ATEN CE600 User manual

DVI KVM Extender
CE600 / CE602
User Manual
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FCC Information
This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable 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 in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are
subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer
makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to
the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability
or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described
in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective
following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its
dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental
or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the
responsibility 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 to
operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT
BEFORE USE.
This ATEN product is specifically designed and manufactured for the operation
and management of computer mainframe and communications equipment used in
network management centers. As such, it may not be completely appropriate for
those environments and sites where special standards for performance and high
reliability are required – such as military equipment, traffic management, nuclear
facilities, security systems, communications equipment, medical facilities, etc.
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Package Contents
The CE600 / CE602 package consists of:
1 CE600L / CE602L DVI KVM Extender (Local Unit)
1 CE600R / CE602R DVI KVM Extender (Remote Unit)
1 1.8 m USB DVI-D Single Link KVM Cable Set (CE600)
1 1.8 m USB DVI-D Dual Link KVM Cable Set (CE602)
2 Power Adapters
1 Rack Mount Kit
2 Grounding Wires
1 User Manual*
1 Quick Start Guide
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.
*Features may have been added to the CE600 / CE602 since this manual was
printed. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of
the manual.
© Copyright 2010 – 2011 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0337-AT1G
Manual Date: 2011-07-22
ATENandtheATENlogoareregisteredtrademarksofATENInternationalCo.,Ltd.All rightsreserved.
All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

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Contents
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
CE600L / CE602L (Local Unit) Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
CE600R / CE602R (Remote Unit) Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CE600L / CE602L (Local Unit) Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
CE600R / CE602R (Remote Unit) Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installation Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3. Operation
Picture Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CE600L / CE602L (Local Units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CE600R / CE602R (Remote Unit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It
covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of
the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CE600 / CE602 system. Its
purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel
components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes the steps that are necessary to
quickly and safely set up your installation.
Chapter 3, Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in
operating the CE600 / CE602
Chapter 4, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this
utility to upgrade the CE600 / CE602's firmware with the latest available
versions.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the CE600 / CE602.

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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates 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 represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
→Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start →Run means to
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
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North America http://www.aten-usa.com

Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CE600 / CE602 is a DVI and USB based KVM Extender with RS-232
serial functionality. It allows access to a computer system from a remote
console (USB keyboard, monitor, and mouse). Because it allows access to a
computer system from a remote console, the CE600 / CE602 is perfect for use
in any type of installation where you need to place the console where it is
conveniently accessible, but you want the system equipment to reside in a safe
location – away from the dust and dirt of the factory floor, or the harsh
environmental influence of a construction site, for example. This allows users
to deploy system equipment over large distances.
The CE600 / CE602 is useful for control and security purposes, where you can
have the system unit in a secure area at the same time that you put the console
in the most convenient location for user access. This is ideal for managing
highly confidential data systems.
The CE600 uses one Cat 5e cable (DVI Single Link) to support up to 1920 x
1200 video resolution. The CE602 can support up to 2560 x 1600 (DVI Dual
Link) resolution and requires a second Cat 5e cable to transfer HDCP, RS-232,
microphone and dual link signals.
The CE600 / CE602 improves on previous designs by: 1) featuring Dual Link
(for CE602); 2) the addition of an RS-232 port, on both the Local and Remote
Units – the RS-232 port on the Local Unit allows you to connect to a PC, while
the RS-232 port on the Remote Unit allows you to connect serial devices such
as touchscreens and barcode scanners;3) using inexpensive Cat 5e cable
instead of bulkier, more expensive, standard DVI cables, for a much neater,
more convenient, more reliable data transfer connection; 4) featuring a custom
ASIC to ensure the utmost in reliability and compatibility.
Furthermore, the CE600 / CE602 features an EQ switch on the Remote Unit to
adjust the picture on the remote console.
Setup is as easy as can be – simply connect the computer system box; run the
Cat 5e cable up to 60 meters to the Remote Unit; and plug the remote console
into the Remote Unit.

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Features
Local and Remote Units connect at distances up to 60 m using Cat 5e
cable
Allows access to a computer or KVM installation from a remote console
(up to 60m)
Control your system from the remote console (USB keyboard, USB mouse
and DVI interface monitor)
Supports DVI-D interface and allows transmission of DVI dual-link
signals (CE602)
Features ATEN technology that allows A/V transmission over one Cat 5e
cable
Enable HDCP, RS-232, microphone and dual link signals by adding a
second Cat 5e cable (CE602 only)
Note: The length of the two Cat 5e cables must be the same.
Manual compensation control to adjust signal strength in order to
compensate for distance
RS-232 serial ports – connect to a serial terminal, or serial devices such as
touchscreens and barcode scanners (Baud Rate 115200 bps)
Audio Enabled – supports stereo speakers and microphone
Built-in 8KV/15KV ESD protection (Contact voltage 8KV; Air voltage
15KV)
Supports Wide Screen formats
Superior video quality of up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz (DVI Dual Link) at
40 m (CE602 only); 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz at 30 m; 1024 x 1768 @ 60 Hz
at 60 m – get an excellent, crisp image on your screen over long distance
transmissions
Hot pluggable
Rack mountable
Easy to install – no software required – connecting cables to the devices is
all it takes
Firmware upgrade

