IOGear GCL1816KITU User Manual

Installation Guide

Installation

8/16-Port 17” LCD Combo KVM Switch

GCL1808/GCL1816

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PART NO. M1123/M1124

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©2009 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. Part No. M1123/M1124
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and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may
appear in this document.

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Table of Contents

Package Contents 4

System Requirements 5

Overview 6

Rack Mounting 8

Grounding 11

Open/Close Console 12

Single Level Installation 14

2-Level Installation (Cascading) 17

External Console Port (Optional) 21

USB External Mouse Port (Optional) 22

USB Sharing Port 23
LCD Conguration 24

LCD Adjustment Setting 25

Reset Button 26

LED Indication 27

Keyboard Function Keys 28

Port Switching 29

On-screen Display (OSD) Operation 30

Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) 57

Mac Keyboard Emulation 60

Sun Keyboard Emulation 61

Factory Default Settings 62

Firmware Upgrade 63

Upgrade Fail 67

Restore Factory Default Settings 68

Safety Instructions 70
Specications 74

Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement 75

CE Statement 76

SJ/T 11364-2006 77

Limited Warranty 78

Contact 79

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Package Contents

- 1 x 8/16-Port LCD KVM

- 1 x PS/2 KVM Cable

- 1 x USB KVM Cable

- 1 x Console Cable

- 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable

- 1 x Rack Mount Kit (Long and Short L Brackets)

- 1 x Grounding Wire

- 1 x Power Cord

- 1 x Installation Guide

- 1 x Warranty Card

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System Requirements

Computers

VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port •
PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin mini DIN) or 1 USB port •

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Overview

Slide Release1.
Handle Bar2.
LCD Display3.
LCD Power Button4.
LCD Controls5.
Port LEDs (8 for GCL1808 and 16 for 6.
GCL1816)
Keyboard7.
Touchpad8.
External USB Mouse Port9.
Power LED10.
Master/Slave Port Switches11.
Num Lock/Caps Lock/Scroll Lock LED12.
Reset Button13.
Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch14.
Firmware Upgrade Port15.
USB Sharing Port16.

Front view

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CONSOLE

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Grounding Terminal1.
Power Socket2.
Power Switch3.
External Console Port4.
CPU Ports (8 for GCL1808 and 16 for GCL1816)5.

Back view

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Rack Mounting

The following diagram shows the
required components to mount the LCD
KVM to the rack.

L Bracket

CAUTION: Slide/rail
mounted equipment
is not to be used as a
shelf or a work space.

Note: The Slide Mounting Brackets are pre-installed onto the LCD KVM.

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Side Mounting Brackets

Step 1

While one person holding the LCD
KVM in the proper position in the
rack, the second person can lock
the screws loosely through the front
bracket onto the front of the rack.

M4 x 6 Phillips
Head Screws

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Step 2

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While the person continue holding the position of
the LCD KVM, the second person can slide the L
brackets from the back of the rack into the Slide
Mounting Brackets. Then, you can lock the screws
through the rear bracket onto the back of the rack.

Final Step

After the rear brackets are
completely secured, tighten
the front brackets’ screws.

M4 x 6 Phillips
Head Screws

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CONSOLE

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Grounding

To prevent damaging your equipment, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. Use the
included grounding wire to ground the LCD KVM by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding
terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.

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Open/Close Console

Opening the Console

Slide the 2 Slide Releases toward the center of the LCD KVM, then pull the console module out while
holding the Slide Releases’ position. Then simply open the console by raising the handle bar.

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Closing the Console

First, close the LCD module with the handle bar, then pull the safety catches on both sides of the console
module towards yourself to release the safety lock. Then slide the 2 Slide Releases toward the center of
the LCD KVM, then push the console module all the way in while holding the Slide Releases’ position.
Then simply release the Slide Releases to keep the console module in the lock position.

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Single Level Installation

Please make sure the computers are powered off before you start.

Step 1
Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD KVM.

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CONSOLE

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Step2

Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KVM Cable (with a yellow connector) from
the KVM switch to each of your computers

USB KVM Cable
Connection

PS/2 KVM Cable

or

Connection

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CONSOLE

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Step 3

Turn on LCD KVM by using the power switch that’s located in the back of the LCD KVM.

Final Step

Turn on your computers.

