ATEN CS-128A, User Manual

Page 1: ...8 Port KVM Switch User Manual CS 128A ...

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Page 3: ...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 Copyright 2000 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0146 300 Printed in Taiwan 10 2000 All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners CS 128A User Man...

Page 4: ...d Restarting 11 Port Selection 12 Port ID Numbering 13 ID Numbering Overview 13 Port Key In Examples 14 Hotkey Summary Table 14 OSD Operation 15 OSD Overview 15 OSD Menu Navigation 16 OSD Hotkey Navigation 16 OSD Main Menu Headings 17 The Function Keys 17 Factory Default Settings 22 OSD Security 22 Appendix 23 Master View Computer Connection Table 23 Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 25 Federal Co...

Page 5: ...blems Because the CS 128A intercepts keyboard input directly it works on any hardware platform and withall 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 Disp...

Page 6: ...en Those With Serial Mice w PS 2 Compatible Mouse Support Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer and Logitech FirstMouse Support w SVGA VGA and Multisync Monitor Support w Superior Video Quality 1920x1440 DDC DDC2 DDC2B w LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring w Rack Mountable in 19 System Rack w Hot Pluggable Add or Remove computers for Maintenance Without Powering Down the Switch 1 PS 2 compatible mous...

Page 7: ... DB 9 standard serial mouse port w 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 For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality CS Custom Cable sets Connector Type CS Custom Cable AT 5 pin DIN Keyboard...

Page 8: ...n Pressing this button starts Auto Scan Mode 3 Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port w Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a Key board and Mouse reset w Pressing Buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode 4 Reset Use a thin object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen to briefly press this ...

Page 9: ... erratic because the unit isn t obtaining enough power from the computer If you choose to use external power the power adapater cable plugs in here 2 Console Port Section w If this is a first station unit your monitor keyboard and mouse plug in here w 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 lin...

Page 10: ...ect to all of the CS 128A s CPU Ports 1 to 8 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 connector cable sets described in the Cables section p 3 to connect any available CS 128A CPU Port to the monitor keyboard and mouse ports of the computers 3 If you choose to use external power plug the adapter cable into the...

Page 11: ...cluding all preexisting devices on the installation have been turned off unplug the First Stage unit if it is plugged in to an AC source 2 Use a connector cable set described in the Cables section p 3 to connect any available CPU Port on the First Stage unit to the Console Port connectors of the Second Stage unit 3 Use connector cable sets described in the Cables section p 3 to connect any availab...

Page 12: ... 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 unplug the First Stage unit and all Second Stage units 2 Use a connector cable set described in the Cables section p 3 to connect any available CPU Port on the Second Stage unit to the Console Port connectors of the Thir...

Page 13: ...units 7 Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit 8 Turn on the power to all the computers Note The Power On sequence requires that all Third Stage units be powered on first After they are all on the Second Stage units must be powered on next After all the Second Stage units are on the First Stage unit must be powered on Only after all the Master Views have been powered on in ...

Page 14: ...ouse When hot plugging the mouse from the Master View s console mouse port 1 You may unplug the mouse and plug it back in again to reset the mouse for example as long as you use the same mouse 2 If you plug in a different mouse all the stations and all the computers on the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds then restarted Refer to the note describing the Power On sequence on p 9 and the...

Page 15: ...ters connected to the powered off Master View that have the Keyboard Power On function Otherwise it will still receive power from the computers 2 If the unit is operating under external power unplug the power adapter cable 2 Wait 10 seconds then plug the Master View CS 128A stations back in starting with the last station in the chain and working back to the station you originally shut down 3 After...

Page 16: ...ick View scanning with the OSD s F4 QV function see p 19 are cycled through The length of time spent on each port is determined with the Scan Duration setting under the OSD s F6 SET function see p 20 w Hotkey Navigation Hotkey navigation allows you to conveniently access any computer directly from the keyboard instead of having to manually select it with a Port Selection switch To select a port wi...

Page 17: ...xample a computer attached to a First Stage unit has a one digit Port ID from 1 to 8 that corresponds to the CPU Port number that the computer is connected to A computer attached to a Second Stage unit has a two digit Port ID The first digit represents the CPU Port number on the First Stage unit that the Second Stage unit links back to the second digit represents the CPU Port number on the Second ...

Page 18: ...t a time 3 To access a computer attached to Port 1 of a Third Stage unit that is cascaded down from Port 4 of a Second Stage unit which in turn is cascaded down from CPU Port 2 of the First Stage unit key in 241 for the Port ID as follows Ctrl Alt Shift 2 4 1 Enter Hotkey Summary Table Combination Action Ctrl Ctrl Invokes OSD Default Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Invokes OSD Alternate Method Ctrl Alt Sh...

Page 19: ... Menu tap either Ctrl key twice Note 1 The keys must be on the same side both left or both right 2 You can optionally change the hotkey to the Scroll Lock key see F6 below in which case you would press Scroll Lock twice When you invoke the OSD a screen similar to the one below appears OSD always starts in List view with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed T...

Page 20: ...lows 1 From the OSD Main Menu press Ctrl Alt Shift 2 Key in the Port ID for the computer you wish to access see Port ID Numbering above then press Enter The console now controls the computer that you have selected and the OSD automatically closes When you use this method note the following w Although access switches to the port you just specified the highlight bar on the OSD screen doesn t move w ...

Page 21: ...trol the OSD For example you can rapidly switch to any port scan selected ports only limit the list you wish to view designate a port for Quick View scanning create or edit a port name or make OSD setting adjustments w F1 GoTo GoTo allows you to switch directly to a port by either of the following methods 1 Move the Highlight Bar to the port you want then press Enter 2 Key in the Port ID or Name t...

Page 22: ...f the Port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Quick View Scan Mode w F3 List This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below Choice Meaning ALL Lists the Port ID numbers and Names if names have been specified see F5 below of all the ports on the installation QVIEW Lists only the ...

Page 23: ...en a port is selected an arrowhead displays in the QV column to indicate so When a port is deselected the arrowhead disappears w F5 Edit To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port every port can be given a name The Edit function allows you to create modify or delete port names To Edit a port name 1 Move the highlight bar to the port you want to edit 2 Press F5 3 Key in the ne...

Page 24: ... the monitor after a port change has taken place 3 Seconds or Always On CHANNEL DISPLAY POSITION Allows you to position where the Port ID appears on the screen Use the Arrow Keys Pg Up Pg Dn Home End and 5 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off to position the Port ID display then press Enter to lock the position and return to the Set submenu SCAN DURATION Determines how long the display dwells o...

Page 25: ...e goes on Key in Y then press Enter to confirm While the settings are being cleared a message appears on the display to indicate so After the settings have been cleared another message appears to indicate that the procedure completed successfully LOCK CONSOLE Locks Unlocks the Console When the Console is locked only the current monitor screen displays Attempts to input information from the console...

Page 26: ... then press Enter 3 Key in the new password then press Enter The password may be up to 8 characters long and can consist of any combi nation of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 4 Key in the new password again in order to confirm that it is correct then press Enter If the two entries match the new password is accepted and the screen dis plays the following message SET PASSWORD OK If the entries do not m...

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Page 28: ... Buttons 1 and 2 on the First Stage unit for 3 seconds 2 Unplug the keyboard connector from the Console Keyboard Port then plug it back in Improper Master View reset Turn off all Master View units and wait five seconds before turning them back on Note You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function otherwise the switch will still receive power from the com...

Page 29: ...ctors Keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini DIN female Mouse 1 x 6 pin mini DIN female Video 1 x HDB 15 female std VGA SVGA Computer Port Connectors 8 x 25 pin D Type female Scan Interval OSD Select 3 5 10 15 20 30 40 60 secs Power Consumption DC 9V 1 08W max Operating Temperature 5 40o C Storage Temperature 20 60o C Humidity 0 80 RH Housing Metal Plastic Weight 2850 g Dimensions L x W x H 366 x 250 x 45 mm CS ...

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