iogear GCL1908 User manual

GCL1908 / GCL1916

PART NO. M1323-a / M1324-a

19” LCD KVM Switch

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FCC, CE 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this

equipment.

CE Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product

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

adequate measures.

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:

International http://www.iogear.com/registration

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

North America

1-866-946-4327

User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual

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

manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or

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

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

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

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

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

necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages

resulting from any defect in the software.

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

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

responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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

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

to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS

CORRECT BEFORE USE.

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Package Contents

The GCL1908 / GCL1916 package consists of:



1 GCL1908 / GCL1916 LCD KVM Switch with Rack Mount Kit



1 Power Cord



1 USB KVM Cable; 1 PS2 KVM Cable



1 Firmware Upgrade cable



1 Quick Start Guide



1 Standard Long Rack Mount Kit

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got

damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation

procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the

devices connected to it.

Note:

Features may have been added to the GCL1908 / GCL1916 since this

manual

was published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-

date

version of the manual.

Manual Part No. M1323-a / M1324-a

Manual Date: 2018-02-06

IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd.

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Contents

FCC, CE Information ................................................................................... ii

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About this Manual ..................................................................................... viii

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

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

1.

Introduction

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

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

Requirements ............................................................................................. 3

Computers ............................................................................................ 3

Cables ................................................................................................... 3

Operating Systems ................................................................................ 4

Components ............................................................................................... 5

Front View ............................................................................................. 5

Rear View ............................................................................................. 7

2.

Hardware Setup

Overview ..................................................................................................... 9

Before you Begin ........................................................................................ 9

Standard Rack Mounting .......................................................................... 10

Grounding ................................................................................................. 12

Single Level Installation ............................................................................ 13

Cable Connection Diagrams ..................................................................... 14

Two Level Installation................................................................................ 15

3.

Basic Operation

Opening the Console ................................................................................ 17

Closing the Console .................................................................................. 18

Operating Precautions .............................................................................. 19

Powering Off and Restarting ..................................................................... 20

LCD OSD Configuration ............................................................................ 21

The LCD Buttons................................................................................. 21

LCD Adjustment Settings .................................................................... 22

Hot Plugging ............................................................................................. 23

Hot Plugging KVM Ports ...................................................................... 23

Port Selection ........................................................................................... 23

Manual Port Switching ......................................................................... 23

Port ID Numbering .................................................................................... 24

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4.

OSD Operation

OSD Overview .......................................................................................... 25

OSD Login .......................................................................................... 25

OSD Hotkey ........................................................................................ 25

OSD Main Screen ............................................................................... 26

OSD Main Screen Headings ............................................................... 26

OSD Navigation .................................................................................. 27

OSD Functions ......................................................................................... 27

F1: GOTO ........................................................................................... 28

F2: LIST .............................................................................................. 28

F3: SET .............................................................................................. 29

F4: ADM ............................................................................................. 31

F5: SKP .............................................................................................. 34

F6: BRC .............................................................................................. 34

F7: SCAN ........................................................................................... 35

F8: LOUT ............................................................................................ 36

5.

Keyboard Port Operation

Hotkey Port Control .................................................................................. 37

Invoke Hotkey Mode ................................................................................. 37

Number Lock and Minus Keys ...................................................... 37

Control and F12 Keys .................................................................... 38

Select the Active Port ............................................................................... 38

Auto Scan Mode ....................................................................................... 39

Invoking Auto Scan: ............................................................................ 39

Skip Mode ................................................................................................ 40

Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset ......................................................... 41

Hotkey Beeper Control ............................................................................. 41

Quick Hotkey Control ................................................................................ 42

OSD Hotkey Control ................................................................................. 42

Port OS Control ........................................................................................ 43

Restore Default Values ............................................................................ 43

Hotkey Summary Table ............................................................................ 44

6.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Introduction ............................................................................................... 45

Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package .................................... 45

Preparation ............................................................................................... 46

Starting the Upgrade ................................................................................ 47

Upgrade Succeeded ................................................................................ 49

Upgrade Failed ......................................................................................... 49

Firmware Upgrade Recovery .................................................................... 50

7.

Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard .......................................................................................... 51

Sun Keyboard .......................................................................................... 52

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Appendix

Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 53

General ............................................................................................... 53

Rack Mounting .................................................................................... 55

Consignes de sécurité .............................................................................. 56

Général ............................................................................................... 56

Montage sur bâti ................................................................................. 58

Technical Support ..................................................................................... 60

International ........................................................................................ 60

North America ..................................................................................... 60

Specifications ............................................................................................ 61

Connection Tables .................................................................................... 62

GCL1908 to Compatible 8-Port Switches ............................................ 62

GCL1908 to Compatible 16-Port Switches .......................................... 62

GCL1916 to Compatible 8-Port Switches ............................................ 62

GCL1916 to Compatible 16-Port Switches .......................................... 62

Supported KVM Switches ......................................................................... 63

OSD Factory Default Settings ................................................................... 64

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

Standard - Long ............................................................................. 65

Easy Installation ............................................................................ 65

About SPHD Connectors .......................................................................... 68

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 69

Limited Warranty ...................................................................................... 69

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About this Manual

This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your GCL1908 /

GCL1916 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 GCL1908 / GCL1916

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 level hookup to a complete 17-switch two

level operation are provided.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved

in operating the GCL1908 / GCL1916.

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

GCL1908 / GCL1916 OSD (on-screen display), and how to work with it.

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

procedures involved in the hotkey operation of your GCL1908 / GCL1916

installation.

Chapter 7, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac

and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.

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

utility to upgrade the GCL1908 / GCL1916 firmware with the latest available

versions.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information

regarding the GCL1908 / GCL1916.

