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  • Page 1 Cat 5 High-Density KVM Switch KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual www.aten.com...

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: User Notice

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Safety Instructions General 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 5 KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.

  • Page 6: Rack Mounting

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 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 7: Package Contents

    Copyright © 2006 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0268-1AXG Printing Date:10/2006 Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    ALTUSEN Information ........
  • Page 9 KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Chapter 3. Basic Operation Port Selection ..........17 Manual.
  • Page 10 KH1508 / KH1516 Upgrade ........43...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508 / KH1516 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

  • Page 12: Conventions

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].

  • Page 13: Altusen Information

    Getting Help For additional help, advice, and information, ALTUSEN provides several support options. If you need to contact ALTUSEN technical support with a problem, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.

  • Page 14: Product Information

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Product Information For information about all of ALTUSEN's products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. In the United States of America, call: 866-ALTUSEN (258-8736)

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction

    KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console. A single KH1508 / KH1516 can control up to 8 / 16 computers. As many as 31 additional KH1508 / KH1516 switches can be daisy chained from the original unit, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from the original KVM console.
  • Page 16 Display) system. A convenient Auto Scan function also permits automatic scanning and one-by-one monitoring of the activities of selected computers. There is no better way to save time and money than with a KH1508 / KH1516 installation. By allowing a single console to manage up to 512 computers, a KH1508 / KH1516 installation: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each;...

  • Page 17: Features

    Chapter 1. Introduction Features A single console controls up to 8 (KH1508) or 16 (KH1516) computers Dedicated chain ports - daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 512 computers from a single console Extends the distance between computers and switch - up to 30m (100') for resolutions of 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz;...

  • Page 18: Requirements

    Connection, see below) KVM Adapter Cables (CPU Modules) Cat 5 (or higher) cable is required to connect the KH1508 / KH1516 to one of the KVM Adapter Cables (see Single Station Installation, page 12). The following KVM Adapter Cables are required for use with the KH1508...

  • Page 19: Operating Systems

    Chapter 1. Introduction Operating Systems DOS: 6.2 and higher Windows: Win 95 and higher Linux: Red Hat 6.0 and higher Mandrake/Mandriva 9.0 and higher SUSE 8.2 and higher Free BSD 3,51 and higher Netware 5.0 and higher OS/2 AIX 4.3 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher...

  • Page 20: Components

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Components Front View KH1508 1&2 KH1516 1&2...
  • Page 21 Port KH1516 (see page 43), plugs into this RJ-11 connector. Power LED Lights to indicate that the KH1508 / KH1516 is powered up and ready to operate. Station ID KH1508 / KH1516 's Station ID is displayed here. If this is a...

  • Page 22: Rear View

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Rear View KH1508 KH1516 Component Description Power Socket Power Switch Daisy Chain When Daisy Chaining Units (see Daisy Chaining, page 15), Ports the daisy chain cables plug in here. The port on the left is the Chain In port;...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2, USB, and serial device interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KH1508 / KH1516's design utilizes KVM Adapter Cables (CPU Modules), that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected devices (refer to the installation diagram on page 13).

  • Page 24: Stacking And Rack Mounting

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Stacking and Rack Mounting The KH1508 / KH1516 can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of the rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method.

  • Page 25: Rack Mounting

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting The KH1508 / KH1516 can be mounted in a 19" (1U) racks. The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack. To rack mount the unit: 1.

  • Page 26: Single Station Installation

    (See KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams, page 14 for connection examples.) 4. Plug the female end of the power cord into the KH1508 / KH1516's Power Socket; plug the male end into an AC power source.

  • Page 27: Single Stage Installation Diagram

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation Diagram...

  • Page 28: Kvm Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams KA9520 KA9131 KA9570 KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL KA9130...

  • Page 29: Daisy Chaining

    To control even more computers, up to 31 additional KH1508 / KH1516 KVM switches can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the KH1508 or KH1516. As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation.

  • Page 30: Daisy Chain Installation Diagram

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 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.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Basic Operation

    Chapter 3 Basic Operation Port Selection KH1508 / KH1516 installations provide three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, OSD, and Hotkey. Manual For manual port selection, simply press the Port Switch that corresponds to the device you wish to access.

  • Page 32: Hot Plugging

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Hot Plugging The KH1508 / KH1516 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 33: Powering Off And Restarting

    Chapter 3. Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the KH1508 / KH1516, 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 35: Chapter 4. Osd Operation

    Chapter 4 OSD Operation 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 pop up the Main Screen, tap [Scroll Lock] twice. Note: You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key, in which case you would tap [Ctrl] twice (see OSD HOTKEY, page 26).
  • Page 36 KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: F1:GOTO F3:SET F5:SKP F7:SCAN F2:LIST F4:ADM F8:LOUT ADMINISTRATOR LIST:ALL SN - PN NAME 01 - 14 ATEN INTL.CO. 1 01 - 15 ATEN INTL.CO.

  • Page 37: Osd Navigation

    Chapter 4. OSD Operation OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, press [Esc]. To Logout, press [F8]. To move up or down through the list one line at a time, use the Up and Down Arrow Keys. If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen, the screen will scroll.

  • Page 38: Osd Functions

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, rapidly switching to any port; scanning only selected ports; limiting the list of ports you wish to view; designating a port as a Quick View Port; managing port names;...

  • Page 39: F2 List

    Chapter 4. OSD Operation F2 LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) on the Main Screen. Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for Listing on the Main Screen with this function.

