User Manual
CS-231
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or any devices that connect to them.
This package contains:
1 CS-231 Computer Sharing Device
1 USB KVM Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 DIP Switch Sticker
1 User Manual
1 Quick Start Guide
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
© Copyright 2005-2006 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-1290-100G
Printing Date: 11/2006
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Note: 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 or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
This product is RoHS compliant.
The CS-231 is a powerful, micro-processor controlled computer sharing device. It is a multi-user, single-tasking device that enables two users to share the use of a single USB or PS/2 computer from two separate consoles (USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor).
The CS-231 is ideal for small office and home office (SOHO) environments. All programs, files and resources on the computer can be easily accessed and shared by both users without the bother and expense of setting up a costly network environment.
Single computer shared by two USB consoles
Supports USB and PS/2 computers
Multiplatform support (Windows, Mac, Unix, and Linux)
Manual or Auto console selection
Control the system with Hotkeys
Firmware upgradable
Private Mode for a privileged user
Screen Saver function
Choose from four Timeout settings
Supports VGA, SVGA, and MultiSync monitors
No software required
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Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 2003 or later
Red Hat Linux 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.0 or later
Mandriva Linux 9.0 or later
SUSE 8.2 or later
FreeBSD 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 or later
Netware 6.0 or later
Netware 5.0 (PS/2 computers only)
Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, X, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 or later
Use ATEN's high-quality, custom cables to ensure reliable switching among consoles. To purchase ATEN’s custom cables contact your dealer.
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PS/2 KVM Cables |
2L-5202P |
(1.8 m) |
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2L-5203P |
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2L-5206P |
(6 m) |
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USB KVM Cables |
2L-5201U (1.2 m) |
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2L-5202U (1.8 m) |
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2L-5203U (3 m) |
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2L-5205U (5 m) |
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MANUAL/AUTO |
This button is used to switch between Manual and |
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Auto Modes. The default is Auto Mode. Repeatedly |
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pressing the button cycles through the modes in the |
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C1 LED* |
Lights when Console 1 accesses the computer. |
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Turns off when Console 2 accesses the computer. |
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C2 LED* |
Lights when Console 2 accesses the computer. |
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Turns off when Console 1 accesses the computer. |
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MANUAL LED |
Lights to indicate that the CS-231 is set to Manual |
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*In Auto Mode, when neither console is accessing the computer, both Console LEDs are illuminated.
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Firmware |
The firmware upgrade cable connects here and to |
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Upgrade Port |
the administrator's computer to upgrade the firmware |
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DIP Switch |
This is a 4-pin DIP switch. Use it to set the Timeout, |
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Private Mode, and Screen Saver functions (see DIP |
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Switch Settings Table, page 11). |
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Reset Button |
Press this semi-recessed button to reset the system. |
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Console 2 Ports |
The cables from the VGA monitor and USB keyboard |
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and mouse of Console 2 plug in here. |
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Console 1 Ports |
The cables from the VGA monitor and USB keyboard |
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and mouse of Console 1 plug in here. |
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Power Jack |
The power adapter cable plugs in here. |
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PC Port* |
The 15-pin SPHD connector on the provided KVM |
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cable plugs in here. At the other end of the cable, the |
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HDB-15 and USB connector plug into the |
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corresponding ports on the computer. If the computer |
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with PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors may be |
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purchased separately. |
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*The shape and pin assignment of this 15-pin SPHD connector has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch may be used. Do NOT attempt to use a cable with ordinary 15-pin VGA connectors to link this port to the computer.
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