ATEN Master View CS-1732 User manual

User Manual
CS-1732
CS-1734
2003-07-17

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 interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
willnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipment doescause
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-1732 / CS-1734 package consists of:
M1 CS-1732 or CS-1734 KVM Switch
M2 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1732)
M4 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1734)
M1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
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 2003 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-XXXX-XXX
Printed in Taiwan 05/2003
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
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CS-1732 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CS-1734 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CS-1732 / CS-1734 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hot Plugging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hotkey Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hotkey Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hotkey Beeper Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hotkey Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Firmware Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Upgrade Failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Firmware Upgrade Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Keyboard Language Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Overview
The Master View CS-1732 and CS-1734 represent a revolutionary new direction
in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The CS-1732 and CS-1734 are
dual function two and four Port KVM Switches combined with 2 Port USB Hubs.
As KVM switches, they allow users to access two and four computers from a
single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS-1732 /
CS-1734 improves on previous designs by giving the a choice of transferring
keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a USB connection, or with the
traditional PS/2 connection.
If a USB connection is used, the CS-1732 / CS-1734’s integrated two-port USB
hub is available to each of the computers. This permits each computer to
access any peripherals connected to the hub on a ‘one computer at a time’
basis. The CS-1732 / CS-1734’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature,
allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is
on another. For example, a user could be working on a spreadsheet on one
computer while printing from a second computer at the same time. Not only
does this eliminate the need to purchase a separate USB hub, it also eliminates
the need to purchase separate stand-alone peripheral sharers - such as print
servers, modem splitters, etc.
Recognizing the increased importance of sound, the CS-1732 / CS-1734
provides 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 installation routines, and no incompatibility
problems. Since the CS-1732 / CS-1734 intercepts keyboard input directly, it
works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.).
There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View
CS-1732 / CS-1734 installation. Since a single console manages all of the
computers, the CS-1732 / CS-1734 setup: eliminates the expense of having to
purchase separate console components for each computer; saves all the space
those extra components would take up; saves on energy costs; and eliminates
the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one
computer to another.
*Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection (see p. 3).
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Features
MDual function KVM-USB switch
MOne console controls 2 (CS-1732 ) or 4 (CS-1734 ) computers and two
additional USB devices
MDual interface support - PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse data transport*
MIndependent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB ports
MFully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of
1.5/12 Mbps
MComputer selection via front panel switches and Hotkeys
MLED Display For Easy Status Monitoring
MAuto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
MComplete keyboard emulation for error free booting
MMultimedia keyboard support
MSuperior video quality - 2304x1440; DDC2B
MEasy installation - no software required
MHot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering
down the switch
MSupports Windows, Mac, and Sun host systems
MWindows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP; Mac OS8.6 or higher; Solaris
*For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must use the USB
cable connection (see p. 3).
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Hardware 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 USB style mouse
MA USB style keyboard
Computer
The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
MA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
MType A USB port.
Cables
Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may
be used to link to the computers. Two (CS-1732) or four (CS-1734) 1.2m 4-in-1
cable sets are provided with this package. They use the USB to transfer the
keyboard and mouse input from your console to the computer.
The switches also support computers that use PS/2 connectors to transfer
keyboard and mouse data. Cable sets with PS/2 connectors, as well as longer
cable sets are also available:
Connector Cable Length Part Number
USB 1.2m
USB 1.8m
PS/2 1.2m
PS/2 1.8m
Note: The CS-1732 / CS-1734’s USB hub function only works with USB
cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.
For additional cables, contact your dealer.
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Introduction
CS-1732 Front View
1. Port Selection Switches
MPress a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port.
MPressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan
Mode. See p. 14 for details.
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: MLights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the
corresponding port is up and running (On Line).
MChanges to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer at-
tached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus
(Selected).
MFlashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding
port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
USB: Lights to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port
is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.
3. USB Ports
Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.
1&2
3
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CS-1734 Front View
1. Port Selection Switches
MPress a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port.
MPressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a
keyboard and mouse reset.
MPressing Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan
Mode. See p. 14 for details.
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: MLights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the
corresponding port is up and running (On Line).
MChanges to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer at-
tached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus
(Selected).
MFlashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding
port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
USB: Lights to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port
is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.
3. USB Ports
Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.
1&2
3
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CS-1732 / CS-1734 Rear View
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