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1. 8 63 KM0832 User Manual 3 Select a username and click Delete The following dialog box appears Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 J you sure you want to delete this user 4 Click OK to delete the username The username is removed from the User Management Webpage Managing Port Access Rights for Users Super Administrators and Administrators can manage port access rights for Users from the User Information Webpage You do not need to assign port access rights for Super Administrators and Administrators They have access to all KVM ports in the 0832 installation including those in cascaded KVM switches Please note that you do not need to assign access rights for a user to any KVM port that cascades a KM0832 However you must assign access rights to ports that cascade non KM0832 KVM switches When you assign access rights to a KVM port that cascades a Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable the access rights apply to all KVM adapter cables in the chain 64 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility To manage KVM port access rights for a user 1 In the User Management Webpage select a username from the list and then click Modify The User Information Webpage appears User Information Username Password Confirm
2. 9140 Serial KVM Cable WO KA9170 USB KVM Adapter Cable gt fi Ve 5 H BE 0 140 Appendix Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cables BE 25 D 2 6 NS E Fa OEP EB BEER LEX donr MP0120 r3 BE 4 gt OER ecc Lg E ffe D Wega OEP E I3 e 996 Ld o MP0130 5 lt 9 MP0131 4 141 KM0832 User Manual Trusted Certificates Overview When you try to login to the KM0832 from your Web browser a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device s certificate is not trusted and asks if you want to proceed Security Alert x Infomation you exchange with this ste cannot be viewed or However there is
3. 76 View Mode Sek dex ope Sack ON 77 Set Port ID en ER ea 77 Display Duration ERU RE EE TELE Rh 78 vi KM0832 User Manual SOUSCAM 78 Configuring OSD User Settings 79 Searching for Ports and Stations 81 Upgrading 82 Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package 82 Preparing to Upgrade the Firmware 82 Upgrading Firmware via the KM0832 Administrator Utility 83 Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware Upgrade Utility 85 Upgrade Failed enhn RE REIR OU E RR E xx 89 Recovering from a Failed Firmware Upgrade 89 Replacing the Root KM0832 with a Child KM0832 90 Backing Up and Restoring Settings 91 Viewing and Ending User Sessions 94 Viewing and Clearing the Log File 96 Viewing System 98 Viewing Help om Pat ee yeru vierge eoe Eus 99 ogging o de we olan GRISE 99 Chapter 5 OSD Operation OSD Overview 101 OSD Main Screen lt
4. 4 Click to delete the group The group is removed from the Group Management Webpage and all users in the group are deleted 55 KM0832 User Manual Managing Port Access Rights for Groups Super administrators can manage KVM port access rights for groups from the Group Information Webpage Please note that you do not need to assign access rights for a group to any KVM port that cascades a KM0832 However you must assign access rights to KVM ports that cascade non KM0832 KVM switches When you assign access rights to a KVM port that cascades a Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable the access rights apply to all KVM adapter cables in the chain To manage KVM port access rights for a group 1 In the Group Management Webpage select a group name from the list and then click Modify The Group Information Webpage appears If you have already completed this step skip to Step 2 Group Information Group Name accounting Note PortPath Computer Station Not Assigned View Only Full Access WIN 2003 01 O 02 03 04 05 The Group Information Webpage lists all ports in the installation KVM ports whether on the root station daisy chained or cascaded are listed in order of position in the installation 56 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility 2 Click to apply the type of access rights you wish to assign for the
5. 125 Invoking Auto 126 Hotkey Beeper 127 Hotkey Summary Table 128 Chapter 7 Keyboard Emulation Apple Keyboard 129 Sun Keyboard eret ade Bare ee ie eee 130 Appendix Safety Instructions 131 Generals EL 131 Rack Mounting 133 Technical Support icd Afi bates Mae db eee ex e 134 International sayan eee ee REY TA 134 North Lucerne eeu fuk eee Ma ete 134 Specifications mene e ety E 135 Factory Default lt 5 136 Additional Installation Diagrams 137 Trusted Certificates 0 0 eee 142 Foo ete ER Ee cates etree retain 142 Installing the Certificate 143 Certificate 144 Entering the ok Prompt Sun 145 Troubleshooting s Dawe ERE ER PRA GRE 146 General ii ie FERE Re 146 ur ute bere Re EAE AH ET Rage re pd s bes 148 Restoring Original Factory Default 5 149 Limited Warranty eee eee eee A
6. 103 OSD Navigation 103 Accessing 103 Port ID Numbering III 104 Cascaded Installations 104 Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cable Installations 104 Daisy Chained 104 OSD Functions a idea UR 106 HELP i euo ie i ea EUER 107 E2 VIEW etm Micke aha E E E tas 107 ES SET uuu RERUM Ate Ta ER aa ear 109 FAP ADM S erede alten dass RR Bad E impe d 111 ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT 111 PORT MANAGEMENT 114 STATION MANAGEMENT 117 SYSTEM INFORMATION 117 SADM 118 E5 SGbhl sois ee Se edt tu xt 120 rester v a 121 FB QUT CELL 122 Chapter 6 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port 123 Invoking Hotkey 123 vii KM0832 User Manual Port SwitChing ed ere bw 124 Switching to KVM 124 Alito SCANNING bee ee Feet ERE LE es 125 Setting the Scan
7. Webpage Session Timeout 3 minutes IP Address 192 168 0 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 254 HTTP Port 80 HTTPS Port 443 DHCP Enabled No Disabled SMTP Server Mail Notification No Disabled Date amp Time Synchronize with my computer Daylight Saving Time Enabled 136 Appendix Additional Installation Diagrams KA9222A PS 2 Console Module ol fol gt ren 50 7 KA9233 PS 2 USB Console Module m gt A 9B i c pe 137 KM0832 User Manual KM0832 to KVM Adapter Cable Connection KA8120 PS 2 KVM Adapter Cable 138 Appendix KA9120 PS 2 KVM Adapter Cable h gt GS fret 27 1 g 2 E S 3 KA9130 Sun Legacy KVM Adapter Cable Fx DES di We E 185 tt b o 139 KM0832 User Manual KA9131 Sun USB KVM Adapter Cable m 27
8. Note 1 When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key 2 If you are using a PC keyboard and want to use Stop A keys to enter the ok prompt see Entering the ok Prompt Sun Solaris page 145 130 Appendix 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 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
9. m D d Mw a 28 Chapter 2 Installation Cascading Other KVM Switches When cascading KVM switches other than the KM0832 a KVM adapter cable is required The KVM adapter cable converts the KVM port connector used by the KM0832 to connectors appropriate for the KVM switch that you are installing Refer to the table on page 5 that lists the KVM adapter cables and the platforms that they support Note Only 1 non KM0832 KVM switch can be cascaded from each KVM port regardless of its position in the installation After cascading a non KM0832 KVM switch you cannot cascade anymore KVM switches from that KVM port To cascade a KVM switch other than the KM0832 1 Use a Cat 5 cable to connect a KVM port on the KM0832 to the KVM adapter cable 2 Connect the cables on the KVM adapter cable to the console ports on the KVM switch you are installing 3 Ifyou have not already done so using KVM cables connect the computer s to the KVM switch Other Cascaded KVM Switch Installation Diagram KM0832 je Ex t V iE AL JG IE HE JC JC JC This product supports several KVM adapter cable types See Requirements page 4 and Additional Install
10. continues on next page 114 Chapter 5 OSD Operation continued from previous page Setting Function PORT ACCESS To grant port access to a user cont 1 2 3 Select ADD USER The user list appears From the list select the user to whom you wish to grant access to the KVM port Press Y to confirm or press N to cancel To set the User Access Type 1 Select SET USER ACCESS TYPE A list of all users who have been added to the KVM port appears From the list select the user for whom you wish to set the User Access Type Set the User Access Type NONE no port access VIEW users can only view video from the KVM port FULL users can view video from the KVM port and control the KVM port Note If NONE is set the KVM port will not show up in the user s KVM port list on the OSD main screen Press Esc to exit The User Access Type you selected is assigned to the user To revoke user access for a port 1 Select DELETE ACCESS USER A list of all users that have been added to the KVM port appears From the list select the user for whom you wish to revoke access to the KVM port Press Y to confirm or press N to cancel continues on next page 115 KM0832 User Manual continued from previous page Setting Function SET PC NOTE To help remember which computer is attached to a particular KVM port every KVM port can
11. 2 From the list select SET TIME In the field that appears enter the time in HH MM SS format and then press Enter continues on next page 118 Chapter 5 OSD Operation continued from previous page Setting Function BROADCAST Selecting BROADCAST invokes Broadcast mode When this function is in effect commands sent from the KVM console keyboard are broadcast to all available computers in the installation This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers such as performing a system wide shutdown installing or upgrading software etc While Broadcast mode is in effect a speaker symbol appears before the port ID display of the KVM port that currently has the KVM console focus While Broadcast mode is in effect other KVM consoles will not be able to control the computers however they will be able to access the KVM ports to view the computers While Broadcast mode is in effect a message indicating such displays across the bottom of the Super Administrator s Screen Mouse commands will not be broadcast f the super administrator that invoked Broadcast mode is idle for longer than the period of time set with the Idle Timeout function Broadcast mode is canceled See Set Idle Timeout page 80 for details While Broadcast mode is in effect if the super administrator that invoked Broadcast mode invokes the OSD for more tha
12. Click Save The new user is added to the User Management Webpage User Management 61 KM0832 User Manual Modifying Users To edit a user account 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Open the User Management Webpage User Management Select Username Group E billb _ billt production dustin purchasing tech hingdi marketing jbrown tech doc jeffrey production O josiah helpdesk michael sales mike computing finance rebekah admin dept rhonda helpdesk robert tech doc sales e sharon legal 3 Select a username and click Modify The User Information Webpage appears 4 Editthe user account settings Leave the password fields blank to keep the same password Note If you modify the user s password account type or group membership the user s session will be ended automatically 62 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility 5 Click Save The user account is updated Deleting Users To delete a user account 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear Open the User Management Webpage User Management
13. KM0216 s position in the daisy chain is 1 The table below lists the KM0432 or KM0216 s station ID and its position in the daisy chain Station ID Position in the Daisy Chain 1 N oO BR Ww N mo BR w 3 The port number on the KM0432 or 216 For example a computer attached to Port 18 of a KM0432 or KM0216 which is in Position 7 in the daisy chain Station ID 8 which in turn is daisy chained from the first level KM0832 would have a port ID of 1 7 18 105 KM0832 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 KVM port auto scanning specifically selected KVM ports limiting the list of KVM ports you wish to view managing port names user management system administration and making OSD setting adjustments All setting changes are stored in temporary memory and remain in effect for the duration of your session If you shut down the KM0832 without first logging out your changes may be discarded Setting changes in daisy chained KM0432 216 only become permanent when you log out of the OSD see 122 If you shut down the KM0432 or 216 without first logging out your changes are discarded To access an OSD function 1 Click a function key field at the top of the main screen or Press a function key on the keyboard 2 In the s
