Raritan Engineering CS4(R) Switch User Manual


 
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Introduction
CompuSwitch enables the efficient control of multiple computers, any combination of
PC/ATs, and PS/2s from only one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The 16-channel model
connects and controls up to 16 computers. The 8-channel model connects and controls
up to 8 computers. The 4-channel model connects and controls up to 4 computers. The
2-channel model connects and controls 2 computers.
Features
Dedicated keyboard and mouse emulators to ensure automatic booting and proper
operation of each computer.
VGA, SVGA, and XGA video support.
SCAN function to automatically cycle through all channels at a selectable scan rate
from 1 to 16 seconds by using push buttons on the front panel and from 1 to 99
seconds by using Hot Key command.
SKIP function to automatically bypass channels without a powered computer
connected.
Simple operation either from the CompuSwitch front panel or from the keyboard
using Hot Key commands.
One-year warranty.
Installation
Start with one computer. Once proper operation is confirmed, additional computers may
be connected.
Procedure
1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and PS/2 mouse into the ports marked VGA monitor,
PS/2 or AT keyboard, and PS/2 mouse on the CompuSwitch back panel (figure 1, 2,
3, 4).
Caution: Make sure that all computers are powered OFF before they are connected
to CompuSwitch.