Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto CL1308 del fabbricante ATEN Technology
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CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual ii FCC, CE Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found t o comply with the limits for a Class A dig ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CL1308 / CL1316 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 No.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual iv Package Content s The CL1308 / CL1316 package consists of: 1 CL1308 / CL13 16 LCD KVM Switch w ith Rack Mount Kit 1 Power Cord 2 Custom KVM Cables 1 Firmware Upgrade cable 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping .
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual v Content s FCC, CE Inform ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual vi 4. OSD Operation OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 OSD Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual vii Appendix Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual viii About this Manual This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your CL1308 / CL1316 system. It covers all aspects of install ation, configuration and operation. An overview of th e information found in the manual is provided below.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual ix Conventions This manual uses the following conv entions: Product Information For informatio n about all ATEN products and how they can help you co nnect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web o r contact an ATEN Autho rized Reseller.
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CL1308 / CL1316 LCD KVM Switch f eatures an integrated 19" LCD panel allowing access and control with up to 8 or 16 computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor).
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 2 Features A single console controls up to 128 (CL1308) or 256 (CL1316) computers Integrated KVM console with 19” LCD panel Cascade to 2 levels – connect up.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s Computers The following hardware compo nents are required for each computer: A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video gr aphics card with an HDB-15 port. PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN), or at least one USB port.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 4 Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Ve r s i o n Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 7.1 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 4.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Component s Front View Note: The CL1316 is pictured in the diagrams of this chapter . How ever , the CL1308 is the same as the CL1316, except that it has 8 KVM ports.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 6 No. Component Descriptio n 1 Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in (see item 2 in this table). 2 Slide Release In order to slide the cons ole out, you must first release it by sliding these tabs to the inside.
Chapter 1. Introduction 7 Rear View Note: The CL1316 is pictured above. The CL 1308 rear panel is the sam e as the CL1316, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16. No. Component Description 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-prong AC power socket.
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9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview The CL1308 / CL1316 is a switch designed to work with USB and PS/2 interfaces. It utilizes custom KVM cables that serve as intermediaries between the switch and computers. A custom KVM cable is required for each computer.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 10 St andard Rack Mounting A standard rack m ounting kit is provided with your CL1308 / CL1 316 and can be mounted in 1U of rack space. The in stallation procedures are described in the following sections. Below is an image of the parts included with your package that will be needed for rack installation.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 11 To rack mount the CL1308 / CL1316, do the follow ing: 1. While one person positions the switch in the rack and hol ds it in place, the second person loosely screws the front brackets to the rack.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 12 Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. U se a grounding wire to ground the CL1308 / CL13 16 by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 Single Level Inst allation In a single level installation, there ar e no additional switche s cascaded from the first unit. To set up a single level installation do the followin g: 1. Ground the CL1308 / CL1316 and make sure that power h as been turned off to all the computers you will be connecti ng.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 14 Cable Connection Diagrams KVM Cable Inst allation Diagrams USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connection.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 15 T wo Level Inst allation To control even mo re computers, up to 8/16 additional switch es ca n be cascaded from the first CL1308 / CL1316 (see the Appendix for a list of compatible ATEN switches).
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 16 T wo Level Inst allation Diagram CL1316 CS1316.
17 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The CL1308 / CL1316's console is located under the top cover. To access the console, slide the co nsole module out and raise the cover. Note: As a safety precaution, to keep th e console from accidentally s liding out, the console is locked into the In po sition.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 18 2. Slide the module all the way out unt il it automatically locks in place. 3. Open the cover . Closing the Console To slide the console module back in, do the followin g: 1. Close the cover . 2. Push the module all the way in until it automatically locks in place.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 19 Operating Precautions Right! Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. Wro ng ! DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module. DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module. The maximum load bearing capacity of th e keyboard module is 30kg.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 20 Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to power off the CL1308 / CL1316, do the follow ing before restarting it: 1. Shut down all the comput ers that are attached to the CL1308 / CL1316. Note: Unplug the power cords of an y computers that have the Keyboar d Power On function.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 21 LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up an d configure the LCD d isplay. Four buttons are used to perform the configura tion, as described .
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 22 LCD Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Note: As an alternative to manually adjusting the LCD settings, you can have the LCD auto -adjusted for optimum disp lay by pressing the Exit but ton.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 23 Hot Plugging The CL1308 / CL1316 supports hot p lugging – components can be rem oved and added back into the install ation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 24 Port ID Numbering Each port on a CL1308 / CL1316 in stallation is assigned a unique Port ID . You can directly access any computer on any level of the installat ion by s.
25 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The on-screen display (OSD) is a mouse and keyboard enable d, menu driven method to handle computer cont rol and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD main screen. OSD Login The OSD incorporates a two level (ad ministrator / u ser) password system.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 26 OSD Main Screen When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The diagram depicts the administra tor's main screen. The user main screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for the administrator and can't be accessed by users.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 27 OSD Navigation T o dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc] .
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 28 F1: GOTO Clicking the F1 field or pressing [F1] activates the GOTO function. GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's Name , or its Port ID . T o use the name method, key in 1 ; key in the port's Name ; then press [Enter] .
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 29 F3: SET This function allows the administrator a nd each user to set up his own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username that was provided during login.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 30 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Functio n 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 35.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 31 F4: ADM F4 is an administrator only fun ction. It allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting doubl e-click it, or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlig ht bar to it then press [Enter] .
