Altusen KH1508 User Manual
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Page 1: User Manual
Page i Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Cat 5 High-Density KVM Switch KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual www.altusen.com... -
Page 2: Fcc Information
Page ii Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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. -
Page 3: User Notice
Page iii Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Page iv Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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. - Page 5 The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair. KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual...
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Page 6: Rack Mounting
Page vi Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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. -
Page 7: Package Contents
KH1508 / KH1516 installation. * Features may have been added to the KH1508 / KH1516 since this manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
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Page 11: About This Manual
KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508 / KH1516 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
Page xii Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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: Altusen Information
Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred. The sequence of operations that led up to the error. Any other information you feel may be of help KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Registered ALTUSEN product owners are entitled to telephone technical support. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center: 949-453-8885. -
Page 14: Product Information
Page xiv Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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. -
Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction
KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console. A single KH1508 / KH1516 can control up to 8 / 16 computers. As many as 31 additional KH1508 / KH1516 switches can be daisy chained from the original unit, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from the original KVM console. - Page 16 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 KH1508 / KH1516 installation. By allowing a single console to manage up to 512 computers, a KH1508 / KH1516 installation: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each;...
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Page 17: Features
Page 3 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Chapter 1. Introduction Features A single console controls up to 8 (KH1508) or 16 (KH1516) computers Dedicated chain ports - daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 512 computers from a single console... -
Page 18: Requirements
Connection, see below) KVM Adapter Cables (CPU Modules) Cat 5 (or higher) cable is required to connect the KH1508 / KH1516 to one of the KVM Adapter Cables (see Single Station Installation, page 12>). The following KVM Adapter Cables are required for use with the KH1508... -
Page 19: Operating Systems
kh15816-v1.book Page 5 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Operating Systems DOS: 6.2 and higher Windows: Win 95 and higher Linux: Red Hat 6.0 and higher Mandrake/Mandriva 9.0 and higher SUSE 8.2 and higher Free BSD 3,51 and higher Netware 5.0 and higher OS/2 AIX 4.3 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher... -
Page 20: Components
Page 6 Friday, August 25, 2006 4:13 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Components Front View KH1508 1&2 KH1516 1&2... - Page 21 KH1516 Power LED Lights to indicate that the ready to operate. Station ID KH1508 / KH1516 Single Station installation (see page 12), or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation (see page 15), the KH1516 On a Daisy Chained installation, the senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain.
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Page 22: Rear View
Page 8 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Rear View KH1508 KH1516 Component Power Socket Power Switch Daisy Chain When Daisy Chaining Units (see Daisy Chaining, page 15), Ports the daisy chain cables plug in here. The upper port is the Chain In port;... -
Page 23: Hardware Setup
Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2, USB, and serial device interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KH1508 / KH1516'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 24: Stacking And Rack Mounting
KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Stacking and Rack Mounting The KH1508 / KH1516 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 25: Rack Mounting
Page 11 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Rack Mounting The KH1508 / KH1516 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. -
Page 26: Single Station Installation
(See KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams, page 14 for connection examples.) 4. Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH1508 / KH1516's Power Socket; plug the male end into an AC power source. -
Page 27: Single Stage Installation Diagram
kh15816-v1.book Page 13 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation Diagram... -
Page 28: Kvm Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams
Page 14 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams KA9520 KA9131 KA9570 KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL KA9130... -
Page 29: Daisy Chaining
Chain Out port of the parent KH1508 / KH1516 unit to the Chain In port of the child KH1508 / KH1516 unit (First Station Out to Second Station In, Second Station Out to Third Station In, etc.). -
Page 30: Daisy Chain Installation Diagram
Page 16 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual b) Power on each station on the installation in turn (Second Station, then Third Station, etc.). In each case, wait for the Station ID to be ascertained and displayed before powering on the next station. -
Page 31: Chapter 3. Basic Operation
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Port Selection KH1508 / KH1516 installations provide three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, OSD, and Hotkey. Manual For manual port selection, simply press the Port Switch that corresponds to the device you wish to access. -
Page 32: Hot Plugging
KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Hot Plugging The KH1508 / KH1516 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 33: Powering Off And Restarting
Page 19 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the KH1508 / KH1516, or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, before starting it back up you must follow these procedures: 1. - Page 34 Page 20 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 35: Osd Operation
kh15816-v1.book Page 21 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the Main Screen, tap [Scroll Lock] twice. Note: You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key, in which case you would tap [Ctrl] twice (see OSD HOTKEY, page 26). -
Page 36: Web Server
Page 22 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: F1:GOTO F3:SET F2:LIST F4:ADM ADMINISTRATOR LIST:ALL SN - PN 01 - 14 01 - 15... -
Page 37: Osd Navigation
kh15816-v1.book Page 23 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM 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 press [F8]. -
Page 38: Osd Functions
Page 24 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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;... -
Page 39: F2 List
kh15816-v1.book Page 25 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM F2 LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) on the Main Screen. Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for Listing on the Main Screen with this function. -
Page 40: F3 Set
Page 26 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual F3 SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up his own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that was provided during Login. - Page 41 kh15816-v1.book Page 27 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM (Continued from previous page.) Setting PORT ID Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone DISPLAY (PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PORT NAME); or the MODE Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME).
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Page 42: F4 Adm
Page 28 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 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 Double Click it;... - Page 43 kh15816-v1.book Page 29 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM (Continued from previous page.) Setting EDIT PORT To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, NAMES every port can be given a name. This function allows the Administrator to create, modify, or delete port names. To Edit a port name: 1.
- Page 44 Page 30 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) Setting SET QUICK This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as VIEW PORTS Quick View ports. To select/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, Double Click the port you want, or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].
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Page 45: Reset Station Ids
An S, M, or L appears next to the port in the L column to indicate the choice. Press [Enter] to cycle through the Operating System settings: PC, Mac, or Sun. Chapter 4. OSD Operation Function KH1508 / KH1516 's firmware (see... -
Page 46: F5 Skp
Page 32 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual F5 SKP Clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5] invokes Skip (SKP) Mode. This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward - switching the console focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or next available one. -
Page 47: F7 Scan
kh15816-v1.book Page 33 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM F7 SCAN Clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan Mode. This function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually. -
Page 48: F8 Lout
Page 34 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual F8 LOUT Clicking the F8 field, or 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. -
Page 49: Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation
Page 35 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Hotkey Port Control Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The KH1508 / KH1516 provides the following Hotkey Port Control features: Selecting the Active Port... -
Page 50: Selecting The Active Port
Page 36 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Selecting the Active Port Each Computer Port is assigned a Port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 19). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the Computer Port that the computer is connected to. -
Page 51: Invoking Auto Scan
kh15816-v1.book Page 37 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Invoking Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 35). 2. Press [A]. After you press A, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Auto Scan Mode, and Auto Scanning begins. -
Page 52: Skip Mode
Page 38 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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 53: Hotkey Beeper Control
Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode. Hotkey Summary Table The following table summarizes Hotkey operations on the KH1508 / KH1516: [Num Lock] + [-] [Port ID] [Enter] [T] [n] [Enter] ←... - Page 54 Page 40 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 55: Chapter 6. Keyboard Emulation
kh15816-v1.book Page 41 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM 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 [Shift] [Ctrl] [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4]... -
Page 56: Sun Keyboard
Page 42 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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. -
Page 57: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
kh15816-v1.book Page 43 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) is to provide an automated process for make upgrading the KVM switch's firmware as smooth and painless as possible. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. - Page 58 Page 44 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 3. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable (provided with this unit), to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your device.
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Page 59: Performing The Upgrade
kh15816-v1.book Page 45 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Performing the Upgrade 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. - Page 60 Page 46 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 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 61 kh15816-v1.book Page 47 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM 5. As you select devices, a detailed description of each appears in the Device Description panel. 6. 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.
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Page 62: Upgrade Succeeded
Page 48 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 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. -
Page 63: Upgrade Failed
kh15816-v1.book Page 49 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you Click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. -
Page 64: Firmware Upgrade Recovery
Page 50 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see FIRMWARE UPGRADE, page 31), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade. -
Page 65: Appendix
Page 51 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Connection Tables The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KH1508 / KH1516 units and the number of computers that they control KH1508 Computers 1 - 8 9 - 16... -
Page 66: Osd Factory Default Settings
Page 52 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual OSD Factory Default Settings Setting OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode... -
Page 67: Specifications
Environment Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Humidity Physical Housing Properties Weight Dimensions KH1508 KH1516 256 (via Daisy Chain) 512 (via Daisy Chain) OSD (On Screen Display); Hotkeys Pushbutton Switches 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple) 1 x HDB-15 F 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Green) -
Page 68: Administrator Login Failure
4. Power off the switch. 5. Remove the jumper cap from J8. 6. Close the housing and start the KH1508 / KH1516 back up. After you start back up, you can use the default Username and Password (see Overview, page 21) to log in. -
Page 69: Troubleshooting
kh15816-v1.book Page 55 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Mouse and/or Improper mouse Keyboard not and/or keyboard responding. reset. All Station IDs Station 1 has display as 01. suddenly lost power. Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. - Page 70 Page 56 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 71: Index
Command Mode, 27 OSD, 26 Port Control, 35 Selecting the Active Port, 36 Summary Table, 39 Hotkey Mode auto scanning, 36 exiting, 35 invoking, 35 Installation Single Station, 12 Invoking Hotkey Mode, 35 Keyboard Emulation Mac, 41 Sun, 42 KH1508... - Page 72 kh15816-v1.book Page 58 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM KH5108 / KH5116 User Manual Front View, 6 Rear View, 8 KH1516 Front View, 6 Rear View, 8 KVM adapter installation, 14 LEDs Port, 7 Station ID, 7 LIST, 25 Logout, 34 Logout Timeout, 28 LOUT, 34 Factory Default Settings, 52...
- Page 73 kh15816-v1.book Page 59 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM Station IDs Reset, 31 Timeout, 28 Troubleshooting, 55 Index Upgrading the firmware, 43 User Notice, iii Username, 28...
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