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Matrix KVM Switch KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual

1. KM0432 1 2 3 je Clam E J 4C oe C 26 3C JC 26 JC JC 36 1 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the station on and off User Ports The Cat 5 cables from the console modules plug in here Firmware Upgrade Port The Cat 5 cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator s computer to the KM0216 KM0432 plugs into this RJ 45 connector see page 55 Daisy Chain Ports When daisy chaining stations see page 19 the daisy chain cables plug in here The upper port is the Chain In port the lower one is the Chain Out port The Chain In port is not used on the Master First Stage unit KVM Ports CPU Ports The Cat 5 cables that link the KVM adapter cables to the KM0216 KM0432 plug in here KM0216 KM0432 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 10 Chapter 2 Installation Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS 2 and USB interfaces the KM0216 KM0432 s design utilizes console modules that act as signal translation intermediaries between the consoles and the switch and KVM adapter cables that serve as interme
2. Hub fe 4 Shut down all of the computers but not the stations on your installation 5 From the console of your KVM switch bring up the OSD see page 31 and select the F4 ADM function 6 Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE Press Enter then press Y to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode 56 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Performing the Upgrade Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware 1 Run downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file either by double clicking the file icon or by opening a command line and keying in the full The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears x Welcome to the Firmware Upgrade Put your device into Upgrade Mode DET TM CE EMO Upgrade to your computer ot connect via Ethemel Agree to the License Agieemeni Then Click Newt LICENSE AGREEMENT LICENSE GRANT ATEN Intemational Co Lid EIE bcp Estee nontisniferable keense to PEN aes es Beate eee ITY the Product during the Temi set forth below Nou may natal the Product on ied ots sp ee install and use the Product on a server for on network for ea pupotes cf fi peemanert mutabanon E ee lad rere Bedcw xl ie ol be Prod over P
3. 9120 KH88 alli a QQ QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ 1 1 KM0432 Y c n EE 5 TT Call 25 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Topology Considerations The use of RJ 45 port connectors combined with Auto Signal Compensation ASC allow signals to travel up to 500 feet 150 meters and still maintain reliability and high video resolution This allows the KM0216 KM0432 installation to take advantage of the internal Cat 5 and Cat 6 wiring built in to most modern commercial buildings Note Although the KM0216 KM0432 supports legacy Cat 5 wiring the performance and video quality may degrade over longer distances Since the data signals are not transmitted in packets the transmission cannot go through network hubs or switches Passive components such as patch panels keystone jacks patch cables etc can be used to channel the traffic instead 26 Chapter 2 Installation Basic
4. KM0216 KM0432 to KVM Adapter Cable Connection 67 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual KA9120 PS 2 KVM Adapter Cable 2 A 27 E mmm Hi KA9130 Sun Legacy KVM Adapter Cable m 27 o KA9131 Sun USB KVM Adapter Cable 25 27 o a sep 68 Appendix KA9140 Serial KVM Adapter Cable VT 100 KA9170 USB KVM Adapier Cable BE 58 z e e em E N M T 69 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login because the Username and Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it for example you can clear the login information with the following procedure 1 Power off the Matrix KVM Switch and remove the power cord from the power socket 2 Remove the cover from the Matrix KVM Switch 3 Using a jumper cap short the jumper labeled J6 on the mainboard
5. 66 Additional Installation Diagrams 67 Clear Login Information 70 Troubleshooting eri 2x cor p RR E e frr e rupe Yrs Ege 71 Suri Systems ee eee er eee RR AUI HS 72 Limited Warranty oes cune eos dr o ee Faces geek a 73 Index KM0216 KM0432 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KM0216 KM0432 system It covers all aspects of installation configuration and operation n overview of the information found in the manual is provided below Overview Chapter 1 Introduction introduces you to the KM0216 KM0432 system Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Installation provides step by step instructions for setting up your installation and explains some basic operating procedures Chapter 3 OSD Operation provides detailed information for configuring and controlling your installation using the KM0216 KM0432 s intuitive mouse driven On Screen Display OSD menus Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation explains the concepts and procedures used to control the KM0216 KM0422 from the keyboard Chapter 5 Keyboard Emulation lists the keys for a PC compatible keyboard to emulate the functions of the Mac and Sun keyboards Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade
6. HOTKEY COMMAND MODE Enables Disables the Hotkey Command function in case a conflict with programs running on the computers occurs The default is enabled 37 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual F4 ADM F4 is a Super Administrator and Administrator only function It allows them to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD To change a setting Double Click it or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter After you select an item a submenu with further choices appears Double Click the choice you want or move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is The settings are explained in the following table Note All your setting changes are stored in temporary memory and remain in effect for the duration of your session The changes only become permanent when you Log out of the OSD see F8 LOUT page 45 If you shut down the KM0216 KM0432 without first logging out your changes are discarded Setting Function SET This function is used to set Usernames and Passwords USERNAME 1 One Super Administrator one Administrator and four User pass AND words can be set PASSWORD 2 After you key in a name for the Super Administrator Administrator or User a screen that allows you to key in the username and pass word appears The username and password may be up to 15 char acters lon
7. 52 Mac Keyboard Chapter 5 Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl En 36 Ctrl 1 d Ctrl 2 Ctrl 3 Ctrl 4 A Alt Alt Print Screen F13 Scroll Lock F14 Enter Return Backspace Delete Insert Help Ctr F15 Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 53 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key Ctrl is used in conjunction with other keys The corresponding functions are shown in the table below PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Ctrl T Stop Ctrl F2 Again Ctrl F3 Props Ctrl F4 Undo Ctrl F5 Front Ctrl F6 Copy Ctrl F7 Open Ctrl F8 Paste Ctrl F9 Find Ctrl F10 Cut Ctrl 1 wt Ctrl 2 Q Ctrl 3 m Ctrl 4 C Ctrl Help ER Compose zz Note 1 When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 2 If you need to go into OK Mode which requires Stop see Troubleshootin
8. 27 viii KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Hot Pl gglng eh eee Se ei 27 Switching Station Positions 27 Hot Plugging Console 27 Powering Off and Restarting 27 Port Selection 27 Port ID 28 Single Stage and Daisy Chained Installations 28 Cascaded 1 lt 5 28 User Management and 29 Chapier 3 OSD Operation OSD Overview ik da ARR RE aac 31 OSD Main Screen lt 33 OSD Navigation 33 OSD F nctions 3 eds pa oe eect er ce e EE eT Yale den 34 2 ue oU T Es eg vo weder TU 34 BO LIST crt te utn iiem ia 35 ESSET elu Rl a Se eet Red iE 36 amp a dene Ie dee SRL IM BP e A dug 38 F5 SKP i mde eee b I P ex tees 42 F6 BRG zs cuis E EO E reete da 43 EZ SCAN Wo etui de oe deg 44 FS EOUT Arie TE RON n SU dee ds Arte ui aa ende 45 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port 47 Invoking Hotkey 47 Selecting the Active
9. ID veYsbek fe rebel ES xiii Product Informations insekte naie iadi s raa koi i xiv Chapter 1 Introduction QvetvleW acei ees A e 1 Features pa Maat as Oe Re LAG 2 Benes tdeo d 3 System Requirements 4 COnDSOlG c ep eT UU WD UM TN E SALMAS S d 4 COMPUTES ty EPA EEG REM 4 Gables E Shana Enter pre hatha 5 Operating 5 lt 5 216 KM0432 Front View 6 216 KM0432 Rear View 8 Chapter 2 Installation OVGIVIEW 2 enh sS o I ue er ND M D ei 11 Before Begin ccs RODA ERU CK RAO Res 12 Stacking and Rack Mounting 12 STACKING LX ITEM 12 Rack Mounting Front 13 Rack 15 Single Stage 1 5 17 Multilevel 1 lt 19 OVetVIe Wy esce ore qr dew vente ele Mace RE RO Fe RelA 19 Daisy Chaining eee 19 CASCADING PE 22 Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading Expansion 24 Topology Considerations 26 Basic Operations
10. Use daisy chain cable set see Cables page 5 to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KM0216 KM0432 unit to the Chain In port of the child KM0216 KM0432 unit First Station Out to Second Station In Second Station Out to Third Station In etc Note You cannot use the Chain In port of the First Station KM0216 KM0432 since it is the highest level parent If you wish to install any consoles on this switch follow the procedure described for the Single Stage Installation on page 17 Use KVM adapter cables see Cables page 5 to connect any available KVM port on KM0216 KM0432 to the keyboard video and mouse ports of the computers you are installing Repeat the above steps for any additional KM0216 KM0432 units you wish to add to the chain Plug the power cord into an AC power source and into the KM0216 KM043 s power socket Power up the installation according to the following procedure a Switch on the power for the First Station Wait for the unit to ascertain its Station ID and display it on the Station ID LED The Station ID for the First Stage unit is 01 the ID for the Second Stage unit is 02 the ID for the Third Stage unit is 03 etc b Switch on the power for each Station on the installation in turn Second Station then Third Station etc In each case wait for the Station ID to be ascertained and displayed on the current Station before powering on the next one c
