Aten KL1100M Quick Setup Guide

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1 KL1100 Dual Rail LCD PS/2-USB Console with Standard Rack Mount Kit 

1 Custom KVM Cable Set

1 Power Cord (AC power models only)

1 Firmware Upgrade Cable

1 User Instructions

Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased, one of the following may be included in your 

package:

• Standard Rack Mount Kit - Long

• Easy Installation Rack Mount Kit - Short

• Easy Installation Rack Mount Kit - Long

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1. Upper Handle

2. LCD Module

3. Keyboard Module

4. Lower Handle

5. Power LED

6. LCD Release Catch

7. Rack Mounting Tabs

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1. Keyboard Release Catch

2. Reset Button

3. Lock LEDs

4. Keyboard

5. Touch pad

6. External Mouse Port

1. Power Socket

2. Power Switch

3. Grounding Terminal

4. External Console Section

5. KVM Port Section

6. DC Terminal Block

1. LCD Display

2. LCD Controls

3. LCD On/Off Button

4. Firmware Upgrade Port

5. Firmware Upgrade Switch

A standard rack mounting kit can be purchased separately for your KL1100. The kit enables the KL1100 to be 

mounted in rack with a depth of 42.0 - 77.0 cm.

1. It takes two people to mount the KL1100: one to hold it in place; the other to screw it in.

2. Optional mounting kits - including single person Easy Installation kits – are available with a separate purchase.

3. The standard rack mounting kit does not include screws or cage nuts. If you need additional screws or cage nuts, 

contact your rack dealer.

To rack mount the KL1100, do the following:

1. While one person positions the KL1100 in the rack and holds it in place, the second person loosely screws the 

front brackets to the rack.

 

2. While the first person still holds the KL1100 in place, the second person slides the L brackets into the KL1100's 

side mounting brackets from the rear until the bracket flanges contact the rack, then screws the L brackets to the 

rack.

3. After the L brackets have been secured, tighten the front bracket screws.

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1. Plug the SPHD connector end of a KVM cable into the LCD Console's KVM port.

2. Plug the keyboard, monitor, and mouse 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, and mouse into their respective ports on 

the Console Section of the LCD Console. The ports are color coded and marked with an icon for easy 

identification.

4. Plug the power cord into the LCD Console's power socket and into a power source.

5. Power up your KVM installation.

6. Turn on the power to LCD Console.

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The KL1100 supports hot plugging—components can be removed and added to the console by unplugging their 

cables from the ports without the need to shut down the KL1100.

If it becomes necessary to Power Off the KL1100 (to upgrade the firmware, for example), simply turn off the power 

to the unit using the rear panel power switch.

Restarting the KL1100 is as easy as turning the rear panel power switch back on.

1. Press the keys in sequence - one key at a time. First [Ctrl], then [Alt], then [Shift], etc.

2. Console selections are not saved. If the KL1100 is powered off, it reverts to the default setting of both consoles 

enabled when it is powered on again.

3. If the KVM switch connected to the KL1100 uses the [Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] combination to invoke its hotkey mode, 

you won't be able to access any of its hotkey operations because the KL1100 will capture the combination for 

console selection first.

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• The LCD console supports most KVM switches that have PS/2 or USB console port connectors. If you are unsure 

whether your switch is supported or not, check with your dealer.

• The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 @75Hz. Make sure that none of the resolution 

settings of the connected computers exceed the LCD monitor's maximum resolution.

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

installation

• USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse

For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use ATEN high quality 

Custom Cable sets.

[Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] [P][C]

[Enter]

To select normal mode (pc). 

[Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift][S][U][N] [Enter] 

To select SUN. 

[Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] [u] [p] [g] [r] [a] [d] [e] 

[Enter]

Activates the Firmware Upgrade Mode. Note: this Hotkey sequence 

only works when the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch is in the 

Normal position. 

[Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] [L] [Enter] 

Enable Local (LCD) console; Disable Remote (external) console. 

[Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] [R] [Enter] 

Enable Remote (external) console; Disable Local (LCD) console. 

[Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] [L] [R] [Enter] or 

[Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] [R] [L] [Enter] 

Enable both consoles (default). 

Computer Connections

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Console Selection

Hotkey

Connectors

External

Console Ports

Keyboard

1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple)

1 x USB Type A Female (Black)

Video

1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)

Mouse

1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green)

1 x USB Type A Female (Black)

KVM Ports

1 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)

Power

1 x 3-prong AC Socket

1 x 3W3 or DC Terminal

F/W Upgrade

1 x RJ-11

External Mouse

1 x USB Type A Female (Black)

Switches

Reset

1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton

Power

1 x Rocker

F/W Upgrade

1 x Slide

LCD Power

1 x Pushbutton

LCD Adjustment

4 x Pushbutton

LEDs

Power

1 (Blue)

Lock

1 x Num Lock (Green) 

1 x Caps Lock (Green) 

1 x Scroll Lock (Green)

Emulation

Keyboard/Mouse

PS/2; USB

Video

17” LCD

1280 x 1024, DDC2B

19” LCD

1280 x 1024, DDC2B

I/P Rating

100–240VAC; 50-60 Hz; 1A

36–75VDC; 1A

Power Consumption

17” LCD

29.6W

19” LCD

32.2W

Environment

Operating Temp.

0–40°C

Storage Temp.

-20–60°C

Humidity

0–80% RH, Non-condensing

Physical

Properties

Housing

Metal

Weight

17”

15.90 kg

19”

17.40 kg

Dimensions

(L x W x H)

17”

61.40 x 48.20 x 4.40 cm

19”

66.50 x 48.20 x 4.40 cm

(DC Power)

(AC Power)

* All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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