Aten CS1944 [24/47] Hot plugging

CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual

Hot Plugging

The CS1942 / CS1944 supports USB hot plugging – components can be

removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from

the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down.

Powering Off and Restarting

If it becomes necessary to Power Off the unit, before starting it back up you

must do the following:

1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch.

2. Unplug the switch’s power adapter cable.

3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch’s power adapter cable back in.

4. After the switch is up, Power On the computers.

Port ID Numbering

Each KVM port on the CS1942 / CS1944 switch is assigned a port number (1

and 2 on the CS1942; 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the CS1944). The port numbers are

marked on the rear and side panels of the switch (see CS1942 / CS1944 Rear

View, page 8, for details).

The Port ID of a computer is derived from the KVM port number it is

connected to. For example, a computer connected to KVM port 2 has a Port ID

of 2.

The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM USB peripheral,

and audio focus with the Hotkey port selection method (see Port Switching,

page 17, for details).