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CS428 User Manual2Features 4 Consoles Control 8 Computers Up to four users can operate up to 64 computers (via cascading to CS-138A, CS-9138, CS-128

1. Introduction3RequirementsConsole A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in th

CS428 User Manual4ComponentsFront PanelNo. Component Description1 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding Compute

1. Introduction5Rear PanelNo. Component Description1 Power Switch A rocker switch to power the system on and off.2 Console 3 and 4 ConnectorsUse KVM

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7Chapter 2Hardware SetupStacking and MountingThe CS428 can be placed on the desktop or it can be rack mounted, as described in the sections that follo

CS428 User Manual82. 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 diagr

2. Hardware Setup9Note: When you turn the unit On, it undergoes a Power On Self Test. If there is a problem, Port LEDs 1 - 4 flash repeatedly accordi

CS428 User Manual10To set up a two stage installation, do the following:1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, includin

11Chapter 3Basic OperationHot PluggingThe Master View CS428 supports hot plugging - components can be removed and added back into the installation by

CS428 User ManualiiFCC InformationThis is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case th

CS428 User Manual12Port NumberingEach computer on the installation is assigned a unique Port Number (PN). The PN is a one or two segment number that i

13Chapter 4OSD OperationOSD OverviewOn Screen Display (OSD), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure. All operatio

CS428 User Manual14When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears:Note: 1. The diagram depicts the Administrator's Main Scree

4. OSD Operation15OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window; or press [Esc

CS428 User Manual16OSD Main Menu HeadingsOSD FunctionsOSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can: rapidly switch to

4. OSD Operation17F2 EDIT:This is an Administrator function. To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be give

CS428 User Manual18F3 LIST:This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists. This will be different for each Console, d

4. OSD Operation19F4 SCAN:Clicking the F4 field, or pressing [F4] initiates Scan Mode, in which the OSD cycles through all the ports that have been s

CS428 User Manual20F5 ADM:F5 allows an Administrator to configure the OSD operation of the Console. To change a setting Double Click it; or use the Up

4. OSD Operation21Setting FunctionSET ACCESSIBLE PORTSThis function allows Administrators and Users to select which Ports can be accessed from a part

CS428 User ManualiiiUser InformationOnline RegistrationBe sure to register your product at our online support center: International – http://support.

CS428 User Manual22F6 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

4. OSD Operation23(Continued from previous page.)Setting FunctionSCAN DURATION Determines how long the display dwells on each port when it cycles thr

CS428 User Manual24F7 QVYou can broaden or narrow the number of ports that get automatically scanned by selecting only the ones you want with the QV (

25AppendixSafety InstructionsGeneral Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on

CS428 User Manual26 To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line cond

Appendix27Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full

CS428 User Manual28Technical SupportInternationalNorth AmericaWhen you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product mo

Appendix29Master View - Computer Connection TablesSwitches Type Computers1 CS428 1 - 82 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 8 - 153 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-913

CS428 User Manual30SpecificationsFunction SpecificationComputer ConnectionsDirect 8Max 64 (via Cascade)Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display)Connector

Appendix31OSD Factory Default SettingsPower On Self TestWhen you turn the unit On, it undergoes a Power On Self Test. If there is a problem, Port LEDs

CS428 User ManualivPackage ContentsThe basic CS428 package consists of: 1 CS428 KVM Switch 2 KVM Cable Sets (2L-1701S) 1 Power Adapter 1 Rack Moun

CS428 User Manual32TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause ActionKeyboard and/or Mouse not responding.The connection from the selected port to the targe

33IndexCCables, 3ComponentsFront Panel, 4Rear Panel, 5Connection Tables, 29FFactory Default Settings, 31Features, 2HHot Plugging, 11IInstallationCasca

CS428 User ManualvContentsFCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiRoHS. . . . . .

CS428 User Manualvi4. OSD OperationOSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13OSD Naviga

CS428 User ManualviiAbout this ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation

CS428 User ManualviiiConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:Product InformationFor information about all ATEN products and how they can

1Chapter 1IntroductionOverviewThe CS-428 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows four independent keyboard, mouse, and monitor Consoles to access eig