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FCC Information

This is an FCC 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.

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.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information

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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 KH1508i / KH1516i package consists of: 1 KH1508i or KH1516i Cat 5 High-Density KVM Over the NET™ Switch 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1Power Cord 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 KH1508i / KH1516i installation.

* Features may have been added to the KH1508i / KH1516i since this manual

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

Manual Part No. PAPE-0276-1AXG

Printing Date: 12/2007

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

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Contents

FCC 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Chapter 1.

Introduction

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

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

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

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

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

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

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

Language Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

KH1508i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

KH1516i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

KH1508i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

KH1516i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Chapter 2.

Hardware Setup

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Single Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Daisy Chain Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Chapter 3.

Basic Operation

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Keyboard Hotkeys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hot Plugging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hot Plugging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hot Plugging Console Ports:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 4.

Local Console Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

The OSD Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

F1 GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

F2 LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

F3 SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

F4 ADM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

F5 SKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

F6 IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

F7 SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

F8 LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Keyboard Port Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Invoking Hotkey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

When Hotkey Mode is active: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Selecting the Active Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Auto Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Setting the Scan Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Hotkey Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

KH1508i / KH1516i Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Upgrade Succeeded:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Upgrade Failed:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Adapter Cable Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Starting the Upgrade:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Upgrade Succeeded:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter 5.

Browser Login

Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Web Page Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

The General Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Web Page Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Web Page Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Upgrading the Firmware (Browser Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Activating the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Java Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Chapter 6.

Administration and Configuration

The Administration Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

User Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Service Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Access Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Log Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Network Transfer Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Radius. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

RADIUS Server Access Rights Table:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

RADIUS Server Access Rights Examples: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

IP and MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Default Web Page Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Working Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

The Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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Chapter 7.

Windows Client Port Operation

Windows Client Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Hotkey Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Video Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Gamma Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

The Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

The Button Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Message Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Compose Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

User List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

The Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Quick View Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

The List Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Port Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Port Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

The OSD Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Recalling the OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

OSD Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

OSD Toolbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Panel Array Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Multiuser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Keyboard Hotkey Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Auto Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Setting the Scan Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Invoking Auto Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Pausing Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Exiting Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Keyboard and Mouse Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Keystrokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Mouse Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Chapter 8.

Java Client Port Operation

The Java Client Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Set Video Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Mouse Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Message Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

The Message Board Button Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Lock Key LEDs and Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Switch Screen Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Send Ctrl+Alt+Del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

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Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Port Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Keyboard Hotkey Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Chapter 9.

The Log File

The Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Chapter 10.

The Log Server

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

The Log Server Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

The List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

The Event Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Chapter 11.

AP Operation

The Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Ending the Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

The Java Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Chapter 12.

Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

General Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

The Java Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

The Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Sun Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Trusted Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Installing the Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Certificate Trusted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Administrator Login Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

IP Module Firmware Upgrade Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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About This Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508i / KH1516i 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 KH1508i / KH1516i

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 KH1508i / KH1516i.

Chapter 4, Local Console Operation, describes the concepts and procedures used to operate the KH1508i / KH1516i from a locally connected KVM console.

Chapter 5, Browser Login, explains how to log into the KH1508i / KH1516i with your browser, and explains the functions of the icons and buttons on the KH1508i / KH1516i web page.

Chapter 6, Administration and Configuration, describes how to administer the KH1508i / KH1516i after logging in from a browser.

Chapter 7, Windows Client Port Operation, explains how to connect to the KH1508i / KH1516i with the Windows Client software, and describes how to use the OSD to access and control the computers connected to the switch.

Chapter 8, The Java Client Control Panel, describes how to connect to the KH1508i / KH1516i with the Java Client software, and explains how to use the OSD to access and control the computers connected to the switch.

Chapter 9, The Log File, shows how to use the log file utility to view all the events that take place on the KH1508i / KH1516i.

Chapter 10, The Log Server, explains how to install and configure the Log Server.

Chapter 11, AP Operation, describes how to operate the KH1508i / KH1516i using Windows and Java Client application programs, rather than with the browser method.

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Chapter 12, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the KH1508i / KH1516i.

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 ALTUSEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers

 International – http://www.aten.com  North America – http://www.aten-usa.com

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KH1508i / KH1516i KVM Switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console.

A single KH1508i / KH1516i can control up to 8 / 16 computers. As many as 15 additional KH1508 / KH1516 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: Aten ACS1208 / ACS1216 switches can also be installed on a KH1508i

/ KH1516i daisy chain.

Since the KH1508i / KH1516i 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

NET

Local

In addition to TCP/IP connectivity, the KH1508i / KH1516i provides KVM ports for a locally attached PS/2 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 KH1508i / KH1516i supports resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200, as well as 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz for an extended distance of up to 40 m. For remote access, the switches support up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz.

The switches feature RJ-45 connectors and CAT 5 cable to link to the computers. Utilizing PS/2, USB, and serial KVM Adapter Cables for the final linkup, the KH1508i / KH1516i 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 KH1508i / KH1516i has been designed to work seamlessly with the ALTUSEN CC1000 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 KH1508i / KH1516i 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 KH1508i / KH1516i is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the KH1508i / KH1516i 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 KH1508i / KH1516i installation. By allowing a single console to manage up to 256 computers, a KH1508i / KH1516i 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

 A single console controls up to 8 (KH1508i) or 16 (KH1516i) computers  Dedicated chain ports - daisy chain up to 15 additional units - control up to

256 computers from a single console  Extends the distance between computers and switch - up to 30m for

resolutions of 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz; up to 40 m for resolutions of 1280 x

1024 @ 75Hz  Custom ASIC (patent pending) auto-senses station's position on daisy

chained installations - no need for manual DIP switch setting - front panel

LED indicates station's position – port names automatically reconfigured

in the OSD when the station sequence changes

 Multiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun and terminal-based systems  Remote access via LAN, WAN, or the Internet – control your installation

from down the hall, down the street, or half-way around the world –

supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T, TCP/IP, HTTP

 Allows the creation of up to 64 user accounts  Advanced security – password protection and advanced encryption

technologies  Windows and Java-based client software – Java client provides support for

most major operating platforms  No software required – convenient computer selection via port selection

switches, hotkeys and intuitive On Screen Display (OSD) menus

 Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers  Hot Pluggable - add or remove switches/computers without having to

power down the switches

 Two level logout - Manual and Timed  Upgradeable firmware  PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation – computers boot even when the

console focus is elsewhere

 Superior video quality – supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200  Rack Mountable in 19" System Rack (1U)

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Requirements

General

 For best results, we recommend that the computers used to access the

KH1508i / KH1516i have at least a P III 1 GHz processor, and that their screen resolution is set to 1024 x 768

 For best results, we recommend an Internet connection speed of at least

128 kbps

 Browsers must support 128 bit data encryption  To run the Windows client, you must have DirectX 7.0 or higher installed  T o run the Java client, you must have Sun’s Java 2 (1.4 or higher) installed  To run 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 PS/2 style mouse  A PS/2 style keyboard

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on the computers that connect to the KH1508i or KH1516i'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 5 (or higher) cable is required to connect the KH1508i / KH1516i to a

KVM Adapter Cable (see Single Station Installation, page 12).  The following KVM Adapter Cables are required for use with the

KH1508i / KH1516i:

Function Module

Connect to devices with PS/2 ports KA9520 Connect to devices with USB ports KA9570 Connect to Sun Legacy systems (with 13W3 port) KA9130 Connect to Sun USB systems KA9131 Connect to serial based devices KA9140

Supported Operating Systems

The following operating systems are supported by the KH1508i / KH1516i:

OS Version

DOS 6.2 and higher Windows 2000 and higher Linux Red Hat 7.1 and higher

Mandrake/Mandriva 9.0 and higher

SUSE 8.2 and higher Free BSD 4.2 and higher AIX 4.3 and higher Netware 5.0 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Mac 8.6 and higher

Language Support

 American English  French  German  Japanese  Traditional Chinese  UK English

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Components

Front View

KH1508i

1&2

KH1516i

1&2

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nent

Selection Switches

 Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached

to its corresponding port.

 Simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds

performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset.

Description

 Simultaneously pressing Buttons 7 and 8 starts Auto Scan

Mode.

2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. 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

4 Firmware

Upgrade Recovery Switch

5 Firmware

Upgrade Port

6 Power LED Lights to indicate that the KH1508i / KH1516i is powered up and

7 Station ID

LED

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. 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.

Note: This is only for performing a local firmware upgrade (see Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 45) for details.

The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the KH1508i / KH1516i (see page 40), plugs into this RJ-11 connector.

