ATEN KH2508, KH2516 User Manual

2 Console 8/16 Port

Cat 5 High Density KVM Switch

KH2508 / KH2516

User Manual

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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual

FCC, CE Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CE Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

International http://eservice.aten.com

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

International 886-2-8692-6959

China 86-10-5255-0110

Japan 81-3-5615-5811

Korea 82-2-467-6789

North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988

United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923

User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.

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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual

Manual Part No. PAPE-0292-AX1G

F/W Version: 1.1.101

Manual Date: 2014-02-27

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

Package Contents

The KH2508 / KH2516 package consists of:

1 KH2508 / KH2516 Cat 5 KVM Switch

1Power Cord

1 Grounding Wire

1 Firmware Upgrade Cable

1 Rack Mount Kit

1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.)

1 User Manual*

1 Quick Start Guide

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 KH2508 / KH2516 installation.

* Features may have been added to the KH2508 / KH2516 since this manual

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

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

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

Chapter 1.

Introduction

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

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

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

Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

KVM Adapter Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Other Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

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

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

Local Console Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2.

Hardware Setup

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

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

Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Rack Mounting – Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rack Mounting – Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Single Level Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Cascaded Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cascading KH2508 / KH2516 Cat 5 KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Chapter 3.

Basic Operation

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing Cascaded Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter 4.

OSD Operation

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

The Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Quick View Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

The List Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Port Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Port Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

The OSD Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

The Toolbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Recalling the OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

OSD Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Port Operation Hotkey Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Auto Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting the Scan Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Pausing Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Exiting Auto Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The Administration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Changing Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Operation Mode Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

The Log Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Chapter 5.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

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

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

Preparing to Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Upgrade Successful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Stopping the Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Upgrading Adapter Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Chapter 6.

Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Appendix

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Consignes de sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Général . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Montage sur bâti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Sun Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Restoring Original Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Entering the ok Prompt (Sun Solaris) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Supported KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

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

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About This Manual

This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH2508 / KH2516 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Overview

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KH2508 / KH2516 system.

Its purpose, features, and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your installation, and explains some basic operating procedures.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the KH2508 / KH2516.

Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides detailed information for configuring and controlling your installation using the KH2508 / KH2516’s intuitive, mouse-driven on-screen display (OSD) menus.

Chapter 5, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to upgrade the KH2508 / KH2516's firmware with the latest available versions.

Chapter 6, Keyboard Emulation, lists the keys for a PC-compatible keyboard to emulate the functions of the Mac and Sun keyboards.

An Appendix at the end of the manual provides technical and troubleshooting information.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means

to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential

steps.

→ Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for

example), that comes next. For example, Start to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

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→ Run means

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:

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North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KH2508 / KH2516 Cat 5 High Density KVM Switches give IT administrators advanced control of multiple computers. Operators working at up to two keyboard, monitor, and mouse (KVM) consoles can independently and simultaneously take direct control of up to 8 or 16 computers in a singlelevel installation, or up to 512 or 4096 KVM ports in a full three-level cascaded switch installation. Cascading is achieved via dedicated RJ-45 cascade ports and Cat 5e cabling.

The two KVM consoles belonging to the first-level KH2508 / KH2516 are able to access all the computers on the installation – those that are directly connected to the switch, as well as those that are cascaded. Where applicable, one KVM console belonging to each cascaded KH2508 / KH2516 can access the computers on the same, or lower level.

The KH2508 / KH2516 feature RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5e cable to link to the computers. 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz video signals can travel up to 40 m (130 feet), eliminating the need for KVM extenders. Utilizing PS/2 and USB KVM adapter cables for the final linkup, the KH2508 / KH2516 permits any combination of PCs, Macs, Sun computers, and serial devices to coexist on the installation. Additionally, the use of RJ-45 connectors saves precious IT real estate by allowing 8 or 16 KVM ports to reside in a single 1U housing.

Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished by means of mouse-driven on-screen display (OSD) menus. A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of computers running on the installation one-by-one.

Setup is fast and easy – plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the KH2508 / KH2516 intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly, there is no software to configure, and no need to get involved in complex installation routines, or be concerned with incompatibility problems.

Your KH2508 / KH2516 investment is protected by a Firmware Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with the latest improvements in functionality by using the Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrade your installation. Check our website frequently to download the latest updates to the KH2508 / KH2516 Firmware Upgrade Utility.

