cs91348.book Page i Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 4 Port / 8 Port KVM Switch CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual www.aten.
cs91348.book Page ii Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
cs91348.book Page iii Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International – http://support.aten.com North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration Technical Support Telephone: International: 886-2-8692-6959 North America: 1-888-999-ATEN Online: Online technical support is available to ATEN customers through our support center.
cs91348.book Page iv Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
cs91348.book Page v Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply. Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
cs91348.book Page vi Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.
cs91348.book Page vii Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Package Contents The CS9134 / CS9138 package consists of: 1 CS9134 or CS9138 PS/2 KVM Switch 1 DC9V Power Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
cs91348.book Page viii Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cs91348.book Page ix Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 3. Basic Operation Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cs91348.book Page x Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS9134 / CS9138. Its purpose, features and benefits are described.
cs91348.book Page xi Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
cs91348.book Page xii Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Technical Support International Email Support Email your questions and concerns to: support@aten.com Online Support 1. Online technical support is available to ALTUSEN customers through our e-Support Center: http://support.aten.com Technical Support Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates 2.
cs91348.book Page 1 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Master View CS9134 and CS9138 KVM switches are control units that allow 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 system.
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cs91348.book Page 3 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 1. Introduction Hardware Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation A PS/2 style keyboard A PS/2 style mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port. A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port. A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) keyboard port.
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cs91348.book Page 5 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 1. Introduction No. 1 Component Port Selection Switches Description Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset. Simultaneously pressing Buttons 3 and 4 on the CS-9134 starts Auto Scan Mode. Simultaneously pressing Buttons 7 and 8 on the CS-9138 starts Auto Scan Mode.
cs91348.book Page 6 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Rear View CS9134 1 2 1 2 3 CS9138 No. 3 Component Description 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 cascade it, or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn't obtaining enough power from the computer connections.
cs91348.book Page 7 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begin 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page iv. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
cs91348.book Page 8 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Rack Mounting 1. Remove the stacking brackets by unscrewing them from the unit, as shown in the diagram below: 2. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit, as shown in the diagram below: Phillips hex head M3 x 8 3. Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack.
cs91348.book Page 9 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 2. Hardware Setup 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 (see Cables, page 3), to connect any available CS-9134 or CS9138 KVM port to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing. 3.
cs91348.book Page 10 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to four (CS9134) or eight (CS9138) additional Master View units can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 16 (CS9134) or 64 (CS9138) computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation.
cs91348.book Page 11 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 2. Hardware Setup 6. 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.
cs91348.book Page 12 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Three Stage Installation The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 64 (CS9134) or 512 (CS9138) 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 in the Appendix.
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cs91348.book Page 15 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The Master View CS9134 / CS9138 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.
cs91348.book Page 16 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 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.
cs91348.book Page 17 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 3. Basic Operation Port Selection The Master View CS9134 / CS9138 provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD. Manual Port Selection Port Selection: Press the Port Selection Switch on the CS-9134 / CS-9138's front panel that corresponds to the KVM port you want to access. After you press the switch, the Selected LED lights to indicate that the port you selected has the KVM focus.
cs91348.book Page 18 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Hotkey Port Selection Port Selection: To select a port with the hotkey method, do the following: 1. Press [Ctrl] [Shift] [Alt] to invoke the hotkey function. 2. Key in the Port ID number (see page 19), then press [Enter]. Auto Scanning: To invoke auto scanning with the hotkey method, do the following: 1. Press [Ctrl] [Shift] [Alt] to invoke the hotkey function. 2. Key in 0 (zero), then press [Enter].
cs91348.book Page 19 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 3. Basic Operation Port ID Numbering Each KVM 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 KVM 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.
cs91348.book Page 20 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Port Key In Examples 1. To access a computer attached to port 3 of a Single Stage installation, after invoking hotkey mode, key in 3 for the Port ID, as follows: [Ctrl] [Shift] [Alt] 3 [Enter] 2.
cs91348.book Page 21 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) provides a menu driven interface to handle all computer control and switching procedures. Although Hotkey switching still works, using OSD is a great deal more convenient - especially in large, cascaded installations where it is difficult to keep track of which port a particular computer is attached to. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu.
cs91348.book Page 22 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual OSD Navigation [Esc] cancels the current selection, or dismisses the current menu and moves back to the menu one level above. If you are at the highest menu level, it deactivates OSD. 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 items than appear on the screen, the screen will scroll.
cs91348.book Page 23 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 4. OSD Operation The Function Keys Pressing a Function Key brings up a submenu that is 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 for Quick View scanning; create or edit a port name; or make OSD setting adjustments. F1 GOTO GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port by either of the following two methods: 1.
cs91348.book Page 24 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual F3 LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists. On the submenu that appears, an icon of a pointing finger indicates the currently selected choice. To change a setting, move the highlight bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter].
cs91348.book Page 25 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 4. OSD Operation F5 EDIT To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. The EDIT function allows you to create, modify, or delete port names. To edit a port name: 1. Move the highlight bar to the port you want to edit. 2. Press [F5]. 3. Key in the new Port Name, or modify/delete the old one. The maximum number of characters allowed for the Port Name is 15.
cs91348.book Page 26 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual F6 SET Pressing [F6] brings up the OSD configuration menu. To change a setting: 1. Move the highlight bar to the choice you want (an icon of a pointing finger indicates which choice is the currently selected one), then press [Enter]. 2. On the submenu that appears, move the highlight bar to the choice you want and press [Enter].
cs91348.book Page 27 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 4. OSD Operation Setting Function CLEAR THE NAME LIST* Clears all Port Names from the Name List. You are asked to confirm before the procedure goes on. Key in Y, then press [Enter] to confirm. While the names are being cleared, a message appears on the display to indicate so. After the names have been cleared, another message appears to indicate that the procedure completed successfully.
cs91348.book Page 28 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default Display Duration Always On Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 3 Seconds OSD Security In order to prevent unauthorized access to the systems, the OSD provides a password security feature. If a password has been set, the OSD will request that the user specify it before allowing entry.
cs91348.book Page 29 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM 4. OSD Operation in which case you must start again from the beginning. Changing a Password To change a password: 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Setting a New Password section. 2. Delete the old password; key in the new password, then press [Enter]. As mentioned above, the password may be up to 8 characters long, and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers (Aa - Zz, 0 - 9). 3.
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cs91348.book Page 33 Thursday, May 3, 2007 2:28 PM Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior. Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with Unit not receiving the unit to provide the necessary power. enough power under 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: Improper keyboard reset. 1.
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