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CS-228 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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CS-228 User Manual Package Contents The basic CS-228 package consists of: 1 CS-228 KVM Switch with Stacking Pads 1 Power Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Manual* 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. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.
CS-228 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . .
CS-228 User Manual 4. OSD Operation OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 OSD Main Menu Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Port Numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CS-228 User Manual 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, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS-228 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation.
CS-228 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.
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CS-228 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows two independent keyboard, mouse, and monitor Consoles to access eight computers, either independently or on a multiuser shared basis, in a convenient, cost effective manner. A Master View CS-228 unit can control up to 8 PCs. Since it can be cascaded one level down to a CS-138A, CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A, up to 9 Master View units (the CS-228 plus eight cascaded ones), can control up to 64 computers from either Console.
CS-228 User Manual Features 2 Consoles Control 8 Computers One or Two Users Can Operate Up To 64 Computers (via cascade to CS-138A, CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A) At The Same Time Each Console Has Its Own Access Control Port Selection via OSD (On Screen Display) Auto Expansion of The OSD Port List For Cascaded Installations OSD Automatically Adjusts to Resolution Changes Hot Pluggable – Add or Remove any Computer without Powering Off the Switch Auto Scan Function Provides Easy Monitoring of
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. If a monitor switches to a computer using a resolution that is higher than the resolution that the monitor can support, serious damage to the monitor may result.
CS-228 User Manual Cables Use of substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality Custom Cable sets: Cable Type Length Part Number PS/2 KVM 1.8m 2L-1701P PS/2 KVM 3m 2L-1703P PS/2 KVM 5m 2L-1705P PS/2 KVM 10m 2L-1710P Note: 1.
1. Introduction Components Front Panel 1 2 No. 1 Component Port LEDs 3 Description An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running. If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the Port is being used for Cascading to another switch. A Selected LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus.
CS-228 User Manual Rear Panel 1 2 No. 6 3 Component 4 5 Description 1 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit On and Off. 2 Power Jack The power adapater cable plugs in here. 3 Console 2 KVM Section The microphone, speakers, monitor, keyboard and mouse that belong to Console 2 plug in here. 4 Console 1 KVM Section The microphone, speakers, monitor, keyboard and mouse that belong to Console 1 plug in here.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 25. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Stacking and Mounting The CS-228 can be placed on the desktop or it can be rack mounted, as described in the sections that follow.
CS-228 User Manual Rack Mounting The CS-228 can be mounted in a 1U system rack. To rack mount the unit, do the following: 1. Remove the stacking brackets by unscrewing them from the unit, as shown in the diagram below: 2. Use the screws that came with the rack mount kit to screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit, as shown in the diagram below: 3. Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack.
2. Hardware Setup Single Station Installation The most basic installation is a Single Stage installation, in which no additional Master Views are cascaded down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installation diagram on the following page as you perform these steps: 1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables for Consoles 1 and 2 into the port connectors located on the rear panel of the CS-228 unit. Each port is labeled with an icon to indicate itself. 2.
CS-228 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 6. Plug in the power cords and power On all the computers. Note: You must turn on the power to the CS-228 before turning on the power to the computers.
2. Hardware Setup Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to eight additional switches can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the CS-228. The cascaded switches that connect back to the First Stage unit (the CS-228), 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 switches needed to control them is provided in the Appendix. Note: 1.
CS-228 User Manual Two Stage Installation Diagram 8 12 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The CS-228 supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the KVM ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, these procedures must be followed: 1. When hot plugging cables from the KVM ports the cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from. 2.
CS-228 User Manual Port Selection Instant access to any computer on the installation is provided by the menu driven On Screen Display (OSD) function. OSD operation is discussed in the next chapter.
Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu. To activate the Main Menu, tap either [Ctrl] key twice. Note: 1. You must tap the same key twice (both left, or both right). 2.
CS-228 User Manual OSD Main Menu Headings Heading Explanation PN This column lists the Port Numbers for all the KVM Ports. The simplest method to access a particular computer (assuming you know which port it is attached to), is to Double Click it with the Mouse; or to use the Navigation Keys to move the Highlight Bar to it, then press [Enter] . + Indicates ports that this Console can access.
4. OSD Operation OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window; or press [Esc]. 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 there is room for on the Main Screen, the screen will scroll.
