Manual - KVM Switch Direct
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1. CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 14 2005 01 26 OPERATION HoT PLUGGING The Master View CS 1754 CS 1758 supports hot plugging Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their respective ports without the need to shut the switch down For hot plugging to work properly the following procedures must be observed Hot Plugging CPU Ports When hot plugging cables from the CPU ports 1 The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from 2 The mouse cable must be plugged in before the keyboard cable 3 After plugging the cable back in you must perform a KVM Reset on the First Stage unit by pressing the Reset switch In Hot Plugging Console Ports The unit supports hot plugging of the keyboard monitor and mouse When hot plugging the mouse from the Master View s console mouse port 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 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 back to the note describing the Power O2. SE 10 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 TWO STAGE INSTALLATION To control even more computers up to four eight additional Master View CS 1754 CS 1758 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 16 CS 1754 or 64 CS 1758 computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of units needed to control them is provided on p 46 To set up a two stage installation refer to the Two Stage Installation diagram on the next page as you 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 USB KVM cable set described in the Cables section p 3 to connect any available CPU Port on the First Stage unit to the Console ports of the Second Stage unit Note Plug the USB connector into the USB port next to the Console SPDB port they are both marked with a similar icon to remind you of the correct USB port 3 Using a KVM cable set described in the Cables section p 3 plug the custom SPDB connector into any available CPU Port on the switch and plug the accompanying microphone and sp
3. 50 Stacking and Rack Mounting 51 Limited Warranty 53 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual v 2005 01 26 Notes vi CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 OVERVIEW The CS 1754 and CS 1758 USB KVM Keyboard Video Mouse Switches are control units that allow access and control of up to 4 CS 1754 or 8 CS 1758 computers from a single USB keyboard USB mouse and monitor console Since units can be cascaded to three levels in a complete three stage installation up to 21 CS 1754s can control up to 64 computers and up to 73 CS 1758s can control up to 512 computers all from the original single console Although the switches use a USB keyboard and mouse for the console they support both PS 2 and USB computers Users have the choice of connecting the switch to a computer with PS 2 connectors or USB connectors depending on the cable used to link the switch to the computers See the Cables section p 3 for more details The CS 1754 CS 1758 provides Multimedia keyboard support volume up down mute and pulse and is audio enabled A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers on a one at a time basis There are three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the installation 1 using the push button port selection sw
4. HOTKEY SUMMARY TABLE Num Lock El Port 1D Enter Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID A Invokes Auto Scan Mode When Auto Scan Mode is in effect P or Left Click pauses Auto Scanning When Auto Scanning is paused pressing Any Key or another Left Click resumes Auto Scanning H Toggles between the default Num Lock and alternate Ctri F12 Hotkey invocation keys IT Toggles between the default Scroll Lock Scroll Lock and alternate Ctrl Ctrl OSD invocation keys F1 Sets the PC Compatible keyboard operating platform for the port that currently has the KVM focus F2 Sets the PC Compatible keyboard operating platform for the port that currently has the KVM focus F3 Sets the Sun keyboard operating platform for the port that currently has the KVM focus FS Performs a USB reset R Enter Resets the KVM settings back to their defaults B Toggles the Beeper On or Off Note The brackets indicate the keys you should press Simply press the indicated keys do not type the brackets CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 KEYBOARD EMULATION SUN KEYBOARD The PC Compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key Ctrl is used in conjunction with other keys The corresponding functions are shown
5. 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 64 CS 1754 or 512 CS 1758 computers can be controlled in a complete installation A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of switches needed to control them is provided on p 46 Note Switches cannot be cascaded beyond the third level Once you have finished cabling up see Two Stage Installation for details if necessary power up according to the following sequence 1 For each Third Stage unit plug the power adapter cable into the switch s Power Jack plug the power adapter into an AC source 2 For each Second Stage unit plug the power adapter cable into the switch s Power Jack plug the power adapter into an AC source 3 Plug the First Stage unit s power adapter cable into its Power Jack then plug the power adapter into an AC source 4 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 switches have been powered on in this sequence can the computers be powered on CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 13 2005 01 26 Three Stage Installation
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome to Firmware Upgrade Utility Put your device into Firmware Upgrade Mode connect its Firmware Upgrade Port to your computer with the Firmware Upgrade Cable or via Ethernet agree to the License Agreement Then Click Next LICENSE AGREEMENT a LICENSE GRANT ATEN International Co Ltd Licensor grants to you a non exclusive non transferable license to access and use FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY the Product during the Term set forth below You may install the Product on a hard disk or other storage device install and use the Product on a file server for use on a network for the purposes of 1 permanent installation onto hard disks or other storage devices or 11 use of the Product over such network and make backup copies of the Product RESTRICTIONS You agree not to modify adapt translate reverse engineer recompile disassemble or otherwise attempt ito discover the source code of the Product or create derivative works based on the Product or remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Product including copyright trademark or patent pending notices You may not sublicense the Product or otherwise allow others to use the Product licensed to you a e Agree C Don t Agree Help About Cancel 2 Read and Agree to the License Agreement enable the Agree radio button 40 CS 1754 CS 1758 User M
