Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GCL1808/ IOGear
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1 GCL1808/GCL1816 P ART NO. M1123/M1124 Installation Installation Guide 8/16-Port 17” LCD Combo KVM Switch.
2 3 ©2009 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. Part No. M1123/M1124 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView®, VSE are trademarks or register ed trademarks of IOGEAR. Microsoft and Windows are register ed trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
2 3 T able of Contents Package Contents 4 System Requirements 5 Overview 6 Rack Mounting 8 Grounding 11 Open/Close Console 12 Single Level Installation 14 2-Level Installation (Cascading) 17 External .
4 5 Package Contents - 1 x 8/16-Port LCD KVM - 1 x PS/2 KVM Cable - 1 x USB KVM Cable - 1 x Console Cable - 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable - 1 x Rack Mount Kit (Long and Short L Brackets) - 1 x Grounding .
4 5 System Requirements Computers VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port • PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin mini DIN) or 1 USB port •.
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3 6 7 Overview Slide Release 1. Handle Bar 2. LCD Display 3. LCD Power Button 4. LCD Controls 5. Port LEDs (8 for GCL1808 and 16 for 6. GCL1816) Keyboard 7. T ouchpad 8. External USB Mouse Port 9. Power LED 10. Master/Slave Port Switches 11.
CONSOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PS/2-USB CPU PS/2-USB CPU 1 2 5 4 3 6 7 Back view Grounding T erminal 1. Power Socket 2. Power Switch 3.
The following diagram shows the requir ed components to mount the LCD KVM to the rack. Note: The Slide Mounting Brackets are pr e-installed onto the LCD KVM. 8 9 Rack Mounting Side Mounting Brackets L Bracket CAUTION: Slide/rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.
Step 1 While one person holding the LCD KVM in the proper position in the rack, the second person can lock the screws loosely thr ough the front bracket onto the front of the rack.
Final Step After the rear brackets ar e completely secured, tighten the front brackets’ scr ews. Step 2 While the person continue holding the position of the LCD KVM, the second person can slide the L brackets from the back of the rack into the Slide Mounting Brackets.
T o prevent damaging your equipment, it is important that all devices ar e properly grounded. Use the included grounding wir e to ground the LCD KVM by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable gr ounded object.
12 13 Open/Close Console Opening the Console Slide the 2 Slide Releases toward the center of the LCD KVM, then pull the console module out while holding the Slide Releases’ position.
12 13 Closing the Console First, close the LCD module with the handle bar , then pull the safety catches on both sides of the console module towards yourself to r elease the safety lock. Then slide the 2 Slide Releases toward the center of the LCD KVM, then push the console module all the way in while holding the Slide Releases’ position.
CONSOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PS/2-USB CPU PS/2-USB CPU 14 15 Single Level Installation Please make sure the computers ar e powered off before you start. Step 1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD KVM.
or CONSOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PS/2-USB C PU PS/2-USB C PU 14 15 USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connection Step2 Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KV.
CONSOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PS/2-USB C PU PS/2-USB C PU 16 17 Step 3 T ur n on LCD KVM by using the power switch that’ s located in the back of the LCD KVM.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PS/2-USB CPU CONSOLE CONSOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PS/2-USB CPU PS/2-USB CPU GCL1816 GCS1716 16 17 2-Level Installation (Cascading) Step 1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet and the power socket of the LCD KVM.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PS/2-USB CPU CONSOLE CONSOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PS/2-USB CPU PS/2-USB CPU 18 19 Step 2 Connect the Cascade Cable between the back of the LCD KVM and a GCS1808/GCS1716. Connect the green connector to one of the CPU ports fr om the LCD KVM.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PS/2-USB CPU CONSOLE 18 19 Step 3 Connect a USB KVM Cable (with a green connector) or PS/2 KVM Cable (with a yellow connector) fr om the KVM switch to each of your computers.
USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connection or 20 21 Final Step T ur n on your computers. Step 4 T ur n on LCD KVM by using the power switch that’ s located in the back of the LCD KVM.
CONSOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PS/2-USB CPU PS/2-USB CPU VG A USB PS/2 20 21 If you wish to use external monitor , keyboard or mouse rather then the built-in LCD, keyboar d or touchpad, you can connect the console cable to the external console port in the back of the LCD KVM.
22 23 There is an external mouse port in the front of the LCD KVM next to the Power LED. Simply plug in any USB connection of the mouse to that USB port to use an external mouse instead of the touchpad.
A USB printer or other USB devices such as a USB scanner , a USB ash drive, etc. 22 23 The USB sharing port is located below the LCD display and next to the rmware upgrade port. This USB port allows you to share a USB device ONL Y for the computers that are connected to the LCD KVM via USB KVM Cable (The green connector KVM cable).
24 25 There ar e four buttons for LCD conguration, the functions are as follow: LCD Conguration Button Function Menu If you are curr ently not in the LCD OSD (On Screen Display) Menu, press this • Menu button will bring up the LCD OSD Menu. If you are curr ently in the LCD OSD Menu, this button acts as an Enter button.
24 25 There ar e ten functions in the LCD OSD Menu, and they are as follow: Setting Function Brightness This function adjusts the brightness of the LCD Contrast This function is to eliminate pixel jit.
RESET RESET 26 27 Use a paper clip or any kind of small object to press the r eset button, you will then hear a beep sound which indicates that it will perform a system reset on the LCD KVM.
26 27 LED Indication LED Description No LED No computer is connected to the specic port or the computer is connected to the specic port but it is not powered on Orange The specic port has a c.
28 29 Keyboard Function Keys There ar e 6 sets of Keyboard Function Keys on the built-in keyboard and they are as follow . Simply Hold the [Fn] key then press the function key and r elease the [Fn] key to trigger the specic function.
28 29 Port Switching via Port Switches If you wish to switch to a port that’ s on the 1st level, simply press the up or down button to select the Master Port ID If you wish to switch to a port that .
30 31 On-screen Display (OSD) Operation OSD Main Screen When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: T rigger OSD Simply press [Scr oll Lock] [Scroll Lock] rapidly . Note: This hotkey sequence can be changed to [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Please refer to Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) section.
30 31 Notes: The diagram depicts the administrator’ s main 1. screen. The user main scr een does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for the administrator and can’ t be accessed by users. The OSD always starts in list view , with the 2.
32 33 OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Description PN This column lists the port ID numbers for all the KVM ports on the installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the highlight bar to it then press Enter . QV QV If a port is selected for quick view scanning an arrowhead shows in this column.
32 33 OSD Navigation T o dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, • click the X in the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc]. T o log out, click F8 at the top of the main • screen, or pr ess [F8].
34 35 F1: GOTO This function is to let you switch to a specic port via port ID or port’ s name. Enter [1] to choose from Port Name and [2] to choose from Port Number in the yellow box locating in the bottom of the pink bar . If [1] was chosen, then type in the port’ s name that you want to go to and then press [Enter].
34 35 If [2] was chosen then you can go to a specic port by entering the port ID. Y ou can also move the red highlight bar to the specic port that you want to go to and press [Enter]. F2: LIST This function allows you to choose a way that you wish to list the ports in the OSD display on the main screen.
36 37 Function Description All List out all ports that the administrator has set as accessible for the current logged in user Quick View List out only the ports that have been set as quick view ports .
36 37 F3: SET There ar e 11 different settings within the SET section, which they are as follow: OSD Hotkey Port ID Display Position Port ID Display Duration Port ID Display Mode Scan Duration Scan-Sk.
38 39 Port ID Display Position This function allows you to change the position of the port ID that’ s showing on the screen as the image below . Simply change the position by using the up, down, left and right arrows to adjust to the place that you want the port ID to show in the future and pr ess [Enter].
