ATEN Master View CS-1708 User manual

User Manual
CS-1708
CS-1716
2004-04-27

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of 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 instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference 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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Packing List
The complete Master View CS-1708 / CS-1716 package consists of:
M1 CS-1708 or CS-1716 KVM Switch
M2 CS Custom 2-in-1 KVM Cables (1.8m)
M1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
M1 Power Adapter
M1 Rack Mount Kit
M1 User Manual
M1 Quick Start Guide
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was
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 that connect
to it.
©Copyright 2004 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0228-1AT
Printed in Taiwan 04/2004
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Contents
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Installation
CS-1708 / CS-1716 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CS-1708 / CS-1716 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. Hotkey Operation
Invoking Hotkey Mode (HKM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hotkey Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting the Active Port: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Auto Scan Mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hotkey Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alternate OSD Invocation Keys: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Platform Setup: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Miscellaneous Actions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sun Keyboard: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mac Keyboard: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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4. OSD Operation
OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
OSD Main Screen Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
F1 GOTO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
F2 LIST: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
F3 SET: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
F4 ADM: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
F5 SKP: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
F6 BRC: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
F7 SCAN: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
F8 LOUT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix
Master View Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
CS-1716: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
CS-1708: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Clear Login Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
OSD Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Courier 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.
MBullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
→Indicates movement through a series. 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 Master View CS-1708 and CS-1716 KVM Switches are control units that allow
access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor).
A single Master View can control up to eight (CS-1708) or 16 (CS-1716) computers.
As many as 31 additional switches can be added in a daisy chain configuration,
allowingupto512computerstobecontrolledfroma singlekeyboard-monitor-mouse
console. A seven segment front panel LED displays each Station’s position for easy
identification. An auto-sensing function recognizes the position of each station
(switch) on the chain, eliminating the need to manually set the position with DIP
switches.
The CS-1708 and CS-1716 improve on previous models by providing USB ports
for the console Keyboard and Mouse, and by transferring keyboard and mouse
data to the computers via the faster, more reliable USB bus rather than the
traditional PS/2 connection and in providing Multimedia keyboard support.
The CS-1708 and CS-1716 also utilize a custom ASIC (patent pending) for
increased reliability and enhanced performance. By incorporating high density 15
pin CPU port connectors instead of the usual 25 pin connectors, a full, 16 port
switch can be installed in a 1U system rack.
An included Firmware Upgrade Utility allows you can stay current with new
improvements in switch functionality by downloading the latest firmware files
from our website and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the
upgrade.
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 CS-1708 / CS-1716 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on
multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac, Sun).
Access to any computer on the installation is easily accomplished either by
enteringHotkey combinations from thekeyboard,orbymeansofapowerfulmenu
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driven OSD (On Screen Display) system. A convenient Auto Scan feature also
permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers
running on the installation one by one.
Since a single console manages all of the computers on your installation, a
CS-1708 / CS-1716 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.
Features
wA single KVM console (USB Keyboard, Monitor, and USB Mouse)
controls 8 (CS-1708 ) or 16 (CS-1716 ) computers - daisy chain up to 31
additional units - control up to 256 or 512 computers from a single console
wEasy installation - no software required
wHot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without
powering down the switch - port names are automatically reconfigured
when the station sequence is changed
wLED Display For Easy Status Monitoring
wAuto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
wConvenient computer selection via Hotkeys and intuitive OSD menus
wOSD is mouse-driven for quick and efficient menu navigation - OSD port
list automatically expands when stations are added - OSD screen
automatically adjusts to resolution changes
wOSD or hotkey selection of the OS and keyboard language
wKeyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console
focus is elsewhere
wSupports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice -
Supports Logitech and Microsoft wireless keyboards and mice
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wMultimedia keyboard support
wAdministrator/User password authorization for enhanced security (PSP);
administrator synchronized confirmation between master and slave stations
wTwo types of logout - manual and timed
wSuperior video quality - 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
wDDC emulation - video settings of each computer is automatically adjusted
for optimum output to the monitor
wUpgradable firmware - all switches upgraded at the same time via the daisy
chain bus
wBackward compatible with the Master View CS-1216A KVM switch series
wCompatible with multiple operating platforms: PC, Mac, and Sun
wSupports: Windows 98 or higher; Mac OS8.6 or higher; Sun Blade
2000/100 (Solaris 8); Linux Red Hat 7.1 or higher
wRack mountable in 19" system rack (1U)
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Hardware Requirements
Console
wA VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that
you will be using on any computer in the installation.
wA USB mouse
wA USB keyboard
Computer
The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
wA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
wType A USB port.
Cables
Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall per-
formance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly
recommend that you use the high quality CS Custom Cable sets described below:
Cable Type Length Part Number
Daisy Chain 0.6m 2L-1700
Daisy Chain 1.8m 2L-1701
USB KVM 1.2m 2L-5201U
USB KVM 1.8m 2L-5202U
USB KVM 3.0m 2L-5203U
To purchase CS Custom KVM cable sets, contact your dealer.
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