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KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas e the user may be required to tak e adequate measures.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Support For telephone support, call this number: User No.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual iv Package Content s Basic Package The basic KL3116 / KL3116T package consists of: 1 KL3116 / KL3116 T LCD KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mo unt Kit 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual vi LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LCD OSD Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LCD Adjustment Settings .
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual vii Hotkey Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Alternate Hot key Invocation Ke ys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Alternate OSD Invocation Keys .
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual viii About This Manual This user manual is provided to help you ge t the mo st from your KL3116 / KL3116T. It covers all aspects of inst allation, configuratio n and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual ix Conventions This manual uses the following conv entio ns: Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products and ho w they can help you connect without limi ts, visit ALTUSEN on the W eb or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller.
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KL3116 / KL3116T Dual Rail LCD KVM Sw itch is an integrated LCD console and KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switch that offers secure access to 16 attached computers and mounts in only 1U of rack space. It features an independently retractable 17" LCD mon ito r and keyboard with built-in touchpad.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 2 A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of th e activities of all computers running on the instal lation one by one.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Administrator/user password authorization for enhanced security protection; administrator access rights synchronized between master and slave stations T wo level pass.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 4 Requirement s External Console The following hardware com pon ents ar e required for the external console: A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monito r capable of displayin g the highest resolution provided by any com put er in th e installation.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Ve r s i o n X86 Microsoft Dos 6.22 (Does not suppo rt USB), NT (Does not support USB), 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 9.0, Fedora and higher , R HEL AS 4, RHEL 5, RHEL SUSE 10 and higher , OpenSUSE 10.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 6 Component s Front V iew No. Component Des cription 1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD modu le out; push to slide the module in. See item 7 in this table and page 19 for more details on sliding the console in and out. 2 LCD Module See LCD Module , page 8.
Chapter 1. Introduction 7 Keyboard Module No. Component Descript ion 9 Lock LEDs & Reset Switch The Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs are located here. A Reset Switch is locate d to the right of the Lock LEDs. Press this recessed switch in with a small object to perform a system reset.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 8 LCD Module No. Component Des cription 16 LCD Display After sliding the LCD module out, flip up the cover to access the LCD monitor . 17 KVM OSD Button As an alternative to us ing the OSD h otkey , press this button to access the OSD when viewing a port.
Chapter 1. Introduction 9 Rear View No. Component Descript ion 1 Grounding T erminal The grounding wire used to ground the switch attaches here. 2 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here. 3 Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the unit On and Off.
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11 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begin 1. Important safety informati on r egardin g the placement of thi s device is provided on page 63. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 12 St andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your KL3116 / KL3116T. The kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42–77 cm. Note: 1. It takes two people to mount the sw itch: one to hold it in place, the other to screw it in.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 To rack mount the sw itch, do the following: 1. While one person positions the switch in the rack and hol ds it in place, the second person loosely screws the front brackets to the rack.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 14 Single St age Inst allation In a single stage installation, there ar e no additional switches daisy chained down from the first unit.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 17 Daisy Chain Inst allat ion To control even more comp uters, up to 31 addi tion a l compatible switches can be daisy chained fro m the KL3116 / KL311 6T. See Sup ported KVM Switches , page 69 for a list of compatible ATEN KVM switches to be used when daisy chaining.
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19 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The KL3116 / KL3 116T's console consists of two modules: an LCD display module located under the top cover and a keyboard/touchpad module belo w the LCD module. The modules can slid e together, or indepe ndently.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 20 2. Pull the top panel all the way out until it clicks into place. 3. Rotate the top panel all the way up to expose the LCD screen.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 21 4. Reach underneath and pul l the keyboard module all the way out until it clicks into place. Opening T ogether Refer to the d iagrams in the Opening Separately section as you do the following: 1. Pull the release catch and pull the top and bottom panels out un til the key- board module clicks into place.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 22 Operating Precautions RIGHT! Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. WRONG! DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module. DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module. The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 30kg.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 23 Closing the Console 1. Pull the release catches located on either sid e of the keyboard t oward you to release the keyboard module, then slide the module slight ly in. 2. Let go of the catches. Using the front handle, push the keyboard module all the way in.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 24 3. Rotate the LCD module all the way down, then pull the rear catches to release the LCD module. 4. Using the front handle, push the module all the way in.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 25 LCD OSD Configuration LCD OSD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up an d configure the LC D display. Four buttons are used to perform the configur ation, as described .
