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    User Manual CL-1758 cl1758.book Page i Thursday, March 30, 2006 3:30 PM[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas e the user may be required to tak e adequate measures. This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the li mits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These [...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual iii User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, eith er expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties a[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual iv Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warn ings and instru ctions marked on the device.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.  Do not use the device near water[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual v  Position system cables and power cable s carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.  When connecting or disco nnecting power to hot plugg able power supplies, observe the following guidelines:  Install the powe r su pp l y before connecting the power cable to the power supply .  Unplug the power cable be[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual vi Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a singl e rack or front stabilizers for joined mu ltiple r acks before working on th e rack.  Always l[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual vii Package Contents Basic Package The CL-1758 package consists of:  1CL-1758 Slideaway™ LCD KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit  2Custom KVM Cabl e Sets  1Firmware Upgrade Cable  1Power Cord  1Quick S tart Gu ide  1User Manual* Optional Equipment Depending on any op tional equipment t hat you may have[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual ix Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual x Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Powering Off and Restarting.[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual xi Appendix Connection Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 OSD Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Clear Login Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Optiona[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual xiii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configurati on and op erati on. An overview of the information fou nd in th e manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to t he CL-1758 system. Its purpose, features an[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual xiv Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: Getting Help If you need to contact ATEN techni cal support with a problem , visit or website at www.aten.com . Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key . If keys need to b[...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Master View CL-1758 KVM Switch is a control un it that allows access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and m ouse), console. Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a sing le console was through a com plex and costly netw[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 2 Access to any computer co nnected to the installation is easily accomplished either through a pow erful, mous e driven , OSD (On Screen Display) menu system, or by entering Hotkey combinatio ns from the keyboard. A co nvenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scann ing and monitorin g of the activities of all computers[...]

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    1. Introduction 3 Features  Integrated KVM console with 15"or 17" LCD monitor in a Slideaway ™ housing.  Slideaway ™ housing is less than 1 U – with top and bo ttom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack.  Space saving technology - two consoles (one bus) controls 8 computers.  Cascadable to three levels [...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 4 Hardware Requirement s Computers The following equipmen t must be installed on each computer:  A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maxi mum resolution is 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz (15") or 1280 x1024 @ 75 Hz (17"). Make sure that the computer resolution settings do not exceed the LCD mon[...]

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    1. Introduction 5 To purchas e ATEN Custom KVM cab le sets, contact your dealer. Note: 1. Two cables - one 2L-5702P for PS/2 port computers and one 2L - 5202U for USB port computers - ar e provided with this package. 2. For PS/2 port computers, we strongly recommend using 2L-5702 P cables. While the other cables work, the keyboard and/or mouse will[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 6 Front V iew 2 3 6 12 9 10 & 11 1 13 13 7 8 4 & 5 cl1758.book Page 6 Thursday, M arch 30, 2006 3:30 PM[...]

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    1. Introduction 7 No. Component Description 1 Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in (see item 13 in this table). 2 LCD Display After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access the LCD monitor . 3 LCD Controls The LCD On/Off switch is located here, as well as buttons to control the position and picture set[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 8 Rear Vi ew No. Component Descriptio n 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3 pr ong AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here. 2 Power Switch 3 External Console Section For flexibility and conveni ence, the C L-1758 supports an independent, external, KVM console. The external con sole's keyboard, monito[...]

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    9 Chapter 2 Inst allation Before Y ou Begin S t andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is pro vided with your CL-1758. The kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42.0 - 82.0 cm. Note: It takes two people to mount the switch : one to hold it in place; the other to screw it in. Optional mounting kits - including sin g[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 10 To rack mount the switch, do the following : 1. While one person positions the switch in the rack and hold s it in place, the second person - using the screws provided with the rack mounting kit - loosely screws the front brackets to the rack. 2. While the first person still holds the switch in place, the second person slides[...]

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    2. Installation 11 Single St age Inst allation To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installati on diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagram corres pond to the numbers of the i nstallation steps), and do the following: 1. If you choose to install an external console, plug your keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the Console P[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 12 Note: The CL-1758 initially links to the first port when you turn it on. 3 USB Connection 3 PS/2 Connection 1 2 4 cl1758.book Page 12 Thursday, March 30, 2006 3:30 PM[...]

