ATEN CS-128A User Manual

8 Port KVM Switch

User Manual

CS-128A

Packing List

The complete Master View Pro package consists of:

One CS-128A KVM Switch

One Power Adapter

One User Manual

Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Please 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.

Manual Part No. PAPE - 0146-300

Printed in Taiwan 10/2000

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

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Contents

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

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

Hardware Reqirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Rear View:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Single Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Two Stage Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Three Stage Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ID Numbering Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Port Key In Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

OSD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

OSD Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

OSD Hotkey Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

OSD Main Menu Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

OSD Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Master View - Computer Connection Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Federal Communications Commission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Overview

The Master View CS-128A KVM Switch is a control unit that allows 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-128A, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner.

A single Master View CS-128A can control up to 8 computers. Since CS-128As can be cascaded to three levels, in a full three stage installation up to 73 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-128A intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and withall 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-128A installation. By allowing a single console to manage all the attached computers, a Master View CS-128A 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

Cascadable To Three Levels - Control Up to 512 computers From a Single Console

No Software Required - Computer Selection via Front Panel Switches, Hot Keys, or OSD (On Screen Display)

Quick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected Computers

PS/2 and Serial Mouse Emulation For System Bootup

Console’s PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connected Computers - Even Those With Serial Mice

PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer and Logitech FirstMouse+ Support*

SVGA, VGA and Multisync Monitor Support

Superior Video Quality; 1920x1440; DDC; DDC2; DDC2B

LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring

Rack Mountable in 19" System Rack

Hot Pluggable - Add or Remove computers for Maintenance Without Powering Down the Switch

*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 Reqirements

Console

A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation.

A PS/2 style mouse

A PS/2 style keyboard

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.

Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial), mouse port.

Either 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.

Cables

For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality CS Custom Cable sets:

Connector Type	CS Custom Cable
AT (5 pin DIN) Keyboard and Serial Mouse	2L-1603A
PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) Keyboard and Mouse	2L-1603P
Daisy Chain Master View CS-128A	2L-1603P

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Introduction

Front View

1.Port LEDs

On Line: Lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the 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.

Selected: Lights GREEN to indicate the currently selected port. The LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto Scan mode.

2.Auto Scan Button

Pressing this button starts Auto Scan Mode.

3.Port Selection Switches

Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port.

Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse reset.

Pressing Buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode.

4.Reset

Use a thin object (such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen), to briefly press this recessed switch in to initiate a warm reset of the CS-128A. If the switch is kept in for a longer period, a cold reset takes place.

5.Sound Opening

System sounds (beeps, etc.), are emitted from this opening.

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Rear View:

1.Power Jack

The unit is designed to be non-powered (no external power required). It gets its power from the computers it connects to. Generally speaking, the only time that external power is required is when you daisy chain it, or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn’t obtaining enough power from the computer. If you choose to use external power, the power adapater cable plugs in here.

2.Console Port Section

If this is a first station unit, your monitor, keyboard and mouse plug in here.

If 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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