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2-Level Installation (Cascading)

This LCD KVM can be cascaded with our GCS1808/GCS1716. Please go to our website at

www.iogear.com for details about those 2 KVMs.

Please make sure the computers are powered off before you start.

Step 1

Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD KVM. Then connect the
power adapter to the power outlet and the DC jack of the GCS1808/GCS1716.

GCL1816

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Step 2

Connect the Cascade Cable between the back of the LCD KVM and a GCS1808/GCS1716. Connect the
green connector to one of the CPU ports from the LCD KVM. Then, connect the yellow connector to the
console port of the GCS1808/GCS1716.

1st Level

2nd Level

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Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KVM Cable (with a yellow connector) from
the KVM switch to each of your computers.

2nd Level

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USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connection

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Step 4

Turn on LCD KVM by using the power switch that’s located in the back of the LCD KVM.

Final Step

Turn on your computers.

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External Console Port (Optional)

If you wish to use external monitor, keyboard or mouse rather then the built-in LCD, keyboard or
touchpad, you can connect the console cable to the external console port in the back of the LCD KVM.
Then, connect your external VGA monitor, USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse to the console cable.

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USB External Mouse Port (Optional)

There is an external mouse port in the front of the LCD KVM next to the Power LED. Simply plug in any

USB connection of the mouse to that USB port to use an external mouse instead of the touchpad.

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USB Sharing Port

The USB sharing port is located below the LCD display and next to the rmware upgrade port. This USB

port allows you to share a USB device ONLY for the computers that are connected to the LCD KVM via
USB KVM Cable (The green connector KVM cable). Also, the USB device can ONLY be shared between
the computers that are physically connected to the same level of the LCD KVM. That means the 2nd level
cascading computers cannot share this USB device if the USB device is connected to the LCD KVM (1st
level).

A USB printer or other USB devices such as

a USB scanner, a USB ash drive, etc.

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LCD Conguration

There are four buttons for LCD conguration, the functions are as follow:

Button Function

Menu If you are currently not in the LCD OSD (On Screen Display) Menu, press this •

|

Menu button will bring up the LCD OSD Menu.
If you are currently in the LCD OSD Menu, this button acts as an Enter button.•

This button navigates up or right within the OSD Menu. During an adjustment, this

button increases the value of the specic adjustment.

|

Exit If you are currently not in the LCD OSD Menu, press this Exit button will perform •

This button navigates left or down within the OSD Menu. During an adjustment,

this button decreases the value of the specic adjustment.

an auto adjustment.
If you are currently in the LCD OSD Menu, press this Exit button to exit from the •
current menu and return to the previous menu.
If you are currently in the LCD OSD main menu, press this Exit button to exit •
from the OSD.

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LCD Adjustment Setting

There are ten functions in the LCD OSD Menu, and they are as follow:

Setting Function

Brightness This function adjusts the brightness of the LCD

Contrast This function is to eliminate pixel jitters or horizontal line noise

Phase

Clock If a port has been given a name, its name appears in this column.

H-Position This function is to adjust the position of the LCD panel horizontally

V-Position This function is to adjust the position of the LCD panel vertically

Color
Temperature

Language This function is to select the OSD Menu display language

OSD Duration This function is to set the amount of time for the LCD. If there is no input for this amount

Reset This function turns all LCD settings back to factory default settings

This function is to eliminate vertical banding

This function is to adjust the color quality of the LCD.
The warmth value and color balance can be adjusted by this function. The Adjust Color

selection has a submenu that lets you ne tune the RGB values.

of time, LCD display will turn off.

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RESET

RESET

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Reset Button

Use a paper clip or any kind of small object to press the reset button, you will then hear a beep sound
which indicates that it will perform a system reset on the LCD KVM.

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LED Indication

LED Description

No LED No computer is connected to the specic port or the computer is connected to the

Orange The specic port has a computer connected and it is powered on

specic port but it is not powered on

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Keyboard Function Keys

There are 6 sets of Keyboard Function Keys on the built-in keyboard and they are as follow. Simply Hold

the [Fn] key then press the function key and release the [Fn] key to trigger the specic function.