7. HOTKEY CONFIGURATION ALTERNATE HOTKEY INVOCATION KEYS An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invocation set do the following 1 Invoke HKM see p 19 2 Press and release the H key The Hotkey Invocation keys become the Ctrl key instead of Num Lock and the F12 key instead of Minus Note This procedure is a toggle between the two methods To revert back to the original Num Lock Minus method invoke HKM then press and release the H key again ALTERNATE OSD INVOCATION KEYS The OSD activation method can be changed from tapping the Scroll Lock key twice to tapping the Ctrl key twice Ctrl Ctrl To change the OSD Invocation method do the following 1 Invoke HKM see p 19 2 Press and release the T key Note 1 This procedure is a toggle between the two methods To revert back to the original Scroll Lock Scroll Lock method invoke HKM then press and release the T key again 2 For Mac systems we recommend using Ctrl Ctrl as the OSD invocation keys since Scroll Lock is used to emulate F14 in PC to Mac keyboard emulation see p 27 22 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 PLATFORM LANGUAGE SETUP The CS 1754 CS 1758 s default port settings are for a PC Compatible operating platform and the US English keyboard language code You can modify these for
8. NS 7 Sr VIEW USER MANUAL CS 1 754 CS 1758 2005 01 26 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of 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 instructions may cause harmful 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television techni cian for help FE CE 2005 01 26 PACKING LIST The complete Master View CS 1754 CS 1758 package consists of CS 1754 or CS 1758 KVM Switch Firmware Upgrade Cable Power Adapter Rack Mount Kit User Manual Quick Start Guide a b l Check to make su
9. 407 414 3 15 22 22 148 155 41 281 288 60 414 421 4 22 29 23 155 162 42 288 295 61 421 428 5 29 36 24 162 169 43 295 302 62 428 435 6 36 43 25 169 176 44 302 309 63 435 442 7 43 50 26 176 183 45 309 316 64 442 449 8 50 57 27 183 190 46 316 323 65 449 456 9 57 64 28 190 197 47 323 330 66 456 463 10 64 71 29 197 204 48 330 337 67 463 470 11 71 78 30 204 211 49 337 344 68 470 477 12 78 85 31 211 218 50 344 351 69 477 484 13 85 92 32 218 225 51 351 358 70 484 491 14 92 99 33 225 232 52 358 365 71 491 498 15 99 106 34 232 239 53 365 372 72 498 505 16 106 113 35 239 246 54 372 379 73 505 512 17 113 120 36 246 253 55 379 386 18 120 127 37 253 260 56 386 393 19 127 134 38 260 267 57 393 400 46 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 CS 1754 MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers 1 1 4 7 19 22 13 37 40 19 55 58 2 4 7 8 22 25 14 40 43 20 58 61 3 7 10 9 25 28 1S 43 46 21 61 64 4 10 13 10 28 31 16 46 49 5 13 16 11 31 34 17 49 52 6 16 19 12 34 37 18 52 55 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 47 2005 01 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic Unit not receiving Use a DC 5V power adapter if you are not behavior enough power alread
10. Compatible 36 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 F7 SCAN The SCAN function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan Mode setting under the F3 SET function see p 33 The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function see p 33 When you want to stop at a particular location press the Spacebar to stop scanning If the scanning stops on an empty port or one where the computer is attached but is powered Off the monitor screen will be blank and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect Simply wait after the Scan Duration time is up the Scan function will move on to the next port As each computer is accessed an S appears in front of the Port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode If you want to temporarily keep the focus on a particular computer you can pause the scanning either by pressing P or with a Left Click of the mouse See Auto Scan Mode p 21 for details When you want to permanently stop scanning at a particular location press the Spacebar to stop scanning and exit Auto Scan Mode Note While Auto Scan Mode is in effect the console will not funct
11. Edit Port Names p 35 its name appears in this column CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 29 2005 01 26 OSD FUNCTIONS OSD functions are used to configure and control 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 as a Quick View Port create or edit a port name or make OSD setting adjustments To access an OSD function 1 Either Click a Function Key field at the top of the Main Screen or press a Function Key on the keyboard 2 In the Submenus that appear make your choice either by Double Clicking it or moving the Highlight Bar to it then pressing Enter 3 Press Esc to return to the previous menu level F1 GOTO GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the ports Name or its Port ID To use the Name method key in 1 key in the ports Name then press Enter To use the Port ID method key in 2 key in the Port ID then press Enter Note You can key in a partial Name or Port ID In that case the screen will show all the computers that the User has View rights to see Set Accessible Ports p 36 that match the Name or Port ID pattern regardless of the current List settings see p 31 To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice press Esc 30 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 F2 LIST The LIST function lets you broaden o
12. a computer that is connected to CPU Port 1 of a Third Stage unit that links back to CPU Port 4 of a Second Stage unit which in turn links back to CPU Port 2 of the First Stage unit CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 17 2005 01 26 PORT SELECTION The CS 1754 CS 1758 provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation Manual Hotkey and OSD Manual Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the CS 1754 CS 1758 s front panel After you press the switch the Selected LED lights to indicate that the port has the KVM focus The OSD see p 28 automatically switches to highlight the computer that you have selected Note 1 On a cascaded installation you must press the Port Selection switch on the CS 1754 CS 1758 Station that connects directly to the computer you want to access 2 Simultaneously pressing Port Selection buttons 3 and 4 for the CS 1754 or 7 and 8 for the CS 1758 on the First Stage unit initiates the Auto Scan feature see F7 SCAN p 37 in which all the ports currently selected for Quick View scanning see Set Quick View Ponts p 36 are cycled through The length of time spent on each port is determined with the Scan Duration setting under the OSD s F3 SET function see p 33 Hotkey Hotkeys allow you to conveniently provide KVM focus to a particular computer from the keyboard instead of having to manually select them by pressing Port S
