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Slideaway TM LCD KVM Switch CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual www.aten.com cl1008-1016.book Pag e i Thursday, January 20, 2 011 5:24 PM[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 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 limit s for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacture[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual iv Package Content s Basic Package The basic CL1008 or CL1016 package consists of:  1 CL1008 or CL1016 with Standard Rack Mount Kit  2 Custom KVM Cable Sets  1P o w e r C o r d  1 Firmware Upgrade Cable  1 User Manual*  1 Quick Start Guide Optional Equipment Depending on any optional equipment that you [...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual vi 4. OSD Operation OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 OSD Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual vii Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 CL1008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 CL1016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual viii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CL1008 / CL1016 system. It covers all aspects of install ation, configuration and operation. An overview of th e info rmation found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduct ion, introduces you to the CL1008 / CL1016 sy st [...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual ix Conventions This manual uses the following conv entio ns: Product Information For informatio n about all ATEN products and how they can help you co nnect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web o r contact an ATEN Au thorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on th e Web for a list of locatio ns and telephone num bers: Monospaced In[...]

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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CL1008 / CL1016 Slideaway TM LCD KVM Switch series are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single keyb oard, video, and mouse (KVM) console. A sin gle CL1008 or CL1016 can con trol up to 8 or 16 computers. As many as 15 additional KV M switches can be daisy chained to the CL1008 / CL101[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 2 Features  KVM console with 17" LCD monitor in a sliding hou sing – top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack  LCD module rotates up to 115 o fo r a more comfor table viewing angle  Standard rack mount kit included – optional Easy Rack Mounting (single person installation) [...]

1. Introduction 3 Requirement s Computers The following equipm ent must be installed on each computer:  A VGA, SVGA or multisync card Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maximu m resol ution is 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz. Make sure that none of the computer resolution settings exceed the LCD monitor's maximum resolution.  6-pin Mini-DIN (PS[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 4 OS Support Component s Front V iew OS Ve r s i o n Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 7.1–7.3, 8.0, 9.0, Fedora Core 2–4 SuSE 8.2, 9.3, 10 Mandriva (Mandrake) 9, 2005 Limited Edition, 2006 UNIX IBM AIX: 4.3, 5L FreeBSD 4.2, 4.5 Novell Netware: 5.0, 6.0 7 11 & 12 10 13 4 5 & 6 3 2 2 1 8 9 cl1008-1016.book [...]

1. Introduction 5 No. Component Description 1 Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in (see item 2 in this table). 2 Slide Release In order to slide the cons ole out, you must first r elease it by sliding these tabs to the inside. See page 13 for details on sliding the console in and out. 3 LCD Display After sliding the [...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 6 Rear V i ew Note: The CL1016 is pictured above. The CL1008 rear panel is the same as that of the CL1016, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16. No. Component Descriptio n 1 Daisy Chain Port When dai sy chaining units, the cable plugs in here. 2 KVM Port Section The cables that link to the computers plu g in here[...]

7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begin S t andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mountin g kit is provided with your CL1008 / CL1016. Th e kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42.0–82.0 cm. Note: 1. It takes two people to mount the switch: one to hold it in place, the other to screw it in. 2. The standard rack mounting[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 8 To rack mount the switch, do the following : 1. While one person positio ns the switch in the rack and holds it in place, the second person loosely screws th e 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 moun[...]

2. Hardware Setup 9 Single St ag e Inst allation In a single stage installation, there ar e no additional switches daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagram o n the next page (the numbers in the diagram correspo nd to the numbers of the inst allation steps), and do the follow in[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 10 Note: The CL1016 is pictured above. The CL1008 rear panel is the same as that of the CL1016, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16. 1 2 1 cl1008-1016.book Pag e 10 Thursday, January 20, 2011 5:24 PM[...]

2. Hardware Setup 11 Daisy Chain Inst allation To control even more computers, up to 15 ACS1208A or ACS1216A KVM switches can be daisy chained down from th e CL1008 / CL1016. In a complete install ation, as many as 248 or 256 comp uters can be controlled from the CL1008 / CL1016. Tables show ing the relation between the number of computers and t he[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 12 Note: The CL1016 is pictured above. The CL1008 rear panel is the same as that of the CL1016, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16. CL1016 ACS1216A ACS1216A cl1008-1016.book Pag e 12 Thursday, January 20, 2011 5:24 PM[...]

13 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The CL1008 / CL1016's console is located under the top cover. As a safety precaution, the console is locked into the In position. To access the console, push the release catches on the unit's front panel toward the center of the switch; pull the module ou t; and rai se the cover. cl1008-101[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 14 Closing the Console To slide the console module in, close the cover and do the following : 1. Pull the safety catches on the unit's side rails toward you and push the module in unti l it stops. 2. Release the catches; pull the module sli ghtly toward you; then push it all the way in. Note: The reason for the two [...]

3. Basic Operation 15 Operating Precautions Right! Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. Wro ng !  DO NOT lean your body weight on th e keyboard module.  DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module. The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyb oard module is 30 kg. Failure to heed the information below ca[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 16 Powering Up Power up the installation accordin g to the follow ing procedure: 1. Power on the first station (CL1008 / C L1016) and wait a few seconds for the unit to ascertain its station ID. 2. Plug in the power adapters for each daisy chained station on the installation in turn (second statio n, then thi rd stat ion[...]

3. Basic Operation 17 LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up an d configure the LC D display. Four buttons are used to perform the configura tion, as described in the table, below: Button Fu nction MENU  When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function, pressing this button invokes the Menu function, and brings[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 18 LCD Adjustment Settings An explanation of th e LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in th e table below: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts 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 o[...]

3. Basic Operation 19 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port on the installation is assi gned a uniqu e Port ID. The Port ID is made up of two part s: a Station Number , and a Port Number :  The S tation Number – is a two digit number which reflects the switch's position in the daisy chain sequence. Note: 1. The first station CL1008 / CL1016 has[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 20 Hot Plugging The CL1008 / CL1016 supports hot plugging – computers can be remo ved and added back into the installat ion by unpl ugging and replugging their cables from/int o the swit ch’s KVM po rts. In order for the switch’s OSD menus to correspond to the change, how ever, you must manually reconfigure the OSD[...]

21 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The on-screen display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handle com puter control and switchi ng operations. All pr ocedures start from the OSD main screen. There are two ways to invoke the OSD: 1. T ap the OSD invocation key on the keybo ard (see p. 60), or 2. T ap the [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: Scroll Loc[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 22 OSD Main Screen When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The diagram depicts the administra tor's main screen. The user main screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions since these are reserved for the administrator and can't be accessed by users. 2. The OSD always starts[...]

4. OSD Operation 23 OSD Main Screen Headings The table below describes th e OSD Main Screen headings OSD Navigation  T o dismiss the menu, and d eactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc] .  T o Logout, click F8 or the Z Z Z symbol at the top of the main screen, or press [F8] .  T o move up o[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 24 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure an d 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. To access an OSD function: 1. Either c[...]

4. OSD Operation 25 F2: LIST This function lets y ou broaden or na rrow the scope of the ports the OSD displays on the main screen. Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for listing on the m ain screen with this fu nction. The submenu choices and their meanin gs are given in the table below: Double click the cho[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 26 F3: SET This function allows the administrator and each user to set up their own, individual, working environm ent. A sep arate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to th e username provided during login. To change a setting: 1. Double click it; or move the highligh t bar to it, then press [...]

4. OSD Operation 27 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function PORT ID DISPLA Y MODE Selects how the port ID is displayed: the port number alone ( PORT NUMBER ); the port name alone ( PORT NAME ); or the port number plus the port name ( PORT NUMB ER + PORT NAME ). The default is PORT NUMBER + POR T NAME). SCAN DURA TION Determines how long th[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 28 F4: ADM F4 is an administrator only function . It allows the administrator to configure and control the ov erall operation of the OSD. To change a setting, dou ble click it; or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter] . After you select an item, a submenu w ith further ch oi ce[...]

4. OSD Operation 29 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES T o help remember which co mputer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This function allows the administrator to create, modify , or delete port names. T o edit a port name: 1. Click the port you want, or use t[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 30 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the administrator select wh ich ports to include as quick view ports.  T o select/deselect a port as a qui ck view port, use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press the [Spacebar] .  When a port has b[...]

4. OSD Operation 31 F5: SKP This function enables you to easily skip backw ard or forward, switching the KVM focus, from the currently active comp uter port to the previous or next available one.  The selection of which computers are available for Skip mode switching is made with the Scan/Skip mode setti ng under the F3 SET function (see page 26[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 32 F6: BRC F6 is an administrato r only function. When t his function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcas t to all available computers on the installation. This function is particu larly useful for o perations that need to be performed on multiple comp uters, such as performing a system wide shutdow[...]

4. OSD Operation 33 F7: SCAN This function allows you to auto mati cally switch among the availabl e computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor thei r activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.  The selection of computers to be included for auto scanning is made w ith the Scan/Skip mode setting u nder the F3 S[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 34 F8: LOUT Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8] logs yo u out of the OSD, and blanks the console screen. This is di fferent from simply pressing [Esc] to deactivate the OSD when you are at the main screen. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc] , all you have[...]

35 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Access Hotkey port access allows y ou to provide the KVM focu s to a particular port directly from the keyboard. The CL1008 / CL1016 provides three ho tkey port access features:  Selecting the Active Port  Auto Scanning  Skip Mode Switching Note: The hotkey function must be enabled in the settings.[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 36 Hotkey Mode Operation Hotkey Mode Chara cteristics When Hotkey Mode is active:  The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in s uccession to indicate so. They stop flashing and revert to norm al status when you exit Hotkey mode.  A Command Line appears on the m onitor screen. The command line prompt i s the word [...]

5. Hotkey Operation 37 Auto Scan Mode Auto Scan autom atically switch es among all the activ e KVM ports that are accessible to the currently logged in us e r at regular intervals, allowing automatic monitoring of computer activity. (See Scan/Skip Mode of the OSD F3: SET function, page 26 fo r information regarding accessible ports.) Setting the Sc[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 38 Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P or with a left cli ck of the mouse. During the tim e that auto scanning is paus ed, the command line displays : Auto S can : Paused . Pausing when you want to keep the [...]

5. Hotkey Operation 39 Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch betw een computers in orde r to monitor th em manually. You can dwell on a part icular por t for as long or as little as you like, as opposed to auto scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip Mode, key in the following hotkey combinatio n: 1. Invo[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 40 Hotkey Beeper Control The beeper can be hotkey toggled on and off (see ACTIVATE BEEPER , page 29). To tog gle the beeper, key in the fo llo wing hotkey combinati on: 1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 35). 2. Press [B] After you press B , the beeper toggles on or off. The command line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for[...]

41 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-b ased Firmware Upgrade U tility (FWUpgrade.exe) p r ovides a smooth, automated process for u pgrading the KVM swit ch's firmware. The utility comes as part of a Firm ware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade pack ages are posted on our web site as new firm[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 42 4. Shut down all of the computers, but not the stations, on your KVM installation. 5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see p. 21) and select the F4 ADM function. 6. Scroll down to FIRMW ARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter] , then press [Y] to invoke Firmwar e Upgrade mode (see p. 30) For your reference, the curre[...]

6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 43 S t arting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded firmware upgrade package file, either by doub le clicking the file icon, o r by openin g a command line and entering the full path to it. The firmware upgrade utility We l c o m e screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this sec tion are for[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 44 The firmware upgrade utility main screen appears: The utility in spects your installatio n. The devices capab le of bein g upgraded are listed in the Device List panel. 4. After all the devices have been listed, click Next to perform the upgrade.  If you enabled Check Firmwar e V ersion , the utility compares the d[...]

6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 45  As the upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the S tatus Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on th e Pr ogr ess bar .  T o abort the upgrade procedure before it completes, cl ick Cancel . If you cancel before completion, a dialog box appears warning you that quitting at this poi[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 46 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions th at call for firmware upgrade recovery:  When you invoke Firmware Upgrade mode (see Preparation , page 41), but decide not to pro ceed with the upgrade.  When the mainboard firmware upgrade fails.  When the I/O firmware upgrade fails. To perform[...]

47 Appendix Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  T o prevent damage to your installation it is impo rt an t that all devices are properly grounded.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, [...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 48  T o help protect y our system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power , use a su rge suppressor , line conditioner , or un-interruptible power supply (U PS).  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 cor[...]

Appendix 49 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, ma ke su re that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full w eight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.  Always load the r[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 50 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – includ ing troubleshooting, documentati on, and software updates: http://support.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telep hone Support , page iii North America When you contact u s, please have the followin g information ready beforehand:  P[...]

Appendix 51 Specifications CL1008 Function CL1008 Computer Connections Direct 8 Max 128 (via Daisy Chain) Console Connec tions 1 Port Selection OSD; Hotkey; Pushbutton Switches Connectors KVM Ports 8 x SPHD-15 Fem ale (Y ellow) Daisy Chain 1 x DB -25 Male (Black) FW Upgrade 1 x RJ-1 1 Female Power 1 x 3-prong AC socket Switches Reset 1 x Semi-reces[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 52 CL1016 Function CL1016 Computer Connections Direct 16 Max 256 (via Daisy Chain) Console Connect ions 1 Port Selection OSD; Hotkey; Pushbut ton Switches Connectors KVM Ports 16 x SPHD-15 Female (Y ellow) Daisy Chain 1 x DB -25 Male (Black) FW Upgrade 1 x RJ-1 1 Female Power 1 x 3-prong AC socket Switches Reset 1 x Semi[...]

