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CL-1758 User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas e the user may be required to tak e adequate measures. This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the li mits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CL-1758 User Manual iii User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer.
CL-1758 User Manual iv Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warn ings and instru ctions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable su rface (cart, stand, table, etc.
CL-1758 User Manual v Position system cables and power cable s carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. When connecting or disco nnecting power to hot plugg able power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the powe r su pp l y before connecting the power cable to the power supply .
CL-1758 User Manual vi Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a singl e rack or front stabilizers for joined mu ltiple r acks before working on th e rack.
CL-1758 User Manual vii Package Contents Basic Package The CL-1758 package consists of: 1CL-1758 Slideaway™ LCD KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit 2Custom KVM Cabl e Sets 1Firmwa.
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CL-1758 User Manual ix Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CL-1758 User Manual x Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hot Plugging Console Ports .
CL-1758 User Manual xi Appendix Connection Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 OSD Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Clear Login Information .
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CL-1758 User Manual xiii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configurati on and op erati on. An overview of the information fou nd in th e manual is provided below.
CL-1758 User Manual xiv Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: Getting Help If you need to contact ATEN techni cal support with a problem , visit or website at www.aten.com . Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press.
1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Master View CL-1758 KVM Switch is a control un it that allows access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and m ouse), console.
CL-1758 User Manual 2 Access to any computer co nnected to the installation is easily accomplished either through a pow erful, mous e driven , OSD (On Screen Display) menu system, or by entering Hotkey combinatio ns from the keyboard.
1. Introduction 3 Features Integrated KVM console with 15"or 17" LCD monitor in a Slideaway ™ housing. Slideaway ™ housing is less than 1 U – with top and bo ttom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack. Space saving technology - two consoles (one bus) controls 8 computers.
CL-1758 User Manual 4 Hardware Requirement s Computers The following equipmen t must be installed on each computer: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maxi mum resolution is 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz (15") or 1280 x1024 @ 75 Hz (17").
1. Introduction 5 To purchas e ATEN Custom KVM cab le sets, contact your dealer. Note: 1. Two cables - one 2L-5702P for PS/2 port computers and one 2L - 5202U for USB port computers - ar e provided with this package. 2. For PS/2 port computers, we strongly recommend using 2L-5702 P cables.
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1. Introduction 7 No. Component Description 1 Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in (see item 13 in this table). 2 LCD Display After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access the LCD monitor .
CL-1758 User Manual 8 Rear Vi ew No. Component Descriptio n 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3 pr ong AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here. 2 Power Switch 3 External Console Section For flexibility and conveni ence, the C L-1758 supports an independent, external, KVM console.
9 Chapter 2 Inst allation Before Y ou Begin S t andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is pro vided with your CL-1758. The kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42.0 - 82.0 cm. Note: It takes two people to mount the switch : one to hold it in place; the other to screw it in.
CL-1758 User Manual 10 To rack mount the switch, do the following : 1. While one person positions the switch in the rack and hold s it in place, the second person - using the screws provided with the rack mounting kit - loosely screws the front brackets to the rack.
2. Installation 11 Single St age Inst allation To set up a single stage installation, refer to the installati on diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagram corres pond to the numbers of the i nstallation steps), and do the following: 1.
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2. Installation 13 T wo St age Inst allation To control even m ore computers, up to eight add itional Master View CS-1758 units can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the Fi rst Stag e unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units.
CL-1758 User Manual 14 Note: The Power On sequence requires th at all Second Stage units be powered on first. After all th e Second Stage units have been powered on, then 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.
2. Installation 15 Three St age Installation The procedures for setting up a three stag e installati on are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 512 computers can be controlled in a comple te install atio n.
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17 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The CL-1758's console is located under the top cove r. To access the console, slide the console module out and raise the cover. Note: As a safety precaution, to keep th e console from accidentally s liding out, the console is locked into the In po si tio n.
CL-1758 User Manual 18 Closing the Console To slide the console module back in , close the cover and do the following: 1. Pull the safety catches on the unit's side rails toward you and push the module in unti l it stops. 2. Release the catches; pull the module sli ghtly toward you; then push it all the way in.
