Raritan T1500 User manual

User Manual
T1500

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Raritan Computer Inc.
400 Cottontail Lane
S t NJ 08873
Raritan Computer Europe, B.V.
Eglantierbaan 16
2908 LV C ll d IJ l
Raritan Computer Japan, Inc.
Kuga Building 7F
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Raritan Computer Taiwan, Inc.
5F, 121, Lane 235,
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Copyright ©2003 Raritan Computer, Inc.
KVM_T1500-0A-E
March 2003
255-37-0040
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User Manual
T1500

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FCC Information
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 in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
environment may cause harmful interference.
Trademark Information
Product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. KVM Drawer, Paragon, and their respective logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Raritan Computer, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
Japanese Approvals

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................... 1
KVM Drawer Overview ....................................................................................1
Product Photos ................................................................................................1
Product Features .............................................................................................2
Package Contents............................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION ................................................ 3
Rack Mounting the KVM Drawer .....................................................................3
Power Connections..........................................................................................5
Power Indicator..................................................................................................... 6
Setup for LCD..................................................................................................6
Factory Preset Timing for Reference.................................................................... 6
Panel and OSD Controls ...................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 7
OSD Main Menu Functions..............................................................................9
Auto Tune.............................................................................................................9
Brightness .......................................................................................................... 10
Contrast.............................................................................................................. 10
Color................................................................................................................... 11
Quality ................................................................................................................ 13
Position............................................................................................................... 15
Language ........................................................................................................... 18
Recall ................................................................................................................. 18
Exit ..................................................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 21
KVM Drawer T1500 .......................................................................................21
LCD Panel......................................................................................................21
Model Differentiation......................................................................................22
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 23

Safety Instructions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
spray detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the outlet should be located near the equipment and should be
easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment from humidity.
6. Rest this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. A drop or a fall could cause
injury.
7. Do not leave this equipment in an unconditioned environment where storage temperatures
rise above 40º C; it may damage the equipment.
8. The ventilation openings on the equipment are for air convection to keep it from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
9. Make sure the voltage of the power source connecting to the equipment is appropriate.
10. Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord. The power cord must be rated for the voltage and current marked on
the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be
greater than the voltage and the current rating marked on the product.
11. Please note all cautions and warnings on the equipment.
12. If the equipment is not in use for an extended time period, disconnect the equipment to
avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
13. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel.
− The power cord or plug is damaged.
− Liquid has gotten into the equipment.
− The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
− The equipment is not working well, or you cannot get it to work according to this User
Manual.
− The equipment has dropped and is damaged.
− The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. Never open the equipment. Only qualified service personnel should open the equipment.

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
KVM Drawer Overview
Raritan’s KVM Drawer Model T1500 is the first in the industry to offer the convenience of using
standard UTP cabling to connect servers up to 1,000 feet away. The KVM Drawer T1500 is a 1U 19”
rack mount KVM console that can control a computer by an integration of a keyboard, a touchpad,
and an LCD monitor, and can save up to 10 U of height space in your mounting rack.
The KVM Drawer T1500 enables quick and efficient access to servers and other network devices, as
well as allowing you to manage the setup, administration, and maintenance of rackmount servers in
data centers, server rooms, and other space-critical industrial environments.
Product Photos

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Product Features
• 1U 19” rack mount KVM drawer that meets EIA RS-310C standard
• 15” Active-Matrix LCD Flat Panel Display Color Monitor
• Tempered glass protecting the LCD panel
• Compact design enabling the unit to be mounted in most cabinets
• Industrial grade ultra-low-profile compact keyboard with integrated touchpad
Package Contents
The complete KVM Drawer T1500 package consists of:
• (1) 1U 19” Rack Mount KVM Drawer console
• (1) Mounting Kit (includes short and long brackets for customized fit)
• (1) CSW18 Cable
• (1) User Manual
• (1) Warranty Card
Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact
your dealer.
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to
prevent any damage to the KVM Drawer, and/or any of the devices that connect to it.

CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3
Chapter 2: Installation
Before you begin, make sure that power to all devices you will be connecting has been turned off. To
prevent damage to your KVM Drawer due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices
on the installation are properly grounded. Please consult your vendor for any technical issues if
necessary or contact Raritan Technical Support at [phone] or via email at
[email protected], Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm, EST.
KVM Drawer Rack Mount Instructions
Before attaching pieces to your KVM Drawer, determine whether you will be using the short
brackets with the two-grid sliders or the longer brackets with the four-grid sliders. Select the pieces
according to the depth of the rack in which the unit will be mounted.
1. With the rear of the KVM Drawer facing you, secure each small bracket to the left and right
corners of the unit, as illustrated below.
2. Select the appropriate bracket arms and attach them to the sides of the KVM Drawer as
shown below. . This bracket will fit over the small bracket piece attached in Step 1, and
must be secured with two screws from above and two screws from below.
Note: Notice that there are five openings (in the form of an “X”) at one end of
the bracket arm and there are two screws already in the KVM Drawer at two
points of the “X”; you can remove the two screws in the KVM drawer and
attach the bracket arm using five screws to fill all five holes.

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3. With the rear of the KVM Drawer facing you, insert the slider into the bracket arm so that
the rack mount openings are aimed away from the unit. Attach the slider to the bracket arm
using the larger-head screws included in the kit.
Note: Leave the screws loose so that you can adjust the slider to the depth of
the rack when mounting the unit.
4. Secure the entire assembly to a rack using eight large rack screws (not included).
Remember to support the KVM Drawer until the assembly is securely fastened to the rack.

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Power Connections
Important: All components and the KVM Drawer unit must be powered OFF prior to
installation
1. Connect the CSW18 Cable to the KVM Drawer’s mouse, keyboard, and VGA ports.
2. Connect the other end of the CSW18 Cable to the mouse, keyboard, and VGA ports on the
component to which you are connecting the KVM Drawer. The component must have
female PS2 keyboard and mouse ports and a female HD15 video port.
3. Plug a power cord into the KVM Drawer’s power jack and plug the other end into an AC
power source.
4. Power ON the KVM Drawer.
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Rear view of KVM Drawer T1500
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Setup for LCD
Factory Preset Timing for Reference
RESOLUTION H. FREQ.
(KHZ)
V. FREQ.
(HZ)
SCAN TYPE PIXEL FREQ.
(MHZ)
640 x 350 31.469 70 Non-interlaced 25.175
640 x 350 37.861 85 Non-interlaced 31.50
640 x 400 37.861 85 Non-interlaced 31.50
720 x 400 31.469 70 Non-interlaced 28.322
720 x 400 37.927 85 Non-interlaced 35.50
640 x 400 24.83 56 Non-interlaced 21.053
640 x 480 31.469 60 Non-interlaced 25.175
640 x 480 35.000 66.67 Non-interlaced 30.24
640 x 480 37.861 72 Non-interlaced 31.50
640 x 480 37.500 75 Non-interlaced 31.50
640 x 480 43.269 85 Non-interlaced 36.00
800 x 600 37.879 60 Non-interlaced 40.00
800 x 600 48.077 72 Non-interlaced 50.00
800 x 600 46.875 75 Non-interlaced 49.50
800 x 600 53.674 85 Non-interlaced 56.25
836 x 624 49.715 74.536 Non-interlaced 57.272
960 x 720 44.80 60 Non-interlaced 56.00
*1024 x 768 48.363 60 Non-interlaced 65.00
1024 x 768 56.476 70 Non-interlaced 75.00
1024 x 768 60.023 75 Non-interlaced 78.75
**1024 x 768 35.522 86.959 Interlaced 44.90
1024 x 768 68.677 85 Non-interlaced 94.50
* Panel factory recommended operation timing.
** Not recommended for normal operation.
Note: When your KVM Drawer is shipped, the LCD Panel is covered with sheet
of clear plastic. You may leave this plastic in place or remove it when you set
up and start to operate the KVM Drawer.
Power Indicator
• Green = On
• Orange = Off

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Chapter 3: Operating Instructions
LCD Panel and OSD Controls
Buttons on the T1500 front LCD panel:
CONTROLS DESCRIPTION
Power On/Off button Soft power on/off button on front of the KVM Drawer (there is also
an on/off switch on the rear panel of the KVM Drawer).
Adjacent LED is lit green when unit is turned on and orange when
unit is turned off via the on/off button.
Menu button Press to access to On-Screen Main Menu and to save settings (if
any).
Up Arrow button Press to move upward in an On-Screen Display menu list.
Down Arrow button Press to move downward in an On-Screen Display menu list.
Auto button Press to Auto-synchronize and scale down display to any valid
factory preset timings.

