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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual CS-228 2005-11-29... -
Page 2: Fcc Information
CS-228 User Manual FCC Information Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 3: User Notice
CS-228 User Manual User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
CS-228 User Manual 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. - Page 5 CS-228 User Manual ! To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS). ! Position system cables and power cables carefully; be sure that nothing rests on any cables.
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Page 6: Rack Mounting
CS-228 User Manual 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 7: Package Contents
CS-228 User Manual Package Contents The complete CS-228 package consists of: ! 1 CS-228 KVM Switch with Stacking Pads ! 1 Power Adapter ! 1 Rack Mounting Kit ! 1 User Manual Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
CS-228 User Manual Contents FCC Information ......ii User Notice ....... iii Safety Instructions . - Page 9 CS-228 User Manual Chapter 3 OSD Operation OSD Overview ......15 Port Numbering ......16 OSD Main Menu Headings .
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Page 10: About This Manual
CS-228 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS-228 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. -
Page 11: Introduction
The CS-228 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows two independent keyboard, mouse, and monitor consoles to access eight computers, either independently or on a multi-user shared basis. A CS-228 can control up to 8 computers directly. By cascading it down to a CS-138A, CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A, up to 9 units (the CS-228 plus eight cascaded ones), can control up to 64 computers. -
Page 12: Features
CS-228 User Manual Features ! 2 Consoles Control 8 Computers ! One or Two Users Can Operate Up To 64 Computers (via cascade to CS-138A, CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A) At The Same Time ! Each Console Has Its Own Access Control... -
Page 13: Hardware Requirements
1. Introduction Hardware Requirements Consoles ! A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. Note: If a monitor switches to a computer using a resolution that is higher than the resolution that the monitor can support, serious damage to the monitor may result. -
Page 14: Cables
CS-228 User Manual Cables Use of substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality CS Custom Cable sets:... -
Page 15: Front View
1. Introduction Front View Component Description Port LEDs ! An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running. If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the Port is being used for Cascading to another switch. -
Page 16: Rear View
Console 1 plug in here. KVM Port Use CS Custom Cables (as specified in the Cables section Section on p. 4), to connect any available port to the computers you are installing, or to cascade second stage CS-228 KVM switches. 2005-11-29... -
Page 17: Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Before You Begin 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on p. iv. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. -
Page 18: Rack Mounting
CS-228 User Manual Rack Mounting To rack mount the unit do the following: 1. First 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 3. -
Page 19: Single Stage Installation
1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables for Consoles 1 and 2 into the port connectors located on the rear panel of the CS-228 unit. Each port is labeled with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. - Page 20 CS-228 User Manual 6. Plug in the power cords and power on all the computers. Note: You must turn on the power to the CS-228 before turning on the power to the computers. 2005-11-29...
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Page 21: Two Stage Installation
2. Follow steps 1 and 2 under Single Stage Installation (see p. 9). 3. Use a PS/2 KVM cable (described in the Cables section, p. 4) to connect any available CPU port on the CS-228 to the console port on the Second Stage unit. - Page 22 CS-228 User Manual You must follow the sequence in steps 5 - 8 when powering up. 2005-11-29...
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Page 23: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Hot Plugging The CS-228 supports hot plugging - components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, these procedures must be followed: 1. -
Page 24: Powering Off And Restarting
CS-228 User Manual Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the CS-228, before restarting it you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers on the CS-228 installation (includes those connected to cascaded switches). -
Page 25: Osd Operation
Chapter 3. OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu. To activate the Main Menu, tap a [Ctrl] key twice. Note: 1. -
Page 26: Port Numbering
The Port Number (PN) for a computer connected to the CS-228 is derived from the KVM Port (1 - 8) on the CS-228’s back panel that the computer is connected to. A computer connected to KVM Port 7, for example, would have a PN of 7. -
Page 27: Osd Navigation
Console. This is so, because accessing any one computer attached to a Second Stage unit ties up the entire CS-228 Port that their Second Stage unit is cascaded down from. Only after the original Console no longer has access can these computers be controlled from the other Console. -
Page 28: Osd Functions
CS-228 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 for Quick View scanning; create or edit a port name;... -
Page 29: F2 Edit
3. OSD Operation F2 EDIT To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. The Edit function allows the Administrator to create, modify, or delete port names. To Edit a port name: 1. -
Page 30: F3 List
CS-228 User Manual F3 LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists. This will be different for each Console, depending on the choices made for that Console. The choices and their meanings are given in the table below:... -
Page 31: F4 Scan
3. OSD Operation F4 SCAN Clicking the F4 field, or pressing [F4] initiates Scan Mode, in which the OSD cycles through all the ports that have been selected for scanning with the Scan Mode setting (see p. 24). When you want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning. -
Page 32: F5 Adm
CS-228 User Manual F5 ADM F5 allows configuration of the OSD operation of the Console. To change a setting double-click it; or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to it, and then press [Enter]. -
Page 33: F6 Set
3. OSD Operation F6 SET F6 allows you to configure the OSD settings for the Console you are working at. To change a setting: 1. Double-click it, or move the highlight bar to it, and then press [Enter]. 2. Press [Esc] to activate it. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. - Page 34 CS-228 User Manual Setting Function SCAN MODE Selects which Ports are available for scanning. There are six choices: ALL - All the Ports which have been set Accessible (see F5 on p. 22); QVIEW - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible (see F5 on p.
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Page 35: F7 Qv
3. OSD Operation F7 QV You can broaden or narrow the number of ports that get automatically scanned by selecting only the ones you want with the QV (Quick View Scan) function. [F7] is a toggle that selects or deselects the currently highlighted port for the Quick View Scanning function (see F4 on p. - Page 36 CS-228 User Manual Notes: 2005-11-29...
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Page 37: Appendix
Appendix Computer Connection Tables KVM Switches Type Computers CS-228 1 - 8 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 8 - 15 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 15 - 22 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 22 - 29 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138... -
Page 38: Specifications
CS-228 User Manual Specifications Function Specification Computer Direct Connections 64 (via Cascade) Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display) LEDs Power 1 (Blue) On Line Port 8 (Orange) Selected Port 8 (Green) Console Keyboard 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN female Connectors... -
Page 39: Osd Factory Default Settings
Appendix OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default MULTI-USER MODE Enabled ACCESS TIMEOUT 2 Seconds OSD HOTKEY [Ctrl] [Ctrl] DISPLAY MODE The Port Number plus the Port Name DISPLAY DURATION 3 Seconds SCAN DURATION 3 Seconds Troubleshooting Symptom... -
Page 40: Limited Warranty
CS-228 User Manual Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. - Page 41 Index Basic Operation ....13 Factory Default Settings ..29 Functions ....18 Main Menu Headings .