Note: This is only for performing a local firmware upgrade (see Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 45) for details.

ready to operate. The KH1508i / KH1516i's Station ID is displayed here. If this is a

Single Station installation (see page 12), or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation (see page 15), the KH1508i / KH1516i has a Station ID of 01.

On a Daisy Chained installation , the KH1508i / KH1516i auto- senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain. (see Port ID Numbering, page 19, for details).

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Rear View

KH1508i

1234 5

KH1516i

1234 5

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 KH1508i / KH1516i to the

4 PON Port This connector is provided for a Power over the Net™ (PON)

5 Daisy Chain

Port

6 Local Console

Port Section

7 KVM Port

Section

Internet plugs in here. The LEDs indicate data transmission speed: ORANGE for 10 Mbps; GREEN for 100 Mbps.

unit to plug into. A PON device allows computers attached to the KH1508i / KH1516i to be booted remotely over the net. Contact your dealer for more details.

When Daisy Chaining Units (see Daisy Chaining, page 15), the daisy chain cable plugs in 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 5 cables that link to the KVM Adapter Cables (which link to the computers) plug in here.

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 KH1508i / KH1516i'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 13).

A separate KVM Adapter Cable is required for each computer or device connection. See KVM Adapter Cables, page 5 for the model numb ers.

Before You Begin

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 139. 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 KH1508i / KH1516i 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 KH1508i / KH1516i can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables. To place the KH1508i / KH1516i, 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 KH1508i / KH1516i 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.

Phillips head hex M3 x 6

2. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit at the front or the rear, as shown in the diagram below.

Phillips head hex M3 x 8

Phillips head he M3 x 8

3. Slide the unit into the front or rear of the rack and secure it to the rack.

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Single Station Installation

In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained down from the KH1508i / KH1516i. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagrams starting on page 13 (the numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbers of the instruction steps), and do the following:

1. Plug your Local Console’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the unit’s Console Ports. Each port is color coded and marked with an appropriate icon to identify itself.

Note: The KH1508i / KH1516i does not support distances that exceed

20m between itself and the local monitor.

2. Use Cat. 5 cable to connect any available KVM port to a KVM Adapter Cable that is appropriate for the computer you are installing (see KVM Adapter Cables, page 5 for details).

Note: The KH1508i / KH1516i does not support distances that exceed

40m between itself and the KVM Adapter Cable.

3. 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 14 for connection examples.)

4. Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the KH15 08i / KH1516i’s LAN port.

5. Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH1508i / KH1516i's Power Socket; plug the male end into an AC power source.

6. Turn on the power to the KH1508i / KH1516i.

After the KH1508i / KH1516i is powered up, you can turn on the computers.

Single Stage Installation Diagram

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TEN

y A b

NO. KA9120

MODEL

PS/2 CPU MODUL

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KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams

KA9520

LIN

b y A

TEN

KA9570

LIN

by A

TEN

KA9131

LIN

b y A

TEN

KA9140

SERIAL TERMINAL

KA9130

LIN

b y A

TEN

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Daisy Chaining

Up to 15 additional KH1508 / KH1516 KVM switches can be daisy chained down from the KH1508i or KH1516i. As many as 256 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation.

Note: Aten ACS1208 / ACS1216 switches can also be installed on a KH1508i

/ KH1516i daisy chain.

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 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. The KH1508i / KH1516i doesn’t have a Chain In port since it is

the highest level parent – it only has a Chain Out port.

2. Daisy chain cable sets require a separate purchase – see your dealer for details.

3. The KH1508i / KH1516i does not support distances that exceed 100m between the first station and the last station.

2. Use Cat. 5 cable to connect any available KVM port to a KVM Adapter Cable that is appropriate for the computer you are installing (see KVM Adapter Cables, page 5 for details).

Note: The switches do not support distances that exceed 40 m between

themselves and the KVM Adapter Cable.

3. Connect the KVM Adapter Cable to the computer. Refer to the installation diagram on the previous page for details.

4. Use the power cord supplied with this package to connect the KVM switch to an AC power source.

5. Repeat steps 1–4 for any other switches you want to add to the chain.

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6. Power up the installation according to the following procedure: a) Power up 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 in turn (Second S tation, 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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Chapter 3

Basic Operation

Port Selection

KH1508i / KH1516i installations provide three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, OSD, and Hotkey.

Manual

For manual port selection, simply press the Port Switch that corresponds to the device you wish to access.

OSD

OSD (On Screen Display), provides a menu driven interface to the computer switching procedure. The KH1508i / KH1516i provides two OSD systems: A text-based OSD when you log in from a local console; and a graphical OSD when you log in remotely over the internet. Local console OSD operation is discussed in the next chapter; graphical OSD operation is discussed in Chapter 7 (for Windows logins) and Chapter 8 (for Java logins).

Keyboard Hotkeys

Hotkeys allow you to conveniently provide KVM focus to a particular computer from the local console keyboard, instead of having to manually select them by pressing Port Selection switches. See Keyboard Port Operation, page 34, for details.

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Hot Plugging

The KH1508i / KH1516i supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed.

Hot Plugging Stations

You can switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one. After you do, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must reset the OSD. See RESET STATIO N IDS, page 29, for details.

Hot Plugging KVM Ports

After switching KVM ports, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must manually reconfigure the OSD information for the new Port information. See F3 SET, page 26, and the Port Setting selections under the F4 ADM function, page 29, for details.

Note: If the computer’s Operating System doesn’t support hot plugging, this

function may not work properly.

Hot Plugging Console Ports:

Keyboard, monitor, and mouse can all be hot plugged. When hot plugging the mouse:

 You may un plug the mouse and plug it back in again (to reset the mouse,

for example), as long as you use the same mouse.

 If you plug in a different mouse, all the stations and all the computers on

the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds, then restarted following the Power Up Sequence described under Step 6 on page 16.)

Note: If, after hot plugging (or at any other time), there is no response to

keyboard and/or mouse input, perform a Keyboard and Mouse Reset by pressing in the Reset switch (see page 7).

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Powering Off and Restarting

If it becomes necessary to power off the KH1508i / KH1516i, or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, before starting it back up you must follow these procedures:

1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to it.

Note: You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the

Keyboard Power On function.

2. Wait 10 seconds then power it back on. If you have shut down more than

one station, power up the highest station first and work your way down to the lowest one. Wait for each station to display its Station ID on the front panel LED before powering on the next one.

3. After the station(s) is (are) up, power the computers back on.

Port ID Numbering

Each computer on the installation is assigned a unique Port ID. The Port ID is a one or two segment number that is determined by the Stage Level and KVM Port number of the KVM switch that the computer is connected to.

The first segment represents the KVM Port number of the First Stage unit; the second segment represents the KVM Port number of the Second Stage unit.

A computer attached to a First Stage unit has a one segment Port ID (from 1-16) that corresponds to the KVM Port number that it is connected to.

A computer attached to a Second Stage unit has a two segment Port ID:  The second segment (from 1-16), represents the KVM Port number on the

Second Stage unit that the computer is connected to. The first segment (from 1-16) represents the KVM Port number on the First Stage unit that the Second Stage unit links back to.

 For example, a Port ID of 12 - 3 refers to a computer that is connected to

KVM Port 3 of a Second Stage unit that links back to KVM Port 12 of the First Stage unit.

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Chapter 4

Local Console Operation

Overview

When setting up your KH1508i / KH1516i installation for the first time, we recommend doing it from the local console. Local console operation offers a menu driven On Screen Display (OSD) to handle computer control and switching operations.

All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the Main Screen, tap [Scroll Lock] twice.

Note: [Scroll Lock] is the default OSD hotkey. You can optionally change the

Hotkey to the Ctrl key (see OSD HOTKEY, page 26).

The login screen appears:

Enter a valid Username and password to continue.

Note: 1. The default username is administrator; the default password is

password. The first time you log in, you must use these defaults. For

security purposes, we strongly recommend that you change the default password to something unique.

2. Usernames and passwords cannot be managed from the local console. User management is handled via remote administration. See User Management, page 65 for details.

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The OSD Main Screen

After you successfully log in, a screen similar to the one below appears:

Note: 1. The screen depicts the Administrator's Main Screen. The User Main

Screen does not show the F4 or F6 function since it is reserved for the Administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary Users.

2. The OSD always starts in List view, with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed.

3. Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in User are visible (see Port Access, page 67, for details).

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OSD Navigation

 To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper

right corner of the OSD Window; or press [Esc].

 To Logout, Click F8 or the

press [F8].

