ATEN ACS-1208A - Manuals

Conventions The following typographical conventions are used throughout this manual: M Bullet lists provide information, but not procedural steps. M Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. M 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-1208A / ACS-1216A KVM Switch. Itspurpose, 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 arecontrol units that allow access to ...

Features M A single console controls up to 8 (ACS-1208A) or 16(ACS-1216A) computers M Daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 512computers from a single console M No software required - convenient computer selection via Hotkeysand intuitive OSD menus M Auto Scan feature for monitoring ...

Hardware Requirements Console M A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highestresolution that you will be using on any computer in theinstallation. M A PS/2 style mouse M A PS/2 style keyboard Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer: M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync ...

Cables Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degradeoverall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify thelayout, we strongly recommend that you use the high quality CS CustomCable sets described below: Function CS Part Number KVM Switch to KVM Switch (Daisy Chaining)...

Chapter 2. Installation T his chapter explains how to connect up your installation — from a basic singlestage arrangement to a complete daisy chained configuration. Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power c...

3. Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source. 4. Turn on the power to the computers. Daisy Chaining To control even more computers, up to 31 additional switches can bedaisy chained down from the first unit. As many as 512 comp...

Hot Plugging The ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A supports hot plugging - components canbe 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 foll...

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 two-digit Station Number, and atwo-digit Port Number: M The Station Number - reflects the switch’s position in the daisychain sequence. This corresponds to the number dis...

Chapter 3. Hotkey Operation T his chapter details the concepts and procedures involved in the Hotkey operationof your ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A installation. Hotkey Port Access Hotkey port access allows you to provide KVM focus to a particularcomputer directly from the keyboard. The Master View ACS-1208...

When Hotkey Mode is active: M The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession. Theystop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HotkeyMode. M A Command Line appears on the monitor’s screen. The commandline prompt is the word Hotkey: and appears in yellow text on ablue background. S...

Auto Scanning Auto Scan automatically switches among all accessible CPU Ports atregular intervals, so that the operator can monitor their activity withouthaving to switch among them manually. (See Scan/Skip Mode of the OSDF3 SET function, p. 4-7 for information regarding accessible ports.) Setting t...

Skip Mode Skip Mode allows you to switch between computers in order to monitorthem manually. Unlike Auto Scanning, which automatically switchesafter a fixed interval, you can dwell on a particular port for as long oras little as you like. To invoke Skip Mode, key in the following Hotkey combination:...

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-1208A / ACS-1216A installation. OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handlecomputer control and switching...

When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. 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 beaccessed by ordinary Users. 2. OSD always starts in ...

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 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 Triangle symbols ( ▲▼ )...

OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example,you can: rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit thelist you wish to view; designate a port as a Quick View Port; create oredit a port name; or make OSD setting adjustments. To access an OSD functi...

F5 SKP: This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward -switching the console focus from the currently active computerport to the previous or next available one. w The selection of computers to be available for Skip Modeswitching is made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under theF3 SET ...

F8 LOUT: This function logs you out of OSD control of the computers, andblanks the Console screen. After using this function you must login all over again to regain access to the OSD. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at theMain Screen to deactivate the OSD, where all you hav...

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...

Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates toyour device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. 2. Choose the Firmware Upgra...

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. 2003-06-20 ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A User Manual 5-6

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

ACS-1216A 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 4...

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 its housing. 2. S...

Specifications Function ACS-1208A ACS-1216A 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) 2 x 7 Segments ConsoleConnectors Keyboard 1 x 6 ...

Rack Mounting The ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A can be mounted in a 1U system rack.For convenience and flexibility, the mounting brackets can screw intoeither the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front orthe back of the rack.To rack mount the unit do the following: 1. Screw the mou...

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. Mouse and/orKeyboard notresponding. Improper mouseand/or keyboardreset. Unplug the cable(s) from the cons...

A ACS-1208A Computer Connection Table . . . . . . . . A-1Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 ACS-1216A Computer Connection Table . . . . . . . . A-2Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Rear View . . . ....