ATEN Technology KL1100 manuel d'utilisation

Dual Rail LCD PS/ 2 - USB Console KL1 100 User Manual www.aten.com kl1100.book Page i Frida y, Octo ber 29, 2010 2:54 PM[...]

KL1100 User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas e the user may be required to tak e adequate measures. This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the li mits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l[...]

KL1100 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elep hone Support For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in th is manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer. The m[...]

KL1100 User Manual iv Package Content s The KL1100 package consists of: 1 KL1100 Dual Rail LCD PS/2 - USB Console with Standard Rack Mo unt Kit 1 Custom KVM Cable 1 Power Cord (AC power models only) 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all of the co mponents are present and in good order. If anything i[...]

KL1100 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

KL1100 User Manual vi LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The LCD Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 LCD Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Console Selection . . . . . . . [...]

KL1100 User Manual vii About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL1100 system. It covers all aspects of insta llation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introductio n, introduces you to the K L1100 KVM Console. Its purpose, [...]

KL1100 User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products an d how they can help you connect without limit s, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTU SEN Authorized Reseller. Visi t ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers  Internat[...]

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KL1100 is a series of KVM Console m odules featuring an int egrated 17" or 19" LCD panel, a full keyboard, and a touch pad in a 1U rack-m ount able sliding housing with AC or DC based input power sources. The KL1100 KVM Console mo dules serve as the front end sliding console for compatible KVM switche[...]

KL1100 User Manual 2 Features  Integrated KVM console with 17"or 19” LCD monitor in a dual rail housing with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high syste m r ack  Select either AC or DC power input m odels  Standard rack mount kit included – optional Easy Rack Mounting (si ngl e person installation) rack mount [...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s LCD Console  The LCD console supports most KVM switches that have PS/2 console port connectors. If you are unsure whet her your switch is support ed or not, check with your dealer .  The integrated LCD m onitor's maximum resolu tion is 1280 x 1024 @75Hz. Make sure that none of the resolution settin[...]

KL1100 User Manual 4 Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below. OS Ve r s i o n Windows NT and higher Linux RedHat 7.1 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 4.2 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 5.0 and higher DOS 6.2 and higher kl1100.boo[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Component s Front View No. Component Description 1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide the module in. See Opening the Console , page 15, for details on sliding the console in and out. 2 LCD Module See LCD Module , page 7. 3 Keyboard Module See Keyboard Module , page 6. 4 Lower Handle Pull to slide [...]

KL1100 User Manual 6 Keyboard Module No. Component Descript ion 1 Keyboard Release Catch These catches (one on each side) release the ke yboard module so you can slide it away . 2 Reset Button  Pressing and holding this button while powering on the unit causes the KL1100 to revert to the original factory in stalled firmware version – allowing [...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 7 LCD Module No. Component Description 1 LCD Display T o access the LCD monitor, slide the LCD module out and flip up the cover . See Opening the Console , page 15, for details on sliding the LCD module out. 2 LCD Controls These buttons control the position and picture settings of the LCD display . See LCD OSD Con figuration[...]

KL1100 User Manual 8 Rear V iew (AC Power) No. Component Descriptio n 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3 pr ong AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here. 2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that power s the KL1 100 on and off. 3 External Console Section For flexibility and conven ience, the KL1 100 supports an in[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 9 Rear View (DC Power) No. Component Description 1 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the KL1 100 on and off. 2 External Console Section F or flexibility and convenien ce, the KL1 100 supports an independent, external, KVM consol e. The external console's keyboard, monitor , and mouse cables plug [...]

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11 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begin 1. Important safety in formation rega rding the placement of this device is provided on page 33. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off. Y ou must unplug the po wer cords of any computers that have the Keyb oard Power O[...]

KL1100 User Manual 12 St andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mo unting kit can be pu rch ased separately for your KL1100. The kit enables the KL1100 to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42 –77 cm . Note: 1. It takes two people to mount the sw itch: one to hold it in place, the other to screw it in. 2. Th e standard rack mounting kit does no t i[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 To rack mount th e KL1100, do the following: 1. While one person positions the KL1100 in the rack and holds it in place, the second person loosely screws the fron t brackets to the rack. 2. While the first person still holds th e KL1 100 in place, the second person slides the L brackets into the KL1100's side mount[...]

