ATEN Altusen KL1116L User manual

Hideaway
TM
LCD KVM Switch
KL1116
User Manual
www.ALTUSEN.com
2005-11-04

Regulatory Information
1. 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.
2. All contents of this package, including products, packing materials and
documentation comply with ROHS.
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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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Safety Instructions
General
!Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.
!Follow all warnings 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 will result.
!Do not use the device near water.
!Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
!The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for
adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against
overheating, 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 its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not
be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been
provided.
!Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
!Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
!The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.
!The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the
purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national
wiring codes.
!Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the
power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
!If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
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!To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and
decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or
uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
!Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing
rests on any cables.
!When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power
supplies, observe the following guidelines:
!Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the
power supply.
!Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
!If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the
system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.
!Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire
or electrical shock.
!Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
!If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet
and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.
!The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.
!Liquid has been spilled into the device.
!The device has been exposed to rain or water.
!The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
!The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.
!The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions
are followed.
!Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will
require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.
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Rack Mounting
!Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to
the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on
the floor. 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 first.
!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; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.
!After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a
locking 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.
!Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
!Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a
rack.
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Package Contents
Basic Package
The basic KL1116 package consists of:
!1 KL1116 Hideaway™LCD KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit
!2 Custom KVM Cable Sets
!1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
!1PowerCord
!1 User Manual*
!1 Quick Start Guide
!1 Registration Card
Optional Equipment
Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased, one of
the following may be included in your package:
!Standard Rack Mounting Kit - Long
!Easy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Short
!Easy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Long
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 KL1116 installation.
*Features may have been added to the KL1116 since this manual was written.
Please visit our website to download the latest version of this manual.
© Copyright 2004-2005 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0253-1AXG
Printing Date: 11/2005
ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other
brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Contents
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Basic Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
ALTUSEN Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
ALTUSEN Authorized Resellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KL1116 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
KL1116 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2.
Installation
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Standard Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Chapter 3.
Basic Operation
Opening the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Opening Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Opening Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Closing Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Closing Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The LCD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Manual Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Switching Station Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hot Plugging CPU Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 4.
OSD Operation
OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
OSD Main Screen Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
F1 GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
F2 LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
F3 SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
F4 ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
F5 SKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
F6 BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
F7 SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
F8 LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Chapter 5.
Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Selecting the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chapter 6.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix
KL1116 + KH0116 Connection Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
OSD Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Clear Login Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Dedicated Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Index
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