ATEN CS428 User manual

User Manual
CS-428
4 Console / 8 Computer KVM Switch
2001-03-01

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Packing List
The complete Master View CS-428 package consists of:
M1 CS-428 KVM Switch
M2 Cable Sets (Part No. 2L-1701S)
M1 Power Adapter
M2 Rack Mounting Brackets (Screws Included)
MOne User Manual
Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a
problem, contact your dealer.
Please 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.
Version 2.0
©Copyright 2000 ATENInternational Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0167-200
Printed in Taiwan 03/2001
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Single Station Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Two Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hot Plugging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Port Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OSD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Port Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
OSD Main Menu Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
OSD Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Master View - Computer Connection Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Stacking and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Radio & TV Interference Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Overview
The CS-428 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows four independent keyboard, mouse,
and monitor Consoles to access eight computers, either independently or on a multiuser
shared basis, in a convenient, cost effective manner. A Master View CS-428 unit can
control up to 8 PCs. Since it can be cascaded one level down to a CS-138A, CS-9138,
CS-128A, or CS-124A, up to 9 Master View units (the CS-428 plus eight cascaded ones),
can control up to 64 computers from any of the four Consoles.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.
There is no software to configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex software
installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems. Because the CS-428
intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating
systems.
The CS-428 provides a convenient OSD (On Screen Display), function that allows any of
the four Consoles to access any computer connected to the system by means of an on
screen, menu driven interface. In addition, a powerful Quick View Scan feature allows you
to auto scan and monitor the activities of all operating computers on the installation one by
one.
For security, two level password protection (administrator and user), is provided in order to
prevent unauthorized access to the computers. Responding to the growing use of audio
input/output in the workstation space, the CS-428 has been designed with built in
microphone and speaker support, as well.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-428
installation. By allowing all the attached computers to be managed from four separate
Consoles, a Master View CS-428 installation: (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 around from
one computer to another, while allowing a single user to access the computers from
several different convenient locations, or up to four users to share them.
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Features
w4 Consoles Control 8 Computers
wUp To Four Users Can Operate Up To 64 Computers (via Daisy Chain to CS-138A,
CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A) At The Same Time
wEach Console Has Its Own Access Control
wTwo Level Password Security (One Administrator; Four User Passwords)
wAdministrator Can Access Any Computer Completely Independently of The Other Users
wEach User Has His Own Access Control List
wPort Selection via OSD (On Screen Display)
wAuto Expansion of The OSD Port List For Cascaded Installations
wOSD Automatically Adjusts to Resolution Changes
wHot Pluggable - Add or Remove any Computer without Powering Off the Switch
wAuto Scan Function Provides Easy Monitoring of All Computers
wSupports 1920 x 1440 Resolution; DDC2 (Display Data Channel 2)
wPS/2 Compatible Mouse Support: Microsoft Intellimouse Pro, Logitech FirstMouse,
FirstMouse+, Support*
wAudio (Microphone and Speaker) Support
wSpecial Design For Easy Stacking
wRack Mountable in 19" (1U) System Rack
*1. PS/2 compatible mouse support is for three button (wheel) mice.
2. The Logitech Mouse Ware program’s Change Device procedure does not work
on Microsoft NT systems.
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Hardware Requirements
Consoles
wA VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be
using on any computer in the installation.
If a monitor switches to a computer using a resolution that is higher than
the resolution that the monitor can support, serious damage to the monitor
may result.
wA PS/2 style mouse
wA PS/2 style keyboard
wMicrophone and Speakers (Optional)
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
wA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
wEither a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial), mouse port.
wEither a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on
pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.
Cables
Use of substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade
overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout,
we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality CS Custom
Cable sets:
Connector Type CS Custom Cable
Consoles 3 and 4 2L-1701S
AT (5 pin DIN) Keyboard and Serial Mouse Ports 2L-1701P + Keyboard & Mouse Adapters
PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) Keyboard and Mouse Ports 2L-1701P
Cascading to Second Stage Master View 2L-1601P
Note: 1. If your computer uses a standard AT style keyboard socket you will need to
purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No. 2A-106, or any standard
keyboard adapter), in order to plug the cable into the computer’s keyboard port.
2. If your computer uses a standard 9 pin serial port for the mouse, you will need to
purchase a PS/2-to-Serial mouse adapter (Part No. 2A-105; a standard mouse
adapter will probably not work), in order to plug the cable into the computer’s
serial port.
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Introduction
Front View
1. Port LEDs
On Line: Lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding
port is up and running. If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the Port is
being used for Cascading to another Master View switch.
Selected: Lights GREEN to indicate the currently selected port.
2. K/M Reset
If the keyboard and mouse get stuck and need to be reset, insert a pointed object in
here and push.
3. Power LED
Lights BLUE to indicate that the CS-428 has been turned On and is receiving power.
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Rear View
1. Power Switch
2. Console 3 and 4 Connectors
Use CS Custom Cables (as specified in the Cables section on p. 3), to connect the
components that make up Consoles 3 and 4 to these ports.
3. Power Jack
The power adapater cable plugs in here.
4. Console 2 Microphone and Speaker Jacks
The microphone and speakers belonging to Console 2 plug in here.
5. Console 2 Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Connectors
6. Console 1 Microphone and Speaker Jacks
The microphone and speakers belonging to Console 1 plug in here.
7. Console 1 Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Connectors
8. CPU Port Section
Use CS Custom Cables (as specified in the Cables section on p. 3), to connect
computers, or to daisy chain second stage Master View units to any available port.
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Installation and Startup
Before you Begin
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 equipment due to ground potential difference,
make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.
Consult your dealer for technical details, if necessary.
Single Station Installation
The most basic installation is a Single Stage installation, in which no additional Master
Views are daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation do
the following:
1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables for Consoles 1 and 2 into the port
connectors located on the rear panel of the CS-428 unit. Each port is labeled with an
appropriate icon to indicate itself.
2. Plug the microphone and speaker cables (if you are using them), for Consoles 1 and 2
into the port connectors located on the rear panel of the CS-428 unit. Each port is
labeled with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.
3. Use the 2L-1701S CS Custom Cables included with this package to connect the
components that make up Consoles 3 and 4 to Console ports 3 and 4 on the rear
panel of the CS-428 unit.
4. Use 2L-1701S CS Custom Cables (as described in the Cables section on p. 3), to
connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the computers to any available
CS-428 CPU Port.
5. Plug the power adapter into an AC source; plug the power adapter cable into the
CS-428’s Power Jack.
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