 The OSD uses a tree view. To see the ports for a particular station, click

the plus sign [

+ ] in front of the Station Number or move the Highlight

Bar to the station then press [Enter]. The Port Number list drops down. To dismiss the list, click the circle symbol [ o ] in front of the Station Number.

 To move up or down through the list one line at a time, Click the Up and

Down Triangle symbols (ST) or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys. If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen, the screen will scroll.

 T o move up or down through the list one screen at a time, Click the Up and

Down Arrow symbols (ÏÐ), or use the [Pg Up] and [Pg Dn] keys. If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen, the screen will scroll.

 To bring the KVM focus to a port, Double Click it, or move the Highlight

Bar to it then press [Enter].

 After executing any action, you automatically go back to the menu one

level above.

symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or

OSD Main Screen Headings

Heading Explanation

SN-PN This column lists the Port ID numbers (Station Number - Port Number)

for all the Computer Ports on the installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to the port entry, then press Enter.

QV If a port has selected for Quick View scanning (see SET QUICK VIEW

PORTS, page 28), an arrowhead displays in this column to indicate so. The computers that are powered on and are On Line have a Sun

symbol in this column to indicate so.

NAME If a port has been given a name (see EDIT PORT NAMES, page 29),

its name appears in this column.

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OSD Functions

OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, rapidly switching to any port; scanning only selected ports; limiting the list of ports you wish to view; designating a port as a Quick View Port; managing port names; or making OSD setting adjustments.

To access an OSD function:

1. Either Click a Function Key field at the top of the Main Screen, or press a Function Key on the keyboard.

2. In the Submenus that appear make a choice by either double clicking it, or by moving the Highlight Bar to it, and pressing [Enter].

3. Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level.

F1 GOTO

GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's Name, or its Port ID.

 To use the Name method, key in 1; key in the port's Name; then press

[Enter].

 To use the Port ID method, key in 2; key in the Port ID; then press

[Enter].

Note: 1. You can key in a partial Name or Port ID. In that case, the screen will

show all the computers that the User has View rights to, that match the Name or Port ID pattern, regardless of the current List settings (see F2 LIST, page 25, for details).

2. Port access rights are assigned via the remote OSD. See Port Access, page 67, for details.

To return to the OSD Main Screen without making a choice, press [Esc].

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F2 LIST

This function lets you broaden or narrow th e scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) on the Main OSD Screen. Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are listed on the Main OSD Screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below:

Choice Meaning

ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation. POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have their attached computers Powered

On.

QVIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports

(see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 28).

QVIEW + POWERED ON

Move the Highlight Bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one.

Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 28, and that have their attached computers Powered On.

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F3 SET

This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up their own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that is provided during Login.

To change a setting:

1. Move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].

2. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. To make

a selection, move the Highlight Bar to it, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is. The settings are explained in the following table:

Setting Function

OSD HOTKEY Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function:

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Since the Ctrl key combination may conflict with programs running

on the computers, the default is the Scroll Lock combination.

PORT ID DISPLAY POSITION

PORT ID DISPLAY DURATION

PORT ID DISPLAY MODE

Allows you to position where the Port ID appears on the monitor. The default is the upper left corner, but you can have it appear anywhere on the screen.

Use the Arrow Keys plus Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home, End, and 5 (on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off), to position the Port ID display, then press [Enter] to lock the position and return to the Set submenu.

Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port change has taken place. The choices are:

User Defined - which lets you select the amount of time (from 0–255 sec.); and

Always On - which displays the Port ID at all times. If you select User Defined, key in the number of seconds, then

press [Enter]. The default is 5 Seconds. A setting of 0 (zero) disables this

function. Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone

(PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PORT NAME); or the Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME). The default is PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME).

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Setting Function

SCAN DURATION

SCAN/SKIP MODE

SCREEN BLANKER

HOTKEY COMMAND MODE

HOTKEY This setting selects the Hotkey invocation keys (see Keyboard Port

SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT

Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN, page 32). Key in a value from 0–255 seconds, then press [Enter]. Default is 10 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the Scan function.

Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip Mode (see F5 SKP, page 31), and Auto Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN, page 32). Choices are:

ALL - All the Ports which have been set Accessible (see Port Access, page 67);

POWERED ON - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On;

QUICK VIEW - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 28);

QUICK VIEW + POWERED ON - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports and are Powered On.

The default is ALL. If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with

this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value from 0–30 minutes, then press [Enter]. A setting of 0 disables this function. The default is 0 (disabled).

Enables / Disables the Hotkey Command function in case a conflict with programs running on the computers occurs. The default is ON.

Operation, page 34). Choices are: [Num Lock] + [–] or [Ctrl] + [F12] The default is [Num Lock] + [–].

If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the Operator is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the console can be used again.

This enables other Operators to gain access to the computers when the original Operator is no longer accessing them, but has forgotten to log out. T o set the timeout value, key in a number from 0–180 minutes, then press [Enter]. If the number is 0 (zero), this function is disabled. Default is 0 (disabled).

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Setting Function

ACTIVATE BEEPER

SET QUICK VIEW PORTS

Choices are Y (for Yes), or N (for No). When activated, the beeper sounds whenever a Port is changed, when activating the Auto Scan function (see F7 SCAN, page 32), or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu. The default is Y (activated).

This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as Quick View ports.

 To select/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, use the Navigation

Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press the [Spacebar].

 When a port has been selected as a Quick View Port, an arrowhead

displays in the QV column of the LIST on the Main Screen to indicate so. When a port is deselected, the arrowhead disappears.

 If one of the Quick View options is chosen for the LIST view (see F2

LIST, page 25), only a Port that has been selected here will display

on the List.

 If one of the Quick View options is chosen for Auto Scanning (see

SCAN/SKIP MODE, page 27), only a Port that has been selected here will be Auto Scanned.

The default is for no ports to be selected.

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F4 ADM

F4 is an Administrator only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter].

After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. Move the Highlight Bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice so that you know which one it is. The settings are explained in the following table:

Setting Function

EDIT PORT NAMES

RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES

CLEAR THE NAME LIST

RESET STATION IDS

To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This function allows the Administrator to create, modify, or delete port names. To Edit a port name:

1. Click the port you want, or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].

2. Key in the new Port Name, or modify/delete the old one. The maximum number of characters allowed for the Port Name is 12. Legal characters include:

 All alpha characters: A–Z*  All numeric characters: 0–9  - and Space

*Case does not matter; the OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in.

3. When you have finished editing, press [Enter] to have the change take effect. To abort the change, press Esc.

This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to the original factory default settings (see OSD Factory Default Settings,

page 153) Ports, which are saved.

This function is similar to Restore Default Values. The dif ference is that it also clears the Names settings along with undoing all changes and returning the setup to the original factory default settings.

If you change the position of one of the Stations in the daisy chain, the OSD settings will no longer correspond to the new situation. This function directs the OSD to rescan the Station positions of the entire installation and updates the OSD so that the OSD Station information corresponds to the new physical layout.

Note: Only the Station Numbers get updated. Except for the Port Names, all Administrator settings (such as Set Accessible Ports, Set Quick View Ports, etc.), for all of the computers affected by the change, have to be manually redone.

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Setting Function

SET OPERATING SYSTEM

SET CAT 5 LENGTH

SET KEYBOARD LANGUAGE

FIRMWARE UPGRADE

ADAPTER UPGRADE

Specifies the operating platform of the computer attached to each port. For each port, press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices (PC, Mac, Sun, and Other). Repeat until all the ports have been set, then press [Esc]. The default is PC.

Note: If you are installing a Sun or Mac computer, before you run it for the first time you must set the correct operating system for the port it is connected to with this function; otherwise, it will not boot.

Lets you specify how long the Cat 5 cable between the port and the KVM adapter cable is. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the cable length settings:

S: Short – for up to 25 m M: Medium – for between 20 and 40 m L: Long – for above 35 m

An S, M, or L appears next to the port to indicate the choice. Sets the keyboard language layout for the computers attached to each

port. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: English (US); English (UK); French; German; Japanese; Korean; Traditional Chinese; and Spanish. The default is English (US).

In order to upgrade the KH1508i / KH1516i’s firmware (see KH1508i /

KH1516i Upgrade, page 40) you must first enable Firmware Upgrade Mode with this setting.

When you bring up this menu, the current firmware version levels display. Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrade Mode, or N to leave this menu without enabling it.

In order to upgrade an Adapter Cables’ firmware (see Adapter Cable Upgrade, page 46), you must first enable its Upgrade Mode with this setting. Press [Spacebar] to select the KVM Adapter Cable you want to upgrade.

When you select a KVM Adapter Cable, its current firmware version levels display. Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrade Mode, or N to leave this menu without enabling it.

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F5 SKP

This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward, switching the console focus from the currently active KVM Port to the previous or next available one.

 The selection of computers to be available for Skip Mode switching is

made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 26).

 When you are in Skip Mode, press:

← To skip from the current port to the previous port in the List. → To skip from the current port to the next port in the List.

To skip from the current port to the last port of the previous station

↑

in the List. To skip from the current port to the first port of the next station in

↓

the List.

Note: When you Skip, you only Skip to the previous or next available

computer that is in the Scan/Skip Mode selection (see page 27).

 If a Port has been selected for Scan/Skip Mode, when the focus switches to

that port a Left/Right Triangle symbol appears before its Port ID Display to indicate so.

 While Skip Mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You

must exit Skip Mode in order to regain control of the console.

 To exit Skip Mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].

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F6 IP

This function allows you to select whether to assign the KH1508i / KH1516i’s IP address dynamically (DHCP), or to give it a fixed IP address. Press [Enter] to toggle between the choices.

If you toggle DHCP Enable to Off, specify the IP, Mask, and Gateway in the appropriate fields.

Press [Esc] to exit after you have finished with your choice.

F7 SCAN

Pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan Mode. This function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switch ing manually.

 The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with

the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 26).

 The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan

Duration setting under the F3 SET function (see page 26). When you

want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning and exit Auto Scan Mode.

 If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is

attached but is powered Off, the monitor screen will be blank, and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect. Simply wait - after the Scan Duration time is up, the Scan function will move on to the next port.

 As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the Port ID display

to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode.

 While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, the console will not function normally.

You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console.

 While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to

keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P. See Invoking Auto Scan, page 37, for details.

 To exit Auto Scan Mode, press [Spacebar] or [Esc].

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F8 LOUT

Pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the Main Screen to deactivate the OSD. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey.

Note: 1. When you reenter the OSD after logging out, the screen stays blank

except for the OSD Main Screen. You must input your password before you can continue.

2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc] to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu, a Null Port message displays on the screen. The OSD Hotkey will bring up the Main OSD Screen.

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Keyboard Port Operation

Overview

In addition to the OSD, the KH1508i / KH1516i also supports port control directly from the keyboard with the use of hotkey combinations.

Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The KH1508i / KH1516i provides the following Hotkey Port Control features:

 Selecting the Active Port  Auto Scanning  Skip Mode Switching  Beeping to indicate a port switch

Invoking Hotkey Mode

All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Invoking Hotkey Mode takes three steps:

1. Hold down the Num Lock key;

2. Press and release the minus key;

3. Release the Num Lock key:

[Num Lock] + [-];

Note: The minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise

Hotkey invocation is cancelled and it has no effect.

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When Hotkey Mode is active:

 The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate

Hotkey Mode is active. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode.

 A Command Line appears on the monitor screen. The command line

prompt is the word Hotkey: in yellow text on a blue background, and displays the subsequent Hotkey information that you key in.

 Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Hotkey

compliant keystrokes (described in the sections that follow), can be input.

 Pressing [Esc] exits Hotkey Mode.

Selecting the Active Port

Each Computer Port is assigned a Port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 19). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the Computer Port that the computer is connected to. The steps involved are:

1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 34).

2. Key in the Port ID The Port ID numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in. If

you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

Note: 1. Just key in the numbers; do not key in the dash.

2. If the port you want to switch to is on the current station, you can just key in the port number – you do not need to key in the station number.

3. Press [Enter]

After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.

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Auto Scanning

Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active Computer Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals, so that he can monitor their activity automatically. (See SCAN/SKIP MODE of the OSD F3 SET function, page 26 for information regarding accessible ports).

Setting the Scan Interval

The amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the SCAN DURATION setting of the OSD F3 SET function (see page 26). You can

change the scan interval before activating Hotkey Auto Scanning, if you wish, with the following Hotkey combination:

1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 34).

2. Key in [T] [n] Where [T] is the letter T, and [n] is a number from 1-255 that represents

the number of seconds for the dwell time. The letter T and the numbers display on the Command Line as you key

them in. If you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

3. Press [Enter] After you press [Enter], you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and are

ready to invoke Auto Scanning.

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Invoking Auto Scan

To start Auto Scanning, key in the following Hotkey combination:

1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 34).

2. Press [A].

After you press A, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Auto Scan Mode, and Auto Scanning begins.

 While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order

to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P or clicking with the mouse. During the time that Auto Scanning is paused, the Command Line displays: Auto Scan: Paused.

Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer is more convenient than Exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume scanning, you start from where you left off. If, on the other hand, you Exited and restarted, Scanning would start over from the very first computer on the installation.

To resume Auto Scanning, press any key or click with the mouse. Scanning continues from where it left off.

 While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse

functions are suspended - only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the console.

3. To exit Auto Scan Mode press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto Scanning stops

when you exit Auto Scan Mode.

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Skip Mode

This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like

- as opposed to Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed

interval. To invoke Skip Mode, key in the following Hotkey combination:

1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 34).

2. Key in [Arrow]  Where [Arrow] refers to one of the Arrow keys. After you press

[Arrow], you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Skip Mode where you can switch ports as follows:

Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it. (See SCAN/SKIP MODE, page 27, for information regarding

←

accessible ports.) Skips from the current port to the next accessible port.

→

Skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous

↑

Station. Skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next

↓

Station.

 Once you are in Skip Mode, you can keep on skipping by pressing the

Arrow keys. You don't have to use the [NumLock] + [-] combination again.

 While Skip Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions

are suspended - only Skip Mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain normal control of the console.

3. To exit Skip Mode, press [Esc] or [Spacebar].

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Hotkey Beeper Control

The Beeper (see ACTIVATE BEEPER, page 28) can be Hotkey toggled On and Off. When the beeper is set to On, the KH1508i / KH1516i beeps when it switches ports. To toggle the Beeper, key in the following Hotkey combination:

1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 34).

2. Press [B] After you press B, the Beeper toggles On or Off. The Command Line displays

Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.

Hotkey Summary Table

The following table summarizes Hotkey operations on the KH1508i / KH1516i:

[Num Lock] + [-] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the computer that

[T] [n] [Enter] Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds -

[A] Invokes Auto Scan Mode.

[

←]

[

→]

[

↑]

[

↓]

[B] Toggles the Beeper On or Off.

corresponds to that Port ID.

where n is a number from 0–255.

When Auto Scan Mode is in effect, [P] pauses Auto Scanning.

When Auto Scanning is paused, pressing any key resumes Auto Scanning.

Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it.

Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the next accessible port.

Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous Station.

Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station.

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Firmware Upgrade

KH1508i / KH1516i Upgrade

New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our website as they become available. Check the website regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them. This chapter explains how to upgrade the KH1508i / KH1516i’s firmware locally – as opposed to the browser upgrade described on page 56.

Note: Each time you do a local firmware upgrade, you must also do a browser

firmware upgrade. If you upgrade one, you must also upgrade the other.

Before You Begin

To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:

1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our website and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.

2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer.

3. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable (provided with this unit), to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of the KH1508i / KH1516i.

Note: On a daisy chained installation, the chained stations will

automatically receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables.

4. Shut down all of the computers - but not the Stations - on your KVM installation.

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5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 21) and

select the F4ADM function.

6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter], then press [Y] to

invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see page 30) For your reference, the current firmware upgrade version displays on the screen.

Starting the Upgrade

To upgrade your firmware:

1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double

clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and keying in the full path to it.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility We lcome screen appears:

2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio

button).

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3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears:

The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.

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4. After you have made your selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade.

 If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the

device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device's version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel:

If you didn't enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not.

 As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status

Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar.

 To abort the upgrade procedure before it completes, click Cancel.

If you cancel before completion, a dialog box appears warning you that quitting at this point may cause the device’s firmware to be lost, and you are given the option to proceed or abort the cancel operation.

To recover from a “lost firmware” situation, see Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 45.

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Upgrade Succeeded:

After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful:

Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.

Upgrade Failed:

If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you Click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears:

Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed.

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Firmware Upgrade Recovery

There are basically four conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery:

1. When a firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted due to a power failure

or loss of network connection.

2. When the unit’s firmware becomes corrup ted f or so me reas on an d you are

unable to operate it.

3. When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see FIRMWARE UPGRADE,

page 30), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade.

4. When a firmware upgrade procedure fails.

To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:

1. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (see page 7) to the Recover

position.

