ATEN CL5708 User manual

CL5708 / CL5716

8 / 16-Port VGA Single Rail

LCD KVM Switch

User Manual

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Compliance Statements

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.

Achtung

Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen

verursachen.

KCC Statement

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Industry Canada Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual

are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The

manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or

implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any

warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of

the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.

Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and

not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all

necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages

resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV

interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the

responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation

of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior

to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS

CORRECT BEFORE USE.

International http://eservice.aten.com

International 886-2-8692-6959

China 86-400-810-0-810

Japan 81-3-5615-5811

Korea 82-2-467-6789

North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988

1-949-428-1111

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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:

International http://www.aten.com

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

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Package Contents

Check to make sure that all the components are in working order. If you

encounter any problem, please contact your dealer.

1 CL5708 / CL5716 KVMP Switch

2 custom KVM cable sets

1 5-in-1 USB / PS/2 console cable

1 firmware upgrade cable

1 power cord (AC power models only)

1 standard rack mount kit

1 user instructions

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Contents

Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

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

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

1. Introduction

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

External Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rear View (AC Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2. Hardware Setup

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before you Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Standard Rack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Optional Rack Mount Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Single-Level Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

AC Power Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cabling Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Daisy Chain Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

3. Basic Operation

Opening the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

The LCD Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

LCD Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Changing Station Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Hot Plugging External Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Manual Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

USB Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4. OSD Operation

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Manufacturing Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OSD Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

[KVM OSD] Invocation Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OSD Hotkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OSD Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

OSD Main Screen Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

F3: SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

F5: SKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5. Keyboard Port Operation

Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Invoke Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Number Lock and Minus Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Control and F12 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Select the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Auto Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Invoking Auto Scan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Quick Hotkey Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

OSD Hotkey Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Port OS Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Set USB Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Restore Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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6. Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Appendix

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Rack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Général . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Montage sur bâti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

CL5708 to Compatible 8-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

CL5708 to Compatible 16-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

CL5716 to Compatible 8-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

CL5716 to Compatible 16-Port Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Supported KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Clear Login Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

OSD Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Keyboard Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

ATEN Standard Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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About this Manual

This manual is provided to help you get the most out of your CL5708 / CL5716.

It covers all aspects of the device, including installation, configuration, and

operation.

The LCD KVM switch models covered in this manual include:

An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CL5708 / CL5716, its

purpose, features, and benefits, with its front and back panel components

described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your CL5708 /

CL5716, from the necessary steps for a basic single-stage hookup to a complete

32-switch daisy chained operation.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved

in operating the CL5708 / CL5716.

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

CL5708 / CL5716's on-screen display (OSD), and the various functions

contained.

Chapter 5, Keyboard Port Operation, details all of the concepts and

procedures involved in the hotkey operation of your CL5708 / CL5716

installation.

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

and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.

Chapter 7, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to upgrade the

CL5708 / CL5716's firmware to the latest available versions using firmware

upgrade utility.

Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information at the end

of the manual.

Model Product Name

CL5708 8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Single Rail LCD KVM Switch

CL5716 16-Port PS/2-USB VGA Single Rail LCD KVM Switch

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Note:

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation

procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or connected

devices.

The product may be updated, with features and functions added, improved,

or removed since the release of this manual. For an up-to-date user

manual, visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means

to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear

together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:

[Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential

steps.

>Indicates selecting consecutive options (such as on a menu or

dialog box). For example, Start

>

Run means to open the Start

menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The CL5708 / CL5716 Slideaway

TM

LCD KVMP Switch is a keyboard, video,

and mouse (KVM) switch with an integrated LCD console that offers secure

access and control to 8 or 16 computers and be mounted within a 1U rack

space. It features an independently retractable 17” or 19” LED-backlit LCD

monitor and keyboard with built-in touchpad in a 1U rack-mountable sliding

housing. An extra console port is provided on the rear panel for managing the

LCD KVM switch from an external console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse)

up to 20 meters away. For added convenience it also supports an external USB

mouse.

