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Page 5: Table Of Contents
KH1508i ........
Page 6 Firmware Upgrade ......... . 40 KH1508i / KH1516i Mainboard Upgrade..... . . 40 Before You Begin .
Page 7 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Adapter Cable Upgrade........46 Before You Begin.
Page 8 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Working Mode ........80 I/O Modules .
Page 9 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Chapter 9. The Log Server Installation ..........117 Starting Up .
Page 10 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Administration ......... . 145 General Operation.
Page 11: About This Manual
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.
Page 12: Conventions
KH1508i / KH1516i 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].
Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction
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.
Page 14 Display) system. A convenient Auto Scan function also permits automatic scanning and one-by-one monitoring of the activities of selected computers. There is no better way to save time and money than with a KH1508i / KH1516i installation. By allowing a single console to manage up to 256 computers, a KH1508i / KH1516i installation: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each;...
Page 15: Features
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;...
Page 16: 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...
Page 17: Kvm Adapter Cables
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...
Page 18: Components
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Components Front View KH1508i 1&2 KH1516i 1&2...
Page 19 (see page 40), plugs into this RJ-11 connector. Note: This is only for performing a local firmware upgrade (see Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 45) for details. Power LED Lights to indicate that the KH1508i / KH1516i is powered up and ready to operate. Station ID The KH1508i / KH1516i's Station ID is displayed here.
Page 20: Rear View
This connector is provided for a Power over the Net™ (PON) unit to plug into. A PON device allows computers attached to the KH1508i / KH1516i to be booted remotely over the net. Contact your dealer for more details. Daisy Chain...
Page 21: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2, USB, and serial device interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KH1508i / KH1516i's design utilizes KVM Adapter Cables (CPU Modules), that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected devices (refer to the installation diagram on page 13).
Page 22: Stacking And Rack Mounting
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Stacking and Rack Mounting The KH1508i / KH1516i can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of the rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method.
Page 23: Rack Mounting
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting The KH1508i / KH1516i can be mounted in a 19" (1U) racks. The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack. To rack mount the unit: 1.
Page 24: Single Station Installation
(See KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams, page 14 for connection examples.) 4. Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the KH1508i / KH1516i’s LAN port. 5. Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH1508i / KH1516i's Power Socket;...
Page 25: Single Stage Installation Diagram
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation Diagram...
Page 26: Kvm Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams KA9520 KA9170 KA9570 KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL KA9130...
Page 27: Daisy Chaining
Chain In port of the child unit (First Station Out to Second Station In, Second Station Out to Third Station In, etc.). Note: 1. The KH1508i / KH1516i doesn’t have a Chain In port since it is the highest level parent – it only has a Chain Out port.
Page 28: Daisy Chain Installation Diagram
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 6. Power up the installation according to the following procedure: a) Power up the First Station. Wait for the unit to ascertain its Station ID and display it on the Station ID LED. (The Station ID for the First Stage unit is 01, the ID for the Second Stage unit is 02, the ID for the Third Stage unit is 03, etc.)
Page 29: Port Selection
OSD (On Screen Display), provides a menu driven interface to the computer switching procedure. The KH1508i / KH1516i provides two OSD systems: A text-based OSD when you log in from a local console; and a graphical OSD when you log in remotely over the internet.
Page 30: Hot Plugging
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Hot Plugging The KH1508i / KH1516i supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed.
Page 31: Powering Off And Restarting
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the KH1508i / KH1516i, or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, before starting it back up you must follow these procedures: 1.
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Page 33: Local Console Operation
Local Console Operation Overview When setting up your KH1508i / KH1516i installation for the first time, we recommend doing it from the local console. Local console operation offers a menu driven On Screen Display (OSD) to handle computer control and switching operations.
Page 34: The Osd Main Screen
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual The OSD Main Screen After you successfully log in, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The screen depicts the Administrator's Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not show the F4 or F6 function since it is reserved for the Administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary Users.
Page 35: Osd Navigation
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window; or press [Esc]. To Logout, Click F8 or the symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or press [F8].
Page 36: Osd Functions
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, rapidly switching to any port; scanning only selected ports; limiting the list of ports you wish to view; designating a port as a Quick View Port; managing port names;...
Page 37: F2 List
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation F2 LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) on the Main OSD Screen. Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are listed on the Main OSD Screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below: Choice Meaning...
