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User Manual
CL-1208
CL-1216
2005-04-26
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Warning! This is a 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 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea- sonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiat
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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual Packing List Basic Package The basic CL-1208 / CL-1216 package consists of the following equipment: 1 CL-1208 / CL-1216 KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets (2L-5202P) 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1Power Cord 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide Optional Equipment Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased, one of the following may be included in your package: Standard Rack Mounting Kit - Long Easy-Installa
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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cables . . . . . . . . . . .
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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual F7 SCAN: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 F8 LOUT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5. Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CL-1208 / CL-1216 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CL-1208 / CL-1216 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Installation describes how
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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Courier Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps. → Indicates moveme
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Chapter 1. Introduction Overview The Master View CL-1208 / CL-1216 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse), console. Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the Master View CL-1208 / CL-1216, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner. A single Master Vie
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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the CL-1208 / CL-1216 intercepts keyboard input directly, there is no software to configure; no need to get involved in complex installation routines; nor any need to be concerned with incompatibility problems. Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished either by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or by means of a powerf
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Introduction Features Integrated KVM console with 15"or 17" LCD monitor - in a Slideaway housing Slideaway housing is less than 1U - with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack. Space saving technology - two consoles (one bus) controls up to 8 (CL-1208) or 16 (CL-1216) computers. Daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 512 computers from the switch’s integrated Slideaway console. No software required - convenient computer selection via H
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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual Hardware Requirements Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Note: The integrated LCD monitor’s maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 (15") or 1280 x 1024 (17"). Make sure that none of the computer’s resolution settings exceed the LCD monitor’s maximum resolution. A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port.* Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on pin 3, or a
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Introduction Note: 1. The CL-1208 / CL-1216 does not support serial mice. You cannot use Serial-to-PS/2 adapters with the cables. Attempts to do so will not work. 2. If your computer uses an AT style keyboard socket you will need to purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No. 2A-106, or any standard keyboard adapter), in order to plug the cable into the computer’s keyboard port. 5 2005-04-26
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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual CL-1208 / CL-1216BL Front View 13 1 2 13 3 4 & 5 6 12 10 & 11 7 8 9 13 1 2 13 3 4 & 5 6 12 10 & 11 7 8 9 6 2005-05-03
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Introduction 1 Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in (see item 13 in this table). 2 LCD Display After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access the LCD monitor. 3 LCD Controls The LCD On/Off switch is located here, as well as buttons to control the position and picture settings of the LCD display. See p. 19, for details. 4 Port Switches Press a switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. See p. 21 for details. 5 P
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Introduction 1 Daisy Chain When Daisy Chaining Units, the cable plugs in here. Port 2 CPU Port The cables that link to the computers plug in here. Section Note: The shape of these 15-pin connectors has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section on p. 4, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers. 3 Power Socket This is a standard 3 prong AC power socket
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Chapter 2. Installation Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer. 2. To prevent damage to your installation make sure that all devices Single Stage Installation In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional switches daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a singl
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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual 4. Power on the switch. 5. After the switch is powered on, power on the computers. 3 4 2 1 2 12 2005-04-26
