Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual

ATEN KL1508AIM D 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.

Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could

cause radio interference.

KCC Statement

유선 제품용

/ A

급 기기

(

업무용 방 송 통신 기 기

)

이 기기는 업무용

급

)

전자파적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이

점을 주의하시기 바라며

가정 외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로

합니다

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:

International http://support.aten.com

North America http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration

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

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual

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.

A typical LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor has millions of pixels. A dead

pixel refers to a pixel with a defect in its ability to display the correct color

output. It most often looks like a tiny black or white spot on your screen,

although it can be any other color. Since even a tiny dust particle on one of the

pixels during the manufacturing process or a slight bump during shipping can

create a dead pixel, the ISO 13406-2 norm defines 4 classes of acceptable

screens with dead pixels--Class 1 is the best; Class 4 is the worst. Almost all

manufacturers use Class 2 to establish their warranties, which allows a certain

amount of dead pixels to exist before they will replace the screen. Since the

manufacturers consider these screens to be acceptable under ISO

specifications, we cannot be responsible for replacement or warranty of the

TFT LCD panel.

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual

Package Contents

Basic Package

The basic KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai package consists of:

1 KL1508Ai or KL1516Ai Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch

1 Power Cord

1 Standard Rack Mount Kit

1 Firmware Upgrade Cable

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

Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order.

If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation

procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other

devices on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai installation.

*Changes may have been made to the manual since it was published. Please

visit our Website to check for the most up-to-date version.

International Co., Ltd.

Manual Date: 2019-04-29

All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai User Manual

Contents

EMC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Basic Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

Chapter 1.

Introduction

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Easy-to-Use Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Advanced Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Virtual Remote Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

External Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

KVM Adapter Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Keyboard Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 2.

Hardware Setup

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Standard Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 3.

Basic Operation

Opening the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Opening Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Opening Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The LCD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OSD / GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hot Plugging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 4.

OSD Operation

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Manufacturing Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

F2: LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

F3: SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

F5: SKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

F6: BRC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

F8: LOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Chapter 5.

Hotkey Operation

Hotkey Port Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Invoking Hotkey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Selecting the Active Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Auto Scan Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Skip Mode Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting the Hotkey key combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting the OSD Hotkey combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting the Port Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Restore the Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Hotkey Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Chapter 6.

Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 7.

Logging In

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Local Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Browser Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Windows Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

The Windows Client AP Connection Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Connecting – Windows Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Java Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

The Java Client AP Connection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Connecting – Java Client AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Chapter 8.

The User Interface

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

The Web Browser Main Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Page Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

The Tab Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

The AP GUI Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

The Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

WinClient Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

WinClient Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Video Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

The Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

The On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

The Java Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Chapter 9.

Port Access

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

The Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

The Sidebar Tree Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

View Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Device Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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User Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Access Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Browser GUI Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

AP GUI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Saving Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Chapter 10.

User Management

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Adding Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Modifying User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Deleting User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Device Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Assigning Device Permissions From the User’s Notebook . . . . . . . . 120

Chapter 11.

Device Management

KVM Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Chapter 12.

Log

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Log Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Chapter 13.

Maintenance

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Browser GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

AP GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Device Firmware Upgrade (IP Card). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Adapter Firmware Upgrade (Mainboard and KVM Adapter Cables). . . .152

Mainboard Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

KVM Adapter Cables Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

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Device Firmware (IP Card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Adapter Firmware (Mainboard and KVM Adapter Cables) . . . . . . . . 155

Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Clear Port Names:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Reset to Default: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

System Reset:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Chapter 14.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Chapter 15.

Download

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Chapter 16.

Port Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Connecting to a Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

The Port Toolbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

The Toolbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Recalling the Port Access Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

GUI Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Panel Array Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Multiuser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Chapter 17.

The Log Server

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

The Log Server Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

The List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

The Event Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

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Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

IP Address Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

The Local Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

IPv6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Link Local IPv6 Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

Trusted Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Installing the Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Certificate Trusted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

Self-Signed Private Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Importing the Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

General Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

The Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

The Java Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Sun Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

Screen Resolutions Higher than 1280 x 1024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

Windows:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

KL1508Ai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

KL1516Ai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Administrator Login Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212

Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Dedicated Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

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About This Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai 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 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back

panel components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting

up your installation, and explains some basic operating procedures.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved

in operating the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.

Chapter 5, Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures

involved in the keyboard hotkey operation of your KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

installation.

Chapter 6, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac

and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.

Chapter 7, Logging In, describes how to log into the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai via its Graphical User Interface (GUI) with each of the available

access methods: from the local console; an internet browser; a standalone

Windows application (AP) program; and a standalone Java application (AP)

program.

Chapter 8, The User Interface, describes the layout and explains the

components of the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s user interface.

Chapter 9, Port Access, describes the Port Access page and how to use it

to configure the options it provides regarding port manipulation.

Chapter 10, User Management, shows administrators how to create,

modify, and delete users, and assign attributes to them.

Chapter 11, Device Management, shows administrators how to configure

and control overall KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai operations.

Chapter 12, Log, shows how to use the log file utility to view all the events

that take place on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

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Chapter 13, Maintenance, explains how to upgrade the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai’s firmware, as well as the firmware of the KVM Adapter Cables

used to connect its ports to the installed devices.

Chapter 14, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to upgrade the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's firmware with the latest available versions.

Chapter 15, Download, describes how to download standalone AP

versions of the Win Client, the Java Client, the Log Server, and Power Over the

Net (PON) programs.

Chapter 16, Port Operation, provides detailed information on accessing

and operating the devices connected to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s ports.

Chapter 17, The Log Server, explains how to install and configure the

Log Server.

An Appendix at the end of the manual provides technical and

troubleshooting information.

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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].

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.

International http://www.aten.com

North America http://www.aten-usa.com

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KL1508Ai and KL1516Ai Dual Rail LCD KVM Switches are control

units that allow secure access to multiple computers from a single KVM

(keyboard, video, and mouse), console. A single KL1508Ai or KL1516Ai can

control up to 8 or 16 computers, respectively. They consist of an integrated

LED-backlit LCD monitor, keyboard, and touchpad in a 1U rack-mountable

retractable sliding housing.

The similarities and differences among the models in the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai series are shown in the following table:

The LCD and keyboard/touchpad modules slide independently of each other.

To maximize space in your data center, the keyboard/touchpad 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.

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai features IP-based connectivity that allows one

local operator and multiple remote operators to concurrently monitor and

access the computers on your installation. Because it uses TCP/IP for its

communications protocol, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can be accessed from

any computer on the LAN, WAN, or Internet – whether that computer is

located down the hall, down the street, or halfway around the world.

Model LCD Panel Ports

KL1508AiM 17" 8

KL1508AiN 19" 8

KL1516AiM 17" 16

KL1516AiN 19" 16

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By daisy chaining up to 15 additional switches, as many as 256 computers can

be controlled from the original KVM console. An auto-sensing function

recognizes the position of each station on the chain, eliminating the need to

manually set the position, and a two digit seven-segment LED display on the

keyboard module showing each station's position for easy identification.

Compact, high-density, RJ-45 connectors and CAT 5e/6 cable make for a

compact, efficient, wiring configuration, while the use of PS/2 and USB KVM

Adapter Cables to link to the computers, permits any combination of PCs,

Macs, Sun computers, and serial devices to coexist on the installation.

For added convenience, ports for an external keyboard, monitor, and mouse are

provided on the rear panel – permitting you to manage the switch from a local

console. There is also an external USB mouse port on the keyboard module,

allowing you to use an external mouse, rather than the touchpad.

Access to any computer connected to the installation from the local console is

easily accomplished by means of a powerful mouse driven graphical 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.

Remote operators connect to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai via its IP address from

anywhere on the LAN, WAN, or Internet via their browsers. Once they

successfully log in, they can take control using either the Window s Cl i e nt or

Java Client utility. Inclusion of a Java-based client ensures that the KL1508Ai

Local

Computer

Remote Computer

KL1508Ai/KL1516Ai

Internet

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/ KL1516Ai is platform independent, and is able to work with most operating

systems.

System administrators can handle a multitude of maintenance tasks smoothly

and efficiently – from installing and running GUI applications, to BIOS level

troubleshooting, routine monitoring, concurrent maintenance, system

administration, rebooting and even pre-booting functions – all from a remote

connection.

Remote operators can exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the

computers attached to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai just as if they were present

locally and working on the equipment directly.

Enhanced features include a Panel Array Mode that displays the video output

of up to 8 (KL1508Ai) or 16 (KL1516Ai) computers at the same time, and a

Message Boar d that allows logged in users to conveniently and instantly

communicate with one other – no matter where in the world they actually are.

Setup is fast and easy - plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is

entailed. Because the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai intercepts keyboard input

directly, there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or to

be concerned with incompatibility problems.

Since the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's firmware is upgradable over the Internet,

you can stay current with the latest functionality improvements simply by

downloading firmware updates from our website as they become available.

With its advanced security features, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is the fastest,

most reliable, most cost effective way to remotely access and manage widely

distributed multiple computer installations.

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Features

Hardware

Integrated KVM console with 17” or 19” LED-backlit LCD monitor in a

Dual Rail housing

Exclusive LED illumination light – designed by ATEN to illuminate the

keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in low-light conditions

A single console controls up to 8 (KL1508Ai) or 16 (KL1516Ai)

computers

Daisy chain up to 15 additional KVM switches to control up to 256

computers*

One bus for remote KVM over IP access

Space-saving RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5e/6 cabling

KVM adapter cables designed with automatic conversion to allow flexible

interface combinations (PS/2, USB, Sun and serial) to control all computer

types

Extra console port – manage computers in the LCD KVM switch from an

external console (monitor, USB or PS/2 keyboard, and USB or PS/2

mouse)

Multiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun and Serial

Supports external USB mouse

Dual Rail housing is slightly less than 1U with top and bottom clearance

for smooth operation in 1U of rack space

Dual Rail – LCD monitor slides independently of the keyboard/touchpad

LCD module rotates up to 120 degrees for a more comfortable viewing

angle

Console lock – enables the console drawer to remain securely locked away

in position when not in use

LCD power button helps save energy and prolong displays’ life

*Compatible KVM switches: KH1508A/KH1516A, KH0116, ACS1208A/

ACS1216A, CS1708A/CS1716A, KH1508/KH1516

Management

Up to 64 user accounts – up to 32 concurrent remote logins

End session feature – administrators can terminate any running session

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Adapter ID – stores port information allowing administrators to relocate

servers to different ports, without having to reconfigure the adapters and

switch

Port Share Mode allows multiple users to gain access to a server

simultaneously

Remote power control for attached Power Over the NET™ devices

Integration with ALTUSEN CC2000 Management software

Event logging and Windows-based Log Server support

Local Log Event

Firmware upgradeable

IPv6 capable

Easy-to-Use Interface

Easy computer selection via pushbuttons, Hotkey Mode, OSD (On-Screen

Display), and Browser-based GUI

Local Console, Browser, and AP GUIs offer a unified multi language

interface to minimize user training time and increase productivity

Multiplatform client support (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Sun)

Multi-browser support: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera,

Mozilla, Netscape

Browser-based UI in pure Web technology allows administrators to

perform administrative tasks without the need for Java to be pre-installed

Panel Array Mode™

Keyboard broadcast* – keyboard input can be duplicated on all the

attached servers

Keyboard Language support: English (US); English (UK); German;

German (Swiss); French; Spanish; Traditional Chinese; Japanese; Korean;

Swedish; Italian; Russian; Hungarian and Greek

*Local Console only

Advanced Security

Remote authentication support: RADIUS, LDAP, LDAPS, and MS Active

Directory

Supports TLS 1.2 encryption and RSA 1024-bit certificates to secure user

logins from browsers

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Flexible encryption design allows users to choose any combination of 56-

bit DES, 168-bit 3DES 256-bit AES, 128-bit RC4, or Random for

independent KB/Mouse, and video data encryption

IP/MAC Filter support for enhanced security protection

Configurable user and group permissions for server access and control

Virtual Remote Desktop

Video quality and video tolerance can be adjusted to optimize data transfer

speed; monochrome color depth setting, threshold and noise settings for

compression of the data bandwidth in low bandwidth situations

Full-screen or sizable and scalable Virtual Remote Desktop

Message board feature allows logged in users to communicate with each

other

Mouse DynaSync™ – automatically synchronizes the local and remote

mouse movements

On-screen keyboard with multi language support

BIOS-level access

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Requirements

General

We recommend computers with at least a P 4 2GHz processor, and 1 GB

RAM.

Browsers must support TLS 1.2 encryption.

A network transfer speed of at least 512kbps is recommended.

For the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or higher

driver installed.

External Console

A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution

that you will be using on any computer in the installation.

A USB or PS/2 style mouse

A USB or PS/2 style keyboard

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on the computers that connect to the

KL1508Ai or KL1516Ai's KVM ports:

A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port

A Type A USB port and USB host controller (for USB KVM Adapter

Cable Connection, see below)

6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports (for PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable

Connection, see below)

Note: The integrated LCD monitor’s maximum screen resolution is 1280

x 1024 @ 75 Hz. If you want to use a higher setting for the screen

resolutions of the attached computers, see Screen Reso lut i ons

Higher than 1280 x 1024, page 206.

KVM Adapter Cables



Cat 5e/6 cable is required to connect the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai to one of the

KVM adapter cables.

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The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai:

Note: 1. KVM adapter cables are referred to as I/O Modul es in some dialog boxes.

2. The following cable models support the Adapter Cable ID function:

KA7920 / KA7970 / KA7520 / KA7570 / KA7120 / KA7130 / KA7166

/ KA7168 / KA7169 / KA7170.

Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

Does not support USB.

Kernels below 2.6 do not support USB 2.0

Function Module

Connect to devices with PS/2 ports KA7920 / KA7520 / KA7120

KA9520 / KA9120

Connect to devices with USB ports KA7970 / KA7570 / KA7166 /

KA7168 / KA7169 / KA7170

KA9570 / KA9170

Connect to Sun Legacy systems (with 13W3 port) KA9130 / KA7130

Connect to Sun USB systems KA9170 / KA7170

Connect to serial based devices KA9140

OS Version

Windows NT

, Server 2003, Server 2008, 2000 and higher

Linux

RedHat 9.0, Fedora and higher, RHEL AS 4, RHEL 5

SuSE 10 and higher, OpenSUSE 10.2; SLES 10 SP1

Debian 3.1, 4.0

Ubuntu 7.04, 7.10

UNIX IBM AIX4.3, 5L (V5.2,V5.3), V6 (V6.1)

FreeBSD 5.5, 6.1, 6.2

Novell Netware 5.0 and higher

Sun Solaris 8, 9, 10

Mac 9.0, 9.1, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 , 10.5

DOS 6.2 and higher

Chapter 1. Introduction

Components

Front View

No. Component Description

1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide the module in.

See Opening the Console, page 23, for details on sliding the

console in and out.

2 LCD Module See LCD Module, page 11.

3 Keyboard Module See Keyboard Module, page 10.

4 Lower Handle Pull to slide the keyboard module out. See Opening the

Console, page 23, for more details on sliding the console in

and out.

5 Power LED Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

6 Keyboard

Release Catch

These catches (one on each side) release the keyboard

module so you can slide it away.

7 LCD Release

Catch

These catches (one on each side) release the LCD module

so you can slide it away.

8 Rack Mounting

Tabs

The rack mounting tabs located at each corner of the unit

secure the chassis to a system rack. See Standard Rack

Mounting, page 14, for details.

9 LED Illumination

Light

Illuminates the keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in

low-light conditions.

10 Exit/Light

Pushbutton

Press the Exit/Light pushbutton for two seconds to turn the

LED Illumination Light On or Off. (Default: On)

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Keyboard Module

No. Component Description

1 Keyboard Standard 105-key keyboard

2 Touchpad Standard mouse touchpad

3 External Mouse

Port

This USB-type mouse port is provided for users who prefer to

use an external mouse.

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 Port ID Numbering, page 33 for further details.

5 Station Selection

Area



The LED displays the station number that the port with the

KVM focus is located on.



The left 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 button shifts the KVM focus up the chain. After the

last Station, it cycles to Station 1.

6 Lock LEDs &

Reset Switch

The Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs are located

here.

A Reset Switch is located just to the right of the Lock LEDs.

Press this recessed switch in with a thin object to perform a

system reset.

7 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.

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LCD Module

No. Component Description

1 LCD Display To access the LCD monitor, slide the LCD module out and flip

up the cover. See Opening the Console, page 23, for details

on sliding the LCD module out.

2 LCD Controls These buttons control the position and picture settings of the

LCD display. See LCD OSD Configuration, page 29, for

details.

3 LCD On/Off

Button

Push this button to turn the LCD monitor on and off. The

button lights when the LCD monitor is off to indicate that only

the monitor is off – not the KVM switch itself.)

4 Firmware

Upgrade Section

Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable that

transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's

computer to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

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 159 for firmware upgrading details.)

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Rear View

*The KL1516Ai is pictured above. The KL1508Ai rear panel is the same as

that of the KL1516Ai, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16.

No. Component Description

1Grounding

Terminal

The grounding wire used to ground the switch attaches here.

2Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power cord

from an AC source plugs in here.

3Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit on and

off.

4LAN Port The cable that connects the to the LAN plugs in here. The

LEDs indicate data transmission speed: ORANGE: 10 Mbps /

GREEN: 100 Mbps

5PON Port This connector is provided for a Power over the Net™ (PON)

unit to plug into. A PON device allows computers attached to

the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai to be booted remotely over the net.

Contact your dealer for more details.

6Daisy Chain Port When Daisy Chaining Units (See Daisy Chaining, page 20),

the daisy chain cable plugs in here.

7Local Console

Port Selection

If this is a Single Station installation, or if this is the First

Station of a daisy chained installation, the keyboard, monitor,

and the mouse that make up the Local Console plug in here.

8KVM Port

Selection

The Cat 5e/6 cables that link to the KVM Adapter Cables

(which link to the computers) plug in here.

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Hardware Setup

Before You Begin

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this

device is provided on page 187. 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 KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai during shipping. Slide the LCD module out (see

Opening the Console, page 23), 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 KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

The kit enables the switch to be mounted in a rack with a depth of 42–77 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 Installatio n

kits – are available with a separate purchase. See Optional Rack

Mounting, page 213, for details.

L Brackets

Side Mountng

Brackets

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To rack mount the switch, 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

down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the

installation diagrams beginning on the following page (the numbers in the

diagram correspond to the numbers of the installation steps), and do the

following:

1. Ground the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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 install an external console, plug your keyboard, monitor,

and mouse into the Console Ports located on the switch’s rear panel. The

ports are color coded and marked with an icon to identify themselves.

Note: This step is optional.

3. For each of the computers you are installing, use Cat 5e cable to connect

any available KVM port to a KVM adapter cable that is appropriate for the

computer you are installing. (See KVM Adapter Cables, page 7, for

adapter cable details.)

Note: The maximum supported distance to the adapter cable is 50 m.

4. Connect the KVM Adapter cable to the computer. Refer to the KVM

Adapter Cable Installation Diagram, page 18, to plug the adapter cable

connectors into their respective ports on the computers you are installing.

5. Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s LAN port.

6. Connect the power cord to the switch and to an AC power source.

After the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is cabled up, you can turn on the power. After

the switch is powered up, you can turn on the servers.

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Single Stage Installation Diagram

by ATEN

PS/2 CPU MODULE

MODEL NO. KA9120

PS/2 CPU MODULE

MODEL NO. KA9120

LINK

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KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagram

KA7120

KA7520

KA7920

KA9120

KA9520

by ATEN

LINK

KA7170

KA7570

KA7970

KA9170

KA9570

by ATEN

LINK

KA9140

SERIAL TERMINAL

KA7130

KA9130

by ATEN

LINK

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KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagram cont.

KA7166

KA716

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Daisy Chaining

To control even more computers, up to 15 additional compatible KVM

switches can be daisy chained from the original KL1508Ai or KL1516Ai. As

many as 256 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete

installation.

Note: Since it would be unnecessarily wasteful and expensive to use

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai switches for daisy chaining (there is no point in

having consoles on the chained switches), switches without LCD

consoles are used instead. Please see the table, Supported Devices,

page 211 for a list of ATEN switches that can be installed on a

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai daisy chain.

Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number

of KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units needed to control them are provided on

page 210.

To set up a daisy chained installation, make sure that power to all the devices

you will be connecting up has been turned off, and refer to the Daisy Chain

Installation Diagram, page 22 as you do the following:

1. Use a daisy chain cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai unit to the Chain In port of the child compatible

KVM Switch unit (first station out to second station in, second station out

to third station in, etc.).

Note: 1. You cannot use the chain in port of the First Station, since it is the

highest level parent.

2. Daisy chain cable sets require a separate purchase. See your

dealer for details.

2. Cable up the computers and the switch according to the information

provided under Single Stage Installation, page 16.

3. Repeat the above for any other switches you want to add to the chain.

4. Power up the installation according to the following procedure:

a) Plug in the power cord for the first station. Wait for the unit to ascertain

its station ID and display it on the Station ID LED. (The station ID for

the first stage unit is 01, the ID for the second stage unit is 02, the ID for

the third stage unit is 03, etc.)

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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 before powering on the next station.

c) After all the stations are up, power on the computers.

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Daisy Chain Installation Diagram

Chapter 3

Basic Operation

Opening the Console

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's console consists of two modules: an LCD display

module located under the top cover; and a keyboard/touchpad 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/touchpad

module is conveniently out of the way when not in use.

Opening Separately

1. Pull the release catch 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 catch.

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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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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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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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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.

Chapter 3. Basic Operation

LCD OSD Configuration

The LCD Buttons

The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four

buttons (see LCD Controls, page 11), 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 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 have made.



When you are at the Main Menu, pressing this

button exits the LCD OSD.

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The Adjustment Settings

An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table

below:

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 that 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 menu and submenu adjustments (except for

language settings) to the original factory default settings.

Chapter 3. Basic Operation

Port Selection

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai installations provide three methods to obtain instant

access to any computer in your installation: Manual, OSD/GUI, and Hotkey.

Manual

For manual port selection, simply press the Port Switch that corresponds to the

device you wish to access.

OSD / GUI

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai provides menu driven interfaces to the computer

switching procedure. There are two systems: A text-based OSD when you log

in from the local console; and a graphical user interface (GUI) when you log in

remotely over the internet. Local console OSD operation is discussed in the

next chapter; GUI operation is discussed from Chapter 5 onwards for Internet

browser, and Windows and Java logins.

Hotkeys

Hotkeys allow you to conveniently provide KVM focus to a particular

computer from the local console keyboard, instead of having to manually select

them by pressing Port Selection switches. See Hotkey Port Contro l, page 49,

for details.

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Hot Plugging

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai supports hot plugging – components can be

removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging

their cables from their ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for

hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below must

be followed.

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 44, for details.

Hot Plugging KVM Ports

After switching KVM ports, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the

change, you must manually reconfigure the OSD information for the new Port

information. See F3: SET, page 40, and the Port Setting selections under the

F4 ADM function, page 43, for details.

Note: If the computer’s Operating System doesn’t support hot plugging, this

function may not work properly.

Hot Plugging Console Ports

Keyboard, monitor, and mouse can all be hot plugged. When hot plugging

the mouse:

You may unplug the mouse and plug it back in again (to reset the mouse,

for example), as long as you use the same mouse.

If you plug in a different mouse, all the stations and all the computers on

the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds, then restarted following

the Power Up Sequence described under Step 6 on page 20.

Some older operating systems may not support hot-plugging.

Note: 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 55).

Chapter 3. Basic Operation

Powering Off and Restarting

If it becomes necessary to power off the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, or if the

switch loses power and needs to be restarted, before starting it back up you

must follow these procedures:

1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to it.

Note: You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the

Keyboard Power On function.

2. Wait 10 seconds then power it back on. If you have shut down more than

one station, power up the highest station first and work your way down to

the lowest one. Wait for each station to display its Station ID on the front

panel LED before powering on the next one.

3. After the station(s) is (are) up, power the computers back on.

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 KVM

Port number of the KVM switch that the computer is connected to.

The first segment represents the KVM Port number of the First Stage unit; the

second segment represents the KVM Port number of the Second Stage unit.

A computer attached to a First Stage unit has a one segment Port ID (from 1–

16) that corresponds to the KVM Port number that it is connected to.

A computer attached to a Second Stage unit has a two segment Port ID:

The second segment (from 1–16), represents the KVM Port number on the

Second Stage unit that the computer is connected to. The first segment

(from 1–16) represents the KVM Port number on the First Stage unit that

the Second Stage unit links back to.

For example, a Port ID of 12–3 refers to a computer that is connected to

KVM Port 3 of a Second Stage unit that links back to KVM Port 12 of the

First Stage unit.

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Chapter 4

OSD Operation

OSD 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. To display the Main Screen, tap the OSD hotkey twice.

The default hotkey is [Scroll Lock]. You can change the hotkey to the Ctrl key

or the Alt key if you like (see OSD HOTKEY, page 40).

Note: 1. If you use the Ctrl or Alt key method you must press the same Ctrl or

Alt key both times.

2. Once you start the OSD, the keyboard lock will be controlled by the

device. The number lock and caps lock will always be on when the

OSD is being accessed.

The OSD incorporates a two level (administrator / user) password system.

Before the OSD Main Screen comes up, a login dialog box appears that asks

for a username and password. You must provide a valid username and

password in order to continue.

The first time that the OSD is accessed, you must use the default username and

password. The default username is administrator; the default password is

password. For security purposes, we strongly recommend changing these to

something unique after you log in for the first time.

After logging in with the default username and password, the OSD Main

Screen opens 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 for the future), as you would like.

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When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears:

Note: 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 ordinary users.

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.

Chapter 4. OSD Operation

OSD Navigation

To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, click the X at the upper

right corner of the OSD Window or press Esc.

To Logout click F8 or the

symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or

press [F8].

The OSD uses a tree view. To see the ports for a particular station, click

the plus sign [

] in front of the station number. The port number list

drops down. To dismiss the list, click the circle symbol [ o ] in front of the

station number.

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 there is room for 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 there is room for 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 and then press [Enter].

After executing any action, you automatically go back to the menu one

level above.

OSD Main Screen Headings

Heading Explanation

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 to click it, or move the highlight bar to it, and then

press [Enter].

QV If a port has been selected for Quick View scanning (see SET QUICK

VIEW PORTS, page 42), 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 43), 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 only, limit the list you wish

to view, designate a port as a Quick View Port, create or edit a port name, or

make OSD setting adjustments.

To access an OSD function:

1. Either click a function key field at the top of the Main Screen, or press a

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, and then pressing [Enter].

3. Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level.

F1: GOTO

Accessing the GOTO function 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, and then press

[Enter].

To use the Port ID method, key in 2, key in the port ID, and then press

[Enter].

Note: You can key in a partial name or port ID. The screen will show all the

computers that the user has View rights to that match the name or port

ID pattern, regardless of the current List settings (see F2: LIST, page 39,

for details).

To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice, press [Esc].

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F2: LIST

Many of the switch’s OSD functions only operate on the computers currently

selected for listing on the Main Screen. Accessing this function lets you

broaden or narrow the scope of ports that get listed. 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.

QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports

(see S ET QUI CK VI EW PO R T S, page 42).

POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have attached computers Powered On.

QUICK VIEW +

POWERED ON

Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports

(see S ET QUI CK VI EW PO R T S, page 42), and that have their

attached computers Powered On.

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F3: SET

Accessing this function allows the administrator and each user to set up an

individual working environment. A separate profile for each operator is stored

by the OSD and is activated according to the username 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:

Setting Function

OSD

HOTKEY

Selects which hotkey activates the OSD function:

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]; [Ctrl] [Ctrl] or [Alt] [Alt].

Since the [Ctrl] or [Alt] key combinations may conflict with programs

running on the computers, the default is the [Scroll Lock] combination.

PORT ID

DISPLAY

POSITION

Allows you to position where the port ID appears on the monitor. The

default is the upper left corner, but you 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 click or press [Enter] to lock the position and return to the

Set submenu.

Note: The setting affects the currently selected port. If you don’t want

to use the default position, you must change the setting for each port

individually.

PORT ID

DISPLAY

DURATION

Determines how long a port ID displays on the monitor after a port

change has taken place. There are two choices: 3 seconds and Off.

PORT ID

DISPLAY

MODE

Selects how the port ID is displayed: the port number alone (PORT

NUMBER); the port name alone (PORT NAME); or the port number

plus the port name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME). The default is

PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME).

SCAN

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 48). 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 46), and Auto Scan mode (see F7: SCAN, page 48).

Choices are:

ALL

–

All the ports which have been set Accessible;

QUICK VIEW

–

Only those ports which have been set Accessible and

have been selected as Quick View Ports (see SET QUICK VIEW

PORTS, page 42);

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.

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]. A setting of 0 disables this function. The default is Off.

HOTKEY

COMMAND

MODE

Enables / Disables the Hotkey function (see OSD Operation, page 35),

in case a conflict with programs running on the computers occurs. The

default is On.

HOTKEY This setting selects the Hotkey invocation keys (see Hotkey Operation,

page 49). Choices are [NUM LOCK] + [-], or [CTRL] + [F12]. The

default is [NUM LOCK] + [-].

OSD

LANGUAGE

Sets the language that the OSD displays in. Choices are: English,

German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish,

Russian, and French. The default is English.

SET

CONSOLE

KEYBOARD

Sets the keyboard language mapping of the console keyboard. The

default is Auto. If the switch does not automatically receive language

mapping from the keyboard, it will set to English (US).

SET

LOGOUT

TIMEOUT

If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this

function, the operator is automatically logged out. A login is necessary

before the console can be used again.

This enables other operators to gain access to the computers when the

original operator 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]. If the number is 0 (zero), this function is disabled.

Default is Off.

ACTIVATE

BEEPER

Choices are Y (for Yes), or N (for No). When activated, the beeper

sounds whenever a port is changed, when activating the Auto Scan

function (see F7: SCAN, page 48), or an invalid entry is made on an

OSD menu. The default is On.

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Setting Function

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, use the navigation

keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press the [Spacebar].



When a port has been selected as a Quick View Port, an arrowhead

displays in the QV column of the LIST on the Main Screen to

indicate so. When a port is deselected, the arrowhead disappears.



If one of the Quick View options is chosen for the LIST view (see

F2: LIST, page 39), 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 41), only a port that has been selected

here will be Auto Scanned.

The default is for no ports to be selected.

PREFERRED

RESOLUTION

This function allows you to set the preferred resolution for a second

external display* connected to the switches console port, which will be

sent to the KVM adapter cables. The KVM adapter cables provide the

connected computer’s video card with EDID information about the

monitor connected to the switch. This affects the video quality

displaying on the external console monitor. Choices are:



MONITOR DEFAULT SETTING

–

Sends the EDID information

provided by the switches LCD monitor

–

to the KVM adapter cable.



Alternative Resolution

–

Sends the alternative resolution (EDID

information) selected for the external display connected to the

switches console port, to the KVM adapter cables. Select a

resolution that best suits the video display for the monitor connected

to the switches console port.

Note: When using the built in LCD monitor the default resolution must

be set to 1280x1024 60HZ. Only change the preferred resolution

when connecting an external display to the console monitor port.

TOUCHPAD Enables / Disables the touchpad function of the console. Choices are

Y (for Yes), or N (for No). The active status (Touchpad On / Touchpad

Off) is also shown.

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F4: ADM

F4 is an administrator only function. Accessing this function 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 appears. Double click

the choice you want, or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter]. An icon

appears before the selected choice. The settings are explained in the table on

the next three pages:

Setting Function

SET IP

ADDRESS

This function is used to select whether to assign the KL1508Ai/

KL1516Ai’s IP address automatically (DHCP), or to give it a fixed IP

address.



Enable DHCP to assign the IP address automatically.



Disable DHCP to assign a fixed IP address and specify the IP, Mask,

and Gateway in the appropriate fields.

Note: The default setting for DHCP is disabled.

EDIT PORT

NAMES

To identify which computer is attached to a particular port, every port

can be assigned a name. This function allows the administrator to

create, modify, or delete port names. To assign a port name:

1. Click the port you want, 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 14. Legal

characters include:



All alpha characters: A–Z*



All numeric characters: 0–9

*You can enter the port names in either upper or lower case

however the OSD displays the port name only in UPPERCASE.

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 217)

–

except for the Names settings that were assigned to the

ports, which are saved.

CLEAR THE

NAME LIST

This function clears the port name list.

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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 situation. 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 Quick View Ports), for all

of the computers affected by the change, have to be manually redone.

SET

OPERATING

SYSTEM

Specifies the operating platform of the computer attached to each port.

You must configure each port on the installation. For each port, press

the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices (PC, Mac or Sun). Repeat

until all the ports have been set, then press [Esc]. The default is PC.

Note: If you are installing a Sun or Mac computer it may not boot when

you run it for the first time unless you first set the correct operating

system for the port it is connected to.

SET CAT 5

LENGTH

Lets you specify how long the Cat 5e/6 cable between the port and the

KVM adapter cable is. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the cable

length settings:

S: Short – for up to 25 m

M: Medium – for between 20 and 35 m

L: Long – for above 35 m

An S, M, or L appears next to the port to indicate the choice.

SET

KEYBOARD

LANGUAGE

Sets the keyboard language layout for the computers attached to each

port. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: The default is

English (US).

FIRMWARE

UPGRADE

In order to upgrade the KL1508Ai/KL1516Ai and adapter cable

firmware (see The Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 159) you must first

enable Firmware Upgrade mode with this setting.

When you bring up this menu, the current firmware version levels

display. Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrade mode, or N to leave this

menu without enabling it.

ADAPTER

UPGRADE

This function allows the administrator to check the firmware version of

the KVM adapter cable. When you bring up this menu, the current

firmware version levels display. See FIRMWARE UPGRADE, above,

also.

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Setting Function

SET

CONSOLE

MODE

This setting selects which console(s) (internal/external) are enabled:

0 Both Consoles enabled

1 LCD Console only

2 External console only

Use the spacebar to cycle through the choices. The default is 0.

Changes will not be saved until you logout.

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F5: SKP

This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward, switching the

console focus from the currently active KVM 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 41).

When you are in Skip mode, press:

Note: When you skip, you only skip to the previous or next available

computer that is in the Scan/Skip mode selection (see page 41).

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 the [Spacebar] or [Esc].

←To skip to the previous port in the List.

→To skip to the next port in the List.

↑To skip to the last port of the previous station in the List.

↓To skip to the first port of the next station in the List.

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F6: BRC

F6 is an administrator only function. 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

This function automatically switches among the available computers at regular

intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the

trouble of switching manually.

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 41).

The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan

Duration setting under the F3 SET function (see page 40).

As each computer is accessed, an appears in front of the port ID

display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

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. To resume scanning, press any key or left click again.

See Auto Scan Mode Switching, page 52, for details.

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.

To exit Auto Scan mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].

F8: LOUT

Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8], logs you out of the OSD and blanks the

console screen. This is different from simply deactivating the OSD when you

are at the Main Screen by pressing [Esc].

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 login dialog box. You must input your username and

password before you can continue (see page 35).

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 OSD Main Screen.

Chapter 5

Hotkey Operation

Hotkey Port Control

Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer

directly from the keyboard. The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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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Invoking Hotkey Mode

All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode.

To invoke Hotkey

mode you may use two possible keystroke sequences shown below. Only one

of the two key-sequences below can be operational (see S etting the Hotkey key

combination on page 56):

Number Lock and Minus Keys

1. Hold down the

[Num Lock]

key;

2. Press and release the

[Minus]

key;

3. Release the

[Num Lock]

key:

[Num Lock] + [-]

Control and F12 Keys

1. Hold down the

[Ctrl]

key;

2. Press and release the

[F12]

key;

3. Release the

[Ctrl]

key:

[Ctrl] + [F12]

Hotkey Mode Environment

When 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 (described in the sections that follow), can be input.

Exiting Hotkey Mode

Pressing

[

Esc

]

exits Hotkey mode.

1. Make sure that the Hotkey Command Mod e function is enabled and

that you key in the appropriate Hotkey. See page 41 for details.

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Selecting the Active Port

Each computer port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering , page 33).

You can directly access any computer with a Hotkey combination that specifies

the port ID that the computer is connected to. The steps are:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode with the:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination.

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 it.

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 will not switch to a port if an

invalid switch or port number is entered. The Hotkey command line

will continue to display on the screen until you enter a valid switch

and port number combination, or exit Hotkey mode.

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Auto Scan Mode Switching

Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active computer ports that are

accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals. This allows their

activity to be monitored automatically (See SKAN/SKIP MODE of the OSD F3

SET function, page 41).

Setting the Scan Interval

The amount of time Auto Scan keeps the focus on each port is set with the

SCAN DURATION setting of the OSD F3 SET function (see page 40). You can

change the scan interval, before you activate Hotkey Auto Scanning, by

entering the following Hotkey combination:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.

2. Key in

[A][n]

Where

[A]

is the letter A, and

[n]

is a number from 1–255 that

represents the length of the focus time in seconds.

The letter A and the numbers display on the command line as you key

them in. Use

[Backspace]

to erase any wrong entry.

3. Press

[Enter]

After you press [Enter], you exit Hotkey mode, and are ready to start Auto

Scanning.

Entering Auto Scan

To enter the Auto Scanning mode, key in the following Hotkey combination:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.

2. Press

[A] + [Enter]

While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning to keep

the focus on a particular computer by pressing

[P]

. When Auto

Scanning is paused, the Command Line displays: Auto Scan: Paused.

When you want to keep the focus on a particular computer, Pausing is

more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode. When you resume

scanning it starts at the computer where you paused. If you exited and

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then restarted Auto Scanning, it starts, at the beginning, from the first

computer on the installation.

To resume Auto Scanning, press any key. Scanning continues from the

computer you paused at.

While the Auto Scan mode is operating, ordinary keyboard and mouse

functions are suspended - only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes

can be input. You must exit Auto Scan mode to regain normal control

of the console.

Exiting Auto Scan

1. To exit Auto Scan mode press

[Esc]

[Spacebar]

. Auto Scanning

stops when you exit Auto Scan mode.

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Skip Mode Switching

This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them

manually. You can focus 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.

Entering Skip Mode

To enter Skip mode, key in the following Hotkey combination:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode by pressing the:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination

2. Press one of the

[Arrow]

keys.

After you press one of the keyboard arrows, 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 [Num Lock] + [-] 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]

[Spacebar].

←Skips to the first accessible port. (See SC AN/SKIP MODE,

page 41, 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.

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation

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 by executing the following steps:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode with the:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination

2. Press

[F5]

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 Lock

LEDs & Reset Sw itch, page 10.

