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1. A EN ENA NR ss D KA9140 E C Ge EDP o a E EES EX Ey ES N CR se D m KA9570 8 a NX F z Mim 19 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Cascaded Installations The number of computers that can be added to your installation can be greatly expanded by performing a cascaded installation Cascading involves using the KVM ports of a Parent KVM switch one that is above a switch linked down from it to connect to a Child KVM switch Cascading adds capacity to a KVM installation but the parent loses at least one KVM port for each cascaded KVM switch The KH2508 KH2516 supports cascading up to 3 levels of KH2508 KH2516 switches When the KVM consoles of the first level KVM switch invoke the OSD all computers on the cascaded KVM installation are listed in the port directory In cascaded installations the number of bus connections between a parent and child KVM switch determines the number of users that can simultaneously access the KVM ports of a child switch A bus connection is established by connecting a KVM port on the parent switch to a cascade port on the child switch The KH2508 KH2516 supports a maximum of two bus connections for each cascaded KH2508 KH2516 In order for
2. I HOT i IE H y E o 58 Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Performing the Upgrade Follow the instructions below to upgrade the firmware for all possible devices including switches and adapter cables in the KVM installation 1 Log in to the OSD see page 27 from a console connected to the first level KH2508 KH2516 2 Go to the Administration Page and click the icon to bring up the System dialog see page 46 3 Click Firmware Upgrade The following dialog box appears Firmware Upgrade Upgrading firmware please wait m Cancel 4 From the computer that was used to download the firmware upgrade package run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file either by double clicking the file icon or by opening a command line and keying in the full path to it The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears 22 Firmware Upgrade Utility xl Welcome to the Fimware Upgrade Uity Put your device into Fimware Upgrade Mode Use the Fimware Upgrade Cable to connect its Fimware Upgrade Port to your computer or connect via Ethemet Agree to the License Agreement Then Click Next ENSE AGREEMENT A ENSE GRANT TEN Intemational Co Lt grants to non exclusive nontransferable license to td Licensor and use FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY the Product
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4. 51 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Attributes Attributes allow you to set the adapter cable attribute parameters for each port When you click Attributes a dialog box similar to the one below appears Setting Adapter Cable Attributes Por cable los Keyboard Mode Al EF 55101 01 01 Short PC English 01 02 Short PC English i E 01 03 Shot PC English 01 04 Short PC English El 01 05 Shot PC English i El 01 06 Shot PC English 01 07 Shot PC English i B 01 08 Short PC English a B 02 Medium Mac French Occupy 03 Long Sun Japanese Exclusive 04 Short PC English Share 05 Short PC English Occupy 06 Shot PC English Occupy i 8 07 Shot PC English Occupy 08 Shot PC English Occupy gt I Ti meout 0 255s FO OK Cancel The port numbers for all ports on the installation including those from cascaded switches are listed in the column on the left A port s attributes are shown on the right The purpose of each attribute is described in the table below Attribute Purpose Cable Specifies the Cat 5e cable length that is used to connect the computer to the port Choices are Short less than 10 m Medium 10 25 m and Long 25 40 m The default is Short OS Specifies the operating system that the computer on the connected port is using Choices are PC for Windows and serial devices Mac for MacOS and Su
5. About This Manual This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH2508 KH2516 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 KH2508 KH2516 system Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Hardware Setup provides step by step instructions for setting up your installation and explains some basic operating procedures Chapter 3 Basic Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the KH2508 KH2516 Chapter 4 OSD Operation provides detailed information for configuring and controlling your installation using the KH2508 KH2516 s intuitive mouse driven on screen display OSD menus Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility explains how to upgrade the KH2508 KH2516 s firmware with the latest available versions Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation lists the keys for a PC compatible keyboard to emulate the functions of the Mac and Sun keyboards An Appendix at the end of the manual provides technical and troubleshooting information viii KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Monospaced 1 Indicates text that you should key in Indicates keys you should press For example Enter means
6. B 01 07 i E 01 08 Web Server 1 34 Chapter 4 OSD Operation 3 When you have finished editing the port name click anywhere outside of the input box to complete the operation KH2516 Main EAE Configuration Administration Log 01 03 ATEN Intl 2 01 04 ATEN Intl 3 01 05 Mail Server 1 01 06 Mail Server 2 01 07 01 08 web Server 1 Web Server 2 Note Port names are stored in the KVM adapter cables When a cable is disconnected from one port and reconnected to another port the port name will show in both the old port and the new port in the port list until another KVM adapter cable is connected to the old port or the port name is changed manually 35 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Port Operation Select a port on the OSD Main screen either by moving the highlight bar to it with the up and down arrow keys and pressing Enter or by double clicking it Once you select a port its screen displays on your monitor and your keyboard and mouse input affects the remote system Note 1 If you invoke the OSD while accessing a target device from the local console press F6 to hide the background and enlarge the OSD Press F6 again to show the background 2 An administrator selects which ports are accessible to each user see User Management page 43 for details The OSD Toolbar The OSD provides a toolbar to help you control the K
7. KH2516 User Manual Reguirements Consoles The following hardware components are reguired for each KVM console A VGA SVGA or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation Keyboard and mouse PS 2 or USB Computers The following hardware components are reguired for each computer A VGA SVGA or multisync video graphics card with an HDB 15 port or for Sun legacy systems a Sun 13W3 video port PS 2 mouse and keyboard ports 6 pin Mini DIN or at least one USB port or for Sun legacy systems a Sun style keyboard port 8 pin Mini DIN KVM Adapter Cables KVM adapter cables together with Cat Se cabling connect multiplatform computers PS 2 USB Sun Mac and serial devices to the KH2508 KH2516 The KVM adapter cables currently available are listed in the table below Contact your dealer for details Function Model Number KVM adapter cables For PS 2 computers KA9520 For USB computers KA9570 For Sun legacy systems KA9130 For Sun USB systems KA9131 KA9170 For serial devices KA9140 Chapter 1 Introduction Other Cables The following cables are also reguired for use with the KH2508 KH2516 Function Type KVM adapter cable to KH2508 KH2516 see page 19 Cat 5e cable Cascading see page 20 Cat 5e cable Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the
8. Notconnected Fi FNo connected Pais Netconnected Mie FRotconnested IV select au Upgrade Cancel 6 Click Cancel to exit the Upgrade Adapter Cable Firmware dialog box and return to the System dialog box 50 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Upgrade Failed If a firmware upgrade to an adapter cable fails the port information field displays an Upgrade failed message Upgrade Adapter Cable Firmware Fo Notconnected F o2 Notconnected F os Notconnected Pos Notconnected Tos Notconnected Tos MT Netconnected To Notconnected Tos Wetconnected F o Notconnected Tio Wotconnecte Jal 11 Not connected Fi Upgrade failed Fis _ Notconnected Tis Wotconnecte Pais Notconnected mie Notconnected IV select all Upgrade Cancel To recover from a failed adapter cable firmware upgrade 1 Disconnect the adapter cable from its computer 2 Move the F W UPGRADE switch on the adapter cable to the Recover position 3 Reconnect the adapter cable to the computer 4 Perform an adapter cable firmware upgrade on the port 5 After the adapter cable firmware has successfully upgraded move the F W UPGRADE switch on the adapter cable back to the Normal position 6 Disconnect and reconnect the adapter cable from its computer again 7 Click Cancel to exit the Upgrade Adapter Cable Firmware dialog box and return to the System dialog box
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10. 01 07 01 08 web Server 1 Web Server 2 31 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual The drop down list on the left offers four fixed choices as shown in the table below Choice Meaning All Lists all of the ports on the installation Powered On PW Lists only the ports that have their attached devices powered on see port icon note on page 29 Quick View AV Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View ports Quick View Powered On Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports see page 30 and that have their attached devices Powered On see port icon note on page 29 The text input box on the right allows you to key in a port name so that only port names that match what you key in show up in the list Wildcards are acceptable and so that more than one port can show up in the list Note also that the text input box is case sensitive so that if you key in Web both Web Server 1 and Web Server 2 show up in the list as shown below KH2516 Main E A E r Main Configuration Administration Log EJ Wo a Er ch 01 i i 01 08 Web Server 1 02 Web Server 2 After you key in your string either click the binoculars to the right of the box or press Enter To go back to the default view erase the string and either click the binoculars to the right of the box or press Enter To dismiss the List fu
11. N N TN AS R N R N Q N Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded Use a grounding wire to ground the KH2508 KH2516 by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal and the other end of the wire to a suitably grounded object L B S G C0 R dy O A A 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Single Level Installation In a single level installation there are no additional KVM switches cascaded from the first level KVM switch To set up a single level installation refer to the diagram on page 18 and do the following 1 5 Plug a keyboard monitor and mouse into the KH2508 KH2516 s Console 1 ports Each port is color coded and marked with an identifying icon A second keyboard monitor and mouse can be connected to the KH2508 KH2516 s Console 2 ports Plug the KVM adapter cable connectors into the appropriate ports of the computer you are installing See KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams page 19 for connection examples Use Cat 5e cable to connect a compatible KVM adapter cable to any available KVM port on the KH2508 KH2516 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all computers that you wish to connect Up to 8 or 16 computers may be connected in this fashion Note The distance betwe
