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- Page 1 Master View KVM Switch CS-88 User Manual www.aten.com...
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Page 2: Fcc Information
CS-88A 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. -
Page 3: User Information
CS-88A User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 North America... -
Page 4: Package Contents
© Copyright 2008 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0210-1AT Manual Date: 2008-08-20 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CS-88A User Manual Contents FCC Information ..........ii RoHS. - Page 6 Specifications ..........41 CS-88A Connection Tables ........42 OSD Factory Default Settings.
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Page 7: About This Manual
CS-88A User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS-88A system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. -
Page 8: Conventions
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com... -
Page 9: Introduction
A single Master View CS-88A can control up to 8 computers. Since units can be cascaded to three levels, in a full three stage installation up to 73 CS-88A Master Views can control up to 512 computers – all from a single console. -
Page 10: Features
CS-88A User Manual Features Controls 8 computers from a single console Cascadable from any port to three levels for control of up to 512 computers from a single console Administrator/User password authorization for enhanced security protection (PSP) Intelligent OSD (On Screen Display) and hotkey switching for efficient system handling No software required –... -
Page 11: Requirements
Cascading Master Views 2L-1003P/C – 3 m 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. If your computer uses an AT style keyboard socket you will need to purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No. -
Page 12: Components
CS-88A User Manual Components Front View 1&2 Component Description Port Selection Press a switch to access the computer attached to the Switches corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset. Pressing 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode (see page 29). -
Page 13: Rear View
Chapter 1. Introduction Rear View Component Description 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 operation becomes erratic because the unit isn’t obtaining enough power from the computer connections. - Page 14 CS-88A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 15: Hardware Setup
Keyboard Power On function. Stacking and Rack Mounting The CS-88A can be stacked on a desktop or rack mounted in 1U of rack space. The procedures for each method are described in the following sections. -
Page 16: Rack Mounting
CS-88A User Manual Rack Mounting 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:... -
Page 17: Single Stage Installation
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation In a single stage installation, there are no additional switches 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. -
Page 18: Two Stage Installation
CS-88A User Manual Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to eight additional Master View CS-88A 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. - Page 19 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Two Stage Installation Diagram...
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Page 20: Three Stage Installation
CS-88A 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 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 page 42. - Page 21 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Three Stage Installation Diagram...
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Page 23: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Hot Plugging The CS-88A supports hot plugging - components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly,... -
Page 24: Powering Off And Restarting
CS-88A User Manual Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the CS-88A 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. -
Page 25: Port Selection
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Port Selection The CS-88A provides three port selection methods to access the computers on the installation: Manual; OSD (On Screen Display) menus, and Hotkey. OSD Operation is discussed in the next chapter; Hotkey Port Selection is discussed detail in Chapter 5. -
Page 26: Port Id Numbering
CS-88A User Manual 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 –... -
Page 27: Osd Operation
Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the Main Screen, tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key, in which case you would tap [Ctrl] twice (see OSD Hotkey, page 24). -
Page 28: Osd Main Screen
CS-88A User Manual OSD Main Screen When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The diagram depicts the Administrator's Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not show the F4 function since it is reserved for the Administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary Users. -
Page 29: Osd Navigation
Chapter 4. OSD Operation OSD Navigation 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. To move up or down through the list one screen at a time, use the [Pg Up] and [Pg Dn] keys. -
Page 30: Osd Functions
CS-88A User Manual 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. -
Page 31: F2: List
Chapter 4. OSD Operation F2: LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) on the Main Screen. Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers currently selected for Listing on the Main Screen with this function. -
Page 32: F3: Set
CS-88A User Manual F3: SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up his 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. - Page 33 Chapter 4. OSD Operation (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function PORT ID Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone DISPLAY (PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PORT NAME); or the MODE Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME).
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Page 34: F4: Adm
CS-88A User Manual 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]. - Page 35 Chapter 4. OSD Operation (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, NAMES 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 page 23), show up here.
- Page 36 CS-88A User Manual (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function SET QUICK This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as VIEW PORTS Quick View ports. Note: Only the Ports currently chosen for the LIST view on the main OSD screen show up here.
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Page 37: F7: Scan
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 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. -
Page 38: F8: Lout
CS-88A User Manual F8: LOUT Pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] to deactivate the OSD. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey. -
Page 39: Hotkey Operation
Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The CS-88A provides the following Hotkey Port Control features: Selecting the Active Port Auto Scanning Skip Mode Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. -
Page 40: Selecting The Active Port
CS-88A User Manual Selecting the Active Port Each KVM port is assigned a Port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 18). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the KVM Port that the computer is connected to. -
Page 41: Invoking Auto Scan
Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation Invoking Auto Scan: To start Auto Scanning, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [Num Lock] + [*] or [Num Lock] + [-] combination 2. Press [A]. After you press A, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Auto Scan Mode. -
Page 42: Skip Mode
CS-88A User Manual 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 as you like – as opposed to Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval. -
Page 43: Hotkey Summary Table
Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation Hotkey Summary Table [Num Lock] + [*] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID. [Num Lock] + [-] [T] [n] [Enter] Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds – where n is a number from 1–255. - Page 44 CS-88A User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 45: Appendix
Appendix 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. - Page 46 CS-88A User Manual (Continued from previous page.) If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
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Page 47: Rack Mounting
Appendix 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. -
Page 48: Technical Support
CS-88A User Manual Technical Support Technical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over the web): International Email Support support@aten.com Online Technical Support http://support.aten.com Support Troubleshooting http://www.aten.com Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support 886-2-8692-6959 North America Email Support ATEN TECH support@aten-usa.com... -
Page 49: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Function CS-88A Computer Direct Connections 512 (via Cascade) Port Selection Pushbutton; Hotkey; OSD Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini DIN F Video 1 x HDB-15 F Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini DIN F Computer Keyboard 8 x 6-pin Mini DIN F... -
Page 50: Cs-88A Connection Tables
CS-88A User Manual CS-88A Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of CS-88A units and the number of computers that they control: Comps Comps Comps Comps 134 - 141 267 - 274 400 - 407 8-15... -
Page 51: Osd Factory Default Settings
Appendix 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/Skip Mode... -
Page 52: Restoring Original Factory Default Settings
2. Remove the cover of the CS-88A. 3. Place a jumper cap over pins 1-2 of the J22 jumper on the mainboard. 4. Plug in the power cord and turn on the CS-88A. The following directions appear on the KVM console screen: USERNAME AND PASSWORD INFORMATION AND PORT/USER INFORMATION HAS BEEN CLEARED. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. Symptom Action Erratic behavior. Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with the unit to provide the necessary power. -
Page 54: Limited Warranty
CS-88A User Manual Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. - Page 55 OSD, 24 Port Control, 31 Clear the Name List, 27 Selecting the Active Port, 32 Components, 4 Summary Table, 35 Computer Connection Tables, 42 CS-88A desktop mounting, 7 Installation front view, 4 Single Stage, 9 rack mounting, 7 Three Stage, 12...
- Page 56 CS-88A User Manual Restoring Original Factory Default Settings, 44 mounting RoHS, ii desktop, 7 rack, 8 Safety Instructions General, 37 Online Rack Mounting, 39 Registration, iii SCAN, 29 Scan Duration, 25 Factory Default Settings, 43 SCAN MODE, 25 Functions, 22...