ATEN CL1758 User manual

Master View Max Slideaway™ LCD KVM Switch

CL-1758

User Manual

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FCC Information

This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take

adequate measures.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when

the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user

will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual

are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The

manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or

implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any

warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of

the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.

Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and

not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all

necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages

resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV

interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the

responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation

of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior

to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS

CORRECT BEFORE USE.

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Package Contents

Basic Package

The basic CL-1758 package consists of:

 1 CL-1758 KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit

 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets

 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable

 1Power Cord

 1 User Manual*

 1 Quick Start Guide

Optional Equipment

Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased, one of the

following may be included in your package:

 Standard Rack Mounting Kit - Long

 Easy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Short

 Easy-Installation Rack Mounting Kit - Long

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got

damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation

procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the

devices connected to it.

* Features may have been added to the CL-1758 since this manual was printed.

Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the

manual.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0250-200G

Manual Date: 2008-12-08

All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

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Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Basic Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

1. Introduction

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hardware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2. Hardware Setup

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Standard Rack Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Two Stage Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Two Stage Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Three Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Three Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3. Basic Operation

Opening the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Closing the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

LCD OSD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

The LCD Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

The Adjustment Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hotkey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Hot Plugging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4. OSD Operation

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

F1 GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

F2 LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

F3 SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

F4 ADM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

F7 SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5. Keyboard Port Operation

Invoking Hotkey Mode (HKM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

When Hotkey Mode is active: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Hotkey Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Selecting the Active Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Auto Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Invoking Auto Scan Mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Pausing Auto Scan:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Hotkey Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Alternate OSD Activation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Restore Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

6. Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Sun Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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8. Appendix

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Connection Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

OSD Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Clear Login Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Standard - Long: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Easy Installation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Entering the ok Prompt (Sun Solaris) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Dedicated Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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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, configuration and operation. An overview

of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CL-1758 system. Its

purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel

components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The

necessary step –

from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 32 switch daisy

chained operation are provided.

Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved

in operating the CL-1758.

Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the CL-

1758's OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.

Chapter 5, Keyboard Port Operation, details all of the concepts and

procedures involved in the Hotkey operation of your CL-1758 installation.

Chapter 6, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac

and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.

Chapter 7, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this

utility to upgrade the CL-1758's firmware with the latest available versions.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information

regarding the CL-1758.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Product Information

For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect

without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized

Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to

press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear

together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:

[Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.

→ Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for

example), that comes next. For example, Start

→ Run means to

open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The Master View CL-1758 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to

multiple computers from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse (KVM)

console. Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control

multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex

and costly network system. Now, with the Master View CL-1758, you can

easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner.

A single Master View CL-1758 can control up to 8 computers. Since the

CL-1758 supports cascading to three levels, in a complete three stage

installation, up to 72 Master View CS-1758 models can be cascaded from the

CL-1758 to control up to 512 computers - all from the original single console.

The Master View CL-1758 offers a space-saving, streamlined approach to

KVM switch technology by integrating a keyboard, LCD monitor, and

touchpad in a Slideaway™ housing. The LCD display is built into the cover;

the keyboard and touchpad are built into the base. Slide the KVM module

section out; flip the cover up; and you are ready to go to work. When finished,

flip the cover down and slide the KVM module away.

For further convenience and flexibility, the switch also supports an external

keyboard, monitor, and mouse console. Although external consoles often use a

PS/2 keyboard and mouse, the CL-1758 supports both PS/2 and USB

computers. Depending on the cable you use to link the switch to the computer,

you can attach to a computer with PS/2 connectors or USB connectors.

(See Cables, page 4, for more details.)

The Slideaway™ housing is 1U high for easy rack mounting, and because of

its modular design, the KVM section can be detached from the switch section.

The CL-1758 also features high density 15 pin KVM connectors instead of the

usual 25 pin kind. This space-saving innovation provides more reliable and

efficient transmission of KVM data, at the same time that it reduces cable

clutter.

Your CL-1758 investment is protected by an included Firmware Upgrade

Utility. You can stay current with the latest functionality improvements by

downloading firmware update files from our website as they become available,

and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the upgrade.

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Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished

either through a powerful, mouse driven, OSD (On Screen Display) menu

system, or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard. A convenient

Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the

activities of all computers running on the installation one by one.

Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is

no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility

problems. Since the CL-1758 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on

multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.).

There is no better way to save time and money than with a CL-1758

installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CL-1758

setup: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard,

monitor, and mouse for each computer; (2) saves all the space those extra

components would take up; (3) saves on energy costs; and (4) eliminates the

inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one

computer to another.

* Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection (see p. 4).

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Features

 Integrated KVM console with 15"or 17" LCD monitor in a Slideaway™

housing.

 Slideaway™ housing is less than 1 U – with top and bottom clearance for

smooth operation in a 1U high system rack.