12. The program comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device As new firmware versions become available new firmware upgrade packages are posted on our Website Check the Website regularly to find the latest information and packages Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package To download the firmware upgrade package 1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Website and choose the model name that relates to your device A list of available firmware upgrade packages appears 2 Choose the firmware upgrade package that you wish to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer 57 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Preparing to Upgrade the Firmware To prepare to upgrade the firmware 1 Notify all users to logout of the OSD on all switches in the installation 2 Ensure that all computers are powered on otherwise some KVM adapter cables may not be upgraded 3 Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit to connect a COM port on your computer that was used to download the firmware upgrade package to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your KH2508 KH2516 Note 1 On a cascaded installation connect the cable to the first level KH2508 KH2516 2 Make sure that the Firmware Upgrade Switch located on the front panel is switched to the Normal position see page 6
13. Upgrade 64 Upgrading Adapter Cables 64 Upgrade Failed rrini sare ehh Saas Bt wee Puis eds aaa 65 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 65 Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard ne cn eet a bas es 67 Sun Keyboard asire i venti GA AA ee 68 Appendix Safety Instructions lt lt lt eee eee eee eee 69 Gener l 4554458 PO en A eed es 69 Rack Mount ci ey wae dike we ate MR a 71 Consignes de s curit ot lee ae eee ie ke ee bed 72 Generali es be A eas Shae MEAS aye aa Sapte ay age bai ey du 72 Montage sur b ti 75 echnical SUPPOM ess aa ete Sl a a ee ee ek A 76 International csan ernia Ped here ne be es 76 North Americ 4 22 ut athe ete es kee ht haga Si dE eed gusty dia eee 76 Specifications comio mo eee ete pe ae ee en eet d 77 OSD Factory Default Settings lt 78 Troubleshooting opio ot ni ee eed een ee ray 79 OVOIMIS Wi cial hh ae it eh A Cu hd iv de 79 Gener l miento api annee she Abe abies Bes a Pony ee 79 SUN Systems 4x47 es nee PE ave i ES 81 Restoring Original Factory Default Settings 82 Entering the ok Prompt Sun Solaris 83 Supported KVM Switches 83 Limited Warranty 84 vii KH2508 KH2516 User Manual
14. ambiante maximale sp cifi e pour l quipement par le fabricant Ne marchez sur aucun appareil lors de la maintenance d autres appareils d un b ti Attention Glisser rail LCD KVM mont l quipement ne doit pas tre utilis comme une tag re ou un espace de travail 75 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support including troubleshooting documentation and software updates http eservice aten com For telephone support see Telephone Support page iii North America Email Support support aten usa com Online Troubleshooting http www aten usa com support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates Telephone Support 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4988 When you contact us please have the following information ready beforehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help 76 Appendix Specifications Function KH2508 KH2516 Computer Direct 8 16 Connections Max 512 via Cascade 4096 via Cascade Port Selection OSD Connectors Console Keyboard 2 x 6 pin Mini DIN Female Purple Po
15. both KVM consoles on the first level KH2508 KH2516 to be able to access the KVM ports of any cascaded KH2508 KH2516 at the same time you must create two bus connections between every parent switch and child switch in the installation This is called a non blocked cascade configuration see Non blocked Cascade Configuration Installation Diagram page 22 In a non blocked cascade configuration the console connectors of the child switches are inoperable If only a single bus connection is created between a parent switch and a child switch then only one of the consoles connected to the parent switch will have access to a child switch at any time However the second console can still control and access the ports of the parent switch This is called a blocked cascade configuration see Blocked Cascade Configuration Installation Diagram page 23 In a blocked cascade configuration only one console of each child switch is available to access the KVM ports on the same level or a lower level switch KVM consoles connected to cascaded switches cannot access the ports of a parent switch es and can perform only port switching and user profile changes no other administrative functions can be executed 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Cascading KH2508 KH2516 Cat 5 KVM Switches To cascade KH2508 KH2516 Cat 5 KVM Switches refer to the installation diagram on page 22 and do the following Note Before cascading additional KH2508 KH25
16. during the Term set forth below fou may install the Product on a hard disk or other storage device install and use the Product on a file for use on a network for the purposes of permanent installation onto hard disks or other storage vices or i use of the Product over such network and make backup copies of the Product IESTRICTIONS discover the source code of the Product or create derivative works based on the Product or remove notices or labels on the Product including copyright trademark or patent pending notices fou agree not to modify adapt translate reverse engineer recompile disassemble or otherwise attempt proprietary fou may not sublicense the Product or otherwise allow others to use the Product licensed to you i G lAgee C Dont Agree Help About Back 59 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual 5 Read and Agree to the License Agreement enable the I Agree radio button 6 Click Next to continue The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears and the utility searches for devices 8 Firmware Upgrade Utility A If Check Firmware Version is checked the utilty compares the device s fimware level with the upgrade files pla enn ec Sie ta es EN a ea a itis not checked the utilty performs the upgrade Device List Status Messages gt Loading amp testing fles Loading amp testing files OK The devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device
17. ei oi etre wale atd by ebay pode ee eee eae ot 39 Setting the Scan Interval 39 Invoking Auto Scan 39 Pausing Auto Scan 39 Exiting Auto Scan Mode 39 Skip Mode erre fo Edy o ee 40 The Configuration Page 40 The Administration Page 42 General ce ole a dt bn die ae it nn 42 User Management 0 ett teen ee 43 Port ACCESS Len A A de 45 System ra eee aE Het ee yee ee Ree ere oF 46 Configurations 25 sig 4 Pia ob eee oa ee Baa HAE k E 46 Adapter Cable 218 Stud Sys Oaks Baner Podn ty Ade 47 Upgrade Failed iis als ua pevn bel ozon n pk re ee 51 AtibDuUteS con p ay ee mnt er pe ren wee ei aces AE ona K 52 Changing Attributes 53 Operation Mode Attributes 54 Miscellaneous ico ui dingue oe queue 54 Date Time 20 ete da cs UE ake za St Le OR 55 The Log Page 512244 pendant noue 56 Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility INTOdUCTION 5 52 ke EE E a Re S eee 57 vi KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package 57 Preparing to Upgrade the Firmware 58 Performing the Upgrade 59 Upgrade Successful 2 248 ofan da eko e 63 Stopping the Firmware
18. scan mode If the KH2508 KH2516 is configured to only auto scan ports that have Ouick View status see Scan Target page 41 designating a port as a Ouick View port in this dialog box means that it will be included when auto scanning is in effect The spacebar toggles a port s Quick View status To select deselect a port highlight it and press the spacebar When a port has been selected as a Quick View port a red eye icon displays with the monitor icon in the port icon column When a port isn t selected there is no red eye icon in the column KH2516 Main E A EE Configuration Administration Log 01 01 ATEN Intl 1 01 02 Windows 2K 45 01 03 ATEN Intl 2 01 04 ATEN Intl 3 01 05 Mail Server 1 01 06 Mail Server 2 01 07 01 08 web Server 1 a a 30 Chapter 4 OSD Operation The List Function The List Function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays in the Main Screen To invoke the List Function click the arrow at the upper right corner of the screen or press F3 KH2516 Main EAE Configuration Administration Log 01 01 ATEN Intl 1 01 02 Windows 2K AS 3 01 03 ATEN Intl 2 01 04 ATEN Intl 3 01 05 Mail Server 1 01 06 Mail Server 2 01 07 E 01 08 Web Server 1 er ver 2 01 02 Windows 2K AS 01 03 ATEN Intl 2 01 04 ATEN Intl 3 01 05 Mail Server 1 01 06 Mail Server 2
19. settings for the KH2508 KH2516 Cat 5 KVM Switch The original password for the default administrator account is restored all administrator and user accounts are removed from the system Only the station name and date and time are retained This procedure reguires the use of a jumper cap 1 Turn off the KH2508 KH2516 and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the cover of the KH2508 KH2516 3 Place a jumper cap over pins 1 2 of the J11 jumper on the mainboard 4 Plug in the power cord and turn on the KH2508 KH2516 The following J11 m Jj directions appear on the console screen USERNAME AND INFORMATION HAS BE PASSWORD I FORMATIO D PORT US ER EN CLE ARED P EASE POW SWITCH RE MOVE THE JUMP ER OFF THE ER CLOSE THE CASE THE RESTART 5 Turn off the KH2508 KH2516 and unplug the power cord 6 Remove the jumper cap from pins 1 2 of the J11 jumper 7 Replace the cover on the KH2508 KH2516 Plug in the power cord and turn on the KH2508 KH2516 8 You should now use the default username and password to login to the OSD N 82 Appendix Entering the ok Prompt Sun Solaris If you are using a PC keyboard to control a Sun Solaris server and want to use Stop A keys to enter the ok prompt do the following Note Before entering the ok prompt consult the server s docum
20. showing tap the A key The Auto Scan function cycles through the ports in order starting from the first port on the installation An s appears in front of the Port ID Display to indicate that the port is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan Mode you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P During the time that Auto Scanning is paused the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer can be more convenient than exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume scanning you start from where you left off If on the other hand you were to exit and then restart Auto Scan Mode the scanning would start over from the very first computer on the installation To Resume Auto Scanning after a pause press any key except Ese or the Spacebar Scanning continues from where it left off Exiting Auto Scan Mode While Auto Scan Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard functions are suspended You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the keyboard To exit Auto Scan Mode press Esc or the Spacebar Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan Mode 39 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Skip Mode Skip Mode allows you to switch ports in order to monitor the computers manually You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like as opposed to
