Page 1 ATEN Altusen™ KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 8 / 16-Port Mul -Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch (Full HD) User Manual...
Page 2 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Compliance Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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: User Information
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Page 4: Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Contents Compliance Statements ........ii User Information .
Page 6 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Basic Operation Chapter 3. Port Selection ..........23 Manual .
Page 7 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Java Client AP Login......... 58 The Java Client AP Connection Screen .
Page 8 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual User Management Chapter 8. Overview..........113 Browser GUI .
Page 9 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Apply: ..........159 Download Chapter 12.
Page 10 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The Log Server ......... 191 Panel Array Mode .
Page 11: About This Manual
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual About This Manual This manual is provided to help you get the most out of the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai. The KVM over IP switch models covered in this manual include: Model Product Name KH1508Ai 1-Local / Remote Share Access 8-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch KH1516Ai 1-Local / Remote Share Access 16-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch...
Page 12  Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or connected devices.  ATEN regularly updates its product documentation for new features and fixes. For an up-to-date KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai documentation, visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/...
Page 13: Conventions
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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].
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Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai KVM Over the NET™ switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) console. A single KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can control up to 8 / 16 computers, and as many as 15 additional KVM switches can be daisy chained for managing up to 128 / 256 computers from a single KVM console.
Page 16 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The switch features multi-interface support with its RJ-45 connectors, which can be used in conjunction with PS/2, USB, and serial KVM adapter cables to link and control computers with various interfaces and/or serial devices. The use of such adapter cables effectively reduces cable clutter, and makes reconfiguring the installation easy and convenient.
Page 17: Features
1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz for up to 50 meters, and 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz* for up to 30 meters, with ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000 series  Daisy chain up to 15 additional units — control up to 128 (KH1508...
Page 18: Advanced Security
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual  Browser-based UI in pure Web technology allows administrators to perform administrative tasks without the need for Java to be pre-installed  User can launch multiple Virtual Remote Desktops to control multiple connected servers from the same login session ...
Page 19: Requirements
Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements General  We recommend computers with at least a Pentium 4 2+ GHz processor, with 1+ GB of memory, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768.  Browsers must support TLS 1.2 encryption.  For the Log Server, you must have Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or later drivers installed.
Page 20: Kvm Adapter Cables
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual KVM Adapter Cables  Cat 5e/6 cable is required to connect the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai to one of the KVM adapter cables.  The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai: Function Module Connect to devices with PS/2 ports...
Page 21: Operating Systems
Chapter 1. Introduction Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table below: Version Windows , 2000, XP, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Vista RedHat 9.0, Fedora or later, RHEL AS 4, RHEL 5 Linux SuSE 10 or later, OpenSUSE 10.2; SLES 10 SP1 Debian 3.1, 4.0 Ubuntu...
Page 22: Components
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Components Front View KH1508Ai 1 & 2 KH1516Ai 1 & 2...
Page 23 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description  port selection Press a pushbutton to give the KVM focus to the computer pushbuttons attached to its corresponding port.  Simultaneously pressing pushbuttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset. ...
Page 24: Rear View
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Rear View KH1508Ai KH1516Ai Component Description power socket The AC power cord plugs in here. power switch This rocker switch powers the unit on and off. LAN port The cable that connects the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai to the Internet plugs in here.
Page 25 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description grounding The wire used to ground the unit connects here. terminal local console If this is a single station installation, or if this is the first station port section of a daisy chained installation, the keyboard, monitor, and mouse that make up the local console plug in here.
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Page 27: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibility KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai allows mixing of PS/ 2, USB, and serial device interfaces, with varying platforms. The KVM adapter cables (CPU modules) serve as the medium between the switch and the connected devices (refer to the installation diagram on page 17).
Page 28: Stacking And Rack Mount
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Stacking and Rack Mount The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of a rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each. Stacking The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can be placed on any appropriate leveled surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables.
Page 29: Rack Mount
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rack Mount The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can be mounted onto a 19" (1U) racks. The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or back of a rack. To rack mount the unit: 1.
Page 30: Single-Station Installation
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Single-Station Installation In a single-stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained down from the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai. To set up, refer to the installation diagrams starting on page 17. The numbers in the diagrams correspond to the instruction step numbers below: 1.
Page 31: Single-Stage Installation Diagram
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single-Stage Installation Diagram...
Page 32: Kvm Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams KA7120 KA7520 KA7920 KA9120 KA9520 KA7130 KA9130 KA7170 KA7570 KA7970 KA9170 KA9570 SERIAL TERMINAL KA9140...
Page 33: Kvm Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams Cont
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams cont. KA7166 KA7168 KA7169...
Page 34: Daisy Chaining
256 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation. Note: Please see the table, Supported Devices, page 204, for a list of ATEN switches that can be installed on a KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai daisy chain. Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai units needed to control them are provided on page 203.
Page 35: Daisy Chain Installation Diagram
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Daisy Chain Installation Diagram...
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Page 37: Chapter 3. Basic Operation
ATEN’s factory and technical support staff to identify products. This number does not affect products’ warranty. If your product requires after-sales services, you may provide the MFG Number to ATEN’s sales or technical support staff to identify the product and model number.
Page 38: Hot Plugging
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Hot Plugging The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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 39: Powering Off And Restarting
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, 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 41: Chapter 4. Osd Operation
Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD 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 display the main screen, tap the OSD hotkey twice. The default hotkey is [Scroll Lock].
