ATEN CE774, CE775 User Manual

USB Dual View KVM Extender

CE774 / CE775

User Manual

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CE774 / CE775 User Manual

EMC Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: 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.

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in te rfer ence, a nd (2) th is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CE Warning: This is a 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.

Suggestion: Shielded twisted pair (STP) cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC & CE standards.

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 http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-10-5255-0110 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923

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.

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Manual Date: 2014-10-07

F/W Version: V1.0.078

ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN Internatio nal Co., Ltd. All rights rese rved.

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

Package Contents

The CE774 USB Dual View KVM Extender / CE775 USB Dual View KVM Extender with Deskew package consists of:

 1 CE774L / CE775L (Local Unit)  1 CE774R / CE775R (Remote Unit)  1 USB KVM Cable Set  1 VGA Cable  2 Power Adapters  1 Mounting Kit  1 User Instructions*

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 CE774 / CE775 since this manual was

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

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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

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

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

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

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

1. Introduction

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

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

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CE774L / CE775L (Local Unit) Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CE774R (Remote Unit) Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

CE774L / CE775L Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

CE774R / CE775R Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2. Hardware Setup

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Installation Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

3. Operation

Operating Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Deskew and Picture Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Wake Up PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

CE774L / CE775L (Local Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Hotkey Setting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Hotkey Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4. Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Sun Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Upgrade Succeeded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Upgrade Failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Appendix

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your 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 CE774 / CE775 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes the steps that are necessary to quickly and safely set up your installation.

Chapter 3, Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CE774 / CE775.

Chapter 4, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.

Chapter 5, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this utility to upgrade the CE774 / CE775's firmware with the latest available versions.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CE774 / CE775.

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 http://www.aten-usa.com

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The use of servers and server rooms is common and central across multiple industries today. The expanding volume of information and media prompts the addition of more servers in dedicated rooms located off the main site; thus the storage, retrieval and management of electronically stored data becomes a concern. The solution is a setup that makes it convenient to manage multiple servers, locally and remotely, while still making all data easily accessible.

The CE774 / CE775 is a USB based Dual View KVM Extender (with Deskew Function for CE775) that allows access to a computer system from a remote console. It is perfect for use in any type of installation where you need to place the console where it is conveniently accessible, but you want the system equipment to reside in a safe location – away from the dust and dirt of the factory floor, or the harsh environmental influence of a construction site, for example. This allows users to deploy system equipment over large distances.

The CE775 is equipped with a Deskew function that automatically synchronizes the time delay of RGB signals to compensate for distance.

The CE774 / CE775 features: 1) Gain/Compensation Control – adjusts signal strength in order to compensate for distance; 2) Dual Console operation – control your system from both the local and remote consoles; 3) RS-232 port, on both the Local and Remote Units – to connect serial devices such as touchscreens and barcode scanners; and 4) use of inexpensive Cat 5e/6 cable instead of bulkier, more expensive, standard cables, for a much neater, more convenient, more reliable data transfer connection.

Setup is as easy as can be – simply connect the computer system box and local console to the Local CE774L / CE775L Unit; run the Cat 5e/6 cable to the Remote CE774R / CE775R Unit (up to 300 meters away); and plug the remote console into the Remote Module. The CE774 / CE775 is useful for control and security purposes, with the hassle of a difficult installation, making it ideal for managing highly confidential data and media storage systems.

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Features

 Local and Remote Units connect at distances of up to 300 m via Cat 5e/6

cable(s), allowing access to a computer or KVM installation from a remote console

 Dual console operation – control your system from both the local and

remote USB keyboard, monitor, and mouse consoles

 Dual view support – connect to two screens in order to transmit two video

output signals to the remote site

 Superior video quality – high quality images over long distance

transmissions of up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (30 m); 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz (150 m) for CE774; and 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (150 m); 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (300m) for CE775

 Deskew Function (CE775 only) – automatically synchronizes the time

delay of RGB signals to compensate for distance

 Gain/Compensation Control – adjusts signal strength in order to

compensate for distance

 Supports standard VGA resolutions from 640 x 480 to 1920 x 1200 @

60Hz

 Supports popular wide screen formats, including 1440 x 900, 1400 x 1050,

1680 x 1050 and 1360 x 768

 Use of inexpensive Cat 5e/6 cables to connect the Local and Remote units

– reduce the need for bulkier cables and provide a faster, more reliable data connection, while taking advantage of wiring systems already available in most office buildings

 Pushbutton operating mode selection – select between Local/Remote and

Auto operating modes, with the press of a single button

 On Screen Display (CE775 only) – conveniently adjust video quality with

the intuitive OSD menu system.

 PC Wakeup support – use a pushbutton on a Remote Unit to wake a PC at

the local site via RS-232

 Built-in 8KV/15KV ESD protection (Contact voltage 8KV; Air voltage

15KV) and 2KV surge protection

 RS-232 serial ports – allow you to connect to a serial terminal or serial

devices such as touchscreens and barcode scanners

 Audio enabled – supports stereo speakers and microphones  Superior Audio – no loss in audio quality at 300 m

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

all it takes

 Rack mountable  Hot pluggable  Sun/Mac keyboard support and emulation*  Supports Wide Screen formats**

Notes:

* 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards.

2. Sun/Mac keyboards only work with their own computers.

** The EDID data for a widescreen is sent from the local video output port. For widescreen modes and displays connect the monitor to the local video output port or use an ATEN EDID emulator.

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Requirements

Consoles

 T wo (2) VGA monitors capable of the highest resolution that you will be

using on any computer in the installation

Note: If you connect a DDC type monitor to the Local Unit, the monitor

that connects to the Remote Unit must be able to support the highest

video resolution that the DDC monitor can provide

 A USB keyboard

Note: You can use different brands and models of USB keyboard on the

Local and Remote Units, but support for multi-function keyboards

is limited to the standard 104 keys.

 A USB mouse

Note: Y ou can use dif ferent brands and models of mouse on the Local and

Remote Units, but only the left and right mouse buttons and scroll

wheel features are supported. Other mouse features are not

supported.

 Stereo microphone and stereo speakers (optional)

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system:

 Two (2) VGA ports  USB host controller and Type A USB port

Cables

 For optimal signal integrity, and to simplify the layout, we strongly

recommend that you use the high quality custom USB KVM Cable that is provided with this package.

 Cat 5e/6 cable is the minimum required to connect the Local and Remote

CE774 / CE775 Units. Cable of a lower standard will result in degrading of the video signal. For best performance, we strongly recommend an ATEN 2L-2801 cable.

 VGA cable

Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

OS Version

Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 Linux RedHat 7.1 and higher

SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher

UNIX FreeBSD 4.2 and higher

Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 6.0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher

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Components

CE774L / CE775L (Local Unit) Front View

No. Component Description

1 Operating Mode

Pushbutton

2 LEDs The CE774L / CE775L has two LEDs to indicate the

This pushbutton toggles between the Operating Modes available from the Local Console:

 Local – only the Local Console can control the

system(s).

 Auto – both the Local and Remote Consoles can

control the system.

Note: The default operating mode is Auto. See Operating Modes, page 17, for full details.

It can also be used to upgrade the firmware version. See Firmware Upgrade, page 19 for more information.

operating status of the Local Unit (CE774L / CE775L). See LED Display, page 20, for full details.

CE774R (Remote Unit) Front View

CE775R Front View

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No. Component Description

1 Video Adjustment Port

Selection

2 Video Gain Tuner /

Video Compensation Tuner

3 RGB Tuners (CE775R

only)

4 Wakeup PC

Pushbutton

Use this switch to select which video output port you want to adjust.

Use the Video Gain and Video Compensation tuners to adjust signal strength in order to compensate for distance.

See Deskew and Picture Compensation, page 18 for details.

For CE775R, adjust the RGB colors (R / G / B recessed tuners) to synchronize the time delay of RGB signals to compensate for distance. Turning these tuners displays the Deskew OSD (if enabled).

Press the Wakeup PC pushbutton to wake the computer at the local site through the RS-232 port.

Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to automatically adjust the video display quality (for both output ports).

See Wake Up PC, page 19 for more information.

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