21. the Ctrl key combination may conflict with programs running on the computers the default is the Scroll Lock combination ID Display Selects how the Port ID is displayed the Port Number alone PORT NUMBER the Port Name alone PORT NAME or the Port Number plus the Port Name PORT NUMBER PORT NAME The default is PORT NUMBER PORT NAME ID Duration Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port change has taken place You can choose an amount from 0 255 seconds a setting of O constantly displays the port ID The default is 5 seconds Scan Target Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan Mode see Auto Scanning page 39 Choices are ALL All the Ports which have been set Accessible see Port Access page 45 POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On QUICK VIEW Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports see Quick View Ports page 30 QUICK VIEW POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports and are Powered On The default is ALL Scan Duration Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode see Auto Scanning page 39 Key in a value from 1 255 seconds The default is 10 seconds a setting of 0 disables the Scan function Screen Blanker If there is no inpu
22. the next accessible one without having to invoke the OSD Click to skip from the current port to the last accessible port on the entire installation without having to invoke the OSD Click to display the OSD HET Click this button to make the OSD display semitransparent allowing whatever the OSD screen is covering to show through Clicking the button again returns the OSD screen to normal opacity Note We recommend setting your monitor refresh rate to a value greater than 75Hz before using this feature Ifyou switch to a null port when transparency is enabled the feature becomes disabled Click to close the toolbar Click to logout and exit the application y Clicking this button cycles you through the KVM adapter cable s compensation mode choices depending on the length of cable used to connect a device to the KH2508 KH2516 The choices are Short less than 10 m Medium 10 25 m and Long 25 40 m The length of the line in the icon changes to indicate which choice is selected 37 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Recalling the OSD To dismiss the toolbar and bring back the OSD display do one of the following Tap the OSD Hotkey once From the toolbar click the icon that opens the OSD see page 37 The OSD toolbar closes and the main OSD display reappears OSD Hotkey Summary Table The following table presents a summary of the OSD Hotkey actions See pag
23. 08 KH2516 cables 5 desktop mounting 12 Changing an Attribute 53 front view 6 Configuration Page 40 rack mounting 12 console modules 11 rear view 8 stacking 12 D KVM adapter cables 4 8 11 Date Time 55 KVM adapter installation 19 desktop mounting 12 L F List Function 31 Factory Default Settings 78 Log Page 56 factory default settings Login Failures 46 restoring 82 Firmware M upgrading 56 mounting Firmware upgrade desktop 12 utility 57 O G Online Grounding 16 Registration iii 85 OSD Factory Default Settings 78 overview 27 P Port Names 33 ports selection 25 powering off 25 Product Information ix Q Quick View Ports 30 R rack mounting 12 front 13 rear 15 restarting 25 restoring factory default settings 82 RoHS ii S Safety Instructions General 69 Rack Mounting 71 Share Mode Attribute Table 53 SJ T 11364 2006 ii Skip Mode 40 Specifications 77 stacking 12 system requirements cables 5 computers 4 consoles 4 operating systems 5 T Technical Support 76 Telephone support iii Toolbar Icons 37 U Upgrading the Firmware 56 User Management 43 User Notice iii W Windows Client Auto Scanning 39 Hotkey Operation 38 Toolbar Icons 37 86
24. 16 ensure that the firmware version of the KH2508 KH2516 to be installed matches that of the first level KH2508 KH2516 If necessary perform a firmware upgrade on the cascaded switch first see The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 57 1 Plug a keyboard mouse and monitor into the Console 1 ports on the first level KH2508 KH2516 Each port is marked with an identifying icon Repeat step 1 for a second KVM console that you wish to connect Note The total distance between any KVM switch and any KVM adapter cable in the installation for example between the first level switch and a thrid level KVM adapter cable cannot exceed 40 m 130 feet 2 Use Cat Se cable to connect up to 8 16 KVM ports on the first level switch to the cascade port s on the second level switches in either a blocked or non blocked configuration see diagrams on the following pages Repeat step 2 for each third level switch that you wish to cascade 3 Plug the connectors on the KVM adapter cables into the computers you wish to install and use Cat Se cable to connect the KVM adapter cables to any available KVM port 4 Plug the provided power cable into the power socket on the first level KH2508 KH2516 connect the power cable to an AC power source with appropriate voltage for the KH2508 KH2516 then turn it on 5 Wait one minute then repeat step 4 for each second level KH2508 KH2516 6 Wait one minute then repeat step 4 for each thi
25. 516 Configuration File Name KH2508 BIN KH2516 BIN Port Cable Length Short Port OS Platform PC Serial Port Language English Port Operation Mode Share 78 Appendix Troubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets In addition updating the product s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released If your product is not running the latest firmware version we strongly recommend that you upgrade See The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 57 for upgrade details General Problem Solution The KVM console monitor does not display and there is no response to keyboard and mouse input Verify that all cables are securely connected and in good condition including those of the console mod ules 2 Upgrade the firmware for the KVM adapter cables The password for the default administrator account needs to be reset See Restoring Original Factory Default Settings page 82 upgraded the firmware but some of the modules were not upgraded successfully See Upgrade Failed page 65 The firmware upgrade process was prematurely aborted and now some of the modules are inoperable I can t upgrade the firmware version See Upgrade Failed page 65 Make sure that y
26. ATEN 2 Console 8 16 Port Cat 5 High Density KVM Switch KH2508 KH2516 User Manual ACUSCN www aten com KH2508 KH2516 User Manual FCC CE Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe 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 FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CE 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 RoHS This product is RoHS compliant SJ T 11364 2006 The following contains information that relates to China a DEE BBA RR O RTS EE MR EME PTE ET PHS EEST 11363 20063 EMM EK To TSV ERA EM MASA IRE VEAN RAR
27. Auto Scanning which automatically switches after a fixed interval The Skip Mode hotkeys are the four arrow keys Their operation is explained in the table below Arrow Action Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it See Scan Target page 41 for information regarding accessible ports gt Skips from the current port to the first accessible port that comes after it Skips from the current port to the very first accessible port on the installation 4 Skips from the current port to the very last accessible port on the installation The Configuration Page The Configuration page allows users to set up their own individual working environments The KH2508 KH2516 stores a separate configuration record for each user profile and sets up the working configuration according to the username that was keyed into the login dialog box KH2516 Configuration lA BE Main Configuration Administration Log I OSD HotKey A Display PortNumber Name xf g ID Duration II sec SE Scan Target All zi 8 Scan Duration O sec g Screen Blanker JO min Logout ima min Q gt Beeper ON C OFF Change Password 40 Chapter 4 OSD Operation The configuration page settings are explained in the following table Setting Function OSD Hotkey Selects which Hotkey controls the OSD function Scroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Since
28. EH SIT 11363 2006 4 REE RK X RTVA A EMIR EVE M J EME EE HSJIT 11363 2006 REER KH2508 KH2516 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center International http eservice aten com Telephone Support For telephone support call this number International 886 2 8692 6959 China 86 10 5255 0110 Japan 81 3 5615 5811 Korea 82 2 467 6789 North America 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44 8 4481 58923 User Notice AI 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 conseguential 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 s
29. H2508 KH2516 from within the selected port To bring up the toolbar tap the OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock or Ctrl twice The toolbar appears at the upper left corner of the screen MAG MTRT X Ex 2 1 5 Mali Server Depending on the settings that were selected for ID Display see page 41 the port number and or the port name display at the right ofthe toolbar The toolbar icons are described on page 37 Note When the toolbar displays mouse input is confined to the toolbar area and keyboard input has no effect To carry out operations on the computer connected to the port you must exit the toolbar by either clicking the icon that closes the toolbar see The Toolbar Icons page 37 or by pressing Ese once 36 Chapter 4 OSD Operation The Toolbar Icons The toolbar icons are described in the table below Icon Purpose Drag this icon to move the toolbar to a different location Click to skip to the first accessible port on the entire installation without having to invoke the OSD Click to skip to the first accessible port previous to the current one without having to invoke the OSD OZE Click to begin Auto Scan mode The KH2508 KH2516 automatically switches among the ports that were selected for Auto Scanning under the Scan Target function see page 41 This allows you to monitor their activity without having to switch among them manually Click to skip from the current port to
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31. List panel 25 Firmware Upgrade Utility Ex Check Fimware Version is checked the utility compares the device s fimware level with the ee the device s version is newer the utilty lets you decide whether to continue or not Kit is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly gt Leading testing fies files W Check Firmware Version Progress e me r Ee A light blue background behind the device name indicates that it is ready to be upgraded 7 All devices capable of being upgraded by the package are checkmarked by default meaning an upgrade will be performed on the device Deselect the check box next to the devices in the list that you do not want to perform an upgrade on 8 Click Next to start the upgrade 60 Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility If you enabled Check Firmware Upgrade the Utility compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the device s version is the same or higher 1t brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel x 9 The firmware Ver 1 0 089 is not newer than current firmware Ver 1 0 089 e in device MAINO1 000 Continue the upgrade Yes No We If you didn t enable Check Firmware Upgrade the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking their version level While a device group is being upgraded the background behind its name chang
