ATEN Technology CS-228 user manual Overview

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Overview

The CS-228 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows two independent keyboard, mouse, and monitor Consoles to access eight computers, either independently or on a multiuser shared basis, in a convenient, cost effective manner. A Master View CS-228 unit can control up to 8 PCs. Since it can be cascaded one level down to a CS-138A, CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A, up to 9 Master View units (the CS-228 plus eight cascaded ones), can control up to 64 computers from either of the two Consoles.

Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. There is no software to configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex software installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems. Because the CS-228 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems.

The CS-228 provides a convenient OSD (On Screen Display), function that allows either of the two Consoles to access any computer connected to the system by means of an on screen, menu driven interface. A powerful Quick View Scan feature allows auto scanning and monitoring the activities of all operating computers on the installation one by one.

For security, two level password protection (administrator and user), is provided in order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers. Responding to the growing use of audio input/output in the workstation space, the CS-228 has been designed with built in microphone and speaker support, as well.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-228 installation. By allowing all the attached computers to be managed from two separate Consoles, a Master View CS-228 installation: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; (2) saves all the space those extra components would take up; (3) saves on energy costs; and (4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving around from one computer to another, while allowing a single user to access the computers from several different convenient locations, or for two users to share them.

CS-228 User Manual

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2001-02-01

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Contents CS-228 2001-02-01 Packing List Contents Overview Features Hardware Requirements Computer Connector Type CS Custom CableConsoles ComputersPower LED M ResetIntroduction Front ViewConsole 2 Microphone and Speaker Jacks Power Switch Power JackRear View Before you Begin Installation and StartupSingle Station Installation Pattern Indication Two Stage InstallationPage Operation Powering Off and RestartingHot Plugging Port SelectionOSD Overview OSD OperationOSD Navigation Port NumberingOSD Functions OSD Main Menu HeadingsF1 Help Heading ExplanationChoice Meaning F2 EditF3 List F5 ADM F4 ScanSET Password Setting FunctionF6 Set F5 SettingsFunction SettingSetting Default Factory Default SettingsF7 QV F8 OutSymptom Possible Cause Action TroubleshootingAppendix Master View Computer Connection TablesFunction Specification SpecificationsRack Mounting Stacking and MountingStacking Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty