Acnodes KD 6176 User manual

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KD 6176
1U Rackmount Console Server
(for KVM switch or server)
1
User Manual
KD6176:1URackmountConsoleServer
(forKVMswitchorserver)

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KD 6176
1U Rackmount Console Server
(for KVM switch or server)
PackageContent
- KD 6176 1U Rack Mount Console
- 1 KVM PS/2 Cable Kit (VGA + PS/2 keyboard & mouse)
- 1 KVM USB Cable Kit (VGA + USB keyboard & mouse), Optional
- 1AC Power Cord
-1Owner’sManual
Table of Contents
Overview...........................................................................................3
Features..........................................................................................3
System Requirements......................................................................3
Introduction.....................................................................................4
Front View..........................................................................4
Rear View...........................................................................4
Installation..................................................................................... 5
LCD OSD (On-Screen Display) Configuration.........................6
Rack Mount.......................................................................7
Specification..................................................................................8
Warranty.......................................................................................9
Warranty Registration.....................................................................9

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KD 6176
1U Rackmount Console Server
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Overview
KD 6176 1URack mount Consoles feature an integrated LCD panel, fullkeayboard and touchpad in a1U rack mount
housing. These consoles are designed for use with a server or a KVM switch with PS/2 or USB console connectors.
FeaturesInclude
- Rack mount console (17” LCD displayon KD 6176, keyboard, touchpad)in an integrated 1U Rack mount housing.
- Keyboard/touchpad section is easily removed forquick repair orreplacement
- Sleep mode when the monitor cover is closed
- Supports resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 (KD 6176) pixels
- Rack mount in 19” system rack (1U)
SystemRequirements
Supports most servers and KVM switches that have PS/2 or USB console port connectors.

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KD 6176
1U Rackmount Console Server
(for KVM switch or server)
Introduction
1. Handle: Pull to slide the module out; push to slide the
modulein.
2. LCD Monitor:After sliding the module out, flip up the cover
to access the LCD monitor, keyboard and touch pad.
3. Keyboard
4. Power LED: Lights BLUE to indicate that the unit is
receivingpower.
5. Slide Release: Mechanism to lock the drawer closed
when the console is not in use. Prevent it from accidentally
sliding open. To sile the console out, you must first release
it by mocing this tab sideways.
6. Rack mount Brackets: There are rack mount brackets to
secure the chassis to a system rack located at each corner
of the unit. See P.6 for rack mount details.
7. Touchpad
8. LCD DisplayControls: The LCD OSD controls located
here include LCD ODS on/off buttons as well as buttons to
control the position and picture settings of the LCD display.
See theLCD OSD Configuration on P.5 for details.
1. Console Port Section: The KVM cable kits for PS/2 or USB
to connect the console to your server or KVM switch plugs in
here. Aconsole cable has been provided to connectto these
ports.
2. Power Socket: The power cord to theAC source plugs in
here.
3. Power Switch: On/Off rocker switch

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Installation
Refer to the example installation diagram below as you perform the following steps:
1. Plug the cable kit (provided with this unit) into the port on KD6176
2. Plug the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors on the other end of the cable kit into their respective ports on the
server orKVM.
3. Plug the power cord into KD 6176’s power socket and into anAC power source.
4. Power up your KVM installation.
5. Turn on the power to KD 6176.
Note: The example diagram shows KD 6176 connecting to a KD 6176 KVM switch. If you are connecting to a different model,
the condole port connectors may be in a different location.

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KD 6176
1U Rackmount Console Server
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LCD OSDConfiguration
The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display:
- To bring up the LCD OSD main menu, press the button marked Menu.
- Use the up and down buttons to navigate and make adjustments; after navigating to a setting choice, use the Menu
button robring up the adjustment screen.
- When make adjustments, up button increases the vaule; down button decreases the value.
- When you are satisfied with your adjustment, press Exit to return to the OSD main menu
- When all your adjustments have been made, press Exit to close the LCD OSD.
AutoAdjust Automatically configures all the settins for the LCD panel to settings that
that the OSD considers the optium values.
Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image.
Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image.
Phase Adjusts the vertival size of the screen image.
Clock Adjusts the horizontal size of the screen image.
H-Postition Positions the display area on the LCD panel horizontally (moves the display
area left or right).
V-Position Positions the display area on the LCD panel vertically (moces the display
area up or down).
ColorAdjustment Adjusts the color quality of the display. You can adjust the “warmth” value,
color balance, etc. TheAdjust Color selection has a further submenu that lets
you fine tune the RGB values.
Language Selects the language that the OSD displays its menus in.
Recall Resets the adjustments on all menus and submenus to their factory
default settings.

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1U Rackmount Console Server
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Rackmounting
KD 6176 can be mounted in a 1U
system rack. For convenience and flexibility, a rackm
mounting kit, that allows severalmountingoptions is provided
with your KD 6176 package. The various options are ex-
plained in the sections that follow.
Stadard Rack Mounting
The standard rack mountingbrackets that come
attatched to KD 6176 allow the unit to be installed in stan-
dard 1U racks. if the unit can fit into your rack “as is,” simply
slide it into the rack and screw it securely in place.
Optional Rack Mounting
If there is not enough clearance for the unit to slide
into the rack when therear flanges face outward, the problem
canberesolvedwiththefollowingprocedure:
1. Unscrew the rear mounting brackets from the chassis.
2. Turn the brackets so that the flanges face inward; then
screw them back into the chassis.
Note: Besuer to leave a 12mm gap between the flange and
the rear of the chassis in order to have enough room to screw
the tab to the flange.
3. Slide the unit into the rack.
4. Screw the metal tabs to the rear flanges.
5. Secure the unit to the rack with the front flanges and rear
tabs.
KD 6176 can also be mounted in a 2-post rack installation
using the optional 2-Post Rack mount Kit KD 6176. The
mounting hardwareallows for theconsoles to be openedwith
the drawer in anyposition. Heave-duty 14-gauge steel
providesstabilityandprevents console frame from twisting.

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KD 6176
1U Rackmount Console Server
(for KVM switch or server)

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Walnut, CA 91789
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1U Rackmount Console Server
(for KVM switch or server)
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Warranty
1-year Limited Warranty:
Acnodes warrants its products to be free from defects in matrials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from anydate of
inital purchase. Acnodes obligationunder this warrantyis limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) anysuch defective
prodicts. To obtain service under this warrant, you must obtain a Returned MaterialAuthorization (RMA) number from Acnodes.
Products must be returned toAcndoes with transportaion charges prepaid andmust be accompanied by a brief description of
the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warrantydoes not applyto equipment, which has been
damaged byaccident, negliegience or miapplication or has been alteredor modified in any way. EXCEPTAS PROVIDED
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EVENTWILLAcnodesBELIABLEFORDIRECT, INDIRECT,SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL,ORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES
ARISINGOUT OF THE USE OFTHIS PRODUCT, EVEN IFADVISED OF THE POSSIBILTYOF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically,
Acnodes is not liable for anycosts, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipments, loss of
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FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice
Note: This equipemnt has been teeted and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital decice, prusant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against hamful intereference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual,may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferance will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment is connected into an outlet of a curcuit different from that which the receiver
is connected, consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help.
Regulatory Compliance Identification Nummbers
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series number. The series number can be foundon the productnameplatelabel, along with allrequiredapprobalmarkings and
information. When requestion compliance information for this prodcut, always refer to the series number. The series number
should not be confused with the marketing name or model number of the priduct.