ATEN CS-64A User manual

User Manual
CS-64A
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the unit and/or
any devices that connect to it.
This package contains:
M1 CS-64A Four Port Petite KVM Switch with Attached Cables
M1 User Manual
M1 Quick Start Guide
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
© Copyright 2003 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE - 1235-1AT
Printed in Taiwan 08/2003
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 instruction manual,may cause
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference 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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Overview
The CS-64APetite KVM Switch is a control unit that allows
access to four computers from a single console (keyboard,
monitor, and mouse). Before the development of the CS-64A,
the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a
single console was through a complex and costly network
system. Now, with a CS-64APetite KVM Switch installation, you
can easily access four computers in a cost effective manner.
The CS-64Aimproves on previous models with a 50% smaller
footprint and attached custom KVM cables. The result is a neat
and tidy workspace and trouble-free installation.
Recognizing the increased importance of sound, the CS-64Ais
speaker enabled. You can listen to the audio output of all the
computers (one at a time) on a single set of speakers.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate
ports is all that is entailed. Simple Hotkey combinations control
which computer has the KVM focus.
There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and
no incompatibility problems. Since the CS-64Aintercepts
keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and
with all operating systems.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a
CS-64Ainstallation. By allowing a single console to manage all
of the computers, the CS-64Aeliminates the expense of
purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each.
Additionally, it saves the extra space they would take up, and
eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in
constantly having to move from one computer to the other.
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Features
MOne console controls four computers
MCompact design features four attached 4-in-1 KVM
(keyboard, video, mouse, and speaker) cables
MSpeaker enabled
MEasy to install - no software required - connecting cables to
the computers is all it takes
MEasy to operate - computer selection via Hotkeys - Auto
Scan function to monitor computer operation
MHot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance
without powering down the switch
MLED display for easy status monitoring
MKeyboard and mouse emulation for error free computer
booting
MSupports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on
most mice
MCaps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are saved and
restored when switching
MSuperior video quality - up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
MCompatible with all operating platforms
MNon-powered
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Hardware Requirements
Console
MA VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest
resolution that you will be using on any computer in the
installation.
MA PS/2 Style Mouse.
MA PS/2 Keyboard.
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer
that is to be connected to the system:
MA VGA, SVGA or Multisync video card.
MA 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port.
MA 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port.
Cables
For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, four
high-quality 4-in-1 CS Custom KVM cables have been
designed into the CS-64A. There is no need for a separate
cable purchase.
Note: The KVM cables have PS/2 style keyboard and mouse
connectors. The CS-64Adoes not support AT keyboards
or serial mice.
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Front View
1. KVM Cables
These 4-in-1 cables connect to the keyboard, video, mouse,
and audio ports on the computers you are installing (see the
Installation diagram on p. 6).
2. Port LEDs
A LED lights to indicate its corresponding port is the one that
has the KVM focus. Depending on the port’s status, the LED
may flash according to a specific pattern (see the LED
Display Table, p. 10, for details).
3. Speaker Jack
The cable from your speakers (optional) plugs in here.
4. Console Ports
Your keyboard, monitor, and mouse, plug in here (see the
Installation diagram on p. 6). Each port is marked with an
appropriate icon to indicate itself.
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Installation
Refer to the Installation diagram on the next page as you
perform the following steps:
1. Plug your keyboard, monitor, mouse into the appropriate
Console ports on the CS-64A. Each port is labeled with an
appropriate icon to indicate itself.
2. (Optional) Plug your speakers into the CS-64A’s speaker
jack.
3. Plug the attached KVM cables’ keyboard, monitor, mouse,
and speaker connectors into their respective ports on the
computers you are installing.
After you have finished cabling up, turn on the power to the
computers.
Note: The CS-64A’s Power On default is to link to the first
computer you turn on.
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1. Before you begin, make sure that power to all the
devices you will be connecting up have been
turned off. You must unplug the power cords of
any computers that have the Keyboard Power On
function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power
from the computer.
2. To prevent damage to your equipment, make sure
that all devices you will be connecting up are
properly grounded.
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Operation
Accessing all of your computers from a single console could not
be easier. The CS-64Auses Hotkey combinations to give the
KVM focus to the computer of your choice. The CS-64A
provides the following Hotkey features:
MSelecting the Active Port
MAuto Scan Mode
MSkip Mode
Invoking Hotkey Mode
All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Invoking
Hotkey Mode takes three steps:
1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key
2. While [Num Lock] is down, press and release the asterisk
key or the minus key
3. Release the Num Lock key:
[Num Lock] + [*];
or:
[Num Lock] + [-];
Note: The asterisk or minus key must be released within one
half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled.
When Hotkey Mode is active:
MThe keyboard Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in
succession. They stop flashing and revert to normal status
when you exit Hotkey Mode.
MOrdinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended -
only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks
(described in the sections that follow), can be input.
MPressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits Hotkey Mode.
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Selecting the Active Port
Each CPU port is assigned a numeric Port ID (1 - 4). You can
give the KVM focus directly to any computer on the installation
with a Hotkey combination that specifies the ID of the port it is
attached to. The steps involved are:
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 7)
2. Press and release the appropriate Port ID number (1, 2, 3,
or 4)
After you press the number, the KVM focus switches to the
designated computer and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.
Auto Scan Mode
The CS-64A’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles through
the four ports at regular 5 second intervals. This allows you to
monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble
of switching from port to port manually. To start Auto Scan
Mode:
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 7)
2. Press and release [A]
Once scanning begins, it continues until you press [Esc] or
[Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode. The Port that is active at
the time scanning stops remains active.
Note: 1. Auto Scan only scans ports that are powered on. It
passes over any powered off ports.
2. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard
and mouse functions are suspended. You must exit
Auto Scan Mode by pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] in
order to regain normal control of their use.
3. Pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits both Auto Scan
Mode and Hotkey Mode.
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