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16 Port High Density KVM Switch
KH0116
User Manual
www.altusen.com
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kh0116-v2.book Page ii Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 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 eq
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kh0116-v2.book Page iii Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual 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 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 softwa
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kh0116-v2.book Page iv Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 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 provided with
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kh0116-v2.book Page v Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 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 the system
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kh0116-v2.book Page vi Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 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 that the rac
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kh0116-v2.book Page vii Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual Package Contents The KH0116 package consists of: 1 KH0116 KVM Switch 2 KVM Cable Sets 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1Power Cord 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Registration Card 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 pro
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kh0116-v2.book Page viii Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank viii
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kh0116-v2.book Page ix Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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kh0116-v2.book Page x Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Chapter 3. OSD Operation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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kh0116-v2.book Page xi Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH0116 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 KH0116 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapte
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kh0116-v2.book Page xii Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 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 invo
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kh0116-v2.book Page xiii Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual ALTUSEN Information Technical Support North America Technical Registered ALTUSEN product owners are entitled to Phone Support telephone technical support. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center: 949-453-8885. International Technical 1. Contact your local dealer. Phone Support 2. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Cen- ter:(886-2) 8692-6959. Email Support Email your questions and concerns to: support@altusen.co
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kh0116-v2.book Page xiv Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual Product Information For information about all of ALTUSEN's products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. In the United States of America, call: 866-ALTUSEN (258-8736) In Canada and South America, call: 949-453-8885 In all other locations, call: 886-2-8692-6789 Visit ALTUSEN on the web at http://www.altusen.com for a list of locati
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kh0116-v2.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KH0116 KVM Switch is a control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console. Before the development of sophisticated KVM switches, the only way to control large-scale multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the KH0116, you can easily access multiple computers in a cos
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kh0116-v2.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual Access to any computer on the installation is easily accomplished either by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or by means of a powerful menu driven OSD (On Screen Display) system. A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and one-by-one monitoring of the activities of selected computers on the installation. There is no better way to save time and money than with a KH0116 installat
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kh0116-v2.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM Chapter 1. Introduction Features A single console controls up to 16 computers Dedicated chain ports - 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 switches/computers without having to power d
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kh0116-v2.book Page 4 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 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 Substandard cables ma
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kh0116-v2.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM Chapter 1. Introduction Components KH0116 Front View 1 23 4 56 No. Component Description 1 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding Computer Ports. There is one pair of LEDs 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 its corresponding port is up and running. A Select
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kh0116-v2.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:53 PM KH0116 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) No. Component Description 3 Remote The KH0116 can be operated from a remote console (up to Console Area 150m away) with the purchase of the CE-250 KVM Extender system. If you choose to use a remote console, its cable plugs into this connector. Normally, both consoles can access the KH0116. Clicking the Disable Remote button to the In position disables the Remote Console – only the L
