ATen CS1798 Manual
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EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT: 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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could
cause radio interference.
Achtung: Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann
Funkstörungen verursachen.
KCC Statement
RoHS
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User Information
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User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual
are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of
the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Should the programs prove defective following 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 any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation
of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior
to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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Contents
EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front View CS1798 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front View CS17916 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear View CS1798 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear View CS17916 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rack Mounting – Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Rack Mounting – Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Two Stage Cascade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Three Stage Cascade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Multi-display Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cable Connections for Multi-display Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Multi-display Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Grouping Ports into “Vertical” Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Channels Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 3.
Basic Operation
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Manual Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 4.
OSD Operation
OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Manufacturing Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
OSD Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
OSD Hotkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
OSD Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
F1: GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F3: SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
F5: SKP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 5.
Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Hotkey Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Select the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Auto Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Invoking Auto Scan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Quick Hotkey Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
OSD Hotkey Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Port OS Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Set USB Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Restore Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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USB Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Video DynaSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Mouse Emulation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 6.
Keyboard Emulation
Mac Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 7.
The Firmware Management Utility
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
OSD Configuration Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
CS1798 / CS17916 Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Administrator Login Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1798 /
CS17916 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 CS1798 / CS17916 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. The
necessary steps for a basic single stage hookup, three-stage cascade, and multi-
display installation are provided.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved
in operating the CS1798 / CS17916.
Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the
CS1798 / CS17916's OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.
Chapter 5, Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures
involved in the Hotkey operation of your CS1798 / CS17916 installation.
Chapter 6, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac
and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.
Chapter 7, The Firmware Management Utility, explains how to use this
utility to upgrade the CS1798 / CS17916's firmware with the latest available
versions and perform an OSD configuration backup/restore.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the CS1798 / CS17916.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
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.
→Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start
→
Run means to
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CS1798 / CS17916 8/16-port USB HDMI KVM Switch is a multi-purpose
appliance that consolidates access and control of up to 8/16 HDMI computers
from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS1798
/ CS17916 can be cascaded up to three levels – to control up to 512 computers
(CS1798); or two levels – up to 256 computers (CS17916) – all from a single
console.
In addition the CS1798 / CS17916 features multi-display functionality, which
enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to eight switches in a multi-
display installation where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards.
Furthermore, the CS1798 / CS17916 comes with ATEN’s Video DynaSync
TM
technology, which optimizes display resolution.
There are three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the
installation: (1) using the pushbutton port selection switches located on each
unit's front panel; (2) entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard; and (3)
selecting from menus provided by the on-screen display (OSD). An Auto Scan
feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of all computers on the
installation, one by one.
The CS1798 / CS17916 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio
enabled. You can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of
speakers (on a one at- a-time basis).
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is
no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility
problems. Since the CS1798 / CS17916 intercepts keyboard input directly, it
works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.).
Since a single console manages all of the computers on your installation, a
CS1798 / CS17916 KVM switch setup: (1) eliminates the expense of having to
purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; (2) saves
all the space extra components take up; (3) saves on energy costs; and (4)
eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving
from one computer to another.
Note: 1. The CS1798 / CS17916 offers two types of installation – 1)
standalone/cascade; and 2) multi-display – that require different
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Requirements
Console
An HDMI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution
that you will be using on any computer in the installation
Note: For multi-display installations, multiple monitors are required. See
Multi-display Installation, page 26, for details.
A USB mouse
A USB keyboard
Speakers (optional)
Computers
The following equipment must be available on each computer:
An HDMI card
Note: 1. The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the HDMI
display card. For best results, we recommend you purchase a high
quality product.
2. For multi-display installations, the computers require multiple
HDMI cards. See Multi-display Installation, page 26, for details.
Type A USB port
Speaker ports (optional)
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Components
Front View CS1798
No. Component Description
1 Port Selection
Pushbuttons
For manual port selection (see Port Selection, page 32, also):
Press a port selection pushbutton for less than two seconds to bring
the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its
corresponding port.
Press a pushbutton for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM
and audio focus* to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
Press pushbuttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start
Auto Scan Mode*. See Auto Scan Mode, page 51, for details.
Press pushbuttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for 2 seconds to perform
a keyboard and mouse reset. See Keyboard / Mouse Reset,
page 53, also
Note:
Enable mouse emulation for independent switching (see
page 44).
