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Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to Power Off the GCL1908W/GCL1916W (to upgrade the firmware
for example), please follow below procedure
1. Shut down all connected computers
Note: Unplug the power cords of all connected computers that have the Keyboard
Power On function. Otherwise the GCL1908W/GCL1916W will still receive power from
the computers
2. Disconnect the GCL1908W/GCL1916W from its power source
3. Wait 10 seconds, then connected the GCL1908W/GCL1916W power back in
4. Turn the rear panel power switch back on
5. After the GCL1908W/GCL1916W has started and recognize its station ID, turn all
connected computers on
Note: If you need to shut down more than one station, power up the highest station
first and work your way down to the lowest one
Hot Plugging
The GCL1908W/GCL1916W supports hot plugging – components can be removed and
added to the console by unplugging their KVM cables from the ports without the need to
shut the GCL1908W/GCL1916W down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, please
follow below procedures:
Hot Plugging KVM Ports
In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the KVM port changes, you must manually
reconfigure the OSD to reflect the new port information
Note: If the computer’s OS does not support hot plugging, then this function may not work
properly
Port Selection
The GCL1908W/GCL1916W provides 3 port selection methods to access the connected
computers:
a. Manual
• Use the Port LED/Port pushbuttons located on the keyboard module to switch
KVM focus to any port on the installation
b. On Screen Display (OSD) see
OSD Operation
c. Hotkeys see
Keyboard Port Operation
