ATEN Technology CS-228 User Manual

2 Console / 8 Computer KVM Switch

User Manual

CS-228

2001-02-01

Packing List

The complete Master View CS-228 package consists of:

1 CS-228 KVM Switch

1 Power Adapter

2 Rack Mounting Brackets (Screws Included)

1 User Manual

Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Please 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 connected to it.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0180-100

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Contents

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

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

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

Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Single Station Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Two Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hot Plugging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Port Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

OSD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

OSD Main Menu Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

OSD Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Master View - Computer Connection Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Stacking and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Radio & TV Interference Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Overview

The CS-228 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows two independent keyboard, mouse, and monitor Consoles to access eight computers, either independently or on a multiuser shared basis, in a convenient, cost effective manner. A Master View CS-228 unit can control up to 8 PCs. Since it can be cascaded one level down to a CS-138A, CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A, up to 9 Master View units (the CS-228 plus eight cascaded ones), can control up to 64 computers from either of the two Consoles.

Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. There is no software to configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex software installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems. Because the CS-228 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems.

The CS-228 provides a convenient OSD (On Screen Display), function that allows either of the two Consoles to access any computer connected to the system by means of an on screen, menu driven interface. A powerful Quick View Scan feature allows auto scanning and monitoring the activities of all operating computers on the installation one by one.

For security, two level password protection (administrator and user), is provided in order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers. Responding to the growing use of audio input/output in the workstation space, the CS-228 has been designed with built in microphone and speaker support, as well.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-228 installation. By allowing all the attached computers to be managed from two separate Consoles, a Master View CS-228 installation: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse 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 around from one computer to another, while allowing a single user to access the computers from several different convenient locations, or for two users to share them.

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Features

2 Consoles Control 8 Computers

One or Two Users Can Operate Up To 64 Computers (via Daisy Chain to CS-138A,

CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A) At The Same Time Each Console Has Its Own Access Control

Two Level Password Security (One Administrator; Four User Passwords)

Administrator Can Access Any Computer Completely Independently of The Other Users

Each User Has His Own Access Control List

Port Selection via OSD (On Screen Display)

Auto Expansion of The OSD Port List For Cascaded Installations

OSD Automatically Adjusts to Resolution Changes

Hot Pluggable - Add or Remove any Computer without Powering Off the Switch

Auto Scan Function Provides Easy Monitoring of All Computers

Supports 1920 x 1440 Resolution; DDC2 (Display Data Channel 2)

PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support: Microsoft Intellimouse Pro, Logitech FirstMouse,

FirstMouse+, Support* Audio (Microphone and Speaker) Support

Special Design for Easy Stacking

Rack Mountable in 19" (1U) System Rack

* 1. PS/2 compatible mouse support is for three button (wheel) mice.

2. The Logitech Mouse Ware program’s Change Device procedure does not work on Microsoft NT systems.

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Hardware Requirements

Consoles

A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be

using on any computer in the installation.

If a monitor switches to a computer using a resolution that is higher than the resolution that the monitor can support, serious damage to the monitor may result.

A PS/2 style mouse

A PS/2 style keyboard

Microphone and Speakers (Optional)

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.

Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial), mouse port.

Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on

pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.

Cables

Use of substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality CS Custom Cable sets:

Computer Connector Type CS Custom Cable

AT (5 pin DIN) Keyboard and Serial Mouse Ports 2L-1701P + Keyboard & Mouse Adapters PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) Keyboard and Mouse Ports 2L-1701P Cascading to Second Stage Master View 2L-1601P

Note: 1. If your computer uses a standard AT style keyboard socket you will need to

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purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No. 2A-106, or any standard keyboard adapter), in order to plug the cable into the computer’s keyboard port.

2. If your computer uses a standard 9 pin serial port for the mouse, you will need to purchase a PS/2-to-Serial mouse adapter (Part No. 2A-105; a standard mouse adapter will probably not work), in order to plug the cable into the computer’s serial port.

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Introduction

Front View

1. Port LEDs

On Line: Lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding

port is up and running. If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the Port is being used for Cascading to another Master View switch.

Selected: Lights GREEN to indicate the currently selected port.

2. K/M Reset

If the keyboard and mouse get stuck and need to be reset, insert a pointed object in here and push.

3. Power LED

Lights BLUE to indicate that the CS-228 has been turned On and is receiving power.

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