ATEN Technology CS-88A Manual de usuario

User ManualCS-88A2002-12-27

Rear View1. Power JackThe unit is designed to be non-powered (external power is not required - itsoperating power comes from the computers). In genera

InstallationBefore you BeginSingle Station InstallationIn a Single Stage installation, there are no additional Master View’s cascadeddown from the fir

Two Stage InstallationTo control even more computers, up to eight additional Master View CS-88Aunits can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First S

Three Stage InstallationThe procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same asfor a two stage installation. With a three

4. Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack, then plugthe adapter into an AC power source.5. Repeat these steps for any other Th

OperationHot PluggingThe Master View CS-88A supports hot plugging. Components can be removedand added back into the installation by unplugging and rep

Powering Off and RestartingIf it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the Master View units, beforestarting it back up you must do the following:1. S

Port ID NumberingEach CPU Port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID. Youcan directly access any computer on any level of the ins

Port SelectionThe Master View CS-88A provides three methods to obtain instant access toany computer in your installation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD.MMan

HotkeysHotkey Port ControlHotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computerdirectly from the keyboard. The Master View CS-8

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limit

MSelecting the Active PortEach CPU port is assigned a Port ID (see Port ID Numbering, p. 13). Youcan directly access any computer on the installation

MAuto ScanningAuto Scan automatically switches among all the active CPU Ports that areaccessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals

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, yo

MSkip ModeThis feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitorthem manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as l

Hotkey Beeper ControlThe Beeper (see Activate Beeper, p. 28) can be Hotkey toggled On and Off.To toggle the Beeper, key in the following Hotkey combin

OSD OperationOSD OverviewThe On Screen Display (OSD) is used to handle all computer control andswitching procedures. All procedures start from the OSD

OSD NavigationM To move up or down through the list one line at a time, use the Up and DownArrow Keys. If there are more entries than appear on the sc

OSD FunctionsOSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, youcan: rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit

MF2 LIST:Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that have beenselected for Listing (displaying) on the Main Screen. This function let

MF3 SET:This function allows each User and the Administrator to set up their ownworking environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD

Packing ListThe complete Master View CS-88A package consists of:M 1 CS-88A KVM SwitchM 1 Power AdapterM 1 Rack Mounting KitM 1 User ManualM 1 Quick St

(F3 SET: continued)Setting FunctionPORT IDDISPLAYMODESelects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone(PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PO

MF4 ADM:F4 is an Administrator only function. It allows the Administrator to configureand control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a settin

(F4 ADM: continued)Setting FunctionEDIT PORTNAMESTo help remember which computer is attached to a particularport, every port can be given a name. This

(F4 ADM: continued)Setting FunctionSET QUICKVIEW PORTSThis function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include asQuick View ports.Note: Only

MF7 SCAN:Pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan Mode. This function allows you to automaticallyswitch among the available computers at regular intervals so t

AppendixComputer Connection TableThe following tables indicate the relationship between the number of MasterView Units and the number of computers tha

Stacking and Rack MountingMStackingCS-88A devices can be stacked one on top of the other using the stackingbrackets that come already attached to the

MRack MountingTo rack mount the unit do the following:1. First remove the stacking brackets by unscrewing them from the unit, asshown in the diagram b

Clear Login InformationIf you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username andPassword information has become corrupted, or you

TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause ActionErraticbehavior.Unit not receivingenough power underself-powered operation.Use the Power Adapter that was

ContentsOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . . . . . . .

SpecificationsFunction SpecificationComputerConnectionsDirect 8Max 512 (via Cascade)Port Selection Front Panel SwitchesHotkeysOn Screen DisplayLEDs Po

OSD Factory Default SettingsThe factory default settings are as follows:Setting DefaultOSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]Port ID Display Position

OverviewThe Master View CS-88A KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access tomultiple computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mous

FeaturesM Controls 8 Computers From a Single ConsoleM Cascadable From Any Port To Three Levels for Control of Up to 512Computers From a Single Console

Hardware RequirementsConsoleM A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution thatyou will be using on any computer in the install

CablesUse of substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overallperformance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layou

IntroductionFront View1. Port Selection SwitchesPress a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port.M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 si