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CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual

About this Manual

This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1708i /
CS1716i system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and
operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided
below.

Overview

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS1708i / CS1716i system.
Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel
components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The
necessary steps – from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 32-switch
daisy chained operation are provided.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved
in operating the CS1708i / CS1716i.
Chapter 4, OSD Operation, describes the concepts and procedures used to
operate the CS1708i / CS1716i from a locally connected KVM console.
Chapter 5, Logging In, explains how to log into the CS1708i / CS1716i
with your browser, and explains the functions of the icons and buttons on the
CS1708i / CS1716i web page.
Chapter 6, The User Interface, describes the layout and explains the
components of the CS1708i / CS1716i's user interface.
Chapter 7, Port Access, describes the Port Access page and how to use it
to configure the options it provides regarding port manipulation.
Chapter 8, User Management, shows administrators how to create,
modify, and delete users, and assign attributes to them.
Chapter 9, Device Management, shows administrators how to configure
and control overall CS1708i / CS1716i operations.
Chapter 10, Log, shows how to use the log file utility to view all the events
that take place on the CS1708i / CS1716i.
Chapter 11, Maintenance, explains how to upgrade the CS1708i /
CS1716i's firmware and configure other system settings.
Chapter 12, Download, describes how to download standalone AP
versions of the Win Client, the Java Client, and the Log Server.
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