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User ManualCS-2282 Console / 8 Computer KVM Switch2001-02-01

Installation and Startup Before you Begin1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up havebeen turned off. You must unplug the

5. Turn on the power to the CS-228.Note: When you turn the unit On, it undergoes a Power On Self Test. If there is aproblem, the On Line Port LEDs fla

7. Power on the First Stage CS-228.8. Power on all Second Stage units9. Plug in the power cords and power On all the computers.You must follow the seq

OperationHot PluggingThe Master View CS-228 supports hot plugging - components can be removed and addedback into the installation by unplugging their

OSD OperationOSD OverviewOn Screen Display (OSD), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computerswitching procedure. All operations start fro

Port NumberingThe Port Number (PN) for a computer connected to the CS-228 is derived from the CPUPort (1 - 8) on the CS-228’s back panel that the comp

OSD Main Menu HeadingsHeading ExplanationPN This column lists the Port Numbers for all the CPU Ports. The simplest method toaccess a particular comput

wF2 EDIT:This is an Administrator function. To help remember which computer is attached to aparticular port, every port can be given a name. The Edit

wF4 SCAN:Clicking the F4 field, or pressing [F4] initiates Scan Mode, in which the OSD cyclesthrough all the ports that have been selected for scannin

Setting FunctionSET PASSWORDThis function is used to set passwords for the Administrator and User:1. One Administrator and two User passwords can be s

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(F5 Settings cont.)Setting FunctionRELEASE ALL PRIVATE Releases all Ports that have been set to Private Mode (see PrivateMode, p. 17), so that they be

(F6 Settings cont.)SettingFunctionCHANNEL DISPLAYPOSITIONAllows you to position where the Port ID appears on the screen.Highlight this item, then pres

wF7 QVYou can broaden or narrow the number of ports that get automatically scanned byselecting only the ones you want with the QV (Quick View Scan) fu

AppendixMaster View - Computer Connection TablesMaster Views Type Computers1 CS-228 1 - 82 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 8 - 153 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-

SpecificationsFunction SpecificationComputerConnectionsDirect 8Max 64 (via Daisy Chain)Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display)LEDs Power 1 (Blue)On Lin

Stacking and MountingwStacking:1. The unit comes with the stacking brackets already attached. Note that there is a topand bottom half to each bracket.

Radio & TV Interference StatementWARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in

Packing ListThe complete Master View CS-228 package consists of:M1 CS-228 KVM SwitchM1 Power AdapterM2 Rack Mounting Brackets (Screws Included)M1 User

ContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features. . . . . . .

OverviewThe CS-228 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows two independent keyboard, mouse,and monitor Consoles to access eight computers, either ind

Featuresw2 Consoles Control 8 ComputerswOne or Two Users Can Operate Up To 64 Computers (via Daisy Chain to CS-138A,CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A) At T

Hardware RequirementsConsoleswA VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will beusing on any computer in the install

IntroductionFront View1. Port LEDsOn Line: Lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the correspondingport is up and running. If the LED

Rear View1. Power Switch2. Power JackThe power adapater cable plugs in here.3. Console 2 Microphone and Speaker JacksThe microphone and speakers belon