ATEN CS-72E User manual

User Manual
CS-72E
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-72E Two Port KVM Switch
M2 CS Custom KVM Cables
M1 Console Connector Cable
M1 User Manual
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
© Copyright 2003 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-1234-100
Printed in Taiwan 07/2003
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-72E KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Switch is a
control unit that allows access to two computers from a single
console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). With its custom
designed connectors, the CS-72E reduces the number of ports
required for a 2 Port KVM switch from 9 (6 PS/2 and 3 HDB) to
only 3 (2 custom designed SPDB-15 female connectors for the
computer attachments, and a single, integrated, custom
designed SPDB-15 male connector for the keyboard, video,
and mouse).
The special connector design provides several advantages
over standard KVM switch implementations: 1) increased
reliability; 2) a handsome, space-saving, vertical-standing,
modern appearance; and 3) neater, more efficient, cabling that
eliminates the usual tangled cable mess.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate
ports is all that is entailed. There is no software to configure; no
need to get involved in complex installation routines; and no
need to be concerned with incompatibility problems. Since the
CS-72E intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly, it works
on any hardware platform and with all operating systems.
The CS-72E provides two convenient computer access
methods: 1) toggling the KVM focus from one to the other by
pressing the push button port selection switches located on the
unit’s front panel; and switching directly to the target computer
by entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a
CS-72E installation. By allowing a single console to manage
both computers, the CS-72E eliminates the expense of
purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each
one. Additionally, it saves the extra space and energy costs
that they would require, and eliminates the inconvenience and
wasted effort involved in constantly having to move from one
computer to the other.
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Features
MCompact vertical-standing design
MCustom connector layout requires only 3 ports - 2 SPDB-15
female connectors for connecting to the computers - plus a
single, integrated, SPDB-15 male connector for the
keyboard, video, and mouse console
MEasy to install - no software required - connecting cables to
the computers is all it takes
MEasy to operate - computer selection via selection switches
or hotkeys
MPower on detection - automatically switches to the first
powered on port
MAuto scan function to monitor computer operation
MLED display for easy status monitoring
MHot pluggable - add or remove computers without powering
down the switch
MCaps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are saved and
restored when switching
MKeyboard and mouse emulation for error free computer
booting
MSupports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on
most mice
MSuperior video quality - up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
MNon-powered
MSaves time, space, power, and equipment costs
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System 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 keyboard
MA PS/2 style mouse
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer
that is to be connected to the system:
MA VGA, SVGA or Multisync port.
MA PS/2 Style keyboard port.
MA PS/2 Style mouse port.
Cables
Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with
this switch may be used. One Console Connector Cable and
two 1.2 m KVM cable sets are provided with this package.
KVM cable sets are available in 1.2, 1.8, 3, and 6 meter
lengths. If you need additional cables, contact your dealer.
Length CS Part Number
1.2 m 2L-5201P
1.8 m 2L-5202P
3.0 m 2L-5203P
6.0 m 2L-5206P
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Components
Front View:
1. Port Selection Switches
MPress a switch to give the KVM focus to the system
attached to its corresponding port.
MPressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds
starts Auto Scan Mode (see p. 10).
MWhile in Auto Scan Mode, pressing either button exits
Auto Scan Mode and switches the KVM focus to its
corresponding port.
2. Port LEDs
The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. A lit
LED indicates that 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 table on p. 11 for
details).
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Rear
1. Power Jack
The power adapter cable plugs in here.
Note: The CS-72E does not require external power. Use of
a power adapter is optional, and requires a separate
purchase.
2. Console Port Connector*
The Console Adapter Cable plugs in here.
3. CPU Port Connectors*
The KVM cables that connect the unit to the mouse,
keyboard, and video ports on the computers you are
connecting up can plug into any available port.
*The shape of the 15-pin CPU and Console port connectors
has been specifically modified so that only cables designed to
work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section on
p. 3 for details).
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Installation
Refer to the diagrams on pages 7 and 8 as you do the following:
1. Plug the Console Adapter Cable into the Console Port
Connector on the rear panel of the CS-72E.
2. Plug your keyboard, monitor and mouse into their respective
connectors on the Console Adapter Cable. Each connector
is marked with an approprieate icon to indicate itself.
3. Use the custom KVM cables (described in the Cables
section on p. 3), to connect the CS-72E CPU Ports to the
monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the computers you
are installing.
4. If you choose to use external power, plug the power adapter
into an AC power source, then plug the power adapter cable
into the unit’s Power Jack.
