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KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas e the user may be required to tak e adequate measures.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual iv Package Content s The KH1508i / KH1516i package consist s of: 1 KH1508i or KH1 516i Cat 5 High -Density KVM Ov er the NET™ Switch 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1P o w e r C o r d 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 Foot P ad Set (4 pcs .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual vi Chapter 3. Basic Operation Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual vii Adapter Cable Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Starting the Upgrade:. . .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual viii Working Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Timeout . . . . . . .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual ix Chapter 9. The Log Server Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual x The Java Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Panel Array Mode .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual xi About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH1508i / KH1516i system. It covers al l aspects of installation, co nfiguration and operation. An overv iew of the information found in the m anual is provided below.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual xii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products an d how they can help you connect without limit s, visit ALTUSEN on t he Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller.
1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KH1508i / KH1516i KVM Switches are control un its that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and m ouse) console. A single KH150 8i / KH1516i can control up to 8 / 16 comp uters.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 2 For local access, the KH1508i / KH151 6i supports resolutions of u p to 1600 x 1200, as well as 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz for an extend ed distance of up to 40 m . For remote access, the switches support up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Features A single console controls up to 8 (KH150 8i) or 16 (K H15 16i) computers Dedicated chain ports - daisy chain up to 15 additional units - control up to 256 co.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 4 Requirement s General For best results, we recommend th at the computers used to access the KH1508i / KH1516i have at least a P III 1 GHz processor, and that their .
Chapter 1. Introduction 5 KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5 (or higher) cable is required to connect the KH1 508i / KH1516i to a KVM Adapter Cable (see Single Sta tion Installation , page 12).
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 6 Component s Front V iew KH1508i KH1516i 4 3 5 1&2 67 1&2 4 35 6 7.
Chapter 1. Introduction 7 No. Compo- nent Description 1P o r t Selection Switches Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 8 Rear V i ew KH1508i KH1516i No. Component Description 1 Power Socket The AC power cord plugs in here. 2 Power Switch This rocker switch powers the unit on and off. 3 LAN Port The cable that connects the KH1508i / KH1516i to the Internet plugs in here.
9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibili ty that allows mixing the PS/ 2, USB, and serial device interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KH1508i / KH1516i's design.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 10 St acking and Rack Mounting The KH1508i / K H1516i can be stacked o n the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of the rack.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 11 Rack Mounting The KH1508i / KH1516i can be mou nted in a 19" (1U) racks. 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 rack mount the unit: 1.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 12 Single St ation Inst allation In a Single Stage installation, ther e are no additional KVM switches daisy chained down from the KH1508i / K H1516i.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 Single S t age Inst allation Diagram 4 5 3 1 2 2 b y A TEN PS/2 CPU MODUL E MODEL NO. KA9120 PS/2 CPU MODUL E MODEL NO. KA9120 LIN K.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 14 KVM Adapter Cable Inst allation Diagrams KA9520 by A TEN LIN K KA9570 b y A TEN LIN K KA9130 b y A TEN LIN K KA9170 b y A TEN LIN K KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 15 Daisy Chaining Up to 15 additional KH1508 / KH1516 KV M switches can be daisy chained down from the KH1508i or KH1516i. As many as 256 com put ers can be controlled from a single cons ole in a complete installation. Note: Aten ACS1208 / ACS1216 switch es can also be installed on a KH1508i / KH1516i daisy chain.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 16 6. Power up the instal lation according to the following procedure: a) Power up the First Station. W ait for the unit to ascertain its Station ID and display it on the Station ID LED. (The Station ID for the First S tage unit is 01, the ID for the Second Stage unit is 02, the ID for the Third Stage unit is 03, etc.
17 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Port Selection KH1508i / KH151 6i installations provide three methods t o obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, OSD, and Hotkey . Manual For manual po rt selection, simp ly press the Port Sw itch that corresponds to th e device you wish to access.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 18 Hot Plugging The KH1508i / K H1516i supports h ot plugging – compo nents can be removed and added back into the inst allation by unplugging and replu gging their cables from their ports without the need to shut the unit down.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 19 Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to power off the KH1508i / KH1 516i, or if the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, before starting it back up you must follow these procedures: 1. Shut down all the computer s that are attached to it.
