Page 3 - Packing List; Firmware Upgrade Cable
Packing List The complete Master View CS-1708 / CS-1716 package consists of: M 1 CS-1708 or CS-1716 KVM Switch M 2 CS Custom 2-in-1 KVM Cables (1.8m) M 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable M 1 Power Adapter M 1 Rack Mount Kit M 1 User Manual M 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are p...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 1. Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Conventions
Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Courier Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means topress the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appeartogether in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:[Ctrl+Alt]. ...
Page 7 - Introduction; Overview
Chapter 1. Introduction Overview The Master View CS-1708 and CS-1716 KVM Switches are control units that allowaccess to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor).A single Master View can control up to eight (CS-1708) or 16 (CS-1716) computers. As many as 31 additional s...
Page 8 - Features; Easy installation - no software required
driven OSD (On Screen Display) system. A convenient Auto Scan feature alsopermits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computersrunning on the installation one by one. Since a single console manages all of the computers on your installation, aCS-1708 / CS-1716 KVM switch setup:...
Page 10 - Hardware Requirements; Console; A USB mouse; Computer; The following equipment must be installed on each computer:; Cables; To purchase CS Custom KVM cable sets, contact your dealer.
Hardware Requirements Console w A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution thatyou will be using on any computer in the installation. w A USB mouse w A USB keyboard Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer: w A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. w Type A...
Page 11 - Installation
Chapter 2. Installation CS-1708 / CS-1716 Front View 2 3 1 4 2 3 1 4 2004-04-27 5.
Page 14 - The power adapter cable plugs in here.
1. Daisy Chain Ports: When Daisy Chaining Units, the cables plug in here. The port on the left isthe Chain In port; the one on the right is the Chain Out port. 2. CPU Port Section: The cables that link to the computers plug in here. The shape of theseconnectors has been specifically modified so that...
Page 15 - Before you Begin
Installation Before you Begin Single Stage Installation Refer to the installation diagrams on the next page as you perform the followingsteps. The numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps: 1. Plug your USB keyboard, monitor, and USB mouse into the Console Ports located on the unit’s rear pane...
Page 17 - Daisy Chaining; To set up a daisy chained installation, do the following:
Daisy Chaining To control even more computers, up to 31 additional switches can be daisy chaineddown from the first unit. As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a singleconsole in a complete installation. Tables showing the relation between thenumber of computers and the number of Master Vi...
Page 19 - Hot Plugging; Switching Station Positions:; function may not work properly.; Hot Plugging Console Ports:; long as you use the same mouse.
Hot Plugging The CS-1708 / CS-1716 supports hot plugging - components can be removed andadded back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports withoutthe need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however,the procedures described below must be followe...
Page 20 - Port ID Numbering; The Station Number precedes the Port Number.; Powering Off and Restarting; Before starting it back up you must do the following:
Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID. The PortID is made up of two parts: a two-digit Station Number, and a two-digit Port Number: w The Station Number - reflects the switch’s position in the daisy chainsequence. This corresponds to the number di...
Page 21 - Hotkey Operation; Press and hold down the Num Lock key; Hotkey invocation is canceled.
Chapter 3. Hotkey Operation The CS-1708 / CS-1716 ’s hotkey function makes it convenient to control yourKVM installation from the keyboard. Note: The hotkey function must be enabled to use hotkey operations. See Hotkey Command Mode, p. 28 for details. Invoking Hotkey Mode (HKM) All hotkey operations...
Page 22 - Hotkey Port Access; Selecting the Active Port; Selecting the Active Port:
Hotkey Port Access Hotkey Port Access allows you to select which computer has the KVM focus. TheCS-1708 / CS-1716 provides the following Hotkey Port Access features: w Selecting the Active Port w Auto Scan Mode Selecting the Active Port: You can bring the KVM focus to any computer with a hotkey comb...
Page 23 - To start Auto Scanning, key in the following Hotkey combination:; Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse
Auto Scan Mode: The CS-1708 / CS-1716’s Auto Scan feature automatically switches among allthe active CPU Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on User at regularintervals (see Scan Mode of the OSD F3 SET function, p. 28), so that he canmonitor their activity automatically. To start Auto ...
Page 24 - Hotkey Configuration; Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys:; To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invocation set, do the following:; Press and release the H key; Alternate OSD Invocation Keys:; Press and release the T key
Hotkey Configuration Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys: An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation keys is provided in case the default setconflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invocation set, do the following: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 15) 2. Press and release th...
Page 25 - The Hotkey entry method is as follows:
Platform Setup: The CS-1708 / CS-1716’s default port settings are for a PC Compatible operatingplatform. You can modify the platform setting for each port by bringing the KVMfocus to the port you want to change and using the hotkey combinations shown inthe table below. Key Operation [F1] Sets the PC...
