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KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual ii FCC, CE Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found t o comply with the limits for a Class A dig ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
KL9108 / KL9116 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 Not.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual iv Package Content s Basic Package The basic KL9108 / KL9116 package con sists of: 1 KL9108 or KL9116 Dual Rail LCD KVM Sw itch wi th Standard Rack Mount Kit 2 Custom KVM C.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual v Content s FCC, CE Inform ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual vi Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LCD OSD Configuration .
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual vii Graphics Configuration Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 The Windows Client OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Windows Client Control Panel .
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual viii Chapter 8. The Log File The Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Chapter 9. The Log Server Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual ix OpenLDAP Server Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 OpenLDAP Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Starting the OpenLDAP Server . . . . . . .
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual x About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get th e most from your KL9 108 / KL9116 system. An overview of the information fo und in the manual is provided belo w. Overview Chapter 1, Introduct ion, introduces you to the KL9108 / KL9116 System.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual xi Conventions This manual uses the following conv entio ns: Product Information For informatio n about all ATEN products and how they can help you co nnect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web o r contact an ATEN Autho rized Reseller.
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KL9108 and KL9116 Dual Rail LCD KVM Switches are control unit s that allow secure access to multiple co mputers from a single KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse), console. A single KL9108 or KL91 16 can cont rol up to 8 or 16 computers, respectively.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 2 For added convenience, ports for an exte rnal keyboard , monitor, and mo use are provided on the rear panel – permittin g you to manage the switch from a local console up to 20 meters away.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Since the KL9108 / KL9116's firmware is upgrad able over the Int e rnet , you can stay current with the latest f uncti o n ality impro vem en ts si mply by downloading firmware updates from our web site as th ey become available.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 4 Message board feature allows logged in users to co mmunicate with each other and allows a remote user to take exclusive control of the KVM functions W indow s-bas.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Requirement s External Console A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation PS/2 keyboa.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 6 Cables Substandard cables may degrade system performance or damage your installation. For optim um signal in tegrity and reliability, we strongly recommend that you use ATEN's high-quality, custom cable sets. To purchase cable sets contact your dealer.
Chapter 1. Introduction 7 Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Ve r s i o n Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 3.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 8 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 Opening the Console , page 21, for details on sliding the console in and out. 2 LCD Module See LCD Module , page 10.
Chapter 1. Introduction 9 Keyboard Module (Continues on next page.) No. Component Descript ion 1 Port LEDs An On Line LED lights to indicate that the device attached to its corresponding port is up and running. A Selected LED lights to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port has the KVM focus.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 10 (Continued from previous page.) LCD Module No. Component Descript ion 6 Connection LEDs The LINK LED flashes when a remote client connects to the KVM switch. The 10/100 Mbps LED lights orange to indicate 10 Mbps data transmission speed.
Chapter 1. Introduction 11 Rear View * The KL91 16 is pictured above. The KL9108 rear panel is the same as that of the KL91 16, except that it has 8 KVM ports instead of 16. No. Component Descript ion 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket.
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13 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before Y ou Begin 1. Important safety in formation rega rding the placement of this device is provided on page 139. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 14 St andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit i s provided with your KL9108 / KL9 116. The kit enables the switch to be mounted in a 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 15 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.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 16 Single St age Inst allation In a Single Stage installation, there ar e no additional switches daisy chained down from the first unit.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 17 Single St age Inst allation Diagram 5 4 1 2 3.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 18 T wo St age Installation To expand the number of comput ers th at can be contro lled in your KVM installation, up to 8 (KL9108), or 16 (KL91 16) additional KVM swit ches can be cascaded from the KL9108 / KL9116’s KVM ports.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 19 T wo St age Insta llation Diagram KH98 KL9116.
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21 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The KL9108 / KL9116's console consists of two mod ules: an LCD displ ay module located under the top cover; and a keyboard/t ouchpad module below the LCD module. The modules can either slide together, or indepen dently.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 22 (Continued from previous page.) 2. Pull the top panel all the way out until it clicks into place. 3. Rotate the top panel all the wa y back to expose the LCD screen.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 23 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 an d bottom panels o ut until the keyboard module clicks into pl ace.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 24 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 th e keyboard modul e is 30kg.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 25 Closing the Console 1. Pull the release catches located on either side of the keyb oard toward you to release the keyboard module, then slide the module slightly in. 2. Let go of the catches. Using the front handle, push the keyboard module all the way in.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 26 3. Rotate the LCD m odule 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 27 LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up an d configure the LCD d isplay. Four buttons (see LCD Controls , page 10), are used to perf orm th.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 28 The Adjustment Settings An explanation of th e LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Contrast Adjust s the foreground white level of the screen image.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 29 Port Selection The KL9108 / KL9116 provides three po rt selection methods to access the computers on the installation: Manual , an OSD (On Screen Display) menu system, and Hotkeys. OSD Operation and Hotkey Port Selection are discussed in the Windows Client Port Operation and Java Client Port Operation Chapters.
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31 Chapter 4 Administration Overview The OSD's Administration page lets the Administ rator (and u sers with administration permission - see User Manageme nt , page 42) configure an d control the overall operat ions of the KL9108 / KL9116. The Adm inistration tab is disabled (grayed out) for users who do not have administrat ion permission.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 32 After you successfully log in, the Local Console OSD appears: The OSD consists of four pages, each wi th a s pecific set of functions: Main, Configuration, Administrati on, an d Log. Each of page is d iscussed in the sections that follow.
Chapter 4. Administration 33 The Main Page The Main page governs port access. Sel ecting a port and double-clicking it switches you to the dev ice on that port. A monitor icon is in front of the port number . Th e monitor icon is green for ports that have devices connect ed to them that are powered on; otherwise, it is gray .
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 34 The List Function The List Function lets you broaden or narro w the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) in the Main Screen.
Chapter 4. Administration 35 The drop down list on the left offers four fixed choi ces as shown in the table, below: The text input box on the right allows you to key in a port name so that only port names that match what you key in sh ow up in the List.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 36 Port Names To help remember which computer is at tached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This field allows the Administra tor to create, modify, or delete port names. To configure a port nam e: 1. Click once on the port you want to edit, wait one second and then click again.
Chapter 4. Administration 37 After a second or two, the bar changes to provide you with a text inpu t box: 2. Key in the new Port Name, or modify/delete the old one. The maximum number of characters allowed for a Port Name is 19. Y ou can use all letters, numbers, and sy mb ols on the t ypewriter k eys of keyboards with PC US English layout.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 38 3. When you have finished editin g the port nam e , press [Ent er] or click anywhere outside of the input box to compl e te the operatio n.
Chapter 4. Administration 39 The Configuration Page The OSD Configuration page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The KL9108 / KL9116 stores a separate configuration record for each user prof ile, and sets up the work ing configuration according to the Username that is used to log in.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 40 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function OSD Hotkey Select s which H otkey controls the OSD function: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [ Ctrl] [Ctrl] . Since the C t rl key combin ation may conflict with programs r unning on the computers, the default is the Scroll Lock combination.
Chapter 4. Administration 41 The Administration Page When you click the Administration tab, the Adm inistration page comes up. Each of the administrat ive functions is re presented by an icon at the left of the page. Clicking the icon brings up its associated dialo g box.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 42 User Management The User Management dialog box is used to create and manage user profiles. Up to 64 user profiles can be established. T o delete a user profile, select it in the list box, and Click Remove . T o modify a user profile, select it and Click Edit .
Chapter 4. Administration 43 Fill in the required information for a new profile, or mo dify the exist ing information to edit a previous profile. A descripti on of the fiel d headin gs is given in the table below: (Continues on next page.) Heading Description Username A minimum of 6 and a maximu m of 15 characters is allowed.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 44 (Continued from previous page.) Heading Description Port Access This function allows the Administrator or a User with Administration permission to define the selected User's access to the computers on a Port-by-Port basis.