32. ailler sur le b ti assurez vous gue les stabilisateurs sont bien fix es sur le b ti qu ils sont tendus au sol et que tout le poids du b ti repose sur le sol Installez les stabilisateurs avant et lat raux sur un m me b ti ou bien les stabilisateurs avant si plusieurs b tis sont r unis avant de travailler sur le b ti Chargez toujours le b ti de bas en haut et chargez l l ment le plus lourd en premier Assurez vous que le b ti est niveau et qu il est stable avant de sortir une unit du b ti Agissez avec pr caution lorsque vous appuyez sur les loquets de lib ration du rail d unit et lorsque vous faites coulisser une unit dans et hors d un b ti vous pourriez vous pincer les doigts dans les rails Une fois qu une unit a t ins r e dans le b ti tendez avec pr caution le rail dans une position de verrouillage puis faites glisser l unit dans le b ti Ne surchargez pas le circuit de l alimentation CA qui alimente le b ti La charge totale du b ti ne doit pas d passer 80 de la capacit du circuit Assurez vous que tous les quipements utilis s sur le b ti y compris les multiprises et autres connecteurs lectriques sont correctement mis la terre Assurez vous que les unit s pr sentes dans le b ti b n ficie d une circulation d air suffisante Assurez vous que la temp rature ambiante de fonctionnement de l environnement du b ti ne d passe pas la temp rature
33. ascading units the Cat 5e cables plug in here 4 KVM Port Section The Cat 5e cables that link the KVM adapter cables to the KH2508 KH2516 plug in here 5 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire used to ground the unit attaches here 6 Console 1 Port Section See Local Console Connection page 9 for details 7 Console 2 Port Section See Local Console Connection page 9 for details Chapter 1 Introduction Local Console Connection gt 2 5 No Component Description 1 USB Mouse Port Use the USB mouse port to connect a USB mouse to the console 2 USB Keyboard Port Use the USB keyboard port to connect a USB keyboard to the console 3 PS 2 Mouse Port Use the PS 2 mouse port to connect a PS 2 mouse to the console 4 PS 2 Keyboard Port Use the PS 2 keyboard port to connect a PS 2 keyboard to the console 5 HDB 15 Video Port Use the HDB 15 video port to connect a monitor to the console KH2508 KH2516 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS 2 USB and serial interfaces the KH2508 KH2516 s design utilizes KVM adapter cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the connected devices A separate KVM adapter cable is reguired for each compute
34. ation The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl 85 Ctrl 1 g Ctrl 2 m Ctrl 3 m Ctrl 4 A Alt Alt Print Screen F13 Scroll Lock F14 E Enter Return Backspace Delete Insert Help Ctrl SA F15 Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 67 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key Ctrl is used in conjunction with other keys The corresponding functions are shown in the table below PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Ctrl T Stop Ctrl F2 Again Ctrl F3 Props Ctrl F4 Undo Ctrl F5 Front Ctrl F6 Copy Ctrl F7 Open Ctrl F8 Paste Ctrl F9 Find Ctrl F10 Cut Ctrl 1 m Ctrl 2 O m Ctrl 3 O md Ctrl 4 C Ctrl H Help E Compose sa 4 Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 68 Appendix Safety Instructions General hd This product is for indoor use only Read all of these instruc
35. borted due to a power outage for example the KH2508 KH2516 that was being upgraded at the time may become inoperable and may be incapable of accepting a normal firmware upgrade If this occurs to the first level KH2508 KH2516 do the following Note To perform a firmware upgrade recovery on a cascaded KH2508 KH2516 remove the switch from the installation before performing the following steps 1 Prepare the Firmware Upgrade Package see page 58 2 Slide the unit s Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch see page 7 to the RECOVER position 3 Perform a warm reset see Reset Button page 7 The switch is now ready to be upgraded Note When the switch is in Firmware Upgrade Recovery Mode the front panel console LEDs alternately flash on and off and the port LEDs turn on and off scrolling from left to right first green then red 4 Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file again 5 When all devices have been upgraded click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility 6 Slide the unit s Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch see page 7 to the NORMAL position 7 Reboot the upgraded KH2508 KH2516 by turning it off then on again Note After upgrading a cascaded switch turn off the switch return it to the installation reconnect all cabling and turn it on 65 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 66 Mac Keyboard Chapter 6 Keyboard Emul
36. e 41 to set the OSD Hotkey To When Do This Open the OSD The OSD Toolbar is not open Press the OSD Hotkey twice Toolbar Open the OSD The OSD Toolbar is open Press the OSD Hotkey once Open the OSD The OSD Toolbar is not open Press the OSD Hotkey three times Port Operation Hotkey Overview Port operation hotkeys allow you to provide KVM focus to a port directly from the keyboard The KH2508 KH2516 provides the following port operation hotkey features Auto Scanning Skip Mode Switching Note 1 The hotkeys are A and P for Auto Scanning and the Arrow Keys for Skip Mode switching 2 In order for hotkey operations to take place the OSD toolbar must be visible see Port Operation page 36 3 When the OSD toolbar is visible hotkeys cannot be used for normal purposes To use hotkeys for normal purposes you must close the OSD toolbar 38 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Auto Scanning The Auto Scan function automatically switches among all the ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals so that he can monitor their activity automatically See Scan Target page 41 for information regarding accessible ports Setting the Scan Interval The Scan Interval the amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the Scan Duration setting see Scan Target page 41 Invoking Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning with the OSD toolbar
37. e computers on the installation those that are directly connected to the switch as well as those that are cascaded Where applicable one KVM console belonging to each cascaded KH2508 KH2516 can access the computers on the same or lower level The KH2508 KH2516 feature RJ 45 connectors and Cat 5e cable to link to the computers 1280 x 1024 75Hz video signals can travel up to 40 m 130 feet eliminating the need for KVM extenders Utilizing PS 2 and USB KVM adapter cables for the final linkup the KH2508 KH2516 permits any combination of PCs Macs Sun computers and serial devices to coexist on the installation Additionally the use of RJ 45 connectors saves precious IT real estate by allowing 8 or 16 KVM ports to reside in a single 1U housing Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished by means of mouse driven on screen display OSD menus A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of computers running on the installation one by one Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed Because the KH2508 KH2516 intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly there is no software to configure and no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems Your KH2508 KH2516 investment is protected by a Firmware Upgrade Utility You can stay current with t
38. en any KVM adapter cable and switch must not exceed 40 m 130 feet Plug the power cord into the KH2508 KH2516 s power socket first then plug the power cord into an AC power source Turn on the power to the KH2508 KH2516 After the KH2508 KH2516 is powered up you can turn on the computers KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Single Level Installation Diagram ol l m on O Note 1 Although the KH2516 is pictured in the diagram the installation process is the same for the KH2508 2 The numbers in the diagrams correspond to the numbered steps of Single Level Installation on the previous page Chapter 2 Hardware Setup KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams CI 3 Ws se D KA9520 Re 2 san sos ae PEN m E e DO i KA9130 F z E ci an v o se AS SI se T KA9131 KA9170 m oi E oF z gt E E o f
39. entation for any precautionary steps that you should take Press and release Ctrl press and hold down T and then press A Supported KVM Switches The following is a list of supported KVM switches that can be cascaded from the KH2508 KH2516 KH2508 KH2516 83 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase If this product proves to be defective contact ALTUSEN s support department for repair or replacement of your unit ALTUSEN will not issue a refund Return reguests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase When returning the product you must ship the product in its original packaging or packaging that gives an egual degree of protection Include your proof of purchase in the packaging and the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package This warranty becomes invalid if the factory supplied serial number has been removed or altered on the product This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence or modification of any part of the product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper equipment or attempted repair by anyone other than ALTUSEN This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS IN NO EVENT SHALL ALTUSEN S
40. ery No software to install convenient computer selection via graphical on screen display OSD menus Supports two level user access control administrator and user Supports up to 96 user accounts Configure port access rights for users on a port by port basis Diversified port operation mode enables flexible computer management Occupy Exclusive and Share modes OSD port list automatically expands when stations are added Port names are automatically reconfigured when the station computer sequence is changed OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user selected computers User activity log support Console conversion any type of KVM console can control any type of computer mixed combinations PS 2 amp USB supported on both the KVM console and computer sides USB PS 2 keyboard and mouse emulation computers boot even when the KVM console focus is elsewhere Hot pluggable add or remove components without having to power off the KVM switch Free lifetime firmware upgrades Effortlessly upgrade an entire installation automatically upgrade all cascaded switches and adapter cables directly from the root station Compact design rack mounts in only 1U of rack space 1 Occupy Exclusive and Share modes supported on the first level switch only Cascaded switches operate under Cascade mode See page 46 KH2508
41. es to blue and blinks on and off to indicate that upgrading is in progress A green background behind the device name indicates that it will be upgraded As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bat 22 Firmware Upgrade Utility xi Check Fimware Version is checked the utity compares the device s fimware level with the upgrade the devices version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not Fi is not checked the utlity performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Status Messages gt Loading A testing files gt Loading 8 testing files OK gt Searching for devices gt Preparing fimware upgrade gt Fimware version is not newer than device MAINO1 000 gt Fimware version is not newer than device MAINO2 001 gt Fimware version is not newer than device KA9130 002 gt Fimware version is not newer than device KA9170 003 gt Fimware version is not newer than device KA9520 004 gt Fimware version is not newer than device KA9570 005 gt Fimware version is not newer than device KA9575 007 gt Firmware version is not newer than device KA9130 008 gt Preparing fimware upgrade OK Device Description Device F W Ver 1 0 089 Upgrade F W Ver 1 0 073 MID 000 The KH2508 KH2516 OSD also displays the progress toward completio