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    2. Installation 13 T wo St age Inst allation To control even m ore computers, up to eight add itional Master View CS-1758 units can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the Fi rst Stag e unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 64 computers can be controlled in a complete t[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 14 Note: The Power On sequence requires th at all Second Stage units be powered on first. After all th e Second Stage units have been powered on, then the 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. F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER CL-1758 CS-1[...]

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    2. Installation 15 Three St age Installation The procedures for setting up a three stag e installati on are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 512 computers can be controlled in a comple te install atio n. A table showing the relation between the number of computer s and the number of switches[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 16 F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER CS-1758 CS-1758 CL-1758 4 cl1758.book Page 16 Thursday, March 30, 2006 3:30 PM[...]

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    17 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The CL-1758's console is located under the top cove r. To access the console, slide the console module out and raise the cover. Note: As a safety precaution, to keep th e console from accidentally s liding out, the console is locked into the In po si tio n. Before you can pull the console module[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 18 Closing the Console To slide the console module back in , close the cover and do the following: 1. Pull the safety catches on the unit's side rails toward you and push the module in unti l it stops. 2. Release the catches; pull the module sli ghtly toward you; then push it all the way in. Note: The reason for the two ste[...]

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    3. Basic Operation 19 Operating Precautions Right! Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. Wro ng !  DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module.  DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module. The maximum load bearing capacity of the keybo ard m odu le is 30kg. Failure to h eed the information be low [...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 20 LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four buttons are used to perform the co nfigura tion, as described in the table, below: Button Function MENU  When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function, pressing this button invokes the Menu function, and br ings[...]

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    3. Basic Operation 21 The Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background bl ack level of the screen image. Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image. Phase Adjusts the vertical size of the screen image. Clock Adjusts the h[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 22 Port Selection CL-1758 installations provide three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, OSD, and Hotkey . Manual For manual port selection on the CL-1758, simp ly press the Port Switch that corresponds to the de vice you wish to access. For manual port selection on the cascaded CS-175[...]

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    3. Basic Operation 23 Hot Plugging The CL-1758 support s hot plugg ing - components can be removed and added back into the installati on by unplugging their cables from the po rts without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed. Hot Plugging KVM Port s At t[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 24 Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the switches, you must do the following before starting it back up: 1. Shut down all the computer s that are attached to it . If there are switches cascaded down from it, all the cascad ed switches and the computers attached to them must be shut down, as[...]

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    3. Basic Operation 25 Port ID Numbering Each KVM 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 KVM port that the computer is connecte d to - either with the OSD (see p. 27), or with the Hotkey port select ion method (see p. 39).[...]

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    27 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu d riven method to handle computer control and switchi ng operations. All pr ocedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the Main Screen, tap the OSD key (see p. 63), or tap th e [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: Y ou can optionally change the OSD Hotkey from the Scrol[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 28 Note: 1. The diagram depicts the Administ ra tor's Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not show the F4 function, since it is reserved for the Administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary Users. 2. The OSD always starts in List view , with the hi ghlight bar at t he same position it was in the last tim e it was[...]

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    4. OSD Operation 29 OSD Navigation  T o dismiss the menu, and d eactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD W indow; or press [Esc] .  T o Logout, Click F8 or the Z Z Z symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or press [F8] .  T o move up or down through th e list one lin e at a time, Click the Up and Down T riangle sy[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 30 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure an d control the OSD. For example, you can: rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit the list you wish to view; designate a port as a Quick Vi ew Port; create or edit a port name; or make OSD setting adjustments. To access an OSD function: 1. Either Click a [...]

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    4. OSD Operation 31 F2 LIST Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are listed on the Main Screen. This functi on lets you broa den or narrow the scope of which p orts the OSD displays (lists) on the Main Screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below: Double Click the choice you want, or move the H[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 32 F3 SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up their own, individual, working environm ent. A sep arate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to th e Username provided during Login. To change a setting: 1. Double Click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter] . [...]

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    4. OSD Operation 33 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function PORT ID DISPLA Y MODE Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone ( PORT NUMBER ); the Port Name alone ( PORT NAME ); or the Port Number plus the Port Name ( PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME ). The default is PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME). SCAN DURA TION Determines how long the [...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 34 F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only fun ction. It allows the Administrator to con figure and control the overall oper ation of the OSD. To change a setting Double Click it; or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to m ove th e highlight bar to it then press [Enter] . After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. [...]

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    4. OSD Operation 35 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES T o help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This function allows the Administrator to create, modify , or delete por t names. T o Edit a por t name: 1. Click the port you want, or use [...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 36 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as Quick View ports . Note: Only the ports currently chosen for the LIST view on the OSD Main Screen (see F2 LIST , page 31), sho w up here.  T o select/dese lect a port as a Quick View P[...]

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    4. OSD Operation 37 F7 SCAN This function automatically switches am ong the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monito r their activity witho ut hav ing to take the trouble of switching m a nual ly.  The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is mad e with the Sca n Mo de setting under the F3 SET fu nctio n [...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 38 F8 LOUT LOUT (Log Out) logs you out of th e OSD, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply deactivating th e OSD when you are at the Main Screen by pressing [Esc]. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc] , all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap[...]

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    39 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation The CL-1758 provides an ex tensive, easy-to-use, hotkey funct ion that makes it convenient to cont rol and configure your KVM instal lation from the keyboard. Note: The hotkey function must be enabled to use ho tkey op erations. See HOTKEY COMMAND MODE , page 33, for details. Invoking Hotk ey Mode (HKM) All Hotkey oper[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 40 Hotkey Port Access Hotkey Port Access allows you to sel ect which computer has the KVM focus. The CL-1758 provides the following Hotkey Port Access features :  Selecting the Active Port  Auto Scan Mode Selecting the Active Port Each KVM port on the CL-1758 installat ion is assigned a unique Port ID (see Port ID Numberin[...]

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    5. Hotkey Operation 41 Auto Scanning Auto Scanning allows the automatic moni toring of computer activity instead of having to switch manually. In voking Auto Scan Mode causes the C L-1758 to switch the KVM focus among all the active KVM Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular interval s. (See SCAN MODE , page 33, for in[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 42 Hotkey Configuration Hotkeys can also be used to set up the CL-1758's w orking environment, as shown in the sections that follow. Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys An alternate set of hotkey invocation key s is provided in case the defaul t set conflicts wi th progra ms running on the compu ters. To switch to th e alterna[...]

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    5. Hotkey Operation 43 Keyboard Operating Plat form The CL-1758's default port configurati on is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If you have a Mac or a Sun on your installation, you can change its port's keyboard operat ing platform as follow: 1. Bringing the KVM focus to the port you want to set . 2. Invoke HKM (see p. 3[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 44 Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 39). 2. Press and release the B key . The Beeper toggles On or Off. The Command Line disp lays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; th en the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode. R[...]

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    5. Hotkey Operation 45 Hotkey Summary T able Note: The brackets indicate the keys you should press. Simply press the indicated keys - do not type the brackets. [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches the KVM focus to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID [A] Invokes Auto Scan Mode.  When Auto Scan Mode is in effect,[...]

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    47 Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation The PC Compatible keyboa rd can emulate the functi ons of the Mac and Sun keyboard. The emul ation mappings are listed in the tables that follo w. Mac Keyboard Emulation Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key . PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shi[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 48 Sun Keyboard Emulation Note: 1. When using key combin atio ns, pres s and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation ke y. 2. If you need to go into OK Mode, w hich requires Stop + A, see Troubleshoot ing , page 65. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] S top [Ctrl] [F2] Again [Ctrl] [F3] Prop s [Ctrl] [...]

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    49 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Uti lit y (FWUpg rade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for u pgrading the KVM swit ch's firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package th at is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade pack ages are posted on our web site as new firmw[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 50 Prep aration To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM in st allation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name th at relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. 2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Packag e you want to ins[...]

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    7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 51 S t arting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package fil e - either by double clicking the file icon, o r by openin g a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility W elc ome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this sec tion are for r[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 52 4. As you select devices, a detailed description of each appears in the Device Description panel. 5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Nex t to perf orm the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware V ersion , the Utility compar es the device's firmware level with that of the upgrad e files. If it finds th[...]

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    7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 53 If you didn't enable Check Firmware V ersion , the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not. As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the S tatus Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Pr ogr ess bar . cl1758.book Page 53 [...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 54 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to info rm you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmwa re Upg rade Ut ili ty. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded sc reen doesn't appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully. See the next section, Fir[...]

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    7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 55 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upg rade reco very:  When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see Preparation , page 50), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade.  When the Mainboard fi rmware upgrade fails.  When the I/O firmware upgrade fails. To pe[...]

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    57 Appendix Connection T able The following tabl e indicates the relati onship between the number of Master View Units (CL-1758 + CS-1758) and the number of computers that they control: MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Compu ters MVs Computers 1 1 - 8 2 0 134 - 141 39 267 - 274 58 400 - 407 2 8 -15 21 141 - 148 40 274 - 281 59 407 - 414 3 15 - 22 22[...]

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    <Manual> User Manual 58 OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default se ttings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Screen Blanker 0 (OFF) Logout Ti[...]

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    59 Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Admini strator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotte n it, for example), you can clear the login info rmation with the following procedure: 1. Power of f the switch and remove th e top cover from the unit chassis. 2. Short the jumper[...]

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    <Manual> User Manual 60 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, three option a l rack m ount ing kits are available:  A long bracket standard rack mounting kit for 68.0 - 110.0 cm racks;  A short bracket Easy-Installation rack moun t kit for 52.0 - 70.0 cm racks;  A long bracket Easy-Installati on rack mount kit for 6[...]

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    61 2. Attach the left and right easy-installation mountin g rail s to the inside of the rack. The flange that supports the switch will be to the inside. a) Screw the front flanges to the rack first. b) Slide the slide bars toward the rack until the rear flanges make contact with the rack, then screw th e rear flanges to the rack. Rear Attachment Sl[...]

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    <Manual> User Manual 62 3. Slide the switch onto the support fla nges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of the switch to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way). 4. Slide the rear attachment sliding brackets along the slide bars until they contact the rear of the switch, then use the screw[...]

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    63 5. Slide the switch open and closed a coupl e of times to b e sure that it i s properly aligned and operating smoothly . (See Opening the Console , page 17, and C losin g the Console , page 18, for opening and closin g procedures.) 6. After determining that the switch is properly lined up and op erati ng correctly , finish up by fully tight enin[...]

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    <Manual> User Manual 64 Specifications Function Specification Computer Connections Direct 8 Max 512 (via Cascade) Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display ); Hotkeys Pushbutton Switch es Connectors KVM Ports 8 x SPHD-15 F External Console 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN F (keyboard) 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN F (mouse) 1 x HDB-15 F (monitor) Power 3 prong AC Socket [...]

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    65 T roubleshooting Problem Solution Keyboard and/or mouse do not work after computer boots up. For computers with PS/2 connectors, if you are using 2L-520 x P cables, make sure that all the connectors (keyboard, video, and mouse) are plugged into their ports on the computer before starting the computer . Plugging the cables in after the computer h[...]

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    <Manual> User Manual 66 This Page Intentionally Left Blank cl1758.book Page 66 Thursday, March 30, 2006 3:30 PM[...]

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    67 Index A Activate Beeper, 3 5 ADM, 34 Administrator functions, 34 Alternate OSD Keys, 42 Auto Scan Invoking, 41 Pausing, 41 Auto Scanning, 37, 41 Scan Durati on, 33 Stopping, 41 B Beeper Activate, 35 Beeper Control, 44 C Cables, 4 Clear Login Information, 59 Clear the Nam e Li st , 35 Closing the Console, 18 Connection Table, 57 Consol e Closing,[...]

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    CL-1758 User Manual 68 I Installation, 9 Single Stage, 11 Three Stage, 15 Two Stage, 13 Invocation Keys, 63 Invoke firmware upgrade, 36 Invoking Hotkey Mode, 39 K Keyboard Emul ation Mac, 47 Sun, 48 Keyboard Operati ng Platform, 43 L LCD OSD Adjustment Settings, 21 Buttons, 20 Configuration, 20 LIST, 31 Logout, 38 Logout Timeout, 34 LOUT, 38 O Open[...]

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    Index 69 Skip Mode, 33 Specifications, 64 T Timeout, 34 Troubleshooting, 65 U Upgradi ng th e Fi rmw a r e Failed, 54 Preparation, 50 Recovery, 55 Starting, 51 Succeeded, 54 User Notice, iii Username, 34 cl1758.book Page 69 Thursday, March 30, 2006 3:30 PM[...]

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