Table of Contents
- LCD KVM Switch User Manual
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
- Chatper 3. Basic Operation
- Chapter 4. OSD Operation
- Chapter 5. Keyboard Port Operation
- Chapter 6. Keyboard Emulation
- Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
- Appendix
- Index
ATEN CL5816N-ATA-AU User Manual
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EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT: 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. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
CE Warning: This is a 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.
KCC Statement:
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
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. Any of
the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and
not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation
of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior
to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-400-810-0-810
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-428-1111
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Package Contents
Basic Package
The basic CL5808/CL5816 package consists of:
1 CL5808/CL5816 KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit
2 Custom KVM Cables
1 5-in-1 Console Cable
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 Power Cord
1 User Instructions*
Optional Equipment
Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased, one of the
following may be included in your package:
Standard Rack Mounting Kit - Long
Easy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Short
Easy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Long
Fingerprint Identification Module
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got
damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the
devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the CL5808/CL5816 since this manual was
printed. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of
the manual.
© Copyright 2009 - 2019 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2019-02-20
ATEN and the ATEN 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.
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Contents
EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Basic Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
External Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keyboard Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
Before you Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Standard Rack Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cabling Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Daisy Chain Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 3.
Basic Operation
Opening the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Opening Separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Opening Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The LCD Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LCD Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hot Plugging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Port Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Manual Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
USB Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 4.
OSD Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manufacturing Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
OSD Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
F3: SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F5: SKP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 5.
Keyboard Port Operation
Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hotkey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Invoking Hotkey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Hotkey Mode Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Exiting Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Selecting the Active Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Auto Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exiting Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pausing Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Invoking Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Exiting Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Computer Keyboard/Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hotkey Invocation Key Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
OSD Hotkey Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Port OS Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Set USB Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Restore the Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Hotkey Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Chapter 6.
Keyboard Emulation
Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chapter 7.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Consignes de sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Général . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Montage sur bâti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
CL5808 to Compatible 8-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
CL5808 to Compatible 16-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
CL5816 to Compatible 8-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
CL5816 to Compatible 16-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Supported KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Clear Login Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Keyboard Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system.
It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview
of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CL5808/CL5816 system.
Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel
components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The
necessary steps – from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 32 switch
daisy chained operation are provided.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved
in operating the CL5808/CL5816.
Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the
CL5808/CL5816's OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.
Chapter 5, Keyboard Port Operation, details all of the concepts and
procedures involved in the Hotkey operation of your CL5808/CL5816
installation.
Chapter 6, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac
and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.
Chapter 7, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this
utility to upgrade the CL5808/CL5816's firmware with the latest available
versions.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the CL5808/CL5816.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Product Information
For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you
connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN
Authorized Reseller. Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and
telephone numbers:
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. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
→Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start
→
Run means to
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CL5808/CL5816 LCD KVM Switch is an integrated LCD console and
keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch that offers secure access to 8 or 16
attached computers and mounts in only 1U of rack space.
The CL5808/CL5816’s 19” LED-backlit LCD monitor and keyboard/touch
pad slide independently of each other. To maximize space in your data center,
the keyboard/touch pad module slides back to "hide away" when not in use,
while the thin profile LCD monitor rotates back – flush against the rack –
allowing convenient monitoring of computer activity. An extra console port is
provided on the rear panel to manage the LCD KVM switch from an optional
external console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse). For added convenience it
also supports an external USB mouse.
The CL5808/CL5816 supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice for the
connected computers, and the CL5808/CL5816 supports USB peripheral
devices to be used with the attached computers. A single CL5808/CL5816 can
control up to 8 or 16 computers. As many as 31 additional compatible KVM
switches can be daisy chained together, so that up to 256 or 512 computers can
all be controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console (See the
Appendix for a list of compatible ATEN switches).
The CL5808/CL5816 is built on a modular design. The KVM section can be
detached from the switch section for convenient maintenance and repair.
There are two models in the series as outlined in the following table:
Your CL5808/CL5816 investment is protected by an included firmware
upgrade utility. You can stay current with the latest functionality
improvements by downloading firmware update files from our website as they
become available, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the
upgrade.
Model LCD Panel KVM Ports Power
CL5808 19" 8 AC
CL5816 19" 16 AC
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Setup is fast and easy: plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is
entailed. Because the CL5808/CL5816 intercepts keyboard input directly,
there is no software to configure, no need to get involved in complex
installation routines, nor any need to be concerned with incompatibility
problems.
Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished
either by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or by means of a
powerful, mouse driven, OSD (on-screen display) menu system. A convenient
Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the
activities of all computers running on the installation one by one.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a CL5808/CL5816
installation. By using the CL5808/CL5816 with its sliding LCD console to
manage your installation, you: eliminate the expense of having to purchase a
separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; save all the space
those extra components would take up; save the space that a keyboard, monitor,
and mouse would take with a standard KVM switch; save on energy costs; and
eliminate the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving
from one computer to another.
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Features
Exclusive LED illumination light - designed by ATEN to illuminate the
keyboard and touchpad and allow visibility in low-light conditions
Integrated KVM console with 19” LED-backlit LCD in a Dual-Rail
Slideaway
TM
housing
Space saving technology – up to two consoles (one bus) control up to 8 or
16 computers
Daisy chain up to 31 additional units – control up to 256 (CL5808) or 512
(CL5816) computers from a single console
Dual Interface – supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice
USB port – allows each connected computer to access an attached USB
peripheral*
Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
Supports multimedia USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun
Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
Keyboard and mouse emulation (PS/2 and USB) for smooth switching and
simultaneous booting of multiple computers even when the console focus
is elsewhere
Superior video quality – supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
No software required – convenient computer selection via mouse-driven,
intuitive OSD (on-screen display) menus and Hotkeys
Auto-senses station's position on daisy chained installations; no need for
manual dip switch setting; front panel led indicates station's position
Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed
Two level password security – authorized users view and control computers
Supports one administrator and four user accounts with separate profiles
Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers
Broadcast support – commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all
available computers on the installation
Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without having to power down
the switch
Beeper on/off via Hotkey and OSD
Firmware upgrades to all the chained KVM switches at the same time via
the daisy chain cable
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*Only for computers connected with USB KVM cables.
Extra console port – manage computers from an external console (monitor,
USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse)
Supports external USB mouse
Convenient direct port selector buttons (8 or 16) each with 2 LEDs that
indicate whether the server is powered-on and selected.
Station Up/Down Navigation buttons with a 2x7 segment LED display
indicating the currently selected station of a daisy chained installation.
Port Navigation Buttons located on the front LCD panel for quick port
switching when the keyboard module is in the Slideaway
TM
position
behind and hidden.
Dedicated Hotkey mode and OSD Invocation Keys reduce the number of
keystrokes and provide quick access to these functions
OSD tree structure makes finding and managing computers easy
Console lock – enables the console drawer to remain securely locked away
when not in use
OSD port list automatically expands when new stations are added
Security – Administrator/User password authorization for enhanced
security protection; Administrator access rights synchronized between
master and slave stations
OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes
Two types of logout: manual and timed
Slideaway
TM
housing is slightly less than 1U with top and bottom
clearance for smooth operation in 1U of rack space
DDC emulation – video settings of each computer are automatically
adjusted for optimal output to the monitor
Standard 105-key keyboard
Keyboard status restored when switching computers
Keyboard languages supported: English (US), English (UK), French,
German, German (Swiss), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese
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Requirements
External Console
The following hardware components are required for the external console:
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest
resolution provided by any computer in the installation.
A USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port.
Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution is
1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz. Make sure that none of the computer
resolution settings exceed the LCD monitor's maximum resolution.
PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN), or at least one USB port.
Direct support Sun USB systems; or, for Sun legacy systems, an ATEN
CV130A Sun Console Converter.
Cables
Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall
performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we
strongly recommend that you use the high quality CS Custom Cable sets
described below:
Function Length Part Number
KVM switch to KVM switch
(Daisy chaining)
0.6 m
1.8 m
3.0 m
5.0 m
15.0 m
2L-1700
2L-1701
2L-1703
2L-1705
2L-1715
USB KVM cables 1.2 m
1.8 m
3.0 m
5.0 m
2L-5201U
2L-5202U
2L-5203U
2L-5205U
PS/2 KVM cables 1.2 m
1.8 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
2L-5201P
2L-5202P / 2L-5702P
2L-5203P
2L-5206P
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Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
PS/2-USB KVM cables 1.2 m
1.8 m
3.0 m
2L-5301UP
2L-5302UP
2L-5303UP
OS Version
Windows 2000 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
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.22
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Components
Front View
No. Component Description
1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide it in.
See Opening the Console, page 19, for details on sliding the
console in and out
2 Module Release
Catches
In order to slide the console out, you must first release it by
sliding these catches to the inside.
3 LCD Module See LCD Module, page 9.
4 Keyboard Module See Keyboard Module, page 8.
5 USB Port The USB port is available to connect a USB 1.1 peripheral
device (flash drive, CD-ROM drive, etc.) to the switch.
6 Lower Handle Pull to slide the Keyboard module out; push to slide it in.
7 External Mouse
Port
A USB mouse port is provided for users who prefer to use an
external mouse.
