IOGear GCL1800 User manual

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GCL1800
PART NO. M1122
Installation
Installation Guide
17” LCD Combo Console

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©2009 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. Part No. M1122
IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView®, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR. Microsoft and Windows
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind
with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only
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
Installation 14
Connect to a KVM 17
External Console Ports (Optional) 20
USB External Mouse Port (Optional) 21
LCD Conguration 22
LCD Adjustment Setting 23
Reset Button 24
Keyboard Function Keys 25
Hotkey Commands 26
Mac Keyboard Emulation 27
Sun Keyboard Emulation 28
Firmware Upgrade 29
Upgrade Fail 33
Safety Instructions 34
Specications 38
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement 39
CE Statement 40
SJ/T 11364-2006 41
Limited Warranty 42
Contact 43

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Package Contents
- 1 x 17" LCD Console
- 1 x USB KVM 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.
Keyboard6.
Touchpad7.
External USB Mouse Port8.
Power LED9.
Num Lock/Caps Lock/Scroll Lock LED10.
Reset Button11.
Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch12.
Firmware Upgrade Port13.
Front view

PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
Console
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Back view
Grounding Terminal1.
Power Socket2.
Power Switch3.
External USB Mouse Port4.
External USB Keyboard Port5.
External PS/2 Mouse Port6.
External PS/2 Keyboard Port7.
External VGA Port8.
CPU Port9.

The following diagram shows the required
components to mount the LCD Console to the rack.
Note: The Slide Mounting Brackets are pre-installed onto the LCD Console.
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Rack Mounting
Side Mounting Brackets
L Bracket
CAUTION: Slide/rail
mounted equipment
is not to be used as a
shelf or a work space.

Step 1
While one person holding the LCD
Console 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.
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M4 x 6 Phillips
Head Screws

Final Step
After the rear brackets are
completely secured, tighten
the front brackets’ screws.
Step 2
While the person continue holding the position of
the LCD Console, 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.
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M4 x 6 Phillips
Head Screws

To prevent damaging your equipment, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. Use the
included grounding wire to ground the LCD Console by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding
terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
Console
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Grounding

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

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 Console, 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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PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
Console
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Installation
Please make sure the computer is powered off before you start.
Step 1
Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD Console.

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PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
Console
*PS/2 KVM Cables (Model No.: G2L5202P, G2L5203P and G2L5206P) are available and sold separately,
please visit our website at www.iogear.com for details.
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USB KVM Cable
Connection
PS/2 KVM Cable*
Connection*
Step2
Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KVM Cable* (with a yellow connector) from
the CPU port of the LCD Console to your computer

PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
Console
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Step 3
Turn on LCD Console by using the power switch that’s located in the back of the LCD Console.
Final Step
Turn on your computer.

PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
Console
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Connect to a KVM
Note: This LCD Console is ideal for our GCS1808/GCS1716. Please visit our website at
www.iogear.com for details about these two KVMs.
Step 1
Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD Console.

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PS/2-USB CPU
CONSOLE
PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
Console
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Step 2
Connect the provided USB KVM Cable from the CPU port of the LCD Console to the KVM switch’s
console VGA and USB keyboard port.
(GCS1716)

PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
Console
Step 3
Refer to your KVM’s manual for details on how to connect your computers to your KVM.
Step 4
Turn on LCD Console by using the power switch that’s located in the back of the LCD Console.
Step 5
Refer to your KVM’s manual for detail on how to turn on your KVM.
Final Step
Turn on your computers.
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PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
Console
VGA
PS/2
USB
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If you wish to use external monitor, keyboard or mouse rather then the built-in LCD, keyboard or touchpad,
you can connect your external VGA monitor, USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse to the external console
ports that are located in the back of the LCD Console.
External Console Ports (Optional)