ATEN Technology CS-88A User's Manual
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1. 12 Port ID N mbering seia 0 cee eee eet tetas 13 Port S lection Gas hte ee eee 14 a Shs acess a ESN oe 15 5 5 1 15 Hotkey 20 Hotkey Summary Table 20 OSD Operation 32 20 4 0rcte ee CEA 21 OSD Overview 2 04 site er ee ee 21 OSD Navigation sene eh wats neh dhe ced 22 OSD Main Screen 22 OSD a e eh dae idan Pe ect 23 Appendia ce ois Daw 91 Computer Connection Table 0 cece eee eee 31 Stacking and Rack Mounting 32 34 Troubleshooting 20 cee eee eee eee 35 Specifications e 0 0 tet 36 OSD Factory Default 37 Limited Warranty 0 2 20 ee eee eee 37 iv CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 OVERVIEW The Master View CS 88A KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple c2. SER Gor USER MANUAL CS 8ss8a 2002 12 27 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 technician for help 2002 12 27 PACKING LIST The complete Master View CS 88A package consists of 1 i i i CS 88A KVM Switch Power Adapter Rack Mounting Kit User Manual Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping If you en
3. Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan Mode All Screen Blanker 0 Off Logout Timeout 0 Off Beeper Y Activated Accessible Ports V View Only For all Users on all Ports 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 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 inquires please contact your direct vendor CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27
4. 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 30 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 30 Choices are ALL All the Ports which have been set Accessible see p 29 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 29 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 29 for details SCREEN If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set BLANKER with this function the screen is blanked Key in a value from 1 30 minutes then press Enter A setting of 0 disables this function The default is 0 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only function It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation o
5. Up and Down Arrow Keys If there are more entries than appear on the screen the screen will scroll To move up or down through the list one screen at a time use the Pg Up and Pg Dn keys If there are more entries than appear on the screen the screen will scroll To activate a port move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter After executing any action you automatically go back to the menu one level above To dismiss the current menu and return to the previous one press Esc If you are at the OSD Main Screen you deactivate the OSD but do not log out deactivate the OSD and Log Out press F8 You can do this at any time and from anywhere in the OSD OSD MAIN SCREEN HEADINGS Heading Explanation PN This column lists the Port ID numbers see Port ID Numbering p 13 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 29 an arrowhead symbol displays in this column to indicate so X 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 p 28 its name appears in this column 22 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 OSD FUNCTIONS OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD
6. bracket The top half has a convex surface the bottom half has a concave surface Line up the four bottom brackets of the top unit with the four top brackets of the bottom unit then fit the top unit down onto the bottom unit 32 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 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 3 Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack CS 88A User Manual 33 2002 12 27 CLEAR LOGIN INFORMATION If you 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 open the case 2 Short the jumper J22 labeled Restore Default Password at the center front of the switch s main board f H tt LOL Lp Le 0 oO U U U ae 1 Tt H 3 Power on the switch When you power the switch on the following message appears USERNAME AND PASSWORD INFORMATION HAS BEEN CLEARED PLEASE POWER OFF THE SWITCH REMOV
7. button wheel mice 2 The Logitech Mouse Ware program s Change Device procedure does not work on Microsoft NT systems 2 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 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 APS 2 style mouse APS 2 style keyboard COMPUTER The following equipment must be installed on each computer A VGA SVGA or Multisync card A6 pin mini DIN PS 2 style mouse port A6 pin mini DIN PS 2 Style keyboard port with 5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on pin 3 ora 5 pin DIN AT Style keyboard port with 5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4 See the note under Cables in the next section CS 88A User Manual 3 2002 12 27 CABLES Use of substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality CS Custom Cable sets Cable Purpose Part Number Connecting Switch to Computer 2L 1001P C 1 8m or 2L 1003P C 3m Cascading Master Views Note 1 The CS 88A does not support serial mice You cannot use Serial to PS 2 adapters with the cables Attempts to do so will not work 2 If your computer uses an AT style keyboard socket you will need to purchase a PS 2 to AT keyboard adapter Part No 2A 106 or any s
8. into an AC power source 5 Repeat these steps for any other Second Stage units you wish to connect 6 Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit 7 Turn on the power to all the computers Note The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be powered on first After all the Second Stage units have been powered on the First Stage unit must be powered on next After the Second and First stage units have been powered on the computers can be powered on 8 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 THREE STAGE INSTALLATION The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage installation With a three stage setup as many as 512 computers can be controlled in a complete installation A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control them is provided on p 31 Note 1 See Notes 1 and 2 at the beginning of the Two Stage Installation section 2 Master View units cannot be cascaded beyond the third level To set up a three stage installation do the following 1 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up including all preexisting devices on the installation have been turned off 2 Use a KVM cable set described in the Cables section p 4 to connect a
