ATEN MASTER VIEW CS-124U User Manual
ATEN MASTER VIEW CS-124U User Manual

ATEN MASTER VIEW CS-124U User Manual

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4 Port KVM Switch
2001-04-25

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  • Page 1 4 Port KVM Switch 2001-04-25...
  • 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 The complete Master View CS-124U package consists of: One CS-124U KVM Switch One Power Adapter One User Manual Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Overview ............1 Features.
  • Page 5: Overview

    The Master View Plus CS-124U represents a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The CS-124U is a control unit that allows access to four computer systems from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console in a cost effective manner. There are three convenient methods to access the computers: (1) push button port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel;...
  • Page 6: Features

    Full Speed Connectivity - USB Mouse and Keyboard Easy Installation No Software Required - Computer Selection via Front Panel Switches, Hot Keys, or OSD (On Screen Display) New and Improved OSD Interface for Easier Control of Your Computers LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring Quick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected Computers Complete Keyboard and Mouse Emulation for Error Free Booting Superior Video Quality;...
  • Page 7: Hardware Requirements

    Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. A USB mouse A USB keyboard Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. USB Type A port.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Front View 1. Port LEDs The selected LEDs light to indicate the currently selected port. On Line: Lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running. If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the Port is being used for Cascading to another Master View switch.
  • Page 9: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Power Jack The unit is designed to use external power, the power adapter cable plugs in here. 2. Console Port Section Your monitor, keyboard and mouse plug in here. 3. CPU Port Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here. CS-124U User Manual 2001-04-25...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer. 2.
  • Page 11: Second Station Installation

    Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to four additional Master View CS-124U 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.
  • Page 12 For each Second Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack; plug the power adapter into an AC source. Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit. Turn on the power to all the computers. Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be powered on first.
  • Page 13: Third Station Installation

    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 computers can be controlled in a complete installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control them is provided in the Appendix.
  • Page 14 CS-124U User Manual 2001-04-25...
  • Page 15: Operation

    Hot Plugging The Master View CS-124U 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...
  • Page 16: Powering Off And Restarting

    Otherwise, the switches will still receive power from the computers. Unplug the power adapter cable. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the Master View CS-124U stations back in, starting with the last station in the chain and working back to the station you originally shut down.
  • Page 17: Port Selection

    Port Selection The Master View CS-124U provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual; Hotkey; and OSD. Manual Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the Master View’s front panel. After you press the switch, the Selected LED lights to indicate that the port is currently selected.
  • Page 18: Port Id Numbering

    ID Numbering Overview Each CPU port on a Master View 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, or from the OSD Main Menu.
  • Page 19: Port Key In Examples

    Port Key In Examples To access a computer attached to port 3 of a Single Stage installation, key in 3 for the Port ID, as follows: [Ctrl] + [3] + [Enter] To access a computer attached to port 3 of a Second Stage unit that is cascaded down from port 2 of the First Stage unit, key in 23 for the Port ID, as follows: [Ctrl]+[2]+[3]+[Enter]...
  • Page 20: Hotkey Summary Table

    Hotkey Summary Table Combination Action [Ctrl] + [Ctrl]* Invokes OSD (Default) [Scroll Lock] + [Scroll Lock]* Invokes OSD (Alternate Method) [Ctrl]+[Port ID]+[Enter]* Switches access to the computer that corresponds to the Port ID number (see examples, above). [Ctrl]+[1]+[Enter]* Selects the computer connected to Port 1 [Ctrl]+[2]+[Enter]* Selects the computer connected to Port 2 [Ctrl]+[3]+[Enter]*...
  • Page 21: Osd Operation

    OSD Overview On Screen Display (OSD), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure. Although Hotkey switching still works, using OSD is a great deal more convenient - especially in large, daisy chained installations where it is difficult to keep track of which port a particular computer is attached to.
  • Page 22: Osd Navigation

    OSD Navigation [Esc] cancels the current selection, or dismisses the current menu and moves back to the menu one level above. If you are at the highest menu level, it deactivates OSD. Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys or click the Up and Down Triangle symbols (LM) to move up or down through the list one line at a time.
  • Page 23: Osd Main Menu Headings

    OSD Main Menu Headings Heading Explanation This column lists the Port ID numbers (Station Number - Port Number) for all the CPU ports on the installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to it, then press [Enter]. If a port has been selected for Quick View scanning (see F2 and F4, below), an arrowhead displays in this column to indicate so.
  • Page 24 F2 Scan: Pressing [F2] initiates Quick View Scanning, in which the OSD cycles through all the ports that are currently selected in the List view (see F3, below), and displays each one for the amount of time set with the Scan Duration setting under the F6 Set function (see p.
  • Page 25 Move the Highlight Bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one. Note: You can access any port on any list by using the Navigation Keys then pressing [Enter].
  • Page 26 F6 Set: Pressing [F6] brings up the OSD configuration menu. To change a setting: 1. Move the highlight bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter]. 2. On the submenu that appears, move the highlight bar to the choice you want and press [Enter].
  • Page 27 Setting Function This function is used to set passwords: PASSWORD 1. Move the highlight bar to User or Administrator,then press [Enter]. You are presented with a screen that allows you to key in your password. The password may be up to 8 characters long, and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers (A - Z 0 - 9).
  • Page 28: Factory Default Settings

    Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default Display Duration Always On Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds OSD Security In order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers, the OSD provides a password security feature.
  • Page 29: Appendix

    Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic Unit not receiving Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with behavior. enough power the unit to provide external power. under self-powered operation. The connection Check the Online LED for the selected port. If from the selected it is not lit: port to the target...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Function Specification Direct Computer Connections 64 (via Daisy chain) Port Selection Front Panel Switches Hot Keys LEDs On Line Port 4 (Orange) Selected Port 4 (Green) Connectors Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Connector - conosle Mouse 1 x USB Type A Connector - console Video 1 x HDB -15 female (std.
  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    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. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and specially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

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