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CS-1754
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2005-01-26

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  • Page 1 User Manual CS-1754 CS-1758 2005-01-26...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ....... 4 CS-1754 Front View ......4 CS-1758 Front View .
  • Page 5 Appendix ....... 46 Master View Connection Tables ....46 Troubleshooting .
  • Page 6 Notes: CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 7: Overview

    (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.). There is no better way to save time and money than with a CS-1754 / CS-1758 installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1754 / CS-1758 setup: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer;...

  • Page 8: Features

    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...

  • Page 9: Hardware Requirements

    10). Cable Type Length Part Number PS/2 KVM 1.2m 2L-5301P PS/2 KVM 1.8m 2L-5302P USB KVM 1.2m 2L-5301U USB KVM 1.8m 2L-5302U To purchase CS Custom KVM cable sets, contact your dealer. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the Port is being used for cascading to another Master View switch (see Two Stage Installation, p. 11). The Selected LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus.

  • Page 11: Cs-1758 Front View

    If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the Port is being used for cascading to another Master View switch (see Two Stage Installation, p. 11). The Selected LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus.

  • Page 12: Cs-1754 / Cs-1758 Rear View

    CS-1754 / CS-1758 Rear View F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Installation

    5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 for any other computers you are connecting up. This completes the single stage installation, and you can turn on the power to the computers. Note: The CS-1754 / CS-1758 initially links to the first comuter you turn CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 15 Single Stage Installation: F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 16 USB Cable Connection: PS/2 Cable Connection: CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 17: Two Stage Installation

    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.
  • Page 18 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. Two Stage Installation: F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 19: 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.
  • Page 20 Three Stage Installation: F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER NORMAL RECOVER CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 21: Operation

    Hot Plugging Console Ports: The unit supports hot plugging of the keyboard, monitor, and mouse. When hot plugging the mouse from the Master View’s console mouse port: You may unplug the mouse and plug it back in again (to reset the mouse, for example), as long as you use the same mouse.

  • Page 22: Powering Off And Restarting

    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...

  • Page 23: Port Id Numbering

    Port ID Numbering Each CPU Port on a CS-1754 / CS-1758 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 CPU port that the computer is connected to - either with the Hotkey port selection method (see p.

  • Page 24: Port Selection

    2. Simultaneously pressing Port Selection buttons 3 and 4 (for the CS-1754) or 7 and 8 (for the CS-1758) on the First Stage unit initiates the Auto Scan feature (see F7 SCAN, p.

  • Page 25: Hotkey Port Control

    Hotkey Port Control The CS-1754 / CS-1758 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. All hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Note: The hotkey function must be enabled to use hotkey operations.

  • Page 26: Hotkey Port Access

    Port selection and USB Port assignment can be done independently (asynchronously). One computer can have the KVM focus while another has access to the USB peripherals. The CS-1754 / CS-1758 provides the following Hotkey Port Access features: Selecting the Active Port...
  • Page 27 Auto Scan Mode The CS-1754 / CS-1758’s Auto Scan feature automatically switches among all the active CPU Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals (see Scan Mode of the OSD F3 SET function, p. 33), so that he can monitor their activity automatically.

  • Page 28: Hotkey Configuration

    HKM, then press and release the T key again. For Mac systems we recommend using [Ctrl] [Ctrl] as the OSD invocation keys since Scroll Lock is used to emulate F14 in PC to Mac keyboard emulation (see p. 27). CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 29: Platform / Language Setup

    Platform / Language Setup: The CS-1754 / CS-1758’s default port settings are for a PC Compatible operating platform, and the US English keyboard language code. You can modify these for each port by bringing the KVM focus to the port you want to change and using the hotkey combinations shown in the table below.

