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KVM Extender CE250 A User Manual www.aten.com ce250a.book Page i Friday, October 9, 2009 5:17 PM.
CE250 A 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.
CE250 A User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer.
CE250 A User Manual iv Package Content s The CE250 A KVM Extender package consists of: 1 CE250 AL KVM Extender (Local Unit) 1 CE250 AR KVM Extender (Remote Unit) 1 Custom KVM Cable (1.8 m) 1 Power Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit 2 Grounding Wires (1.
CE250 A User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CE250 A User Manual vi Appendix Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Technical Support .
CE250 A User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your sy st em. It covers all aspects of installation, config uration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below .
CE250 A User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how th ey can help you connect without limits, vi si t ATEN on the Web or co ntact an ATEN Authorized Reseller.
1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CE250 A KVM Extender allows access to a computer system from a remote console (keyboard, monitor, and mous e). It is perfect for factory and construction sites, o.
CE250 A User Manual 2 Features Cat 5 (or higher) cable to connect the Local and Rem ote Units – up to 150 m apart Dual console operation – control your system from both the lo cal and remo.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any com puter in the in stallation A PS/2 keyboard A PS/2 mouse Note: 1.
CE250 A User Manual 4 Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Languages English – American Englis h – UK French German Japanese Chinese – T raditional OS Ve r s i o n Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 7.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Component s CE250 AL (Local Unit) Front V iew Note: If you are combining the CE250 A with a KVM switch, the KVM cable connects to the respective ports on th e Console section of the switch. # Description Function 1 Grounding Te r m i n a l The grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches here.
CE250 A User Manual 6 CE250 AR (Remote Unit) Front V iew # Description Function 1 Grounding T erminal The grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches here. 2 On Line LED These LEDs indicate the oper ating status of the Local and Remote units. See CE250 AR (Remote Unit) ,page 16, for details.
Chapter 1. Introduction 7 CE250 AL / CE250 AR Rear V iew Note: The Local unit (CE250 AL ) can get its power fr om the computer – external power is only required when the power from the local computer/computers in the KVM inst allat ion is insufficient.
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9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting For convenience and fl exibility, the CE250 AL and CE250 AR can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do th e followin g: 1. Unscrew either the two front screws or two rear screws from the bottom panel.
CE250 A User Manual 10 2. Use the screws you just removed t o attach the mounting bracket that came with your package to the unit: 3. Screw the bracket into any convenient locatio n on th e rack.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 11 Inst allation Grounding To prevent damage to your installatio n it is im portant that all devices are properly grounded. 1.
CE250 A User Manual 12 (Continued from previous page.) 4. For increased groundi ng protecti on, us e STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the local and remote units. There are two methods that can be used: a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a grounding wire.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 Connecting Up Refer to the installation diagram on the follow ing page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbers of th e steps), as you perform these steps: 1. Plug the cables from the local console devices (keyboard, monitor, mouse), into th ei r po rts on the r ear panel of the Local Unit (CE250 AL ).
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15 Chapter 3 Operation Operating Modes The CE250 A KVM Extender has t wo operatin g modes: Local and Remote, as described in the table below : Mode Selection The Operating Mode Selection Switch , located on the CE250 AL ’s front panel, controls the operating mode of the CE250 A KVM Extender system.
CE250 A User Manual 16 LED Display The CE250 A Local and Remote Uni ts have front panel LEDs to indicate th eir operating status, as shown in the tables, below: CE250 AL (Local Unit) CE250 AR (Remote Unit) LED Operating Mode Local Auto Local Lights to indicate that the local console is active (the Remote LED is out).
17 Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice. Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.
CE250 A User Manual 18 extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. T o help protect y our system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power , use a su rge suppressor , line conditioner , or un-interruptible power supply (U PS).
Appendix 19 T echnical Support Technical support is available both by email an d online (with a brow ser over the web): International North America When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number , and date of purchase.
CE250 A User Manual 20 Specifications * DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B support is for t he Local monitor only . Function CE250 AL CE250 AR Console Selection 1 x Pushbutton Connectors Console Ports KB 1 x 6-pin .
Appendix 21 TP Wiring Diagram and Pin Assignment s T roubleshooting Pin Assignment 1/ V O U T B 2V O U T B 3/ V O U T G 4/ V O U T R 5V O U T R 6V O U T G 7/ D O 8D O Problem Action No video Make sure that all cables are securely plugged in to their sockets.
CE250 A User Manual 22 Limited W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCE ED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM TH E DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIA L, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMA GES RESULTING FROM T HE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATIO N.
23 Index C CE250AL Front View, 5 Rear View, 7 CE250AR Front View, 6 Rear View, 7 Components, 5 CE250AL Front View, 5 CE250AR Front View, 6 Rear View, 7 Connecting Up, 13 G Grounding, 11 I Installation.
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