User Manual CS-1754 CS-1758 2003-11-14
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Packing List The complete Master View CS-1754 / CS-1758 package consists of: w 1 CS-1754 or CS-1758 KVM Switch w 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable w 1 Power Adapter w 1 User Manual w 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices that connect to it.
Contents Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cables .
Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 OSD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . .
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Overview The CS-1754 and CS-1758 USB KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches are control units that allow access and control of up to 4 (CS-1754) or 8 (CS-1758) computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. Since units can be cascaded to three levels, in a complete three stage installation, up to 21 CS-1754s can control up to 64 computers, and up to 73 CS-1758s can control up to 512 computers - all from the original single console.
Features w Dual function KVM-USB switch w One console controls 4 (CS-1754 ) or 8 (CS-1758 ) computers w Cascadable to three levels for control of up to 512 computers from a single console w Dual interface support - PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse data w w w w w w w w w w 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 Mu
Hardware Requirements Console w A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. w A USB mouse w A USB keyboard Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer: w A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. w Either a Type A USB port, or PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports (see the Cables discussion, below). Cables Only ATEN’s CS Custom KVM cable sets, which are specifically designed to work with these switches, may be used.
Introduction CS-1754 Front View 1&2 3 4 1. Port Selection Switches w Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port. w Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset. w Pressing Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode. See p. 21 for details. 2. Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches.
CS-1758 Front View 1&2 3 4 1. Port Selection Switches w Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port. w Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset. w Pressing Buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode. See p. 21 for details. 2. Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches.
CS-1754 / CS-1758 Rear View 1 2 3 F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER 4 5 1 2 3 F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER 4 5 6 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2003-11-14
1. Firmware Upgrade Section w Firmware Upgrade Switch During normal operation and while performing a fimware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. See p. 45 for details about the use of this switch. w Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the CS-1754 / CS-1758 plugs into this RJ-11 connector. See p. 39 for firmware upgrading details. 2.
Installation Before you Begin 1. 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. To prevent damage to your installation make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.
Single Stage Installation: 1 F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER 2 4 3 1 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 9 2003-11-14
USB Cable Connection: PS/2 Cable Connection: 10 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2003-11-14
Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to four/eight additional Master View CS-1754/CS-1758 units can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 16 (CS-1754) or 64 (CS-1758) computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of units needed to control them is provided on p.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up. 6. For each Second Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into its Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC source. 7. Plug the First Stage unit’s power adapter cable into its Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC source. 8. Turn on the power to all the computers. Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be powered on first.
Three Stage Installation The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 64 (CS-1754) or 512 (CS-1758) computers can be controlled in a complete installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of switches needed to control them is provided on p. 46. Note: Switches cannot be cascaded beyond the third level.
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Operation Hot Plugging The Master View CS-1754 / CS-1758 supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their respective ports without the need to shut the switch down. For hot plugging to work properly, the following procedures must be observed: w 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.
Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the Master View units, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the unit. If there are Master View stations cascaded down from it, all the cascaded stations and the computers attached to them must be shut down, as well. Note: 1. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function that are connected to the shut down switches.
Port ID Numbering Each CPU 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 CPU port that the computer is connected to - either with the Hotkey port selection method (see p. 19), or with the OSD (see p. 28). The Port ID is a one, two, or three digit number. It is determined by the Stage Level and CPU Port number of the switch that a computer is connected to.
Port Selection The CS-1754 / CS-1758 provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD. w Manual Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the CS-1754 / CS-1758’s front panel. After you press the switch, the Selected LED lights to indicate that the port has the KVM focus. The OSD (see p. 28) automatically switches to highlight the computer that you have selected. Note: 1.
Hotkey Port Control The CS-1754 / CS-1758 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. All hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Note: The hotkey function must be enabled to use hotkey operations. See Hotkey Command Mode, p. 33 for details. Invoking Hotkey Mode (HKM) To invoke HKM, do the following: 1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2. Press and release the Minus key 3.
Hotkey Port Access Hotkey Port Access allows you to select which computer has the KVM focus and/or which computer has access to the USB peripherals. CPU Port selection and USB Port assignment can be done independently (asynchronously). One computer can have the KVM focus while another has access to the USB peripherals.
w Auto Scan Mode The CS-1754 / CS-1758’s Auto Scan feature automatically switches among all the active CPU Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals (see Scan Mode of the OSD F3 SET function, p. 33), so that he can monitor their activity automatically. To start Auto Scanning, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 19) 2. Key in [A] After you press A, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Auto Scan Mode.
Hotkey Configuration Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys: An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invocation set, do the following: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 19) 2. Press and release the H key The Hotkey Invocation keys become the Ctrl key (instead of Num Lock) and the F12 key (instead of Minus). Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods.
Platform / Language Setup: The CS-1754 / CS-1758’s default port settings are for a PC Compatible operating platform, and the US English keyboard language code. You can modify these for each port by bringing the KVM focus to the port you want to change and using the hotkey combinations shown in the table below. The Hotkey entry method is as follows: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 19) 2. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table). After completing a setting, you automatically exit HKM.
Miscellaneous: Hotkeys are also used to reset the USB, and toggle the beeper On and Off. To perform any of these operations, do the following: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 19) 2. Press and release the appropriate action key (see table). After completing a setting, you automatically exit HKM. Key Operation [F5] Performs a USB reset. 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.
Hotkey Summary Table [Num Lock] + [-] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID. [A] Invokes Auto Scan Mode. When Auto Scan Mode is in effect, [P] or Left Click pauses Auto Scanning. When Auto Scanning is paused, pressing Any Key or another Left Click resumes Auto Scanning. [H] Toggles between the default ([Num Lock] [ - ]) and alternate ([Ctrl] [F12]) Hotkey invocation keys.
Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard The PC Compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. Note: When using [Ctrl] combinatons, press and release the Ctrl key, then press and release the activation key.
Mac Keyboard The PC Compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinatons, press and release the first key (Ctrl or Alt), then press and release the activation key.
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. 32), in which case you would tap [Ctrl] twice. With this method, the [Ctrl] keys must be on the same side (both left, or both right).
OSD Navigation w To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window; or press [Esc]. w To Logout, Click F8 at the top of the Main Screen, or press [F8]. w To move up or down through the list one line at a time, Click the Up and Down Triangle symbols (▲▼) 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.
OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can: rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit the list you wish to view; designate a port as a Quick View Port; create or edit a port name; or make OSD setting adjustments. To access an OSD function: 1. Either Click a Function Key field at the top of the Main Screen, or press a Function Key on the keyboard. 2.
w 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 p. 36).
w F3 SET: This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up their own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that was provided during Login. To change a setting: 1. Double Click it; or move the highlight bar to it, 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].
(F3 SET: continued) Setting Function PORT ID DISPLAY MODE Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone (PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PORT NAME); or the Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME). The default is PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME. SCAN DURATION Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode (see p. 37). Key in a value from 1 - 255 seconds, then press [Enter].
w F4 ADM: F4 is an Administrator only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting Double Click it; or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter]. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices for you to select from appears. Double Click the choice you want, or move the Highlight Bar to it then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice so that you know which one it is.
(F4 ADM: continued) Setting EDIT PORT NAMES Function 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 chosen for the LIST view on the main OSD screen (see p. 31), show up here. To Edit a port name: 1. Use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter]. 2. Key in the new Port Name, or modify/delete the old one.
(F4 ADM: continued) Setting SET QUICK VIEW PORTS Function 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. 31), show up here. w To select/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then Press [Enter].
w 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. w The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see p. 33). w The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function (see p. 33).
w F8 LOUT: LOUT (Log out) logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the Console screen. After using this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the Main Screen to deactivate the OSD, where all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey. Note: 1. When you reenter the OSD after logging out, the screen stays blank except for the OSD Main Menu.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revisions become available. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.aten.com.tw/04-1-tech-download.
4. Shut down the computers on your CS-1754 / CS-1758 installation. 5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see p. 28) and select the F4ADM function. 6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE (see p. 36). Press [Enter], then press [Y] to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode For your reference, the current firmware upgrade version displays on the screen. Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1.
3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.
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.
Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: 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: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed.
Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically two conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: w When you begin a firmware upgrade, but decide not to proceed with it. w When the Mainboard 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 succussfully upgraded, plug it back into the installation.
Appendix Master View Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of Master View Units and the number of computers that they control: w 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
w 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 21 61 - 64 3 7 - 10 9 25 - 28 15 43 - 46 4 10 - 13 10 28 - 31 16 46 - 49 5 13 - 16 11 31 - 34 17 49 - 52 6 16 - 19 12 34 - 37 18 52 - 55 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.
Specifications Function CS-1754 CS-1758 Computer Connections 4 CPU Port Selection Front Panel Switches; Hotkeys; OSD LEDs On Line 4 (Orange) 8 (Orange) Selected 4 (Green) 8 (Green) Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Mouse 1 x USB Type A Video 1 x HDB -15 female Audio 1 x Stereo port 1 x Microphone port KVM data 4 x SPDB - 15 male 8 x SPDB - 15 male Audio 4 x Stereo ports 4 x Microphone ports 8 x Stereo ports 8 x Microphone ports Console Connectors CPU Connectors 8 Firmware Upgrade 1 x R
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