ATEN Technology ACS-1208AL, ACS-1216AL user manual About This Manual, Overview

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ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL User Manual

About This Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL system. It covers all aspects of installa- tion, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Overview

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.

Chapter 2, Installation explains how to set up your installation — from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 32 switch daisy chained operation.

Chapter 3, Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the Hotkey operation of your ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL installation.

Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL’s OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.

Chapter 5, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this utility to upgrade the ACS-1208AL /ACS-1216AL’s firmware with the latest available versions.

An Appendix at the end of the manual provides specifications and other technical information regarding the ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL.

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Contents ACS-1208AL ACS-1216AL For additional information 2003-01-27 Packing List Table of Contents Appendix C, Rack Mounting Firmware Upgrade UtilityAppendix A, Technical Information Appendix B, Module RemovalOverview About This ManualKey information Viii 2003-01-27 Overview Introduction2003-01-27 Features Function CS Part Number Hardware Requirements2L-1700 / 2L-1701 2L-5201P / 5202P / 5203P Cover ACS-1208AL / ACS1216AL Front ViewKeyboard Power LED Cable Tie Slot ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Rear ViewFirmware Upgrade Port LCD OSD LCD OSD ConfigurationSingle Stage Installation InstallationBefore you Begin Daisy Chaining Installation ACS-1216AL Hot Plugging Switching Station PositionsPort ID Numbering Port Selection Powering Off and Restarting2003-01-27 Invoking Hotkey Mode Hotkey Port AccessHotkey Operation Press Enter Selecting the Active PortSetting the Scan Interval Invoking Auto Scan Hotkey Operation Hotkey Summary ControlOSD Operation OSD OperationWEB Server SN-PN OSD NavigationOSD Main Screen Headings Heading ExplanationF1 Goto OSD FunctionsChoice Meaning F2 ListF3 SET Setting FunctionScroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Quick View + Powered on Only those Ports which F4 ADM + / . and Space Ports AccessibleSET Quick View PortsFirmware ResetUpgrade Station IDSF5 SKP F6 BRC F7 Scan F8 Lout 2003-01-27 Introduction Firmware Upgrade UtilityBegin Upgrade Performing the Upgrade2003-01-27 Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery 2003-01-27 MVs Technical InformationACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Connection Tables ACS-1208ALSetting Default OSD Factory Default SettingsACS-1216AL Function ACS-1208AL ACS-1216AL SpecificationsClear Login Information Limited Warranty TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Action 2003-01-27 Removing the KVM Module Module RemovalRemoving the Keyboard and Touchpad Module Removal 2003-01-27 Standard Rack Mounting Rack MountingOptional Rack Mounting Rack Mounting 2003-01-27 ACS-1216L IndexLCD