ATEN CE800b User Manual

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CE800B User Manual2Features Cat 5e (or higher) cable connects the Local and Remote Units – up to 250 m (825 ft) apart Dual console operation – contr

1. Introduction3System RequirementsConsoles Two VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitors capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any com

CE800B User Manual4Operating SystemsSupported operating systems are shown in the table, below:OS VersionWindows 2000 and higherLinux RedHat 7.1 and hi

1. Introduction5CE800BL (Local Unit) Front ViewNo. Component Description1 KVM Port Section This section is made up of a microphone jack, speaker jack

CE800B User Manual6CE800BR (Remote Unit) Front ViewNo. Component Description1 USB Peripheral Port External USB Mass Storage compliant flash drives plu

1. Introduction7CE800BL / CE800BR Rear ViewSide ViewNo. Component Description1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.2

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9Chapter 2Hardware SetupBefore You BeginRack MountingFor convenience and flexibility, the CE800B can be mounted on a system rack. To rack mount the un

CE800B User Manual102. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack.Note: The rack screws are not provided. We recommend that you use M5

2. Hardware Setup11InstallationGroundingTo prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded.1. Use the two

CE800B User ManualiiFCC InformationThis is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case t

CE800B User Manual124. For increased grounding protection, use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the local and remote units. There are two

2. Hardware Setup13Setting UpSetting up the USB KVM Extender System is simply a matter of plugging in the cables. Refer to the diagrams on the follow

CE800B User Manual145. Connect one end of a Cat 5e twisted pair cable to the Link port on the CE800BL; connect the other end of the Cat 5e twisted pai

2. Hardware Setup15Standard Installation – CE800B to PC41CE800BL (rear)3a5CE800BR (rear)67Cat 5e Cableup to 250 m2CE800BL (front)Custom KVM cableUSB

CE800B User Manual16Advanced Installation – CE800B to KVM SwitchCE800BL (front)Custom KVM cableUSB CableUSB KVM Switch (rear)4b4a

17Chapter 3OperationBasic OperationOperating ModesThe CE800B USB KVM Extender utilizes three operating modes: Auto, Local, and Remote, as described in

CE800B User Manual18Likewise, if the system is in Remote Mode, the Local unit’s selection switch is inactive – the Local operator cannot take over con

3. Operation19CE800BR (Remote Unit)USB Mass StorageBoth the CE800BL and the CE800BR have a built-in USB port that complies with the USB Mass Storage

CE800B User Manual20OSD OperationOverviewThe CE800B USB KVM Extender provides a convenient menu driven On Screen Display (OSD) to handle its configura

3. Operation21Administrator Main ScreenAfter you log in to the OSD, if you are the administrator, a screen similar to the one below appears:Note: If

CE800B User ManualiiiUser InformationOnline RegistrationBe sure to register your product at our online support center:Telephone SupportFor telephone s

CE800B User Manual22Administrator ConfigurationThe configuration settings that the administrator is allowed to make are explained in the following tab

3. Operation23* SPC stands for Special Case. For certain operating systems (such as FSBD), you may need to choose this option if you run into startup

CE800B User Manual24User ConfigurationThe CE800B USB KVM Extender supports up to four user accounts in addition to the administrator. When users invok

3. Operation25Hotkey Setting ModeIn addition to the OSD, the administrator and users can also use hotkey combinations to configure a number of the CE

CE800B User Manual26Alternate HSM Invocation KeysAn alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs r

3. Operation27Enable / Disable HotkeysIn case a conflict occurs with programs running on the computer, you may wish to disable the hotkey function. T

CE800B User Manual28USB ResetSometimes the USB keyboard and mouse connection to the CE800B needs to be reset. Instead of unplugging and replugging the

29Chapter 4Keyboard EmulationMac KeyboardThe PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mapping

CE800B User Manual30Sun KeyboardThe PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is

31Chapter 5The Firmware Upgrade UtilityThe Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading t

CE800B User ManualivPackage ContentsThe CE800B USB KVM Extender package contains: 1 CE800BL USB KVM Extender (Local Unit) 1 CE800BR USB KVM Extender

CE800B User Manual325. Make sure both units are connected by the Cat 5e cable, then plug in the Remote unit’s power adapter.6. Press and hold the Loca

5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility33Starting the UpgradeTo upgrade your firmware:1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double

CE800B User Manual343. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility inspects your installation. All the devic

5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility35Upgrade SucceededAfter the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful:

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37AppendixSafety InstructionsGeneral Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on

CE800B User Manual38 Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. When connecting or disconnecting p

39Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight o

CE800B User Manual40Technical SupportTechnical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over the web):InternationalNorth AmericaW

41SpecificationsFunction CE800BL CE800BRComputer Connections 1 N/AConnectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (White)Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Bl

CE800B User ManualvContentsFCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiRoHS. . . . . .

CE800B User Manual42TroubleshootingOperation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cable

43Clear Login InformationIf you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted or yo

CE800B User Manual44About SPHD ConnectorsThis product uses SPHD connectors for its KVM and/or Console ports. We have specifically modified the shape o

45IndexAAdministrator Configuration 22Alternate OSD keys 26BBasic Operation 17CChange Password 24Clear login information 43ConfigurationAdministrator

CE800 User Manual46Reset USB 28Restore Default Values 23RoHS iiSSafety InstructionsGeneral 37Rack mounting 39SETPassword 22SJ/T 11364-2006 iiTTechnica

CE800B User ManualviOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Administrator Main Screen

CE800B User ManualviiAbout this ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CE800B system. It covers all aspects of installa

CE800B User ManualviiiConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:Product InformationFor information about all ATEN products and how they ca

1Chapter 1IntroductionOverviewThe CE800B USB KVM Extender with on-board audio allows access to a computer system from a remote console (USB keyboard a