9. make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded Consult your dealer for technical details if necessary SINGLE STATION INSTALLATION In a Single Stage installation there are no additional Master View s cascaded down from the first unit To set up a single stage installation do the following 1 Plug your keyboard mouse and monitor into the unit s Console Ports 2 Use KVM cable sets as described in the Cables section on p 4 to connect any available CS 88A CPU Port to the Keyboard Video and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing 3 If you choose to use external power plug the power adapter cable into the Master View s Power Jack then plug the adapter into an AC power source Note Under non powered operation the unit gets its power from the computers via the cables If a computer only supplies 3 3V of power for the keyboard and mouse instead of 5V as in the case of Notebooks for example the unit will not receive enough power and you will need to use the external power adapter 4 Turn on the power to the computers Note If you choose to use external power the Master View unit must be plugged in and receiving power prior to turning on the power to the computers lo gt eee CS 88A User Manual 7 2002 12 27 Two STAGE INSTALLATION To control even more computers up to eight additional Master View CS 88A
10. 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 press Enter The default is 3 Seconds Table continues on next page CS 88A User Manual 25 2002 12 27 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
11. units can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First Stage unit The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units As many as 64 computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control them is provided on p 31 Note 1 Mixing different Master View models on the same installation can cause problems with OSD port switching We strongly recommend that all cascaded units be the same model as the First Stage unit 2 If you are adding this switch into an already existing CS 88A configuration be sure to make it the First Stage unit Otherwise you won t get the benefit of its improved OSD features and functions To set up a two stage installation do the following 1 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up including all preexisting devices on the installation have been turned off 2 Use a KVM cable set described in the Cables section p 4 to connect any available CPU Port on the First Stage unit to the Console Port connectors of the Second Stage unit 3 Use KVM cable sets described in the Cables section p 4 to connect any available CPU port on the Second Stage unit to the Keyboard Video and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing 4 Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View s Power Jack then plug the adapter
12. E THE JUMPER CLOSE THE CASE THEN RESTART After you start back up the OSD login function acts exactly the way it did the first time the switch was run 34 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic Unit not receiving Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with behavior enough power under the unit to provide self powered operation Pressing the Hotkeys gets no response The connection from the selected port to the target computer has been broken or the computer is turned OFF Check the Online LED for the selected port If it is not lit 1 Manually press one of the Select switches to connect to a computer that is powered ON 2 Check the cables to make sure they are all properly connected Improper keyboard reset Reset the keyboard and mouse by simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 on the First Stage unit for 3 seconds 2 Unplug the keyboard connector from the Console Keyboard Port then plug it back in Improper Master View reset Turn off all Master View units and wait five seconds before turning them back on See Powering Off and Restarting p 12 for details Incorrectly keying in the Port ID After invoking the Hotkey function with the Numlock combination be sure to key in the Port ID and press Enter within one second for each key Mouse is not responding Impro
13. 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 Press the Function Key that corresponds to the heading at the top of the OSD screen 2 In the Submenus that appear make your choice by moving the Highlight Bar to it then pressing Enter 3 Press Esc to return to the previous menu level F1 GOTO Pressing F1 activates the GOTO function GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port s Name or its Port ID 9 To use the Name method key in 1 key in the ports Name then press Enter 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 Viewrights to see Set Accessible Ports p 29 that match the Name or Port ID pattern regardless of the current List settings see p 24 To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice press Esc CS 88A User Manual 23 2002 12 27 F2LIST Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that have been selected for Listing displaying on the Main Screen This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports are selected for Listing The submenu choices and their meanings are given in
14. If the Password Function has been set see p 27 you must provide them in order to access the OSD Main Screen Note 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 In this mode you have administrator privileges with access to all Administrator and User functions and can set up operations including password authorization for the future as you would like When you invoke the OSD a screen similar to the one below appears F1 GOTO F3 SET F7 SCAN F2 LIST F4 ADM F8 LOUT ADMINISTRATOR LIST ALL co ATEN INTL 1 ATEN INTL 2 ATEN INTL 3 co FAX SERVER 1 FAX SERVER 2 o 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 since it is reserved for the Administrator and can t be accessed by ordinary Users 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 29 for details CS 88A User Manual 21 2002 12 27 OSD NAVIGATION To move up or down through the list one line at a time use the
15. NNECTION TABLE The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of Master View Units and the number of computers that they control MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers 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 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 CS 88A User Manual 31 2002 12 27 STACKING AND RACK MOUNTING 9 Stacking CS 88A devices can be stacked one on top of the other using the stacking brackets that come already attached to the unit Note that there is a top and bottom half to each