8 Power LED Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power.
9 LCD Release
Catch
These catches (one on each side) release the LCD Module
so that you can slide it away.
10 Rack Mounting
Tabs
Rack mounting tabs are located at each corner of the unit.
See Standard Rack Mounting, page 12, for details.
11 LED Illumination
Light
Press the Exit/Light pushbutton for two seconds to turn the
LED light ON or Off. (Default: On)
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
910
EXIT I LIGHT
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Keyboard Module
No. Component Description
1 Touchpad Standard mouse touchpad
2 Keyboard Standard 105-key keyboard
3 Port Selection
Buttons and LEDs
To access a Port on the currently selected Station press its
corresponding port selection button. Indicator LEDs are built
into the switches:
An On Line LED lights to indicate that the computer
attached to its corresponding port is up and running.
A Selected LED lights to indicate which port has the KVM
focus.
4 Station ID LED In a daisy chained installation, the Station ID of the currently
selected station displays as a 2 digit figure in this panel.
See Manual Port Switching, page 29 for further details.
5 Station Selection
Buttons
In a daisy chained installation, press the UP or DOWN
button to cycle to the desired Station.
The left (DOWN) button shifts the KVM focus down the
chain (Station 2
→
Station 1, etc.). After Station 1, it
cycles back to the last station.
The right (UP) button shifts the KVM focus up the chain.
After the last station, it cycles to Station 1.
6 Lock LEDs Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs are located here.
7 Reset Switch Located to the right of the Lock LEDs. Press this recessed
switch in with a small object to perform a system reset.
8 Keyboard
Release Catch
These catches (one on each side) release the keyboard/
touchpad module so you can slide it away.
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
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LCD Module
No. Component Description
1 LCD Display After sliding the LCD module out, flip up the cover to access
the LCD monitor.
2 Port Navigation
Switches
These buttons can be used to access a port when the
Keyboard Module isn’t extended. Press the UP or DOWN
button to cycle forward or backward through the ports.
The left (DOWN) button shifts the KVM focus down the
chain (Port 2
→
Port 1, etc.). After Port 1, it cycles to the
last port.
The right (UP) button shifts the KVM focus up the chain.
After the last port, it cycles back to Port 1.
3LCD OSD
Controls
Buttons to control the position and picture settings of the
LCD display are located here. See LCD OSD Configuration,
page 26, for details.
4 LCD Power
Button
Press this button to turn the LCD monitor on and off. When
the LCD monitor is off, this button illuminates; when the LCD
monitor is on, this button does not illuminate. (This function
only affects the monitor, not the KVM switch itself.)
5 Firmware
Upgrade
Section
Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable
that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the adminis-
trator's computer to the CL5808/CL5816 plugs into this
RJ-11 connector.
Firmware Upgrade Switch: During normal operation this
switch should be in the NORMAL position. (See The
Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 57 for firmware upgrading
details.)
2
1
3
4
5
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Rear View
No. Component Description
1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-prong AC power socket. The power cord
from an AC source plugs in here.
2 Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the unit on and off.
3 Daisy Chain Port When daisy chaining units, the daisy chain cable plugs in
here.
4 KVM Port
Section
The cables that link to the computers plug in here.
Note: The shape of these SPHD connectors has been
specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to
work with this switch can plug in (see Cables, page 5 for
details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA
connector cables to link these ports to the computers.
5 Grounding
Terminal
The grounding wire used to ground the switch attaches here.
6 External
Console Port
For flexibility and convenience, the CL5808/CL5816 supports
an independent, external, KVM console. If you choose to
install an external console, the Console Cable (supplied with
the CL5808/CL5816 package), plugs in here.
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Before you Begin
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 63. Please review it before
proceeding.
2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting
up has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any
computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
3. Packing material has been inserted to protect the CL5808/
CL5816 during shipping. Slide the LCD module out
(see Opening the Console, page 19, for details), until the
packing material is visible. Remove the packing material before
installing the unit, as shown in the diagram below.
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Standard Rack Mounting
A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your CL5808/CL5816. The kit
enables the CL5808/CL5816 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 mounting kit does not include screws or cage nuts.
If you need additional screws or cage nuts, contact your rack dealer.
3. Optional mounting kits - including single person Easy Installation
kits - are available with a separate purchase. see Optional Rack
Mounting, page 78, for details.
L Brackets
Side Mountng
Brackets
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To rack mount the CL5808/CL5816, do the following:
1. While one person positions the switch 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 switch in place, the second person
slides the L brackets into the switch's side mounting brackets, from the
rear until the bracket flanges contact the rack, then screws the L brackets
to the rack.
3. After the L brackets have been secured, tighten the front bracket screws.
Note: Allow at least 5.1 cm on each side for proper ventilation, and at least
12.7 cm at the back for the power cord and cable clearance.
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Single Stage Installation
In a single stage installation, there are no additional switches daisy chained
from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation
diagrams on the following pages (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to
the numbers of the installation steps), and do the following:
1. Ground the CL5808/CL5816 by connecting one end of a grounding wire
to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable
grounded object.
Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to
the unit from surges or static electricity.
2. If you choose to connect an external console to the CL5808/CL5816, use
the console cable provided to plug a keyboard, monitor, and mouse into
the Console Port. See Console Cable Installation Diagram, page 16.
Note: 1. Connecting an external console is optional.
2. You can use any combination of keyboard and mouse
connections. For example, you can use a PS/2 keyboard with a
USB mouse.
3. For each of the computers you are installing, use a KVM cable set (as
described in the Cables section on page 5), to connect any available KVM
port to the computer's keyboard, video and mouse ports. See KVM Cable
Installation Diagrams, page 16.
4. Plug the power cord into the CL5808/CL5816 power socket and into a AC
power source.
After you have completed the installation procedures, power on the CL5808/
CL5816 (see Powering Off and Restarting, page 25 for details). After the
CL5808/CL5816 is powered on, power on the computers.
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Single Stage Installation Diagram
1
4
2
3
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Cabling Diagrams
Console Cable Installation Diagram
KVM Cable Installation Diagrams
VGA
USB PS/2
2
USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connection
3
3
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Daisy Chaining
To control even more computers, up to 31 compatible KVM switches can be
daisy chained from the first stage CL5808/CL5816 (see Supported KVM
Switches, page 75, for details). In a complete installation, as many as 256 or
512 computers can be controlled from the CL5808/CL5816. Tables showing
the relation between the number of computers and the number of units needed
to control them are provided on page 73 in the Appendix.
To set up a daisy chain installation, first make sure that power to all the devices
you will be connecting have been turned off. Then, refer to the daisy chain
installation diagram on page 18, as you do the following:
1. Use a daisy chain cable set (described in the Cables section, page 5), to
connect the Chain Out port of the parent CL5808/CL5816 to the Chain In
port of the child switch (first station out to second station in, second
station out to third station in, etc.).
Note: 1. The maximum distance between any two stations is 15 m.
2. The total maximum distance from the first station to the last
station is 100 m, regardless of the number of stations in the chain.
The daisy-chain functionality is not guaranteed should any of the
inter-station distances follow Note 1 above.
2. Use compatible KVM cable sets to connect any available KVM port on the
daisy chained switch to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of the
computers you are installing. See KVM Cable Installation Diagrams,
page 16.
3. Repeat the above steps for any additional units you wish to add to the
chain.
4. Power up the installation according to the following procedure:
a) Power on the CL5808/CL5816.
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 on
the current station before powering on the next one.
c) After all the stations are turned on, power on the computers.
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Daisy Chain Installation Diagram
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Chapter 3
Basic Operation
Opening the Console
The CL5808/CL5816's console consists of two modules: an LCD display
module located under the top cover; and a keyboard / touch pad module below
the LCD module.
The modules can either slide together, or independently. This allows you to
have the LCD display available for viewing while the keyboard / touch pad
module is conveniently out of the way when not in use.
Opening Separately
1. Pull the release catches to release the console, and pull the top panel a few
centimeters toward you. Once the console has been released, you can let
go of the catches.
Release Catches
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(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 way back to expose the LCD screen.
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4. Reach underneath and pull the keyboard module all the way out until it
clicks into place.
Opening Together
Refer to the diagrams in the Opening Separately section as you do the
following:
1. Pull the release catch and pull the top and bottom panels out until the
keyboard module clicks into place.
Note: Once the console has been released, you can let go of the catch.
2. Pull the top panel the rest of the way out until it clicks into place.
3. Rotate the top panel all the way back to expose the LCD screen.
Note: Refer to the warning regarding placing excessive weight on the
keyboard module on the following page.
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Closing the Console
1. Pull the release catches located on either side of the keyboard toward you
to release the keyboard module, then slide the module slightly in.
2. Let go of the catches. Using the front handle, push the keyboard module
all the way in.
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(Continued from previous page.)
3. Rotate the LCD module 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.
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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 result in damage to the
keyboard module.
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Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to power off the CL5808/CL5816, do the following
before restarting it:
1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the CL5808/CL5816.
Note: Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard
Power On function. Otherwise, the CL5808/CL5816 will still
receive power from the computers.
