User Manual CS-88A 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.
Packing List The complete Master View CS-88A package consists of: M 1 CS-88A KVM Switch M 1 Power Adapter M 1 Rack Mounting Kit M 1 User Manual M 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that the unit was not 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. ® © Copyright 2002 ATEN International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No.
Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview The Master View CS-88A KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers 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.
Features M Controls 8 Computers From a Single Console M Cascadable From Any Port To Three Levels for Control of Up to 512 Computers From a Single Console M Administrator/User Password Authorization for Enhanced Security Protection (PSP) M Intelligent OSD (On Screen Display) and Hotkey Switching for Efficient System Handling M No Software Required - Computer Selection via Front Panel Switches, Hotkeys, or On Screen Display (OSD) M Auto Scan Feature for Monitoring User-Selected computers M Hot Pluggable,
Hardware Requirements Console M A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. M A PS/2 style mouse M A PS/2 style keyboard Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer: M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. M A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port.
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 Connecting Switch to Computer Cascading Master Views Part Number 2L-1001P/C (1.8m) or 2L-1003P/C (3m) 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.
Introduction Front View 1&2 3 4 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port. M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset. M 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.
Rear View 1 2 3 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.
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. To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Consult your dealer for technical details, if necessary.
Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to eight additional Master View CS-88A 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.
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.
4. Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack, then plug the adapter into an AC power source. 5. Repeat these steps for any other Third Stage units you wish to connect. 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.
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 respective ports without the need to shut the switch down. For hot plugging to work properly, the following procedures must be observed: M 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 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.
Port Selection The Master View CS-88A provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD. M 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 switches to highlight the computer that you have selected. Note: 1.
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: M Selecting the Active Port M Auto Scanning M Skip Mode M Invoking Hotkey Mode 1. All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode.
M 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. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 15) 2. 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. 3.
M 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).
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.
M 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.
Hotkey Beeper Control 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 Beeper Off for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.
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).
OSD Navigation M To move up or down through the list one line at a time, use the Up and Down Arrow Keys. If there are more entries than appear on the screen, the screen will scroll. M 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. M To activate a port, move the Highlight Bar to it then press [Enter]. M After executing any action, you automatically go back to the menu one level above.
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. 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.
M F2 LIST: 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 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).
M 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.
(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. 30). Key in a value from 1 - 255 seconds, then press [Enter].
M 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 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.
(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. 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.
(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. 24), show up here. M To select/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then Press [Enter].
M 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. M 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). M The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function (see p. 26).
Appendix Computer Connection 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
Stacking and Rack Mounting M 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 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.
M 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.
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. 3. Power on the switch.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior. Unit not receiving Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with enough power under the unit to provide self-powered operation. Pressing the Hotkeys gets no response. The connection from Check the Online LED for the selected port. If it the selected port to the is not lit: target computer has been broken, or the 1. Manually press one of the Select switches to computer is turned OFF. connect to a computer that is powered ON. 2.
Specifications Function Computer Connections Direct 8 Max 512 (via Cascade) Port Selection LEDs Connectors Specification Front Panel Switches Hotkeys On Screen Display Power 1 (Blue) On Line Port 8 (Orange) Selected Port 8 (Green) 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
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 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 LIABILIT
