ATEN CS1768 User manual

8-port USB DVI KVM Switch
CS1768
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.
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Package Contents
1 CS1768 8-port USB DVI KVM Switch with Rack Mounting Kit
2 Custom USB DVI-D KVM Cable Sets
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 Grounding Wire
1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)
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 CS1768 since this manual was printed.
Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version.
© Copyright 2011 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0340-AT1G
Manual Date: 2011-05-03
ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Hardware Setup
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rack Mounting – Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rack Mounting – Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Console Monitor Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Two Stage Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Three Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3. Basic Operation
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Manual Port Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4. OSD Operation
OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Hotkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
OSD Main Screen Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F3: SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
F5: SKP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5. Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Invoke Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Select the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Auto Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Quick Hotkey Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
OSD Hotkey Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Port OS Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Restore Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Hotkey Buzzer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Video DynaSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Mouse Emulation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6. Keyboard Emulation
Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
CS1768 Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1768
system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An
overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Introduction, introduces you to the CS1768 system. Its purpose, features and
benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The necessary
steps – from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 32 switch daisy chained
operation are provided.
Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating
the CS1768.
OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the CS1768's OSD (On
Screen Display), and how to work with it.
Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the
Hotkey operation of your CS1768 installation.
Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun
keyboard emulation mappings.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this utility to upgrade
the CS1768's firmware with the latest available versions.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the CS1768.

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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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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CS1768 8-port USB DVI KVM Switch is a control unit that allow access
and control of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and
monitor (DVI or VGA) console. It can be cascaded to three levels – allowing
up to 73 CS1768s to control up to 512 computers – all from the original single
console. In addition, the CS1768 comes with ATEN’s new Video DynaSync
technology, which optimizes display resolution.
There are three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the
installation: (1) using the pushbutton port selection switches located on each
unit's front panel; (2) entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard; and (3)
selecting from menus provided by the on-screen display (OSD). An Auto Scan
feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all
computers running on the installation one by one.
The CS1768 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. Two
microphones can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can
listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a one-
at-a-time basis).
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is
no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility
problems. Since the CS1768 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on
multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.).
Since a single console manages all of the computers on your installation, a
CS1768 KVM switch setup: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase
a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse 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.
Note: For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must use the
USB cable connections (see Cables, page 4).

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Features
One USB console controls eight Single Link DVI or VGA computers and
two additional USB 2.0 devices
Supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) video – mixed operation
possible
Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers
2-port USB 2.0 hub built in
Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification
Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual
on-screen display (OSD)
Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional
Chinese, and Simplified Chinese
Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1
channel surround sound systems
Console audio ports on front panel for easy access
Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun
Supports widescreen resolutions
Superior video quality – 1920 x 1200 (Single Link DVI); 2048 x 1536
(VGA); DDC2B
Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI
specifications
HDCP compatible
Video DynaSyncTM – exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up
display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse
drivers and multifunction mice
Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting
Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation*
Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English (US), English (UK),
French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish

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Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
Broadcast mode – allows you to send commands from the console to all
computers to perform operations simultaneously
Firmware upgradable
Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun
keyboard work only with their own computers

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Requirements
Console
A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution that
you will be using on any computer in the installation
A VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA or multisync monitor capable of the highest
resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation.
A USB mouse
A USB keyboard
Microphone and speakers (optional)
Computers
The following equipment must be available on each computer:
A DVI card
Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI
display card. For best results, we recommend you purchase a high
quality product.
A VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA or multisync card.
Type A USB port
Microphone and speaker ports (optional)
Cables
Only custom USB DVI KVM cable sets, which are specifically designed to
work with this switch, may be used to link to the computers. Two cable sets are
provided with this package.
Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality and length of the
cables. If you need additional cable sets, please contact your dealer to
purchase the appropriate ones for your switch.
Type Length Part Number
USB DVI-D Single Link 1.8 m 2L-7D02U
3.0 m 2L-7D03U
5.0 m 2L-7D05U

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Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
Note: 1. Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.
2. The CS1768 has a built-in USB 2.0 hub, so does not support PCs or
operating systems that do not support USB 2.0.
OS Version
Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / 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 AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 5.5 and higher
Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Novell Netware 6.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 to 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

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Components
Front View
No. Component Description
1 Port Selection
Pushbuttons
For manual port selection (see Port Selection, page 24, also):
Press a port selection pushbutton for longer than two seconds to
bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached
to its corresponding port.
Press a pushbutton for less than two seconds to bring the KVM and
audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
Press pushbuttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start
Auto Scan Mode. See Auto Scan Mode, page 43, for details.
Press pushbuttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for 2 seconds to perform
a keyboard and mouse reset. See Keyboard / Mouse Reset,
page 45, also
2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The
upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the
USB LEDs:
KVM
Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the
corresponding port is up and running (On Line).
Flashes to indicate that Firmware Upgrade mode is in effect.
Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer
attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus
(Selected).
Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding
port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
USB
Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corre-
sponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.
4
3
1 & 2
56 7
K/M RESET

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3 Firmware
Upgrade
Recovery
Switch
During normal operation and while performing a firmware
upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. If a
firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully,
this switch is used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery.
See Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 58, for details.
4 Audio Ports The cables from your main speakers and main microphone
plug in here. The speakers and microphone plugged in here
have priority over those in the rear panel.
5 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into this
port (this may require an extra power adapter).
6 Reset Switch Pressing this switch performs a system reset. When the
system is reset, the switch beeps, and the port LEDs flash in
succession until the reset is complete. After the reset is
complete you can login again.
Note: This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a small
object, such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen.
7 Power LED Lights to indicate that the switch is powered up and ready to
operate.
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Rear View
No. Component Description
1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.
2 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug
into this port (this may require an extra power
adapter).
3 Firmware Upgrade
Port
The firmware upgrade cable that transfers the
firmware upgrade data from the administrator's
computer to the CS1768 plugs into this RJ-11
connector.
4 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire used to ground the CS1768
attaches here.
5 Console Port Section The cables from your console DVI and/or VGA
monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, speakers, and
microphone plug in here. Each connector is marked
with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.
6 KVM Port Sections The cables that link the switch to your computers plug
in here. Each KVM port section is comprised of a
microphone jack, speaker jack(s), USB type B socket
and a DVI connector.
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Overview
For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing multiple platforms, the
CS1768 design utilizes custom USB DVI KVM cables that serve as
intermediaries between the switch and the connected computers (refer to the
installation diagram on page 17).
A separate custom USB DVI KVM cable is required for each computer
connection. The custom KVM cables are listed under Cables, on page 4.
Consult your dealer to find out which custom KVM cables best fit your needs.
Before You Begin
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 59. Please review it before
proceeding.
2. Make sure that power to all devices that you will be installing
has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any
computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

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Stacking and Rack Mounting
The CS1768 can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear
of the rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each
method.
Note: 1. Allow at least 5.1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and
12.7 cm at the rear for power cord and cable clearance.
2. The standard rack mounting kit does not include screws or cage nuts.
If you need additional screws or cage nuts, contact your rack dealer.
Stacking
The CS1768 can be placed on any level surface that can safely support its
weight and the weight of the attached cables. Make sure that the surface is
clean and free of any materials that can block the exhaust vents or otherwise
interfere with normal operation of the switch.
To place the CS1768, or to stack units if you are cascading them, remove the
backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that came with this
package, and stick them onto the bottom panel at the corners, as shown in the
diagram, below: