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Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Courier Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means topress the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appeartogether in the same bracket with a plus sign between the...

Chapter 1. Introduction Overview The Master View CL-1208 / CL-1216 KVM Switch is a control unit thatallows access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor,and mouse), console. Before the development of the Master View, the onlyway to control multiple computer configurations from a ...

Features M Integrated KVM console with 15"or 17" LCD monitor - in a Slideaway  housing M Slideaway  housing is less than 1U - with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack. M Space saving technology - two consoles (one bus) controls up to 8(CL-1208) or 16 (CL-...

Hardware Requirements Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer: w A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Note: The integrated LCD monitor’s maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 (15") or 1280 x 1024 (17"). Make sure that none of thecomputer’s resolution settings exceed the LCD...

Note: 1. The CL-1208 / CL-1216 does not support serial mice. You cannot use Serial-to-PS/2 adapters with the cables. Attempts to do so willnot work. 2. If your computer uses an AT style keyboard socket you will need to purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No. 2A-106, or anystandard keyboard ...

Chapter 2. Installation Before you Begin Single Stage Installation In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional switches daisy chaineddown from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer to theinstallation diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagramcorrespond to...

Daisy Chaining To control even more computers, up to 31 Master View ACS-1208A /ACS-1216A units can be daisy chained down from the CL-1208 / CL-1216. Note: It would be unnecessarily wasteful and expensive to use CL-1208 / CL-1216 switches for daisy chaining since there is no point in havingconsoles o...

Chapter 3. Basic Operation Opening the Console The CL-1208 / CL-1216’s console is located under the top cover. To access theconsole, slide the console module out and raise the cover. Note: As a safety precaution, to keep the console from accidentally sliding out, the console is locked into the In po...

Closing the Console To slide the console module back in, close the cover and do the following: 1. Pull the safety catches on the unit’s side rails toward you and push the module in until it stops. 2. Release the catches; pull the module slightly toward you; then push it all the way in. Note: The rea...

LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four buttonsare used to perform the configuration, as described in the table, below: Button Function MENU M When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function, pressingthis button invokes the Menu ...

The Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the tablebelow: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image. Phase Adjusts the vertical size of the screen ...

Port Selection The CL-1208 / CL-1216 provides three port selection methods to access thecomputers on the installation: Manual; OSD (On Screen Display) menus,and Hotkey. OSD Operation is discussed in the next chapter; Hotkey PortSelection is discussed detail in Chapter 5. Manual Port Switching M Pres...

Hot Plugging The CL-1208 / CL-1216 supports hot plugging - components can beremoved and added back into the installation by unplugging their cablesfrom the ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hotplugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below mustbe followed...

Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the ACS- 1208A / ACS-1216Aunits, 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...

Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID. ThePort 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 the switch’sposition in the daisy chain sequence. Note: 1. The first statio...

Chapter 4. OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handle computercontrol and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD MainScreen. To pop up the Main Screen, tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ct...

OSD Navigation w To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upperright 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 the Up andDown...

OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, youcan: rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit the list youwish to view; designate a port as a Quick View Port; create or edit a portname; or make OSD setting adjustments. To access an OSD functi...

F5 SKP: This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward - switching theKVM focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or nextavailable one. w The selection of computers to be available for Skip Mode switching ismade with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET fun...

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Access Hotkey Port Access allows you to provide the KVM focus to any computeron your installation directly from the keyboard. The CL-1208 / CL-1216provides three hotkey port access features: M Selecting the Active Port M Auto Scanning M Skip Mode Switching Inv...

When Hotkey Mode is active: M The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate so.They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HKM. M A Command Line appears on the monitor screen. The command lineprompt is the word Hotkey: in yellow text on a blue background, anddi...

Auto Scanning Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active CPU Ports that areaccessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals, allowingautomatic monitoring of computer activity. (See Scan/Skip Mode of the OSDF3 SET function, p. 31 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 little asyou like - as opposed to Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after afixed interval. To invoke Skip Mode, key in the following Hotkeyco...

Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be Hotkey toggled On and Off (see Activate Beeper, p. 33).To toggle the Beeper, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 41). 2. Press [B] After you press B, the Beeper toggles On or Off. The Command Line displaysBeeper On or Beeper Off for ...

Hotkey Summary Table [Num Lock] + [-] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the computer thatcorresponds to that Port ID. [T] [n] [Enter] Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds -where n is a number from 1 - 255. [A] Invokes Auto Scan Mode. When Auto Scan Mode is in effect, [P] or LeftClick pauses A...

Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides asmooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific foreach device. New firmware upgrade packages are p...

Preparation 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 to yourdevice to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. 2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Pa...

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 and entering the fullpath to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this section are...

3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The devices capable of being upgraded are listed in the DeviceList panel: 4. As you select devices, a detailed description of each appears in the Device Description panel. 2005-04-26 CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual 52

Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that theprocedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn’t appear, it means that the upgradefailed to complete successfully. See the nex...

Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: M When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see p. 50), but decide not toproceed with the upgrade. M When the Mainboard firmware upgrade fails. M When the I/O firmware upgrade fails. To perform a fir...

Appendix Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of MasterView units and the number of computers that they control on a daisy chainedinstallation: CL-1208 + ACS-1208A MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers 1 1 - 8 9 65 - 72 17 129 - 136 25...

OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan/Skip Mod...

Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Usernameand Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it,for example), you can clear the login information with the followingprocedure: 1. Power off the switch and remove the top cover fro...

Rack Mounting Standard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your CL-1208 / CL-1216. Thekit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 45 - 85 cm. To rack mount the switch, do the following: 1. Slide the switch into the rack and screw the front brackets to the rac...

Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, three optional rack mounting kits areavailable: 1) a long bracket (68.0 - 110.0 cm) standard rack mounting kit; 2)a short bracket (41.5 - 70cm) Easy-Installation rack mount kit; and a longbracket (68.0 - 105.0cm) Easy-Installation rack mount ki...

Specifications Function CL-1208 CL-1216 ComputerConnections Direct 8 16 Max 256 (via Daisy Chain) 512 (via Daisy Chain) Port Selection Push button switches:OSD (On Screen Display);Hotkeys LEDs On Line 8 (Orange) 16 (Orange) Selected 8 (Green) 16 (Green) Power 1 (Blue) Lock 1 x Num Lock (Green)1 x Ca...

Troubleshooting Problem Solution There are ghost imageson the external monitor. The distance between the external console and theCL-1208 / CL-1216 is too great. The maximum cabledistance should not exceed 20m and, in some cases,may need to be shorter. Replace the VGA cable withone of an appropriatel...