ATEN Technology CS1642, CS1644 Hot Plugging, Powering Off and Restarting, Port ID Numbering

CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual

Hot Plugging

The CS1642 / CS1644 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down.

Powering Off and Restarting

If it becomes necessary to Power Off the unit, before starting it back up you must do the following:

1.Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch.

2.Unplug the switch’s power adapter cable.

3.Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch’s power adapter cable back in.

4.After the switch is up, Power On the computers.

Port ID Numbering

Each KVM port on the CS1642 / CS1644 switch is assigned a port number (1 and 2 on the CS1642; 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the CS1644). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch (see CS1644 Rear View, page 8, for details).

The Port ID of a computer is derived from the KVM port number it is connected to. For example, a computer connected to KVM port 2 has a Port ID of 2.

The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM USB peripheral, and audio focus with the Hotkey port selection method (see Port Switching, page 15, for details).

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