Page 42 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: The diagram depicts the administrator's main screen. The user main screen does not show F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for the administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary users.
Page 43: Osd Navigation
Chapter 4. OSD 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 44: Osd Functions
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports only, limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a Quick View Port, create or edit a port name, or make OSD setting adjustments.
Page 45: F2: List
Chapter 4. OSD Operation F2: LIST Many of the switch’s OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for listing on the Main Screen. Accessing this function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of ports that get listed. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below: Choice Meaning...
Page 46: F3: Set
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual F3: SET Accessing this function allows the administrator and each user to set up an individual working environment. A separate profile for each operator is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username provided during login. To change a setting: 1.
Page 47 Chapter 4. OSD Operation Setting Function SCAN/SKIP Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip mode (see F5: MODE SKP, page 38), and Auto Scan mode (see F7: SCAN, page 40). Choices are: – All the ports which have been set Accessible; –...
Page 48 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Setting Function 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, use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press the [Spacebar]. ...
Page 49: F4: Adm
Chapter 4. OSD Operation F4: ADM F4 is an administrator only function. Accessing this function allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting double click it; or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].
Page 50 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Setting Function RESET If you change the position of one of the stations in the daisy chain, the STATION IDS OSD settings will no longer correspond to the new situation. This function directs the OSD to rescan the station positions of the entire installation and updates the OSD so that the OSD station information corresponds to the new physical layout.
Page 51 Chapter 4. OSD Operation Setting Function SET VIDEO This setting selects the video mode (separate or composite video sync signals) the port(s) (internal/external) is using. Press [Enter] to enter HV MODE this setting and see a list of ports. In the list, the “Mode” column will display the video mode choices, these are: S Separate (default) C Composite...
Page 52: F5: Skp
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual 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 33).
Page 53: F6: Brc
Chapter 4. OSD Operation F6: BRC F6 is an administrator only function. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation. This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.
Page 54: F7: Scan
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual F7: SCAN This function automatically switches among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually.  The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan/Skip mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 33).
Page 55: F8: Lout
Chapter 4. OSD Operation F8: LOUT Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8], logs you out of the OSD and blanks the console screen. This is different from simply deactivating the OSD when you are at the Main Screen by pressing [Esc]. 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 56: Invoking Hotkey Mode
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode. To invoke Hotkey mode you may use two possible keystroke sequences shown below. Only one of the two key-sequences below can be operational (see Setting the Hotkey key combination on page 48): Number Lock and Minus Keys 1.
Page 57: Selecting The Active Port
Chapter 4. OSD Operation Selecting the Active Port Each computer port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 25). You can directly access any computer with a Hotkey combination that specifies the port ID that the computer is connected to. The steps are: 1.
Page 58: Auto Scan Mode Switching
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Auto Scan Mode Switching Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active computer ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals. This allows their activity to be monitored automatically (See SCAN/SKIP MODE of the OSD F3 SET function, page 33).
Page 59 Chapter 4. OSD Operation (Continued from previous page.) When you want to keep the focus on a particular computer, Pausing is more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode. When you resume scanning it starts at the computer where you paused. If you exited and then restarted Auto Scanning, it starts, at the beginning, from the first computer on the installation.
Page 60: Skip Mode Switching
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Skip Mode Switching This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can focus on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automatically switches the port focus after a fixed interval.
Page 61: Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset
Chapter 4. OSD Operation Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset If either the keyboard or mouse stop functioning on the computer connected to the currently selected port, you can perform a keyboard / mouse reset on the computer by executing the following steps: 1.
Page 62: Setting The Hotkey Key Combination
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Setting the Hotkey key combination The keys used to enter the Hotkey Mode (see HOTKEY COMMAND MODE, page 33) can be switched between: , and [Num Lock] + [-] [Ctrl] + [F12] by the following steps: 1.
Page 63: Setting The Port Operating System
Chapter 4. OSD Operation Setting the Port Operating System A port’s operating system configuration can be matched to that of the computer attached to the port by performing the following steps: 1. Enter the Hotkey mode with the: combination [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] 2.
Page 64: Hotkey Summary Table
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Hotkey Summary Table [Num Lock] + [-] [A] [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan mode. When Auto Scan mode is in effect, [P] or left-click pauses auto-scanning. [Ctrl] + [F12] When auto-scanning is paused, pressing any key or another left-click resumes auto- scanning.
Page 65: Chapter 5 Logging In
Chapter 5 Logging In Overview The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can be accessed via its Graphical User Interface (GUI) locally from a Laptop application (AP) program; and remotely from an internet browser; a Windows application (AP) program; and a Java application (AP) program.
Page 66: Laptop Usb Console Login
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Laptop USB Console Login The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can be accessed via a laptop USB console application (AP) program at the local site. This AP is built into the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai’s firmware and does not require a download. To access the switch, do the following: 1.
Page 67 Chapter 5. Logging In 4. At the login screen, key in your valid Username and Password, then click 5. Once you have logged in successfully, the Switch to remote view button becomes active: 6. Click Switch to remote view to bring up the Laptop USB Console Main Page.
Page 68: Browser Login
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Browser Login The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai can be accessed via an Internet browser running on any platform. To access the switch, do the following: 1. Open the browser and specify the IP address of the switch you want to access in the browser's location bar.