Chapter 4. Administration 45 Service Configuration Access Port As a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Admi nistrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow, and set the firewall accordingly. Users must specify the port number wh en they log in to the K L9108 / KL9116.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 46 Log Server Important transactions that occur on the KL9108 / KL9116, such as logins and internal status messages, are kept in an automatically generated log file. In this panel, you specify the MAC address and a port number for the computer that the Log Server resides on.
Chapter 4. Administration 47 Network The Network dialog is used to specify the KL9108 / KL9116's network environment. Network T ransfer Rate Set the rate at which the KL910 8 / KL9116 transfers data to remote computers. The range is from 8 to 99999 Kilobyt es per second (KBps).
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 48 ANMS The Advanced Network Management Settin gs page is us ed to set up logi n authentication an d authorization managemen t from external sources. Click on the ANMS icon to select RADIUS, LDAP, or CC Management. RADIUS If you are using a RADIUS server, set up its parameters as follows : 1.
Chapter 4. Administration 49 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Set the time in seconds that the KL9108 / KL9116 waits for a RAD IUS server reply before it times out in the Timeout field. 4. Set the number of RADIUS retr ies al lo wed in th e Retri es fi eld.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 50 Character Meaning C Grants the user administrator privileges, allowing the user to configure the system. W Allows the user to access the sy stem via the WinClient ActiveX Viewer program. J Allows the user to access the system via the Java Client prog ram.
Chapter 4. Administration 51 LDAP / LDAPS To allow authentication an d authorization fo r the KL9108 / KL9116 via LD AP / LDAPS, set the parameter s as follo w s: 1. Check the box to enable LDAP / LDAPS authentication and authorization. 2. Click a radio button to specify whethe r to use LD AP or LDAPS 3.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 52 CC Management Sett ings To allow authorization for the KL9108 / KL9116 thro ugh a CC (Control Center) server, check Enable and fill in the CC Server ’s IP address and the port that it listen s on in the appropriate fields.
Chapter 4. Administration 53 Security The Security page controls access to the KL9108 / KL9116. IP and MAC Filtering If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 54 Note: Each IP filter can consist of a singl e address, or a range of addresses. T o filter a single IP address, ke y in the same address in b oth the From and T o fields. T o filter a co nti nuous range of IP addr esses, key in the start of the range in the From field; key in the end of the range in the T o field.
Chapter 4. Administration 55 Customization The Customization dialog box is arranged in fo ur major sections: Login Failures; Working Mode; I/O; and un titled miscellaneous functions at the bottom.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 56 Note: Although enabling th is option sets the default to gray scale, users can change their sessions to color – unl ess the administrator enabled the Force to Grayscale option, when the user was created (see page 42 for details).
Chapter 4. Administration 57 Set the port’ s Share mode accordi ng to the information in the foll owin g table: The Timeout field sets a time threshold for users on ports whose Share Mode has been set to Occupy (see Occupy: , page 57).
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 58 Miscel laneous The functions performe d by the remaining elements at the bottom of the screen are described in the table below: Parameter Explanation Reset on exit Place a check here to have the KL9108 / KL91 16 reset itself and implement all the new settings when you log out.
Chapter 4. Administration 59 Date/Time The Date/Time dialog box lets the Administrator set up the KL9108 / K L9116's time parameters: If your country or regio n employs Daylight Saving T im e (Summer T i me), check the corresponding box.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 60 The Log Page Clicking the Log tab brings up the contents of the log file. The log file is discussed in Chapter 8..
Chapter 4. Administration 61 Upgrading the Firmware As new versions of the KL9108 / KL9116 firmware become available, they can be downloaded from our Website. Note: Although upgrad ing the firmware isn't on the OSD Admi nistration page, it is an administrati ve fun ction, so we chose to discuss it in this chapter .
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63 Chapter 5 Browser Operation Overview An On Screen Display (OSD) interf ace governs KL9108 / KL9116 computer control and switching operations. The OS D can be accessed remotely with a Windows-based client or a Java-based client. You must log in via an Internet browser to connect to the KL9108 / KL9116 and to invo ke the OSD.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 64 3. Provide a valid Username and Passwo rd (set up by the KL91 08 / KL9116 administrator), then Click Login to co ntinue. Note: 1. If you supply an inval id log in, the authentication routine wil l return a message stating , Invalid Username or Password.
