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TM
8/16 Port KVM over the NET
KN2108 / KN2116
User Manual
www.altusen.com
2005-08-24
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual Regulatory Information 1. 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 environmen
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KN2018 / KN2116 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 software described in this manual is sold or licensed ‘as is’.
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KN2018 / KN2116 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 slots and openings to allow for adequate venti
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS). 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. Unpl
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KN2018 / KN2116 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 rack is level and stable before extending a device from
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual Package Contents The complete KN2108 / KN2116 package consists of: 1 KN2108 or KN2116 KVM over the NET™ KVM Switch 1Power Cord 1 User Manual 1 Rack Mount Kit (4 pcs.) 1 Footpad Set (4 pcs.) 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 procedur
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual Contents Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . .
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual Chapter 3 Administration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Local Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Administration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 User Management: . . . . .
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual Chapter 6 The Java Client Activating the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 The Java Client Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Video Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KN2108 / KN2116 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 KN2108 / KN2116 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Courier 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 do not involve sequential steps. > Indicates movement through a men
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Chapter 1. Introduction Overview The KN2108 and KN2116 are IP-based KVM control units that allow both local and remote operators to monitor and access multiple computers from a single console. For example, a single KN2116 can control up to 16 computers. By cascading up to 16 KH88 KVM switches from its KVM ports, up to 128 computers can be controlled on a complete installation. Since the switches use TCP/IP for their communications protocol, they can be accessed from any computer on the Net - whe
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual Remote consoles connect to the KN2108 or KN2116 via its IP address. Software utilities provided with the switch make remote access smooth and efficient. A menu driven OSD Administration function enables system administrators to handle a multitude of maintenance tasks with ease - from installing and running GUI applications, to BIOS level troubleshooting, routine monitoring, concurrent maintenance, system administration, rebooting and even pre-booting functions. Remote
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Chapter 1. Introduction Features 8 (KN2108) or 16 (KN2116) port, remote access, KVM switch - monitor and control up to 8 or 16 computers from a single KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) console Supports 3 bus sessions (1 Local; 2 Remote) - 3 different users can access 3 different ports at the same time No distance limitations - remotely access computers via LAN, WAN, or the Internet; control your installation when and where you want - from down the hall, down the street, or half-way around the w
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual System Requirements Remote Computers For best results, computers that remotely access the switch should have at least a P III 1 GHz processor, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768. Users who want to access the switch with the Windows Client must have DirectX 7.0 or higher installed. If you don’t already have it, DirectX is available for free download from Microsoft’s web site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads. Users who want to access the switch with
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Chapter 1. Introduction Cables The following cables are required for use with the KN2116: Function Cable KN2116 to KVM Adapter Cable (see label 2, p. 16) Cat 5 (or higher) cable KVM Adapter Cable to cascaded KH88 KA9120 KVM Adapter For PS/2 ports KA9120 Cable to For USB ports KA9170 computers For Sun Legacy Computers KA9130 For Sun USB Computers KA9131 5 2005-08-24
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual Components Front View KN2108: 1 2 3 4 5 6 KN2116: 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 2005-08-24
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Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description No. 1 Power LED Lights when the KN2116 is powered up and ready to operate. 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. There is one pair of LEDs for each Port. The one on the top is the On Line LED; the one on the bottom is the Selected Port LED: An On Line LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running. A Selected LED lights ORANGE to indicate that
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KN2018 / KN2116 User Manual Rear View KN2108: 1 2 3 45 6 KN2116: 1 2 3 45 6 8 2005-08-24