Page 69: Windows Client Ap Login
Chapter 5. Logging In Windows Client AP Login The Windows AP Client allows direct remote access to Windows systems users, without having to go through a browser (although you initially download the Windows AP Client program from the browser page – see Chapter 12, Download).
Page 70: The Windows Client Ap Connection Screen
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The Windows Client AP Connection Screen A description of the Connection Screen is given in the following table: Item Description Server List Each time the WinClient.exe file is run, it searches the user's local LAN segment for KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, and lists whichever ones it finds in this box.
Page 71: Connecting - Windows Client Ap
Chapter 5. Logging In Connecting – Windows Client AP To connect to a KVM Over the NET™ switch do the following:: 1. From the Server List box, double-click the device that you wish to connect to. – Or – Specify its IP address and port number in the Server IP and Port input boxes.
Page 72: Java Client Ap Login
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Java Client AP Login The Java AP Client provides direct remote access to non-Windows systems users (although you initially download the Java AP Client program from the browser page – see Chapter 12, Download). To connect to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, go to the location on your hard disk that you downloaded the Java AP Client program to, and double-click its icon (JavaClient.jar).
Page 73: The Java Client Ap Connection Screen
Chapter 5. Logging In The Java Client AP Connection Screen A description of the Connection Screen is given in the following table: Item Description Server List Each time the JavaClient.jar file is run, it searches the User's local LAN segment for KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, and lists whichever ones it finds in this box.
Page 74: Connecting - Java Client Ap
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Connecting – Java Client AP To connect to a KVM Over the NET™ switch do the following: 1. From the Server List box, double-click the device that you wish to connect to. – Or – Specify its IP address and port number in the Server IP and Port input boxes.
Page 75: Chapter 6. The User Interface
Chapter 6 The User Interface Overview Once you have successfully logged in, the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai user interface Main Page appears. The look of the page varies slightly, depending on which method you used to log in. Each of the interfaces is described in the sections that follow.
Page 76: Page Components
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Page Components The web page screen components are described in the table below: Item Description Tab Bar The tab bar contains the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai main operation categories. The items that appear in the tab bar are determined by the user’s type, and the authorization options that were selected when the user’s account was created.
Page 77: The Tab Bar
Chapter 6. The User Interface The Tab Bar The number and type of icons that appear on the Tab Bar at the top of the page are determined by the user’s type (Administrator or User) and the permissions assigned when the user’s account was created. The functions associated with each of the icons are explained in the table below: Icon Function...
Page 78: Laptop Usb Console Main Page
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Laptop USB Console Main Page After connecting a laptop to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai’s Laptop port, logging in, and opening the AP, the Laptop USB Console main page appears: The look of the Laptop USB Console main page is the same as the AP GUI. See The AP GUI Main Page, page 65, for further details, and reference the AP GUI sections throughout the rest of the manual regarding operations.
Page 79: The Ap Gui Main Page
Chapter 6. The User Interface The AP GUI Main Page With WinClient AP, and Java Client AP access, once users log in (see Logging In, page 51), the GUI Main Page comes up: The GUI Main Page is similar to that of the Web Browser. The differences between them are as follows: 1.
Page 80: The Control Panel
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The Control Panel WinClient Control Panel Since the WinClient Control Panel contains the most complete functionality, this section describes the WinClient Control Panel. Although the Java Control Panel does not enable all of the features that this one does, the functions that they do share are the same, and you can refer to the information described here when using it.
Page 81 Chapter 6. The User Interface  Right clicking in the text row area brings up a menu-style version of the toolbar. In addition, it allows you to select options for the Screen Mode, Zoom, Mouse Pointer type, and Mouse Sync Mode. These functions are discussed in the sections that follow.
Page 82: Winclient Control Panel Functions
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual WinClient Control Panel Functions The Control Panel functions are described in the table below. Icon Function This is a toggle. Click to make the Control Panel persistent – i.e., it always displays on top of other screen elements. Click again to have it display normally.
Page 83 Chapter 6. The User Interface Click to toggle Automatic or Manual mouse sync. √  When the selection is Automatic, a green appears on the icon.  When the selection is Manual, a red X appears on the icon. See Mouse DynaSync Mode, page 88 for a complete explanation of this feature.
Page 84 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual 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.  When the lock state is Off, the LED is dull green and the lock hasp is open.
Page 85: Macros
Chapter 6. The User Interface 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 86 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual To reset all the hotkeys to their default values, click Reset. An explanation of the Hotkey actions is given in the table below: Action Explanation Exit Remote Breaks the connection to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai and returns Location you to local client computer operation.
Page 87 Chapter 6. The User Interface User Macros User Macros are created to perform specific actions on the remote server. To create the macro, do the following: 1. Select User Macros, then click Add. 2. In the dialog box that comes up, replace the “New Macro” text with a name of your choice for the macro:...
Page 88 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual 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.  To pause macro recording, click Pause. To resume, click Pause again. ...
Page 89 Chapter 6. The User Interface 5. If you haven’t brought up the Show dialog, click Done when you have finished recording your macro. You return to the Macros dialog box with your macro key presses displayed in the Macro column: 6.
Page 90 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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 69).
Page 91 Chapter 6. The User Interface  Search Search, at the bottom of the dialog box, lets you filter the list of macros that appear in the large upper panel for you to play or edit. Click a radio button to choose whether you want to search by name or by key;...
Page 92 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual 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.  To pause macro recording, click Pause. To resume, click Pause again. ...
