ATEN Technology CS-64U User Manual

User Manual

CS-64U

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:

M 1 CS-64U USB KVM Switch with Attached Cables M 1 User Manual M 1 Quick Start Guide

Manual Part No. PAPE - 1248-100 Printed in China 06/2004

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

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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:

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 circuit different

from that which the receiver is connected;

M Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television

technician for help.

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Overview

The CS-64U Petite USB KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to four computer systems from a single console (keyboard, monitor, mouse and audio). Before the development of the CS-64U, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the CS-64U, you can easily access four computers in a cost effective manner.

The CS-64U improves on previous models by transferring keyboard and mouse data to the computers via the faster, more reliable USB bus rather than the traditional PS/2 connection. Additionally, its incredibly small desktop footprint and molded-in custom KVM cables provide a hassle-free installation and a neat and tidy workspace.

Recognizing the benefit of sound in the computing environment, the CS-64U provides USB multimedia keyboard support, and is speaker enabled. You can independently listen to the audio output of any of the computers (one-at-a-time) with a single set of speakers regardless of where the KVM switch focus is at.

Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS-64U intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems. KVM focus is toggled between the computers by means of simple Hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a CS-64U USB Mini-KVM Switch installation. By allowing a single console to manage all of your computers, the CS-64U eliminates the expense of purchasing a seperate keyboard, monitor, mouse and speakers for each. Additionally, it saves the extra space they would take up, and eliminates the inconvenience of constantly having to move from one computer to the other.

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Features

One console (VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor, a USB

keyboard, and a USB mouse) controls up to four computers Compact and small footprint design features four molded-in

KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse and audio) cables Easy to install: no software required - connecting cables to

the computers is all it takes Easy to operate - computer selection via hotkeys - auto scan

function to monitor computer operations Keyboard and mouse emulation - computers can boot even

when the console focus is elsewhere Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for easy maintenance

Power on detection - automatically switches to the first

powered on port Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are saved and

restored when switching LED display for easy status monitoring

Hotkey selection for OS

Supports multimedia USB keyboards

Supports Logitech and Microsoft wireless keyboards and mice

Supports 4 and 5 button mice and the scrolling wheel on

most mice Superior video quality - supports resolutions of up to 2048 x

1536; DDC2B Speaker enabled for audio sharing

Supports Windows 98SE or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher,

Sun Solaris 8 or higher and Linux RedHat 7.1 or higher Non Powered

With proper driver installed.

A mouse driver installed with the operating system is required for the 4th and 5th button functions.

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Hardware Requirements

Console

A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest

resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation

A USB Keyboard

A USB Mouse

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system:

A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port

A USB type A port

Cables

For optimal signal integrity and to simplify cable management, four high quality 3-in-1 CS Custom KVM cables have been designed into the CS-64U. There is no need for a separate cable purchase.

System Requirements

OS: USB enabled OS

USB Host Controller installed on the system.

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Top View

1. KVM Cables

These 3-in-1 cables connect to the USB, video, and audio ports on the computers you are installing.

The cable with a single dot at its base is the Port 1 cable; the cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2 cable, etc.

2. Port LEDs

A LED lights to indicate its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus. The LED that has one dot represents Port 1; the LED with two dots represents Port 2, etc.

Depending on the port’s status, the LED may flash according to a specific pattern (see the LED Display Table, p. 17, for details).

3. Speaker Jack

The cable from your speakers plug in here.

4. Console Ports

Your keyboard, monitor, and mouse plug in here.

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