ATEN Technology CS-88A User Manual

User Manual

CS-88A

2002-12-27

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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Packing List

The complete Master View CS-88A package consists of:

M 1 CS-88A KVM Switch M 1 Power Adapter M 1 Rack Mounting Kit M 1 User Manual M 1 Quick Start Guide

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

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-0210-1AT

Printed in Taiwan 12/2002

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Single Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Two Stage Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Three Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hotkeys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hotkey Port Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

OSD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Computer Connection Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Clear Login Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Overview

The Master View CS-88A KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network. Now, with the Master View CS-88A, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner.

A single Master View CS-88A can control up to 8 computers. Since units can be cascaded to three levels, in a full three stage installation up to 73 CS-88A Master Views can control up to 512 computers - all from a single console.

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 installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems. Since the CS-88A intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating computers.

There are three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the installation: (1) using the push button port selection switches located on each unit’s front panel; (2) entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard; and (3) selecting from menus provided by the On Screen Display (OSD). A powerful Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by one.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-88A installation. By allowing a single console to manage all the attached computers, a Master View CS-88A 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 from one computer to another.

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Features

M Controls 8 Computers From a Single Console M Cascadable From Any Port To Three Levels for Control of Up to 512

Computers From a Single Console

M Administrator/User Password Authorization for Enhanced Security Protection

(PSP)

M Intelligent OSD (On Screen Display) and Hotkey Switching for Efficient

System Handling

M No Software Required - Computer Selection via Front Panel Switches,

Hotkeys, or On Screen Display (OSD)

M Auto Scan Feature for Monitoring User-Selected computers M Hot Pluggable, Add or Remove Computers without Powering Off the Switch M PS/2 Mouse Emulation Provided For System Bootup M Console’s PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connected Computers M PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer and

Logitech FirstMouse+ Support*

M Superior Video Quality: Up to 2048 x 1536; DDC; DDC2; DDC2B M Rack Mountable in 19" (1U) System Rack M Patented ASIC Design for Enhanced Functionality and Compatibility

* 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

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 PS/2 style mouse M A PS/2 style keyboard

Computer

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. M A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port. M 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.*

* See the note under Cables in the next section.

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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:

Cable Purpose Part Number

Connecting Switch to Computer 2L-1001P/C (1.8m) or Cascading Master Views

Note: 1. The CS-88A does not support serial mice. You cannot use Serial-to-PS/2

adapters with the cables. Attempts to do so will not work.

2. If your computer uses an AT style keyboard socket you will need to 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.

2L-1003P/C (3m)

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Introduction

Front View

1&2 3 4

1. Port Selection Switches

Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port.

M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a

Keyboard and Mouse Reset.

M Pressing 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode (see p. 30).

2. Port LEDs

The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs:

M The On Line LEDs light 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 (see Two Stage Installation, p. 8).

M The Selected LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to

the corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus. The LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN, p. 30).

3. Reset

Use a thin object (such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen), to press this recessed switch in to initiate a warm reset. If the switch is kept in for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place.

4. Power LED

Lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

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Rear View

1. Power Jack

The unit is designed to be non-powered (external power is not required - its operating power comes from the computers). In general, the only time that external power is necessary is when you daisy chain it, or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn’t obtaining enough power from the computer connections. If you choose to use external power, the power adapter cable plugs in here.

2. Console Port Section

M If this is a first station unit, your monitor, keyboard and mouse plug in here. M If this is a daisy chained unit, the cables that link back to a port on a higher

Master View unit plug in here.

3. CPU Port Section

The cables that link to the computers plug in here.

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Installation

Before you Begin

1. Before you begin, make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer.

2. To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Consult your dealer for technical details, if necessary.

Single Station Installation

In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional Master View’s cascaded down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation do the following:

1. Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the unit’s Console Ports.

2. Use KVM cable sets (as described in the Cables section on p. 4), to connect any available CS-88A CPU Port to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing.

3. If you choose to use external power, plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack, then plug the adapter into an AC power source.

Note: Under non-powered operation, the unit gets its power from the

computers via the cables. If a computer, only supplies 3.3V of power for the keyboard and mouse instead of 5V (as in the case of Notebooks, for example), the unit will not receive enough power, and you will need to use the external power adapter.

4. Turn on the power to the computers.

Note: If you choose to use external power, the Master View unit must be plugged

in and receiving power prior to turning on the power to the computers.

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Two Stage Installation

To control even more computers, up to eight additional Master View CS-88A units can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 64 computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control them is provided on p. 31.

Note: 1. Mixing different Master View models on the same installation can

cause problems with OSD port switching. We strongly recommend that all cascaded units be the same model as the First Stage unit.

2. If you are adding this switch into an already existing CS-88A

configuration, be sure to make it the First Stage unit. Otherwise, you won’t get the benefit of its improved OSD features and functions.

To set up a two stage installation, do the following:

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, including all preexisting devices on the installation, have been turned off.

2. Use a KVM cable set (described in the Cables section, p. 4), to connect any available CPU Port on the First Stage unit to the Console Port connectors of the Second Stage unit.

3. Use KVM cable sets (described in the Cables section, p. 4), to connect any available CPU port on the Second Stage unit to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing.

4. Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack, then plug the adapter into an AC power source.

5. Repeat these steps for any other Second Stage units you wish to connect.

6. Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit.

7. Turn on the power to all the computers. Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be

powered on first. After all the Second Stage units have been powered on, the First Stage unit must be powered on next. After the Second and First stage units have been powered on, the computers can be powered on.

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Three Stage Installation

The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 512 computers can be controlled in a complete installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control them is provided on p. 31.

Note: 1. See Notes 1 and 2 at the beginning of the Two Stage Installation section.

2. Master View units cannot be cascaded beyond the third level.

To set up a three stage installation, do the following:

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, including all preexisting devices on the installation, have been turned off.

2. Use a KVM cable set (described in the Cables section, p. 4), to connect any available CPU Port on the Second Stage unit to the Console Port connectors of the Third Stage unit.

3. Use KVM cable sets (described in the Cables section, p. 4), to connect any available CPU port on the Third Stage unit to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse ports of the computers you are installing, as shown in the diagram on page 10.

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