Function Description

Mute key

Volume Down key

Volume Up key

Trigger Computer Sleep Mode

Home key

End key

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Port Switching

Port Switching via Port Switches

If you wish to switch to a port that’s on the 1st level, simply press the up or down button to select the

Master Port ID

If you wish to switch to a port that is on the 2nd level, rst, press the up or down button to select Master

port ID for the port on the 1st level that is connected to the desire 2nd level’s port. Then select the desire
port that’s connected to the computer on the 2nd level by pressing up or down button to select the Slave
Port ID

Port Switching via On-Screen DIsplay (OSD)

Please refer to OSD Operation section.

Port Switching via Hotkey

Please refer to Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) section.

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On-screen Display (OSD) Operation

Trigger OSD

Simply press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] rapidly.

Note: This hotkey sequence can be changed to
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Please refer to Hotkey Setting Mode
(HSM) section.

or

Press [KVM OSD] Button that is located on the left
bottom corner of the built-in keyboard.

OSD Login

By default, the Login and Password are blanks, so
simply press [Enter] [Enter] to login. If you have set
a user name and password on the KVM, simply
enter them and press enter to login.

OSD Main Screen

When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the
one below appears:

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Notes:

The diagram depicts the administrator’s main 1.
screen. The user main screen does not show
the F4 and F6 functions, since these are
reserved for the administrator and can’t be
accessed by users.
The OSD always starts in list view, with the 2.
highlight bar at the same position it was in the
last time it was closed.
Only the ports that have been set accessible 3.
by the administrator for the current logged in
user are visible.
If there is a next to the monitor icon, which 4.
means that port is attached to another KVM
(Cascading). Click on a switch number, or
move the highlight bar to it then press the
right arrow key to expand the list. Similarly, to
collapse a switch’s port list, click on the switch
number, or move the highlight bar to it then
press the left arrow key to collapse the list.

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OSD Main Screen Headings

Heading Description

PN This column lists the port ID numbers for all the KVM ports on the installation. The

simplest method to access a particular computer is move the highlight bar to it
then press Enter.

QV QV If a port is selected for quick view scanning an arrowhead shows in this

☼

Name If a port has been given a name, its name appears in this column.

column.

The computers that are powered on and are online will a sun symbol in this
column to indicate so

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OSD Navigation

To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, •
click the X in the upper right corner of the OSD
window; or press [Esc].
To log out, click F8 at the top of the main •
screen, or press [F8].
To move up or down through the list one line at •
a time, click the up and down triangle symbols
() or use the up and down arrow keys on
the keyboard. If there are more list entries than
what appears on the main screen, the screen
will scroll down.
To move up or down through the list one screen •
at a time, click the up and down arrow symbols
(), or use the [PgUp] and [PgDn] keys. If there
are more list entries than what appears on the
main screen, the screen will scroll.
To activate 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.

OSD Function

There are eight options showing on top of the
OSD screen. Simply click the function key on the

top of the screen or press the specic function key
on the keyboard on access the specic function.

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F1: GOTO

F1: GOTO

This function is to let you switch to a specic port

via port ID or port’s name. Enter [1] to choose from
Port Name and [2] to choose from Port Number in
the yellow box locating in the bottom of the pink
bar.

If [1] was chosen, then type in the port’s name that
you want to go to and then press [Enter]. You can

also move the red highlight bar to the specic port

that you want to go to and press [Enter].

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F2: LIST

If [2] was chosen then you can go to a specic port

by entering the port ID. You can also move the red

highlight bar to the specic port that you want to

go to and press [Enter].

F2: LIST

This function allows you to choose a way that you
wish to list the ports in the OSD display on the
main screen. Simply move the red highlight bar
to the option that you wish to choose and press
[Enter]. You will see the hand symbol will be point­ing at the option that you chose, then simply press
[Esc] to exit the function.

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Function Description

All List out all ports that the administrator has set as accessible for the current

Quick View List out only the ports that have been set as quick view ports

Powered ON List out only the ports that have been powered on

logged in user

Quick View + Pow­ered ON

List out only the ports that have been set as quick view ports and they have
been powered on

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F3: SET

F3: SET

There are 11 different settings within the SET
section, which they are as follow:

OSD Hotkey
Port ID Display Position
Port ID Display Duration
Port ID Display Mode
Scan Duration
Scan-Skip Mode
Screen Blanker
Hotkey Command Mode
Hotkey
OSD Language
Touchpad

OSD Hotkey

This function allows you to switch the way to
trigger the hotkey between [Scroll Lock] [Scroll
Lock] and [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Simply move the red
highlight bar to the hotkey setting that you would
like to choose and press [Enter]. Then press [Esc]
to exit from this function.