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21 Chapter 4 Local Console Operation Overview When setting up your KH1508i / KH1516 i installation for the first time, we recommend doing it from the local console. Local console operation offers a menu driven On Screen Display (OSD) to handle computer control and switching op erations.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 22 The OSD Main Screen After you successfully log in, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The screen depicts the Administra tor's Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not show the F4 or F6 function since it is reserved for the Administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary Users.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 23 OSD Navigation T o dismiss the menu, and d eactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD W indow; or press [Esc] . T o Logout, Click F8 or the Z Z Z symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or press [F8] .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 24 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, rapidly switching to any port; scanning only selected port s; limiting the list of ports you wish to view; designating a port as a Quick View Port; managing port names; or making OSD setting adjust ments.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 25 F2 LIST This function le ts you broaden or narr ow the scope of which ports th e OSD displays (lists) on the Main OSD Sc reen. Many of the O SD functions only operate on the computers that are listed on the Main OSD Screen.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 26 F3 SET This function allows the Administrato r and each User to set up their own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated accord ing to the Username that is provided during Login.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 27 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Function SCAN DURA TION Determines how long t he focus dw ells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN , page 32 ).
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 28 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function ACTIV A TE BEEPER Choices are Y (for Y es), or N (for No). When activated, the b eeper sounds whenever a Port is changed, when activating t he Auto Scan function (see F7 SCAN , page 32), or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 29 F4 ADM F4 is an Admini strator only fun ction. It allo ws the Administrator t o configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting use th e Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highligh t bar to it then press [E nter] .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 30 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function SET OPERA TING SYSTEM S pecifies the operating plat form of the computer att ached to each port. For each port, press the [Sp acebar] to cycle through the choices (PC, Mac, Sun, and Other).
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 31 F5 SKP This function enables you to easily skip backw ard or forward, switching the console focus from the cu rrently active KVM Port to the previous or next available one.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 32 F6 IP This function allow s you to select whether t o assign the KH1508i / KH1516i’s IP address dynamically (DHCP), or to give it a fixed IP address. Press [Enter] to toggle between the choices. If you toggle DHCP Enable to Off, specify the IP, Mask, and Gateway in the appropriate fields.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 33 F8 LOUT Pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD con tro l of the computers, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the Main Screen to deactivate the OSD.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 34 Keyboard Port Operation Overview In addition to the OSD, the KH1508i / KH151 6i also supp orts port control directly from t he keyboard with the use of hotkey combinations. Hotkey port con trol allows you to prov ide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard .
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 35 (Continued from previous page.) When Hotk ey Mode i s active: The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LE Ds flash in succession to indicate Hotkey Mode is active. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit H otkey Mode.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 36 Auto Scanning Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active Computer Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals , so that he can monitor their activity automatically. (See SCAN/SKIP MODE of the OSD F3 SET function, page 26 for informat ion regarding accessible ports).
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 37 Invoking Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning, key in the fol low ing Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 34). 2. Press [A] . After you press A , you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Auto Scan Mode, and Auto Scanning begins.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 38 Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in o rder to monitor t hem manually. You can dwel l on a particular port for as long or as lit tle as you like - as opposed to Auto Scanning, whic h automatically switches after a fixed interval.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 39 Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper (see ACTIVATE BEEPER , page 28) can be Hot key toggled On and Off. When the beeper is set to On , the KH1508i / KH1516i beeps when it switches ports. To toggle the Beeper, key in th e followin g Hotkey combination: 1.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 40 Firmware Upgrad e KH1508i / KH1516i Mainboard Upgrade New firmware upgrade packages are po sted on our website as they become available. Check the website regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them .
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 41 4. Shut down all of the computers - but not the Stations - on your KVM installation. 5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see page 21) and select the F4ADM function. 6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 42 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Click Next to continue. The Firm ware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility in spects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 43 (Continued from previous page.) 4. After you have made your selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmwar e V ersion , the Utility compares the device's firmware level with th at of th e upgrade files.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 44 Upgrade Succe eded: After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to info rm you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmwa re Upg rade Ut ili ty. Upgrade Failed: If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 45 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically four conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: 1. When a firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted due to a power failure or loss of network connectio n. 2. When the unit’ s firmware becomes co rrupted for some reas on an d you are unable to operate it.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 46 Adapter Cable Upgrade The firmware for the K A9520, KA9570, and KA9130 KVM Adapter C ables can also be upgraded. Check the web sit e regularly to find the lat est packages and information relating to them : Before Y ou Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 47 St arting the Upgrade: To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmw are Upgrade Package file - either by double clicking the file ico n, or by opening a command line and keying i n the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility W e lcome screen appears (see page 41).