  • Page 30: Miscellaneous

    After completing a setting, you automatically exit HKM. Operation [F5] Performs a USB reset. Toggles the Beeper On or Off. Note: The brackets indicate the keys you should press. Simply press the indicated keys - do not type the brackets. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 31: Hotkey Summary Table

    Resets the KVM settings back to their defaults. Toggles the Beeper On or Off. Note: The brackets indicate the keys you should press. Simply press the indicated keys - do not type the brackets. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 32: Keyboard Emulation

    [Ctrl] [F4] Undo [Ctrl] [F5] Front [Ctrl] [F6] Copy [Ctrl] [F7] Open [Ctrl] [F8] Paste [Ctrl] [F9] Find [Ctrl] [F10] [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Ctrl] [H] Help Compose Win Key CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 33: Mac Keyboard

    (Ctrl or Alt), then press and release the activation key. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Win] [Alt] L Alt/Option [Prt_Sc] [Scroll Lock] [Desktop Menu] [Enter] Return [Back Space] Delete [Ins] Help [Ctrl Win] CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 34: Osd Operation

    Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in User are visible (see Set Accessible Ports, p. 36, for details). CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 35: Osd Navigation

    The computers that are powered on and are On Line have a Sun symbol in this column to indicate so. NAME If a port has been given a name (see Edit Port Names, p. 35), its name appears in this column. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 36: Osd Functions

    (see Set Accessible Ports, p. 36), that match the Name or Port ID pattern, regardless of the current List settings (see p. 31). To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice, press [Esc]. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 37 After you make your choice and press [Enter], you return to the OSD Main Screen with the newly formulated List displayed. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 38 Always On - which displays the Port ID at all times. If you select User Defined, key in the number of seconds, then press [Enter]. The default is 3 Seconds. (Table continues on next page) CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 39 Enables / Disables the Hotkey function (see p. 19) in case there COMMAND is a conflict with programs running on the computers. On MODE enables the function, Off disables it. The default is On. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 40 To set the timeout value, key in a number from 1 - 180 minutes, then press [Enter]. If the number is 0 [zero], this function is disabled. Default is 0. (Table continues on next page) CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 41 Port is changed; when activating the Auto Scan function (see p. 37); or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu. The default is Y. (Table continues on next page) CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 42 Note: A blank setting means that no access rights are granted. The Port will not show up on the User’s LIST on the Main Screen. FIRMWARE In order to upgrade the CS-1754 / CS-1758’s firmware (see p. UPGRADE 39), you must first invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode with this setting.
  • Page 43 Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, the console will not function. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console. To exit Auto Scan Mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc]. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 44 2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc] to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu, a Null Port message displays on the screen. The OSD Hotkey will bring up the Main OSD Screen. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 45: The Firmware Upgrade Utility

    1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device (CS-1754 / CS-1758) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.

  • Page 46: Starting The Upgrade

    4. Shut down the computers on your CS-1754 / CS-1758 installation. 5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see p. 28) and select the F4ADM function. 6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE (see p. 36). Press [Enter], then press [Y] to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode For your reference, the current firmware upgrade version displays on the screen.
  • Page 47 The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 48 As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 49: Upgrade Succeeded

    Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 50: Upgrade Failed

    Click Yes to retry. If you Click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 51: Firmware Upgrade Recovery

    7. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position. 8. Plug the switch’s power adapter cable back in. This completes the Firmware Upgrade Recovery operation, and your switch is ready for use. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Appendix Master View Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of Master View Units and the number of computers that they control: w CS-1758: Computers Computers Computers Computers 1 - 8 134 - 141 267 - 274...
  • Page 53 25 - 28 43 - 46 61 - 64 10 - 13 28 - 31 46 - 49 13 - 16 31 - 34 49 - 52 16 - 19 34 - 37 52 - 55 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    BIOS setup program. setup program. Change the Port OS and reboot. Note: After you have finished with the BIOS setup program, set the Port OS back to its normal value. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 55: Administrator Login Failure

    6. After you start back up, the OSD login function acts exactly the way it did the first time the switch was run (see p. 28) and you can reset passwords for the Administrators and Users. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Self Powered Operating Temperature 0 - 50 Storage Temperature -20 - 60 Humidity 0 - 80% RH Housing Metal Weight 2.64 Kg 2.72 Kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 43.2 x 15.4 x 4.5cm CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 57: Stacking And Rack Mounting

    Stacking and Rack Mounting Stacking Switches can be stacked one on top of the other using the stacking brackets that come already attached to the unit: CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...
  • Page 58 2. Next 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. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

  • Page 59: Limited Warranty

    The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or update. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 2005-01-26...

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