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kh15816i.book Page i Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM
Cat 5 High-Density KVM Over the NET™
KH1508i / KH1516i
User Manual
www.aten.com
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kh15816i.book Page ii Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i 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 interferenc
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kh15816i.book Page iii Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i 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 p
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kh15816i.book Page iv Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Package Contents The KH1508i / KH1516i package consists of: 1 KH1508i or KH1516i Cat 5 High-Density KVM Over the NET™ Switch 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1Power Cord 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 t
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kh15816i.book Page v Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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kh15816i.book Page vi Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Chapter 3. Basic Operation Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Keyboard Hotkeys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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kh15816i.book Page vii Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adapter Cable Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Starting the Upgrade:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Upgrade Succeeded:. . . . . . .
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kh15816i.book Page viii Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Chapter 7. Windows Client Port Operation Windows Client Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Hotkey Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Video Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Gamma Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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kh15816i.book Page ix Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Port Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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kh15816i.book Page x Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Appendix Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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kh15816i.book Page xi Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508i / KH1516i 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 KH1508i / KH1516i system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back p
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kh15816i.book Page xii Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Chapter 12, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings. An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the KH1508i / KH1516i. 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 Ent
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kh15816i.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KH1508i / KH1516i KVM Switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console. A single KH1508i / KH1516i can control up to 8 / 16 computers. As many as 15 additional KH1508 / KH1516 switches can be daisy chained from the original unit, so that up to 256 computers can all be controlled from the original KVM console. Note: Aten
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kh15816i.book Page 2 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual For local access, the KH1508i / KH1516i supports resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200, as well as 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz for an extended distance of up to 40 m. For remote access, the switches support up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz. The switches feature RJ-45 connectors and CAT 5 cable to link to the computers. Utilizing PS/2, USB, and serial KVM Adapter Cables for the final linkup, the KH1508i / KH1516i permits an
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kh15816i.book Page 3 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM Chapter 1. Introduction Features A single console controls up to 8 (KH1508i) or 16 (KH1516i) computers Dedicated chain ports - daisy chain up to 15 additional units - control up to 256 computers from a single console Extends the distance between computers and switch - up to 30m for resolutions of 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz; up to 40 m for resolutions of 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz Custom ASIC (patent pending) auto-senses station's position on
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kh15816i.book Page 4 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Requirements General For best results, we recommend that the computers used to access the KH1508i / KH1516i have at least a P III 1 GHz processor, and that their screen resolution is set to 1024 x 768 For best results, we recommend an Internet connection speed of at least 128 kbps Browsers must support 128 bit data encryption To run the Windows client, you must have DirectX 7.0 or higher installed
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kh15816i.book Page 5 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM Chapter 1. Introduction KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5 (or higher) cable is required to connect the KH1508i / KH1516i to a KVM Adapter Cable (see Single Station Installation, page 12). The following KVM Adapter Cables are required for use with the KH1508i / KH1516i: Function Module Connect to devices with PS/2 ports KA9520 Connect to devices with USB ports KA9570 Connect to Sun Legacy systems (with 13W3 port) KA9130 Connect to Sun USB
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kh15816i.book Page 6 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Components Front View KH1508i 1&2 3 4 5 67 KH1516i 1&2 35 467 6
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kh15816i.book Page 7 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM Chapter 1. Introduction Compo- No. Description nent 1Port Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached Selection to its corresponding port. Switches Simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset. Simultaneously pressing Buttons 7 and 8 starts Auto Scan Mode. 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The left ones are the On Line LEDs; th
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kh15816i.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 11:12 AM KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Rear View KH1508i 12 34 5 6 7 KH1516i 12 34 5 6 7 No. Component Description 1 Power Socket The AC power cord plugs in here. 2 Power Switch This rocker switch powers the unit on and off. 3 LAN Port The cable that connects the KH1508i / KH1516i to the Internet plugs in here. The LEDs indicate data transmission speed: ORANGE for 10 Mbps; GREEN for 100 Mbps. 4 PON Port This connector is provided for a Power
