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CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Package Contents 1 CS1768 / CS1788 8-port USB DVI KVM Switch with Rack Mounting Kit 2 Custom USB DVI-D KVM Cable Sets 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs) 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . .
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual 3. Basic Operation Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Manual Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual 6. Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 7. The Firmware Management Utility Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Preparation . . .
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1768 / CS1788 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Introduction, introduces you to the CS1768 / CS1788 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation.
CS1768 / CS1788 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. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CS1768 / CS1788 is a control unit that allows access and control of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor (DVI or VGA) console. The CS1768 supports Single Link DVI; the CS1788 supports Dual Link DVI. The CS1768 / CS1788 can be cascaded to three levels – allowing up to 73 units to control up to 512 computers – all from the original single console.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Features One USB console controls eight Single Link DVI (CS1768) / Dual Link DVI (CS1788) or VGA computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices Supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) video – mixed operation possible Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers Multi-view feature – stack up to four CS1768 / CS1788 units and display video from up to four monitors (dual view / triple view / quad view) 2-port USB 2.
1. Introduction Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation** Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English (US), English (UK), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish Note: 1. For PC compatible computers.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Requirements Console A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation Note: For multi-view installations, multiple monitors are required. See Multi-view Installation, page 24, for details.
1. Introduction Cables Only custom USB DVI KVM cable sets, which are specifically designed to work with this switch, may be used to link to the computers. Two cable sets are provided with this package. Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality and length of the cables. If you need additional cable sets, please contact your dealer to purchase the appropriate ones for your switch. Type USB DVI-D Single Link USB DVI-I Single Link USB DVI-D Dual Link Length Part Number 1.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Operating Systems OS Windows Linux UNIX Novell Mac Version 2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista / 7 RedHat 9.0 and higher SuSE 10 / 11.1 and higher Debian 3.1 / 4.0 Ubuntu 7.04 / 7.10 AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 5.5 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Netware 6.0 and higher OS 9 to 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Note: 1. Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher. 2. The CS1768 / CS1788 has a built-in USB 2.
1. Introduction Components Front View 1&2 K/M RESET 3 No. 1 Component 5 67 Description Port Selection For manual port selection (see Port Selection, page 30, also): Pushbuttons Press a port selection pushbutton for longer than two seconds to 2 4 Port LEDs bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Press a pushbutton for less than two seconds to bring the KVM and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual No. Component Description 3 Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. If a firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully, this switch is used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery. See Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 64, for details. 4 Audio Ports The cables from your main speakers and main microphone plug in here.
1. Introduction Rear View 1 2 3 4 No. 5 6 Component Description 1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. 2 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into this port (this may require an extra power adapter). Note: USB 2.0 function is available on the first level only. 3 Firmware Upgrade Port The firmware upgrade cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the CS1768 / CS1788 plugs into this RJ11 connector.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing multiple platforms, the CS1768 / CS1788 design utilizes custom USB DVI KVM cables that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected computers (refer to the installation diagram on page 17). A separate custom USB DVI KVM cable is required for each computer connection. The custom KVM cables are listed under Cables, on page 5. Consult your dealer to find out which custom KVM cables best fit your needs.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Stacking and Rack Mounting The CS1768 / CS1788 can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of the rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method. Note: 1. Allow at least 5.1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and 12.7 cm at the rear for power cord and cable clearance. 2. The standard rack mounting kit does not include screws or cage nuts. If you need additional screws or cage nuts, contact your rack dealer.
2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting – Front 1. Remove the screws from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the front of the switch. 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides near the front of the unit. (Continues on next page.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the front of the rack.
2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting – Rear 1. Remove 1 screw each from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the rear of the unit. 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides near the rear of the unit. (Continues on next page.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack.
2. Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation To set up your single stage CS1768 / CS1788 installation, refer to the installation diagram on page 19 (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below), and do the following: 1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB console ports located on the unit’s rear panel. 2.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual 6. At the other end of the cable, plug the USB, video, microphone, and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer. 7. Plug your USB peripherals into the type A sockets in the USB hub section. 8. Plug the power adapter that came with your switch into an AC power source, then plug power adapter cable into the switch’s Power Jack. 9. Turn on the power to the computers. Console Monitor Connection Options 2a. One DVI Monitor (DVI-I connector) 2a I DVI- 2b.