14. en Hotkey mode is active The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey mode An on screen command line appears The command line prompt is the word HOTKEY in white text on a blue background Text that you key in while in Hotkey mode displays here Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Hotkey mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks described in the sections that follow can be input Pressing Esc or Spacebar exits Hotkey mode Port Switching Each KVM port is assigned a port ID based on its position in the KVM installation see Port ID Numbering p 104 After invoking Hotkey mode you can type a port ID to switch directly to any KVM port in the installation Depending on the position of the KVM port in the installation the port ID is composed of up to 4 port numbers separated by hyphens Switching to KVM Ports To 1 2 switch to a port Invoke Hotkey mode see p 123 At the command prompt type the port ID See Port ID Numbering page 104 for a description of the port ID The port ID numbers display on the command line as you type them 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 KVM port the port ID is displayed and you automatically exit Hotkey mode 124 Chapter 6 Hotkey Op
15. 0x400106 KM0832 V1 2 116 R MAIN V1 2 116 R UART V1 1 104 R Console5 KA9222 V2 1 203 3 If you are not able to view some of the information use the scroll bar to scroll down until you can view it 98 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Viewing Help Most KM0832 Administrator Utility functions are described in Help To open the help file 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Click the Help icon The KM0832 Help appears Logging Out Click the Logout icon to end sessions in the KM0832 Administrator Utility If a user closes the browser without first logging out the user s session will remain active for 5 minutes after which time it will be ended automatically For security reasons we recommend that you either close your Web browser or clear the browser cache after logging out 99 KM0832 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 100 Chapter 5 OSD Operation OSD Overview The KM0832 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 Changes made in the OSD are reflected in the KM0832 Administrator Utility and vice versa Each OSD menu option activates a function that configures and controls
16. IDontAgree About Cancel 2 Read the license agreement and then click I Agree 85 4 KM0832 User Manual 3 Click Next to continue If multiple master first level stations lie within the subnet the Select Master Device dialog box appears Select Master Device Master device list SNO108 330366 PNS108 34037d More than one Master device has been found OK Vete ies allen 1 upgraded at a time Please select one of the Master devices from the list E Select the KM0832 for which you wish to reinstall the firmware and then click OK The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears Firmware Upgrade Utility If Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Status Messages eel gt Loading amp testing files Device Description gt files Check Firmware Version Progress Help View Log Cancel The utility inspects your installation All devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List box 86 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility 5 Select a device in the Device List box to display information about it in the Device Description panel 3 Firmwa
17. 45 KM0832 User Manual Naming Stations To help distinguish one KVM switch from another in cascaded installations super administrators and administrators can assign unique names to each KM0832 Hint Assigning a name to a station makes it possible to find it later using the search function To assign a station name to the KM0832 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear Click on the target station in the tree view to select it From the Administration menu choose Station Management The Station Management Webpage appears Station Management Station Name KM0832 01 Web Page Session Timeout 30 minute s seve Type a in the Station Name field Station names may be up to 15 characters long Legal characters include a z A Z 0 9 space and hyphen Enter a unique name for the station that will differentiate it from all other stations in the KVM installation Click Save 46 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Setting the Webpage Session Timeout If the length of time that a user is idle in the KM0832 Administrator Utility exceeds the Webpage Session Timeout setting the user s session is ended The valid range for the Webpage Session Timeout is 1 240 minutes The default is 3 minutes To set the Webpage Session Timeout fo
18. Setting Function SET NETWORK This function allows administrators to configure the network settings for the KM0832 on the Local Area Network LAN A submenu appears with the following choices HTTP PORT HTTPS PORT AUTOMATIC IP ADDRESS and IP ADDRESS SETTING To set the HTTP port 1 From the list select HTTP PORT 2 Key in the port typically port 80 and press Enter To set the HTTPS port 1 From the list select HTTPS PORT 2 Key in the port typically port 443 and press Enter To enable dynamic IP addressing with a DHCP server 1 From the list select AUTOMATIC IP ADDRESS 2 Press Y to enable or press N to disable Note The default is enabled If you disable this feature then you should manually configure the IP settings To manually configure the IP settings 1 From the list select IP ADDRESS SETTING A list appears with the following choices IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY PRI MARY DNS SERVER and ALTERNATE DNS SERVER 2 Select each choice and enter the numerical address dotted quad address and then press Enter Note These settings do not apply if you enable DHCP SET CLOCK This function allows administrators to configure the date and time for the KM0832 A submenu appears with the following choices SET DATE and SET TIME To set the date and time 1 From the list select SET DATE In the field that appears enter the date in YYYY MM DD format and then press Enter
19. Use a daisy chain cable set described in Cables page 5 to connect the CHAIN OUT port of the first level KM0832 to the CHAIN IN port of the slave KM0432 216 first station out to second station in second station out to third station in etc Note 1 When daisy chained with the KM0432 or KM0216 KM0832 must occupy the first level master position while the KM0432 or KM0216 must be used as the slave station s 2 The maximum distance between any two KM0432 or KM0216 cannot exceed 10m 3 The maximum distance between the first level KM0832 and the last KM0432 or KM0216 in the daisy chain cannot exceed 20m If you wish to install any console modules or KVM adapter cables on the KM0432 or KM02106 follow the procedures described in Single Level Installation page 20 Repeat the above steps for any additional KM0432 or KM0216 you wish to add to the chain Plug the power cords into an AC mains power source and into the power sockets on KM0832 and KM0432 or KM0216 Power on the installation according to the following procedure a Power on the first level KVM switch KM0832 Wait one minute for the KVM switch to ascertain its position The KM0832 does not have a station ID because it always occupies the first station position b Power on each KVM switch on the installation in turn second station then third station etc In each case wait for the position to be ascertained and displayed on
20. support aten usa com Online Support 1 Online technical support is available to ALTUSEN cus Technical Support tomers through our e Support Center http www aten usa com support e gt Troubleshooting 2 Online troubleshooting that describes the most com Documentation monly encountered problems and offers possible solu tions to them online documentation including electronically available manuals and the latest drivers and firmware for your product are available at our web site http www aten usa com Telephone Support 1 888 999 ATEN Software Updates When you contact us 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 Appendix Specifications Function KM0832 Computer Direct 32 Connections Max 8 000 Console Connections 8 Port Selection OSD Hotkeys Connectors Console Port 8 x RJ 45 female KVM Port 32 x RJ 45 female Daisy Chain 1 x HPDB 50 female Black Configuration 1 x RJ 45 female Maintenance 1 x RJ 45 female Power 1 x 3 prong AC Socket Switches Reset 1 x Semi recessed Pushbutton
21. 108 Chapter 5 OSD Operation F3 SET This function allows the user to change the account password and set up a unique working environment A separate profile for each user is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username that is provided during login The settings are explained in the following table Setting Function CHANGE Enables the user to change the account password PASSWORD Enter the old account password in the top field Enter a new password in the middle field and then reenter the password in the bottom field to confirm it Press enter to save changes and return to the previous menu OSD Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function ACTIVATION 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 SET If there is no input from the KVM console for the amount of time set with LOGOUT this function the operator is automatically logged out A login is TIMEOUT necessary before the KVM 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 logout 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 SCREEN If there is no input from the KVM console
22. KA9130 FAX SERVER 1 KA9120 FAX SERVER 2 WEB SERVER 1 KA9131 WEB SERVER 2 KA9130 MAIL SERVER 1 Note 1 The diagram depicts the super administrator s main screen The user main screen does not show the F4 function since it is reserved for super administrators and administrators Normal users cannot access it 2 The OSD always starts in List view with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed 3 Only the KVM ports that have been set accessible by the super administrator for the currently logged in user are visible see PORT ACCESS p 114 for details 102 Chapter 5 OSD Operation OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Explanation PN This column lists the port numbers for all the KVM ports on the installation The simplest method to access a particular computer is to move the highlight bar to it and press Enter TYPE The model number of the KVM adapter cable used to connect the computer to the KVM port NOTE If a KVM port has been given a name see SET PC NOTE 116 its name appears in this column OSD Navigation Use the following procedures to navigate through OSD menus To dismiss the main screen and deactivate the OSD click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD window or press Esc Tologout click F8 at the top of the main screen or press F8 To move up or down through the list one line at a time click the up a
23. User NotlCe 12 ee ee YR E Y due iii Package iv About This Manual ee EIE ix iuste prs Rex ix Gonverntions 5 2 pr e eere eire Heu gas X Product Information eh ech x Chapter 1 Introduction OvervieW vp REA 1 Features oce eene sets erac e EET Sele ei 2 Requirements ciero le hh 4 01 ea red Gh SRA aos O Td ern 4 Computers e us Re pne er ee 5 Gables ERG RE lence 5 Operating Systems 6 KM0832 Front 7 KMO0832 Rear 9 Chapter 2 Installation OVerVIeW i ud Lb uie oett datu ib s totg 11 Before you 12 Stacking and Rack Mounting 13 Stacking cim se eee ing eee Hace ry i 13 Rack 5 14 Rack Mounting Front 16 Rack 18 Single Level Installation 20 Multileve
