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    CS-PENT CompuSwitch ® PENT User Guide Release 1.0 Copyright © 2006 Raritan Computer, Inc. CSP-0A-E August 2006 P/N[...]

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    Copyright and Tradem ark Information This document contains proprietary inform ation that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be phot ocopied, reproduced, or tr anslated into another language without express prior written consent of Raritan Computer, Inc. © Copyright 2006 Raritan, CompuSwitch, Para gon , Ma[...]

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    Safety Guidelines To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard a nd possible damage to Raritan equipm ent: • Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration. • Test AC outlets at your computer and monitor for proper polarity and ground ing. • Use only with grounded outlets at both the com puter and monitor. When using a backup UPS, pow[...]

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    C ONTENTS i Content s Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................ 1 Product Photos ................................................................................................[...]

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    ii F IGURES Figur es Figure 1 CS-PENT 2 Unit ............................................................................................................................. 1 Figure 2 CS-PENT 4 Unit ............................................................................................................................. 1 Figure 3 CS-PENT 8 Unit .[...]

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    C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Product Overview Congratulations on your purchase of Raritan’s CompuSwitch-PENT, which enables efficient control of multiple computers, any combination of PC/ATs, and PS/2s, from only one ke yboard, monitor, and mouse. The 8-channel model connects and controls up to 8 computers, the 4-channel mo[...]

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    2 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE Product Features • Dedicated keyboard and mouse em ulators to ensure automatic booting and proper operatio n of each computer • VGA, SVGA, and XGA high resolution video support • Simple operation either from the CompuSwitch-PENT front panel • SCAN function to automatically cycle through all ch annels at a selectable s[...]

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    C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 3 Chapter 2: Installation Initial Configuration Begin by connecting one computer, and once proper operation is confirmed, proceed to connecting any additional computers. Important: Make certain all computers are powered OFF before starting installation. 1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and PS/2 mouse into the ports marked VG[...]

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    4 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE 4. Power ON the connected computer. On the CS -PENT front panel, the light above the [ SKIP ] button will be ON, and the light above the conn ected channel button number will also be ON, indicating that CS-PENT is powered ON. Note: CS-PENT is automatically powered ON as soon as at least one connected computer is manually powe[...]

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    C HAPTER 3: O PERATIO N 5 Chapter 3: Operation Overview You can operate CS-PENT using the buttons on its front panel. The lights on the front panel of the unit indicate the status of operation. Note : Numbered channel buttons have two functions.W hen the Scan light is OFF, the buttons are used to select channels. When the Scan light is ON, the butt[...]

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    6 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE Front Panel Operation Select a Channel To select a specific computer for viewing and operation: 1. Be sure the light above the [ SCAN ] button is OFF (toggle on/off). 2. Press the button (1, 2, …8) corresponding to the desired channel. The light above the button will be ON, and the video from the computer c onnected to that[...]

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    A PPENDIX A: S PECI FICATIONS 7 Appendix A: Specifications Desktop Models CS-PENT 2 2-Channel Model 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 3.6 lbs. (1.62kg) CS-PENT 4 4-Channel Model 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 3.6 lbs. (1.62kg) CS-PENT 8 8-Channel Model 15.40”(W) x 7.87”(D) x[...]

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    8 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE Cables For each PS/2 Computer (VGA Video, PS/2 K/B, PS/2 Mouse) P ART N O . L ENGTH C ONNECTORS CCP20 2M/6.5ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) CCP40 4M/13ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) CCP60 6M/20ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) CCP90 9M/30ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) For each AT Computer (VGA [...]

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    A PPENDIX B: T ROUBLESHOOTING 9 Appendix B: Troubleshooting S YMPTOM P ROBABLE C AUSE S OLUTION Bad connection. Check cable connection. Computer not powered ON Power ON the computer. No front panel lights Notebook computer or Guardian device Use an external 6V 6V/1.4 amp. power adapter to power CompuSwitch. Refer to Page 11. Channel light flashes c[...]

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    10 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE[...]

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    A PPENDIX C: C ABLE S UPPORT B RACKET K ITS 11 Appendix C: Cable Support Bracket Kits RCS24 to CS-PENT 2/CS-PENT 4 CS-PENT 2 or CS-PENT 4 Side Frame (RCS24) 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x8mm 4 pieces Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Figure 12. RCS24 to CS-PENT 2/CS-PENT 4 I nstallation[...]

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    12 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE RCS8 to CS-PENT 8 CS-PENT 8 Side Frame (RCS8) 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x8mm 4 pieces Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Figure 13. RCS8 to CS-PENT 8 Installation[...]

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    World Headquarters Raritan Computer, Inc. 400 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 USA Tel. (732) 764-8886 Fax (732) 764-8887 Email: sales@raritan.com www.raritan.com Rari t an OEM Di visio n Peppercon USA, Inc. 111 E. Wacker Dr, Suite 2626 Chicago, IL 60601 Tel. (847) 466-1392 Fax (312) 729-1375 Email: info@ pepperc on.co m www.peppercon.com Asia Pa[...]