Page 1 Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual www.aten.com...
Page 2 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual EMC Information 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.
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Page 7 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Contents EMC Information ..........ii RoHS.
Page 8 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Opening Separately ........23 Opening Together .
Page 9 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Hotkey Summary Table........58 Chapter 6.
Page 10 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Connections ..........107 Device Level .
Page 11 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual KVM Adapter Cables Firmware Upgrade ..... 153 Firmware Upgrade Recovery ....... . . 155 Device Firmware (IP Card) .
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Page 13 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it. Chapter 5, Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the keyboard hotkey operation of your KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai installation.
Page 14 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Chapter 13, Maintenance, explains how to upgrade the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s firmware, as well as the firmware of the KVM Adapter Cables used to connect its ports to the installed devices. Chapter 14, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to upgrade the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's firmware with the latest available versions.
Page 15 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Indicates text that you should key in. Monospaced 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 17 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KL1508Ai and KL1516Ai Dual Rail LCD KVM Switches are control units that allow secure access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse), console. A single KL1508Ai or KL1516Ai can control up to 8 or 16 computers, respectively. They consist of an integrated LED-backlit LCD monitor, keyboard, and touchpad in a 1U rack-mountable retractable sliding housing.
Page 18 Remote operators connect to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai via its IP address from anywhere on the LAN, WAN, or Internet via their browsers. Once they successfully log in, they can take control using either the Windows Client or Java Client utility.
Page 19 Enhanced features include a Panel Array Mode that displays the video output of up to 8 (KL1508Ai) or 16 (KL1516Ai) computers at the same time, and a Message Board that allows logged in users to conveniently and instantly communicate with one other –...
Page 20 Exclusive LED illumination light – designed by ATEN to illuminate the keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in low-light conditions A single console controls up to 8 (KL1508Ai) or 16 (KL1516Ai) computers Daisy chain up to 15 additional KVM switches to control up to 256...
Page 21 Chapter 1. Introduction Adapter ID – stores port information allowing administrators to relocate servers to different ports, without having to reconfigure the adapters and switch Port Share Mode allows multiple users to gain access to a server simultaneously Remote power control for attached Power Over the NET™ devices Integration with ALTUSEN CC2000 Management software Event logging and Windows-based Log Server support Local Log Event...
Page 22 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Flexible encryption design allows users to choose any combination of 56- bit DES, 168-bit 3DES 256-bit AES, 128-bit RC4, or Random for independent KB/Mouse, and video data encryption IP/MAC Filter support for enhanced security protection...
Page 23 1024 @ 75 Hz. If you want to use a higher setting for the screen resolutions of the attached computers, see Screen Resolutions Higher than 1280 x 1024, page 206. KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5e/6 cable is required to connect the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai to one of the KVM adapter cables.
Page 24 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai: Function Module Connect to devices with PS/2 ports KA7920 / KA7520 / KA7120 KA9520 / KA9120 Connect to devices with USB ports...
Page 25 Chapter 1. Introduction Components Front View Component Description Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide the module in. See Opening the Console, page 23, for details on sliding the console in and out. LCD Module See LCD Module, page 11.
Page 26 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Keyboard Module Component Description Keyboard Standard 105-key keyboard Touchpad Standard mouse touchpad External Mouse This USB-type mouse port is provided for users who prefer to Port use an external mouse. Station ID LED In a daisy chained installation, the Station ID of the currently selected station displays as a 2-digit figure in this panel.See Port ID Numbering, page 33 for further details.
Page 27 Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable that Upgrade Section transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai plugs into this RJ-11 connector. Firmware Upgrade Switch: During normal operation this switch should be in the NORMAL position. (See The Firmware...
Page 28 The Cat 5e/6 cables that link to the KVM Adapter Cables Selection (which link to the computers) plug in here. * The KL1516Ai is pictured above. The KL1508Ai rear panel is the same as that of the KL1516Ai, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16.
