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cs1754-1758.book Page i Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM
PS/2 – USB KVM Switch
CS-1754
CS-1758
User Manual
www.aten.com
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cs1754-1758.book Page ii Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference wh
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cs1754-1758.book Page iii Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 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 Telephone Support International – 886-2-8692-6959 North America – 1-888-999-ATEN User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior
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cs1754-1758.book Page iv Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual Package Contents 1 CS-1754 or CS-1758 KVM Switch 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 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. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to
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cs1754-1758.book Page v Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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cs1754-1758.book Page vi Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 4. OSD Operation OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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cs1754-1758.book Page vii Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 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 CS-1754 / CS-1758 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are describ
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cs1754-1758.book Page viii Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 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. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, bu
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cs1754-1758.book Page 1 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM Chapter 1 Introduction 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. They can be cascaded to three levels – allowing up to 21 CS-1754s to control up to 64 computers, and up to 73 CS-1758s to control up to 512 computers - all from the original single cons
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cs1754-1758.book Page 2 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual Features Dual function KVM-USB switch One console controls 4 (CS-1754) or 8 (CS-1758) computers Cascadable to three levels for control of up to 512 computers from a single console Dual interface support - PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse data 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 m
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cs1754-1758.book Page 3 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM 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 USB mouse A USB keyboard Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. 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 cab
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cs1754-1758.book Page 4 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual CS-1754 / CS-1758 Front View 1 & 2 3 4 1 & 2 3 4 4
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cs1754-1758.book Page 5 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM 1. Introduction No. Component Description 1 Port Selection Press a switch to access the computer attached to its Switches corresponding port. Pressing buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset. For the CS-1754, pressing buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode; for the CS-1758, pressing buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode. See Auto Sc
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cs1754-1758.book Page 6 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual CS-1754 / CS-1758 Rear View 1 2 3 F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER 4 5 123 F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER 4 5 6
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cs1754-1758.book Page 7 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM 1. Introduction No. Component Description 1 Firmware The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware Upgrade Port upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the switch (see page 43), plugs into this RJ-11 connector. Firmware During normal operation and while performing a fimware Upgrade Reset upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. Switch See Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 48 for details about the use o
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cs1754-1758.book Page 9 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM Chapter 2 Installation 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 49. 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. Stacking and Rack Mounting Stacking Switches can be stacked one on top of the other using the stacking
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cs1754-1758.book Page 10 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual Rack Mounting The CS-1754 / CS-1758 can be mounted in a 1U system rack. To rack mount the unit, do the following: 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 Note: The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or
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cs1754-1758.book Page 11 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM 2. Installation Single Stage Installation Refer to the installation diagrams on the following page as you perform the following steps. The numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps: 1. Plug your USB keyboard, USB mouse, monitor, microphone and speakers into the Console Ports located on the unit's rear panel. 2. Using a KVM cable set (requires a separate purchase, see Cables, page 3), plug the custom SPHD connector into any avai
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cs1754-1758.book Page 12 Friday, July 20, 2007 10:06 AM CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual Single Stage Installation Diagram 1 F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER 2 4 3 1 12
