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CS-1708 / CS-1716 User Manual

driven OSD (On Screen Display) system. A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by one.

Since a single console manages all of the computers on your installation, a CS-1708 / CS-1716 KVM switch setup: (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 from one computer to another.

Features

wA single KVM console (USB Keyboard, Monitor, and USB Mouse) controls 8 (CS-1708 ) or 16 (CS-1716 ) computers - daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 256 or 512 computers from a single console

wEasy installation - no software required

wHot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch - port names are automatically reconfigured when the station sequence is changed

wLED Display For Easy Status Monitoring

wAuto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers

wConvenient computer selection via Hotkeys and intuitive OSD menus

wOSD is mouse-driven for quick and efficient menu navigation - OSD port list automatically expands when stations are added - OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes

wOSD or hotkey selection of the OS and keyboard language

wKeyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere

wSupports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice - Supports Logitech and Microsoft wireless keyboards and mice

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Contents CS-1708 CS-1716 2004-04-27 Packing List Contents OSD Operation Conventions Overview ChapterFeatures Introduction Hardware Requirements ConsoleComputer CablesInstallation CS-1708 / CS-1716 Front ViewPower LED CS-1708 / CS-1716 Rear View Power Jack Before you Begin InstallationSingle Stage Installation 2004-04-27 Daisy Chaining 2004-04-27 Switching Station Positions Hot PluggingPowering Off and Restarting Port ID NumberingInvoking Hotkey Mode HKM Hotkey OperationHotkey Port Access Selecting the Active PortAuto Scan Mode Auto Scan PausedAlternate OSD Invocation Keys Hotkey ConfigurationAlternate Hotkey Invocation Keys Platform Setup Key OperationKey Operation Performs a USB reset Miscellaneous ActionsPC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Keyboard EmulationSun Keyboard Mac Keyboard PC Keyboard Mac KeyboardOSD Operation OSD OverviewOSD Navigation OSD Main Screen Headings OSD FunctionsHeading Explanation SN-PNF1 Goto Choice MeaningSetting Function F3 SETCommand ModeScan SCAN/SKIPF4 ADM + / . % ’ ? and Space Accessible SET QuickView Ports PortsReset UpgradeStation IDS OperatingF5 SKP F6 BRC F7 Scan F8 Lout Firmware Upgrade Utility PreparationStarting the Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility 2004-04-27 Upgrade Succeeded Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery 2004-04-27 Master View Connection Tables CS-1716CS-1708 MVs ComputersClear Login Information Rack Mounting Specifications Function CS-1708 CS-1716OSD Factory Default Settings Setting DefaultTroubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action