ATEN CE252 User Manual

KVM Extender

CE252

User Manual

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CE252 User Manual

FCC Information

This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

International http://support.aten.com

North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration

ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

International 886-2-8692-6959

North America ATEN TECH 1-888-999-ATEN

ATEN NJ 1-732-356-1703

User Notice

 All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual

are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.

 This ATEN product is specifically designed and manufactured for the

operation and management of computer mainframe and communications equipment used in network management centers. As such, it may not be completely appropriate for those environments and sites where special standards for performance and high reliability are required – such as military equipment, traffic management, nuclear facilities, security systems, communications equipment, medical facilities, etc.

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Package Contents

The CE252 KVM Extender package consists of:

 1 CE252L KVM Extender (Local Unit)

 1 CE252R KVM Extender (Remote Unit)

 2 Custom KVM Cables

 1 Power Adapter

 2 Rack Mount Kits

 2 Grounding Wires

 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 CE252 since this manual was printed.

Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0277-200G

Manual Date: 2008-07-16

All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

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Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

1. Introduction

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CE252L Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CE252R Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CE252L / CE252R Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2. Hardware Setup

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3. Operation

Access Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Hotkey Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Auto Scan Mode (ASM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

[Left Shift] [Right Shift]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Changing the Scan Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

[Left shift] [Right shift] [n] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using Gain Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Accessing Local Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CE252L (Local Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CE252R (Remote Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Appendix

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

VGA Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TP Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TP Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CE252 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The necessary steps – from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 32 switch daisy chained operation are provided.

Chapter 3, Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CE252.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CE252.

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced 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.

♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.

→ Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for

example), that comes next. For example, Start open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

→ Run means to

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Product Information

For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:

International http://www.aten.com

North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com

ATEN NJ http://www.aten.com

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The CE252 offers local and remote access to your KVM installation. Both (local and remote) KVM extenders support PS/2 consoles and can be located up to 300 m (1000 feet) apart.

You can reliably manage a large number of computers via a KVM switch. Additional computers can also be connected to the remote KVM extender.

The CE252 also features Automatic Gain Control, which compensates signal strength as the distance between the local and remote KVM extenders varies (over Cat 5 cables). This translates into high resolution video at a lower cost.

The CE252 uses a custom ASIC to ensure the utmost reliability and compatibility. This technology comprises automatic distance sensing and signal strength (gain) adjustment.

Setup is easy – simply connect the computer system box (or KVM switch) and Local Console to the CE252 Local Unit; run a Cat. 5 cable to the CE252 Remote Unit (up to 300 meters away); finally plug the Remote Console into the Remote Unit.

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Features

 Local and Remote units connect at distances up to 300m using Cat. 5 cable  Dual Console Operation – control the system from both the local and remote

consoles

 Remote unit allows additional PC connection  Built-in ASIC for greater reliability and compatibility  PS/2 and Microsoft Intellimouse supported  Pushbutton selection – sequential selection between local and auto mode  Hotkey operation – switching between PCs  High resolution video – up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz  VGA, SVGA, and multisync monitor support  Local monitor supports DDC2B  Two gain control modes provided to compensate for distance for the

sharpest video quality:

 Adjustable gain control – manually adjusts signal strength

 Automatic gain control – automatically adjusts signal strength  Built-in 8KV ESD protection and 2KV surge protection  Local unit takes its power from the computer – external power is only

required when the power from the local computer/computers in the KVM

installation is insufficient*

 Easy to install – no software required – connecting cables to the devices is

all it takes

Note: If you choose to purchase a power adapter for use with the CE252L, be

sure to get one with the same specifications as the one provided in this package for the CE252R

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