42. et 12 Rack Mounting Front 13 Rack Mounting Rear 15 GIOUNGING s r be RE o ad ne eine Be 16 Single Level Installation 17 KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams 19 Cascaded Installations 20 Cascading KH2508 KH2516 Cat 5 KVM Switches 21 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging serai XZ ae ARB eh wt a Raya Koh EEE bale ste 25 Changing Cascaded Switch Positions 25 Hot Plugging Console Ports 25 Powering Off and Restarting 25 Port Selection eee eed a Od ee poupee 25 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD OVerVieW os a ei a e eee ee ae eet ed oe Bet 27 The Main Page 554 4 43 ob rite dass Ob edd ee deh da kone eee 29 Quick View Ports 30 The List Function ccas 2 0 03 eee e eee bei eee eee bees a 31 Port Names neri ie a slu boudy ses AS 33 Port Operation lt 2 ees eee dee dus esl due ee eee oldest 36 The OSD Toolbar tsi sna ly a Se Bay eee eae ea 36 The Toolbar Icons ee a Bd dob ae eee ee 37 Recalling the OSD lt 22 be no ee eee non no 38 OSD Hotkey Summary Table 38 Port Operation Hotkey Overview 38 A to SCANNING rrer
43. et doit tre facile d acc s Veillez ce que rien ne repose sur le cordon d alimentation ou les c bles Acheminez le cordon d alimentation et les c bles de sorte que personne ne puisse marcher ou tr bucher dessus En cas d utilisation d une rallonge avec cette unit assurez vous que le total des amp rages de tous les produits utilis s sur cette rallonge ne d passe pas l amp rage nominal de cette derni re Assurez vous que le total des amp rages de tous les produits branch s sur la prise murale ne d passe pas 15 amp res Pour contribuer prot ger votre syst me contre les augmentations et diminutions soudaines et transitoires de puissance lectrique utilisez un parasurtenseur un filtre de ligne ou un syst me d alimentation sans coupure UPS Placez les c bles du syst me et les c bles d alimentation avec pr caution veillez ce que rien ne repose sur aucun des c bles Lors du branchement ou du d branchement des blocs d alimentation permettant la connexion chaud veuillez respecter les lignes directrices suivantes Installez le bloc d alimentation avant de brancher le c ble d alimentation celui ci D branchez le c ble d alimentation avant de retirer le bloc d alimentation Si le syst me pr sente plusieurs sources d alimentation d connectez le syst me de l alimentation en d branchant tous les c bles d alimentation des blocs d alimentation N ins rez jamais d
44. f this happens perform a Firmware Upgrade Recovery see page 65 Upgrading Adapter Cables KVM adapter cable firmware upgrades are performed on all adapter cables in an installation when upgrading the first level KH2508 KH2516 However if an adapter cable on a cascaded switch fails to upgrade we recommend using the following procedure to manually upgrade the adapter cable individually 1 Remove the adapter cable from the cascaded switch and connect it to any KVM port on the first level KH2508 KH2516 You may have to temporarily disconnect another switch computer from the KH2508 KH2516 if all the KVM ports are in use Make note of the port number you connected the adapter cable to 2 Access the first level KH2508 KH2516 OSD controls and perform an adapter cable upgrade on the port with the relocated KVM adapter cable see Adapter Cable page 47 3 After a successful firmware upgrade to the adapter cable reconnect it to its original KVM port on the cascaded switch and reconnect the disconnected first level switch computer to its original KVM port 64 Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed If a device fails to complete the upgrade successfully start the firmware upgrade procedure again If the KH2508 KH2516 becomes inoperable after a failed firmware upgrade follow the Firmware Upgrade Recovery procedure below Firmware Upgrade Recovery If the firmware upgrade procedure is unnaturally a
45. gt Upgrading device KA9170 003 gt Upgrading device KA9170 003 OK gt Upgrading device KAQS20 004 K Device F W Ver 1 1 103 Upgrade F W Ver 1 0 073 MID 005 Ifa device upgrade fails you have the option of trying to upgrade the device again Note You have the option of upgrading devices again only after the Firmware Upgrade Utility has attempted to upgrade all checkmarked devices in the device list Click Yes to attempt another upgrade or click No to finish upgrading the devices AA 8 4 A Try to upgrade the failed device s again Yes No a aay 62 Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Successful When all devices have been upgraded or you decide not to try and upgrade any devices again click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility 8 Firmware Upgrade Utility 3 xl The Fimware upgrade was successful lick Finish to close the tity Device List Status Messages gt Upgrading device MAINOT 000 2 gt Upgrading device MAINO1 000 OK gt Upgrading device MAINO2 001 gt Upgrading device MAINO2 001 OK gt Upgrading device KA9130 002 gt Upgrading device KA9130 002 OK gt Upgrading device KA9170 003 gt Upgrading device KA9170 003 OK gt Upgrading device gt Upgrading device KA9520 004 OK gt Upgrading device KA9570 005 gt Upgrading device KA9570 005 OK gt Upgrading device KA9575 007 g
46. he latest improvements in functionality by using the Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrade your installation Check our website frequently to download the latest updates to the KH2508 KH2516 Firmware Upgrade Utility KH2508 KH2516 User Manual There is no better way to save time and money than with a KH2508 KH2516 installation By allowing two consoles to manage up to 4096 computers a KH2508 KH2516 installation 1 eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard monitor and mouse for each 2 saves all the space those extra components would take up 3 saves on energy costs and 4 eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another With their advanced security features the KH2508 KH2516 Cat 5 High Density KVM Switches provide the fastest most reliable most cost effective way to access and manage multiple computer installations Chapter 1 Introduction Features Two KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 8 or 16 directly connected computers Cascade up to 3 levels of KH2508 or KH2516 switches to support up to 512 or 4096 computers Superior video resolution 1280 x 1024 75 Hz up to 40 m 1600 x 1200 60 Hz up to 30 m Multiplatform support PC Mac Sun and serial Backup and restore configuration settings to an external flash drive to simplify installation on multiple switches or for disaster recov
47. ke in the password you are asked to enter it again The two entries must match Description Additional information about the user that you may wish to include Admin Select this to give the user Administrator level access to the KH2508 KH2516 Administrators can set up and modify the KH2508 KH2516 Administration page settings User Select this to give the user user level access to the KH2508 KH2516 Users cannot access the Administration page Log Checking Log allows an administrator or user to view the log file Port Access See Port Access page 45 44 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Port Access Clicking Port Access in the User Management dialog brings up a screen similar to the one below AII ports on the installation including those of cascaded switches are shown in the dialog box If necessary collapsed switch icons can be expanded to view their ports Port Pott Access Er a 01 a 01 01 NONE sl Cancel The port access function allows an administrator to define the selected user s access to the computers on a port by port basis For each user account select a port and double click on its port access type to cycle through the choices Full The user can view the remote screen and can perform operations on the remote system from his keyboard and monitor View The user can only view the remote screen but cannot perform any operations on it None No access rights The port wi
48. lank 24 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The KH2508 KH2516 supports hot plugging components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut down the switch In order for hot plugging to work properly the procedures described below must be followed Changing Cascaded Switch Positions You can change the position of a cascaded KH2508 KH2516 by simply unplugging it from the old parent switch and plugging into a new one The port names are automatically synchronized with the new position in the installation Hot Plugging Console Ports The keyboard monitor and mouse can be hot plugged If you experience a problem after you plug in a new mouse do a system reset by pressing the reset button on the KH2508 KH2516 s front panel see page 6 for details If this doesn t solve the problem restart the computers that have the problem Powering Off and Restarting Powering off the KH2508 KH2516 does not affect the computers attached to 1t When you restart the KH2508 KH2516 you regain control of the attached computers immediately To replace a KH2508 KH2516 simply power it down unplug the cables plug them into the new switch and turn on the new switch Note If any of the computers behave strangely after powering off and restarting or changing a switch simply restart the computer Port Selection Port selection is accompli
49. ll not show up on the user s list on the Main Screen Repeat until access rights have been set for all the ports The default is Full for all users on all ports 45 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual System KH2516 System EN x Main Configuration Administration Log 6 Configuration KH2516 BIN Backup Restore Adapter Cable A Upgrade Attributes Reset Configuration Clear Port Name Firmware Upgrade The System dialog box has several configurable options as described below Configuration Saving a configuration file is a convenient way of backing up changes made to the Administration dialog boxes including user profiles etc Note The configuration file is saved on the root of a USB flash drive connected to the Console s front panel USB port If you are accessing the OSD from Console 1 be sure to use a Console 1 USB port Enter a name for the configuration file 8 characters maximum Backup writes the configuration file to the Console s USB port Restore restores a configuration file from the Console s USB port 46 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Adapter Cable Upgrade Every adapter cable on the installation including those of cascaded switches are upgraded automatically when the first level KH2508 KH2516 firmware is upgraded However there may be times when individual or groups of adapter cables need to be upgraded separately for example when rec