13. and perform the recovery and upgrade operation independently After it has been succussfully upgraded plug it back into the installation To perform a firmware upgrade recovery do the following 1 Unplug the switch s power adapter cable 2 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch see p 7 to the Recover position 3 Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit to connect a COM port on your computer with the Firmware Upgrade Port of the switch 4 Plug the switch s power adapter cable back in 5 Follow the upgrade procedures that begin with the Starting the Upgrade section p 40 6 After the upgrade completes successfully unplug the switch s power adapter cable once again 7 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position 8 Plug the switch s power adapter cable back in This completes the Firmware Upgrade Recovery operation and your switch is ready for use CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 45 2005 01 26 APPENDIX MASTER VIEW GONNECTION TABLES The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of Master View Units and the number of computers that they control CS 1758 MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers 1 1 8 20 134 141 39 267 274 58 400 407 2 8 15 21 141 148 40 274 281 59
14. command line Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks described in the sections that follow can be input At the conclusion of some hotkey operations you automatically exit hotkey mode With some operations you must exit manually To exit HKM manually press the Esc key or the Spacebar CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 19 2005 01 26 HOTKEY PORT ACCESS Hotkey Port Access allows you to select which computer has the KVM focus and or which computer has access to the USB peripherals CPU Port selection and USB Port assignment can be done independently asynchronously One computer can have the KVM focus while another has access to the USB peripherals The CS 1754 CS 1758 provides the following Hotkey Port Access features Selecting the Active Port Auto Scan Mode Selecting the Active Port You can bring the KVM focus to any computer with a hotkey combination that specifies its Port ID see p 17 for Port ID Numbering details 1 Invoke HKM see p 19 2 Key in the computer s Port ID number The Port ID numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in If you make a mistake use Backspace to erase the wrong number 3 Press Enter The KVM focus switches to the computer associated with the specified Port ID and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode 20 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 Au
15. computers that use USB connectors see the installation diagrams on p 10 Cable Type Length Part Number PS 2 KVM 1 2m 2L 5301P PS 2 KVM 1 8m 2L 5302P USB KVM 1 2m 2L 5301U USB KVM 1 8m 2L 5302U To purchase CS Custom KVM cable sets contact your dealer CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 3 2005 01 26 INTRODUCTION CS 1754 FRONT VIEW 1 amp 2 TEN e master Ul U I ax MULTIPLATFORM KVM SWITCH q US Senin a xuseser auto sav E o o gt SELECTED o e o RESI POWER cs 7sa 1 Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset Pressing Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode See p 21 for details 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 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 11 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 i
16. in the table below Note When using Cirl combinatons press and release the Ctrl key then press and release the activation key PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Ctrl T Stop Ctrl F2 Again Ctrl F3 Props Ctrl F4 Undo Ctrl F5 Front Ctrl F6 Copy Ctrl F7 Open Ctrl F8 Paste Ctrl F9 Find Ctrl F10 Cut Ctrl 1 ot Ctrl 2 9 0 Ctrl 3 Oume Ctrl 4 C Ctrl H Help App Compose Win Key 26 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 MAC KEYBOARD The PC Compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below Note When using key combinatons press and release the first key Ctrl or Alt then press and release the activation key PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl Win ae F12 A Alt L Alt Option Prt_Sc F13 Scroll Lock F14 Desktop Menu Enter Return Back Space Delete Ins Help Ctrl Win F15 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 27 2005 01 26 OSD OPERATION OSD OVERVIEW The On Screen Display OSD is used to handle all computer control and switching procedures All procedures start from the OSD Main Menu To pop up the Main Menu tap the Scroll Lock key twice Note You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key
17. is blanked Key in a value from 1 30 minutes then press Enter A setting of 0 disables this function The default is 0 HOTKEY Enables Disables the Hotkey function see p 19 in case there COMMAND is a conflict with programs running on the computers On MODE enables the function Off disables it The default is On CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 33 2005 01 26 F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only function It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD To change a setting Double Click it or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter After you select an item a submenu with further choices for you to select from appears Double Click the choice you want or move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice so that you know which one it is The settings are explained in the following table Setting Function SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD This function is used to set Usernames and Passwords for the Administrator and Users 1 Usernames and Passwords for one Administrator and four Users can be set 2 After you select one of the User fields or the Administrator field a screen that allows you to key in a Username and Password appears The password may be up to 15 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 3 For each individu
18. jack and KVM data connector Note The shape of these 15 pin connectors has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in see the Cables section on p 3 for details Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers 4 Cable Tie Slot If you want to use a cable tie to gather the cables together you can run it through this slot to attach it to the unit 5 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 7 2005 01 26 INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN connecting up have been turned off You must unplug the 1 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be 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 make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded SINGLE STAGE INSTALLATION To set up your CS 1754 CS 1758 installation refer to the installation diagrams on the following pages and do the following 1 Plug your USB keyboard USB mouse monitor microphone and speakers into the Console USB Ports located on the unit s rear panel Using a KVM cable set requires a separate purchase see the Cables section on p 3 plug the custom SPDB connector into any available CPU Port on the switch and plug the accompanying
