Page ii Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Page iii Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E 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 iv Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Safety Instructions 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.
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Page v Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS-72E / CS-74E. Its purpose, features and benefits are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, presents the front and back panel components, and explains how to connect the switch to your computers.
→ ple), that comes next. For example, Start Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run. Indicates critical information. Getting Help If you need to contact ATEN technical support with a problem, visit or website at www.aten.com.
There is no better way to access your multiple computer installation than with a CS-72E / CS-74E KVM switch. By allowing a single console to manage all of the computers, the CS-72E / CS-74E eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each one.
Custom SPHD-15 connectors and custom KVM cables requires only 3 (CS-72E) or 5 ports (CS-74E) for a neat and tidy cable layout Easy to install – no software required – connecting cables to the computers is all it takes Easy to operate –...
A PS/2 Style mouse port. Cables Only cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used. The CS-72E package provides one Console Connector Cable and two 1.2m KVM cable sets. The CS-74E package provides one Console Connector Cable; two 1.2m KVM cable sets;...
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Page 5 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Chapter 2. Hardware Setup CS-72E Front View 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for more than 3 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode (see p.
3. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. Note: The CS-72E does not require external power. Use of a power adapter is optional, and requires a separate purchase. (See the note under the Installation section on page 9).
c724e.book Page 7 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM 2. Hardware Setup CS-74E Front View 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for more than 3 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode (see p.
Page 8 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual CS-74E Rear View 1. KVM Ports* The KVM cables that connect the unit to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports on the computers you are installing can plug into any available port.
c724e.book Page 9 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM 2. Hardware Setup Installation 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page iv. Please review it before proceed- ing. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off.
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c724e.book Page 11 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Chapter 3. Operation Manual Port Selection With manual port selection you simply press the appropriate port selection switch on the unit's front panel to give the KVM focus to its corresponding port.
For both the CS-72E and CS-74E, hotkey operations begin by tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. Port Selection For the two port CS-72E, tapping [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] toggles the KVM focus between the two ports. For the four port CS-74E, hotkey port switching is explained in the table...
c724e.book Page 13 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM 3. Operation Auto Scan Mode In addition to manually invoking Auto Scan Mode (discussed on page 11), the CS-74E also provides hotkey invocation. To invoke Auto Scan Mode using hotkeys instead of manually, enter the following combination: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A][Enter] While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse...
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c724e.book Page 15 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Appendix CS-74E Hotkey Summary Table The CS-74E hotkey functions are summarized in the following table: Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [ ] Brings the KVM focus from the port that currently has the focus to the next port on the installation: 1 to 2;...
Page 16 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual Specifications Function CS-72E CS-74E KVM Ports Port Selection Pushbutton; Hotkey Connectors 2 x SPHD-15 F (Yellow) 4 x SPHD-15 F (Yellow) Console 1 x SPHD-15 M (Yellow)
c724e.book Page 17 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action Loose cables. Check all cable connections to make sure Keyboard they are completely seated in their sockets. and/or Mouse Switch is in Auto 1. Press a port selection switch to manually Responding Scan Mode.
Page 18 Friday, January 27, 2006 10:26 AM CS-72E / CS-74E User Manual LED Display The information provided by the front panel LED activity is explained in the following table: Activity Explanation Port is not selected. On – Steady The computer connected to the LED's corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus.
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