  • Page 40: F3 Set

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual F3 SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up their own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that is provided during Login.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4. OSD Operation (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function PORT ID Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone DISPLAY (PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PORT NAME); or the MODE Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME).

  • Page 42: F4 Adm

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter].
  • Page 43 Chapter 4. OSD Operation (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, NAMES every port can be given a name. This function allows the Administrator to create, modify, or delete port names. To Edit a port name: 1.
  • Page 44 KH1508 / KH1516 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 [Enter].
  • Page 45 In order to upgrade the 's firmware UPGRADE (see KH1508 / KH1516 Upgrade, page 43), you must first invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode with this setting. PORT SETTING This screen lets you set three functions for the port: the length of the Cat 5 cable from the port to the KVM Adapter;...

  • Page 46: F5 Skp

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual F5 SKP Pressing [F5] invokes Skip (SKP) Mode. This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward - switching the console focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or next available one.

  • Page 47: F7 Scan

    Chapter 4. OSD Operation F7 SCAN Pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan Mode. This function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually.

  • Page 48: F8 Lout

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual F8 LOUT Pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the Main Screen to deactivate the OSD. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation

    Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The KH1508 / KH1516 provides the following Hotkey Port Control features: Selecting the Active Port Auto Scanning...

  • Page 50: Selecting The Active Port

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Selecting the Active Port Each Computer Port is assigned a Port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 19). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the Computer Port that the computer is connected to.

  • Page 51: Invoking Auto Scan

    Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation Invoking Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 35). 2. Press [A]. After you press A, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Auto Scan Mode, and Auto Scanning begins. While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P.

  • Page 52: Skip Mode

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like - as opposed to Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval.

  • Page 53: Hotkey Beeper Control

    Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode. Hotkey Summary Table The following table summarizes Hotkey operations on the KH1508 / KH1516: [Num Lock] + [-] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID.
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  • Page 55: 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 56: Sun Keyboard

    KH1508 / KH1516 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 57: Chapter 7. Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade KH1508 / KH1516 Upgrade Introduction As new firmware revisions become available for the KH1508 / KH1516, new firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site: http://www.aten.com/support Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them.

  • Page 58: Performing The Upgrade

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Note: On a daisy chained installation, connect the cable to the First Station (Master) unit. The chained stations (Slaves) will receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables. 4. Shut down all of the computers - but not the Stations - on your KVM installation.
  • Page 59 Chapter 7. Firmware Upgrade 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.
  • Page 60 KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 4. After you have made your selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the...

  • Page 61: Upgrade Succeeded

    Chapter 7. Firmware Upgrade 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. Upgrade Failed: If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry.

  • Page 62: Firmware Upgrade Recovery

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically four conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: When the unit’s firmware becomes corrupted for some reason and you are unable to operate it. When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see FIRMWARE UPGRADE, page 31), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade.

  • Page 63: Adapter Cable Upgrade

    Chapter 7. Firmware Upgrade Adapter Cable Upgrade Introduction The firmware for the KA9520, KA9570, and KA9130 KVM Adapter Cables can also be upgraded. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.aten.com/support Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1.

  • Page 64: Performing The Upgrade

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 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 65: Upgrade Succeeded

    Chapter 7. Firmware Upgrade 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 KH1508 / KH1516 restarts.

  • Page 66: Firmware Upgrade Recovery

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically four conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: When the unit’s firmware becomes corrupted for some reason and you are unable to operate it. When you invoke Adapter Upgrade Mode (see ADAPTER UPGRADE, page 31), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade.

  • Page 67: Appendix

    Appendix Connection Tables The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KH1508 / KH1516 units and the number of computers that they control KH1508 Computers Computers Computers Computers 1 - 8 65 - 72 129 - 136 193 - 200...

  • Page 68: Osd Factory Default Settings

    KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual OSD Factory Default Settings 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...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Function KH1508 KH1516 Computer Direct Connections Max. 256 (via Daisy Chain) 512 (via Daisy Chain) Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display); Hotkeys Pushbutton Switches Connectors Console 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple) Video 1 x HDB-15 F Mouse...

  • Page 70: Administrator Login Failure

    4. Power off the switch. 5. Remove the jumper cap from J8. 6. Close the housing and start the KH1508 / KH1516 back up. After you start back up, you can use the default Username and Password (see Overview, page 21) to log in.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Mouse and/or Improper mouse Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s), Keyboard not and/or keyboard then plug it/them back in. responding. reset. All Station IDs Station 1 has Wait a few seconds for the system to display as 01.
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  • Page 73: Index

    ADM, 28 Firmware upgrade mode Administrator functions, 28 invoking, 44 Administrator Login Failure, 56 Front View, 6 ALTUSEN Information, xiii Auto Scanning, 33, 36 Invoking Auto Scan, 37 GOTO, 24 Pausing Auto Scan, 37 Scan Duration, 27 Setting the Scan Interval, 36...
  • Page 74 KH5108 / KH5116 User Manual Front View, 6 Numbering, 19 Rear View, 8 Powering Off and Restarting, 19 KH1516 Front View, 6 Rear View, 8 Quick View Ports, 30 KVM adapter installation, 14 Rack Mounting, 11 LEDs Rear View, 8 Port, 7 Requirements Station ID, 7...
  • Page 75 Index Station IDs Reset, 31 Upgrading the firmware, 43 User Notice, iii Username, 28 Timeout, 28 Troubleshooting, 57...

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