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Page 6: Table Of Contents
KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Contents FCC, CE Information ......... ii RoHS .
Page 7 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Chapter 3. Basic Operation Opening the Console ........23 Opening Separately .
Page 8 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Setting the OSD Hotkey combination ......56 Setting the Port Operating System ......57 Restore the Default Values.
Page 9 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual AP GUI ..........103 The Sidebar .
Page 10 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Browser GUI ......... . . 149 AP GUI .
Page 11 KL1508Ai ........
Page 12: About This Manual
KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Page 13 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Chapter 13, , 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 14: Conventions
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].
Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction
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 LCD monitor, keyboard, and touchpad in a 1U rack-mountable retractable sliding housing.
Page 16 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 17 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 18: Features
Hardware Integrated KVM console with 17” or 19” LCD monitor in a Dual Rail housing 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 19: Easy-To-Use Interface
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 20: Virtual Remote Desktop
KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual IP/MAC Filter support for enhanced security protection Configurable user and group permissions for server access and control Virtual Remote Desktop Video quality and video tolerance can be adjusted to optimize data transfer speed; monochrome color depth setting, threshold and noise settings for...
Page 21: Requirements
A USB or PS/2 style keyboard Computers The following equipment must be installed on the computers that connect to the KL1508Ai or KL1516Ai's KVM ports: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port A Type A USB port and USB host controller (for USB KVM Adapter...
Page 22: Kvm Adapter Cables
KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5e/6 cable is required to connect the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai to one of the KVM adapter cables. The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai:...
Page 23: Components
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 24: Keyboard Module
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 25: Lcd Module
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 26: Rear View
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 27: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the 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.
Page 28: Standard Rack Mounting
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 29 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 30: Single Stage Installation
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 31 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation Diagram...
Page 32 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 33 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagram cont. KA7166 KA7168 KA7169...
Page 34: Daisy Chaining
1. Use a daisy chain cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai unit to the Chain In port of the child KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai unit (first station out to second station in, second station out to third station in, etc.).
Page 35 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 36 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Daisy Chain Installation Diagram...
Page 37: Chapter 3. Basic Operation
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 38 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 39: Opening Together
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 40: Operating Precautions
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 41: Closing The Console
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 42 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 43: Lcd Osd Configuration
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 44: The Adjustment Settings
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 45: Port Selection
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 46: Hot Plugging
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 47: Powering Off And Restarting
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 49: 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 50 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved...
Page 51: 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 52: Osd Functions
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 53: 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 54: F3: Set
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 55 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 56 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 57: F4: Adm
Setting Function 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.
Page 58 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 157) you must first enable Firmware Upgrade mode with this setting.
Page 59 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 60: F5: Skp
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 61: 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 62: F7: Scan
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 63: Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation
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 64: Invoking Hotkey Mode
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 65: Selecting The Active Port
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 66: Auto Scan Mode Switching
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 67 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 68: Skip Mode Switching
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 69: Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset
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 70: Setting The Hotkey Key Combination
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: , and [Num Lock] + [-] [Ctrl] + [F12] by the following steps: 1.
Page 71: Setting The Port Operating System
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 72: Hotkey Summary Table
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 73: Chapter 6. Keyboard Emulation
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 74: Sun Keyboard
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 75: Chapter 7 Logging In
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 76: Local Login
KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Local Login For instructions on logging in locally to your KL1508Ai/KL1516Ai refer to Chapter 4, OSD Operation.
Page 77: Browser Login
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 78: Windows Client Ap Login
(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 79: The Windows Client Ap Connection Screen
Server List window. 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 80: Connecting - Windows Client Ap
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 81: 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 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).
Page 82: The Java Client Ap Connection Screen
Server List window. 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 83: Connecting - Java Client Ap
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 85: Chapter 8. The User Interface
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 86: Page Components
Help Help provides information regarding the switch’s current firmware version. Logout Click this button to log out of your KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai session. Welcome Message If this function is enabled (see Welcome Message*, page 110), a welcome message displays here.
