Altuscn Hideaway KL3116 User manual

LCD KVM Switch

KL3116 / KL3116T

User Manual

www.aten.com

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FCC Information

This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take

adequate measures.

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.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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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://support.aten.com

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

International 886-2-8692-6959

China 86-10-5255-0110

Japan 81-3-5615-5811

Korea 82-2-467-6789

North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988

United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923

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Package Contents

Basic Package

The basic KL3116 / KL3116T package consists of:

1 KL3116 / KL3116T LCD KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mount Kit

2 Custom KVM Cable Sets

1 Custom Console Cable Set

1 Firmware Upgrade Cable

1Power Cord

1 Grounding Wire

1 User Manual*

1 Quick Start Guide

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 KL3116 / KL3116T installation.

* Features may have been added to the KL3116 / KL3116T since this manual

was printed. Please visit our website to download the most up to date version

of the manual.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0266-AX2G

F/W Version: V1.5.141

Manual Date: 2011-06-01

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

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Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

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

SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

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

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

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

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Basic Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Chapter 1.

Introduction

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

External Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Keyboard Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Chapter 2.

Hardware Setup

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

Standard Rack Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Daisy Chain Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Chapter 3.

Basic Operation

Opening the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Opening Separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Opening Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Operating Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

LCD OSD Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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

LCD Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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

Switching Station Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

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

Touch Screen Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Mouse Double Click Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Enabling / Disabling the Touch Screen Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Mouse Emulation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Chapter 4.

OSD Operation

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

Logging In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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

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

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

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

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

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

F3: SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

F5: SKP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter 5.

Hotkey Operation

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Hotkey Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Invoking Hotkey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Exiting Hotkey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Hotkey Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Hotkey Mode Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Selecting the Active Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Auto Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Invoking Auto Scan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Pausing Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Exiting AutoScan Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Hotkey Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Alternate OSD Invocation Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Port OS Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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

Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Hotkey Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Chapter 6.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Appendix

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

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

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Supported KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Clear Login Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Sun Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Dedicated Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Alternative Touchscreen Pointer Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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About This Manual

This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL3116 /

KL3116T. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An

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

Overview

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KL3116 / KL3116T system.

Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel

components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The

necessary steps –

from a basic single stage hookup to a complete daisy chained

operation are provided.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved

in operating the KL3116 / KL3116T.

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

KL3116 / KL3116T's On Screen Display (OSD) and how to work with it.

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

involved in the Hotkey operation of your KL3116 / KL3116T installation.

Chapter 6, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this

utility to upgrade the KL3116 / KL3116T's firmware with the latest available

versions.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information

regarding the KL3116 / KL3116T.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Product Information

For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you

connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN

Authorized Reseller. Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and

telephone numbers.

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

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

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

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

[Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential

steps.

→ Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for

example), that comes next. For example, Start

→ Run means

to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

International http://www.aten.com

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

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KL3116 / KL3116T Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch is an integrated LCD

console and KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switch that offers secure

access to 16 attached computers and mounts in only 1U of rack space. It

features an independently retractable 17" LCD monitor and keyboard with

built-in touchpad. To maximize space in your data center the keyboard “hides

away” when not in use, while the thin profile LCD monitor reclines flush

against the rack to enable continuous monitoring of computers. For even

greater ease of use, the KL3116T features a 17” touchscreen LCD monitor.

An extra console port is provided on the rear panel to manage the KL3116 /

KL3116T from an external console (monitor, PS/2 or USB keyboard and

mouse). The KL3116 / KL3116T supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and

mice in the KVM Ports (CPU Ports). For added convenience it also supports an

external USB mouse. The KL3116 / KL3116T also supports USB peripheral

devices to be used with the attached computers.

A single KL3116 / KL3116T can control up to 16 computers. As many as 31

additional switches can be daisy chained together, so that up to 512 computers

can all be controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console.

(See Supported KVM Switches, page 69 for more details.)

Your KL3116 / KL3116T investment is protected by an included Firmware

Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with the latest functionality

improvements by downloading firmware update files from our website as they

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

upgrade.

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

entailed. Because the KL3116 / KL3116T intercepts keyboard input directly,

there is no software to configure, no need to get involved in complex

installation routines, nor any need to be concerned with incompatibility

problems.

Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished

either by means of a powerful, mouse driven, on-screen display (OSD) menu

system, or by entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard. For KL3116T,

you can use the Touch Screen Icon for port selection, as well as mouse right

button and scroll button emulations.

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A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and

monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by

one.

Features

 Integrated KVM console with 17" LCD monitor in a Hideaway™ housing

 Touchscreen model (KL3116T) offers convenient operation without

extending the keyboard module or using a mouse

 LCD module rotates up to 120

o

for a more comfortable viewing angle

 Space saving technology – up to two consoles (sharing one bus) can

control up to 16 computers

 Extra console port – manage computers from an external console (monitor,

USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse) connected to the switch