 Space saving technology - two consoles (one bus) controls 8 computers.

 Cascadable to three levels for control of up to 512 computers from a single

console.

 Dual interface support - PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse data transfer

from the switch to the computer*

 No software required - convenient computer selection via mouse driven

intuitive On Screen Display (OSD) menus and Hotkeys.

 Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers.

 Hot Pluggable - add or remove computers without having to power down

the switch.

 Two level password security - only authorized users view and control the

computers - up to four users plus an administrator with separate profiles

for each.

 DDC Emulation of the LCD Monitor - VGA settings of every connected

computer are automatically adjusted for optimal output to the LCD

Monitor.

 Upgradable firmware.

 Supports Windows, Mac, and Sun host systems

 Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / 2003; Mac OS8.6 or higher; Solaris;

Linux

* For PC compatible computers only. Mac and Sun computers must use the

USB cable connection (see p. 4).

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Hardware Requirements

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

 A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.

Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 @

75Hz (15") or 1280 x1024 @ 75Hz (17"). Make sure that the

computer resolution settings do not exceed the LCD monitor's

maximum resolution.

 Either a Type A USB port, or PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports (see the

Cables discussion in the next section).

Cables

Only the following ATEN Custom KVM cable sets may be used with these

switches.

Depending on the KVM cable type, the switches can link to computers that use

PS/2 connectors to transfer keyboard and mouse data as well as computers that

use USB connectors (see the installation diagram on p. 12).

To purchase ATEN Custom KVM cable sets, contact your dealer.

Note: 1. Two cables are provided with this package.

2. For PS/2 port computers, we strongly recommend using 2L-5702P

cables. While the other cables work, the keyboard and/or mouse will

not work if all their connectors (keyboard, video, and mouse), aren't

plugged into their ports on the computer before starting the computer

up. The 2L-5702P cables do not have this limitation.

Function Part Number

KVM Switch to PS/2 Connectors

(See the note on p. 4)

2L-5702P - 1.8m

2L-5201P - 1.2m

2L-5202P - 1.8m

2L-5203P - 3m

2L-5206P - 6m

KVM Switch to USB Connectors 2L-5201U - 1.2m

2L-5202U - 1.8m

2L-5203U - 3m

2L-5206U - 6m

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Components

Front View

(Continues on next page.)

2

3

6

12

9

10 & 11

1

13

7

8

4 & 5

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(Continued from previous page.)

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.

3 LCD Controls The LCD On/Off switch is located here, as well as buttons to

control the position and picture settings of the LCD display.

See p. 22, for details.

4 Port Switches Press a switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer

attached to its corresponding port. See p. 24 for details.

5 Port LEDs Two Port LEDs are built into the Port Switches. The one on

the left is the On Line LED; the one on the right is the

Selected Port LED:

 An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the com-

puter attached to its corresponding port is up and running.

 A Selected LED lights GREEN to indicate that the com-

puter attached to its corresponding port is the one that has

the KVM focus. The LED is steady under normal condi-

tions, but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto

Scan Mode (see p. 39).

6 Keyboard

7Touchpad

8 Power LED Lights BLUE to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

9 Rack Mounting

Brackets

The rack mounting brackets located at each corner of the unit

secure the chassis to a system rack. Refer to the Appendix

(p. 67), for rack mounting details.

10 Lock LEDs The Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs are located

here.

11 Reset Switch Located to the right of the Lock LEDs. Press this recessed

switch in with a thin object to perform a system reset.

12 Firmware

Upgrade Section

 Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable

that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the adminis-

trator's computer to the CL-1758 plugs into this RJ-11 con-

nector.

 Firmware Upgrade Switch: During normal operation this

switch should be in the NORMAL position. (See p. 51 for

firmware upgrading details.)

13 Slide Release In order to slide the console out, you must first release it by

sliding these tabs to the inside. See page 19 for details on

sliding the console in and out.

Chapter 1. Introduction

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Rear View

No. Component Description

1 Power Socket This is a standard 3 prong AC power socket. The power cord

from an AC source plugs in here.

2 Power Switch

3 External

Console Section

For flexibility and convenience, the CL-1758 supports an

independent, external, KVM console. The external console's

keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables plug in here.

4 KVM Port

Section

The cables that link to the computers plug in here.

Note: The shape of these 15-pin connectors has been

specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to

work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section on

p. 4, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA

connector cables to link these ports to the computers.

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2

4

3

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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

Before You Begin

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this

device is provided on page 59. Please review it before

proceeding.

2. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the

installation has been turned off. You must unplug the power

cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On

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Standard Rack Mounting

A standard rack mounting kit is provided 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.

Optional mounting kits - including single person Easy Installation kits - are

available with a separate purchase. See Optional Rack Mounting, page 67 for

optional rack mounting details.

L Brackets

Side Mountng

Brackets

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