ATEN ACS-1216AL - Manual

About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from yourACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL system. It covers all aspects of installa-tion, configuration and operation. An overview of the information foundin the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, i n t r o d u c...

Conventions The following typographical conventions are used throughout this manual: M Bullet lists provide information, but not procedural steps. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. An indented typeface like the one below: Key information in indicates words and characters ...

Chapter 1. Introduction T his chapter introduces you to the ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL KVM Switch. Itspurpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel compo- nents are described. Overview The Master View ACS-1208AL and ACS-1216AL KVM Switches arecontrol units that allow access...

Features M Integrated KVM Console with 15" LCD Monitor - In a 1U HighSlideaway  Housing For Convenient Rack Mounting M Space Saving Technology - A Single Console Controls Up To 8(ACS-1208AL) or 16 (ACS-1216AL) Computers M Daisy Chain Up To 31 Additional Units - Control Up to 512Computers From t...

Hardware Requirements Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer: M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Note: Since the integrated LCD monitor’s maximum resolution is 1024 x 768, make sure that the computer resolutionsettings do not exceed 1024 x 768. M A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 st...

LCD OSD Configuration The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display: M To bring up the LCD OSD main menu, press the button marked Menu. M Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to navigate and make adjustments with; after navigating to a setting choice, use the Menu button to bringup the adjustmen...

Chapter 2. Installation T his chapter explains how to connect up your installation — from a basic singlestage hookup to a complete daisy chained setup. Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. 2. To prevent damage to your equipment d...

3. Turn on the power to the computers. Daisy Chaining To control even more computers, up to 31 additional Master ViewACS-1208A / ACS-1216A units can be daisy chained down from theFirst Station. Note: It would be unnecessarily wasteful and expensive to use ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL switches for daisy c...

Hot Plugging The ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL supports hot plugging - componentscan be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging theircables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. In orderfor hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures describedbelow must be fo...

Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID.The Port ID is made up of two parts: a Station Number, and a Port Number: M The Station Number - is a two digit number which reflects theswitch’s position in the daisy chain sequence. Note: 1. The first statio...

Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A units, unplug the power adapter cable from the rear panel. Before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to it. Note: You must unplug the power c...

Chapter 3. Hotkey Operation T his chapter details the concepts and procedures involved in the Hotkey operationof your ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL installation; OSD Operation is discussed in detail in Chapter 4. Hotkey Port Access Hotkey Port Access allows you to provide KVM focus to a particularcomputer...

When Hotkey Mode is active: M The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession toindicate so. They stop flashing and revert to normal status whenyou exit Hotkey Mode. M A Command Line appears on the monitor screen. The commandline prompt is the word Hotkey: in yellow text on a bluebackground,...

Auto Scanning Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active CPU Ports that areaccessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals, so that hecan monitor their activity automatically. (See Scan/Skip Mode of the OSDF3 SET function, p. 4-7 for information regarding accessible ports....

Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitorthem manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as littleas you like - as opposed to Auto Scanning, which automatically switchesafter a fixed interval. To invoke Skip Mode, key in the following Hotkeyco...

Chapter 4. OSD Operation T his chapter provides a complete description of the procedures involved in the OSD(On Screen Display) operation of your ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL installation. OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handlecomputer control and switchi...

OSD Navigation w To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, Click the X at theupper right corner of the OSD Window; or press [Esc]. w To Logout, Click F8 or the Z Z Z symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or press [F8]. w To move up or down through the list one line at a time, Click theUp and Down Tri...

Chapter 5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility T his chapter explains the use and function of the Firmware Upgrade Utility: how to getthe firmware upgrade files; and how to complete the process successfully. Introduction Purpose The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility(FWUpgrade.exe) is to...

Performing the Upgrade Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line andentering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 2. Read and Agree to...

Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you thatthe procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appearsasking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. I...

Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upgraderecovery: M When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see p. 5-2), butdecide not to proceed with the upgrade. M When the Mainboard firmware upgrade fails. M When the I/O firmware upgrade fails. To perform a fir...

Appendix A. Technical Information T his appendix provides specifications and other technical information regarding theACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL. ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL - Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number ofMaster View units and the number of computers...

ACS-1216AL MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers 1 1 - 16 9 129 - 144 17 257 - 272 25 385 - 400 2 17 - 32 10 145 - 160 18 273 - 288 26 401 - 416 3 33 - 48 11 161 - 176 19 289 - 304 27 417 - 432 4 49 - 64 12 177 - 192 20 305 - 320 28 433 - 448 5 65 - 80 13 193 - 208 21 321 - 336 29 ...

Specifications Function ACS-1208AL ACS-1216AL ComputerConnections Direct 8 16 Max 256 (via Daisy Chain) 512 (via Daisy Chain) Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display);Hotkeys LEDs On Line 8 (Orange) 16 (Orange) Selected 8 (Green) 16 (Green) Power 1 (Blue) Station ID 2 x 7 Segments Connectors CPU Ports...

Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because theUsername and Password information has become corrupted, or you haveforgotten it, for example), you can clear the login information with thefollowing procedure: 1. Power off the switch and remove the top cover of ...

Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior. Unit not receivingenough power. Check that the Power Adapter thatwas supplied with the unit is pluggedin and functioning properly. Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAIDFOR THE PRODUCT FRO...

Appendix B. Module Removal Removing the KVM Module For maintenance convenience, the KVM module can be removed fromthe unit chassis. To do so: 1. Slide the unit to the out position. 2. Remove the eight module attachment screws (four above; four below). 3. Remove the cable attachment clip and unplug t...

Removing the Keyboard and Touchpad The keyboard and touchpad can be easily removed for repair or replace-ment: 1. Remove the two attaching screws. 2003-01-27 KL0116 User Manual B-2

Appendix C. Rack Mounting T he ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL can be mounted in a 1U system rack. Forconvenience and flexibility, a rack mounting kit that allows several mounting options is provided with your ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL package. The variousoptions are explained in the sections that follow. Sta...

Optional Rack Mounting If there is not enough clearance for the unit to slide into the rack whenthe rear flanges face outward, the problem can be resolved with thefollowing procedure: 1. Unscrew the rear mounting brackets from the chassis. 2. Turn the brackets so that the flanges face inward; then s...

A ACS-1208AL Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 ACS-1208L Computer Connection Table . . . . . . . . A-1 ACS-1216AL Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...