3. Basic Operation 19 Operating Precautions Right! Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. Wro ng ! DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module. DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module. The maximum load bearing capacity of the keybo ard m odu le is 30kg.
CL-1758 User Manual 20 LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four buttons are used to perform the co nfigura tion, as described in the t.
3. Basic Operation 21 The Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background bl ack level of the screen image. Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image.
CL-1758 User Manual 22 Port Selection CL-1758 installations provide three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, OSD, and Hotkey . Manual For manual port selection on the CL-1758, simp ly press the Port Switch that corresponds to the de vice you wish to access.
3. Basic Operation 23 Hot Plugging The CL-1758 support s hot plugg ing - components can be removed and added back into the installati on by unplugging their cables from the po rts without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed.
CL-1758 User Manual 24 Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the switches, you must do the following before starting it back up: 1.
3. Basic Operation 25 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID. You can directly access any computer on any level of the installation by specifying the Port ID of the KVM port that the computer is connecte d to - either with the OSD (see p.
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27 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu d riven method to handle computer control and switchi ng operations. All pr ocedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the Main Screen, tap the OSD key (see p. 63), or tap th e [Scroll Lock] key twice.
CL-1758 User Manual 28 Note: 1. The diagram depicts the Administ ra tor's Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not show the F4 function, since it is reserved for the Administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary Users.
4. OSD Operation 29 OSD Navigation T o dismiss the menu, and d eactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD W indow; or press [Esc] . T o Logout, Click F8 or the Z Z Z symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or press [F8] .
CL-1758 User Manual 30 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure an d control the OSD. For example, you can: rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit the list you wish to view; designate a port as a Quick Vi ew Port; create or edit a port name; or make OSD setting adjustments.
4. OSD Operation 31 F2 LIST Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are listed on the Main Screen. This functi on lets you broa den or narrow the scope of which p orts the OSD displays (lists) on the Main Screen.
CL-1758 User Manual 32 F3 SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up their own, individual, working environm ent. A sep arate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to th e Username provided during Login.
4. OSD Operation 33 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function PORT ID DISPLA Y MODE Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone ( PORT NUMBER ); the Port Name alone ( PORT NAME ); or the Port Number plus the Port Name ( PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME ).
CL-1758 User Manual 34 F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only fun ction. It allows the Administrator to con figure and control the overall oper ation of the OSD. To change a setting Double Click it; or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to m ove th e highlight bar to it then press [Enter] .
4. OSD Operation 35 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES T o help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This function allows the Administrator to create, modify , or delete por t names.
CL-1758 User Manual 36 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as Quick View ports . Note: Only the ports currently chosen for the LIST view on the OSD Main Screen (see F2 LIST , page 31), sho w up here.
4. OSD Operation 37 F7 SCAN This function automatically switches am ong the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monito r their activity witho ut hav ing to take the trouble of switching m a nual ly.
CL-1758 User Manual 38 F8 LOUT LOUT (Log Out) logs you out of th e OSD, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply deactivating th e OSD when you are at the Main Screen by pressing [Esc].
39 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation The CL-1758 provides an ex tensive, easy-to-use, hotkey funct ion that makes it convenient to cont rol and configure your KVM instal lation from the keyboard. Note: The hotkey function must be enabled to use ho tkey op erations.
CL-1758 User Manual 40 Hotkey Port Access Hotkey Port Access allows you to sel ect which computer has the KVM focus. The CL-1758 provides the following Hotkey Port Access features : Selecting the .
5. Hotkey Operation 41 Auto Scanning Auto Scanning allows the automatic moni toring of computer activity instead of having to switch manually. In voking Auto Scan Mode causes the C L-1758 to switch the KVM focus among all the active KVM Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular interval s.
CL-1758 User Manual 42 Hotkey Configuration Hotkeys can also be used to set up the CL-1758's w orking environment, as shown in the sections that follow. Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys An alternate set of hotkey invocation key s is provided in case the defaul t set conflicts wi th progra ms running on the compu ters.
5. Hotkey Operation 43 Keyboard Operating Plat form The CL-1758's default port configurati on is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If you have a Mac or a Sun on your installation, you can change its port's keyboard operat ing platform as follow: 1.
