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Cat 5 High-Density KVM Switch KH1508 / K H1516 User Manual www.altusen.com kh15816-v1.book Page i Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 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[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual iii User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tificati on by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, eith er expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any war[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual iv Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warn ings and instru ctions marked on the device.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.  Do not use the device ne[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual v  Position system cables and power cable s carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.  When connecting or disconnecti ng power to hot pluggable po wer supplies, observe the following guidelines:  Install the power supply before conn ecting the power cable to the power supply .  Unplug the power cab[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual vi 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 singl e rack or front stabilizers for joined mu lti ple r acks before working on the rack.  [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual vii Package Contents The KH1508 / KH1516 pack ag e consists of: 1 KH1508 or KH1516 Cat 5 High-Density KVM Sw itch 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1P o w e r C o r d 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Registratio n Card Check to make sure that all of the co mponents are present and in g[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual viii Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual ix Chapter 3. Basic Operation Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual x Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual xi About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508 / KH1516 system. It covers all aspects of instal lat ion, configuration and operation. An overv iew of the information found in the m anual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the K H1508 / KH151[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual xii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: 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]. 1. Number[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual xiii AL TUSEN Information T echnical Support Getting Help For additional help, advi ce, and in formation, ALTUSEN provides several support options. If you need to contact ALTUSEN technical su pport with a problem, please hav e the following in formation ready beforehand:  Product model number, serial number , and date[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual xiv Product Information For information about all of ALTUSEN's products and how they can help you connect without limits, visi t A L TU SEN on the web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller.  In the United States of Ameri ca, call: 866-AL TUSEN (258-8736)  In Canada and South America, call: 949-453-8885 [...]

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KH1508 / KH1516 KVM Sw itches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console. A single KH1508 / KH1516 can co ntrol up to 8 / 16 computers. As many as 31 additional KH150 8 / KH1516 switches can be daisy chained from the original unit, so that [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 2 Access to any computer on the instal lation is easily acco mplished--eithe r by pressing front panel p ort selection switches; entering hotkey comb inations from the keyboard; or by means of a powerful menu driven OSD (On Screen Display) system. A convenient Auto Scan function also permits automat ic scanning and one-b[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Features  A single console controls up to 8 (KH150 8) or 16 (KH 1516) computers  Dedicated chain ports - daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 512 computers from a single consol e  Extends the distance between comput ers and switch - up to 40 m (130 ' ) for resolutions of 1280 x 1024 @ 60H z ?[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 4 Requirements Console  A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor cap able of the highest resolution that you will be using on any co mputer in the instal lation.  A PS/2 style mouse  A PS/2 style keyboard Computers The following equipment m ust be installe d on the computers that connect to the KH1508 or KH151 6's[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Operating Systems  DOS: 6.2 and higher  W indows: W in 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 kh15816-v1.book Page 5 Friday, A [...]

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Chapter 1. Introduction 7 No. Compo- nent Description 1P o r t Selection Switches  Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.  Simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset.  Simultaneously pressing Button s 7 and 8 starts Auto Scan Mo de. 2 Port LEDs[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 8 Rear V iew KH1508 KH1516 No. Component Description 1 Power Socket 2 Power Switch 3 Daisy Chain Ports When Daisy Chaining Units (see Daisy Chaining , page 15), the daisy chain cables plug in here. The upper port is the Chain In port; the lower one is the Chain Out port. 4 Local Console Port Section If this is a Single S[...]

9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibili ty th at allows mixing the PS/2, USB, and serial device interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KH1508 / KH1516's design utilizes KVM Adapter Cabl es (CPU Modules), that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected devices (refer to the installatio n diagr[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 10 St acking and Rack Mounting The KH1508 / KH1516 can be st acked on th e desktop or rack mount ed at the front or rear of the rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method. St acking The KH1508 / KH1516 can be placed on any appro priate level surface that can safely support its weight plu[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 11 Rack Mounting The KH1508 / KH1516 can be mo unt ed 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. Remove the screws at the front or the rear, as shown in the diagram below . 2. [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 12 Single St ation Installation In a Single Stage inst allation, ther e are no additional KVM switches cascaded down from the KH1508 / KH1516. To set up a single stage inst allation, refer to the installation diagrams starting on page 13 (the numbers in the diagram correspond with th e numbers of the instruction steps), [...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 Single St age Installation Diagram 4 5 3 1 2 2 b y A TEN PS/2 CPU MODUL E MODEL NO. KA9120 PS/2 CPU MODUL E MODEL NO. KA9120 LIN K kh15816-v1.book Page 13 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 14 KVM Adapter Cable Inst allation Diagrams KA9520 b y A TEN LIN K KA9570 b y A TEN LIN K KA9130 b y A TEN LIN K KA9131 b y A TEN LIN K KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL kh15816-v1.book Page 14 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 15 Daisy Chaining To control even more computers, up to 31 additional KH1508 / KH1516 KVM switches can be cascaded from the K VM ports of the KH1508 or KH1516. As many as 512 computers can be co ntrolled from a single console in a complete installation. Note: Aten ACS1208 / ACS1216 swi tches can also be installed on a KH15[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 16 b) Power on each station on the installatio n in turn (Second S tation, then Third Station, etc.). In each case, wait for the S tation ID to be ascertained and displayed before powering on th e next statio n. c) After all the Stations ar e up, power on the computers. Daisy Chain Inst allation Diagram kh15816-v1.book P[...]

17 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Port Selection KH1508 / KH1516 installations p rovide three methods to obtain instan t access to any computer in your installation: Manual, OSD, and Hotkey . Manual For manual port selection, simp ly press the Port Sw itch that corresponds to th e device you wish to access. For the cascaded switches, first press the Po [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 18 Hot Plugging The KH1508 / KH1516 suppo rts hot plugging – comp onent s can be removed and added back into the installati on by unplugging and replu gging their cables from their ports without the need to shut the unit down . In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures descri bed below must be[...]

Chapter 3. Basic Operation 19 Powering Off and Rest arting 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. Shut down all the computer s that are attached to it. Note: Y ou must unplug the powe r cor ds of any computers t[...]

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21 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu d riven method to han dle computer control and switching operations. All pr ocedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the Main Screen, tap [Scroll Lock] twice. Note: Y ou can optio nally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key , in whic h case you would ta p [Ctrl] twice ([...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 22 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 function sin ce it is reserved for the Administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary Users. 2. The OSD always starts in List view, wit[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 23 OSD Navigation  T o dismiss the menu, and d eactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD W indow; 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 or down through the list one lin e at a time, Click th e Up and Down T ri[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 24 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, rapidly switching to any port; scanning only selected ports; lim iting the list of ports you wish to view; designating a port as a Quick View Port; managing port names; or making OSD setting adjust ment s. To access an OSD function: 1.[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 25 F2 LIST This function lets y ou broaden or narr ow the scope of which ports th e OSD displays (lists) on the Main Screen. Many of the OSD function s only operate on the computers currently selected for Listing on the Main Screen with this function. The submenu choices and thei r meanings are given in the table below: Mov[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 26 F3 SET This function allows the Administrato r and each User to set up his own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated accord ing to the Username that was provided during Login. To change a setting: 1. Double Click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter] .[...]

Chapter 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 NUMBER + PORT NAME ). The default is PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME). SCAN DURA TION Determines how l[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 28 F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only fun ction. It allows the A dministrator to con figure and control the overall oper ation of the OSD. To change a setting Double Click it; or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move th e highlight bar to it then press [Enter] . After you select an it em, a submenu with further choices [...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 29 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES T o help remember which computer 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, o[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 30 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as Quick View ports.  T o se lect/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, Double Click the port you want, or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight [...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 31 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function RESET ST A TION IDS If you change the position of one of the S t ations in the daisy chain, the OSD settings will no longer correspond to the new situation. This function directs the OSD to rescan the S tation positions of the entire installation and updates the OSD so tha[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 32 F5 SKP Clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5] invokes Skip (SKP) Mode. This function enables you to easil y skip backward or forward - switching the console focus from the currently active co mputer port to the previous or next available one.  The selection of computers t o be available for Skip M ode switching is [...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 33 F7 SCAN Clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan Mode. This function allows you to automatically switch am ong the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monito r their activity without hav ing to take the trouble of switching m anual ly.  The selection of computers to be included for[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 34 F8 LOUT Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD contro l of th e computers, and blanks the Console scr een. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the Main Scr een to deactivate the OSD. With this function you must log in all ove r again to regain access to the OSD, whereas wi[...]

35 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey Port Control allows you t o provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The KH1508 / KH 1516 provides the following Hotkey Port Control features:  Selecting the Active Port  Auto Scanning  Skip Mode Switchin g Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begi[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 36 Selecting the Active Port Each Computer Port is assigned a Port ID (see Port ID Num bering , page 19). You can directly access an y computer on the inst allation with a Hotkey combination that specifies th e Port ID of the Computer Port that the computer is connected to. The steps involved are: 1. Invok e Hotkey Mode [...]