Page 93 Chapter 6. The User Interface 7. If you want to change any of the keystrokes, select the macro and click Edit. This brings up a dialog box similar to the one for Show. You can change the content of your keystrokes, change their order, etc. 8.
Page 94: Video Settings
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Video Settings Clicking the Hammer icon on the Control Panel brings up the Video Settings dialog box. The options in this dialog box allow you to adjust the placement and picture quality of the remote screen on your monitor: The meanings of the video adjustment options are given in the table below: Options Usage...
Page 95 Chapter 6. The User Interface Options Usage Drag the slider bars to adjust the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values. When an RGB value is increased, the RGB component of the image is correspondingly increased. If you enable Set to Grayscale, the remote video display is changed to grayscale.
Page 96 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual 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 97: The Message Board
Chapter 6. The User Interface Network Bandwidth Information for KVM Sessions For network bandwidth management, under ideal circumstances, a KVM session of a full-screen video display at 1920x1080 @60Hz will take up approximately 64Mbps. However, since the network environment of each station/session varies, the aforementioned information proposes what is ideal but does not warrant the smoothness/quality for each session.
Page 98 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Occupy/Release Keyboard/Mouse. When you Occupy the KM, other users can see the video, but cannot input keyboard or mouse data. The button is shadowed when the KM is occupied. The icon displays next to the user's name in the User List panel when the user has occupied the Show/Hide User List.
Page 99: Zoom
Chapter 6. The User Interface Zoom The Zoom icon controls the zoom factor for the remote view window. Settings are as follows: Setting Description 100% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 100%. Sizes and displays the remote view window at 75%. Sizes and displays the remote view window at 50%.
Page 100: The On-Screen Keyboard
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The On-Screen Keyboard The KVM Over the NET™ switch 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 change the configuration settings for either system.
Page 101: Mouse Pointer Type
Chapter 6. The User Interface Expanded Keyboard To display/hide the expanded keyboard keys, click the arrow to the right of the language list arrow. Mouse Pointer Type KVM Over the NET™ switches offer a number of mouse pointer options when working in the remote display. Click this icon to select from the available choices: Note: 1.
Page 102: Mouse Dynasync Mode
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Mouse DynaSync Mode Synchronization of the local and remote mouse pointers is accomplished either automatically or manually. Automatic Mouse Synchronization (DynaSync) Mouse DynaSync provides automatic locked-in synching of the remote and local mouse pointers – eliminating the need to constantly resync the two movements.
Page 103 Chapter 6. The User Interface Mac and Linux Considerations  For Mac OS versions 10.4.11 or later, there is a second DynaSync setting to choose from. If the default Mouse DynaSync result is not satisfactory, try the Mac 2 setting. To select Mac 2, right click in the text area of the →...
Page 104: Control Panel Configuration
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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 organization of the dialog box is described in the table, below: Item Description Customize...
Page 105 Chapter 6. The User Interface Item Description  Screen Options If Full Screen Mode is enabled, the remote display fills the entire screen.  If Full Screen Mode is not enabled, the remote display appears as a window on the local desktop. If the remote screen is larger than what is able to fit in the window, move the mouse pointer to the screen border that is closest to the area you want to view and the screen will scroll.
Page 106: The Java Control Panel
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The Java Control Panel The Java Client AP Control Panel is similar to the one used by the WinClient: The major differences between them are:  In the Macros dialog box, Toggle Mouse Display is not available. ...
Page 107: Chapter 7 Port Access
Chapter 7 Port Access Overview When you log in to the switch the Port Access page comes up with the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai’s KVM Connections page displayed. Browser GUI AP GUI...
Page 108 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The Connections page is organized into several main areas. All the devices and ports that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. After selecting a device or port in the Sidebar, clicking entries on the menu bar (Browser GUI) or tab bar (AP GUI) opens information and configuration pages related to the item selected in the Sidebar.
Page 109: The Sidebar
Chapter 7. Port Access The Sidebar All KVM switches are listed in a tree structure in the Sidebar at the left of the screen: The Sidebar Tree Structure  Users are only allowed to see the devices and ports that they have access permission for.
Page 110 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual  To access and operate a port, double click its icon. Port operation details are discussed in Chapter 13, Port Operation.
Page 111: Scan
Chapter 7. Port Access Scan Scan is found at the bottom of the AP GUI Sidebar. It automatically switches among all the ports that are visible in the Sidebar (see Filter, below), at regular intervals, so that their activity can be monitored automatically. See Auto Scanning, page 167.
Page 112 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The meanings of the choices are explained in the following table: Choices Explanation This is the default view. With no other filter options selected, all of the ports that are accessible to the user are listed in the Sidebar.
Page 113: Connections
Chapter 7. Port Access Connections For the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, the Connections page displays port status information at the device level, and port connection configuration options at the port level. Device Level When a KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai is selected in the Sidebar, the Connections page displays a list of ports for the device that the user is authorized to access or view.
Page 114: Port Level
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Port Level When a port is selected in the Sidebar, the Connections page displays port connection configuration properties: Status The Status Panel displays the port’s current status information, including whether the port is online or offline, and if the port is mountable.See Port Configuration, page 109, for full details about the properties and how to configure then.
Page 115: Favorites
Chapter 7. Port Access Favorites The Favorites page is similar to a bookmarks feature. Ports that you frequently access can be saved in a list here. Simply open this page and select the port – rather than hunting for it in the Sidebar. This feature is especially handy on large, crowded installations: Adding a Favorite To add a port to the favorites, do the following:...