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Port ID Display Position

This function allows you to change the position
of the port ID that’s showing on the screen as the
image below. Simply change the position by using
the up, down, left and right arrows to adjust to
the place that you want the port ID to show in the
future and press [Enter].

Port ID Display Duration

This function allows you to change the port ID
display duration between 3 seconds and off.
Simply move the red highlight bar to the option
that you would like to choose and press [Enter].
Then, press [Esc] to exit this function.

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Port ID Display Mode

This function allow you to choose the way you
want to show the ports in the OSD main screen –
port number only, port name only or both. Simply
move the red highlight bar to the option that you
like to use and press [Enter]. Then, press [Esc] to
exit from this function.

Scan Duration

This function allows you to set the autoscan time
interval between 0 second to 255 seconds (5
second is set by default). Simply enter the number
between 0-225 and press [Enter].

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Scan-Skip Mode

This function allows you to set the behavior in autoscan mode. Simply move the red highlight bar to the
behavior you want and press [Enter]. Then, press [Esc] to exit from this function.

Function Description

All Scan all ports that the

Quick View Scan only the ports that have

Powered ONScan only the ports that have

Quick View
+ Powered
ON

administrator has set as
accessible for the current logged
in user

been set as quick view ports
(This option will only show up for
administrator account)

been powered on

Scan only the ports that have
been set as quick view ports and
they have been powered on

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Screen Blanker

This function allows you to set the time interval to
have the KVM goes to a black screen. Simply en­ter the number between 0 to 30 and press [Enter];
then, press [Esc] to exit from this function.

Hotkey Command Mode

This function allows you to enable or disable the
hotkey commands. Simply press Y for yes and N
for no. Then, press [Esc] to exit from this function.

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Hotkey

This function allows you to set the hotkey
sequence that you wish to use to trigger hotkeys
commands. Simply move the red high light bar to
choose the sequence that you wish to use and
press [Enter]. Then, press [Esc] to exit from this
function.

OSD Language

This function allows you to choose the OSD
language between English, Deutsch, Japanese,

Simplied Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Simply

move the red high light bar to the language that
youwish to choose and press [Enter]. Then, press
[Esc] to exit from this function.

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Touchpad

This function allows you to enable/disable the
touchpad. It will ask if you want to enable the
touchpad or disable the touchpad depending on
the current status of it. Simply press Y for yes and
N for no.

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F4: ADM

F4: ADM

This function will only be shown if you have login
as Administrator. There are 12 different functions
within the ADM section, which they are as follow:

Set User Login
Set Accessible Ports
Set Logout Timeout
Edit Port Names
Restore Default Values
Clear The Name List
Activate Beeper
Set Quick View Ports
Set Operating System
Firmware Upgrade
Keyboard Language
Set Console Mode

Keyboard Language

Set User Login

This function allows you to setup the login name
and password for the users accounts. There are
5 user accounts in the system – Administrator,
User1, User2, User3 and User4. Move the red
high light bar to the user account that you wish to
setup and press [Enter].

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Then simply type in the user name and
password. Then, enter the password again for

conrmation then press [Enter]. (We have used the

administrator account as an example.)

Once the user name and password are set
correctly, you will see the message in the bottom of
the screen indicating the setup is ok. Then simply
press [Esc] to exit from the function.

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Set Accessible Ports

This function allows you to setup the access on each port for each user. Use [Spacebar] to cycle through
all the entries and press [Enter] to complete the setup. Then, press [Esc] to exit from the function.

Function Description

F (Full) User has full access on the

specic port

V (View) User can only view the port with

no access for the specic port

(Blank) User cannot view nor access for

the specic port

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Set Logout Timeout

This function allows you to set a time that the KVM
will automatically logout after being idle for a certain
period of time. Move the red highlight bar to this
function and press [Enter]. Then enter a number
from 0-180 (in terms of minutes) as the time interval
and press [Enter].

Edit Port Names

This function allows you to customize a name
on each port of the KVM. Simply move the red
highlight bar to the port that you wish to customize
a name and press [Enter].

