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1. 0 0000 cece eee ees 36 Auto Scan Mode 4 uai 2 2 8 Pe a a He eee eg kh 36 Hotkey Configuration o 37 Alternate Hotkey Invocation K6yS lt 37 Alternate OSD Invocation Keys LL 37 Platform Setup 38 Miscellaneous Actions LL 38 Hotkey Summary Table 2 eee 39 6 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard lt lt eee eee 41 SUN KYO da sis un na aes a EE ana DS aia 42 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Preparation sms beige dek ia ani ER 43 Starting the Upgrade lt tee 44 Upgrade Succeeded 2 22 2202 ra 47 Upgrade Failed ss 5 45 z 30k ee 2 aa rs 47 Firmware Upgrade Recovery eee eee 48 Appendix Safety Instructions LL 49 Generala aaas enr oro a ig A gt 49 Rack Mounting userei er Ae 51 Technical Support eee tees 52 International aerea Lele dei gad wo ehren 52 North AMerica c ee eee 52 CS 1754 CS 1758 Connection Tables 53 CS 1758 coin Hl Ir ee es 53 CS 1754 iS eri e e aden 805 wath 54 OSD Factory Default Settings 54 Administrator Login Failure lt lt lt 55 Specifications isi miis i a a da 56 Troubleshooting ur 2er 2 Hr an a ae ER eo a 57 Limited Warranty lt eee 58 vi CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 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 pr
2. QV If a port has selected for Quick View scanning see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 31 an arrowhead displays in this column to indicate so o 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 EDIT PORT NAMES page 30 its name appears in this column 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 Ouick 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 25 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual F1 GOTO GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port s Name or its Port ID To use the Name method key in 1 key in the port s 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 page
3. Powering Off and Restarting Ifit becomes necessary to Power Off one of the switches before starting it back up you must do the following 1 Shut down all the computers that are attached to it If there are 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 cascade and working back to the station you originally shut down 3 After all the stations 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 20 3 Basic Operation Port ID Numbering Each KVM Port 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 KVM port that the computer is connected to either with the OSD see OSD Navigation page 24 or with the Hotkey port selection method see Hotkey Port Access page 36 The Port ID is a one two or three digit number It is determined by t
4. Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection see Cables page 3 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 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 USB 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 Cables page 3 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 USB mouse A USB keyboard Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer A VGA SVGA or Multisync card Either a Type A USB port or P
5. 28 31 16 46 49 5 13 16 11 31 34 17 49 52 6 16 19 12 34 37 18 52 55 OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows Setting Default OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Port ID Display Position Upper Right Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan Skip Mode All Screen Blanker 0 Disabled Logout Timeout 0 Disabled Beeper Y Activated Accessible Ports F Full For all Users on all Ports Operating System PC Compatible Keyboard Language Auto 54 Administrator Login Failure Ifyou are unable to perform an Administrator login because the Username and Password information has 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 RESTORE DEFAULT PASSWORD Lo LED CON m m a 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 page 23 and you can reset passwords for the Administrators a
6. Product including copyright trademark or patent pending notices ou may not sublicense the Product or otherwise allow others to use the Product licensed to you vw C Agree CI Don t Agree Cancel Help About Back 2 Read and agree to the License Agreement enable the Z Agree radio button 44 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 3 Click Next to continue The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears The devices capable of being upgraded are listed in the Device List 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 itis not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List MAIN 001 001 Device Description WW Check Firmware Version Progress Help View Log lt Back The Utility inspects y upgraded by the pack Status Messges gt Loading amp testing files gt Load Cancel our installation All the devices capable of being age 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 conti
7. by pressing P or with a Left Click of the mouse 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 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 Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM page 35 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 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 Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM page 35 2 Press and release the T key Note This procedure is a
8. is 2 Hardware Reguirements 2 cece eee eee eee 3 GOnSOlE EN ili ee ROSE EO PO RA 3 Computers pausa po E ea ed 3 Gables daa di nl E Book ol em de y ii yo pz 3 CS 1754 CS 1758 Front View c cee eens 4 CS 1754 CS 1758 Rear View c cee 6 2 Installation Stacking and Rack Mounting LL 9 Stackings iria e E re ae 9 Rack Mounitinig ce zm p a ee ep dow Bo een 10 Single Stage Installation 11 Single Stage Installation Diagram o oo ooooooo 12 USB Cable Connection lt eee 13 PS 2 Cable Connection 13 Two Stage Installation 14 Two Stage Installation Diagram LL 15 Three Stage Installation 16 Three Stage Installation Diagram lt 17 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging i 2 325222 ia GORE ACE CEDER er ao A RE RS 19 Hot Plugging KVM ports oooccococcco eee 19 Hot Plugging Console Ports 19 Powering Off and Restarting 2 22 22 a 20 Port ID Numbering LL 21 Port Selection arsenico der at aaa 22 Manuali ear ob a a Gad 22 OSD seara da Dl cate EDS canta ada 22 HOLKOV cs aan 22 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview rei es ELE et ee a SELE a dd 23 OSD Navigation lt eens 24 OSD Main Screen Headings 2 2 eee eee 25 OSD Funetions plana da dao ds 25 5 Hotkey Operation Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM 0 0 eee eee eee 35 When HKM is active lt een nn 35 Hotkey Port Access eee 36 Selecting the Active Port
