ATEN Technology CS-88A user manual Two Stage Installation

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Two Stage Installation

To control even more computers, up to eight additional Master View CS-88A 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 64 computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control them is provided on p. 31.

Note: 1. Mixing different Master View models on the same installation can cause problems with OSD port switching. We strongly recommend that all cascaded units be the same model as the First Stage unit.

2.If you are adding this switch into an already existing CS-88A configuration, be sure to make it the First Stage unit. Otherwise, you won’t get the benefit of its improved OSD features and functions.

To set up a two stage installation, do the following:

1.Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, including all preexisting devices on the installation, have been turned off.

2.Use a KVM cable set (described in the Cables section, p. 4), to connect any available CPU Port on the First Stage unit to the Console Port connectors of the Second Stage unit.

3.Use KVM cable sets (described in the Cables section, p. 4), to connect any available CPU port on the Second Stage unit to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing.

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 Second Stage units you wish to connect.

6.Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit.

7.Turn on the power to all the computers.

Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be powered on first. After all the Second Stage units have been powered on, the First Stage unit must be powered on next. After the Second and First stage units have been powered on, the computers can be powered on.

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CS-88A User Manual

2002-12-27

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Contents CS-88A 2002-12-27 Packing List Contents Overview Features Hardware Requirements ConsoleComputer Cables Cable Purpose Part NumberIntroduction Front ViewPower Jack Rear ViewConsole Port Section CPU Port SectionInstallation Single Station InstallationBefore you Begin Two Stage Installation Three Stage Installation 2002-12-27 Operation Hot PluggingHot Plugging CPU Ports Hot Plugging Console PortsPowering Off and Restarting Port ID Numbering Port Selection ManualHotkey OSDInvoking Hotkey Mode HotkeysHotkey Port Control Selecting the Active Port Port Key In ExamplesSetting the Scan Interval Auto ScanningStarting Auto Scan PausedSkip Mode Hotkey Beeper Control Hotkey Summary TableOSD Operation OSD OverviewOSD Navigation OSD Main Screen HeadingsHeading Explanation NameOSD Functions F1 GotoF2 List Choice MeaningSetting Function F3 SETMode ScanSCAN/SKIP ScreenF4 ADM + / . and Space Accessible SET QuickView Ports PortsF7 Scan F8 LoutAppendix Computer Connection TableMVs Computers Stacking and Rack Mounting StackingRack Mounting Clear Login Information Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause ActionSpecifications Function SpecificationOSD Factory Default Settings Limited WarrantySetting Default