IOGear GCS1716 User manual

GCS1716

PART NO. M1074

Installation

Installation Guide

16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVM Switch

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errors that may appear in this document.

Table of Contents

Package Contents 4

Requirements 5

Product Overview 7

Features 8

Hardware overview 10

Hardware Setup 15

Basic Operation 28

OSD Operation 32

Keyboard Port Operation 51

Keybard Emulation 63

Firmware Upgrade Utility 67

Limited Warrany 74

Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) Statement

Contact 76

Technical Support 77

Specications 79

Troubleshooting 85

Appendix 86

Package Contents

1 x GCS1716 16-Port KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit–

2 x Custom KVM cable sets (1 USB and 1 PS/2)–

1 x Console cable–

1 x Cascading cable–

1 x Firmware Upgrade cable*–

1 x Grounding wire–

1 x Foot Pad set (4 pads)–

1 x Power Adapter–

1 x User Manual**–

1 x Quick Start Guide–

1 x Warranty Registration Form–

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a

problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to

prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.

* Upgraded rmware may have been developed since you last purchased the product. Please visit our website to check and

download the latest rmware version.

** Features may have been added to the GCS1716 since this manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the

most up-to-date version of the manual.

Requirements

Console

The following hardware components are required for the KVM console:

A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any–

computer in the installation.

A keyboard and mouse (USB or PS/2)–

Computers

The following hardware components are required for each computer:

A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port.–

PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin mini-DIN), at least one USB port.–

Function Length Part Number

KVM switch to computer

(or to another switch if

cascading) connection

PS/2 6 ft

10 ft

20 ft

G2L-5202P

G2L-5203P

G2L-5206P

USB 6 ft

10 ft

16 ft

G2L-5202U

G2L-5203U

G2L-5205U

Cables

Sub-standard cables might damage the

connected devices or degrade overall

performance. For optimum signal integrity

and to simplify the layout, use the high quality

IOGEAR custom cable sets described below.

Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

OS Version

Windows 2000 or higher, XP, Vista

Linux RedHat 7.1 or higher, Fedora Core 2, Fedora Core 3,

Fedora Core 4

SuSE 8.2, 9.3, 10

Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0

Product Overview

The GCS1716 KVM switch allows access and control up to 256 computers from a single console (keyboard,

mouse, and monitor). As many as 16 additional switches can be cascaded bringing the total number of

connected computers to 256 computers that can be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse

console. Additionally, the GCS1716 features high density SPHD 15-pin instead of the usual 25-pin connectors

thus allowing for a compact design and installation in a 1U system rack.

The GCS1716 includes one USB port located on the front panel for easy access and sharing of any USB

peripherals. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is needed. The

switch supports both USB and PS/2 connections for the console and computers. The GCS1716 intercepts

keyboard input directly, thus eliminating the need for any software conguration. Switching between computers

can be easily accomplished either by manually pressing the front panel push button port LEDs, entering

hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or via a menu driven multilingual on-screen display (OSD) system. A

convenient auto-scan feature permits automatic scanning and monitoring of activities on all connected. Lastly,

the GCS1716 offers benets such as: a) managing multiple computers from a single console, b) eliminating

the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer, c) space

and energy costs savings, and d) helping create a greener environment by reducing amount of waste.

Features

A single console controls up to 256 computers•

Cascade to 2 levels – connect up to 16 switches•

Front panel USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals*•

Dual Interface – supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice•

Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun•

Supports multimedia USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun•

Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection•

USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation – computers boot even when the console focus is•

elsewhere

Superior video quality – up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B•

Display Emulation Technology – stores the console monitor’s EDID (Extended Display Identication Data) •

to optimize display resolution

Convenient computer switching via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, or multilingual on-screen display•

(OSD) menu

Two level password security - only authorized users view and control computers; up to four users and•

an administrator with a separate prole for each

Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers•

Broadcast mode – operations simultaneously performed on all selected computers•

Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without having to power down the switch•

Buzzer on/off via hotkey and OSD•

Firmware upgradeable•

No software installation required•

Designed for desktop or rack mount (19” system rack, 1U)•

* The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable

set connections.

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Hardware Overview

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