Page 116 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual the port belongs to is added to the container; the selected port is appended under the switch. Note: To add multiple ports at the same time, hold the Shift or Ctrl key down while you make your Sidebar selections then drag or copy the entire group to the Favorites panel.
Page 117: User Preferences
Chapter 7. Port Access User Preferences The User Preferences page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The switch stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the Username that was keyed into the Login dialog box: The page settings are explained in the following table: Setting...
Page 118 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Setting Function Scan Duration Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode (see Auto Scanning, page 167). Key in a value from 1—255 seconds. The default is 5 seconds;...
Page 119: Sessions
Chapter 7. Port Access Sessions The Session page lets the administrator and users with User Management permissions see at a glance which users are currently logged into the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, and provides information about each of their sessions. Note: 1. The Session page isn’t available for ordinary users. 2.
Page 120: Access
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Access Administrators use the Access page to set user access and configuration rights for ports. Note: The Access page only appears for those users with User Management permissions. It isn’t available for other users. Browser GUI Interface If a port is chosen in the Sidebar, the Main panel looks similar to the one shown below: The main panel consists of two columns: Name, and Access Rights:...
Page 121 Chapter 7. Port Access 1. Select the port whose permissions you want the other port(s) to follow. 2. Click Copy. 3. Select the port you want to receive the permissions. 4. Click Paste. 5. When you have finished making your configuration changes, click Save.
Page 122: Ap Gui Interface
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual AP GUI Interface The AP GUI Access page is similar to the Browser GUI version (see above).  For information on using this page, see Access, page 106. Saving Changes Click the Save button at the lower right corner of the page to save any changes made on the Access page.
Page 123: Port Configuration
Chapter 7. Port Access Port Configuration The Port Configuration page displays status information and allows you to set the properties of a port that has been selected in the Sidebar.  The Status panel provides information as to whether or not the port is online or offline;...
Page 124 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual An explanation of the configuration fields is given in the table below: Field Explanation Port OS Specifies the operating system that the server on the connected port is using. Choices are Win, Mac, Sun, and Other. The default is Win. OS Language Specifies the OS language being used by the server on the connected port.
Page 125: Associated Link
Chapter 7. Port Access Associated Link The Associated Links page provides a method of associating other ports on the same switch to the selected port. This function is primarily intended to be used when connecting both KVM and serial ports (KA7140) from a single server to the switch.
Page 126: Occupy Timeout
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Occupy Timeout When a switch is selected in the sidebar, the Occupy Timeout setting appear when Port Configuration is selected on the menu bar: Use Occupy Timeout Mode to set a time threshold for users on ports whose Operation Mode has been set to Occupy (See Port Configuration, page 109).
Page 127: Chapter 8. User Management
Chapter 8 User Management Overview When you select the User Management tab the screen comes up with the Users page displayed: Browser GUI AP GUI  Users appear in the panel at the left of the page. The large panel at the right provides more detailed information at-a-glance for each.
Page 128: Users
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Users The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai supports three types of user accounts, as shown in the table, below: User Type Role Super Administrator Access and manage ports and devices. Manage Users. Configure the overall installation. Configure personal working environment.
Page 129 Chapter 8. User Management 3. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. A description of each of the fields is given in the table below: Field Description Username Enter a username with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 16 characters.
Page 130 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Field Description Role There are three categories: Super Administrator, Administrator and User. There is no limitation on the number of accounts that can be created in each category.  The Super Administrator is responsible for the overall installation configuration and maintenance;...
Page 131 PoN AP to link to a Power Over the Net login screen. for each device and (see the ATEN website for more information about the PN port that he will be series of Power Distribution Units). allowed to manage.
Page 132 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Field Description Status Status allows you to control the user’s account and access to the installation, as follows:  Disable Account lets you suspend a user’s account without actually deleting it, so that it can be easily reinstated in the future.
Page 133: Modifying User Accounts
Chapter 8. User Management Modifying User Accounts To modify a user account, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name 2. Click Modify. 3. In the User page that comes up, make your changes, then click Save. Note: The User page is discussed on page 114;...
Page 134: Device Assignment
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Device Assignment When a user logs in to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, the interface comes up with the Port Access page displayed. All the ports that the user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. Access permissions for those ports and the devices connected to them are assigned on a port-by-port basis from the User list on the Sidebar of the User Management page.
Page 135 Chapter 8. User Management 4. Make your permission settings for each port according to the information provided below: Name: Each port accessible to the user is listed under the Names column. Access: The Access column is where device access rights are set. Click the icon in the row that corresponds to the port you want to configure to cycle through the choices.
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Page 137: Chapter 9. Device Management
Chapter 9 Device Management KVM Devices Device Information The Device Management page opens with the top level KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai selected in the Sidebar and the Device Configuration item selected on the menu bar: Browser GUI AP GUI...
Page 138 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual General The General section of the Device Management page displays the name of the selected device, its firmware version, and information about its network configuration. Note: The AP GUI version presents the same information as the Browser version.
Page 139: Operating Mode
Chapter 9. Device Management Operating Mode The Operating Mode page is used to set working parameters, as described below:  If Force all to grayscale is enabled, the remote displays of all devices connected to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai are changed to grayscale. This can speed up I/O transfer in low bandwidth situations.
Page 140: Network
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Network The Network page is used to specify the network environment. Each of the elements on this page is described in the sections that follow.