19. microphone and speaker cables into the CPU Port s microphone and speaker jacks Note Be sure that all the plugs are in the same CPU Port sockets all in Port 1 all in Port 2 etc At the other end of the cable a For a USB connection see p 10 plug the USB video microphone and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer b For a PS 2 connection see p 10 plug the keyboard mouse video microphone and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer Plug the power adapter cable into the switch s Power Jack then plug the power adapter into an AC power source Repeat steps 2 4 for any other computers you are connecting up This completes the single stage installation and you can turn on the power to the computers Note The CS 1754 CS 1758 initially links to the first comuter you turn on CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 Single Stage Installation des O Z CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 USB Cable Connection PS 2 Cable Connection E gt CN AEN aA I pe
20. to them http www aten com tw 04 1 tech download php BEFORE YOU BEGIN To prepare for the firmware upgrade do the following 1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device CS 1754 CS 1758 to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages 2 Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer 3 Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 39 2005 01 26 4 Shut down the computers on your CS 1754 CS 1758 installation 5 From your KVM switch console bring up the OSD see p 28 and select the F4ADM function 6 Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE see p 36 Press Enter then press Y to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode For your reference the current firmware upgrade version displays on the screen STARTING THE UPGRADE To upgrade your firmware 1 Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file either by double clicking the file icon or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it
21. Preparing firmware upgrade OK gt Upgrading device MAIN 001 001 gt Upgrading device MAIN 001 001 OK OK Device Description CPU W78E516 Device F W Ver 1 3 122 Upgrade F W Ver 1 0 090 MID 001 001 M Check kirmwere Version Progress Help View Log Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 43 2005 01 26 UPGRADE FAILED If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry Click Yes to retry If you Click No the Upgrade Failed screen appears w Firmware Upgrade Utility The Firmware upgrade failed Click Cancel to close the utility then try again Device List Status Messges gt Loading amp testing files gt Loading amp testing files OK gt N o the serial port code 4108 ailed Device Description I Check Firmware Version Progress Hep View Lez E Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility See the next section Firmware Upgrade Recovery for how to proceed 44 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 FIRMWARE UPGRADE RECOVERY There are basically two conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery When you begin a firmware upgrade but decide not to proceed with it When the Mainboard firmware upgrade fails Note If one of the cascaded switches fails to upgrade successfully unplug it from the installation
22. 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 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 5 2005 01 26 CS 1754 CS 1758 REAR VIEW 2 32 EE Jo d ES a FE CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 1 Firmware Upgrade Section Firmware Upgrade Switch During normal operation and while performing a fimware upgrade this switch should be in the NORMAL position See p 45 for details about the use of this switch Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator s computer to the CS 1754 CS 1758 plugs into this RJ 11 connector See p 39 for firmware upgrading details 2 Console Port Section Ports to plug in your microphone speakers monitor keyboard and mouse are found here Each port is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself 3 CPU Port Section The cables that link the switch to your computers plug in here Each CPU port is comprised of a microphone jack speaker
23. SB keyboard and mouse data transfer from the switch to the computer Computer selection via front panel switches hotkeys and OSD LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting Multimedia keyboard support volume up down mute and pulse Superior video quality 2048 x 1536 DDC2B Easy installation no software required Hot pluggable add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch Supports Windows Mac and Sun host systems Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP Mac OS8 6 or higher Solaris For PC compatible computers Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection see p 3 2 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 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 mouse A USB keyboard COMPUTER The following equipment must be installed on each computer A VGA SVGA or Multisync card Either a Type A USB port or PS 2 keyboard and mouse ports see the Cables discussion below CABLES Only ATEN s CS Custom KVM cable sets which are specifically designed to work with these switches may be used Depending on the KVM cable type the switches can link to computers that use PS 2 connectors to transfer keyboard and mouse data as well as
24. al 2005 01 26 OSD NAVIGATION To dismiss the menu and deactivate OSD Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window or press Esc To Logout Click F8 at the top of the Main Screen or press F8 To move up or down through the list one line at a time Click the Up and Down Triangle symbols A or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys If there are more list entries than what can appear on the Main Screen the screen will scroll To move up or down through the list one screen at a time Click the Up and Down Arrow symbols 4 or use the Pg Up and Pg Dn keys If there are more list entries than what can appear on the Main Screen the screen will scroll To activate a port Double Click it or move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter After executing any action you automatically go back to the menu one level above OSD MAIN SCREEN HEADINGS Heading Explanation PN This column lists the Port ID numbers see Port ID Numbering p 17 for all the CPU ports on the installation The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter QV If a port has selected for Quick View scanning see Set Quick View Ports p 36 an arrowhead symbol displays in this column to indicate so ro The computers that are powered on and are On Line have a Sun symbol in this column to indicate so NAME If a port has been given a name see