Page 38: F3 Set
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual F3 SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up their own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that is provided during Login.
Page 39 Chapter 4. Local Console Operation (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function SCAN Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles DURATION through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN, page 32). Key in a value from 0–255 seconds, then press [Enter]. Default is 10 seconds;...
Page 40 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function ACTIVATE Choices are Y (for Yes), or N (for No). When activated, the beeper BEEPER sounds whenever a Port is changed, when activating the Auto Scan function (see F7 SCAN, page 32), or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu.
Page 41: F4 Adm
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter]. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears.
Page 42 English (UK); French; German; Japanese; Korean; Traditional Chinese; and Spanish. The default is English (US). FIRMWARE In order to upgrade the KH1508i / KH1516i’s firmware (see KH1508i / UPGRADE KH1516i Mainboard Upgrade, page 40) you must first enable Firmware Upgrade Mode with this setting.
Page 43: F5 Skp
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation F5 SKP This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward, switching the console focus from the currently active KVM Port to the previous or next available one. The selection of computers to be available for Skip Mode switching is made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 26).
Page 44: F6 Ip
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual F6 IP This function allows you to select whether to assign the KH1508i / KH1516i’s IP address dynamically (DHCP), or to give it a fixed IP address. Press [Enter] to toggle between the choices. If you toggle DHCP Enable to Off, specify the IP, Mask, and Gateway in the appropriate fields.
Page 45: F8 Lout
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation F8 LOUT Pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the Main Screen to deactivate the OSD. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey.
Page 46: Keyboard Port Operation
Keyboard Port Operation Overview In addition to the OSD, the KH1508i / KH1516i also supports port control directly from the keyboard with the use of hotkey combinations. Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard.
Page 47: When Hotkey Mode Is Active
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation (Continued from previous page.) When Hotkey Mode is active: The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate Hotkey Mode is active. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode. A Command Line appears on the monitor screen.
Page 48: Auto Scanning
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Auto Scanning Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active Computer Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals, so that he can monitor their activity automatically. (See SCAN/SKIP MODE of the OSD F3 SET function, page 26 for information regarding accessible ports).
Page 49: Invoking Auto Scan
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation Invoking Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 34). 2. Press [A]. After you press A, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Auto Scan Mode, and Auto Scanning begins.
Page 50: Skip Mode
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like - as opposed to Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval.
Page 51: Hotkey Beeper Control
Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper (see ACTIVATE BEEPER, page 28) can be Hotkey toggled On and Off. When the beeper is set to On, the KH1508i / KH1516i beeps when it switches ports. To toggle the Beeper, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1.
Page 52: Firmware Upgrade
2. Choose the mainboard firmware upgrade file and download it to your computer. It will have a name like kh1508i-1516i_main_v.xxxx.exe (where xxxx stands for the version number). The higher the number the newer the file.
Page 53: Starting The Upgrade
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 4. Shut down all of the computers - but not the Stations - on your KVM installation. 5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 21) and select the F4ADM function. 6.
Page 54 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.
Page 55 Chapter 4. Local Console Operation (Continued from previous page.) 4. After you have made your selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device's version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel:...
Page 56: Upgrade Succeeded
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Upgrade Succeeded: After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Upgrade Failed: If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry.
Page 57: Firmware Upgrade Recovery
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically four conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: 1. When a firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted due to a power failure or loss of network connection. 2. When the unit’s firmware becomes corrupted for some reason and you are unable to operate it.
Page 58: Adapter Cable Upgrade
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Adapter Cable Upgrade The firmware for the KA9520, KA9570, and KA9130 KVM Adapter Cables can also be upgraded. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1.
Page 59: Starting The Upgrade
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation Starting the Upgrade: To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and keying in the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears (see page 41).
Page 60: Upgrade Succeeded
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Upgrade Succeeded: After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Note: At the completion of the upgrade the KH1508i / KH1516i restarts.
Page 61: Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically four conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: When the unit’s firmware becomes corrupted for some reason and you are unable to operate it. When you invoke Adapter Upgrade Mode (see ADAPTER UPGRADE, page 30), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade.
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Page 63: Chapter 5. Browser Login
Logging In To log in from an Internet browser: 1. Open the browser and specify the IP address of the KH1508i / KH1516i in the URL bar. Note: If you don't know the IP address, get it from the KH1508i / KH1516i administrator.