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 48 Upgrade Succe eded: After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to info rm you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmwa re Upg rade Ut ili ty. Note: At the completion of th e upgrade the KH1508i / KH1516i restarts.
Chapter 4. Local Console Operation 49 Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically four conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: When the unit’ s firmware becomes corr upted for some reas on an d you are unable to operate it.
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51 Chapter 5 Browser Login Overview An On Screen Display (OSD) interf ace governs remote KH1508i / KH1516i administration as well as user configuration and port sw itching operations. The OSD can be accessed either with a Wi ndows-based clien t or a Java-based client.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 52 (Continued from previous page.) 4. Provide a valid Username and Password (set up by the KH 1508i / KH1516i administrator – see User Management , page 65), then Click Login to continue.
Chapter 5. Browser Login 53 W eb Page Layout The General Dialog Box An explanation of the dialog box fields is given in the table below: Field Purpose Device Name T o make it easier to manage installations that have more than one KH1508i / KH1516i, each o ne can be given a name.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 54 Web Page Icons The purpose of the other icon s at th e top of th e web page are explained in the table below: Icon Function Sync: Click this icon to sy nchronize the KH1508i / KH1516i's time with your comput er's time.
Chapter 5. Browser Login 55 Web Page Buttons The purpose of the buttons at the left of the web page are explained in the table below: Icon Purpo se Click this button to download the software to remotely control the KH1508i / KH1516i and the devices connected to it.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 56 Upgrading the Browser Firmware New firmware upgrade packages are po sted on our website as they become available. Check the website regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them . This sect ion describes how to upgrade the KH1508i / KH1516i’s browser firmware.
Chapter 5. Browser Login 57 Private Certificate When logging in over a secure (SSL) connection, a signed certificate is used to verify that the user is logging in to th e intended site.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 58 Activating the OSD Windows Client After you have successfully logged in (see Logging In , page 51), to activate the browser-base d OSD do the foll o wi n g: 1. Click the button (the one withou t the arrow) at the left of the web page.
Chapter 5. Browser Login 59 The OSD consist s of three pages – Main , Configuration, and Administ ration. The Administration and Configuration p ages are discussed in Chapter 6. The Main page is discussed in the The User Interface chapter, on page 8 5.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 60 Java Client After you have successfully logged in (see page 51), to activ ate the Java Client OSD do the foll owing: 1.
Chapter 5. Browser Login 61 Once the authentication procedure co mpletes successfully, the OSD Main Screen comes up in the center of your monitor. This is the same OSD that appears when the Windows Client is invoked. As with the Windows Clien t , the OSD consists of three pages – Main, Configuration, and Administration.
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63 Chapter 6 Administration and Configuration Overview The remote OSD's Admini stration pa ge lets the Admini strator (and users with administration permission - see User Manageme nt , page 65) configure an d control overall KH1508i / KH1 516i operations.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 64 (Continued from previous page.) General The General Page presents four items of information. This is the same information that displa ys after you log in from a browser, or when you click th e General icon at the top left of the browser main page.
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 65 User Management The User Management dial ogs are used to creat e and manage user profiles. Up to 64 user profiles can be established. Up to 32 users can log in concurrently. T o delete a user profile, select it in the list box, and click Remove .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 66 (Continued from previous page.) A description of the field headings is given in the tabl e below: Heading Description Username A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 characters is allowed. Password A minimum of 8 and a maximu m of 16 characters is allowed.
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 67 Port Access Clicking the Port Access button brings up a dialog box that allows the Administrator or a User with Administ ration permission to define the .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 68 The access rights choices are explained in he table, below: The default setting is Full for all users on all ports.
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 69 Service Configuration The Service Configuration di alog is composed of two main panels: Access Port and Log Server: Access Port As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Admi nistrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow, and set the firewall accordingly.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 70 Log Server Important transactions that occur on the KH1508i / KH1 516i, such as logins and internal status messag es, are kept in an automatically generated log file. Specify the MAC address and a port nu mber for the comput er that the Log Server resides on in this panel.
