ATEN Technology CS9134, CS9138 User Manual

4 Port / 8 Port KVM Switch

CS9134 / CS9138

User Manual

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CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual

FCC Information

This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

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Technical Support

Telephone: International: 886-2-8692-6959

North America: 1-888-999-ATEN

Online: Online technical support is available to ATEN customers

through our support center. See Technical Support, page xii, for details.

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

General

 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.

 T o help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and

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

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 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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Rack Mounting

 Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to

the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.

 Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the

rack first.

 Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from

the rack.

 Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a

device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.

 After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a

locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.

 Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the

rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.

 Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.  Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a

rack.

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Package Contents

The CS9134 / CS9138 package consists of: 1 CS9134 or CS9138 PS/2 KVM Switch 1 DC9V Power Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got 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.

* Features may have been added to th e CS9134 / CS9138 since this manual

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

Manual Part No. PAPE-0116-510G

Printing Date: 05/2007

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

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Contents

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

RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

SJ/T 11364-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

User Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

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

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

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

About this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

1. Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

CS9134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CS9138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

CS9134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CS9138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2. Hardware Setup

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

Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Single Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Two Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Two Stage Installation Diagram: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Three Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Three Stage Installation Diagram:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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3. Basic Operation

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Toggling the Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Manual Port Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Port Selection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Auto Scanning: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hotkey Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Port Selection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Auto Scanning: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Port Key In Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

4. OSD Operation

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

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

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

The Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

F1 GOTO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

F2 SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

F3 LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

F4 QV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

F5 EDIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

F6 SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

OSD Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting a New Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Deleting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Appendix

Computer Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

CS9138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

CS9134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Compatible Cascade Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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

Index

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS9134 / CS9138. Its purpose, features and benefits are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, presents the front and back panel components, and explains how to connect the switch to your computers.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CS9134 / CS9138.

Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the CS9134 / CS9138’s OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.

An Appendix, at the end of the manual provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CS9134 / CS9138.

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced 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.

♦ 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 open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

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→ Run means to

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Technical Support

International

Email Support Email your questions and concerns to:

Online Support

 Technical Support  Troubleshooting  Documentation  Software Updates

support@aten.com

1. Online technical support is available to ALTUSEN customers through our e-Support Center:

http://support.aten.com

2. Online troubleshooting that describes the most commonly encountered problems and offers possible solutions to them; online documentation (including electronically available manuals); and the latest drivers and firmware for your product are available at our website: http://www.aten.com

North America

Email Support Email your questions and concerns to:

Online Support

 Technical Support  Troubleshooting  Documentation  Software Updates

support@aten-usa.com

1. Online technical support is available to ALTUSEN customers through our e-Support Center:

http://www.aten-usa.com/support

When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:

 Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.  Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level,

expansion cards, and software.

 Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.  The sequence of operations that led up to the error.  Any other information you feel may be of help

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The Master View CS9134 and CS9138 KVM switches are control units that allow 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 system. Now, with the Master View / CS9134 / CS9138, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner.

A single Master View CS9134 or CS9138 can control up to 4 or 8 computers, respectively. Since the switches can be cascaded to three levels, in a full three stage installation up to 21 CS9134 Master Views can control up to 64 computers and 73 CS9138 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. Because the / CS9134 / CS9138 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems.

There are three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the system: (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 OSD (On Screen Display) feature. A powerful Quick View Scan feature also permits auto scanning and monitoring the activities of all operating computers on the installation one by one.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View / CS9134 / CS9138 installation. By allowing a single console to manage all the attached computers, a Master View CS9134 / CS9138 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.

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Features

 Cascadable To Three Levels - Control Up to 64 (CS9134) or 512

(CS9138) Computers From a Single Console

 No Software Required - Computer Selection via Front Panel Switches, Hot

Keys, or OSD (On Screen Display)

 Quick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected Computers  PS/2 and Serial Mouse Emulation For System Bootup  Console's PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connected Computers - Even Those

With Serial Mice

 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer and

Logitech FirstMouse+ Support*

 SVGA, VGA, and Multisync Monitor Support  Superior Video Quality; 1920 x 1440@60Hz; DDC; DDC2; DDC2B  LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring  Hot Pluggable - Add or Remove Computers for Maintenance Without

Powering Down the Switch

 Supports Windows 98SE and higher; Linux RedHat 7.1 and higher;

FreeBSD; AIX 4.3

 Rack Mountable in 1U (19") 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.

1. Introduction

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 PS/2 style keyboard  A PS/2 style 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 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port.  A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) keyboard port.

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 Custom Cable sets.

Cable Type Length Part Number

Standard 1.8m 2L-1001P/C

3.0m 2L-1003P/C

Slim 1.2m 2L-5001P/C

1.8m 2L-5002P/C

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