11. 1 044 U32 J6 Restore Default Password __ J11 4 Replace the power cord and power on the Matrix KVM Switch The following message appears on the LCD display USERNAME AND PASSWORD INFORMATION HAS BEEN CLEARED PLEASE POWER OFF THE SWITCH REMOVE THE JUMPER CLOSE THE CASE THEN RESTART 5 Power off the Matrix KVM Switch and remove the power cord from the power socket again 6 Remove the jumper cap from the jumper 7 Replace the cover on the switch Replace the power cord and power on the KVM switch 8 The OSD login information is cleared see page 31 and you can reset passwords for the Administrators and Users 70 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution The operator can only access one port ona cascaded KVM switch and cannot switch to any of the other ports There is only one display channel for all the ports on a cascaded KVM switch The previous operator s access timeout expired see SET ACCESS TIMEOUT page 40 so the port is released but his logout timeout has not expired so the display channel has not been released To avoid this problem be sure to set a reasonable logout timeout see SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT page 38 for all users When emulate the Sun keyboard can t go into OK Mode
12. Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard Note Hotkeys work best in single stage and basic cascaded or daisy chained installations For installations that combine daisy chaining and cascading it is simpler more convenient and more efficient to use the OSD The KM0216 KM0432 provides the following Hotkey Port Control features Selecting the Active Port Auto Scanning Skip Mode Switching Invoking Hotkey Mode Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode Invoking HKM involves the following three steps Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2 Press the asterisk key or the minus key and then release it within one half second 3 Release the Num Lock key Num Lock Or Num Lock 47 0216 KM0432 User Manual When HKM is active The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate so They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HKM A Command Line appears at the bottom of the monitor screen The command line prompt is the word Hotkey in white text on a blue background Text that you key in while in HKM displays here Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks described in the sections that follow can be input Pressing Esc or Spacebar exits HKM Selecting the Acti
13. Stop A To go into OK Mode use the following key sequence Press and release Ctrl 2 Press and hold T 3 Press and hold A 4 Release T and A together Some computers on my installation don t seem to receive Broadcast Mode commands Broadcast Mode commands are sent from the console to all computers whether directly connected to the first stage Matrix KVM Switch or attached to a daisy chained Matrix KVM Switch Broadcast Mode commands are not sent to computers attached to cascaded KVM switches Additionally Broadcast Mode commands for one operating system may not be recognized by another operating system 71 0216 KM0432 User Manual Sun Systems Problem Solution Video display problems with HDB 15 interface systems e g Sun Blade 1000 servers Video display problems with 13W3 interface systems e g Sun Ultra servers The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 60Hz Under Text Mode 1 Go to OK mode and issue the following commands Setenv output device screen r1024x768x60 reset all Under XWindow 1 Open a console and issue the following command m64config res 1024x768x60 2 Log out 3 Log in The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 60Hz Under Text Mode 1 Go to OK mode and issue the following commands setenv output device screen r1024x768x60 reset all Under XWindow 1 Open a console and
14. 48 Auto Sc anning LE kek hei 49 Setting the Scan 49 Invoking Auto 50 Skip Mode scr sitet bee ohn ee Pb ee bea vba ee 51 Hotkey Beeper 52 Hotkey Summary Table 52 Chapter 5 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard sis v bp RUD eur dA RE S 53 Sun Keyboard csse sme RR RR eR ed par e a 54 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Intro d ctlon i eoe RE 55 PUIDOSO ge ME SEM NER EE 55 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Before You Begin 55 Performing the Upgrade 57 Starting the 57 Upgrade teens 60 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 61 Appendix Computer Connection 63 KM0216 Daisy Chain 63 KM0216 Cascade to 88 63 KM0432 Daisy Chain 64 KM0432 Cascade to 88 64 Specifications elsi le rue eae woe ea ed aie p Ra A Rn 65 OSD Factory Default 66 Supported KVM 5
15. After all the stations are up power on the computers 20 Chapter 2 Installation Daisy Chained Installation Diagram This product supports several types of console module and KVM adapter cable See System Requirements page 4 and Additional Installation Diagrams page 67 for details Console Module 21 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Cascading Another way to expand your KVM installation is to cascade additional KVM switches from the KVM ports of the KM0216 0432 Up to 16 KM0216 or 32 KM0432 additional KVM switches can be cascaded As many as 128 KM0216 or 256 KM0432 computers can be controlled in a cascaded installation Unlike daisy chaining however cascading does not increase the number of consoles that can be used to control the computers Note 1 While you can daisy chain multiple KM0216 KM0432 Matrix KVM Switches you cannot cascade them
16. Rack Mounting Before working on the rack make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack extended to the floor and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack Always load the rack from the bottom up and load the heaviest item in the rack first Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack vi 0216 KM0432 User Manual Package Contents The KM0216 KM0432 package consists of 1 0216 or KM0432 Matrix KVM Switch 1 Power Cord 1 Rack Mount Kit brackets and Phillips head hex x 8 screws 1 Foot Pad Set 4 pcs 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Registration Card Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order If a
17. the manufacturer s software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions Save them for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device Do not place the device on any unstable surface cart stand table etc If the device falls serious damage will result Do not use the device near water Do not place the device near or over radiators or heat registers The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation To ensure reliable operation and to protect against overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The device should
18. 179 29 228 235 6 67 74 14 123 130 22 179 186 30 235 242 74 81 15 130 137 23 186 198 31 242 249 _ 8 81 88 16 137 144 24 193 200 32 249 256 64 Appendix Specifications Function KM0216 KM0432 Computer Direct 16 32 Connections 128 8 level Daisy 256 via 8 level Daisy Chain 128 via 2 level Cascade 1 024 via 8 level Daisy Chain 2 level Cascade Chain 256 via 2 level Cascade 2 048 via 8 level Daisy Chain 2 level Cascade Console Connections 2 Direct 16 Max via Daisy Chain 4 Direct 32 Max via Daisy Chain Port Selection OSD Hotkey Connectors Console Port 2 x RJ 45 Female 4 x RJ 45 Female KVM Port 16 x RJ 45 Female 32 x RJ 45 Female Daisy Chain Port In 1 x HPDB 50 Female Black Out 1 x HPDB 50 Female Black F W Upgrade 1 x RJ 45 Female Power 1 x 3 prong AC Socket Switches Reset 1 x Semi recessed Pushbutton Power 1 x Rocker F W Upgrade 1 x Slide LEDs On Line Selected 16 dual colored 32 dual colored Green Red Green Red Power 1 Blue Station ID 2 x 7 segment Yellow Emulation Keyboard Mouse PS 2 USB PC Sun Mac Sun legacy serial Video 1024 x 768 60Hz 150m max DDC2B Scan Interval 1 255 Seconds Rating 100 240V 50 60Hz 1A Power Consumption 120V 13 9W 230V 13 9W Environment Operat
19. 2 The KM0216 KM0432 cannot cascade KVM switches beyond the second level In a cascaded installation the KM0216 KM0432 is considered the First Stage unit cascaded KVM switches are considered Second Stage units Compatible KVM switches that use the same data transfer protocol as the first stage KM0216 KM0432 allow all of the separate switch OSDs to be integrated so that when the KM0216 0432 consoles bring up the OSD it lists all of the computers connected to all of the units In a full cascade 128 or 256 computers can be controlled from a single KM0216 KM0432 Note The KVM switch shown in the installation diagram is the KH88 See Supported KVM Switches page 66 for a list of KVM switches that can be cascaded from the KM0216 KM0432 To set up a cascaded installation refer to the installation diagram on page 23 and do the following 1 Power down the target device s that will be part of your matrix switch installation 2 Use Cat 5 cable to connect any available KVM port on the First Stage unit the KM0216 KM0432 to a PS 2 style KVM adapter cable see Cables page 5 plug the adapter cable s KVM connectors to the keyboard video and mouse console ports of the Second Stage unit Note The distance between the Second Stage unit and the KM0216 KM0432 must not exceed 150m 500 continues on next page 22 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Use KVM cable sets as described in the Cable
20. Operations Hot Plugging The KM0216 KM0432 supports hot plugging components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down In order for hot plugging to work properly however the procedures described below must be followed Switching Station Positions On daisy chained installations you can switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one Hot Plugging Console Ports Keyboard monitor and mouse can all be hot plugged If you experience a problem after you plug in a new mouse do a system reset by pressing the reset button on KM0216 KM0432 s front panel see System Reset Button page 7 for details If this doesn t resolve the problem restart the computers that have the problem Powering Off and Restarting Powering off the KM0216 KM0432 does not affect the computers attached to it When you restart the KM0216 KM0432 you will regain control immediately To replace a KM0216 KM0432 simply power it down unplug the cables plug them into the new unit and power the new unit on Note If any of the computers behave strangely after powering off and restarting or changing a switch simply restart the computer Port Selection Port Selection is accomplished either by means of the KM0216 KM0432 s OSD On Screen Display or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard OSD Oper