Page 29 Keyboard Power On function. 3. Packing material has been inserted to protect the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai during shipping. Slide the LCD module out (see Opening the Console, page 23), until the packing material is visible. Remove the packing material before installing the unit,...
Page 30 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Standard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. The kit enables the switch to be mounted in a rack with a depth of 42–77 cm. L Brackets Side Mountng Brackets Note: 1.
Page 31 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup To rack mount the switch, do the following: 1. While one person positions the switch in the rack and holds it in place, the second person loosely screws the front brackets to the rack. 2. While the first person still holds the switch in place, the second person slides the L brackets into the switch's side mounting brackets, from the rear until the bracket flanges contact the rack, then screws the L brackets to the rack.
Page 32 6. Connect the power cord to the switch and to an AC power source. After the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is cabled up, you can turn on the power. After the switch is powered up, you can turn on the servers.
Page 33 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation Diagram...
Page 34 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagram KA7120 KA7520 KA7920 KA9120 KA9520 KA7130 KA9130 KA7170 KA7570 KA7970 KA9170 KA9570 SERIAL TERMINAL KA9140...
Page 35 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagram cont. KA7166 KA7168 KA7169...
Page 36 LCD consoles are used instead. Please see the table, Supported Devices, page 211 for a list of ATEN switches that can be installed on a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai daisy chain. Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units needed to control them are provided on page 210.
Page 37 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup b) Power on each station on the installation in turn (second station, then third station, etc.). In each case, wait for the station ID to be ascertained and displayed before powering on the next station. c) After all the stations are up, power on the computers.
Page 38 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Daisy Chain Installation Diagram...
Page 39 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's console consists of two modules: an LCD display module located under the top cover; and a keyboard/touchpad module below the LCD module. The modules can either slide together, or independently. This allows you to have the LCD display available for viewing while the keyboard/touchpad module is conveniently out of the way when not in use.
Page 40 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 2. Pull the top panel all the way out until it clicks into place. 3. Rotate the top panel all the way back to expose the LCD screen.
Page 41 Chapter 3. Basic Operation 4. Reach underneath and pull the keyboard module all the way out until it clicks into place. Opening Together Refer to the diagrams in the Opening Separately section as you do the following: 1. Pull the release catch and pull the top and bottom panels out until the keyboard module clicks into place.
Page 42 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Operating Precautions The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 30kg. Failure to heed the information below can result in damage to the keyboard module. RIGHT Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work.
Page 43 Chapter 3. Basic Operation Closing the Console 1. Pull the release catches located on either side of the keyboard toward you to release the keyboard module, then slide the module slightly in. 2. Let go of the catches. Using the front handle, push the keyboard module all the way in.
Page 44 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual 3. Rotate the LCD module all the way down, then pull the rear catches to release the LCD module. 4. Using the front handle, push the module all the way in.
Page 45 Chapter 3. Basic Operation LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four buttons (see LCD Controls, page 11), are used to perform the configuration, as described in the table below: Button Function MENU...
Page 46 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual The Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image.
Page 47 OSD / GUI The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai provides menu driven interfaces to the computer switching procedure. There are two systems: A text-based OSD when you log in from the local console; and a graphical user interface (GUI) when you log in remotely over the internet.
Page 48 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Hot Plugging The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 49 Chapter 3. Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, 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 51 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 52 Manufacturing Number The “MFG Number” (Manufacturing Number) is an internal serial number used by 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...
Page 53 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 54 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 55 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 56 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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.
Page 57 Chapter 4. OSD Operation Setting Function SCAN/SKIP Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip mode (see F5: MODE SKP, page 46), and Auto Scan mode (see F7: SCAN, page 48). Choices are: – All the ports which have been set Accessible; –...
Page 58 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 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 59 SET IP This function is used to select whether to assign the KL1508Ai/ ADDRESS KL1516Ai’s IP address automatically (DHCP), or to give it a fixed IP address. Enable DHCP to assign the IP address automatically. Disable DHCP to assign a fixed IP address and specify the IP, Mask, and Gateway in the appropriate fields.
