Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KL1116 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse), console. Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the KL1116, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner.

A single KL1116 can control up to 16 computers. As many as 31 additional units can be daisy chained to each other, so that up to 512 (KL1116 + KH0116) computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console.

The KL1116 offers a space-saving, streamlined approach to KVM switch technology by integrating a keyboard, LCD monitor, and touchpad in a Hideaway™ housing. The LCD display is built into the cover; the keyboard and touchpad are built into the base. Slide the LCD and keyboard modules out; flip the cover up; and you are ready to go to work. When finished, flip the cover down and slide the modules away. The LCD module and keyboard module slide separately – you can see the video display, for example, while the keyboard and touchpad are conveniently out of the way.

For further convenience, the Hideaway™ housing is slightly less than 1U high for easy installation and manipulation in a 1U rack. The KL1116 also features high density 15 pin connectors instead of the usual 25 pin connectors. This space-saving innovation allows a full, 16 port switch to be installed in a 1U system rack. Because of its modular design, the KVM section can be detached from the switch section.

Your KL1116 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 KL1116 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.

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