2 Port LEDs
The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The left ones
are the KVM Port LEDs; the right ones are the USB LEDs:
KVM
Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the
corresponding port is up and running (On Line).
Flashes to indicate that Firmware Upgrade mode is in effect.
Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer
attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus
(Selected).
Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding
port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
USB
Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corre-
sponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.
4
3
1 & 2
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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 66, for details.
4 Audio Port The cables from your main speakers plug in here. The
speakers plugged in here have priority over those in the rear
panel.
5 Firmware
Upgrade Port
The firmware upgrade cable that transfers the firmware
upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the CS1798
/ CS17916 plugs into this RJ-11 connector.
6 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into this
port (this may require an extra power adapter).
Note: The USB 2.0 hub cannot be accessed through the
switch by computers on the second or third level of a cascaded
installation.
7 Reset Switch Pressing this switch performs a system reset. When the
system is reset, the switch beeps, and the port LEDs flash in
succession until the reset is complete. After the reset is
complete you can login again.
Note: This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a
small object, such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen.
8 Power LED Lights to indicate that the switch is powered up and ready to
operate.
No. Component Description
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Front View CS17916
No. Component Description
1 Port Selection
Pushbuttons
For manual port selection (see Port Selection, page 32, also):
Press a port selection pushbutton for less than two seconds to bring
the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its
corresponding port.
Press a pushbutton for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM
and audio focus* to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
Press pushbuttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start
Auto Scan Mode*. See Auto Scan Mode, page 51, for details.
Press pushbuttons 15 and 16 simultaneously for 2 seconds to per-
form a keyboard and mouse reset. See Keyboard / Mouse Reset,
page 53, also
Note: Enable mouse emulation for independent switching (see
page 44).
2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The
left ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the right ones are the USB
LEDs:
KVM
Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the
corresponding port is up and running (On Line).
Flashes to indicate that Firmware Upgrade mode is in effect.
Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer
attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus
(Selected).
Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding
port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
USB
Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corre-
sponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.
Note: The USB 2.0 hub cannot be accessed through the
switch by computers on the second or third level of a cascaded
installation.
1 & 2
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Rear View CS1798
No. Component Description
1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.
2 Console Port Section The cables from your console HDMI monitor, USB
keyboard, USB mouse, and speakers plug in here.
Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to
indicate itself.
3 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire used to ground the CS1798 /
CS17916 attaches here. (Optional)
4 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug
into this port (this may require an extra power
adapter).
Note: The USB 2.0 hub cannot be accessed through
the switch by computers on the second or third level of
a cascaded installation.
5 KVM Port Sections The cables that link the switch to your computers plug
in here. Each KVM port section is comprised of a
speaker jack, a USB type B socket, and HDMI
connector with screw lock.
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Rear View CS17916
No. Component Description
1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.
2 Console Port Section The cables from your console HDMI monitor, USB
keyboard, USB mouse, and speakers plug in here.
Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to
indicate itself.
3 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire used to ground the CS1798 /
CS17916 attaches here. (Optional)
4 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug
into this port (this may require an extra power
adapter).
Note: The USB 2.0 hub cannot be accessed through
the switch by computers on the second or third level of
a cascaded installation.
5 KVM Port Sections The cables that link the switch to your computers plug
in here. Each KVM port section is comprised of a
speaker jack, a USB type B socket, and HDMI
connector with screw lock.
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4
3
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Overview
For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing multiple platforms, the
CS1798 / CS17916 design utilizes custom USB HDMI KVM cables that serve
as intermediaries between the switch and the connected computers (refer to the
installation diagram on page 20).
A separate custom USB HDMI KVM cable is required for each computer
connection. The custom KVM cables are listed under Cables, on page 6.
Consult your dealer to find out which custom KVM cables best fit your needs.
Installation Types
The CS1798 / CS17916 offers two types of installation – 1) standalone/
cascade; and 2) multi-display – that require different cabling setups. Therefore,
the functions of both types are not available in one installation. See the
following sections in this chapter for details about the different cabling
requirements.
Before You Begin
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 69. Please review it before
proceeding.
2. To prevent damage to your installation from power surges or
static electricity. It is important that all connected devices are
properly grounded.
3. Make sure that power to all devices that you will be installing
has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any
computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
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Stacking and Rack Mounting
The CS1798 / CS17916 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.