Page 64 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 4. Provide a valid Username and Password (set up by the KH1508i / KH1516i administrator – see User Management, page 65), then Click Login to continue. Note: 1. If you supply an invalid login, the authentication routine will return a message stating, Invalid Username or Password.
Page 65: Web Page Layout
Purpose Device Name To make it easier to manage installations that have more than one KH1508i / KH1516i, each one can be given a name. The name that was assigned by the administrator to this unit displays here. MAC Address The KH1508i / KH1516i's MAC Address displays here.
Page 66: Web Page Icons
Logout: You should always click this icon to log out and end your KH1508i / KH1516i session. If you close the browser without first logging out, you will have to wait approximately...
Page 67: Web
If a Power on the NET™ (PON) module is connected to the KH1508i / KH1516i, clicking this button brings up it's interface. All the events that take place on the KH1508i / KH1516i are recorded in a log file. Clicking this icon displays the contents of the log file.
Page 68: Upgrading The Browser Firmware
(where xxxx stands for the version number). The higher the number the newer the file. 3. Open your browser and log in to the KH1508i / KH1516i. 4. Click the Maintenance icon (see page 54) to open the Firmware configuration dialog box: 5.
Page 69: Private Certificate
For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate. To do this, click the Maintenance icon (see page 54) to open the Private...
Page 70: Activating The Osd
AP Windows Client version of the (see Chapter 10, AP Operation for Windows Client more details). 2. When a connection to the KH1508i / KH1516i has been established a screen similar to the one below appears:...
Page 71 Chapter 5. Browser Login The OSD consists of three pages – Main, Configuration, and Administration. The Administration and Configuration pages are discussed in Chapter 6. The Main page is discussed in the The User Interface chapter, on page 85. Note: 1. The Administration tab is disabled for users who don't have administration permission.
Page 72: Java Client
Open. Note: 1. If the browser cannot run the file, save it to disk, instead. Then, with your browser still open to the KH1508i / KH1516i web page, run the file from your disk. 2. If you use the save to disk method, for security purposes, you cannot simply run a previously downloaded version of the program.
Page 73: Chapter 6
Chapter 5. Browser Login Once the authentication procedure completes successfully, the OSD Main Screen comes up in the center of your monitor. This is the same OSD that appears when the is invoked. Windows Client As with the , the OSD consists of three pages – Main, Windows Client Configuration, and Administration.
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Page 75: Administration And Configuration
The remote OSD's Administration page lets the Administrator (and users with administration permission - see User Management, page 65) configure and control overall KH1508i / KH1516i operations. The tab that activates the page is disabled (grayed out) for users who do not have administration permission.
Page 76: General
MAC Address This item displays the KH1508i / KH1516i’s MAC address. Firmware Ver This item displays the current firmware version number. You can reference it to see if there are newer versions available on the Altusen website.
Page 77: User Management
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration User Management The User Management dialogs are used to create and manage user profiles. Up to 64 user profiles can be established. Up to 32 users can log in concurrently. To delete a user profile, select it in the list box, and click Remove. To modify a user profile, select it and click Edit.
Page 78 KH1508i / KH1516i. All permissions are granted. (See Permissions, in this table.) User Enabling this gives the user User level access to the KH1508i / KH1516i. Windows Client, Power Manager, and Java Client permissions are granted. (See Permissions, in this table.)
Page 79: Port Access
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration Port Access Clicking the Port Access button brings up a dialog box that allows the Administrator or a User with Administration permission to define the selected User's access to the computers on a Port-by-Port basis: Click + to expand a Station and show a list of its ports...
Page 80 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual The access rights choices are explained in he table, below: Choice Description Full The user can view the remote screen and can perform operations on the remote system from his keyboard and monitor. View Only The user can only view the remote screen;...
Page 81: Service Configuration
Users must specify the port number when they log in to the KH1508i / KH1516i. If an invalid port number (or no port number) is specified, the KH1508i / KH1516i will not be found.
Page 82: Log Server
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Log Server Important transactions that occur on the KH1508i / KH1516i, such as logins and internal status messages, are kept in an automatically generated log file. Specify the MAC address and a port number for the computer that the Log Server resides on in this panel.
