ATEN MASTER VIEW CL-1208 User manual

User Manual
CL-1208
CL-1216
2005-04-26

Warning!
This is a 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 rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructionmanual, maycauseharmful interferencetoradio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residen-
tialareais likelytocauseharmfulinterferenceinwhich case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
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Packing List
Basic Package
The basic CL-1208 / CL-1216 package consists of the following equipment:
M1 CL-1208 / CL-1216 KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit
M2 Custom KVM Cable Sets (2L-5202P)
M1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
M1PowerCord
M1 User Manual
M1 Quick Start Guide
Optional Equipment
Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased, one of
the following may be included in your package:
MStandard Rack Mounting Kit - Long
MEasy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Short
MEasy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Long
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got
damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the
devices connected to it.
© Copyright 2005 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0246-100G
Printed in Taiwan 04/2005
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Notes:
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CL-1208 / CL-1216BL Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CL-1208 / CL-1216 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Installation
Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Basic Operation
Opening the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The LCD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switching Station Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hot Plugging CPU Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4. OSD Operation
OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Main Screen Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
F1 GOTO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
F2 LIST: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
F3 SET: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F4 ADM: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
F5 SKP: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
F6 BRC: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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F7 SCAN: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F8 LOUT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5. Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix
Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
CL-1208 + ACS-1208A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
CL-1216 + ACS-1216A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
OSD Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Clear Login Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Standard Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CL-1208 /
CL-1216 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 CL-1208 / CL-1216
System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and
back panel components are described.
Chapter 2, Installation describes how to set up your installation — from a
basic single stage hookup to a complete 32 switch daisy chained operation.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved
in operating the CL-1208 / CL-1216.
Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the
CL-1208 / CL-1216’s OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.
Chapter 5, Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures
involved in the Hotkey operation of your CL-1208 / CL-1216 installation.
Chapter 6, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this
utility to upgrade the CL-1208 / CL-1216’s firmware with the latest available
versions.
An Appendix at the end of the manual provides specifications and other
technical information regarding the CL-1208 / CL-1216.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Courier 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.
MBullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
→Indicates movement through a series.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
The Master View CL-1208 / CL-1216 KVM Switch is a control unit that
allows access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor,
and mouse), console. Before the development of the Master View, the only
way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was
through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the Master View
CL-1208 / CL-1216, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost
effective manner.
A single Master View CL-1208 or CL-1216 can control up to 8 or 16
computers, respectively. As many as 31 additional Master View units can be
daisy chained to each other, so that up to 256 (CL-1208 + ACS-1208A) or
512 (CL-1216 + ACS-1216A) computers can all be controlled from a single
keyboard-monitor-mouse console.
The Master View CL-1208 / CL-1216 offers a space-saving, streamlined
approach to KVM switch technology by integrating a keyboard, LCD
monitor, and touchpad in a Slideaway™housing. The LCD display is built
into the cover; the keyboard and touchpad are built into the base. Slide the
KVM module section out; flip the cover up; and you are ready to go to work.
When finished, flip the cover down and slide the KVM module away.
For further convenience, the Slideaway™housing is 1U high for easy rack
mounting. The CL-1208 / CL-1216 also features high density 15 pin
connectors instead of the usual 25 pin connectors. This space-saving
innovation allows a full, 16 port switch to be installed in a 1U system rack.
Because of its modular design, the KVM section can be detached from the
switch section.
Your CL-1208 / CL-1216 investment is protected by an included Firmware
Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with the latest functionality
improvements by downloading firmware update files from our website as
they become available, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently
perform the upgrade.
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Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that
is entailed. Because the CL-1208 / CL-1216 intercepts keyboard input
directly, there is no software to configure; no need to get involved in
complex installation routines; nor any need to be concerned with
incompatibility problems.
Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished
either by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or by means of a
powerful, mouse driven, OSD (On Screen Display) menu system. A
convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and
monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one
by one.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View
CL-1208 / CL-1216 installation. By using the Master View CL-1208 /
CL-1216 with its Slideaway™console to manage your installation, you: (1)
eliminate the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor,
and mouse for each computer; (2) save all the space those extra components
would take up; (3) save the space that a keyboard, monitor, and mouse
would take with a standard KVM switch; (4) save on energy costs; and (5)
eliminate the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving
from one computer to another.
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