Appendix 53 Connection T ables The following tables i ndicate the relationship between the number of units and the number of computers that they control on a daisy chained inst allation: CL1008 – ACS1208A CL1008 – ACS1216A No. Computers No. Computers 1 1–8 9 6 5–72 2 9–16 10 73–80 3 17–24 1 1 8 1–88 4 25–32 12 89–96 5 33–40 13[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 54 CL1016 – ACS1208A CL1016 – ACS1216A No. Computers No. Computers 1 1–16 9 73–80 2 17–24 10 81–8 8 3 25–32 1 1 89–96 4 33–40 12 97–104 5 41–48 13 105–1 12 6 49–56 14 1 13–120 7 57–64 15 121–128 8 65–72 16 129–136 No. Computers No. Computers 1 1–16 9 129–144 2 17–32 10 145–160 [...]

Appendix 55 Clear Login Information If you are unable to perfo rm an Administra tor login (because the username and password information has b ecome corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), you can clear the login info rmation with the following procedure: 1. Power off the switch and remove th e top cover from the unit chassis. 2. Short t[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 56 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, three option a l rack m ount ing kits are available:  A long bracket standard rack mounting kit for 68.0–110.0 cm racks;  A short bracket Easy-Installation rack moun t kit for 52.0 –70.0 cm racks;  A long bracket Easy-Installation rack m ount kit for[...]

Appendix 57 a) Screw the front flanges to the rack first. b) Slide the bars with the rear flanges toward th e rack unti l the flanges make contact with the r ack, then screw the rear flanges to the rack. Support Flange Rear Flange Slide Bar Rear Attachment Sliding Bracket Rear Flange LEFT RAIL RIGHT RAIL cl1008-1016.book Pag e 57 Thursday, January [...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 58 3. Slide the switch onto the support fla nges. 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). 4. Slide the rear attachment sliding brackets along the slide bars until they contact the rear of the switch, then use the scre[...]

Appendix 59 5. Slide the switch open and closed a coupl e of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operating smoothly . (See page 1 3 for openi ng and closing procedures.) 6. After determining that the switch is properly lined up and op erati ng correctly , finish up by fully tightenin g down the partially tightened front attachment scre[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 60 Dedicated Invocation Keys Two dedicated keys are pr ovided on the keybo a r d module to make it easy to invoke Hotkey Mode and the OSD, as shown in th e diagram, below : Note: These keys are toggles . Press once to invoke the feature, press again to exit. About SPHD Connectors This product uses SPHD connectors for its[...]

61 Index A Activate Beeper, 29 Active port selecting, 36 ADM, 28 Administrator functions, 28 Auto Scan Mode, 37 Auto Scanning, 33 Invoking Auto Scan, 37 Pausing Auto Scan, 38 Scan Durati on, 27 Setting the Scan Interval, 37 Stopping, 38 B Beeper Activate, 29 Hotkey Control, 40 BRC, 32 Broadcast Mode, 32 C CL1008 / CL1016 Overview, 1 Clear Login Inf[...]

CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual 62 OSD, 26 Port access, 35 Selecting the Active Port, 36 Skip mode, 39 Summary Tab le, 40 Hotkey Mode exiting, 35 I Installation Daisy chaining, 11 Single Stage, 9 Invocation Keys, 60 Invoking Hotkey Mode, 35 L LCD Adjustment Settings, 18 OSD configuration, 17 LIST, 25 Logging In, 21 Logout, 34 Logout Timeout, 28 LOUT, 3[...]

Index 63 S Safety Instructions General, 47 rack mounting, 49 SCAN, 33 Scan Duration, 27 SCAN/SKIPMODE, 27 Screen Blanker, 27 Selecting the Active Port, 36 SET, 26 Accessible Ports, 30 Logout Timeout, 28 Password, 28 Quick View Ports, 30 USERNAME, 28 Setting the Auto Scan Interval, 37 SJ/T 11364-2006, ii Skip Mode, 2 7, 31, 39 SKP, 31 Specifications[...]