Page 26 - Miscellaneous Actions:; After completing a setting, you automatically exit HKM.
Miscellaneous Actions: Hotkeys are also used to reset the USB, and toggle the beeper On and Off. Toperform any of these operations, do the following: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 15) 2. Press and release the appropriate action key (see table). Key Operation [F5] Performs a USB reset B Toggles the Beeper On...
Page 27 - Keyboard Emulation; press and release the activation key.
Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard: The PC Compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sunkeyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. Thecorresponding functions are shown in the table below. Note: When using [Ctrl] combinations, press and release ...
Page 29 - OSD Operation; OSD Overview; When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears:
Chapter 4. OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is used to handle all computer control and switchingprocedures. All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the MainScreen, tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: You can change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key (see OSD Hotkey,...
Page 30 - Please note the following:; OSD Navigation; To Logout, Click F8 or the; symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or
Please note the following: w The diagram depicts the Administrator’s Main Screen. The User MainScreen does not show the F4 ADM function. w OSD always starts in List view, with the highlight bar at the same positionit was in the last time it was closed. w Only the ports that have been set accessible ...
Page 31 - OSD Main Screen Headings; OSD Functions; To access an OSD function:
OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Explanation SN-PN This column lists the Port ID numbers (see Port ID Numbering, p. 14), forall the CPU ports on the installation. The simplest method to access aparticular computer is move the Highlight Bar to it, then press [Enter]. QV If a port has selected for Qui...
Page 38 - all operating systems other than Sun and Mac.
(F4 ADM: continued) Setting Function RESETSTATION IDS If you change the position of one of the Stations in the daisy chain,the OSD settings will no longer correspond to the new situation.This function directs the OSD to rescan the Station positions of theentire installation and updates the OSD so th...
Page 39 - ] to switch to the previous computer; to switch to the first computer on the next station in the List.; Note: When you Skip, you only Skip to the previous or next available
F5 SKP: Skip (SKP) Mode enables you to easily skip backward or forward - switching theconsole focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or nextavailable one. w The selection of computers to be available for Skip Mode switching is madewith the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 S...
Page 43 - The Firmware Upgrade Utility; Preparation; To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:
Chapter 5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides asmooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for eachdevice. New firmware upgrade packages are p...
Page 44 - Starting the Upgrade; To upgrade your firmware:
4. Shut down the computers on your CS-1708 / CS-1716 installation. 5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see p. 23) and select the F4ADM function. 6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE (see p. 32). Press [Enter], then press [Y] to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode For your reference, the curren...
Page 47 - Upgrade Succeeded; Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedurewas successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. 2004-04-27 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 41.
Page 48 - Upgrade Failed
Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if youwant to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you Click No, the Upgrade Failed screenappears: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section,Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed...
Page 49 - Firmware Upgrade Recovery; When you begin a firmware upgrade, but decide not to proceed with it.
Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: w When you begin a firmware upgrade, but decide not to proceed with it. w When the Mainboard firmware upgrade fails. w When the I/O firmware upgrade fails. Note: If one of the cascaded switches fa...
Page 51 - Appendix; Master View Connection Tables
Appendix Master View Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of Master ViewUnits and the number of computers that they control: CS-1716: MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers 1 1 - 16 9 129 - 144 17 257 - 272 25 385 - 400 2 17 - 32 10 145...
Page 52 - Clear Login Information; Power off the switch and remove its housing.
Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username andPassword information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for exam-ple), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1. Power off the switch and remove its housing. 2...
Page 53 - Rack Mounting; Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack.
Rack Mounting The CS-1708 / CS-1716 can be mounted in a 1U system rack. For convenienceand flexibility, the mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the backof the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack. To rack mountthe unit do the following: 1. Screw the mounti...
Page 54 - Specifications
Specifications Function CS-1708 CS-1716 Computer Connections 8 16 CPU Port Selection Hotkeys; OSD LEDs On Line 8 (Orange) 16 (Orange) Selected 8 (Green) 16 (Green) Power 1 (Blue) Station ID 2 x 7 Segments ConsoleConnectors Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Mouse 1 x USB Type A Video 1 x HDB -15 female CPU Con...
Page 55 - OSD Factory Default Settings; The factory default settings are as follows:
OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Right Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan/Skip Mo...
Page 56 - Troubleshooting; Limited Warranty
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Afterinstallation,my Sun/Maccomputerdoes not boot. Operating Systemnot properly set forits port. When you install a Sun or Mac computer,before you run it for the first time you must setthe correct operating system for the port it isconnected to, otherwis...