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Enter the port name that you wish to show in OSD

for that specic port and press [Enter] to complete

the editing. Then, press [Esc] to exit from this
function.

Restore Default Values

This function allows you to restore all settings into
factory default settings. Move the red highlight
bar to Restore Default Values and press [Enter].
Then type Y to proceed restoring or N to cancel
the restore.

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Clear The Name List

This function allows you to clear up all the port
names to blanks. Move the red highlight bar to
Clear The Name List and press [Enter]. Then type Y
to proceed clearing or N to keep the name list.

Activate Beeper

This function allows you to enable or disable the
beeper sound while switching port. Move the red
highlight bar to Activate Beeper and press [Enter].
Then type Y to activate or N to deactivate.

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Set Quick View Ports

This function allows you to set the desire ports
as Quick View Ports. If a port is selected as a
Quick View Port, an icon will show in the QV
column of the OSD main screen. Simply more
the red highlight bar to the desire port and press
[Spacebar] to select the port as a Quick View Port.

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Set Operating System

This function allows you to dene what kind of

operating system is being used in each port.
Simply move the red highlight bar to the desire
port and press [Spacebar] to cycle through the
options between WIN, MAC, SUN or OTHER.

Note: The keyboard Operating platform will
changed accordingly depending what you have
chosen in this function. For example, if you have
chosen Mac in Port 1 as the image is shown, the
keyboard will change Mac keyboard emulation
mode. Please see Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM)
and Mac/Sun Keyboard Emulation sections to see
the details.

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Firmware Upgrade

This function allows you to have the KVM activates

the rmware upgrade mode so that you can
perform a rmware upgrade to the KVM. If you
would like to do a rmware upgrade, connect the
rmware cable between the computer and KVM,
then type Y to proceed with the rmware upgrade;

otherwise, type N to cancel.

After you type Y, you will see the below screen.

The KVM is now in rmware upgrade mode.

Please see Firmware Upgrade section for details

about how to perform a rmware upgrade.

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Keyboard Language

This function allows you to choose the keyboard
language of your console keyboard. Auto is chosen
by default; if you want to change the language,
simply move the red highlight bar to the desire
keyboard language that you wish to change to and
then press [Enter].

Set Console Mode

This function allows you to selects which console
to be enabled. [0] is to enable both Internal
Console and optional External Console, [1] is to
enable Internal Console ONLY and [2] is to enable
External Console ONLY. The default is [0], use
[Spacebar] to cycle to the option that you wish to
select then press [Esc] to exit the function*.

*Please note that the function will not take affect
until you have logout from the OSD.

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F5: SKP

F5: SKP

This function allows you to trigger Skip Mode.
Simply press [F5] to activate skip mode. When
you see a left and right arrow next to the port
number as the image below, you can press the
arrow keys to skip to different ports. (Skip Mode’s
behavior depends on the setup that you chose
in Scan-Skip Mode, please to F3 – SET for more
detail about Scan-Skip Mode)

Function Description

[←]

[→]

[↑]

[↓]

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Switch to the last accessible port

Switch to the next accessible port

Switch to the last accessible port*

Note: If you have cascaded your
KVM, it will switch to the last
accessible port from level 2 of the
last port from level 1.

Switch to the next accessible port*

Note: If you have cascaded your
KVM, it will switch to the next
accessible port from level 2 of the
next port from level 1.

F6: BRC / F7: SCAN

F6: BRC

This function will only be shown if you have login
as Administrator. Simply press [F6] to trigger
Broadcast (BRC) Mode, then you will see a
speaker symbol next to the port number. When
BRC is activated, your command that you send
from the console will be sent to all available
computers – the computers that are listed in the
OSD main screen, please go to F2 – LIST section
for details. During BRC Mode, console mouse will
not function normally. Simply press [F6] again to
turn BRC Mode off.

F7: SCAN

This function allows you to autoscan all the
available ports. (This autoscan behavior depends
on the Scan-Skip Mode and Scan Duration.)
Please go to F3 – SET section for details. Simply
press [F7] to trigger Autoscan Mode, then you
will see a [S] next to the port ID number on the
screen. When the Autoscan Mode is activated, the
console will not function normally until you exit from
Autoscan Mode. During Autoscan Mode, you can
press [P] or left-click on your mouse once to pause

at a specic port. When you are done pausing,

simply press any key from the keyboard or left-click
once on your mouse to resume. When you are
done auto-scanning, simply press [Spacebar] or
[Esc] to exit from Autoscan Mode.

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F8: LOUT

F8: LOUT

This function allows you to logout of the OSD. So,
when another person is trying to access this from
the console, he would have to login again. Simply
Press Y to proceed the logout and N to cancel.

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Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM)

Function Description

Press and hold [Num Lock]1.
Press and release [-]2.
Release [Num Lock] 3.
or
Press [KVM Hotkey] Button that is
located on the left bottom corner of
the built-in keyboard.

Invoke HSM, then press [h] Change the HSM invocation keys from [Num Lock] to [Ctrl]

Invoke HSM, then press [t] Switch port switching hotkey sequence between [Scroll Lock]

Invoke HSM, then press [F1] Set keyboard operating platform to PC compatible

Invoke HSM, then press [F2] Set keyboard operating platform to Mac compatible

Invoke HSM, then press [F3] Set keyboard operating platform to Sun compatible

Invoking hotkey setting mode

Note: To exit HSM manually, press Esc or spacebar.

and from [-] to [F12]

[Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl] [Ctrl]

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Invoke HSM, then press [F5] Perform keyboard / Mouse reset on the port that has KVM

Invoke HSM, then press [←]

Invoke HSM, then press [→]

Invoke HSM, then press [↑]

Invoke HSM, then press [↓]

focus.

Note: You can also press and hold Port 1 and Port 2 front
panel push button to perform keyboard / mouse reset.

Invokes Skip mode and skips from the current port to the rst

accessible port previous to it

Invokes Skip mode and skips from the current port to the
next accessible port

Switch to the last accessible port*

Note: If you have cascaded your KVM, it will switch to the
last accessible port from level 2 of the last port from level 1.

Switch to the next accessible port*

Note: If you have cascaded your KVM, it will switch to the
next accessible port from level 2 of the next port from level 1.

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Invoke HSM, then press [b] Toggle hotkey beepers on or off

Invoke HSM, then press [X*] [Y*]
[Enter]

Invoke HSM, then press [r] [Enter] Restore default settings (Administrator ONLY)

Invoke HSM, then press [a] [Enter]
or
Invoke HSM, then press [q] [Enter]

*Note: X and Y are intervals from 1-8 (for GCL1808) and 1-16 (for GCL1816). When you enter, please
make sure you enter each of them as a 2 digit number, for example, you would need to type 01 for port 1.

Switches KVM focus to the computer that is connected to
Port X in the 1st Level and Port Y in the 2nd Level

Note: If you only have a single level installation, simply ignore
the Y interval

Invoke Auto Scan Mode

Note: Auto Scan can be paused and resume by pressing [p]
or by a single left-click on the mouse

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Mac Keyboard Emulation

The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The
emulation mappings are listed in the table below.

PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard

[Shift] Shift

[Crtl] Ctrl



[Ctrl] [1]

[Ctrl] [2]

[Ctrl] [3]

[Ctrl] [4]

*Note: When using key combinations, press and release the rst key (Ctrl), then press and release the

second key.

[Alt] Alt

[Print Screen] F13

[Scroll Lock] F14

=

[Enter] Return

[Backspace] Delete

[Insert] Help

[Ctrl] F15

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Sun Keyboard Emulation

The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard. The
emulation mappings are listed in the table below.

PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard

[Crtl] [t] Stop

[Crtl] [F2] Again

[Crtl] [F3] Props

[Crtl] [F4] Undo

[Crtl] [F5] Front

[Crtl] [F6] Copy

[Crtl] [F7] Open

[Crtl] [F8] Paste

*Note: When using key combinations, press and release the rst key (Ctrl), then press and release the

second key.

[Ctrl] [F9] Find

[Crtl] [F10] Cut

[Crtl] [1]

[Crtl] [2]

[Crtl] [3]

[Crtl] [4]

[Crtl] [h] Help

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Compose



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Factory Default Settings

Function

OSD Hotkey

Invoking HSM

Auto Scan Duration

Scan-Skip Mode

Screen Blanker

Beeper

Keyboard Operating Platform

Port ID Display Position

Port ID Display Duration

Port ID Display Mode

Accessible Ports

Auto-Logout Time

Default Settings

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]

[Num Lock] [-]

5 seconds

All

Off

On

PC Compatible

Upper left corner

3 seconds

Port Number + Port Name

F (Full) For all Users on all ports

Disabled

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Firmware Upgrade

Note: In order to perform a rmware upgrade, you

need to use a set of computer that is not con­nected to the LCD KVM.

Step 1

Connect the provided rmware upgrade cable to
the rmware upgrade port of the LCD KVM and

the serial port of the computer that you will be

using to perform the rmware upgrade.

Step 2

Connect the power cord to the power outlet and
the LCD KVM. Then turn on the LCD KVM by the
power switch that’s located in the back of the LCD
KVM.

Step 3

Go to www.iogear.com from the computer that

performing the rmware upgrade to download the
latest available rmware or the specic rmware

that you wish to upgrade to.

Step 4

Make sure all the computers that are connected
to the KVM are completely shutdown. Then Invoke
Firmware Upgrade Mode. (Please refer to OSD
Operation Section)

Step 5

Extract the le that you have downloaded by using

software such as Winrar. Then double-click on

the execute le to open up the Firmware Upgrade

Utility.

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Step 6

Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree”
then click “Next” if you wish to continue with the

rmware upgrade. Otherwise, click “Cancel” to exit

Step 7

Choose the correct KVM* that you wish to perform

rmware upgrade from the “Device List” and then

click “Next” to continue. Then the Firmware Upgrade
Utility will verify if there is a KVM connected to the

computer by the rmware upgrade cable. (Check

Firmware Version checkbox is optional)

*Note: Please choose MAIN to proceed the

rmware upgrade. IO1 and IO2 are sub layers in
the KVMs rmware.

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Step 8

If you have checked the “Check Firmware Version”
checkbox, then the utility will check the current

rmware that is on your KVM. If the current
rmware is newer than the rmware that you wish

to upgrade to, a window will popup and prompt
you to ask if you wish to proceed. Simply click
“Yes” to start the upgrade and “No” to cancel the
upgrade.

Note: If you did not check the “Check Firmware
Version” checkbox, utility will perform the upgrade

automatically no matter what version of rmware

you have in the KVM.

Step 9

Warning window may popup again for 2nd part of

the rmware upgrade (IO1).

Step 10

Then another warning window may popup for

3rd part of the rmware upgrade (IO2). (This is for

GCL1816 only)

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Step 11

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When the rmware upgrade is done, you will see

“Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages”
window. Then simply click “Finish” to complete the

whole rmware upgrade process.

Step 12

When the rmware upgrade is done, you will see

“Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages”
window. Then simply click “Finish” to complete the

whole rmware upgrade process.

Final Step

Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be ready

for usage after the reset.

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F/W UPGRADE

NORMAL RECOVER

F/W UPGRADE

NORMAL RECOVER

Upgrade Fail

If you don’t see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the
“Status Messages” window, it means the utility has

failed to complete the rmware successfully. If that

occurs, please do the following:

Step 1

Unplug the power cord from the LCD KVM. Then,

connect the provided rmware upgrade cable to
the rmware upgrade port of the LCD KVM and

the serial port of your computer.

Step 2

Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch
to the Recover position (slide to the right). Then,
connect power cord back to the LCD KVM.

Step 3

Repeat the rmware upgrade process. (Please refer

to Firmware Upgrade section)

Step 4

After the rmware upgrade has completed, turn off

the LCD KVM. Then unplug the power cord from
the LCD KVM after it is reset.

Step 5

Slide the Firmware Upgrade
Recovery Switch back to the
Normal position (slide to the
left). Then, connect power
cord back to the LCD KVM.

Final Step

Now the LCD KVM is ready to function again, so you
simply reconnect all your computers and console
back to the LCD KVM and begin using it.

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J17

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Restore Factory Default Settings

This restore will change all settings back to default. This will also have administrator and all user accounts
removed from the LCD KVM. All port names and setting will also be removed. In other words, everything
will be changed as if it is a brand new unit.

Step 1

Turn off the power by using
the power switch located in
the back of the LCD KVM.

Step 2

Unplug the power cord from
the power socket of the LCD
KVM.

Step 3

Remove the rear top housing
from the LCD KVM.

