ce250a.book Page i Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM KVM Extender CE250A User Manual www.aten.
ce250a.book Page ii Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
ce250a.book Page iii Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International North America http://support.aten.com ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration ATEN NJ http://support.aten.
ce250a.book Page iv Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual Package Contents The CE250A KVM Extender package consists of: 1 CE250AL KVM Extender (Local Unit) 1 CE250AR KVM Extender (Remote Unit) 1 Custom KVM Cable (1.8 m) 1 Power Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit 2 Grounding Wires (1.2 m) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Grounding Information Card Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping.
ce250a.book Page v Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ce250a.book Page vi Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual Appendix Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ce250a.book Page vii Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A 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 CE250A system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
ce250a.book Page viii Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: 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 be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
ce250a.book Page 1 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CE250A KVM Extender allows access to a computer system from a remote console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). It is perfect for factory and construction sites, or any type of installation where the console needs to be in a conveniently accessible location, but you want the system equipment to reside in a safe place – away from dust, dirt, and harsh environmental influences.
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ce250a.book Page 3 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Chapter 1. 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 PS/2 keyboard A PS/2 mouse Note: 1. If you connect a DDC type monitor to the Local Unit, the monitor that connects to the Remote Unit must be able to support the highest video resolution that the DDC monitor can provide. 2.
ce250a.book Page 4 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Windows Linux UNIX Novell 2000 and higher RedHat 7.1 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher AIX 4.3, 5L (5.2, 5.3) FreeBSD 4.2, 4.5 Netware OS/2 OS Languages English – American English – UK French German Japanese Chinese – Traditional 4 Version 6.
ce250a.book Page 5 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Chapter 1. Introduction Components CE250AL (Local Unit) Front View 1 2 # Description 3 4 5 Function 1 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches here. 2 KVM Port The KVM cable that links the CE250AL to your computer plugs in here. Only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be used.* 3 Remote LED 4 Local LED The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units.
ce250a.book Page 6 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual CE250AR (Remote Unit) Front View 1 2 # 1 6 Description 3 Function Grounding Terminal The grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches here. 2 On Line LED 3 Power LED These LEDs indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units. See CE250AR (Remote Unit),page 16, for details.
ce250a.book Page 7 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Chapter 1. Introduction CE250AL / CE250AR Rear View 1 # Description 2 3 4 5 Function 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.* 2 Mouse Port The console mice plug into these ports. 3 Keyboard Port The console keyboards plugs into these ports. 4 Link Port The Cat 5 cable that connects the Remote and Local units plugs into this connector. 5 Video Port The console monitors plug into these ports.
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ce250a.book Page 9 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 17. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, the CE250AL and CE250AR can be mounted on system racks.
ce250a.book Page 10 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual 2. Use the screws you just removed to attach the mounting bracket that came with your package to the unit: 3. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack.
ce250a.book Page 11 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use the two grounding wires supplied with this package to ground both units by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. 2.
ce250a.book Page 12 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 4. For increased grounding protection, use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the local and remote units. There are two methods that can be used: a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a grounding wire. Solder this wire to the RJ-45 connector as shown in the diagram below: b) The second method is to use the STP cable shielding for grounding.
ce250a.book Page 13 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Connecting Up Refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbers of the steps), as you perform these steps: 1. Plug the cables from the local console devices (keyboard, monitor, mouse), into their ports on the rear panel of the Local Unit (CE250AL). 2. Plug the SPHD end of the KVM cable supplied with this unit into the KVM port on the front panel of the CE250AL.
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ce250a.book Page 15 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Chapter 3 Operation Operating Modes The CE250A KVM Extender has two operating modes: Local and Remote, as described in the table below: Mode Description Local Only the local console has KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) access. The remote console’s monitor is blank, and the remote console’s keyboard and mouse input is disabled. Local / Remote Both the local and remote consoles can have KVM access. However, they cannot both have access at the same time.
ce250a.book Page 16 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual LED Display The CE250A Local and Remote Units have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables, below: CE250AL (Local Unit) Operating Mode LED Local Local Remote Auto Lights to indicate that the local console is active (the Remote LED is out). Lights when the local console is active (the Remote LED is out). The LED is Off Lights when the remote console is active (the Local LED is out).
ce250a.book Page 17 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Appendix Safety Instructions General 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. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
ce250a.book Page 18 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS). Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.
ce250a.book Page 19 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Appendix Technical Support Technical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over the web): International Email Support Online Support support@aten.com Technical Support http://support.aten.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates http://www.aten.com Telephone Support 886-2-8692-6959 North America Email Support ATEN TECH support@aten-usa.com ATEN NJ Online Support Technical Support ATEN TECH http://www.
ce250a.book Page 20 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual Specifications Function CE250AL Console Selection Connectors Console Ports KB 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple) Video Mouse KVM Ports 1 x HDB-15 F 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Green) 1 x SPHD-15 F Power Emulation 1 x RJ-45 Local 1 (Green) N/A Remote 1 Green) N/A Power N/A 1 Green) On Line N/A 1 Green) Keyboard/Mouse Video PS/2 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (150 m) DDC; DDC2; DDC2B* Power Consumption Environment DC 5.0V; 1.
ce250a.book Page 21 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM Appendix TP Wiring Diagram and Pin Assignments PAIR 3 Pin Assignment 1 /V OUT B 2 V OUT B 3 /V OUT G W-O O W-G Bl W-Bl G W-Br Br 4 /V OUT R JACK POSITIONS 5 V OUT R 6 V OUT G 7 /DO 8 DO PAIR 2 PAIR 1 PAIR 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 T568B AT&T 258A 7 8 Troubleshooting Problem Action No video Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their sockets. Poor video quality.
ce250a.book Page 22 Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM CE250A User Manual 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
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