21. below Contact your dealer for details Function Model Number KVM Adapter For PS 2 computers KA9120 Cable CPU Module For Sun Legacy computers KA9130 For Sun USB computers KA9131 For serial devices KA9140 For USB computers KA9170 Chapter 1 Introduction Cables One or more of the following cables are required for use with the KM0216 KM0432 Function Type Console Module or KVM Adapter Cable to Cat 5 cable 216 KM0432 see page 67 Daisy Chain Cables LIN5 50H1 H12 15 cm 2L 1700KM 60 cm 2L 1701KM 1 2 m 2L 1704KM 4 m Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 95 98 98SE ME NT 2000 XP or later Mac OS 8 6 9 0 9 1 X 10 1 10 2 10 3 or later RED HAT Linux 6 0 7 1 7 2 7 3 8 0 or later Mandrake Linux 9 0 or later SUSE 8 2 or later Free BSD 3 5 1 4 2 4 3 4 5 or later Sun Solaris M 8 or later Netware 5 0 6 0 or later OS 2 Ver 2 0 AIX 4 3 or later DOS 6 22 216 KM0432 User Manual KM0216 KM0432 Front View KM0216 KM0432 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Power LED Lights to indicate that the KM0216 KM0432 is powered 2 KVM Port LEDs CPU Port LEDs The Port LEDs are multicolored red green amber and provide status information about their corresponding KVM ports as follows Color Condition Indication Amber Steady Port is selected connected computer is on F
22. control of computers located at non contiguous locations on the site KM0216 KM0432 User Manual System Requirements Console The following hardware components are required for each console A VGA SVGA or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation Keyboard and mouse PS 2 or USB Console modules are required to connect consoles to the KM0216 KM0432 They provide flexibility for your installation by allowing PS 2 and USB interfaces to be mixed and matched at the console side The console modules currently available are listed in the table below Contact your dealer for details or refer to the documentation included with your console module Function Model Number PS 2 Console Module KA9222 USB Console Module KA9272 Computers The following hardware components are required for each computer SVGA or MultiSync video graphics card with an HDB 15 port or for legacy Sun systems a Sun 13W3 video port PS 2 keyboard and mouse ports 6 pin Mini DIN or at least one USB port or for legacy Sun systems a Sun style keyboard port 8 pin Mini DIN KVM adapter cables CPU modules are required to connect computers to the KM0216 KM0432 Similar to console modules they allow PS 2 USB Sun Mac and serial computers to be attached to the KM0216 KM0432 The adapter cables currently available are listed in the table
23. in order to regain normal control of the console 3 Toexit Skip Mode press Esc or Spacebar 51 0216 KM0432 User Manual Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper see ACTIVATE BEEPER page 39 can be Hotkey toggled On and Off To toggle the Beeper key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke HKM see page 47 2 Press B After you press B the Beeper toggles On or Off The Command Line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second then the message disappears and you automatically exit HKM Hotkey Summary Table Num Lock Port ID Enter Switches the KVM focus to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID e T n Enter Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds where n is a number from 1 255 A Invokes Auto Scan Mode When Auto Scan Mode is in effect press P or left click the mouse to pause Auto Scanning Num Lock When Auto Scanning is paused press any key or left click the mouse to resume Auto Scanning Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first previous accessible port gt Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the next accessible port 7 Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous station 4 Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next station B Toggles the beeper on or off
24. issue the following command ffbconfig res 1024x768x60 2 Log out 3 Log in These solutions work for most common Sun VGA cards If these procedures fail to resolve the problem consult the manual for the Sun VGA card 72 Appendix Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase If this product proves to be defective contact ALTUSEN s support department for repair or replacement of your unit ALTUSEN will not issue a refund Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase When returning the product you must ship the product in its original packaging or packaging that gives an equal degree of protection Include your proof of purchase in the packaging and the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package This warranty becomes invalid if the factory supplied serial number has been removed or altered on the product This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence or modification of any part of the product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper equipment or attempted repair by anyone other than ALTUSEN This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS IN NO EVENT SHALL ALTUSEN S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FURTHER ALTUSEN SHA
25. multiple servers Operators working at up to two KM0216 or four KM0432 consoles keyboard mouse and monitor can simultaneously and independently take direct control of up to 16 KM0216 32 KM0432 computers With a combination of daisy chaining and cascading up to 16 or 32 operators can access and control up to 1 024 or 2 048 computers The 2 4 consoles belonging to the master unit the highest level KM0216 KM0432 are able to access all the computers on the installation those that are directly connected as well as those that are daisy chained and cascaded The 2 4 consoles belonging to each of the Slave units the daisy chained KM0216 KM0432s however can only access the computers that are connected to them on the same daisy chain level directly connected and cascaded The KM0216 KM0432 features a console module design with automatic console conversion that allows any combination of PS 2 and USB consoles to control any combination of PS 2 USB or Sun computers The RJ 45 port connectors combined with Auto Signal Compensation ASC allow signals to travel up to 500 feet 150 meters away and still maintain high video resolution eliminating the need for KVM extenders and allowing the installation to take advantage of the internal Cat 5e and Cat 6 wiring built in to most modern commercial buildings In addition use of RJ 45 connectors saves precious IT real estate by allowing a full 16 or 32 KVM ports to reside in a sin
26. rear for power cord and cable clearance Stacking The KM0216 KM0432 can be placed on any level surface that can safely support its weight and the weight of the attached cables Ensure that the surface is clean and free of materials that can block the exhaust vents or otherwise interfere with normal operation of the switch A foot pad set is included with the unit Peel the protective backing off of the foot pads and then affix the foot pads to the bottom panel of the KM0216 KM0432 at the corners as shown in the diagram below Chapter 2 Installation Rack Mounting Front 1 Remove the two screws from the sides at the front of the unit Phillips head hex M3 x6 2 Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the front of the unit Phillips head hex M3x8 continues on next page 13 216 KM0432 User Manual 3 Place the switch in the rack Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack Secure the mounting brackets to the front of the rack Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded 3 8j DENEN DAA A AE A A TT TE 14 Chapter 2 Installation Rack Mounting Rear 1 Remove the two sc
27. such as performing a system wide shutdown installing or upgrading software etc While BRC Mode is in effect a Speaker symbol appears before the Port ID Display of the port that currently has the console focus While BRC Mode is in effect the mouse will not function normally You must exit BRC Mode in order to regain control of the mouse Toexit BRC Mode invoke the OSD with the OSD Hotkey then Click the F6 field or press F6 to turn BRC Mode off 43 0216 KM0432 User Manual F7 SCAN This function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function see SCAN SKIP MODE page 37 The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function see SCAN DURATION page 37 When you want to stop at a particular location press the Spacebar or Esc to stop scanning and exit Auto Scan Mode If the scanning stops on an empty port or one where the computer is attached but is powered off the monitor screen will be blank and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect Simply wait after the Scan Duration time is up the Scan function will move on to the next port As each computer is accessed an S appe
28. supply UPS KM0216 KM0432 User Manual When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies observe the following guidelines Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply If the system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to rain or water The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged The device exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair KM0216 KM0432 User Manual
29. 4 and Additional Installation Diagrams page 67 for details Console Module 18 Chapter 2 Installation Multilevel Installations The number of computers that can be added to your installation can be greatly expanded by performing a multilevel installation The KM0216 KM0432 supports three types of multilevel installation Daisy chained Cascaded Daisy chained plus cascaded Overview Daisy chaining refers to connecting two KVM switches via dedicated daisy chain ports The switches are strung together in a chain see the diagram on page 21 similar to the way children make chains of daisies by tying the end of one daisy to the head of another When daisy chaining none of the switch s KVM ports are used to connect to the next switch The port capacity of a daisy chained installation is the total of all the KVM ports of all the KVM switches on the chain For example a KM0432 has 32 KVM ports On an installation with eight daisy chained switches the number of available ports is 32 x 8 256 Cascading involves using the KVM ports of a Parent KVM switch one that is above a switch linked down from it to connect to a Child KVM switch With numerous Child switches linked down from the par