Chapter 5. Browser Operation 65 W ebp age Layout Webp age Icons The functions of t he icons at the top of the Webpage are explained in the table below: Icon Function Click this icon to display the General dialog bo x. See The General Dialog Box , page 66, for an explanation of the dialog box fields.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 66 The General Dialog Box The General dialog box is the defau lt Webp age. An explanation of the dialog box fields is given in the table below: Note: New versions of the KL9108 / KL9116's firmware can be downloaded from our W ebsite as th ey become available.
Chapter 5. Browser Operation 67 Webp age Buttons The purpose of the buttons at the left of the Webpage are explained in the table below: Icon Purpo se Click this button to download the Windows Client software to remotely control the connected computer(s).
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69 Chapter 6 Windows Client Port Operation Activating the OSD After you have su ccessfully logged in (see page 63), to activate the browser- based Windows Client OSD do the followin g: 1. Click the W indows Cli ent bu tto n (the one witho ut the arrow) at the left of the W ebpage.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 70 (Continued from previous page.) 4. When a connection to the KL9108 / KL9116 has been established, the screen opens to the W in dow s Client OSD with the Main page and Wi.
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 71 Before you Begin Discussion of the W indows Client OSD begins on page 7 4, but the first time you run the program, you may want to make some display configuration changes. T o do so, Click the curved Arrow icon on the Control Panel at the lower right of the remote display.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 72 Graphics Configuration Dialog Box The dialog box is organized into two main parts: Screen Options, and Snapshot Screen Options Screen options lets you set up the way the remo te display appears on the local monitor: If Full Scr een Mode is enabled (the box is ch ecked), the remote display fills the entire screen.
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 73 Snap shot These settings let the user configure the KL9108 / KL 9116 ’s screen capture parameters (see Windows Client Control Panel , page 75): Path lets you select a di rectory that the captured screens automatically get saved to.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 74 The Windows Client OSD After you switch to the KL9108 / KL91 16 the OSD com es up with the Main page and Windows Client Control Panel displayed: The OSD consists of three pages – Ma in, Configuration , and Admi nistration.
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 75 Windows Client Control Panel The Windows Client Control Panel consists of an icon bar at the top, with two text bars below it. Ordina rily, the text bars display the video resolution an d IP address of the device at the remote location.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 76 Hotkey Setup Various actions related to manipulatin g the remote server can be accomplished with hotkeys. The Hotkey Setup utility (accessed by clicking the Keyboard icon on t he Control Panel), lets you configure which hotkeys perform the act ions.
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 77 An explanation of the Hotkey actio ns is giv en in the tab le below: Note: T o invok e an action, you m ust press and rel ease th e keys one key at a time. Action Explanation Exit remote location Breaks the connection to the KL9108 / KL91 16 a nd returns you to local operation.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 78 Vide o Adjustment The Video options dialog box allows you to adjust the placement and picture quality of the remote screen (as displayed on you r monitor).
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 79 The meanings of the video adju stmen t options are given in the table below: Option Usage Screen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the remote computer window by Clicking the Arrow buttons.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 80 Gamma Adjustment If it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote video display, use the Gamma function of the Video Adjustm ent dialog box. Under Basic confi guration, ther e are ten preset and four user-defined levels to choose from .
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 81 The Message Board The KL9108 / KL9116 supports multiple user logins, which can possibly give rise to access conflict s. To alleviate this problem, a message board feature has been provided , allowing users to communicate with each other.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 82 The Button Bar The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles. Their actions are described in the table below: Message Display Pane l Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - di splay in this panel.
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 83 User List Panel The names of all the logged in users are listed in this panel. Y our name appears in blue; other users' names appear in black. By default, messages are posted to all users. T o post a message to one individual user , select the user's name before sending your message.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 84 The Main Page The Main Page lists all of the KL9108 / KL911 6's ports and governs port access. Double clicking a port switch es you to the device on that port. Note: The administrator selects which po rts are accessible to each user (see User Management , page 42).
