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