ATEN CS62T User manual

CS62T

USER MANUAL

2-Port USB KVM Switch

with File Transfer

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FCC Information

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

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

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

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may

cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that which the receiver is connected;

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician

for help.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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CS62T User Manual

Online Registration

Telephone Support

Technical Support

For international online technical support – including

troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates:

http://support.aten.com

For North American technical support:

International http://support.aten.com

North America http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration

International 886-2-8692-6959

China 86-10-5255-0110

Japan 81-3-5615-5811

Korea 82-2-467-6789

North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988

United Kingdom 44-8448-158923

Email Support [email protected]

Online

Technical

Support

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Software Updates

http://www.aten-usa.com/support

Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4998

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Package Contents

The CS62T package contains the following items:

1 CS62T 2-Port USB KVM Switch with File Transfer

1 User Manual*

1 Quick Start Guide

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 CS62T since this

manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the

most up-to-date version of the manual.

Manual Date: 2011-07-25

ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights

reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Overview

The CS62T improves on prior models in the Petite series, by

combining a 2-port KVM switch with a mouse port that can serve

as a USB hub, enabling it to provide USB peripheral sharing and

USB file sharing* between the connected computers – ideal for

syncing files and folders between portable and desktop

computers.

In addition, the CS62T offers enhanced Video DynaSync™

technology. Video DynaSync™ stores the console monitor's

EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display

resolution.

Multiplatform support along with hotkey and USB mouse

computer selection – allowing you to control port switching from

the desktop while the switch can be placed in a convenient, out

of the way, location – provide the ultimate in desktop KVM

switching convenience, and features.

Featuring an unbeatable combination of USB peripheral sharing,

USB file management, audio support for multimedia, and user-

friendly operation, the CS62T offers the utmost in desktop KVM

switching functionality.

Note: File management AP is supported by Windows OS only.

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Features

One USB console controls two USB interface computers

USB 2.0 File Management – transfer files between Windows-

based computers – sync files and folders

USB mouse port can be used for USB hub and USB

peripheral sharing

Computer selection via hotkeys and USB mouse1

Hotkey selection for OS and keyboard language

Audio-enabled – full bass response for 2.1 surround sound

Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun

Compact design, built-in all-in-one cables

Superior video quality – up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B

Video DynaSync™ – exclusive ATEN technology – stores the

console monitor’s EDID information to eliminate boot-up

display problems and optimize resolution when switching

between ports

Supports multimedia keyboards; most gaming keyboards;

and wireless keyboards

Supports most multifunction mice and wireless mice

Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation2

Auto Scan function to monitor computer operation

Power on detection – automatically switches to the first

powered on computer.

Supports hot plugging – add or remove computers without

powering off the switch

Note: 1. Mouse port switching is only supported when using a

USB 3-key wheel mouse.

2. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun

keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboards work only with their

own computers.

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System Requirements

Console

A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution

that you will be using on any computer in the installation

A USB Keyboard and a USB Mouse

Microphone and speakers (optional)

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be

connected to the system:

A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video port

USB Type A ports

Microphone and speaker ports (optional)

Cables

The cables necessary to install and operate the CS62T are built into

the switch. There is no need for a separate cable purchase.

Supported Operating Systems*

Note: File management AP is supported by Windows OS only.

OS Version

Windows 2000 and higher

Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher

SuSE 10 and higher

Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher

Debian 3.1, 4.0

Ubuntu 7.04, 7.10

UNIX FreeBSD 3.51 and higher

Sun Solaris 8 and higher

Novell Netware 5.0 and higher

Mac OS 9 and higher

DOS 6.2 and higher

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Components

No. Component Description

1 Port LEDs A port LED lights to indicate that the

computer attached to its corresponding port

has the KVM focus. See LED Display

Status, page 9 for further details.

2 KVM Cables These cables attach to the computers in

your installation.

3 Console Ports The cables from your USB mouse, monitor,

and USB keyboard plug in here. The ports

are marked with an icon on the bottom

panel to indicate which is which.

Note: The mouse port can be used for USB

peripheral sharing. To do so, plug the

peripherals and your mouse into a USB

hub, then plug the hub into the mouse port.

4 Speaker Jack Your console speakers plug in here.

5 Microphone Jack Your console microphone plugs in here.

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KVM Cable Connectors

LED Display Status

No. Connector Description

1 Speaker (Pink) Plugs into the computer’s speaker port.

2 Keyboard/Mouse

(Purple)

Plugs into any available Type A USB port on

the computer.

3 Video Plugs into the computer’s VGA port.

4 File Transfer (Black) Plugs into any available Type A USB port on

the computer.

Note: If there is only one USB port on the

computer, you can connect a USB hub to

the computer, then plug the Keyboard/

Mouse cable (purple) and then the File

Transfer cable (black) into the USB hub.

5 Microphone (Green) Plugs into the computer’s speaker port.

Status Indication

Orange On / Off Port is selected / Port is not selected

Green On Port is connected to an active computer

Flashing (one) Port is connected to an active computer and

is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode or

under Keyboard/ Mouse USB Sync

Flashing (all) File transfer/sync is in operation

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Installation Steps

To set up the CS62T, refer to the installation diagram on the

following page (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the

steps, below) and do the following:

1. Plug your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor into their

respective ports on the CS62T.

Note: 1. The mouse port can be used for USB peripheral

sharing. To do so, plug the peripherals and your

mouse into a USB hub, then plug the hub into the

mouse port.

2. If your are using a wireless keyboard and mouse

combo, the receiver must plug into the CS62T’s

keyboard port in order for the hotkeys to function.

2. Plug your microphone and speakers into their respective

jacks.

3. Plug the USB (purple first, then black), video, and audio

connectors of the attached KVM cables into their respective

ports on the computers you are installing.

Note: If there is only one USB port on the computer, you can

connect a USB hub to the computer, then plug the

Keyboard/Mouse cable (purple) and then the File

Transfer cable (black) into the USB hub.

After you are all cabled up, you can power on the computers and

peripherals. The CS62T’s power on default is to link to the first

computer that is powered on.

1. 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 function.

2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are

properly grounded.

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