Page 83: Network
The Network dialog is used to specify the KH1508i / KH1516i's network environment. Network Transfer Rate Set the rate at which the KH1508i / KH1516i transfers data to remote computers. The range is from 8 to 99999 Kilobytes per second (KBps). IP Address The KH1508i / KH1516i can either have its IP address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address.
Page 84: Advanced Network Management Settings
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Advanced Network Management Settings The Advanced Network Management Settings page allows you to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. Click on the ANMS icon to select RADIUS, LDAP, or CC (Control Center)
Page 85: Radius
2. Fill in the IP addresses and Service Ports for the Primary and Alternate RADIUS servers. 3. Set the time in seconds that the KH1508i / KH1516i waits for a RADIUS server reply before it times out in the Timeout field.
Page 86: Radius Server Access Rights Table
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual RADIUS Server Access Rights Table: Character Meaning Grants the user administrator privileges – allowing system configuration. Allows the user to access the system via the Windows Client program. Allows the user to access the system via the Java Client program.
Page 87: Radius Server Access Rights Examples
2. Characters are comma delimited. 3. An invalid character in the configuration string will prohibit access to the KH1508i / KH1516i for the user. RADIUS Server Access Rights Examples: c,w,p User has administrator privileges; user can access the system via the Windows Client;...
Page 88: Ldap Settings
LDAP, the default port number is 389; for LDAPS, the default port number is 636. 4. Set the time in seconds that the KH1508i / KH1516i waits for an LDAP or LDAPS server reply before it times out. 5. Consult the LDAP / LDAPS administrator to ascertain the appropriate entry for this field.
Page 89: Cc Management Settings
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration CC Management Settings To allow authorization for the KH1508i / KH1516i through a CC (Control Center) server, check Enable and fill in the CC Server’s IP address and the port that it listens on in the appropriate fields.
Page 90: Security
If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes. IP and MAC Filters control access to the KH1508i / KH1516i based on the IP and/or MAC addresses of the computers attempting to connect. A maximum of 100 IP filters and 100 MAC filters are allowed.
Page 91: Default Web Page Name
For security purposes, we recommend that you change this string from time to time. Note: If no login string is specified here, anyone will be able to access the KH1508i / KH1516i login page using the IP address alone. This makes your installation less secure.
Page 92: Customization
Working Mode If Stealth Mode is enabled, the KH1508i / KH1516i cannot be pinged. To permit browser access to the KH1508i / KH1516i, click to put a check mark in the Enable Browser checkbox. If browser access is not enabled, users will not be able to log into the unit via their browsers.
Page 93: I/O Modules
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration I/O Modules Clicking the Attributes button in the I/O Modules section brings up a dialog box that allows you to set attribute parameters for each of the ports: Note: KVM Adapter Cables are referred to as I/O Modules in these dialog boxes.
Page 94: Timeout
2. In the Timeout field, enter the Timeout time in seconds. 3. Click Apply. (To exit without saving your changes, click Cancel.) Note: The Timeout setting applies to all ports on the KH1508i / KH1516i. Miscellaneous The functions performed by the remaining elements at the bottom of the screen...
Page 95: The Configuration Page
The Configuration Page The OSD Configuration page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The KH1508i / KH1516i stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the Username that is used to log in.
Page 96 If there is no Operator input for the amount of time set with this Timeout function, the Operator is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the KH1508i / KH1516i can be accessed again. Enter a value from 0–180 minutes. The default is 30 minutes. 0 disables the function. Beeper...
Page 97: Chapter 7. The User Interface
Client). The functions are described fully in the sections that follow. The Main Page After you switch to the KH1508i / KH1516i (see page 58), the OSD comes up with the Main page and Windows Client Control Panel displayed: The OSD consists of three pages – Main, Configuration, and Administration.
Page 98: Windows Client Control Panel
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Windows Client Control Panel The control panel consists of an icon bar at the top, with two text bars below it. Initially, the text bars display the video resolution and IP address of the device at the remote location.
Page 99 Chapter 7. The User Interface Icon Function Click to exit the remote view. These icons show the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status of the remote computer. When the lock state is On, the LED is bright green and the lock hasp is closed.
Page 100: Macros
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Macros The Macros icon provides access to three functions found in the Macros dialog box: Hotkeys, User Macros, and System Macros. Each of these functions is described in the following sections. Hotkeys Various actions related to manipulating the remote server can be accomplished with hotkeys.