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 71 Network The Network dialog is used to specify the KH1508i / KH15 16i's net work environment. Network T ransfer Rate Set the rate at whic h the KH1508i / K H1516i transfers data t o remote computers. The range is from 8 to 99999 Kilobytes per seco nd (KBps).
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 72 Advanced Network Management Settings The Advanced Network Managemen t Settings page allows you to set up login authentication an d authorization managemen t from external sources. Click on the ANMS icon to select RADIUS, LDAP, or CC (Control Center) Management.
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 73 Radius If you are using a RADIUS server, set up its parameters as follows: 1. Check Enable Radius . 2. Fill in the IP addresses and Service Ports for the Primary and Alternate RADIUS se r vers.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 74 RADIUS Server Access Right s T able: Character Meaning C Grants the user administrator privil eges – allowing system configur ation. W Allows the user to access the sys tem via the Windows Client program. J Allows the user to access the sys tem via the Java Client program.
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 75 Note: 1. Characters are not case sensitive. Upper or lower case works equally well. 2. Characters are comma delimited. 3. An invalid character in the configuration string will prohibit access to the KH1508i / KH1516i for the user.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 76 LDAP Settings To allow authenticatio n and authorizat ion for the KH1508i / KH1516i via LDAP / LDAPS, set the parameters as follows: 1. Check the box to enable LDAP / LDAPS authentication and authorizatio n. 2. Click a radio button to specify whether to use LDAP or LDA PS 3.
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 77 CC Management Settings To allow authorization for the KH 1508i / KH1516i through a CC (Con trol Center) server, check Enable and fill in the CC Server’s IP address and the port that it listens on in the appropriate fields.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 78 Security The Security page controls access to the KH 1508 i / KH1516i. IP and MAC Filtering If any filters have been configured, th ey appear in the IP Filter and/ or MAC Filter list boxes.
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 79 Note: Each IP filter can consist of a single address, or a range of addresses. T o filter a single IP address, key in the same address in both the From and T o fields.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 80 Customization The Customization dialog box is arranged in four major sections, as described below: Login Failures Allowed: sets the number of consecutive failed login attempts that are permitted from a remote compu ter .
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 81 I/O Modules Clicking the Attribut es button in the I/O Modules section brings up a dialog box that allows y ou to set attribute parameters for each of the ports: Note: KVM Adapter Cables are referred to as I/O Modules in these dialog boxes.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 82 Tim eo u t The Timeout setting applies to po rts with the Occupy I/O attribute. It controls the amount of time (0-255 seco nds) that el apses before an inactive user is timed out when other users are waiting to take control of the port.
Chapter 6. Administration and Configuration 83 The Configuration Page The OSD Configuration page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The KH15 08i / KH1516i stores a sepa rate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the Username that is used to log in.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 84 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function OSD Hotkey Selects which Hotkey controls the OSD function: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [ Ctrl] [Ctrl] . Since the Ctrl key combination may conflict with programs running on the computers, the default is the Scroll Lock combination.
85 Chapter 7 The User Interface Overview Once you have successf ully logged in (see Log ging In , page 51), activate the browser-based OSD. The look of the user interface main page varies slightly, depending on which method you used to log in (Windows Client or Java Client).
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 86 Windows Client Control Panel The control panel consists of an icon bar at the top, with two text bars below it. Initially, the text bars d isplay the video resolutio n and IP address of the device at the remote location.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 87 Click to exit the remote view . These icons show the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status of the remote computer . When the lock state is On , the LED is bright green and the lock hasp is closed. When the lock state is Off , the LED is dull green and the lock hasp is open.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 88 Macros The Macros icon provides access to three functions found in the Macros dialog box: Hotk eys, User Macros, and System Macros. Each of these functio ns is described in the fol lowing sections. Hotkeys Various actions related to manipulating the remote server can be accomplished with hotkeys.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 89 T o reset all the hotkeys to their default valu es, click Reset ; to cancel setting a hotkey value, click Cancel ; to clear an action’ s Hotkeys field, click Clear . Y ou can use the same function keys for more than one action, as long as the first key is not the same .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 90 User Macros User Macros are used to perform speci fic actions on the remote server. To create the macro, do the following: 1.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 91 3. Click Record . The dialog box disappears, and a small panel appears at the top left of the screen: 4. Press the keys for the macro. Note: T o pause macro recording, click Pause . T o resume, click Pause again. 5. Then, click Done .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 92 After creating your macros, you can run them in any of three ways: 1. By using the hotkey (if one was assigned). 2. By opening the Macro List on the Control Pan el an d clicking the one you want (see page 86 ). 3. By opening this dialog box and clickin g Play .