24. column Managing Port Access Each KVM port has an individual Port Management Webpage that is used to set port access rights assign port names and configure other port settings This also is true for KVM ports in cascaded child stations To add users to ports directly from the User Information page see Managing Port Access Rights for Users page 64 To add groups to ports directly from the Group Information page see Managing Port Access Rights for Groups page 56 To open the Port Management Webpage for a KVM port 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 In the KM0822 tree on the left side of the Main Webpage click on a computer icon Each computer icon corresponds to a KM0832 KVM port The Port Management Webpage for that KVM port appears See page 44 for more information about using the computer icons Or Open the Port Select Webpage Go to step 3 68 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility 3 In the Port ID column click on a port ID to open the Port Management Webpage for that KVM port The Port Management Webpage appears Port Management IO_PORT1 Port Access Available Users No Access Users Le lt View Only Users gt lt Full Access Users gt JOEL dustin josiah lt Available Groups View Only Groups acc
25. invoking 123 Idle Timeout function 80 110 installation cascading 24 console modules 137 daisy chaining 30 KVM adapter cables 138 Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables 27 multilevel 22 network 33 overview 11 single level 20 invoking Hotkey mode 123 IP address assigning 38 49 118 154 Index IP address default 136 IP Installer 49 K keyboard emulation Mac 129 Sun 130 keyboard language layout 116 keyboard layout 74 keyboards 74 KM0832 assigning names 46 desktop mounting 13 front view 7 rack mounting 13 rear view 9 stacking 13 KM0832 Administrator Utility See Administrator Utility KVM adapter cables 5 10 11 displaying 103 installation diagrams 138 Matrix Plus 27 L log file 96 logging in Administrator Utility 40 OSD 101 logging out Administrator Utility 99 force 94 OSD 122 Login Webpage 40 Logout Timeout function 80 109 M Main Webpage 41 managing groups 53 111 port access rights 56 64 ports 67 114 users 58 112 Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables 27 mounting desktop 13 rack 14 MP0101 See Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables N naming stations 46 117 network installation 33 Network Settings Webpage 48 notification e mail 50 NTP server synchronizing 51 Online Registration iii operation basic 35 OSD accounts managing 111 activating 109 administrator functions 111 Auto Scan mode 121 beeper 80 110 broa
26. it is not required Port Settings Enter the network ports that the KM0832 will use to transfer Webpages and communicate with client programs Typically port 80 is used for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol HTTP communications while port 443 is used for HTTP over Secure Socket Layer HTTPS Failure to assign a port for each field will cause the KM0832 Administrator Utility to function incorrectly 49 KM0832 User Manual System Event Reports The 0832 can be configured to send an e mail notification whenever the DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the KM0832 Enable the Mail Notification feature and specify the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SMTP server address information for a valid e mail account on the server and the e mail address of the person to whom the message should be sent To enable system event reports 1 Under System Event Report Settings click Yes to enable Mail Notifica tion 2 Enter the address of the SMTP server 3 If the SMTP server requires authentication click Yes to enable SMTP Authentication If not skip to Step 6 4 In the Account Name field enter the username for a valid e mail account on the SMTP server entered in Step 2 5 In the Password field enter the password for the e mail account in Step 4 6 In the From field enter the e mail address for the e mail account in Step 4 7 In the To field enter the e mail address of the person to whom the notification message sh
27. 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 133 KM0832 User Manual Technical Support International Email Support Email your questions and concerns to support aten com Online Support 1 Online technical support is available to ALTUSEN cus Technical Support tomers through our e Support Center http support aten com 2 2 Troubleshooting 2 Online troubleshooting that describes the most com Documentation monly encountered problems and offers possible solu tions to them online documentation including electronically available manuals and the latest drivers and firmware for your product are available at our web site http www aten com Telephone Support 886 2 8692 6959 Software Updates North America Email Support Email your questions and concerns to
28. the installation You must assign access rights to KVM ports for all other users and groups You do not need to assign access rights for users and groups to any KVM port that cascades a KM0832 However you must assign access rights to KVM ports that cascade non KM0832 KVM switches When you assign access rights toa KVM port that cascades a Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable the access rights apply to all KVM adapter cables in the chain 72 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Configuring Port Settings Before you configure port settings first verify that the KVM adapter cable for the KVM port you wish to configure is connected to the correct KVM port on the back panel of KM0832 The fields in the lower section of the Port Management Webpage are described in the table on the following page Port Settings Port Note ATEN Intl 1 OS Language English PortOS WIN 73 KM0832 User Manual Field Description Port Note Type a name in the Port Note field Port notes may be up to 15 characters long Legal characters include a z A Z 0 9 space and hyphen Enter a unique note for the port that will differentiate it from all other ports in the KVM installation The port note will appear on the Port Status and Port Select Webpages in the KM0832 tree next to the computer icon and in the OSD Note Adding spaces to the port note will cause it to display on multiple lines in the
29. 1 2 2 8 Restore default settings 2 H J3 1 4 z 1 7 1 208 5 er u16 4 Plug in the power cord and turn on the KM0832 The following directions appear on the KVM console screen USERNAME AND PASSWORD INFORMATION AND PORT USER INFORMATION HAS BEEN CLEARED PLEASE POWER OFF SWITCH REMOVE THE JUMPER CLOSE THE CASE THEN RESTART Continues on next page 149 KM0832 User Manual Continued from previous page 5 Turn off KM0832 and unplug the power cord 6 Remove the jumper cap from pins 1 2 of the J3 jumper 7 Replace the cover on the KVM switch Plug in the power cord and turn on the KM0832 8 You should now use the default username and password to login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility and OSD 150 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 prot
30. 151 viii KM0832 User Manual About This Manual This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your KM0832 system It covers all aspects of installation configuration and operation An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below Overview Chapter 1 Introduction introduces you to the KM0832 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 Basic Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the KM0832 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility describes how to login to the KM0832 with your browser and explains the administrative procedures that are employed to configure the KM0832 s working environment using the KM0832 Administrator Utility Chapter 5 OSD Operation provides detailed information for configuring and controlling your installation using the KM0832 s intuitive mouse driven On Screen Display OSD menus Chapter 6 Hotkey Operation explains the concepts and procedures used to control the KM0832 from the keyboard Chapter 7 Keyboard Emulation lists the keys for a PC compatible keyboard to emulate the functions of the Mac and Sun keyboards An Appendix at the end of the manual provides technical and troubleshooting information KM0832
31. 2C 2C XC 2E 2 C 2C 2t EE 21 KM0832 User Manual Multilevel Installations You can greatly expand the number of computers that can be added to your installation by performing a multilevel installation The KM0832 supports two types of multilevel installation Cascading Daisy chaining Overview Cascading involves using the KVM port s of a parent KVM switch one that is above a KVM switch linked down from it to connect to the user ports of a child KVM switch Daisy chaining refers to adding a KVM switch via a dedicated daisy chain port see the diagram on p 32 When daisy chaining KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM Switches KVM Ports 1 4 on the first level KM0832 will be unusable Neither computers nor cascaded KVM switches can be connected to these KVM ports The KM0832 supports both daisy chaining and cascading providing enormous capacity and flexibility to expand the installation The following sections provide information and procedures to set up cascaded and daisy chained KVM installations Note If the daisy chain feature is not operative on your unit you will need a newer version of the firmware Contact your dealer for details 22 Chapter 2 Installation The table below lists KVM switches that are compatible with the KM0832 and the type of expansion that they use KVM switches listed below are sold separately Contact
32. 9 space hyphen square brackets parentheses and period This field may not be left blank 59 KM0832 User Manual 6 Select an account type for the user The following table shows the permissions for each account type Permissions apply only to the local station For permissions in cascaded and daisy chained stations see Cascaded Installations page 72 Permission User Administrator zd Administrator Access KVM ports Configure personal profile settings Search e View online Help bs ba Manage user administrator accounts Manage super administrator accounts Manage stations A 5 View clear log file d Backup restore settings Manage group accounts Configure network settings Set date and time View system information Upgrade firmware Invoke Broadcast mode Super administrators and administrators have full access to all KVM ports however users must be granted permission to access each KVM port 60 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Select a group membership for the user If you do not wish to create a group membership for the user then select the default group account Note Each user account can have only one group membership If you want to assign KVM port access rights to the user see Managing Port Access Rights for Users page 64
33. B w chain connector a 1 1 icon expanded 1 2 port D computer icon computer icon online offine 44 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Port Status Port ID Port Note Online Computer Station Type PORTO1 40010a On KM0832 PORTO2 40010a On KM0832 PORTO3 PORTO4 PORTOS PORTO6 PORTO7 PORTOS PORTOS PORT10 PORT11 PORT12 PORT13 PORT14 PORT15 PORT16 PORT17 PORT18 PORT19 PORT20 PORT21 PORT22 PORT23 PORT24 PORT25 PORT26 PORT27 PORT28 PORT29 After logging in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility the Port Status Webpage displays by default You can display the Port Status Webpage at any time by clicking on the KM0832 station icon in the tree view You can view the Port Status Webpage for cascaded stations by clicking the connector icon or station icon for the station Users see only those KVM ports for which they have full access and view only privileges Clicking on the arrow at the top of a column sorts information in the column by ascending or descending order Column Description Port ID Lists the KVM port number Port Note Displays the port note that was assigned to the KVM port if any For information about port notes see Configuring Port Settings page 73 Online Indicates whether the device attached to the KVM port is powered on Computer Station Type Displays information about the cascaded station or KVM adapter cable used to attach the computer to the KVM port
34. Ethernet Cascaded KVM switches are managed through the KM0832 Administrator Utility of the first level KVM switch Topology Considerations The use of RJ 45 KVM port connectors combined with Auto Signal Compensation ASC allow signals to travel up to 300 meters 1000 feet and still maintain reliability and high video resolution This allows the KM0832 installation to take advantage of the internal Cat 5e and Cat 6 wiring built in to most modern commercial buildings 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 33 KM0832 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 34 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The KM0832 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 down the KVM switch In order for hot plugging to work properly however the procedures described below must be followed Switching Daisy Chained KVM Switch Positions You can switch the position of daisy chained KM0432 or KM0216 by simply unplugging from the old master KVM switch and plugging into a new one Switching Cascaded KVM Switch Positions You can switch the position of cascaded KM0832 by simply unplugging from the old parent KVM sw
35. KVM adapter cables To use the Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the KM0832 Firmware Upgrade Utility icon The Firm ware Upgrade Utility welcome screen appears Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome to the Firmware Upgrade Utility Put your device into Firmware Upgrade Mode Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable to connect its Firmware Upgrade Port to your computer connect via Ethernet Agree to the License Agreement Then Click Next LICENSE AGREEMENT LICENSE GRANT ATEN Intemational Co Ltd Licensor grants to you a non exclusive non transferable license to access and use FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY the Product during the Term set forth below You may install the Product on a hard disk or other storage device install and use the Product on file server for use on a network for the purposes of i permanent installation onto hard disks or other storage devices or ii use of the Product over such network and make backup copies of the Product RESTRICTIONS You agree not to modify adapt translate reverse engineer recompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Product or create derivative works based on the Product or remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Product including copyright trademark or patent pending notices You may not sublicense the Product or otherwise allow others to use the Product licensed to you Agee
36. Password Super Administrator Administrator User Group Membership accounting Note _ Computer Station NotAssigned NoAccess View Only Full Access WIN 2003 01 02 03 o 04 O The User Information Webpage lists all KVM ports in the installation KVM ports whether on the root station daisy chained or cascaded are listed in order of position in the installation 2 Click to apply the type of access rights you wish to assign for the user to each KVM port User Information Username brown Password eeeeeece Confirm Password Super Administrator Administrator user Group Membership accounting Note _ Computer Station NotAssigned NoAccess View Only Full Access WIN 2003 01 02 O 04 65 KM0832 User Manual 3 Click Save to store your changes 4 To exit without saving changes click any other menu or icon 66 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Port Management KM0832 port access rights for users and groups are set on a port by port basis giving administrators a high degree of control over which KVM ports users can access and how they access the KVM ports To enable users to access K
37. SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE KM0832 User Manual Package Contents The KM0832 package consists of 1 0832 Matrix KVM Switch 1 Power Cord Rack Mount Kit brackets and Phillips head hex screws M3 x 8 Foot Pad Set 4 pcs User Manual Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order If anything 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 KVM switch or to any other devices on the KM0832 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 2006 2007 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0257 1AXG Printing Date 07 2007 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 KM0832 User Manual Contents Information REI E Ge E he ROM a ES ii eatis er te meno edu Pis Nedra koran eem ot ii SJ T 11364 2006 sees ke uere erm ee dae ii User Informations eer du eL yew sds gots X ACE des as iii Online Registration iii Telephone
38. 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 1 Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential steps gt Indicates selecting the option on a menu or dialog box for example that comes next For example Start gt Run means to open the Start menu and then select Run Indicates critical information Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International http www aten com North America http www aten usa com 1 Introduction Overview The KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch gives IT administrators advanced control of multiple computers Operators working at up to 8 keyboard monitor mouse KVM consoles can independently and simultaneously take direct control of up to 32 computers Using ATEN advanced video routing technology users can separately access up to 8 000 KVM ports in cascaded 0832 at the same time The 8 KVM consoles belo
39. Webpage Session Timeout 47 Network Configuration 48 IP Installer Setting 49 IPAddress s roce ties Geis eer awe eset 49 Port pote ert ander ees Male 49 System Event Reports 50 Setting the Date and Time 51 Group 53 Adding Groups nin EE 53 Modifying 5 54 Deleting Groups x zz eed e E Os 55 Managing Port Access Rights for 56 User Management 58 Adding Users sx see oe neg pue 59 Modifying Users a a a a eh 62 Deleting Users isis spore 63 Managing Port Access Rights for 5 5 64 Port 67 Accessing ees 67 Managing Port Access 68 Cascaded Installations 72 Configuring Port Settings 73 Restoring KVM Port Defaults 75 Setting the OSD
40. about all the users who are currently logged into the KM0832 and provides information about each of their sessions It also gives super administrators the option of forcing a user logout Log Clicking the LOG icon opens the Event Log Webpage which allows administrators to view all of the events that took place on the KM0832 system Logout Clicking the LOGOUT icon closes the user s session Help Clicking the HELP icon opens the KM0832 help file 43 KM0832 User Manual Tree View Icons A tree view at the left side of the Main Webpage displays the stations and ports The KM0832 root station icon at the top of the tree represents the root node Under the root station icon are computer icons chain connector icons and station icons which represent the child nodes one for each KVM port and arranged in ascending order Clicking on a computer icon opens the Port Management Webpage for that KVM port Clicking on a chain connector icon or station icon opens the Port Status Webpage for the cascaded station connected to the port Clicking the plus sign next to a chain connector icon expands the KVM ports on that station The port ID is displayed in brackets See Port ID Numbering page 104 for an explanation of the port ID root station Click to hide icon cascaded KVM ports Click to expand cascaded KVM 40 orts P La em chain connector cascaded icon hidden station icon Cl
41. active sessions 94 W Webpage Session Timeout 47 Webpages Active Sessions 94 Backup and Restore Settings 92 Date amp Time 51 Event Log 96 Firmware Upgrade 83 Group Information 53 Group Management 54 Login 40 Main 41 Network Settings 48 Port Management 69 Port Select 67 75 Port Status 45 Search 81 Settings 79 Station Management 46 System Information 98 System Log 97 User Information 59 User Management 62 View 76 157
42. be given a name This function allows the administrator to create modify or delete port notes To edit a port note 1 Click the KVM port you want or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 2 Type a new port note or modify delete the old one Port notes may be up to 15 characters long Legal characters include a z A Z 0 9 space and hyphen Port notes are not case sensitive the OSD displays the port note in all capitals no matter how they were entered 3 When you have finished editing press Enter The new name appears in the PORT NOTE field To abort the change press Esc SET PORT LANGUAGE This function allows the administrator to define the keyboard language layout for each KVM port The default is U S ENGLISH To set the port language 1 From the list select the KVM port for which you wish to set the computer s keyboard language layout 2 Set the keyboard language layout US ENGLISH JAPANESE or FRENCH 3 Press Esc to exit The keyboard language layout you selected is assigned to the KVM port SET PORT OPERATING SYSTEM This function allows the administrator to define the operating platform for the computer connected to each KVM port The default is WINDOWS PC compatible To set the port operating system 1 From the list select the KVM port for which you wish to set the computer s operating platform 2 Set the operating platform WINDO
43. defaults are restored for the selected station and one additional level of cascaded KVM switches if applicable 75 KM0832 User Manual Setting the OSD View After you create accounts for users those users can login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility From there they can set the OSD view settings for their accounts This includes selecting the KVM ports that will appear in the OSD port list the type position and duration of the port ID display and the scan mode and scan duration The OSD is discussed in Chapter 4 To open the View Webpage 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Click the View menu The View Webpage appears View Mode OSD O Personal Accessible Accessible Powered 1 Set Port ID Tag Mode ID Port Name ID Position Upper left v Display Duration Always User Defined 3 second s 1 Set Scan Scan Timer 5 second s Scan Mode Personal O Accessible Accessible Powered 76 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility View Mode Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are currently listed displayed on the OSD main screen Use this function to broaden or narrow the scope of KVM ports that are listed The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table bel
44. in order to close the sessions of other users Provisional access expires after 10 minutes The maximum number of users that can login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility at the same time is 16 To view current user sessions 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Click the Session icon The Active Sessions Webpage appears It displays information about the users who have active sessions in the KM0832 Administrator Utility Active Sessions Select Username LocalUser Admin Service IP Address 050 Port Login Time Last Access JOSIAH Yes 050 400106 5 14 47 23 14 47 23 ADMIN Yes Yes HTTPS 10 0 13 226 Local 14 47 55 14 48 06 94 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility To end a user session 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Click the Session icon The Active Sessions Webpage appears Active Sessions IP Address OSD Login Time Last Access 400106 5 14 47 23 14 47 23 10 0 13 226 Local 14 47 55 14 48 06 3 Select user whose session you wish to end and then click End Session The user is logged out of the KM0832 and the username no longer appears on the Active Sessions Webpage Repeat Step 3 for each user that you want
45. m 1 Use a Cat 5 cable to connect a port on the KM0832 to the CHAIN IN port on a Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable 2 Connectthe cables on the Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable to the keyboard video and mouse ports on the computer you are installing Stop here if you are installing only 1 Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable Otherwise go to Step 3 if you are chaining additional Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables 3 Use Cat 5 cable to connect the CHAIN OUT port on the first level Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable to the CHAIN IN port on the second level Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable 4 Connectthe cables on the Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable to the keyboard video and mouse ports on the computer you are installing 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any additional Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables you are installing in the chain 27 KM0832 User Manual Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cable Installation Diagram of je e Cac ac aff at A Jr CC JT C 2r c c t 2t 3c 7 rss C OC OL OC 888 2C 3C JC 2C OC J L 30 JC 3C 30 JC 2C 6 This product supports several Matrix Plus 1 KVM adapter cables See Additional o Installation Diagrams 137 for 27 details GP OED B l i9 E 25 i 27 1 2 amp T
46. may become inoperable and may be incapable of accepting a normal firmware upgrade Follow this procedure to recover from the failed firmware upgrade To recover from a failed firmware upgrade 1 Power off the first level KM0832 Do not power off the cascaded and daisy chained KVM switches if applicable 2 Locate FFW UPGRADE switch on the back panel of the KM0832 Slide the switch to the RECOVER position 3 Power on the first level KM0832 4 Upgrade the firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Utility See Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware Upgrade Utility page 85 5 When the firmware upgrade recovery completes the 0832 will issue a single continuous beep 6 Slide the FFW UPGRADE switch to the NORMAL position The beep will stop 7 Power off the first level KM0832 wait 5 seconds and then power it on again 8 Upgrade the firmware to the latest firmware version See Upgrading Firmware via the 0832 Administrator Utility page 83 If you already upgraded to the latest firmware version in Step 4 you do not need to upgrade the firmware again 89 KM0832 User Manual Replacing the Root KM0832 with a Child KM0832 If you replace the root first level KM0832 with a child lower level KM0832 the new root KM0832 will ask you to confirm whether you want to keep the system settings of the previous root 0832 If you choose to keep the settings all groups users and port notes will be retained Howe
47. michael mike opal sharon In the Available Users box click on a username to highlight it Or In the Available Groups box click on a group name to highlight it lt rebekah Full Access Users x ________ Click the appropriate rightward facing arrow gt to move the selected user or group to the box on the right that corresponds to the access rights that you wish to grant to the user or group The user or group appears in the access rights box Port Access Available Users No Access Users billb gt billt TT dustin fernando hingdi TS jbrown View Only Users ____ jeffrey josiah gt michael mike opal rebekah rhonda gt sharon Full Access Users 71 KM0832 User Manual Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have assigned port access rights or restrictions for all users and groups If you make a mistake by adding a user or group to the wrong access rights box simply highlight the username or group name again and then click the corresponding leftward facing arrow The selected user or group is removed from the box and put back into its former position 4 Click Save The selected users or groups are given the permissions that were assigned in the last step Cascaded Installations Super administrators and administrators have full access to all KVM ports in
48. system is unavailable due to a system failure use a firmware upgrade package with an EXE extension to reinstall the firmware See Upgrading Firmware page 82 can t access the KM0832 either through the OSD or the KM0832 Administrator Utility 1 Perform a system reset see SYSTEM RESET Button page 8 2 Reinstall the firmware see Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware Upgrade Utility page 85 146 Appendix Problem Possible Cause Action When login the browser generates a CA Root certificate is not trusted or a Certificate Error response The certificate s name is not found on Microsoft s list of Trusted Authorities The certificate can be trusted See Trusted Certificates page 142 for details Some characters enter from the keyboard do not display correctly The keyboard layout setting for the port in which you are having the problem does not match the layout of the keyboard that you are using In order for all characters to display correctly the keyboard layout setting for the port should match the layout of the keyboard you are using Change the keyboard layout setting for the port to match the layout of the keyboard that you are using To change the keyboard layout setting 1 Open the Port Management Webpage for the port in which you are having the problem See Port Management page 67 2 In the Keyboard Layout field select the layou
49. that you are using to access it Set manually Select this option to manually enter the date and time You must enter the date and time in the following way a Date Enter the date in Arabic numerals year first then the month followed by the day The year must carry four digit places while the month and day each must carry two digit places The year month and day each must be separated by a hyphen For example December 5th 2005 should be written 2005 12 05 b Time Use 24 hour notation to enter the time as hours minutes seconds For example three o clock in the afternoon would be written 15 00 00 Automatically synchronize with an NTP server on the Internet Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the KM0832 with that of a Network Time Protocol NTP server on the Internet To use this feature you will need to open UDP port 123 in your firewall From the Time Zone drop down list select the time zone in which the KM06832 is located Select Daylight Saving Time Summer Time if it is used in the region in which the KM0832 is located Click Save Your settings are saved and the system date and time are updated 52 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Group Management Super administrators can create modify and delete up to 255 groups in the KM0832 An additional default group cannot be modified or deleted Grouping users together simplifies KVM port management by enabling actions to b
50. the current station ID before powering on the next station The ID for the second level KVM switch is 02 the ID for the third level KVM switch is 03 etc c After all the KVM switches are powered on power on the computers 31 KM0832 User Manual Daisy Chained Installation Diagram This product supports several console module and KVM adapter cable types See Requirements page 4 and Additional Installation Diagrams page 137 for details KM0832 l os En az ooo Jl 2c XC XC CC JC 2 AAAA gom pr I Reserved Console Module Console Module KM0432 32 Chapter 2 Installation Network Installation You can configure most KM0832 settings from within a Web browser do SO you need to install the KM0832 on the local network To install the KM0832 on the local network Connect one end of a Cat 5 cable to the Ethernet and the other end to the CONFIGURATION port on the rear panel of the KM0832 Note It is not necessary to connect cascaded KVM switches to the
51. to logout of the KM0832 95 KM0832 User Manual Viewing and Clearing the Log File The log file is a record of events that happen in the KM0832 Administrator Utility It records events such as system boot up and when important administrative changes are made Each entry is recorded with the date and time that the event happened User logins and logouts are also recorded and in addition to the date and time also include the user s username and IP address Only super administrators and administrators can view and clear the log file To view the log file 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Click the Log icon The Event Log Webpage appears Event Log Today O All Range From yyyy mm dd To yyyy mm dd ox 3 Select one of the following three ways to view log file events Today Select this option to view only events that happened today All Select this option to view all events in the log file Range Select this option to view events that happened over a period of one or more days Enter the beginning date in the From field and the ending date in the 7o field Enter the date in Arabic numerals year first then the month followed by the day The year must carry four digit places while the month and day each must carry two digit places T
52. tree in some Web browsers If the KVM port cascades a KM0832 the port note is replaced by the station name of the cascaded KM0832 To modify station names see Naming Stations page 46 non KM0832 KVM switch or a computer is connected to the KVM port by a KVM adapter cable the port note can be changed If the position of the KVM switch or the computer in the KVM installation ever changes the port note for the new KVM port will automatically change to the port note stored in the KVM adapter cable However the port note for the old KVM port must be erased manually If nothing is connected to the port the port note can be changed However if a cascaded KVM switch or KVM adapter cable is attached to the port later the port note will change to the port note stored in the KVM adapter cable Keyboard Layout OS Language Set the layout of the keyboard s that will be used to access the computer attached to this port The KM0832 supports 3 keyboard layouts U S English Japanese and French Configuring this Setting correctly will ensure that characters are entered correctly and that the special keys on Japanese keyboards work correctly if applicable Keyboard Port OS Set the model of the keyboard s that will be used to access the computer attached to this port The KM0832 supports 3 keyboard models IBM PC 101 104 keys Apple and Sun Configuring this setting correctly will ensure that the spec
53. we strongly recommend you use the more powerful and versatile OSD especially for cascaded and daisy chained installations 36 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Overview The KM0832 Administrator Utility enables network administrators to securely manage the KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch from anywhere in the world at anytime Super administrators can manage users and groups control port access upgrade firmware versions and perform many other administrative functions using the intuitive and easy to use menus and icons The KM0832 Administrator Utility is browser based and does not require any software to be installed on either client computers or servers The KM0832 Administrator Utility offers simultaneous access for up to 16 administrators and users Up to seven users at a time can configure settings in the KM0832 while one user at a time can configure settings in daisy chained KM0432 or KM02106 Security is maintained by a powerful combination of user password authentication three level user access control and port restrictions These ensure that unauthorized users cannot gain control of your mission critical servers The KM0832 Administrator Utility s integrated tree view provides seamless navigation of daisy chained and cascaded KVM switches Root station configurations are automatically synchronized with all cascaded KM0832 Matrix KVM Switches Most features of the KM0832 Administrator Utility are also available from the text bas
54. your dealer to find out which console modules and KVM adapter cables best fit your needs KM0832 User Manual Before you Begin 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 131 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 Chapter 2 Installation Stacking and Rack Mounting The 0832 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 rear for power cord and cable clearance Stacking The 0832 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 KVM 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 KM0832 at the corners as shown in the diagram below KM0832 User Manual Rack Mounting Split 1 Remove the four screws from the s
