iogear GCS1716KIT Installation guide

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GCS1716

PART NO. M1074

Installation

Installation Guide

16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVM Switch

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Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty

of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational

purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or

errors that may appear in this document.

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Table of Contents

Package Contents 4

Requirements 5

Product Overview 7

Features 8

Hardware overview 10

Hardware Setup 15

Basic Operation 28

OSD Operation 32

Keyboard Port Operation 51

Keybard Emulation 63

Firmware Upgrade Utility 67

Limited Warrany 74

Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) Statement

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Contact 76

Technical Support 77

Specications 79

Troubleshooting 85

Appendix 86

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Package Contents

1 x GCS1716 16-Port KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit –

2 x Custom KVM cable sets (1 USB and 1 PS/2) –

1 x Console cable –

1 x Cascading cable –

1 x Firmware Upgrade cable* –

1 x Grounding wire –

1 x Foot Pad set (4 pads) –

1 x Power Adapter –

1 x User Manual** –

1 x Quick Start Guide –

1 x Warranty Registration Form –

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.

* Upgraded rmware may have been developed since you last purchased the product. Please visit our website to check and

download the latest rmware version.

** Features may have been added to the GCS1716 since this manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the

most up-to-date version of the manual.

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Requirements

Console

The following hardware components are required for the KVM console:

A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any –

computer in the installation.

A keyboard and mouse (USB or PS/2) –

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), at least one USB port. –

Function Length Part Number

KVM switch to computer

(or to another switch if

cascading) connection

PS/2 6 ft

10 ft

20 ft

G2L-5202P

G2L-5203P

G2L-5206P

USB 6 ft

10 ft

16 ft

G2L-5202U

G2L-5203U

G2L-5205U

Cables

Sub-standard cables might damage the

connected devices or degrade overall

performance. For optimum signal integrity

and to simplify the layout, use the high quality

IOGEAR custom cable sets described below.

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Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

OS Version

Windows 2000 or higher, XP, Vista

Linux RedHat 7.1 or higher, Fedora Core 2, Fedora Core 3,

Fedora Core 4

SuSE 8.2, 9.3, 10

Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0

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Product Overview

The GCS1716 KVM switch allows access and control up to 256 computers from a single console (keyboard,

mouse, and monitor). As many as 16 additional switches can be cascaded bringing the total number of

connected computers to 256 computers that can be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse

console. Additionally, the GCS1716 features high density SPHD 15-pin instead of the usual 25-pin connectors

thus allowing for a compact design and installation in a 1U system rack.

The GCS1716 includes one USB port located on the front panel for easy access and sharing of any USB

peripherals. 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 GCS1716 intercepts

keyboard input directly, thus eliminating the need for any software conguration. 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. Lastly,

the GCS1716 offers benets such as: a) managing multiple computers from a single console, b) eliminating

the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer, c) space

and energy costs savings, and d) helping create a greener environment by reducing amount of waste.

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Features

A single console controls up to 256 computers•

Cascade to 2 levels – connect up to 16 switches•

Front panel USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals*•

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

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

Supports multimedia 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

Superior video quality – up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B•

Display Emulation Technology – stores the console monitor’s EDID (Extended Display Identication Data) •

to optimize display resolution

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 •

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an administrator with a separate prole 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•

Designed for desktop or rack mount (19” system rack, 1U)•

* 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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Front view

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Hardware Overview

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No. Component Description

1 Port LED’s These port selection push buttons each contain 2 LEDs.

An orange LED indicates that a computer is connected to the corresponding •

port.

A green LED indicates that the computer connected to the corresponding •

port has focus.

Simultaneously pressing port LEDs 1 & 2 resets the console keyboard and •

mouse.

Simultaneously pressing port LEDs 15 & 16 on the GCS1716 starts Auto •

Scan mode. See F7: SCAN

2 Reset

Button

Pressing this button performs a system reset. When the system is reset, the

GCS1716 beeps, and then the KVM port LEDs ash in succession until the reset

is completed. After the reset is complete, you can login again.

Note: This button is semi-recessed and must be pushed with a small object,

such as the end of a paper clip or a thin ballpoint pen.

3 USB Port USB peripherals (ash drive, CD-ROM, etc.) plug into this port.

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No. Component Description

4 Firmware

Upgrade

Recovery

Switch

During normal operation and while performing a rmware upgrade, this switch

should be in the NORMAL position. If a rmware upgrade operation does not

complete successfully,

this switch is used to perform a rmware upgrade recovery

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Upgrade

Port

The rmware upgrade cable that transfers the rmware upgrade data from the

administrator’s computer to the GCS1716, plugs into this RJ-11 connector.

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

Back view

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PS/2-USB

CPU

CONSOLE

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No Components Description

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

Note: The shape of these 15-pin connectors has been specically modied

so that only custom KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be

plugged in. Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15-pin VGA connector cables to

link these ports to the computers.

2 Grounding

Terminal

The grounding wire used to ground the GCS1716 attaches here.

3 Cable Tie Slot If you want to use a cable tie to gather the cables together, you can run it

through this slot to attach it to the unit.

4 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.

5 Console Port The custom console cable set that is provided to attach the console monitor,

keyboard, and mouse plugs in here.

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Overview

The GCS1716 is a combo switch designed to work with USB and PS/2 interfaces. It utilizes custom

KVM cables that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected computers. A separate

custom KVM cable is required for each computer connection. Custom cables of various lengths are listed

in the Cables section on page 5. Consult your dealer to nd out which one t your needs best.

Before You Begin

Make sure that the power to any device that you connect has been turned off. You must unplug the

power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Stacking and Rack Mounting

The GCS1716 can be stacked on a desktop or rack mounted by a variety of different methods in 1U of

rack space. The procedures for each method are described in the following sections.

Note:

Allow at least 2 in (5.1 cm) on each side for adequate ventilation and 5 in (12.7 cm) at the rear for 1.

power cord and cable clearance.

The standard rack mounting kit does not include screws or cage nuts. If you need additional screws or 2.

cage nuts, contact your rack dealer.

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Hardware Setup

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Stacking

The GCS1716 can be placed on any level surface that can safely support its weight and the weight of the

attached cables. Ensure that the surface is clean and free of materials that can block the exhaust vents or

otherwise interfere with the switch normal operation. Peel the protective lm off of the foot pads, and afx

the pads to the bottom panel at the corners, as shown in the diagram below.

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Rack Mounting

Remove the screws from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the front of the 1.

switch.

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Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack 2.

mounting brackets into the sides near the front of the unit.

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Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with 3.

the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the front of the rack.

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CPU

CONSOLE

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Grounding

To prevent damaging your equipment, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. Use the

included grounding wire to ground the KVM switch by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding

terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.

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