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Use the buttons located below the LCD panel to view the On Screen Display (OSD). The menu
functions on the OSD allow you to optimize working with and viewing screen images on the KVM
Drawer.
MENU UP ARROW DOWN ARROW AUTO
• Press the MENU button to display the OSD Main Menu. Options on the OSD Main Menu
allow you to adjust visual functions of the LCD panel including Brightness, Contrast, Color,
Quality, and Position.
• Press the UP ARROW () or DOWN ARROW () buttons to highlight an OSD Menu
option, and then press the MENU button to execute the highlighted option.
• Press the AUTO button to allow the KVM Drawer to automatically configure all aspects of
visual display. The message AUTO CONFIGURE! appears and the LCD panel will flicker
momentarily until the KVM Drawer finds the ideal profile.
• To close the OSD Main Menu, highlight the EXIT function on the Main Menu using the or
buttons, and then press the MENU button.
• To manually close the OSD Main Menu, press the MENU button twice.
Note: The OSD Menu disappears after 20 seconds if no activity is registered on
the keyboard or touchpad.
Note: When using the KVM Drawer keyboard, be aware that the numeric
keypad is integrated into the alphabet keys; if the <Num Lock> key is
activated, you will type numbers instead of letters. If you have trouble typing
letters, check that the Num Lock key is not activated. The LEDs for <Num
Lock>, <Scroll Lock>, and <Caps Lock> are located above and to the right
of the keyboard.
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OSD Main Menu Functions
• Press the MENU button to display the OSD Main Menu.
• Press the UP ARROW () or DOWN ARROW () button to highlight an OSD Menu
option, and then press the MENU button to execute the highlighted option.
MAIN MENU
AUTO TUNE
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
QUALITY
POSITION
LANGUAGE
RECALL
EXIT
800X600
H37.8KHZ V:59.8HZ
OSD Main Menu
Auto Tune
Select the Auto Tune function to allow the KVM Drawer to automatically adjust all aspects of LCD
panel display. When you select Auto Tune, the LCD panel will flicker momentarily until the KVM
Drawer finds the ideal profile for on-screen display.
AUTO TUNE
Auto Tune Display
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Brightness
Select the Brightness function to dim or brighten the backlighting of the LCD panel.
1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD Main Menu.
2. Press the or the button to highlight Brightness and then press the MENU button to
view the Brightness control panel.
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Brightness Control Panel
3. Press the or the button again to increase or decrease the video raster luminance.
4. Press the MENU button to return to the OSD Main Menu.
Contrast
Select the Contrast function to change the difference in brightness between the light and dark areas
of the LCD panel.
1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD Main Menu.
2. Press the or the button to highlight Contrast and then press the MENU button to
view the Contrast control panel.
CONTRAST
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Contrast Control Panel
3. Press the or the button again to increase or decrease the back light luminance.
4. Press the MENU button to return to the OSD Main Menu.

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Color
Select the Color function to adjust the amount of Red, Green, and Blue in the LCD panel in the same
way you would adjust the RGB values on a television set.
1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD Main Menu.
2. Press the or the button to highlight Color and then press the MENU button to view
the Color Main Menu.
MAIN MENU
9300
7500
6550
USER
AUTO COLOR
RETURN
800X600
H37.8KHZ V:59.8HZ
Color Main Menu
3. Press the or the button to select the desired color temperature for the LCD panel
display.
a. Highlight the User function and then press the MENU button to adjust color levels
manually.
MAIN MENU
RED
GREEN
BLUE
RETURN
User Main Menu
i. On the User Main Menu, use the or the button to highlight the color you
wish to adjust and press the MENU button.

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ii. Use the and buttons to increase or decrease the color in the selected color’s
control panel.
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‘Red’ Control Panel
iii. Press the MENU button to return to the Color Main Menu.
iv. Select the Return option and press the MENU button to return to the Color Main
Menu.
b. Select the Auto Color function on the Color Main Menu to allow the KVM Drawer to
automatically adjust the amount of Red, Green, and Blue on the LCD panel. When
you select Auto Color, the LCD panel will flicker momentarily until the KVM Drawer
finds the ideal color profile for on-screen display.
AUTO COLOR
Auto Color Panel
c. On the Color Main Menu, select Return and press the MENU button to return to the
OSD Main Menu.
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