Contents
User Manual
CL-1208 CL-1216
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
Optional Equipment
Packing List
Basic Package
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1. Introduction
2. Installation
3. Basic Operation
4. OSD Operation
Appendix
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
5. Hotkey Operation
Overview
About This Manual
Conventions
Chapter
Introduction
Overview
Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the CL-1208 / CL-1216 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
Features
Cables
Hardware Requirements
Computers
Note 1. The CL-1208 / CL-1216 does not support serial mice. You cannot use Serial-to-PS/2 adapters with the cables. Attempts to do so will not work
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4 & 5
Selected Port LED
M Firmware Upgrade Switch During normal operation
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work with this switch can plug in see the Cables section on
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Single Stage Installation
Installation
Before you Begin
Chapter
5. After the switch is powered on, power on the computers
4. Power on the switch
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Daisy Chaining
5. Power up the installation according to the following procedure
CL-1216 ACS-1216A ACS-1216A
Installation
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Basic Operation
Opening the Console
Closing the Console
The LCD Buttons
LCD OSD Configuration
Button
Function
Explanation
The Adjustment Settings
Setting
Port Selection
Manual Port Switching
Hot Plugging CPU Ports
Switching Station Positions
Hot Plugging
Powering Off and Restarting
Port ID Numbering
Chapter
OSD Operation
OSD Overview
When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears
OSD Main Screen Headings
OSD Navigation
F1 GOTO
OSD Functions
Meaning
F2 LIST
Choice
F3 SET
ACCESSIBLE PORTS , p
Setting
F3 SET continued
Function
2. After you select the Administrator field or one of the User fields
F4 ADM
with this function, the Operator is automatically logged out. A login
from 1 - 180 minutes, then press Enter. If the number is 0 zero
Choices are Y for Yes, or N for No. When activated, the beeper
Setting
F4 ADM continued
Table continues on next page
This function allows the Administrator to define User access to the
Setting
cycle through the choices F Full access, V View only, or blank
F4 ADM continued
Function
Setting
F4 ADM continued
F5 SKP
F6 BRC
F7 SCAN
F8 LOUT
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Invoking Hotkey Mode
Hotkey Port Access
Hotkey Operation
Chapter
3. Press Enter
Selecting the Active Port
3. Press Enter
Setting the Scan Interval
Auto Scanning
Invoking Auto Scan
Skip Mode
Hotkey Beeper Control
Hotkey Summary Table
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The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Preparation
Starting the Upgrade
3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The devices capable of being upgraded are listed in the Device List panel
5. After you have made your device selections, Click Next to perform the upgrade
Upgrade Failed
Upgrade Succeeded
3. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position
Firmware Upgrade Recovery
2. Connect the Firmware Upgrade Cable to its Firmware Upgrade Port
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Connection Tables
Appendix
CL-1208 + ACS-1208A
CL-1216 + ACS-1216A
The factory default settings are as follows
OSD Factory Default Settings
Setting
Default
Clear Login Information
Standard Rack Mounting
Rack Mounting
Phillips hex head M3 x
Optional Rack Mounting
a Screw the front flanges to the rack first
3. Slide the switch onto the support flanges and secure it to the mounting rails at the front
Function
Specifications
CL-1208
CL-1216
Limited Warranty
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution