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CS-88A 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 limit s for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l[...]

CS-88A User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer. The ma[...]

CS-88A User Manual iv Package Content s The CS-88A package consists of:  1 CS-88A KVM Switch  1 Power Adapter  1 Rack Mounting Kit  1 User Manual*  1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present and that nothing got damaged in shipp ing . If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual t[...]

CS-88A User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

CS-88A User Manual vi 4. OSD Operation OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 OSD Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 OSD Main Screen Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 OSD Navigation[...]

CS-88A User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS-88A system. It covers all aspects of insta llation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introductio n, introduces you to the CS-88A system. Its purpose, features and be[...]

CS-88A User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how they can help you connect without limits, vi si t ATEN on the Web or co ntact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a li st of locations and telepho ne numbers: Monospaced Indicates[...]

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Master View CS-88A KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). Before the develo pment of the Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a singl e console was through a complex and costly network. Now[...]

CS-88A User Manual 2 Features  Controls 8 computers from a single console  Cascadable from any port to three levels for control of up to 512 computers from a single cons ole  Administrator/User password author ization for enhanced security protection (PSP)  Intelligent OSD (On Screen Display) and ho tkey switching for efficient system h[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s Consoles The following hardware compo nents are required for each KVM console:  A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation  PS/2 Keyboard and mouse Computers The following hardware compo nents are required for each computer[...]

CS-88A User Manual 4 Component s Front V iew No. Component Description 1 Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port.  Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset .  Pressing 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode (see page 29). 2 Port LED[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Rear View No. Component De scription 1 Power Jack The unit is designed to be non-powered (extern al power is not required - its operating power comes from the computers). In general, the only time that external power is necessary is when operation becomes er ratic because the unit isn’t obt aining enough power from the c[...]

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7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before Y ou Begin S t acking and Rack Mounting The CS-88A can be stacked on a desktop or rack mounted in 1U of rack space. The procedures for each method are described in the following sections. St acking CS-88A devices can be stacked one on top of the other using the stacki ng brackets that come alread y attached to the [...]

CS-88A User Manual 8 Rack Mounting 1. First remove the stacking brackets by un screwin g them from the unit, as shown in the diagram below: 2. Next screw the m ounting brackets i nto the sides of the unit, as shown i n the diagram below: 3. Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack.[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 9 Single St ag e Inst allation In a single stage installation, there ar e no additional switch es cascaded down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installati on do th e following: 1. Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the uni t's Consol e Ports. 2. Use KVM cable sets (as described in the Cables sec[...]

CS-88A User Manual 10 T wo St age Inst allation To control even more com puters, up to eight addi tional Master View CS-88A units can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the First Stage 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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CS-88A User Manual 12 Three St age Inst allation The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage instal lation. With a three stag e setup, as many as 512 computers can be controlled in a comp lete installation. A table sho wing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master[...]

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15 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The CS-88A supports h ot plugging - components can be removed and add ed back into the installati on by unplugging thei r cables from the ports w ithout 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[...]

CS-88A User Manual 16 Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to Po wer Off one of the CS-88A units, before starting it back up you must do the following : 1. Shut down all the comput ers that are attached to the unit. If there are Master V iew stations cascaded down fr om it, all the cascaded stations and the computers attached to the[...]

Chapter 3. Basic Operation 17 Port Selection The CS-88A provides thr ee port selection methods to access the computers on the installation: Manual; OSD (On Screen Di splay) menus, and Hotkey. OSD Operation is discussed in the next chapt er; Hotkey Port Selecti on is discussed detail in Chapter 5. Manual Port Switching Simply press the appropriat e [...]

CS-88A User Manual 18 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port on a Master View installation is assigned a uni que 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 connected to – either with the H otkey port select ion method, or with the OSD. The Port ID is a on[...]

19 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu d riven method to han dle computer control and switchi ng operations. All pr ocedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the Main Screen, tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: Y ou can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key , in which case yo u would tap [Ct[...]

CS-88A User Manual 20 OSD Main Screen When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The diagram depicts the Administra tor's Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not show the F4 function sin ce it is reserved for the Administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary Users. 2. OSD always starts in List view, [...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 21 OSD Navigation  T o move up or down through the list one line at a time, use the Up and Down Arrow Keys. If there are more en tries than appear on the screen, the screen will scroll.  T o move up or dow n through the list on e screen at a time, use the [Pg Up] and [Pg Dn] keys. If there are more entries than appear[...]

CS-88A User Manual 22 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. Press the Functi[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 23 F2: LIST This function le ts you broaden or narr ow the scope of which ports th e OSD displays (lists) on the Main Screen. Many of the OSD function s only operate on the computers currently selected for Listing on the Main Screen with this function. The submenu choices and thei r meanings are given in the table below: * [...]

CS-88A User Manual 24 F3: SET This function allows the Administrato r and each User to set up his own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that wa s provided during Login. To change a setting: 1. Move the highlight bar to it , then press [Enter] . 2. After you select an ite[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 25 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function PORT ID DISPLA Y MODE Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alo ne ( PORT NUMBER ); the Port Name alone ( PORT NAME ); or the Port Number plus the Port Name ( PORT NUMB ER + PORT NAME ). The default is PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME. SCAN DURA TION Determines how [...]