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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 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.

Product Information

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

connect

without limits, visit IOGEAR on the Web or contact an IOGEAR

Authorized

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

telephone numbers:

http://www.iogear.com

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The GCL1908 / GCL1916 LCD KVM Switch features an integrated 19" LCD

panel allowing access and control with up to 8 or 16 computers from a single

console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). As many as 8 (GCL1908) or 16

(GCL1916) additional switches can be cascaded bringing the total number of

connected computers to 128 (GCL1908) or 256 (GCL1916) computers that

can be

controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console.

Additionally, the

GCL1908 / GCL1916 features a compact design that allows

installation in a 1U

system rack.

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

needed. The switch supports both USB and PS/2 connections for the console

and computers. The GCL1908 / GCL1916 intercepts keyboard input directly,

thus

eliminating the need for any software configuration. Switching between

computers can be easily accomplished either by manually pressing the front

panel push button port LEDs, entering hotkey combinations from the

keyboard, or via a menu driven multilingual on-screen display (OSD) system.

A convenient auto-scan feature permits automatic scanning and monitoring of

activities on all connected computers. Lastly, the GCL1908 / GCL1916 offers

the

following additional benefits: a) integrated 19” LCD, keyboard and

mouse

console, b) managing 8/16 computers from a single console, c)

eliminating the

expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor,

and mouse for

each computer, d) space and energy costs savings, and d)

creates a greener

environment by reducing energy waste.

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Features



A single console controls up to 128 (GCL1908) or 256 (GCL1916)

computers



Integrated KVM console with 19” LCD panel



Cascade to 2 levels – connect up to 8 (GCL1908) or 16 (GCL1916)

switches



Dual Interface – supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and

mice



Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun



Supports USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun



Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection



USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation – computers boot even when

the console focus is elsewhere



Keyboard language support: English (US); English (UK); French;

German; German (Swiss); Italian; Japanese; Hungarian; Korean; Spanish;

Swedish; Traditional Chinese; Russian; Greek



Superior video quality – up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz; DDC2B



Convenient computer switching via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, or

multilingual on-screen display (OSD) menu



Two level password security - only authorized users view and control

computers; up to four users and an administrator with a separate profile for

each



Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers



Broadcast mode – operations simultaneously performed on all selected

computers



Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without having to power down

the switch



Buzzer on/off via hotkey and OSD



Firmware upgradeable



No software installation required



Rack mountable

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Requirements

Computers

The following hardware components are required for each computer:



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



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

port.

Cables

Substandard cables might damage the connected devices or degrade overall

performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout use the

high quality custom cable sets described below.

Function

Length

Part Number

KVM switch to computer

PS/2

2.0 m

G2L5202P

3.0 m

G2L5203P

USB

2.0 m

G2L5202U

3.0 m

G2L5203U

USB and

PS/2

1.8 m

3.0 m

G2L-5302UP

G2L-5303UP

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Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

OS

Version

Windows

2000 and higher

Linux

RedHat

7.1 and higher

SuSE

8.2 and higher

Mandriva (Mandrake)

9.0 and higher

UNIX

AIX

4.3 and higher

FreeBSD

4.2 and higher

Sun

Solaris 8 and higher

Novell

Netware

5.0 and higher

Mac

OS 9 and higher

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Components

Front View

2

1

3

2

4

5

6

13

7

12

8

11

9 10

Note: The GCL1916 is pictured in the diagrams of this chapter. However, the

GCL1908 is the same as the GCL1916, except that it has 8 KVM

ports.

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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 17 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 21 for details.

5

Port LEDs An orange ON LINE LED lights to indicate that the computer

attached to its corresponding port is up and running. A green

Selected LED lights to indicate that the computer attached to

the corresponding port is selected for KVM control.

6

Keyboard Standard 99-key keyboard

7

Touchpad Standard mouse touchpad

8

Port Switches Press the port pushbuttons to bring the KVM focus to the

computer attached to the corresponding port.

9

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

10

Rack Mounting

Brackets

The rack mount brackets located at each corner of the unit

secure the chassis to a system rack.

11

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

12

Reset Switch Located to the right of the Lock LEDs. Press this recessed

switch in with a small object to perform a system reset.

13

Firmware

Upgrade

Section



Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable

that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the adminis-

trator's computer to the GCL1908 / GCL1916 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 45 for firmware upgrading

details.)

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Rear View

1

2

3

4

Note: The GCL1916 is pictured above. The GCL1908 rear panel is the

same as

the GCL1916, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16.

No. Component Description

1

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

from an AC source plugs in here.

2

Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the unit on and off.

3

KVM Port

Section

4

Grounding

Terminal

The cables that link to the computers plug in here.

Note: The shape of these SPHD connectors have been

specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to

work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section on

page 3, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin

VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers.

The grounding wire used to ground the switch attaches here.

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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

Overview

The GCL1908 / GCL1916 is a switch designed to work with USB and PS/2

interfaces. It utilizes custom KVM cables that serve as intermediaries between

the switch and computers. A custom KVM cable is required for each computer.

Custom cables of various lengths are listed on page 3. Consult your dealer to

find out which custom KVM cables best fit your needs.

Before you Begin

1.

Important safety information regarding the placement of this

device is provided on page 53. 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.

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Standard Rack Mounting

A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your GCL1908 / GCL1916 and

can

be mounted in 1U of rack space. The installation procedures are

described in

the following sections. Below is an image of the parts included

with your

package that will be needed for rack installation.

L Brackets

Side Mountng

Brackets

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.

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.

4.

Optional mounting kits – including single person Easy Installation

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

Mounting, page 65 for details.

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