ATEN CS-228 - Manual (Page 5)

Overview
The CS-228 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows two independent keyboard, mouse,
and monitor Consoles to access eight computers, either independently or on a multiuser
shared basis, in a convenient, cost effective manner. A Master View CS-228 unit can
control up to 8 PCs. Since it can be cascaded one level down to a CS-138A, CS-9138,
CS-128A, or CS-124A, up to 9 Master View units (the CS-228 plus eight cascaded ones),
can control up to 64 computers from either of the two Consoles.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.
There is no software to configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex software
installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems. Because the CS-228
intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating
systems.
The CS-228 provides a convenient OSD (On Screen Display), function that allows either
of the two Consoles to access any computer connected to the system by means of an on
screen, menu driven interface. A powerful Quick View Scan feature allows auto scanning
and monitoring the activities of all operating computers on the installation one by one.
For security, two level password protection (administrator and user), is provided in order to
prevent unauthorized access to the computers. Responding to the growing use of audio
input/output in the workstation space, the CS-228 has been designed with built in
microphone and speaker support, as well.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-228
installation. By allowing all the attached computers to be managed from two separate
Consoles, a Master View CS-228 installation: (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 around from
one computer to another, while allowing a single user to access the computers from
several different convenient locations, or for two users to share them.
2001-02-01
CS-228 User Manual 1