CS-228 User Manual OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and 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 for Quick View scanning; create or edit a port name; or make OSD setting adjustments. To access an OSD function: 1. Either Click a Function Key field on the screen, or press a Function Key on the keyboard. 2.
4. OSD Operation F3: LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists. This will be different for each Console, depending on the choices made for that Console. The choices and their meanings are given in the table, below: Choice Meaning ALL Lists the Port Numbers and Names (if names have been specified - see F2: EDIT, page 18), of all the ports on the installation. QVIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected for Quick View scanning (see F7: QV, page 24).
CS-228 User Manual F4: SCAN Clicking the F4 field, or pressing [F4] initiates Scan Mode, in which the OSD cycles through all the ports that have been selected for scanning with the Scan Mode setting (see SCAN MODE, page 23). When you want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning. If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is attached but is powered Off, the monitor screen will be blank and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect.
4. OSD Operation F5: ADM F5 allows an Administrator to configure the OSD operation of the Console. 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 for you to select from appears. Double-click the choice you want, or move the highlight bar to then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice so that you know which one it is.
CS-228 User Manual F6: Set [F6] allows you to configure the OSD settings for the Console you are working at. To change a setting: 1. Double-click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter] 2. Press [Esc] to activate it. 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]. An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is.
4. OSD Operation (Continued from previous page.) Setting SCAN MODE Function Selects which Ports are available for scanning.
CS-228 User Manual F7: QV You can broaden or narrow the number of ports that get automatically scanned by selecting only the ones you want with the QV (Quick View Scan) function. [F7] is a toggle that selects or deselects the currently highlighted port for the Quick View Scanning function (see F4, above). To select/deselect a port for Quick View Scanning: 1. Double-click the port you want, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it. 2. Press [F7].
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.
CS-228 User Manual 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. When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.
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.
CS-228 User Manual Technical Support International Email Support Email your questions and concerns to: support@aten.com Online Support 1. Online technical support is available to ALTUSEN customers through our e-Support Center: http://support.aten.com Technical Support Troubleshooting Software Updates 2.
Appendix Specifications Function Computer Connections Specification Direct 8 Max 64 (via Cascade) Port Selection Connectors OSD (On Screen Display) External Console Ports Keyboard 2 x 6-pin Mini DIN Female (Purple) Video 2 x HDB-15 Female Mouse 2 x 6-pin Mini DIN Female (Green) Speaker Microphone KVM Ports 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink) 8 x 25-pin D Type Female Power 1 x DC Jack Switches Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton LEDs On Line 8 (Orange
CS-228 User Manual Master View - Computer Connection Tables Switches 30 Type Computers 1 CS-228 1-8 2 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 8 - 15 3 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 15 - 22 4 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 22 - 29 5 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 29 - 36 6 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 36 - 43 7 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 43 - 50 8 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 50 - 57 9 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 57 - 64 Switches Type Computers 1 CS-228 1-8 2 CS-124A 8 - 11 3 CS-124A 11
Appendix OSD Factory Default Settings Setting Default MULTIUSER MODE Enabled ACCESS TIMEOUT 2 Seconds OSD HOTKEY [Ctrl] [Ctrl] DISPLAY MODE The Port Number plus the Port Name DISPLAY DURATION 3 Seconds SCAN DURATION 3 Seconds 31
CS-228 User Manual Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Keyboard and/or Mouse not responding. The connection from the selected port to the target computer has been broken, or the computer is turned OFF. Check the Online LED for the selected port. If it is not lit: Keyboard/Mouse need to be reset. 1. Unplug the keyboard and/or Mouse connector from the Console Keyboard and/or Mouse Ports, then plug it/them back in. 1. Check to see that the computer is powered On. 2.
Index C Cables, 4 Components Front Panel, 5 Rear Panel, 6 Connection Tables, 30 P Package Contents, iv Port Numbering, 16 Port Selection, 14 Powering Off and Restarting, 13 R F Factory Default Settings, 31 Features, 2 H Hot Plugging, 13 Rack Mounting, 8 Safety information, 27 Requirements Cables, 4 Computers, 3 Console, 3 RoHS, ii I Installation Cascaded, 11 Single Station, 9 L Limited Warranty, 32 M Mounting, 8 O Online Registration, iii OSD Factory Default Settings, 31 Functions, 18 Main Menu Head