This function is essentially the same as unplugging and replugging the

keyboard and mouse on the target computer.

Setting the Hotkey Beeper ON/OFF

The beeper (see Activate Beeper, page 41) can be turned on and off with

Hotkeys by the following steps:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode with the:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination

2. Press

[B]

After you press

[B]

, the beeper turns 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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Setting the Hotkey key combination

The keys used to enter the Hotkey Mode (see HOTKEY COMMAND MODE,

page 41) can be switched between:

[Num Lock] + [-]

, and

[Ctrl] + [F12]

by the following steps:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode with the:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination

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.

Setting the OSD Hotkey combination

The Hotkeys used to access the OSD (see OSD HOTKEY, page 40) can be

switched between

[Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock], [Ctrl], [Ctrl],

and

[Alt], [Alt]

by the following steps:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode with the:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination.

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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Setting the Port Operating System

A port’s operating system configuration can be matched to that of the computer

attached to the port by performing the following steps:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode with the:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination

2. Press a

[Function]

key, where

[Function]

refers to one of the

function keys in the following table:

After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode.

Restore the Default Values

This administrator-only Hotkey restores the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai default

values (see on page 149) by performing the following steps:

1. Enter the Hotkey mode with the:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination

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.

Key Description

Sets the Port OS to Windows

Sets the Port OS to Mac

Sets the Port OS to Sun

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Hotkey Summary Table

[Num Lock] + [-]

[Ctrl] + [F12]

[A] [Enter] Invokes 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] Toggles the Beeper On or Off.

[Esc] or [Spacebar] Exits hotkey mode.

[F1] Sets Operating System to Windows

[F2] Sets Operating System to Mac

[F3] Sets Operating System to Sun

[H] Toggles the Hotkey invocation keys.

[Port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the computer that

corresponds to that Port ID.

[R] [Enter] Administrator only hotkey. It returns the

switch’s settings to their default values.

[T] Toggles the OSD Hotkey between [Ctrl]

[Ctrl] and [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock].

[

←

]Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the

current port to the first accessible port

previous to it.

[

→

]Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the

current port to the next accessible port.

[

↑

]Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the

current port to the last accessible port of the

previous Station.

[

↓

]Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the

current port to the first accessible port of the

next Station.

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



Chapter 7

Logging In

Overview

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can be accessed via its Graphical User Interface

(GUI) locally, and remotely from an internet browser; a Windows application

(AP) program; and a Java application (AP) program.

No matter which access method you choose, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

switch’s authentication procedure requires you to submit a valid username and

password. If you supply invalid login information, the authentication routine

will return an Invalid Username or Password, or Login Failed message. If you

see this type of message, log in again with a correct username and password.

Note: If the number of invalid login attempts exceeds a specified amount, a

timeout period is invoked. You must wait until the timeout period

expires before you can attempt to log in again. See Login Failures,

page 135 for further details.

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Local Login

For instructions on logging in locally to your KL1508Ai/KL1516Ai refer to

Chapter 4, OSD Operation.

Chapter 7. Logging In

Browser Login

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can be accessed via an Internet browser running

on any platform. To access the switch, do the following:

1. Open the browser and specify the IP address of the switch you want to

access in the browser's location bar.

Note: 1. For security purposes, a login string may have been set by the

administrator (see page 136 for details). If so, you must include a

forward slash and the login string along with the IP address when

you log in. For example:

192.168.0.100/kl1516ai

2. If you don't know the IP address and login string, ask your

Administrator. The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s default IP address

is: 192.168.0.60

2. When a Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate – it can be

trusted. (See Trusted Certificates, page 197, for details.) If a second

certificate appears, accept it as well.

Once you accept the certificate(s), the login page appears:

3. Provide your username and password (set by the administrator), then click

Page, see page 71.

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Windows Client AP Login

The Windows AP Client allows direct remote access to Windows systems

users, without having to go through a browser (although you initially download

the Windows AP Client program from the browser page – see Chapter 15,

Download). To connect to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, go to the location on

your hard disk that you downloaded the Windows AP Client program to, and

double-click its icon (WinClient.exe). If this is the first time that you are

running the utility, a dialog box appears requesting that you input your serial

number:

The serial number can be found on a sticker on the inside cover of the User

Manual. Key in the serial number – 5 characters per box – then click OK to

bring up the Windows Client Connection screen, shown below.

Note: 1. Letters in the serial number must be entered in upper case.

2. This dialog box only appears the first time you run the program. In the

future, you go directly to the Windows Client Connection screen.

To connect to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, click the WinClient.exe program

icon (on your desktop) to bring up the Windows Client Connection screen:

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The Windows Client AP Connection Screen

A description of the Connection Screen is given in the following table:

Item Description

Server List Each time the WinClient.exe file is run, it searches the user's

local LAN segment for KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, and lists

whichever ones it finds in this box. If you want to connect to

one of these units, double-click it. (See Connecting –

Windows Client AP, page 66 for details.)

Note: 1. The switch will not appear in the list unless its

Enable Device List configuration parameter has

been enabled.

2. Only units whose Access Port settings for Program

match the number specified for Port in the Server

area of this dialog box appear in the Server List

window.

Server This area is used when you want to connect to a KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai at a remote location. You can drop down the IP list

box and select an address from the list. If the address you

want isn't listed, you can key in the target IP address in the IP

field, and its port number in the Port field. (If you don't know

the port number, contact your Administrator.)



When the IP address and Port number have been

specified, click Connect. (See Connecting – Windows

Client AP, page 66 for details.)



When you have finished with your session and come back

to this dialog box, click Disconnect to end the connection.

Message List Located just to the right of the Server panel, the Message List

panel lists status messages regarding the connection to the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

Switch to Remote View Once you have been authenticated (see Connecting –

Windows Client AP, page 66 for details), this button becomes

active. Click it to switch to the GUI Main Page. The GUI Main

Page is described on page 74.

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Connecting – Windows Client AP

To connect to a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai do the following::

1. From the Server List box, double-click the device that you wish to

connect to.

– Or –

Specify its IP address and port number in the Server IP and Port input

boxes.

2. Click Connect.

The Login dialog box appears:

3. Key in a valid Username and Password, and then click OK.

4. Once you have been authenticated, the Remote View button becomes

active:

5. Click it to connect to the switch and bring up its GUI Main Page. For a

description of the GUI Main Page, see page 74.

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Java Client AP Login

The Java AP Client provides direct remote access to non-Windows systems

users (although you initially download the Java AP Client program from the

browser page – see Chapter 15, Download). To connect to the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai, go to the location on your hard disk that you downloaded the Java

AP Client program to, and double-click its icon (JavaClient.jar). If this is the

first time that you are running the utility, a dialog box appears requesting that

you input your serial number:

The serial number can be found on a sticker on the inside cover of the User

Manual. Key in the serial number – 5 characters per box – then click OK to

bring up the Windows Client Connection screen, shown below.

Note: 1. Letters in the serial number must be entered in upper case.

2. This dialog box only appears the first time you run the program. In the

future, you go directly to the Java Client Connection screen.

To connect to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, click the JavaClient.jar program

icon (on your desktop) to bring up the Windows Client Connection screen:

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The Java Client AP Connection Screen

A description of the Connection Screen is given in the following table:

Item Description

Server List Each time the JavaClient.jar file is run, it searches the User's

local LAN segment for KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, and lists

whichever ones it finds in this box. If you want to connect to

one of these units, double-click it. (See C onnect ing –

Windows Client AP, page 66 for details.)

Note: 1. The switch will not appear in the list unless its

Enable Device List configuration parameter has

been enabled.

2. Only units whose Access Port settings for Program

(see Servi ce Ports, page 127) match the number

specified for Port in the Server area of this dialog

box appear in the Server List window.

Server This area is used when you want to connect to a KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai at a remote location. You can drop down the IP list

box and select an address from the list. If the address you

want isn't listed, you can key in the target IP address in the IP

field, and its port number in the Port field. (If you don't know

the port number, contact your Administrator.)



When the IP address and Port number have been

specified, click Connect. (See Connecting – Windows

Client AP, page 66 for details.)



When you have finished with your session and come back

to this dialog box, click Disconnect to end the connection.

Message Panel Located just to the right of the Server panel, the Message

panel lists status messages regarding the connection to the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

Switch to Remote View Once you have been authenticated (see Connecting –

Windows Client AP, page 66 for details), this button becomes

active. Click it to switch to the GUI Main Page. The GUI Main

Page is described on page 74.

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Connecting – Java Client AP

To connect to a KVM Over the NET™ switch do the following:

1. From the Server List box, double-click the device that you wish to

connect to.

– Or –

Specify its IP address and port number in the Server IP and Port input

boxes.

2. Click Login

The Login dialog box appears:

3. Key in a valid Username and Password, and then click OK.

4. Once you have been authenticated, the Remote View button becomes

active:

5. Click it to connect to the switch and bring up its GUI Main Page. For a

description of the GUI Main Page, see page 74.

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The User Interface

Overview

Once you have successfully logged in, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai user

interface Main Page appears. The look of the page varies slightly, depending

on which method you used to log in. Each of the interfaces is described in the

sections that follow.

The Web Browser Main Page

To ensure multi-platform operability, access to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can

be accomplished with most standard web browsers. Once users log in and are

authenticated (see page 63), the Web Browser Main Page comes up, with the

Port Access page displayed:

Note: The screen depicts an Administrator’s page. Depending on a user’s type

and permissions, not all of these elements appear.

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Page Components

The web page screen components are described in the table, below:

No. Item Description

1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai main

operation categories. The items that appear in the

tab bar are determined by the user’s type, and the

authorization options that were selected when the

user’s account was created.

2 Menu Bar The menu bar contains operational sub-categories

that pertain to the item selected in the tab bar. The

items that appear in the menu bar are determined by

the user’s type, and the authorization options that

were selected when the user’s account was created.

3 Sidebar The Sidebar provides a tree view listing of ports that

relate to the various tab bar and menu bar selections.

Clicking a node in the Sidebar brings up a page with

the details that are relevant to it.

4 Filter The filter section at the bottom of the Sidebar lets you

expand or narrow the scope of the ports that appear

in the Sidebar tree, as follows:



All – Lists all of the ports on the installation



Quick View – Lists only the ports that have been

selected as Quick View ports



Power On – Lists only the ports that have their

attached devices powered on



Quick View + Power On – Lists only that ports that

have been selected as Quick View ports and that

have their attached devices turned on.

5 Help Help provides information regarding the switch’s

current firmware version.

6 Logout Click this button to log out of your KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai session.

7 Welcome Message If this function is enabled (see Welcome Message* ,

page 110), a welcome message displays here.

8 Interactive Display Panel This is your main work area. The screens that appear

reflect your menu choices and Sidebar node

selection.

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The Tab Bar

The number and type of icons that appear on the Tab Bar at the top of the page

are determined by the user’s type (Administrator or User) and the permissions

assigned when the user’s account was created. The functions associated with

each of the icons are explained in the table below:

There are two small icons at the extreme right of the page. Their functions are

described in the table, below:

Icon Function

Port Access: The Port Access page is used to access and control the

devices on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai installation. This page is available

to all users.

User Management: The User Management page is used to create

and manage Users and Groups. It can also be used to assign devices

to them. User Management is discussed on page 115. This tab is

available to the Administrator, as well as users who have been given

User Management permission. The tab doesn’t appear for other users.

Device Management: The Device Management page is used to

configure and control the overall operation of the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai. This page is available to the Administrator, as well as users

who have been given Device Management permission. The tab doesn’t

appear for other users.

Log: The Log page displays the contents of the log file. The Log page

is discussed on page 147.

Maintenance: The Maintenance page is used to install new firmware;

backup and restore configuration and account information; ping

network devices; and restore default values. The Maintenance page is

discussed on page 149. This page is available to the Administrator and

Users with Maintenance permission. The icon doesn’t display on the

page of ordinary users.

Download: Users can click this icon to download AP versions of the

Windows Client; the Java Client; and the Log Server. This page is

available to all users. The programs that can be downloaded depend

on the user’s permissions.

Icon Function

Click this icon to brings up a panel with information about the KVM

Over the NET™ switch firmware version.

Click this icon to log out and end your KVM Over the NET™ switch

session.

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The AP GUI Main Page

With WinClient AP, and Java Client AP access, once users log in (see Logging

In, page 61), the GUI Main Page comes up:

The GUI Main Page is similar to that of the Web Browser. The differences

between them are as follows:

1. The AP GUI version doesn’t have a menu bar below the tab bar; it has a

series of tabs like a notebook, instead. Like the Web Browser interface,

however, the makeup of the tabbed notebook changes depending on the

items selected on the main Tab Bar and in the Sidebar.

2. There is a hidden Control Panel at the upper or lower center of the screen

that becomes visible when you mouse over it. (The default is at the upper

center of the screen.)

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The Control Panel

WinClient Control Panel

Since the WinClient Control Panel contains the most complete functionality,

this section describes the WinClient Control Panel. Although the Java Control

Panel does not enable all of the features that this one does, the functions that

they do share are the same, and you can refer to the information described here

when using it.

The Control Panel is hidden at the upper or lower center of the screen (the

default is at the lower center), and becomes visible when you mouse over it.

The panel consists of three rows: an icon row at the top, and two text rows

below it:

Note: The above image shows the complete Control Panel. The icons that

appear can be user selected. See Control Panel Configuration, page 99,

for details.

By default, the upper text row shows the video resolution of the remote

display. As the mouse pointer moves over the icons in the icon bar,

however, the information in the upper text row changes to describe the

icon's function. In addition, if a message from another user is entered in

the message board, and you have not opened the message board in your

session, the message will appear in the upper row.

The lower row shows the IP address of the device you are accessing at the

left of the row.

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Right clicking in the text row area brings up a menu-style version of the

toolbar. In addition, it allows you to select options for the Screen Mode,

Zoom, Mouse Pointer type, and Mouse Sync Mode. These functions are

discussed in the sections that follow.

To move the Control Panel to a different location on the screen, place the

mouse pointer over the text row area, then click and drag.

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WinClient Control Panel Functions

The Control Panel functions are described in the table below.

Icon Function

This is a toggle. Click to make the Control Panel persistent – i.e., it

always displays on top of other screen elements. Click again to have

it display normally.

Click to bring up the Macros dialog box (see page 79 for details).

Click to bring up the Video Options dialog box. Right-click to perform

a quick Auto Sync (see Video Settings, page 88, for details).

Click to perform a video and mouse autosync operation. It is the

same as clicking the Auto-sync button in the Video Options dialog

box (see Video Settings, page 88).

Toggles the display between Full Screen Mode and Windowed Mode.

Click to take a snapshot (screen capture) of the remote display.

See Snapshot, page 100, for details on configuring the Snapshot

parameters.

Click to bring up the Message Board (see The Message Board,

page 91).

Click to send a Ctrl+Alt+Del signal to the remote system.

Click to toggle the remote display between color and gray scale

views.

Click to zoom the remote display window.

Note: This feature is only available in windowed mode (Full Screen

Mode is off). See Zoom, page 93 for details.

Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard (see The On-Screen

Keyboard, page 94).

Click to select the mouse pointer type.

Note: This icon changes depending on which mouse pointer type is

selected (see Mouse Pointer Type, page 96).

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Click to toggle Automatic or Manual mouse sync.



When the selection is Automatic, a green

√

appears on the icon.



When the selection is Manual, a red X appears on the icon.

See Mouse DynaSync Mode, page 97 for a complete explanation of

this feature.

Click to display a drop-down list of User macros in order to access

and run macros more conveniently than using the Macros dialog box

(see the Macros icon in the table above, and the Macros section on

page 79).

Click to bring up the Control Panel Configuration dialog box.

See Control Panel Configuration, page 99, for details on configuring

the Control Panel.

Click to exit the viewer.



Exiting from a Browser Viewer session brings you back to the web

browser Main Page.



Exiting from a WinClient AP session brings you back to the login

dialog box.



Exiting from a Java Client AP session brings you back to the login

dialog box.

These icons show the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status

of the remote computer.



When the lock state is On, the LED is bright green and the lock

hasp is closed.



When the lock state is Off, the LED is dull green and the lock hasp

is open.

Click on the icon to toggle the status.

Note: These icons and your local keyboard icons are in sync.

Clicking an icon causes the corresponding LED on your keyboard to

change accordingly. Likewise, pressing a Lock key on your keyboard

causes the icon’s color to change accordingly.

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Macros

The Macros icon provides access to two functions found in the Macros

dialog box: Hotkeys and User Macros. Each of these functions is

described in the following sections.

Hotkeys

Various actions related to manipulating the remote server can be accomplished

with hotkeys. The Hotkey Setup utility (accessed by clicking this icon), lets you

configure which hotkeys perform the actions.

The hotkeys that invoke an action are shown to the right of its name. Use the

checkbox to the left of an action’s name to enable or disable its hotkey.

To change the hotkey for an action, do the following:

1. Highlight the Action, then click Set Hotkey.

2. Press your selected Function keys (one at a time). The key names appear in

the Hotkeys field as you press them.

You can use the same function keys for more than one action, as long

as the key sequence is not the same.

To cancel setting a hotkey value, click Cancel; to clear an action’s

Hotkeys field, click Clear.

3. When you have finished keying in your sequence, click Save.

To reset all the hotkeys to their default values, click Reset.

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An explanation of the Hotkey actions is given in the table below:

Action Explanation

Exit Remote

Location

Breaks the connection to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai and returns

you to local client computer operation. This is equivalent to

clicking the Exit icon on the Control Panel. The default keys are

F2, F3, F4.

Adjust Video Brings up the Video Settings dialog box. This is equivalent to

clicking the Video Settings icon on the Control Panel. The default

keys are F5, F6, F7.

Toggle OSD Toggles the OSD Control Panel Off and On. The default keys are

F3, F4, F5.

Toggle Mouse

Display

If you find the display of the two mouse pointers (local and

remote) to be confusing or annoying, you can use this function to

shrink the non-functioning pointer down to a barely noticeable

circle, which can be ignored. Since this function is a toggle, use

the hotkeys again to bring the mouse display back to its original

configuration. This is equivalent to selecting the Single pointer

type from the Mouse Pointer icon on the Control Panel. The

default keys are F7, F8, F9.

Note: The Java Control Panel does not have this feature.

Adjust Mouse This synchronizes the local and remote mouse movements. The

default keys are F6, F7, F8.

Video Autosync This combination performs an auto-sync operation. It is

equivalent to clicking the Video Autosy nc icon on the Control

Panel. The default keys are F8, F7, F6.

Show/Hide Local

Cursor

Toggles the display of your local mouse pointer off and on. This is

equivalent to selecting the Null pointer type from the Mouse

Pointer icon on the Control Panel. The default keys are F4,F5.

Substitute Ctrl key If your local client computer captures Ctrl key combinations,

preventing them from being sent to the remote server, you can

implement their effects on the remote server by specifying a

function key to substitute for the Ctrl key. If you substitute the F11

key, for example, pressing [F11 + 5] would appear to the remote

server as [Ctrl + 5]. The default key is F11.

Substitute Alt key Although all other keyboard input is captured and sent to the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai switch, [Alt + Tab] and [Ctrl + Alt + Del] work

on your local client computer. In order to implement their effects

on the remote server, another key may be substituted for the Alt

key. If you substitute the F12 key, for example, you would use

[F12 + Tab] and [Ctrl + F12 + Del]. The default key is F12.

