ATEN CS-1742 User manual

User Manual
CS-1742
CS-1744
2004-09-24

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
MReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
MIncrease the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
MConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that which the receiver is connected.
MConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for help.
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Packing List
The complete Master View CS-1742 / CS-1744 package consists of:
M1 CS-1742 or CS-1744 USB KVM Switch
M2 CS Custom Audio/Video Cables (CS-1742)
M2 CS Custom USB/Video Cables (CS-1742)
M4 CS Custom Audio/Video Cables (CS-1744)
M4 CS Custom USB/Video Cables (CS-1744)
M1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
M1 User Manual
M1 Quick Start Guide
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was
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 that connect
to it.
©Copyright 2004 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0240-100
Printed in Taiwan 09/2004
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Contents
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Installation
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Basic Operation
Manual Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. Hotkey Operation
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cycling Through the Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Going Directly to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hotkey Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alternate Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
List Hotkey Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Disable Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Firmware Upgrade Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Upgrade Interrupted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Appendix
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Hotkey Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Courier 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.
MBullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
> Indicates selecting an option on a menu. For example, Start > Run
means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview
The Master View Dual-View CS-1742orCS-1744 USBKVM Switch brings dual
head video functionality to ATEN’s USB KVM switch technology. Now, two
(CS-1742) or four (CS-1744) dual head computers can be accessed and controlled
fromasingleconsolethatconsistsofaUSBkeyboard,USBmouse,andtwoVGA,
SVGA, or Multisync monitors.
In addition, the CS-1742 / CS-1744 incorporates a two port USB hub that allows
each of the computers to share any USB peripherals connected to the hub on a one
computer at a time basis. Recognizing the importance of sound, the switches are
also audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the
computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set
of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).
The CS-1742 / CS-1744’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature allows
independent switching of the KVM, USB hub, the second display channel, and
audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus,
another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus.
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no
softwaretoconfigure,noinstallationroutines,andnoincompatibility problems.Since
the CS-1742 / CS-1744 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple
operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac and Sun).
There are two convenient methods to access the computers: push button port
selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; and hotkey combinations
entered from the keyboard.
Sincea singleconsolemanagesallof thecomputers,the CS-1742/CS-1744setup:
1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate periphearl components
for each computer; 2) saves all the space those extra components would take up;
3) saves on energy costs; and 4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort
involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
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MProvides a second video channel to support dual head computers
MOne console controls 2 (CS-1742) or 4 (CS-1744) dual head computers
MTwo USB ports for USB device sharing
MAudio jacks for speaker and microphone sharing
MIndependent (asynchronous) switching of the KVM, USB, and audio focus
MFully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of
1.5/12 Mbps
MEasy to install - no software required - connecting cables is all it takes
MEasy to operate - computer selection via push button switches or hotkeys
MHotkey OS selection
MLED display for easy status monitoring
MAuto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
MCaps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock, states are saved and restored when
switching
MKeyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting
MSupports multimedia USB keyboards; supports Mac & Sun keyboards
MSupports Microsoft Intellimouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice;
supports Logitech and Microsoft wireless keyboards and mice
MSupports multibutton mice with appropriate drivers installed
MSuperior video quality - 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
MHot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without
powering down the switch
MUpgradeable firmware
MCompatible with all operating platforms
MSupports Windows 98SE or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, SUN Blade
2000/100, (Sun Solaris 8 or higher) Unix and Linux RedHat 7.1 or higher
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Hardware Requirements
Console
MMonitors capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any
computer in the installation.
MA USB style mouse
MA USB style keyboard
Computer
MA VGA, SVGA or Multisync port
MType A USB port
Cables
Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be
used to link to the computers. Two (CS-1742) or four (CS-1744) cable sets are
provided with this package. Additional cable sets can be purchased from your
dealer.
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Front View
3
1 & 2
CS-1742:
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1 & 2
CS-1744:
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