Page 87: The Tab Bar
Icon Function Port Access: The Port Access page is used to access and control the devices on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai installation. This page is available to all users. User Management: The User Management page is used to create and manage Users and Groups. It can also be used to assign devices to them.
Page 88: The Ap Gui Main Page
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 89: The Control Panel
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 90 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 91: Winclient Control Panel Functions
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 92 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 93: Macros
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 94 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 95 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 96 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 97 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 98 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 99 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 100 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 101 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 102: Video Settings
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 103 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 104 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 105: The Message Board
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 106: Compose Panel
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 107: Zoom
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 108: The On-Screen Keyboard
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 109 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 110: Mouse Pointer Type
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 111: Mouse Dynasync Mode
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 112 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 113: Control Panel Configuration
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 114 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 115: The Java Control Panel
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 117: Chapter 9 Port Access
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 118 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 119: The Sidebar
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 120: View Filter
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 121: Connections
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 122: Port Level
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 123: User Preferences
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 124 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 125: Sessions
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 126: Access Rights
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 127: Ap Gui Interface
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 129: Chapter 10. User Management
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 130: Users
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 131 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 132 Field Description Permissions Enabling Device Management allows a user to configure and control the settings for overall KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai operations (see Device Management, page 123). Enabling User Management allows a user to create, Note: For ordinary modify, and delete user and group accounts.
Page 133: Modifying User Accounts
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 134: Device Assignment
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 135 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 137: Chapter 11. Device Management
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 138 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 139 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 140: Network
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 141: Service Ports
IP Installer utility. See IP Installer, page 191, for IP Installer details. Note: 1. If you select View Only, you will be able to see the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai in the IP Installer’s Device List, but you will not be able to change the IP address.
Page 142 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 143 IP Address: IPv6 is the new (128-bit) format for specifying IP addresses. (See IPv6, page 193 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 144: Anms
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 145 Alternate RADIUS servers. You can use the IPv4 address, the IPv6 address or the domain name in the IP fields. 3. In the Timeout field, set the time in seconds that the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai waits for a RADIUS server reply before it times out.
Page 146 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. In each case, the user’s access rights are the ones assigned that were assigned when the User Group was created on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. (See Adding Users, page 116.) LDAP / LDAPS Authentication and Authorization Settings...
Page 147 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 148: Cc Management Settings
CC Management Settings To allow authorization for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai through a CC (Control Center) server, check Enable and fill in the CC Server’s IP address and Service port in the appropriate fields. You can use the IPv4 address, the IPv6 address...
Page 149: Security
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 150 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 151 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 152 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 153 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 154 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 155: Private Certificate
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 156: Port Configuration
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 157 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 158: Date/Time
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 159 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 160 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 161: Chapter 12 Log
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 162: Log Information
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 163: Chapter 13 Maintenance
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...
Page 164: Ap Gui
KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual AP GUI...
Page 165: Device Firmware Upgrade
To upgrade the device firmware, do the following: 1. Download the new firmware file 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. Click Browse; navigate to the directory that the new firmware file is in and select the file.
Page 166: Adapter Firmware Upgrade
Adapter Cables. To perform the upgrades, do the following: 1. Log in to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai; click the Maintenance tab; and select the Adapter Firmware menu item: to bring up a list of the adapter firmware versions that are stored in the main firmware. If you upgraded the main firmware, it may contain newer versions of the adapter firmware than the versions currently on the adapters.
Page 167 Chapter 13. Maintenance 4. Click Upgrade Adapters to start the upgrade procedure. If you enabled Check Adapter Firmware Version, the current firmware level(s) are compared with that of the upgrade versions. If the current version is equal to, or higher than the upgrade version, a message appears in the adapters Progress column informing you that no upgrade is available and stops the upgrade procedure.
Page 168: Firmware Upgrade Recovery
KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery 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 169: Backup/Restore