Page 60 Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: The default is LANGUAGE English (US). FIRMWARE In order to upgrade the KL1508Ai/KL1516Ai and adapter cable UPGRADE firmware (see The Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 159) you must first enable Firmware Upgrade mode with this setting.
Page 61 Chapter 4. OSD Operation (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function This setting selects which console(s) (internal/external) are enabled: CONSOLE 0 Both Consoles enabled MODE 1 LCD Console only 2 External console only Use the spacebar to cycle through the choices. The default is 0. Changes will not be saved until you logout.
Page 62 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 41).
Page 63 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 64 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 41).
Page 65 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai provides the following Hotkey port control features: Selecting the Active Port Auto Scan Mode Switching...
Page 66 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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...
Page 67 Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation Selecting the Active Port Each computer port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 33). 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 68 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 SKAN/SKIP MODE of the OSD F3 SET function, page 41).
Page 69 Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation then restarted Auto Scanning, it starts, at the beginning, from the first computer on the installation. To resume Auto Scanning, press any key. Scanning continues from the computer you paused at. While the Auto Scan mode is operating, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes can be input.
Page 70 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 71 Chapter 5. Hotkey 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 72 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Setting the Hotkey key combination The keys used to enter the Hotkey Mode (see HOTKEY COMMAND MODE, page 41) can be switched between: [Num Lock] + [-] [Ctrl] + [F12] , and by the following steps: 1.
Page 73 After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode. Restore the Default Values This administrator-only Hotkey restores the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai default values (see on page 149) by performing the following steps: 1. Enter the Hotkey mode with the:...
Page 74 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 75 Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt]...
Page 76 KL1508Ai/KL1516Ai User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.
Page 77 Chapter 7 Logging In Overview The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can be accessed via its Graphical User Interface (GUI) locally, and remotely from an internet browser; a Windows application (AP) program; and a Java application (AP) program. No matter which access method you choose, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai switch’s authentication procedure requires you to submit a valid username and...
Page 78 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Local Login For instructions on logging in locally to your KL1508Ai/KL1516Ai refer to Chapter 4, OSD Operation.
Page 79 Chapter 7. Logging In Browser Login The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 80 (although you initially download the Windows AP Client program from the browser page – see Chapter 15, Download). To connect to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, go to the location on your hard disk that you downloaded the Windows AP Client program to, and double-click its icon (WinClient.exe).
Page 81 Server This area is used when you want to connect to a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai at a remote location. You can drop down the IP list box and select an address from the list. If the address you want isn't listed, you can key in the target IP address in the IP field, and its port number in the Port field.
Page 82 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Connecting – Windows Client AP To connect to a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 83 – see Chapter 15, Download). To connect to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, go to the location on your hard disk that you downloaded the Java AP Client program to, and double-click its icon (JavaClient.jar). If this is the...
Page 84 Server This area is used when you want to connect to a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai at a remote location. You can drop down the IP list box and select an address from the list. If the address you want isn't listed, you can key in the target IP address in the IP field, and its port number in the Port field.
Page 85 Chapter 7. Logging In 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.
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Page 87 The User Interface Overview Once you have successfully logged in, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 88 The web page screen components are described in the table, below: Item Description Tab Bar The tab bar contains the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 89 Device Management: The Device Management page is used to configure and control the overall operation of the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. This page is available to the Administrator, as well as users who have been given Device Management permission. The tab doesn’t appear for other users.
Page 90 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual The AP GUI Main Page With WinClient AP, and Java Client AP access, once users log in (see Logging In, page 61), 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 91 Chapter 8. The User Interface 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 92 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual 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 93 Chapter 8. The User Interface 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 94 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual 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 97 for a complete explanation of this feature.
Page 95 Chapter 8. The User Interface Macros The Macros icon provides access to two functions found in the Macros dialog box: Hotkeys and User 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 96 Substitute Alt key Although all other keyboard input is captured and sent to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai switch, [Alt + Tab] and [Ctrl + Alt + Del] work on your local client computer. In order to implement their effects on the remote server, another key may be substituted for the Alt key.