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 26 LCD Adjustment Settings The LCD OSD adjustment setting s are described in the table below: LCD Power Button Press the LCD Power button to turn the LCD monitor on and off. The button lights up when the LCD monitor is Off.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 27 Hot Plugging The KL3116 / KL3116T supports hot pluggin g – components can be removed and added back into the install ation by unplugging t heir cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 28 Port Selection The KL3116 / KL3116T prov ides three port selectio n methods to access the computers on the installatio n: Manu al Port Switching, OSD Port Switching, and Hotkey Port Switching. An add itional method is availabl e for the KL3116T, which is the T ouch Screen Icon .
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 29 T ouch Screen Icon Use the T ouch Screen Icon for port selection, as well as mouse right button and scroll button emulations. It appears on the right side of the screen and performs the following functions: T ouch Panel Port Selection icon – press this icon to invoke full screen OSD for port selectio n.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 30 Press and hold the [Shift] key to enable Mouse Right Button Emulation . While the [Shift] key is pressed dow n, you should see the menu / action available for the mouse right-click button when pressing the touchscreen or clicking on an application’ s icon.
31 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The on-screen display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handle com puter control and switchi ng operations. All pr ocedures start from the OSD main screen. There are two ways to invoke the OSD: 1. T ap the OSD invocation key on the keybo ard (see page 79), or 2.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 32 OSD Main Screen When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: The diagram depicts the administrator's main screen. The user main screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for the administrator and can't be accessed by users.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 33 OSD Main Screen Headings The table below describes th e OSD Main Screen headings. OSD Navigation T o dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc] . T o Logout, cl ick F8 or the Z Z Z symbol at the top of the main screen, or press [F8] .
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 34 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure an d control the OSD. For example, you can: rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports only, limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a quick view port, create or edit a port name, or make OSD setting adjustments.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 35 F2: LIST This function lets y ou broaden or na rrow the scope of the ports the OSD displays on the main screen. Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for listing on the m ain screen with this fu nction.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 36 F3: SET This function allows the administrator and each user to set up their own, individual, working environm ent. A sep arate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to th e username provided during login.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 37 (Continues on next page.) Setting Function SCAN–SKIP MODE Selects which computers will be accessed under skip mode (see F5: SKP , page 43), and Auto Scan mode (see F7: SCAN , page 45.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 38 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Functio n TWO-POINT CALIBRA TION Note: This fun ction is available on the KL31 16T only .
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 39 ENABLE / DISABLE TOUCSCREEN Note: This function is avail able on the KL31 16T only . Use this function to enable or disable th e T o uch Screen Icon that appears on the right side of the screen.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 40 F4: ADM F4 is an administrator only function. It allows t he administrator to confi gure and control the overall oper ation of the OSD. To change a setting, double click it; or use the up and down a rrow keys to m ove the hi ghlight bar to it then press [Enter] .
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 41 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES T o help r emember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This function allows the administrator to create, modify , or delete port na mes.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 42 Setting Functio n RESET ST A TION IDS If you change the position of one of th e stations in the daisy chain, the OSD settings will no longer corre spond to the new location.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 43 F5: SKP This function enables you to easily skip backw ard or forward – switching the console focus from the curr ently active comput er port to the previous or next available one.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 44 F6: BRC F6 is an administrato r only function. When t his function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcas t to all available computers on the installation.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 45 F7: SCAN This function allows you to auto mati cally switch among the availabl e computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor thei r activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.
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47 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Overview For speed and conveni ence, the KL3116 / K L3116T provides a hotkey function that allows you to swi tch ports and ma ke som e configuration settings d irectly from the keyboard. Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 48 Hotkey Port Access Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begi n by inv oking Hotkey Mode . Invoking Hotkey Mode takes the following three steps: 1. Ho ld down the [Num Lock] key 2. Press and release the [Minus] key 3.
Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 49 Selecting t he Active Port Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering , page 28). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the KVM port that the computer is connected to.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 50 Auto Scan Mode Auto Scan automatically switches, at regu lar intervals, among all the KVM ports that have been designated as accessible under Scan–Skip Mode , so that their activity can be mon itored automatically. See SCAN–SKIP MODE , page 37 for mo re information.
Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 51 Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch betw een computers in orde r to monitor th em manually. You can dwell on a parti cular port for as long or as little as you like – as opposed to auto scanning, wh ich automatically switches after a fixed interval.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 52 Hotkey Configuration Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation key s is provided in case the default set conflicts wi th progra ms running on the compute rs. To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invocation set, do the followi ng: 1.
Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 53 Port OS Configuration A port’s operating system can be change d to match the operating syst em of an attached computer. To change a port’s operating system , key in the following hotkey combination: 1. Invoke hotkey mode (see page 48 ).
