1, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Vista
6.2 and higher
1
1
Does not support USB.
2
Kernels below 2.6 do not support USB 2.0
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No. Component Description
1 Port Selection
Pushbuttons
Press a pushbutton to give the KVM focus to the computer
attached to its corresponding port.
Simultaneously pressing pushbuttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds
performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset.
Simultaneously pressing pushbuttons 15 and 16 starts Auto
Scan Mode.
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 ONLINE 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.
3 Reset Switch Pressing this switch in performs a system reset.
Note: The switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin
object - such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen.
4 Laptop USB
Console Port
5 Firmware
Upgrade
Recovery
Switch
6 Firmware
Upgrade Port
7 Power LED Lights to indicate that the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai is powered up and
8 Station ID LED The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai's Station ID is displayed here. If this is a
This mini-USB port allows a laptop to be connected for local
access and control. See Laptop USB Console Login, page 52 for
further details.
During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade,
this switch should be in the NORMAL position. If a firmware
upgrade operation does not complete successfully, this switch is
used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery.
The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade
data from the administrator's computer to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai
(see page 36), plugs into this RJ-11 connector.
ready to operate.
Single Station installation (see page 16), or the First Station on a
Daisy Chained installation (see page 20), the KH1508
KH1516
Ai has a Station ID of 01.
On a Daisy Chained installation, the KH1508
senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its
place in the chain. (see Port ID Numbering, page 25, for details).
Ai / KH1516Ai auto-
Ai /
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No. Component Description
1 Power Socket The AC power cord plugs in here.
2 Power Switch This rocker switch powers the unit on and off.
3 LAN Port The cable that connects the KH1508
4 PON Port This connector is provided for a Power over the Net™ (PON)
5Daisy Chain
Port
Ai / KH1516Ai to the
Internet plugs in here. The LEDs indicate data transmission
speed: ORANGE for 100 Mbps; GREEN for 1000 Mbps.
unit to plug into. A PON device allows computers attached to
the KH1508
Ai / KH1516Ai to be booted remotely over the net.
Contact your dealer for more details.
When Daisy Chaining Units (see Daisy Chaining, page 20),
the daisy chain cable plugs in here.
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No. Component Description
6 Grounding
Terminal
7 Local Console
Port Section
8 KVM Port
Section
The wire used to ground the unit connects here.
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.
The Cat 5e/6 cables that link to the KVM Adapter Cables
(which link to the computers) plug in here.
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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 KH1508
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 17).
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 181. Please review it before
proceeding.
Ai / KH1516Ai's
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 weigh t of its atta ched cables. To place the
KH1508
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:
Ai / KH1516Ai, or to stack units if you are daisy chaining them,
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 KH1508
installation, refer to the installation diagrams starting on page 17. The numbers
in the diagrams correspond with the numbers of the instruction steps, below:
Ai / KH1516Ai. To set up a single stage
1. Ground the KH1508
Ai / 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 /
KH1516
connect the laptop to the KH1508
Ai locally, use the laptop USB cable included in the package to
Ai / 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 18 for connection examples.)
6. Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the KH1508
7. Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH1508
Ai / KH1516Ai’s LAN port.
Ai / KH1516Ai's
power socket; plug the male end into an AC power source.
After the KH1508
Ai / 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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