ATEN KA7171 User manual

ATEN Altusen™
KA7171 / KA7171AK /
KA7174
KVM Adapter Module with Local Console
User Manual

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Compliance Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could
cause radio interference.
Achtung
Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen
verursachen.
KCC Statement

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Industry Canada Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
International http://eservice.aten.com
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-400-810-0-810
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-428-1111

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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.
Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Package Contents
Check to make sure that all components are in working order. If you encounter
any problem, please contact your dealer.
KA7171
1 KA7171 USB-PS/2 KVM Adapter Module
1 power adapter
1 custom KVM cable (VGA, USB, PS/2)
1 foot pad set (4 pcs)
1 user instructions
KA7171AK
1 KA7171AK USB-PS/2 KVM Adapter Module
1 2XRT-0015G KVM over IP Access Control Box
1 power adapter
1 custom KVM cable (VGA, USB, PS/2)
1 foot pad set (4 pcs)
1 user instructions
KA7174
1 KA7174 KVM Adapter Module with USB, PS/2 and RS-232 Local Console
1 power adapter
1 KVM cable (VGA, USB, PS/2)
1 console cable (VGA, USB, PS/2)
1 foot pad set (4 pcs)
1 user instructions

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Contents
Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
KA7171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
KA7171AK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
KA7174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Chapter 1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
KA7171 / KA7171AK / KA7174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2XRT-0015G KVM over IP Access Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KA7171 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KA7171 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KA7171AK Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
KA7171AK Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
KA7174 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
KA7174 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
KA7171 / KA7171AK / KA7174 Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2XRT-0015G KVM over IP Access Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
KA7171 / KA7171AK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
KA7174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Chapter 3. Operation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
KA7171 / KA7171AK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operation Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LED Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
KA7174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LED Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2XRT-0015G Basic Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
KA7171 / KA7171AK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
KA7174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2XRT-0015G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
General Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most out of your KVM
Adapter Module. It covers all aspects of the device, including installation,
configuration, and operation.
Models covered in this manual include:
An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KVM Adapter Module, its
purpose, features, and benefits, with its front and back panel components
described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting
up your device, and explains some basic operation procedures.
Chapter 3, Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in
operating the product, and provides operation-related descriptions and/or
procedures.
Appendix, at the end of the manual, provides technical and troubleshooting
information.
Note:
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or connected
devices.
ATEN regularly updates its product documentation for new features and
fixes. For an up-to-date KA7171 / KA7171AK / KA7174 documentation,
visit
http://www.aten.com/global/en/
Models
Product Names
KA7171 USB-PS/2 KVM Adapter Module with Local Console
KA7171AK USB-PS/2 KVM Adapter Module with Local Console and
Access Control Box Kit
KA7174 KVM Adapter Module with USB, PS/2, and RS-232 Local
Console

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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means
to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
>Indicates selecting consecutive options (such as on a menu or
dialog box). For example, Start
> Run means to open the Start
menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
For added convenience, ATEN’s KA7171 / KA7171AK / KA7174 KVM
Adapter Module with Local Console is designed to provide local console
connectivity in a KVM over IP Switch or Matrix KVM installation.
KA7171 / KA7171AK / KA7174 allows a PS/2 or USB server to be connected
to a KVM switch via Cat 5e/6 cable and provides local console ports, VGA,
USB, PS/2, and RS-232 (inapplicable to KA7171), for convenient local
operations. It also features an operation priority pushbutton for the local or
remote operation to take priority over the other, in reducing conflicts and
unwanted operations.
In addition, KA7171AK / KA7174 offers a Prioritized Control port, for
connecting to ATEN’s KVM over IP Access Control Box (2XRT-0015G),
which delivers a pushbutton to disallow remote users from operating the device
when a local administrator requires full control of the server.—
Setting up KA7171 / KA7171AK / KA7174 (and 2XRT-0015G) is fast and
easy. Plugging in the cables for the required connection is all that is entailed.

