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User Manual
CS-1754
CS-1758
2003-11-14
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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. However, there is no guarantee tha
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Packing List The complete Master View CS-1754 / CS-1758 package consists of: 1 CS-1754 or CS-1758 KVM Switch 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 User Manual 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 con
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Contents Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 OSD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 OSD Navigation . . .
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Notes: vi. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2003-11-14
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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. Although the switches use a USB keyboard a
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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 monitoring all computers Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting Mu
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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 Computer 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 cable sets, which are specifically designed to work with these switches, may
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Introduction CS-1754 Front View 1 & 2 3 4 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset. 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. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs: The On
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CS-1758 Front View 1 & 2 3 4 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset. 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. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs: The On Line LEDs lig
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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 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2003-11-14
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1. Firmware Upgrade Section 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. 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. Console Port Section Ports to plug in your microphone,
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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 To set up your CS-1754 / CS-1758 installation, refer to the installation diagrams on the f
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Single Stage Installation: 1 F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER 2 4 3 1 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 9 2003-11-14
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USB Cable Connection: PS/2 Cable Connection: 10 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2003-11-14
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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 pro
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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. After all the Second Stage units have been powered on
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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. Once you have finished cabling up (see Two Sta
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Three Stage Installation: F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER NORMAL RECOVER 14 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2003-11-14
