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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

Before You Begin

Stacking 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.

Stacking

CS-88A devices can be stacked one on top of the other using the stacking 
brackets that come already attached to the unit.

Note that there is a top and bottom half to each bracket. The top half has a 
convex surface; the bottom half has a concave surface. Line up the four bottom 
brackets of the top unit with the four top brackets of the bottom unit; then fit 
the top unit down onto the bottom unit.

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this 

device is provided on page 37. Please review it before proceeding.

2. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the 

installation has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords 
of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Summary of Contents for Master View CS-88A

Page 1: ...Master ViewTM KVM Switch CS 88A User Manual www aten com...

Page 2: ...protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used i...

Page 3: ...their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from an...

Page 4: ...lation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and or any of the devices connected to it Features may have been added to the CS 88A since this manual was printed Please vi...

Page 5: ...view 1 Features 2 Requirements 3 Consoles 3 Computers 3 Cables 3 Components 4 Front View 4 Rear View 5 2 Hardware Setup Before You Begin 7 Stacking and Rack Mounting 7 Stacking 7 Rack Mounting 8 Singl...

Page 6: ...nvoking Hotkey Mode 31 Selecting the Active Port 32 Auto Scanning 32 Invoking Auto Scan 33 Skip Mode 34 Hotkey Beeper Control 34 Hotkey Summary Table 35 Appendix Safety Instructions 37 General 37 Rack...

Page 7: ...ibed Chapter 2 Hardware Setup describes how to set up your installation The necessary steps from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 3 stage cascaded operation are provided Chapter 3 Basic Opera...

Page 8: ...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 proced...

Page 9: ...rned with incompatibility problems Since the CS 88A intercepts keyboard input directly it works on any hardware platform and with all operating computers There are three convenient methods to access a...

Page 10: ...to Scan feature for monitoring user selected computers Hot Pluggable add or remove computers without powering off the switch PS 2 mouse emulation provided for system boot up Console PS 2 mouse control...

Page 11: ...ay damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend that you use the high quality CS Custom Cable sets describe...

Page 12: ...ed to the corresponding port is up and running If the LED is flashing it indicates that the Port is being used for cascading to another Master View switch see Two Stage Installation page 10 The Select...

Page 13: ...when operation becomes erratic because the unit isn t obtaining enough power from the computer connections If you choose to use external power the power adapter cable plugs in here 2 Console Ports If...

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Page 15: ...top and bottom half to each bracket The top half has a convex surface the bottom half has a concave surface Line up the four bottom brackets of the top unit with the four top brackets of the bottom u...

Page 16: ...remove the stacking brackets by unscrewing them from the unit as shown in the diagram below 2 Next screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit as shown in the diagram below 3 Slide the uni...

Page 17: ...oose to use external power plug the power adapter cable into the Master View s Power Jack then plug the adapter into an AC power source Note Under non powered operation the unit gets its power from th...

Page 18: ...two stage installation do the following 1 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up including all preexisting devices on the installation have been turned off 2 Use a KVM cable...

Page 19: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 11 Two Stage Installation Diagram...

Page 20: ...o connect any available KVM Port on the Second Stage unit to the Console Port connectors of the Third Stage unit 3 Use KVM cable sets described in the Cables section page 3 to connect any available KV...

Page 21: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 13 Three Stage Installation Diagram...

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Page 23: ...rst Stage unit by pressing the Reset switch In Hot Plugging Console Ports The unit supports hot plugging of the keyboard monitor and mouse When hot plugging the mouse from the Master View s console mo...

Page 24: ...You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Otherwise the unit will still receive power from the computers 2 If the unit is operating under external power...

Page 25: ...e that the port has the KVM focus The OSD automatically switches to highlight the computer that you have selected Note 1 On a cascaded installation you must press the Port Selection switch on the Mast...

Page 26: ...e unit A computer attached to a First Stage unit has a one digit Port ID from 1 8 that corresponds to the KVM Port number that the computer is connected to A computer attached to a Second Stage unit h...