Page 141 Chapter 9. Device Management IP Installer The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning IP addresses to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai. Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable, View Only, or Disable for the IP Installer utility. See IP Installer, page 195, for IP Installer details. Note: 1.
Page 142 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Network Configuration  IPv4 Settings  IP Address: IPv4 is the traditional method of specifying IP addresses. The KVM Over the NET™ switch can either have its IP address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address. ...
Page 143 Chapter 9. Device Management  IPv6 Settings  IP Address: IPv6 is the new (128-bit) format for specifying IP addresses. The KVM Over the NET™ switch can either have its IPv6 address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address. ...
Page 144: Anms
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual ANMS The ANMS (Advanced Network Management Settings) page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. It is organized as described, below: Event Destination  Log Server When Enable Log Server is checked, important transactions that occur on the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, such as logins and internal status messages, are kept in an automatically generated log file.
Page 145 Chapter 9. Device Management Authentication and Authorization  RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1. Check Enable. 2. Fill in the IP addresses and service port numbers for the Preferred and Alternate RADIUS servers.
Page 146 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 6. On the RADIUS server, Users can be authenticated with any of the following methods:  Set the entry for the user as su/xxxx  Where xxxx represents the Username given to the user when the account was created on the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai.
Page 147 Admin DN Consult the LDAP / LDAPS administrator to ascertain the appropriate entry for this field. For example, the entry might look like this: ou=kh1516ai,dc=aten,dc=com Admin Name Key in the LDAP administrator’s username. Password Key in the LDAP administrator’s password.
Page 148: Security
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Security The Security page is divided into six main panels, as described in the sections that follow. Login Failures For increased security, the Login Failures section allows administrators to set policies governing what happens when a user fails to log in successfully. To set the Login Failures policy, check the Enable checkbox (the default is for Login Failures to be enabled).
Page 149 Chapter 9. Device Management Filter  IP and MAC Filtering IP and MAC Filters control access to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai based on the IP and/or MAC addresses of the client computers attempting to connect. A maximum of 100 IP filters and 100 MAC filters are allowed. If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes.
Page 150 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual  Adding Filters To add an IP filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A script prompt dialog box appears. 2. Specify whether you are filtering an IPv4 or IPv6 address. 3. Key the address you want to filter in the From: field. ...
Page 151 Chapter 9. Device Management To add a MAC filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A script prompt dialog box. 2. Specify the MAC address in the dialog box, then click OK. 3. Repeat these steps for any additional MAC addresses you want to filter. ...
Page 152 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Login String The Login String entry field lets the super administrator specify a login string (in addition to the IP address) that users must add to the IP address when they access the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai with a browser. For example, if 192.168.0.126 were the IP address, and abcdefg were the login string, then the user would have to key in: 192.168.0.126/abcdefg...
Page 153 Chapter 9. Device Management Account Policy In the Account Policy section, administrators can set policies governing usernames and passwords. The meanings of the Account Policy entries are explained in the table below: Entry Explanation Minimum Username Sets the minimum number of characters required for a Length username.
Page 154 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Encryption These flexible encryption alternatives for keyboard/mouse and video let you choose any combination of DES; 3DES; AES; RC4; or a Random cycle of any or all of them. Enabling encryption affects system performance – no encryption offers the best performance;...
Page 155 Chapter 9. Device Management Item Explanation Enable Browser Enabling Browser Service allows the administrator to restrict browser access to the KVM over IP switch. After checking Browser Service, drop down the listbox to select the degree of restriction: Disable Browser: means no browser access is permitted. Disable HTTP: means browser access is permitted, but users must access the switch with an HTTPS URL.
Page 156 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. There are two methods for establishing your private certificate: generating a self-signed certificate;...
Page 157 Chapter 9. Device Management 2. Both the private encryption key and the signed certificate must be imported at the same time. Certificate Signing Request The Certificate Signing Request (CSR) section provides an automated way of obtaining and installing a CA signed SSL server certificate. To perform this operation do the following: 1.
Page 158 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Information Example Common Name mycompany.com Note: This must be the exact domain name of the site that you want the certificate to be valid for. If the site’s domain name is www.mycompany.com, and you onlyNote: specify mycompany.com, the certificate will not be valid.
Page 159: Date/Time
Chapter 9. Device Management Date/Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai time parameters. Set the parameters according to the information below. Time Zone  To establish the time zone that the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai is located in, drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is at.
Page 160 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Date  Select the month from the dropdown listbox.  Click < or > to move backward or forward by one year increments.  In the calendar, click on the day.  To set the time, use the 24 hour HH:MM:SS format. ...
Page 161: Chapter 10 Log
Chapter 10 Overview The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai logs all the events that take place on it. To view the contents of the log, click the Log tab. The device’s Log Information page, similar to the one below, appears: Browser GUI AP GUI...
Page 162: Log Information
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Log Information The Log page displays events that take place on the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai, and provides a breakdown of the time, the user, and a description of each one. You can change the sort order of the display by clicking on the column headings.
Page 163: Chapter 11 Maintenance
Chapter 11 Maintenance Overview The Maintenance function is used to upgrade firmware; backup and restore configuration and account information; and restore default values. Browser GUI AP GUI...
Page 164: Device Ip Card Firmware Upgrade
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Device IP Card Firmware Upgrade As new versions of the firmware become available, they can be downloaded from our website. Check the website regularly to find the latest information and packages. To upgrade the device firmware, do the following: 1.
