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Cat 5 High-Density Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch
KL1508 / KL1516
User Manual
www.aten.com
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KL1508 / KL1516 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Th
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KL1508 / KL1516 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 Telephone Support International – 886-2-8692-6959 North America – 1-888-999-ATEN User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual Package Contents The KL1508 / KL1516 package consists of: 1 KL1508 or KL1516 Cat 5 High-Density Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mount Kit 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1Power Cord 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Optional Equipment Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased, one of the following may be included in your package: Standard Rack Mounting Kit - Long Easy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Short Easy-Installation Rack Mountin
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . .
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The LCD Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Adjustment Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Starting the Upgrade:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Upgrade Succeeded:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL1508 / KL1516 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 KL1508 / KL1516 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes h
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KL1508 / KL1516 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]. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. 1. Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential ♦ steps. Indicates selecting the opt
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KL1508 / KL1516 series of Cat 5 Dual Rail LCD KVM Switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse), console. A single KL1508 / KL1516 can control up to 8 or 16 computers, respectively. They consist of an integrated LCD monitor, keyboard, and touchpad in a in a 1U rack-mountable retractable sliding housing. The similarities and differences among the models in the KL1508 / KL1516 series are s
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual Your KL1508 / KL1516 investment is protected by an included Firmware Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with the latest improvements in functionality by downloading firmware update files from our website, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently install them. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the KL1508 / KL1516 intercepts keyboard input directly, there is no software to configure; no
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Chapter 1. Introduction Features KVM console with 17"or 19" LCD monitor in a sliding housing with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high rack Dual Rail operation – LCD monitor slides independently of the keyboard/ touchpad Console lock enables the sliding console to remain securely locked away when not in use A single console controls up to 8 (KL1508) or 16 (KL1516) computers – daisy chain up to 31 additional units to control up to 512 computers KVM adapter cables wi
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual Broadcast support – commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all available computers on the installation Standard 105-key keyboard; Mac and Sun keyboard emulation Keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere Dedicated keys to invoke Hotkey Mode and the OSD from the keyboard for quick access to these functions Upgradable firmware – simultaneously upgrade the firmware for all KVM switches on the chain via the dai
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Chapter 1. Introduction Cables KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5 (or higher) cable is required to connect the KL1508 / KL1516 to one of the KVM Adapter Cables (see Single Stage Installation, page 14). The following KVM Adapter Cables are required for use with the KL1508 / KL1516: Function Module Connect to devices with PS/2 ports KA9520 Connect to devices with USB ports KA9570 Connect to Sun Legacy systems KA9130 (with 13W3 port) Connect to Sun USB systems KA9131 Connect to serial based devices KA91
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Version Windows 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 OS 9 and higher DOS 6.2 and higher 6
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Chapter 1. Introduction Components KL1508 / KL1516 Front View 1 2 3 8 7 4 6 5 No. Component Description 1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide the module in. See Opening the Console, page 19, for details on sliding the console in and out. 2 LCD Module See LCD Module, page 9. 3 Keyboard Module See Keyboard Module, page 8. 4 Lower Handle Pull to slide the keyboard module out. See Opening the Console, page 19, for more details on sliding the console in and out. 5 Power
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual Keyboard Module 7 6 1 2 5 3 4 No. Component Description 1 Keyboard Standard 105-key keyboard 2 Touchpad Standard mouse touchpad 3 Port Selection The LED displays the port number of the computer that has Area the KVM focus. The left button shifts the KVM focus down a port (3 → 2, 2 → 1, etc.) After port 1, it cycles back to the last port. The right button shifts the KVM focus up a port (2 → 3, 3→ 4, etc.) After the last port, it cycles to port 1. 4 Station Selec
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Chapter 1. Introduction LCD Module 1 4 2 3 No. Component Description 1 LCD Display To access the LCD monitor, slide the LCD module out and flip up the cover. See Opening the Console, page 19, for details on sliding the LCD module out. 2 LCD Controls These buttons control the position and picture settings of the LCD display. See LCD OSD Configuration, page 25, for details. 3 LCD On/Off Push this button to turn the LCD monitor on and off. The Button button lights when the LCD monitor is off
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KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual Rear View KL1508 1 2 3 4 5 KL1516 1 2 3 4 5 No. Component Description 1 Power Socket 2 Power Switch 3 Daisy Chain When Daisy Chaining Units (see Daisy Chaining, page 17), Port the daisy chain cable plugs in here. 4 Console Port If this is a Single Station installation, or if this is the First Section Station of a daisy chained installation, the keyboard, monitor, and mouse that make up the Local Console plug in here. 5 KVM Port The Cat 5 cables that link to the KVM
