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User Manual
ACS-1208A
ACS-1216A
2003-06-20
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferen
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual Packing List The complete ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A package consists of: 1 ACS-1208A or ACS-1216A KVM Switch 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets (2L-5202P) 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 Rack Mounting Kit 1 User Manual Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Computers . . . . . .
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual 4. OSD Operation OSD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 OSD Main Screen Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A 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 ACS-1208A / ACS- 1216A System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Installation,
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual Conventions The following typographical conventions are used throughout this manual: Bullet lists provide information, but not procedural steps. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. An indented typeface like the one below: Key information in indicates words and characters you key in. Unless otherwise mentioned, you can use either upper or lower case. The names of the keys you should press are placed inside of square brackets, and ap
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual Notes: viii 2003-06-20
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Chapter 1. Introduction his chapter introduces you to the ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A KVM Switch. Its T purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel compo- nents are described. Overview The Master View ACS-1208A and ACS-1216A KVM Switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual Your ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A investment is protected by an included Firmware Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with the latest improve- ments in functionality by downloading the latest firmware files from our website and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the upgrade. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their respective ports is all that is entailed. The ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A intercepts keyboard input directly, which means that the
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Introduction Features A single console controls up to 8 (ACS-1208A) or 16 (ACS-1216A) computers Daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 512 computers from a single console No software required - convenient computer selection via Hotkeys and intuitive OSD menus Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers Hot Pluggable - add or remove computers without having to power down the switch Custom ASIC (patent pending) for increased reliability and enhanced performa
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual Hardware Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. A PS/2 style mouse A PS/2 style keyboard Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. 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 5-pin DIN (AT
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Introduction Cables Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the high quality CS Custom Cable sets described below: Function CS Part Number KVM Switch to KVM Switch (Daisy Chaining) 2L-1700 - 0.6 m 2L-1701 - 1.8 m KVM Switch to Computer 2L-5201P - 1.2 m 2L-5202P - 1.8 m 2L-5203P - 3.0 m 2L-1700 / 2L-1701 2L-5201P / 5202P / 5203P Note: 1. The ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual ACS-1208A Front View 1 POWER 2 3 4 1. Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. There is one pair of LEDs for each Port. The one on the left is the On Line LED; the one on the right is the Selected Port LED: An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running. A Selected LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is
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Introduction 3. Power LED The Power LED lights to indicate that the ACS-1208A is powered up and ready to operate. 4. Station ID LED The ACS-1208A’s Station ID is displayed here. If this is a Single Station installation (see p. 2-1), or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation (see p. 2-2), the ACS-1208A has a Station ID of 01. On a Daisy Chained installation, the ACS-1208A auto-senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain. (see Port ID Numbe
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual ACS-1216A Front View 1 POWER 2 3 4 1. Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. There is one pair of LEDs for each Port. The one on the left is the On Line LED; the one on the right is the Selected Port LED: An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running. A Selected LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is
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Introduction 3. Power LED Lights to indicate that the ACS-1216A is powered up and ready to operate. 4. Station ID LED The ACS-1216A’s Station ID is displayed here. If this is a Single Station installation (see p. 2-1), or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation (see p. 2-2), the ACS-1216A has a Station ID of 01. On a Daisy Chained installation, the ACS-1216A auto-senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain. (see Port ID Numbering, p. 2-6 f
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ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Daisy Chain Ports When Daisy Chaining Units, the cables plug in here. The port on the left is the Chain In port; the one on the right is the Chain Out port. 2. CPU Port Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here. The shape of these connectors has been specifically modified so that only cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section on p. 1-5 for details).
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Introduction 5. Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A (see p. 5-2), plugs into this RJ-11 socket. 6. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch During normal operation and while performing a fimware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. See p. 5-8 for details about the use of this switch. 7. Console Port Section If this is a Single Station installation, or if this is the Firs
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