The CL5708 / CL5716 supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice as

well as USB peripheral devices (inapplicable to CL5708MW / CL5716MW)

for the connected computers

When daisy-chained, as many as 31 additional compatible KVM switches can

be connected for managing up to 256 / 512 computers from a single keyboard,

monitor, and mouse console. (See Compatible Products on the product web

page for a list of compatible ATEN switches.)

The CL5708 / CL5716 is built on a modular design. The KVM section can be

detached from the switch section for convenient maintenance and repair.

For added security, an optional fingerprint identification system* can be used

to control access to the CL5708 / CL5716, and the servers under its command.

There are fix models in the series as outlined in the following table:

Model LCD Panel KVM Ports

CL5708M 17" 8

CL5708FM* 17" 8

CL5708MW 17.3" 8

CL5716M 17" 16

CL5716FM* 17" 16

CL5716MW 17.3" 16

CL5708N 19” 8

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Your CL5708 / CL5716 investment is protected by an included firmware

upgrade utility. You can stay up-to-date with the latest functionality

improvements by downloading firmware update files from our website as they

become available, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the

upgrade.

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

is entailed. There is no software configuration required, with no need to get

involved in complex installation routines.

Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished

either by entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or via its powerful,

menu-driven OSD (on-screen display). A convenient Auto Scan feature also

permits automated port switching at set intervals for easy monitoring of all

activities from the managed computers.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a CL5708 / CL5716

installation. By using the CL5708 / CL5716’s sliding LCD console to manage

your installation, you can not only eliminate the expense of having to purchase

a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer, while saving all

the space and energy costs those extra components would otherwise take up,

but also eliminate the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly

moving the required consoles from one computer to another.

CL5716N 19” 16

Model LCD Panel KVM Ports

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Features

Exclusive LED illumination — designed by ATEN to illuminate the

keyboard and touchpad for operation under low-light conditions

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

Slideaway

TM

housing

Available with (CL5708FM & CL5716FM) or without (CL5708M /

CL5708MW / CL5708N & CL5716M / CL5716MW / CL5716N)

Fingerprint Identification Reader

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

angle

Space saving technology — up to two consoles (one bus) for controlling

up to 8 or 16 computers

Daisy chain up to 31 additional units — for management of up to 256

(CL5708) or 512 (CL5716) computers from a single console

Dual Interface — supports computers with PS/2 and USB keyboard and

mouse interface

USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals* (inapplicable

to CL5708MW / CL5716MW)

Multiplatform support — Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun

Supports multimedia USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun

Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection

Keyboard and mouse emulation (PS/2 and USB) for smooth switching and

simultaneous booting of multiple computers even when the console focus

is elsewhere

Superior video quality — supports resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75

Hz (CL5708M / CL5708FM / CL5708N / CL5716M / CL5716FM /

CL5716N) and 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (CL5708MW / CL5716MW)

No software required — convenient computer selection front panel

pushbuttons, hotkeys and multilingual on-screen display (OSD), menus

Auto-senses station's position on daisy chained installations; no need for

manual DIP switch setting; front panel led indicates station's position

Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed

Two-level password security — authorized users can view and control the

connected computers

Supports one administrator and four user accounts with separate profiles

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Auto Scan mode enables automated monitoring by switching views

between user-selected computers

Broadcast support — commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all

managed computers on the installation

Hot pluggable — add or remove computers without having to power down

the switch

Optional rack mount kits available including easy installation options

Beeper on/off via hotkey and OSD

Firmware upgrades to all the chained KVM switches at the same time via

the daisy chain cable

Extra console port — manage computers from an external console

(monitor, USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse)

Supports external USB mouse

Conveniently located station and port selectors, each with two 7-segment

LED displays to quickly switch to target computers

Dedicated Hotkey mode and OSD Invocation Keys reduce the number of

keystrokes and provide quick access to these functions

OSD tree structure makes finding and managing computers easy and

effortless

Console lock — enables the console drawer to remain securely locked

away when not in use

OSD port list automatically expands when new stations are added

Security — administrator / user password authentication for enhanced

security protection; Administrator access rights can be synchronized

between first and chained stations

OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes

Two types of logout: manual and timed

Slideaway

TM

housing is slightly less than 1U with top and bottom

clearance for smooth operation in a 1U rack space

DDC emulation — video settings of each computer are automatically

adjusted for optimal output for the connected monitors

Standard 105-key keyboard

Keyboard status restored when switching computers

Keyboard language supports English (US), English (UK), French,

German, German (Swiss), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean,

Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese

Note: * The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set

connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.