CL-1758 User Manual 44 Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 39). 2. Press and release the B key . The Beeper toggles On or Off. The Command Line disp lays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; th en the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.
5. Hotkey Operation 45 Hotkey Summary T able Note: The brackets indicate the keys you should press. Simply press the indicated keys - do not type the brackets. [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches the KVM focus to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID [A] Invokes Auto Scan Mode.
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47 Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation The PC Compatible keyboa rd can emulate the functi ons of the Mac and Sun keyboard. The emul ation mappings are listed in the tables that follo w. Mac Keyboard Emulation Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key .
CL-1758 User Manual 48 Sun Keyboard Emulation Note: 1. When using key combin atio ns, pres s and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation ke y. 2. If you need to go into OK Mode, w hich requires Stop + A, see Troubleshoot ing , page 65.
49 Chapter 7 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Uti lit y (FWUpg rade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for u pgrading the KVM swit ch's firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package th at is specific for each device.
CL-1758 User Manual 50 Prep aration To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM in st allation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name th at relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 51 S t arting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package fil e - either by double clicking the file icon, o r by openin g a command line and entering the full path to it.
CL-1758 User Manual 52 4. As you select devices, a detailed description of each appears in the Device Description panel. 5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Nex t to perf orm the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware V ersion , the Utility compar es the device's firmware level with that of the upgrad e files.
7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 53 If you didn't enable Check Firmware V ersion , the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not. As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the S tatus Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Pr ogr ess bar .
CL-1758 User Manual 54 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to info rm you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmwa re Upg rade Ut ili ty. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded sc reen doesn't appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully.
7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 55 Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upg rade reco very: When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see Preparation , page 50), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade.
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57 Appendix Connection T able The following tabl e indicates the relati onship between the number of Master View Units (CL-1758 + CS-1758) and the number of computers that they control: MVs Computers .
<Manual> User Manual 58 OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default se ttings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corn.
59 Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Admini strator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotte n it, for example), you can clear the login info rmation with the following procedure: 1.
<Manual> User Manual 60 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, three option a l rack m ount ing kits are available: A long bracket standard rack mounting kit for 68.0 - 110.0 cm racks; A short bracket Easy-Installation rack moun t kit for 52.
61 2. Attach the left and right easy-installation mountin g rail s to the inside of the rack. The flange that supports the switch will be to the inside. a) Screw the front flanges to the rack first. b) Slide the slide bars toward the rack until the rear flanges make contact with the rack, then screw th e rear flanges to the rack.
<Manual> User Manual 62 3. Slide the switch onto the support fla nges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of the switch to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way).
63 5. Slide the switch open and closed a coupl e of times to b e sure that it i s properly aligned and operating smoothly . (See Opening the Console , page 17, and C losin g the Console , page 18, for opening and closin g procedures.
<Manual> User Manual 64 Specifications Function Specification Computer Connections Direct 8 Max 512 (via Cascade) Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display ); Hotkeys Pushbutton Switch es Connectors.
65 T roubleshooting Problem Solution Keyboard and/or mouse do not work after computer boots up. For computers with PS/2 connectors, if you are using 2L-520 x P cables, make sure that all the connectors (keyboard, video, and mouse) are plugged into their ports on the computer before starting the computer .
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67 Index A Activate Beeper, 3 5 ADM, 34 Administrator functions, 34 Alternate OSD Keys, 42 Auto Scan Invoking, 41 Pausing, 41 Auto Scanning, 37, 41 Scan Durati on, 33 Stopping, 41 B Beeper Activate, 3.
CL-1758 User Manual 68 I Installation, 9 Single Stage, 11 Three Stage, 15 Two Stage, 13 Invocation Keys, 63 Invoke firmware upgrade, 36 Invoking Hotkey Mode, 39 K Keyboard Emul ation Mac, 47 Sun, 48 K.
Index 69 Skip Mode, 33 Specifications, 64 T Timeout, 34 Troubleshooting, 65 U Upgradi ng th e Fi rmw a r e Failed, 54 Preparation, 50 Recovery, 55 Starting, 51 Succeeded, 54 User Notice, iii Username, 34 cl1758.
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