ATEN Technology CS-1774 User Manual

User Manual

CS-1772 CS-1774

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to compl y wi t h 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 instal l a tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenc e to ra dio 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, t he user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of t he 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 ci rcuit different from

that which the receiver is connected.

M Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/televi sion technician for

help.

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Packing List

The complete Master View USB 2.0 KVME CS-1772 / CS-1774 package consi st s of:

M 1 CS-1772 or CS-1774 KVM Switch M 2 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1772) M 4 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1774) M 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable M 1 Power Adapter M 1 User Manual M 1 Quick Start Guide

Check to make sure that all the compone nt s are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow t he i nstallation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage t o the unit, and/or any of the devices that connect to it.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0244-100

Printed in Taiwan 03/2005

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

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Contents

1. Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

2. Hardware Setup

CS-1772 / CS-1774 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CS-1772 / CS-1774 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Port Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

3. Port Switching

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

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

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

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

Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4. Hotkey Setting Mode

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

Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

List Hotkey Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

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

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

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

Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

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5. Keyboard Emulation

Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Appendix

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

Hotkey Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

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

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 movement through a series. For example, Start → Run

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

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Chapter 1.

Introduction

Overview

The Master View CS-1772 and CS-1774 represent a revol ut iona ry new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The se two (CS-1772) and four (CS-1774) port USB KVM Switches incorporate a two port USB Hub and an ethernet hub all in the same compact unit. This eliminates the need to purchase separate hubs or standalone peripheral sharers such as print servers, modem splitters, etc.

As KVM switches, the CS-1772 and CS-1774 allow users to access two or four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The y improve on previous designs by using the fast, reliabl e, USB bus to tra nsfe rri ng keyboard and mouse data to the computers, while the int e gra ted two-port USB hub permits any of the computers to access any peripherals conne cted to it on a ‘one computer at a time’ basis.

Recognizing the importance of sound in the computing environment, the CS-1772 / CS-1774 is also audio enabled. A single microphone can provi de audio input to any of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of any comput e r (on a one-at-a-time basis) on a single set of speakers.

The CS-1772 / CS-1774’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, whi le 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.

Setup is fast and easy; you simply plug cables into the i r appropri at e port s. T he re i s no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS-1772 / CS-1774 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac, Sun, etc.). There are two convenient methods to access the computers: pressing push button port selection switche s loc ated on the unit’s front panel; and entering hotkey combinations from the ke yboa rd.

Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1772 / CS-1774 installation: 1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate components for each computer; 2) saves all the space those extra compone nt s would take up; 3) saves on energy costs; and 4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to anothe r.

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Features

M Multifunction USB KVM switch integrates a USB hub, ethernet hub, and audio M One console controls 2 (CS-1772) or 4 (CS-1774) computers and USB peripherals

connected to two USB 2.0 ports

M Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM, USB, and audio focus USB ports M Easy installation - no software required - connecting cables to the PCs is all it takes M Easy to operate - port selection via push button switche s or hot keys - auto scanning

to monitor computer operation

M Power on detection - automatically switches to the first powered on port M Keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is

elsewhere

M Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice M Supports Logitech and Microsoft wireless keyboards and mice M Supports multimedia USB keyboards M Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are saved and restored when

switching

M LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring M Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers M Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting M Hotkey operating platform selection M Superior video quality - up to 2048x1536; DDC2B M Upgradeable firmware M Auto-sensing, Plug-and-Play Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Dual Speed hub built in - per

port MDI/MDIX - full/half duplex - IEEE802.3 and IEEE802.3µ compatible

M Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down

the switch

M Compatible with multiple operating platforms (PC, Mac, and Sun) M Supports Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Server 2003; Mac OS8.6 or higher;

Solaris; Linux

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Hardware Requirements

Console

M A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor 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

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card M 1 Type A USB port for keyboard/mouse cable M 1 Type A USB port for USB hub cable

Cables

Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designe d to work wi th thi s swi tch may be used to link to the computers. Two (CS-1772) or four (CS-1774) 1.8m cable se t s are provided with this package.

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

you need additional cable sets, contact your de al er t o purchase the correct ones for your switch.

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Chapter 2.

Hardware Setup

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1. Port Selection Switches

Pressing a switch brings the focus to the comput er att ache d t o it s corre spondi ng port. See p. 13 for operation deta i l s.

2. Port LEDs

The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Swi t ches. The upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:

LED Indication

KVM:

USB:

M Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its

corresponding port is up and running (On Line).

M Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer

attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).

M Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding

port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

M Lights DIM GREEN to indicate that there is a USB cable connection

to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Does not light if there is no USB connection to the computer.

M Changes to BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the computer attached

to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.

3. Ethernet LEDs

The ethernet LEDs light to indicate the data transmission status of their corresponding ports on the ethernet hub:

LED Status Indication

LAN Link Off No data connection to the computer attached to its

On Data connection to the computer attached to its

Flashing Data is being transmitted through the port.

10/100Mbps Off Data transmission speed is 10Mbps.

On Data transmission speed is 100Mbps.

corresponding port.

corresponding port is in effect.

4. USB Hub Section

USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can pl ug int o either port.

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