9. port DISPLAY change has taken place The choices are DURATION User Defined which lets you select the amount of time from 1 255 sec Always On which displays the Port ID at all times If you select User Defined key in the number of seconds then press Enter The default is 3 Seconds A setting of O zero disables this function Continues on next page 27 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Continued from previous page 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 MODE Port 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 F7 SCAN page 32 Key in a value from 1 255 seconds then press Enter Default is 5 seconds a setting of O disables the Scan function SCAN SKIP Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan Mode MODE see F7 SCAN page 32 Choices are ALL All the Ports which have been set Accessible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 31 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 SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 31 QUICK VIEW POWERED ON Only those Ports wh
10. 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 59 407 414 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 7 491 498 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 53 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 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 15 43 46 21 61 64 4 10 13 10
11. toggle between the two methods To revert back invoke HKM then press and release the T key again 37 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Platform Setup The CS 1754 CS 1758 s default port settings are for a PC Compatible operating platform You can modify the platform setting for each port by bringing the KVM focus to the port you want to change and using the hotkey combinations shown in the table below 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 Reset everything to the default settings The Hotkey entry method is as follows 1 Invoke HKM see Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM page 35 2 Press and release the appropriate Function key see table After completing a setting you automatically exit HKM Note The brackets indicate the keys you should press Simply press the indicated keys do not type the brackets Miscellaneous Actions 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 Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM page 35 2 Press and release the appropriate action key see table Key Operation F5 Performs a USB reset
12. 31 that match the Name or Port ID pattern regardless of the current List settings see F2 LIST for details To return to the OSD Main Screen without making a choice press Esc F2 LIST The LIST function lets you broaden or 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 SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 31 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 Ports POWERED ON see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 31 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 SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 31 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 26 4 OSD Operation F3 SET This function allows the
13. B Toggles the Beeper On or Off The Command Line displays Beeper On or Beeper Offfor one second then the message disappears and you automatically exit HKM After completing a setting you automatically exit HKM 38 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Summary Table Num Lock Port ID Enter Switches the KVM focus 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 Left Clicking again resumes Auto Scanning H Toggles between the default Num Lock and alternate Ctrl F12 Hotkey invocation keys T 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 F5 R Enter Performs a USB reset 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 39 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manu
14. CIDENTAL 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 especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves 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 inquiries please contact your direct vendor 58 A Activate Beeper 30 ADM 29 Administrator functions 29 Administrator Login Failure 55 Auto Scan Mode exit 32 Auto Scanning 32 Scan Duration 28 B Beeper Activate 30 C Clear the Name List 30 Computer Connection Tables 53 Corrupt Password 55 CS 1754 CS 1758 Front View 4 Rear View 6 E Edit Port Names 30 Exit Auto Scan Mode 32 F F1 GOTO 26 F3 SET 27 F4 ADM 29 F7 SCAN 32 F8 LOUT 33 Factory Default Settings 54 FIRMWARE UPGRADE 31 Firmware upgrade port 7 43 Index recovery 48 recovery switch 7 Forgotten Password 55 Front view 4 G GOTO 26 H Hardware Requirements Cables 3 Computer 3 Console 3 Hot Plugging 19 Console Ports 19 CPU Ports 19 Hotkey Command Mode 28 OSD 27 Summary Table 39 Summary table 39 Installation single stage 11 two stage 14 K Keyboard Emulat
15. E UPGRADE Press Enter then press Y to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode see page 31 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 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears 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 v a 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 ou may install the Product on a hard disk or other storage device install and use the Product on a file rver for use on a network for the purposes of 1 permanent installation onto hard disks or other storage fa or ii use of the Product over such network and make backup copies of the Product RESTRICTIONS ou agree not to modify adapt translate reverse engineer recompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Product or create derivative works based on the Product or remove any proprietary notices or labels on the
16. Hotkey Mode HKM All hotkey operations begin by invoking 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 alternate invocation combination see Alternate OSD Invocation Keys page 37 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 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 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 others you must exit manually by pressing the Esc key or the Spacebar 35 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Hotkey Port Access Hotkey Port Access allows you to select which computer has the KVM focus 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 c
17. International http support aten com North America http www aten usa com product_registration Telephone Support International 886 2 8692 6959 North America 1 888 999 ATEN 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 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Package Contents 1 CS 1754 o
18. Mode with this setting 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 Compatible 31 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 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 Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function see page 28 The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function see page 28 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 page 36 for details When you want to permanently stop scann
19. PS 2 USB KVM Switch CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual www aten com CS 1754 CS 1758 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 ABASMRRTA Fa aan ALA BBE O RIVAS A E ZAR SHRM PMA BY ESAT 11363 20064 E HR SE KZ To RIFA PASA ER E DATA E FARM BAH su 11363 2006REER X RIVA E ORES EAGER DRA Heese HSJ T 11363 2006 IR EER CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center
20. S 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 computers that use USB connectors see the installation diagrams on page 13 Function Length CS Part Number PS 2 KVM 1 2m 2L 5301P 1 8m 2L 5302P 3 0 2L 5303P USB KVM 1 2m 2L 5201U 1 8m 2L 5202U 3 0m 2L 5203U To purchase CS Custom KVM cable sets contact your dealer CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual CS 1754 CS 1758 Front View ATEN gt onune master UISUliax MULTIPLATFORM KVM SWITCH lt A um RESET aro scan IEA 55 gt sezono o o gt o e e o s POWER essa 3 4 1 Introduction No Component Description 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 Forthe CS 1754 pressing buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode for the CS 1758 pressing buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode See Auto Scan Mode page 36 for details Port LEDs Reset Switch The Port LEDs are built into the Port Sel
21. 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 switches located on each unit s front panel 2 entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard and 3 selecting from menus provided by the On Screen Display OSD 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 Since a single console manages all of the computers on your installation a CS 1754 CS 1758 KVM switch 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
22. ack 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 51 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Technical Support International Email Support Email your questions and concerns to supportOaten com Online Support 1 Online technical support is available to ALTUSEN cus tomers through our e Support Center Technical Support http support aten com te Troubleshooting 2 Online troubleshooting that describes the most com Docume
23. 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 then 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 PORTID 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 it POSITION appear anywhere on the screen Use the Mouse or 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 double click or press Enter to lock the position and return to the Set submenu Note The ID display position for each port is set independently the choice specified here only applies to the currently selected port PORTID Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a
24. al This Page Intentionally Left Blank 40 Mac Keyboard Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl Win 3 F12 A Alt L Alt Option Prt Sc F13 Scroll Lock F14 Desktop Menu Enter Return Backspace Delete Ins Help Ctrl Win F15 Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 41 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 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 in the table below 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 m Ctrl 2 O Ctrl 3 O 0 Ctrl 4 C Ctrl H Help Compose Ej ss Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 42 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows bas
25. all in Port 1 all in Port 2 etc At the other end of the cable a For a USB connection see USB Cable Connection page 13 plug the USB video microphone and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer b For a PS 2 connection see PS 2 Cable Connection page 13 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 computer you turn on 2 Installation USB Cable Connection PS 2 Cable Connection MO Pe CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 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 KVM 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
26. 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 page 53 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 Use a USB KVM cable set see Cables page 3 to connect any available KVM 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 SPHD port they are both marked with a similar icon to remind you of the correct USB port Using a KVM cable set see Cables page 3 plug the custom SPHD connector into any available KVM Port on the switch and plug the accompanying microphone and speaker cables into the KVM Port s microphone and speaker jacks Note Be sure that all the plugs are in the same KVM Port sockets all in Port 1 all in Port 2 etc At the other end of the cable a For a USB connection see USB Cable Connection page 13 plug the USB video microphone and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer b For a PS 2 connection see PS 2 Cable Connection page 13 plug the keyboard mouse video microphone and s
27. ator 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 Username and Password may be up to 12 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 3 For each individual 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 O zero this function is disabled Default is O disabled Continues on next page 29 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Continued from previous page Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES To help remember which computer is attached to a particular 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 cho
28. e Keyboard Power On function 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 Rack Mounting The CS 1754 CS 1758 can be mounted in a 1U system rack To rack mount the unit do the following 1 Remove the stacking brackets by unscrewing them from the unit as shown in the diagram below 2 Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit as shown in the diagram below Phillips hex head Pia a e Note The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack 3 Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack 10 2 Installation Single Stage Installation Refer to the installation diagrams on the following page as you perform the following steps The numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps 1 5 Plug your USB keyboard USB mouse monitor microphone and speakers into the Console Ports located on the unit s rear panel Using a KVM cable set requires a separate purchase see Cables page 3 plug the custom SPHD connector into any available KVM Port on the switch and plug the accompanying microphone and speaker cables into the KVM Port s microphone and speaker jacks Note Be sure that all the plugs are in the same KVM Port sockets
29. ection 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 its 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 page 14 The Selected LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its 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 Auto Scan Mode page 36 and F7 SCAN page 32 Pressing this switch in for less than three seconds performs a warm reset Pressing this switch in for more than three seconds performs a cold reset Note The switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip or a ball point pen Power LED The Power LED lights to indicate that the CS 1758 is powered up and ready to operate CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual CS 1754 CS 1758 Rear View 2 o 6 E of E 3 gt 4 DP Jo a EE a a Jo dE Do EE 53b s q EE 1 I
30. ed Firmware Upgrade Utility FWUpgrade exe provides a smooth automated process for upgrading the KVM switch s firmware 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 to them Preparation To prepare for the firmware upgrade do the following 1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Inter net support site and choose the model name that relates to your device 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 ZD METAIS W oso oo Bete 6 dE Continues on next page 43 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Continued from previous page 4 di Shut down all of the computers on your KVM installation From your KVM switch console bring up the OSD see page 23 and select the F4 ADM function Scroll down to FIRMWAR
31. een them Ctrl Alt 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 Run means to open the Start menu and then select Run Indicates critical information Product Information For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International http www aten com North America http www aten usa com viii Chapter 1 Introduction 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 They can be cascaded to three levels allowing up to 21 CS 1754s to control up to 64 computers and up to 73 CS 1758s to 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 page 3 for more details
32. en Display and Hotkey 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 page 23 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 page 32 in which all the ports currently selected for Quick View scanning see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 31 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 SCAN DURATION page 28 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 page 23 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 Selection switches Hotkey operation is discussed in detail beginning on page 35 22 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Ove
33. en for the LIST view on the main OSD screen see F2 LIST page 26 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 Space When a port has 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 Ifone of the Quick View options is chosen for the LIST view see F2 LIST page 26 only Ports that have been selected here will show up on the LIST display on the main OSD screen Ifone of the Quick View options is chosen for Auto Scanning see SCAN SKIP MODE page 28 only Ports that have been selected here will be Auto Scanned The default is for no ports to be selected SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS This function allows the administrator to define user access to the computers on the installation on a Port by Port basis For 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 UPGRADE SET PORT OS In order to upgrade the CS 1754 CS 1758 s firmware See chapter 5 you must first enable Firmware Upgrade
