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KVM Switch KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual www.aten.com ...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC 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. This equipment has been tested an...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, documentation, and specifica...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual iv Package Contents The KH2508A / KH2516A package consists of: 1 KH2508 A or KH2516A Cat 5 High-Density KVM Switch 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1Power Cord 1 Grounding Wire 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.) 1 User Man...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual v Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual vi Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hot Plugging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hot Plug...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual vii Chapter 6. Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual viii About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH2508A / KH2516 A system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual ix Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN ...

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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview A KH2508A/KH2516A KVM switch is a control unit that allows IT administrators to access and control multiple computers from two PS/2 or USB KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) consoles. Operators working at up to tw...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 2 Features and Benefits The features and benefits provided by a KH2508A / KH2516A deployment are described in the following table: Features Benefits Two Consoles Control Two KVM consoles independently and simultaneously...

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Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Auto Scanning and Broadcast Mode Auto scanning provides hands-free monitoring of selected devices at variable rates. Broadcast Mode sends commands from the console to all computers – allowing you to perform operations...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 4 Requirements Consoles  A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation  A PS/2 or USB mouse  A PS/2 or USB keyboard Computers The...

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Chapter 1. Introduction 5 KVM Adapter Cables  Cat 5e/6 cable is required to connect the KH2508A / KH2516A to one of the KVM adapter cables.  The following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KH2508A / KH2516 A: Note: 1. KVM adap...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 6 Components Front View KH2508A KH2516A 543 6 1&2 78 543 6 1&2 78 ...

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Chapter 1. Introduction 7 No. Component Description 1 Port Selection Pushbuttons  Press a pushbutton to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.  Simultaneously pressing Pushbuttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds perfor...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 8 Rear View KH2508A KH2516A 12 745 6 3 12 745 6 3 ...

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Chapter 1. Introduction 9 No. Component Description 1 Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here. 2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the KH2508 A / KH2516 A on and off. 3 Daisy Chain Ports When daisy chaini...

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11 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2, USB and serial interfaces, the KH2508 A / KH2516A's design utilizes KVM adapter cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and th...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 12 Stacking and Rack Mounting The KH2508A / KH2516A can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of the rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method. Note: 1. Allow...

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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 Rack Mounting The KH2508A / KH2516A can be mounted in a 19" (1U) rack. The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack. To r...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 14 Single Station Installation In a single stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained down from the KH2508 A / KH2516A. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagr...

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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 15 Single Stage Installation Diagram 5 4 3 1 2 3 b y A TEN PS/2 CPU MODUL E M ODEL NO. KA912 0 PS/2 CPU MODUL E M ODEL NO. KA912 0 LINK 2 ...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 16 KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagrams KA7120 KA7520 KA7920 KA9120 KA9520 b y A TEN LIN K KA7170 KA7570 KA7970 KA9170 KA9570 b y A TEN LIN K KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL KA7130 KA9130 b y A TEN LIN K ...

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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 17 Daisy Chaining To control even more computers, up to 31 additional KH2508A / KH2516A KVM switches can be daisy chained from the original KH2508 A or KH2516A. As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a single con...

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19 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Port Selection KH2508A / KH2516A installations provide three methods to obtain instant access to any computer on your installation: Manual, OSD (on-screen display), and Hotkey. Manual Manual port selection simply involv...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 20 Hot Plugging The KH2508A / KH2516A supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables without the need to shut the unit down. In order ...

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Chapter 3. Basic Operation 21 Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the KH2508A / KH2516A, or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, before starting it back up it is suggested that you follow these procedur...

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23 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To display the Main Screen, tap the OSD hotkey twice. Th...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 24 When you start the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The image above is the Administrator's Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserv...

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Chapter 4. OSD Operation 25 OSD Navigation  To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window or press Esc.  To Logout click F8 or the Z Z Z symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or press ...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 26 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports only, limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a Quick View Por...

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Chapter 4. OSD Operation 27 F2: LIST Many of the switch’s OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for listing on the Main Screen. Accessing this function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of ports that get listed. The s...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 28 F3: SET Accessing this function allows the administrator and each user to set up an individual working environment. A separate profile for each operator is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the usernam...

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Chapter 4. OSD Operation 29 SCAN/SKIP MODE Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip mode (see F5: SKP, page 34), and Auto Scan mode (see F7: SCAN, page 36). Choices are: ALL – All the ports which have been set Accessible (see SET ACC...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 30 SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets users and the administrator select which ports to include as Quick View ports.  To select/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, use the navigation keys to move the highlig...

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Chapter 4. OSD Operation 31 F4: ADM F4 is an administrator only function. Accessing this function allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting double click it; or use the up and down arrow...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 32 SET OCCUPY TIMEOUT This function sets a time threshold for users on ports whose Operation Mode has been set to Occupy (see SET OPERATION MODE, page 31). If there is no activity from the user occupying the port for...

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Chapter 4. OSD Operation 33 SET CAT 5 LENGTH Lets you specify how long the Cat 5e/6 cable between the port and the KVM adapter cable is. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the cable length settings: S: Short – for up to 25 m M: Medium – for be...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 34 F5: SKP This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward, switching the console focus from the currently active KVM Port to the previous or next available one.  The selection of computers to be availa...

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Chapter 4. OSD Operation 35 F6: BRC F6 is an administrator only function. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation. This function is particularly useful for operat...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 36 F7: SCAN This function automatically switches among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually.  The selection of ...

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Chapter 4. OSD Operation 37 F8: LOUT Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8], logs you out of the OSD and blanks the console screen. This is different from simply deactivating the OSD when you are at the Main Screen by pressing [Esc]. With this fu...

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39 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The KH2508 A / KH2516A provides the following Hotkey port control features:  Selecting the...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 40 Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode. 1 To invoke Hotkey mode you may use two possible keystroke sequences shown below. Only one of the two key-sequences below can be operational...

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Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 41 Selecting the Active Port Each computer port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 21). You can directly access any computer with a Hotkey combination that specifies the port ID that the computer is conn...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 42 Auto Scan Mode Switching Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active computer ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals. This allows their activity to be monitored auto...

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Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 43 (Continued from previous page.) When you want to keep the focus on a particular computer, Pausing is more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode. When you resume scanning it starts at the computer where you paused. I...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 44 Skip Mode Switching This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can focus on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automatica...

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Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 45 Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset If either the keyboard or mouse stop functioning on the computer connected to the currently selected port, you can perform a keyboard / mouse reset on the computer by executing the fol...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 46 Setting the Hotkey key combination The keys used to enter the Hotkey Mode (see HOTKEY COMMAND MODE, page 29) can be switched between: [Num Lock] + [-], and [Ctrl] + [F12] by the following steps: 1. Invoke Hotkey mod...

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Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 47 Setting the Port Operating System A port’s operating system configuration can be matched to that of the computer attached to the port by performing the following steps: 1. Invoke Hotkey mode: [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ct...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 48 Hotkey Summary Table [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] [A] [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan mode. When Auto Scan mode is in effect, [P] or left-click pauses auto-scanning. When auto-scanning is paused, pressing any key or...

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49 Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 50 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the ta...

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51 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility is to provide an automated process for upgrading the KH2508 A / KH2516A and compatible adapter cable firmware. The program comes as par...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 52 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Use the firmware upgrade cable (provided with this unit), to connect a COM port on your computer to the firmware upgrade port of your device. Note: On a daisy chained installation, ...

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Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 53 Performing the Upgrade Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file, either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and keying i...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 54 The Utility checks to make sure the KH2508A / KH2516A is in the Firmware Upgrade Mode and then lists all firmware available preselected in the Device List panel. Note: If the Utility fails to list any firmware check...

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Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 55  As the upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar.  To abort the upgrade procedure before it completes, cl...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 56 Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears similar to below: Click Cancel ...

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Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 57 3. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 23) and select the F4ADM function. 4. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter]. 5. Press [Y] to invoke Upgrade mode. 6. Proceed with the fi...

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59 Appendix Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.  Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.)....

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 60 (Continued from previous page.)  Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.  If an extension cord is used with ...

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Appendix 61 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack o...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 62 Technical Support International  For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii:...

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Appendix 63 Specifications Function KH2508A KH2516A Computer Connections Direct 8 16 Max. 256 (via Daisy Chain) 512 (via Daisy Chain) Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display); Hotkeys Pushbuttons Connectors Console KB 2 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple) 2 ...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 64 Environment Operating Temp. 0–50 o C Storage Temp. -20–60 o C Humidity 0–80% RH Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 2.81 kg 2.85 kg Dimensions 43.72 x 16.36 x 4.40 cm Function KH2508A KH2516A ...

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Appendix 65 Connection Tables The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KH2508 A / KH2516A units and the number of computers that they control KH2508A KH2516A No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers No. Computers 1 1 - ...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 66 OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Di...

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Appendix 67 Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it, for example) you can clear the login information with the fol...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 68 Troubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition...

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Appendix 69 Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN's support department for rep...

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71 Index A Adapter Cable Installation, 16 Adapter Cables, 11 Administrator Login Failure, 67 Auto Scanning, 28, 42 Invoking Auto Scan, 42 Pausing Auto Scan, 42 Setting the Scan Interval, 42 Stopping, 43 B Benefits, 2 C Components Front View, 6 Rear V...

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KH2508A / KH2516A User Manual 72 O Online Registration, iii OSD Factory Default Settings, 66 Functions, 26 Hotkey, 23 Main Screen Headings, 25 Navigation, 25 Overview, 23 Password, 23 P Password, 23 Port LEDs, 7 Selection, 19 Port ID Numbering, 21 Po...