ATEN Master View CS-9134 User manual

2005-12-21
User Manual
CS-9134
CS-9138

2005-12-21
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.

Packing List
The complete Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138 package consists of:
w1 CS-9134 or CS-9138 KVM Switch
w1 Power Adapter
w1 Rack Mounting Kit
w1 User Manual
w1 Quick Start Guide
Check to make sure that the unit was not 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.
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© Copyright 2001-2006 ATEN®International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0116-501G
Printed in China 01/2006
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

Contents
Packing List .................................iii
Contents ...................................iv
Overview ...................................1
Features ...................................2
Hardware Requirements...........................3
Console ..................................3
Computers.................................3
Cables ...................................3
Introduction .................................4
CS-9134 Front View ............................4
CS-9138 Front View ............................5
Rear View .................................6
Installation ..................................7
Before you Begin .............................7
Single Station Installation .........................7
Two Stage Installation ...........................8
Three Stage Installation ..........................9
Operation ..................................11
Hot Plugging ...............................11
Powering Off and Restarting .......................12
Port Selection ..............................13
Port ID Numbering ............................14
Port Key In Examples ..........................15
OSD.....................................16
OSD Overview ..............................16
OSD Navigation .............................17
OSD Hotkey Navigation .........................17
OSD Main Screen Headings .......................18
The Function Keys ............................18
Factory Default Settings .........................24
OSD Security...............................24
Appendix ..................................25
Computer Connection Tables ......................25
Troubleshooting .............................26
Stacking and Rack Mounting.......................27
Specifications ..............................29
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Overview
The Master View CS-9134 and CS-9138 KVM switches are control units that
allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor,
and mouse). Before the development of the Master View, the only way to
control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a
complex and costly network system. Now, with the Master View CS-9134 /
CS-9138, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective
manner.
A single Master View CS-9134 or CS-9138 can control up to 4 or 8
computers, respectively. Since the switches can be cascaded to three levels,
in a full three stage installation up to 21 CS-9134 Master Views can control up
to 64 computers and 73 CS-9138 Master Views can control up to 512
computers - all from a single console.
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 installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems.
Because the CS-9134 / CS-9138 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works
on any hardware platform and with all operating systems.
There are three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the
system: (1) using the push button 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 OSD (On Screen Display) feature. A
powerful Quick View Scan feature also permits auto scanning and monitoring
the activities of all operating computers on the installation one by one.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View
CS-9134 / CS-9138 installation. By allowing a single console to manage all
the attached computers, a Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138 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.
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Features
wCascadable To Three Levels - Control Up to 64 (CS-9134) or 512
(CS-9138) Computers From a Single Console
wNo Software Required - Computer Selection via Front Panel Switches, Hot
Keys, or OSD (On Screen Display)
wQuick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected Computers
wPS/2 and Serial Mouse Emulation For System Bootup
wConsole’s PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connected Computers - Even Those
With Serial Mice
wPS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer and
Logitech FirstMouse+ Support*
wSVGA, VGA, and Multisync Monitor Support
wSuperior Video Quality; 1920 x 1440; DDC; DDC2; DDC2B
wLED Display For Easy Status Monitoring
wSupports High Quality CS Series Custom Connector Cables
wHot Pluggable - Add or Remove Computers for Maintenance Without
Powering Down the Switch
wRack Mountable in 19" 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
Console
wA VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that
you will be using on any computer in the installation.
wA PS/2 style mouse
wA PS/2 style keyboard
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.*
*See the note under Cables in the next section.
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 Purpose CS Cable Part Number
AT (5 pin DIN) Keyboard and Serial Mouse 2L-1001P/C (1.8m) or
2L-1003P/C (3m)
PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) Keyboard and Mouse
Cascading Master Views
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).
2. If your computer uses a standard 9 pin serial port for the mouse, you
will need to purchase a special PS/2-to-Serial mouse adapter (Part No.
2A-105); a standard mouse adapter will probably not work).
3. Because of the wiring and pin assignments, you cannot use a
Serial-to-PS/2 adapter at the end that plugs into the switch.
Attempting to use a standard serial extender cable with adapters at
both ends will fail.
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Introduction
CS-9134 Front View
1. Port Selection Switches
Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port.
wPressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a
Keyboard and Mouse Reset.
wPressing Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode.
2. Port LEDs
The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones
are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs:
wAn On Line LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to
its 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.
wASelected LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached
to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus. The LED is
steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port is accessed
under Auto Scan Mode.
3. Sound opening
System sounds (beeps, etc.) are emitted from this opening.
4. Reset
Use a thin object (such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen), to
press this recessed switch in to initiate a warm reset. If the switch is kept in
for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place.
5. Power LED
Lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power.
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AUTO SCANK/M RESET

CS-9138 Front View
1. Port Selection Switches
Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port.
wPressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a
Keyboard and Mouse Reset.
wPressing 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode.
2. Port LEDs
The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones
are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs:
wAn On Line LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to
its 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.
wASelected LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached
to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus. The LED is
steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port is accessed
under Auto Scan Mode.
3. Sound opening
System sounds (beeps, etc.) are emitted from this opening.
4. Reset
Use a thin object (such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen), to
press this recessed switch in to initiate a warm reset. If the switch is kept in
for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place.
5. Power LED
Lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power.
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AUTO SCANK/M RESET

Rear View
1. Power Jack
The unit is designed to be non-powered (external power is not required - its
operating power comes from the computers). In general, the only time that
external power is necessary is when you cascade it, or if operation
becomes erratic because the unit isn’t obtaining enough power from the
computer connections. If you choose to use external power, the power
adapter cable plugs in here.
2. Console Port Section
wIf this is a first station unit, your monitor, keyboard and mouse plug in
here.
wIf this is a daisy chained unit, the cables that link back to a port on a
higher Master View unit plug in here.
3. CPU Port Section
The cables that link to the computers plug in here.
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