25. al key in the Username and Password then press Enter 4 To modify or delete a previous Username and or Password use the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function the Operator is automatically logged out A login is necessary before the console can be used again This enables other Operators to gain access to the computers when the original Operator is no longer accessing them but has forgotten to log out To set the timeout value key in a number from 1 180 minutes then press Enter If the number is 0 zero this function is disabled Default is 0 Table continues on next page 34 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 F4 ADM continued Setting Function EDIT PORT To help remember which computer is attached to a particular NAMES port every port can be given a name This function allows the Administrator to create modify or delete port names Note Only the Ports currently chosen for the LIST view on the main OSD screen see p 31 show up here To Edit a port name 1 Use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 2 Key in the new Port Name or modify delete the old one The maximum number of characters allowed for the Port Name is 12 Legal characters include All alpha characters a z A Z All numeric characte
26. anual 2005 01 26 3 Click Next to continue The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears If Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Status Messges MAIN 001 001 gt Loading amp testing files Loading amp files OK Device Description Check Firmware Version Progress Cancel Help View Log lt Back The Utility inspects your installation All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel 4 As you select a device in the list its description appears in the Device Description panel If Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Status Messges gt Leading amp testing files Device Description CPU W78E516 Device F W Ver 1 3 122 Upgrade F W Ver 1 0 090 MID 001 001 Check Firmware Version Progress Help Viwlo Cancel CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 41 2005 01 26 5 After you
27. as become corrupted or you have forgotten it for example you can clear the login information with the following procedure 1 Power off the switch and remove its housing 2 Short the jumper labeled Restore Default Password at the right front of the switch s main board vit al yet cr SS RESTORE DEFAULT PASSWORD 3 Power on the switch 4 Wait a few seconds power off the switch and remove the jumper cap 5 Replace the switch s housing and start it back up 6 After you start back up the OSD login function acts exactly the way it did the first time the switch was run see p 28 and you can reset passwords for the Administrators and Users CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 49 2005 01 26 SPECIFICATIONS Function CS 1754 CS 1758 Computer Connections 4 8 CPU Port Selection Front Panel Switches Hotkeys OSD LEDs On Line 4 Orange 8 Orange Selected 4 Green 8 Green Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Connectors Mouse 1 x USB Type A Video 1 x HDB 15 female Audio 1 x Stereo port 1 x Microphone port CPU KVM data 4 x SPDB 15 male 8 x SPDB 15 male Connectors Audio 4 x Stereo ports 8 x Stereo ports 4 x Microphone ports 8 x Microphone ports Firmware Upgrade 1 x RJ 11socket Power Adapter 1 x DC 5V 2 6A Scan Interval User Specified 1 255 secs default 5 secs Resolution Up to 2048 x 1536 P
28. been selected as a Quick View Port an arrowhead displays in the QV column of the LIST on the Main Screen to indicate so When a port is deselected the arrowhead disappears If one of the Quick View options is chosen for the LIST view see p 31 only Ports that have been selected here will show up on the LIST display on the main OSD screen If one of the Quick View options is chosen for Auto Scanning see p 33 only Ports that have been selected here will be Auto Scanned The default is for no ports to be selected SET This function allows the Administrator to define User access to ACCESSIBLE the computers on the installation on a Port by Port basis For PORTS each User select the target Port then press the Spacebar to cycle through the choices F Full access V View Only or blank Repeat until all access rights have been set then press Esc The default is F for all users on all Ports Note A blank setting means that no access rights are granted The Port will not show up on the User s LIST on the Main Screen FIRMWARE In order to upgrade the CS 1754 CS 1758 s firmware see p UPGRADE 39 you must first invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode with this setting SET PORT OS Specifies the operating platform of the computer attached to each port For each port press the Spacebar to cycle through the choices PC Compatible Sun and Mac Repeat until all the ports have been set then press Esc The default is PC
29. each port by bringing the KVM focus to the port you want to change and using the hotkey combinations shown in the table below The Hotkey entry method is as follows 1 Invoke HKM see p 19 2 Press and release the appropriate Function key see table After completing a setting you automatically exit HKM Key Operation F1 Sets the PC Compatible keyboard operating platform for the port that currently has the KVM focus F2 Sets the Mac keyboard operating platform for the port that currently has the KVM focus F3 Sets the Sun keyboard operating platform for the port that currently has the KVM focus R Enter Resets the KVM settings back to their defaults Note The brackets indicate the keys you should press Simply press the indicated keys do not type the brackets CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 23 2005 01 26 MISCELLANEOUS Hotkeys are also used to reset the USB and toggle the beeper On and Off To perform any of these operations do the following 1 Invoke HKM see p 19 2 Press and release the appropriate action key see table After completing a setting you automatically exit HKM Key Operation F5 Performs a USB reset Toggles the Beeper On or Off Note The brackets indicate the keys you should press Simply press the indicated keys do not type the brackets CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26
30. eaker cables into the CPU Port s microphone and speaker jacks Note Be sure that all the plugs are in the same CPU Port sockets all in Port 1 all in Port 2 etc 4 At the other end of the cable a For a USB connection see p 10 plug the USB video microphone and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer b For a PS 2 connection see p 10 plug the keyboard mouse video microphone and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 11 2005 01 26 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up 6 For each Second Stage unit plug the power adapter cable into its Power Jack then plug the power adapter into an AC source 7 Plug the First Stage unit s power adapter cable into its Power Jack then plug the power adapter into an AC source 8 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 then 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 Two Stage Installation 12 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26