Stacking
The CS1798 / CS17916 can be placed on any level surface that can safely
support its weight and the weight of the attached cables. Make sure that the
surface is clean and free of any materials that can block the exhaust vents or
otherwise interfere with normal operation of the switch.
To place the CS1798 / CS17916, or to stack units if you are cascading them,
remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that came with
this package, and stick them onto the bottom panel at the corners, as shown in
the diagram, below:
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Rack Mounting – Front
1. Remove the screws, one each from the left and right sides of the switch
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.
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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.
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Single Stage Installation
To set up your single stage CS1798 / CS17916 installation, refer to the
installation diagram on page 20 (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. Connect your HDMI monitor into the HDMI console port and power on.
3. Plug your main speakers into the speaker jack located on the unit’s front
panel. The speakers plugged into this port have priority over those plugged
into the rear panel.
4. Plug your secondary speakers into the audio port located on the unit’s rear
panel.
5. Using the custom USB HDMI KVM cable set provided with this package,
plug the HDMI connector into any available HDMI socket in the KVM
port section of the switch, then plug the accompanying USB and audio
connector into their corresponding USB and speaker sockets.
Note: 1. Verify that all the plugs are in the same KVM Port sockets (all in
Port 1, all in Port 2, etc.).
2. The CS1798/CS17916 only supports speaker ports. Do not
connect a KVM cable's microphone connector to the speaker
ports.
6. At the other end of the cable, plug the USB, video, 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. Power on the computers.
Note: Make sure the computers and devices that the CS1798 / CS17916
connects to are also properly grounded.
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Single Stage Installation Diagram
8
4
1
37
7
2
USB HDMI
KVM Cable Set
5
HDMI
6
USB HDMI
KVM Cable Set
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Two Stage Cascade
To control even more computers, additional CS1798 / CS17916 units can be
cascaded from the KVM ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded CS1798 /
CS17916s that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage
units. As many as 64 (CS1798) or 256 (CS17916) 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 73.
To set up a two stage installation, refer to the Two Stage Installation diagram
on the next page as you 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 custom USB HDMI KVM cable set (see Cables, page 6) to connect
any available KVM Port on the First Stage unit to the Console ports of the
Second Stage unit.
Note: Plug the USB Type A connector into the lower USB (keyboard) port
in the Console section (they are both marked with a similar icon to
remind you of the correct USB port).
3. Using another custom USB HDMI KVM cable set (provided with this
package), plug the HDMI connector into any available HDMI socket in the
KVM port section of the second stage switch, then plug the accompanying
USB Type B, and speaker connectors into their corresponding USB, and
speaker sockets.
Note: 1. Verify that all the plugs are in the same KVM Port sockets (all in
Port 1, all in Port 2, etc.), and that each socket is marked with an
appropriate icon to indicate itself.
2. The CS1798/CS17916 only supports speaker ports. Do not
connect a KVM cable's microphone connector to the speaker
ports.
4. At the other end of the cable, plug the USB Type A, video, and speaker
cables into their respective ports on the computer.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up.
6. For each Second Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into its Power
Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC source.
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Two Stage Installation Diagram
USB HDMI
KVM Cable Set
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Three Stage Cascade
The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same
as for a two stage installation. Using the CS1798 in 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 73.
Note: 1. The CS1798 cannot cascaded beyond the third level and the
CS17916 cannot cascaded beyond the second level.
2. The CS1798 can only be cascaded with other CS1798 units. The
CS17946 (set as the master unit) can cascade with the CS1798 or
CS17916.
Once you have finished cabling up (see Two Stage Cascade, page 21 if
necessary), power up according to the following sequence:
1. For each Third Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into the switch's
Power Jack; plug the power adapter into an AC source.
2. For each Second Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into the switch's
Power Jack; plug the power adapter into an AC source.
3. Plug the First Stage unit's power adapter cable into its Power Jack, then
plug the power adapter into an AC source.
4. Power on the computers.
Note:The Power On sequence requires that all Third Stage units be
powered on first. After they are all on, the Second Stage units
must be powered on next. After the Second Stage units are on, the
First Stage units must be powered on last. Only after all the
switches have been powered on in this sequence, can the
computers be powered on.
The USB 2.0 hub cannot be accessed through the switch by
computers on the second or third level of a cascaded installation.
