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2 Console 8/16 Port
Cat 5 High Density KVM Switch
KH2508 / KH2516
User Manual
www.aten.com
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual 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 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Th
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 North America ATEN TECH 1-888-999-ATEN ATEN NJ 1-732-356-1703 User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this m
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual Package Contents The KH2508 / KH2516 package consists of: 1 KH2508 / KH2516 Cat 5 KVM Switch 1Power Cord 1 Grounding Wire 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to pre
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . .
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual Chapter 3. Basic Operation Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing Cascaded Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual Chapter 5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Preparing to Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Upgrade Successful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual About This Manual This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your KH2508 / KH2516 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 KH2508 / KH2516 system. Its purpose, features, and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides s
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced 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 selecting the o
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KH2508 / KH2516 Cat 5 High Density KVM Switches give IT administrators advanced control of multiple computers. Operators working at up to two keyboard, monitor, and mouse (KVM) consoles can independently and simultaneously take direct control of up to 8 or 16 computers in a single- level installation, or up to 512 or 4096 KVM ports in a full three-level cascaded switch installation. Cascading is achieved via dedicated RJ-45 cascade ports and Cat 5e cablin
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual There is no better way to save time and money than with a KH2508 / KH2516 installation. By allowing two consoles to manage up to 4096 computers, a KH2508 / KH2516 installation: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each; (2) saves all the space those extra components would take up; (3) saves on energy costs; and (4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one compute
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Chapter 1. Introduction Features Two KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 8 or 16 directly connected computers Cascade up to 3 levels of KH2508 or KH2516 switches to support up to 512 or 4096 computers Superior video resolution – 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz up to 40 m; 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 30 m Multiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun, and serial Backup and restore configuration settings to an external flash drive to simplify installation on multiple switches, or for dis
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual Requirements Consoles The following hardware components are required for each KVM console: A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation Keyboard and mouse (PS/2 or USB) Computers The following hardware components are required for each computer: A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port; or, for Sun legacy systems, a Sun 13W3 video port PS/2 mouse and keyboard p
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Chapter 1. Introduction Other Cables The following cables are also required for use with the KH2508 / KH2516. Function Type KVM adapter cable to KH2508 / KH2516 (see page 19) Cat 5e cable Cascading (see page 20) Cat 5e cable Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below. OS Version Windows ME, NT, 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 3.51 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and highe
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual Components Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: The KH2516 is pictured above. The KH2508 front panel is the same as that of the KH2516, except that it has 8 KVM port LEDs instead of 16. 6
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Chapter 1. Introduction No. Component Description 1 Power LED Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power. 2 Port LEDs A green LED indicates that a computer is connected to the corresponding port. A flashing green LED indicates a connection to a cascaded child KVM switch. A red LED indicates that the computer connected to the corresponding port has focus. A flashing red LED indicates that the computer connected to the corresponding cascaded port has focus. 3 Cascade Port
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KH2508 / KH2516 User Manual Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: The KH2516 is pictured above. The KH2508 rear panel is the same as that of the KH2516, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16. 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 / KH2516 on and off. 3 Cascade Ports When cascading units, the Cat 5e cables plug in here. 4 KVM Port Section The Cat 5e cables that link the KVM ad
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Chapter 1. Introduction Local Console Connection 1 3 2 4 5 No. Component Description 1 USB Mouse Port Use the USB mouse port to connect a USB mouse to the console. 2 USB Keyboard Port Use the USB keyboard port to connect a USB keyboard to the console. 3 PS/2 Mouse Port Use the PS/2 mouse port to connect a PS/2 mouse to the console. 4 PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the PS/2 keyboard port to connect a PS/2 keyboard to the console. 5 HDB-15 Video Port Use the HDB-15 video port to connect a monitor to
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