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User Macros

User Macros are created to perform specific actions on the remote server. To

create the macro, do the following:

1. Select User Macros, then click Add.

2. In the dialog box that comes up, replace the “NewMacro” text with a name

of your choice for the macro:

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3. Click Record.

The dialog box disappears, and a small panel appears at the top left of the

screen:

4. Press the keys for the macro.

To pause macro recording, click Pause. To resume, click Pause again.

Clicking Show brings up a dialog box that lists each keystroke that you

make, together with the amount of time each one takes:

Clicking Cancel cancels all keystrokes.

When you have finished, click Stop. (This is the equivalent of

clicking Done in Step 5.)

Note: 1. Case is not considered – typing A or a has the same effect.

2. When recording the macro the focus must be on the remote screen. It

cannot be in the macro dialog box.

3. Only the default keyboard characters may be used. Alternate

characters cannot be used. For example, if the keyboard is Traditional

Chinese and default character is A the alternate Chinese character

obtained via keyboard switching is not recorded.

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5. If you haven’t brought up the Show dialog, click Done when you have

finished recording your macro. You return to the Macros dialog box with

your macro key presses displayed in the Macro column:

6. If you want to change any of the keystrokes, select the macro and click

Edit. This brings up a dialog box similar to the one for Show. You can

change the content of your keystrokes, change their order, etc.

7. Repeat the procedure for any other macros you wish to create.

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After creating your macros, you can run them in any of three ways:

1. By using the hotkey (if one was assigned).

2. By opening the Macro List on the Control Panel and clicking the one you

want (see page 78).

3. By opening this (Macros) dialog box and

clicking Play.

If you run the macro from this dialog box, you

have the option of specifying how the macro runs.

If you choose Play Without Wait, the macro runs the keypresses one after

another with no time delay between them.

If you choose Play With Time Control, the macro waits for the amount of

time between key presses that you took when you created it. Click on the

arrow next to Play to make your choice.

If you click Play without opening the list, the macro runs with the default

choice (NoWait or TimeCtrl), which is shown in the Playback column.

You can change the default choice by clicking on the current choice

(NoWait in the screenshot above), and selecting the alternate choice.

Note: 1. Information about the Search function is given on page 85.

2. User Macros are stored on the Local Client computer of each user.

Therefore, there is no limitation on the of number of macros, the size

of the macro names, or makeup of the hotkey combinations that

invoke them

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Search

Search, at the bottom of the dialog box, lets you filter the list of macros that

appear in the large upper panel for you to play or edit. Click a radio button to

choose whether you want to search by name or by key; key in a string for the

search; then click Search. All instances that match your search string appear in

the upper panel.

System Macros

System Macros are used to create exit macros for when you close a session. For

example, as an added measure of security, you could create a macro that sends

the Winkey-L combination which would cause the remote server’s log in page

to come up the next time the device was accessed. To create the macro, do the

following:

1. Select System Macros, then click Add.

2. In the dialog box that comes up, replace the “New Macro” text with a

name of your choice for the macro:

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3. Click Record.

The dialog box disappears, and a small panel appears at the top left of the

screen:

4. Press the keys for the macro.

To pause macro recording, click Pause. To resume, click Pause again.

Clicking Show brings up a dialog box that lists each keystroke that you

make, together with the amount of time each one takes.

Note: 1. When recording the macro the focus must be on the remote

screen. It cannot be in the macro dialog box.

2. Case is not considered – typing A or a has the same effect. Only

the default keyboard characters may be used. Alternate characters

cannot be used. For example, if the keyboard is Traditional

Chinese and default character is A the alternate Chinese character

obtained via keyboard switching is not recorded.

5. If you haven’t brought up the Show dialog, click Done when you have

finished recording your macro. You return to the Macros dialog box with

your system macro key presses displayed in the Macro column:

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6. If you want to change any of the keystrokes, select the macro and click

Edit. This brings up a dialog box similar to the one for Show. You can

change the content of your keystrokes, change their order, etc.

7. Repeat the procedure for any other macros you wish to create.

Once the system macros have been created, they are available for use on a

port-by-port basis. They get selected on a port’s Port Configuration

→

Port

Properties page (see Port Configuration, page 142 for details).

Note: 1. Information about the Search function is given on page 85.

2. You can choose only one system macro per port.

3. Systems macros are stored on the switch, therefore macro names may

not exceed 64 Bytes; hotkey combinations may not exceed 256 Bytes.

(Each key usually takes 3–5 Bytes.)

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Video Settings

Clicking the Hammer icon on the Control Panel brings up the Video

Settings dialog box. The options in this dialog box allow you to adjust

the placement and picture quality of the remote screen on your monitor:

The meanings of the video adjustment options are given in the table below:

Options Usage

Screen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the remote server

window by Clicking the Arrow buttons.

Auto-Sync Click Auto-Sync to have the vertical and horizontal offset values of

the remote screen detected and automatically synchronized with the

local screen.

Note: 1. If the local and remote mouse pointers are out of sync, in

most cases, performing this function will bring them back

into sync.

2. This function works best with a bright screen.

3. If you are not satisfied with the results, use the Screen

Position arrows to position the remote display manually.

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RGB Drag the slider bars to adjust the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values.

When an RGB value is increased, the RGB component of the image

is correspondingly increased.

If you enable Set to G r a ys cale, the remote video display is changed

to grayscale.

Gamma This section allows you to adjust the video display's gamma level.

This function is discussed in detail in the next section, Gamma

Adjustment.

Network Type Select the type of internet connection that the local client computer

uses. The switch will use that selection to automatically adjust the

Video Quality and Detect Tolerance settings to optimize the quality of

the video display.

Since network conditions vary, if none of the pre-set choices seem to

work well, you can select Customize and use the Video Quality and

Detect Tolerance slider bars to adjust the settings to suit your

conditions.

Video Quality Drag the slider bar to adjust the overall Video Quality. The larger the

value, the clearer the picture and the more video data goes through

the network. Depending on the network bandwidth, a high value may

adversely effect response time.

Enable Refresh The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can redraw the screen every 1 to 99

seconds, eliminating unwanted artifacts from the screen. Select

Enable Refresh and enter a number from 1 through 99. The

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai will redraw the screen at the interval you

specify. This feature is disabled by default. Click to put a check mark

in the box next to Enable Refresh to enable this feature.

Note: 1. The switch starts counting the time interval when mouse

movement stops.

2. Enabling this feature increases the volume of video data

transmitted over the network. The lower the number

specified, the more often the video data is transmitted.

Setting too low a value may adversely affect overall

operating responsiveness.

Transparency Adjusts the transparency of the toolbar that comes up when the GUI

hotkey ([Scroll Lock][Scroll Lock], for example), is invoked. Slide the

bar until the display in the example window is to your liking.

Color Depth

Control

This setting determines the richness of the video display by adjusting

the amount of color information.

Detect

Tolerance

This setting also relates to video quality. It governs detecting or

ignoring pixel changes. A high setting can result in a lower quality

display due to less data transfer. A lower setting will result in better

video quality, but setting the threshold too low may allow too much

data to be transferred, negatively impacting network performance.

Options Usage

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Gamma Adjustment

If it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote video display, use

the Gamma function of the Video Adjustment dialog box.

Under Basic configuration, there are ten preset and four user-defined levels

to choose from. Drop down the list box and choose the most suitable one.

For greater control, clicking the Advanced button brings up the following

dialog box:

Click and drag the diagonal line at as many points as you wish to achieve

the display output you desire.

Click Save As to save up to four user-defined configurations derived from

this method. Saved configurations can be recalled from the list box at a

future time.

Click Reset to abandon any changes and return the gamma line to its

original diagonal position.

Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box.

Click Cancel to abandon your changes and close the dialog box.

Note: For best results, change the gamma while viewing a remote server.

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The Message Board

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai supports multiple user logins, which may

cause access conflicts. To alleviate the problem, a message board has

been provided, which allows users to communicate with each other:

Button Bar

The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles. Their actions are described in the

table below:

Button Action

Enable/Disable Chat. When disabled, messages posted to the board

are not displayed. The button is shadowed when Chat is disabled. The

icon displays next to the user's name in the User List panel when the user

has disabled Chat.

Occupy/Release Keyboard/Video/Mouse. When you Occupy the KVM,

other users cannot see the video, and cannot input keyboard or mouse

data. The button is shadowed when the KVM is occupied. The icon

displays next to the user's name in the User List panel when the user has

occupied the KVM.

Occupy/Release Keyboard/Mouse. When you Occupy the KM, other

users can see the video, but cannot input keyboard or mouse data. The

button is shadowed when the KM is occupied. The icon displays next to

the user's name in the User List panel when the user has occupied the

KM.

Show/Hide User List. When you Hide the User List, the User List panel

closes. The button is shadowed when the User List is open.

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Message Display Panel

Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - display in

this panel. If you disable Chat, however, messages that get posted to the board

won't appear.

Compose Panel

Key in the messages that you want to post to the board in this panel. Click

Send, or press [Enter] to post the message to the board.

User List Panel

The names of all the logged in users are listed in this panel.

Your name appears in blue; other users' names appear in black.

By default, messages are posted to all users. To post a message to one

individual user, select the user's name before sending your message.

If a user's name is selected, and you want to post a message to all users,

select All Users before sending your message.

If a user has disabled Chat, its icon displays before the user's name to

indicate so.

If a user has occupied the KVM or the KM, its icon displays before the

user's name to indicate so.

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Zoom

The Zoom icon controls the zoom factor for the remote view window.

Settings are as follows:

Setting Description

100% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 100%.

75% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 75%.

50% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 50%.

25% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 25%.

1:1 Sizes and displays the remote view window at 100%. The difference

between this setting and the 100% setting is that when the remote

view window is resized its contents don’t resize – they remain at the

size they were. To see any objects that are outside of the viewing

area move the mouse to the window edge, to have the screen scroll.

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The On-Screen Keyboard

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai supports an on-screen keyboard,

available in multiple languages, with all the standard keys for each

supported language. Click this icon to pop up the on-screen keyboard:

One of the major advantages of the on-screen keyboard is that if the keyboard

languages of the remote and local systems aren’t the same, you don’t have to

change the configuration settings for either system. Just bring up the on-screen

keyboard; select the language used by the server you are accessing; and use the

on-screen keyboard to communicate with it.

Note: You must use your mouse to click on the keys. You cannot use your

actual keyboard.

Changing Languages

To change languages, do the following:

1. Click the down arrow next to the currently selected language, to drop

down the language list.

2. Select the new language from the list.

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Expanded Keyboard

To display/hide the expanded keyboard keys, click the arrow to the right of the

language list arrow.

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Mouse Pointer Type

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai offer a number of mouse pointer options

when working in the remote display. Click this icon to select from the

available choices:

Note: 1. Before accessing a port, only Dual and Crosshairs are available for

the Windows Viewers. Once the port is accessed, all four pointers are

available.

2. The Dot pointer is not available with the Java Applet Viewer or the

Java Client AP.

3. Selecting the Dot pointer has the same effect as the Toggle mouse

display hotkey function (see Toggle Mouse Display, page 80 for

details).

4. The icon on the Control Panel changes to match your choice.

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Mouse DynaSync Mode

Synchronization of the local and remote mouse pointers is

accomplished either automatically or manually.

Automatic Mouse Synchronization (DynaSync)

Mouse DynaSync provides automatic locked-in synching of the remote and

local mouse pointers – eliminating the need to constantly resync the two

movements.

Note: This feature is only available for Windows and Mac systems (G4 and

higher) whose adapter attribute OS setting is configured for Win or

Mac, which are connected to the switch with one of the following

Adapter Cables: KA7166, KA7168, KA7169, KA7170 or KA9170.

All other configurations must use manual mouse synchronization

(described in the next section).

The icon on the Control Panel indicates the synchronization mode status as

follows:

When Mouse DynaSync is available, clicking the icon toggles its status

between enabled and /disabled. If you choose to disable Mouse DynaSync

mode, you must use the manual synching procedures described under Manual

Mouse Synchronization, page 98.

Icon Function

This icon displays in gray to indicate that Mouse DynaSync is not

available – you must use manual synching procedures. This is the

default setting for all KVM Adapters other than the KA7166,

KA7168, KA7169, KA7170 and KA9170.

The green check mark on this icon indicates that Mouse DynaSync

is available and is enabled. This is the default setting when Mouse

DynaSync is available. (See the Note, above.)

The red X on this icon indicates that Mouse DynaSync is available

but is not enabled.

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Mac and Linux Considerations

For Mac OS versions 10.4.11 and higher, there is a second DynaSync

setting to choose from. If the default Mouse DynaSync result is not

satisfactory, try the Mac 2 setting. To select Mac 2, right click in the text

area of the Control Panel and select Mouse Sync Mode

→

Automatic for

Mac 2:

Linux doesn’t support DynaSync Mode, but there is a setting on the Mouse

Sync Mode menu for Redhat AS3.0 systems. If you are using a USB

Adapter Cable (see the Note on the previous page), with an AS3.0 system

and the default mouse synchronization is not satisfactory, you can try the

Redhat AS3.0 setting. In either case, you must perform the manual mouse

synchronization procedures described in the next section.

Manual Mouse Synchronization

If the local mouse pointer goes out of sync with the remote system's mouse

pointer there are a number of methods to bring them back into sync:

1. Perform a video and mouse auto sync by clicking the Video Settings icon

on the Control Panel (see page 88).

2. Perform an Auto Sync with the Video Adjustment function (see Video

Settings, page 88, for details).

3. Invoke the Adjust Mouse function with the Adjust Mouse hotkeys (see

Adjust Mouse, page 80, for details).

4. Move the pointer into all 4 corners of the screen (in any order).

5. Drag the Control Panel to a different position on the screen.

6. Set the mouse speed and acceleration for each problematic server attached

to the switch. See Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures,

page 208, for instructions.

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Control Panel Configuration

Clicking the Control Panel icon brings up a dialog box that allows you to

configure the items that appear on the Control Panel, as well as its graphical

settings:

The organization of the dialog box is described in the table, below:

Item Description

Customize

Control Panel

Allows you to select which icons display in the Control Panel. Check

the ones you want to see, uncheck the ones you don’t want.

Control Panel

Style



Enabling Transparent makes the Control Panel semi-transparent,

so that you can see through it to the display underneath.



Enabling Icon causes the Control Panel to display as an icon until

you mouse over it, when the full panel then comes up.

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Screen Options



If Full Screen Mode is enabled, the remote display fills the entire

screen.



If Full Screen Mode is not enabled, the remote display appears as

a window on the local desktop. If the remote screen is larger than

what is able to fit in the window, move the mouse pointer to the

screen border that is closest to the area you want to view and the

screen will scroll.



If Keep Screen Size is enabled, the remote screen is not resized.



If the remote resolution is smaller than that of the local monitor,

its display appears like a window centered on the screen.



If the remote resolution is larger than that of the local monitor,

its display is centered on the screen. To access the areas that

are off screen, move the mouse to the corner of the screen that

is closest to the area you want to view and the screen will

scroll.



If Keep Screen Size is not enabled, the remote screen is resized to

fit the local monitor's resolution.

User Info If User Info is enabled, the total number of users displays on the

bottom row center of the Control Panel.

Snapshot These settings let the user configure the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s

screen capture parameters (see the Snapshot description under

WinClient Control Panel Functions, page 77):



Path lets you select a directory where the captured screens get

saved to. Click Browse; navigate to the directory of your choice;

then click OK. If you don’t specify a directory here, the snapshot is

saved to your desktop.



Click a radio button to choose whether you want the captured

screen to be saved as a BMP or a JPEG (JPG) file.



If you choose JPEG, you can select the quality of the captured file

with the slider bar. The higher the quality, the better looking the

image, but the larger the file size.

Item Description

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The Java Control Panel

The Java Client AP Control Panel is similar to the one used by the WinClient:

The major differences between them are:

In the Macros dialog box, T oggle Mouse Display is not available.

The Dot mouse pointer type is not available.

In the Message Board, there is no Show/Hide button to show or hide the

user list. This function is achieved by clicking the arrows at the top of the

bar that separates the User List panel from the Main panel.

The Control Panel Lock LED icons are not in sync with your keyboard.

When you first connect, the LED display may not be accurate. To be sure,

click on the LED icons to set them.

In Control Panel Configur ation, the BMP Snapshot format has been

replaced by PNG.

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Port Access

Overview

When you log in to the switch the Port Access page comes up with the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s KVM Connections page displayed.

Browser GUI

AP GUI

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The Connections page is organized into several main areas. All the devices and

ports that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the

page. After selecting a device or port in the Sidebar, clicking entries on the

menu bar (Browser GUI) or tab bar (AP GUI) opens information and

configuration pages related to the item selected in the Sidebar.

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The Sidebar

All KVM switches are listed in a tree structure in the Sidebar at the left of the

screen:

The Sidebar Tree Structure

Users are only allowed to see the devices and ports that they have access

permission for.

Ports and child devices can be nested under their parent devices.

Click the + in front of a device to expand the tree and see the ports/outlets

nested underneath it. Click the - to collapse the tree and hide the nested

ports/outlets.

A port’s ID number is displayed in brackets next to its icon.

Switches and ports that are on line have their monitor screen icons in

Green; the monitor screens are Gray for devices and ports that are offline.

Outlets that are On have their icons in Amber; the icons are Gray for

outlets that are Off.

To access and operate a port, double click its icon. Port operation details

are discussed in Chapter 16, Port Operation.

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View Filter

At the bottom of the sidebar are the viewing filter options which allow you to

control the number and type of ports that display in the Sidebar:

The meanings of the choices are explained in the following table:

Choices Explanation

ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation.

QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View

Ports (see Set Quick View Ports, page 146).

POWER ON Lists only the ports that have attached computers Powered

On.

QUICK VIEW +

POWER ON

Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View

Ports (see Set Quick View Ports, page 146), and that have

their attached computers Powered On.

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Connections

For the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, the Connections page displays port status

information at the device level, and port connection configuration options at

the port level.

Device Level

When a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is selected in the Sidebar, the Connections

page displays a list of ports for the device that the user is authorized to access

or view.

The following attributes are listed for each device:

Port Number – the port’s number on the switch.

Port Name – if a name has been assigned to a port it displays here.

Device Name – if a name has been assigned to the switch it displays here.

Status – the current status of the port – online, or offline.

Operation – You can access any port from the main panel by clicking

Connect.

Note: The sort order of the information displayed can be changed by clicking

the column headings.

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Port Level

When a port is selected in the Sidebar, the Connections page displays port

connection configuration properties:

This page allows you to view the port’s current configuration only. See Port

Configuration, page 142, for full details about the properties and how to

configure then.

Click the Connect button to view the port display via the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai’s built-in Win Viewer (when using Windows Internet Explorer), or

Java Viewer (when using other web browsers).

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User Preferences

The User Preferences page allows users to set up their own, individual,

working environments. The switch stores a separate configuration record for

each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the

Username that was keyed into the Login dialog box:

The page settings are explained in the following table:

Setting Function

Changing a

Password



In the Browser GUI, to change a user’s password, key in the old

password and new password into their input boxes; key the

new password into the Confirm input box, then click Change

Password to apply the change.



In the AP GUI version, click Change Password; key in the old

password and new password into their input boxes; key the

new password into the Confirm input box, then click Save.

Language Selects the language that the interface displays in.

OSD Hotkey Selects which Hotkey controls the OSD function: [Scroll Lock]

[Scroll Lock] is the default. To select a different combination, click

the arrow at the right of the box to drop down the list of choices.