31. election switches Hotkey operation is discussed in detail beginning on p 19 OSD OSD On Screen Display provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure to provide instant access to any computer on the installation OSD operation is discussed in detail beginning on p 28 18 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 HOTKEY PORT CONTROL The CS 1754 CS 1758 provides an extensive easy to use hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard All hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode Note The hotkey function must be enabled to use hotkey operations See Hotkey Command Mode p 33 for details INVOKING HOTKEY MODE HKM To invoke HKM do the following 1 Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2 Press and release the Minus key 3 Release the Num Lock key Num Lock Note 1 The minus key must be released within one half second otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled 2 There is an alternative key combination to invoke HKM See p 22 for details When HKM is active The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HKM is in effect They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HKM A Command Line appears on the monitor screen The command line prompt is the word Hotkey in yellow text on a blue background Hotkey information that you key in displays on the
32. ering 17 Porn Selecion 14 2 44 2h d a SAUNA Eo did 18 Hotkey Port Control 19 Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM 19 Hotkey Port Access 20 Hotkey Configuration 22 Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys 22 Alternate OSD Invocation Keys 22 Platform Language Setup 23 Miscellaneous 24 Hotkey Summary Table 25 iv CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 Keyboard Emulation 26 Sun Keyboard 26 Mac Keyboard 27 OSD Operation 28 OSD Overview 28 OSD Navigation 29 OSD Main Screen Headings 29 OSD Functions Y Li rs ane ete ad Sk a 30 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 39 Before You Begin 39 Starting the Upgrade 40 Upgrade Succeeded 43 Upgrade Failed 44 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 45 Appendhe Sreca O E U eV Lt mere 46 Master View Connection Tables 46 Troubleshooting 48 Administrator Login Failure 49 Specifications
33. es the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For further inquires please contact your direct vendor CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 53 2005 01 26
34. have made your device selection s Click Next to perform the upgrade If you enabled Check Firmware Version the Utility compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the device s version is higher than the upgrade version it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel 9 The firmware Ver 1 3 is not newer than current firmware Ver 1 3 122 y in device MAIN 001 001 Continue the upgrade Yes No If you didn t enable Check Firmware Version the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level or not As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar 42 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 UPGRADE SUCCEEDED After the upgrade has completed a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful The Firmware upgrade was successful Click Finish to close the utility Device List Status Messges MAIN 001 001 gt Loading amp testing files gt Loading amp testing files OK gt Searching for devices gt Preparing firmware upgrade gt Firmware version is not newer than device MAIN 001 001 gt Firmware version is not newer than device 101 001 002 gt Firmware version is not newer than device 102 001 003 gt
35. hen press Enter 2 After you select an item a submenu with further choices appears To make a selection either Double Click it or move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is The settings are explained in the following table Setting Function OSD HOTKEY Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function Scroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Since the Ctrl key combination may conflict with programs running on the computers the default is the Scroll Lock combination PORT ID Allows you to position where the Port ID appears on the screen DISPLAY The default is the upper right corner but you can choose to have POSITION it appear anywhere on the screen Use the Arrow Keys plus 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 Note The ID display position for each port on the installation is set independently the choice specified here only applies to the currently active computer PORT ID Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a DISPLAY port change has taken place The choices are User Defined DURATION which lets you select the amount of time from 1 255 sec and Always On which displays the Port ID at all times If you select User Defined key in the number of seconds then pres
36. ion You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console To exit Auto Scan Mode press the Spacebar or Esc CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 37 2005 01 26 F8 LOUT LOUT Log out logs you out of OSD control of the computers and blanks the Console screen After using this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD This is different from simply pressing Esc when you are at the Main Screen to deactivate the OSD where all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey Note 1 When you reenter the OSD after logging out the screen stays blank except for the OSD Main Menu You must input your password before you can continue 2 If you reenter the OSD after logging out and immediately use Esc to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu a Null Port message displays on the screen The OSD Hotkey will bring up the Main OSD Screen 38 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 THE FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY The Windows based Firmware Upgrade Utility FWUpgrade exe provides a smooth automated process for upgrading the KVM switch s firmware The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revisions become available Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating
37. itches 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 An Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by one Setup is fast and easy simply plug cables into their appropriate ports There is no software to configure no installation routines and no incompatibility problems Since the CS 1754 CS 1758 intercepts keyboard input directly it works on multiple operating platforms PC compatible Mac Sun etc There is no better way to save time and money than with a CS 1754 CS 1758 installation Since a single console manages all of the computers the CS 1754 CS 1758 setup 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 Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection see p 3 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 1 2005 01 26 FEATURES Dual function KVM USB switch One console controls 4 CS 1754 or 8 CS 1758 computers Cascadable to three levels for control of up to 512 computers from a single console Dual interface support PS 2 or U
38. n sequence on p 13 if necessary Note If there is no response to mouse and or PS 2 keyboard input after hot plugging or at any other time simultaneously press and hold Port Select buttons 1 and 2 on the First Stage unit for 3 seconds to perform a PS 2 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse reset CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 15 2005 01 26 POWERING OFF AND RESTARTING If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the Master View units before starting it back up you must do the following 1 Shut down all the computers that are attached to the unit If there are Master View stations cascaded down from it all the cascaded stations and the computers attached to them must be shut down as well Note 1 You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function that are connected to the shut down switches Otherwise the switches 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 stations back in starting with the lowest stations in the chain and working back to the station you originally shut down 3 After all the Master View s are up power On the computers starting with the ones attached to the lowest stations in the chain and working back to the station you originally shut down 16 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 PORT ID NUMBERING Each CPU Port
39. on a CS 1754 CS 1758 installation is assigned a unique Port ID You can directly access any computer on any level of the installation by specifying the Port ID of the CPU port that the computer is connected to either with the Hotkey port selection method see p 19 or with the OSD see p 28 The Port ID is a one two or three digit number It is determined by the Stage Level and CPU Port number of the switch that a computer is connected to The first digit represents the CPU Port number of the First Stage unit the second digit represents the CPU Port number of the Second Stage unit the third digit represents the CPU Port number of the Third Stage unit computer attached to a First Stage unit has a one digit Port ID from 1 4 for the CS 1754 from 1 8 for the CS 1758 that corresponds to the CPU Port number that it 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 Stage unit that the computer is connected to For example a Port ID of 2 3 would refer to a computer that is connected to CPU Port 3 of a Second Stage unit that links back to CPU Port 2 of the First Stage unit Likewise a computer attached to a Third Stage unit has a three digit Port ID As in the previous example a Port ID of 2 4 1 would refer to
40. ower Consumption Self Powered Operating Temperature 0 50 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Housing Metal Weight 2 64 Kg 2 72 Kg Dimensions L x W x H 43 2 x 15 4 x 4 5cm CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 STACKING AND RACK MOUNTING Stacking Switches can be stacked one on top of the other using the stacking brackets that come already attached to the unit CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 51 2005 01 26 Rack Mounting To rack mount the unit do the following 1 First remove the stacking brackets by unscrewing them from the unit as shown in the diagram below 2 Next screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit as shown in the diagram below Phillips hex head M3 x8 3 Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack 52 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and specially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserv
41. r narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays lists on the Main Screen Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that have been selected for listing on the Main Screen with this function The choices and their meanings are given in the table below Choice Meaning ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports see p 36 POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have their attached computers Powered On QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View POWERED ON Ports see p 36 and that have their attached computers Powered On These items only show up on the Administrator s screen since only he has Quick View setting rights see p 36 for details Move the Highlight Bar to the choice you want then press Enter An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one After you make your choice and press Enter you return to the OSD Main Screen with the newly formulated List displayed CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 31 2005 01 26 F3 SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up their own working environment A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that was provided during Login To change a setting 1 Double Click it or move the highlight bar to it t
42. re that all the components are present and that nothing was 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 that connect to it Copyright 2003 2005 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0225 200 Printed in Taiwan 01 2005 All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual iii 2005 01 26 CONTENTS OVEFVISWE antes a Se D Sante Goo eid eae eee Bae 1 Features A ee es he ee ee ee SA 2 Hardware Requirements 3 Console Au s a BEG Nas cil BE a ay as ve E 3 COMPU Wah shorts ie A a eee rs teks Where ete Be 3 Cables ace so capone AR BOR ea MIAN aM es eg Bae he BL 3 INtTFOCUCTION 2 vous ir A A ee Se a Be a 4 CS 1754 Front View 4 CS 1758 Front View 5 CS 1754 CS 1758 Rear View 6 Installation 000 5 io Wee dar e Se ea da 8 Before you Begin 8 Single Stage Installation 8 Two Stage Installation 11 Three Stage Installation 13 Operation zu a ts oa ma ee a sd 15 Hot PIUggIngi bm pa dats a ma a ttes dat aw 15 Powering Off and Restarting 16 Port ID Numb
43. rs 0 9 and Space Case does not matter OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in 3 When you have finished editing press Enter to have the change take effect To abort the change press Esc RESTORE This function is used to undo all changes except for the Port DEFAULT Names Usernames Passwords and QUICK VIEW port settings VALUES and return the setup to the original factory default settings CLEAR THE This function is similar to Restore Default Values The difference NAME LIST is that it also clears the Port Names and QUICK VIEW settings along with undoing all changes and returning the setup to the original factory default settings ACTIVATE Choices are Y for On or N for Off When activated the BEEPER beeper sounds whenever a Port is changed when activating the Auto Scan function see p 37 or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is Y Table continues on next page CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 35 2005 01 26 F4 ADM continued Setting Function SET QUICK This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as VIEW PORTS Quick View ports Note Only the Ports currently chosen for the LIST view on the main OSD screen see p 31 show up here To select deselect a port as a Quick View Port use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it then Press Enter When a port has
44. s Enter The default is 3 Seconds Table continues on next page 32 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 F3 SET continued Setting Function PORT ID Selects how the Port ID is displayed the Port Number alone DISPLAY PORT NUMBER the Port Name alone PORT NAME or the Port MODE Number plus the Port Name PORT NUMBER PORT NAME The default is PORT NUMBER PORT NAME SCAN Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles DURATION through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode see p 37 Key in a value from 1 255 seconds then press Enter Default is 5 seconds a setting of 0 disables the Scan function SCAN SKIP Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan MODE Mode see p 37 Choices are ALL All the Ports which have been set Accessible see p 36 POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On QUICK VIEW Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports see p 36 QUICK VIEW POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports and are Powered On The default is ALL Note The Quick View choices only show up on the Administrator s screen since only he has Quick View setting rights see p 36 for details SCREEN If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set BLANKER with this function the screen
45. see OSD Hotkey p 32 in which case you would tap Ctrl twice With this method the Ctrl keys must be on the same side both left or both right The OSD incorporates a two level Administrator User authorization system Before the OSD Main Screen comes up a dialog box appears that asks you to provide your Username and Password If the Password Function has been set see p 34 you must provide them in order to access the OSD Main Screen If this is the first time that the OSD is being run or if the password function has not been set simply press Enter when the authorization dialog box appears The OSD Main Screen comes up in Administrator Mode with access to all functions When you invoke the OSD a screen similar to the one below appears F1 GOTO F3 SET F7 SCAN X F2 LIST F4 ADM F8 LOUT z22 ADMINISTRATOR LIST ALL PN re re ATEN INTL 1 ATEN INTL 2 Le ATEN INTL 3 Le FAX SERVER 1 FAX SERVER 2 Fe WEB SERVER 1 WEB SERVER 2 Lo MAIL SERVER 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Note 1 The diagram depicts the Administrator s Main Screen The User Main Screen does not show the F4 ADM function 2 OSD always starts in List view with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed 3 Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in User are visible see Set Accessible Ports p 36 for details 28 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manu
46. to Scan Mode The CS 1754 CS 1758 s Auto Scan feature automatically switches among all the active CPU Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals see Scan Mode of the OSD F3 SET function p 33 so that he can monitor their activity automatically To start Auto Scanning key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke HKM see p 19 2 Key in A After you press A you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and enter Auto Scan Mode To exit Auto Scan Mode press Esc or Spacebar Note While Auto Scan Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the console While you are in Auto Scan Mode you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P During the time that Auto Scanning is paused the Command Line displays Auto Scan Paused Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer is more convenient than Exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume scanning you start from where you left off If on the other hand you Exited and restarted Scanning would start over from the very first computer on the installation After pausing to resume Auto Scanning press any key Scanning continues from where it left off CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 21 2005 01 26
47. ts port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode see p 21 and F7 SCAN p 37 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 4 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 CS 1758 FRONT VIEw 1 amp 2 1 Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset Pressing Buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode See p 21 for details 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 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 11 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 37 3
48. y using one If you are already using a power adapter check that it matches the system specifications DC 5V and that it is plugged in and functioning properly Keyboard Keyboard and or Press and hold port selection switches 1 and 2 and or Mouse mouse need to be for two seconds not responding reset Unplug the cable s from the console port s then plug it them back in No connection to Check the cable from the switch to the computer the computer to make sure it is properly connected KVM switch needs to Power off all devices on the installation see the be reset note at the top of p 8 power off the KVM switch wait five seconds then power up The OSD Bootup focus The port that the Sun Blade 2000 or Sun V880 doesn t display problem resides on must be selected when the computer on my Sun is booted Otherwise the OSD doesn t display Blade 2000 or when you invoke it with the hotkeys Sun V880 Dell DL380 Port OS setting The Dell DL380 needs to be set as a Sun cannot enter problem computer under the Port OS setting see p 36 the BIOS in order to access the BIOS setup program setup program Change the Port OS and reboot Note After you have finished with the BIOS setup program set the Port OS back to its normal value CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 2005 01 26 ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN FAILURE If you are unable to perform an Administrator login because the Username and Password information h
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