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acs1208-1216.book Page i Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM
PS/2 KVM Switch
ACS1208
ACS1216
User Manual
www.aten.com
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acs1208-1216.book Page ii Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference w
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acs1208-1216.book Page iii Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International – http://support.aten.com North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration Technical Support Telephone: International: 886-2-8692-6959 North America: 1-888-999-ATEN Online: Online technical support is available to ATEN customers through our support center. See Technical Support,
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acs1208-1216.book Page iv Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. 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 pro
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acs1208-1216.book Page v Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply. Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from
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acs1208-1216.book Page vi Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual 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 t
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acs1208-1216.book Page vii Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual Package Contents 1 ACS1208 or ACS1216 KVM Switch 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets (2L-5202P) 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Manual Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to preve
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acs1208-1216.book Page viii Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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acs1208-1216.book Page ix Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Hotkey Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4. OSD Operation OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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acs1208-1216.book Page x Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the ACS1208 / ACS1216 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are describe
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acs1208-1216.book Page xi Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but
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acs1208-1216.book Page xii Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual Technical Support International Technical Phone Support 1. Contact your local dealer. 2. Call the ATEN Technical Support Center: 886-2-8692-6959 Email Support Email your questions and concerns to: support@aten.com Online Support 1. Online technical support is available to ATEN customers through our e-Support Center: Technical Support http://support.aten.com Troubleshooting 2. Online troubleshooting tha
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acs1208-1216.book Page 1 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces you to the ACS1208 / ACS1216 KVM Switch. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Overview The Master View ACS1208 and ACS1216 KVM Switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multip
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acs1208-1216.book Page 2 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View ACS1208 / ACS1216 installation. By allowing a single console to manage all the attached computers, an ACS1208 / ACS1216 installation: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; (2) saves all the space those extra components would take up; (3) saves on energy costs; and (
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acs1208-1216.book Page 3 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM 1. Introduction Features A Single Console Controls Up To 8 (ACS1208) or 16 (ACS1216) Computers Daisy Chain Up To 31 Additional Units - Control Up to 512 computers From a Single Console No Software Required - Convenient Computer Selection via Hotkeys and Intuitive On Screen Display (OSD) Menus Auto Scan Feature for Monitoring User-Selected Computers Hot Pluggable - Add or Remove Computers Without Having To Power Down the Switch
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acs1208-1216.book Page 4 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual Hardware Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. A PS/2 style mouse A PS/2 style keyboard Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port. A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port. Cables Substandar
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acs1208-1216.book Page 5 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM 1. Introduction ACS1208 Front View 1 POWER 2 3 4 1. Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. They come in pairs - one pair for each Port. The one on the left is the On Line LED; the one on the right is the Selected Port LED: An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running. A Selected LED lights GREEN to indicate that the c
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acs1208-1216.book Page 6 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual ACS1216 Front View 1 POWER 2 3 4 1. Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. They come in pairs - one pair for each Port. The one on the left is the On Line LED; the one on the right is the Selected Port LED: An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running. A Selected LED lights GREEN to indica
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acs1208-1216.book Page 7 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM 1. Introduction ACS1208 / ACS1216 Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Daisy Chain Ports When Daisy Chaining Units, the cables plug in here. The port on the right is the Chain Out port; the one on the left is the Chain In port. 2. CPU Port Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here. The shape of these connectors has been specifically modified so that only cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see t
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acs1208-1216.book Page 8 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:23 PM ACS1208 / ACS1216 User Manual 6. Firmware Upgrade Reset Switch During normal operation and while performing a fimware upgrade, this switch should be in the normal position. If a firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully, slide this switch to the reset position and perform the firmware upgrade again. Note: Once you begin a firmware upgrade procedure, you cannot return to the previous firmware configuration. The operati
