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Please refer the to following table for the rest of the Hot Key operations.
1. Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the unit's Console Ports.
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The complete KH0116 package consists of:
1 KH0116 KVM Switch
2 Custom KVM Cable Set
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 Power Cord
1 Rack Mount Kit
1 User Manual
1 Quick Start Guide
Package Contents
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Requirements
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The KH0116 Unit (Front)
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Hardware Installation
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The KH0116 Unit (Rear)
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Operation
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Specifications
KH0116 High Density KVM Switch Quick Start Guide
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This product is RoHS compliant PAPE-1214-400G Printing Date: 07/2010
1. Port LEDs
2. Reset Switch
3. Remote Console Area
4. Firmware Upgrade Section
1. Power Socket
2. Power Switch
3. Local Console Port Section
5. Power LED
6. Station ID LED
* All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This section details the required hardware components for successful
installation and use of the KH0116.
Console
• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you plan
to use on any computer in
the installation.
• A PS/2 style mouse.
• A PS/2 style keyboard.
Computers
To use and access the KH0116 successfully, your computer requires the following:
• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port. (KH0116 does not support serial mouse).
• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port
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To prevent damage to your equipment, please do the following before
you begin installation:
• Make sure that power to all the devices you plan to connect with are turned off.
• Make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Consult your
dealer for technical details if necessary.
3.Use custom cable sets to connect any available CPU port on the KH0116 installation to the
Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computers you are installing (refer to page 11).
4. To power up the installation, do the following:
a. Plug in the power cable for the first KVM station (KVM switch), wait for the unit to
ascertainand display its Station ID on the Station ID LED. (The Station ID for the
First Stage unit is 01,the ID for the Second Stage unit is 02, the ID for the Third Stage
unit is 03, and so on.)
b. Plug in the power cables for each KVM station on the installation in order of Second
Station, Third Station and so on. In each case, wait for the Station ID to be ascertained
and displayed on the current KVM station before plugging in the next one.
c. After all the KVM stations are up, power on the computers.
Port Selection
You can select ports using the following two methods: entering Hot Key combinations from the
keyboard or using the On-Screen Display (OSD).
Hot Key Operation
Activate Hot Key Mode
All Hot Key operations begin by activating Hot Key Mode.
To activate Hot Key mode, follow these steps:
1. Hold down the Num Lock key.
2. At the same time, press and release the Minus key.
3. Release the Num Lock key.
Note: Release the Minus key within 0.5 second or Hot Key activation stops and has no effect.
When Hot Key Mode is active, the following changes occur:
• Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession. These stop flashing and revert
to normal status after exiting Hot Key Mode.
• The screen displays a command line prompt with the word "HOTKEY:" in yellow
text on a blue background as well as all subsequent keyed in Hot Key information.
• Ordinary keyboard and mouse function have no effect. You may only input Hot Key
compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks.
• Press [Esc] to exit Hot Key Mode.
Selecting the Active Port
Each CPU port is assigned a Port ID. You can directly access any computer on the
installation with a Hot Key combination that specifies the Port ID of the connected CPU Port.
To select the active port, follow these steps:
1. Activate Hot Key Mode (see page 15).
2. Key in the Port ID.
The Port ID numbers display on the Command Line as you type each number.
For example, enter "0305" to switch to port 5 of the 3rd KVM on the chain. If you make
a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.
3. Press [Enter]. The KVM focus switches to the designated
computer and automatically exits Hot Key Mode.
OSD Navigation
You can use any of the following methods to navigate the OSD Main Menu screen:
• To dismiss the main menu and deactivate the OSD, press [Esc] or click the X at the
upper right corner.
• To logout of the OSD, press [F8] or click F8 LOUT at the top of the screen.
• To move up or down through the list one line at a time, press the up/down arrows
keys or click the up/down triangle symbols ( ) located on the OSD's right scroll bar.
• To move up or down through the list one screen at a time, press the [PgUp] or
[PgDn] key or click the up/down arrow symbols ( ) located on the OSD's
right scroll bar.
• To activate a port, double-click its name in the list or highlight the name and then
press [Enter].
• Each action returns you to the menu one level above.
4. Daisy Chain Ports
5. CPU Port Section
2. Use the Altusen custom KVM cable sets to connect any available CPU Port to the
Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing.
Switches access to the computer corresponding to the Port ID.
Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds, where n is a number from 1 ñ 255.
Activates Auto Scan mode.
To pause Auto Scan, press [P] or left-click mouse.
To resume Auto Scan, press any key or left-click mouse.
Activates Skip mode and skips from the current to the previous accessible port.
Activates Skip mode and skips from the current to the next accessible port.
Activates Skip mode and skips from the current port to the last accessible port
of the previous KVM switch.
Activates Skip mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port
of the next KVM station.
Toggles the beeper on or off.
[Num Lock] + [-]
[T][n][Enter]
[A]
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[B]
[Port ID] [Enter]
The OSD Main Menu appears in Administrator mode. Administrator mode provides
access to both Administrator and User functions. You can also set-up operations
(including future password authorization) as desired.
Function KH0116
Computer
Connections
Direct 16
Max. 512 (via Daisy Chain)
Port Selection Hotkey; OSD
Connectors
Console Ports
Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Min Din Female (Purple)
Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)
Mouse 1 x 6-pin Min Din Female (Green)
KVM Ports 16 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
Daisy Chain Port
In 1 x DB-25 Female (Black)
Out 1 x DB-25 Male (Black)
Firmware Upgrade 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black)
Remote Console 1 x RJ-45 Female (Black)
Power 1 x 3 -Prong AC Socket
Switches
Reset 1 x Semi-Recessed Pushbutton
Power 1 x Rocker
F/W Upgrade Recovery 1 x Slide
Remote Console 1 x Locking Pushbutton
LEDs
On Line 16 (Green)
Selected 16 (Orange)
Power 1 (Blue)
Station ID 2 x 7 Segment (Orange)
Emulation Keyboard / Mouse PS/2
Video 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
Scan Interval 1~255 Seconds
I/P Rating 100-240 V AC; 50/60Hz; 1A
Power Consumption 120V/8W ; 230V/8W (Max.)
Environment
Operating Temp. 0 -50˚C
Storage Temp. -20 - 60˚C
Humidity 0-80% RH, Non-Condensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 3.56 kg
Dimensions ( L x W x H )
43.70 x 21 .00 x 4.40cm (19" / 1U)
2. Do either of the following:
Enter a valid password in the password field and then press [Enter].
For a first time OSD activation or if the password has not been set, leave the
password field blank and then press [Enter].
3. Plug the power cable into the KH0116 power socket, and then plug the power
cable into an AC power source.
4. Turn on the power to the computers.
Daisy Chaining
To control even more computers, up to 31 additional KH0116 units can be Daisy
Chained down from the first KVM station (KVM switch). In a complete installation,
you can control up to 512 computers from a single console.To set up a Daisy
Chained installation, do the following:
1. Turn off power to all devices with which you plan to connect.
2. Use a Daisy Chain cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KH0116
unit to the Chain In port of the child KH0116 unit (First Station Out to Second
Station In, Second Station Out to Third Station In, etc.).
Note: Do not use the Chain In port of the First Station. The First Station is the
highest-level parent in the chain.
On Screen Display Operation
OSD Overview
To activate the OSD Main Menu follow these steps:
1. Press the pre-assigned Hot Key [Scroll Lock] two times. The login window appears.
Note: Optionally, you can assign the Control key as the Main Menu Hot Key.
For additional information, see manual for details.