ATEN CS62T User manual

CS62T
USER MANUAL
2-Port USB KVM Switch
with File Transfer
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FCC Information
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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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CS62T User Manual
Online Registration
Telephone Support
Technical Support
For international online technical support – including
troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates:
http://support.aten.com
For North American technical support:
International http://support.aten.com
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Email Support [email protected]
Online
Technical
Support
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Software Updates
http://www.aten-usa.com/support
Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4998
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Package Contents
The CS62T package contains the following items:
1 CS62T 2-Port USB KVM Switch with File Transfer
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 CS62T since this
manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the
most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2011 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2011-07-25
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Overview
The CS62T improves on prior models in the Petite series, by
combining a 2-port KVM switch with a mouse port that can serve
as a USB hub, enabling it to provide USB peripheral sharing and
USB file sharing* between the connected computers – ideal for
syncing files and folders between portable and desktop
computers.
In addition, the CS62T offers enhanced Video DynaSync™
technology. Video DynaSync™ stores the console monitor's
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display
resolution.
Multiplatform support along with hotkey and USB mouse
computer selection – allowing you to control port switching from
the desktop while the switch can be placed in a convenient, out
of the way, location – provide the ultimate in desktop KVM
switching convenience, and features.
Featuring an unbeatable combination of USB peripheral sharing,
USB file management, audio support for multimedia, and user-
friendly operation, the CS62T offers the utmost in desktop KVM
switching functionality.
Note: File management AP is supported by Windows OS only.
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Features
One USB console controls two USB interface computers
USB 2.0 File Management – transfer files between Windows-
based computers – sync files and folders
USB mouse port can be used for USB hub and USB
peripheral sharing
Computer selection via hotkeys and USB mouse1
Hotkey selection for OS and keyboard language
Audio-enabled – full bass response for 2.1 surround sound
Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
Compact design, built-in all-in-one cables
Superior video quality – up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
Video DynaSync™ – exclusive ATEN technology – stores the
console monitor’s EDID information to eliminate boot-up
display problems and optimize resolution when switching
between ports
Supports multimedia keyboards; most gaming keyboards;
and wireless keyboards
Supports most multifunction mice and wireless mice
Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation2
Auto Scan function to monitor computer operation
Power on detection – automatically switches to the first
powered on computer.
Supports hot plugging – add or remove computers without
powering off the switch
Note: 1. Mouse port switching is only supported when using a
USB 3-key wheel mouse.
2. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun
keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboards work only with their
own computers.
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System Requirements
Console
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution
that you will be using on any computer in the installation
A USB Keyboard and a USB Mouse
Microphone and speakers (optional)
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be
connected to the system:
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video port
USB Type A ports
Microphone and speaker ports (optional)
Cables
The cables necessary to install and operate the CS62T are built into
the switch. There is no need for a separate cable purchase.
Supported Operating Systems*
Note: File management AP is supported by Windows OS only.
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher
SuSE 10 and higher
Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
Debian 3.1, 4.0
Ubuntu 7.04, 7.10
UNIX FreeBSD 3.51 and higher
Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.2 and higher
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Components
No. Component Description
1 Port LEDs A port LED lights to indicate that the
computer attached to its corresponding port
has the KVM focus. See LED Display
Status, page 9 for further details.
2 KVM Cables These cables attach to the computers in
your installation.
3 Console Ports The cables from your USB mouse, monitor,
and USB keyboard plug in here. The ports
are marked with an icon on the bottom
panel to indicate which is which.
Note: The mouse port can be used for USB
peripheral sharing. To do so, plug the
peripherals and your mouse into a USB
hub, then plug the hub into the mouse port.
4 Speaker Jack Your console speakers plug in here.
5 Microphone Jack Your console microphone plugs in here.
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2
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KVM Cable Connectors
LED Display Status
No. Connector Description
1 Speaker (Pink) Plugs into the computer’s speaker port.
2 Keyboard/Mouse
(Purple)
Plugs into any available Type A USB port on
the computer.
3 Video Plugs into the computer’s VGA port.
4 File Transfer (Black) Plugs into any available Type A USB port on
the computer.
Note: If there is only one USB port on the
computer, you can connect a USB hub to
the computer, then plug the Keyboard/
Mouse cable (purple) and then the File
Transfer cable (black) into the USB hub.
5 Microphone (Green) Plugs into the computer’s speaker port.
Status Indication
Orange On / Off Port is selected / Port is not selected
Green On Port is connected to an active computer
Flashing (one) Port is connected to an active computer and
is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode or
under Keyboard/ Mouse USB Sync
Flashing (all) File transfer/sync is in operation
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Installation Steps
To set up the CS62T, refer to the installation diagram on the
following page (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the
steps, below) and do the following:
1. Plug your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor into their
respective ports on the CS62T.