55. 3 System Event Report Settings Mail Notification Yes No SMTP Server Address DESKMAIL ATEN COM SMTP Authentication Yes No Account Name Password To JACOB ATEN COM JACOBGATEN COM 48 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility IP Installer Setting You can use the IP Installer to view and change network settings for the KM0832 The IP Installer can be downloaded from our Website Click Enabled to allow the IP Installer to be used to change the IP address subnet mask and gateway for the KM0832 Click View Only to allow the IP Installer to be used to view the IP address subnet mask and gateway for the KM0832 Click Disabled to restrict the IP Installer from being used to view or change the network settings for the KM0832 IP Address You can either manually enter a static IP address or use a DHCP server to dynamically assign one If you enable a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the KM0832 we recommend that you configure the KM0832 to send an e mail notification if the IP address changes See System Event Reports page 50 To use a DHCP server to assign an IP address Under DHCP Enabled click Yes To manually assign an IP address 1 Under DHCP enabled click No 2 Under Manual IP Address enter the IP address subnet mask default gateway and primary DNS server You also can enter an alternate DNS server however
56. 3 video port PS 2 mouse and keyboard 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 connect multiplatform computers PS 2 USB Sun Mac and serial and certain cascaded KVM switches to the KM0832 The KVM adapter cables currently available are listed in the table below Contact your dealer for details Function Model Number KVM adapter For PS 2 computers KA8120 cables CPU modules For PS 2 computers KA9120 For Sun legacy computers KA9130 For Sun USB computers KA9131 For serial devices KA9140 For USB computers KA9170 Cables One or more of the following cables are required for use with the KM0832 Function Type Console module or KVM adapter cable to KM0832 Cat 5 cable see p 138 Daisy chain cables LIN5 50H1 H12 15 cm 2L 1700KM 60 cm 2L 1701KM 1 2 m 2L 1704KM 4 m KM0832 User Manual Operating Systems The KM0832 supports the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 2000 and higher Mac OS 9 0 and higher RED HAT Linux 6 0 7 1 7 2 7 3 8 0 and higher Mandriva 9 0 and higher SUSE Linux 8 2 and higher Free BSD 3 5 1 4 2 4 3 4 5 and higher Sun Solaris M 8 and higher Novell NetWare 5 0 6 0 and higher IBM OS 2 Warp Ver 2 0 IBM AIX 4 3 and higher Microsoft DOS 6 22 Chapter 1 Introduction KM0832 Fr
57. AUTUSCN Enterprise KVM Solutions by ATEN 8 Console 32 Port Matrix KVM Switch KM0832 User Manual www aten com KM0832 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 SJ T 11364 2006 The following contains information that relates to China AB RSM RRR RN BBA BR RRASA A RI YES UIT 11363 20063 XE RR E SEG ZI e dcn SE A diis SUIT 11363 2006 89 EYRE DERDES amu HHSJ T 11363 20068 IR EEK Fe KM0832 User Manual User Info
58. Diagram This product supports several console module and KVM adapter cable types Console Module See Requirements page 4 and Additional Installation Diagrams page 137 for details eese je 2C 20 2C 2C 2L 2C 7 cj ERI L D O Ic 3E ac ac ac TTE 3c c 26 Og rss LC C XC 2I C CC C CC XC CIC 1 ac 2c 2c ac ac 3c 2G 2C 2c 2c 3c 3c 2007 4 eme 2C 2 C JG JG 2 G 2C 2G JG 2G 2C 2C JL 7 L 26 Chapter 2 Installation Cascading Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cables You can connect a chain of Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables to each KM0832 KVM port When connecting Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables to the KM0832 you do not need to install the Master Module as with other matrix KVM switches The table on page 23 lists compatible Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables and the computer platforms they support To install Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables refer to the installation diagram on page 28 the numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbers in the procedure and do the following Note 1 The total distance between the KM0832 and the last Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable in the chain cannot exceed 150m 5005 2 The distance between adjacent Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables cannot exceed 0 5
59. Power 1 x Rocker F W Upgrade Recovery 1 x Slide User Port 1 1 x Slide LEDs User Port On Line 8 Green KVM Port 32 dual colored Green Red On Line Selected Power 1 Blue I P Rating 100 240V 50 60Hz 1A Power Consumption 120V 19W 230V 20W Emulation Keyboard Mouse PS 2 USB PC Mac Sun serial Scan Interval 1 240 seconds Video 1024x768 60Hz 300m max DDC2B Environment Operating Temperature 0 50 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH non condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 4 90 kg Dimensions L x W x H 43 80 x 38 00 x 4 40 cm 135 KM0832 User Manual Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows Setting Default View Mode Accessible Powered Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration User Defined 3 seconds Scan Duration 5 seconds Scan Mode Accessible Powered OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Logout Timeout 0 Disabled Screen Blanker 0 Disabled Hotkey Command Mode On Enabled Beeper On Activated Idle Timeout 5 seconds Port Note None Port Operating System Port Language Windows PC compatible U S English Port Access None super administrators and administrators have full access
60. Power on KM0832 4 Within 30 seconds of powering on the KM0832 enter the following command at the command line ping IP address IP address is the IP address that you entered in Step 2 If you receive a reply then the KM0832 accepted the IP address You may now follow the procedure to login see page 40 39 KM0832 User Manual Logging In The KM0832 Administrator Utility provides secure password protected access to the KM0832 A default super administrator account is provided to login and configure the initial settings Username ADMIN Password ADMIN We recommend that you change the password for the default super administrator account Failure to do so may put your matrix KVM switch installation at risk of unauthorized access See Configuring OSD User Settings page 79 to change the password After other user accounts have been added to the KM0832 it is no longer necessary to use the default super administrator account to login However this account cannot be deleted and it does not appear in the list of usernames To login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility 1 Enter the IP address of KM0832 in the address bar of a Web browser and press Enter Note If you do not know the IP address of the KM0832 ask your network administrator 2 When the Security Alert dialog box appears accept the certificate it can be trusted See Trusted Certificates page 142 for details The KM0832 Log
61. Settings Clicking the SETTINGS menu opens the Settings Webpage It allows users to change their account passwords The user also can set the OSD activation keys time to logout and screen blanker as well as turn on and off both the hotkey commands and the beeper and set the idle timeout Administration Clicking the ADMINISTRATION menu opens a pop up menu From this menu administrators and super administrators can manage users KVM ports and stations In addition super administrators can manage groups configure the network settings set the date and time and view the system information for the KM0832 Search Clicking the SEARCH menu opens the Search Webpage All users input key strings to search for computers and stations in the installation 42 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Icons The icons at the top of the KM0832 Administrator Utility are described in the table below Icon Description Upgrade Clicking the UPGRADE icon brings up the Firmware Upgrade Webpage The super administrator can use this function to upgrade the firmware version Backup Clicking the BACKUP icon opens the Backup and Restore Settings Webpage It allows the administrator to backup the system configuration to a local computer or restore the system configuration to the station Session Clicking the SESSION icon opens the Active Sessions Webpage This Webpage allows super administrators to see information
62. Settings Webpage appears The Settings Webpage fields are described in the table on the following page i Change Password Login User Name ADMIN Old Password New Password Confirm Password OSD Activation Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 1 Set Logout Timeout 0 minute s Screen Blanker 0 minute s Hotkey Command 9 off 1 Set Beeper On off 1 Set Idle Timeout 5 second s Restore User Default 79 KM0832 User Manual Setting Function Change Enter the old account password Enter a new password and then Password reenter the password to confirm it Blank passwords are permitted Or do not enter anything to leave the password unchanged OSD Activation Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function 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 Set Logout This function allows you to specify the number of minutes to elapse Timeout before an inactive user is timed out of the OSD If there is no input from the user for the specified amount of time the user will be logged out automatically Enter a value from 1 180 minutes then click Save A value of 0 disables this function The default is 0 disabled Screen Blanker If there is no input from the KVM console for the amount o
63. There may be two different firmware upgrade packages available for each firmware version Ifyou want to upgrade the firmware for all possible devices in the installation choose a firmware upgrade package with an FW extension See Upgrading Firmware via the KM0832 Administrator Utility page 83 to use this firmware upgrade package to upgrade the firmware If you want to upgrade the firmware for the first level root KM0832 only choose a firmware upgrade package with an EXE extension the Firmware Upgrade Utility Use this firmware upgrade package in single level installations and when recovering from a failed firmware upgrade See Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware Upgrade Utility page 85 to use this firmware upgrade package to upgrade the firmware Preparing to Upgrade the Firmware To prepare to upgrade the firmware Notify all users to logout of the OSD and the KM0832 Administrator Utility Ensure that all computers are powered on otherwise some KVM adapter cables may not be upgraded Disregard this if you are using the Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrade the firmware 82 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Upgrading Firmware via the KM0832 Administrator Utility To upgrade the firmware for all possible devices in the KVM installation 1 From the computer that was used to download the firmware upgrade pack age open a Web browser and login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility see Logging In p
64. VM port and to control it If the KVM port cascades a KVM switch the user will not be able to access KVM ports on that station until granted access rights to the individual KVM ports View Only Groups Lists groups that are permitted to view video from the KVM port Full Access Groups Lists groups that are permitted both to view video from the port and to control it If the KVM port cascades a KVM switch the group will not be able to access the KVM ports of that station until granted access rights to the individual KVM ports Note 1 You cannot add more than 32 users and 32 groups to a KVM port If you need to add more than 32 users to a KVM port first add the users to groups and then add those groups to the KVM port 2 Ifa user is granted both user and group access rights to the same port the user access rights will be applied and not those of the group 70 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility To grant port access rights to users or groups 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear Open the Port Management Webpage for the KVM port where you wish to grant access rights Port Access No Access Users Available Users billb gt dustin fernando lt jjbrown billt D hingdi View Only Users _____ jeffrey josiah gt megan