Page 97 Chapter 8. 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 “NewMacro” text with a name of your choice for the macro:...
Page 98 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 99 Chapter 8. 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 100 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 78).
Page 101 Chapter 8. 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; key in a string for the search;...
Page 102 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 103 Chapter 8. The User Interface 6. 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. 7.
Page 104 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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:...
Page 105 Depending on the network bandwidth, a high value may adversely effect response time. Enable Refresh The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can redraw the screen every 1 to 99 seconds, eliminating unwanted artifacts from the screen. Select Enable Refresh and enter a number from 1 through 99. The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai will redraw the screen at the interval you specify.
Page 106 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 107 Chapter 8. The User Interface The Message Board The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai supports multiple user logins, which may cause access conflicts. To alleviate the problem, a message board has been provided, which allows users to communicate with each other: Button Bar The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles.
Page 108 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Message Display Panel Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - display in this panel. If you disable Chat, however, messages that get posted to the board won't appear.
Page 109 Chapter 8. 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 110 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual The On-Screen Keyboard The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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...
Page 111 Chapter 8. The User Interface Expanded Keyboard To display/hide the expanded keyboard keys, click the arrow to the right of the language list arrow.
Page 112 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Mouse Pointer Type The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai offer a number of mouse pointer options when working in the remote display. Click this icon to select from the available choices: Note: 1. Before accessing a port, only Dual and Crosshairs are available for the Windows Viewers.
Page 113 Chapter 8. The User Interface 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 114 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Mac and Linux Considerations For Mac OS versions 10.4.11 and higher, 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 →...
Page 115 Chapter 8. The User Interface 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 116 If User Info is enabled, the total number of users displays on the bottom row center of the Control Panel. Snapshot These settings let the user configure the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s screen capture parameters (see the Snapshot description under WinClient Control Panel Functions, page 77): Path lets you select a directory where the captured screens get saved to.
Page 117 Chapter 8. The User Interface 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. The Dot mouse pointer type is not available.
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Page 119 Chapter 9 Port Access Overview When you log in to the switch the Port Access page comes up with the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s KVM Connections page displayed. Browser GUI AP GUI...
Page 120 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 121 Chapter 9. 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 122 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual View Filter At the bottom of the sidebar are the viewing filter options which allow you to control the number and type of ports that display in the Sidebar: The meanings of the choices are explained in the following table:...
Page 123 Device Level When a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 124 Configuration, page 142, for full details about the properties and how to configure then. Click the Connect button to view the port display via the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s built-in Win Viewer (when using Windows Internet Explorer), or Java Viewer (when using other web browsers).
Page 125 Chapter 9. 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 126 If there is no user input for the amount of time set with this function, the user is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can be accessed again. Viewer* You can choose which viewer is used when accessing a server: Auto Detect will select the appropriate viewer based on the web browser used;...
Page 127 The Session page lets the administrator and users with User Management permissions see at a glance which users are currently logged into the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, and provides information about each of their sessions. Note: 1. The Session page isn’t available for ordinary users.
Page 128 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Access Rights Administrators use the Access Rights 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.
Page 129 Chapter 9. Port Access AP GUI Interface The AP GUI Access Rights page is similar to the Browser GUI version (see above), except that there is no checkmark icon in the Access column. Click the text in the Access column to toggle permission between Full Access, View Only, and No Access.
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Page 131 Chapter 10 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 132 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Users The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai supports two types of user, as shown in the table, below: User Type Role Administrator Access and manage ports and devices. Manage Users, and Groups. Configure the overall installation. Configure personal working environment.
Page 133 Chapter 10. 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 134 Enabling Windows Client allows a user to download the See Device Windows Client AP software, and access the KL1508Ai / Assignment, KL1516Ai with it, in addition to (or instead of) the browser page 120 for details. access method. Enabling Java Client allows a user to download the Java...