16. counter 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 Copyright 2002 ATEN International Co Ltd CE Manual Part No PAPE 0210 1AT Printed in Taiwan 12 2002 All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners CS 88A User Manual iii 2002 12 27 CONTENTS iat ital 1 Features aiae 2 Hardware eee eee tees 3 Consoles iee ire ded ane See oe Pda ree ee 3 GOMPULCR saar esas aed fecha Sass lave apn Sevres es kay de 2 ponders tance tenia 3 ial ict E 4 Taa 5 A ha cote eee 5 Rear VIOW eee ee Wa eee 6 nase te e NE aE 7 Before you 7 Single Station Installation 7 Two Stage Installation a naana aaaea 8 Three Stage Installation 0 0 0 0 ccc cts 9 oy eae Yau ed eae E 10 Operation sc fe wintne ne oy ie eee ia neato A 11 Hot PLUGGING ceo a bcb4 ho cade eh tile ged ocd Sip Pn yer Pee acess deta 11 Powering Off and Restarting
17. ctive 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 1 You may unplug the mouse and plug it back in again to reset the mouse for example as long as you use the same mouse 2 If you plug in a different mouse all the stations and all the computers on the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds then restarted Refer back to the note describing the Power On sequence on p 10 if necessary Note If after hot plugging or at any other time there is no response to mouse and or PS 2 keyboard input 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 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 11 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 S
18. eper Off for one second then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode HOTKEY SUMMARY TABLE Num Lock Port ID Enter Switches access to the computer that or corresponds to that Port ID Num Lock T Enter Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds where n is a number from 1 255 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 4 Invokes Skip Mode andSkips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it gt Invokes Skip Mode andSkips from the current port to the next accessible port B Toggles the Beeper On or Off 20 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 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 see OSD Hotkey p 25 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
19. f the OSD To change a setting use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter In order for this item to appear on the OSD Main Screen a login with the Administrator s Username and Password is required See OSD Overview p 21 for setting the Administrator s Username and Password the first time the OSD is invoked After you select an item a submenu with further choices for you to select from appears Move the Highlight Bar to the choice you want 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 This function is used to set Usernames and Passwords for the USERNAME Administrator and Users AND PASSWORD 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 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 Note To clear all Username and Password information and have the Switch return to its default empty state see p 34 SET LOGOUT If there is no in
20. from where it left off 18 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like as opposed to Auto Scanning which automatically switches after a fixed interval To invoke Skip Mode key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 15 2 Key in Arrow Where Arrow refers to the left or right Arrow key After you press Arrow you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and enter Previous Next Mode where you can switch ports as follows lt Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it See Scan Mode p 26 for information regarding accessible ports Skips from the current port to the next accessible port 3 To exit Skip Mode press Esc or Spacebar Note While Skip Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Skip Mode compliant keystrokes can be input You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain normal control of the console CS 88A User Manual 19 2002 12 27 HOTKEY BEEPER GONTROL The Beeper see Activate Beeper p 28 can be Hotkey toggled On and Off To toggle the Beeper key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 15 2 Key in B After you press B the Beeper toggles On or Off The Command Line displays Beeper On or Be
21. g power CS 88A User Manual 5 2002 12 27 REAR VIEW 1 2 3 61016 6 O OO ERAN JENA REA ODD PD DD DP GR GOD A gt 0 m o m an o aa by ae E 5d Dg zE Sd 2 Soe 10 Pgs wt re oe M 1 Power Jack The unit is designed to be non powered external power is not required its operating power comes from the computers In general the only time that external power is necessary is when you daisy chain it or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn t obtaining enough power from the computer connections If you choose to use external power the power adapter cable plugs in here 2 Console Port Section Ifthis is a first station unit your monitor keyboard and mouse plug in here If this is a daisy chained unit the cables that link back to a port on a higher Master View unit plug in here 3 CPU Port Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here 6 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1 Before you begin make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Otherwise the switch will receive power from the computer 2 prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference
22. hes to highlight the computer that you have selected Note 1 Ona cascaded installation you must press the Port Selection switch on the Master View Station that connects directly to the computer you want to access 2 Simultaneously pressing Port Selection buttons 7 and 8 on the First Stage unit initiates the Auto Scan feature see F7 SCAN p 30 in which all the ports currently selected for Quick View scanning see Set Quick View Ports p 29 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 26 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 p 15 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 21 14 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 HOTKEYS HOTKEY PORT CONTROL Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard The Master View CS 88A provides the following Hotkey Port Control features Selecting the Active Port Auto Scanning Skip Mode Invoking Hotkey Mode 1 All Hotkey operations begi