Note: 1. The mouse port can be used for USB peripheral
sharing. To do so, plug the peripherals and your
mouse into a USB hub, then plug the hub into the
mouse port.
2. If your are using a wireless keyboard and mouse
combo, the receiver must plug into the CS62T’s
keyboard port in order for the hotkeys to function.
2. Plug your microphone and speakers into their respective
jacks.
3. Plug the USB (purple first, then black), video, and audio
connectors of the attached KVM cables into their respective
ports on the computers you are installing.
Note: If there is only one USB port on the computer, you can
connect a USB hub to the computer, then plug the
Keyboard/Mouse cable (purple) and then the File
Transfer cable (black) into the USB hub.
After you are all cabled up, you can power on the computers and
peripherals. The CS62T’s power on default is to link to the first
computer that is powered on.
1. Make sure that the power to any device that you
connect to the installation has been turned off. You
must unplug the power cords of any computers that
have the Keyboard Power On function.
2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are
properly grounded.
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Installation Diagram
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Port Switching
Tap the Scroll Lock key twice to the toggle the KVM, USB, and
Audio focus between the two ports.
Note: If you prefer, you have the Ctrl key be the toggle key (see
Hotkey Summary Table, page 13)
Mouse Port Selection
Simply double-click the scroll wheel on your USB mouse to
switch between ports. The mouse port-switching function allows
you to toggle back and forth between the ports.
Note: 1. This feature is only supported by USB 3-key scroll
wheel mice.
2. The default setting is OFF.
3. This feature is only supported when mouse emulation is
also enabled.
Hotkey Port Selection
All hotkey operations begin by invoking hotkey mode:
1. Hold down the Num Lock key.
2. Press and release the minus key.
3. Release the Num Lock key..
Note: If using [Num Lock] conflicts with other programs, [Ctrl]
can be used instead (see Hotkey Summary Table,
page 13)
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Hotkey Summary Table
Combination Configuration
[Num Lock] [-] [H] To toggle between the default ([Num Lock] [-])
and alternate ([Ctrl] [F12]) hotkey mode invocation
keys:
[T] To toggle between the default ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll
Lock]) and alternate ([Ctrl][Ctrl]) port switching
keys:
[N] To Enable / Disable keyboard hotkey emulation.
(Disable for use with gaming keyboards.)
[M] To Enable / Disable mouse emulation.
[W] To Enable / Disable mouse port switching.
[E] To Enable / Disable power-on detection.
[D] [Enter] To invoke Video DynaSync™
[F2] To activate Mac keyboard mapping:
[F3] To activate Sun keyboard mapping:
[F10] To auto detect the keyboard operating platform:
[F4] To list the current switch settings via the paste
function of a text editor.
[F5] To perform a USB keyboard and mouse reset:
[F6] [nn] [Enter] To set the keyboard language layout:
Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents one
of the following keyboard language codes:
33 – US English
08 – French
15 – Japanese
[r] [Enter] To reset the hotkeys to their default setting.
[A] To start Auto Scanning with default 5 sec. scan
interval
[n] [Enter] To change the scan interval after Auto Scan has
started.
Note: n is a number from 1–4 as follows:
1 = 3 sec; 2 = 5 sec; 3 = 10 sec; 4 = 20 sec.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] To switch ports.
[Esc] or [Space Bar] To exit hotkey or auto scan mode.
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File Management
The files and drivers necessary for performing file management
operations are built into the CS62T’s firmware. The first time you
plug the file transfer USB cables into your computers, Windows
finds and installs them. When you open the Windows file
Explorer, two new “drives” appear: ATEN FM, and Virtual Link.
Note: Virtual Link simply provides a buffer for the file management
utility; it performs no other function.
To perform file management operations, click the File
Management icon on both computers.
Note: If the file management main screen doesn’t appear, click the file
management executable file that appears in the folder that
comes up.
The file management main screen appears:
The main screen offers two operations: File Transfer and File
Sync, as described in the sections that follow.
Note: 1. File Transfer and File Sync cannot be activated on a single PC
or on both the console and remote PCs at the same time.
2. For the best file transfer performance, the recommended
system memory capacity is 4GB or above.
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File Transfer
To perform file transfer operations, click the File Transfer button
on the main screen. A folder containing the files on the opposite
computer’s desktop appears on your screen:
This folder works just like any other folder on your system. You
can drag and drop files and folders to and from this folder just as
if it were a folder that originated on your system.