Make sure the computers and devices that the CS1798 / CS17916
connects to are also properly grounded.
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Three Stage Installation Diagram
USB HDMI
KVM Cable Set
USB HDMI
KVM Cable Set
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Note: Make sure the computers and devices that the CS1798 / CS17916
connects to are also properly grounded.
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Multi-display Installation Diagram
5
Computers with
2/3/4 video inputs
First Switch
5
HDMI cables
5
1
USB Type B to
Type A cable
Second Switch
3
Third / Fourth
Stage Units
4
2
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Grouping Ports into “Vertical” Channels
Once the cables have been connected and multi-display mode has been selected
in the OSD, the CS1798 / CS17916 auto-detects the channels and displaying
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. The ports will all be switched at the same time,
channel by channel.
Depending on the number of stages in your stack, a CS1798 / CS17916
installation offers dual display (two stages), triple display (three stages), quad
display (four stages) or multi-display (up to 8 stages) scenarios. For reference
purposes, the example shows a four-stage installation with quad display
functionality.
Note: Only one HDMI video signal can be displayed at a time, depending on
the configuration of the CS1798 / CS17916 unit on the first switch.
Channels Diagram
Ch1
Ch7 Ch6
First
Switch
Second
Switch
Third
Switch
Fourth
Switch
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Port Selection
The CS1798 / CS17916 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 CS1798 / CS17916 installation is assigned a unique Port ID.
You can directly access any computer on any level of the installation by
specifying the Port ID that the computer is connected to – either with the OSD
(see OSD Operation, page 35), or with the Hotkey port selection method (see
Hotkey Operation, page 49).
A computer attached to a master unit has a two digit Port ID (from 01–08
for the CS1798, or 01–16 for the CS17916) that corresponds to the KVM
port number that it is connected to.
A computer attached to a slave unit has a four digit Port ID.
The first two digits represent the KVM port number on the master and the
second two digits represent the KVM port number on the slave unit that
the computer is connected to. For example, a Port ID of 02–08 would refer
to a computer that is connected to KVM port 8 of a slave unit that links
back to KVM port 2 of the master unit.
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Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to power off a CS1798 / CS17916, do the following
before restarting it:
1. Unplug the CS1798 / CS17916 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 CS1798 / CS17916 will still
receive power from the computers.
3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the CS1798 / CS17916 back in.
4. Power on the computers.
Note: If there are stations cascaded down from the master CS1798 / CS17916,
all the cascaded stations and the computers attached to them must be
shut down as well.
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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.
Manufacturing Number
The “MFG Number” (Manufacturing Number) is an internal serial number
used by ATEN’s factory and technical support staff to identify products. This
number does not affect products’ warranty. If your product requires after-sales
services, you may provide the MFG Number to ATEN’s sales or technical
support staff to identify the product and model number.
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]. The OSD main screen displays
in administrator mode. In this mode, you have administrator privileges, with
access to all administrator and user functions, and can set up operations
(including password authorization) as you like. If the password function has
been set, you must provide an appropriate administrator/user password in order
to access the OSD.
OSD Hotkey
You can display the OSD on the console monitor while also viewing the
display of any port on the CS1798 / CS17916 by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key
twice.
Note: You can optionally change the OSD hotkey to the Ctrl key, in which
case you would press [Ctrl] twice (see OSD HOTKEY, page 39). With
this method, you must press the same [Ctrl] key.
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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. Only the ports that have been set accessible by the administrator for
the current logged in user are visible (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS,
page 41).
4. If the port list is collapsed, click on a switch number, or move the
highlight bar to it then press the right arrow key to expand the list.
Similarly, to collapse a switch’s port list, click on the switch number,
or move the highlight bar to it then press the left arrow key to collapse
the list.
OSD Main Screen Headings
PN This column lists the port ID numbers for all the KVM ports on the
installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is
move the highlight bar to it, then press Enter.
QV If a port has selected for quick view scanning (see SET QUICK VIEW
PORTS, page 43), an arrowhead displays in this column.
The computers that are powered on and are online have a sun symbol
in this column.
NAME If a port has been given a name (see EDIT PORT NAMES, page 42), its
name appears in this column.
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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. Enable mouse emulation for independent switching (see page 42),
for this function to work.
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.
To use the port ID method, key in 2; key in the Port ID; then press [Enter]
to switch KVM, Audio and USB focus; or [Spacebar] to switch KVM and
Audio only.