Chapter 13. 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: System Operation
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.
Page 171: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
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 172 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 173: Performing The Upgrade
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 174 Selecting the model will upgrade all the devices of that particular model. 2. If the Utility fails to list any firmware check that the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is connected and in the Firmware Upgrade Mode. Alternatively the Firmware Package maybe corrupted or the...
Page 175 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 176: Upgrade Succeeded
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 177: Firmware Upgrade Recovery
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 178 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 179: Chapter 15. Download
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 181: Chapter 16. Port Operation
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 182: Connecting To A Port
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 183: The Port Toolbar
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 184: The Toolbar Icons
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 185: Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching
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 186 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 187: Recalling The Port Access Page
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 170).
Page 188: Panel Array Mode
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 189: Panel Array Toolbar
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 190: Multiuser Operation
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 191: Chapter 17. The Log Server
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 192: Starting Up
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 183, for details). A panel that will contain an Events List at the bottom...
Page 193: The Menu Bar
Options Help These are discussed in the sections that follow. Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, click in the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai List window to enable it. Configure The Configure menu contains three items: Add, Edit, and Delete. They are used to add new KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai List;...
Page 194: Events
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 195 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 196: Options
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 197: The Log Server Main Screen
Log Server to track (see Configure, page 179). 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 198: The List Panel
Recording Determines whether the Log Server records log events for this KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai or not. If the Recording check box is checked, the field displays Recording, and log events are recorded. If the Recording check box is not checked, the field displays Paused, and log events are not recorded.
Page 199: 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 200 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 201: Rack Mounting
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 202: Technical Support
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 iii:...
Page 203: Specifications
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 204 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 205: Ip Address Determination
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 206: Browser
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 207: Ipv6
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 208: Ipv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration
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 209: Trusted Certificates
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 210: Installing The Certificate
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 211: Certificate Trusted
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 212: Self-Signed Private Certificates
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 213: Troubleshooting
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 214 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 215: The Windows Client
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 216: The Log Server
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 217: Sun Systems
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 218 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 219 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 220: Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures
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 221 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 222: Screen Resolutions Higher Than 1280 X 1024
KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual Connection Tables The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units and the number of computers that they control KL1508 Computers Computers 1 - 8 65 - 72 9 - 16...
Page 223: Supported Devices
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 224: Administrator Login Failure
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 225: Optional Rack Mounting
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 226 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 227 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 228: Dedicated Invocation Keys
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 229: Osd Factory Default Settings
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 230: Limited Warranty
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 231 Index Connection screen Java Client AP, 68 Access, 112 Windows Client AP, 65 Access Ports, 127 Console Adapter cables Closing, 27 firmware upgrade recovery, 154 Opening, 23 upgrading, 152 Opening Together, 25 Adding Users, 116 Separate Opening, 23 Administrator Login Failure, 210 Control Panel, 74 ANMS, 130 Java Client AP, 101...
Page 232 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual MAC, 137 Filtering, 137 Firmware IP Address, 128 upgrading, 149 IP Installer, 127, 191 Firmware Upgrade IPv4 Settings, 128 Adapters, 152 IPv6 Settings, 129 Main firmware, 151 Recovery, 164 Firmware upgrade Java Client, 2 cable, 158...
Page 233 Events, 180 Installation, 177 Network page, 126 KN9108/KN9116 Main Network Time, 145 Screen, 183 Main Screen, 178 Maintenance, 181 Online Menu Bar, 179 Registration, iii Options, 182 On-Screen Keyboard, 94 Search, 180 Opening the Console, 23 Starting Up, 178 Operating Precautions, 26 Log server, 130 Logging in Factory Default Settings, 215...
Page 234 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual connecting, 168 Sidebar Powering Off and Restarting, 33 ports/outlets, 105 Private Certificate, 141 SJ/T 11364-2006, ii Private Certificates, 198 Skip Mode, 54, 172 Specifications, 189 Supported devices, 209 Rack mounting Synchronization Optional, 211 mouse, 97...
Page 235 Deleting, 119 Windows Client, 2 Managing, 116 Auto Scanning, 171 Modifying, 119 Message Board, 91 Troubleshooting, 201 Windows Client AP Video Settings, 88 Connecting, 66 Connection Screen, 65 Logging in, 64 Web Browser Main Page, 71...

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ATEN KL1508Ai User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Chapter 3. Basic Operation

Chapter 4. OSD Operation

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation

Chapter 6. Keyboard Emulation

Chapter 7 Logging in

Chapter 8. The User Interface

Chapter 9 Port Access

Chapter 10. User Management

Chapter 11. Device Management

Chapter 12 Log

Chapter 13 Maintenance

Chapter 14

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Chapter 15. Download

Chapter 16. Port Operation

Chapter 17. The Log Server

Appendix

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