ATEN Master View CS-1754 User Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual CS-1754 CS-1758...
- 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 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CS-1754 Front View ........4... - Page 5 Limited Warranty ........48 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual...
- Page 6 Notes: CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual...
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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
Either a Type A USB port, or PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports (see the Cables discussion, below). Cables Only ATEN’s CS Custom KVM cable sets, which are specifically designed to work with these switches, may be used. Depending on the KVM cable type, the switches can link to computers... -
Page 10: Introduction
If the switch is kept in for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place. 4. Power LED Lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power. 1 & 2 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual... -
Page 11: Cs-1758 Front View
If the switch is kept in for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place. 4. Power LED Lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual 1 & 2... -
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... - 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.
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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... - Page 15 Single Stage Installation: F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual...
- Page 16 USB Cable Connection: PS/2 Cable Connection: CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual...
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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...
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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...
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Page 21: Operation
Operation Hot Plugging The Master View CS-1754 / CS-1758 supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their respective ports without the need to shut the switch down. For hot plugging to work... -
Page 22: Powering Off And Restarting
3. After all the Master View’s are up, power On the computers, starting with the ones attached to the lowest stations in the chain and working back to the station you originally shut down. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual... -
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.
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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... -
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. [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. Operation CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual... -
Page 31: Hotkey Summary Table
[R] [Enter] 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 Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID. Invokes Auto Scan Mode. -
Page 32: Keyboard Emulation
[Ctrl] [F6] [Ctrl] [F7] [Ctrl] [F8] [Ctrl] [F9] [Ctrl] [F10] [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Ctrl] [H] Compose Sun Keyboard Stop Again Props Undo Front Copy Open Paste Find Help Win Key CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual... -
Page 33: Mac Keyboard
(Ctrl or Alt), then press and release the activation key. PC Keyboard [Shift] [Ctrl] [Win] [Alt] [Prt_Sc] [Scroll Lock] [Desktop Menu] [Enter] [Back Space] [Ins] [Ctrl] [Desktop Menu] CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual Mac Keyboard Shift Ctrl L Alt/Option Return Delete Help... -
Page 34: Osd Operation
Set Accessible Ports, p. 36, for details). F3:SET F7:SCAN X F8:LOUT z z z F4:ADM NAME ATEN INTL. 1 ATEN INTL. 2 ATEN INTL. 3 FAX SERVER 1 FAX SERVER 2 WEB SERVER 1 WEB SERVER 2 MAIL SERVER 1 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual... -
Page 35: Osd Navigation
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 ▲▼ ) or use the Up and Down Arrow Explanation... -
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... - 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 Meaning...
- 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) Function CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual...
- 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 Function...
- 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) Function CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual...
- 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 Function...
- 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...
- 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...
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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...
- 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...
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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... -
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... -
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... -
Page 52: Appendix
372 - 379 246 - 253 379 - 386 253 - 260 386 - 393 260 - 267 393 - 400 CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual Computers 400 - 407 407 - 414 414 - 421 421 - 428 428 - 435... -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
No connection to the computer. KVM switch needs to be reset. CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual Computers Computers 19 - 22 37 - 40 22 - 25 40 - 43 25 - 28... -
Page 54: Specifications
0 - 50 -20 - 60 0 - 80% RH Metal 2.64 Kg 43.2 x 15.4 x 4.5cm CS-1754 / CS-1758 User Manual CS-1758 8 (Orange) 8 (Green) 8 x SPDB - 15 male 8 x Stereo ports 8 x Microphone ports... -
Page 55: 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...