23. hut 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 12 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 PORT ID NUMBERING Each CPU Port on a Master View 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 or with the OSD The Port ID is a one two or three digit number It is determined by the Stage Level and CPU Port number of the Master View unit that a computer is connected to The first digit represents the CPU Port number of the First Stage unit the second digit repre
24. ick View options is chosen for the LIST view see p 24 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 26 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 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 F7 SCAN Pressing F7 invokes Auto Scan Mode This 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 yourself The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan Mode setting under the F3 SET function see p 26 The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function see p 26 When you want to stop at a partic
25. n by invoking Hotkey Mode Invoking Hotkey Mode is a three step procedure 1 Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2 Press and release the asterisk key or the minus key 3 Release the Num Lock key Num Lock Or Num Lock 2 When Hotkey Mode is active The Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate so They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode 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 3 Pressing Esc or Spacebar exits Hotkey Mode CS 88A User Manual 15 2002 12 27 Selecting the Active Port Each CPU port is assigned a Port ID see Port ID Numbering p 13 You can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the CPU Port that the computer is connected to The steps involved are 1 2 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 15 Key in the Port ID 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 Press Enter After you press Enter the KVM focus switches to the designated c
26. nds for the dwell time The letter T and the 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 After you press Enter you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and are ready to start Auto Scanning CS 88A User Manual 17 2002 12 27 Starting Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 15 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 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
27. nge press Esc RESTORE This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to DEFAULT the original factory default settings see p 37 except for the VALUES Names and QUICK VIEW settings that were assigned to the Ports These latter two are saved 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 30 or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is Y Table continues on next page 28 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 F4 ADM continued Setting Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as Quick View ports Note Only the Ports currently chosen for the LIST view on the main OSD screen see p 24 show up here 9 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 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 f one of the Qu
28. ny available CPU Port on the Second Stage unit to the Console Port connectors of the Third Stage unit 3 Use KVM cable sets described in the Cables section p 4 to connect any available CPU port on the Third Stage unit to the Keyboard Video and Mouse ports of the computers you are installing as shown in the diagram on page 10 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 4 Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View s Power Jack then plug the adapter into an AC power source Repeat these steps for any other Third Stage units you wish to connect 5 6 Plug in the power adapters for all the Second Stage Master View units 7 Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit 8 Turn on the power to all the computers Note The Power On sequence requires that all Third Stage units be powered on first After they are all on the Second Stage units must be powered on next After all the Second Stage units are on the First Stage unit must be powered on Only after all the Master Views have been powered on in this sequence can the computers be powered on 10 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 OPERATION HoT PLUGGING The Master View CS 88A supports hot plugging Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their respe
29. omputer and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode Port Key In Examples access a computer attached to Port 3 of a Single Stage installation key in 3 for the Port ID as follows Numlock 3 Enter To access a computer attached to Port 3 of a Second Stage unit that is cascaded down from Port 2 of the First Stage unit key in 23 for the Port ID as follows Numlock 2 3 Enter Note You must key in the numbers one at a time To access a computer attached to Port 8 of a Third Stage unit that links back to Port 4 of a Second Stage unit which in turn links back to CPU Port 6 of the First Stage unit key in 648 for the Port ID as follows Numlock 6 4 8 Enter CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 Auto Scanning Auto Scan 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 26 so that he can monitor their activity automatically Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the Scan Duration setting of the OSD F3 SET function see p 26 You can change the scan interval before activating Hotkey Auto Scanning if you wish with the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 15 2 Key in T n Where T is the letter T and n is a number from 1 255 that represents the number of seco
30. omputers from a single console keyboard monitor and mouse Before the development of the Master View the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network Now with the Master View CS 88A you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner A single Master View CS 88A can control up to 8 computers Since units can be cascaded to three levels in a full three stage installation up to 73 CS 88A Master Views can control up to 512 computers all from a single console Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed There is no software to configure so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems Since the CS 88A intercepts keyboard input directly it works on any hardware platform and with all operating computers There are three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the installation 1 using the push button port selection switches located on each unit s front panel 2 entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard and 3 selecting from menus provided by the On Screen Display OSD A powerful Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by one There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS 88A installation By all
31. owing a single console to manage all the attached computers a Master View CS 88A installation 1 eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard monitor and mouse for each computer 2 saves all the space those extra components would take up 3 saves on energy costs and 4 eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another CS 88A User Manual 1 2002 12 27 FEATURES Controls 8 Computers From a Single Console Cascadable From Any Port To Three Levels for Control of Up to 512 Computers From a Single Console Administrator User Password Authorization for Enhanced Security Protection PSP Intelligent OSD On Screen Display and Hotkey Switching for Efficient System Handling No Software Required Computer Selection via Front Panel Switches Hotkeys or On Screen Display OSD Auto Scan Feature for Monitoring User Selected computers Hot Pluggable Add or Remove Computers without Powering Off the Switch PS 2 Mouse Emulation Provided For System Bootup Console s PS 2 Mouse Controls All Connected Computers PS 2 Compatible Mouse Support Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer and Logitech FirstWMouse Support Superior Video Quality Up to 2048 x 1536 DDC DDC2 DDC2B e Rack Mountable in 19 1U System Rack Patented ASIC Design for Enhanced Functionality and Compatibility 1 PS 2 compatible mouse support is for three
32. per mouse reset 1 Reset the mouse and keyboard by simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 on the First Stage unit for 3 seconds 2 Unplug the mouse connector from the Console Mouse Port then plug it back in CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 SPECIFICATIONS Function Specification Computer Direct 8 Connections i Max 512 via Cascade Port Selection Front Panel Switches Hotkeys On Screen Display LEDs Power 1 Blue On Line Port 8 Orange Selected Port 8 Green Connectors Keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini DIN female Console 8 x 6 pin mini DIN female CPU Ports Mouse 1 x 6 pin mini DIN female Console 8 x 6 pin mini DIN female CPU Ports Video 1 x HDB 15 female Console 8 x HDB 15 male CPU Ports Scan Interval OSD Select 1 255 secs def 5 secs Power Consumption DC 9V 1 08W max Operating Temperature 0 50 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Noncondensing Housing Metal Weight 2850 g Dimensions L x W x H 433 x 150 x 44 5 mm 19 1U 36 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 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
33. put from the console for the amount of time set TIMEOUT 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 CS 88A User Manual 27 2002 12 27 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 24 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 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 cha
34. sents the CPU Port number of the Second Stage unit the third digit represents the CPU Port number of the Third Stage unit A computer attached to a First Stage unit has a one digit Port ID from 1 8 that corresponds to the CPU Port number that the computer is connected to A computer attached to a Second Stage unit has a two digit Port ID The first digit represents the CPU Port number on the First Stage unit that the Second Stage unit links back to the second digit represents the CPU Port number on the Second Stage unit that the computer is connected to For example a Port ID of 2 3 refers 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 A Port ID of 2 4 1 refers to 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 88A User Manual 13 2002 12 27 PORT SELECTION The Master View CS 88A provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation Manual Hotkey and OSD 9 Manual Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the Master View 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 21 automatically switc
35. tandard keyboard adapter in order to plug the cable into the computer s keyboard port CS 88A User Manual A 2002 12 27 INTRODUCTION FRONT VIEW A master wiculsus 1 Master view i 6 182 3 4 1 Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset Pressing 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode see p 30 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches The upper ones are the On Line LEDs the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs The On Line LEDs light ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running If the LED is flashing it indicates that the Port is being used for cascading to another Master View switch see Two Stage Installation p 8 The Selected LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus The LED is steady under normal conditions but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode see F7 SCAN p 30 3 Reset Use a thin object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen to press this recessed switch in to initiate a warm reset If the switch is kept in for longer than three seconds a cold reset takes place 4 Power LED Lights to indicate that the unit is receivin
36. 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 29 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 29 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 29 for details 1 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 2 After you make your choice and press Enter you return to the OSD Main Screen with the newly formulated List displayed 24 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 9 F3 SET This function allows each User and the Administrator 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 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 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
37. ular location press the Spacebar to stop scanning Ifthe 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 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 While Auto Scan Mode is in effect the console will not function You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console To exit Auto Scan Mode press the Spacebar or Esc F8 LOUT Pressing F8 logs you out of OSD control of the computers and blanks the Console screen This is different from simply pressing Esc to deactivate the OSD With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD whereas with Esc 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 30 CS 88A User Manual 2002 12 27 APPENDIX COMPUTER GO
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