IOGear M1123 User manual

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GCL1808/GCL1816
PART NO. M1123/M1124
Installation
Installation Guide
8/16-Port 17” LCD Combo KVM Switch

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©2009 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. Part No. M1123/M1124
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
Single Level Installation 14
2-Level Installation (Cascading) 17
External Console Port (Optional) 21
USB External Mouse Port (Optional) 22
USB Sharing Port 23
LCD Conguration 24
LCD Adjustment Setting 25
Reset Button 26
LED Indication 27
Keyboard Function Keys 28
Port Switching 29
On-screen Display (OSD) Operation 30
Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) 57
Mac Keyboard Emulation 60
Sun Keyboard Emulation 61
Factory Default Settings 62
Firmware Upgrade 63
Upgrade Fail 67
Restore Factory Default Settings 68
Safety Instructions 70
Specications 74
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement 75
CE Statement 76
SJ/T 11364-2006 77
Limited Warranty 78
Contact 79

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Package Contents
- 1 x 8/16-Port LCD KVM
- 1 x PS/2 KVM Cable
- 1 x USB KVM Cable
- 1 x Console 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.
Port LEDs (8 for GCL1808 and 16 for6.
GCL1816)
Keyboard7.
Touchpad8.
External USB Mouse Port9.
Power LED10.
Master/Slave Port Switches11.
Num Lock/Caps Lock/Scroll Lock LED12.
Reset Button13.
Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch14.
Firmware Upgrade Port15.
USB Sharing Port16.
Front view

CONSOLE
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PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
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Back view
Grounding Terminal1.
Power Socket2.
Power Switch3.
External Console Port4.
CPU Ports (8 for GCL1808 and 16 for GCL1816)5.

The following diagram shows the
required components to mount the LCD
KVM to the rack.
Note: The Slide Mounting Brackets are pre-installed onto the LCD KVM.
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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
KVM 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 KVM, 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 KVM by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding
terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
CONSOLE
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PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
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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 KVM, then pull the console module out while
holding the Slide Releases’ position. Then simply open the console by raising the handle bar.

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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 KVM, 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.

CONSOLE
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PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
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Single Level Installation
Please make sure the computers are powered off before you start.
Step 1
Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD KVM.

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CONSOLE
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PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
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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 KVM switch to each of your computers

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Step 3
Turn on LCD KVM by using the power switch that’s located in the back of the LCD KVM.
Final Step
Turn on your computers.

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PS/2-USB CPU
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PS/2-USB CPU
PS/2-USB CPU
GCL1816
GCS1716
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2-Level Installation (Cascading)
Step 1
Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD KVM. Then connect the
power adapter to the power outlet and the DC jack of the GCS1808/GCS1716.
This LCD KVM can be cascaded with our GCS1808/GCS1716. Please go to our website at
www.iogear.com for details about those 2 KVMs.
Please make sure the computers are powered off before you start.

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PS/2-USB CPU
CONSOLE
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PS/2-USB CPU
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Step 2
Connect the Cascade Cable between the back of the LCD KVM and a GCS1808/GCS1716. Connect the
green connector to one of the CPU ports from the LCD KVM. Then, connect the yellow connector to the
console port of the GCS1808/GCS1716.
1st Level
2nd Level

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PS/2-USB CPU
CONSOLE
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Step 3
Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KVM Cable (with a yellow connector) from
the KVM switch to each of your computers.
2nd Level

USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connection
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Final Step
Turn on your computers.
Step 4
Turn on LCD KVM by using the power switch that’s located in the back of the LCD KVM.