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ATEN Master View SlideAway ACS-1208L User Manual

ATEN Master View SlideAway ACS-1208L User Manual

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  • Page 1 2002-01-15...
  • Page 2 Note: 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.
  • Page 3 The complete Master View ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L package consists of: 1 ACS-1208L or ACS-1216L KVM Switch 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets 1 Power Adapter with Power Cord 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 LCD OSD Quick Reference Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........... . 4 ACS-1208L / ACS1216L Front View ......4 ACS-1208L / ACS1216L Rear View .

  • Page 5: Installation

    Now, with the Master View ACS-1208L and ACS-1216L, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner. A single Master View ACS-1208L or ACS-1216L can control up to 8 or 16 computers, respectively. As many as 31 additional Master View ACS-1216 units can be daisy chained to each other, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console.
  • Page 6 Integrated KVM Console - Including a 15" LCD Monitor - In a 1U High Slideaway Housing For Convenient Rack Mounting Space Saving Technology - A Single Console Controls Up To 8 (ACS-1208L) or 16 (ACS-1216L) Computers Daisy Chain Up To 31 Additional Units - Control Up to 512 Computers From the Unit’s Integrated Slideaway...

  • Page 7: Daisy Chaining

    Function Master View to Computer Master View to Master View (Daisy Chaining) Note: 1. The ACS-1208L/ACS1216L does not support serial mice. You cannot use Serial-to-PS/2 adapters with the extender cables. Attempts to do so will not work. 2. If your computer uses an AT style keyboard socket you will need to purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No.
  • Page 8 Auto Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN, p. 26). Note: 1. Since the ACS-1208L only has eight ports, only the top row of LEDs (corresponding to Ports 1 - 8) are active on that unit. On the ACS-1216L, both rows are active.

  • Page 9: Rack Mounting Brackets

    There is a locking tab on each side of the unit. When the KVM module is pulled all the way out, these tabs pop out to lock it in place. Before you can slide the KVM module back into the chassis, you must first push these tabs in. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...

  • Page 10: Daisy Chain Port

    (see the Cables section on p. 3, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers. 3. Power Port The power adapter cable plugs in here. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 11 Master View units. Daisy chaining is described in the next section. 2. Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source. 3. Turn on the power to the computers. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 12 ACS-1208L and ACS-1216L, except that they come in standard housings. They do not have the built in Slideaway console. As many as 504 (ACS-1208L) or 512 (ACS-1216L) computers can be controlled from from the unit’s integrated Slideaway console in a complete installation.
  • Page 13 ACS-1216L ACS-1216 ACS-1216 ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 14 3. After the Master View is up, Power On the computers. Note: If you have shut down more than one Station, power up the highest Station first and work your way down to the lowest one. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-25...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Each CPU port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID. The Port ID is made up of two parts: a Station Number, and a Port Number: The Station Number - a two digit number which reflects the ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L’s position in the daisy chain sequence. This corresponds to the number displayed on the front panel Station ID LED.
  • Page 16 Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The Master View ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L provides the following Hotkey Port Control features: Selecting the Active Port Auto Scanning Previous/Next Switching Invoking Hotkey Mode 1.

  • Page 17: Port Id Numbering

    The letter T, and the numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in. If you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number. 3. Press [Enter] After you press [Enter], you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and are ready to invoke Auto Scanning. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 18 2. While Skip Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Skip Mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain normal control of the console. 3. To exit Skip Mode, press [Esc] ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 19 Toggles the Beeper On or Off. * Once Skip Mode has been invoked, until you exit, you can keep on skipping simply by pressing an Arrow key. You don’t have to use the [NumLock] + [-] combination again. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual Action 2002-01-15...
  • Page 20 PORTS, p. 24, for details). F5:SKP F7:SCAN X F6:BRC F8:LOUT NAME ATEN INTL.CO. 1 ATEN INTL.CO. 2 ATEN INTL.CO. 3 FAX SERVER 1 FAX SERVER 2 WEB SERVER 1 WEB SERVER 2 MAIL SERVER 1 ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 21 The computers that are powered on and are On Line have a Sun symbol in this column to indicate so. NAME If a port has been given a name (seeEdit Port Names, p. 23), its name appears in this column. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual Explanation 2002-01-15...
  • Page 22 ACCESSIBLE PORTS, p. 24), that match the Name or Port ID pattern, regardless of the current List settings (see F2 LIST, p. 19, for details). To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice, press [Esc]. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 23 Quick View setting rights (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, p. 24, for details). Move the Highlight Bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual Meaning 2002-01-15...
  • Page 24 On - which displays the Port ID at all times. If you select User Defined, key in the number of seconds, then press [Enter]. The default is 3 Seconds. A setting of 0 (zero) disables this function. (Table continues on next page) Function ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 25 30 minutes, then press [Enter]. A setting of 0 disables this function. The default is 0 (disabled). HOTKEY Enables / Disables the Hotkey Command function in case a COMMAND conflict with programs running on the computers occurs. MODE ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual Function 2002-03-15...

  • Page 26: Set Logout

    To set the timeout value, key in a number from 1 - 180 minutes, then press [Enter]. If the number is 0 [zero], this function is disabled. Default is 0 (disbabled). (Table continues on next page) Function ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 27 Port is changed; when activating the Auto Scan function (see F7 SCAN, p. 26); or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu. The default is Y (activated). (Table continues on next page) ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual Function 2002-01-15...
  • Page 28 Note: Only the Station Numbers get updated. Except for the Port Names, all Administrator settings (such as Set Accessible Ports, Set Quick View Ports, etc.), for all of the computers affected by the change, have to be manually redone. Function ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 29 BRC Mode in order to regain control of the mouse. To exit BRC Mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD Hotkey), then Click the F6 field, or press [F6], to turn BRC Mode off. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 30 2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc] to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu, a Null Port message displays on the screen. The OSD Hotkey will bring up the Main OSD Screen. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 31 193 - 208 81 - 96 209 - 224 97- 112 225 - 240 113 - 128 241 - 256 ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual Computers Computers 249 - 264 377 - 392 265 - 280 393 - 408 281 - 296...
  • Page 32 To do so: 1. Remove the four module attachment screws 2. Unplug the data cable 3. Pull the KVM module away. Note: The slider brackets and extender arm go with the KVM module. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 33 F (Full) For all Users on all Ports Symptom Possible Cause Erratic Unit not receiving Check that the Power Adapter that was behavior. enough power. supplied with the unit is plugged in and functioning properly. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual Default Action 2002-01-15...

  • Page 34: Port Selection

    Housing Metal Weight 11.5 Kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 483 x 517 x 45 mm (19" 1U) ACS-1216L 512 (via Daisy Chain) 16 (Orange) 16 (Green) 16 x SPDB-15 F 12.0 Kg ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...
  • Page 35 The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or update. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor. ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual 2002-01-15...

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