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 54 Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset If the keyboard or mouse cease to func tion on the computer connected to the currently selected port, you can perform a keyboard / mouse reset on the computer. This function is essentially the same as unpluggi ng and replugging the keyboard and mouse on the target computer.
Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 55 Hotkey Summary T able [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] [A] [Enter] or [Q] [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan mode. When Auto Scan mode is in effect, [P] or left-click pauses auto scanning. When auto scanning is paused, pressing any key or another left-click resumes auto scanning.
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57 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based firmware upgrade utility (FWUpgrade.exe) p rovides a smooth, automated process for u pgrading the KVM swit ch's firmware. The utility comes as part of a firmware upgrade package that is specific for each device.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 58 6. Sc roll down to FIR MWARE UPGRADE . Press [Enter] , then press [Y] to invoke Firmwar e Upgrade mode (see page 42). The current firmware upgrade version displays on the screen . St arting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1.
Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 59 3. Click Next to continue. The firmware upgrade utility mai n screen appears: The utility inspects your installation. All th e devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 60 4. Cli ck Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled C heck Firmwar e V ersion , the utility compares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrad e files.
Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 61 Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete succe ssfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you Click No , the Upgrade Failed screen appears. Click Cancel to close the firmware upgrade utility.
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63 Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice. Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 64 If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Appendix 65 Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, ma ke su re that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full weigh t of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 66 T echnical Support International For online technical support – includ ing troubleshooting, documentati on, and software updates: http://support.aten.com For telephone support, see Telep hone Su pport , page ii i.
Appendix 67 Specifications Function KL31 16 / KL3116T Computer Connections Direct 16 Max 512 (via daisy chain) Port Selection OSD, Hotkey , Pushbutton Connectors External Console Port 1 x SPHD-18 (Mal.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 68 OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default se ttings are as follows. Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Co.
Appendix 69 Supported KVM Switches Up to 31 additional KVM switch es can be daisy chai ned from the KL3116 / KL3116T. ATEN / Al tusen KVM switches that can be used when configuring a daisy chained installation are shown in the followi ng table: Note: 1.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 70 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the fu ncti ons of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key .
Appendix 71 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emu late the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control ke y [Ctrl] is used in conju nction with other keys.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 72 Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an administrator login (because the username and password i nformation has b ecome corrup ted, or you have forgot ten it , for example), you can clear the login information wit h the fo llo wing procedure: 1.
Appendix 73 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibili ty, three optional rack mounting kits are available: A long bracket standard rack mount ing kit for 68 – 105 cm racks; A short bracket Easy-Installation rack mount kit for 57 – 70 cm racks; A long bracket Easy-Installa tion rack mo un t kit for 68 – 105 cm racks.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 74 2. Packing material has bee n inserted to protect the KL31 16 / KL3116T during shipping. Slide the LCD module out until the packi ng m aterial is visible. Remove the packing material before installi ng the un it, as shown in the diagram below .
Appendix 75 a) Screw the front flanges to the rack first. b) Slide the bars with the rear flanges toward the rack until the fl anges make contact with the r ack, then screw the rear flanges to the rack.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 76 5. Slide the rear attachment sliding brackets along the slide bars until they contact the rear of the switch, then use the screws supplied with this package to attach the bars to the rear of the switch (tighten the screws al l the way).
Appendix 77 T roubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached an d seated completely in their sockets.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 78 Sun Systems * These solutions work for most comm on Sun VGA cards. If these procedures fail to resolve the problem, consul t the manual for the Sun VGA card. Problem Solution Video display problems with HDB-15 interface systems (e.
Appendix 79 Dedicated Invocation Keys Two dedicated keys are provid ed on the key board module to make it easy to invoke Hotkey Mode and the OSD (as shown in the diagram below): Note: These keys are toggles. Press once to i nvoke the feature, press again to exit.
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 80 Limited W arranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the da te of purchase. If this pr oduct proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN 's support department for repair or replacement of your unit.
81 Index A Activate Beeper, 4 1 alternate in vo ca ti o n ho tk eys, 52 alternate OSD hotkeys, 52 Auto Scanning, 45 Invoking Auto Scan, 50 Pausing Auto Scan, 45 , 50 Scan Durati on, 36 Stopping, 50 B .
KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual 82 invoking, 48 Operatio n, 48 port selection, 49 Hotkey Summary Table, 55 Hotkeys alternate invocation keys, 52 alternate OSD keys, 52 beeper control, 54 KB/mouse reset, .
Index 83 P Password, 31 Port ID Display Duration, 36 Display Mode, 36 Display Positi on, 36 Numbering, 28 Port LEDs, 7 Port Names, 41 Port OS Configuration, 53 Port Selection, 28 hotkeys, 49 Manual, 2.
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