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CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Two Stage Cascade To control even more computers, additional CS1768 / CS1788 units can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded CS1768 / CS1788s that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 64 computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of units needed to control them is provided on page 71.
2. Hardware Setup 8. Turn on the power to all the computers. Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be powered on first. After all the 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.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Three Stage Cascade 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 512 computers can be controlled in a complete installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of switches needed to control them is provided on page 71.
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CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Multi-view Installation The CS1768 / CS1788’s multi-view feature allows you to stack two, three or four units in a dual/triple/quad-view installation to control up to seven computers at once. This installation requires different cabling than the standard cascade and offers an extra level of switching flexibility for multiple-monitor installations where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards.
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CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Grouping Ports into “Vertical” Channels Once the cables have been connected and multi-view mode has been selected in the OSD, the CS1768 / CS1788 auto-detects the channels and viewing modes.Users can then assign them a channel number as the port name (the channels are represented by the vertical columns in the diagram below). So, all the Port 1s become Channel 1, all the Port 2s become Channel 2, ... , and all the Port 7s become Channel 7.
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Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The CS1768 / CS1788 supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, the procedures described below must be followed: Hot Plugging KVM Ports In order for the OSD menus to correspond to KVM port changes, you must manually reconfigure the OSD to reflect the new port information.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Port Selection The CS1768 / CS1788 provides three port selection methods to access the computers on the installation: Manual, an OSD (on-screen display) menu system, and Hotkeys. See Chapter 4, OSD Operation and Chapter 5, Hotkey Operation for more information. Manual Port Switching Use the front panel pushbutton switches to manually switch to a port. Port ID Numbering Each port on a CS1768 / CS1788 installation is assigned a unique Port ID.
3. Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off a CS1768 / CS1788, do the following before restarting it: 1. Unplug the CS1768 / CS1788 from its power source. 2. Shut down all the computers that are attached to it. Note: Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the CS1768 / CS1788 will still receive power from the computers. 3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the CS1768 / CS1788 back in. 4. Power on the computers.
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Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The on-screen display (OSD) is a mouse and keyboard enabled, menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD main screen. OSD Login The OSD incorporates a two level (administrator / user) password system. Before the OSD main screen displays, a login screen appears requiring a password. If this is the first time that the OSD is used, or if the password function has not been set, simply press [Enter].
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual OSD Main Screen When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The diagram depicts the administrator's main screen. The user main screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for the administrator and can't be accessed by users. 2. The OSD always starts in list view, with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed. 3.
4. OSD Operation OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc]. To log out, click F8 at the top of the main screen, or press [F8]. To move up or down through the list one line at a time, click the up and down triangle symbols (ST) or use the up and down arrow keys. If there are more list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen will scroll.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual F1: GOTO Clicking the F1 field or pressing [F1] activates the GOTO function. GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's Name, or its Port ID. To use the name method, key in 1; key in the port's Name; then press [Enter] to switch KVM, Audio and USB focus; or [Spacebar] to switch KVM and Audio only.
4. OSD Operation F3: SET This function allows the administrator 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 was provided during login. To change a setting: 1. Double-click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter]. 2. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. To make a selection, either double-click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) Setting SCAN–SKIP MODE Function Selects which computers will be accessed under skip mode (see F5 SKP, page 43), and Auto Scan mode (see F7 SCAN, page 44.
4. OSD Operation F4: ADM F4 is an administrator only function. It allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting double-click it, or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter]. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices to select from appears. Double-click an item, or move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected item so that you know which one it is.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) Setting SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT Function If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the user is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the console can be used again. This enables other users to gain access to the computers when the original user is no longer accessing them, but has forgotten to log out. To set the timeout value, key in a number from 1–180 minutes, then press [Enter].
