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
Installation
Contents
Introduction
Basic Operation
Browser Operation
Administration
The Windows Client
Chapter
The Log File
The Java Client
The Log Server
Chapter
Appendix
AP Operation
Index
Chapter
Overview
About This Manual
This manual uses the following conventions
Conventions
Technical Support
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Chapter
Introduction
Overview
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
External Console
System Requirements
Computers
Remote Computers
Operating Systems
Cables
Component
Front View
Description
Description
Component
Operation, page 19, for more details on sliding the console in
Description
Component
Component
Rear View
Description
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Before You Begin
Installation
Standard Rack Mounting
Chapter
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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Opening the Console
Basic Operation
Opening Separately
Chapter
3. Rotate the top panel all the way back to expose the LCD screen
2. Pull the top panel all the way out until it clicks into place
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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
The LCD Buttons
LCD OSD Configuration
Button
Function
Setting
The Adjustment Settings
Explanation
Manual Port Switching
Powering Off and Restarting
Port Selection
Hot Plugging
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The Local Console
Administration
Chapter
Overview
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
General
The Administration Page
This item displays the current firmware version number. You can
addresses, this item is a convenient way of ascertaining what its
User Management
Checking Windows Client allows the user to access the
Checking Administration assigns administrative privileges
allows the user to access attached Power over the Net
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Description
Access Port
Service Configuration
Log Server
IP Address
Network
DNS Server
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RADIUS
Character
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Meaning
UOL0 All
2. Characters are comma delimited
Examples
Security
To delete a filter, select it and Click Remove
Working Mode
Login Failures
Customization
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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
Logging In
Browser Operation
Chapter
Overview
4. Provide a valid Username and Password set up by the KL9108 / KL9116 administrator, then Click Login to continue
Webpage Icons
Webpage Layout
Icon
Function
implement new settings when you log out. Following a reset, wait
The General Dialog Box
Icon
Webpage Buttons
Purpose
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Activating the OSD
The Windows Client
Chapter
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5. Click on Switch to bring up the OSD
The OSD comes up with the Main page displayed
The Main Page
Recalling the OSD
The OSD Toolbar
Port Operation
The Toolbar Icons
OSD Hotkey Summary Table
Pausing Auto Scan
Setting the Scan Interval
Hotkey Operation
Auto Scanning
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
Operation
Multiuser Operation
Rule
Space
Windows Client Control Panel
Hotkeys
1. Highlight the Action, and then Click Start
3. When you have finished keying in your sequence, Click Stop
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Action
Video Adjustment
Gamma Adjustment
The meanings of the adjustment options are given in the table below
Option
Usage
Gamma Adjustment
The Message Board
Message Display Panel
The Button Bar
Compose Panel
User List Panel
Keystrokes
Keyboard and Mouse Considerations
Mouse Synchronization
The Configuration Page
Setting
The Configuration page settings are explained in the following table
Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan Mode
VIEW - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have
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The Java Client
Activating the OSD
The Java Client Control Panel
Keypad
Set Video Parameters
Mouse Synchronization
Message Board
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
Button
The Button Bar
Action
The names of all the logged in users appear in the User List panel
Switch Screen Mode
Resolution
Lock Key LEDs
About
The Configuration Page
Hotkey Operation
Panel Array Mode
Port Operation
The Main Screen
The Log File
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Installation
The Log Server
Chapter
Starting Up
The Menu Bar
Configure
Search
Events
Explanation
A description of the items is given in the table below
This is one of three radio buttons that define the scope of the
This is a secondary search performed on all the events in the
Options
Maintenance
Help
Overview
The Log Server Main Screen
The Event Panel
The List Panel
Administrator Utility see page
Field
The Windows Client
AP Operation
Installation
Chapter
Starting Up
connection. When you have finished with your session, Click
When the IP address and Port number for the unit you wish to
can control the switch and the computers connected to it just
The Tools Menu
The File Menu
Keyboard
Config
Connecting
Operation
Installation
The Java Client
Starting Up
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The Address Input dialog box appears
Operation
Appendix
Troubleshooting
General Operation
Administration
Resolution
Problem
Problem
Resolution
Problem
Panel Array Mode
Resolution
Problem
Problem
Sun Systems
Resolution
Windows
Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures
Windows ME / Windows
Windows XP / Windows Server
Windows NT / Windows
Sun / Linux
Function
Specifications
KL9108
KL9116
KL9108
Function
KL9116
The factory default settings are as follows
OSD Factory Default Settings
Setting
Default
Administrator Login Failure
Optional Rack Mounting
RAIL
LEFT
RIGHT RAIL
Rear Flange Slide Bar Front Flange Rear Attachment Sliding Bracket
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