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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Packing List The complete Master View KVM Switch package consists of: One CS-9134 or CS-9138 KVM Switch with Stacking Brackets 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.
Now, with the Master View CS-9134/CS-9138, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner. A single Master View CS-9134 or CS-9138 can control up to 4 or 8 computers, respectively. Since units can be cascaded to three levels, in a full three stage...
Features Cascadable To Three Levels - Control Up to 64 (CS-9134) or 512 (CS-9138) Computers From a Single Console No Software Required - Computer Selection via Front Panel Switches, Hot Keys, or On Screen Display (OSD) Quick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected Computers PS/2 and Serial Mouse Emulation Provided For System Bootup Console’...
Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.* * See the note under Cables in the next section. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
3. Because of the wiring and pin assignments, you cannot use a Serial-to-PS/2 adapter at the end that plugs into the CS-9134 or CS-9138. Therefore, attempting to use a standard serial extender cable with adapters at both ends will fail.
If the switch is kept in for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place. 5. Power LED Lights BLUE to indicate that the Master View CS-9134 is receiving power. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
If the switch is kept in for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place. 5. Power LED Lights BLUE to indicate that the Master View CS-9138 is receiving power. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
The unit is designed to be non-powered (no external power required). It gets the necessary power for its operation from the computers it connects to. In general, there are two conditions when the CS-9134/CS-9138 requires external power: 1. When you cascade it;...
2. In a Single Stage Installation, PCs connect to all of the Master View’ s CPU ports (1 - 4 for the CS-9134; 1 - 8 for the CS-9138). Use connector cable sets (as described in the Cables section on p. 4), to connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the computers to any available Master View CPU Port.
Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 16 (CS-9134) or 64 (CS-9138) computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control them are provided in the Appendix.
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-9134) or 512 (CS-9138) computers can be controlled in a complete installation.
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6. For each Second Stage unit: Plug the power adapter into an AC source; plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’ s Power Jack. 7. For the First Stage Master View unit: Plug the power adapter into an AC source; plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’ s Power Jack.
Keyboard and Mouse reset. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the Master View units, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the shut down unit, as well as all the Master View stations and all the computers that are cascaded down from it (all the child Master View stations and the computers attached to them).
3. After all the Master View’ s are up, power On the computers, starting with the ones attached to the last station in the chain and working back to the station you originally shut down.
For example, a computer attached to a First Stage unit has a one digit Port ID (from 1 to 4 for the CS-9134; from 1 to 8 for the CS-9138), that corresponds to the CPU port number that the computer is connected to.
OSD always starts in List view, with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed. The next two sections explain how to navigate using the OSD and OSD Hotkey methods. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
Number keys must be pressed from the regular keyboard; not from the numeric keypad. If you submit an incorrect Port ID, an error message displays, and you are returned to the OSD Main Menu. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
If the next letter you type is b, the list is narrows down even further to only those ports whose names begin with ab, etc. To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice, press [Esc]. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
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(see F4, below), and have been assigned names (see F5, below). NAME Lists only the ports that have been assigned names (see F5, below). POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have their attached computers Powered On. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
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Case does not matter; OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in. 4. When you have finished editing, press [Enter] to have the change take effect. To abort the change, press [Esc]. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
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HOTKEY [Ctrl] or [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]. The default is the Ctrl key combination, but this may conflict with programs running on the computers, in which case, the Scroll Lock option should be used. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
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Console. If no password has been set, pressing [Enter] will Lock / Unlock the Console. * If a password has been set, this setting requires you to supply it in order to gain access. See the OSD Security section, below, for details. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
Note: To modify or delete a previous password, access the Password function as in Steps 1 and 2, then use the backspace or delete key to erase the individual letters or numbers. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
Appendix Master View - computer Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of Master View Units and the number of computers that they control: CS-9138: Computers Computers Computers Computers 134 - 141 267 - 274 400 - 407...
2. Unplug the keyboard connector from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug it back in. Improper Master View Turn off all Master View units and wait 10 reset. seconds before turning them back on. See Powering Off and Restarting, p. 12.
5 - 40 Storage Temperature -20 - 60 Humidity 0 - 80% RH Housing Metal Weight 2500 g 2850 g Dimensions (L x W x H) 483 x 150 x 44.5 mm (19" 1U) CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
2. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit, as shown in the diagram below: 3. Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack. CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
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-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual 2001-05-21...
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