4. OSD Operation (Continued from previous page.) Setting SET QUICK VIEW PORTS Function This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as quick view ports. To select/deselect a port as a quick view port, double-click the port, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Spacebar]. When a port has been selected as a quick view port, an icon displays in the QV column of the LIST on the main screen. When a port is deselected, the icon disappears.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) Setting SET COMPUTER VIDEO INPUT Function Sets the video signal for each KVM port for the computers attached to the CS1768 / CS1788. Options are: DVI-A DVI-D SET CONSOLE VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the console video output. If the computer attached to the CS1768 / CS1788 is VGA output, this can be set to display on either the VGA or the DVI console monitor.
4. OSD Operation F5: SKP Clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5] invokes Skip (SKP) mode. This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward – switching the console focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or next accessible one. The selection of computers available for skip mode switching is made with the Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see page 37).
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual While BRC mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appears before the port ID display of the port that currently has the console focus. When the port ID with the speaker symbol displays, the background screen is blank. While BRC mode is in effect, the mouse will not function normally. You must exit BRC mode in order to regain control of the mouse. To exit BRC mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD hotkey), then click the F6 field, or press [F6], to turn BRC mode off.
4. OSD Operation F8: LOUT Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the main screen 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 hotkey. Note: 1. When you reenter the OSD after logging out, the screen stays blank except for the OSD main screen.
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Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Control and F12 Keys 1. Hold down the Ctrl key; 2. Press and release the F12 key; 3. Release the Ctrl key: [Ctrl] + [F12] When Hotkey mode is active: A command line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word Hotkey: in white text on a blue background, and displays the subsequent hotkey information that you key in.
5. Hotkey Operation Auto Scan Mode Auto Scan automatically switches, at regular intervals, among all the KVM ports that have been set as accessible under Scan–Skip Mode, so that their activity can be monitored automatically. See Scan–Skip Mode on page 38 for more information. Invoking Auto Scan: To start Auto Scan, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination. 2. Press [A].
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip mode, key in the following hotkey combination: 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination. 2. Key in [Arrow] Where [Arrow] refers to one of the arrow keys.
5. Hotkey Operation Keyboard / Mouse Reset If the keyboard or mouse cease to function on the computer connected to the currently selected port, you can perform a keyboard / mouse reset on the computer. This function is essentially the same as unplugging and replugging the keyboard and mouse on the target computer. To perform a computer keyboard / mouse reset, key in the following hotkey combination: 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination. 2. Press [F5].
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Quick Hotkey Control The Quick Hotkey (see HOTKEY, page 38) can be toggled between [Num Lock] + [-], and [Ctrl] + [F12]. To toggle the Quick Hotkey: 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination. 2. Press [H]. After you press [H], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.
5. Hotkey Operation Port OS Control A port’s operating system can be changed to match that of the computer attached to the port. To change a port’s operating system, key in the following hotkey combination: 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination. 2.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Hotkey Buzzer Control The Buzzer can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is enabled. To disable the Buzzer, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 47). 2. Press and release [B]. This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable. Restore Default Settings To reset the CS1768 / CS1788 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 47). 2. Press [R] [Enter].
5. Hotkey Operation HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 47), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Key Function [PN] [Enter] Switches KVM, Audio, and USB focus directly to the computer that corresponds to that port ID. (PN = port number) [PN] [K] [Enter] Switches KVM focus only directly to the computer that corresponds to that port ID. (PN = port number) [PN] [U] [Enter] Switches USB focus only directly to the computer that corresponds to that port ID.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Key [→] Skips to the next computer on the list, in skip mode. [↑] Skips to the next accessible port. If the next accessible port has cascaded a switch, then it skips to the first accessible port of that switch, in skip mode. [↓] Skips to the previous accessible port. If the previous accessible port has cascaded a switch, then it skips to the last accessible port of that switch, in skip mode. [ESC] or [Spacebar] 56 Function Exits hotkey setting mode.
Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.
Chapter 7 The Firmware Management Utility Introduction The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware Management Utility is to provide an automated process for upgrading all CS1768 / CS1788 switches in an installation. The program comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. As new firmware versions become available, new firmware upgrade packages are posted on our website. Check the website regularly to find the latest information and packages.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Preparation To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch. 2. Shut down all the computers on the KVM installation. 3. From your KVM switch console, login to the OSD as the administrator (see p. 33) and select the F4 ADM function. 4. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE.
