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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2
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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Installation
Before you Begin
Single Station Installation
In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional Master View’s cascaded
down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation do the following:
1. Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the unit’s Console Ports.
2. Use KVM cable sets (as described in the Cables section on p. 3), to
connect any available CS-88A CPU Port to the Keyboard, Video and
Mouse ports of the computer you are installing.
3. If you choose to use external power, plug the power adapter cable into the
Master View’s Power Jack, then plug the adapter into an AC power source.
Note: The switch is designed for non-powered operation in a single stage
installation by taking its power from the computers via the KVM
cables. If a computer, only supplies 3.3V of power for the keyboard
and mouse instead of 5V (as in the case of Notebooks, for
example), the unit will not receive enough power, and you will need
to use the external power adapter.
4. Turn on the power to the computers.
Note: If you choose to use external power, the Master View unit must be
plugged in and receiving power prior to turning on the power to the
computers.
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1. Make sure that the power to each of the devices you will be
connecting up 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 on the installation are properly
grounded.

Two Stage Installation
To control even more computers, up to four (CS-9134) or eight (CS-9138)
additional Master View units can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First
Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage
unit are considered Second Stage units.
As many as 16 (CS-9134) or 64 (CS-9138) computers can be controlled in a
complete two stage installation. Tables showing the relation between the
number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control
them are provided in the Appendix.
Note: Mixing different Master View models on the same installation can
cause problems with OSD port switching. We strongly recommend that
all cascaded units be the same model as the First Stage unit.
To set up a two stage installation, do the following:
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, including
all preexisting devices on the installation, have been turned off.
2. Use a KVM cable set (described in the Cables section, p. 3), to connect
any available CPU Port on the First Stage unit to the Console Port
connectors of the Second Stage unit.
3. Use KVM cable sets (described in the Cables section, p. 3), to connect any
available CPU port on the Second Stage unit to the Keyboard, Video, and
Mouse ports of the computers you are installing.
4. Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack, then plug
the adapter into an AC power source.
5. Repeat these steps for any other Second Stage units you wish to connect.
6. Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit.
7. Turn on the power to all the computers.
Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be
powered on first. After all the Second Stage units have been
powered on, the First Stage unit must be powered on next. After the
Second and First stage units have been powered on, the computers
can be powered on.
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Three Stage Installation
The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same
as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 64 (CS-9134)
or 512 (CS-9138) computers can be controlled in a complete installation.
A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of
Master View units needed to control them is provided in the Appendix.
Note: Master View units cannot be cascaded beyond the third level.
To set up a three stage installation, do the following:
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, including
all preexisting devices on the installation, have been turned off.
2. Use a KVM cable set (described in the Cables section, p. 3), to connect
any available CPU Port on the Second Stage unit to the Console Port
connectors of the Third Stage unit.
3. Use KVM cable sets (described in the Cables section, p. 3), to connect any
available CPU port on the Third Stage unit to the Keyboard, Video, and
Mouse ports of the computers you are installing, as shown in the diagram
on page 10.
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4. Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack, then plug
the adapter into an AC power source.
5. Repeat these steps for any other Third Stage units you wish to connect.
6. Plug in the power adapters for all the Second Stage Master View units.
7. Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit.
8. Turn on the power to all the computers.
Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Third Stage units be
powered on first. After they are all on, the Second Stage units must be
powered on next. After all the Second Stage units are on, the First
Stage unit must be powered on. Only after all the Master Views have
been powered on in this sequence, can the computers be powered on.
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Operation
Hot Plugging
The Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138 supports hot plugging. Components can
be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging
their cables from their respective ports without the need to shut the switch
down. For hot plugging to work properly, the following procedures must be
observed:
uHot Plugging CPU Ports:
When hot plugging cables from the CPU ports:
1. The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed
from.
2. The mouse cable must be plugged in before the keyboard cable.
3. After plugging the cable back in, you must perform a KVM Reset on the
First Stage unit (by pressing the Reset switch In).
uHot Plugging Console Ports:
The unit supports hot plugging of the keyboard, monitor, and mouse. When
hot plugging the mouse from the console mouse port:
1. You may unplug the mouse and plug it back in again (to reset the
mouse, for example), as long as you use the same mouse.
2. If you plug in a different mouse, all the stations and all the computers on
the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds, then restarted. (Refer
back to the note describing the Power On sequence on p. 10, if
necessary.)
Note: If, after hot plugging (or at any other time), there is no response to
mouse and/or PS/2 keyboard input, simultaneously press and hold
Port Select buttons 1 and 2 on the First Stage unit for 3 seconds to
perform a PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse reset.
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Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the Master View units, before
starting it back up you must do the following:
1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the unit. If there are
Master View stations cascaded down from it, all the cascaded stations and
the computers attached to them must be shut down, as well.
Note: 1. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the
Keyboard Power On function that are connected to the shut down
switches. Otherwise, the switches will still receive power from the
computers.