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 32 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Functio n SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the user is autom atically logged out. A login is necessary before the c onsole can be used again.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 33 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as quick view ports. T o select/deselect a port as a quick view port, dou ble-click the port, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Sp acebar] .
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 34 F5: SKP Clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5] invokes Skip (SKP) mode. This functio n enables you to easily skip backward or forward – sw itching the console focus from the currently active co mputer port to the previous or next available one.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 35 F7: SCAN Clicking the F7 field or pressi ng [F7] invokes Auto Scan mode. This fun ction allows you to automatically sw itch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monito r their activity witho ut having to take the trouble of switching yo urself.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 36 F8: LOUT Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the console scr een. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the main sc r een to deactivate the OSD.
37 Chapter 5 Keyboard Port Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 38 Control and F12 Keys 1. Hold dow n the Ctrl key; 2. Press and release the F12 key; 3. Release the Ctrl key: [Ctrl] + [F12] When Hotkey mode is active: A command line appears on the moni tor screen.
Chapter 5. Keyboard Port Operation 39 Auto Scan Mode Auto Scan automatically switches, at regu lar intervals, among all the KVM ports that have been set as accessible under Scan–Skip Mode , so that their activity can be monitored automatical ly. See Scan–Skip Mode on page 29 for more information.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 40 Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in o rder to monitor t hem manually. You can dwell on a particul ar port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which aut omati cally switches after a fixed interval.
Chapter 5. Keyboard Port Operation 41 Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset If the keyboard or mouse cease to functio n on the computer connected to the currently selected port, you can perfor m a keyboard / mouse reset on the computer. This function is essenti ally the same as u nplugging and repl ugging the keyboard and mouse on the targ et computer.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 42 Quick Hotkey Control The Quick Hotkey (see HOTKEY , page 30) can be toggled between [Num Lock] + [-], and [Ctrl] + [F12]. To toggle t he Quick Hotkey : 1. Invoke hotkey mode wit h the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
Chapter 5. Keyboard Port Operation 43 Port OS Control A port’s operating system can be changed to match that of the com puter attached to the port. To change a port’s operating system, ke y in the following hotkey combination: 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 44 Hotkey Summary T able [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] [A] [Enter] or [Q] [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan mode. When Auto Scan mode is in effect, [P] or left-click p auses auto-scanning. When auto-scanning is paused, pressing any key or another left-click resumes auto- scanning.
45 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows-ba sed Firmware Upgrade Uti lity is to provide an automated process for u pgrading all CL1308 / CL1316 switches in an installation. The program comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 46 Prep aration To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. Use the Firmwar e Upgrade Cable provided with this unit to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmwar e Upgrade Port of your switch. 2. Shut down all the comput ers on the KVM installatio n.
Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 47 S t arting the Upgrade To upgrade th e firmware: 1. Run the downloaded firmware upgrade package file either by double- clicking the file icon, o r by openin g a command line and entering the full path to it.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 48 4. Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware V er sion , the Utility compar es the device's firmware level with that of the upgrad e files.
Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 49 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful. Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility . Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn't appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfu lly.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 50 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are three conditions that ca ll for firmware upgrade reco very: When a firmware upgrade is manually aborted. When the mainboard firmware upgrade fails. When the I/O firmware upgrade fails.
51 Chapter 7 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 .
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 52 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding function s are shown in the table below.
53 Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only . 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.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 54 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 55 Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, ma ke sure 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.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 56 Consignes de sécurité Général Ce produit est destiné exclusivemen t à une utilisatio n à l’intérieur . V euillez lire la totalité de ces instructions. Conservez-les afin de pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement.
Appendix 57 L ’équipement doit être in stallé à proximité de la prise murale et le dispositif de déconnexio n (prise de courant femelle) doit être facile d’accès. La prise murale doit être installée à proximité de l’équipeme nt et doit être facile d’accès.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 58 L ’unité a été exposée à la pluie ou à l’eau. L ’unité est tombée ou le boîtier a été endommagé. Les performances de l’unité sont vi siblement altérées, ce qui indique la nécessité d’une réparation.
Appendix 59 Assurez-vous que la température ambiante de fonctio nnement de l’environnement du bâti ne dépasse pas la température ambiante m aximale spécifiée pour l’équipement par le fabricant. Ne marchez sur aucun appareil lors de la maintenance d’autres appareils d’un bâti.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 60 T echnical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, docume ntation, and software updates: http://support.
Appendix 61 Specifications Functio n CL1308 CL1316 Computer Connections Direct 8 16 Max. 128 (via cascade) 256 (via cascade) Port Selection OSD, Hotkey , Pushbutton Connectors KVM Ports 8 x SPHD-17 Fe.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 62 Connection T ables The following tables in dicate the relati onship between the number of switches and the maximum number of com p uters that they can control.
Appendix 63 Supported KVM Switches The table below lists KVM switches th at are compatible with the CL1308 / CL1316 and the type of expansion that they use.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 64 OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default se ttings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Cor.
Appendix 65 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flex ibility, three optional rack mounting kits are available: A long bracket standard rack mounting kit for 70.0–105.0 cm racks; A short bracket Easy-Installation rack mount kit for 57.
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 66 2. Attach the left and right easy-installation mounting rails to the inside of the rack. The flange that supports the switch will be to the inside.
Appendix 67 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Slide the switch onto the support flanges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of the switch to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way).
CL1308 / CL1316 User Manual 68 5. Slide the switch open and closed a coup le of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operati ng smoothly . (See p.
Appendix 69 T roubleshooting 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 an d seated completely in their sockets.
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