Note: You can key in a partial name or port ID. In that case, the screen will
show all the computers that the user has rights to (see View SET
ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 41), that match the name or port ID
pattern, regardless of the current list settings (see F2 LIST, page 38, for
details).
To return to the OSD main screen without making a choice, press [Esc].
F2: LIST
This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD
displays on the main screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are
given in the table below.
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.
Choice Meaning
ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation that have been set accessible
by the administrator for the current logged in user.
QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as quick view ports (see
SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 43).
POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have their attached computers powered on.
QUICK VIEW +
POWERED ON
Lists only the ports that have been selected as quick view ports (see
SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 43), and that have their attached
computers powered on.
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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]. An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate
which one it is. The settings are explained in the following table:
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Setting Function
OSD HOTKEY Selects which hotkey activates the OSD function:
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl].
Since the [Ctrl] key combination may conflict with programs running
on the computers, the default is the [Scroll Lock] combination.
PORT ID
DISPLAY
POSITION
Allows each user to customize the position where the port ID
appears on the screen. The default is the upper left corner, but
users can choose to have it appear anywhere on the screen.
Use the mouse or the arrow keys plus Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home, End,
and 5 (on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off), to position the
port ID display, then double-click or press [Enter] to lock the
position and return to the Set submenu.
PORT ID
DISPLAY
DURATION
Determines how long a port ID displays on the monitor after a port
change has taken place. The choices are: 3 Seconds (default) and
Always Off.
PORT ID
DISPLAY
MODE
Selects how the port ID is displayed: the port number plus the port
name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME) (default); the port number
alone (PORT NUMBER); or the port name alone (PORT NAME).
SCAN
DURATION
Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles
through the selected ports in Auto Scan mode (see F7 SCAN,
page 46). Key in a value from 1–255 seconds, then press [Enter].
Default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the SCAN function.
Note: Enable mouse emulation for auto scan to work (see
page 44).
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Setting Function
SCAN-SKIP
MODE
Selects which computers will be accessed under skip mode
(see F5: SKP, page 45), and Auto Scan mode (see F7: SCAN,
page 46. Choices are:
ALL - All the ports which have been set accessible (see SET
ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 41);
QUICK VIEW - Only those ports which have been set accessible
and have been selected as quick view ports (see SET QUICK
VIEW PORTS, page 43);
POWERED ON - Only those ports which have been set accessible
and are powered on;
QUICK VIEW + POWERED ON - Only those ports which have
been set accessible and have been selected as quick view ports
and are powered on. The default is ALL.
Note: The quick view choices only show up on the administrator's
screen, since only he has Quick View setting rights (see SET
QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 43). Enable mouse emulation for
scan-skip mode to work (see page 44).
SCREEN
BLANKER
If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with
this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value from 1–30
minutes, then press [Enter]. The default setting of 0 disables this
function.
HOTKEY
COMMAND
MODE
Enables / disables the hotkey command function in case a conflict
with programs running on the computers occurs.
HOTKEY Sets the keyboard shortcut for invoking Hotkey Mode (see Hotkey
Setting Mode, page 49). Choices are: NUM LOCK + - (minus)
(default), and CTRL + F12.
OSD
LANGUAGE
Sets the language used in the OSD. Choices are: English (default),
German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
Spanish, French, and Russian.
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Setting Function
SET LOGOUT
TIMEOUT
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]. The default setting of 0 disables this function.
Note: This feature does not function if Set Login Mode is disabled.
See SET LOGIN MODE, page 44.
EDIT PORT
NAMES
To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port,
every port can be given a name. This function allows the
administrator to create, modify, or delete port names.
To edit a port name:
1. Click the port, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight
bar to it, then press [Enter].
2. Key in the new port name, or modify/delete the old one. The
maximum number of characters allowed for the port name is 12.
Legal characters include:
All alpha characters: A Z–
All numeric characters: 0 9–
* ( ) + : - , ? . /
Case does not matter; the OSD displays the port name in all
capitals no matter how they were keyed in.
3. When you have finished editing, press [Enter] to have the
change take effect. To abort the change, press [Esc].
RESTORE
DEFAULT
VALUES
This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to
the original factory default settings (See Factory Default Hotkeys
and Settings, page 76) except for the port name list, username and
password information, which are saved.