Step 4

Using a jumper cap, short the jumper on the main board labeled J17.

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Step 5

Now plug the power cord back to the power sock­et and turn the LCD KVM back on. This will restore
the LCD KVM with the factory default settings.

Step 6

A message will appear on the screen as below

Step 7

Turn off the LCD KVM and unplug the power cord
from the power socket, then remove the jumper
and screw the rear top housing back to the LCD
KVM.

Final Step

Plug the power cord back to the power socket,
then turn the LCD KVM back on, then it will be
ready to use again.

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Safety Instructions

General

Please read all of these instructions and save them for future reference.•
Carefully follow all warning and instructions marked on the device.•
Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious •
damage may result.
Do not use the device near water.•
Do not place the device near or over any radiator, heat register or other heat source.•
The device cabinet is equipped with ventilation openings to ensure that the device remains adequately •
ventilated and does not overheat. These openings must never be blocked or covered.
The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as this will block the •
ventilation openings. Additionally, the device should not be placed inside another enclosure (bookcase,
etc.) unless adequate ventilation is provided.
Do not place any liquids on top of the device and take all precautions to avoid spilling any liquids on •
the device.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only •
a lightly dampened cloth for cleaning.
The device should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are •
not sure what type of power is available, consult your dealer or local power company.
The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 110V and 230V phase-to phase voltage.•

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In order to prevent damage once installed, it is important that this device and all devices connected to •
it are properly grounded.
As a safety feature, the device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug. If you are unable to insert the •
plug into an outlet, please contact an electrician to repair/replace the outlet. You should never attempt
to override or modify the plug. Always follow your local and/or national wiring codes.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Make sure the power cord and cables are •
in a location that prevents them from being stepped on or tripped over.
If an extension cord is used with this device add the total ampere rating of each product plugged into •
the extension cord and verify that the total does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cord.
Additionally, make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed 15 amperes.
To protect the system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge •
suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS).
Position the system and power cables carefully. Make sure that nothing rests on any of the cables.•
Do not push objects of any kind into or through the cabinet slots. Pushing objects through the slots •
poses an electrical and shock hazard.

Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Only qualied service personnel should attempt to •

service the device.

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If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualied •

service personnel for repair:

- The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed;

- Liquid was spilled into the device;

- The device was exposed to rain or water

- The device was dropped, or the cabinet was damaged;

- The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service
When following the operating instructions, the device does not operate normally.•
Only adjust those controls that are discussed in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment •

of other controls may result in damage that could require extensive repair by a qualied technician.

Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to a public telecommunication •
network.

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Rack Mounting

Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the •

oor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the oor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single

rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.

Always load the rack from the bottom up and load the heaviest item in the rack rst.•

Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.•
Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack as •

the slide rails can pinch your ngers.

After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locked position and then slide the •
device into the rack.
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load •
should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
Make sure that all equipment used on the rack, including power strips and other electrical connectors, •
are properly grounded.

Ensure that proper airow is provided to all devices in the rack.•
Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the •
maximum specied by the equipment manufacturer.

Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.•

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Specications

Model GCL1808 GCL1816

Power Consumption 28W 28W

Physical

Properties

Environment Operating Temperature 0-40˚C

Housing Metal + Plastic

Weight 27.78lb 29.03lb

Dimension (W x H x D) 17in. x 1.75in. x 25in.

Storage Temperature -20-60˚C

Humidity 0-80% RH; Noncondensing

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This product 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 product generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this product is not installed and used as directed it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operating this product in a residential area will likely cause
harmful interference which will require correction by the user at his/her personal expense.

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CE Statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on
the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.

The product has been approved for LVD and covered the following countries:
Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, U.K., Spain, Sweden

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SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

部件名称

电器部件 ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

机构部件 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ/T 11363-2006规定的限量要求之下。

●:表示符合欧盟的豁免条款，但该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出
SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。
×: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。

有毒有害物质或元素

铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉（Cd） 六价 (Cr(VI))

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多溴联苯
（PBB）

多溴二苯醚
（PBDE）

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Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT,
DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to
the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance,

merchantability, or tness for any particular purpose.The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise

or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such
revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please contact IOGEAR.

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Contact

IOGEAR

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Irvine, CA 92610

P 949.453.8782

F 949.453.8785

Visit us at: www.iogear.com

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