ATEN Technology CS-1762, CS-1764 User Manual 2

User Manual

CS-1762 CS-1764

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FCC Information

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:

 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.

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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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Safety Instructions

 Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.  Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If

the device falls, serious damage will result.

 Do not use the device near water.  Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.  The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for

adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.

 The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as

this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided.

 Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.  Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

 The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on

the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

 The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national wiring codes.

 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the

power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.

 If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the

ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

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 To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and

decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

 Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing

rests on any cables.

 When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies,

observe the following guidelines:

 Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power

supply.

 Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.  If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the

system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.

 Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

 Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

 If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet

and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.

 The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.  Liquid has been spilled into the device.  The device has been exposed to rain or water.  The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.  The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service.

 The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions

are followed.

 Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.

Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.

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Package Contents

The complete Master View CS-1762 / CS-1764 package consists of: 1 CS-1762 or CS-1764 KVMP Switch 2 Custom KVM Cables (CS-1762) 4 Custom KVM Cables (CS-1764) 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide

Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on the installation.

* Features may have been added to the product since this manual was printed.

Please visit our website to download the most up to date version of the manual.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0231-300G

Printing Date: 02/2006

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

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Contents

FCC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

1. Introduction

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

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CS-1762 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CS-1764 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CS-1762 / CS-1764 Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

4. Hotkey Operation

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

Cycling Through the Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Going Directly to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hotkey Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Invoking HSM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Alternate Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

USB Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Disable Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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

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

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

5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

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

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

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Appendix

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Hotkey Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means

[ ]

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

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].

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→

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

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

Indicates critical information.

→ Run

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Chapter 1.

Introduction

Overview

The Master View CS-1762 or CS-1764 DVI KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 2 port (CS-1762) or 4 port (CS-1764) KVM switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital monitor (DVI).

As a KVM switch, it allows users to access two or four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. As a USB hub, it permits each computer to access any peripherals connected to the hub on a ‘one computer at a time’ basis.

The CS-1762 / CS-1764’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. This eliminate the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as the need to purchase separate stand-alone peripheral sharers - such as print servers, modem splitters, etc.

The CS-1762 / CS-1764 further improves on previous designs with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital video input (flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs and set-top boxes) and analog video input (traditional monitors and TVs).

The CS-1762 / CS-1764 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). As with the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be independent of the KVM 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-1762 / CS-1764 intercepts keyboard input directly, it will work on multiple computing platforms (PC (x86/x64), Macintosh PowerPC, and Sun Microsystems Sparc). 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.

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There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS1762 / CS-1764 installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1762 / CS-1764 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.

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Features

 Dual function KVMP-USB switch  One console controls 2 (CS-1762) or 4 (CS-1764) computers  Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB/

Audio ports

 Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of

1.5/12 Mbps

 DVI digital and analog monitor support - fully compliant with the DVI

specifications

 Computer selection via front panel switches and hotkeys  LED display for easy status monitoring  Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers  Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting  Superior video quality - 1920 x 1200, 60Hz; DDC2B  Easy installation  Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without

powering down the switch

 Compatible with PC (x86/x64), Macintosh PowerPC, and Sun

Microsystems Sparc architectures

 The CS-1762/64 supports the following operating systems:

 Mac OS 9 and X  Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, and 2003  Red Hat Linux 7, 8, and 9  Fedora Core 1, 2, 3, and 4  Novell NetW are 6.0  Sun Microsystems Solaris 8, 9, and 10  FreeBSD 5.2.1

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Hardware Requirements

Console

 A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution  A USB style mouse  A USB style keyboard  Microphone and speakers (optional)

Computers

The following equipment must be available on each computer:  A DVI port

Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI

display card.

 For best results, we recommend you purchase a high quality product.  Type A USB port  Audio ports (optional)

Cables

Only 1.8m DVI-D KVM (P/N: 2L-7D0LU) cable sets, which are specifically designed to work with this switch, may be used to link to the computers. Either two (CS-1762), or four (CS-1764) cable sets are provided with this package.

Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality and length of the

cables. If you need additional cable sets, please contact your dealer to purchase the appropriate ones for your switch.

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