ATEN CS-72M User manual

User Manual
CS-72M
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-72M Mini Tower KVM Switch
M2 CS Custom KVM Cables
M6 Mounting Pads / 2 Cable Keepers
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-1224-100
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-72M KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Switch is a
control unit that allows the control of two computers from a
single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). With its custom
designed SCSI-20 CPU port connectors, the CS-72M
significantly reduces the number of ports required for a 2 Port
KVM switch.
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.
Recognizing the increased importance of sound in the
computing environment, the CS-72M provides USB multimedia
keyboard support, and is 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).
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.
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate
ports. There is no software to configure; no need to get
involved in complex installation routines; no need to be
concerned with incompatibility problems. Since the CS-72M
intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly, it works on
multiple hardware platforms and with most operating systems.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a
CS-72M installation. By allowing a single console to manage
both computers, the CS-72M eliminates the expense of
purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, mouse, and audio
components 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 SCSI-20 connector layout reduces the number of
ports and makes for a streamlined installation
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 - automatically switches to the next
powered on port if the current one is shut down
MAuto Scan function to monitor computer operation
MLED display for easy status monitoring
MHot pluggable - add or remove computers without powering
down the switch
MAudio (speaker and microphone) enabled
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
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.
Note: The CS-72M only supports PS/2 style mice - it does
not support serial mice.
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 mouse port.
MA PS/2 Style keyboard port.
Cables
Only CS Custom KVM cable sets specifically designed to work
with this switch may be used. Two 1.2 m KVM cable sets are
provided with this package. If you need additional cables,
contact your dealer.
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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. 11). While 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.
12 for details).
3. Keyboard Port
4. Mouse Port
5. Stand
The stand allows the CS-72M to stand upright on the desktop.
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Rear View:
1. CPU Port Connectors
The KVM cables that connect the unit to the keyboard,
video, mouse, and audio ports on the computers you are
connecting up can plug into any available port.
Note: Only cables designed to work with this switch can be
used. See the Cables section on p. 3 for details.
2. Monitor Port
The video cable from your monitor plugs in here.
3. Power Jack
The power adapter cable plugs in here.
Note: The CS-72M does not require external power. Use of
a power adapter is optional, and requires a separate
purchase.
4. Microphone Jack
5. Speaker Jack
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Installation
Preparation
The CS-72M can either lay flat on the desktop or stand upright.
To have it stand upright, place it in the mounting stand. Make
sure that the long end of the stand is to the rear.
To keep the unit from sliding around or scratching the desktop,
attach the silicone mounting pads that have been included with
this package to the bottom panel of the switch, or the bottom of
the mounting stand. The circular depressions show you where
the pads should go.
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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. Otherwise, the
switch will receive power from the computer.
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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Connecting Up
To connect up the unit, refer to the diagrams on pages 8 and 9
as you do the following:
1. Plug your keyboard and mouse into their respective
connectors on the CS-72M’s front panel.
2. Plug your monitor, microphone, and speakers into their
respective connectors on the CS-72M’s rear panel.
3. Use the custom KVM cables (described in the Cables
section on p. 3), to connect the CS-72M CPU Ports to the
monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the computers you
are installing.
4. For stability, use one of the Cable Keepers (provided with
your purchase) to wrap around the KVM cable and stick it to
the desktop.
5. 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:
6. Turn on the power to the computers.
Note: The CS-72M’s default is to link to the first computer
you turn on.
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