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Page 3: Fcc Information
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. 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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this Manual ... How this manual is organized ... Document conventions ... Special message conventions ... Additional help ... Altusen website ... Altusen authorized reseller ... Chapter 1 Introduction ... Features... Benefits ... Package contents ... Hardware requirements ... - Page 5 Chapter 3 cont. Auto scanning... Setting the scan interval... Activating auto scan... Skip mode... HotKey beeper control... HotKey summary table... Chapter 4 OSD Operation ... OSD overview... OSD navigation ... OSD main menu headings ... OSD functions ... F1... F2... F3...
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Page 6: About This Manual
About this Manual Welcome to the 16-Port LCD Console KVM Switch (KL0116) User Manual, which provides information for understanding and using the Altusen KL0116 KVM control unit. How This Manual is Organized The overall organization of this manual is described in the following table: Chapter 1 Introduction provides an overview of the KL0116 control unit’s features and functionality. -
Page 7: Document Conventions
Document Conventions This manual uses a variety of formats to identify different types of information, > i l a • Special Message Conventions This manual uses the following message conventions: NOTE: Indicates information of special interest or importance. Indicates information that helps prevent system failure or data loss. f n i i t a , t x... -
Page 8: Additional Help
Additional Help Altusen provides the following support options for additional help, advice and information: i r e i t a l i a i l n i t a s e l i t o i t a z i r r e l s i g r e t... - Page 9 Please have the following information ready before contacting Altusen technical support: • Product model number, serial number and date of purchase. • Your current computer configuration, including operating system, revision level, add-on boards and software. • Error messages displayed at the time the error occurred. •...
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction
Display (OSD), Hot Keys, excellent video resolutions, two level password security for users with different security clearance, flash ROM for firmware upgrade, and more. The Altusen KL0116 features a space-saving, streamlined approach to KVM switch technology, integrating a keyboard, LCD monitor and touchpad in a 1U high slide-out housing. -
Page 12: Features
Features The main features of the KL0116 unit are as follows: • A single LCD console drawer with built-in KVM switch controls up to 16 computers directly • A 16 port KVM switch, keyboard, 15" LCD display, and touchpad all combined into a neatly arranged, 1U high rack-mountable drawer •... -
Page 13: Benefits
Benefits The KL0116 KVM switch saves time and money by allowing a single console to manage each connected computer. Installing the KL0116 provides the following benefits: • Eliminates the purchase of a keyboard, monitor and mouse for individual computers • Eliminates the space needed for extra components •... -
Page 14: Hardware Requirements
Hardware Requirements This section details the required hardware components for successful installation and use of the KL0116. Computers To use and access the KL0116 successfully, your computer requires the following: • A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. NOTE: For computer resolution settings, do not exceed 1024 x 768 as this is the maximum resolution of the integrated LCD monitor. -
Page 15: Kl0116 Front View
KL0116 Front View 1. Handle • Pull the handle to slide the KVM module out. Push to slide the module in. 2. LCD Screen • After sliding the KVM module out, flip the cover to access the LCD monitor. 3. Port LEDs •... - Page 16 KL0116 Front View cont. 7. Touchpad 8. LCD Display Controls NOTE: See the LCD Display Quick Reference Guide (provided with this package) for details 9. Reset Switch • Press the recessed Reset switch with a thin oblect (the end of a paper clip or ballpoint pen) to perform a system reset 10.
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Page 17: Kl0116 Rear View
KL0116 Back View 1. Power Switch • Turn on the KL0116 with the standard rocker power switch. 2. Power Socket • Plug the AC power cord in the power socket. 3. Daisy Chain Port • For Daisy Chained installations, plug the daisy chain cable into the Daisy Chain port. The KL0116 only has a Chain Out port and is used as the master on the chain. -
Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation
Before you begin, turn off power to all devices with which you plan to connect. To prevent damage to your equipment due to static electric discharge, properly ground all devices on the installation. Consult your dealer for technical details if necessary. - Page 19 NOTE: For more information on the relationship between the number of both computers and KL0116 units needed to control each computer, see page 46 in the Appendix. It is redundant and expensive to use additional KL0116 built-in console switches for daisy chaining.