30. AUTUSCN Enterprise KVM Solutions by ATEN Matrix KVM Switch KM0216 KM0432 User Manual www altusen com KM0216 KM0432 User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense RoHS This product is RoHS compliant Fe CE KM0216 KM0432 User Manual User Notice All information documentation and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any of
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32. Utility explains how to upgrade the 0216 KM0432 s flash firmware version An Appendix at the end of the manual provides technical and troubleshooting information xi KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in Indicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential steps Indicates selecting the option on a menu or dialog box for example that comes next For example Start Run means to open the Start menu and then select Run Indicates critical information xii 0216 KM0432 User Manual ALTUSEN Information Technical Support North America Technical Registered ALTUSEN product owners are entitled to Phone Support telephone technical support Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center 949 453 8885 International Technical Contact your local dealer Phone Support Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center 886 2 8692 6959 Email Support E mail your questions and concerns to support altusen com Online Support Online troubleshooting that describes the most Troubleshooting commonly encountered problems and offe
33. VER 1 FAX SERVER 2 WEB SERVER 1 WEB SERVER 2 MAIL SERVER 1 Note 1 The diagram depicts the Super Administrator s Main Screen The User Main Screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions since these are reserved for the Administrator and can t be accessed by ordinary Users The OSD always starts in List view with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in User are visible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 40 for details 32 Chapter 3 OSD Operation OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Explanation SN This field shows the Station Number that the currently selected port is connected to The first number is the Station s position in the chain the second number shows the total number of stations in the chain PN This column lists the Port Numbers for all the KVM ports on the installation The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the highlight bar to it then press Enter QV If a port has been selected for Quick View scanning see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 40 an arrowhead displays in this column to indicate so x The computers that are powered on and are On Line have a sun icon in this column to indicate so NAME If a port has been given a name see EDIT PORT NAMES page 39 its name appears in this column OSD Naviga
34. apter 3 OSD Operation OSD Overview The KM0216 KM0432 On Screen Display OSD provides a visual menu driven mouse enabled interface that offers quick and convenient computer access and control as well as efficient system administration including user management access rights passwords etc Each OSD menu option activates a function that configures and controls the operation of the KVM installation All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen To bring up the OSD Main Screen tap the Scroll Lock key twice Note Scroll Lock is the default OSD hotkey You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key see OSD HOTKEY page 36 for details The login dialog box appears ENTER NAME AND PASSWORD Key in a valid username and password then press Enter Note If this is the first time that the OSD is being run or if the password function has not been set simply press Enter The OSD Main Screen comes up in Super Administrator Mode In this mode you have access to all Administrator and User functions and can set up operations including password authorization for the future as you would like 31 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual After you log in a screen similar to the one below appears F1 GOTO F3 SET F5 SKP F7 SCAN X F2 LIST F4 ADM F6 BRC F8 LOUT gt SUPER ADMINISTRATOR SN 02 08 LIST ALL Fo ATEN INTL CO 1 ATEN INTL CO 2 ATEN INTL CO 3 FAX SER
35. ard 2 In the Submenus that appear make your choice either by Double Clicking it or moving the Highlight Bar to it then pressing Enter 3 Press Esc to return to the previous menu level A complete description of the KM0216 KM0432 s OSD operations are given in the sections that follow F1 GOTO GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port s Name or its Port ID Tousethe Name method key in 1 key in the port s Name then press Enter Touse the Port ID method key in 2 key in the Port ID then press Enter Keyin3 to go to a Station on the installation other than the ones connected to the Station you are logged in on see BUS AUTHORIZATION page 41 Only an authorized operator at the Master Station the top level KM0216 KM0432 can use this function Note You can key in a partial Name or Port ID In that case the screen will show all the computers that the User has View rights to see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 40 that match the Name or Port ID pattern regardless of the current List settings see F2 LIST page 35 for details To return to the OSD Main Screen without making a choice press Esc 34 Chapter 3 OSD Operation F2 LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists on the Main Screen Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are currently displayed listed on the Main Screen The submenu choi
36. ars in front of the Port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode While Auto Scan Mode is in effect the console will not function normally You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console While you are in Auto Scan Mode you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing or with a Left Click of the mouse See Invoking Auto Scan page 50 for details To exit Auto Scan Mode press the Spacebar or Esc 44 Chapter 3 OSD Operation F8 LOUT LOUT Log Out logs you out of OSD control of the computers and blanks the console screen This is different from simply pressing Esc to deactivate the OSD when you are at the Main Screen With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD whereas with Esc all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey Note 1 When you reenter the OSD after logging out the screen stays blank except for the OSD Main Screen You must input your password before you can continue 2 If you reenter the OSD after logging out and immediately use Esc to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu a Null Port message displays on the screen The OSD Hotkey will bring up the Main OSD Screen 45 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 46 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control
37. ation is discussed in detail in the next chapter Hotkey Port Selection is discussed in Chapter 4 Although hotkeys are handy for a single stage installation we strongly recommend you use the more powerful and versatile OSD especially for daisy chained cascaded and combined installations 27 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Port ID Numbering Each KVM port on a KM0216 KM0422 installation is assigned a unique Port ID You can access and control any computer on the installation by specifying the Port ID of the port that it is connected to Depending on where the computer is on the installation its Port ID will have either two or three parts Single Stage and Daisy Chained Installations For single stage and daisy chained installations the Port ID is made up of two parts a Station Number and a Port Number The Station Number is a two digit number which reflects the switch s position in the daisy chain sequence This corresponds to the number displayed on the front panel Station ID LED The Port Number reflects the port on the 0216 KM0432 Station that the computer is connected to The Station Number precedes the Port Number Note Station numbers from 1 9 are padded with a preceding zero so they become 01 09 For example a computer attached to Port 12 of Station 6 would have a Port ID of 06 12 Cascaded Installations The Port ID for computers on cascaded installations is made up of thre
38. ces and their meanings are given in the table below Choice Meaning ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have their attached computers Powered On QVIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 40 QVIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports POWERED ON see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 40 and that have their attached computers Powered On Move the Highlight Bar to the choice you want then press Enter An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one 35 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual F3 SET This function allows each operator to set up his own working environment A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that is provided during Login To change a setting 1 Double Click it or move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 2 After you select an item a submenu with further choices appears To make a selection either Double Click it or move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is Note All your setting changes are stored in temporary memory and remain in effect for the duration of your session The changes only become permanent when you Log out of the OSD see F8 LOUT page 45 If you shut dow
