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- Page 1 User Manual 8 / 16-Port 18.5” Widescreen Short Depth VGA LCD KVM Console GCS1908W/ GCS1916W PART NO. M1603 / M1604 www.iogear.com...
- Page 2 ©2020 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. Part No. M1607. IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo is trademarks of IOGEAR. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions Rack Mounting Conventions Introduction Package Contents Features Requirements Operating Systems Overview Hardware Setup Operation OSD Operation Mouse and Keyboard Emulation Hotkey Operation Keyboard Emulation Firmware Upgrade Utility Specifications Chart Trouble Shooting Appendix Limited Warranty Compliance Information Contact FCC Information... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions ■ Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference ■ This device is for indoor use only ■ 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: Rack Mounting
■ If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair o The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed o Liquid has been spilled into the device o The device has been exposed to rain or water o The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged o The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service... -
Page 6: Conventions
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. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps ■ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for →... -
Page 7: Introduction
Broadcast Vans (OB Vans) and compact control rooms. The GCL1908W/GCL1916W has dedicated front end sliding consoles, compatible with IOGEAR’s VGA KVM Switches GCS1808 or GCS1716, capable of controlling up to 128/256 computers when cascaded. This widescreen short depth VGA LCD KVM console has single rail design with an 18.5”... -
Page 8: Features
1U high system rack • Integrated 8/16 ports VGA KVM Switch • Control up to 128/256 computers by cascading up to 2 levels with IOGEAR’s GCS1808 or GCS1716 • LCD monitor supports resolution of 1366 x 768 @60Hz •... -
Page 9: Requirements
Requirements Computers • VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port • Type-A USB port • Audio port (optional) Cables For optimum signal integrity, we recommend using high quality custom KVM cables sets that may be purchased separately. Please refer to the table below. Length Part Number G2L5202U, G2L5302U, G2L5202P, G2L5302P... -
Page 10: Overview
Overview GCS1908W Front View GCS1916W Front View... - Page 11 Component Description Upper Handle with Pull to slide the LCD module out Release Bar Push to slide the LCD module back in LCD Module After sliding the LCD module out, push the release bar on top of the handle to flip up the cover, accessing the LCD display Port Selection Press the port pushbuttons to bring the KVM focus to the Pushbutton / LEDs...
- Page 12 GCS1908W Rear View GCS1916W Rear View...
- Page 13 Component Description Power Socket This is a standard 3-prong AC power socket. Connect power cord from an AC source to this socket Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the GCL1900W On and Off KVM Port Section Connect the KVM cables to this port Note: the shape of these SPHD connectors have been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be connected (see Cables for details)
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Page 14: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup Before Installing Please read Safety Instructions before proceeding with installation The GCL1908W/GCL1916W is designed to work with USB and PS/2 interfaces. The LCD KVM Switch utilizes custom KVM cables that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the computers. A custom KVM cable is require for each computer. Please contact your dealer to find which custom KVM cables best fit your needs. - Page 15 The GCL1908W/GCL1916W is designed for rack mounting. If the GCL1908W/GCL1916W is not rack mounted, please make sure to place it on a completely flat and firm surface before pulling the device in or out, preventing damage due to uneven force on the module Standard Rack Mounting Please use the included standard rack mounting kit to mount the GCL1908W/GCL1916W in a rack with a depth of 16.5"...
- Page 16 Please follow below steps to rack mount the GCL1908W/GCL1916W 1. Attach the left and right mounting brackets to the back of the rack, installing four screws into the tabs to secure the brackets in place 2. While one person inserts the GCL1908W/GCL1916W into place by sliding its left and right side bars into the mounting brackets (on the rack), have the second person install four screws in the front tabs to secure the module to the front of the rack.
- Page 17 Grounding To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices be properly grounded. Use the included grounding wire to ground the GCL1908W/GCL1916W by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object Single Level Installation In a single level installation, there are no additional switches cascaded from the first unit.
- Page 18 Cable Connection Diagrams KVM Cable Installation Diagrams...
- Page 19 Two Level Installation To control even more computers, up to 8/16 additional switches can be cascaded from the first GCL1908W/GCL1916W. As many as 128 (GCL1908W) or 256 (GCL1916W) computers can be controlled form a single console in a complete cascade installation. Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of switches needed to control them are provided in the Appendix To set up a two level installation, please follow below procedure:...
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Page 20: Operation
Operation Basic Operation The GCL1908W/GCL1916W’s console is a single rail console: the LCD display module and the keyboard/touch pad module can only slide in/out together. Please refer to the diagram below to open or close the console 1. Pull on the Release Bar on the upper handle. 2. - Page 21 3. Open the cover by pulling the Release Bar on the handle as pictured below 4. To close the console, lower the LCD Module until it lies flat, then slide the entire console in.
- Page 22 Operating Precautions The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 66lb. Failure to heed below information can result in damage to the keyboard module. Right! Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. Wrong! •...
- Page 23 LCD OSD Configuration LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four button are used to perform the configuration, as described in the table below Button Function MENU Press this button to invoke the Menu function and brings up the Main Menu, if you have not already entered the LCD OSD Menu function Press this button to bring up adjustment screen, if you have...
- Page 24 LCD Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LED OSD adjustment settings is given the below table Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level o the screen image Phase If the pixel jitters or horizontal line noise is visible on the display, the LED may have the wrong phase setting.
- Page 25 Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the GCL1908W/GCL1916W (to upgrade the firmware for example), please follow below procedure 1. Shut down all connected computers Note: Unplug the power cords of all connected computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
- Page 26 Port ID Numbering Each port on a GCL1908W/GCL1916W installation is assigned a unique Port ID. You can directly access any computer on any level of the installation by specifying the Port ID that the computer is connected to – either via OSD (See OSD Operation) or with Hotkey port selection method (See Keyboard Port Operation) •...
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Page 27: Osd Operation
IOGEAR’s factory and technical support staff to identify products. This number does not affect product’s warranty. If your product requires after-sales services, you may provide the MFG Number to IOGEAR’s sales to technical support staff to identify the product and model number. - Page 28 Note: The diagram depicts the administrator’s main screen. The user main screen does not show the F4 (ADM) and F6 (BRC) functions, since these functions are reserved for the administrator and cannot be accessed by users The OSD always starts in list view, with the highlight bar at the same position last time it was closed Only the ports that have been set accessible by the administrator for the current logged-in user are visible (see Set Accessible Ports)
- Page 29 OSD Navigation • To dismiss the menu and deactivate OSD, click the X on the upper right corner of the OSD window, or press [Esc] • To log out, click F8 at the top of the main screen or press [F8] •...
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Page 30: Mouse And Keyboard Emulation
Mouse and Keyboard Emulation F2: LIST This function enables user to broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD will display on the main screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in below table. Choice Meaning Lists all of the ports on the installation that have been set accessible by the administrator for the current logged in user QUICK VIEW... - Page 31 PORT ID DISPLAY Determines how long a port ID displays on the monitor after a port DURATION change has taken place. The choices are: 3 Seconds (default) and Always Off PORT ID DISPLAY MODE Selects how the port ID is displayed: the port number plus the port name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME) (default);...
- Page 32 F4: ADM F4 is an administrator only function. This function allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting, double-click F4 or use the Up and Down Arrow keys to move the highlight bar to F4 then press [Enter] After an item is selected, a submenu with further choices to select from appears.
- Page 33 SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, then the user is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the console can be used again. This enables other users to gain access to the computers when the original user is no longer accessing them but has forgotten to log out.
- Page 34 SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as quick view ports: To select/deselect a port as a quick view port, double-click the port or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to the port then press [Spacebar] When a port has been selected as a quick view port, an icon display in the QV column of the LIST on the main screen.
- Page 35 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 The Selection of computers to be available for skip mode switching is made with Scan-Skip mode setting under F3: SET function When you are in skip mode...
- Page 36 The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3: SET function. When you want to sop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning If the scanning stops on an empty port or one where the computer is attached but powered Off, the monitor screen will be blank and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect.
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Page 37: Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control IOGEAR’s GCL1908W/GCL1916W provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function for convenience in controlling and configuring KVM installation from the keyboard. The GCL1908W/GCL1916W provides the following hotkey port control features: • Selecting the Active Port • Auto Scan Mode Switching •... - Page 38 Select the Active Port Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination that specifies the port ID of the KVM port that a computer is connected to. To access a computer using hotkeys: 1.
- Page 39 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 as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip mode, key in the following hotkey combination: 1.
- Page 40 Quick Hotkey Control The Quick Hotkey can be toggled between [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination. To toggle the Quick Hotkey: 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination 2. Press [H] After you press [H], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one second then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode OSD Hotkey Control...
- Page 41 Set USB Speed Users can use hotkeys to set the USB speed of the selected KVM port to low or full sped to comply with the connected computers 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination 2.
- Page 42 Hotkey Summary Table Invoke HSM Hotkey Action [Scroll] + [Scroll Lock] Activate OSD mode [Scroll] [Scroll Lock] Click [Esc] to close the OSD and go back to the normal PC operation [Num Lock] + [-] [A] / [a] [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan mode. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at 5-second intervals Auto Scan duration could be adjusted via OSD menu [Ctrl] + [F12]...
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Page 43: Keyboard Emulation
Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of Mac keyboard. The emulation mapping are listed in table below PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl][1] [Ctrl][2] [Ctrl][3] [Ctrl][4] [Alt] [Print Screen] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] Return... - Page 44 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 func- tions are shown in the table below PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] Stop...
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Page 45: Firmware Upgrade Utility
The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our IOGEAR.COM website, as new firmware revisions become available. Please check the website regularly to find latest packages and information relating to firmware revisions and upgrades. - Page 46 The GCL1908W/GCL1916W Firmware upgrade mode can be accessed one of two ways: by entering a hotkey sequence (see Hotkeys) or by placing the GCL1908W/GCL1916W in Firmware Upgrade Recovery Mode (See Firmware Upgrade Recovery) 1. Turn GCL1908W/GCL1916W power off using the power switch located on the back side of the console 2.
- Page 47 3. Click Next. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears The Utility inspects your installation. All devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed under the Device List panel 4. Click Next to perform the upgrade. a. If the Check Firmware Version is enabled, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files.
- Page 48 Firmware 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 49 Firmware Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully, the Upgrade Failed screen appears Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility and see Firmware Upgrade Recovery...
- Page 50 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are three 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 a firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted • When a firmware upgrade procedure fails To perform a Firmware Upgrade Recovery, please do the following 1.
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Page 51: Specifications Chart
Specifications Chart Function GCL1908W GCL1916W Computer Connections Direct Maximum thru Cascade Console Selection OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton Connectors KVM Ports x SPHD Female (Yellow) 16 x SPHD Female (Yellow) USB Port 1 x USB Type-A Female Firmware Upgrade 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Black) Power 1 x 3-prong AC Socket Switches... - Page 52 Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Pixel Pitch 0.3mm x 0.3mm Support Color 16.7M colors Luminance 250 cd/m2 Scan Interval 1-255 seconds Maximum Input Power 100-240 V AC, 50-60Hz, 1A Rating Power Consumption 110V:14.1W:70BTU 220V:14.9W:74BTU Environmental Operating Temperature 0-40 C Storage Temperature -20-60 C Humidity 0-80% RH Non-condensing Physical Properties...
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Page 53: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Troubleshooting Symptom Action Some characters entered from the keyboard does The keyboard layout setting for the port does not display correctly not match the keyboard you are using. On your switch, please change the keyboard layout setting for the port to match the layout of the keyboard you are using Cannot use the special keys on Sun external Please use the Sun keyboard emulation... -
Page 54: Appendix
Appendix The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of switches and the maximum number of computers they can control GCL1908W to Compatible 8-port Switches Switches Computers Switches Computers Switches Computers GCL1908W to Compatible 16-port Switches Switches Computers Switches Computers Switches Computers... - Page 55 These KVM switches are sold separately. Please contact your sales representative for more details Expansion Type Brand Model Name Cascade IOGEAR GCS1808 8-Port PS/2 USB Combo VGA KVMP Switch GCS1716 16-Port PS/2 USB Combo VGA KVMP Switch...
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Page 56: Limited Warranty
Important Product Information Product Model Serial Number Contact WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support IOGEAR www.iogear.com iogear.custhelp.com support@iogear.com... -
Page 57: Fcc Information
FCC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE 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.
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