34. he Stage Level and KVM port number of the switch that a computer is connected to The first digit represents the KVM port number of the First Stage unit the second digit represents the KVM port number of the Second Stage unit the third digit represents the KVM port number of the Third Stage unit A 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 KVM 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 KVM port number on the First Stage unit that the Second Stage unit links back to the second digit represents the KVM 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 KVM port 3 of a Second Stage unit that links back to KVM 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 a computer that is connected to KVM port 1 of a Third Stage unit that links back to KVM port 4 of a Second Stage unit which in turn links back to KVM port 2 of the First Stage unit 21 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Port Selection The CS 1754 CS 1758 provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation Manual OSD On Scre
35. hot plugging components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables without having to shut the switch down In order for hot plugging to work properly however the procedures described below must be followed Hot Plugging KVM ports When hot plugging cables from the KVM ports 1 2 3 The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from The mouse cable must be plugged in before the keyboard cable After plugging the cable back in you must perform a KVM Reset on the First Stage unit by pressing the Reset switch In see Reset Switch page 5 for details 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 On sequence on page 16 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
36. ich 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 the administrator has Quick View setting rights see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 31 for details SCREEN If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with BLANKER this function the screen is blanked Key in a value from 1 30 minutes then press Enter A setting of O disables this function The default is O disabled HOTKEY Enables Disables the Hotkey function see Hotkey Operation COMMAND page 35 in case there is a conflict with programs running on the MODE computers On enables the function Off disables it The default is On 28 4 OSD Operation 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 1t 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 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 administr
37. ing at a particular location press the Spacebar or Esc to stop scanning and exit Auto Scan Mode While Auto Scan Mode is in effect the console will not function normally You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console To exit Auto Scan Mode press the Spacebar or Esc 32 4 OSD Operation 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 Screen 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 33 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 34 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation The CS 1754 CS 1758 s hotkey function makes it convenient to control your KVM installation from the keyboard Note The hotkey function must be enabled to use hotkey operations See HOTKEY COMMAND MODE page 28 for details Invoking
38. ion Mac 41 Sun 42 L Logout 33 Logout Timeout 29 LOUT 33 59 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual O Online Registration iii OSD Factory Default Settings 54 Functions 25 Hotkey 27 Logout 33 Main Screen Headings 25 Overview 23 P Password 29 Pause 32 Port ID Display Duration 27 Display Mode 28 Display Position 27 Numbering 21 Port Names 30 Powering Off and Restarting 20 PS 2 Cable Connection 13 o Quick View Ports 31 R Rack Mounting 10 Safety information 51 Rear View 6 Restore Default Values 30 RoHS ii S Safety Instructions General 49 Rack Mounting 51 SCAN 32 Scan Duration 28 SCAN SKIPMODE 28 Screen Blanker 28 SET 27 Accessible Ports 31 Logout Timeout 29 Password 29 Quick View Ports 31 Username 29 Single Stage Installation 11 SJ T 11364 2006 ii Skip Mode 28 Specifications 56 Stacking 9 T Technical support 52 Telephone support iii Timeout 29 Troubleshooting 57 Two Stage Installation 14 U USB cable connection 13 User Notice iii Username 29 60
39. k that it matches the system specifications DC 5V and that it is plugged in and functioning properly Keyboard and or Mouse not responding Keyboard and or Mouse need to be reset Press and hold port selection switches 1 8 2 for two seconds Unplug the cable s from the console port s then plug it them back in No connection to the computer Check the cable from the switch to the computer to make sure it is properly connected KVM switch needs to be reset Power off all devices on the installation see the second note at the top of page 9 power off the KVM switch wait five seconds then power up The OSD doesn t display on my Sun Blade 2000 or Sun V880 Bootup focus problem The port that the Sun Blade 2000 or Sun V880 resides on must be selected when the computer is booted otherwise the OSD doesn t display it when you invoke it with the hotkeys Cannot enter the BIOS setup program with my Dell DL380 Port OS setting problem The Dell DL380 needs to be set as a Sun computer see SET PORT OS page 31 in order to access the BIOS 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 57 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL IN
40. n Screen does not show the F4 ADM function OSD always starts in List view with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed Only the ports that have been set accessible by the administrator for the currently logged in user are visible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 31 for details 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 or the 7Z symbol 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 AW 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 AY 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 24 4 OSD Operation OSD Main Screen Headings PN This column lists the Port ID numbers see Port ID Numbering page 21 for all the KVM ports on the installation The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter
41. n 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 49 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual To 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 Position system cables and
42. nd Users 55 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Specifications Function CS 1754 CS 1758 Computer Direct 4 8 ee Max 64 via Cascade 512 via Cascade Port Selection OSD Hotkey Pushbutton Connectors Console Ports Keyboard 1x USB Type A Video 1 x HDB 15 F Mouse 1 x USB Type A Speaker 1 x Mini Stereo Jack F Green Microphone 1 x Mini Stereo Jack F Pink KVM Ports Keyboard Video 4 x SPHD 15 F Yellow 8 x SPHD 15 F Yellow Mouse Speaker 4 x Mini Stereo Jack F 8 x Mini Stereo Jack F Green Green Microphone 4x Mini Stereo Jack F 8 x Mini Stereo Jack F Pink Pink F W Upgrade 1x RJ 11 socket Power 1x DC Jack Switches Port 4 x Pushbutton 8 x Pushbutton Reset 1 x Semi recessed Pushbutton F W Upgrade 1 x Slide LEDs On Line 4 Orange 8 Orange Selected 4 Green 8 Green Power 1 Blue Video Up to 2048 x 1536 Scan Interval User Specified 1 255 secs Power Adapter DC 5V 2 6A Environment Operating Temp 0 50 C Storage Temp 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 2 64Kg 2 72Kg Dimensions L x W x H 43 20 x 15 40 x 4 50 cm 19 1U 56 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic Behavior Unit not receiving enough power Use a DC 5V power adapter if you are not already using one If you are already using a power adapter chec
43. ng 1 2 8 Unplug the switch s power adapter cable Slide the Firmware Upgrade Reset Switch see page 7 to the Recover position 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 Plug the switch s power adapter cable back in Repeat the upgrade procedure from Starting the Upgrade page 44 After the upgrade completes successfully unplug the switch s power adapter cable once again Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position Plug the switch s power adapter cable back in This completes the Firmware Upgrade Recovery operation and your switch is ready for use 48 Appendix Safety Instructions General hd 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 ventilatio
44. ntation monly encountered problems and offers possible solu tions to them online documentation including electronically available manuals and the latest drivers and firmware for your product are available at our web site http www aten com Telephone Support 886 2 8692 6959 Software Updates North America Email Support Email your questions and concerns to support aten usa com Online Support 1 Online technical support is available to ALTUSEN cus tomers through our e Support Center Technical Support http www aten usa com support 2r Troubleshooting 2 Online troubleshooting that describes the most com Documentation monly encountered problems and offers possible solu tions to them online documentation including electronically available manuals and the latest drivers and firmware for your product are available at our web site http www aten usa com Telephone Support 1 888 999 ATEN Software Updates 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 CS 1754 CS 1758 Connection Tables The following
45. ntroduction No Component Description 1 Firmware The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware Upgrade Port upgrade data from the administrator s computer to the switch see page 43 plugs into this RJ 11 connector Firmware During normal operation and while performing a fimware Upgrade Reset upgrade this switch should be in the NORMAL position Switch See Firmware Upgrade Recovery page 48 for details about the use of this switch 2 Console Port Ports to plug in your microphone speakers monitor Section keyboard and mouse are found here Each port is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself 3 KVM Port The cables that link to the computers plug in here The Section shape of these connectors has been specifically modified so that only cables designed to work with this switch can plug in see Cables page 3 for details 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 in here CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank Chapter 2 Installation device is provided on page 49 Please review it before 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this proceeding 2 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have th
46. nue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Device Description CPU W78E516 Device FAW Ver 1 3 122 Upgrade FAW Ver 1 0 090 MID 001 001 W Check Firmware Version Status Messges gt Loading amp testing files gt Loading amp testing fil Progress Help View Log lt Back Cancel 45 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 5 After you 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 The firmware Ver 1 3 is not newer than current firmware Ver 1 3 122 in device MAIN 001 001 Continue the upgrade Yes No J o 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 46 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful The Firmware u
47. ombination that specifies its Port ID see Port ID Numbering page 21 for details 1 Invoke HKM see Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM page 35 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 Auto Scan Mode The CS 1754 CS 1758 s Auto Scan feature automatically switches among all the active KVM Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals see Scan Mode of the OSD F3 SET function page 27 so that he can monitor their activity automatically To start Auto Scanning key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM page 35 2 Key in A After you press A you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and enter Auto Scan Mode 3 To exit Auto Scan Mode press Esc or Spacebar or Right Click with the mouse 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 36 5 Hotkey Operation While you are in Auto Scan Mode you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer
48. ovided below Chapter 1 Introduction introduces you to the CS 1754 CS 1758 system Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Installation provides the necessary information for setting up your installation from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 3 level cascade Chapter 3 Basic Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CS 1754 CS 1758 Chapter 4 OSD Operation provides a complete description of the CS 1754 CS 1758 s OSD On Screen Display and how to work with it Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the Hotkey operation of your CS 1754 CS 1758 installation Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility explains how to use this utility to upgrade the CS 1754 CS 1758 s firmware with the latest available versions An Appendix provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CS 1754 CS 1758 vii CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Monospaced A 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 betw
49. peaker cables into their respective ports on the computer Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up 2 Installation 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 Diagram 15 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual 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 page 53 Note Switches cannot be cascaded be
50. pgrade was successful Click Finish to close the utility Device List MAING0OL 001 Device Description CPU WISESIO Device F W Ver 13 122 Upi FW Ver 1 0 000 MID 001 001 Progress T E a Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility 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 The Firmware upgrade failed Click Cancel to close the utility then try again Duvice List serial port code Device Description F Chock Firmware Version Progress Help View Lor a E Ca Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility See the next section Firmware Upgrade Recovery for how to proceed 47 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode see Preparation page 43 but decide not to proceed with the upgrade When the Mainboard firmware upgrade fails When the VO firmware upgrade fails Note If one of the cascaded switches fails to upgrade successfully unplug it from the installation and perform the recovery and upgrade operation independently After it has been successfully upgraded plug it back into the installation To perform a firmware upgrade recovery do the followi
51. 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 Ifthe 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 50 R
52. r CS 1758 KVM Switch 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 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 the CS 1754 CS 1758 since this manual was printed Please visit our website to download the most up to date version of the manual O Copyright 2008 ATENO International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0225 200G Manual Date 2008 08 04 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co Ltd All rights reserved All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Contents FGG Informations 2 2 lt 2 2 A Pe eed a ii ROHO teritori ii SJ T 1364 2006 022220 ii ae et Pal Era ea sn ii User Information LL ili Online Registration essen een een nn iii Telephone Support iii UserNOtCE A SD ola ili Package Contents ee iv About this Manual xi 24 2 rn noe a i vii CONVENTIONS ss redatti fora delie ai ia E viii Product Information seos i epean aa s eee ees viii 1 Introduction OVENWIOW cir A RIE 1 Features a ola Wie A O i ci
53. rview The On Screen Display OSD is used to handle all computer control and switching procedures All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen To pop up the Main Screen tap the Scroll Lock key twice Note You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key see OSD HOTKEY page 27 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 SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD page 29 you must provide them in order to access the OSD Main Screen Tf 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 zz ADMINISTRATOR LIST ALL po EO ATEN INTL 1 ATEN INTL 2 o ATEN INTL 3 n FAX SERVER 1 FAX SERVER 2 o WEB SERVER 1 WEB SERVER 2 x MAIL SERVER 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 23 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual Please note the following The diagram depicts the administrator s Main Screen The user Mai
54. sen for the LIST view on the main OSD screen see F2 LIST page 26 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 characters O 9 andSpace Case does not matter the 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 DEFAULT VALUES This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to the original factory default settings Except for the Names that were assigned to the Ports The names are kept CLEAR THE NAME LIST This function clears the port name list ACTIVATE BEEPER Choices are Y for On N for Off When activated the beeper sounds whenever a Port is changed when activating the Auto Scan function see F7 SCAN page 32 or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is Y Continues on next page 30 4 OSD Operation Continued from previous page Setting Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the administrator select which Ports to include as Quick View poris Note Only the Ports currently chos
55. yond the third level Once you have finished cabling up see Two Stage Installation page 14 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 2 Installation Three Stage Installation Diagram 17 CS 1754 CS 1758 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 18 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The CS 1754 CS 1758 supports

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