CS-88A User Manual 26 F4: ADM F4 is an Administrator only fun ction. It allows the A dministrator to con figure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To chan ge a setting use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter] . In order for this item to appear on the OSD Main Screen, a login with the Administrato [...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 27 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES T o help rememb er 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 port names. Note: Only the Ports currently chosen for the LIST[...]

CS-88A User Manual 28 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Functio n 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 main OSD screen show up here.  T o select/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, use the Naviga- tion K[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 29 F7: SCAN Pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan M ode. This function all ows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without havin g to take the trouble of swit ching yourself.  The selection of computers to be included for Aut o Scanning is mad e [...]

CS-88A User Manual 30 F8: LOUT Pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the compu ters, and blank s th e Console screen. This is different from sim ply pressing [Esc] to deactivate the OSD. 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 the OSD Hot[...]

31 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The CS-88A prov ides the fo llowing Hotkey Port Control features:  Selecting the Active Port  Auto Scanning  Skip Mode Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begin by in voki ng Hotk[...]

CS-88A User Manual 32 Selecting the Active Port Each KVM port is assigned a Port ID (see Port ID Numbering , pag e 18). You can directly access any com puter on the installation wi th a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the KVM Po rt that the computer is connected to. The steps involved are: 1. Invoke Ho tkey Mode with the [Num Lock][...]

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 33 Invoking Auto Scan: To start Auto Scanning, key in the fol low ing Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke Ho tkey Mode with t he [Num Lock] + [*] or [Num Lock] + [-] combination 2. Press [A] . After you press A , you automatically ex it Hotkey Mode, and enter Auto Scan Mode.  While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause t[...]

CS-88A User Manual 34 Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in o rder to monitor t hem manually. You can dwell on a particul ar port for as lo ng as you like – as opposed to A uto Scanning, which automat ically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip Mo de, key in the following Hotk ey combination: 1. Invoke Ho tke[...]

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 35 Hotkey Summary T able [Num Lock] + [*] or [Num Lock] + [-] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches acce ss to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID. [T] [n] [Enter] Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds – where n is a number from 1–255. [A] Invokes Auto Scan Mode. When Auto Scan Mode is in effect, [P] or Left Click [...]

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37 Appendix Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll resul t.  Do not use the device near water .  Do[...]

CS-88A User Manual 38 (Continued from previous page.)  If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of al l products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  T o help p[...]

Appendix 39 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, ma ke su re that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full w eight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.  Always load the r[...]

CS-88A User Manual 40 T echnical Support Technical support is available both by email and on lin e (with a browser over the web): International North America When you contact u s, please have the followin g information ready beforehand:  Product model number, serial number , and date of purchase.  Y our computer configu rati on, incl udin g o[...]

Appendix 41 Specifications Function CS-88A Computer Connections Direct 8 Max 512 (via Cascade) Port Selection Pushbutton; Hotkey; OSD Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini DIN F Video 1 x HDB-15 F Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini DIN F Computer Keyboard 8 x 6-pin Mini DIN F Video 8 x HDB-15 M Mouse 8 x 6-pin Mini DIN F LEDs Power 1 (Blue) On Line 8 (Ora n[...]

CS-88A User Manual 42 CS-88A Connection T ables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of CS-88A units and the number of co mputers that they control: No. Comp s No. Comp s No. Comp s No. Comp s 1 8 20 134 - 141 39 267 - 274 58 400 - 407 2 8-15 21 141 - 148 40 274 - 281 59 407 - 414 3 15 - 22 22 148 - 155 41 281 - 288 60 [...]

Appendix 43 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 Right Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan/Skip Mode All Screen Blanker 0 (Off) Logout [...]

CS-88A User Manual 44 Restoring Original Fa ctory Default Settings You can restore the origin al factory default settin gs for the CS-88A. Th e original password for the default admi nistrator account is rest ored; all administrator and user accounts are remo ved from the system. Only the station name and date and time are retained. This procedure [...]

Appendix 45 T roubleshooting Overview 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 an d seated completely in their sockets. Symptom Action Erratic behavior . Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with the unit to provide the necessary power . Pressing th[...]

CS-88A User Manual 46 Limited W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILI TY EXCE ED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRE CT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, I NCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FRO M THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or represen tation, expressed, implie d, [...]

47 Index A Activate Beeper, 27 ADM, 26 Administrator functions, 26 Auto Scanning, 29 Invoking Auto Scan, 33 Pausing Auto Scan, 33 Scan Durati on, 25 Setting the Scan Interval, 32 Stopping, 33 B Beeper Activate, 27 Control, 34 C Clear the Nam e Li st , 27 Components, 4 Computer Connection Tables, 42 CS-88A desktop mounting, 7 front view, 4 rack moun[...]

CS-88A User Manual 48 M mounting desktop, 7 rack, 8 O Online Registration, iii OSD Factory Default Settings, 43 Functions, 2 2 Hotkey, 19, 24 Logout, 30 Main Screen, 20 Main Screen Headings, 20 Navigation, 2 1 Overview, 19 Password, 19 P Password, 1 9, 26 Port ID Display Dura tion, 24 Display Mode, 25 Display Position, 24 Numbering, 18 Port Names, [...]