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User Manual
CS-9134
CS-9138
2005-12-21
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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
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Packing List The complete Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138 package consists of: 1 CS-9134 or CS-9138 KVM Switch 1 Power Adapter 1 Rack Mounting Kit 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it. ® © Copyright 2001-2006 ATEN In
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Contents Packing List.................................iii Contents...................................iv Overview ...................................1 Features ...................................2 Hardware Requirements...........................3 Console ..................................3 Computers.................................3 Cables...................................3 Introduction .................................4 CS-9134 Front View............................4 CS-9138 Front View.........
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Overview The Master View CS-9134 and CS-9138 KVM switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner. A single Master View CS-9134 or CS-9138 can c
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Features Cascadable To Three Levels - Control Up to 64 (CS-9134) or 512 (CS-9138) Computers From a Single Console No Software Required - Computer Selection via Front Panel Switches, Hot Keys, or OSD (On Screen Display) Quick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected Computers PS/2 and Serial Mouse Emulation For System Bootup Console’s PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connected Computers - Even Those With Serial Mice PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer and Logitech
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Hardware Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. A PS/2 style mouse A PS/2 style keyboard Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial), mouse port. Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT
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Introduction CS-9134 Front View 1 K/M RESET AUTO SCAN 2 35 4 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset. Pressing Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode. 2. Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs: An On Line LED lights GREEN
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CS-9138 Front View 1 K/M RESET AUTO SCAN 2 35 4 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset. Pressing 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode. 2. Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs: An On Line LED lights GREEN to indicate that the
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Rear View 1 2 3 123 1. Power Jack The unit is designed to be non-powered (external power is not required - its operating power comes from the computers). In general, the only time that external power is necessary is when you cascade it, or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn’t obtaining enough power from the computer connections. If you choose to use external power, the power adapter cable plugs in here. 2. Console Port Section If this is a first station unit, your monitor, keybo
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Installation Before you Begin 1. Make sure that the power to each of the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. 2. Make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Single Station Installation In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional Master View’s cascaded down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation do the following: 1. Plug your keyboa
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Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to four (CS-9134) or eight (CS-9138) additional Master View units can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 16 (CS-9134) or 64 (CS-9138) computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to c
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Three Stage Installation The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 64 (CS-9134) or 512 (CS-9138) computers can be controlled in a complete installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control them is provided in the Appendix. Note: Master View units cannot be cascaded beyond the third level. To set up a three sta
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4. Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View’s Power Jack, then plug the adapter into an AC power source. 5. Repeat these steps for any other Third Stage units you wish to connect. 6. Plug in the power adapters for all the Second Stage Master View units. 7. Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit. 8. Turn on the power to all 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 un
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Operation Hot Plugging The Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138 supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their respective ports without the need to shut the switch down. For hot plugging to work properly, the following procedures must be observed: Hot Plugging CPU Ports: When hot plugging cables from the CPU ports: 1. The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from. 2. The mouse cable mus
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Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the Master View units, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the unit. If there are Master View stations cascaded down from it, all the cascaded stations and the computers attached to them must be shut down, as well. Note: 1. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function that are connected to the shut down switches
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Port Selection The Master View CS-9134 / CS-9138 provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD. Manual Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the Master View’s front panel. After you press the switch, the Selected LED lights to indicate that the port has the KVM focus. The OSD (see p. 16) automatically switches to highlight the computer that you have selected. Note: 1. On a cascaded installation, you must press the
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Port ID Numbering Each CPU Port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID. You can directly access any computer on any level of the installation by specifying the Port ID of the CPU port that the computer is connected to - either with the Hotkey port selection method, or with the OSD. The Port ID is a one, two, or three digit number. It is determined by the Stage Level and CPU Port number of the Master View unit that a computer is connected to. The first digit represents the CPU
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Port Key In Examples 1. To access a computer attached to port 3 of a Single Stage installation, key in 3 for the Port ID, as follows: [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt] 3 [Enter] 2. To access a computer attached to port 3 of a Second Stage unit that is cascaded down from port 2 of the First Stage unit, key in 23 for the Port ID, as follows: [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt] 2 3 [Enter] Note: You must key in the numbers one at a time. 3. To access a computer attached to port 1 of a Third Stage unit that is cascaded down fr
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OSD OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) provides a menu driven interface to handle all computer control and switching procedures. Although Hotkey switching still works, using OSD is a great deal more convenient - especially in large, cascaded installations where it is difficult to keep track of which port a particular computer is attached to. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu. To pop up the Main Menu, tap either Ctrl key twice. Note: 1. The keys must be on the same side (both left
