KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual
HideawayTM LCD KVM Switch
RoHS
FCC Information
User Notice
General
Safety Instructions
Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply
Rack Mounting
Package Contents
Basic Operation
Contents
Installation
Introduction
Chapter
Administration
Browser Operation
The Windows Client
Chapter
The Java Client
The Log File
The Log Server
Chapter
AP Operation
Appendix
Index
Overview
About This Manual
This manual uses the following conventions
Conventions
Getting Help
ALTUSEN Information
Technical Support
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Product Information
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Overview
Introduction
Chapter
Your KL9108 / KL9116 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
Chapter 1. Introduction
Features
Supports RADIUS server authentication
Remote Computers
System Requirements
External Console
Computers
Operating Systems
Cables
Description
Front View
Component
Operation, page 19, for more details on sliding the console in
Component
Description
Description
Component
Description
Rear View
Component
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Chapter
Installation
Before You Begin
Standard Rack Mounting
To rack mount the switch, do the following
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Note 1. Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded
Installation
Chapter 2. Installation
Single Stage Installation Diagram
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Basic Operation
Opening the Console
Opening Separately
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2. Pull the top panel all the way out until it clicks into place
3. Rotate the top panel all the way back to expose the LCD screen
Opening Together
Operating Precautions
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Closing the Console
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4. Using the front handle, push the module all the way in
Function
LCD OSD Configuration
The LCD Buttons
Button
Explanation
The Adjustment Settings
Setting
Hot Plugging
Powering Off and Restarting
Manual Port Switching
Port Selection
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Overview
Administration
The Local Console
Chapter
After you successfully log in, the Local Console OSD appears
Quick View Ports
The Main Page
The List Function
To dismiss the List function, click the arrow or press F3
Port Names
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2. Key in the new Port Name, or modify/delete the old one
Port Operation
The Configuration Page
The Log Page
addresses, this item is a convenient way of ascertaining what its
The Administration Page
General
This item displays the current firmware version number. You can
User Management
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Checking Administration assigns administrative privileges
Checking Windows Client allows the user to access the
allows the user to access attached Power over the Net
Description
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Access Port
Service Configuration
Log Server
DNS Server
Network
IP Address
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RADIUS
UOL0 All
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Character
Meaning
2. Characters are comma delimited
Examples
Security
To delete a filter, select it and Click Remove
Customization
Login Failures
Working Mode
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I/O Attributes
3. Select a Share Mode attribute for the port see the table below
Miscellaneous
Timeout
Date/Time
Upgrading the Firmware
Overview
Browser Operation
Logging In
Chapter
4. Provide a valid Username and Password set up by the KL9108 / KL9116 administrator, then Click Login to continue
Function
Webpage Layout
Webpage Icons
Icon
implement new settings when you log out. Following a reset, wait
The General Dialog Box
Purpose
Webpage Buttons
Icon
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The Windows Client
Activating the OSD
Chapter
5. Click on Switch to bring up the OSD
The OSD comes up with the Main page displayed
The Main Page
Port Operation
The OSD Toolbar
Recalling the OSD
The Toolbar Icons
OSD Hotkey Summary Table
Auto Scanning
Setting the Scan Interval
Pausing Auto Scan
Hotkey Operation
Exiting Auto Scan
Skip Mode
Panel Array Mode
You can access a computer connected to a port by moving the mouse pointer over its panel and clicking. You switch to the computer exactly as if you had selected it from the OSD Main screen
Rule
Multiuser Operation
Operation
Space
Windows Client Control Panel
Hotkeys
Action
3. When you have finished keying in your sequence, Click Stop
1. Highlight the Action, and then Click Start
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Video Adjustment
Usage
The meanings of the adjustment options are given in the table below
Gamma Adjustment
Option
Gamma Adjustment
The Message Board
Compose Panel
The Button Bar
Message Display Panel
User List Panel
Keystrokes
Keyboard and Mouse Considerations
Mouse Synchronization
The Configuration Page
VIEW - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have
The Configuration page settings are explained in the following table
Setting
Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan Mode
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Activating the OSD
The Java Client
Chapter
The Java Client Control Panel
Keypad
Set Video Parameters
At times the local mouse movement may lose sync with the remote mouse movement. The Mouse Synchronization function gets them back into sync. There are two methods available to bring the pointers into sync
Message Board
Mouse Synchronization
Action
The Button Bar
Button
The names of all the logged in users appear in the User List panel
About
Resolution
Switch Screen Mode
Lock Key LEDs
Port Operation
Hotkey Operation
The Configuration Page
Panel Array Mode
Chapter
The Log File
The Main Screen
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The Log Server
Installation
Starting Up
The Menu Bar
Configure
Search
Events
This is a secondary search performed on all the events in the
A description of the items is given in the table below
Explanation
This is one of three radio buttons that define the scope of the
Help
Maintenance
Options
Overview
The Log Server Main Screen
Field
The List Panel
The Event Panel
Administrator Utility see page
Chapter
AP Operation
The Windows Client
Installation
Starting Up
can control the switch and the computers connected to it just
When the IP address and Port number for the unit you wish to
connection. When you have finished with your session, Click
Keyboard
The File Menu
The Tools Menu
Config
Connecting
Operation
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The Java Client
Installation
Starting Up
The Address Input dialog box appears
Operation
Administration
Troubleshooting
Appendix
General Operation
Resolution
Problem
Resolution
Problem
Problem
Panel Array Mode
Problem
Resolution
Resolution
Sun Systems
Problem
Windows
Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures
Sun / Linux
Windows XP / Windows Server
Windows ME / Windows
Windows NT / Windows
KL9116
Specifications
Function
KL9108
KL9116
Function
KL9108
Default
OSD Factory Default Settings
The factory default settings are as follows
Setting
Administrator Login Failure
Optional Rack Mounting
Rear Flange Slide Bar Front Flange Rear Attachment Sliding Bracket
LEFT
RAIL
RIGHT RAIL
a Screw the front flanges to the rack first
5. Slide the rear attachment sliding brackets along the slide bars until they contact the rear of the switch, then use the screws supplied with this package to attach the bars to the rear of the switch tighten the screws all the way
Dedicated Invocation Keys
Supported KVM Switches
Limited Warranty
Index
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Index
Panel Array Mode Windows