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CL6700 User Manual

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CL6700
system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An
overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Overview

Chapter 1, Introduction,

introduces you to the CL6700 KVM Console. Its

purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup,

provides step-by-step instructions for setting

up your installation, and explains some basic operation procedures.

Chapter 3, Operation,

describes the fundamental concepts involved in

operating the CL6700.

Chapter 4, Firmware Upgrade,

explains how to upgrade the CL6700’s

firmware with the latest available versions.

An Appendix,

provides specifications and other technical information

regarding the CL6700.

Summary of Contents for CL6700

Page 1: ...DVI LCD Console CL6700 User Manual www aten com...

Page 2: ...protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used i...

Page 3: ...nter Telephone Support For telephone support call this number International http support aten com North America http www aten usa com product_registration International 886 2 8692 6959 China 86 10 525...

Page 4: ...of the user to correct such interference The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior t...

Page 5: ...components are present and in good order If anything is missing or was damaged in shipping contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefull...

Page 6: ...ormation ix Chapter 1 Introduction Overview 1 Features 2 Requirements 3 LCD Console 3 External Console 3 Cables 3 Operating Systems 4 Components 5 Front View 5 Rear View 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Bef...

Page 7: ...e Upgrade 23 Upgrade Succeeded 25 Upgrade Failed 26 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 27 Exiting Firmware Upgrade Mode 27 Appendix Safety Instructions 29 General 29 Rack Mounting 31 Technical Support 32 Inter...

Page 8: ...KVM Console Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its components are described Chapter 2 Hardware Setup provides step by step instructions for setting up your installation and explains s...

Page 9: ...dicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered lists...

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Page 11: ...witch module The CL6700 s single rail design allows the LCD monitor and keyboard touch pad modules to operate independently of each other For added convenience a port for an external USB mouse is prov...

Page 12: ...onal hot pluggable USB mouse port on front panel also functions as USB peripheral port Superior video quality up to 1280 x 1024 75Hz DDC DDC2 DDC2B Audio support speakers Standard 105 key keyboard Sun...

Page 13: ...he LCD monitor s maximum resolution External Console A VGA SVGA or MultiSync monitor or DVI monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation USB keyboa...

Page 14: ...wn in the table below OS Version Windows NT and higher Linux RedHat 9 0 and higher SuSE 10 and higher Mandriva Mandrake 9 0 and higher UNIX AIX 4 3 and higher FreeBSD 5 5 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and...

Page 15: ...Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Components Front View 6 10 12 3 2 2 1 9 8 7 11 4 13 5 14...

Page 16: ...The USB port is available to connect a USB peripheral device flash drive CD ROM drive etc to the console or a USB mouse for users who prefer to use an external mouse 9 Power LED Lights blue to indica...

Page 17: ...on and off 3 External Console Section For flexibility and convenience the CL6700 supports an independent external KVM console The external console s USB keyboard DVI or VGA monitor USB mouse and audio...

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Page 19: ...If you need additional screws or cage nuts contact your rack dealer 3 Optional mounting kits including single person Easy Installation kits are available with a separate purchase See Optional Rack Mou...

Page 20: ...rson still holds the CL6700 in place the second person slides the L brackets into the CL6700 s side mounting brackets from the rear until the bracket flanges contact the rack then screws the L bracket...

Page 21: ...e and audio connectors of the KVM cable into their respective ports on the Console Section of a KVM switch 3 If you are installing an external console plug your keyboard monitor mouse and speakers int...

Page 22: ...CL6700 User Manual 12 Installation Diagram 5 3 4 6 1 2 CL6700 Rear View CS1768 Rear View DVI D or DVI A...

Page 23: ...console 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 position Before you can pull th...

Page 24: ...g 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...

Page 25: ...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 the keyboard module is...

Page 26: ...ot entered the LCD OSD Menu function pressing this button performs an auto adjustment An auto adjustment automatically configures all the settings for the LCD panel to what the OSD considers their opt...

Page 27: ...that lets you fine tune the RGB values Language Selects the language that the OSD displays its menus in OSD Duration Lets you set the amount of time the OSD displays on the screen If there is no input...

Page 28: ...d Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the CL6700 to upgrade the firmware for example simply turn off the power to the unit using the rear panel power switch To restart the CL6700 turn the...

Page 29: ...ion for console selection first Combination Action Ctrl Alt Shift P C Enter To select normal mode pc etc Ctrl Alt Shift S U N Enter To select SUN Ctrl Alt Shift u p g r a d e Enter Activates the Firmw...

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Page 31: ...ges and information relating to them Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade do the following 1 From a computer that is not part of your CL6700 installation go to ATEN s Internet support...

Page 32: ...nce the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch see page 6 must be set to the Normal position 1 Turn off the power to the CL6700 using the power switch located on the back side of the console 2 Slide the fir...

Page 33: ...he downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file from your computer either by double clicking the file icon or by opening a command line and keying in the full path and filename The Firmware Upgrade Utilit...

Page 34: ...ty compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the device s version is higher than the upgrade version it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation...

Page 35: ...Chapter 4 Firmware Upgrade 25 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility...

Page 36: ...l 26 Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully the Upgrade Failed screen appears Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility See the next section Firmware Upgrade Recovery f...

Page 37: ...Cable to its Firmware Upgrade Port 3 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position 4 Power the CL6700 back on and repeat the upgrade procedure 5 After the CL6700 has been successf...

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Page 39: ...ver spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should be operated from...

Page 40: ...in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wall...

Page 41: ...fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides p...

Page 42: ...orehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the t...

Page 43: ...Jack Female Green External Mouse Peripheral 1 x USB Type A Female Black Power 1 x 3 prong AC Socket Switches Reset 1 x Semi recessed Pushbutton Power 1 x Rocker F W Upgrade 1 x Slide LCD Power 1 x Pu...

Page 44: ...according to the instructions given for Standard Rack Mounting page 9 While it takes two people to perform a standard installation with an Easy Installation kit one person can mount the CL6700 To ins...

Page 45: ...s the CL6700 will be to the inside a Screw the front flanges to the rack first b Slide the bars with the rear flanges toward the rack until the flanges make contact with the rack then screw the rear f...

Page 46: ...he CL6700 to the front of the rack only tighten the screws part way 4 Slide the rear attachment sliding brackets along the slide bars until they contact the rear of the CL6700 then use the screws supp...

Page 47: ...sure that it is properly aligned and operating smoothly See Opening the Console page 13 for opening and closing procedures 6 After determining that the CL6700 is lined up and operating correctly fini...

Page 48: ...he emulation mappings are listed in the table below Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift...

Page 49: ...keys The corresponding functions are shown in the table below Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard C...

Page 50: ...cable with one of an appropriately short length Some characters I enter from the keyboard do not display correctly The keyboard layout setting for the port does not match the keyboard you are using O...

Page 51: ...improper equipment or attempted repair by anyone other than ATEN This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS IN NO EVENT SHALL ATEN S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODU...

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Page 53: ...figuration 16 O Online Registration iii Opening the Console 13 Operating Precautions 15 P Port ID Numbering Selection 18 Powering Off 18 Precautions 15 R Rack Mounting Optional 34 Standard 9 Reset Swi...

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