Page 101 Note: You must press and release the keys one key at a time. An explanation of the Hotkey actions is given in the table below: Action Explanation Exit remote location KH1508i / KH1516i Breaks the connection to the returns you to local operation. Adjust Video Brings up the video adjustment utility.
Page 102: User Macros
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual User Macros User Macros are used to perform specific actions on the remote server. To create the macro, do the following: 1. Select the User Macros radio button, then click Add. 2. In the dialog box that comes up, replace the “New Macro” text with a...
Page 103 Chapter 7. The User Interface 3. Click Record. The dialog box disappears, and a small panel appears at the top left of the screen: 4. Press the keys for the macro. Note: To pause macro recording, click Pause. To resume, click Pause again.
Page 104 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual After creating your macros, you can run them in any of three ways: 1. By using the hotkey (if one was assigned). 2. By opening the Macro List on the Control Panel and clicking the one you want (see page 86).
Page 105: Video Settings
Chapter 7. The User Interface Video Settings The Video Settings dialog box allows you to adjust the placement and picture quality of the remote screen display on your monitor. The meanings of the adjustment options are given in the table below: Option Usage Screen Position...
Page 106 Gamma Adjustment. Network Select the type of internet connection that the Local Client computer uses. The KH1508i / KH1516i will use that selection to automatically adjust the Video Quality and Detect Tolerance settings to optimize the quality of the video display.
Page 107: Gamma Adjustment
Chapter 7. The User Interface Gamma Adjustment If it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote video display, use the Gamma function of the Video Adjustment dialog box. Under Basic configuration, there are ten preset and four user-defined levels to choose from.
Page 108: The Message Board
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual The Message Board To alleviate the possibility of access conflicts resulting from multiple user logins, the KH1508i / KH1516i provides a message board that allows users to communicate with each other: The Button Bar The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles. Their actions are described in the...
Page 109: Message Display Panel
Chapter 7. The User Interface Message Display Panel Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - display in this panel. If you disable Chat, however, messages that get posted to the board won't appear. Compose Panel Key in the messages that you want to post to the board in this panel.
Page 110: The On-Screen Keyboard
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual The On-Screen Keyboard The KH1508i / KH1516i supports an on-screen keyboard, available in multiple languages, with all the standard keys for each supported language. Click this icon to pop up the on-screen keyboard: One of the major advantages of the on-screen keyboard is that if the keyboard languages of the remote and local systems aren’t the same, you don’t have to...
Page 111 Chapter 7. The User Interface To display/hide the expanded keyboard keys, click the arrow to the right of the language list arrow.
Page 112: Control Panel Configuration
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Control Panel Configuration Clicking the Control Panel icon brings up a dialog box that allows you to configure the items that appear on the Control Panel, as well as its graphical settings: The dialog box is organized into six main sections as described in the table,...
Page 113 Control Panel as follows: Bus No./Total Users. Snapshot These settings let the user configure the KH1508i / KH1516i’s screen capture parameters: Path lets you select a directory that the captured screens automatically get saved to.
Page 114: The Main Page
Selecting certain ports as Quick View ports is a way of limiting which ports are included when the KH1508i / KH1516i is in auto scan mode. If the KH1508i / KH1516i is configured to only auto scan ports that have Quick View status (see Scan Select, page 84), designating a port as a Quick View port in this dialog box means that it will be included when auto scanning is in effect.
Page 115: The List Function
Chapter 7. The User Interface The List Function The List Function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) in the Main Screen. To invoke the List Function, click the arrow at the upper right corner of the panel, or press [F3]: The screen changes to allow you to choose the ports that will be listed:...
Page 116 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual The drop down list on the left offers four fixed choices as shown in the table, below: Choice Meaning Lists all of the ports on the installation. Powered On Lists only the ports that have their attached devices powered on.
Page 117: Port Names
Chapter 7. The User Interface Port Names To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This field allows the Administrator to create, modify, or delete port names. To configure a port name: 1.
Page 118 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 3. When you have finished editing the port name, click anywhere outside of the input box to complete the operation.
Page 119: Port Operation
User Management function (see page 65 for details). The OSD Toolbar The OSD provides a toolbar to help you control the KH1508i / KH1516i from within the captured port. To bring up the toolbar, tap the OSD Hotkey twice (Scroll Lock is the default OSD Hotkey).
