Aten-technology CS-1754 CS-1758 Manuel d'utilisateur

User ManualCS-1754CS-17582003-11-14

IntroductionCS-1754 Front View1. Port Selection Switchesw Press a switch to access the computer attached to itscorresponding port.w Pressing Buttons 1

CS-1758 Front View1. Port Selection Switchesw Press a switch to access the computer attached to itscorresponding port.w Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simul

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1. Firmware Upgrade Sectionw Firmware Upgrade SwitchDuring normal operation and while performing a fimware upgrade,this switch should be in the NORMAL

InstallationBefore you BeginSingle Stage InstallationTo set up your CS-1754 / CS-1758 installation, refer to the installationdiagrams on the following

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Two Stage InstallationTo control even more computers, up to four/eight additional Master ViewCS-1754/CS-1758 units can be cascaded from the CPU ports

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up.6. For each Second Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into itsPower Jack,

Three Stage InstallationThe procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentiallythe same as for a two stage installation. With a three

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part15 of the FCC Rules.

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OperationHot PluggingThe Master View CS-1754 / CS-1758 supports hot plugging.Components can be removed and added back into the installation byunpluggi

Powering Off and RestartingIf it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the Master View units,before starting it back up you must do the following:1. S

Port ID NumberingEach CPU Port on a CS-1754 / CS-1758 installation is assigned aunique Port ID. You can directly access any computer on any level ofth

Port SelectionThe CS-1754 / CS-1758 provides three methods to obtain instantaccess to any computer in your installation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD.wManu

Hotkey Port ControlThe CS-1754 / CS-1758 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkeyfunction that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM

Hotkey Port AccessHotkey Port Access allows you to select which computer has the KVMfocus and/or which computer has access to the USB peripherals. CPU

wAuto Scan ModeThe CS-1754 / CS-1758’s Auto Scan feature automatically switchesamong all the active CPU Ports that are accessible to the currentlylogg

Hotkey ConfigurationAlternate Hotkey Invocation Keys:An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation keys is provided in case thedefault set conflicts with prog

Platform / Language Setup:The CS-1754 / CS-1758’s default port settings are for a PC Compatibleoperating platform, and the US English keyboard languag

Packing ListThe complete Master View CS-1754 / CS-1758 package consists of:w 1 CS-1754 or CS-1758 KVM Switchw 1 Firmware Upgrade Cablew 1 Power Adapte

Miscellaneous:Hotkeys are also used to reset the USB, and toggle the beeper On andOff. To perform any of these operations, do the following:1. Invoke

Hotkey Summary Table[Num Lock] + [-] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the computer thatcorresponds to that Port ID.[A] Invokes Auto Scan Mode.When

Keyboard EmulationSun KeyboardThe PC Compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functionsof the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is use

Mac KeyboardThe PC Compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functionsof the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the tablebelow

OSD OperationOSD OverviewThe On Screen Display (OSD) is used to handle all computer controland switching procedures. All procedures start from the OSD

OSD Navigationw To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, Click the X at the upperright corner of the OSD Window; or press [Esc].w To Logout, Click F8

OSD FunctionsOSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example,you can: rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit

wF2 LIST:The LIST function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of whichports the OSD displays (lists) on the Main Screen.Many of the OSD functions on

wF3 SET:This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up theirown working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by theOSD a

(F3 SET: continued)Setting FunctionPORT IDDISPLAYMODESelects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone(PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PO

ContentsOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

wF4 ADM:F4 is an Administrator only function. It allows the Administrator toconfigure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change asetting

(F4 ADM: continued)Setting FunctionEDIT PORTNAMESTo help remember which computer is attached to a particularport, every port can be given a name. This

(F4 ADM: continued)Setting FunctionSET QUICKVIEW PORTSThis function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include asQuick View ports.Note: Only

wF7 SCAN:The SCAN function allows you to automatically switch among theavailable computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor theiractivity

wF8 LOUT:LOUT (Log out) logs you out of OSD control of the computers, andblanks the Console screen. After using this function you must log inall over

The Firmware Upgrade UtilityThe Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe)provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switc

4. Shut down the computers on your CS-1754 / CS-1758 installation.5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see p. 28) andselect the F4ADM fu

3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears:The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of beingup

5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to performthe upgrade.If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares thedevic

Upgrade SucceededAfter the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you thatthe procedure was successful:Click Finish to close the Firmware U

Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrade FailedIf the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appearsasking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you Click No, the

Firmware Upgrade RecoveryThere are basically two conditions that call for firmware upgraderecovery:w When you begin a firmware upgrade, but decide not

AppendixMaster View Connection TablesThe following tables indicate the relationship between the number ofMaster View Units and the number of computers

wCS-1754:MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers1 1 - 4 7 19 - 22 13 37 - 40 19 55 - 582 4 - 7 8 22 - 25 14 40 - 43 20 58 - 613 7 - 10

SpecificationsFunction CS-1754 CS-1758 Computer Connections 4 8CPU Port Selection Front Panel Switches; Hotkeys; OSDLEDs On Line 4 (Orange) 8 (Orange)

Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAIDFOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR

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OverviewThe 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-

Featuresw Dual function KVM-USB switchw One console controls 4 (CS-1754 ) or 8 (CS-1758 ) computersw Cascadable to three levels for control of up to 5

Hardware RequirementsConsolew A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolutionthat you will be using on any computer in the install