39. diaries between the switch and the computers KA9120 Los 70 EM E KA9222 KA9272 KM0432 A separate console module is required for each console likewise a separate KVM adapter cable is required for each computer The console modules and KVM adapter cables are listed in the Cables section on page 5 Consult your dealer to find out which console modules and KVM adapter cables best fit your needs Note The installation diagrams that follow use a KM0432 for the examples Since the KM02106 installation is essentially the same as that of the KM0432 except for having fewer ports if you are setting up a KM0216 installation you can simply follow the KM0432 diagrams KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Before you Begin 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page iv Please review it before proceed ing 2 Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off 3 Make sure that all devices you will be connecting up are properly grounded 4 Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Stacking and Rack Mounting The KM0216 KM0432 can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted by a variety of different methods in 1U of rack space The procedures for each method are described in the following sections Note Allow at least 5 1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and 12 7 cm at the
40. e Port Name alone PORT NAME or the Port Number plus the Port Name PORT NUMBER PORT The default is PORT NUMBER PORT NAME SCAN DURATION SCAN SKIP MODE Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode see F7 SCAN page 44 Key in a value from 1 255 seconds then press Enter Default is 5 seconds a setting of 0 disables the Scan function Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip Mode see F5 SKP page 42 and Auto Scan Mode see F7 SCAN page 44 Choices are ALL AII the Ports which have been set Accessible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 40 POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On QUICK VIEW Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 40 QUICK VIEW POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports and are Powered On The default is ALL Note The Quick View choices only show up on an Administrator s screen since only he has Quick View setting rights see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 40 for details SCREEN BLANKER If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function the screen is blanked Key in a value from 1 30 minutes then press Enter A setting of 0 disables this function The default is 0 disabled
41. e Quick View options is chosen for the LIST view see F2 LIST page 35 only a Port that has been selected here will display on the List If one of the Quick View options is chosen for Auto Scanning see SCAN SKIP MODE page 37 only a Port that has been selected here will be Auto Scanned The default is for no ports to be selected This function allows the Administrator to define Operator access to the ACCESSIBLE PORTS computers on the installation on a Port by Port basis For each Operator select the target Port then press the Spacebar to cycle through the choices F Full access V View Only or blank No access Repeat until all access rights have been set then press Enter The default is F for all users on all Ports Note A blank setting means that no access rights are granted The Port will not show up on the User s List on the Main Screen SETACCESS TIMEOUT If there is no input from the console accessing a particular port for the amount of time set with this function the port is released allowing it to be accessed by the other consoles To set the timeout value key in a number from 0 255 seconds then press Enter If the number is 0 zero this function is disabled The default is 5 seconds continues on next page 40 Chapter 3 OSD Operation continued from previous page Setting Function SET This function allows the Administrator to define the keyboard
42. e level wih the upgrade II the venison is newer the lets you decide whether to continue or not e mot Checked the ity performs the upg ade deectiy Click Next to begn Device List Status Messons gt Loading amp testing Loading amp testing lies OK gt Searching fut devices gt Prepanng larvae gt Fiemme wetnion it not newer than device 222 016 017 170 039016 Aseach device update completes its status is reported in the Status Messages panel When a device group upgrade is successful the background behind the device group name changes to pink to indicate so if a member of a device group fails to upgrade successfully the background behind the device group name changes to red to indicate that there was an upgrade failure in the group Check the Status Messages to ascertain which device failed to upgrade continues on next page 59 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Utility xj Ii Check Famerare Version it checked the utlty compare the device s lrmevare level wath the upgrade Hes It the dewice s verson i newer the lilly lets you decide to coninun or nol e not checked the utility padomi the upgrade directly EE gt not newer than device 222 018017 gt Fiemerate vertion it not newer than device 70 099 016 gt Fame versio
43. e parts The Station Number of the KM0216 KM0432 The Port Number the KM0216 KM0432 that the cascaded KVM switch links back to The Port Number on the cascaded KVM switch that the computer is connected to For example a computer attached to Port 6 of a KVM switch that is cascaded from Port 15 of a KM0216 KM0432 in the Station 8 position would have a Port ID of 8 15 6 28 Chapter 2 Installation User Management and Security The KM0216 KM0432 permits the creation of 6 operator profiles when the switch is either on a stand alone installation or is the Master switch of a multilevel installation as follows 1 Super Administrator 1 Administrator 4 Users single stage installation two KM0216 or four KM0432 operators have simultaneous and independent control of 16 or 32 computers In a daisy chained installation a maximum of 16 or 32 operators can access the chain simultaneously 8 KM0216s x 2 operators each or 8 KM0432s x 4 operators each Each Slave KM0216 KM0432 also has 6 operator profiles as above Note 1 When a Super Administrator logs in on a Slave unit his authority only governs the segment he logs in on just like an ordinary Administrator 2 Operator profiles are different from actual operators The KM0216 KM0432 has two four console ports and allows two or four actual operators to access the switch simultaneously Operator profiles specify the rights assi
44. emove components without having to power off the switch No software required convenient computer selection via intuitive hotkey combinations or On Screen Display OSD menus OSD port list automatically expands when stations are added port names are automatically reconfigured when the station sequence is changed OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes Auto Scan feature for monitoring user selected computers Three level password security Super Administrator Administrator and Users LCD VGA SVGA XGA and MultiSync support DDC2B Superior video quality 1024 x 768 60Hz for up to 150m 1920 x 1440 60Hz distance depends on installation environment Auto Signal Compensation ASC assures optimum video resolution for distances up to 150m between the switch and the consoles or computers no DIP switch setting required Lifetime firmware upgrading via flash ROM Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits The KM0216 KM0432 Matrix KVM Switch saves time and money by allowing a single console to manage each of the connected computers A KM0216 KM0432 installation provides the following benefits Eliminates the cost of a keyboard monitor and mouse for each computer Eliminates the need for the additional space of the extra components Saves on energy costs Eliminates the inconvenience time and effort required to move from one computer to another Allows centralized
45. ent the effect is reminiscent of the way water cascades down over a waterfall Cascading adds capacity to a KVM installation but the parent loses one KVM port for each cascaded KVM The KM0216 KM0432 supports both daisy chaining and cascading In addition it supports combining the two providing enormous capacity and flexibility for expanding the installation The following sections provide the information and procedures involved in setting up the various multilevel installations Daisy Chaining Up to 7 additional KM0216 KM0432 units can be daisy chained together each capable of supporting four independent consoles The first KM0216 KM0432 is considered the Master unit the daisy chained KM0216 KM0432s are considered Slaves In a complete daisy chained installation the two KM0216 or four KM0432 consoles that belong to the Master switch can access and control all of the computers up to 128 or 256 on the installation The two four consoles KM0216 KM0432 User Manual belonging to each Slave switch only control the computers up to 16 32 connected to their switch See Computer Connection Tables page 63 for tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of switches needed to control them To set up a daisy chained installation refer to the diagram on page 21 and do the following 1 Power down the target device s that will be part of your matrix KVM switch installation
46. formation 70 Clear the Name List 39 Computer Connection Tables 63 Console Module 4 9 11 67 CPU module See KVM adapter ca ble D Daisy Chaining 19 Desktop Mounting 12 Index E Edit Port Names 39 Expansion Cascading 22 Daisy Chaining 19 Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading 24 F1 GOTO 34 F2 LIST 35 SET 36 F4 ADM 38 F5 SKP 42 F6 BRC 43 F7 SCAN 44 F8 LOUT 45 Factory Default Settings 66 FCC Information ii Firmware Upgrade Advanced 60 Firmware upgrade port 9 recovery switch 7 utility 55 G GOTO 34 Hardware Requirements Computer 4 Console 4 Hot Plugging 27 Hotkey Beeper Control 52 75 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Command Mode 37 Invoking Hotkey Mode 47 OSD 36 Port Control 47 Selecting the Active Port 48 Summary Table 52 Installation Cascading 22 Console Module 67 Daisy Chaining 19 Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading 24 KVM adapter cable 67 Multilevel 19 Single Stage 17 Invoking Hotkey Mode 47 K Keyboard Emulation Mac 53 Sun 54 KM0216 Front View 6 Rear View 8 KM0432 Computer Connection Table 63 64 Front View 6 Rear View 8 KVM adapter cable 4 9 11 67 L LIST 35 Logout 45 Logout Timeout 38 LOUT 45 OSD Factory Default Settings 66 Functions 34 Hotkey 36 Logout 45 Main Screen 32 Main Screen Headings 33 Navigation 33 Overview 31 Password 38 Pause 44 Port LEDs 7 Names 39 Selecti
47. g and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 3 For each individual key in the Username and Password then press Enter 4 To modify or delete a previous Username and or Password use the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers SET If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this LOGOUT function the Operator is automatically logged out A login is necessary TIMEOUT before the console can be used again This enables other Operators to gain access to the computers when the original Operator is no longer accessing them but has forgotten to log out To set the timeout value key in a number from 1 180 minutes then press Enter If the number is 0 zero this function is disabled The default is 0 disabled continues on next page 38 Chapter 3 OSD Operation continued from previous page Setting Function EDIT PORT _ To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port NAMES every port can be given a name This function allows the Administrator to create modify or delete port names To Edit a port name 1 Click the port you want or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 2 Key in the new Port Name or modify delete the old one The maxi mum number of characters allowed for the Port Name is 15 Legal characters include All alpha characters a z A Z All numeric c
48. g page 71 54 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction Purpose The purpose of the Windows based Firmware Upgrade Utility FWUpgrade exe is to provide an automated process for make upgrading the KVM switch s firmware as smooth and painless as possible The program comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device As new firmware revisions become available new firmware upgrade packages are posted on our Website Check the Website regularly to find the latest information and packages Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade do the following 1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Inter net support site and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages 2 Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer 3 Use Cat 5 cable to connect the KM0216 KM0432 s Firmware Upgrade Port to a hub that the computer you used in Step 1 connects to Note On daisy chained installation connect the cable to the First Station unit The chained stations will receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables continues on next page 55 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual SE i La E 3 3 3 LA
49. gle 1U system case Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed Because 0216 0432 intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly there is no software to configure so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems Access to any computer is easily accomplished either by means of a powerful menu driven OSD On Screen Display system or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by one 0216 KM0432 User Manual Features Two or four consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 16 or 32 directly connected computers Daisy chain up to 7 additional units Cascade up to 16 or 32 compatible KVM switches from each station on the chain Upto 16 or 32 consoles control all of the computers on a daisy chained cascaded installation Compact design RJ 45 connectors allow rack mounting in a 19 1U system rack Multiplatform support PC Mac and Sun Console conversion any type of console can control any type of computer mixed combinations PS 2 amp USB supported on both the console and computer sides PS 2 keyboard and mouse emulation computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere Hot pluggable add or r
50. gned to particular operators Theoretically one operator can use the same operator profile to occupy all the console ports The Super Administrator has administrative power over the whole chain he can assign and change passwords and access rights for all operators on all segments see SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD page 38 and SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 40 The Administrator s power is limited to only that segment of the installation that the KM0216 KM0432 he is logged in on controls He can assign and change passwords and access rights for all operators on his segment Both Super Administrator and Administrator have full User rights The four Users have no administrative rights Depending on the permissions granted by the Super Administrator or Administrator Users have varying degrees of control over the computers on the installation Full Access View Only No Access These rights are assigned on a port by port basis Operators Super Administrator Administrators and Users on the Master KM0216 KM0432 can have User access rights to all ports on the Slave 29 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual KVMs Access rights are given by the Super Administrator or Administrator with the USER BUS AUTHORIZATION function see page 41 The operators on Slave KVMs can only access computers on their segment This includes any computers connected to KVM switches that are cascaded down from the KM0216 KM0432 they are logged in on 30 Ch
51. haracters 0 9 and Spacebar Case does not matter the OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in 3 When you have finished editing press Enter to have the change take effect To abort the change press Esc RESTORE This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to the DEFAULT original factory default settings see OSD Factory Default Settings VALUES 66 except for the Names settings that were assigned to the Ports which are saved CLEAR THE This function clears all Port Names NAME LIST ACTIVATE Choices are Y for Yes or N for No When activated the beeper BEEPER sounds whenever a Port is changed when activating the Auto Scan function see F7 SCAN page 44 or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is Y activated continues on next page 39 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual continued from previous page Setting Function SET QUICK This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as VIEW PORTS SET Quick View ports To select deselect a port as a Quick View Port click the port or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Spacebar When port has been selected as a Quick View Port an arrowhead displays in the QV column of the LIST on the Main Screen to indicate so When a port is deselected the arrowhead disappears If one of th
52. ing Temp 0 50 C Storage Temp 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 4 2 kg 4 6 kg Dimensions L x W x H 43 8 x 28 4 x 4 4 cm 65 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows Setting Default OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan Skip Mode All Screen Blanker 0 Disabled Hotkey Command Mode Enabled Logout Timeout 0 Disabled Beeper Y Activated Quick View Ports No ports selected Accessible Ports F Full For all Users on all Ports Access Timeout 5 seconds Keyboard Language Operating Platform US English Windows PC compatible Bus Authorization Blank No Operators have access rights Supported KVM Switches The following is a list of supported KVM switches that can be used when configuring a cascaded installation 88 CS 88A CS 138A CS 9134 CS 9138 66 Appendix Additional Installation Diagrams KA9222 PS 2 Console Module KA9272 USB Console Module c1 i a fo Sos
53. key them in If you make a mistake use Backspace to erase the wrong number 3 Press Enter After you press Enter you automatically exit HKM and are ready to invoke Auto Scanning 49 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Invoking Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning key in the following Hotkey combination 1 2 Invoke see page 47 Press A After you press A you automatically exit HKM and enter Auto Scan Mode and Auto Scanning begins While you are in Auto Scan Mode you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P or with a Left Click of the mouse During the time that Auto Scanning is paused the Command Line displays Auto Scan Paused Pausing and Exiting are the two ways to stop scanning and keep the focus on a particular computer If you intend to continue scanning after a brief stop Pausing is more convenient than Exiting Auto Scan Mode completely This is because when you Resume scanning after Pausing you start from where you left off On the other hand if you Exit and then restart Auto Scan you start over from the very first computer on the installation To Resume Auto Scanning after you Pause press any key or Left Click Scanning continues from where it left off While Auto Scan Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input You must e
54. language KEYBOARD _ layout for each port To assign a keyboard language select the target LANGUAGE port then press the Spacebar to cycle through the choices US English Japanese or French The default is US English SET This function allows the Administrator to define the operating platform OPERATING for the computer connected to each port To assign an operating PLATFORM _ platform select the target port then press the Spacebar to cycle through the choices Windows PC compatible Mac and Sun The default is Windows PC compatible BUS This function allows the Super Administrator to authorize Operator AUTHORIZA access to Stations on the installation other than the ones connected to TION the Station the Operator is logged in on For each Operator press the Spacebar to cycle through the choices F Full access V View Only or blank No access Repeat until all access rights have been set then press Enter The default is blank No Operators have access rights to other Stations and the computers connected to them FIRMWARE In order to upgrade the KM0216 KM0432 s firmware see Chapter 6 UPGRADE you must first invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode with this setting Only the Super Administrator on the Master Station can utilize this function 41 0216 KM0432 User Manual F5 SKP This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward switching the console focus from the currently acti
55. lashing Port is selected port is cascaded to a powered on KVM switch Red Steady Port is selected connected computer is off Green Steady Port is not selected connected computer is on Flashing Port is not selected port is cascaded to a powered on KVM switch Off Port is not selected connected computer is off 3 Station ID LED The KM0432 s Station ID is displayed here If this is a single station installation see page 17 or the first station of a daisy chain installation see page 19 the KM0216 0432 has a station ID of 01 On a daisy chain installation the KM0216 KM0432 auto senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain see Port ID Numbering page 28 for details 4 System Reset Button Pressing and holding in this switch for more than three seconds performs a system reset Note This switch is semi recessed and must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen 5 Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade this switch should be in the NORMAL position See page 55 for firmware upgrade recovery details KM0216 KM0432 User Manual KM0216 KM0432 Rear View KM0216 e ax t LL CC IL IL ac ac ac a6 2 CC JL ac ac ac ac acd 4 T M S 6
56. lthough only one device type is shown in the list KA9220 for example all units of that type receive the upgrade 2 KM0432U KM0432N refer to two different upgradable ICs on the chained KM0432 devices 3 A blue background behind the device name indicates that it is ready to be upgraded 4 When all devices to be upgraded are displayed in the Device List panel click Next to start the upgrade If you enabled Check Firmware Upgrade the Utility compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the device s version is higher it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel 2d The firmware Ver 1 1 101 is not newer than current firmware Ver 1 1 101 3 in device KA9222 018 017 Continue the upgrade Yes No continues on next page 58 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility If you didn t enable Check Firmware Upgrade the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking their version level While a device group is being upgraded the background behind its name changes to green and blinks on and off to indicate that upgrading for that device group is in progress As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar Check Fiemerare Version is checked the compares the device s firmar
57. n is not newer Ian device KAS272 020017 gt Fema version is not newer than device KMO432U 107 016 version ney ice KMO432N 108 016 Prepaeng gt devce KA322 lt Upgrade done gt Upgrading device 22 018017 OK L gt device KAS170 099416 lt Upgrade done gt Upgrading device KAS170 099 016 OK gt Upgrading device 272 D0 gt device 272 0204017 code Device Description 5 When all devices have been upgraded click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed If a member of a device group fails to complete the upgrade successfully 1 Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility 2 Start the firmware upgrade procedure again see page 57 3 When the Device List is complete Click on the device group that the failed device belongs to in the Device List panel see page 58 4 Click Next to start the upgrade 60 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Recovery If the firmware upgrade procedure is unnaturally aborted due to a power outage for example the switch that was being upgraded at the time may become inoperable and may be incapable of accepting a normal firmware upgrade If this occurs to recover do the following 1 Slide the unit s Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch see page 7 to the RECOVER position 2 Perform a warm reset see S
58. n the KM0216 KM0432 without first logging out your changes are discarded The settings are explained in the following table Setting Function OSD Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function HOTKEY Scroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Since the Ctrl key combination may conflict with programs running on the computers the default is the Scroll Lock combination PORT ID Allows you to position where the Port ID appears on the monitor The DISPLAY default is the upper left corner but you can have it appear anywhere on POSITION the screen Use the Mouse or the Arrow Keys plus Pg Up Pg Dn Home End and 5 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off to position the Port ID display then Double Click or press Enter to lock the position and return to the Set submenu continues on next page 36 Chapter 3 OSD Operation continued from previous page Setting Function PORT ID DISPLAY DURATION Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port change has taken place The choices are User Defined which lets you select the amount of time from 1 255 sec and Always On which displays the Port ID at all times If you select User Defined key in the number of seconds then press Enter The default is 3 Seconds A setting of 0 zero disables this function PORT ID DISPLAY MODE Selects how the Port ID is displayed the Port Number alone PORT NUMBER th
59. never be placed on a soft surface bed sofa rug etc as this will block its ventilation openings Likewise the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company The device is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Always follow your local national wiring codes Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power
60. nything is missing or was damaged in shipping contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on KM0216 KM0432 installation Changes may have been made to the manual since it was printed Please visit our Website to check for the most up to date version Copyright 2004 2006 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0213 3AXG Printing Date 08 2006 Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co Ltd All rights reserved All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners vii 0216 KM0432 User Manual Contents EGG Information er ERR ERE VER EENi e ER eR ME ii urhem meto edente i de petet eR ite dS SCIRE ii User Eee Ae eres ER POR iii Safety Instructions cece eee eee iv General eWepeli er RIS RP E Y iv Rack Mounting ico eroe lenis bre DE pu RE co ES vi Package Contents vii About This Manual sisese dea eaea epp Wk e xi OVEIVIEW sack ote tots S ER T E xi Conventions ninne aa dake kee eee eka Me RES xii ALTUSEN Information xiii Technical 5 xiii
61. on 27 Port ID Display Duration 37 Display Mode 37 Display Position 36 Numbering 28 Powering Off and Restarting 27 Q Quick View Ports 40 R Rack Mounting 12 Front 13 Rear 15 Reset System 7 Restore Default Values 39 S Safety Instructions General iv Rack Mounting vi 76 Index SCAN 44 Scan Duration 37 SCAN SKIPMODE 37 Screen Blanker 37 Security 29 Selecting the Active Port 48 SET 36 Accessible Ports 40 Logout Timeout 38 Password 38 Quick View Ports 40 USERNAME 38 Setting the Auto Scan Interval 49 Skip Mode 37 42 51 SKP 42 Stacking 12 Station IDs 7 20 Station Positions Switching 27 Sun Systems Troubleshooting 72 Switching Station Positions 27 System Requirements Cables 5 System Reset 7 T Timeout 38 Troubleshooting 71 Sun Systems 72 U User Management 29 User Notice iii Username 38 77 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual 78
62. ons Up to 8 daisy chained KM0216 KM0432 Matrix KVM Switches can cascade one compatible KVM switch from each port allowing up to 1 024 or 2 048 computers and 32 consoles in a full installation 8 x 16 x 8 or 8 x 32 x 8 See Supported KVM Switches page 66 for a list of compatible KVM switches The two or four consoles belonging to the master KM0216 KM0432 Matrix KVM Switches can access and control all of the ports on all of the switches on the entire installation The two or four consoles belonging to each of the Slave units can access and control all of their own ports and all of the ports on all of the switches that are cascaded down from them To set up a daisy chained cascaded installation refer to the diagram on page 25 and do the following 1 Follow the cabling up procedures given in the Daisy Chaining and Cas cading sections 2 Power the daisy chained KM0216 KM0432 Stations according to the sequence given in the Daisy Chaining section see page 19 3 After all the daisy chained KM0216 KM0432 Stations are powered on then power on the cascaded Stations 4 After all the cascaded Stations are powered on then power on the computers 24 Chapter 2 Installation Daisy Chained Cascaded Installation Diagram KM0432 ICE E LAR s
63. port of the console module to one of the user ports on KM0216 KM0432 s rear panel Note 1 The distance between the console module and the KM0216 KM0432 must not exceed 150m 500 2 We strongly recommend that you use Category 5 shielded twisted pair STP cable Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all consoles that you wish to connect Connect the KVM adapter cable to the computer Plug the connectors on the KVM adapter cable into the appropriate ports on the computer you are installing Connect the KVM adapter cable to the KM0216 KM0432 Use a Cat 5 patch cable to connect a compatible KVM adapter cable to any available KVM port on the KM0216 KM0432 Note The distance between KVM adapter cable and the KM0216 KM0432 must not exceed 150m 500 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for all computers that you wish to connect After all your computers have been cabled up plug the female end of the power cord into the KM0216 KM0432 s power socket plug the male end into an AC mains power source appropriate for the switch Connect the power adapter to the console module and to an AC mains power source appropriate for the device Turn on the power to the KM0216 KM0432 Turn on the power to the computers KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Single Stage Installation Diagram g es 0 This product supports several types of console module and KVM adapter cable See System Requirements page
64. rews from the sides at the rear of the unit Phillips head hex x M3 x6 2 Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the rear of the unit Phillips head hex M3 x8 continues on next page 15 216 KM0432 User Manual 3 Place the switch in the rack Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded 7 a A A a b la wsuessuussuuuussuuuda V 7 9 16 Chapter 2 Installation Single Stage Installation In a Single Stage installation there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained or cascaded down from the first station To set up a single stage installation refer to the diagram on page 18 the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the numbered steps and do the following 1 Connect the console to the console module Plug your keyboard mouse and monitor into their respective ports on the console module Each port is marked with an identifying icon Connect the console module to the KM0216 KM0432 Use a Cat 5 patch cable to connect the Link