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 85 Port Operation Select a port on the OSD Main Screen either by moving the highlight bar to it with the Up and Down Arrow keys and pressing Enter , or by double-clicking it. Once you select a port, its screen displays on your monitor, and your keyboard and mou se input af fects the remote system.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 86 OSD Hotkey Summary T able The following table presents a summar y of the OSD Hotkey actions. See p. 40 to set the OSD Hotkey. OSD T oolbar Icons The meanings of the toolbar icons are explained in the table bel ow. T o...
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 87 Panel Array Mode Clicking on the OSD Toolbar's Panel icon invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode, the OSD divides y our screen into a 4 x 4 grid of 16 panels: Each panel represents one of the KL9108 / KL9116's ports.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 88 Panel Array T oolbar The panel array tool bar, at the low er ri ght of the screen, provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel array as described in the table below: Note: 1.
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 89 Multiuser Operation The KL9108 / KL9116 su pports multiuser operation. Up to 32 users can log in at the same time.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 90 Keyboard Hotkey Operation Keyboard hotkey combin ations allow you to provide KVM focu s to a port directly from the keyboard. The KL9108 / KL9116 provides the following hotkey features: Auto Scanning Skip Mode Switching The hotkeys are: A and P for Auto Scanning; and the Arrow Keys for Skip Mode.
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 91 Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P . During the time that Auto Scanning is paused, the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 92 Keyboard and Mouse Considerations Keystrokes Except for [Alt + Tab] and [Ctrl + Alt + Del], all keyboard input is sent to the remote system. The above two chorded ke y combin at ions are retained on the local system to switch among applicatio ns and to recover from disaster.
Chapter 6. Windows Client Port Operation 93 Mouse Synchronization Until you close the KL9108 / KL9116 connection, mouse m ovements have no effect on your local system, but instead are captured and sent to the remote system .
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95 Chapter 7 Java Client Port Operation Activating the OSD After you have successfully logg ed in (see page 63), to activate the Jav a Client OSD do the following: 1. Click the Java Client button (the one without the arrow ) at the left of the W ebpage.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 96 The Java Client OSD When you bring up the OSD, the Main Screen comes up in the center of yo ur monitor. The OSD consists of three pages – Ma in, Configuration , and Admi nistration. The Configuration and Administration pages are discussed i n Chapter 4.
Chapter 7. Java Client Port Operation 97 Set Video Parameters Clicking this button brings up the Video Adjustment dialog box: It is similar to the Windows Client Video Adju stmen t dial og box . See Video Adjustment , page 78, for details. Keyp ad Some keyboard combinations cannot be captu red and sent to the KL9108 / KL9116.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 98 Mouse Synchronization At times the loca l mouse mov ement may lose s ync with the r emote mouse movement. The Mouse Synchr oni zation function gets t hem back into sync. There are two methods av ailable to bring the pointers into sync: 1.
Chapter 7. Java Client Port Operation 99 The Message Board Button Bar The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles. Their actions are described in the table below: Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - display in the Message Display panel.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 100 By default, messages are posted to all users. T o post a message to one individual user , select the user's name before sending your message. If a user's name is selected, and you want to post a message to all users, select All Users before sending your messag e.
Chapter 7. Java Client Port Operation 101 Lock Key LEDs and Resolution These LEDs show the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status of the remote computer. They turn Green when the Lock status is On . Click on the ico n to toggle the status. Note: When you first connect, the LED display may not be accurate.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 102 Port Operation Java Client port operation is the same as for the Windows C lient . See Port Operation , page 85, for details. Panel Array Mode This is very similar to the Windows Cli ent Panel Array Mode (see page 87 for details), except for some diff erences in the toolbar.
103 Chapter 8 The Log File The Main Screen The KL9108 / KL9116 logs all the events that take place on it. To view the contents of the log file, click the Log icon at the left of the Webpage. A screen similar to the one below appears: A maximum of 512 events are stored in the log file.
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105 Chapter 9 The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an admin istrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected KL9 108 / KL9116 units and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter desc ribes how to install and configure th e Log Server.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 106 St arting Up To bring up the Log Server, either double click the program icon, or key in the full path to th e program on the comm and line. The first ti me you run it, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1.
Chapter 9. The Log Server 107 The Menu Bar The Menu bar consists of four it ems: Configure Events Options Help These are discussed in the sec tions that follow. Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabl ed, click in the KL9108 / KL9116 List window to enable it.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 108 A descriptio n of the fields is giv e n in th e table, below: Fill in or modify th e fields, then click OK to finish. Event s The Events Menu h as two items: Search and Maintenance . Search Search allows you to search for events co ntaining specific words or strings.
Chapter 9. The Log Server 109 A description of the items is given in the tabl e be low: Maintena nce This function allow s the administrator to p erform manual mai ntenance of the database, such as erasing specified reco rds before the expiration tim e that was set with the Limit setting of the Edit function (see page 108).
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 110 Options Network Retry allows you to set the nu mb er of seconds that the Log Server should wait before attempting to connect if the previous attempt to connect failed. When you click this item , a dialog box, similar to the one below appears: Key in the number of seconds, then click OK to finish.
Chapter 9. The Log Server 111 The Log Server Main Screen Overview The Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels. The upper (List) panel lists the KL9 108 / KL9116 units that have been selected for the Log Server to track (see Configure , page 107).
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 112 The List Panel The List panel co ntains six fields: The Event Panel The lower panel displays tick informati on for the currently selected KL9108 / KL91 16.
113 Chapter 10 AP Operation Overview In some cases, the Adm inistrator may no t want the KL9108 / KL9116 to b e available via browser access. AP versions of the Windows Client and the Java Client are provided to enable dir ect access of the KL910 8 / KL9116 without having to go through a browser.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 114 St arting Up To connect to the K L9108 / KL9116, go to the location on your hard disk t hat you saved the Windows Client prog ram to, and double-click its icon (WinClient.exe) to bring up the Window s Client Connection Screen: Note: Y ou must h ave DirectX 7.
Chapter 10. AP Operation 115 (Continued from previous page.) A description of the Connecti on Screen is given in the following table: Item Description Menu Bar The Menu Bar con tains three items: File, T ools, and Help. The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files (see page 1 16 for details).
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 116 The File Menu The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files. A W ork File consists of a ll the informatio n sp ecified in a Client session. This includes the Server List an d Server IP list items, as well as the Hotkey settings .
Chapter 10. AP Operation 117 Config When you select Config , a screen similar to the one be low appears: The dialog box is organized into two main parts: Screen Options, and Snapsh ot.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 118 Connecting To connect to a KL9108 / KL9116 unit: 1. If the device that you wish to connect to is in the Server List , double click it. If you are using the Server IP input box, specify the IP address and Port number , then click Connect .
Chapter 10. AP Operation 119 Operation Once a connection to the KL9108 / K L9116 has been established, the remote system's video out put is cap tur ed an d disp lay ed on yo ur mo nit or. At the same time, your local keystrok e and mouse input is captured and sent to the remote system .
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 120 St arting Up To connect to the K L9108 / KL9116, go to the location on your hard disk t hat you saved the Java Cl ient program to, and doub le click its icon to bring up the Addr ess Input dialog bo x. Note: The Java Client requires Java version 1.
Chapter 10. AP Operation 121 2. After you establish a connection, a Lo gin dialog box appears. Provide a valid Username and Password, and then click OK . Once the authentication procedure co mpletes successfully , the KL9108 / KL9116 main page displays on your mo nito r .
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123 Chapter 11 LDAP Server Configuration Introduction The KVM Over the NET TM switch allows log in authentication and authorization thro ugh exte rnal program s. This chapter describes how to configure Active Director y for KVM Over the NET TM switch authentication and authorization.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 124 Inst all the Active Dire ctory Schema Snap-in To install the Active Directory Schema Snap-in, do the followin g: 1. Open a Command Prompt. 2. Key in: regsvr32 schmmgmt.dll to register schmmgmt.d ll on your Active Directory computer .
Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 125 Extend and Up date the Active Directory Schema To extend and update the Active Directory Schema, you must do the following 3 procedures: 1) create a new attribute; 2) extend the object cla ss with the new attribute; and 3) edit the active direct ory users with the extended schema.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 126 (Continued from previous page.) 5. Fill in the dialog box to match the entries for Description and Common Name shown below , then click OK to complete the procedure. Note: The Unique X500 Object ID uses periods, not commas.
Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 127 Extending the Object Class W ith the New Attribute To extend the object class with the new attribute, do the follow ing: 1. Open the Control Panel → Administ rative T ools → Active Directory Schema. 2. In the left panel of the sc reen that comes up, select Classes .
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 128 5. On the Attributes page, click Add : 6. In the list that comes up, select iKVM21 16-userProfile , then click OK to complete the procedure.
Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 129 Editing Active Directory Users To edit Active Directory Users With the Extend ed Schema, do the following: 1. Run ADSI Edit . (Installed as part of the Support Tools .) 2. In the left pa nel, open Domain , and navigate to the DC=aten,DC=com CN=Users node.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 130 (Continued from previous page.) 5. On the Attribute Editor page of the dialog box that appears, select iKVM21 16-userProfile from the list. 6. Click Edit to bring up the String Attr ibute Editor : (Continues on next page.
Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 131 (Continued from previous page.) 7. Key in the KVM Over the NET TM switch permission attrib ute val ues. For example: Note: The possible string attributes are the same as for Radius. See the table on page 48 for full detail s.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 132 OpenLDAP OpenLDAP is an Open source LDAP serv er designed for Unix platforms. A Windows version can be downloaded from: http://download.bergmans.us/openlda p/openldap-2.2.29/ openldap-2.2.29-db-4.3.29-openssl-0 .9.8a- win32_Setup.
Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 133 OpenLDAP Server Configuration The main OpenLDAP configuration file, slapd.co nf, has to be custom ized before launching the server. The modifications to the con figuration file wil l do the following: Specify the Unicode data directory .
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 134 St arting the OpenLDAP Server To start the OpenLDAP Server, run slapd (the OpenLDAP Server executable file) from the command line. slapd supports a number of comm and lin e options, the most important opt ion is the d switch that triggers debug information.
Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 135 Customizing the OpenLDAP Schema The schema that slapd uses may be extended to suppo rt additional syntaxes, matching rules, attribute types, an d object classes. In the case of the KL9108 / KL9116, the User Class and the User Profile attribute are extended to define a new schema (e.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 136 LDAP DIT Design and LDIF File LDAP Dat a Structure An LDAP Directory stores information in a tree structure known as the Directory Information Tree (D IT). The nodes in the tr ee are directory entries, and each entry contains in formation in attribute-valu e form.
Chapter 11. LDAP Server Configuration 137 (Continued from previous page.) DIT Creation The LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF) is used to represent LDAP entries in a simple text format (please refer to RFC 2849). The figure below illustrates an LDIF file that creat es the DIT for the KL91 08 / KL9116 directory tree (shown in the figure, above).
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 138 (Continued from previous page.) Using the New Schema To use the new schema, do the following: 1. Save the new schema file (e.g . , kn21 16.schema) in the /OpenLDAP/ schema/ directory . 2. Add the new schema to t he slapd.
139 Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only . Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice. T o prevent damage to yo ur in stallation it is important that all devices are properly grounded.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 140 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 al l products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Appendix 141 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.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 142 Consignes de sécurité Général Ce produit est destiné exclusivemen t à une utilisatio n à l’int érieur . V eu ill ez lire la tota lit é de ces instructions. Conservez-les afin de pouvo ir vous y référer ultérieurement.
Appendix 143 L ’équipement doit être installé à proximité de la prise murale et le dispositif de déconnexio n (prise de couran t femelle) doit être facile d’accès. La prise murale doit être installée à proximité de l’équipeme nt et doi t être facile d’accès.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 144 L ’unité a été exposée à la pluie ou à l’eau. L ’unité est tombée ou le boîtier a été endommagé. Les performances de l’unité sont vi siblement altérées, ce qui indique la nécessité d’une réparation.
