ATEN Technology CL6700 manual

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CL6700 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. These l[...]

CL6700 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: International http://support.aten.com North America http://www .aten-usa.com/product_registration International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-10-5255-01 10 Japan 81-3-5615[...]

CL6700 User Manual iv User Notice All information, docu mentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notificatio n by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifi cally disclaim s any warranties as[...]

CL6700 User Manual v Package Contents Basic Package The basic CL6700 package consists of: 1 CL6700 DVI LCD Console with Standard Rack Mount Kit 1 Custom USB DVI KVM Cable Set 1 Power Cord 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 User Instructions* Optional Equipment Depending on any op tional equipment t hat you may have pu rchased, one of the following items ma[...]

CL6700 User Manual vi Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

CL6700 User Manual vii Chapter 4. Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Firmware Upgrade Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Perf[...]

CL6700 User Manual viii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to he lp you get the most from y our CL6700 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operatio n. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduct ion, introduces you to the CL6700 KVM Console. Its purpose[...]

CL6700 User Manual ix Conventions This manual uses the following conv entions: 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 Autho rized Reseller. Visit ATEN on th e Web for a list of locatio ns and telephone numbers: Monospaced Indicates tex[...]

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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CL6700 Single Rail DVI LCD Co nsole is a KVM control unit featuri ng an integrated 19" DVI LCD panel , a full keyboard, and a to uch pad in a 1U rack- mountable sliding hou sing with an AC based input power source and audio support. The CL6700 serves as the front end sliding console for compatible DVI KVM [...]

CL6700 User Manual 2 Features  Integrated KVM console with a 19” DVI LCD monitor in a single rail housing with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high syste m rack  Standard rack mount kit included – optional Easy Rack Mounting (si ngle person installation) rack mount kit available (requires separate purchase)  Suppo[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s LCD Console  The LCD console supports most A TEN DVI KVM switches. If you are unsure whether you r switch is supported or not, check with y our dealer .  The integrated LCD m onitor's maximum resolutio n is 1280 x 10 24 @75Hz. Make sure that none of the resolution settings of the connected computer[...]

CL6700 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 9.0 and higher SuSE 10 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 5.5 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 5.0 and higher Mac 9.0 and higher DOS 6.2 and[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Component s Front View 6 10 12 3 2 2 1 9 8 7 11 4 13 5 14[...]

CL6700 User Manual 6 No. Component Des cription 1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide it in. See Opening the Console , page 13, for details on sliding the console in and out 2 Module Release Catches In order to slide the console ou t, you must first release it by sliding these catches to the inside. 3 LCD Module After slidi[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 7 Rear View No. Component Description 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3 prong AC power socket. Th e power cord from an AC source plugs in here. 2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the CL6700 on and off. 3 External Console Section For flexibility and convenience, the CL6700 supports an independent, e[...]

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9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begin S t andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit can be purchased separatel y for your CL6700. The kit enables the CL6700 to be mounted in rack with a depth of 52–85 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 mountin[...]

CL6700 User Manual 10 To rack mount the CL6700, do the follo wing: 1. While one person positions the CL6700 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 CL6700 in place, the second person slides the L brackets into the CL67 00's side mounting brack[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 11 Connecting Up Refer to the example installation diagra m as you perform the following steps: 1. Plug the USB, DVI and audio conn ectors of a KVM cable (either supplied with the unit, or purchased separately , see Cables , page 3) into the CL6700’ s KVM ports. Note: The CL6700 supports speakers only . It does not suppo[...]

CL6700 User Manual 12 Installation Diagram 5 3 4 6 1 2 CL6700 Rear V iew CS1768 Rear V iew DVI-D or DVI-A[...]

13 Chapter 3 Operation Opening the Console The CL6700's console is located under th e top cover. To access the console, slide the console module out and raise the cover. Note: As a safety precaution, to keep th e console from accidentally s liding out, the console is locked into the In po sition. Before you can pull the console module out, you[...]

CL6700 User Manual 14 Closing the Console To slide the console module back 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 slightly toward you, then push it all the way in. Note: The reason for the two step [...]

Chapter 3. 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 cap acity of the keyboard modul e is 30 kg. Failure to heed the information be lo[...]

CL6700 User Manual 16 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: The Adjustment Settings An explanation of th e LED OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Button Function MENU  When you [...]

Chapter 3. Operation 17 V - Position Positions the display area on the LED panel vertically (moves the display area up or down). Color T emperature Adjusts the color qualit y of the display . Y ou can adjust the warmth value, color balance, etc. The Adjust Color selection has a further submenu that lets you fine tu ne the RGB values. Language Selec[...]

CL6700 User Manual 18 Hot Plugging The CL6700 supports hot plugging – component s can be removed and added to the console by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut down the CL6700. Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the CL6700 (to upgrade the firmware, for example), simply turn off the po we[...]

Chapter 3. Operation 19 Hotkeys Console selection on the CL6700 is acco mplished with hotkey combinations, as described in the following table: Note: 1. Press the keys in sequence – one key at a time. Fi rst [Ctrl] , then [Alt] , then [Shift] , etc. 2. Console selections are not saved. If the CL6700 is powered off, it reverts to the default setti[...]

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21 Chapter 4 Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade Utility As new firmware revisions become available for the CL6700 , firmware upgrade packages are posted on th e ATEN web site. The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provide s a smooth, automated process for upgrading th e CL6700’s firmware. Check t he web site regularly to f[...]

CL6700 User Manual 22 Firmware Upgrade Mode The CL6700’s firmware u pgrade mode can be access ed one of two ways: by entering a hotkey sequence (see Hotkeys , page 19), or by placing the CL6700 in firmware upgrade recovery mode (see Firmware Upgrade Recovery , page 27). Note: In order to activate the Firmware Upgrade Mode using a hot key sequence[...]

Chapter 4. Firmware Upgrade 23 Performing the Upgrade St arting the Upgrade: 1. W ith the CL6700 in Firmware Upgrade Mode, run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file from y our computer - either by d ouble clicking the file ico n, or by opening a command line and keying i n the full path and filename. The Firmware Upgrade Utility W elcome scr[...]

CL6700 User Manual 24 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Click Next . The Firmware Upgrade Uti lity main screen appears: The Utility in spects your installation. 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 Utilit[...]

Chapter 4. Firmware Upgrade 25 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.[...]

CL6700 User Manual 26 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.[...]

Chapter 4. Firmware Upgrade 27 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are three co nditions that call for firmware up grade recovery:  When the unit’ s firmware becomes corrup ted for some reason and you are unable to operate it.  When a firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted.  When a firmware upgr ade procedure fails. To perform a firm ware[...]

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29 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 result.  Do not use the device near water .  Do [...]

CL6700 User Manual 30 (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 al l products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  T o help p[...]

Appendix 31 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, ma ke sure 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 ra[...]

CL6700 User Manual 32 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – including troubleshooting, docume ntation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Suppo rt , page iii. North America When you contact u s, please have the followin g information ready beforehand:  Product mo[...]

Appendix 33 Specifications Function CL6700 Computer Connections 1 Console Selection Hotkey Connectors External Console Ports Keyboard 1 x USB T ype A Femal e (White) Mouse 1 x USB T ype A Femal e (White) Monitor 1 1 x DVI-D Female (White) Monitor 2 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) S peaker 1 x Mini S tereo Jack Female (Green) KVM Ports KB / Mouse 1 x USB T[...]

CL6700 User Manual 34 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 with the long ones, and mount the CL6700 according to the instru ctio[...]

Appendix 35 2. Attach the left and right easy-installation moun ting rails to the inside of the rack. The flange that supports the CL6700 will be to the 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 rack[...]

CL6700 User Manual 36 3. Slide the CL6700 onto the suppo rt flanges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the fr ont of the CL6700 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 CL6700, then use the screws supp[...]

Appendix 37 5. Slide the CL6700 open and closed a coupl e of tim es to be sure that it is properly aligned and operating smoothly . (See Opening the Console , page 13, for opening and closing procedures.) 6. After determining that the CL6700 is lined up and operating correctly , finish by fully tightening the front attachm ent screws inserted in St[...]

CL6700 User Manual 38 Mac Keyboard Emulati on The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key . PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ct[...]

Appendix 39 Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emu late the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control ke y [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding fun ctions are shown in th e table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release [...]

CL6700 User Manual 40 T roubleshooting Symptom Action There are ghost images on the external monitor . The distance between the external console and the CL6700 is too great. The maximum DVI cable distance should not exceed 20m and, in some cases, may need to be shorter . Replace the DVI cable with one of an appropriately short length. Some characte[...]

Appendix 41 Limited W arranty ATEN warrants this product against defec ts in mate rial or workmanship fo r a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this prod uct prov es to be defective, contact ATEN's support department for repa ir or replacement of your un it. AT EN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be processed [...]

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43 Index A AC Power Models Specifications, 33 C Connecting Up, 11 Console Selection, 19 F Features, 2 Firmware upgrade cable, 21 Mode, 22 recovery, 27 utility, 21 H Hot Plugging, 18 K Keyboard Emulation, 39 Mac, 38 KL1100 Front View, 5 Rear View (AC Power), 7 Rear View (DC Power), 8 L LCD Buttons, 16 OSD configuration, 16 O Online Registration, iii[...]