KL1100 User Manual 14 Connecting Up Refer to the example instal latio n diagram as you perform the following steps: 1. Plug the SPHD connector end of a KVM cable (either supp lied with the unit, or purchased separately , see External Console , page 3) into the LCD Console's KVM port. 2. Plug the key board, monitor , and mouse connectors of the[...]

15 Chapter 3 Operation Opening the Console The KL1100's console consists of two modules: an LCD display module located under the t op cover; and a keyboard / tou ch pad module bel ow the LCD module. The modules can either slide together, or indepen dently. This allows you to have the LCD display available for viewing wh ile the key board / tou[...]

KL1100 User Manual 16 (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 wa y back to expose the LCD screen. kl1100.book Page 16 Friday, Oct ober 29, 2010 2:54 PM[...]

Chapter 3. Operation 17 4. Reach underneath and pul l the keyboard module all the way out until it clicks into place. Opening T ogether Refer to the d iagrams i n the Openin g Separately section as you do the following: 1. Pull the release catch and pull the top and bottom pan els out until the keyboard module clicks into pl ace. Note: Once the con[...]

KL1100 User Manual 18 Operating Precautions RIGHT Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. WRONG!  DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module.  DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module. The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 30kg. Failure to heed the information below can resu[...]

Chapter 3. Operation 19 Closing the Console 1. Pull the release catches located on either side of the keyboard toward you to release the keyboard module, then sl ide the module sli ghtly in. 2. Let go of the catches. Using the front handle, push the keyboard module all the way in. (Continues on next page.) kl1100.book Page 19 Friday, Oct ober 29, 2[...]

KL1100 User Manual 20 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Rotate the LCD m odule 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. kl1100.book Page 20 Friday, Oct ober 29, 2010 2:54 PM[...]

Chapter 3. Operation 21 Hot Plugging The KL1100 sup ports hot plugging – com pon ents can be removed and added to the console by unpluggin g their cables from th e po rts without the need to shut down the KL1100. Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to Power Of f the KL1100 (to upg rade the firmware, for example), simply turn off [...]

KL1100 User Manual 22 LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four buttons are used to perform the co nfigura tion, as described in the table, below: Button Function MENU  When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function, pressing this button invokes the Menu function, and br ings [...]

Chapter 3. Operation 23 LCD Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjust s the background bl ack level of the screen image. Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image. Phase If pixel jitter or horizontal li ne noise is visible on the dis[...]

KL1100 User Manual 24 Console Selection Console selection on the KL1 100 is acco mplished with hotkey comb inations, as described in the following table: Note: 1. Press the keys in sequence - one key at a time. First [Ctrl] , then [Alt] , then [Shift] , etc. 2. Console selection s are not saved. If the KL1 100 is powered off, it reverts to the defa[...]

25 Chapter 4 Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade Utility As new firmware revisions become available for the KL110 0, firmware upgrade packages are posted on th e ATEN web site. Th e Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provide s a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KL11 00’s firmware. Check the web site regularl y to [...]

KL1100 User Manual 26 Firmware Upgrade Mode The KL1100’s firmware u pgrade mode can be accesse d one of two ways: by entering a hotkey sequence (see Console Selection , page 24), or by placing the KL1100 in firmware upg rade reco very mode (see Firmware Upgrade Recovery , page 31). Note: In order to activate the Firmware Upgrade Mode using a hot [...]

Chapter 4. Firmware Upgrade 27 Performing the Upgrade St arting the Upgrade: 1. W ith the KL1100 in Firmware Upgrade Mode, run the dow nloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file from y our computer - either by double clicking the file ico n, or by openi ng a command line and keying in the full path and filename. The Firmware Upgrade Utility W elcome scr[...]

KL1100 User Manual 28 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Click Next . The Firmware Upgrade Uti lity main screen appears: The Utility in spects your installatio n. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4. Click Next to perform the upgrade.  If you enabled Check Firmwar e V ersion , the Utili[...]

Chapter 4. Firmware Upgrade 29 Upgrade Succeede d: After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmwa re Upgrade Utility. kl1100.book Page 29 Friday, Oct ober 29, 2010 2:54 PM[...]

KL1100 User Manual 30 Upgrade Failed: If the upgrade failed to complete successfully the Upgrade Failed screen appears: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery , for how to proceed. kl1100.book Page 30 Friday, Oct ober 29, 2010 2:54 PM[...]

