ATEN CS-231 User Manual

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.

Manual Part No. PAPE-1290-100G

Printing Date: 11/2006

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.

Overview

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.

Features

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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System Requirements

Operating System

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

Cables

Use ATEN's high-quality, custom cables to ensure reliable switching among consoles. To purchase ATEN’s custom cables contact your dealer.

Description		Part Number

PS/2 KVM Cables	2L-5202P	(1.8 m)
	2L-5203P	(3 m)
	2L-5206P	(6 m)

USB KVM Cables	2L-5201U (1.2 m)
	2L-5202U (1.8 m)
	2L-5203U (3 m)
	2L-5205U (5 m)

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CS-231 Front View

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No.	Component	Description

1	MANUAL/AUTO	This button is used to switch between Manual and
	Selection	Auto Modes. The default is Auto Mode. Repeatedly
	Button	pressing the button cycles through the modes in the
		following order: Auto Mode -> Console 1 (Manual) ->
		Console 2 (Manual) -> Auto Mode.

2	C1 LED*	Lights when Console 1 accesses the computer.
		Turns off when Console 2 accesses the computer.

3	C2 LED*	Lights when Console 2 accesses the computer.
		Turns off when Console 1 accesses the computer.

4	MANUAL LED	Lights to indicate that the CS-231 is set to Manual
		Mode. In Auto Mode the LED does not illuminate.

*In Auto Mode, when neither console is accessing the computer, both Console LEDs are illuminated.

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CS-231 Rear View

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No.	Component	Description

1	Firmware	The firmware upgrade cable connects here and to
	Upgrade Port	the administrator's computer to upgrade the firmware
		(see Firmware Upgrade, page 15).

2	DIP Switch	This is a 4-pin DIP switch. Use it to set the Timeout,
		Private Mode, and Screen Saver functions (see DIP
		Switch Settings Table, page 11).

3	Reset Button	Press this semi-recessed button to reset the system.

4	Console 2 Ports	The cables from the VGA monitor and USB keyboard
		and mouse of Console 2 plug in here.

5	Console 1 Ports	The cables from the VGA monitor and USB keyboard
		and mouse of Console 1 plug in here.

6	Power Jack	The power adapter cable plugs in here.

7	PC Port*	The 15-pin SPHD connector on the provided KVM
		cable plugs in here. At the other end of the cable, the
		HDB-15 and USB connector plug into the
		corresponding ports on the computer. If the computer
		does not have an available USB port, a KVM cable
		with PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors may be
		purchased separately.

*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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