50. mation as described in the following table Item Meaning Device Name This field lets you give the switch a unique name This can be convenient when you need to differentiate among several devices in multistation installations F W Version This item displays the current firmware version number You can reference it to see if there are newer versions available on the Aten website www aten com 42 Chapter 4 OSD Operation User Management The User Management dialogs are used to create and manage user profiles Up to 96 user profiles can be configured KH2516 User Management BARE Delete To delete a user profile select it in the list box and click Delete To modify a user profile select it and click Edit To add a user click Add If you choose Edit or Add a dialog box similar to the one below appears KH2516 User Management Usemame Password Confirm Password Description Admin Permission IV Administration IV Log Port Access 43 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Fill in the reguired information for a new user profile or modify the information to edit an existing profile A description of the field headings is given in the table below Heading Description Username A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 characters is allowed Password A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 characters is allowed Confirm Password To be sure there is no mista
51. mware version is displayed next to its model number the firmware version for the adapter cable stored in the KH2508 KH2516 is displayed in the port information field on the right If an adapter cable s firmware is higher than the one stored in the KH2508 KH2516 firmware download an updated version of the KH2508 KH2516 firmware and perform a firmware upgrade on the installation see The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 57 To leave the dialog box without performing an upgrade click Cancel Next individually select the ports you want to upgrade by clicking the checkboxes next to the port number Upgrade Adapter Cable Firmware Pas Wotconnecte F o2 Notconnected F oz FNotconnected Tos Netconnected Tos Netconnected Tos Wotconnected To Notconnected Vos Notconnected as v1 0 000 KA9528 Vitor Pio Notconnected Pu Notconnected IV 12 y1 0 000 ka9520 Lavan buy Tas _Netconnected Pi Netconnected Tis Notconnected Mie M Notconnected I select au Upgrade Cancel 48 Chapter 4 OSD Operation 3 To perform the firmware upgrade on the selected ports click Upgrade The status of the upgrade on a port displays in the port information field Upgrade Adapter Cable Firmware Fo Notconnected Foz Notconnected Fos Notconnected Pos _Notconnected Pos Notconnected Pos _Notconnected Fo _Notconnected Tos TP Notco
52. n for Sun Solaris The default is PC Keyboard Selects the keyboard layout that the computer on the connected port is using Choices are English American French German Japanese Traditional Chinese and UK English The default is English Mode Selects the Operation Mode for the port Choices are Exclusive Occupy and Share see Operation Mode Attributes page 54 Note The Operation Mode function applies to ports on the first level switch only and is disabled for all ports of cascaded switches Instead Cascade is displayed to indicate the port s Operation Mode cannot be changed 52 Chapter 4 OSD Operation The Timeout field sets a time threshold for users on ports whose Operation Mode has been set to Occupy see Occupy page 54 If there is no activity from the user occupying the port for the amount of time set here the user 1s timed out and keyboard and mouse control on the port is released after which the first user to send keyboard or mouse input will occupy the port However the user originally connected to the port will still see the port s video output Input a value from 0 to 255 seconds The default is 60 seconds A setting of 0 causes the port to be released the instant there is no input Changing Attributes To change port attributes 1 Double click an attribute on a port to change it Note The Operation Mode attribute is disabled for all ports on cascaded switches D
53. n 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 reguire extensive work by a gualified technician to repair Do not connect the RJ 11 connector marked UPGRADE to a public telecommunication network 70 Appendix 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 rati
54. n in its own progress bar Firmware Upgrade Upgrading KH2516 firmware please wait MSs i Cancel 61 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual As each device update completes its status is reported in the Status Messages panel When a device group upgrade is successful the background behind the device group name changes to pink if a member of a device group fails to upgrade successfully the background behind the device group name changes to red to indicate that there was an upgrade failure in the group Check the Status Messages to ascertain which device failed to upgrade x If Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the files O eea continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Status Messages gt Firmware version is not newer than device KA9170 003 gt Firmware version is not newer than device KA9520 004 gt Firmware version is not newer than device KA9570 005 gt Fimware version is not newer than device KA9575 007 gt Fimware version is not newer than device KA9130 008 gt Preparing fimware upgrade OK gt Upgrading device MAINOT 000 gt Upgrading device MAINO 000 failed code 4134 gt Upgrading device MAINO2 001 gt Upgrading device MAINO2 001 failed code 4134 gt Upgrading device KA9130 002 gt Upgrading device KA9130 002 failed code 4129
55. nction click the arrow or press F3 32 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Port Names To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port every port can be given a name This field allows administrators to create modify or delete port names To configure a port name 1 Click once on the port you want to edit then either press F2 or click again on the highlight bar KH2516 Main AE Configuration Administration Log JT A 01 03 ATEN Intl 2 01 04 ATEN Intl 3 01 05 Mail Server 1 01 06 Mail Server 2 01 07 01 08 web Server 1 Web Server 2 Note This is not a double click It involves two separate clicks A double click will switch you to the device attached to the port Continues on next page 33 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Continued from previous page After a second the bar changes to provide you with a text input box KH2516 Main EAE Configuration Administration Log 01 03 ATEN Intl 2 01 04 ATEN Intl 3 01 05 Mail Server 1 01 06 Mail Server 2 8 01 07 01 08 Web Server 1 1 02 Web Server 2 03 2 Key in the new port name or modify delete the old one Port names are case sensitive KH2516 Main EA Ed Configuration Administration Log 01 03 ATEN Intl 2 01 04 ATEN Intl 3 01 05 Mail Server 1 01 06 Mail Server 2
56. near the corners as shown in the diagram below Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting Front 1 Remove 2 screws each from the left and right sides near the front of the switch 4 screws total 2 Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the front of the unit Phillips Hex Head M3 x 8 Continues on next page 13 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Continued from previous page 3 Place the KVM switch in the rack Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack Secure the mounting brackets to the front of the rack 4 O O OD E EC E EE O EE O OD O DID OD DODO ODO ODOIODD O ODODODDDDT 14 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting Rear 1 Remove 1 screws each from the left and right sides near the rear of the switch 2 screws total 2 Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the rear of the unit Phillips Hex Head A M3 x 8 Continues on next page KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Continued from previous page 3 Place the KVM switch in the rack Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack Q R N R
57. ng Make sure that all eguipment used on the rack including power strips and other electrical connectors is properly grounded Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack 71 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Consignes de s curit G n ral Ce produit est destin exclusivement une utilisation l int rieur Veuillez lire la totalit de ces instructions Conservez les afin de pouvoir vous y r f rer ult rieurement Respectez l ensemble des avertissements et instructions inscrits sur l appareil Ne placez jamais l unit sur une surface instable chariot pied table etc Si l unit venait tomber elle serait gravement endommag e N utilisez pas l unit proximit de l eau Ne placez pas l unit proximit de ou sur des radiateurs ou bouches de chaleur Le bo tier de l unit est dot de fentes et d ouvertures destin es assurer une ventilation ad quate Pour garantir un fonctionnement fiable et prot ger l unit contre les surchauffes ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais tre bloqu es ou couvertes L unit ne doit jamais tre plac e sur une surface molle lit canap tapis etc car se
58. nnected F o Notconnected Tio Notconnected Piu MT Netconnected V 12 v1 0 000 Ka9s20 BE Noteonnected Tia Wotconnecte Pais Notconnecte mie Notconnected IV select all Upgrade Cancel Note Once an adapter cable upgrade is started it cannot be cancelled and will not stop until an upgrade has been attempted on all selected ports 4 After the adapter cable has been upgraded the upgrade status is indicated in the port information field for approximately 3 seconds Upgrade Adapter Cable Firmware ie Noteonnected ine Noteonnected mes Noteonnected Ties T Notconnected m Noteconnected FL _Noteonnected Es Notconnected m Notconnected o T Notconnected ini Notconnected Dix Noteonnected js 12 TEE Ele T Notconnected mi Notconnected ie Notconnected alte Notconnected IV select all Upgrade Cancel Continues on next page 49 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Continued from previous page 5 The port information field then displays the upgraded firmware version of the adapter cable Upgrade Adapter Cable Firmware To Notconnected F o2 Notconnected F oz FT Netconnected Pos Notconnected Taos Netconnected Pos MNorcomnected F o Notconnected Tos FNotconnested Pos FRotconnected Pio FT Notconnected Eli Notconnected 12 v1 1 000 Ka9520 ARE Fai
59. of a small black box above and connected to 3 other black boxes displays to the left of the port number of a cascaded switch A port icon in the shape of a monitor displays to the left of the device port number Ports that have powered devices connected to them have the icon lit green Note The port icon lights green when the KVM adapter cable connected to the port is attached to and receives power from a computer This does not mean that the attached computer is turned on The port icon will light green even if the attached computer is turned off so long as it supplies power to the KVM adapter cable Ports that have been selected as Quick View ports see page 30 have a red eye displayed with the port icon In addition to using this page to select ports to switch to users can enable disable their Quick View status for selected ports while administrators can create modify or delete names for each of the ports Note 1 In cascaded installations parent switches will also list the ports of child switches 2 Cascaded switches have their port lists collapsed by default To expand a cascaded switch s port list click the symbol to the left of the switch icon To collapse a cascaded switch s port list click the 7 symbol 29 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Quick View Ports Selecting certain ports as Ouick View ports is a way of limiting which ports are included when the KH2508 KH2516 is in auto
