ATEN CS-1732, CS-1734 User Manual

User Manual

CS-1732 CS-1734

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

MReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

MIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

MConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.

MConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Packing List

The complete Master View CS-1732 / CS-1734 package consists of:

M1 CS-1732 or CS-1734 KVM Switch

M2 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1732)

M4 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1734)

M1 Firmware Upgrade Cable

M1 User Manual

M1 Quick Start Guide

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was 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 that connect to it.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0226-1AT

Printed in Taiwan 09/2003

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

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Contents

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

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

Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

CS-1732 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CS-1734 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CS-1732 / CS-1734 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hot Plugging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hotkey Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hotkey Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hotkey Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Alternate Skip Mode Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hotkey Beeper Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The Firmware Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Upgrade Failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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Overview

The Master View CS-1732 and CS-1734 represent a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The CS-1732 and CS-1734 are dual function two and four Port KVM Switches combined with 2 Port USB Hubs. As KVM switches, they allow users to access two and four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS-1732 / CS-1734 improves on previous designs by giving the a choice of transferring keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a USB connection, or with the traditional PS/2 connection.

If a USB connection is used, the CS-1732 / CS-1734’s integrated two-port USB hub is available to each of the computers. This permits each computer to access any peripherals connected to the hub on a ‘one computer at a time’ basis. The CS-1732 / CS-1734’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. For example, a user could be working on a spreadsheet on one computer while printing from a second computer at the same time. Not only does this eliminate the need to purchase a separate USB hub, it also eliminates the need to purchase separate stand-alone peripheral sharers - such as print servers, modem splitters, etc.

Recognizing the increased importance of sound, the CS-1732 / CS-1734 is audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).

There are two convenient methods to access the computers: push button port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard.

Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS-1732 / CS-1734 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.).

There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-1732 / CS-1734 installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1732 / CS-1734 setup: eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console components for each computer; saves all the space those extra components would take up; saves on energy costs; and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.

* Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection (see p. 3).

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Features

MDual function KVM-USB switch

MOne console controls 2 (CS-1732 ) or 4 (CS-1734 ) computers and two additional USB devices

MDual interface support - PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse data transport*

MIndependent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB ports

MFully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of 1.5/12 Mbps

MComputer selection via front panel switches and Hotkeys

MLED Display For Easy Status Monitoring

MAuto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers

MComplete keyboard emulation for error free booting

MSuperior video quality - 2048x1536; DDC2B

MEasy installation - no software required

MHot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch

MSupports Windows, Mac, and Sun host systems

MWindows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP; Mac OS8.6 or higher; Solaris; Linux

*For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection (see p. 3).

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Hardware Requirements

Console

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

MA USB style mouse

MA USB style keyboard

Computer

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

MA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.

MType A USB port, or PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.

Cables

Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used to link to the computers. Two (CS-1732) or four (CS-1734) 1.2m 4-in-1 cable sets are provided with this package. They use the USB to transfer the keyboard and mouse input from your console to the computer.

The switches also support computers that use PS/2 connectors to transfer keyboard and mouse data. Cable sets with PS/2 connectors, as well as longer cable sets are also available:

Connector	Cable Length	Part Number
USB	1.2m	2L-5301U

USB	1.8m	2L-5302U

PS/2	1.2m	2L-5301P

PS/2	1.8m	2L-5302P

Note: The CS-1732 / CS-1734’s USB hub function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.

For additional cables, contact your dealer.

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Introduction

CS-1732 Front View

1&2

1.Port Selection Switches

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

M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode. See p. 14 for details.

2.Port LEDs

The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:

KVM: M Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running (On Line).

MChanges to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).

MFlashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

USB: M Lights DIM GREEN when there is a USB cable connection to the computer. Does not light if there is no USB connection to the computer (there is a PS/2 cable connection rather than a USB cable connection - see the diagrams on p. 10).

MChanges to BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.

3.USB Ports

Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.

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CS-1734 Front View

1&2

1.Port Selection Switches

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

M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset.

M Pressing Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode. See p. 14 for details.

2.Port LEDs

The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:

KVM: M Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running (On Line).

MChanges to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).

MFlashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

MChanges to BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.

3.USB Ports

Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.

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