ATEN CS1732A, CS1734A User Manual

USB KVMPTM Switch

CS1732A / CS1734A

User Manual

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CS1732A / CS1734A User Manual

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 instruction manual, may cause 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected;

Consult the dealer/an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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

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.

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Package Contents

The CS1732A / CS1734A USB KVMPTM Switch package consists of:

1 CS1732A / CS1734A KVMPTM Switch

2 Custom USB KVM Cable Sets (CS1732A)

4 Custom USB KVM Cable Sets (CS1734A)

1 USB-to-PS/2 Converter

1 Firmware Upgrade Cable

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 CS1732A / CS1734A since this manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0232-3ATG

Printing Date: 2009-04-24

CS1732A / CS1734A User Manual

Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

1. Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operating System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CS1732A Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CS1734A Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CS1732A Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CS1734A Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. Hardware Setup

Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PS/2 Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

USB Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3. Basic Operation

Manual Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4. Keyboard Port Operation

Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cycling Through the Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Going Directly to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hotkey Setting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Alternate Port Switching Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

List Switch Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Disable Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

5. Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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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 CS1732A / CS1734A 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. Diagrams showing the necessary steps are provided.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CS1732A / CS1734A.

Chapter 4, Keyboard Port Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the keyboard port Hotkey operation of your CS1732A / CS1734A installation.

Chapter 5, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.

Chapter 6, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this utility to upgrade the CS1732A / CS1734A's firmware with the latest available versions.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CS1732A / CS1734A.

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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 →Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

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 CS1732A / CS1734A are dual function 2- and 4- port KVMPTM Switches combined with a 2-port USB hub that allow users to access two and four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console.

The CS1732A / CS1734A improves on previous designs by giving the user a choice of either 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 CS1732A / CS1734A'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-at-a-time basis.

The CS1732A / CS1734A's asynchronous switching feature allows independent switching of the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus. You can work on a spreadsheet on one computer, for example, while you print from a second computer at the same time.

Recognizing the increased importance of sound, the CS1732A / CS1734A 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).

Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS1732A / CS1734A intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.). There are two convenient methods to access the computers: pushbuttons located on the unit's front panel; and hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard.

Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS1732A / CS1734A installation: 1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console components 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 from one computer to another.

Note: For PC compatible computers, Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection. See Cables, page 3

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Features

One USB console controls 2/4 computers and 2 additional USB devices

2-port USB hub built in

Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons and hotkeys

Dual Interface – supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice

Multiplatform support – Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun

With speaker and microphone support

Independent switching of the KVM, USB, and audio focus

Automatic PS/2 and USB interface detection

Buzzer On/Off via hotkey

Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free booting

Superior video quality – up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B

Sun/Mac keyboard support and emulation*

Firmware upgradable

Note: 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards.

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

Introduction

Requirements

Console

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

A USB mouse

A USB keyboard

Note: A PS/2 keyboard and mouse can used by using the converter included in the package

Computer

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.

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

Cables

Only cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used to link to the computers. Two 1.2 m cables sets are provided with the CS1732A package. Four (two 1.2 m and two 1.8 m) cable sets are provided with the CS1734A package. They use the USB to transfer the keyboard and mouse input from your console to the computer.

Both 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 available from your dealer. See the following table for details:

Connector	Cable Length	Part Number

USB	1.2 m	2L-5301U

USB	1.8 m	2L-5302U

USB	3 m	2L-5303U

USB	5 m	2L-5305U

PS/2	1.2 m	2L-5301P

PS/2	1.8 m	2L-5302P

Note: The CS1732A / CS1734A's USB hub function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections. It may also require an extra power adapter.

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Operating System Support

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

	OS	Version

Windows		2000 and higher

Linux*	RedHat	7.1 and higher; Fedora Core 2 and higher

	SuSE	9.0 and higher

	Mandriva (Mandrake)	9.0 and higher

UNIX	AIX	4.3 and higher

	FreeBSD	4.2 and higher

	Sun	Solaris 9 and higher

Novell	Netware	5.0 and higher

Mac		OS 9.0 and higher

DOS		6.22 and higher

Introduction

Components

CS1732A Front View

1&2

CS1734A Front View

1&2

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