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Features
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Cat 5e/6 cable connects the device and KVM switch
Supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice
Local console operation — control your system from the keyboard,
mouse, and monitor connected via local console ports
Operation priority pushbutton for the local or remote operation to take
priority
Built-in ASIC for greater reliability and compatibility
USB over-current detection and prevention
Built-in ESD protection and surge protection
Superior video quality — supports resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (reduced
blanking*)
Supports VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA, WUXGA and multisync
monitors; local monitor supports DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
Supports RS-232 local console, including RS-232 mouse and touch panel
(KA7174 only)
Easy to install — no software required — connecting cables for the
necessary device connections is all that is entailed
Note: This maximum resolution may vary depending on the transmission
distance. For more details, please refer to the product pages of the connected
KVM switches.

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2XRT-0015G KVM over IP Access Control Box
Note: 2XRT-0015G KVM over IP Access Control Box only comes in the
KA7171AK package.
Local users can enable / disable remote control privilege by simply
pressing a control button
Plug and play — no software installation required on either side
USB bus-powered design — no external power adapter required
Easy to operate
Cable length reaches 5 m for more flexible installation
Requirement
Console
A VGA monitor
A USB / PS/2 mouse
A USB / PS/2 keyboard

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Components
KA7171 Front View
KA7171 Rear View
No. Component Description
1 PC port Plug the appropriate connectors on the USB-
PS/2 KVM cables set to a local computer.
2 remote LED Lights green to indicate that the local console
access is active.
3 local LED Lights green to indicate that the KA7171 link to
the KVM switch is active. Flashing indicates
that the KVM switch is sending/receiving data
to/from the console.
4 operation priority
selection
pushbutton
Push to toggle between Remote / Local
modes.
No. Component Description
1 Console Ports The unit’s USB keyboard, USB mouse, and
Screen plug into these ports.
2 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.
3 Remote I/O For Internet access to our KN Series.
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KA7171AK Front View
No. Component Description
1 prioritized control
port
Connects the 2XRT-0015G for access control.
2 RS-232 serial port Currently not functional, reserved for future
expansion.
3 PC port Plug the appropriate connectors on the USB-
PS/2 KVM cables set to a local computer.
4 remote LED Lights green to indicate that the local console
access is active.
5 local LED Lights green to indicate that the KA7171AK
link to the KVM switch is active. Flashing
indicates that the KVM switch is sending/
receiving data to/from the console.
6 operation priority
selection
pushbutton
Push to toggle between Remote / Local
modes.
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KA7171AK Rear View
No. Component Description
1 console ports Connect USB keyboard, USB mouse, and
monitor.
2 power jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.
3 remote I/O For Internet access to ATEN KN Series.
4 RS-232 serial port Currently not functional, reserved for future
expansion.
5 prioritized control
port
Currently not functional, reserved for future
expansion.
6 5 V port Provides bus power.
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KA7174 Front View
KA7174 Rear View
No. Component Description
1 RS-232 serial port Connects to the server’s RS-232 .
2 PC/KVM port Plug the appropriate connectors on the USB-
PS/2 KVM cables set to a local computer.
3 remote LED Lights green to indicate that the local console
access is active.
4 local LED Lights green to indicate that the KA7171AK
link to the KVM switch is active. Flashing
indicates that the KVM switch is sending/
receiving data to/from the console.
5 operation priority
selection
pushbutton
Push to toggle between Remote / Local
modes.
No. Component Description
1 power jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.
2 remote I/O For Internet access to ATEN KN Series.
3 console port Connects a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
4 RS-232 serial port Connects to a RS-232 mouse or touch panel.
5 prioritized control
port (RJ-11)
Connects to a 2XRT-0015G using RJ-11.
1 2 3 4 5
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KA7171 / KA7171AK / KA7174 Side View
6 USB port Provides bus power to 2XRT-0015G when it is
connected via RJ-11.
7 prioritized control
port (PS/2)
Connects to a 2XRT-0015G using PS/2.
No. Component Description
1 Grounding Terminal The wire used to ground the unit connects
here.
No. Component Description
1

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2XRT-0015G KVM over IP Access Control Box
Note: 2XRT-0015G KVM over IP Access Control Box only comes in the
KA7171AK package.
No. Component Description Indication
1 control button / LED Press the button to enable or disable
remote over IP control access.
Lights red
2 USB connector Connects to a USB port to power on
the device.
3 PS/2 connector Connects to the PS/2 port for control
access.
4 RJ-11 connector Connects to the RJ-11 port for control
access.
5 RJ-232 connector Connects to the RS-232 port for control
access.
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