65. VM ports you must first configure the user access rights for each KVM port By default all super administrators and administrators have full access to all KVM ports Hint Adding users to groups streamlines KVM port configuration by allowing you to assign port access to whole groups of users at one time In this section we will discuss how to Set port access rights for users and groups Configure KVM port settings and assign names to KVM ports Restore KVM port defaults Accessing Ports All KVM ports in the station are listed on the Port Select Webpage To open the Port Select Webpage 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 In the tree view click on a station to select it 3 From the Administration menu choose Port Management The Port Select Webpage for that station appears Port Select Port ID Port Note IO PORT1 Mail Server 1 IO PORT2 Mail Server 2 IO PORT3 Win 2K AS IO PORT4 Web Server 1 10 PORTS Web Server 2 10 PORT6 finance IO PORT7 legal 67 KM0832 User Manual The Port Select Webpage is divided into two columns Port IDs or port numbers are listed in the column on the left in ascending order Click the port ID to access the Port Management Webpage for that KVM port If a KVM port has been named the name appears to the right of the port ID in the Port Note
66. WS or SUN 3 Press Esc to exit The operating platform you selected is assigned to the KVM port continues on next page 116 Chapter 5 OSD Operation continued from previous page Setting Function RESTORE PORT This function revokes port access for users and groups removes DEFAULT the station name and port notes and restores original factory default settings for the Port Operating System and Port Language fields See Factory Default Settings page 136 STATION MANAGEMENT Setting Function CREATE This function allows administrators to assign a name to the STATION NOTE 0832 station which helps to distinguish identical stations on a multiple station KVM installation DELETE This function allows administrators to delete a station note STATION NOTE SYSTEM INFORMATION Setting Function SYSTEM This function differs from the System Information screen in the INFORMATION 0832 Administrator Utility It displays a list of all KM0832 modules as well as connected console modules and KVM adapter cables Important information about each device is shown in the list such as the KVM console or port number to which the device is attached the device type the original firmware version and the most recent firmware upgrade version 117 KM0832 User Manual SADM CONFIGURATION Only the super administrator can view and control the functions under this menu
67. a particular KVM port either by pressing P or with a left click of the mouse During the time that Auto Scanning is paused the command line displays AUTOSCAN PAUSED Pausing and exiting are the two ways to stop scanning and keep the focus on a particular KVM port 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 mode you start over from the very first KVM port on the installation To resume Auto Scanning after you pause press any key or left click Scanning continues from where it left off While you are in Auto Scan mode you can press the arrow keys to skip through the OSD list Switches to the previous KVM port in the OSD list Switches to the next KVM port in the OSD list Switches to the first KVM port in the OSD list T Switches to the last KVM port in the OSD list After the amount of time set with the SCAN INTERVAL elapses Auto Scan mode will switch to the next KVM port When you skip you only skip to the previous or next available KVM port that is in the Auto Scan mode selection see p 108 While Auto Scan mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes 126 Chapter 6 Hotkey Operation and mouse cl
68. age 40 2 Click the Upgrade icon The following dialog box appears Microsoft Internet Explorer When you are upgrading Firmware other users cannot access this device Are you sure you want to upgrade firmware E 3 Click OK to enter Firmware Upgrade mode This may take a few minutes while the system prepares to upgrade the firmware Users with active sessions in the OSD will be informed that they should logout Some KVM consoles may be automatically logged out After a few minutes the Firmware Upgrade Webpage appears It displays the current firmware version s of the KM0832 and other module s Firmware Upgrade Module KM0832U F W Version V1 1 103 Module KM0832I Version V1 2 114 Module 9170 F W Version V2 0 193 Module KA9222 FJMI Version V2 0 194 Check Firmware Version Browse Firmware Image File 4 Selectthe check box for each module that you wish to upgrade Or click to clear the check box for each module that you do not wish to upgrade 5 Click Browse The Choose file dialog box appears 6 Navigate to the directory where the new firmware upgrade package file was saved select the file and click Open The path and filename appear in 83 KM0832 User Manual the Firmware Image File field If you have not yet downloaded the firmware upgrade package see Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package page 82 Decide whether to check the firmware v
69. anual continued from previous page CREATE USER The group list appears ACCOUNT 2 From the list select the group to which you wish to add the new user 3 Enter a username and a password for the account reenter the password to confirm it and then press Enter The user name and password may be up to 15 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 The User Type list appears 4 Select a User Type for the account user NORMAL USER administrator ADM or SUPER ADM Only super admin istrators can grant super administrator user rights to other users MODIFY USER Allows you to modify the user account settings Choices are ACCOUNT RESET USER PASSWORD CHANGE USER TYPE and CHANGE USER GROUP To change a user s account password 1 Select RESET USER PASSWORD The user list appears 2 From the list select the user for whom you wish to change the password 3 Enter the new password reenter the new password to con firm it and then press Enter The password is changed To change a user s User Type 1 Select CHANGE USER TYPE The user list appears 2 From the list select the user for whom you wish to change the User Type 3 Select the new User Type and then press Esc to exit The User Type is changed To change a user s group membership 1 Select CHANGE USER GROUP The user list appears 2 From the list select the user for whom you
70. are securely connected and in good condition including those of the console mod ules KVM adapter cables and Cat 5 cable 2 Upgrade the firmware for the KVM adapter cables can t use the KA9222A and KA9272A Console Modules to login to the KM0832 1 Verify that the username and password are correct If after verifying that the username and password are correct you still cannot login then follow Step 2 2 Upgrade the firmware version of the console modules can t use an Ethernet hub to connect the console modules and KVM adapter cables to the KM0832 Although Cat 5 cable is used to connect the console modules and KVM adapter cables to the KM0832 it does not support the Ethernet protocol thus you cannot use an Ethernet hub to connect them The password for the default super administrator account needs to be reset See Restoring Original Factory Default Settings page 149 upgrading the firmware but some of the modules were not upgraded successfully See Upgrade Failed page 89 The firmware upgrade process was prematurely aborted and now some of the modules are inoperable See Hecovering from a Failed Firmware Upgrade page 89 can t upgrade the firmware version Make sure that you have selected the correct firmware upgrade package and try again When upgrading the firmware through the KM0832 Administrator Utility use a firmware upgrade package with an FW extension When the
71. ation Diagrams page 137 for details 9120 s 29 KM0832 User Manual Daisy Chaining Up to 7 KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM Switches can be daisy chained to the first level KM0832 When daisy chained with the KM0432 KM0216 the KM0832 must occupy the master first level position while the KM0432 or KM0216 must be used as the slave KVM switch es those KVM switches daisy chained from the master KVM switch When daisy chaining KM0432 or KM0216 KVM Ports 1 4 on the first level KM0832 will be unusable Neither computers nor cascaded KVM switches can be connected to these KVM ports The KM0832 is capable of supporting eight independent KVM consoles while each KM0432 or KM02106 is capable of supporting 4 or 2 independent consoles In a complete daisy chained installation the eight KVM consoles that belong to the KM0832 can access and control all of the computers on the installation The 4 or 2 KVM consoles belonging to each slave KM0432 or KM0216 KVM switch only control the computers connected to their respective KVM switches Note If the daisy chain feature is not operative on your unit you will need a newer version of the firmware Contact your dealer for details 30 Chapter 2 Installation To set up a daisy chained installation refer to the diagram on page 32 and do the following 1
72. ccess See PORT ACCESS p 114 ACCESSIBLE POWERED The OSD lists only those KVM ports that the user is permitted to access and that have their attached computers powered on The default is ACCESSIBLE POWERED SET PERSONAL VIEW If there are KVM switches cascaded from the KVM ports of the first level KVM switch you can create shortcuts to the computers of those lower level KVM switches that will appear in the OSD list To add a shortcut 1 Select ADD SHORTCUT A box appears 2 Enter the port ID number of the computer for which you wish to create a shortcut e g 1 1 1 For a discuss on port ID numbering see p 104 To delete a shortcut 1 Select DELETE SHORTCUT A list of shortcuts appears 2 From the list select the shortcut that you wish to delete 3 Press Y to confirm or press N to cancel continues on next page 107 KM0832 User Manual continued from previous page Setting Function SET PORT ID A submenu appears with three selections ID POSITION Allows you to position where the port ID appears on the monitor The default is the upper left corner but you can have it appear anywhere on the screen Use the mouse or the arrow keys plus Page Up Page Down 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 View submenu DISPLAY DURATION De
73. ce is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait Device Description lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait CPU 8051 lt The device is writing flash now please wait Device F W Ver 1 1101 lt The device is writing flash now please wait Upgrade Ver 1 0 091 001 MID 001 gt coves KM0832 10 001 OK lt Iv Check Progress View Log 10 Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility After a successful reinstallation the KVM switches exit Firmware Upgrade mode 88 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Upgrade Failed If a device fails to complete the upgrade successfully start the firmware upgrade procedure again If the KM0832 becomes inoperable after a failed firmware upgrade follow the procedure to recover from a failed firmware upgrade Recovering from a Failed Firmware Upgrade If a firmware upgrade procedure is aborted prematurely due to a power outage for example the KVM switch that was being upgraded at the time
74. ches are not directly connected the intermediary switch es must have eight bus connections to the parent and child switches KVM consoles connected to the user ports of a cascaded KVM switch cannot access KVM ports in the parent KVM switch es Cascading KM0832 Matrix KVM Switches To cascade KM0832 Matrix KVM Switches refer to the installation diagram on p 26 Note Before cascading additional 0832 ensure that the firmware version of the 0832 to be installed matches that of the first level KM0832 Otherwise they may be incompatible 1 Connect the console to the console module Plug the keyboard mouse and monitor into the ports on the console module Each port is marked with an identifying icon 2 Connect the console module to the KM0832 24 Chapter 2 Installation Use Cat 5 cable to connect the Link port of the console module to one of the user ports on the KM0832 s rear panel Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all KVM consoles that you wish to connect Up to 8 KVM consoles may be connected in this fashion Note The distance between any console module and any KVM adapter cable or the first level and last level KVM switches cannot exceed 300m 10005 Use Cat 5 cable to connect up to eight KVM ports on the first level KVM switch to the user ports on the second level KVM switch The number of KVM consoles on the first level KM0832 that can simultaneously access the casca
