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Audio KVM Extender
CE-300
User Manual
www.aten.com
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CE-300 User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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 equipm
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CE-300 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 North America ATEN TECH 1-888-999-ATEN ATEN NJ 1-732-356-1703 User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual ar
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CE-300 User Manual Package Contents The CE-300 package consists of: 1 CE-300L Audio KVM Extender (Local Unit) 1 CE-300R Audio KVM Extender (Remote Unit) 1 Custom KVM Cable (1.8 m) 2 Power Adapters 2 Rack Mounting Kits 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operati
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CE-300 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . .
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CE-300 User Manual 5. Appendix Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CE-300 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CE-300 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CE-300 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The
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CE-300 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps. → Indicates selecting the option (on
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CE-300 KVM Extender with onboard audio allows access to a computer system from a remote console (keyboard, monitor, stereo speakers, microphone and mouse). It is perfect for factory and construction sites, or any type of installation where the console needs to be in a conveniently accessible location, but you want the system equipment to reside in a safe place – away from dust, dirt, and harsh environmental influences. The CE-300 also is useful for contro
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CE-300 User Manual Features Built-in ASIC for greater reliability and compatibility Cat 5 Ethernet cable to connect the local and remote units – up to 100 m apart Dual console operation – control your system from both the local and remote consoles (PS/2 keyboard, mouse, stereo speakers, stereo microphone and monitor) Pushbutton selection of the active console High resolution video – up to 1280 x 1024 @ 60HZ at 100 m Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync monitors Local monitor supports DDC;
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1. Introduction System Requirements Consoles 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 keyboard A PS/2 mouse Stereo microphone and stereo speakers (optional) Note: If you connect a DDC type monitor to the Local unit, the monitor that connects to the Remote unit must be able to support the highest video resolution that the DDC monitor can provide. Computers The following equipment must be installed
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CE-300 User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 3.5.1 and higher Novell Netware 5.0 and higher DOS 6.22 and higher 4
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1. Introduction Components CE-300L (Local Unit) Front View 1 2 3 4 No. Component Description 1 KVM Port Section This section is made up of a microphone jack, speaker jack and KVM (keyboard, video, mouse), data connector. The cable that links the CE-300L to your local KVM console plugs in here. Only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see Cables, page 3, for details). 2 LEDs The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units (se
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CE-300 User Manual CE-300R (Remote Unit) Front View 1 No. Component Description 1 On Line / Power On These LEDs indicate the operating status of the Local and LEDs Remote units (see page 12 for details). 6
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1. Introduction CE-300L / CE-300R Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 No. Component Description 1 Power Jack The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack. 2 Remote I/O The Category 5 twisted pair cable that connects the Remote and Local units plugs into this connector. 3 Console Audio The stereo microphone and stereo speaker plugs of the Jacks custom KVM cable supplied with this package plug into these jacks. The jacks and plugs are color coded and marked with an appropriate icon to indicate t
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 19. Please review it before proceed- ing. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Cable Connection Setting up the KVM Extender System is simply a matter of plugging in the cables. Refer to the installation diagram on the next page as you perf
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CE-300 User Manual 6. Connect one of the power adapters provided with this package into an AC source; connect the adapter's power cable to the Power Jack on the CE-300L. 7. Connect the other power adapter provided with this package into an AC source; connect the adapter's power cable to the Power Jack on the CE-300R. CE-300L 1 6 CE-300L 4 3 2 CE-300L 5 7 10
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Chapter 3 Operation The CE-300 Local and Remote Units each have two LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables below: CE-300L (Local Unit) Operating Mode LED Local Auto Remote Local Lights to The LED is Of Lights when the local console is indicate that the active (the Remote LED is off). local console is Turns off when the remote console is active (the active (the Remote LED turns on. Remote LED is out). Flashes on and off alternately with the Remote LED when neit
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CE-300 User Manual CE-300R (Remote Unit) LED Indication Power Lights steadily to indicate that the connection to the Local Unit is OK. Flashes when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit. On Line Lights when the remote console is active. Is Off when the local console is active. Is Off when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit. 12
