ATEN CS-138A User Manual

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CS-9134 / CS-9138 User ManualxConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:Getting HelpIf you need to contact ATEN technical support with a p

1Chapter 1IntroductionOverviewThe Master View CS-9134 and CS-9138 KVM switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual2Features Cascadable To Three Levels - Control Up to 64 (CS-9134) or 512 (CS-9138) Computers From a Single Console No S

1. Introduction3Hardware RequirementsConsole A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any compu

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual4ComponentsFront ViewCS-9134CS-913835412AUTO SCANK/M RESET12354AUTO SCANK/M RESETc91348.book Page 4 Thursday, April 6,

1. Introduction5No. Component Description1 Port Selection Switches Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its correspondin

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual6Rear ViewCS-9134CS-9138No. Component Description1 Power Jack The unit is designed to be non-powered (external power is n

7Chapter 2Hardware SetupBefore you BeginSingle Station InstallationIn a Single Stage installation, there are no additional Master View's cascaded

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual8Two Stage InstallationTo control even more computers, up to four (CS-9134) or eight (CS-9138) additional Master View uni

2. Hardware Setup94. Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View's power jack, then plug the adapter into an AC power source.Note: Repeat

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User ManualiiFCC InformationThis is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in w

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual10Three Stage InstallationThe procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two

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13Chapter 3Basic OperationHot PluggingThe Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138 supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added back into the insta

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual14Powering Off and RestartingIf it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the Master View units, before starting it back u

3. Basic Operation15Port SelectionThe Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138 provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installat

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual16Hotkey Port SelectionPort Selection:To select a port with the hotkey method, do the following:1. Press [Ctrl] [Shift] [

3. Basic Operation17Port ID NumberingEach KVM Port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID. You can directly access any computer o

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual18Port Key In Examples1. To access a computer attached to port 3 of a Single Stage installation, after invoking hotkey mo

19Chapter 4OSD OperationOSD OverviewThe On Screen Display (OSD) provides a menu driven interface to handle all computer control and switching procedur

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User ManualiiiUser NoticeAll information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without p

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual20OSD Navigation [Esc] cancels the current selection, or dismisses the current menu and moves back to the menu one level

4. OSD Operation21The Function KeysPressing a Function Key brings up a submenu that is used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can: r

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual22F3 LISTThis function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists. On the submenu that appears, an

4. OSD Operation23F5 EDITTo help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. The EDIT function allows y

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual24F6 SETPressing [F6] brings up the OSD configuration menu. To change a setting:1. Move the highlight bar to the choice y

4. OSD Operation25* If a password has been set, this setting requires you to supply it in order to gain access. See SET PASSWORD, page 24, and OSD Se

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual26Factory Default SettingsThe factory default settings are as follows:OSD SecurityIn order to prevent unauthorized access

4. OSD Operation27Changing a PasswordTo change a password:1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Setting a New Password section.2. Delete the old password;

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29AppendixComputer Connection TablesThe following tables indicate the relationship between the number of Master View Units and the number of systems t

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User ManualivSafety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructi

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual30CS-9134Compatible Cascade SwitchesThe following ATEN Master View KVM switches can be cascaded from the CS-9134 / CS-913

Appendix31TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause ActionErratic behavior.Unit not receiving enough power under self powered operation.Use the Power Adap

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual32Stacking and Rack MountingStackingCS-9134 / CS-9138 switches can be stacked one on top of the other using the stacking

Appendix33Rack Mounting1. Remove the stacking brackets by unscrewing them from the unit, as shown in the diagram below:2. Screw the mounting brackets

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manual34SpecificationsFunction CS-9134 CS-9138Computer ConnectionsDirect 4 8Max 64 (via Cascade) 512 (via Cascade)Port Selectio

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User Manualv When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User ManualviPackage ContentsThe CS-9134 / CS-9138 package consists of:1 CS-9134 or CS-9138 PS/2 KVM Switch1 DC9V Power Adapter1 Rac

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User ManualviiContentsFCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiUs

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User ManualviiiHotkey Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Port Selection:. .

CS-9134 / CS-9138 User ManualixAbout this ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of i