2. Unplug the CL5808/CL5816 from its power source.
3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the CL5808/CL5816 back in.
4. After the CL5808/CL5816 has started and ascertained its station ID, power
on the computers.
Note: If you have shut down more than one station, power up the highest
station first and work your way down to the lowest one.
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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 configuration, 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 brings up
the Main Menu.
When you have entered the LCD OSD Menu function, and
have reached a setting choice with the navigation buttons,
pressing this button brings up its adjustment screen.
When navigating through the menus, this button moves you Right
or Up. When making an adjustment, it increases the value.
When navigating through the menus, this button moves you Left
or Down. When making an adjustment, it decreases the value.
EXIT
When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function,
pressing this button performs an auto adjustment. An auto
adjustment automatically configures all the settings for the LCD
panel to what the OSD considers their optimum values to be.
When you have entered the LCD OSD Menu function, pressing
this button exits the current menu and returns you to the
previous menu. Use it to leave an adjustment menu when you
are satisfied with the adjustment you made.
When you are at the Main Menu, pressing this button exits the
LCD OSD.
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LCD Adjustment Settings
An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below:
Note: As an alternative to manually adjusting the LCD settings, you can have
the LCD auto-adjusted for optimum display by pressing the Exit button.
See EXIT, page 26
Setting Explanation
Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image.
Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image.
Phase If pixel jitter or horizontal line noise is visible on the display,
your LCD may have the wrong phase setting. Adjust the
phase setting to eliminate these problems.
Clock If vertical banding is visible on the display, your LCD may
have the wrong clock setting. Adjust the clock setting to
eliminate vertical banding.
H-Position Positions the display area on the LCD panel horizontally
(moves the display area left or right).
V-Position Positions the display area on the LCD panel vertically
(moves the display area up or down).
Color Temperature Adjusts the color quality of the display. You can adjust the
warmth value, color balance, etc. The Adjust Color
selection has a further submenu that lets you fine tune the
RGB values.
Language Selects the language that the OSD displays its menus in.
OSD Duration Lets you set the amount of time the OSD displays on the
screen. If there is no input for the amount of time you
choose, the OSD display turns off.
Reset Resets the adjustments on all menus and submenus to
their factory default settings.
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Hot Plugging
The CL5808/CL5816 supports hot plugging – components can be removed and
added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables
without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work
properly, however, there are some procedures that need to be taken into
account, as described in the following sections.
Hot Plugging Stations
You can switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and
plugging into a new one. After you do, in order for the OSD menus to
correspond to the change, you must reset the OSD. See RESET STATION IDS,
page 41, for details.
Hot Plugging KVM Ports
After switching KVM ports, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the
change, you must reconfigure the OSD information for the new port
information. See F3: SET, page 36, and the port setting selections under the F4
ADM function, page 38, for details.
Note: If a computer’s operating system doesn’t support hot plugging, this
function may not work properly.
Hot Plugging Console Ports
The keyboard, monitor, and mouse can be hot plugged. When hot plugging the
mouse, however, be aware of the following:
If you unplug the mouse (to reset the mouse, for example), we recommend
that you use the same mouse when you plug back in.
If, after hot plugging (or at any other time), there is no response to
keyboard and/or mouse input, perform a keyboard and mouse reset by
pressing in the Reset switch (see page 8).
Note: If performing the keyboard/mouse reset doesn’t resolve the
problem, shut down all the stations and all the computers on the
installation for 10 seconds, then restarted following the sequence
given under Powering Off and Restarting on page 25.
Some older operating systems may not support hot plugging.
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Port Switching
The CL5808/CL5816 provides three port switching methods to access the
computers on the installation: Manual, an OSD (on-screen display) menu
system, and Hotkeys. Manual port switching is discussed below. See
Chapter 4,OSD Operation and Chapter 3, Keyboard Port Operation for more
information.
Manual Port Switching
Station Selection
The Station Navigation buttons are located on the Keyboard Module. Press and
release the UP or Down button to move to the next or previous station. To cycle
forward or backward through the installed Stations, press and hold the UP or
DOWN button.
Port Selection
There are two methods for selecting the target port after you have selected the
target station:
If the keyboard module is not extended, you can use the Port Navigation
buttons, located at the bottom left of the LCD module. Press the UP or
DOWN button to move to the previous or next port. To cycle backward or
forward through all the available ports on all the stations, keep pressing
and releasing the UP or DOWN button.
If the keyboard module is extended, press the port selection button
(located at the top of the keyboard module – see page 8), that corresponds
to the port you want to access. The SELECTED LED, built into the button,
lights to indicate the currently selected port has the KVM focus.
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Port ID Numbering
Each computer on the installation is assigned a unique port ID. The port ID is
a one or two segment number that is determined by the stage level and port
number of the switch that the computer is connected to. The first segment
represents the stage level of the switch (04, for example); the second segment
represents the number of the port that the computer is plugged into.
For example, a computer that is connected to KVM port 3 of a switch that is in
the 12th position of the daisy chain, would have a port ID of 12-03.
Note: Single digit numbers (1–9) are padded with a preceding zero (0).
USB Peripheral Devices
A USB port, located on the keyboard module’s front panel, is available to
connect a USB peripheral device (flash drive, CD-ROM drive, printer, etc.) to
the CL5808/CL5816. Any computer connected to the CL5808/CL5816 can
access the USB peripheral on a one-at-a-time basis. The peripheral device is
available to computers connected to the CL5808/CL5816 on the same level
only, and is not available to computers connected to daisy chained switches.
The USB peripheral device is automatically detected on target computers when
switching ports on the CL5808/CL5816. For example, when switching from a
computer connected to port 1 to a computer connected to port 2, the peripheral
device automatically disconnects from the computer on port 1 and connects to
the computer on port 2.
Note: The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set
connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.
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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.
There are two ways to invoke the OSD:
1. Tap the OSD invocation key on the keyboard (see page 81), or
2. Tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice.
Note: [Scroll Lock] is the default OSD hotkey. You can optionally change
the OSD Hotkey to the Ctrl key (see OSD HOTKEY, page 36), in
which case you would press [Ctrl] twice. If you choose this method,
you must press the same [Ctrl] key both times.
Manufacturing Number
The “MFG Number” (Manufacturing Number) is an internal serial number
used by ATEN’s factory and technical support staff to identify products. This
number does not affect products’ warranty. If your product requires after-sales
services, you may provide the MFG Number to ATEN’s sales or technical
support staff to identify the product and model number.
Logging In
The OSD incorporates a two level (administrator / user) authorization
procedure. Before the OSD main screen comes up, a login dialog box appears
requesting a username and password.
If this is the first time that the OSD is being run, or if the password function has
not been set, simply press [Enter]. The OSD main screen displays in
administrator mode. In this mode, you have administrator privileges, with
access to all administrator and user functions, and can set up operations
(including password authorization) as you like.
If the password function has been set, you must provide an appropriate
administrator/user password in order to access the OSD.
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OSD Main Screen
When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears:
Note: 1. The diagram depicts the administrator'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 in list view, with the highlight bar at the same
position it was in the last time it was closed.
3. Only the ports that have been set accessible by the administrator for
the current logged in user are visible (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS,
page 39, for details).
4. If the port list is collapsed, click on a switch number, or move the
highlight bar to it then press the right arrow key to expand the list.
Similarly, to collapse a switch’s port list, click on the switch number,
or move the highlight bar to it then press the left arrow key to collapse
the list.
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OSD Main Screen Headings
The table below describes the OSD Main Screen headings.
OSD Navigation
To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the X at the upper right
corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc].
To log out, click F8 at the top of the main screen, or press [F8].
To move up or down through the list one line at a time, click the up and
down triangle symbols (ST) or use the up and down arrow keys. If there
are more list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen
will scroll.
To move up or down through the list one screen at a time, click the up and
down arrow symbols (), or use the [Pg Up] and [Pg Dn] keys. If there
are more list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen
will scroll.
To bring the KVM focus to a port, double click it, or move the highlight
bar to it then press [Enter].
After executing any action, you automatically go back to the menu one
level above.
Heading Description
SN--PN This column lists the port ID numbers (station number - port
number) for all the KVM ports on the installation. The simplest
method to access a particular computer is move the highlight bar to
it, then press [Enter].
QV If a port has selected for quick view scanning (see Set Quick View
Ports, page 40), an arrowhead displays in this column.
The computers that are powered on and are online have a sun
symbol in this column.
NAME If a port has been given a name (see Edit Port Names, page 40), its
name appears in this column.
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OSD Functions
OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you
can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports, 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 click a function key field at the top of the main screen, or press a
corresponding function key on the keyboard.
2. In the submenus that appear, make your choice either by double clicking it,
or moving the highlight bar to it, then pressing [Enter].
3. Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level.
F1: GOTO
Clicking the F1 field or pressing [F1] activates the GOTO function. GOTO
allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's Name, or
its Port ID.
To use the name method, key in 1; key in the port's Name; then press
[Enter].
To use the port ID method, key in 2; key in the Port ID; then press
[Enter].