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Requirements
Consoles
A DVI single link or dual link monitor capable of the highest resolution
you will be using on any monitor in the installation.
A USB keyboard
A USB mouse
Stereo microphone and stereo speakers (optional)
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be
connected to the system:
A DVI port
2 USB ports for the mouse and keyboard
Microphone and speaker ports (optional)
Cables
For optimal signal integrity, and to simplify the layout, we strongly
recommend that you use the high quality custom KVM Cable that is
provided with this package.
Cat 5e cable is required to connect the Local and Remote CE600 / CE602
Units. Cable of a lower standard will result in degrading of the video
signal. We strongly recommend using Cat 5e cables.
For better quality over longer distances, we suggest using 2L-2801 (350
MHz) Low Skew Cable
Maximum Cable Distances
Connection Distance
Computer to Local Unit (CE600L / CE602L) 5 m
Local Unit (CE600L / CE602L)
to Remote Unit (CE600R / CE602R) 60 m
Remote Unit (CE600R / CE602R) to monitor 5 m

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Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
OS Version
Windows 2000, 2003, 2008, XP, Vista, 7
Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher
SuSE 10 / 11.1 and higher
Debian 3.1 / 4.0
Ubuntu 7.04 / 7.10
UNIX FreeBSD 5.5 / 6.1 / 6.2
Novell Netware 6.0 and higher

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Components
CE600L / CE602L (Local Unit) Front View
No. Component Description
1 DVI port Connect a DVI cable from a computer to this port.
2 USB Type B Input The USB cable from your computer or USB hub plugs
in here.
3 Audio Ports These mini stereo ports are for the speakers (green)
and microphone (pink).
4 RS-232 Serial Port Connect the RS-232 cable from your computer into
this port.
5 LEDs The CE600L / CE602L has two LEDs to indicate the
operating status. See page 17 for full details.
12
135
24

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CE600R / CE602R (Remote Unit) Front View
No. Component Description
1 EQ Switch Use this to adjust the video quality of the remote
console.
2 RS-232 Serial Port RS-232 serial devices – such as touchscreens or
barcode scanners – plug into this port.
3 LEDs The CE602R has two LEDs to indicate operating
status. See page 18 for full details.
1
13
2

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CE600L / CE602L (Local Unit) Rear View
CE600R / CE602R (Remote Unit) Rear View
No. Component Description
1 F/W Upgrade Switch Use this switch to turn on the firmware upgrade mode.
Reset the power to proceed with the firmware
upgrade.
Switch it off and reset the power to return to normal
mode.
2 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here.
3 Sub / Main The Cat 5e cable that connects the Remote and Local
Units plugs in here.
Dual Link DVI (CE602 only): uses 2 cables
Single Link DVI: uses 1 cable (Main-to-Main)
(Note: If HDCP, RS-232, microphone and dual link
signals are needed, the Sub cable must be
connected.)
No. Component Description
1 Power Jack The cable from the USB Power adapter connects here.
2 USB The USB cable for your keyboard / mouse plugs in
here.
3 Audio Ports These mini stereo ports are for the speakers (green)
and microphone (pink).
3
12
1345
2

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4 Sub / Main The Cat 5e cable that connects the Remote and Local
Units plugs in here.
Dual Link DVI (CE602 only): uses 2 cables
Single Link DVI: uses 1 cable (Main-to-Main)
(Note: If HDCP, RS-232, microphone and dual link
signals are needed, the Sub cable must be
connected.)
5 DVI port This DVI serial port is for connecting to a compatible
monitor.
No. Component Description

Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting
For convenience and flexibility, the CE600 / CE602 can be mounted on system
racks. To rack mount a unit do the following:
1. Using the screws provided in the Rack Mount Kit, screw the mounting
bracket into the top or bottom of the unit as show in the diagram below:
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 25. Please review it before
proceeding.
2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the
installation are turned off. You must unplug the power cords of
any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
Phillips hex head
Phillips hex head
M3x6
M3x6

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2. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack.
Note: These screws are not provided. We recommend that you use M5 x 12
Phillips Type I cross, recessed type screws.

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Installation
Grounding
To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are
properly grounded.
1. Use the two grounding wires supplied with this package to ground both
units by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the
other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
2. Make sure that the computer that the Local Unit connects to and the
monitor that the Remote Unit connects to are properly grounded.
Cat 5e cable
up to 60 m

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3. For increased grounding protection, use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable
to connect the Local and Remote Units. There are two methods that can be
used:
a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a
grounding wire. Solder this wire to the RJ-45 connector as shown in the
diagram below:
b) The second method is to use the STP cable shielding for grounding. In
this case, make sure that the shielding makes tight contact with the top
inside of the RJ-45 connector as shown in the diagram below:
In either case, make sure that the sides of the RJ-45 connector make tight
contact with the grounding contacts on the sides of the RJ-45 socket as
shown in the diagram below: