Aten CS18216 [23/112] Hardware setup

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

Overview

For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing multiple platforms, the

CS18208 / CS18216 design utilizes custom USB HDMI KVM cables that

serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected computers (refer

to the installation diagram on page 18).

A separate custom USB HDMI KVM cable is required for each computer

connection. The custom KVM cables are listed under Cables, on page 5.

Consult your dealer to find out which custom KVM cables best fit your needs.

Installation Types

The CS18208 / CS18216 offers two types of installation – 1) standalone/

cascade; and 2) multi-display – that require different cabling setups. Therefore,

the functions of both types are not available in one installation. See the

following sections in this chapter for details about the different cabling

requirements.

Before You Begin

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this

device is provided on page 89. Please review it before

proceeding.

2. To prevent damage to your installation from power surges or

static electricity. It is important that all connected devices are

properly grounded.

3. Make sure that power to all devices that you will be installing

has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any

computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

4. Please operate the device with caution when under high

environmental temperatures, as the surface of the device may

become overheated under such conditions. For instance, the

surface temperature of the device may reach 70 ºC (158 ºF) or

higher when the environmental temperature reaches close to 50

ºC (122 ºF).