Port ID Display Mode This function allow you to choose the way you want to show the ports in the OSD main screen – port number only , port name only or both. Simply move the red highlight bar to the option that you like to use and press [Enter]. Then, pr ess [Esc] to exit from this function.
40 41 Function Description All Scan all ports that the administrator has set as accessible for the current logged in user Quick View Scan only the ports that have been set as quick view ports (This op.
40 41 Screen Blanker This function allows you to set the time interval to have the KVM goes to a black screen. Simply en- ter the number between 0 to 30 and press [Enter]; then, press [Esc] to exit fr om this function. Hotkey Command Mode This function allows you to enable or disable the hotkey commands.
42 43 Hotkey This function allows you to set the hotkey sequence that you wish to use to trigger hotkeys commands. Simply move the red high light bar to choose the sequence that you wish to use and press [Enter]. Then, pr ess [Esc] to exit from this function.
42 43 T ouchpad This function allows you to enable/disable the touchpad. It will ask if you want to enable the touchpad or disable the touchpad depending on the current status of it.
44 45 F4: ADM This function will only be shown if you have login as Administrator . There are 12 differ ent functions within the ADM section, which they are as follow: Set User Login Set Accessible Po.
44 45 Then simply type in the user name and password. Then, enter the passwor d again for conrmation then press [Enter]. (W e have used the administrator account as an example.) Once the user name and password ar e set correctly , you will see the message in the bottom of the screen indicating the setup is ok.
46 47 Set Accessible Ports This function allows you to setup the access on each port for each user . Use [Spacebar] to cycle through all the entries and press [Enter] to complete the setup.
46 47 Set Logout Timeout This function allows you to set a time that the KVM will automatically logout after being idle for a certain period of time. Move the red highlight bar to this function and press [Enter]. Then enter a number from 0-180 (in terms of minutes) as the time interval and press [Enter].
48 49 Enter the port name that you wish to show in OSD for that specic port and press [Enter] to complete the editing. Then, press [Esc] to exit fr om this function. Restore Default V alues This function allows you to restor e all settings into factory default settings.
48 49 Clear The Name List This function allows you to clear up all the port names to blanks. Move the red highlight bar to Clear The Name List and press [Enter]. Then type Y to proceed clearing or N to keep the name list. Activate Beeper This function allows you to enable or disable the beeper sound while switching port.
50 51 Set Quick View Ports This function allows you to set the desire ports as Quick View Ports. If a port is selected as a Quick View Port, an icon will show in the QV column of the OSD main screen. Simply mor e the red highlight bar to the desir e port and press [Spacebar] to select the port as a Quick View Port.
50 51 Set Operating System This function allows you to dene what kind of operating system is being used in each port. Simply move the red highlight bar to the desir e port and press [Spacebar] to cycle thr ough the options between WIN, MAC, SUN or OTHER.
52 53 Firmware Upgrade This function allows you to have the KVM activates the rmware upgrade mode so that you can perform a rmware upgrade to the KVM. If you would like to do a rmware upgrade, connect the rmware cable between the computer and KVM, then type Y to proceed with the rmwar e upgrade; otherwise, type N to cancel.
52 53 Keyboard Language This function allows you to choose the keyboard language of your console keyboard. Auto is chosen by default; if you want to change the language, simply move the red highlight bar to the desir e keyboard language that you wish to change to and then press [Enter].
54 55 F5: SKP This function allows you to trigger Skip Mode. Simply press [F5] to activate skip mode. When you see a left and right arrow next to the port number as the image below , you can press the arrow keys to skip to dif ferent ports.
54 55 F7: SCAN This function allows you to autoscan all the available ports. (This autoscan behavior depends on the Scan-Skip Mode and Scan Duration.) Please go to F3 – SET section for details. Simply press [F7] to trigger Autoscan Mode, then you will see a [S] next to the port ID number on the screen.
56 57 F8: LOUT This function allows you to logout of the OSD. So, when another person is trying to access this from the console, he would have to login again.