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There is no better way to save time and money than with a KH2508 / KH2516 installation. By allowing two consoles to manage up to 4096 computers, a KH2508 / KH2516 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.

With their advanced security features, the KH2508 / KH2516 Cat 5 High Density KVM Switches provide the fastest, most reliable, most cost effective way to access and manage multiple computer installations.

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Features

 Two KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 8 or

16 directly connected computers

 Cascade up to 3 levels of KH2508 or KH2516 switches to support up to

512 or 4096 computers

 Superior video resolution – 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz up to 40 m; 1600 x 1200

@ 60 Hz up to 30 m

 Multiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun, and serial  Backup and restore configuration settings to an external flash drive to

simplify installation on multiple switches, or for disaster recovery

 No software to install – convenient computer selection via graphical

on-screen display (OSD) menus

 Supports two-level user access control (administrator and user)  Supports up to 96 user accounts  Configure port access rights for users on a port-by-port basis  Diversified port operation mode enables flexible computer management –

Occupy, Exclusive and Share modes

 OSD port list automatically expands when stations are added  Port names are automatically reconfigured when the station/computer

sequence is changed

 OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes  Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers  User activity log support  Console conversion – any type of KVM console can control any type of

computer; mixed combinations (PS/2 & USB) supported on both the KVM console and computer sides

 USB / PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation – computers boot even when

the KVM console focus is elsewhere

 Hot pluggable – add or remove components without having to power off

the KVM switch

 Free lifetime firmware upgrades  Effortlessly upgrade an entire installation – automatically upgrade all

cascaded switches and adapter cables directly from the root station

 Compact design – rack mounts in only 1U of rack space

1. Occupy, Exclusive and Share modes supported on the first level switch only. Cascaded

switches operate under Cascade mode. See page 46.

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Requirements

Consoles

The following hardware components are required for each KVM console:

 A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest

resolution provided by any computer in the installation

 Keyboard and mouse (PS/2 or USB)

Computers

The following hardware components are required for each computer:

 A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port;

or, for Sun legacy systems, a Sun 13W3 video port

 PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN), or at least one USB port;

or, for Sun legacy systems, a Sun style keyboard port (8-pin Mini-DIN)

KVM Adapter Cables

KVM adapter cables together with Cat 5e cabling connect multiplatform computers (PS/2, USB, Sun, Mac, and serial devices) to the KH2508 / KH2516. The KVM adapter cables currently available are listed in the table below. Contact your dealer for details.

Function Model Number

KVM adapter cables For PS/2 computers KA9520

For USB computers KA9570

For Sun legacy systems KA9130

For Sun USB systems KA9131

For serial devices KA9140

KA9170

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Other Cables

The following cables are also required for use with the KH2508 / KH2516.

Function Typ e

KVM adapter cable to KH2508 / KH2516 (see page 19) Cat 5e cable

Cascading (see page 20) Cat 5e cable

Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below.

OS Ver sio n

Windows ME, NT, 2000 and higher

Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher

SuSE 8.2 and higher

Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher

UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher

FreeBSD 3.51 and higher

Sun Solaris 8 and higher

Novell Netware 5.0 and higher

Mac 8.6 and higher

OS/2 Warp and higher

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Components

Front View

Note: The KH2516 is pictured above. The KH2508 front panel is the same as

that of the KH2516, except that it has 8 KVM port LEDs instead of 16.

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No. Component Description

1 Power LED Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

2 Port LEDs

 A green LED indicates that a computer is connected

to the corresponding port.

 A flashing green LED indicates a connection to a

cascaded child KVM switch.

 A red LED indicates that the computer connected to

the corresponding port has focus.

 A flashing red LED indicates that the computer

connected to the corresponding cascaded port has focus.

3 Cascade Port LEDs A flashing green LED indicates a connection between

4 USB Ports Connect USB flash drives to these ports to backup and

5 Reset Button Pressing in this button performs a system reset. When

6 Firmware Upgrade

Recovery Switch

7 Firmware Upgrade

Port

cascaded parent and child KVM switches.

restore configuration settings for consoles 1 and 2. See Configuration, page 46.

the system is reset, the KH2508 / KH2516 beeps, and then the KVM port LEDs flash in succession until the reset is completed. After the reset is completed you can login again.