CLEAR THE
NAME LIST
This function clears the port name list.
ACTIVATE
BEEPER
Choices are Y (on), or N (off). When activated, the beeper sounds
whenever a port is changed; when activating the Auto Scan
function (see F7 SCAN, page 46); or an invalid entry is made on an
OSD menu. The default is Y.
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Setting Function
MOUSE
EMULATION
Enables / disable mouse emulation function.
Note: Supported in the first level of an installation only. Enable
mouse emulation to perform any independent switching of a port
and for Auto Scan Mode or Skip Mode to work.
ACTIVATE multi-
display
Enables multi-display mode for dual, triple or quad displaying in
multiple-monitor installations where each computer is fitted with
multiple video cards. See Multi-display Installation, page 26, for full
details.
Note: multi-display mode must be enabled on the OSD before the
cables are connected.
OSD CONFIG
BACKUP /
RESTORE
Enters OSD Configuration Backup / Restore mode. The Firmware
Management Utility lets you backup the current OSD configuration
of the CS1798 / CS17916, and restore it when necessary. Storing
the OSD configuration settings is useful when deploying more than
one installation that uses the same settings. See OSD
Configuration Backup/Restore, page 67, for full details.
SET LOGIN
MODE
This function allows the administrator to request users to login or
not. When the login dialog box is disabled, the system disables the
login/logout function. If the system is re-started, the login/logout
function remains disabled.
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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.
Enable mouse emulation for Skip mode to work (see page 42).
The selection of computers available for skip mode switching is made with
the Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see page 39).
When you are in skip mode:
press [
←
] to skip to the previous accessible port on the list
press [
→ ]
to skip to the next accessible port on the list
press [
↑
] to skip 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
press [
↓
] to skip 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
Note: When you skip, you only skip to the previous or next accessible
computer that is in the Scan–Skip mode selection (see page 40).
If a port has been selected for Scan–Skip mode, when the focus switches to
that port a left/right triangle symbol appears before its port ID display.
When the port ID with the triangle symbol displays, the background screen
is blank.
While skip mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You
must exit skip mode in order to regain control of the console.
When the selected port displays, skip mode is automatically disabled.
To exit skip mode, press [Spacebar] or [Esc].
F6: BRC
F6 is an administrator only function. Clicking the F6 field, or pressing [F6],
invokes Broadcast (BRC) mode. When this function is in effect, commands
sent from the console are broadcast to to all available computers on the
installation.
This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on
multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or
upgrading software, etc.
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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.
When BRC mode is in effect, the Scroll Lock LED flashes. It stops
flashing and reverts to normal status when you exit BRC.
F7: SCAN
Clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan mode. This function
allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular
intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the
trouble of switching yourself. Enable mouse emulation for Auto Scan to work
(see page 42).
The selection of computers to be included for auto-scanning is made with
the Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see page 40).
The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan
Duration setting under the F3: SET function (see page 39). 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. After the Scan Duration time is
up, the scan function will move on to the next port.
As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the port ID display
to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode. When the port
ID with the symbol displays, the background screen is blank.
While Auto Scan mode is in effect, the console will not function normally.
You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain control of the console.
While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to
keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P, or with a left-
click of the mouse. See Invoking Auto Scan, page 51, for details.
To exit Auto Scan mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].
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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. You must input your username and
password before you can continue.
2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc]
to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD
menu, a null port message displays on the screen. The OSD hotkey
will bring up the main OSD 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. The CS1798 / CS17916 provides the following
hotkey port control features:
Selecting the Active Port
Auto Scan Mode Switching*
Skip Mode Switching*
Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset
Enable / Disable Mouse Emulation*
The following settings can also be controlled in HSM mode:
Setting the Beeper
Setting the Quick Hotkey
Setting the OSD Hotkey
Setting the Port Operating System
Restoring the OSD Default Values
Note: Enable mouse emulation to perform any independent switching of a port
and for Auto Scan Mode or Skip Mode to work (see page 56).
Hotkey Setting Mode
Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS1798 / CS17916 switch
configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode
(HSM).
Invoking HSM
To invoke HSM do the following:
1. Press and hold down [Num Lock].
2. Press and release [-].
3. Release [Num Lock].
Produkt Specifikationer
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| Model: | CS1798 |
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