Note: The power adapter should be DC9V with the inside
positive and the outside negative:
5. Turn on the power to the computers.
Note: The CS-72E’s default is to link to the first computer
you turn on.
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1. 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.
2. To prevent damage to your installation due to
ground potential difference, make sure that all
devices on the installation are properly grounded.
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Operation
Controlling the computers in your CS-72E installation from a
single console could not be easier. Two port selection methods
that provide instant access to the computers are available:
MManual Port Selection
MHotkey Port Selection
Manual Port Selection
With Manual Port Selection you simply press the appropriate
Port Selection switch on the unit’s front panel to give the KVM
focus to its corresponding port. The Port LED lights to indicate
that its port has the KVM focus.
Hotkey Port Selection
Hotkey selection allows you to toggle the KVM focus between
the computers from the keyboard, instead of having to manually
switch with the Port Selection buttons.
To hotkey toggle the ports:
1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key
2. 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 the hotkey operation is canceled.
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Auto Scan Mode:
The CS-72E’s Auto Scan feature automatically switches
between the two ports at regular 5 seconds intervals so that
you can monitor the computer activity without having to take the
trouble of switching yourself. To invoke Auto Scan Mode hold
down both Port Selection buttons for 3 seconds (see p. 4).
Once scanning begins, it continues until you exit Auto Scan
Mode by pressing either Port Selection switch or the keyboard
Spacebar.
MIf you exit by pressing a Port Selection switch, the KVM
focus switches to its corresponding port.
MIf you exit by pressing the Spacebar, the port that had the
focus when the scanning stopped keeps the focus.
Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard
and mouse functions are suspended. You must exit Auto
Scan Mode to regain normal control of their use.
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Specifications
Function Specification
CPU Ports 2
Port Selection Push Button Switches; Hotkeys
Connectors CPU 2 x SPDB-15 F (Yellow)
Console 1 x SPDB-15 M (Yellow)
LEDs 2 Selected Port (Green)
Emulation Keyboard PS/2
Mouse PS/2
Scan Interval 5 secs.
Operating Temperature 0 - 50oC
Storage Temperature -20 - 60oC
Humidity 0 - 80% RH, Noncondensing
Housing Metal
Weight 0.33 Kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 12.5 x 8 x 2.5 cm
Selected LED Display
Activity Meaning
Off Port is not selected.
On (Steady) The computer attached to the LED’s
corresponding port has the KVM focus.
Flashing (On and Off equal) The computer attached to the LED’s
corresponding port has the KVM focus and is
being accessed in Auto Scan mode.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Action
Keyboard 1
and/or
Mouse2Not
Responding
Loose cables. Check all cable connections to make
sure they are completely seated in
their sockets.
Switch is in Auto Scan
Mode. Press either Port Selection switch or the Spacebar to exit Auto Scan Mode.
Keyboard / Mouse
needs to be reset. Unplug the keyboard / mouse from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug it
back in.
Mouse set to Serial
Mode. Some mice can be set to act as either a PS/2 or serial mouse. Make sure the
mouse is set to PS/2 mode.
Incorrect Mouse
Driver. Check your Device Manager to be sure that the correct driver for your mouse
(obtained from the manufacturer, or
supplied by the operating system), has
been installed. Because of the wide
variety of mouse driver standards for the
modern series of mice (the ones with the
extra buttons and wheels), this unit only
supports all of the extra features of the
Microsoft Intellimouse. It supports the
scroll wheel function of most other mice.
Switch needs to be
reset. Turn off the computers; wait 5 seconds; turn the computers back on.
Video
Problems Loose cables. Check all cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in
their sockets.
Resolution and/or
Bandwidth set too
high.
This unit supports VGA, SVGA,
Multisync, and XGA (interlaced), with
resolutions of up to 2048x1536.
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Troubleshooting Notes:
1. The unit is designed to work with PS/2 keyboards and mice.
XT (84 key) and AT keyboards will not work. Serial mice will
not work.
2. Some Notebooks, notably the IBM Thinkpad and Toshiba
Tecra, have trouble when their mouse and keyboard ports
are used simultaneously. To avoid this, only connect the
mouse port or the keyboard port. If you connect the mouse
port, you will need to use the notebook’s keyboard when the
notebook becomes the active computer.
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Limited Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED
THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS
DOCUMENTATION.
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed,
implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this
documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device
or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of
such revisions, or update. For further inquiries, please contact your
direct vendor.
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