Page 135 Chapter 10. 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 116;...
Page 136 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Device Assignment When a user logs in to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, 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 137 Chapter 10. 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 139 Chapter 11 Device Management KVM Devices Device Information The Device Management page opens with the top level KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai selected in the Sidebar and the Device Configuration item selected on the menu bar: Browser GUI AP GUI...
Page 140 Turns the Beeper on or off. If Force all to grayscale is enabled, the remote displays of all devices connected to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai are changed to grayscale. This can speed up I/O transfer in low bandwidth situations.
Page 141 Chapter 11. Device Management If the Adapter ID function is enabled (the default), the switch stores adapter cable information for each of its ports, so that when you move a KVM Adapter Cable from one port to another, it remembers the adapter cable’s port properties information at the new location.
Page 142 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 143 IP address when they log in. If an invalid port number (or no port number) is specified, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai will not be found. An explanation of the fields is given in the table below:...
Page 144 IP Address: IPv4 is the traditional method of specifying IP addresses. The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can either have its IP address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address. For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button.
Page 145 IP Address: IPv6 is the new (128-bit) format for specifying IP addresses. (See IPv6, page 195 for further information.) The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can either have its IPv6 address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address.
Page 146 Log Server When Enable Log Server is checked, important transactions that occur on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, such as logins and internal status messages, are kept in an automatically generated log file. Specify the MAC address of the computer that the Log Server runs on in the MAC address field.
Page 147 Authentication and Authorization Disable Local Authentication Selecting this option disables login authentication on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. The switch can only be accessed using LDAP, LDAPS, MS Active Directory, RADIUS or CC Management authentication. RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1.
Page 148 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 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. Use the same Username on both the RADIUS server and the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.
Page 149 Chapter 11. Device Management To allow authentication and authorization for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai via LDAP / LDAPS, refer to the information in the table, below: Item Action Enable Put a check in the Enable checkbox to allow LDAP / LDAPS authentication and authorization.
Page 150 With MS Active Directory schema. Without schema – Only the Usernames used on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai are matched to the names on the LDAP / LDAPS server. User privileges are the same as the ones configured on the switch.
Page 151 Chapter 11. Device Management 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 152 2. If no login string is specified here, anyone will be able to access the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai login page using the IP address alone. This makes your installation less secure. The following characters are allowed in the string: 0–9 a–z A–Z ~ ! @ $ &...
Page 153 Security IP and MAC Filtering IP and MAC Filters control access to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 154 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 Start: field 4.
Page 155 Chapter 11. 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. IP Filter / MAC Filter Conflict If there is a conflict between an IP filter and a MAC filter –...
Page 156 Item Explanation Enable ICMP If ICMP is enabled, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can be pinged. If it is not enabled, the device cannot be pinged. The default is Enabled. Enable Multiuser Enabling Multiuser operation permits up to 32 users to log in at the Operation same time to share the remote bus.
Page 157 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 158 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual 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. An explanation of the configuration fields is given in the table, below:...
Page 159 Chapter 11. Device Management Field Explanation Exit Macro The Exit Macro panel contains a dropdown list box of user created System macros. You can select a macro from the list that will execute when exiting the remote server. See System Macros, page 85 for details on creating exit macros.
Page 160 Set the parameters according to the information below. Time Zone To establish the time zone that the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is located in, drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is at.
Page 161 Chapter 11. Device Management Time To manually set the time, enter the values in the boxes and click Set. Network Time To have the time automatically synchronized to a network time server, do the following: 1. Check the Enable auto adjustment checkbox. 2.
Page 162 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Set Quick View Ports The Quick View tab in the Device Management page lets the administrator select which ports to include as quick view ports. To select/deselect a port as a quick view port, check the Enable Quick View box for that port.
Page 163 Chapter 12 Overview The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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...
Page 164 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Log Information The Log page displays events that take place on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, 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 165 Chapter 13 Maintenance Overview The Maintenance function is used to upgrade firmware; backup and restore configuration and account information; and restore default values. Browser GUI...
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Page 167 To upgrade the device firmware, do the following: 1. Download the latest IP card firmware to your computer. 2. Log in to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai; and click the Maintenance tab. The Maintenance tab opens to the Firmware File page: 3.
Page 168 To perform this upgrade, do the following: 1. Download the latest mainboard firmware package to your computer. 2. Log in to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai; and click the Maintenance tab; and select the Adapter Firmware menu item. 3. Click Browse; navigate to the directory that the new mainboard firmware package file is in and select the file.
Page 169 To perform this upgrade, do the following: 1. Download the latest mainboard firmware package to your computer. 2. Log in to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai; and click the Maintenance tab; and select the Adapter Firmware menu item. 3. Click Browse; navigate to the directory that the new mainboard firmware package file is in and select the file.
Page 170 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual 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. 2. You can perform the upgrade procedure anytime you add an KVM adapter cable to the installation to make sure it is working with the latest firmware version.
Page 171 Chapter 13. Maintenance Firmware Upgrade Recovery Device Firmware (IP Card) 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. Press and hold the Reset Switch in (see Lock LEDs & Reset Switch, page 10).
Page 172 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual 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.
Page 173 Reset to Default: Clicking this button undoes all Customization page changes that have been made to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai (except for the Port Names), as well as the Network Transfer Rate (on the Network page), and returns the parameters to the original factory default settings.
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Page 175 Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to the ATEN Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
Page 176 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 3. Use the firmware upgrade cable (provided with this unit), to connect a COM port on your computer to the firmware upgrade port of your device. Note: On a daisy chained installation, connect the cable to the first station (master) unit.
Page 177 Chapter 14. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Performing the Upgrade Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file, either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and keying in the full path to it.
Page 178 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility checks to make sure the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is in the Firmware Upgrade Mode and then lists all firmware needed preselected in the Device List panel.
Page 179 Chapter 14. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. Select MAIN to upgrade the firmware for the Main Board. Deselect any KVM Adapter Cable types that are not required to be upgraded. After you have made your selection(s), click Next to perform the upgrade. Check Firmware Version - when selected the utility compares the Main Board firmware level with the upgrade files MAIN.
Page 180 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Note: At the completion of the upgrade, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai restarts.
Page 181 Chapter 14. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears. Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed.
Page 182 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery To perform an adapter cable firmware upgrade recovery, do the following: 1. Unplug the adapter cable from the computer it is connected to. 2. Slide its Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (located next to the RJ45 connector) to the Recover position.
Page 183 Chapter 15 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 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 185 Overview After you have successfully logged in (see Logging In, page 61), the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai opens to the Port Access tab’s Connections page, with the first KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai selected in the sidebar: Note: See Connections, page 107 for details about the Port Access...
Page 186 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 187 Chapter 16. Port Operation The Port Toolbar The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai interface provides a toolbar to help you with port switching operations from within the captured port. To bring up the toolbar, tap the GUI Hotkey (Scroll Lock or Ctrl), twice. The toolbar appears at the upper...
Page 188 Click to skip to the first accessible port previous to the current one, without having to recall the Port Access page. Click to begin Auto Scan Mode. The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai automatically switches among the ports that were selected for Auto Scanning.
Page 189 Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching When the toolbar displays, you can use hotkeys to provide KVM focus to a port directly from the keyboard. The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai provides the following hotkey features: Going directly to a port by keying in its port number and clicking Enter.
Page 190 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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.
Page 191 Chapter 16. 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 GUI Hotkey once. From the toolbar, click the icon that recalls the Port Access page (see The Toolbar Icons, page 172).
Page 192 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 up to 42 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 193 Chapter 16. 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 194 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Multiuser Operation The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 –...
Page 195 The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure the Log Server.
Page 196 The screen is divided into three components: A Menu Bar at the top A panel that will contain a list of KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units in the middle (see The Log Server Main Screen, page 185, for details). A panel that will contain an Events List at the bottom...
Page 197 To add a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai List, click Add. To edit or delete a listed KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, first select the one you want in the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai List window, then open this menu and click Edit or Delete.
Page 198 Field Explanation Address This can either be the IP address of the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai or its DNS name (if the network administrator has assigned it a DNS name). Port The port number that was assigned to the Log Server in the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai OSD (see Log Server, page 130).
Page 199 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 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. Search last results This is a secondary search performed on the events that resulted from the last search.
Page 200 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Options Network Retry allows you to set the number of seconds that the Log Server should wait before attempting to connect if the 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 201 Log Server to track (see Configure, page 181). The lower (Event) panel displays the log events for the currently selected KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai (the highlighted one - if there are more than one). To select a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai unit in the list, simply click on it.
Page 202 The Event Panel The lower panel displays tick information for the currently selected KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. Note that if the installation contains more than one switch, even though a switch isn’t currently selected, if its Recording checkbox is checked, the Log Server records its tick information and keeps it in its database.
Page 203 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 204 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 205 Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
Page 206 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Technical Support Technical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over the web): International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iv:...
Page 207 Appendix Specifications Function KL1508Ai KL1516Ai Computer Direct Connections Max. 128 (via Daisy Chain) 256 (via Daisy Chain) Console Local Connections Remote Port Selection OSD, Hotkeys, Pushbutton Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) Ports 1 x USB Type-A Female (White)
Page 208 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Function KL1508Ai KL1516Ai LEDs Station ID 2 x 7 Segments (Orange) Port Online 8 (Green) 16 (Green) Selected 8 (Orange) 16 (Orange) Power 1 (Blue) Lock 1 (Green) Caps 1 (Green) Scroll 1 (Green) Link...
Page 209 If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.
Page 210 2. Specify the switch's default IP address (192.168.0.60) in your browser, and you will be able to connect. 3. Assign a fixed IP address for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai that is suitable for the network segment that it resides on.
Page 211 At power on, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is automatically configured with a Link Local IPv6 Address (for example, fe80::210:74ff:fe61:1ef). To find out what the Link Local IPv6 Address is, log in with the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai → IPv4 address and open the Device Management Device Information page.
Page 212 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration If the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai network environment contains a device (such as a router) that supports the IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration function, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can obtain its prefix information from that device in order to generate its IPv6 address.
Page 213 Appendix Trusted Certificates Overview When you try to login to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai from your Web browser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed.
Page 214 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Installing the Certificate To install the certificate: 1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Certificate dialog box appears. Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is not trusted.
Page 215 Appendix 5. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6. 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 – further indication that the certificate is trusted.
Page 216 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Self-Signed Private Certificates If you wish to create your own self-signed encryption key and certificate, a free utility – openssl.exe – is available for download over the web at www.openssl.org. To create your private key and certificate do the following: 1.
Page 217 The default network setting for the Use the local console OSD’s F4 function to KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is DHCP, but give the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai a fixed IP the network uses fixed IP addresses address. See page 126, for details.
Page 218 There are ghost images on the The distance between the external console external monitor. and the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is too great. The maximum VGA cable distance should not exceed 20m and, in some cases, may need to be shorter. Replace the VGA cable with one of an appropriately short length.
Page 219 KL1508Ai / 2. Make sure to include the correct name of the web page KL1516Ai. when you specify the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's IP address. 3. Close the Java Client, reopen it, and try again. Pressing the Java doesn't support the Windows Menu key.
Page 220 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual The Log Server Problem Resolution The Log Server The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver in program does not order to access the database. run. This driver is automatically installed with Windows ME, 2000, and XP.
Page 221 Appendix Sun Systems Problem Resolution Video display problems with The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768. HDB-15 interface systems Under Text Mode: (e.g. Sun Blade 1000 servers). 1. Go to OK mode and issue the following com- mands: setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x60 reset-all...