56 57 Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) Function Description Press and hold [Num Lock] 1. Press and r elease [-] 2. Release [Num Lock] 3. or Press [KVM Hotkey] Button that is located on the left bottom corner of the built-in keyboard. Invoking hotkey setting mode Note: T o exit HSM manually , press Esc or spacebar .
58 59 Invoke HSM, then press [F5] Perform keyboard / Mouse r eset on the port that has KVM focus. Note: Y ou can also press and hold Port 1 and Port 2 front panel push button to perform keyboard / mouse r eset.
58 59 *Note: X and Y are intervals fr om 1-8 (for GCL1808) and 1-16 (for GCL1816). When you enter , please make sure you enter each of them as a 2 digit number , for example, you would need to type 01 for port 1.
60 61 Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboar d. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below .
60 61 Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboar d. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below .
62 63 Factory Default Settings Function Default Settings OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scr oll Lock] Invoking HSM [Num Lock] [-] Auto Scan Duration 5 seconds Scan-Skip Mode All Screen Blanker Off Beeper O.
62 63 Firmware Upgrade Note: In order to perform a rmwar e upgrade, you need to use a set of computer that is not con- nected to the LCD KVM. Step 1 Connect the provided rmwar e upgrade cable to the rmware upgrade port of the LCD KVM and the serial port of the computer that you will be using to perform the rmware upgrade.
64 65 Step 6 Read the License Agreement and click “I Agr ee” then click “Next” if you wish to continue with the rmware upgrade. Otherwise, click “Cancel” to exit *Note: Please choose MAIN to proceed the rmware upgrade. IO1 and IO2 ar e sub layers in the KVMs rmware.
Note: If you did not check the “Check Firmware V ersion” checkbox, utility will perform the upgrade automatically no matter what version of rmware you have in the KVM. Step 9 W ar ning window may popup again for 2nd part of the rmware upgrade (IO1).
Step 11 When the rmware upgrade is done, you will see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window . Then simply click “Finish” to complete the whole rmware upgrade pr ocess. Step 12 When the rmware upgrade is done, you will see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window .
F/W UPGRAD E NORMAL RECOV ER F/W UPGRAD E NORMAL RECOV ER 66 67 Upgrade Fail If you don’t see “Firmwar e upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window , it means the utility has failed to complete the rmware successfully . If that occurs, please do the following: Step 1 Unplug the power cord fr om the LCD KVM.
J17 68 69 This restor e will change all settings back to default. This will also have administrator and all user accounts removed fr om the LCD KVM. All port names and setting will also be removed. In other words, everything will be changed as if it is a brand new unit.
68 69 Step 5 Now plug the power cord back to the power sock- et and turn the LCD KVM back on. This will restore the LCD KVM with the factory default settings.
70 71 General Please read all of these instructions and save them for futur e reference. • Carefully follow all warning 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 may result.
70 71 In order to pr event damage once installed, it is important that this device and all devices connected to • it are pr operly grounded. As a safety feature, the device is equipped with a 3-wir e grounding plug. If you are unable to insert the • plug into an outlet, please contact an electrician to repair/r eplace the outlet.
72 73 If the following conditions occur , unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualied • service personnel for repair: - The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed; - Liquid wa.
72 73 Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sur e that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the • oor , and that the full weight of the rack rests on the oor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks befor e working on the rack.
74 75 Specications Model GCL1808 GCL1816 Power Consumption 28W 28W Physical Properties Housing Metal + Plastic Weight 27.78lb 29.03lb Dimension (W x H x D) 17in.
74 75 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This product 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 pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer cial environment.
76 77 This device has been tested and found to comply with the requir ements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states r elating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low V oltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Dir ective 99/5/EC.
76 77 SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China. 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉（Cd） 六价 (Cr(VI)) 多溴联苯 （PBB） 多溴二.
78 79 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT , INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT , DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENT A TION EXCEED THE PRICE P AID FOR THE PRODUCT .
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