Page 120: Osd Hotkey Summary Table
Click to skip to the first accessible port previous to the current one without having to invoke the OSD. Click to begin Auto Scan Mode. The KH1508i / KH1516i automatically switches among the ports that were selected for Auto Scanning under the Configuration Scan Select function (see Scan Select, page 84).
Page 121: Panel Array Mode
OSD divides your screen into a 4 x 4 grid of 16 panels: Each panel represents one of the KH1508i / KH1516i's ports. Starting with Port 1 at the upper left; going from left to right; top to bottom; Port 16 is at the lower right.
Page 122: Panel Array Toolbar
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Panel Array Toolbar The panel array toolbar, at the lower right of the screen, provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel array as described in the table below: Click and drag to move the toolbar to another position on the screen.
Page 123: Multiuser Operation
Chapter 7. The User Interface Multiuser Operation The KH1508i / KH1516i supports multiuser operation. Up to 32 users can log in at the same time. When multiple users simultaneously access the KH1508i / KH1516i switch from remote consoles, the rules of precedence that apply are...
Page 124: Keyboard Hotkey Operation
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Keyboard Hotkey Operation Keyboard hotkey combinations allow you to provide KVM focus to a port directly from the keyboard. The KH1508i / KH1516i provides the following hotkey features: Auto Scanning Skip Mode Switching The hotkeys are: A and P for Auto Scanning; and the Arrow Keys for Skip Mode.
Page 125: Pausing Auto Scan
Chapter 7. The User Interface Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P. During the time that Auto Scanning is paused, the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off. Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer is more convenient than Exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume scanning, you start from where you left off.
Page 126: Mouse Synchronization
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Mouse Synchronization Until you close the KH1508i / KH1516i connection, mouse movements have no effect on your local system, but instead are captured and sent to the remote system. From time to time, especially if you change video resolution, the local mouse movement may no longer be synchronized with the remote system's mouse pointer.
Page 127: Chapter 8 The Log File
The Log File The Main Screen The KH1508i / KH1516i logs all the events that take place on it. To view the contents of the log file, click the Log icon at the left of the web page. A screen similar to the one below appears: A maximum of 512 events are stored in the log file.
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Page 129: Chapter 9. The Log Server
The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected KH1508i / KH1516i units and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure the Log Server.
Page 130: Starting Up
The screen is divided into three components: A Menu Bar at the top A panel for a list of KH1508i / KH1516i units in the middle (see Overview, page 123). A panel for an Events List at the bottom (see Overview, page 123).
Page 131: The Menu Bar
Options Help These are discussed in the sections that follow. Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, click in the KH1508i / KH1516i List window to enable it. Configure The Configure menu contains three items: Add, Edit, and Delete. They are used...
Page 132: Events
Field Explanation Address This can either be the IP address of the KH1508i / KH1516i or its DNS name (if the network administrator has assigned it a DNS name). Port The Port number assigned to the KH1508i / KH1516i (see Log Server, page 70).
Page 133 This is one of three radio buttons that define the scope of the search. If it is selected, the search is performed on all the events in the database for the selected KH1508i / KH1516i. Search last results This is a secondary search performed on the events that resulted from the last search.
Page 134: Maintenance
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Maintenance This function allows the administrator to perform manual maintenance of the database. He can use it to erase specified records before the expiration time that was set with the Limit setting of the Edit function (see page 120).
Page 135: The Log Server Main Screen
Log Server to track (see Configure, page 119). The lower (Event) panel displays the log events for the currently selected KH1508i / KH1516i (the highlighted one - if there are more than one). To select a KH1508i / KH1516i unit in the list, simply click on it.
Page 136: The List Panel
The Event Panel The lower panel displays log events for the currently selected KH1508i / KH1516i. Note that if there are more than one KH1508i / KH1516i units, even though they aren't currently selected, if their Recording checkbox is checked,...
Page 137: Chapter 10. Ap Operation
AP Operation Overview In some cases, the Administrator may not want the KH1508i / KH1516i to be available via browser access. AP versions of the Windows Client and the Java Client are provided to enable direct access of the KH1508i / KH1516i without having to go through a browser.
Page 138: Starting Up
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Starting Up To connect to the KH1508i / KH1516i, go to the location on your hard disk that you saved the Windows Client program to, and double-click its icon (WinClient.exe) to bring up the Windows Client Connection Screen: Note: You must have DirectX 8.0 or higher installed on your computer.