60. on page 46 5 Reset Button Pressing in this button performs a system reset When the system is reset the KH2508 KH2516 beeps and then the KVM port LEDs flash in succession until the reset is completed After the reset is completed you can login again Note This button is semi recessed and must be pushed with a small object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen 6 Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade this switch should be in the NORMAL position If a firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully this switch is used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery See Firmware Upgrade Recovery page 65 for details 7 Firmware Upgrade Port The firmware upgrade cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator s computer to the KH2508 KH2516 plugs into this RJ 11 connector KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Rear View m UNES B Note The KH2516 is pictured above The KH2508 rear panel is the same as that of the KH2516 except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16 Lr k No Component Description 1 Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here 2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the KH2508 KH2516 on and off 3 Cascade Ports When c
61. ou have selected the correct firmware upgrade package and try again see The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 57 can t access the KH2508 KH2516 through the OSD 1 Perform a system reset see Reset Button page 7 2 Reinstall the firmware see The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 57 Continues on next page 79 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Continued from previous page Problem Solution Some characters enter from the keyboard do not display correctly The keyboard layout setting for the port does not match the keyboard you are using Change the keyboard layout setting for the port to match the layout of the keyboard you are using To change the keyboard layout setting 1 Log in to the OSD from a local console see page 27 and click the Administration tab 2 Click the icon to switch to the System dialog box see page 46 3 In the Adapter Cables section click Attributes 4 In the Keyboard Layout field select the layout of the keyboard you want to use see page 52 5 Click OK 6 If the computer attached to the port is a Sun server or iMac or if changing the keyboard layout setting doesn t immediately resolve the problem reboot the computer After rebooting the characters you enter from the keyboard should display properly can t use the special keys on my Apple Sun keyboard to control Mac Sun computers The keyboard setting for the port in which yo
62. ouble clicking an attribute will cycle through its available options For example for the Cable attribute double clicking on the word Short will change it to Medium Double clicking on the word Medium will change it to Long Double clicking on the word Long will change it back to Short Note All attributes support double clicking to cycle through available options Click OK to keep your changes or click Cancel to exit without saving your changes 53 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Operation Mode Attributes The Setting Adapter Cable Attributes dialog box has the following options for setting a port s operation mode Attribute Action Occupy The first user to occupy the port has control over it A second user can view its video output however The Timeout function discussed above applies to ports that have this setting Exclusive The first user to occupy the port has exclusive control over it No other user can view or access it Share Allows 2 users connected to the first level switch s consoles to simultaneously share keyboard and mouse control over a first level port User input is placed in a queue and executed sequentially This is the default operation mode for all first level ports Note KVM ports on cascaded switches cannot be shared Cascade The first user to occupy the port has control over it and a second user can view its video output When the first user disconnects f
63. overing from a failed adapter cable upgrade Note This method of upgrading adapter cable firmware applies only to those adapter cables directly connected to the first level KH2508 KH2516 Adapter cables on cascaded switches cannot have their firmware upgraded using this method For firmware upgrades to adapter cables on cascaded KH2508 KH2516 see Upgrading Adapter Cables page 64 Upgrade allows you to upgrade the adapter cable firmware of selected ports When you click Upgrade a dialog box similar to the one below appears Upgrade Adapter Cable Firmware Fo FNotconnected Foz FT Notconnected E 83 Not connected Tos Notconnected Fos Notconnected Tos TP Notconnected F o Notconnected F os Notconnected F o Notconnected Tio Notconnected Pu Notconnected UT Iv 12 U1 0 000 KA9520 ms _ Notconnected Tia Wotconnecte Pais FT Notconnected El 16 Not connected IV select all Upgrade Cancel All ports with adapter cables attached are selected by default and can be upgraded by clicking Upgrade Ports listed as Not connected will not be upgraded 47 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual 1 2 To make selecting individual ports easier first deselect all the ports by clicking the checkbox next to Select All The Select 411 checkbox can toggle the selection of all the ports by alternately selecting or deselecting all ports Note The adapter cable s fir
64. r or device connection The KVM adapter cables are listed in the KVM Adapter Cables section on page 4 Consult your dealer to find out which KVM adapter cables best fit your needs Before you Begin 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 69 Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the installation has been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Stacking and Rack Mounting The KH2508 KH2516 can be stacked on a desktop or rack mounted in 1U of rack space The procedures for each method are described in the following sections Note 1 Allow at least 5 1 cm on each side for adeguate ventilation and 12 7 cm at the rear for power cord and cable clearance 2 The standard rack mounting kit does not include screws or cage nuts If you need additional screws or cage nuts contact your rack dealer Stacking The KH2508 KH2516 can be placed on any level surface that can safely support its weight and the weight of the attached cables Ensure that the surface 1s clean and free of materials that can block the exhaust vents or otherwise interfere with normal operation of the switch A foot pad set is included with the unit Peel the protective backing off of the foot pads and then affix them to the bottom panel of the KH2508 KH2516
65. rd level KH2508 KH2516 7 Turn on the power to all the computers 21 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Non blocked Cascade Configuration Installation Diagram G E je RES as p B HO m 2 BUS CONNECTIONS gt u LE Ee ae 9 fi S Secs Note Although the KH2516 is pictured in the diagram the installation process is the same for the KH2508 22 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Blocked Cascade Configuration Installation Diagram c aoa ad D B E SINGLE BUS CONNECTION gt gt o ad LR E Jp a S o dpe L Note Although the KH2516 is pictured in the diagram the installation process is the same for the KH2508 23 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left B
66. rom the port the second user gains control of it The Timeout function does not apply to users connected to cascaded ports Note This operation mode is assigned to all ports on cascaded switches and cannot be changed Miscellaneous The functions performed by the remaining elements at the bottom of the screen are described in the table below Parameter Explanation Reset Clicking this button undoes all changes that have been made to the Configuration Configuration and Administration pages except for the Port Names see Port Names page 33 and user profiles see User Management page 43 and returns the parameters to the original factory default settings see Restoring Original Factory Default Settings page 82 Clear Port Name This function clears the Port Name settings Firmware Upgrade Use the Firmware Upgrade button when performing a firmware upgrade to the KH2508 KH2516 KVM adapter cables and cascaded switches in a multilevel installation For information on performing a firmware upgrade see The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 57 54 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Date Time The Date Time dialog box lets the Administrator set up the KH2508 KH2516 s time parameters KH2516 Date Time OP PPE E Main Configuration Administration Log T Time Zone TT Daylight Saving Time 7 GMT 08 Taipei r Date Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Eo A e
67. rts 2 x USB Type A Female Video 2 x HDB 15 Female Blue Mouse 2 x 6 pin Mini DIN Female Green 2 x USB Type A Female USB 2 x USB Type A Female KVM Ports 8 x RJ 45 Female 16 x RJ 45 Female Cascade Ports 2 x RJ 45 Female FW Upgrade 1 x RJ 11 Female Black Power 1 x 3 prong AC socket Switches Reset 1 x Semi recessed pushbutton Power 1 x Rocker F W Upgrade 1 x Slide LEDs Online 8 Green 16 Green Selected 8 Orange 16 Orange Power 1 Blue Cascade 2 Green Emulation Keyboard Mouse PS 2 USB PC Mac Sun Video 1280 x 1024 75 Hz 40 m max 1600 x 1200 60 Hz 30 m max DDC2B Scan Interval OSD Select 1 255 sec I P Rating 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 1 A Power Consumption 120 230 V 28 W 120 230 V 30 W Environment Operating Temp 0 50 C Storage Temp 20 609 C Humidity 0 80 RH Noncondensing Physical Housing Metal Plastic Properties Weight 3 68 kg 3 74 kg Dimensions 43 36 x 28 78 x 4 40 cm LxWxH 19 1U 77 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows Setting Default OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Port ID Display Mode Port Number Name Port ID Display Duration 5 Seconds Scan Target All Scan Duration 10 Seconds Screen Blanker 0 min Disabled Logout Timeout 30 min Beeper On Device Name KH2508 KH2
68. s discussed in the sections that follow The functions of the four buttons at the right of the title bar are described in the table below Functions can be invoked by clicking the icon or by pressing its associated function key Function Screen View Depending on the display resolution of the port you are viewing the OSD it may appear smaller than normal Use this function to return the OSD to its original size and blank the background Click again to recover the background Transparency Makes the OSD semi transparent allowing the background to show through Clicking again returns the OSD to normal Note 1 We recommend setting your monitor refresh rate to a value greater than 75Hz before using this feature 2 If you switch to a null port when Transparency is enabled the feature becomes disabled Log Out Closes the OSD display and logs you out of the session Button Key Em ing F7 a L Ex M Esc Close Closes the OSD display but does not log you out of the session You can bring the display back with the OSD hotkeys see OSD Hotkey page 41 28 Chapter 4 OSD Operation The Main Page The Main page lists the KH2508 KH2516 ports and governs port access Selecting a port and double clicking it switches you to the device on that port Note Only those ports available to the currently logged in user are shown in the port list A switch icon in the shape