65. rs possible solutions to them online documentation including electronically available manuals and the Software Updates latest drivers and firmware for your product are available at the ALTUSEN Website http www altusen com Documentation Getting Help For additional help advice and information ALTUSEN provides several support options If you need to contact ALTUSEN technical support with a problem please have the following information ready beforehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help xiii KM0216 KM0432 User Manual Product Information For information about all of ALTUSEN s products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller Inthe United States of America call 866 ALTUSEN 866 258 8736 In Canada and South America call 949 453 8885 other locations call 886 2 8692 6789 Visit ALTUSEN on the Web at http www altusen com for a list of locations and telephone numbers xiv Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KM0216 KM0432 Matrix KVM Switch gives IT administrators in large corporations advanced control of
66. s section of the cascaded KVM switch s user manual to connect any available KVM port on the Second Stage unit to the keyboard video and mouse ports of the computer you are installing 4 Plug the Second Stage unit s power cord into the unit s Power Socket then plug it into an AC source 5 Repeat this procedure for any additional Second Stage units you are installing 6 Power on KM0216 KM0432 then power on the Second Stage unit s 7 After all the KVM switches are powered on then power on the attached computers Cascaded Installation Diagram This product supports several types of console module and KVM adapter cable See System Requirements page 4 and Additional Installation Diagrams page 67 for details Console Module KM0432 u n m Bc KA9120 KH88 0000000000000000 a 23 0216 KM0432 User Manual Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading Expansion The expansion methods previously described for daisy chain and cascade installations can be combined to produce extremely large KVM installati
67. tion Use the following procedures to navigate through OSD menus To dismiss the Main Screen and deactivate OSD Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window or press Esc To logout press F8 or click F8 on the OSD menu To move up or down through the list one line at a time Click the Up and Down Triangle symbols or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys If there are more list entries than there 1s room for on the Main Screen the screen will scroll To move up or down through the list one screen at a time Click the Up and Down Arrow symbols V or use the Page Up and Page Down keys on the keyboard If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen the screen will scroll To access a port Double Click it or move the Highlight Bar to it and then press Enter After performing any action you automatically return to the previous menu 33 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual OSD Functions OSD functions configure and control the OSD Examples of what can be accomplished with the OSD include rapidly switching to any port auto scanning specifically selected ports limiting the list of ports you wish to view designating a port as a Quick View Port managing port names user management system administration and making OSD setting adjustments To access an OSD function 1 Either Click a Function Key field at the top of the Main Screen or press a Function Key on the keybo
68. uch nabi end make backup copies of the Product RESTRICTIONS Mou agree nol to modiy adapt twee remet enge imcomplis ceemsenentie or otharate alle the source code of the Product cesta batad on the Produch o ee remove propietar notices or labels on the Product including copyright trademark patent pending notices Nou may nok subleerse the Product o these allow others lo use the Prodacl icensed lo you G lapo Do Agee Heb Abos Cancel 2 Read and Agree to the License Agreement enable the I Agree radio continues on next page 57 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual 3 Click Next to continue The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears x H Check Firmware Vernon it checked the utility Compares the devices firmware level wth the upgrade files II the device s version it newer the utiy lets you decide whether In conlinue or not 11 ts not checked lw parlons the upgrade Click to begin Device List Status Merger 222 018017 Loading b testing fe KA8170 099 016 Loading amp testing KA3272 020 017 Sasrchng ke KMDA32U 107 016 KMO432N 106 016 Device Descsiption F Check Version Progress View Log Be The Utility inspects your installation The devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel Note 1 A
69. ve KVM port to the previous or next available one The selection of computers to be available for Skip Mode switching is made with the Scan Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function see page 37 When you in Skip Mode press to switch to the previous computer in the list press to switch to the next computer in the list press 1 to switch to the last computer on the previous station in the list press 4 to switch to the first computer on the next station in the list Note When you Skip you only Skip to the previous or next available computer that is in the Scan Skip Mode selection see SCAN SKIP MODE page 37 When the focus switches to a Port has been selected for Scan Skip Mode a Left Right Triangle symbol appears before its Port ID Display to indicate 50 While Skip Mode is in effect the console will not function normally You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain control of the console To exit Skip Mode press Spacebar or Esc 42 Chapter 3 OSD Operation F6 BRC F6 is a Super Administrator or Administrator only function Clicking the F6 field or pressing F6 invokes Broadcast BRC Mode In Broadcast Mode commands are sent from the console to all computers whether directly connected to the first stage Matrix KVM Switch or attached to a daisy chained Matrix KVM Switch This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers
70. ve Port Each KVM port is assigned a Port ID see Port ID Numbering page 28 You can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the KVM port that the computer is connected to The steps involved are 1 2 Invoke HKM see page 47 Key in the Port ID The Port ID numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in If you make a mistake use Backspace to erase the wrong number Press Enter After you press Enter the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit HKM 48 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation Auto Scanning Auto Scan switches among all the KVM ports that are accessible to the current Operator at regular intervals see SCAN SKIP MODE page 37 for information regarding accessible ports This function is convenient for automatically monitoring the activity of the computers on the installation Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the Scan Duration setting of the OSD F3 SET function see SCAN DURATION page 37 You can change the scan interval before activating Hotkey Auto Scanning if you wish with the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke HKM see page 47 2 Key in T n Where T is the letter and n is a number from 1 255 that represents the number of seconds for the dwell time The letter T and the numbers display on the Command Line as you
71. xit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the console 3 To exit Auto Scan Mode press Esc or Spacebar Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan Mode 50 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually In contrast to Auto Scanning which automatically switches after a fixed interval Skip Mode lets you dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like To invoke Skip Mode key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke HKM see page 47 2 Key in Arrow Where Arrow refers to one of the Arrow keys After you press Arrow you automatically exit HKM and enter Skip Mode where you can switch ports as follows lt Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it See SCAN SKIP MODE page 37 for information regarding accessible ports Skips from the current port to the next accessible port 7 Skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous Station Skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station Once you are in Skip Mode you can keep on skipping by pressing the Arrow keys You don t have to use the Num Lock combination each time you want to skip While Skip Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Skip Mode compliant keystrokes can be input You must exit Skip Mode
72. ystem Reset Button page 7 The switch is now ready to be upgraded 3 Slide the Recovery Switch back to the NORMAL position 4 Start the firmware upgrade procedure again see page 57 61 KM0216 KM0432 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 62 Appendix Computer Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of KVM units and the number of computers that they control KM0216 Daisy Chain KM0216s Computers 1 1 16 2 17 32 3 33 48 4 49 64 5 65 80 6 81 96 7 97 112 8 113 128 KM0216 Cascade to KH88 KVMs Computers KVMs Computers 1 16 23 9 72 79 2 23 30 10 79 86 3 30 37 11 86 93 4 37 44 12 93 100 5 44 51 13 100 107 6 51 58 14 107 114 7 58 65 15 114 121 8 65 72 16 121 128 63 0216 KM0432 User Manual KM0432 Daisy Chain KM0432s Computers 1 1 32 33 64 65 96 97 128 129 160 161 192 N 193 224 225 256 KM0432 Cascade to KH88 KVMs Computers KVMs Computers KVMs Computers KVMs Computers 1 32 39 9 88 95 17 144 151 25 200 207 2 39 46 10 95 102 18 151 158 26 207 214 4653 11 102 109 19 158 165 27 214 221 4 53 60 12 109 116 20 165 172 28 221 228 5 6067 13 116 123 21 172

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