Page 139 Server This area is used when you want to connect to a KH1508i / KH1516i at a remote location. You can drop down the IP list box and select an address from the list. If the address you want isn't listed, you can key in the IP address you want.
Page 140: Keyboard
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual The File Menu The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files. A Work File consists of all the information specified in a Client session. This includes the Server List and Server IP list items, as well as the Hotkey settings.
Page 141 Chapter 10. AP Operation Config When you select Config, a screen similar to the one below appears: If Full Screen Mode is enabled (there is a checkmark in the box), the remote display fills the entire screen of your local monitor. If Full Screen Mode is not enabled (there is no checkmark in the box), the remote display appears as a window on your desktop.
Page 142: Connecting
3. Once contact with the KH1508i / KH1516i has been established, the Switch to Remote View button becomes active. Click it to connect to the KH1508i / KH1516i and take over console control of the unit that is connected to it.
Page 143: Operation
The look and feel of the AP Windows Client operation is the same as for the browser version of the Windows Client. Refer back to Chapter 7, for details. Ending the Session After you log out of the KH1508i / KH1516i, you return to the Connection dialog box. Click Disconnect to end the session.
Page 144: The Java Client
Installation To install the Java Client on your computer, do the following: 1. Log into the KH1508i / KH1516i with your browser, and click the second Java Client button (the one with the arrow). A screen similar to the one below appears: 2.
Page 145: Operation
After you establish a connection, a Login dialog box appears: 4. Provide a valid Username and Password, and then click OK. Once the authentication procedure completes successfully, the KH1508i / KH1516i main page displays on your monitor. Operation The look and feel of the AP Java Client operation is the same as for the browser version of the Windows Client.
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Page 147: Chapter 11. Keyboard Emulation
Chapter 11 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt]...
Page 148: Sun Keyboard
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.
Page 149: Appendix
Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. 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.
Page 150 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Page 151: Rack Mounting
Appendix 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.
Page 152: Consignes De Sécurité
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Consignes de sécurité Général Ce produit est destiné exclusivement à une utilisation à l’intérieur. Veuillez lire la totalité de ces instructions. Conservez-les afin de pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement. Respectez l’ensemble des avertissements et instructions inscrits sur l’appareil.
Page 153 Appendix L’équipement doit être installé à proximité de la prise murale et le dispositif de déconnexion (prise de courant femelle) doit être facile d’accès. La prise murale doit être installée à proximité de l’équipement et doit être facile d’accès. Veillez à ce que rien ne repose sur le cordon d’alimentation ou les câbles. Acheminez le cordon d’alimentation et les câbles de sorte que personne ne puisse marcher ou trébucher dessus.
Page 154 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual L’unité a été exposée à la pluie ou à l’eau. L’unité est tombée ou le boîtier a été endommagé. Les performances de l’unité sont visiblement altérées, ce qui indique la nécessité d’une réparation. L’unité ne fonctionne pas normalement bien que les instructions d’utilisation soient respectées.
Page 155: Montage Sur Bâti
Appendix Montage sur bâti Avant de travailler sur le bâti, assurez-vous que les stabilisateurs sont bien fixées sur le bâti, qu’ils sont étendus au sol et que tout le poids du bâti repose sur le sol. Installez les stabilisateurs avant et latéraux sur un même bâti ou bien les stabilisateurs avant si plusieurs bâtis sont réunis, avant de travailler sur le bâti.
Page 156: Technical Support
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii. North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates...
Page 157: Troubleshooting
The default network setting for the Use the local console OSD’s F6 function to KH1508i / KH1516i is DHCP, but the give the KH1508i / KH1516i a fixed IP address. network uses fixed IP addresses and See F6 IP, page 32, for details.
Page 158: The Windows Client
KH1508i / KH1516i. 2. Make sure to include the correct name of the web page when you specify the KH1508i / KH1516i's IP address (see Default Web Page Name, page 79). 3. Close the Java Client, reopen it, and try again.
Page 159: The Log Server
Appendix The Log Server Problem Resolution The Log Server The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver in program does not order to access the database. run. This driver is automatically installed with Windows ME, 2000, and XP. For Windows 98 and NT you will have to go to the Microsoft download site: http://www.microsoft.com/data/download.htm...