Note: This button is semi-recessed and must be pushed with a small object, such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen.

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. See Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 65, for details.

The firmware upgrade cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the KH2508 / KH2516, plugs into this RJ-11 connector.

KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual

Rear View

Note: The KH2516 is pictured above. The KH2508 rear panel is the same as

that of the KH2516, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16.

No. Component Description

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

2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the

3 Cascade Ports When cascading units, the Cat 5e cables plug in here.

4 KVM Port Section The Cat 5e cables that link the KVM adapter cables to

5 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire used to ground the unit attaches

6 Console 1 Port Section See Local Console Connection, page 9 for details.

7 Console 2 Port Section See Local Console Connection, page 9 for details.

KH2508 / KH2516 on and off.

the KH2508 / KH2516 plug in here.

here.

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Local Console Connection

No. Component Description

1 USB Mouse Port Use the USB mouse port to connect a USB

2 USB Keyboard Port Use the USB keyboard port to connect a USB

3 PS/2 Mouse Port Use the PS/2 mouse port to connect a PS/2

4 PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the PS/2 keyboard port to connect a PS/2

5 HDB-15 Video Port Use the HDB-15 video port to connect a monitor

mouse to the console.

keyboard to the console.

mouse to the console.

keyboard to the console.

to the console.

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Chapter 2

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this

device is provided on page 69. Please review it before proceeding.

2. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the

installation has been turned off. You m

ust unplug the power cords

of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Hardware Setup

Overview

For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2, USB and serial interfaces, the KH2508 / KH2516's design utilizes KVM adapter cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the connected devices:

KA9130

KH2508 / KH2516

KA9170

A separate KVM adapter cable is required for each computer or device connection. The KVM adapter cables are listed in the KVM Adapter Cables section on page 4. Consult your dealer to find out which KVM adapter cables best fit your needs.

KA9131

KA9520 KA9570

KA9140

Before you Begin

KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual

Stacking and Rack Mounting

The KH2508 / KH2516 can be stacked on a desktop or rack mounted in 1U of rack space. The procedures for each method are described in the following sections.

Note: 1. Allow at least 5.1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and

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

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

Stacking

The KH2508 / KH2516 can be placed on any level surface that can safely support its weight and the weight of the attached cables. Ensure that the surface is clean and free of materials that can block the exhaust vents or otherwise interfere with normal operation of the switch. A foot pad set is included with the unit. Peel the protective backing off of the foot pads, and then affix them to the bottom panel of the KH2508 / KH2516 near the corners, as shown in the diagram below.

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Phillips Hex Head M3 x 8

Rack Mounting – Front

1. Remove 2 screws each from the left and right sides near the front of the switch (4 screws total).

2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the front of the unit.

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3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the front of the rack.

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Phillips Hex Head M3 x 8

Rack Mounting – Rear

1. Remove 1 screws each from the left and right sides near the rear of the switch (2 screws total).

2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the rear of the unit.

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3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack.

Grounding

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

Use a grounding wire to ground the KH2508 / KH2516 by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitably grounded object.

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Single Level Installation

In a single level installation, there are no additional KVM switches cascaded from the first-level KVM switch. To set up a single level installation, refer to the diagram on page 18 and do the following:

1. Plug a keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the KH2508 / KH2516’s

Console 1 ports. Each port is color coded and marked with an identifying icon. A second keyboard, monitor, and mouse can be connected to the KH2508 / KH2516’s Console 2 ports.

2. Plug the KVM adapter cable connectors into the appropriate ports of the

computer you are installing. (See KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams, page 19 for connection examples.)

3. Use Cat 5e cable to connect a compatible KVM adapter cable to any

available KVM port on the KH2508 / KH2516. (Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all computers that you wish to connect. Up to 8 or 16 computers may be connected in this fashion.)

Note: The distance between any KVM adapter cable and switch must not

exceed 40 m (130 feet).

4. Plug the power cord into the KH2508 / KH2516's power socket first, then

plug the power cord into an AC power source.

5. Turn on the power to the KH2508 / KH2516.

After the KH2508 / KH2516 is powered up, you can turn on the computers.

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Note: 1. Although the KH2516 is pictured in the diagram, the installation

process is the same for the KH2508.

2. The numbers in the diagrams correspond to the numbered steps of Single Level Installation on the previous page.

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