To navigate to other files and folders on the opposite
computer, click the button just to the left of the folder name.
To add a new folder under the current one, click the plus sign
(+) at the right of the folder name bar.
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File Sync
File Sync allows you sync entire folders between the two
computers. The File Sync screen allows you to set up the files/
folders you want to sync:
Each File Sync operation is called a task. To begin sync
operations:
1. Click the + button at the upper left to add a task.
2. If you want to, give the task a name, key the name in the Task
Name field.
3. Select the task type (Folder Sync is the default).
4. Navigate to the desired folder on the Port 1 PC.
5. Navigate to the desired folder on the Port 2 PC.
6. Select your sync choice:
Merge the two folders. In other words, copy the files from the Port
1 folder to the Port 2 folder, and copy the files from the Port 2
folder to the Port 1 folder – so that both folders are the same, and
both contain all the files that were originally on each of them
separately.
Copy the files from the Port 1 folder to the Port 2 folder, but do not
copy the files from the Port 2 folder to the Port 1 folder.
Copy the files from the Port 2 folder to the Port 1 folder, but do not
copy the files from the Port 1 folder to the Port 2 folder.
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7. Once you have made your selections, click Sync This Task, at
the top right of the screen.
If you like, you can set up more than one task. Each one appears
as a list entry in the left panel.
To run the tasks one by one, first select the desired task in the
left panel, then click Sync This Task, at the top right of the
screen.
To run them all at the same time, click the triangle button (at
the right of the + button) at the top left of the screen.
To remove a task, first select the desired task in the left panel,
then click Remove This Task, at the top right of the screen.
Note: This utility has online help to guide you through each of
the procedures.
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Keyboard Emulation
Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first
key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key.
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard
[Shift] Shift [Ctrl] [T] Stop
[Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [F2] Again
[Ctrl] [F3] Props
[Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [F4] Undo
[Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [F5] Front
[Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [F6] Copy
[Ctrl] [4] [Ctrl] [F7] Open
[Alt] Alt [Ctrl] [F8] Paste
[Print Screen] F13 [Ctrl] [F9] Find
[Scroll Lock] F14 [Ctrl] [F10] Cut
=[Ctrl][1]
[Enter] Return [Ctrl] [2]
[Backspace] Delete [Ctrl] [3]
[Insert] Help [Ctrl] [4]
[Ctrl] F15 [Ctrl] [H] Help
Compose

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Mouse and/or
Keyboard not
responding.
Improper mouse
and/or keyboard
reset.
Unplug the cable(s) from the console
port(s), then plug it/them back in.
KVM switch
needs to be reset.
Power off all devices on the installation;
unplug the KVM switch from the computers;
wait five seconds; then replug the switch
and power up the computers.
USB devices
not
responding.
USB ports need
to reset.
Unplug the device’s USB cable from the
USB port on the switch’s rear panel, then
plug it back in.
Device not
recognized
(Windows).
Windows timing
problem.
Unplug the KVM cable from the computer’s
USB port; go into Windows’ System
Settings and remove the Unknown Device
entry; plug the KVM cable back in. Windows
will now recognize the device.
Cannot switch
ports by
pressing
[Scroll Lock]
twice
Keyboard is
incompatible with
Scroll Lock
invocation.
Switch to the Alternate port switching keys
(see Hotkey Configuration, page 11).
Cannot invoke
Hotkey Mode
using [Num
Lock][-]
Incorrect
operation for
invoking Hotkey
Mode.
Hold the [Num Lock] key, press and release
the [Minus] key, then release the [Num
Lock] key. The [Caps Lock] and [Scroll
Lock] LEDS will flash together to indicate
that the unit is in Hotkey Mode.
Keyboard is
incompatible with
[Num Lock]
invocation.
Switch to the alternate Hotkey Mode
invocation keys (see Hotkey Configuration,
page 11).
The switch
does not
power on
when
connected to
the PC
The PC's BIOS
boot sequence
assigns the
CS62T as a CD
ROM or Flash
drive.
Edit your PC's BIOS boot sequence and
assign the hard drive (HDD) as the primary
boot device.
Refer to your PC’s user manual for detailed
steps on how to edit your BIOS settings or
call the PC manufacturer’s customer
support.
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Fa c t o ry D e fa u lt S e tt i n g s
Setting Default
Port Switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
Hotkey Invocation [Number Lock] + [-]
Auto Scan Interval 5 seconds
Port Switching Keys On
Keyboard Operating Platform PC compatible
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