Note: You can key in a partial name or port ID. In that case, the screen will
show all the computers that the user has View rights to (see SET
ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 39), that match the name or port ID
pattern, regardless of the current list settings (see F2 LIST, page 35, for
details).
To return to the OSD main screen without making a choice, press [Esc].
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F2: LIST
This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD
displays on the main screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are
given in the table below.
Move the highlight bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter]. An icon
appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one.
Choice Meaning
ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation that have been set accessible
by the administrator for the current logged in user.
QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as quick view ports (see
SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 39).
POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have their attached computers powered on.
QUICK VIEW +
POWERED ON
Lists only the ports that have been selected as quick view ports (see
SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 40), and that have their attached
computers powered on.
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F3: SET
This function allows the administrator and each user to set up his own working
environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated
according 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].
2. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. To make
a selection, either double-click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then
press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate
which one it is. The settings are explained in the following table:
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Setting Function
OSD HOTKEY Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function:
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl].
Since the [Ctrl] key combination may conflict with programs running
on the computers, the default is the [Scroll Lock] combination.
PORT ID
DISPLAY
POSITION
Allows each user to customize the position where the port ID
appears on the screen. The default is the upper left corner, but
users can choose to have it appear anywhere on the screen.
Use the mouse or the arrow keys plus Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home, End,
and 5 (on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off), to position the
port ID display, then double-click or press [Enter] to lock the
position and return to the Set submenu.
PORT ID
DISPLAY
DURATION
Determines how long a port ID displays on the monitor after a port
change has taken place. The choices are: 3 Seconds (default) and
ALWAYS OFF.
PORT ID
DISPLAY
MODE
Selects how the port ID is displayed: the port number plus the port
name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME) (default); the port number
alone (PORT NUMBER); or the port name alone (PORT NAME).
SCAN
DURATION
Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles
through the selected ports in Auto Scan mode (see F7 SCAN,
page 44). Key in a value from 1–255 seconds, then press [Enter].
Default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the SCAN function.
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Setting Function
SCAN–SKIP
MODE
Selects which computers will be accessed under skip mode (see
F5 SKP, page 42), and Auto Scan mode (see F7 SCAN, page 44.
Choices are:
ALL - All the ports which have been set accessible (see SET
ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 39);
QUICK VIEW - Only those ports which have been set accessible
and have been selected as quick view ports (see SET QUICK
VIEW PORTS, page 40);
POWERED ON - Only those ports which have been set accessible
and are powered on;
QUICK VIEW + POWERED ON - Only those ports which have
been set accessible and have been selected as quick view ports
and are powered on. The default is ALL.
Note: The quick view choices only show up on the administrator's
screen, since only he has Quick View setting rights (see SET
QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 40, for details).
SCREEN
BLANKER
If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with
this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value from 1–30
minutes, then press [Enter]. The default setting of 0 disables this
function.
HOTKEY
COMMAND
MODE
Enables / disables the Hotkey command function in case a conflict
occurs with programs running on the computers.
HOTKEY Sets the keyboard shortcut for invoking Hotkey Mode (see
page 36). Choices are: [NUM LOCK] + [-] (minus) (default), and
[CTRL] + [F12].
OSD
LANGUAGE
Sets the language used in the OSD. Choices are: English,
German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
TOUCHPAD Enables / disables the touchpad.
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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 double-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 with further choices to select from appears.
Double-click an item, or move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter]. An
icon appears before the selected item so that you know which one it is. The
settings are explained in the following table:
Setting Function
SET USER
LOGIN
Use this function to set login mode, usernames, passwords and
fingerprints for the administrator and users.
SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD
Usernames and passwords for one administrator and four users
can be set.
After you select the administrator field or one of the user fields, a
screen that allows you to key in the username and password
appears. Usernames and passwords can be from 1 to 16
characters long and can consist of any combination of letters
and numbers (A–Z, 0–9) and some additional keys (* ( ) + : - , ? .
/ space).
For each individual, key in the username and password, confirm
the password, then press [Enter].
To modify or delete a previous username and/or password, use
the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers. Press
[Enter] when done.
Usernames and passwords are not case sensitive. Usernames
are displayed in capital letters in the OSD.
SET FINGERPRINT:
Note: This setting is only available on models with a fingerprint
reader.
Selecting this option enables the fingerprint reader to record
fingerprints.
Fingerprints can be used in conjunction with, or in place of, a
username and password when logging in. Although up to 10
fingerprints can be scanned for each user account, a maximum of
20 fingerprints can be stored on the switch, depending on the size
of the fingerprint data file.
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Setting Function
SET USER
LOGIN
(continued)
To record a fingerprint:
1. Select an item from the list and double-click it, or move the high-
light bar to it and press [Enter].
2. Swipe the selected finger across the reader 3 times as directed.
3. Once the fingerprint is successfully recorded, you have the
option of recording another.
Note: 1. Pressing F1 deletes the highlighted fingerprint from
memory.
2. Pressing F2 deletes all fingerprints for the current user
from memory.
3. Pressing F3 allows you to edit the name of the
highlighted fingerprint.
4. Pressing F5 deletes the highlighted fingerprint’s name.
SET LOGIN MODE:
Note: This setting is only available on models with a fingerprint
reader.
Use this function to select the user login mode: either PASSWORD
OR FINGERPRINT (where either the username and password or a
fingerprint can be used to log in), or PASSWORD + FINGERPRINT
(where the username and password followed by a fingerprint must
be used).
In PASSWORD + FINGERPRINT mode, if the fingerprint does not
match the username, the user will not be able to log in. This mode
provides better security than PASSWORD OR FINGERPRINT
mode.
SET
ACCESSIBLE
PORTS
This function allows the administrator to define user access to the
computers on the installation on a port-by-port basis.
For each user, select the target port; then press the [Spacebar] to
cycle through the choices: F (full access), V (view only), or blank.
Repeat until all access rights have been set, then press [Enter].
The default is F for all users on all ports.
Note: 1. A blank setting means that no access rights are granted.
The port will not show up on the user's LIST on the main
screen.
2. The administrator always has full access to all ports.
SET LOGOUT
TIMEOUT
If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with
this function, the user is automatically logged out. A login is
necessary before the console can be used again.
This enables other users to gain access to the computers when the
original user is no longer accessing them, but has forgotten to log
out. To set the timeout value, key in a number from 1–180 minutes,
then press [Enter]. The default setting of 0 disables this function.
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Setting Function
EDIT PORT
NAMES
To 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. To edit a port
name:
1. Click the port, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar
to it, then press [Enter].
2. Key in the new port name, or modify/delete the old one. The maxi-
mum number of characters allowed for the port name is 12. Legal
characters include:
All alpha characters: A–Z
All numeric characters: 0–9
* ( ) + : - , ? . / and Space
Case does not matter; OSD displays the port name in all
capitals no matter how they were keyed in.
3. When you have finished editing, press [Enter] to have the
change take effect. To abort the change, press [Esc].
RESTORE
DEFAULT
VALUES
This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to the
original factory default settings (see OSD FACTORY DEFAULT
SETTINGS, page 63) except for the port name list, username and
password information, which are saved.
CLEAR THE
NAME LIST
This function clears the port name list.
ACTIVATE
BEEPER
Choices are Y (on), or N (off). When activated, the beeper sounds
whenever a port is changed; when activating the Auto Scan function
(see F7 SCAN, page 44); or an invalid entry is made on an OSD
menu. The default is Y.
SET QUICK
VIEW PORTS
This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as
quick view ports.
To select/deselect a port as a quick view port, double-click the port,
or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press
[Spacebar].
When a port has been selected as a quick view port, an icon dis-
plays in the QV column of the LIST on the main screen.
If one of the quick view options is chosen for the LIST view (see F2
LIST, page 35), only a port that has been selected here
will display on the list.
If one of the quick view options is chosen for auto scanning
(see SCAN/SKIP MODE, page 37), only a port that has been
selected here will be auto scanned.
The default has no ports selected for quick view.
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Setting Function
RESET STATION
IDS
If you change the position of one of the stations in the daisy chain,
the OSD settings will no longer correspond to the new location.
This function directs the OSD to rescan the station positions of the
entire installation and updates the OSD so that the OSD station
information corresponds to the new physical layout.
Note: Only the station numbers get updated. Except for the port
names, all administrator settings (such as SET ACCESSIBLE
PORTS, SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, etc.) must be input again for
all of the computers affected by the change.
SET
OPERATING
SYSTEM
This function allows the administrator to define the operating
system for the computer connected to each KVM port. The default
is WIN (PC compatible).
To set the port operating system:
1. From the list, select the port for which you wish to set the com-
puter's operating system.
2. Set the operating system by pressing [Spacebar] to cycle
through WIN, MAC, SUN, or OTHER .
3. Press [Esc] to exit. The operating system you selected is
assigned to the KVM port.
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
In order to upgrade the CL5808/CL5816 firmware (see page 57),
you must first enable Firmware Upgrade mode with this setting.
When you bring up this menu, the current firmware version levels
are displayed. Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrade mode, or N to
leave this menu without enabling it.
SET KEYBOARD
LANGUAGE
Sets the language for the computer keyboard attached to the KVM
port. To select a keyboard language, double-click it, or use the
navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].
Choices are: AUTO (default), ENGLISH (UK), ENGLISH (US),
FRENCH, GERMAN (GER.), GERMAN (SWISS), GREEK,
HUNGARIAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE, KOREAN, RUSSIAN,
SPANISH, SWEDISH, GREEK, and TRADITIONAL CHINESE.
SET CONSOLE
MODE
This setting selects which consoles (internal/external) are enabled:
0 – Both consoles enabled
1 – LCD console only
2 – External console only
Use the spacebar to cycle to the choice you want. The default is 0.
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F5: SKP
Clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5] invokes Skip 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.
The selection of computers to be available for skip mode switching is
made with the Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see
page 36).
When you are in skip mode:
press [
←
] to switch to the previous computer in the list
press [
→ ]
to switch to the next computer in the list
press [
↑ ]
to switch to the last computer on the previous station in the list
press [
↓ ]
to switch to the first computer on the next station in the list.
Note: When you skip, you only skip to the previous or next available
computer that is in the Scan–Skip mode selection (page 37).
If a port has been selected for Scan–Skip mode, when the focus switches to
that port a left/right triangle symbol appears before its port ID display.
While skip mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You
must exit skip mode in order to regain control of the console.
To exit skip mode, press [Spacebar] or [Esc].
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F6: BRC
F6 is an administrator only function. Clicking the F6 field, or pressing [F6],
invokes Broadcast (BRC) mode. When this function is in effect, commands
sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the
installation.
This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on
multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or
upgrading software, etc.
While BRC mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appears before the port ID
display of the port that currently has the console focus.
While BRC mode is in effect, the mouse will not function normally. You
must exit BRC mode in order to regain control of the mouse.
To exit BRC mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD Hotkey), then click the
F6 field, or press [F6], to turn BRC mode off.
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F7: SCAN
Clicking the F7 field or 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 yourself.
The selection of computers to be included for auto scanning is made with
the Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see page 37).
The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan
Duration setting under the F3: SET function (see page 36). When you
want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning.
If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is
attached but is powered Off, the monitor screen will be blank, and the
mouse and keyboard will have no effect. After the Scan Duration time is
up, the scan function will move on to the next port.
As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the port ID display
to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
While Auto Scan mode is in effect, the console will not function normally.
You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain control of the console.
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 click of the mouse. See Pausing Auto Scan, page 48, for details.
To exit Auto Scan mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].
F8: LOUT
Clicking the F8 field, or 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.
Note: 1. When you reenter the OSD after logging out, the screen stays blank
except for the OSD main screen. You must input your username and
password before you can continue.
2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc]
to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD
menu, a null port message displays on the screen. The OSD Hotkey
will bring up the main OSD screen.
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Chapter 5
Keyboard Port Operation
Hotkey Port Control
Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer
directly from the keyboard. The CL5808/CL5816 provides the following
Hotkey port control features:
Selecting the Active Port
Auto Scan Mode Switching
Skip Mode Switching
Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset
The following settings can also be controlled in Hotkey mode:
Setting the Beeper
Setting the Quick Hotkey
Setting the OSD Hotkey
Setting the Port Operating System
Restoring the OSD Default Values
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Hotkey Mode
Invoking Hotkey Mode
All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode. There are two key
sequences – a default and an alternate – that can be used to invoke Hotkey
Mode, but only one of them can be active at a time:
1. The Default: Num Lock and Minus
To invoke Hotkey mode with the default key sequence, do the following:
1. Hold down the [Num Lock] key.
2. Press and release the [Minus] key.
3. Release the [Num Lock] key.
2. The Alternate: Control and F12
To invoke Hotkey mode with the alternate key sequence, do the following:
1. Hold down the [Ctrl] key.
2. Press and release the [F12] key.
3. Release the [Ctrl] key.
Note: 1. Hotkey Command Mode must be enabled in the settings (see page 37).
2. When invoking Hotkey Mode, be sure to use the active sequence.
Hotkey Mode Active
When the Hotkey mode is active:
A command line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt
is the word Hotkey: in white text on a blue background, and displays the
subsequent Hotkey information that you key in.
Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Hotkey
compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that
follow), can be input.
Exiting Hotkey Mode
Press [Esc] to exit Hotkey mode.
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Selecting the Active Port
Each KVM port is assigned a unique port ID (see Port ID Numbering,
page 28). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a
Hotkey combination that specifies the port ID of the KVM port that the
computer is connected to. To access a computer using Hotkeys, do the
following:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 46).
2. Key in the port ID.
The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in. If
you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the error.
3. Press [Enter].
After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated
computer and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
Note: In Hotkey mode, the KVM focus does not switch to a port if an
invalid switch or port number is entered. The Hotkey command line
continues to display on the screen until you either enter a valid
switch and port number combination, or exit Hotkey mode.
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Auto Scan Mode
Auto Scan automatically switches among all the KVM ports that are accessible
to the user at regular intervals, so that their activity can be monitored
automatically. (See SCAN–SKIP MODE, page 37 for information regarding
accessible ports.)
Invoking Auto Scan
To start Auto Scan mode, do the following:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 46).
2. Press [A].
3. Press [Enter]
After pressing [Enter], you exit Hotkey mode, and enter Auto Scan mode.
While Auto Scan mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse
functions are suspended – only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes and
mouse clicks can be input. You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to
regain normal control of the console.
Exiting Auto Scan
To exit Auto Scan mode press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Automatic scanning stops
and you return to normal console operation.
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.
In certain cases, pausing can be more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode
because when you resume, the scanning order starts from the point you paused.
If, by contrast, you exited in order to focus on a particular computer, when you
restarted scanning would start over from the first computer of the installation.
To pause Auto Scan mode, press [P] or left click with the mouse. While auto
scan mode is paused, the command line displays:
Auto Scan: Paused.
To resume Auto Scanning from where you paused, press any key or left click.
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Skip Mode
Skip Mode allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them
manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long as you like – as
opposed to auto scanning, which automatically switches the port focus after a
fixed interval.
Invoking Skip Mode
To start Skip mode, do the following:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 46).
2. Press an [Arrow] key.
Once you press an arrow key, you automatically exit Hotkey mode and
enter Skip mode where you can switch ports as follows:
Once you are in Skip mode, you can continue skipping by pressing the arrow
keys. You do not have to use the Hotkey invocation combination again.
While Skip mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are
suspended – only Skip mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit
Skip mode to regain normal control of the console.
Exiting Skip Mode
1. To exit Skip mode, press [Esc] or [Spacebar].
←
Skips to the first accessible port. (See SCAN–SKIP MODE,
page 37, for information regarding accessible ports.)
→
Skips to the next accessible port.
↑
Skips to the last accessible port of the previous station.
↓
Skips to the first accessible port of the next station.
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Computer Keyboard/Mouse Reset
If either the keyboard or mouse stop functioning on the computer connected to
the currently selected port, you can perform a keyboard/mouse reset on the
computer with the following steps:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 46).
2. Press [F5].
This function has the same effect as unplugging and replugging the keyboard
and mouse on the target computer. After you press [F5] you automatically exit
Hotkey mode and regain keyboard and mouse control on the computer
connected to the KVM port.
If you fail to regain keyboard/mouse control on the computer after pressing
[F5], perform a system reset. For more information see Reset Switch, page 8.
Hotkey Beeper Control
The beeper (see Activate Beeper, page 40) can be toggled on and off with the
following steps:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 46).
2. Press [B].
After you press [B], the beeper toggles on or off. The command line
displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; then the message
disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
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Hotkey Invocation Key Selection
The keys used to invoke Hotkey Mode (see Invoking Hotkey Mode, page 46)
can be toggled between
[Num Lock] + [-] and
[Ctrl] + [F12]
To toggle between them, do the following:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 46).
2. Press [H].
After you press [H], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN
CHANGED for one second; then the message disappears and you
automatically exit Hotkey mode.
OSD Hotkey Selection
The Hotkey sequence used to call up the OSD can be toggled between
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] and
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]
To toggle between them, do the following:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 46).
2. Press [T].
After you press [T], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN
CHANGED for one second; then the message disappears and you
automatically exit Hotkey mode.
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Port OS Selection
A port’s operating system can be configured so that it matches the one that is
used by the computer attached to it. To configure a port’s operating system
configuration, do the following:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 46).
2. Refer to the table below.
3. Press the function key that corresponds to the OS configuration you want
for the port.
After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
Set USB Speed
Users can use hotkeys to set the USB speed of the selected KVM port to low/
full speed to comply with the connected computers.
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see Invoking Hotkey Mode on page 46).
2. Press [F11]
3. Key in [Function], where [Function] refers to one of the function keys in
the following table:
4. Press [Enter].
To set all KVM ports of the selected KVM station, add an [A] after the function
key: Under Hotkey mode, press [F11][L][A][Enter] or [F11][F][A][Enter].
Key Description
F1 Sets the Port OS to Windows
F2 Sets the Port OS to Mac
F3 Sets the Port OS to Sun
Key Description
L Set the KVM port to low speed USB
F Set the KVM port to full speed USB
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Restore the Default Values
This administrator only Hotkey restores the CL5808/CL5816 default values
(see RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES, page 40). To restore the CL5808/CL5816
to its default values, do the following:
1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 46).