Page 165: Mainboard And Kvm Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade
Chapter 11. Maintenance Mainboard and KVM Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade The Upgrade Adapters page is used to upgrade the firmware of the Stations / KVM adapter cables. Station in this section refers to the mainboard firmware of a KVM switch. Mainboard Firmware Upgrade To perform this upgrade, do the following: 1.
Page 166: Kvm Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual 4. The Adapter Firmware menu will now display a list of the mainboard firmware versions that are stored in the chosen file. 5. Compare the mainboard firmware version stored in the firmware package with the version listed in the Current F/W Version column of the Main Panel.
Page 167: Station/Adapter Firmware Info
Chapter 11. Maintenance  When the procedure completes the new adapter firmware version is displayed. Note: 1. The switch may work with older adapter firmware versions, but for optimum compatibility we recommend upgrading your KVM adapter cable firmware to that stored in the switch’s latest mainboard firmware package.
Page 168: Firmware Upgrade Recovery
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery Device IP Card Firmware Should the switch’s main firmware upgrade procedure fail, and the switch becomes unusable, the following firmware upgrade recovery procedure will resolve the problem: 1. Power off the switch. 2.
Page 169: Backup/Restore
Chapter 11. Maintenance Backup/Restore Selecting the Backup/Restore menu item gives you the ability to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information: Backup To backup the device’s settings do the following: 1. In the Password field, key in a password for the file. Note: 1.
Page 170: Restore
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Restore To restore a previous backup, do the following: 1. Click Browse; navigate to the file and select it. Note: If you renamed the file, you can leave the new name. There is no need to return it to its original name.
Page 171: Ping Host
Chapter 11. Maintenance Ping Host The Ping Host page allows you to ping a device's IP address by entering the hostname or IP address, and view or configure options. After entering commands, the window displays the results as shown below: Use the table below to enter Commands in the box and click Ping to run the command.
Page 172 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Type Function Command SSL Cipher Show current SSL Cipher configuration tc setsslcipher Use LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH ciphers tc setsslcipher 0 Use MEDIUM and HIGH ciphers tc setsslcipher 1 Use HIGH ciphers only tc setsslcipher 2...
Page 173: System Operation
Chapter 11. Maintenance System Operation The System Operation page lets you restore certain configuration changes that were made to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai back to their original factory default values. The functions performed on this page are as follows: Clear Port Names: Clicking this button removes names that have been assigned to the ports Reset Default Values: Clicking this button undoes all Customization page changes that have been...
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Page 175: Chapter 12. Download
Chapter 12 Download Overview Download is used to download stand-alone AP versions of the Windows Client, the Java Client, the Log Server, and the PoN AP: Click the Download tab to select the program you want to download; save it to a convenient location on your hard disk, and run it from there.
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Page 177: Chapter 13. Port Operation
Chapter 13 Port Operation Overview After you have successfully logged in (see Logging In, page 51), the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai opens to the Port Access tab’s Connections page, with the first KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai selected in the sidebar: Note: See Connections, page 99 for details about the Port Access Connections page.
Page 178: Connecting To A Port
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Connecting to a Port All the devices, ports, and outlets that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page.  To connect to a port when a device is selected in the Sidebar, double click its icon in the Sidebar;...
Page 179: The Port Toolbar
Chapter 13. Port Operation The Port Toolbar The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai interface provides a toolbar to help you with port switching operations from within the captured port. To bring up the toolbar, tap the OSD hotkey (Scroll Lock or Ctrl), twice. The toolbar appears at the upper left corner of the screen: Depending on the settings that were selected for ID Display (see page 103), the Port Number and/or the Port Name display at the right of the toolbar.
Page 180: The Toolbar Icons
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The Toolbar Icons The meanings of the toolbar icons are explained in the table below. Icon Purpose Click to switch to the previous station on the installation without having the recall the Port Access page. Click to switch to the next station on the installation without having to recall the Port Access page.
Page 181: Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching
Chapter 13. Port Operation Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching When the toolbar displays, you can use hotkeys to provide KVM focus to a port directly from the keyboard. The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai provides the following hotkey features:  Going directly to a port by keying in its port number and clicking Enter. ...
Page 182 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual  Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular server 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 server can be more convenient than exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume scanning, you start from where you left off.
Page 183: Recalling The Port Access Page
Chapter 13. Port Operation Recalling the Port Access Page To dismiss the toolbar and bring back the Port Access page, do one of the following:  Tap the OSD Hotkey once.  From the toolbar, click the icon that recalls the Port Access page (see The Toolbar Icons, page 166).
Page 184: Panel Array Mode
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Panel Array Mode Clicking the toolbar's Panel icon invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode, the screen divides into a grid of panels:  Each panel represents one of the switch’s ports beginning with Port 1 at the upper left, and going from left to right;...
Page 185: Panel Array Toolbar
Chapter 13. Port Operation Panel Array Toolbar The panel array toolbar provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel array. The toolbar can be dragged anywhere on the screen. Mousing over an icon brings up a “tooltip” that provides a short description of the icon’s function.
Page 186: Multiuser Operation
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Multiuser Operation The KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai supports multiuser operation. When multiple users simultaneously access the switch from client computers, the rules of precedence that apply are shown in the following table: Operation Rule General The switches utilize a single shared bus implementation – although they support local and remote login at the same time, they do not support independent operation.