2. Power off and restart the switch according to the instructions given in the

Powering Off and Restarting section (see page 19).

3. Repeat the upgrade procedure starting with Starting the Upgrade, page 41.

4. When the upgrade ends, power off the switch

5. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal

position.

6. Restart the switch according to the instructions given in the Powering Off

and Restarting section (see page 19).

Note: 1. In condition 1, mentioned above, the IP module may fail and require

a special procedure to recover. In that case, see IP Module Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 155, for how to proceed.

2. If one of the daisy chained units fails to upgrade, unchain it from the installation and perform the recovery and upgrade operation on it independently. After it has been successfully upgraded, plug it back into the chain

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Adapter Cable Upgrade

The firmware for the KA9520, KA9570, and KA9130 KVM Adapter Cables can also be upgraded. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them:

Before You Begin

To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:

1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.

2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer.

Note: The upgrade files for the three adapter cables aren’t packaged

separately. A single upgrade package provides the upgrade files for all of them.

3. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable (provided with this unit), to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of the KH1508i / KH1516i.

4. Shut down all of the computers - but not the Stations - on your KVM installation.

5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 21) and select the F4ADM function.

6. Scroll down to ADAPTER UPGRADE. Press [Enter].

7. In the screen that comes up, press [Y] to invoke Upgrade Mode.

Note: 1. A message appears reminding you to connect an adapter cable.

The upgrade takes place via the Cat 5 cable that connects the adapter cable to the KVM switch, however, so there is no need to connect a separate firmware upgrade cable. If all the adapter cables you want to upgrade have already been connected to the switch, simply ignore the message.

2. All the connected adapter cables get upgraded during a single upgrade session.

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Starting the Upgrade:

To upgrade your firmware:

1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and keying in the full path to it.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility We lcome screen appears (see page 41).

2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button), then Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears:

The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.

3. After all the devices have been listed, click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device's

firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device's version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Conti nue or Cancel.

If you didn't enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not.

As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar.

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Upgrade Succeeded:

After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful:

Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.

Note: At the completion of the upgrade the KH1508i / KH1516i restarts.

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Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery

There are basically four conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery:  When the unit’s firmware becomes corrup ted f or so me reas on an d you are

unable to operate it.

 When you invoke Adapter Upgrade Mode (see ADAPTER UPGRADE,

page 30), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade.

 When a firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted.  When a firmware upgrade procedure fails.

To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:

1. Unplug the Adapter Cable from the computer it is connected to.

2. Slide its Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (located next to the Cat 5 connector) to the Recover position.

3. Plug the adapter cable back into the computer.

4. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 21) and select the F4ADM function.

5. Scroll down to ADAPTER UPGRADE. Press [Enter].

6. Press [Y] to invoke Upgrade Mode.

7. Repeat the upgrade procedure starting with Starting the Upgrade:, page 47.

8. After the upgrade completes and the switch restarts, unplug the Adapter Cable from the computer and slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position.

9. Plug the adapter cable back into the computer.

This completes the recovery procedure.

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Browser Login

Overview

An On Screen Display (OSD) interface governs remote KH1508i / KH1516i administration as well as user configuration and port switching operations. The OSD can be accessed either with a Windows-based client or a Java-based client. In order to perform remote operations, you must first log in via an Internet browser to connect to the KH1508i / KH1516i.

Logging In

To log in from an Internet browser:

1. Open the browser and specify the IP address of the KH1508i / KH1516i in the URL bar.

Note: If you don't know the IP address, get it from the KH1508i / KH1516i

administrator.

2. When the Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate – it can be trusted. (See Trusted Certificates, page 150, for details.)

3. A login page appears:

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4. Provide a valid Username and Password (set up by the KH1508i / KH1516i administrator – see User Management, page 65), then Click

Note: 1. If you supply an invalid login, the authentication routine will

return a message stating, Invalid Username or Password. Please try again. If you exceed the number of login failures set by the administrator, a message stating that The page cannot be displayed, appears. This is done to confuse and discourage

hackers from trying to discover a valid Username and Password. If you see this message, try logging in again being careful with the Username and Password.

2. If you are the Administrator and are logging in for the first time, use the default Username: administrator; and the default Password: password. For security purposes, we strongly recommend you remove these and give yourself a unique Username and Password (see User Management, page 65).

After you have successfully logged in, the KH1508i / KH1516i Main Web page appears with the General dialog box displayed:

Note: This is the same dialog box that appears whenever you click the General

icon at the top left of the page.

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Web Page Layout

The General Dialog Box

An explanation of the dialog box fields is given in the table below:

Field Purpose

Device Name To make it easier to manage installations that have more than

one KH1508i / KH1516i, each one can be given a name. The name that was assigned by the administrator to this unit displays

here. MAC Address The KH1508i / KH1516i's MAC Address displays here. Firmware Version Indicates the KH1508i / KH1516i's current firmware version

level. New versions of the KH1508i / KH1516i's firmware can be

downloaded from our website as they become available. See

Upgrading the Firmware (Browser Method), page 56, for details. Network Transfer

Rate

Reset on exit T o save any configuration/administration changes that you have

Last IP from DHCP server

Displays the currently selected rate for data transmission. The

network transfer rate is administrator selectable – see Network

Transfer Rate, page 71.

made in the KH1508i / KH1516i's OSD, place a check here to

have the KH1508i / KH1516i implement the changes you have

made and reset itself when you log out.

Note: This checkbox is only enabled for users who have

administration privileges.

Displays the current IP address of the KH1508i / KH1516i.

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Web Page Icons

The purpose of the other icons at the top of the web page are explained in the table below:

Icon Function

Sync: Click this icon to synchronize the KH1508i /

KH1516i's time with your computer's time.

 If both are in the same time zone, the device's time is

changed to match the computer's time.

 If they are in different time zones, the device's time is

changed to match the computer's time, except that the time zone difference is still maintained.

Firmware: Click this icon to install new versions of the KH1508i / KH1516i's firmware. See Upgrading the Firmware (Browser Method), page 56, for details.

Note: The Firmware icon only displays for users with administrative permission. It doesn't appear on the web pages of users who don't have the proper permission.

Logout: Y ou should always click this icon to log out and end your KH1508i / KH1516i session. If you close the browser without first logging out, you will have to wait approximately one minute before logging in again.

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Web Page Buttons

The purpose of the buttons at the left of the web page are explained in the table below:

Icon Purpose

Click this button to download the Windows Client software to remotely control the KH1508i / KH1516i and the devices connected to it.

Note: This Windows Client isn't permanent. It becomes unusable once you exit the webpage. You must download a new Windows Client each time you log in from your browser.

For platform independence, the Java client allows users that have Java installed to connect to the KH1508i / KH1516i. Click this button to download the Java Client software to remotely control the KH1508i / KH1516i and the devices connected to it.

Note: This Java Client isn't permanent. It becomes unusable once you exit the webpage. You must download a new Java Client each time you log in from your browser.

In some instances, administrators don't want the KH1508i / KH1516i to be accessible by browser. Clicking this button allows the user to download the API version of the Windows Client. Once a user has downloaded the API program, the administrator can turn off browser access. API operation is discussed in Chapter 11.

In some instances, administrators don't want the KH1508i / KH1516i to be accessible by browser. Clicking this button allows the user to download the API version of the Java Client. Once a user has downloaded the API program, the administrator can turn off browser access. API operation is discussed in Chapter 11.

Clicking this button allows the administrator to download and install the Log Server application. See Chapter 10 for Log Server details.

If a Power on the NET™ (PON) module is connected to the KH1508i / KH1516i, clicking this button brings up it's interface.

All the events that take place on the KH1508i / KH1516i are recorded in a log file. Clicking this icon displays the contents of the log file.

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Upgrading the Firmware (Browser Method)

As new versions of the KH1508i / KH1516i firmware become available, they can be downloaded from our website. Check the web site regularly to find the latest information and packages.

Note: Each time you do a browser firmware upgrade, you must also do a local

firmware upgrade (see Firmware Upgrade, page 40). If you upgrade one, you must also upgrade the other.

There are two methods to upgrade the firmware: over the net with a browser; and from a locally connected computer. This section describes the browser method. For the local method, see Firmware Upgrade, page 40.

Note: Upgrading the firmware is an administration function and requires

administrator privileges.

To upgrade the firmware, do the following:

1. Download the new firmware file to a computer that is not part of your KH1508i / KH1516i installation.

2. From that computer, open your browser and log in to the KH1508i / KH1516i.

3. Click the Firmware icon (see page 54) to open the Firmware configuration dialog box:

4. Click Browse; navigate to the directory that the new firmware file is in and select the file.

5. Click Upload.

6. After the upload completes, click the Logout icon at the top right of the web page to exit and reset the KH1508i / KH1516i.

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Activating the OSD

Windows Client

After you have successfully logged in (see Logging In, page 51), to activate the browser-based Windows Client OSD do the following:

1. Click the Windows Client button (the one without the arrow) at the left of

the web page.

Note: 1. You must have DirectX 7.0 or higher installed on your computer.

If not, the Windows Client will not load. If you don't already have it, DirectX is available for free download from Microsoft's website: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads.

2. The Windows Client button with the arrow is for running the AP version of the Windows Client (see Chapter 11, AP Operation, for details).

2. When the file download security warning dialog box appears, click Run.

3. If a second security warning dialog box appears, click Run again.

Note: 1. If the browser cannot run the file, save it to disk, instead. Then,

with your browser still open to the KH1508i / KH1516i web page, run the file from your disk.

2. If you use the save to disk method, for security purposes, you cannot simply run a previously downloaded version of the program. Each time you want to access the KH1508i / KH1516i, you must log in to the web page with a valid username and password to download a fresh copy of the program.

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4. When a connection to the KH1508i / KH1516i has been established a screen similar to the one below appears:

 If Full Screen Mode is enabled (the box is checked), after you connect

the remote display displays full screen on your local monitor.

 If Full Screen Mode is not enabled (the box is not checked), after you

connect the remote display appears as a window on your desktop. If the remote screen is larger than what is able to fit in the window, move the mouse pointer to the screen border that is closest to the area you want to view and the screen will scroll.

 If Keep Screen Size is enabled (the box is checked), after you connect

the remote display is not resized – it runs on your local monitor with its original resolution

 If the remote resolution is smaller, its display appears in a window

centered on your screen.

 If the remote resolution is larger, its display is centered on your

screen. To access the areas that are off screen, move the mouse to the corner of the screen that is closest to the area you want to view and the screen will scroll.

 If Keep Screen Size is not enabled (the box is not checked), after you

connect the remote screen is resized to match your local monitor's resolution.

5. Click Switch to bring up the OSD.

After you switch to the KH1508i / KH1516i, the OSD comes up with the Main page and Windows Client Control Panel displayed:

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The OSD consists of three pages – Main, Configuration, and Administration. The Administration and Configuration pages are discussed in Chapter 6. The Main page is discussed in the Windows Client Port Operation chapter, on page 93.

Note: 1. The Administration tab is disabled for users who don't have

administration permission.

2. There is a small Windows Client Control Panel at the lower right. The control panel is discussed in detail on page 84.

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Java Client

After you have successfully logged in (see page 51), to activate the Java Client OSD do the following:

1. Click the Java Client button (the one without the arrow) at the left of the web page.

Note: You m ust have Sun's Java 2 JRE 1.4.2 or higher installed on your

computer before running the Java Client. (At the time of writing, JRE 5.0 Update 5 was the latest release.) Java is available for free download from the Sun Java website: http://java.sun.com.

2. Accept the security certificates.

3. When the browser dialog asks what to do with the program file, click

Open.

Note: 1. If the browser cannot run the file, save it to disk, instead. Then,

with your browser still open to the KH1508i / KH1516i web page, run the file from your disk.

After a second or two, an Authentication progress window appears:

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Once the authentication procedure completes successfully, the OSD Main Screen comes up in the center of your monitor. This is the same OSD that appears when the Windows Client is invoked.

As with the Windows Client, the OSD consists of three pages – Main, Configuration, and Administration. The Administration and Configuration pages are discussed in Chapter 6. The Main page is discussed in the Windows Client Port Operation chapter, on page 93..

Note: 1. The Administration tab is disabled for users who don't have

administration permission.

2. Instead of a control panel like the one that the Windows Client uses,

the Java Client has a hidden control panel, located at the bottom center of the screen. The panel becomes visible when the mouse pointer is moved over it. The functions of the Control Panel icons are described in the Java Client Port Operation chapter, on page 108.

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Administration and Configuration

Overview

The remote OSD's Administration page lets the Admini strator (and users with administration permission - see User Management, page 65) configure and control overall KH1508i / KH1516i operations. The tab that activates the page is disabled (grayed out) for users who do not have administration permission.

The OSD Configuration page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The KH1508i / KH1516i stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the Username that is used to log in.

The Administration Page

Each of the administrative functions is represented by an icon at the left of the page. Clicking the icon brings up its associated dialog box. When the Administration page first comes up the General dialog box appears:

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General

The General Page presents four items of information. This is the same information that displays after you log in from a browser, or when you click the General icon at the top left of the browser main page. The meaning of these items is described in the table, below:

Item Meaning

Device Name This field lets you give the switch a unique name. This can be

convenient when you need to differentiate among several devices

in multi station installations. MAC Address This item displays the KH1508i / KH1516i’s MAC address. Firmware Ver This item displays the current firmware version number. You can

reference it to see if there are newer versions available on the

Altusen website. Last IP from

DHCP Server

If the switch is on a network that uses DHCP assigned IP

addresses, this item is a convenient way of ascertaining what its IP

address is, to inform the Users which IP to use when they want to

Note: If the switch has a fixed IP address, this item doesn’t appear.

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User Management

The User Management dialogs are used to create and manage user profiles. Up to 64 user profiles can be established. Up to 32 users can log in concurrently.

 To delete a user profile, select it in the list box, and click Remove.  To modify a user profile, select it and click Edit.  To add a user, click New.

If you choose Edit or New, a dialog box similar to the one below appears:

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Fill in the required information for a new profile, or modify the existing information to edit a previous profile. A description of the field headings is given in the table below:

Heading Description

Username A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 characters is allowed. Password A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 characters is allowed. Confirm Password To be sure there is no mistake in the password, you are asked

Description Additional information about the user that you may wish to

Admin Enabling this gives the user Administrator level access to the

User Enabling this gives the user User level access to the KH1508i /

Select This button is automatically enabled if the permission choices

Permissions These are used together with the Select radio button to set up

to enter it again. The two entries must match.

include.

KH1508i / KH1516i. All permissions are granted. (See Permissions, in this table.)

KH1516i. Windows Client, Power Manager, and Java Client permissions are granted. (See Permissions, in this table.)

selected by the Administrator (in the panel just below) do not match the default access level choices for Admin or User.

permissions that differ from the defaults for Admin and User.

1. Checking Administration gives a User administration privileges, which allows him to set up and modify the KH1508i / KH1516i's Administration page settings.

2. Checking Windows Client allows a user to access the KH1508i / KH1516i via the Windows Client software. By default, all users may access the KH1508i / KH1516i via the Windows Client software.

3. Checking Log allows a User to view and query the log file. The Log and Log Server buttons appear on the Main web page of Users who have Log permission (see the screenshot on page 52).

4. Checking Power Manager allows a User to connect to Power on the Net™ devices. The PON button appears on the Main web page of Users who have Power Manager permission (see the screenshot on page 52).

5. Checking Java client allows a User to access the KH1508i / KH1516i via the Java Client software.

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Port Access

Clicking the Port Access button brings up a dialog box that allows the Administrator or a User with Administration permission to define the selected User's access to the computers on a Port-by-Port basis:

 Click + to expand a Station and show a list of its ports

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 The access rights choices are explained in he table, below:

Choice Description

Full The user can view the remote screen and can perform operations

on the remote system from his keyboard and monitor.

View Only The user can only view the remote screen; he ca nnot perform any

None No access rights - the Port will not show up on the User's list on the

operations on it.

Main Screen.

 The default setting is Full for all users on all ports.The access rights can be

changed in the following ways:

 Click directly over an access right to cycle through the choices  Move the highlight bar to a port and press + to cycle forward through

the choices

 Move the highlight bar to a port and press - to cycle backward through

the choices

 [Shift] Click on any port to have all the ports on the Station cycle

through the choices in unison

 Hold down [Shift] and tap + to have all the ports on the Station cycle

forward through the choices in unison

 Hold down [Shift] and tap - to have all the ports on the Station cycle

backward through the choices in unison

 When you have finished making your choices, click Save.  If you want to abandon your choices and exit without saving, click

Cancel.

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Service Configuration

The Service Configuration dialog is composed of two main panels: Access Port and Log Server:

Access Port

As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Administrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow, and set the firewall accordingly. Users must specify the port number when they log in to the KH1508i / KH1516i. If an invalid port number (or no port number) is specified, the KH1508i / KH1516i will not be found.

An explanation of the fields is given in the table below:

Field Explanation

Program This is the port number that must be specified when connecting

from the Windows Client software program. Valid entries are from 1024–65535. The default is 9000.

Java This is the port number used for Java Client connections. Valid

HTTP The port number for a browser login. The default is 80. HTTPS The port number for a secure browser login. The default is 443.

entries are from 1024–65535. The default is 9002.

Note: 1. If there is no firewall (on an Intranet, for example), it doesn’t matter

what these numbers are set to, since they have no effect.

2. The access ports cannot have the same value. You must set a different value for each one.

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Log Server

Important transactions that occur on the KH1508i / KH1516i, such as logins and internal status messages, are kept in an automatically generated log file. Specify the MAC address and a port number for the computer that the Log Server resides on in this panel. The valid port range is 0-65535. The default port number is 9001.

Installation and operation of the Log Server is discussed in Chapter 10. The Log File is discussed on page 117.

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Network

The Network dialog is used to specify the KH1508i / KH1516i's network environment.

Network Transfer Rate

Set the rate at which the KH1508i / KH1516i transfers data to remote computers. The range is from 8 to 99999 Kilobytes per second (KBps).

IP Address

The KH1508i / KH1516i can either have its IP address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address.

 For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain an IP address

automatically, radio button.

 To specify a fixed IP address, select the Set IP address manually, radio

button and fill in the IP address.

DNS Server

 For automatic DNS Server address assignment, select the Obtain DNS

Server address automatically, radio button.

 To specify the DNS Server address manually, select the Use the following

DNS Server radio button, and fill in the addresses for the Primary and

Alternate DNS servers.

Note: Specifying at the primary DNS Server address is mandatory. The

alternate DNS Server address is optional.

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Radius

The RADIUS dialog box allows you to set up login authorization for the KH1508i / KH1516i through a RADIUS server:

To enable RADIUS authorization, do the following:

1. Check Enable Radius.

2. Fill in the IP addresses and Service Ports for the Primary and Alternate RADIUS servers.

3. Set the time in seconds that the KH1508i / KH1516i waits for a RADIUS server reply before it times out in the Timeout field.

4. Set the number of RADIUS retries allowed in the Retries field.

5. Key the Shared Secret character string that you want to use for authentication between the KH1508i / KH1516i and the RADIUS Server in this field.

6. Set the access rights for each user on the RADIUS server according to the information in the table on the next page.

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RADIUS Server Access Rights Table:

Character Meaning

C Grants the user administrator privileges – allowing system configuration.

W Allows the user to access the system via the Windows Client program.

J Allows the user to access the system via the Java Client program. P L Allows the user to access log information via the user’s browser.

PN Restricts the user from accessing specified ports on the OSD port list.

PV Limits the User to only being able to view specified ports on the OSD

UHK Defines the OSD Hotkey (see page 81).

UOL Defines the OSD List Function (seeThe Main Page, and,Quick View

UODM Selects how the Port ID displays (see page 81).

UODT Determines the length of time in seconds that the Port ID displays on

UBUZ Turns the beeper off or on (see page 81).

ULT Sets the Logout Timeout. When there is no input from the user for the

Allows the user to access an attached Power Over the Net

Syntax: PN/1/2/3/4 (etc.)

port list.

Syntax: PV/1/2/3/4 (etc.)

UHK0: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock UHK1: Ctrl + Ctrl

Ports, page 93).

UOL0: All UOL1: Powered On UOL2: Quick View UOL3: Quick View +Powered On

UODM0: Port Number + Port Name UODM1: Port Number UODM2: Port Name

the monitor after a port change (see page 81). Syntax: UODTn (where n represents a number from 0-255) The default is 10 seconds.

UBUZ0: Beeper Off UBUZ1: Beeper On

amount of time set with this function, the user is automatically logged out and will need to log in again. The valid Logout Timeout range is from 0-180 minutes.

Syntax: ULTn (where n represents a number from 0 to 180 minutes. The default is 30 minutes.

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Character Meaning

USM Selects which computers the User can access under Auto Scan Mode

UST Determines the length of time in seconds the KVM focus dwells on each

(see Scan Select, page 81).

USM0: All USM1: Powered On USM2: Quick View USM3: Quick View + Powered On

port in Auto Scan Mode (see Scan Duration, page 81). Syntax: USTn (where n represents a number from 0–255)

Note: 1. Characters are not case sensitive. Upper or lower case works equally

well.

2. Characters are comma delimited.

3. An invalid character in the configuration string will prohibit access to the KH1508i / KH1516i for the user.

RADIUS Server Access Rights Examples:

c,w,p User has administrator privileges; user can access the system via the

Windows Client; user can manage the attached Power over the NET device.

w,j,l User can access the system via the Windows Client; user can access

the system via the Java Client; user can access log information via the user’s browser.

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Security

The Security page controls access to the KH1508i / KH1516i.

IP and MAC Filtering

 If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or

MAC Filter list boxes.

 IP and MAC Filters control access to the KH1508i / KH1516i based on the

IP and/or MAC addresses of the computers attempting to connect. A maximum of 100 IP filters and 100 MAC filters are allowed. To enable IP and/or MAC filtering, Click to put a check mark in the IP Filter Enable and/or MAC Filter Enable checkbox.

 If the include button is checked, all the addresses within the filter range

are allowed access; all other addresses are denied access.

 If the exclude button is checked, all the addresses within the filter

range are denied access; all other addresses are allowed access.

 To add a filter, click New. A dialog box similar to the ones below appears:

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Note: Each IP filter can consist of a single address, or a range of addresses.

To filter a single IP address, key in the same address in both the From and T o fields. T o filter a continuous range of IP addresses, key in the start of the range in the From field; key in the end of the range in the To field.

After you specify the filter addresses, click OK.

 T o delete a filter, select it in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes and

click Remove.

 To modify a filter, select it in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes

and click Edit. The Edit dialog box is similar to the New dialog box. When it comes up, simply delete the old address and replace it with the new one.

Default Web Page Name

 The Default web page name entry field lets the Administrator specify a

login string (in addition to the IP address) that the user must include when accessing the KH1508i / KH1516i with a browser. For example:

192.168.0.126/abcdefg

 The user must include the forward slash and the string along with the IP

address. For security purposes, we recommend that you change this string from time to time.

Note: If no login string is specified here, anyone will be able to access the

KH1508i / KH1516i login page using the IP address alone. This makes your installation less secure.

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Customization

The Customization dialog box is arranged in four major sections, as desc ribed below:

Login Failures

 Allowed: sets the number of consecutive failed login attempts that are

permitted from a remote computer.

 Timeout: sets the amoun t of ti me a remote computer must wait before

attempting to login again after it has exceeded the number of allowed failures.

Working Mode

 If Stealth Mode is enabled, the KH1508i / KH1516i cannot be pinged.  To permit browser access to the KH1508i / KH1516i, click to put a check

mark in the Enable Browser checkbox. If browser access is not enabled, users will not be able to log into the unit via their browsers.

 If Multiuser Operation is enabled, up to 32 users can simultaneously

access the KH1508i / KH1516i.

 If Set default to grayscale is enabled, the remote display is changed to

grayscale. This can speed up I/O transfer in low bandwidth situations.

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I/O Modules

Clicking the Attributes button in the I/O Modules section brings up a dialog box that allows you to set attribute parameters for each of the ports:

Note: KVM Adapter Cables are referred to as I/O Modules in these dialog

boxes.

The port numbers are listed in the column on the left. The port's attributes are shown to its right.

 The first column to the right of the port numbers specifies the operating

system that the computer on the connected port is using. Choices are PC, Mac, Sun, and Other. The default is PC.

 The next column specifies the OS language that the computer on the

connected port is using. Choices are US English, UK English, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese. The default is US English.

 The third column specifies length of the Cat5 cable that is used to connect

the computer to the port. Choices are Short (less than 25m), Medium (20–40m), and Long (greater than 35m). The default is Short.

 To change an attribute:

 Click on it to cycle through the choices.  Navigate to it with the Arrow Keys and press + or - to cycle through

the choices. Hold down [Shift] while you press + or - to have all the ports on the Station cycle through the attribute choices in unison.

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Miscellaneous

The functions performed by the remaining elements at the bottom of the screen are described in the table, below:

Parameter Explanation

Reset on Exit Place a check here to have the KH1508i / KH1516i reset itself and

Reset Values Clicking this button undoes all changes that have been made to the

Clear Name List This function is similar to Reset Values. The difference is that it also

implement all the new settings when you log out. Following the reset, wait approximately 30 to 60 seconds before logging back in. Note: For some changes the Reset on exit check box is automatically selected and the KVM switch will reset when you log out. Clearing the check mark before logging out will cause the new settings to be discarded.