2. Press [R].
3. Press [Enter].
After you press [Enter], the command line displays RESET TO DEFAULT
SETTING for three seconds; then the message disappears and you
automatically exit Hotkey mode.
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Hotkey Summary Table
[Num Lock] + [-]
or
[Ctrl] + [F12]
[A] [Enter]
or
[Q] [Enter]
Enters Auto Scan mode.
When Auto Scan mode is in effect, [P] or left
click pauses auto scanning.
When auto scanning is paused, pressing any
key or another left click resumes auto
scanning.
[B] Switches the beeper on or off.
[Esc] or [Spacebar] Exits Hotkey mode.
[F1] Sets the operating system configuration of
the currently selected port to Windows
[F2] Sets the operating system configuration of
the currently selected port to Mac
[F3] Sets the operating system configuration of
the currently selected port to Sun
[F5] Performs a keyboard / mouse reset on the
target computer.
[H] Switches the key combination used to enter
the Hotkey mode keys between [Ctrl] + [F12]
and [Num Lock] + [-].
[R] [Enter] This administrator-only Hotkey restores the
switch’s default values. See RESTORE
DEFAULT VALUES, page 40.
[Station #][Port #] [Enter] Switches access to the computer that
corresponds to the specified Station Number
and Port Number.
[F11] [F] [Enter] Set the selected KVM port to full speed USB
[F11] [L] [Enter] Set the selected KVM port to low speed USB
[F11] [F] [A] [Enter] Set the selected KVM station to full speed
USB
[F11] [L] [A] [Enter] Set the selected KVM station to low speed
USB
[T] Switches the OSD Hotkey between [Ctrl]
[Ctrl] and [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock].
[←]Enters Skip mode and skips from the current
port to the first accessible port previous to it.
[→]Enters Skip mode and skips from the current
port to the next accessible port.
[↑]Enters Skip mode and skips from the current
port to the last accessible port of the previous
station.
[↓]Enters Skip mode and skips from the current
port to the first accessible port of the next
station.
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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.
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
[Ctrl] Ctrl
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
[Alt] Alt
[Print Screen] F13
[Scroll Lock] F14
=
[Enter] Return
[Backspace] Delete
[Insert] Help
[Ctrl] F15
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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.
Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl),
then press and release the activation key.
PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard
[Ctrl] [T] Stop
[Ctrl] [F2] Again
[Ctrl] [F3] Props
[Ctrl] [F4] Undo
[Ctrl] [F5] Front
[Ctrl] [F6] Copy
[Ctrl] [F7] Open
[Ctrl] [F8] Paste
[Ctrl] [F9] Find
[Ctrl] [F10] Cut
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
[Ctrl] [H] Help
Compose
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Chapter 7
The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Introduction
The purpose of the Windows-based firmware upgrade utility is to provide an
automated process for upgrading the CL5808/CL5816 and compatible adapter
cable firmware. The program comes as part of a firmware upgrade package that
is specific for each device.
As new firmware versions become available, new firmware upgrade packages
are posted on our website. Check the website regularly to find the latest
information and packages.
Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package
To download the firmware upgrade package:
1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our
website and choose the model name that relates to your device. A list of
available firmware upgrade packages appears.
2. Choose the firmware upgrade package that you wish to install (usually the
most recent) and download it to your computer.
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Preparation
To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:
1. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable (provided with this unit), to connect a
COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your
switch.
Note: On a daisy chained installation, the chained stations will
automatically receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables.
2. Shut down all the computers, but not the stations, on the KVM installation.
3. From your KVM switch console, login to the OSD as the administrator
(see page 31) and select the F4 ADM function.
4. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter], then press [Y] to
invoke Firmware Upgrade mode (see page 41.).
Note: During Firmware Upgrade mode, the port LEDs will flash on and off.
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Starting the Upgrade
To upgrade the firmware:
1. Run the downloaded firmware upgrade package file either by double
clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full
path to it.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility welcome screen appears:
Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. The
wording and layout of the actual screens put up by the Firmware
Upgrade Utility may vary slightly from these examples.
2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button).
3. Click Next to continue.
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The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The devices capable
of being upgraded are listed in the Device List panel:
4. 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 device's
version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box
informing you of the situation and gives you the option to continue or cancel.
If you didn't enable Check Firmware Version, the utility installs the
upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not.
As the upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages
panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar.
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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 Succeeded screen doesn't appear, it means that the upgrade
failed to complete successfully. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade
Recovery, for how to proceed.
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Firmware Upgrade Recovery
Below are three conditions that may result in requiring a firmware upgrade
recovery:
When a firmware upgrade is manually aborted.
When the mainboard firmware upgrade fails.
When the I/O firmware upgrade fails.
To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:
1. Power off the switch. If it is part of a daisy chain, disconnect it from the
chain.
2. Connect the Firmware Upgrade Cable to its Firmware Upgrade Port.
3. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position.
4. Power the switch back on and repeat the upgrade procedure.
5. After the switch has been successfully upgraded, power it off, and slide the
Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position.
6. If the switch is part of a daisy chain, replace it in the chain.
7. Power the switch back on.
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Appendix
Safety Instructions
General
This product is for indoor use only.
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, or other
surfaces). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
Do not use the device near water.
Do not place the device near, or over, heat radiators or heat vents.
The device housing is provided with slots and openings to allow for
adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against
overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.
The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, or other
soft surface) as this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device
should not be placed in an enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been
provided.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.
The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 230V
phase-to-phase voltage.
To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are
properly grounded.
The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to circumvent
the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national
wiring codes.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the
power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
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If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and
decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or
un-interruptible power supply (UPS).
Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts resulting in a risk of
fire or electrical shock.
Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
If the following conditions occur safely remove the power to the wall
outlet, then unplug the device and bring it to qualified service personnel
for repair.
The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.
Liquid has been spilled into the device.
The device has been exposed to rain or water.
The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.
The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions
are followed.
Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that could
require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.
Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to any type of
telephone network.
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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.
Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the
rack first.
Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from
the rack.
Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a
device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.
After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a
locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the
rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit
rating.
Make sure that all equipment used on the rack – including power strips and
other electrical connectors – is properly grounded.
Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the
equipment by the manufacturer.
Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a
rack.
Caution: Slide/rail (LCD KVM) mounted
equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work
space.
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Consignes de sécurité
Général
Ce produit est destiné exclusivement à une utilisation à l’intérieur.
Veuillez lire la totalité de ces instructions. Conservez-les afin de pouvoir
vous y référer ultérieurement.
Respectez l’ensemble des avertissements et instructions inscrits sur
l’appareil.
Ne placez jamais l’unité sur une surface instable (chariot, pied, table, etc.).
Si l’unité venait à tomber, elle serait gravement endommagée.
N’utilisez pas l’unité à proximité de l’eau.
Ne placez pas l’unité à proximité de ou sur des radiateurs ou bouches de
chaleur.
Le boîtier de l’unité est doté de fentes et d’ouvertures destinées à assurer
une ventilation adéquate. Pour garantir un fonctionnement fiable et
protéger l’unité contre les surchauffes, ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais
être bloquées ou couvertes.
L’unité ne doit jamais être placée sur une surface molle (lit, canapé, tapis,
etc.) car ses ouvertures de ventilation se trouveraient bloquées. De même,
l’unité ne doit pas être placée dans un meuble fermé à moins qu'une
ventilation adaptée ne soit assurée.
Ne renversez jamais de liquides de quelque sorte que ce soit sur l’unité.
Débranchez l’unité de la prise murale avant de la nettoyer. N’utilisez pas
de produits de nettoyage liquide ou sous forme d’aérosol. Utilisez un
chiffon humide pour le nettoyage de l’unité.
L’appareil doit être alimenté par le type de source indiqué sur l’étiquette.
Si vous n’êtes pas sûr du type d’alimentation disponible, consultez votre
revendeur ou le fournisseur local d’électricité.
Afin de ne pas endommager votre installation, vérifiez que tous les
périphériques sont correctement mis à la terre.
L’unité est équipée d’une fiche de terre à trois fils. Il s’agit d’une fonction
de sécurité. Si vous ne parvenez pas à insérer la fiche dans la prise murale,
contactez votre électricité afin qu’il remplace cette dernière qui doit être
obsolète. N’essayez pas d’aller à l’encontre de l’objectif de la fiche de
terre. Respectez toujours les codes de câblage en vigueur dans votre
région/pays.
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L’équipement doit être installé à proximité de la prise murale et le
dispositif de déconnexion (prise de courant femelle) doit être facile
d’accès.
La prise murale doit être installée à proximité de l’équipement et doit être
facile d’accès.
Veillez à ce que rien ne repose sur le cordon d’alimentation ou les câbles.
Acheminez le cordon d’alimentation et les câbles de sorte que personne ne
puisse marcher ou trébucher dessus.