Appendix 145 Mont age sur bâti A vant de trav ailler sur le bâti, assurez-vous que les stabili sateurs sont bien fixées sur le bâti, qu’ils sont étendus au sol et que tout le poids du bâti repose sur le sol.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 146 T echnical Support Technical support is available both by email and on lin e (with a browser over the web): International For online technical support – includ ing troubleshooting, documentati on, and software updates: http://eservice.
Appendix 147 Specifications (Continues on next page.) Function KL9108 KL91 16 Computer Connections Direct 8 16 Max. 64 (via Cascade) 128 (via Cascade) Console Connections Local 1 Remote 1 Port Selecti.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 148 (Continued from previous page.) OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default se ttings are as follows: Function KL9108 KL91 16 Emulation Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Video 1.
Appendix 149 T rusted Certificates Overview When you try to login to the KL9108 / KL91 16 from your W eb bro wser, a Security Alert message appear s to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 150 Inst alling the Certificate To install the certificate: 1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Certificate dialog box appears. Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certifica te to indicate that it is not trusted.
Appendix 151 5. Click Finish to complete th e installation. 6. Click OK to close the dialog box. Certificate T rusted The certificate is now trusted: When you click View Certificate, you can see that the red and white X logo is no longer present – further indicatio n that the certificate is trusted.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 152 T roubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be du e to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets.
Appendix 153 General Operation Proble m Resolution Erratic operat ion Press and hold the Reset button (see page 9) for at least three seconds. Mouse and/or keyboard not responding Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s), and then plug it back in again.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 154 The Java Client For mouse synchronization problems, see The Message Board Butto n Ba r , page 99, and Additional Mouse Synchronizati on Procedures , pag e 158. For connection and operation probl ems, see the table below: The Log Server Problem Resolution Java Client won't connect to the KL9108 / KL91 16.
Appendix 155 Panel Array Mode The Windows Client Proble m Resolution Low resolution video in Panel Array Mode. Increase the number of panels that are displayed. When multiple remote users are logged in concurrently , some of them only receive a partial i mage.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 156 Sun Systems * These solutions work for most comm on Sun VGA cards. If using them fails to resolve the problem , consult the Sun VGA card's manual. Screen Resolutions Higher than 1280 x 1024 The maximum screen resolutio n of th e KL9108 / KL91 16’s integrated LCD monitor is 1 280 x 1024.
Appendix 157 Note: W e strongly recommend that yo u close the KL9108 / K L91 16 LCD console before continuing (see Closing th e Console , page 25.) Using the LCD monitor to view computers that are se t to resolutions that exceed its maximum capability can da mage it and shorten its life span.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 158 Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedure s If the mouse synchronization procedures m enti oned in the manual fail to resolve mouse pointer problems for particular com put ers, try the follo wing: Note: 1.
Appendix 159 2. W i ndo ws X P / Windows Server 2003: a) Open the Mouse Properties dialog box (Control Panel → Mouse) b) Click the Pointer Optio ns tab c) Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 un its in from the left) d) Disable Enhance Pointer Precision 3.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 160 Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Adminis trator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted , or you have fo rgotten it, for example), there is a procedure you can use to clear the login information.
Appendix 161 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and fl exibility, three o ptional rack mounti ng kits are available as shown in the following table: To install the long bracket standard r ack moun.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 162 2. Attach the left and ri gh t easy-installation m ounting rails to th e inside of the rack. The flange that supports the switch will be to the inside.
Appendix 163 3. Slide the switch onto the support flanges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of the switch to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way).
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 164 5. Slide the switch open and closed a coup le of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operati ng smoo thly .
Appendix 165 About SPHD Connectors Supported KVM Switches The following is a l ist of supported KV M switches that can be cascaded from the KL9108 / KL9116. KH88 KH98 CS88A CS138A CS9134 CS9138 Note: The KL9108 / KL9116 OSD port list does not displ ay ports on cascaded KVM switches.
KL9108 / KL9116 User Manual 166 Limited W arranty ATEN warrants this product against defects in mate rial or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product pr oves to be defective, contact ATEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit.
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