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Page 20: Hot Plugging
Hot Plugging The KL0116 supports hot plugging: You can remove or add components to the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without shutting down the unit. In order for hot plugging to work properly, follow these steps: Switching Station Positions You can switch KVM station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one. -
Page 21: Port Id Numbering
Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on a KL0116 installation has a unique assigned Port ID. The Port ID includes two parts: a Station Number and a Port Number as described below: • The Station Number - A two-digit number indicating the KL0116’s position in the daisy chain sequence. -
Page 22: Hotkey Operation
Hot Keys allow you to use keyboard sequences that perform a variety of actions for KL0116 operations. This chapter provides information about each Hot Key operation and instructions for using the Hot Key port controls. Hot Key Port Control Hot Key Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. -
Page 23: Selecting The Active Port
• The screen displays a command line prompt with the word Hot Keys in yellow text on a blue background as well as all subsequent keyed in Hot Key information. • Ordinary keyboard and mouse function have no effect. You may only input Hot Key compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (as described in the following sections). -
Page 24: Setting The Scan Interval
automatically monitor their activity. (See Scan/Skip Mode of the OSD F3 SET function). Setting the Scan Interval Set the amount of time Auto Scan waits on each port with the Scan Duration setting of the OSD F3 SET function (see page 29). You can also change the scan interval before activating Hot Key Auto Scanning with the following Hot Key combination: 1. -
Page 25: Skip Mode
rather than Exit Auto Scan mode. With this method, you start from where you left off once scanning resumes. On the other hand, scanning begins from the first computer on the installation if you exit and restart. To resume Auto Scanning, press any key or left-click the mouse. Scanning continues from where it left off. -
Page 26: Hotkey Summary Table
1. Activate Hot Key Mode (see page 20). 2. Press [B] The Beeper toggles On or Off. The command line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second and Hot Key mode stops. Hot Key Summary Table The following table summarizes Hot Key operations on the KL0116: ] - [ i t c c i l... -
Page 27: Chapter 4 Osd Operation
The KL0116 On-Screen Display (OSD) provides a visual interface that controls computer and switching operations from your desktop. This chapter provides detailed information about how to navigate and use both the administrator and user OSD features. OSD Overview The On-Screen Display (OSD) uses a menu driven interface. Each menu option activates a function used to configure and control various operations from editing port names to performing operations on multiple computers. -
Page 28: Osd Navigation
NOTE: 1. The above figure shows the Administrator’s Main Menu. The F4 and F6 functions are reserved for the Administrator and do not display on the User Main Menu. 2. The OSD begins in LIST view with the highlight bar in the same position as the last usage. -
Page 29: Osd Functions
OSD Functions The OSD provides a series of function keys used to configure and control various computer operations. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports and limit the list of ports you want to view, manage port names or make OSD setting adjustments. - Page 30 F1 GOTO: To activate the GOTO function, press [F1] or click the F1 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen. GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port by typing the port’s Name or Port ID. The last line on the OSD screen prompts you to select by Name or Port ID.
- Page 31 LIST allows you to broaden or narrow the scope of ports listed on the OSD. To activate a submenu option, move the highlight bar to the desired option and then press [Enter]. An icon, indicating your selection, appears to the left of the menu option.
- Page 32 SET allows an Administrator or User to set up a unique working environment profile. The stored profile activates each time a corresponding user logs into the system. To activate a submenu option, move the highlight bar to the desired option, and then press [Enter]. An icon, indicating your selection, appears to the left of the menu option.
- Page 33 ( continued from previous page ) F4 ADM: To activate the ADM function, press [F4] or click the F4 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen. ADM is an Administrator function that allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD.
- Page 34 The following tables provides a description of each F4 ADM submenu option: r e t h t i • . s r • t s i t a r l l a i s s i t a . s r s i h b i r i t c...
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Page 36: Default Password
( continued from previous page) In case the administrator forgets the correct combination of the user name and password, do the following to restore the default user name and password: 1.Turn off the power to the KL0116; 2.Open the cover of the KL0116, and short the jumper marked “Restore Default Password”;... - Page 37 Please make sure this documentation and the KVM switches are placed separately and all in secured locations to avoid security breaches. F5 SKP: To activate the SKP function, press [F5] or click the F5 menu option located at the top of the Main Menu screen. SKP enables you to easily skip forward or backward, switching the console focus from the current active computer port to the next or previous available computer port.
- Page 38 The BRC function is especially useful for performing operations on multiple computers, such as a system-wide shutdown or upgrading software. For instance, if you turn Broadcast on and press [Ctrl+Alt+Del], all computers listed on the OSD reboot. F6 BRC works in conjunction with the F2 LIST function. LIST broadens or narrows the focus of ports that appear in the OSD Main Menu list.