ID Display Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone

(PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PORT NAME); or the

Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER + PORT

NAME). The default is PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME.

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*This item is only available with the Browser version.

ID Duration Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port

change has taken place. You can choose an amount from 1—255

seconds. The default is 3 Seconds. A setting of 0 (zero) means

the Port ID is always on.

Scan Duration Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles

through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode (see Auto

Scanning, page 173). Key in a value from 1—255 seconds. The

default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the Scan function.

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. A setting of 0 disables this function. The default is 0

(disabled).

Note: Although this function can be set from either the local

console or a remote login, it only affects the local console monitor.

Logout Timeout If there is no user input for the amount of time set with this

function, the user is automatically logged out. A login is necessary

before the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can be accessed again.

Viewer* You can choose which viewer is used when accessing a server:



Auto Detect will select the appropriate viewer based on the

web browser used; WinClient for Windows Internet Explorer,

Java Client for other web browsers (ex. Firefox).



Java Client will open the Java based viewer regardless of the

web browser being used.

Welcome

Message*

You can choose to hide or show the welcome message displayed

in the submenu bar. The default is disabled.

Save Click Save to save any changes made to the User Preferences

settings.

Setting Function

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Sessions

The Session page lets the administrator and users with User Management

permissions see at a glance which users are currently logged into the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, and provides information about each of their sessions.

Note: 1. The Session page isn’t available for ordinary users.

2. Users with User Management permissions can only see the sessions

of ordinary users.

3. The sort order of the information displayed can be changed by

clicking the column headings.

The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are fairly straightforward.

The IP heading refers to the IP address that the user has logged in from; the

Category heading lists the type of user who has logged in: Admin

(Administrator); Normal user (User)

This page also gives the administrator the option of forcing a user logout by

selecting the user and clicking End Session at the bottom of the main panel.

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Access Rights

Administrators use the Access Rights page to set user access and configuration

rights for ports.

Note: The Access page only appears for those users with User Management

permissions. It isn’t available for other users.

Browser GUI Interface

If a port is chosen in the Sidebar, the Main panel looks similar to the one shown

below:

The main panel consists of two columns: Name, and Access Rights:

Name lists all the users that have been created.

Access Rights indicates the users who have access rights privileges. A

check mark (

√

) indicates that the user has permission to make changes to

the switch configuration settings (see Chapter 11, Device Management);

an X means that the user is denied permission to make configuration

changes. Click the icon to toggle permission between Full Access, View

Only, and No Access.

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AP GUI Interface

The AP GUI Access Rights page is similar to the Browser GUI version (see

above), except that there is no checkmark icon in the Access column.

Click the text in the Access column to toggle permission between Full

Access, View Only, and No Access.

Saving Changes

Click the Save button at the lower right corner of the page to save any changes

made on the Access page.

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User Management

Overview

When you select the User Management tab the screen comes up with the Users

page displayed:

Browser GUI

AP GUI

Users appear in the panel at the left of the page. The large panel at the right

provides more detailed information at-a-glance for each.

The buttons below the main panel are used to manage users , as shown in

the sections that follow.

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Users

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai supports two types of user, as shown in the table,

below:

Adding Users

To add user, and assign user permissions, do the following:

1. Select Users on the menu bar (Browser GUI)

– or –

Select Users in the Sidebar (AP GUI).

2. To add a user, click Add at the bottom of the main panel. The User

notebook opens, with the User tab selected:

User Type Role

Administrator Access and manage ports and devices. Manage Users, and

Groups. Configure the overall installation. Configure

personal working environment.

User Access authorized ports and devices. Manage authorized

ports and devices; configure personal working environment.

Note: Users who have been given permission to do so, may

also manage other users.

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3. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. A description of

each of the fields is given in the table below:

Field Description

Username Enter a username with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 16

characters.

Password Enter a password with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 16

characters.

Confirm Password To be sure there is no mistake in the password, you are

asked to enter it again. The two entries must match.

Description Additional information about the user that you may wish to

include.

Role There are two categories: Administrator and User. There is

no limitation on the number of accounts that can be created

in each category.



The Administrator is responsible for the overall installation

configuration and maintenance; user management; and

device and port assignments. The Administrator’s

permissions (see page 118) are automatically assigned by

the system and cannot be altered.



The default permissions for Users include the Win, Java,

and SSH clients, but the permissions can be altered for

each User by checking or unchecking any of the

permissions checkboxes.

Note: Users who have been given User Management

privileges cannot access or configure Groups.

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4. When your selections have been made click Save.

5. When the Operation Succeeded message appears, click OK.

6. Click Users in the Sidebar to return to the main screen. The new user

appears in the Sidebar list and in the main panel, as well.

The Sidebar Users list can expand and collapse. If the list is expanded,

click the minus symbol ( – ) next to the Users icon to collapse it; if it is

collapsed there is a plus symbol ( + ) next to the icon. Click the plus

symbol to expand it.

The icon for administrators has one red band.

The large main panel shows the user’s name; the description that was

given when the account was created; and whether the account is

currently active or has been disabled.

Permissions

Note: For ordinary

users, in addition to

enabling Device

Management, Port

Configuration, and

Maintenance

permissions, the

user must also be

given those rights

for each device and

port that he will be

allowed to manage.

See Device

Assignment,

page 120 for details.



Enabling Device Management allows a user to configure

and control the settings for overall KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

operations (see Device Management, page 123).



Enabling User Management allows a user to create,

modify, and delete user and group accounts.



Enabling System Log allows a user to access the system

log (see Log, page 147).



Enabling Maintenance allows a user to perform all the

Maintenance operations available under the Maintenance

tab (see , page 149).



Enabling Power Management allows a user to download

the PON AP to link to a Power Over the Net

screen. (see the ATEN website for more information about

the PN series of Power Distribution Units)



Enabling Windows Client allows a user to download the

Windows Client AP software, and access the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai with it, in addition to (or instead of) the browser

access method.



Enabling Java Client allows a user to download the Java

Client AP software, and access the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

with it, in addition to (or instead of) the browser access

method.

Field Description

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Modifying User Accounts

To modify a user account, do the following:

1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name

– or –

In the main panel, select the user’s name

2. Click Modify.

3. In the User page that comes up, make your changes, then click Save.

Note: The User page is discussed on page 116; the Devices page is

discussed on page 120.

Deleting User Accounts

To delete a user account do the following:

1. In the main panel, select the user’s name.

2. Click Delete.

3. Click OK.

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Device Assignment

When a user logs in to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, the interface comes up with

the Port Access page displayed. All the ports that the user is permitted to access

are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. Access permissions for those

ports and the devices connected to them are assigned on a port-by-port basis

from the User list on the Sidebar of the User Management page.

Assigning Device Permissions From the User’s Notebook

To assign a device permissions to a user from the User’s notebook, do the

following:

1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name

– or –

In the main panel, select the user’s name.

2. Click Modify.

3. In the User notebook that comes up, select the Devices tab. A screen,

similar to the one below, appears:

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4. Make your permission settings for each port according to the information

provided below:

5. When you have finished making your choices, click Save.

6. In the confirmation popup that appears, click OK.

Note: In any of the columns, you can use Shift-Click or Ctrl-Click to select a

group of ports to configure. Clicking to cycle through the choices on

any one of the selected ports causes all of them to cycle in unison.

Name: Each port accessible to the user is listed under the Names

column.

Access: The Access column is where device access rights are set.

Click the icon in the row that corresponds to the port you

want to configure to cycle through the choices. The

meanings of the icons are described in the table, below:

Full Access

The user can view the remote screen

and can perform operations on the

remote server from his keyboard and

monitor.

View Only

The user can only view the remote

screen and cannot perform any

operations on it.

No Access No access rights – the Port will not show

up on the User's list on the Main Screen.

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Device Management

KVM Devices

Device Information

The Device Management page opens with the top level KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

selected in the Sidebar and the Device Configuration item selected on the menu

bar:

Browser GUI

AP GUI

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General

The General section of the Device Management page displays the name of the

selected device, its firmware version, and information about its network

configuration.

Note: The AP GUI version presents the same information as the Browser

version. Scroll through the list to see the additional entries.

Device Setting

The lower panel presents information concerning the device’s settings, as

described , below:

Use Occupy T imeout Mode to set a time threshold for users on ports whose

Operation Mode has been set to Occupy (See Port Con figuration,

page 142). If there is no activity from the user occupying the port for the

amount of time set here, the user is timed out and keyboard and mouse

control on the port is released, after which the first user to send keyboard

or mouse input will occupy the port. However, the user originally

connected to the port will still see the port’s video output. The default is 3

minutes.

Use Local Keyboard Language to select the language for the local

keyboard from the drop-down menu. The default is English (US).

Preferred Resolution allows you to set the preferred resolution for an

external display connected to the switches console port, which will be sent

to the KVM adapter cables. The KVM adapter cables provide the

connected computer's video card with EDID information about the

monitor connected to the switch. This affects the video quality displayed

on the external console monitor.

Monitor Default Settings: Sends the EDID information provided by the

switches LCD monitor – to the KVM adapter cable.

Alternative Resolution: Sends the alternative resolution (EDID

information) selected for the external display connected to the switches

console port – to the KVM adapter cables. Select a resolution that best

suits the video display for the monitor connected to the switches

console port.

Turns the Beeper on or off.

If Force a l l to grayscale is enabled, the remote displays of all devices

connected to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai are changed to grayscale. This

can speed up I/O transfer in low bandwidth situations.

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If the Adapter ID function is enabled (the default), the switch stores

adapter cable information for each of its ports, so that when you move a

KVM Adapter Cable from one port to another, it remembers the adapter

cable’s port properties information at the new location.

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Network

The Network page is used to specify the network environment.

Each of the elements on this page is described in the sections that follow.

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IP Installer

The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning IP addresses

to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable, View Only, or Disable for the

IP Installer utility. See IP Installer, page 193, for IP Installer details.

Note: 1. If you select View Only, you will be able to see the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai in the IP Installer’s Device List, but you will not be able

to change the IP address.

2. For security, we strongly recommend that you set this to View Only

or Disable after each use.

Service Ports

As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Administrator can specify

the port numbers that the firewall will allow. If a port other than the default is

used, users must specify the port number as part of the IP address when they

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai will not be found. An explanation of the fields is given

in the table below:

Note: 1. Valid entries for all of the Service Ports are from 1–65535.

2. Service ports cannot have the same value. You must set a different

value for each one.

3. If there is no firewall (on an Intranet, for example), it doesn’t matter

what these numbers are set to, since they have no effect.

Field Explanation

Program This is the port number for connecting with the WinClient

ActiveX Viewer, WinClient AP, Java Applet Viewer, Java Client

AP, or via Virtual Media. The default is 9000.

HTTP The port number for a browser login. The default is 80.

HTTPS The port number for a secure browser login. The default is 443.

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Network Configuration

IPv4 Settings

IP Address:

IPv4 is the traditional method of specifying IP addresses. The

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can either have its IP address assigned

dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address.

For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address

automatically radio button. (This is the default setting.)

To specify a fixed IP address, select the Set IP address manually

radio button and fill in the fields with values appropriate for your

network.

Note: 1. If the switch is on a network that uses DHCP to assign

network addresses, and you need to ascertain its IP address,

see IP Address Determination, page 193, for information.

DNS Server

For automatic DNS Server address assignment, select the Obtain

DNS Server address automatically radio button.

To specify the DNS Server address manually, select the Set DNS

server address manually radio button, and fill in the addresses for

the Preferred and Alternate DNS servers with values appropriate

for your network.

Note: Specifying the Alternate DNS Server address is optional.

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IPv6 Settings

IP Address:

IPv6 is the new (128-bit) format for specifying IP addresses. (See IPv6,

page 195 for further information.) The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can

either have its IPv6 address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be

given a fixed IP address.

For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address

automatically radio button. (This is the default setting.)

To specify a fixed IP address, select the Set IP address manually

radio button and fill in the fields with values appropriate for your

network.

DNS Server

For automatic DNS Server address assignment, select the Obtain

DNS Server address automatically radio button.

To specify the DNS Server address manually, select the Set DNS

server add ress man ually radio button, and fill in the addresses for

the Preferred and Alternate DNS servers with values appropriate

for your network.

Note: Specifying the Alternate DNS Server address is optional.

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ANMS

The ANMS (Advanced Network Management Settings) page is used to set up

organized as described, below:

Event Destination

Log Server

When Enable Log Server is checked, important transactions that occur on

the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, such as logins and internal status messages,

are kept in an automatically generated log file.

Specify the MAC address of the computer that the Log Server runs on

in the MAC address field.

Specify the service port used by the computer that the Log Server runs

on to listen for log details in the Port field. The valid port range is 1–

65535. The default port number is 9001.

Note: The port number must different than the one used for the Program

port (see Program, page 127).

See Chapter 17, The Log Server, for details on setting up the log server.

The Log File is discussed on page 148.

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Authentication and Authorization

Disable Local Authentication

Selecting this option disables login authentication on the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai. The switch can only be accessed using LDAP, LDAPS, MS

Active Directory, RADIUS or CC Management authentication.

RADIUS Settings

To allow authentication and authorization for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

through a RADIUS server, do the following:

1. Check Enable.

2. Fill in the IP addresses and service port numbers for the Preferred and

Alternate RADIUS servers. You can use the IPv4 address, the IPv6

address or the domain name in the IP fields.

3. In the Timeout field, set the time in seconds that the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai waits for a RADIUS server reply before it times out.

4. In the Retries field, set the number of allowed RADIUS retries.

5. In the Shared Secret field, key in the character string that you want to

use for authentication between the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai and the

RADIUS Server. A minimum of 6 characters is required.

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6. On the RADIUS server, Users can be authenticated with any of the

following methods:

Set the entry for the user as su/xxxx

Where xxxx represents the Username given to the user when the

account was created on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

Use the same Username on both the RADIUS server and the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

Use the same Group name on both the RADIUS server and the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

Use the same Username/Group name on both the RADIUS server

and the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

In each case, the user’s access rights are the ones assigned that were

assigned when the User Group was created on the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai. (See Adding Users, page 116.)

LDAP / LDAPS Authentication and Authorization Settings

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To allow authentication and authorization for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

via LDAP / LDAPS, refer to the information in the table, below:

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Item Action

Enable Put a check in the Enable checkbox to allow LDAP / LDAPS

authentication and authorization.

Type Click a radio button to specify whether to use LDAP or LDAPS.

LDAP Server IP

and Port

Fill in the IP address and port number for the LDAP or LDAPS

server.



You can use the IPv4 address, the IPv6 address or the

domain name in the LDAP Server field.



For LDAP, the default port number is 389; for LDAPS, the

default port number is 636.

Timeout Set the time in seconds that the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

waits for an LDAP or LDAPS server reply before it times out.

Admin DN Consult the LDAP / LDAPS administrator to ascertain the

appropriate entry for this field. For example, the entry might

look like this:

ou=kl1516ai,dc=aten,dc=com

Password Key in the LDAP administrator’s password.

Admin Name Key in the LDAP administrator’s username.

Search DN Set the distinguished name of the search base. This is the

domain name where the search starts for user names.

Admin Group Key in the Group Name for KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai administrator

users.

If Enable Authorization is not checked, this field is used to

authorize users that are logging in. If a user is in this group, the

user receives full access rights. If a user is not in this group, the

user only receives limited access rights. Consult the LDAP /

LDAPS administrator to ascertain the appropriate value.

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On the LDAP / LDAPS server, Users can be authenticated with any of the

following methods:

With MS Active Directory schema.

Without schema – Only the Usernames used on the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai are matched to the names on the LDAP / LDAPS server. User

privileges are the same as the ones configured on the switch.

Without schema – Only Groups in AD are matched. User privileges are the

ones configured for the groups he belongs to on the switch.

Without schema – Usernames and Groups in AD are matched. User

privileges are the ones configured for the User and the Groups he belongs

to on the switch.

CC Management Settings

To allow authorization for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai through a CC (Control

Center) server, check Enable and fill in the CC Server’s IP address and Service

port in the appropriate fields. You can use the IPv4 address, the IPv6 address

or the domain name in the CC Server IP field.

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Security

The Security page is divided into six main panels, as described in the sections

that follow.

For increased security, the Login Failures section allows administrators to set

policies governing what happens when a user fails to log in successfully.

To set the Login Failures policy, check the Enable checkbox (the default is for

table below:

Note: If Login Failures is not enabled, users can attempt to log in an unlimited

number of times with no restrictions. For security purposes, we

recommend that you enable this function and enable the lockout

policies.

Entry Explanation

Disable User Account If this is enabled, after the allowed number of failures

have been exceeded, the user attempting to log in is

automatically locked out. No logins from the

username and password that have failed will be

accepted. The default is enabled.

IP Address Locked If this is enabled, after the allowed number of failures

have been exceeded, the computer attempting to log

in from that IP is automatically locked out. No logins

from that computer will be accepted. The default is

enabled.

Note: If the IP is changed, the computer will no

longer be locked out.

Allowed Sets the number of consecutive failed login attempts

that are permitted from a remote computer. The

default is 5 times.

Timeout Sets the amount of time a remote computer must

wait before attempting to login again after it has

exceeded the number of allowed failures. The

default is 3 minutes.

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The Login String entry field lets the administrator specify a login string (in

addition to the IP address) that users must add to the IP address when they

access the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai with a browser.

For example, if 192.168.0.126 were the IP address, and abcdefg were the login

string, then the user would have to key in:

192.168.0.126/abcdefg

Note: 1. Users must place a forward slash between the IP address and the

string.

2. If no login string is specified here, anyone will be able to access the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai login page using the IP address alone. This

makes your installation less secure.

The following characters are allowed in the string:

0–9 a–z A–Z ~ ! @ $ & * ( ) _ - = + [ ] , . |

The following characters are not allowed:

% ^ ” : / ? # \ ‘ { } ; ’ < > [Space]

Compound characters (É Ç ñ ... etc.)

For security purposes, we recommend that you change this string occasionally.

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Security

IP and MAC Filtering

IP and MAC Filters control access to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai based on

the IP and/or MAC addresses of the client computers attempting to

connect. A maximum of 100 IP filters and 100 MAC filters are allowed. If

any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC

Filter list boxes.

To enable IP and/or MAC filtering, Click to put a check mark in the IP

Filter Enable and/or MAC Filter Enable checkbox.

If the Include button is checked, all the addresses within the filter range

are allowed access; all other addresses are denied access.

If the Exclude button is checked, all the addresses within the filter

range are denied access; all other addresses are allowed access.

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Adding Filters

To add an IP filter, do the following:

1. Click Add. A script prompt dialog box appears.

2. Specify whether you are filtering an IPv4 or IPv6 address.

3. Key the address you want to filter in the Start: field

4. Click OK.

5. Key the address you want to filter in the End: field.

Note: This description is for the AP GUI. The Browser GUI differs as

follows:

1. It doesn’t offer an IPv4 or IPv6 choice. It only has From and

To fields for IPv4 filtering.

2. It doesn’t have a checkbox to specify a single IP address. To

filter a single IPv4 address, key the same address in both the

From and To fields.

6. Click OK.

7. Repeat these steps for any additional IP addresses, or IP Address ranges

you want to filter.

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To add a MAC filter, do the following:

1. Click Add. A script prompt dialog box.

2. Specify the MAC address in the dialog box, then click OK.

3. Repeat these steps for any additional MAC addresses you want to filter.

IP Filter / MAC Filter Conflict

If there is a conflict between an IP filter and a MAC filter – in other words,

if a computer’s address is allowed by one filter but blocked by the other –

then the blocking filter takes precedence (the computer’s access is

blocked).

Modifying Filters

To modify a filter, select it in the IP Filter or MAC Filter list boxes and

click Modify. The Modify dialog box is similar to the Add dialog box.

When it comes up, simply delete the old address(es) and replace it with the

new one(s).

Deleting Filters

To delete a filter, select it in the IP Filter or MAC Filter list box and click

Delete.

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Encryption

These flexible encryption alternatives for keyboard/mouse and video let you

choose any combination of DES; 3DES; AES; RC4; or a Random cycle of any

or all of them.

Enabling encryption affects system performance – no encryption offers the

best performance; the greater the encryption the greater the adverse effect. If

you enable encryption, the performance considerations are as follows:

RC4 offers the least impact on performance; DES is next; then 3DES or

AES

The RC4 + DES combination offers the least impact of any combination

Working Mode

An explanation of the Working Mode items is given in the table, below:

Item Explanation

Enable ICMP If ICMP is enabled, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can be pinged. If it is

not enabled, the device cannot be pinged. The default is Enabled.

Enable Multiuser

Operation

Enabling Multiuser operation permits up to 32 users to log in at the

same time to share the remote bus. If not enabled, only one user

can log in at a time. The default is Enabled.

Enable Browser Enabling Browser means browser access is permitted. If this is

disabled, users must access the switch with an HTTP URL.

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Private Certificate

When logging in over a secure (SSL) connection, a signed certificate is used to

verify that the user is logging in to the intended site. For enhanced security, the

Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key

and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate.

There are two methods for establishing your private certificate: generating a

self-signed certificate; and importing a third-party certificate authority (CA)

signed certificate.

Generating a Self-Signed Certificate

If you wish to create your own self-signed certificate, a free utility –

openssl.exe – is available for download over the web. See Self-Signed

Private Certificates, page 200 for details about using OpenSSL to generate

your own private key and SSL certificate.

Obtaining a CA Signed SSL Server Certificate

For the greatest security, we recommend using a third party certificate

authority (CA) signed certificate. To obtain a third party signed certificate,

go to a CA (Certificate Authority) website to apply for an SSL certificate.

After the CA sends you the certificate and private encryption key, save

them to a convenient location on your computer.

Importing the Private Certificate

To import the private certificate, do the following:

1. Click Browse to the right of Private Key; browse to where your private

encryption key file is located; and select it.

2. Click Browse to the right of Certificate; browse to where your

certificate file is located; and select it.

3. Click Upload to complete the procedure.

Note: 1. Clicking Restore Default returns the device to using the default

ATEN certificate.

2. Both the private encryption key and the signed certificate must be

imported at the same time.

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Port Configuration

The Port Configuration page displays status information and allows you to set

the properties of a port that has been selected in the Sidebar.

An explanation of the configuration fields is given in the table, below:

Field Explanation

Port OS Specifies the operating system that the server on the connected

port is using. Choices are Win, Mac, Sun, and Other. The default

is Win.

OS Language Specifies the OS language being used by the server on the

connected port. Drop down the list to see the available choices.

The default is English US.

Cable Length Specifies the length of the Cat5e/6 cable that is used to connect

the server to the port. Choices are Short (less than 10 m),

Medium (10–25 m), and Long (greater than 25 m). The default is

Short.

Note: Cable length can affect video quality. Generally speaking,

shorter cables offer better quality. This setting is designed to

compensate for longer or shorter cable lengths. You can

experiment to find the setting that best suits your connection.

Access Mode Defines how the port is to be accessed when multiple users have

logged on, as follows:

Exclusive: The first user to switch to the port has exclusive

control over the port. No other users can view the port. The

Timeout function does not apply to ports which have this

setting.

Occupy: The first user to switch to the port has control over the

port. However, additional users may view the port’s video

display. If the user who controls the port is inactive for longer

than the time set in the Timeout box, port control is transferred

to the first user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard.

Share: Users simultaneously share control over the port. Input

from the users is placed in a queue and executed

chronologically.

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Exit Macro The Exit Macro panel contains a dropdown list box of user

created System macros. You can select a macro from the list

that will execute when exiting the remote server. See System

Macros, page 85 for details on creating exit macros.

Field Explanation

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Date/Time

The Date/Time dialog page sets the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai time parameters.

Set the parameters according to the information below.

Time Zone

To establish the time zone that the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is located in,

drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely

corresponds to where it is at.

If your country or region employs Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time),

check the corresponding checkbox.

Date

Select the month from the dropdown listbox.

Click < or > to move backward or forward by one year increments.

In the calendar, click on the day.

To set the time, use the 24 hour HH:MM:SS format.

Click Set to save your settings.

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Time

To manually set the time, enter the values in the boxes and click Set.

Network Time

To have the time automatically synchronized to a network time server, do the

following:

1. Check the Enab le auto adjustment checkbox.

2. Drop down the time server list to select your preferred time server

– or –

Check the Preferred custom server IP checkbox, and key in either the IPv4

address, IPv6 address, or domain name of the time server of your choice.

3. If you want to configure an alternate time server, check the Alternate time

server checkbox, and repeat step 2 for the alternate time server entries.

4. Key in your choice for the number of days between synchronization

procedures.

5. If you want to synchronize immediately, click Adjust Time Now.

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Set Quick View Ports

The Quick View tab in the Device Management page lets the administrator

select which ports to include as quick view ports.

To select/deselect a port as a quick view port, check the Enable Quick

View box for that port.

When a port has been selected as quick view, an icon appears next to the

port number in the Sidebar and in the port list on the main screen. When a

port is deselected, the icon disappears.

Click Save at the bottom of the page to save your selections.

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Log

Overview

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai logs all the events that take place on it. To view

the contents of the log, click the Log tab. The device’s Log Information page,

similar to the one below, appears:

Browser GUI

AP GUI

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Log Information

The Log page displays events that take place on the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai,

and provides a breakdown of the time, the user, and a description of each one.

You can change the sort order of the display by clicking on the column

headings.

The log file tracks a maximum of 512 events. When the limit is reached, the

oldest events get discarded as new events come in.

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Maintenance

Overview

The Maintenance function is used to upgrade firmware; backup and restore

configuration and account information; and restore default values.

Browser GUI

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AP GUI

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Device Firmware Upgrade (IP Card)

As new versions of the firmware become available, they can be downloaded

from our website. Check the website regularly to find the latest information and

packages.

To upgrade the device firmware, do the following:

1. Download the latest IP card firmware to your computer.

2. Log in to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai; and click the Maintenance tab. The

Maintenance tab opens to the Firmware File page:

3. Click Browse; navigate to the directory that the new IP card firmware file

is in and select the file.

4. Click Upgrade Firmware to start the upgrade procedure.

If you enabled Check Main Firmware Version, the current firmware

version is compared with that of the upgrade file. If the current version

is equal to or higher than the upgrade version, a popup message

appears to inform and stops the upgrade procedure.

If you didn't enable Check Main Firmware Version, the upgrade file is

installed without checking what its version is.

As the upgrade proceeds, progress information is shown in the

Progress bar.

Once the upgrade completes successfully, the switch resets itself.

5. Log in again, and check the firmware version to be sure it is the new one.

Note: To recover from a “failed upgrade” situation, see Device Firmware (IP

Card), page 155.

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Adapter Firmware Upgrade (Mainboard and KVM

Adapter Cables)

The Adapter Firmware page is used to upgrade the firmware of the mainboard

and KVM adapter cables.

Mainboard Firmware Upgrade

To perform this upgrade, do the following:

1. Download the latest mainboard firmware package to your computer.

2. Log in to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai; and click the Maintenance tab; and

select the Adapter Firmware menu item.

3. Click Browse; navigate to the directory that the new mainboard firmware

package file is in and select the file.

Note: The mainboard firmware package contain software for device

mainboards as well as KVM adapter cables.

4. The Adapter Firmware menu will now display a list of the mainboard

firmware versions that are stored in the chosen file.

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5. Compare the mainboard firmware version stored in the firmware package

with the version listed in the Current F/W Version column of the Main

Panel. If the version stored in the new firmware package are newer than

the one on the mainboard, you will probably want to perform the upgrade.

6. In the Name column of the Main Panel, check the port whose device you

want to upgrade. Here you can select whether to upgrade the firmware for

just the mainboard (top checkbox), just the KVM adapter cables (bottom

checkbox), or both.

7. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade procedure.

When the procedure completes the new adapter firmware version is

displayed.

KVM Adapter Cables Firmware Upgrade

To perform this upgrade, do the following:

1. Download the latest mainboard firmware package to your computer.

2. Log in to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai; and click the Maintenance tab; and

select the Adapter Firmware menu item.

3. Click Browse; navigate to the directory that the new mainboard firmware

package file is in and select the file.

Note: The mainboard firmware package contain software for device

mainboards as well as KVM adapter cables.

4. The Adapter Firmware menu will now display a list of the KVM adapter

cable firmware versions that are stored in the chosen file.

5. Compare the adapter firmware version stored in the main firmware with

the version listed in the Curr ent F/W Version column of the Main Panel. If

the version stored in the new firmware package are newer than the one on

the adapter, you will probably want to perform the adapter upgrade.

6. In the Name column of the Main Panel, check the port whose device you

want to upgrade. Here you can select whether to upgrade the firmware for

just the mainboard (top checkbox), just the KVM adapter cables (bottom

checkbox), or both.

7. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade procedure.

When the procedure completes the new adapter firmware version is

displayed.

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Note: 1. The switch may work with older adapter firmware versions, but for

optimum compatibility we recommend upgrading your KVM adapter

cable firmware to that stored in the switch’s latest mainboard

firmware package.

2. You can perform the upgrade procedure anytime you add an KVM

adapter cable to the installation to make sure it is working with the

latest firmware version.

3. To recover from a “failed upgrade” situation, see Adapter Firmware

(Mainboard and KVM Adapter Cables), page 155.

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Firmware Upgrade Recovery

Device Firmware (IP Card)

Should the switch’s main firmware upgrade procedure fail, and the switch

becomes unusable, the following firmware upgrade recovery procedure will

resolve the problem:

1. Power off the switch.

2. Press and hold the Reset Switch in (see Lock LEDs & Reset Switch,

page 10).

3. While holding the Reset Switch in, power the switch back on.

This causes the switch to use the original factory installed main firmware

version. Once the switch is operational, you can try upgrading the main

firmware again.

Adapter Firmware (Mainboard and KVM Adapter Cables)

Should the adapter firmware upgrade procedure fail for one of the KVM

Adapter Cables and the adapter becomes unusable, the following adapter

firmware upgrade recovery procedure will resolve the problem:

1. Unplug the Adapter from the server it is connected to.

2. Slide its Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (located next to the Cat 5e

connector) to the RECOVER position.

3. Plug the Adapter back into the server.

4. Repeat the Adapter upgrade procedure.

5. After the Adapter has been successfully upgraded, unplug the Adapter

from the server it is connected to; slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery

Switch back to the NORMAL position; and plug the Adapter back in.

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Backup/Restore

Selecting the Backup/Restore menu item gives you the ability to back up the

switch’s configuration and user profile information:

Backup

To backup the device’s settings do the following:

1. In the Password field, key in a password for the file.

Note: 1. Setting a password is optional. If you do not set one, the file can

be restored without specifying a password.

2. If you do set a password, make a note of it, since you will need it

to be able to restore the file.

2. Click Backup.

3. When the browser asks what you want to do with the file, select Save to

disk; then save it in a convenient location.

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System Operation

The System Operation page lets you restore certain configuration changes that

were made to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai back to their original factory default

values.

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The functions performed on this page are as follows:

Clear Port Names:

Clicking this button removes names that have been assigned to the ports

Reset to Default:

Clicking this button undoes all Customization page changes that have been

made to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai (except for the Port Names), as well as the

Network Transfer Rate (on the Network page), and returns the parameters to

the original factory default settings.

System Reset:

Clicking this button makes the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai reset itself and

implement all the new settings when you log out. (Following the reset, wait

approximately 30 to 60 seconds before logging back in.)

Note: Even though the changed IP settings are ignored, they still remain in the

network settings fields. Which means that the next time you open this

page the Reset on exit checkbox will automatically be enabled, and

when the switch resets, the new IP settings that you thought you

discarded will become the ones used by the switch. To avoid this

problem, you should go back to the network settings page and be sure

that the IP settings that appear in the fields are the ones you want to use.

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Chapter 14

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Introduction

The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility is to provide an

automated process for upgrading the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai and compatible

adapter cable firmware. The program comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade

Package that is specific for each device.

The latest revisions of new firmware for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, and

supported KVM Adapter Cables are posted as Firmware Upgrade Packages on

our web site. Check the website regularly to find the latest firmware packages

and information relating to them.

Note: 1. A single upgrade package contains the upgrade files for the Main

Board and all the supported KVM Adapter Cables.

2. KVM Adapter Cables are referred to as I/O Modules in some dialog

boxes.

Before You Begin

To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:

1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to the ATEN

Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device

to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.

2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the

most recent), and download it to your computer.

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3. Use the firmware upgrade cable (provided with this unit), to connect a

COM port on your computer to the firmware upgrade port of your device.

Note: On a daisy chained installation, connect the cable to the first station

(master) unit. The chained stations (slaves) that are the same model

will receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables.

4. Shut down all of the computers except those that are attached to cable

adapters that require upgrade. The cable adapters require the computers

power source to be upgraded. Do not shut down the stations on the KVM

installation that you want to upgrade.

5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 35) and

select the F4ADM function.

6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter], then press [Y] to

start the Firmware Upgrade mode (see page 44).

Note: The upgrade to the KVM Adapter Cables takes place via the Cat 5e/

6 cable that connects the adapter cable to the KVM switch, so there

is no separate firmware upgrade cable to attach.

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Performing the Upgrade

Starting the Upgrade

To upgrade your firmware:

1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file, either by double

clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and keying in the full

path to it.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears:

2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio

button).

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3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen

appears:

The Utility checks to make sure the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is in the

Firmware Upgrade Mode and then lists all firmware needed preselected in

the Device List panel.

Note: 1. The Device List lists all the models of KVM Adapter Cable that

require upgrading. Selecting the model will upgrade all the

devices of that particular model.

2. If the Utility fails to list any firmware check that the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai is connected and in the Firmware Upgrade Mode.

Alternatively the Firmware Package maybe corrupted or the

wrong version therefore obtain a new copy of the file and retry.

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4. Select MAIN to upgrade the firmware for the Main Board. Deselect any

KVM Adapter Cable types that are not required to be upgraded. After you

have made your selection(s), click Next to perform the upgrade.

Check Firmwar e Version - when selected the utility compares the Main

Board firmware level with the upgrade files MAIN. If the device

versions are higher than the upgrade versions a dialog box informs you

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.

To abort the upgrade procedure before it completes, click Cancel.

If you cancel before completion, a dialog box warns you that the

upgrade will not finish and shows the options to proceed or abort the

cancel operation. The Mainboard and OSD firmware may be missing or

corrupted upon rebooting the switch.

To recover from missing or corrupt firmware, see Firmware Upgrade Recovery

page 165

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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.

Note: At the completion of the upgrade, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai restarts.

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Upgrade Failed

If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if

you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed

screen appears.

Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section,

Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed.

Firmware Upgrade Recovery

Should the firmware on the switch be missing or corrupted it may not be

possible to operate or boot the switch. This could be due to:

Starting the Firmware Upgrade mode (see FIRMWARE UPGRADE,

page 44), and then canceling the upgrade.

An interruption of the firmware upgrade.

The firmware upgrade procedure failing.

The unit’s firmware becoming corrupted for unknown reasons.

Main Board Firmware Upgrade Recovery

To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:

1. On the KVM Switch slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (see

page 11) to the Recover position.

2. Power off and restart the switch according to the instructions given in the

Powering Off and Restarting section (see page 33).

3. Proceed with the firmware upgrade as described in Performing the

Upgrade, starting on page 161.

4. When the upgrade ends, power off the switch

5. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal

position.

6. Power on the switch.

Note: If one of the child KVM units fails to upgrade successfully, unchain it

from the installation and perform the recovery and upgrade operation on

it independently. After it has been successfully upgraded, plug it back

into the chain

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Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery

To perform an adapter cable firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:

1. Unplug the adapter cable from the computer it is connected to.

2. Slide its Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (located next to the RJ45

connector) to the Recover position.

3. Plug the adapter cable back into the computer.

4. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 36) and

select the F4ADM function.

5. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter].

6. Press [Y] to invoke Upgrade mode.

7. Proceed with the firmware upgrade as described in Performing the

Upgrade, starting on page 161.

8. After the upgrade completes and the switch restarts, unplug the adapter

cable from the computer and slide the Firmwar e Upgrade Recovery Switch

back to the Normal position.

9. Plug the adapter cable back into the computer.

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Chapter 15

Download

Overview

Download is used to download stand-alone AP versions of the Windows

Client, the Java Client, the Log Server, and the PON AP:

Click the program you want to download; save it to a convenient location on

your hard disk, and run it from there.

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Chapter 16

Port Operation

Overview

After you have successfully logged in (see Logging In, page 61), the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai opens to the Port Access tab’s Connections page, with

the first KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai selected in the sidebar:

Note: See Connections, page 107 for details about the Port Access

Connections page.

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Connecting to a Port

All the devices, ports, and outlets that a user is permitted to access are listed in

the Sidebar at the left of the page.

To connect to a port when a device is selected in the Sidebar, double click

its icon in the Sidebar; or double click anywhere on its line entry in the

main central panel; or select it in the main panel and click Connect at the

bottom right of the page.

To connect to a port when the port is selected in the Sidebar, click

Connect at the right of the Status panel (see page 107).

Once you switch to a port, its screen displays on your monitor, and your

keyboard and mouse input affects the remote server:

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The Port Toolbar

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai interface provides a toolbar to help you with port

switching operations from within the captured port. To bring up the toolbar, tap

the GUI Hotkey (Scroll Lock or Ctrl), twice. The toolbar appears at the upper

left corner of the screen:

Depending on the settings that were selected for ID Display (see page 109), the

Port Number and/or the Port Name display at the right of the toolbar. The

meanings of the toolbar icons are given in a table on page 172.

When the toolbar displays, mouse input is confined to the toolbar area and

keyboard input has no effect on the server connected to the port. To carry out

operations on the server, close the toolbar by clicking its X icon.

To return to the Port Access Connections page, either click the appropriate icon

(see The Toolbar Icons, page 172), or tap the GUI hotkey again.

Note: 1. You can adjust the toolbar transparency (see Video Settings, page 88).

2. The toolbar functions and icons are also incorporated in the Control

Panel. If you choose to enable them in the Control Panel (see Control

Panel Configuration, page 99), you can disable the Toolbar (see User

Preferences, page 109 for details). To recall the Port Access

Connections page when there is no Toolbar, simply tap the GUI

hotkey twice.

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The Toolbar Icons

The meanings of the toolbar icons are explained in the table below.

Icon Purpose

Click to switch to the previous station on the installation without

having the recall the Port Access page.

Click to switch to the next station on the installation without

having to recall the Port Access page.

Click to skip to the first accessible port on the entire installation,

without having to recall the Port Access page.

Click to skip to the first accessible port previous to the current

one, without having to recall the Port Access page.

Click to begin Auto Scan Mode. The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

automatically switches among the ports that were selected for

Auto Scanning. This allows you to monitor their activity without

having to switch among them manually.

Click to skip from the current port to the next accessible one,

without having to recall the Port Access page.

Click to skip from the current port to the last accessible port on

the entire installation, without having to recall the Port Access

page.

Click to recall the Port Access page.

Click to invoke Panel Array Mode (see Panel Array Mode,

page 176).

Click to close the toolbar.

Click to logout and exit the application.

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Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching

When the toolbar displays, you can use hotkeys to provide KVM focus to a port

directly from the keyboard. The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai provides the following

hotkey features:

Going directly to a port by keying in its port number and clicking Enter.

Auto Scanning

Skip Mode Switching

The hotkeys are: A and P for Auto Scanning; and the Arrow Keys for Skip

Mode.

Note: 1. In order for hotkey operations to take place, the toolbar must be

visible (see The Port Toolbar, page 171).

2. To use the keys designated as hotkeys (i.e. A, P, etc.) for normal, non-

hotkey purposes, you must first close the toolbar.

3. For issues affecting multiple user operation in Auto Scan Mode, see

Multiuse r Operation, page 178.

Auto Scanning

The Scan function automatically switches among all the ports that are

accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals, so that the user

can monitor their activity automatically.

Setting the Scan Interval:

The amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the Scan

Duration setting (see Scan Duration, page 110).

Invoking Auto Scan

To start Auto Scanning, with the toolbar showing, tap the A key. The Auto

Scan function cycles through the ports in order – starting from the first

port on the installation. An appears in front of the Port ID Display to

indicate that the port is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode.

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Pausing Auto Scan

While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to

keep the focus on a particular server by pressing P. During the time that

Auto Scanning is paused, the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off.

Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular server can be

more convenient than exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume

scanning, you start from where you left off. If, on the other hand, you were

to exit and then restart Auto Scan Mode, the scanning would start over

from the very first server on the installation.

To Resume Auto Scanning after a pause, press any key except [Esc] or the

[Spacebar]. Scanning continues from where it left off.

Exiting Auto Scan

While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard functions are

suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal

control of the keyboard. To exit Auto Scan Mode press [Esc] or the

[Spacebar]. Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan Mode.

Skip Mode

Skip Mode allows you to switch ports in order to monitor the servers manually.

You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like - as

opposed to Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval.

The Skip Mode hotkeys are the four Arrow keys. Their operation is explained

in the table below:

Arrow Action

←

Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it.

→

Skips from the current port to the first accessible port that comes after it.

↑

Skips from the current port to the first accessible port on the installation.

↓

Skips from the current port to the last accessible port on the installation.

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Recalling the Port Access Page

To dismiss the toolbar and bring back the Port Access page, do one of the

following:

Tap the GUI Hotkey once.

From the toolbar, click the icon that recalls the Port Access page (see The

Toolbar Icons, page 172).

The toolbar closes, and the Port Access Page appears.

GUI Hotkey Summary Table

The following table presents a summary of the GUI Hotkey actions after you

have accessed a port. See User Preferences, page 109 to set the GUI Hotkey.

To... Do This...

Open the Toolbar Click the GUI Hotkey twice

Open the Port

Access Page

The Toolbar is open Click the GUI Hotkey once

The Toolbar is not open Click the GUI Hotkey three times

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Panel Array Mode

Clicking the toolbar's Panel icon invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode,

the screen divides into a grid of up to 42 panels:

Each panel represents one of the switch’s ports beginning with Port 1 at

the upper left, and going from left to right; top to bottom.

The number of panels in the array can be selected by clicking the Show

More Ports, and Show Fewer Ports symbols on the panel array toolbar

(see the following page for an explanation of the panel array toolbar).

Only ports that are accessible to the user are displayed. For ports that are

not accessible, the panel is blank.

If the server connected to a port is on line, its screen displays in its panel,

otherwise the panel is blank.

Mousing over a panel displays information about the port (port name,

online status, port access status, and resolution).

You can access a server connected to a port by moving the mouse pointer

over its panel and clicking. You switch to the server exactly as if you had

selected it from the Port Access page.

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Panel Array Toolbar

The panel array toolbar provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel

array. The toolbar can be dragged anywhere on the screen. Mousing over an

icon brings up a “tooltip” that provides a short description of the icon’s

function. The icon functions are described in the table below:

Note: For issues affecting multiple user operation in Panel Array Mode, see

Multiu ser Operation, page 178.

Click and drag to move the toolbar.

Note: This icon is only available with the Windows Clients. To move the

Java Client toolbars, click on any empty space and drag.

Pause panel scanning, leaving the focus on the panel that currently has it.

Move back four panels.

Move to the previous panel.

Move to the next panel.

Move ahead four panels.

Show More Ports: Increase the number of panels in the array.

Show Fewer Ports: Decrease the number of panels in the array.

Toggle 4/3 aspect ratio.

Exit Panel Array mode.

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Multiuser Operation

The KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai supports multiuser operation. When multiple users

simultaneously access the switch from client computers, the rules of

precedence that apply are shown in the following table:

Operation Rule

General The switches utilize a single shared bus implementation –

although they support local and remote login at the same

time, they do not support independent operation. If a local

user logs in while a remote user has already opened a

session, the local user sees the same screen that the

remote user is working on

Auto Scan Mode If a user has invoked Auto Scan Mode (see page 173), and

then another user logs on, at first the new user sees the GUI

Main Page – but as soon as he accesses any port, he

automatically enters Auto Scan Mode (since he is sharing

the bus with the original user).

Any user can halt Auto Scan Mode by recalling the GUI Main

Page. When this occurs, Auto Scan Mode stops and all the

other users on the bus are switched to the port that was

being accessed when Auto Scan Mode stopped.

Panel Array Mode



If a user has invoked Panel Array Mode (see page 176),

and then another user logs on, the new user sees the GUI

Main Page – but as soon as he accesses any port, he

automatically enters Panel Array Mode (since he is

sharing the bus with the original user).



Panel Array Mode continues until the original user stops it.

(Administrators can override Panel Array Mode, however.)



Only the user who starts Panel Array Mode can use the

Skip Mode (see page 174), function.



Only the user who starts Panel Array Mode can switch

ports. Other users automatically switch to the ports that

the original user selects. However, if one of the other

users does not have access rights to the port that the

original user switches to, that user will not be able to view

the port.



Individual users can increase or decrease the number of

panels they wish to view in Panel Array Mode; however,

the picture quality may decrease as the number of panels

increases.

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Chapter 17

The Log Server

The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the

events that take place on selected KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units and writes them

to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure

the Log Server.

Installation

1. From the computer that you want to use as the Log Server, open your

browser and log into the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai (see page 63).

2. Click the L og Server button at the left of the Webpage to start the Log

Server installation program.

3. If any security warning dialog boxes appear, ignore them and click Run or

Open.

Note: If the browser cannot run the file, save it to disk, instead, and run the

file from your disk.

4. Click Next. Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

installation and have the Log Server program icon placed on your desktop.

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Starting Up

To bring up the Log Server, either double click the program icon, or key in the

full path to the program on the command line. The first time you run it, a screen

similar to the one below appears:

Note: 1. The MAC address of the Log Server computer must be specified on

the Serv i ce Co nfiguration page of the Administrator Utili ty (see

page 130).

2. The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver in order

to access the database.

The screen is divided into three components:

A Menu Bar at the top

A panel that will contain a list of KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units in the

middle (see The Log Ser ver Main Screen, page 185, for details).

A panel that will contain an Events List at the bottom

Each of the components is explained in the sections that follow.

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The Menu Bar

The Menu bar consists of four items:

Configure

Events

Options

Help

These are discussed in the sections that follow.

Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, click in the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai List window to enable it.

Configure

The Configure menu contains three items: Add, Edit, and Delete. They are used

to add new KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai List;

edit the information for units already on the list; or delete KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai units from the list.

To add a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai List, click

Add.

To edit or delete a listed KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, first select the one you

want in the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai List window, then open this menu and

click Edit or Delete.

When you choose Add or Edit, a dialog box, similar to the one below appears:

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A description of the fields is given in the table, below:

Fill in or modify the fields, then click OK to finish.

Events

The Events Menu has two items: Search and Maintenance.

Search allows you to search for events containing specific words or strings.

When you access this function, a screen similar to the one below appears:

Field Explanation

Address This can either be the IP address of the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai or its DNS

name (if the network administrator has assigned it a DNS name).

Port The port number that was assigned to the Log Server in the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai OSD (see Log Server, page 130).

Description This field is provided so that you can put in a descriptive reference for

the unit to help identify it.

Limit This specifies the number of days that an event should be kept in the

Log Server's database before it expires and it is cleared out.

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A description of the items is given in the table below:

Maintenance

This function allows the administrator to perform manual maintenance of the

database, such as erasing specified records before the expiration time that was

set with the Limit setting of the Edit function (see page 182).

Item Explanation

New search This is one of three radio buttons that define the scope of the

search. If it is selected, the search is performed on all the

events in the database for the selected KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

Search last results This is a secondary search performed on the events that

resulted from the last search.

Search excluding last

results

This is a secondary search performed on all the events in the

database for the selected KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai excluding the

events that resulted from the last search.

Server List KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units are listed according to their IP

address. Select the unit that you want to perform the search

on from this list. You can select more than one unit for the

search. If no units are selected, the search is performed on all

of them.

Priority List Sets the level for how detailed the search results display

should be. 1 is the most general; 3 is the most specific.

Start Date Select the date that you want the search to start from. The

format follows the MM/DD/YYYY convention, as follows:

11/02/2011

Start Time Select the time that you want the search to start from.

End Date Select the date that you want the search to end at.

End Time Select the time that you want the search to end at.

Pattern Key in the pattern that you are searching for here. The

multiple character wildcard (%) is supported. E.g., h%ds

would match hands and hoods.

Results Lists the events that contained matches for the search.

Search Click this button to start the search.

Print Click this button to print the search results.

Exit Click this button to exit the Search dialog box.

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Options

Network Retry allows you to set the number of seconds that the Log Server

should wait before attempting to connect if the previous attempt to connect

failed. When you click this item, a dialog box, similar to the one below appears:

Key in the number of seconds, then click OK to finish.

Help

From the Help Menu, click Contents to access the online Windows Help file.

The help file contains instructions about how to setup, operate and troubleshoot

the Log Server.

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The Log Server Main Screen

Overview

The Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels.

The upper (List) panel lists the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai units that have

been selected for the Log Server to track (see Configure, page 181).

The lower (Event) panel displays the log events for the currently selected

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai (the highlighted one - if there are more than one).

To select a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai unit in the list, simply click on it.

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The List Panel

The List panel contains six fields:

The Event Panel

The lower panel displays tick information for the currently selected KL1508Ai

/ KL1516Ai. Note that if the installation contains more than one switch, even

though a switch isn’t currently selected, if its Recording checkbox is checked,

the Log Server records its tick information and keeps it in its database.

Field Explanation

Recording Determines whether the Log Server records log events for

this KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai or not. If the Recording check box

is checked, the field displays Recording, and log events are

recorded. If the Recording check box is not checked, the field

displays Paused, and log events are not recorded.

Note: Even though a KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is not the

currently selected one, if its Recording check box is checked,

the Log Server will still record its log events.

Address This is the IP Address or DNS name that was given to the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai when it was added to the Log Server

(see Configure, page 181).

Port This is the port number that was assigned to the Log Server

in the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai OSD (see Log Server, page 130).

Connection If the Log Server is connected to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai,

this field displays Connected.

If it is not connected, this field displays Waiting. This means

that the Log Server's MAC address has not been set properly.

It needs to be set on the Service Configuration page of the

Administrator Utility (see page 130).

Days This field displays the number of days that the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai's log events are to be kept in the Log Server's

database before expiration (see Configure, page 181).

Description This field displays the descriptive information given for the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai when it was added to the Log Server

(see Configure, page 181).

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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, etc.). If

the device falls, serious damage will result.

Do not use the device near water.

Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.

The device cabinet 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, etc.) as

this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be

placed in a built in 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 defeat 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

uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing

rests on any cables.

Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out 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, unplug the device from the wall outlet

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 will

require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.

Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to a public

telecommunications 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 - are 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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Technical Support

Technical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over

the web):

International

For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation,

and software updates: http://support.aten.com

For telephone support, see 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://support.aten.com

Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988

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Specifications

Function KL1508Ai KL1516Ai

Computer

Connections

Direct 8 16

Max. 128 (via Daisy Chain) 256 (via Daisy Chain)

Console

Connections

Local

Remote

Port Selection OSD, Hotkeys, Pushbutton

Connectors Console

Ports

Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple)

1 x USB Type-A Female (White)

Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)

Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green)

1 x USB Type-A Female (White)

KVM Ports 8 x RJ-45 Female 16 x RJ-45 Female

Daisy Chain 1 x DB-25 Male (Black)

Power 1 x 3-prong AC socket

F/W Upgrade 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black)

External Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female

LAN 1 x RJ-45 Female

PON 1 x RJ-45 Female

Switches Power 1 x Rocker

LCD Power 1 x Pushbutton

LCM Adjustment 4 x Pushbutton

Port Selection 8 x Pushbutton 16 x Pushbutton

FW Upgrade 1 x Slide

KVM Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton

Station 2 x Pushbutton

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*With KVM Adapter Cable KA7000 series.

LEDs Station ID 2 x 7 Segments (Orange)

Port Online 8 (Green) 16 (Green)

Selected 8 (Orange) 16 (Orange)

Power 1 (Blue)

Lock Num 1 (Green)

Caps 1 (Green)

Scroll 1 (Green)

Link 1 (Green)

10/100 Mbps 1 (Orange/Green)

LCD Power 1 (Orange)

Emulation Keyboard/Mouse PS/2; USB

Video 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz; DDC2B (50m*, Local);

1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz; DDC2B (40m*, Remote)

Scan Interval 1-255 sec.

Input 100-240V AC; 50-60 Hz; 1A

Power Consumption 120V, 27W / 230V, 28W

(17”);

120V, 27.5W / 230V,

27.5W (19”)

120V, 29W / 230V, 30W

(17”);

120V, 27.5W / 230V,

27.5W (19”)

Environment Operating Temp 0–50

Storage Temp -20–60

Humidity 0–80% RH; Non-condensing

Physical

Properties

Housing Metal

Weight 17” LCD 15.23 kg 15.24 kg

19” LCD 15.39 kg 15.40 kg

Dimensions (L x W

x H)

48.00 x 70.12 x 4.40 cm

Function KL1508Ai KL1516Ai

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IP Address Determination

If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai in order to give it an IP address that users can connect

to. There are three methods to choose from. In each case, your client computer

must be on the same network segment as the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai. After you

have connected and logged in you can give the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai its fixed

network address. (See Network, page 126.)

The Local Console

The easiest way to assign an IP address is from the local console. Refer to SET

IP ADDRESS, page 43, for details on the procedure involved.

IP Installer

For client computers running Windows, an IP address can be assigned with the

IP Instal ler utility. The utility can be obtained from the Download area of our

website. Look under Driver/SW, and the model of your switch. After

downloading the utility to your client computer, do the following:

1. Unzip the contents of IPInstaller.zip to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Go to the directory that you unzipped the IPInstaller program to and run

IPInstaller.exe. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:

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3. Select the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai in the Device List.

Note: 1. If the list is empty, or your device doesn't appear, click

Enumerate to refresh the Device List.

2. If there is more than one device in the list, use the MAC address

to pick the one you want.

4. Select either Obtain an IP address a ut omatically (DHCP), or Specify an

IP address. If you chose the latter, fill the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and

Gateway fields with the information appropriate to your network.

5. Click Set IP.

6. After the IP address shows up in the Device List, click Exit. See IP

Installer, page 127 for more information.

Browser

1. Set your client computer's IP address to 192.168.0.XXX

Where XXX represents any number or numbers except 60. (192.168.0.60 is

the default address of the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.)

2. Specify the switch's default IP address (192.168.0.60) in your browser, and

you will be able to connect.

3. Assign a fixed IP address for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai that is suitable

for the network segment that it resides on.

After you log out, reset your client computer's IP address to its original value.

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IPv6

At present, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai supports three IPv6 address protocols:

Link Local IPv6 Address, IPv6 St at eless Aut ocon f i guration, and Stateful

Autoconfiguration (DHCPv6).

Link Local IPv6 Address

At power on, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is automatically configured with a

Link Local IPv6 Address (for example, fe80::210:74ff:fe61:1ef). To find out

what the Link Local IPv6 Address is, log in with the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

IPv4 address and open the Device Management

→

Device Information page.

The address is displayed in the General list box (see page 124).

Once you have determined what the IPv6 address is, you can use it when

logging in from a browser or the Win and Java Client AP programs.

For example:

If you are logging in from a browser, you would key in

http://[fe80::2001:74ff:fe6e:59%5]

for the URL bar.

If you are logging in with the AP program, you would key:

fe80::2001:74ff:fe6e:59%5

for the IP field of the Server panel (see Windows Client AP Login, page 64).

Note: 1. To log in with the Link Local IPv6 Address, the client computer must

be on the same local network segment as the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

2. The %5 is the %interface used by the client computer. To see your

client computer’s IPv6 address: from the command line issue the

following command: ipconfig /all. The % value appears at the

end of the IPv6 address.

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IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration

If the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai network environment contains a device (such as

a router) that supports the IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration function, the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai can obtain its prefix information from that device in

order to generate its IPv6 address. For example, 2001::74ff:fe6e:59.

As above, the address is displayed in the General list box of the Device

Management

→

Device Information page (see page 124).

Once you have determined what the IPv6 address is, you can use it when

logging in from a browser or the Win and Java Client AP programs.

For example:

If you are logging in from a browser, you would key in

http://[2001::74ff:fe6e:59]

for the URL bar.

If you are logging in with the AP program, you would key:

2001::74ff:fe6e:59

for the IP field of the Server panel (see Windows Client AP Login, page 64).

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Trusted Certificates

Overview

When you try to login to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai from your Web browser,

a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate is

not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed.

The certificate can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certificate’s

name is not found on Microsoft’s list of Trusted Authorities. You have two

options: 1) you can ignore the warning and click Yes to go on; or 2) you can

install the certificate and have it be recognized as trusted.

If you are working on a computer at another location, accept the certificate

for just this session by clicking Yes .

If you are working at your own computer, install the certificate on your

computer (see below for details). After the certificate is installed, it will be

recognized as trusted.

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Installing the Certificate

To install the certificate:

1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Certificate

dialog box appears.

Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is

not trusted.

2. Click Install Certificate.

3. Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the installation. Unless you

have a specific reason to choose otherwise, accept the default options. The

Wizard presents a caution screen:

4. Click Ye s .

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5. Click Finish to complete the installation.

6. Click OK to close the dialog box.

Certificate Trusted

The certificate is now trusted:

When you click View Certificate, you can see that the red and white X logo is

no longer present – further indication that the certificate is trusted.

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Self-Signed Private Certificates

If you wish to create your own self-signed encryption key and certificate, a free

utility – openssl.exe – is available for download over the web at

www.openssl.org. To create your private key and certificate do the following:

1. Go to the directory where you downloaded and extracted openssl.exe to.

2. Run openssl.exe with the following parameters:

openssl req -new -newkey rsa:1024 -days 3653 -nodes -x509

-keyout CA.key -out CA.cer -config openssl.cnf

Note: 1. The command should be entered all on one line (i.e., do not press

[Enter] until all the parameters have been keyed in).