Page 27: ...The OSD incorporates a two level Administrator User password system Before the OSD Main Screen comes up a dialog box appears that asks you to provide your username and password If the password functi...

Page 28: ...trator for the currently logged in User are visible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 28 for details OSD Main Screen Headings PN This column lists the Port ID numbers see Port ID Numbering page 18 for all...

Page 29: ...Pg Dn keys If there are more entries than appear on the screen the screen will scroll To activate a port move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter After executing any action you automatically go...

Page 30: ...ressing Enter 3 Press Esc to return to the previous menu level F1 GOTO 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 P...

Page 31: ...ls Move the Highlight Bar to the choice you want then press Enter An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one After you make your choice and press Enter you ret...

Page 32: ...ms running on the computers the default is the Scroll Lock combination PORT ID DISPLAY POSITION Allows you to position where the Port ID appears on the screen The default is the upper right corner but...

Page 33: ...ces are ALL All the Ports which have been set Accessible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 28 POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On QUICK VIEW Only those Ports whic...

Page 34: ...our User passwords can be set 2 After you select the Administrator field or one of the User fields a screen that allows you to key in your username and password appears The password may be up to 12 ch...

Page 35: ...All alpha characters a z A Z All numeric characters 0 9 and Space Case does not matter OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in 3 When you have finished editing pres...

Page 36: ...ptions is chosen for the LIST view see F2 LIST page 23 only a Port that has been selected here will display on the List If one of the Quick View options is chosen for Auto Scanning see SCAN MODE page...

Page 37: ...3 SET function see page 25 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 powere...

Page 38: ...ereas 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 You must input your p...

Page 39: ...terisk or the minus key 3 Release the Num Lock key Num Lock or Num Lock When Hotkey Mode is active The Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate so They stop flashing and...

Page 40: ...s that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regular intervals so that their activity can be monitored automatically See Scan Mode of the OSD F3 SET function page 24 for information regard...

Page 41: ...ou want to keep the focus on a particular computer is more convenient than Exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume scanning you start from where you left off If on the other hand you exited and...

Page 42: ...Lock combination again While Skip Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Skip Mode compliant keystrokes can be input You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain norm...

Page 43: ...is a number from 1 255 A Invokes Auto Scan Mode When Auto Scan Mode is in effect P or Left Click pauses Auto Scanning When Auto Scanning is paused pressing Any Key or another Left Click resumes Auto S...

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Page 45: ...nless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth...

Page 46: ...in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wal...

Page 47: ...out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload...

Page 48: ...occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help Email Support support aten com Online Support Technical Support http support aten com Trouble...

Page 49: ...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 Orange Selected 8 Green Scan Interval OSD Select 1 255 sec Power Cons...

Page 50: ...169 43 295 302 62 428 435 6 36 43 25 169 176 44 302 309 63 435 442 7 43 50 26 176 183 45 309 316 64 442 449 8 50 57 27 183 190 46 316 323 65 449 456 9 57 64 28 190 197 47 323 330 66 456 463 10 64 71 2...

Page 51: ...croll 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...

Page 52: ...emove the cover of the CS 88A 3 Place a jumper cap over pins 1 2 of the J22 jumper on the mainboard 4 Plug in the power cord and turn on the CS 88A The following directions appear on the KVM console s...

Page 53: ...he cables to make sure they are all properly connected 1 Reset the keyboard and mouse by simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 on the First Stage unit for 3 seconds 2 Unplug the keyboard connector f...

Page 54: ...vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or...

Page 55: ...ew 4 rack mounting 7 rear view 5 stacking 7 E Edit Port Names 27 F F1 GOTO 22 F2 LIST 23 F3 SET 24 F4 ADM 26 F7 SCAN 29 F8 LOUT 30 Factory Default Settings 43 G GOTO 22 H Hardware Requirments Cables 3...

Page 56: ...nting Installing 8 Safety information 39 Restore Default Values 27 Restoring Original Factory Default Settings 44 RoHS ii S Safety Instructions General 37 Rack Mounting 39 SCAN 29 Scan Duration 25 SCA...

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