69. s ouvertures de ventilation se trouveraient bloqu es De m me l unit ne doit pas tre plac e dans un meuble ferm moins qu une ventilation adapt e ne soit assur e Ne renversez jamais de liquides de quelque sorte que ce soit sur l unit D branchez l unit de la prise murale avant de la nettoyer N utilisez pas de produits de nettoyage liquide ou sous forme d a rosol Utilisez un chiffon humide pour le nettoyage de l unit L appareil doit tre aliment par le type de source indiqu sur l tiquette Si vous n tes pas s r du type d alimentation disponible consultez votre revendeur ou le fournisseur local d lectricit Afin de ne pas endommager votre installation v rifiez que tous les p riph riques sont correctement mis la terre L unit est quip e d une fiche de terre trois fils Il s agit d une fonction de s curit Si vous ne parvenez pas ins rer la fiche dans la prise murale contactez votre lectricit afin qu il remplace cette derni re qui doit tre obsol te N essayez pas d aller l encontre de l objectif de la fiche de terre Respectez toujours les codes de c blage en vigueur dans votre r gion pays 72 Appendix L guipement doit tre install proximit de la prise murale et le dispositif de d connexion prise de courant femelle doit tre facile d acc s La prise murale doit tre install e proximit de l quipement
70. shed by means of the KH2508 KH2516 s OSD as detailed in Chapter 4 25 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 26 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The KH2508 KH2516 OSD provides a graphical interface that offers guick and convenient computer access and control as well as efficient system administration including user management access rights passwords etc Once the KH2508 KH2516 has been cabled up the next step that an Administrator needs to perform is setting the unit up for user operation After a keyboard monitor and mouse have been connected and the KH2508 KH2516 turned on a login prompt appears on the console monitor KH2516 Login Username Password Login Since this is the first time you are logging in use the default Username administrator and the default Password password For security purposes we strongly recommend you use the User Management function see page 43 to change the default Username and Password and give yourself a unique Username and Password with the appropriate permissions 27 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual After successfully logging in the OSD appears KH2516 Main El E v Web Server 2 r D Ho i 8 a a a o a o a a The OSD consists of four pages Main Configuration Administration and Log each with a specific set of functions Each page i
71. t Upgrading device KA9575 007 OK gt Upgrading device KA9130 008 gt Upgrading device KA9130 008 OK El a INOS p Device Description Device F W Ver 2 0 193 Upgrade F W Ver 1 0 073 MID 008 F Che The KH2508 KH2516 then broadcasts the firmware upgrade to all cascaded switches and KVM adapter cables in the installation The OSD displays the progress toward completion Firmware Upgrade Broadcast firmware image Cancel After broadcasting has completed the KH2508 KH2516 automatically performs a reboot on every switch in the installation Firmware Upgrade Upgrade OK Reboot in 5 sec Cancel 63 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Stopping the Firmware Upgrade Stopping the Firmware Upgrade Utility before it finishes upgrading all the devices is not recommended However if you need to stop the Firmware Upgrade Utility while it is upgrading a device simple click the close button in the top right corner of the Firmware Upgrade Utility window The following message appears A a Firmware upgrading is not complete Stopping now may cause the device s firmware to be lost Are you sure want to stop now Ee Click Yes to stop the Firmware Upgrade Utility or click No to allow the utility to finish the upgrade Note Stopping the firmware upgrade procedure may cause a switch to become inoperable and incapable of accepting a normal firmware upgrade I
72. t from the console for the amount of time set with this function the screen is blanked Key in a value from 1 30 minutes The default setting of O disables this function Logout Timeout If there is no user input for the amount of time set with this function the user is automatically logged out A login is necessary before the KH2508 KH2516 can be accessed again Enter a value from 0 180 minutes The default is 30 minutes 0 disables the function Beeper When set to ON the beeper sounds whenever a port is changed when activating the Auto Scan function see Auto Scanning page 39 or an invalid entry is made in an OSD menu The default is ON Change Password Allows the current user to change his own account password After clicking the Change Password button a dialog box appears Enter the old password Then enter a new password and confirm it by entering it again Press OK to save changes or press Cancel to discard changes 41 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual The Administration Page Each of the administrative functions is represented by an icon at the left of the page Clicking the icon brings up its associated dialog box When the Administration page first displays the General page appears Log Device Name Kase F W Version 1 0 089 Buid 001 Main Configuration 4 o E ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO LTD COPYRIGHT C 2007 General The General page presents two items of infor
73. table below OS Version Windows ME NT 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6 0 and higher SuSE 8 2 and higher Mandriva Mandrake 9 0 and higher UNIX AIX 4 3 and higher FreeBSD 3 51 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 5 0 and higher Mac 8 6 and higher OS 2 Warp and higher a KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Components Front View oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo GO E Note The KH2516 is pictured above The KH2508 front panel is the same as that of the KH2516 except that it has 8 KVM port LEDs instead of 16 Chapter 1 Introduction No Component Description 1 Power LED 2 Port LEDs Lights blue to indicate that the unit is receiving power A green LED indicates that a computer is connected to the corresponding port A flashing green LED indicates a connection to a cascaded child KVM switch Ared LED indicates that the computer connected to the corresponding port has focus A flashing red LED indicates that the computer connected to the corresponding cascaded port has focus 3 Cascade Port LEDs A flashing green LED indicates a connection between cascaded parent and child KVM switches 4 USB Ports Connect USB flash drives to these ports to backup and restore configuration settings for consoles 1 and 2 See Configurati
74. tions 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 designed for IT power distribution systems with 230V phase to phase voltage To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded 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 yo
75. to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctri Alt Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential steps Indicates selecting the option on a menu or dialog box for example that comes next For example Start Run means to open the Start menu and then select Run Indicates critical information Product Information For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International http www aten com North America http www aten usa com KH2508 KH2516 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KH2508 KH2516 Cat 5 High Density KVM Switches give IT administrators advanced control of multiple computers Operators working at up to two keyboard monitor and mouse KVM consoles can independently and simultaneously take direct control of up to 8 or 16 computers in a single level installation or up to 512 or 4096 KVM ports in a full three level cascaded switch installation Cascading is achieved via dedicated RJ 45 cascade ports and Cat Se cabling The two KVM consoles belonging to the first level KH2508 KH2516 are able to access all th
76. u are having the problem does not match the keyboard that you are using In order to use the special keys on Apple Sun keyboards to control Mac Sun computers the keyboard setting for the port must match the keyboard you are using See solution above 80 Appendix Sun Systems Problem Solution Video display problems with HDB 15 interface systems e g Sun Blade 1000 servers Video display problems with 13W3 interface systems e g Sun Ultra servers The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 60Hz Under Text Mode 1 Enter the ok prompt see page 83 and issue the fol lowing firmware commands setenv output device screen r1024x768x60 reset all Under XWindow 1 Open a console and issue the following command m64config res 1024x768x60 2 Log out 3 Login The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 60Hz Under Text Mode 1 Enter the ok prompt see page 83 and issue the fol lowing firmware commands setenv output device screen r1024x768x60 reset all Under XWindow 1 Open a console and issue the following command fbconfig res 1024x768x60 2 Log out 3 Login These solutions work for most common Sun VGA cards If these procedures fail to resolve the problem consult the manual for the Sun VGA card 81 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Restoring Original Factory Default Settings You can restore the original factory default
77. uch 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 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Package Contents The KH2508 KH2516 package consists of 1 KH2508 KH2516 Cat 5 KVM Switch 1 Power Cord 1 Grounding Wire 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 Foot Pad Set 4 pcs 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 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 KH2508 KH2516 installation Features may have been added to the KH2508 KH2516 since this manual was published Please visit our website to download the most up to date version of the manual Copyright O 2014 ATENO International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0292 AX1G F W Version 1 1 101 Manual Date 2014 02 27 Altusen and the Altusen 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 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual Contents FCC CE Information
78. ur 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 69 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual 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 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 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 gualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to gualified 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 bee
79. y E 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 MB 13 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 If your country or region uses Daylight Saving Time Summer Time check the corresponding box To establish the time zone that the KH2508 KH2516 is located in drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is To set the year and day use the Calendar graphic Clicking lt lt or gt gt moves you backward or forward by one year increments Clicking lt or gt moves you backward or forward by one month increments Inthe calendar click on the day To set the time use the 24 hour HH MM SS format Click OK to save your changes 55 KH2508 KH2516 User Manual The Log Page Clicking the Log tab brings up the contents of the log file A screen similar to the one below appears KH2516 Log E EE Main Configuration Administration El 15 34 07 2007 08 31 Invalid usemame password 2 14 42 56 2007 09 03 Invalid username password Clear Log The log file tracks a maximum of 512 events When the limit is reached the oldest events get discarded as new events come in To clear the log file click the Clear Log button 56 Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows based Firmware Upgrade Utility is to provide an automated process for upgrading the KH2508 KH2516 and compatible adapter cable firmware

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