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TM
Hideaway LCD KVM Switch
KL9108 / KL9116
User Manual
www.altusen.com
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KL9108 / KL9116 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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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed “as
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 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.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers. The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilati
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply. Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies. Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 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 or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device fro
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual Package Contents The KL9108 / KL9116 package consists of: TM 1 KL9108 or KL9116 Hideaway LCD KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mount Kit 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets 1Power Cord 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Registration Card 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 p
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv General . . . . . .
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual Manual Port Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Chapter 4. Administration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Multiuser Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Windows Client Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Video Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual The Event Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Chapter 10. AP Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 The Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Starting Up . . . . . . . . .
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL9108 / KL9116 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 KL9108 / KL9116 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Installation, provides step
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KL9108 / KL9116 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]. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. 1. Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential ♦ steps. Indicates selecting the opt
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual ALTUSEN Information Technical Support North America Technical Registered ALTUSEN product owners are entitled to Phone Support telephone technical support. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center: 949-453-8885. International Technical Contact your local dealer. Phone Support Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center:(886-2) 8692-6959. Email Support E-mail your questions and concerns to: support@altusen.com Online Support Online troubleshooting that describes the m
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual Product Information For information about all of ALTUSEN's products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. In the United States of America, call: 866-ALTUSEN (866-258-8736) In Canada and South America, call: 949-453-8885 In all other locations, call: 886-2-8692-6789 Visit ALTUSEN on the Web at http://www.altusen.com for a list of locations and telephone numbers xv
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KL9108 / KL9116 Hideaway LCD KVM Switch is an integrated LCD console and keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch that offers secure access to 8/16 attached computers and mounts in only 1U of rack space. It features independently retractable 17" LCD monitor and keyboard with built- in touchpad. To maximize space in your data center the keyboard “hides away” when not in use, while the thin profile LCD monitor reclines flush against the rack to enable contin
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual Your KL9108 / KL9116 investment is protected by an included Firmware Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with the latest functionality improvements by downloading firmware update files from our Website as they become available, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the upgrade. Access to any computer connected to the installation from the local console is easily accomplished by means of a powerful mouse driven graphical OSD (On Screen Displ
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Chapter 1. Introduction Since the KL9108 / KL9116's firmware is upgradable over the Internet, you can stay current with the latest functionality improvements simply by downloading firmware updates from our Website as they become available. With its advanced security features, the KL9108 / KL9116 is the fastest, most reliable, most cost effective way to remotely access and manage widely distributed multiple computer installations. 3
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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual Features 8 (KL9108) / 16 (KL9116) port remote access KVM switch—monitor and control up to 8/16 computers from a single KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) console Integrated KVM console with 17" LCD monitor—in a Hideaway™ housing Space saving technology with dual bus function support—1 remote console (one bus) and two local consoles (one bus) control up to 8 or 16 computers Remotely access computers via the LAN, WAN, or Internet—control your installation when and w