Page 160: Sun Systems
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Sun Systems Problem Resolution Video display problems with The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768. HDB-15 interface systems Under Text Mode: (e.g. Sun Blade 1000 servers). 1. Go to OK mode and issue the following com-...
Page 161: Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures
Note: 1. These procedures are to be performed on the computers attached to the KH1508i / KH1516i's ports - not on the computer you are using to access the KH1508i / KH1516i.
Page 162 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 3. Windows ME / Windows 95: Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable mouse acceleration (click Advanced to get the dialog box for this). 4. Windows NT / Windows 98: Set the mouse speed to the slowest position.
Page 163: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Function KH1508i KH1516i Computer Connections Direct Maximum 128 (via daisy chain) 256 (via daisy chain) Port Selection OSD; Hotkey; Pushbutton Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) Port Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green)
Page 164: Trusted Certificates
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Trusted Certificates Overview When you try to log in to the device from your browser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed.
Page 165: Installing The Certificate
Appendix Installing the Certificate To install the certificate, do the following: 1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Certificate Information dialog box appears: Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is not trusted.
Page 166: Certificate Trusted
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 5. Next, click Finish to complete the installation; then click OK to close the dialog box. Certificate Trusted The certificate is now trusted: When you click View Certificate, you can see that the red and white X logo is...
Page 167: Self-Signed Private Certificates
[Enter] until all the parameters have been keyed in). 2. If there are spaces in the input, surround the entry in quotes (e.g., “ATEN International”). To avoid having to input information during key generation the following additional parameters can be used: /C /ST /L /O /OU /CN /emailAddress.
Page 168: Supported Devices
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual Supported Devices The following table represents a list of supported devices that can be used on a KH1508i / KH1516i installation. Type Daisy Chain Switches KH1508; KH1516; ACS1208A; ACS1216A; CS1708A; CS1716A PN0108; PN1216 Central Control...
Page 169: Administrator Login Failure
To clear the login information (and return all settings to their defaults), do the following: 1. Power off the KH1508i / KH1516i and remove its housing. 2. Using a jumper cap, short the jumper on the IP module (the daughter card located at the rear-left of the unit, above the mainboard), labeled Default Password (J3).
Page 170: Ip Module Firmware Upgrade Recovery
IP module. In that case, to recover the IP module, do the following: 1. Power off the KH1508i / KH1516i and remove its housing. 2. Using a jumper cap, short the jumper on the IP module (the daughter card located at the rear-left of the unit, above the mainboard), labeled J2.
Page 171: Limited Warranty
Appendix Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ALTUSEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase.
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Page 173 Index Logging In, 51 Access Port, 69 Activating the OSD Cat5 cable length, 81 Java, 60 CC Management, 77 Windows, 58 Components Adapter cable installation, 14 Front View, 6 ADM, 29 Rear View, 8 Administration, 63 Configuration Page Customization Page, 80 Windows Client, 83 General, 63 Control Panel...
Page 174 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual GOTO, 24 Keyboard On-Screen, 98 Keyboard Emulation Hardware Setup, 9 Mac, 135 Hot Plugging Sun, 136 Stations, 18 Keyboard hotkey operation, 112 Hotkey Keyboard Port Operation, 34 Beeper Control, 39 KVM adapter installation, 14 Command Mode, 27...
Page 175 Index OSD hotkey operation, 108 Macros User, 90 Panel Array Mode WinClient, 88 Multiuser Operation, 111 Main Page Windows Client, 109 Windows Client, 102 Password, 21 Main Webpage, 52 Pause, 32 Message Board Port Windows Client, 96 LEDs, 7 Mouse Synchronization, 114 Selection, 17 Multiuser Operation, 111 Port access, 67...
Page 176 KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual KVM Adapter Cables, 5 (Windows), 109 Reset on exit, 53 Troubleshooting Reset Switch, 7 Administration, 145 RoHS, ii General operation, 145 Java Client, 146 Log Server, 147 Safety Instructions Login Failure, 157 General, 137 Panel Array Mode, 147...

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Chapter 3

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Local Console Operation

Chapter 5. Browser Login

Chapter 6

Administration and Configuration

Chapter 7. The User Interface

Chapter 8 The Log File

Chapter 9. The Log Server

Chapter 10. AP Operation

Chapter 11. Keyboard Emulation

Appendix

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