En cas d’utilisation d’une rallonge avec cette unité, assurez-vous que le
total des ampérages de tous les produits utilisés sur cette rallonge ne
dépasse pas l’ampérage nominal de cette dernière. Assurez-vous que le
total des ampérages de tous les produits branchés sur la prise murale ne
dépasse pas 15 ampères.
Pour contribuer à protéger votre système contre les augmentations et
diminutions soudaines et transitoires de puissance électrique, utilisez un
parasurtenseur, un filtre de ligne ou un système d’alimentation sans
coupure (UPS).
Placez les câbles du système et les câbles d’alimentation avec précaution ;
veillez à ce que rien ne repose sur aucun des câbles.
Lors du branchement ou du débranchement à des blocs d’alimentation
permettant la connexion à chaud, veuillez respecter les lignes directrices
suivantes:
Installez le bloc d’alimentation avant de brancher le câble d’alimentation à
celui-ci.
Débranchez le câble d’alimentation avant de retirer le bloc d'alimentation.
Si le système présente plusieurs sources d’alimentation, déconnectez le
système de l'alimentation en débranchant tous les câbles d'alimentation des
blocs d'alimentation.
N’insérez jamais d’objets de quelque sorte que ce soit dans ou à travers les
fentes du boîtier. Ils pourraient entrer en contact avec des points de tension
dangereuse ou court-circuiter des pièces, entraînant ainsi un risque
d’incendie ou de choc électrique.
N’essayez pas de réparer l’unité vous-même. Confiez toute opération de
réparation à du personnel qualifié.
Si les conditions suivantes se produisent, débranchez l’unité de la prise
murale et amenez-la à un technicien qualifié pour la faire réparer:
Le cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche ont été endommagés ou éraillés.
Du liquide a été renversé dans l’unité.
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L’unité a été exposée à la pluie ou à l’eau.
L’unité est tombée ou le boîtier a été endommagé.
Les performances de l’unité sont visiblement altérées, ce qui indique la
nécessité d’une réparation.
L’unité ne fonctionne pas normalement bien que les instructions
d’utilisation soient respectées.
N’utilisez que les commandes qui sont abordées dans le mode d’emploi.
Le réglage incorrect d’autres commandes peut être à l’origine de
dommages qui nécessiteront beaucoup de travail pour qu’un technicien
qualifié puisse réparer l’unité.
Ne connectez pas le connecteur RJ-11 portant la marque « Sensor »
(Capteur) à un réseau de télécommunication public.
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Montage sur bâti
Avant de travailler sur le bâti, assurez-vous que les stabilisateurs sont bien
fixées sur le bâti, qu’ils sont étendus au sol et que tout le poids du bâti
repose sur le sol. Installez les stabilisateurs avant et latéraux sur un même
bâti ou bien les stabilisateurs avant si plusieurs bâtis sont réunis, avant de
travailler sur le bâti.
Chargez toujours le bâti de bas en haut et chargez l’élément le plus lourd
en premier.
Assurez-vous que le bâti est à niveau et qu’il est stable avant de sortir une
unité du bâti.
Agissez avec précaution lorsque vous appuyez sur les loquets de libération
du rail d’unité et lorsque vous faites coulisser une unité dans et hors d’un
bâti ; vous pourriez vous pincer les doigts dans les rails.
Une fois qu’une unité a été insérée dans le bâti, étendez avec précaution le
rail dans une position de verrouillage puis faites glisser l’unité dans le bâti.
Ne surchargez pas le circuit de l’alimentation CA qui alimente le bâti. La
charge totale du bâti ne doit pas dépasser 80 % de la capacité du circuit.
Assurez-vous que tous les équipements utilisés sur le bâti, y-compris les
multiprises et autres connecteurs électriques, sont correctement mis à la
terre.
Assurez-vous que les unités présentes dans le bâti bénéficie d’une
circulation d’air suffisante.
Assurez-vous que la température ambiante de fonctionnement de
l’environnement du bâti ne dépasse pas la température ambiante maximale
spécifiée pour l’équipement par le fabricant.
Ne marchez sur aucun appareil lors de la maintenance d’autres appareils
d’un bâti.
Attention: Glisser / rail (LCD KVM) monté
l'équipement ne doit pas être utilisé comme une
étagère ou un espace de travail.
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Technical Support
International
For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation,
and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com
For telephone support, Telephone Support, page iii
North America
When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:
Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level,
expansion cards, and software.
Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.
The sequence of operations that led up to the error.
Any other information you feel may be of help.
Email Support support@aten-usa.com
Online
Technical
Support
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Software Updates
http://www.aten-usa.com/support
Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-428-1111
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Specifications
Function CL5808N
Computer
Connections
Direct 8
Max 256 (via daisy chain)
Port Selection OSD, Hotkeys, Pushbuttons
Connectors External Console Port 1 x SPHD-18 (Male)
External Mouse Port 1 x USB Type-A (Female)
KVM Ports 8 x SPHD-17/18 (Female)
Daisy Chain 1 x DB-25 (Male)
FW Upgrade 1 x RJ-11 (Female)
Power 1 x 3-prong AC Socket
USB 1.1 Hub 1 x USB Type-A (Female)
Switches Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Power 1 x Rocker Switch
Firmware Upgrade 1 x Slide Switch
LCD Adjust 4 x Pushbutton
LCD On/Off 1 x LED Pushbutton (Orange)
Port Selection 2 x Pushbutton (LCD Module);
8 x Pushbutton (Keyboard Module)
Station Selection 2 x Pushbutton
LEDs On Line 8 (Orange)
Selected 8 (Green)
Station ID 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange)
Power 1 (Dark Green)
Lock Num 1 (Green)
Caps 1 (Green)
Scroll 1 (Green)
Emulation Keyboard / Mouse PS/2, USB
Video 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz; DDC2B
Scan Interval (OSD Select) 1–255 sec.
I/P Rating 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A
Power Consumption 120V, 24W / 230V, 25W
Environment Operating Temp. 0–50
o
C
Storage Temp. -20–60
o
C
Humidity 0–80% RH, Noncondensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Metal + Plastic
Weight 14.48 Kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 48.00 x 68.04 x 4.40 cm
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Function CL5816N
Computer
Connections
Direct 16
Max 512 (via daisy chain)
Port Selection OSD, Hotkeys, Pushbuttons
Connectors External Console Port 1 x SPHD-18 (Male)
External Mouse Port 1 x USB Type-A (Female)
KVM Ports 16 x SPHD-17/18 (Female)
Daisy Chain 1 x DB-25 (Male)
FW Upgrade 1 x RJ-11 (Female)
Power 1 x 3-prong AC Socket
USB 1.1 Hub 1 x USB Type-A (Female)
Switches Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Power 1 x Rocker Switch
Firmware Upgrade 1 x Slide Switch
LCD Adjust 4 x Pushbutton
LCD On/Off 1 x LED Pushbutton (Orange)
Port Selection 2 x Pushbutton (LCD Module)
16 x Pushbutton (Keyboard Module)
Station Selection 2 x Pushbutton
LEDs On Line 16 (Orange)
Selected 16 (Green)
Station ID 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Yellow)
Power 1 (Dark Green)
Lock Num 1 (Green)
Caps 1 (Green)
Scroll 1 (Green)
Emulation Keyboard / Mouse PS/2, USB
Video 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz; DDC2B
Scan Interval (OSD Select) 1–255 sec.
I/P Rating 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A
Power Consumption 120V, 26W / 230V, 26.8W
Environment Operating Temp. 0–50
o
C
Storage Temp. -20–60
o
C
Humidity 0–80% RH, Noncondensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Metal + Plastic
Weight 14.76 Kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 48.00 x 68.04 x 4.40 cm
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Connection Tables
The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of units and
the number of computers that they control on a daisy chained installation.
CL5808 to Compatible 8-Port Switches
CL5808 to Compatible 16-Port Switches
No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers
1 1–8 9 65–72 17 129–136 25 193–200
29–16 10 73–80 18 137–144 26 201–208
3 17–24 11 81–88 19 145–152 27 209–216
425–32 12 89–96 20 153–160 28 217–224
5 33–40 13 97–104 21 161–168 29 225–232
641–48 14 105–112 22 169–176 30 233–240
7 49–56 15 113–120 23 177–184 31 241–248
857–64 16 121–128 24 185–192 32 249–256
No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers
1 1–8 9 121–136 17 249–264 25 377–392
29–24 10 137–152 18 265–280 26 393–408
3 25–40 11 152–168 19 281–296 27 409–424
441–56 12 169–184 20 297–312 28 425–440
5 57–72 13 185–200 21 313–328 29 441–456
673–88 14 201–216 22 329–344 30 457–472
7 89–104 15 217–232 23 345–360 31 473–488
8105–120 16 233–248 24 361–376 32 489–504
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CL5816 to Compatible 8-Port Switches
CL5816 to Compatible 16-Port Switches
No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers
1 1–16 9 73–80 17 137–144 25 201–208
217–24 10 81–88 18 145–152 26 209–216
3 25–32 11 89–96 19 153–160 27 217–224
433–40 12 97–104 20 161–168 28 225–232
5 41–48 13 105–112 21 169–176 29 233–240
649–56 14 113–120 22 177–184 30 241–248
7 57–64 15 121–128 23 185–192 31 249–256
865–72 16 129–136 24 193–200 32 257–264
No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers
1 1–16 9 129–144 17 257–272 25 385–400
217–32 10 145–160 18 273–288 26 401–416
3 33–48 11 161–176 19 289–304 27 417-432
449–64 12 177–192 20 305–320 28 433–448
5 65–80 13 193–208 21 321–336 29 449–464
681–96 14 209–224 22 337–352 30 465–480
7 97–112 15 225–240 23 353–368 31 481–496
8113–128 16 241–256 24 369–384 32 497–512
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Supported KVM Switches
Up to 31 additional KVM switches can be daisy chained from the CL5808/
CL5816 . ATEN / Altusen KVM switches that can be used when configuring
a daisy chained installation are shown in the following table:
Note: 1. The maximum distance between any two KVM switches in the daisy
chain cannot exceed 15 meters.
