Raritan CS-PENT User Manual

Raritan CS-PENT User Manual

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CS-PENT
CompuSwitch
PENT
®
User Guide
Release 1.0
Copyright © 2006 Raritan Computer, Inc.
CSP-0A-E
August 2006
P/N

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Summary of Contents for Raritan CS-PENT

  • Page 1 CS-PENT CompuSwitch PENT ® User Guide Release 1.0 Copyright © 2006 Raritan Computer, Inc. CSP-0A-E August 2006...
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  • Page 3: Japanese Approvals

    © Copyright 2006 Raritan, CompuSwitch, Paragon, MasterConsole, and the Raritan company logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Raritan Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment: • Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration. • Test AC outlets at your computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Power ... 7 Cables ... 8 Accessories... 8 Important Information for CompuSwitch Installation... 8 Appendix B: Troubleshooting ... 9 Appendix C: Cable Support Bracket Kits ... 11 RCS24 to CS-PENT 2/CS-PENT 4 ... 11 RCS8 to CS-PENT 8 ... 12 Contents...
  • Page 6 Figure 8 Front panel of CS-PENT 2 Unit... 5 Figure 9 Front Panel of CS-PENT 4 Unit ... 5 Figure 10 Exploded View of Scan Rates from the CS-PENT 4 Front Panel ... 5 Figure 11 Front Panel of CS-PENT 8 Unit ... 5 Figure 12.
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    This prevents keyboard and mouse lockups and ensures flawless bootup and operation of any mix of computers running any operating system. Product Photos Figure 1 CS-PENT 2 Unit Figure 2 CS-PENT 4 Unit Figure 3 CS-PENT 8 Unit...
  • Page 8: Product Features

    SCAN function to automatically cycle through all channels at a selectable scan rate from 1 to 16 seconds by using push buttons on the front panel • SKIP function to automatically bypass channels without a powered computer connected • Easy-to-manage, tangle-proof, high-resolution PC cables Package Contents (1) CompuSwitch-PENT unit CS-PENT U UIDE...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation

    1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and PS/2 mouse into the ports marked VGA MONITOR, PS/2 or AT KEYBOARD, and PS/2 MOUSE on the CompuSwitch-PENT rear panel. Figure 4 Rear Panel of CS-PENT 2 Unit Figure 5 Rear Panel of CS-PENT 4 Unit Figure 6 Rear Panel of CS-PENT 8 Unit 2.
  • Page 10: Installation Notes

    4. Power ON the connected computer. On the CS-PENT front panel, the light above the [SKIP] button will be ON, and the light above the connected channel button number will also be ON, indicating that CS-PENT is powered ON. Note: CS-PENT is automatically powered ON as soon as at least one connected computer is manually powered ON.
  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Operation

    Chapter 3: Operation Overview You can operate CS-PENT using the buttons on its front panel. The lights on the front panel of the unit indicate the status of operation. Note: Numbered channel buttons have two functions.When the Scan light is OFF, the buttons are used to select channels.
  • Page 12: Front Panel Operation

    To restrict scanning to display only active channels, that is, channels connected to computers powered ON: 1. Press the [SKIP] button (toggle on/off). 2. The light above the button will be ON, and only active channels will be selected. CS-PENT U UIDE...
  • Page 13: Appendix A: Specifications

    A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Appendix A: Specifications Desktop Models CS-PENT 2 2-Channel Model 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 3.6 lbs. (1.62kg) CS-PENT 4 4-Channel Model 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 3.6 lbs.
  • Page 14: Cables

    DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) ONNECTORS DB25(M) to HD15(M), DIN5(M), DB9(F) DB25(M) to HD15(M), DIN5(M), DB9(F) DB25(M) to HD15(M), DIN5(M), DB9(F) DB25(M) to HD15(M), DIN5(M), DB9(F) CS-PENT U UIDE...
  • Page 15: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    B: T PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING Appendix B: Troubleshooting YMPTOM ROBABLE No front panel lights Bad connection. Computer not powered ON Notebook computer or Guardian device Channel light flashes Computer not powered ON continuously for that channel No video display for Loose video connection(s) one or all computers Monitor problems Keyboard error on one...
  • Page 16 CS-PENT U UIDE...
  • Page 17: Appendix C: Cable Support Bracket Kits

    RCS24 to CS-PENT 2/CS-PENT 4 CS-PENT 2 or CS-PENT 4 Side Frame (RCS24) Round head screw, M3x8mm Cable Support Bracket Round head screw, M3x6mm Figure 12. RCS24 to CS-PENT 2/CS-PENT 4 Installation 2 pieces 4 pieces 2 pieces 4 pieces...
  • Page 18: Rcs8 To Cs-Pent 8

    RCS8 to CS-PENT 8 CS-PENT 8 Side Frame (RCS8) Round head screw, M3x8mm Cable Support Bracket Round head screw, M3x6mm Figure 13. RCS8 to CS-PENT 8 Installation 2 pieces 4 pieces 2 pieces 4 pieces CS-PENT U UIDE...
  • Page 20 Fax (81) 03-3523-5992 Email: info@peppercon.com Email: sales@raritan.co.jp www.peppercon.com http://www.raritan.co.jp Asia Pacific Headquarters Raritan Computer Japan Osaka Office Raritan Computer Taiwan, Inc. Honmachi Phoenix Bldg 8F 5F, 121, Lane 235, Pao-Chiao Road 1-15-8 Nishihonmachi Nishi-ku Hsin Tien Taipei Osaka, Japan 550-0005 Taiwan, ROC Tel.

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