Aten CS72U [19/26] Basic operation

Chapter 3

Basic Operation

Overview

The CS72U / CS74U features a convenient method to access the computers

through Manual switching – which involves pressing the port selection

pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel.

Manual Switching

For manual port selection:

 Press and release a port selection pushbutton to bring the KVM focus to

the computer attached to its corresponding port. The Port LED lights

green.

Powering Off and Restarting

If it becomes necessary to power off the CS72U / CS74U 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 external power adapter cable if it exists.

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 section on the CS72U / CS74U switch is assigned a port

number. (1 or 2 for the CS72U; 1 to 4 for the CS74U). The port numbers are

marked on the rear panel of the switch (see page 6 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.

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