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 37 Invoking Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning, key in the follow ing 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 Scanni ng begins.  While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 38 Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in o rder to monitor t hem manually. You can dwel l on a particular port for as long or as lit tle as you like - as opposed to Auto Scanning, whic h automatically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip Mode, key in the following Hotkey com binat io[...]

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 39 Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper (see ACTIVATE BEEPER , page 29) can be Hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beep er, key in the fo llowing Hotkey co mbination: 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 [...]

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41 Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emu late the functi ons 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 [Sh ift ] Sh ift [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 42 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the fu nctions of the Sun keyboard when t he Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding function s are sho wn in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and[...]

43 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware U pgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) is to provide an au tomated process for make upgradi ng the KVM switch's firmware as smooth and painless as possible. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package th at is specific for each device. As new[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 44 3. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable (provided with th is unit), to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your device. Note: On a daisy chained installation, conn ect the cable to the First Station (Master) unit. The chained stations (Slaves) will r eceive the upgrade via the daisy chain cab[...]

Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 45 Performing the Upgrade St arting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmw are Upgrade Package file - either by double clicking the file ico n, or by opening a command line and keying i n the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility W elcome screen appears: 2. Read and Agr ee t[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 46 3. Click Next to continue. The Firm ware Up grade Utility 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. If the utility detect s more than one Master D evice (the First Stage unit of a daisy chained installa[...]

Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 47 5. As you select devices, a detailed description of each appears in the Device Description panel. 6. After you have made your selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmwar e V ersion , the Utility comp ares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 48 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to info rm you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmwa re Upgrade Ut ili ty. kh15816-v1.book Page 48 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM[...]

Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 49 Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete succe ssfully 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 Utili ty. See the nex t sect ion, Firmware Upgrade Recovery , for how to proce[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 50 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions th at call for firmware upgrade recovery:  When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see FIRMWARE UPGRADE , page 31), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade.  When the Mainboard fi rmware upgrade fails.  When the I/O firmware upgrade fails. To pe[...]

51 Appendix Connection T ables The following table indicates the relationsh ip between the number of KH150 8 / KH1516 units and the number of comput ers that they control KH1508 KH1516 MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Compu ters MVs Computers 1 1 - 8 9 65 - 72 17 129 - 136 25 193 - 200 2 9 - 16 10 73 - 80 18 137 - 144 26 201 - 208 3 17 - 24 1 1 81 -[...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 52 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 Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan/Skip Mode All Screen Blanker 0 (Disabled) Hotkey Command Mode On Set Log[...]

Appendix 53 Specifications Function KH1508 KH1516 Computer Connections Direct 8 16 Max. 256 (via Daisy Chain) 512 (via Daisy Chain) Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display); Hotkeys Pushbutton Switches Connectors Consol e KB 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple) Video 1 x HDB-15 F Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Green) KVM Ports 8 x RJ-45 16 x RJ-45 Daisy Chain [...]

KH1508 / KH1516 User Manual 54 Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Adminis trator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it, for example) you can clear th e login informat ion with the following procedure: 1. Power off the KH1508 / KH1516 and remove its housing . 2. Sh[...]

Appendix 55 T roubleshooting Symptom Possible C ause Action Mouse and/or Keyboard not responding. Improper mouse and/or keyboard reset. Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s), then plug it/them back in. All S tation IDs display as 01. S tation 1 has suddenly lost power . W ait a few seconds for the system to reinitialize the station sequence [...]

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57 Index A Activate Beeper, 29 Adapter cable installation, 14 ADM, 28 Administrator functions, 28 Administrator Login Failure, 54 ALTUSEN Information, xiii Auto Scanning, 33, 36 Invoking Auto Scan, 37 Pausing Auto Scan, 37 Scan Durati on, 27 Setting the Scan Interval, 36 Stopping, 37 B Beeper Activate, 29 Hotkey Control, 39 C Clear the Nam e Li st [...]

KH5108 / KH5116 User Manual 58 Front View, 6 Rear View, 8 KH1516 Front View, 6 Rear View, 8 KVM adapter installation, 14 L LEDs Port, 7 Station ID, 7 LIST, 25 Logout, 34 Logout Timeout, 28 LOUT, 34 O OSD Factory Default Settings, 52 Functions, 2 4 Hotkey, 21, 26 Logout, 34 Main Screen, 21, 22 Main Screen Headings, 23 Navigation, 23 Overview, 21 Pas[...]

Index 59 Station IDs Reset, 31 T Timeout, 28 Troubleshooting, 55 U Upgrading the firmware, 43 User Notice, iii Username, 28 kh15816-v1.book Page 59 Friday, August 25, 2006 3:52 PM[...]