Page 187: Chapter 14. The Log Server
Chapter 14 The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai units and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure the Log Server.
Page 188: Starting Up
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Starting Up To start the Log Server, either double click the program icon, or key in the full path to the program on the command line. The first time you run it, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1.
Page 189: The Menu Bar
Chapter 14. The Log Server The Menu Bar The Menu bar consists of four items:  Configure  Events  Options  Help These are discussed in the sections that follow. Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, click in the List window to enable it.
Page 190: Events
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual A description of the fields is given in the table below: Field Explanation Address This can either be the IP address of the computer the Log Server is running on, or its DNS name. Port The port number that was assigned to the Log Server under Device Management (see Log Server, page 130).
Page 191 Chapter 14. The Log Server A description of the items is given in the table below: Item Description New search 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 unit.
Page 192: Options
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Options Network Retry allows you to set the number of seconds that the Log Server should wait before attempting to connect if its previous attempt to connect failed. When you click this item, a dialog box, similar to the one below, appears: Key in the number of seconds, then click OK to finish.
Page 193: The Log Server Main Screen
Chapter 14. The Log Server The Log Server Main Screen Overview The Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels.  The upper (List) panel lists all of the units that have been selected for the Log Server to track (see Configure, page 175). ...
Page 194: The List Panel
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The List Panel The List panel contains six fields: Field Explanation Recording Determines whether the Log Server records the ticks for this unit, or not. If the Recording checkbox is checked, the field displays Recording, and the ticks are recorded. If the Recording checkbox is not checked, the field displays Paused, and the ticks are not recorded.
Page 195: 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 196 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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 197: Rack Mount
Appendix Rack Mount  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 198: Consignes De Sécurité
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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 199 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. ...
Page 200 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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. ...
Page 201: 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 202: Technical Support
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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://eservice.aten.com Technical Documentation...
Page 203: Troubleshooting
Device List of IP properly. Installer.  Make sure to turn off your firewall and/or antivirus software temporarily in order for the auto-discover to work properly.  Make sure the ATEN over IP unit and the PC are under the same network segment.
Page 204: The Windows Client
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual The Windows Client Problem Resolution won't connect to the DirectX 8.0 or higher must be installed on your computer. KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai. Remote mouse pointer is 1. Use the AutoSync feature (see Video Settings, out of sync. page 80), to sync the local and remote monitors.
Page 205: The Log Server
Appendix The Log Server Problem Resolution The Log Server The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver program does not run. in order to access the database. 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 206: Sun Systems
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Sun Systems Problem Resolution Video display problems The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768. with HDB-15 interface Under Text Mode: systems (e.g. Sun Blade 1. Go to OK mode and issue the following commands: 1000 servers).
Page 207: Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures
Appendix Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures If the mouse synchronization procedures mentioned in the manual fail to resolve mouse pointer problems for particular computers, try the following: Note: 1. These procedures are to be performed on the computers attached to the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai's ports - not on the computer you are using to access the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai.
Page 208 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai 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. 5.
Page 209: Ip Address Determination
Appendix IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to. There are three methods to choose from. In each case, your client computer must be on the same network segment as the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai.
Page 210: Browser
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual 3. Select the KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai in the Device List. Note: 1. If the list is empty, or your device doesn't appear, click Enumerate to refresh the Device List. 2. If there is more than one device in the list, use the MAC address to pick the one you want.
Page 211: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Function KH1508Ai KH1516Ai Computer Connections Direct Max. 128 (via daisy chain) 256 (via daisy chain) Port Selection OSD; Hotkey; Pushbutton Connectors Console 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) Keyboard Port 1 x USB Type A Female (White) Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green)
Page 212 KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Function KH1508Ai KH1516Ai Environment Operating Temp. 0–40° C Storage Temp. -20–60° C Humidity 0–80% RH; Non-condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 2.76 kg 2.83 kg Dimensions L x W x H 43.72 x 15.58 x 4.40 cm Note: Please check the product label to ensure it's the FHD version.
Page 213: Trusted Certificates
Appendix 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. The certificate can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certificate’s name is not found on Microsoft list of Trusted Authorities.
Page 214: Installing The Certificate
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual 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 215: Certificate Trusted
Appendix 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 no longer present –...
Page 216: 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 217: Connection Tables
Appendix Connection Tables The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai units and the number of computers that they control KH1508Ai Computers Computers 1 - 8 65 - 72 9 - 16 73 - 80 17 - 24 81 - 88 25 - 32...
Page 218: Supported Devices
KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai User Manual Supported Devices The following table represents a list of supported devices that can be used in a KH1508Ai / KH1516Ai installation. Type Daisy Chain Switches KH1508A; KH1516A; ACS1208A; ACS1216A; CS1708A; CS1716A PN0108 Central Control CC2000 Note: ...
Page 219: Administrator Login Failure
Appendix Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), there is a procedure you can use to clear the login information. Note: Performing this procedure also returns all settings to their defaults.
Page 220: Limited Warranty
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Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Chapter 3. Basic Operation

Chapter 4. OSD Operation

Chapter 5 Logging in

Chapter 6. The User Interface

Chapter 7 Port Access

Chapter 8. User Management

Chapter 9. Device Management

Chapter 10 Log

Chapter 11 Maintenance

Chapter 12. Download

Chapter 13. Port Operation

Chapter 14. The Log Server

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