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Requirements

External Console

The following hardware components are required for the external console:

A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest

resolution provided by any computer in the installation.

A USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port.

Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution are

1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz (CL5708M / CL5708FM / CL5708N /

CL5716M / CL5716FM / CL5716N) and 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz

(CL5708MW / CL5716MW). Make sure that none of the computer

resolution settings exceed the LCD monitor's maximum resolution.

PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN), or at least one USB port.

Direct support for Sun USB systems; or, for Sun legacy systems, an ATEN

CV130A Sun Console Converter is required.

Cables

Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or affect the

installation’s overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and a

simplified layout, we strongly recommend that you use the high-quality CS

custom cable sets described below:

Function Length Part Number

KVM switch to KVM switch

(Daisy chaining)

0.6 m

1.8 m

3 m

5 m

15 m

2L-1700

2L-1701

2L-1703

2L-1705

2L-1715

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Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

KVM switch to computer PS/2 1.2 m

1.8 m

3.0 m

6.0 m

1.8 m

2L-5201P

2L-5202P

2L-5203P

2L-5206P

2L-5702P

USB 1.2 m

1.8 m

3.0 m

5.0 m

2L-5201U

2L-5202U

2L-5203U

2L-5205U

OS Version

Windows 2000 or above

Linux RedHat 7.1 or later

SuSE 9.0 or later

Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 or later

UNIX AIX 4.3 or later

FreeBSD 4.2 or later

Sun Solaris 8 or later

Novell Netware 5.0 or later

Mac OS 9 or later

DOS 6.22

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Components

Front View

Note: The CL5716 is pictured in the diagrams of this chapter. However, the

CL5708 is the same as the CL5716, except that it has 8 KVM ports.

16

2

1

2

4

3

5

6

14

15

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

EXIT I LIGHT

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No. Component Description

1 handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in

(see item 2 in this table).

2 slide release In order to slide the console out, you must first release it by

sliding these tabs to the inside. See page 21 for details on

sliding the console in and out.

3 LCD display After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access

the LCD monitor.

4 LCD controls The LCD On / Off switch is located here, as well as buttons to

control the position and picture settings of the LCD display.

See page 25 for details.

5 port LEDs An ON LINE LED lights to indicate that the computer

attached to its corresponding port is up and running.

6 keyboard Standard 105-key keyboard

7 touchpad Standard mouse touchpad

8 station / port

switches

Press the UP or DOWN buttons for the port ID and station ID

to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to the

corresponding port. See Manual Port Switching, page 28.

9 external mouse

port

A USB mouse port is provided for users who prefer to use an

external mouse.

10 power LED Lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

11 rack mount

brackets

The rack mount brackets located at each corner of the unit

secure the chassis to a system rack.

12 lock LEDs Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs are located here.

13 reset button Located to the right of the Lock LEDs. Press this button in

with a small object to perform a system reset.

14 firmware

upgrade

section



Firmware upgrade port: The firmware upgrade cable that

transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administra-

tor's computer to the CL5708 / CL5716 plugs into this RJ-

11 connector.



Firmware upgrade switch: During normal operation this

switch should be in the NORMAL position. (See The Firm-

ware Upgrade Utility, page 57 for firmware upgrading

details.)

15 USB port The USB port is available to connect a USB 1.1 peripheral

device (flash drive, CD-ROM drive, etc.) to the switch.

Note: This USB port is inapplicable to CL5708MW /

CL5716MW.

16 LED illumination

light

Illuminates the keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in

low-light conditions.

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