2. If there are spaces in the input, surround the entry in quotes (e.g.,

“ATEN International”).

To avoid having to input information during key generation the following

additional parameters can be used: /C /ST /L /O /OU /CN /emailAddress.

Examples

openssl req -new -newkey rsa:1024 -days 3653 -nodes -x509

-keyout CA.key -out CA.cer -config openssl.cnf -subj

/C=yourcountry/ST=yourstateorprovince/L=yourlocationor

city/O=yourorganiztion/OU=yourorganizationalunit/

CN=yourcommonname/emailAddress=name@yourcompany.com

openssl req -new -newkey rsa:1024 -days 3653 -nodes -x509

-keyout CA.key -out CA.cer -config openssl.cnf -subj

/C=CA/ST=BC/L=Richmond/O="ATEN International"/OU=ATEN

/CN=ATEN/emailAddress=eservice@aten.com.tw

Importing the Files

After the openssl.exe program completes, two files – CA.key (the private key)

and CA.cer (the self-signed SSL certificate) – are created in the directory that

you ran the program from. These are the files that you upload in the Private

Certificate panel of the Security page (see page 141).

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Troubleshooting

Administration

General Operation

Problem Resolution

After upgrading firmware, the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai still appears to

be using the old firmware version.

Your Internet browser is displaying cached web

pages – not new ones. Clear your browser

cache; delete all temporary Internet files and

cookies, close the Internet browser, and then

open a new instance of the browser.

The default network setting for the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is DHCP, but

the network uses fixed IP addresses

and doesn’t have a DHCP server.

Use the local console OSD’s F4 function to

give the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai a fixed IP

address. See page 126, for details.

Problem Resolution

Erratic Operation Press and hold the Reset Switch (see page 10)

for longer than three seconds.

Mouse and/or keyboard not

responding due to improper mouse

and/or keyboard reset.

Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s),

then plug it back in again.

Sudden loss of network connection

due to local reset of KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai.

Close your KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai connection.

Wait approximately 30 seconds, and log in

again.

Mouse Pointer Confusion If you find the display of two mouse pointers

(local and remote) to be confusing or

annoying, you can use the Toggle Mouse

Display function to shrink the non-functioning

pointer. See page 80 for details.

Some characters that are keyed in

don’t display on the remote system

This is usually due to the local OS keyboard

language and the remote OS keyboard

language being different. Make sure that the

keyboard language for both systems are the

same.

Keyboard and/or mouse do not work

after computer boots up.

For computers with PS/2 connectors, if you are

using 2L-520xP cables, make sure that all the

connectors (keyboard, video, and mouse) are

plugged into their ports on the computer before

starting the computer. Plugging the cables in

after the computer has booted will not resolve

the problem.

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When I emulate the Sun keyboard, I

can’t go into OK Mode ([Stop] [A]).

To go into OK Mode, use the following key

sequence:

1. Press and release [Ctrl].

2. Press and hold [T].

3. Press and hold [A].

4. Release [T] and [A] together.

There are ghost images on the

external monitor.

The distance between the external console

and the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai 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.

I can’t set the computers’ screen

resolutions higher than 1280 x 1024,

even though the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

supports 1600 x 1200 for remote

computers.

The maximum screen resolution of the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s integrated LCD monitor

is 1280 x 1024. In order to protect it from being

damaged by resolutions that are beyond its

display capability, we recommend that the

screen resolutions of the connected computers

be set to 1280 x 1024 or lower.

If you wish to set the screen resolutions of the

connected computers to something higher

than 1280 x 1024, see Screen Resolutions

Higher than 1280 x 1024, page 206.

When I switch to one of the computers

on my installation, the LCD monitor

screen goes blank. All I see is a black

screen.

The maximum screen resolution of the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s integrated LCD monitor

is 1280 x 1024. The screen resolution of the

problem computer is set to something that is

too high for the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s LCD

monitor to display.

To resolve the problem, connect an external

KVM console (with a monitor capable of

displaying the problem computer’s screen

resolution) to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s

external console ports. Use the external

console to access the problem computer and

reduce its resolution to 1280 x 1024.

Note: Although the LCD monitor only supports

video resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024, the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai, itself can support video

resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. If you

wish to set the screen resolutions of the

connected computers to something higher

than 1280 x 1024, see Screen Resolutions

Higher than 1280 x 1024, page 206 for details.

Problem Resolution

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The Windows Client

The Java Client

For connection and operation problems, see the table below:

Problem Resolution

Won't connect to the KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai.

DirectX 8.0 or higher must be installed on your

computer.

Remote mouse pointer is out of

sync.

1. Use the AutoSync feature (see Video Settings,

page 88), to sync the local and remote monitors.

2. If that doesn't resolve the problem, use the

Adjust Mouse feature (see Manual Mouse Syn-

chronization, page 98) to bring them back in

sync.

3. If the two methods described above fail to

resolve the problem, use the Toggle Mouse Dis-

play function (see page 80).

Part of remote window is off my

monitor.

Use the AutoSync feature (see Video Settings,

page 88) to synchronize the local and remote

monitors.

My antivirus program reports that

there is a trojan after I access the

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai with my

browser and then open the

Windows Client Viewer.

The Windows Client Viewer uses an ActiveX plug-

in (windows.ocx) that some antivirus programs

mistakenly see as a virus or trojan. We have tested

our firmware extensively and found no evidence of

a virus or trojan. You can add the plug-in to your

antivirus program’s White List and use the Viewer

safely. If you are reluctant to use the Windows

Client Viewer, however, you can simply use the

Java Client Viewer, instead.

Problem Resolution

Java Client won't

connect to the

KL1508Ai /

KL1516Ai.

1. Java JRE 6 update 3 or higher must be installed on your com-

puter.

2. Make sure to include the correct name of the web page

when you specify the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's IP address.

3. Close the Java Client, reopen it, and try again.

Pressing the

Windows Menu key

has no effect.

Java doesn't support the Windows Menu key.

Java Client

performance

deteriorates.

Exit the program and start again.

National language

characters do not

appear.

When entering national language characters, if your local

keyboard is set to a non-English national language layout, you

must set the remote computer's keyboard layout to English.

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The Log Server

Panel Array Mode

Problem Resolution

The Log Server

program does not

run.

The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver in

order to access the database.

This driver is automatically installed with Windows ME, 2000,

and XP.

For Windows 98 and NT you will have to go to the Microsoft

download site:

http://www.microsoft.com/data/download.htm

to retrieve the driver file:

MDAC 2.7 RTM Refresh (2.70.9001.0)

Since this driver is used in Windows Office Suite, an alternate

method of obtaining it is to install Windows Office Suite. Once

the driver file or Suite has been installed, the Log Server will run.

Problem Resolution

Low resolution video in Panel

Array Mode.

Increase the number of panels that are displayed.

Some users only receive a partial

image when multiple remote

users are logged in concurrently.

The first user to invoke Panel Array Mode should

set it to display a minimum of four panels.

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Sun Systems

*These solutions work for most common Sun VGA cards. If using them

fails to resolve the problem, consult the Sun VGA card's manual.

Problem Resolution

Video display problems with

HDB-15 interface systems

(e.g. Sun Blade 1000 servers).

The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768.

Under Text Mode:

1. Go to OK mode and issue the following com-

mands:

setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x60

reset-all

Under XWindow:

1. Open a console and issue the following command:

m64config -res 1024x768x60

2. Log out.

3. Log in.

Video display problems with

13W3 interface systems (e.g.

Sun Ultra servers).*

The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768.

Under Text Mode:

1. Go to OK mode and issue the following com-

mands:

setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x60

reset-all

Under XWindow:

1. Open a console and issue the following command:

ffbconfig -res 1024x768x60

2. Log out.

3. Log in.

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Screen Resolutions Higher than 1280 x 1024

The maximum screen resolution of the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s integrated

LCD monitor is 1280 x 1024. In order to protect it from being damaged by

resolutions that are beyond its display capability, we recommend that the

screen resolutions of the connected computers be set to 1280 x 1024 or lower.

If you wish to display screen resolutions higher than 1280 x 1024, follow the

procedure described below to change the computers’ screen resolutions and

safeguard the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s LCD monitor:

Note: We strongly recommend that you close the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

LCD console before continuing (see Closing the Console, page 27.)

Using the LCD monitor to view computers that are set to resolutions

that exceed its maximum capability can damage it and shorten its life

span.

To access computers from the local console when the integrated console

is closed, simply connect an external KVM console with a monitor that

supports 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s external

console ports.

1. From a remote computer, log into the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai and access

the computer whose screen resolution you wish to change.

2. Open the computer’s Control Panel and double-click Display. The

Display Prope rties dialog box appears.

3. Click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced.

4. In the dialog box that appears, click the Monitor tab.

5. Under Monitor settings, click to clear the Hide modes that this monitor

cannot display check box.

6. Click Apply.

7. Click the Adapter tab, and then click List All Modes. The List All Modes

dialog box appears.

8. Under List of valid mode s, select the display mode that you want the

computer to use.

Note: The maximum screen resolution and refresh rate that the KL1508Ai

/ KL1516Ai supports for remote computers is 1600 x 1200@60 Hz.

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9. Click OK, and then click Apply. The display mode changes to the one you

selected.

10. If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears requesting you to confirm the

settings change, click Yes .

11. After the Monitor Settings dialog box closes, click OK.

12. In the Display Properties dialog box, click OK.

This completes the procedure. Repeat these steps for any other computer whose

screen resolution you wish to change.

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Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures

If the mouse synchronization procedures mentioned in the manual fail to

resolve mouse pointer problems for particular computers, try the following:

Note: 1. These procedures are to be performed on the computers attached to

the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's ports - not on the computer you are using

to access the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai.

2. In order for the local and remote mice to synchronize, you must use

the generic mouse driver supplied with the Windows operating

system. If you have a third party driver installed - such as one

supplied by the mouse manufacturer - you must remove it.

Windows:

1. Windows 2000:

a) Open the Mouse Properties dialog box (Control Panel

→

Mouse

→

Mouse Properties)

b) Click the Motion tab

c) Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 units in from the left)

d) Set the mouse acceleration to None

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2. Windows XP / Windows Server 2003:

a) Open the Mouse Properties dialog box (Control Panel

→

Mouse)

b) Click the Pointer Options tab

c) Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 units in from the left)

d) Disable Enhance Pointer Precision

3. Windows ME:

Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable mouse acceleration

(click Advanced to get the dialog box for this).

4. Windows NT / Windows 98 / Windows 95:

Set the mouse speed to the slowest position.

Sun / Linux:

Open a terminal session and issue the following command:

Sun:

xset m 1

Linux:

xset m 0

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Connection Tables

The following table indicates the relationship between the number of

compatible KVM Switch units and the number of computers that they control

KL1508

KL1516

No. Computers No. Computers

1 1 - 8 9 65 - 72

29 - 16 10 73 - 80

3 17 - 24 11 81 - 88

425 - 32 12 89 - 96

5 33 - 40 13 97 - 104

641 - 48 14 105 - 112

7 49- 56 15 113 - 120

857 - 64 16 121 - 128

No. Computers No. Computers

1 1 - 16 9 129 - 144

217 - 32 10 145 - 160

3 33 - 48 11 161 - 176

449 - 64 12 177 - 192

5 65 - 80 13 193 - 208

681 - 96 14 209 - 224

7 97- 112 15 225 - 240

8113 - 128 16 241 - 256

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Supported Devices

The following table represents a list of supported devices that can be used on a

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai installation.

Note: To connect the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai to a Power Over the NET™ unit,

first use Cat 5e cable to connect the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai’s PON port

to an SN0142 adapter; then, connect the adapter to the PON In port on

the Power Over the NET™ unit.

Type

Daisy Chain Switches KH1508A; KH1516A; KH1508; KH1516; ACS1208A;

ACS1216A; CS1708A; CS1716A

PON PN0108

Central Control CC2000

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Administrator Login Failure

If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and

Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it, for

example) you can clear the login information with the following procedure:

1. Power off the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai and remove its housing.

2. Short the jumper labeled J15.

3. Power on the switch.

The on screen display will show a message informing you that the

password information has been cleared.

4. Power off the switch.

5. Remove the jumper cap from J15.

6. Close the housing and start the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai back up.

After you start back up, you can use the default Username and Password (see

OSD Overview, page 35) to log in.

J15

DEFAULT

PASSWORD

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Optional Rack Mounting

For convenience and flexibility, three optional rack mounting kits are available

as shown in the following table:

To install the long bracket standard rack mount kit, simply replace the short L

brackets on the standard rack mount kit with the long ones, and mount the

switch according to the instructions given for Standard Rack Mounting,

page 14.

While it takes two people to perform a standard 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.

KVM Model Bracket Type Size (cm)

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

(17” LCD)

Standard Installation – Long 68.0—105.0

Easy Installation – Short 57.0—70.0

Easy Installation – Long 68.0—105.0

KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai

(19” LCD)

Standard Installation – Long 68.0—105.0

Easy Installation – Short 63.0—70.0

Easy Installation – Long 74.0—105.0

Phillips head hex

M4L4-6pcs

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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.

Rear Attachment

Sliding Bracket

Support

Flange

Slide Bar

Rear Flange

Front Flange

LEFT

RAIL

RIGHT

RAIL

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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).

hillips I head

4L6

Phillips I head

M4L6

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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 Opening the Console,

page 23 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.

Dedicated 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 once to invoke the feature; press again to

exit.

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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 The Port Number plus the Port Name

Scan Duration 5 Seconds

Scan/Skip Mode All

Screen Blanker OFF

Hotkey Command Mode ON

Hotkey [Num Lock] + [-]

Logout Timeout OFF

Beeper ON

OSD Language English

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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

Access, 112

Access Ports, 127

Adapter cables

upgrading, 152

Adding Users, 116

Administrator Login Failure, 212

ANMS, 130

AP GUI, 74

Authentication

external, 130

Auto Scanning, 40, 52, 173

Exiting, 174

Invoking, 173

Invoking Auto Scan, 52

Pausing, 174

Pausing Auto Scan, 52

Scan Interval, 173

Setting the Scan Interval, 52

Stopping, 53

Backup, 156

Basic Operation, 23

Browser Login, 63

Cat5 cable length, 142

CC Management, 134

Certificate

private, 141

Closing the Console, 27

Connecting

Java Client AP, 69

Windows Client AP, 66

Connection screen

Java Client AP, 68

Windows Client AP, 65

Console

Closing, 27

Opening, 23

Opening Together, 25

Separate Opening, 23

Control Panel, 74

Java Client AP, 101

WinClient, 75

Date/Time, 144

Deleting user accounts, 119

Device Assignment, 120

Device Management

ANMS, 130

Date/Time, 144

General, 124

KVM Devices, 123

Network, 126

Security, 135

Device Permissions

assigning, 120

DNS Server, 128, 129

DynaSync, 97

Event Panel, 186

External authentication, 130

Factory Default Settings, 217

Features, 4

Filtering

IP, 137

MAC, 137

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Firmware

upgrading, 149

Firmware Upgrade

Adapters, 152

Main firmware, 151

Recovery, 166

Firmware upgrade

cable, 160

port, 160

recovery, 165

Firmware Upgrade Mode

Invoking, 160

Front View, 9

General page, 124

GUI

AP, 74

Hot Plugging

Stations, 32

Hotkey, 35

Selecting the Active Port, 51

Summary Table, 58

Hotkey Mode

Exiting, 50

Invoking, 50

Hotkey Port Control, 49

Installation

Single Stage, 16

Invalid login, 61

Invoking Hotkey Mode, 50

Address determination, 193

Filtering, 137

IP Address, 128

IP Installer, 127, 193

IPv4 Settings, 128

IPv6 Settings, 129

Java Client, 2

Troubleshooting, 203

Java Client AP

Connecting, 69

Connection Screen, 68

Logging in, 67

Keyboard

On-Screen, 94

Keyboard Emulation

Mac, 59

Sun, 60

Keyboard port operation, 49

Keyboard Reset, 55

KL9108/KL9116

Front View, 9

Rear View, 12

KVM Adapter Cables

upgrading, 152

LCD OSD

Adjustment Settings, 30

Buttons, 29

Configuration, 29

LDAP / LDAPS, 132

Log, 147

Information page, 148

Log Server

Configure, 181

Event Panel, 186

Events, 182

Installation, 179

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KN9108/KN9116 Main

Screen, 185

Main Screen, 180

Maintenance, 183

Menu Bar, 181

Options, 184

Search, 182

Starting Up, 180

Log server, 130

Logging in

Browser, 63

Java Client AP, 67

Windows Client AP, 64

Invalid login, 61

MAC Filtering, 137

Macros

Search, 85

Main Firmware Upgrade, 151

Managing Users, 116

Message Board

Windows Client, 91

Mode, 140

Modifying user accounts, 119

Mouse

DynaSync Mode, 97

Synchronization, 97

Mouse pointer type, 96

Mouse Reset, 55

Mouse synchronization

Windows, 208

Network page, 126

Network Time, 145

Online

Registration, iv

On-Screen Keyboard, 94

Opening the Console, 23

Operating Precautions, 26

OSD

Factory Default Settings, 217

Functions, 38

Hotkey, 35

Main Screen Headings, 37

Navigation, 37

Overview, 35

Password, 35

Overview, 1

Panel Array Mode, 176

Panel Array toolbar, 177

Password, 35

Port

Selection, 31

Port Access

Access, 112

KVM devices, 103

Sessions, 111

Port Access Page

Recalling, 175

Port ID

Numbering, 33

Port Operation, 169

Port Selection

Sidebar, 105

Port Toolbar, 171

Ports

connecting, 170

Powering Off and Restarting, 33

Private Certificate, 141

Private Certificates, 200

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Rack mounting

Optional, 213

Standard, 14

RADIUS

settings, 131

Rear View, 12

refresh screen, 89

Requirements

Computer, 7

Console, 7

General, 7

KVM Adapter Cables, 7

Operating Systems, 8

OS Support, 8

Restore, 156

RoHS, iii

Safety Instructions

General, 187

Rack Mounting, 189

Scan Duration, 40

screen, refresh, 89

Macros, 85

Security, 135

Selecting the Active Port, 51

Self-signed certificates, 200

Sessions, 111

Setting the Auto Scan Interval, 40,

Setting the Scan Interval, 40

Sidebar

ports/outlets, 105

SJ/T 11364-2006, iii

Skip Mode, 54, 174

Specifications, 191

Supported devices, 211

Synchronization

mouse, 97

Tab bar, 73

Technical Support, 190

Telephone support, iv

Time, 144

Toolbar

Hotkey port switching, 173

Icons, 172

port switching, 171

Troubleshooting

Administration, 201

General operation, 201

Java Client, 203

Log Server, 204

Panel Array Mode, 204

Sun Systems, 205

Windows Client, 203

Trusted Certificates, 197

Upgrade firmware, 149

User Interface, 71

Tab bar, 73

Web Browser Main Page, 71

User interface

Page components, 72

User Management, 115

User Notice, iv

Users

Adding, 116

Deleting, 119

Managing, 116

Modifying, 119

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Video Settings, 88

Web Browser Main Page, 71

Windows Client, 2

Auto Scanning, 173

Message Board, 91

Troubleshooting, 203

Windows Client AP

Connecting, 66

Connection Screen, 65

Logging in, 64

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