Chapter 7. The User Interface 93 Video Settings The Video Settings dialog bo x allows you to adjust the placement and picture quality of the remote screen display on your monit or. The meanings of the adjustme nt opt ions are given in the table below: (Continues on next page.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 94 (Continued from previous page.) Option Usage RGB Drag the slider bars to adjust the RGB (Re d, Green, Blue) values. When an RGB value is increased, the RGB co mponent of the image is correspondingly increased. If you enable Set to Grayscale , the remote video display is changed to grayscale.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 95 Gamma Adjustment If it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote video display, use the Gamma function of the Video Adjustm ent dialog box. Under Basic configuration, there are ten pres et and four user -defined levels to choose from.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 96 The Message Board To alleviate the possibility of acce ss conflicts resulting from multiple user logins, the KH1508i / KH15 16i provides a message board that allows users to comm unicate with each other: The Button Bar The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 97 Message Display Panel Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - display in this panel. If you disable Ch at, however, messages that get posted to the board won't appear. Compose Panel Key in the messages that you want to post to the board in thi s pane l.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 98 The On-Screen Keyboard The KH1508i / KH1516i supports an on-screen keyboard, av ailable in multiple languages, with all the standard k eys for each supported language.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 99 To display/hide th e expanded keyboard keys, click the arrow to t he right of the language list arrow..
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 100 Control Panel Configuration Clicking the Control Panel icon bring s up a dialog box th at allows you to configure th e items that appear on the Control Panel, as well as its graphical settings: The dialog box is organized in to six mai n sect ions as described in the table, below: (Continues on next page.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 101 (Continued from previous page.) Item Description Screen Options If Full Screen Mode is enabled, the remote display fills the entire screen. If Full Screen Mode is not enabled, the remote displa y appears as a window on the local desktop.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 102 The Main Page This page lists all of the KH1508i / KH 1516i's ports and governs port access. Selecting a port and double clicking it sw itch es you to the device on that port. Note: The administrator selects which port s are accessible to each user with the User Management function (see page 65 for details).
Chapter 7. The User Interface 103 The List Function The List Function lets yo u broaden or n arrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) in the Main Screen.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 104 The drop down list on the left offers fou r fix e d choi ces as shown in th e table, below: The text input b ox on the right allo ws you to key in a search cond ition so that only port names that match what you key in show up in th e List.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 105 Port Names To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This field allows the Administrator t o create, modify, or delete port names.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 106 3. When you have finished editin g the port nam e , click anywhere outsi de of the input box to complete the operation .
Chapter 7. The User Interface 107 Port Operation Once you select a port on the OSD Main Screen its screen comes up on your monitor, and your keyb oard and mouse input affects the remote system. Note: The administrator selects which port s are accessible to each user with the User Management function (see page 65 for details).
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 108 OSD Hotkey Summary T able The following table presents a summary of the OSD Hotkey actions. To set the OSD Hotkey, see OSD Hotkey , page 84. OSD T oolbar Icons The meanings of the toolbar icons are explained in the table bel ow T o.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 109 Panel Array Mode Clicking on the OSD Toolbar's Panel icon invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode, the OSD divides y our screen into a 4 x 4 grid of 16 panels: Each panel represents one of the KH1508 i / KH1516i's ports.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 110 Panel Array T oolbar The panel array tool bar, at the low er ri ght of the screen, provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel array as described in the table below: Note: For issues af fecting multiple user operation in Panel Array Mode, see Multiuser Operation , p a g e 111 .
Chapter 7. The User Interface 111 Multiuser Operation The KH1508i / KH1516i supports multiuser operati on. Up to 32 users can log in at the same time. When multiple users simultaneously access the KH1.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 112 Keyboard Hotkey Operation Keyboard hotkey combin ations allow you to provide KVM focu s to a port directly from the keyboard . The KH15 08i / KH1516i provides the followi ng hotkey features: Auto Scanning Skip Mode Switching The hotkeys are: A and P for Auto Scanning; and the Arrow Keys for Skip Mode.
Chapter 7. The User Interface 113 Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P . During the time that Auto Scanning is paused, the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 114 Mouse Synchronization Until you close the KH1508i / KH1 516i connection, mouse movement s have no effect on your local sy stem, but instead are captured and sent to the remote system.
115 Chapter 8 The Log File The Main Screen The KH1508i / KH1516i log s all the events that take place on it. To view the contents of the log file , click the Log icon at the left of the web page. A screen similar to the one below appears: A maximum of 512 events are stored in the log file.
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117 Chapter 9 The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an admin istrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected KH1508i / KH1516i units and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter desc ribes how to install and configure th e Log Server.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 118 St arting Up To bring up the Log Server, either double click the program icon, or key in the full path to th e program on the command line. The first time y ou run it, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1.
Chapter 9. The Log Server 119 The Menu Bar The Menu bar consists of four items: Configure Events Options Help These are discussed in the sec tions that follow. Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, click in the KH1508 i / KH1516i List window to enable it.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 120 A descriptio n of the fields is give n in th e table, below: Fill in or modify th e fields, then click OK to finish. Event s The Events Menu h as two items: Search and Maintenance . Search Search allows you to search for events co ntaining specific words or strings.
Chapter 9. The Log Server 121 A description of the items is given in the tabl e be low: Item Explanation New search This is one of three radio buttons that define the scope of the search. If it is selected, the search is performed on all the events in the database for the selected KH1508i / KH1516i.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 122 Maintenance This function allows the administrat or to perform manual maintenance of the database. He can use it to erase specifie d records before the expiration time that was set with the Limit setting of the Edit function (see page 120).
Chapter 9. The Log Server 123 The Log Server Main Screen Overview The Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels. The upper (List) panel lists the KH1508i / KH1516i unit s th at have been selected for the Log Server to track (see Configure , page 119).
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 124 The List Panel The List panel co ntains six fields: The Event Panel The lower panel display s log event s for the currently selected KH1508i / KH1516i.
125 Chapter 10 AP Operation Overview In some cases, the Administrator may not want the KH1508i / KH1516i to be available via browser access. AP versions of the Windows Client and the Java Client are provided to enab le direct access of the KH1508i / KH1 516i without having to go through a browser.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 126 St arting Up To connect to the KH1 508i / KH1516i, go to the location on your hard disk t hat you saved the Windows Client program to, and double-click its icon (WinClient.exe) to bring up the Window s Client Connection Screen: Note: Y ou must have DirectX 8.
Chapter 10. AP Operation 127 (Continued from previous page.) A description of the Connecti on Screen is given in the following table: Menu Bar The Menu Bar contains three items: File, T ools, and Help. 1. The File Menu allows the operator to Cr eate, Save, and Open user created Work files (see page 128 for de tails).
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 128 The File Menu The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files. A W ork File consists of a ll the informatio n sp ecified in a Client session. This includes the Server List an d Server IP list items, as well as the Hotkey settings .
Chapter 10. AP Operation 129 Config When you select Config , a screen similar to the one be low appears: If Full Screen Mode is enabled (there is a checkmark in the box), th e remote display fills the entire screen of your local monitor .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 130 Connecting To connect to a KH1508i / KH1516i unit: 1. From the Server List box, double-click the device that you wish to con- nect to. Or , specify the IP a ddress and port number in the Server IP and Port input boxes, and then Click Connect .
Chapter 10. AP Operation 131 Operation Once a connection to the KH1508i / KH1516i has been established, the rem ote system's video out put is cap tur ed an d disp lay ed on yo ur mo nit or. At the same time, your local keystrok e and mouse input is captured and sent to the remote system .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 132 The Java Client Inst allation To install the Java Client on your computer, do the follo wing: 1. Log into the KH1508i / KH1 516i with your browser , and click the second Java Client button (the one with the arrow) . A screen similar to the one below appears: 2.
