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- Page 1 USB KVMP Switch CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual www.aten.com...
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Page 2: Fcc Information
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 3: User Information
/ CS1734 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 North America ATEN TECH... -
Page 4: Package Contents
© Copyright 2005–2009 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0232-3ATG Printing Date: 2009-04-24 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Contents FCC Information ..........ii User Information . - Page 6 CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Alternate HSM Invocation Keys ......19 Alternate Port Switching Keys....... 19 Keyboard Operating Platform .
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Page 7: About This Manual
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. 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 CS1732 CS1734 system. -
Page 8: Conventions
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International – http://www.aten.com North America –... -
Page 9: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CS1732 / CS1734 are dual function 2- and 4- port KVMP Switches combined with a 2-port USB hub that allow users to access two and four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS1732 / CS1734 improves on previous designs by giving the user a... -
Page 10: Features
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Features One USB console controls 2/4 computers and 2 additional USB devices 2-port USB hub built in Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons and hotkeys Dual Interface – supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice Multiplatform support –... -
Page 11: Requirements
Introduction 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 Note: A PS/2 keyboard and mouse can used by using the converter included in the package Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer:... -
Page 12: Operating System Support
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Operating System Support Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux* RedHat 7.1 and higher; Fedora Core 2 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD... -
Page 13: Components
Introduction Components CS1732 Front View 1&2 CS1734 Front View 1&2... - Page 14 CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Component Description Port Selection Pressing a front panel port selection pushbutton brings the Pushbuttons focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Press a pushbutton for longer than two seconds to bring complete focus (KVM, Audio, and USB simultaneously) to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
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Page 15: Cs1732 A Rear View
Introduction CS1732 Rear View CS1734 Rear View... - Page 16 CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Component Description Console Port The cables from your microphone and speakers plug in Section here. Each jack is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. USB Hub USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into Section this port.
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Page 17: Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 29. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. - Page 18 CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual b) For USB (see USB Cable Connection, page 12), plug the USB, video, microphone and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other computers you are connecting up. 6.
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Page 19: Installation Diagram
Hardware Setup Installation Diagram... -
Page 20: Ps/2 Cable Connection
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual PS/2 Cable Connection USB Cable Connection... -
Page 21: Basic Operation
Chapter 3 Basic Operation This chapter explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CS1732 / CS1734 Manual Switching There are two convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel;... -
Page 22: Hot Plugging
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Hot Plugging The CS1732 / CS1734 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the unit, before starting it back up you must do the following:... -
Page 23: Keyboard Port Operation
Chapter 4 Keyboard Port Operation The CS1732 / CS1734 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM, USB hub and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus and the other two the audio focus. -
Page 24: Going Directly To A Port
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the [Enter] computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] Brings only the KVM focus to the computer attached [K] [Enter] to the specified port. -
Page 25: Auto Scanning
Keyboard Port Operation Auto Scanning The CS1732 / CS1734 ’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually. -
Page 26: Hotkey Setting Mode
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS1732 / CS1734 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. 2. -
Page 27: Alternate Hsm Invocation Keys
Keyboard Port Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 18). 2. -
Page 28: Keyboard Operating Platform
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform The CS1732 / CS1734 ’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform. If your console uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, for example, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac or Sun keyboard. -
Page 29: Usb Reset
Keyboard Port Operation USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 18). 2. Press and release [F5] Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1. -
Page 30: Hsm Summary Table
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 18), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Function Toggles between the default and alternate HSM invocation keys. Toggles between the default and alternate Port Switching keys. -
Page 31: Keyboard Emulation
Chapter 5 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt]... -
Page 32: Sun Keyboard
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T]... -
Page 33: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revisions become available. http://www.aten.com Before you Begin 1. From a computer that is not part of the KVM installation go to our Internet... -
Page 34: Starting The Upgrade
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Starting the Upgrade 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. -
Page 35: Upgrade Succeeded
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel. -
Page 36: Firmware Upgrade Recovery
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery If the firmware upgrade procedure is unnaturally aborted (due to an outage, for example), the switch being upgraded may become inoperable and incapable of accepting a normal firmware upgrade. If this occurs, to recover, do the following: 1. -
Page 37: Safety Instructions
Appendix 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. Do not use the device near water. - Page 38 CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies. 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.
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Page 39: Technical Support
Online Technical Support http://support.aten.com Support Troubleshooting http://www.aten.com Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support 886-2-8692-6959 North America Email Support ATEN TECH support@aten-usa.com ATEN NJ sales@aten.com Online Technical Support ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/support Support ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Troubleshooting ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com Documentation ATEN NJ http://www.aten.com... -
Page 40: Specifications
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual Specifications Function CS1732 CS1734 Computer Connections Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons; Hotkeys Connectors Console 1 x USB Type A F (Black) Ports Video 1 x HDB-15 F (Blue) Mouse 1 x USB Type A F (Black) Speaker 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Green) Mic. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. -
Page 42: About Sphd Connectors
CS1732 / CS1734 User Manual About SPHD Connectors This product uses SPHD connectors for its KVM and/or Console ports. We have specifically modified the shape of these connectors so that only KVM cables that we have designed to work with this product can be connected. 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...