ATEN CS-1742, CS-1744 User guide

User Manual

CS-1742 CS-1744

2004-09-24

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 cau s e harm ful in ter fer ence 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 enco uraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

M Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. M Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

M Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that which the receiver is connected.

M Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television

technician for help.

2004-09-24

CS-1742 / CS-1744 User Manual

Packing List

The complete Master View CS-1742 / CS-1744 package consists of:

M 1 CS-1742 or CS-1744 USB KVM Switch M 2 CS Custom Audio/Video Cables (CS-1742) M 2 CS Custom USB/Video Cables (CS-1742) M 4 CS Custom Audio/Video Cables (CS-1744) M 4 CS Custom USB/Video Cables (CS-1744) M 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable M 1 User Manual M 1 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-0240-100

Printed in Taiwan 09/2004

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

iii

2004-09-24

CS-1742 / CS-1744 User Manual

1. Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. Installation

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

3. Basic Operation

Manual Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Contents

4. Hotkey Operation

Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cycling Through the Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Going Directly to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hotkey Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Alternate Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

List Hotkey Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Disable Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2004-09-24

CS-1742 / CS-1744 User Manual

Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Upgrade Interrupted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Appendix

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Hotkey Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2004-09-24

CS-1742 / CS-1744 User Manual

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Courier 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. M Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential

steps.

> Indicates selecting an option on a menu. For example, Start > Run

means to open the Start menu, and then select Run. Indicates critical information.

2004-09-24

Chapter 1.

Introduction

Overview

The Master View Dual-View CS-1742 or CS-1744 USB KVM Switch brings dual head video functionality to ATEN’s USB KVM switch technology. Now, two (CS-1742) or four (CS-1744) dual head computers can be accessed and controlled from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitors.

In addition, the CS-1742 / CS-1744 incorporates a two port USB hub that allows each of the computers to share any USB peripherals connected to the hub on a one computer at a time basis. Recognizing the importance of sound, the switches are also 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).

The CS-1742 / CS-1744’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature allows independent switching of the KVM, USB hub, the second display channel, 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.

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-1742 / CS-1744 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac and Sun).

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.

Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1742 / CS-1744 setup:

1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate periphearl 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.

2004-09-24

CS-1742 / CS-1744 User Manual

Features

M Provides a second video channel to support dual head computers M One console controls 2 (CS-1742) or 4 (CS-1744) dual head computers M Two USB ports for USB device sharing M Audio jacks for speaker and microphone sharing M Independent (asynchronous) switching of the KVM, USB, and audio focus M Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of

1.5/12 Mbps

M Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables is all it takes M Easy to operate - computer selection via push button switches or hotkeys M Hotkey OS selection M LED display for easy status monitoring M Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers M Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock, states are saved and restored when

switching

M Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting M Supports multimedia USB keyboards; supports Mac & Sun keyboards M Supports Microsoft Intellimouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice;

supports Logitech and Microsoft wireless keyboards and mice

M Supports multibutton mice with appropriate drivers installed M Superior video quality - 2048 x 1536; DDC2B M Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without

powering down the switch

M Upgradeable firmware M Compatible with all operating platforms M Supports Windows 98SE or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, SUN Blade

2000/100, (Sun Solaris 8 or higher) Unix and Linux RedHat 7.1 or higher

2004-09-24

Introduction

Hardware Requirements

Console

Monitors capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation.

M A USB style mouse M A USB style keyboard

Computer

A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port

M Type A USB port

Cables

Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used to link to the computers. Two (CS-1742) or four (CS-1744) cable sets are provided with this package. Additional cable sets can be purchased from your dealer.

2004-09-24

CS-1742 / CS-1744 User Manual

Front View

CS-1742:

CS-1744:

1 & 2

2004-09-24

The front panel components are described in the table below:

Port Selection Switches

Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The

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

Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode. See p. 15 for details.

upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:

KVM: Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer

attached to the corresponding port is up and running (On Line).

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

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

USB: Lights DIM GREEN to indicate that there is a USB

cable connection to the computer. Does not light if there is no USB connection to the computer (see the installation diagram on p. 10).

Introduction

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

USB Port Cables from your USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.)

can plug in here, as well as into the USB port on the rear panel.

2004-09-24

CS-1742 / CS-1744 User Manual

Rear View

CS-1742:

1 23 4

CS-1744:

1 2

2004-09-24

+ 25 hidden pages