2. If the unit is operating under external power, unplug the power
adapter cable.
2. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the stations back in, starting with the lowest
stations in the chain and working back to the station you originally shut
down.
3. After all the Master View’s are up, power On the computers, starting with
the ones attached to the lowest stations in the chain and working back to
the station you originally shut down.
Toggling the buzzer
The buzzer can be toggled on and off with a hotkey combination as follows:
1. Press [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt] to invoke the hotkey function.
2. Press [B], then press [Enter].
Note: You must press [B] and [Enter] withing 1 second.
The default is for the buzzer to be On.
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Port Selection
The Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138 provides three methods to obtain instant
access to any computer in your installation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD.
uManual
Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the Master View’s
front panel. After you press the switch, the Selected LED lights to indicate
that the port has the KVM focus. The OSD (see p. 16) automatically
switches to highlight the computer that you have selected.
Note: 1. On a cascaded installation, you must press the Port Selection
switch on the Master View Station that connects directly to the
computer you want to access.
2. Simultaneously pressing Port Selection buttons 3 and 4
(CS-9134) or 7 and 8 (CS-9138) on the First Stage unit initiates
the Auto Scan feature, in which all the ports currently selected for
Quick View scanning with the OSD’s F4 QV function (see p. 21),
are cycled through. The length of time spent on each port is
determined OSD’s F6 SET function (see p. 22).
uHotkey
Hotkeys allow you to conveniently provide KVM focus to a particular
computer from the keyboard, instead of having to manually select it by
pressing a Port Selection switch. To select a port with the Hotkey method,
do the following:
1. Press [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt] to invoke the hotkey function.
2. Key in the Port ID number (see Port ID Numbering on p. 14), then press
[Enter].
Note: 1. Press the keys in sequence - one key at a time. First [Ctrl],
then [Shift], then [Alt].
2. After invoking the hotkey function with the [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt]
combination, you must key in the Port ID and press [Enter]
within 1 second for each keypress.
uOSD
OSD (On Screen Display), provides a menu driven interface to handle the
computer switching procedure to provide instant access to any computer
on the installation. OSD operation is discussed in detail beginning on p. 16.
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Port ID Numbering
Each CPU Port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID.
You can directly access any computer on any level of the installation by
specifying the Port ID of the CPU port that the computer is connected to -
either with the Hotkey port selection method, or with the OSD.
The Port ID is a one, two, or three digit number. It is determined by the Stage
Level and CPU Port number of the Master View unit that a computer is
connected to.
The first digit represents the CPU Port number of the First Stage unit; the
second digit represents the CPU Port number of the Second Stage unit; the
third digit represents the CPU Port number of the Third Stage unit.
wA computer attached to a First Stage unit has a one digit Port ID (from 1 to
4 for the CS-9134; from 1 to 8 for the CS-9138), that corresponds to the
CPU Port number that the computer is connected to.
wA computer attached to a Second Stage unit has a two digit Port ID:
wThe first digit represents the CPU Port number on the First Stage unit
that the Second Stage unit links back to.
wThe second digit represents the CPU Port number on the Second Stage
unit that the computer is connected to.
For example, a Port ID of 23refers to a computer that is connected to CPU
Port 3 of a Second Stage unit that links back to CPU Port 2 of the First Stage
unit.
wLikewise, a computer attached to a Third Stage unit has a three digit Port
ID. A Port ID of 241refers to a computer that is connected to CPU Port 1
of a Third Stage unit, that links back to CPU Port 4 of a Second Stage unit,
which, in turn, links back to CPU Port 2 of the First Stage unit.
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Port Key In Examples
1. To access a computer attached to port 3 of a Single Stage installation, key
in 3for the Port ID, as follows:
[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt] 3 [Enter]
2. To access a computer attached to port 3 of a Second Stage unit that is
cascaded down from port 2 of the First Stage unit, key in 23for the Port
ID, as follows:
[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt] 2 3 [Enter]
Note: You must key in the numbers one at a time.
3. To access a computer attached to port 1 of a Third Stage unit that is
cascaded down from port 4 of a Second Stage unit, which, in turn, is
cascaded down from port 2 of the First Stage unit, key in 241for the Port
ID, as follows:
[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt]241[Enter]
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OSD
OSD Overview
The On Screen Display (OSD) provides a menu driven interface to handle all
computer control and switching procedures. Although Hotkey switching still
works, using OSD is a great deal more convenient - especially in large,
cascaded installations where it is difficult to keep track of which port a
particular computer is attached to.
All operations start from the OSD Main Menu. To pop up the Main Menu, tap
either Ctrl key twice.
Note: 1. The keys must be on the same side (both left, or both right).
2. You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Scroll Lock key (see
OSD Activating Hotkey, p. 22), in which case you would tap [Scroll
Lock] twice.
When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears:
OSD always starts in List view, with the highlight bar at the same position it
was in the last time it was closed.
The next two sections explain how to navigate using the OSD and OSD
Hotkey methods.
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