Chapter 4. Firmware Upgrade 31 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upg rade reco very:  When the unit’ s firmware becomes corr upted for some reas on an d you are unable to operate it.  When a firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted.  When a firmware upgr ade procedure fails. To perform[...]

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33 Appendix Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll resul t.  Do not use the device near water .  Do[...]

KL1100 User Manual 34 (Continued from previous page.)  If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  T o help pr[...]

Appendix 35 DC Power  The system relies on the protective de vices in the buil ding installatio n for protection against short-circui t, over current, and earth (gro unding) fault. Ensure that the protective devices in the building installation are properly rated to protect the system, and that they comply with national and local codes.  Ensu[...]

KL1100 User Manual 36 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 . In st all front and side stabil izers on a si ngle rack or front stabilizers for joined mu ltiple r acks before working on th e rack.  Always[...]

Appendix 37 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – inclu ding troubleshooti ng, documentation , and software updates: http://support.aten. com  For telephone support, see Telephone Suppo rt , page iii. North America When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:  Product model numbe[...]

KL1100 User Manual 38 Specifications AC Power Models Function 17” LCD 19” LCD Computer C onnectio ns 1 Console Sel ection Hotkey Connecto rs External Console P orts Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Vide o 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DI N Female (Gree n) 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) KVM[...]

Appendix 39 DC Power Models Function 17” LCD 19” LCD Computer Connec t ions 1 Console Se le ction Hotkey Connecto rs External Console Ports Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mi ni-DIN Fe male (Purple ) 1 x USB T ype A Female (Black) Vide o 1 x HDB-15 Femal e (B lu e) Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Fe male (Green ) 1 x USB T ype A Female (Black) KVM Ports 1 x SPHD-1[...]

KL1100 User Manual 40 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibi lity, three optional rack moun ting kits are available as shown in the following table: To install the long bracket standard rack mount kit, simply replace the short L brackets on the standard rack mount kit wit h the long ones, and mount the KL1100 according to the instructio[...]

Appendix 41 2. Attach the left and right easy-installation moun tin g rails to the inside of the rack. The flange that supports the KL1100 w ill be to t he inside. a) Screw the front flanges to the rack first. b) Slide the bars with the rear flanges toward the rack until the fl anges make contact with the r ack, then screw the rear flanges to the r[...]

KL1100 User Manual 42 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Slide the KL1100 onto the supp ort flanges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of th e KL1 100 to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way). 4. Slide the rear attachment sliding brackets along th e slide bars until they contact the rear of the[...]

Appendix 43 5. Slide the KL1100 open and closed a couple of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operating smoothly . (See Openin g the Console , page 15, for open ing and closing procedures.) 6. After determining that the KL1100 is lined up and operating correct ly , finish by fully tightening the front attachm ent screws inserted in S[...]

KL1100 User Manual 44 Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the fu ncti ons of the Sun keyboard when t he Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction w ith other keys. The corresponding function s are shown in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press [...]

Appendix 45 T roubleshooting About SPHD Connectors KL1 100 Models There are four models in the KL1100 series. Op tions include integrated 17” or 19” LCD panels and AC or DC based input power sources. Symptom Action There are ghost images on the external monitor . The distance between the external console and the KL1 100 is too great. The maximu[...]

KL1100 User Manual 46 Limited W arranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the da te of purchase. If this pr oduct proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ALTUSEN w ill not issue a refund. Return requests can not[...]

47 Index A AC Power Models Specifications, 38 C Closing the Console, 19 Connecting Up, 14 Consol e Closing, 19 Opening Separatel y, 15 Opening Together, 17 Console Selection, 24 D DC Power Models Specifications, 39 F FCC Information, ii Features, 2 Firmware upgrade cable, 25 Mode, 26 recovery, 31 utility, 25 H Hot Plugging, 21 K Keyboard Emulation,[...]

KL1100 User Manual 48 SPHD Connectors, 45 Sun Keyboard Emulation, 44 System Requirements Cables, 3 External Console, 3 LCD Console, 3 Operating Systems, 4 T Technical Support, 37 Telephone support, iii Troubleshooti ng, 45 U User Notice, iii W Warranty, 46 kl1100.book Page 48 Friday, Oct ober 29, 2010 2:54 PM[...]