StarTech.com CABCONS1716I Rackmount LCD Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual64. Slide the rear bracket into both sides of the unit, ensuring the three round screws are INSIDE the bracket track, while sliding

Instruction Manual76. Push the KVM switch module evenly toward the drawer:7. Slide the console drawer out and fasten both units using the screws pro

Instruction Manual88. Make sure the C-36 connectors are rmly connected:9. Connect the power supply to the power jack on the KVM module to complete

Instruction Manual9Hardware GuideFront Panel FunctionsKVM Control and Status:(This section is eective only when a KVM switch module is connected.)1.

Instruction Manual10Keyboard Status and LCD Panel Power Switch:1. Num Lock - Keyboard Num Lock status2. Caps Lock - Keyboard Caps Lock status3. Scr

Instruction Manual11Network CongurationCABCONS1716I oers four distinct methods for conguring the unit for your network. Which method will work best

Instruction Manual12If static IP addresses are assigned, you will likely need to change the Net Mask, IP Address and other details, prior to connectin

Instruction Manual13log, since you will need to know the IP address of the unit to complete the conguration over your Web browser. (If you are unsure

Instruction Manual14Web Conguration Using Static IPUnlike the DHCP access method described above, some networks rely on static IP addresses wherein e

Instruction Manual15You can use the serial port on the CABCONS1716I to access the terminal conguration tool; to do so, you will require a null modem

Instruction ManualFCC Compliance StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev

Instruction Manual16Using the Web InterfaceThe Web interface is the most intuitive way to congure the CABCONS1716I. As it oers a Java-based VNC clie

Instruction Manual17Navigating the Web InterfaceAfter the inital login, the screen is divided into several sections, three of which will remain on the

Instruction Manual18NOTE: The aforementioned sections of the Web Interface will remain on-screen, with selected categories displayed center screen.Mai

Instruction Manual19Snapshots: The Snapshots screen allows you to view and save a screenshot of the controlled computer in its current state. This scr

Instruction Manual20When disabled, the LAN port will use the values assigned to it on the IP Addresses and Routing table below.IP Addresses and Routi

Instruction Manual21System Ident:Machine Name: This is the name that is used to uniquely identify this machine.You might want to create a DNS entry th

Instruction Manual22SNMP: The SNMP menu allows you to congure the CABCONS1716I so it can be recognized and managed using industry standard Simple Net

Instruction Manual23If the computer you are using to view this page knows the correct time, just press the button to set the time and date to the same

Instruction Manual24 Auto Self Upgrade: Clicking the Upgrade to latest button will automatically download and install necessary revisions. To downlo

Instruction Manual25Using the Terminal Interface via Serial PortThe terminal interface can be accessed via the serial port for conguration of the bas

Instruction ManualiTable of ContentsIntroduction ...1Packagin

Instruction Manual26Native VNC ClientThis system implements the VNC protocol, so any o-the-shelf VNC client can be used.There are several dierent VN

Instruction Manual27• Some Unix versions of the VNC client have integrated SSH tunneling support. Some clients require your local user id to be the s

Instruction Manual28Bandwidth: Indicates current average bandwidth coming out of the Server Remote Control unit. The second number measures round trip

Instruction Manual29Main MenuTo access the main menu, quickly press F7 twice.You must press the key twice within one second. If you press it once or t

Instruction Manual30• Mouse Resync: Resynchronizes the mouse pointer so that the local and remote mouse pointers are on top of each other.• PS/2 Res

Instruction Manual31VirtKeys MenuClicking any button in the top half of the window simulates pressing and releasing the indicated key. In the bottom a

Instruction Manual32Video Tuning menuUse the Auto Everything button to automatically ne-tune all three adjustments. If the test pattern for Color Os

Instruction Manual33If the system cannot nd the test pattern on the screen, check that the pattern isn’t scaled or covered up. (perform this operatio

Instruction Manual34Accessing KVM FeaturesOnce you can access and congure the networking component of the Server Remote Control, you can use it to se

Instruction Manual35OSD OperationsBy hitting the left <CTRL> key twice within two seconds, you may see the ‘Hotkey Menu’ if it is enabled (an OS

Instruction ManualiiChanging Your Conguration ...

Instruction Manual36OSD Function KeysYou can use the function keys when the OSD menu is active.The Function key <F1> edits the name of a managed

Instruction Manual37Manual Scan: Scans through powered computers using keyboard control. Scan Type (<F4>: More\Scan Type) determines if scanned

Instruction Manual38Keyboard Speed: The KVM oers a keyboard typematic setting that overrides the typematic settings in the BIOS and Windows operating

Instruction Manual39Hot Key CommandsA hot key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, activate a computer scan, etc. A hot-key sequ

Instruction Manual40Manual Scan:Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between powered computers: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2. Pres

Instruction Manual41Optimizing video performanceChoose the best video modeWe recommend using a display resolution of 1024x768 @60Hz refresh rate, as f

Instruction Manual42Using the Advanced Video Tuning featureThe Advanced Video Tuning menu allows you to adjust the qualities of the video in your VNC

Instruction Manual43The Performance section of the screen gives an indication of the quality of the video.Changes/frame is the average number of tiles

Instruction Manual44Connecting a ModemThe CABCONS1716I will work with virtually any Hayes-compatible modem capable of recognizing the standard AT comm

Instruction Manual45Modem congurationAlthough most connections will work appropriately with the default settings on CABCONS1716I, manual changes can

Instruction Manual1IntroductionThis 1U Rack Mount LCD KVM Console features an integrated 16 Port Multi-Platform IP KVM Switch module, 17in active matr

Instruction Manual46Conguring the Remote ConnectionThis section describes how to congure a typical Windows dial-up session to access the modem conne

Instruction Manual47• PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) must be used; no other authentication methods are supported.• TCP/IP must be installed/enabled o

Instruction Manual48Performance Notes• All images over the PPP connection will be grayscale to conserve bandwidth. If other users are connected while

Instruction Manual49Modem Troubleshooting GuideThe following messages will appear in the system log on the Status screen in the Web interface and may

Instruction Manual50Connecting Serial Remote Control Modules to the CABCONS1716IThe cable for each serial device is similar to a phone cable and uses

Instruction Manual518N1: Eight bits, no parity, one stop bit (default and most common)7N1/701/7E1/7M1/7S1: Seven bits, (none/odd/even/mark/space) pari

Instruction Manual52You are now connected to the R-Port module in a live terminal session. Commands you type will be echoed on the terminal screen. Th

Instruction Manual53Operating Notes:• If the power supply to the R-Port modules you have connected becomes faulty (short, overload) then the R-Port L

Instruction Manual54About Security Certicate WarningsWhat is a security certicate?Sites that employ secure TCP/IP (Internet) connections include a c

Instruction Manual55Installing the new certicate…The following instructions detail how to install the certicate from the CABCONS1716I onto your loca

Instruction Manual2System RequirementsDepending on your needs, you may require one or more of the following cables:All applications• StarTech.com par

Instruction Manual56After resync, the mouse pointers are still not alignedUse the video adjust menu to position your video image exactly where require

Instruction Manual57Keyboard ReplacementThe keyboard is replaceable, in the event of language changes or maintenance. To replace the key-board, tilt

Instruction Manual58Touchpad ReplacementThe built-on Touchpad oers “wheel mouse” functionality. The area of the Touch Pad to the right side of the t

Instruction Manual59SpecicationsConsole Connectors VGA (1), PS/2 Mouse (1), PS/2 Keyboard (1)Display Colors 16.7M (8 bits)Host Computer ConnectorsHD-

Instruction Manual60Technical SupportStarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-l

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Instruction Manual3Overhead DiagramThe KVM Module can be connected to a console, or be used as a stand-alone KVM Switch. There are three major categor

Instruction Manual4Assembly1. Remove the safety stopper from the console drawer. The safety stopper is designed to prevent the drawer from sliding o

Instruction Manual53. Fasten the console to the rack, using the provided screws.Please note the orientation of the wide side of the extension