 Dual interface – supports PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice connections

to computers

 Supports an external USB mouse

 USB 1.1 peripheral support for attached computers on the same level

 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

 Convenient computer selection via mouse-driven, intuitive on-screen

display (OSD) menus and hotkeys

 OSD tree structure makes finding and managing computers easy

 Dual slide – LCD monitor module slides independently of the keyboard/

touchpad module

 Console lock – the console remains securely locked away when not in use

 Daisy Chain up to 31 additional switches to control up to 512 computers

 No software required

 Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without powering down the

switch

 OSD port list automatically expands when new stations are added

 Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected

computers

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 Administrator/user password authorization for enhanced security

protection; administrator access rights synchronized between master and

slave stations

 Two level password security – authorized users view and control

computers

 Supports one administrator and four user accounts with separate profiles

 Broadcast support – commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all

available computers on the installation

 OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes

 Two types of logout: manual and timed

 Hideaway™ housing is slightly less than 1U with top and bottom

clearance for smooth operation in 1U of rack space

 DDC emulation – video settings of each computer are automatically

adjusted for optimal output to the monitor

 Standard 105-key keyboard

 Keyboard status restored when switching computers

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

simultaneous booting of multiple computers even when the console focus

is elsewhere

 Superior video quality – supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz

 Upgradable firmware – simultaneously upgrade the firmware for all KVM

switches on the chain via the chaining bus

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Requirements

External Console

The following hardware components are required for the external console:

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

resolution provided by any computer in the installation.

 A USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

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

Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution is

1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz. Make sure that none of the computer

resolution settings exceed the LCD monitor's maximum resolution.

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

port.

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

CV130A Sun Console Converter.

Cables

Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall

performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we

strongly recommend that you use the high quality CS Custom Cable sets

described below:

Function Length Part Number

KVM switch to KVM switch

(daisy chaining)

0.6 m

1.8 m

2L-1700

2L-1701

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

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Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

OS Version

X86 Microsoft Dos 6.22 (Does not support USB), NT (Does not support

USB), 2000 and higher

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

SUSE 10 and higher, OpenSUSE 10.2; SLES 10 SP1

Debian 3.1, 4.0

Ubuntu 7.04, 7.10

Unix AIX 4.3, 5L (V5.2, V5.3), V6 (V6.1)

FreeBSD 5.5, 6.1, 6.2

Novell Netware 5.0 (Does not support USB), 6.0, 6.5

SUN Sun Solaris 8, 9, 10

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

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Components

Front View

No. Component Description

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

See item 7 in this table and page 19 for more details on

sliding the console in and out.

2 LCD Module See LCD Module, page 8.

3 Keyboard Module See Keyboard Module, page 7.

4 Lower Handle Pull to slide the keyboard/touchpad module out. See item 1

in this table and page 19 for more details on sliding the

console in and out.

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

6 External Mouse

Port

Use this port to connect an external USB mouse.

7 LCD Release

Catch

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

so you can slide it away.

8 Rack Mounting

Brackets

The rack mounting brackets located at each corner of the

unit secure the chassis to a system rack. See Standard Rack

Mounting, page 12, for details.

7

6

8

1

5

4

2

3

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Keyboard Module

No. Component Description

9 Lock LEDs &

Reset Switch

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

here.

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

this recessed switch in with a small object to perform a

system reset.

10 Station Selection

Area

 The LED displays the station number that has KVM focus.

 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.

11 Port Selection

Area

 The LED displays the port number that has KVM focus.

 The left button shifts the KVM port focus down (3 → 2,

2

→ 1, etc.). After Port 1, it cycles back to the last port.

 The right button shifts the KVM port focus up (2 → 3,

3

→ 4, etc.). After the last port, it cycles to Port 1.

12 Port LEDs An On Line LED lights to indicate that the computer attached

to its corresponding port is up and running.

13 Keyboard

Release Catch

These catches (one on each side) release the keyboard/

touchpad module so you can slide it away.

14 Keyboard Standard 105-key keyboard

15 Touchpad Standard mouse touchpad

10

12

13

9

11

14

15

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LCD Module

No. Component Description

16 LCD Display After sliding the LCD module out, flip up the cover to access

the LCD monitor.

17 KVM OSD Button As an alternative to using the OSD hotkey, press this button

to access the OSD when viewing a port.

Note: This button is available on the KL3116T model only.

18 LCD OSD

Controls

Buttons to control the position and picture settings of the

LCD display are located here. See page 25 for details.

19 LCD Power

Button

Press this button to turn the LCD monitor on and off. When

the LCD monitor is off, this button illuminates; when the LCD

monitor is on, this button does not illuminate. (This function

only affects the monitor, not the KVM switch itself.)

20 USB Port The USB port is available to connect a USB 1.1 peripheral

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

21 Firmware

Upgrade Section

Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable that

transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's

computer to the KL3116 / KL3116T

plugs into this RJ-11

connector.

Firmware Upgrade Switch: During normal operation this

switch should be in the NORMAL position. (See page 57 for

firmware upgrading details.)

18

21

16

17

19

20

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Rear View

No. Component Description

1 Grounding

Terminal

The grounding wire used to ground the switch attaches here.

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

from an AC source plugs in here.

3 Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the unit On and Off.

4 Daisy Chain Port When daisy chaining units, plug the cable in here.

5 External Console

Port

For flexibility and convenience, the KL3116 / KL3116T

supports an external KVM console. A custom console cable

set is provided to attach the external console’s monitor,

keyboard, and mouse.

6 KVM Ports The cables that link to the computers plug in here.

Note: The shape of these connectors has been specifically

modified so that only custom KVM cables designed to work

with this switch can plug in. (See Cables, page 4, for details.)

Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15-pin VGA connector

cables to link these ports to the computers.

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