Page 222 To access computers from the local console when the integrated console is closed, simply connect an external KVM console with a monitor that supports 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s external console ports. 1. From a remote computer, log into the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai and access the computer whose screen resolution you wish to change.
Page 223 Appendix 9. Click OK, and then click Apply. The display mode changes to the one you selected. 10. If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears requesting you to confirm the settings change, click Yes. 11. After the Monitor Settings dialog box closes, click OK. 12.
Page 224 Note: 1. These procedures are to be performed on the computers attached to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's ports - not on the computer you are using to access the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.
Page 225 Appendix 2. Windows XP / Windows Server 2003: → a) Open the Mouse Properties dialog box (Control Panel Mouse) b) Click the Pointer Options tab c) Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 units in from the left) d) Disable Enhance Pointer Precision 3.
Page 226 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Connection Tables The following table indicates the relationship between the number of compatible KVM Switch units and the number of computers that they control KL1508 Computers Computers 1 - 8 65 - 72 9 - 16...
Page 227 Central Control CC2000 Note: To connect the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai to a Power Over the NET™ unit, first use Cat 5e cable to connect the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s PON port to an SN0142 adapter; then, connect the adapter to the PON In port on...
Page 228 4. Power off the switch. 5. Remove the jumper cap from J15. 6. Close the housing and start the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai back up. After you start back up, you can use the default Username and Password (see OSD Overview, page 35) to log in.
Page 229 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, three optional rack mounting kits are available as shown in the following table: KVM Model Bracket Type Size (cm) KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai Standard Installation – Long 68.0—105.0 (17” LCD) Easy Installation – Short 57.0—70.0 Easy Installation –...
Page 230 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual 2. Attach the left and right easy-installation mounting rails to the inside of the rack. The flange that supports the switch will be to the inside. Rear Flange Slide Bar Front Flange Rear Attachment Sliding Bracket...
Page 231 Appendix 3. Slide the switch onto the support flanges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of the switch to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way). Phillips I head M4L6 4.
Page 232 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual 5. Slide the switch open and closed a couple of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operating smoothly. (See Opening the Console, page 23 for opening and closing procedures.) 6. After determining that the switch is properly lined up and operating correctly, finish up by fully tightening down the partially tightened front attachment screws inserted in step 3.
Page 233 Appendix OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan/Skip Mode...
Page 234 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year 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 235 Index Java Client AP, 68 Windows Client AP, 65 Access, 112 Console Access Ports, 127 Closing, 27 Adapter cables Opening, 23 upgrading, 152 Opening Together, 25 Adding Users, 116 Separate Opening, 23 Administrator Login Failure, 212 Control Panel, 74 ANMS, 130 Java Client AP, 101 AP GUI, 74 WinClient, 75...
Page 236 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Firmware IP Installer, 127, 193 upgrading, 149 IPv4 Settings, 128 Firmware Upgrade IPv6 Settings, 129 Adapters, 152 Main firmware, 151 Recovery, 166 Java Client, 2 Firmware upgrade Troubleshooting, 203 cable, 160 Java Client AP port, 160...
Page 237 KN9108/KN9116 Main Screen, 185 Online Main Screen, 180 Registration, iv Maintenance, 183 On-Screen Keyboard, 94 Menu Bar, 181 Opening the Console, 23 Options, 184 Operating Precautions, 26 Search, 182 Starting Up, 180 Factory Default Settings, 217 Log server, 130 Functions, 38 Logging in Hotkey, 35 Browser, 63...
Page 238 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Specifications, 191 Supported devices, 211 Rack mounting Synchronization Optional, 213 mouse, 97 Standard, 14 RADIUS settings, 131 Tab bar, 73 Rear View, 12 Technical Support, 190 refresh screen, 89 Telephone support, iv Requirements Time, 144...
Page 239 Auto Scanning, 173 Message Board, 91 Video Settings, 88 Troubleshooting, 203 Windows Client AP Connecting, 66 Web Browser Main Page, 71 Connection Screen, 65 Windows Client, 2 Logging in, 64...

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