7. The Firmware Management Utility Starting the Upgrade To upgrade the firmware: 1. Run the downloaded firmware upgrade package file either by doubleclicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility welcome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. The wording and layout of the actual screens put up by the Firmware Upgrade Utility may vary slightly from these examples. 2.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual 4. Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device's version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to continue or cancel. If you didn't enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not.
7. The Firmware Management Utility Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful. Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn't appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: When a firmware upgrade is manually aborted. When the mainboard firmware upgrade fails. When the I/O firmware upgrade fails. To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following: 1. Power off the switch. 2. Connect the Firmware Upgrade Cable to its Firmware Upgrade Port. 3. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position. 4.
7. The Firmware Management Utility OSD Configuration Backup/Restore The Firmware Management Utility lets you backup the current OSD configuration of the CS1768 / CS1788, and restore it when necessary. Storing the OSD configuration settings is useful when deploying more than one installation that uses the same settings. Backup Follow these steps to store a backup file to a local computer: 1. Make sure your computer is connected to the CS1768 / CS1788. See Preparation, page 60, and follow steps 1–3. 2.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Restore Follow these steps to restore a backup file from a local computer: 1. Do steps 1 to 3 of the previous section. See Backup, page 65. 2. Click Restore to recover an OSD configuration stored in the local computer. If you have previously set a password for this feature, enter the password in the provided field before clicking Restore. A confirmation window appears; click Yes to proceed. 3. Browse for the OSD configuration file you want to use and click Restore.
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. The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the 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).
Appendix 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 single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii: North America Email Support Online Technical Support support@aten-usa.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support http://www.aten-usa.
Appendix CS1768 / CS1788 Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of units and the number of computers that they control: MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers 1 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 60 414 - 421 4 22 - 29 23 155 - 162 42 288 - 295 61 421 - 428 5 29 - 36 24 162 - 169 43 295 - 302 62 428 - 435 6
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Specifications Function CS1768 Computer Direct Connections Max. 512 (via Cascade) Port Selection Connectors OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton Console Ports KB Video Mouse KVM Ports Mic. 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Pink; 1 x front panel; 1 x rear panel) KB / Mouse Video Mic. Power USB 2.0 Hub Port Selection Reset F/W Upgrade USB Link on Line / Selected Power Emulation Keyboard / Mouse Video Digital Analog Scan Interval Operating Temp.
Appendix Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the username/ password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1. Power off the CS1768 / CS1788 and remove its housing. 2. Short the jumper labeled J30. 3. Power on the switch. 4. When the front panel LEDs flash, power off the switch. 5. Remove the jumper cap from J30. 6.
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings Setting Hotkey Default Port Switching (Default / Alternate) [T] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [H] [Number Lock] [-] [A] [Enter] 5 seconds Auto Scan Interval Mouse Emulation [M] Enabled [X] [Enter] Enabled Buzzer [B] Enabled Video DynaSync [D] Enabled Port Switching Keys (On / Off) Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPEC
Index A Activate Beeper 40 ADM 39 Auto Scanning 44 Invoking Auto Scan 49 Pausing Auto Scan 49 Scan Duration 37 Stopping 49 OSD setting 41 port 60 recovery 64 G GOTO 36 H Hot Plugging 29 Console Ports 29 KVM ports 29 Hotkey Beeper Control 51, 52 Command Mode 38 OSD 37 Selecting the Active Port 48 Hotkey Mode exiting 48 invoking 47 Hotkey Port Control 47 B Beeper Activate 40 Control 51 Hotkey Control 51, 52 BRC 43 Broadcast Mode 43 C Clear the Name List 40 Components 7 Computer Connection Tables 71 D d
CS1768 / CS1788 User Manual M mounting desktop 12 rack 12 O Online Registration iii OSD Backup / Restore 63 Functions 35 Hotkey 33, 37 Logout 45 Main Screen 33, 34 Main Screen Headings 34 Navigation 35 Overview 33 Password 33 P Password 33 Pause 44 Port ID Display Duration 37 Display Mode 37 Display Position 37 Numbering 30 Port Names 40 Port Selection 30 Manual 30 ports quick view 41 set operating system 41 Powering Off and Restarting 31 R Rack Mounting Safety information 69 rack mounting 12 front 13 r