- Page 39 assigned scan duration time. • The letter S appears in to the left of the Port ID display, indicating that it is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode. • The console does not function normally while in Auto Scan mode. Exit Auto Scan Mode to regain console control.
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Page 41: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
The Windows Firmware Upgrade Utility provides an automated method to easily upgrade the KL0116 firmware. This software is included as part of a firmware upgrade package, specific for each device. NOTE: Check for the latest information and download new versions of the firmware upgrade package at: http://www.altusen.com/support This chapter provides information on retrieving the firmware upgrade software and systematic instructions to complete the upgrade process. -
Page 42: Starting The Upgrade
NOTE: For a daisy-chain installation, connect the cable to the first KVM station. The subsequent KVM stations in the chain receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables. 4. Turn off all computers on your KVM installation. Do not turn off the KVM stations. - Page 43 3. Select the KVM device and then click OK. 4. As you select KVM devices, a detailed description of each appears in the Device Description pane. 5. Click Next to perform the upgrade. Status message appears in the Status Messages pane as the upgrade proceeds. The Progress bar graphically displays how much of the installation has completed •...
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Page 44: Upgrade Succeeded
• If you didn’t enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without comparing the device version with that of the upgrade files. NOTE: To recover from a “lost firmware” situation, see the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch information on page 15. Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful:... - Page 45 Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
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Page 47: Control Kl0116 Remotely
The Altusen LCD Console KVM Switch can be controlled remotely by using the Remote Console Port and the Remote Console Station (Altusen Part No. KA9250) to control KL0116 from up to 500 feet (150 meters) away. The Remote Console Port of KL0116 allows you to use Category 5E cabling and the Remote Console Station KA9250 to control the KVM from up to 500’... -
Page 48: Appendix
Appendix KL0116 Connection Table It is redundant and expensive to use additional KL0116 built-in console switches for daisy chaining. Instead, use KH0116 switches. These are similar to the KL0116 except for their standard housings without the built-in, slide-out console. The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KL0116/ KH0116 units and the number of computers that they control:... -
Page 49: Osd Factory Default Settings
OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: i t t i t i i t a i t a s t r l l o l l o t f e i t c l l u l l a s t r... -
Page 50: Specifications
Specifications r e t o i t i t c i t a ( continued) e r i r t n r t n i l - c i f ) t u i l S t t u t t u... - Page 51 ( continued from previous page) a t l i t u i t p i t a y t i c i f t t u " 5 ° 0 ° 2 ° 2 ° 0 ° 4 ° 0 l a t "...
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Page 52: Clear Login Information
WARNING! Performing the tasks from pages 50 - 52 improperly could void your warranty. Continue at your own risk. If you are uncertain as to what to do, please contact Altusen service support Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login for any reason (i.e. corrupted or forgotten username and password), follow these steps to clear the login: 1. -
Page 53: Removing The Kvm Module
Removing the KVM Module You can conveniently remove the KVM module from the unit chassis for maintenance. To remove the KVM module from the unit chassis, follow these steps: 1. Slide the unit to the out position. 2. Remove the eight module attachment screws (four above and four below). 3. - Page 54 LCD OSD Quick Reference Removing the Keyboard and Touchpad You can easily remove the keyboard and touchpad for repair or maintenance. Follow these steps to remove the keyboard and touchpad: 1. Remove the five cover plate screws. 2. Lift the cover plate up and away...
- Page 55 LCD Display Quick Reference The LCD Display allows you to set up and configure the LCD display parameters: • To bring up the LCD Display main menu, press the button marked menu. • Use the navigating to a setting choice, use the Menu button to bring up the adjustment screen.
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Page 56: Rack Mounting
Rack Mounting The KL0116 can be mounted in a 1U system rack. For convenience and flexibility, a rack mounting kit that allows several mounting options is provided with your KL0116 package. The various options are explained in the sections that follow. Standard Rack Mounting The standard rack mounting brackets that come attached to the KL0116, allow the unit to be installed in standard 1U racks. - Page 57 Note: Be sure to leave a 13mm gap between the flange and the rear of the chassis in order to have enough room to screw the tab to the flange (see step 4). 3. Slide the unit into the rack. 4.
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Page 58: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Altusen warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship for a period of three (3) years 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. -
Page 59: Index
Index Activate Beeper ... ADM ... Administrator functions ... Auto Scanning ... Beeper Activate ... BRC ... Broadcast Mode ... Clear Login Information ... Clear the Name List ... Command Mode ... Computer Connection Table ... CPU Ports ... D - E Daisy Chaining ...
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