2. The maximum distance between the CL5808/CL5816 and the last
switch in the daisy chain cannot exceed 100 meters.
Model Type
ACS1208 / ACS1216 8 /16 Port PS/2 KVM Switch
ACS1208A / ACS1216A
CS1708 / CS1716 8 /16 Port USB KVM Switch
CS1708A / CS1716A 8 / 16 Port PS/2+USB KVM Switch
KH0116 16 Port High-Density KVM Switch
KH1508 / KH1516 8 / 16 Port High-Density KVM Switch
KH1508A / KH1516A
KH3116 16 Port High-Density KVM Switch
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Clear Login Information
If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and
Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it), you can
clear the login information with the following procedure.
1. Power off the switch and remove the top cover from the unit chassis.
2. Short jumper J17 (labeled Default Password) on the switch's main board
.
3. Power on the switch.
When you power the switch on, the following message appears on the
LCD display:
USERNAME AND PASSWORD INFORMATION HAS BEEN CLEARED.
PLEASE POWER OFF THE SWITCH, REMOVE THE JUMPER, CLOSE
THE CASE, THEN RESTART.
After you start back up, the OSD login function acts exactly the way it did the
first time the switch was run (see Overview, page 31) and you can reset
passwords for the Administrators and Users.
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OSD Factory Default Settings
The factory default settings are as follows:
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 Port Number plus the Port Name
Scan Duration 5 Seconds
Scan/Skip Mode All
Screen Blanker 0 (Disabled)
Logout Timeout 0 (Disabled)
Beeper Y (Activated)
Accessible Ports F (Full) for all users on all ports
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Optional Rack Mounting
For convenience and flexibility, three optional rack mounting kits are available,
as shown in the following table:
Standard - Long
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
switch according to the instructions given for Standard Rack Mounting,
page 12.
Easy Installation
With an Easy-Installation, kit, one person can mount the switch. To install the
Easy-Installation kit, do the following:
1. Remove the standard L brackets, and the side mounting brackets from both
sides of the switch.
Bracket Type Size (cm)
Standard Installation – Long 70.0 – 105.0
Easy Installation – Short 57.0 – 70.0
Easy Installation – Long 68.0 – 105.0
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2. Attach the left and right easy-installation mounting rails to the inside of
the rack. The flange that supports the switch 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 flanges
make contact with the rack, then screw the rear flanges to the rack.
(Continues on next page.)
Support
Flange
Rear Flange
Slide Bar
Rear Attachment
Sliding Bracket
Rear Flang
e
LEFT
RAIL
RIGHT
RAIL
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(Continued from previous page.)
3. Slide the switch onto the support flanges. 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 screws supplied with this
package to attach the bars to the rear of the switch (tighten the screws all
the way).
M4 x 6
Phillips Head Screw
M4 x 6
Phillips Head Screw
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5. Slide the switch open and closed a couple of times to be sure that it is
properly aligned and operating smoothly. (See p. 19 for opening and
closing procedures.)
6. After determining that the switch is properly lined up and operating
correctly, finish up by fully tightening down the partially tightened front
attachment screws inserted in step 3.
Troubleshooting
Overview
Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving
them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely
in their sockets.
In addition, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have
been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. If your
product is not running the latest firmware version, we strongly recommend that
you upgrade. See <x reference to Firmware Upgrade Chapter or Section>, for
upgrade details.
Keyboard Invocation Keys
Two dedicated keys are provided on the keyboard module to make it easy to
invoke Hotkey mode and the OSD, as shown in the diagram, below
:
Note: These keys are toggles. Press them once to invoke the feature, press
them again to exit.
Problem Solution
There are ghost images on
the external monitor.
The distance between the external console and the
CL5808/CL5816 is too great. The maximum VGA cable
distance should not exceed 20m and, in some cases,
may need to be shorter. Replace the VGA cable with one
of an appropriately short length.
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About SPHD Connectors
This product uses SPHD connectors for its KVM and/or
Console ports. We have specifically modified the shape of these
connectors so that only KVM cables that we have designed to
work with this product can be connected.
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Limited Warranty
ATEN warrants its hardware in the country of purchase against flaws in materials and
workmanship for a Warranty Period of two [2] years (warranty period may vary in
certain regions/countries) commencing on the date of original purchase. This warranty
period includes the LCD panel of ATEN LCD KVM switches. Select products are
warranted for an additional year (see A+ Warranty for further details). Cables and
accessories are not covered by the Standard Warranty.
What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty
ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a
product is detective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1) repair said
product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an
identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the
defective product. Replaced products assume the warranty of the original product for
the remaining period or a period of 90 days, whichever is longer. When the products or
components are replaced, the replacing articles shall become customer property and the
replaced articles shall become the property of ATEN.
To learn more about our warranty policies, please visit our website:
http://www.aten.com/global/en/legal/policies/warranty-policy/
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Index
A
Activate Beeper, 40
Active Port
selecting, 47
ADM, 38
Auto Scan Mode, 44, 48
B
Beeper, 40
BRC, 43
Broadcast Mode, 43
C
CL5708 / CL5716
Overview, 1
CL5708D / CL5708E
Specifications, 71
CL5708M / CL5708N
Specifications, 71
CL5716M / CL5716N
Specifications, 72
Clear Login Information, 76
Clear Name List, 40
Closing the Console, 22
Components, 7
Connection Tables, 73, 74
Console
Closing, 22
Opening Separately, 19
Opening Together, 21
D
Daisy chain connection tables, 73,
74
Daisy chaining, 17
E
Easy installation rack mounting, 78
Edit Port Names, 40
F
F1 GOTO, 34
F2 LIST, 35
F3 SET, 36
F4 ADM, 38
F5 SKP, 42
F6 BRC, 43
F7 SCAN, 44
F8 LOUT, 44
Factory default settings, 77
Features, 3
Firmware upgrade
enabling, 41
firmware upgrade port, 58
preparation, 58
recovery, 62
Front View, 7
G
GOTO, 34
H
Hardware requirements
cables, 5
computers, 5
external console, 5
Hot Plugging, 28
Hotkey
Command Mode, 37
Invocation key, 81
OSD, 36
Selecting the Active Port, 47
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Summary Table, 54
Hotkey Mode
exiting, 46
invoking, 46
Hotkey Port Control, 45
I
Installation
Daisy Chaining, 17
Single Stage, 14
Invocation keys, 81
Invoking Hotkey Mode, 46
K
Keyboard Emulation
Mac, 55
Sun, 56
Keyboard Module, 8
Keyboard port operation, 45
Keyboard Reset, 50
L
LCD
Adjustment settings, 27
OSD configuration, 26
LIST, 35
Logging In, 31
Logout, 44
Logout timeout, 39
LOUT, 44
M
Manual port switching, 29
Mouse Reset, 50
O
Online
Registration, iii
Opening the Console, 19
Operating precautions, 24
Operating System
set, 41
Optional rack mounting, 78
OSD
Factory Default Settings, 77
Functions, 34
Hotkey, 31, 36
Invocation key, 81
Main Screen, 32
Main Screen headings, 33
Navigation, 33
Overview, 31
Password, 31
P
Password, 31
Port ID
Display Duration, 36
Display Mode, 36
Display Position, 36
Port ID numbering, 30
Port Names
edit, 40
Powering Off, 25
Q
Quick View Ports, 40
R
Rack Mounting
Safety information, 65
standard, 12
Rack mounting
Easy installation, 78
Optional, 78
Rear View, 10
Requirements
Operating systems, 6
Index
87
Reset Station IDs, 41
Restarting, 25
Restore default values, 40
RoHS, ii
S
Safety Instructions
General, 63
Rack Mounting, 65
SCAN, 44
Scan Duration, 36
Scan Mode, 44
SCAN/SKIP Mode, 37
Screen Blanker, 37
Selecting the Active Port, 47
SET, 36
Accessible Ports, 39
Logout Timeout, 39
Operating System, 41
Quick View Ports, 40
Skip Mode, 42, 49
SKP, 42
Specifications
CL5708D / CL5708E, 71
CL5708M / CL5708N, 71
CL5716M / CL5716N, 72
Standard rack mounting, 12
Station IDs
reset, 41
T
Technical Support, 70
Telephone support, iii