Chapter 10. AP Operation 133 (Continued from previous page.) The Addr ess Input dialog box appears: 3. Key in the IP address for the unit you want to connect to - including a forward slash followed by the log in string.
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135 Chapter 11 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emu late 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 key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 136 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the fu ncti ons of the Sun keyboard when t he Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding function s are shown in the table below.
137 Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice. Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 138 If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of al l products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Appendix 139 Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, ma ke su re that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full w eight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 140 T echnical Support Technical support is available both by email and on lin e (with a browser over the web): International North America When you contact u s, please have the followin g information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number , and date of purchase.
Appendix 141 T roubleshooting Administration General Operation Problem Resolution After upgrading firmware, the KH1508i / KH1516i still appears to be using the old firmware version. Y our Internet browser is displaying cached web pages – not new ones.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 142 The Windows Client The Java Client For connection and operation pr oblems, see the table below: Problem Resolution won't connect to the KH1508i / KH1516i. DirectX 8.0 or higher must b e installed on your computer .
Appendix 143 The Log Server Panel Array Mode Problem Resolution The Log Server program does not run. The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver in order to access the database. This driver is automatically installed with Windows ME, 2000, and XP .
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 144 Sun Systems * These solutions work for most comm on Sun VGA cards. If using them fails to resolve the problem , consult the Sun VGA card's manual. Problem Resolution Video display problems with HDB-15 interface system s (e.
Appendix 145 Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures If the mouse synchronization procedures mentioned in the ma nu al fail to resolve mouse pointer problems for particular compu ters, try the followi ng: Note: 1.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 146 3. W indows ME / W indows 95: Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable mouse acceleration (click Advanced to get the dialog box fo r thi s). 4. W indows NT / W indows 98: Set the mouse speed to the slowest position.
Appendix 147 Specifications Function KH1508i KH1516i Computer Connections Direct 8 16 Maximum 128 (via daisy chain) 256 (via daisy chain) Port Selection OSD; Hotkey; Pushbutton Connectors Console Port.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 148 T rusted Certificates Overview When you t ry to log in to the device from your bro wser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certifi cate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed.
Appendix 149 Inst alling the Certificate To install the ce rt if i cate, do the following: 1. In the Security Alert dialog bo x, cli ck V iew Certificate. The Certificate Information dialog box app ears: Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is not trusted.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 150 5. Next, click Finish to complete the installation; then click OK to close the dialog box. Certificate T rusted The certificate is now trusted: When you click View Ce.
Appendix 151 Self-Signed Private Certificates If you wish to create your own self-sig ned encryp tion key and certificate, a free utility – openssl.exe – is available for download over the web at www .openssl.org . To create your private key an d certificate do the following: 1.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 152 Supported Devices The following table represents a list of supporte d devices that can be used on a KH1508i / KH1516i instal lation.
Appendix 153 Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Admini strator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotte n it, for example), there is a procedure you can use to clear the login i nformation.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 154 IP Module Firmware Upgrade Recovery If a firmware upgrade procedure was i nterrupted due to a sudden power fail ure or loss of network connection, the ordinary firmware upgrade recovery procedures des cribed in Firmware Upgrade Recovery , page 45, may not work for the IP module.
Appendix 155 Limited W arranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanshi p fo r a period of one (1) year from the date of purch ase. If this produ ct proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit.
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157 Index A Access Port, 69 Activating the OSD Java, 60 Windows, 58 Adapter cable installation, 14 ADM, 29 Administration, 63 Customization Page, 80 General, 63 List Functi on , 103 Network, 71 Port a.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 158 G GOTO, 24 H Hardware Setup, 9 Hot Plugging Stations, 18 Hotkey Beeper Control, 39 Command Mode, 27 OSD, 26, 84 Port Control, 34 Selecting the Active Port, 35 Summary.
Index 159 M Macros User, 90 WinClient, 88 Main Page Windows Client, 102 Main Webpage, 52 Message Board Windows Client, 96 Mouse Synchronization, 114 Multiuser Operation, 111 N Network, 71 O Online Reg.
KH1508i / KH1516i User Manual 160 KVM Adapter Cables, 5 Reset on exit, 53 Reset Switch, 7 RoHS, ii S Safety Instructions General, 137 Rack Mounting, 139 SCAN, 32 Scan Duration, 84 Select, 84 Scan Dura.
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