Configuration and Administration pages (except for the Port Names that were assigned to the Ports - see Port Names, page 96) and returns the parameters to the original factory default settings (see OSD Factory Default Settings, page 153).

clears the Port Name settings at the same time that it undoes all changes and returns the setup to the original factory default settings.

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The Configuration Page

The Configuration page settings are explained in the table on the following page.

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Setting Function

OSD Hotkey Selects which Hotkey controls the OSD function: [Scroll Lock]

ID Display Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone (PORT

ID Duration Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port

Scan Select Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan Mode

Scan Duration Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles

Screen Blanker If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with

Logout Timeout If there is no Operator input for the amount of time set with this

Beeper When set to ON, the beeper sounds whenever the port is switched,

Change Password

[Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Since the Ctrl key combination may conflict with programs running on the computers, the default is the Scroll Lock combination.

NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PORT NAME); or the Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME). The default is PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME.

change has taken place. You can choose an amount from 0 - 255 seconds. The default is 5 Seconds. 0 is Always On.

(see Auto Scanning, page 103). Choices are: ALL - All the Ports which have been set Accessible (see Port Access, page 67); POWERED ON - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On; QUICK VIEW - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 28, and Quick View Ports, page 93); QUICK VIEW + POWERED ON - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports and are Powered On. The default is ALL.

through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode (see Auto Scanning, page 103). Key in a value from 0 - 255 seconds. The default is 10 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the Scan function.

this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value from 0–30 minutes. A setting of 0 disables this function. The default is 0 (disabled).

function, the Operator is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the KH1508i / KH1516i can be accessed again. Enter a value from 0–180 minutes. The default is 30 minutes. 0 disables the function.

when activating the Auto Scan function (see Auto Scanning, page 103), or when an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu. The default is ON.

Allows a user to change the account password. After clicking the Change Password button, a dialog box appears. Enter the old password. Then, enter a new password and confirm it by entering it again. Press OK to save changes, or press Cancel to discard changes.

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Chapter 7

Windows Client Port Operation

After you switch to the KH1508i / KH1516i (see page 57), the OSD comes up with the Main page and Windows Client Control Panel displayed:

The OSD consists of three pages – Main, Configuration, and Administration. Administration and Configuration are discussed in Chapter 6. The Main page is discussed in this chapter, beginning on page 93.

Note: The Administration tab is disabled for users who don't have

administration permission.

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Windows Client Control Panel

The control panel consists of an icon bar at the top, with two text bars below it. Initially, the text bars display the video resolution and IP address of the device at the remote location. As the mouse pointer moves over the icons in the icon bar, however, the text bar information changes to describe the icon's function. The functions that the icons perform are described in the table below.

Icon Function

Click and drag to move the control panel to another position on the screen.

Click to bring up the Hotkey Setup dialog box (see Hotkey Setup, page 85 for details).

Click to bring up the Video Options dialog box. Right-click to perform a quick Auto Sync (see Video Adjustment, page 87).

Click to bring up the Message Board (see page 90).

Click to send a Ctrl+Alt+Del signal to the remote system.

(Space)

Click to exit the remote view.

Hover over the space to see the video resolution and IP address of the device at the remote location.

These Lock Key LEDs show the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status of the remote computer. Click on the icon to toggle the status.

Note: When you first connect, the LED display may not be accurate. To be sure, click on the LEDs to set them.

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Hotkey Setup

Various actions related to manipulating the remote server can be

accomplished with hotkeys. The Hotkey Setup utility (accessed by clicking the Keyboard icon on the Control Panel), lets you configure which hotkeys perform the actions. The actions are listed in the left panel; the hotkeys that invoke them are shown in the panel at the right.

If you find the default Hotkey combinations inconvenient, you can reconfigure them as follows:

1. Highlight the Action, and then Click Start.

2. Key in the Function keys (one at a time). The key names appear in the Key

field as you press them.

3. When you have finished keying in your sequence, Click Stop.

4. Click Set. Repeat for any other actions for which you wish to re-assign

Hotkeys.

5. Click Close.

Note: You can use the same fun c tio n keys for more than one action, as long

as the first key is not the same. For example, you can use F1 F2 F3 for

one action; F2 F1 F3 for another; F3 F2 F1 for a third, etc.

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An explanation of the Hotkey actions is given in the table below:

Action Explanation

Exit remote location Breaks the connection to the KH1508i / KH1 516i and returns

Adjust Video Brings up the video adjustment utility. Toggle OSD Toggles the OSD display Off and On. Toggle mouse display If you find the display of the two mouse pointers (local and

Adjust mouse This utility synchronizes the local and remote mouse

Substitute Alt key Although all other keyboard input is captured and sent to the

Substitute Ctrl key If your local computer captures Ctrl key combinations,

you to local operation.

remote) to be confusing or annoying, you can use this function to shrink the non-functioning pointer down to a barely-noticeable tiny circle - which can be ignored. Since this function is a toggle - use the hotkeys again to bring the mouse display back to its original configuration.

movements following a video resolution change. After invoking this utility, simply click the local mouse pointer on top of the remote mouse pointer.

KH1508i / KH1516i, [Alt + Tab] and [Ctrl + Alt + Del] work on your local computer. In order to implement their effects on the remote system, another key may be substituted for the Alt key. If you substitute the F12 key , for example, you would use [F12 + Tab] and [Ctrl + F12 + Del].

preventing them from being sent to the remote system, you can implement their effects on the remote system by specifying a function key to substitute for the Ctrl key. If you substitute the F11 key, for exam ple, pressing [F11 + 5] would appear to the remote system as [Ctrl + 5].

Note: To invoke an action, you must press and release the keys one key at a

time.

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Video Adjustment

The Video options dialog box allows you to adjust the placement and

picture quality of the remote screen (as displayed on your monitor). To bring up the dialog box, either click on the Hammer icon on the Control Panel, or use the Adjust Video hotkeys (see Hotkey Setup, page 85). The following screen appears:

The meanings of the adjustment options are given in the table below.

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Option Usage

Screen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the remote

Auto-Sync Click Auto-Sync to have the function detect the vertical and

RGB Drag the slider bars to adjust the RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

Gamma This section allows you to adjust the video display's gamma

Video Quality Drag the slider bar to adjust the overall Video Quality. Values can

Bandwidth Control This setting adjusts the ratio between picture quality and network

computer window by Clicking the Arrow buttons.

horizontal offset values of the remote screen and automatically synchronize it with the local screen.

If the local and remote mouse pointers are out of sync, in most cases, performing this function will bring them back into sync.

Note: This function works best with a bright screen. If you are not satisfied with the results, use the Screen Position

arrows to position the remote display manually.

values. When an RGB value is increased, the RGB component of the image is correspondingly increased.

level. This function is discussed in detail in the next section, Gamma Adjustment.

be from 20 to 100. The larger the value, the clearer the picture and the more video data goes through the network. Depending on the network bandwidth, a high value may adversely effect response time.

speed. For slow data connections, drag the slider bar to a lower setting to decrease the amount of video data transferred. This ensures screen refresh at workable speeds.

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Console

Computers

KVM Adapter Cables

Supported Operating Systems

Language Support

Components

Front View

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Hardware Setup

Overview

Before You Begin

Stacking and Rack Mounting

Stacking

Rack Mounting

Single Station Installation

Single Stage Installation Diagram

KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams

Daisy Chaining

Daisy Chain Installation Diagram

Basic Operation

Port Selection

Manual

Keyboard Hotkeys

Hot Plugging

Hot Plugging Stations

Hot Plugging KVM Ports

Hot Plugging Console Ports:

Powering Off and Restarting

Port ID Numbering

Local Console Operation

Overview

The OSD Main Screen

OSD Navigation

OSD Main Screen Headings

OSD Functions

F1 GOTO

F2 LIST

F3 SET

F4 ADM

F5 SKP

F6 IP

F7 SCAN

F8 LOUT

Keyboard Port Operation

Overview

Invoking Hotkey Mode

Selecting the Active Port

Auto Scanning

Setting the Scan Interval

Invoking Auto Scan

Skip Mode

Hotkey Beeper Control

Hotkey Summary Table

Firmware Upgrade

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Starting the Upgrade

Upgrade Succeeded:

Upgrade Failed:

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Starting the Upgrade:

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