75. curity certificate date is valid The name on the security certificate is invalid or does not match the name of the site Do you want to proceed ve 144 Appendix When you click View Certificate you can see that the red and white X logo is no longer present further indication that the certificate is trusted cct 8 8 zx General Details Certification Path This certificate is intended for the following purpose s Ensures the identity of a remote computer Issued to Aten Issued by Aten Valid from 2003 11 26 to 2013 11 23 Install Certificate Issuer Statemer Entering the ok Prompt Sun Solaris If you are using a PC keyboard to control a Sun Solaris server and want to use Stop A keys to enter the ok prompt do the following Note Before entering the ok prompt consult the server s documentation for any precautionary steps that you should take Press and release Ctrl press and hold down T and then press A 145 KM0832 User Manual Troubleshooting General Problem Solution can t use the KA9222 or KA9272 Console Modules with the KM0832 The KM0832 does not support these two console modules Instead use the KA9222A KA9272A and KA9233 Console Modules with the KM0832 The KVM console monitor does not display and there is no response to keyboard and mouse input 1 Verify that all cables
76. d by Aten Valid from 2003 11 26 to 2013 11 23 Note There is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is not trusted 2 Click Install Certificate 3 Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the installation Unless you have a specific reason to choose otherwise accept the default options The Wizard presents a caution screen A You are about to install a certificate from a certification authority CA daiming to represent Aten Windows cannot validate that the certificate is actually from Aten You should confirm its origin by contacting Aten The following number will assist you in this process Thumbprint sha 1 F3866988 A134DD25 1E6FO9BC 895F6DCD B30FB7AF Warning If you install this root certificate Windows will automatically trust any certificate issued by this CA Installing a certificate with an unconfirmed thumbprint is a security risk If you dick Yes you acknowledge this risk Do you want to install this certificate amp 1 Continues on next page 143 KM0832 User Manual Continued from previous page 4 Click Yes 5 Click Finish to complete the installation 6 Click OK to close the dialog box Certificate Trusted The certificate is now trusted security alert x Information you exchange with this site cannot be viewed or Iv changed by others However there is a problem with the site s security certificate The se
77. dcasting commands 119 date and time setting 118 default username and password 102 factory default settings 136 functions 106 Hotkey 80 101 109 Idle Timeout function 80 110 logging out 122 Logout Timeout function 80 109 main screen 102 155 KM0832 User Manual main screen headings 103 managing ports 114 naming stations 117 navigating 103 overview 101 password default 102 passwords setting 109 port defaults restoring 117 port ID 108 port shortcuts 107 ports managing 114 restoring port defaults 117 restoring user defaults 110 Screen Blanker function 80 109 Search function 120 shortcuts port 107 stations naming 117 system information 117 time setting 118 user defaults restoring 110 user settings 79 109 username default 102 View mode 107 view settings 76 password default 40 102 passwords setting 80 109 pausing Auto Scan mode 121 personal view setting 77 107 port access rights managing 56 64 port ID 45 108 numbering 104 Port Management Webpage 69 port note 45 103 setting 74 116 Port Select Webpage 67 75 ports access 68 114 keyboard language layout 74 116 keyboards 74 LEDs 7 managing 67 114 operating systems 116 selection 36 settings 73 116 shortcuts 107 status 45 powering off 36 R rack mounting 13 front 16 rear 18 split 14 reset system 8 restarting 36 restoring factory d
78. 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 Continues on next page 131 KM0832 User Manual Continued from previous page If an extension 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 supply UPS Position system cables and power cables carefully Be sure that nothing rests on any cables 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
79. ded KVM switch is limited by the number of connections between the parent and child KVM switches Repeat step 3 for each second level KVM switch that you wish to cascade If you wish to cascade any third level KVM switches follow the instructions in step 3 when cascading them from the second level KVM switches Note The maximum distance between any two KM0832 cannot exceed 150m If you wish to cascade Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables see Cascading Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cables page 27 If you wish to cascade KVM switches other than the KM0832 see Cascading Other KVM Switches page 29 Use Cat 5 cable to connect KVM adapter cables to any available KVM ports plug the connectors on the KVM adapter cables into the keyboard video and mouse ports of the computers you wish to install Plug the provided power cable into the power socket on the first level KM0832 connect the power cable to an AC mains power source with appropriate voltage for KM0832 then turn on the KM0832 Wait one minute and then repeat step 6 for each second level KM0832 Wait one minute and then repeat step 6 for each third level KM0832 Plug the power adapters supplied with the console modules into an appropriate AC mains power source and then plug the power adapter cables into the power jacks on the rear of the console modules 10 Turn on the power to all the computers 25 KM0832 User Manual Cascaded KM0832 Installation
80. e page 145 and issue the fol lowing firmware 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 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 Enter the ok prompt see page 145 and issue the fol lowing firmware commands setenv output device screen r1024x768x60 reset all Under XWindow 1 Open a console and 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 148 Appendix Restoring Original Factory Default Settings You can restore the original factory default settings for the KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch The original password for the default super administrator account is restored all super administrator administrator user and group accounts are removed from the system Only the station name Webpage Session Timeout setting network settings and date and time are retained This procedure requires the use of a jumper cap 1 Turn off the KM0832 and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the cover of the KM0832 3 Place a jumper cap over pins 1 2 of the J3 jumper on the mainboard J3
81. e performed that affect a whole group of users rather than only one You can still use the User Management Webpage to change individual user account settings See User Management page 58 All group management operations start from the Group Management Webpage It shows all groups that have been created on the KM0832 and provides options for creating new groups and modifying or deleting existing groups Adding Groups To add a new group 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 From the Administration menu choose Account Management Group Management If no groups have been created the No Local Groups Webpage appears If at least one group has been created already the Group Management Webpage appears Click Add and skip to Step 4 3 Click New The Group Information Webpage appears Group Information Group Name accounting Note Port Path Computer Station Not Assigned View Only Full Access 40010a 01 KM0832 40010 02 KM0832 05 4 Type in the Group field Group names may be up to 15 characters long Legal characters include a z A Z 0 9 space hyphen square brackets parentheses and period 5 If you want to assign KVM port access rights to the group see Managing Port Access Rights for G
82. e proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages box and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar 8 Firmware Upgrade Utility If Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Status Messages KM0832 IN 000 gt Loading amp testing files a gt Loading amp testing files OK gt Searching for devices gt Preparing firmware upgrade gt Firmware version is not newer than device KM0832 000 gt Firmware version is not newer than device 0832 10 001 gt Preparing firmware upgrade Uparading device KM0832 MAIN 000 Device Description CPU 8051 Device FAW Ver 1 1 101 Upgrade F W Ver 1 0 091 MID 001 lt Check Firmwar Progress View Log cee 9 After the upgrade has been completed a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful Firmware Upgrade Utility The Firmware upgrade was successful Click Finish to close the utility Device List Status Messages lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please w lt The devi
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84. ed OSD Changes made in the KM0832 Administrator Utility are reflected in the text based OSD and vice versa This chapter describes how to configure the KM0832 set up user and group accounts configure KVM ports upgrade firmware and perform other administrative functions 37 KM0832 User Manual Setting the IP Address You can use a Web browser the IP Installer or the OSD to configure the KM0832 for deployment on your local network Or you can assign an IP address from the command line To use a Web browser to configure the KM0832 you will need 1 a computer equipped with a Web browser 2 an Ethernet hub with at least 2 ports and 3 2 Cat 5 cables To configure the network settings via a Web browser 1 Plug one end of a Cat 5 cable into the Ethernet hub and the other end into the CONFIGURATION port on the rear panel of the KM0832 2 Plug one end of a Cat 5 cable into the Ethernet hub and the other end into the network adapter of a computer equipped with a Web browser 3 Make sure that the computer s IP address lies within the same subnet as that of the KM0832 The default IP address for the KM0832 is 192 168 0 10 Set the IP address for the computer s network adapter to 192 168 0 XXX where XXX represents any value from 1 254 except 10 and 254 which are reserved for the KM0832 See Factory Default Settings page 136 for a list of the KM0832 s default network settings Note If you are using a proxy s
85. efault settings 149 previous settings 91 stations and ports 67 117 user defaults 80 110 RoHS ii 5 Safety Instructions General 131 Rack Mounting 133 scanning See Auto Scan mode Screen Blanker function 80 109 Search function 120 Search Webpage 81 SET 109 setting Auto Scan mode interval 125 date and time 51 118 156 Index OSD view 76 107 passwords 80 109 personal view 77 107 Settings Webpage 79 shortcuts port 107 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol configuration 50 SJ T 11364 2006 ii Skip mode 78 108 121 126 SMTP See Simple Mail Transfer Protocol specifications technical 135 stacking 13 Station Management Webpage 46 station positions switching 35 stations naming 46 117 switching station positions 35 switching to ports 124 system event report 50 System Information Webpage 98 System Log Webpage 97 system requirements cables 5 computers 5 consoles 4 operating systems 6 system reset 8 technical specifications 135 Technical Support 134 Telephone support iii time server See NTP server time setting 51 118 troubleshooting 146 Trusted Certificates 142 U upgrading firmware 82 user defaults restoring 80 110 User Information Webpage 59 User Management Webpage 62 User Notice iii user settings OSD 79 109 username and password default 40 102 users managing 58 112 V View Webpage 76 view OSD 76 107 viewing
86. eration Auto Scanning Auto Scan mode switches among all the KVM ports that are accessible to the current operator at regular intervals see SCAN MODE under SET SCAN p 108 for information regarding accessible KVM 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 mode focuses on each KVM port is set with the SCAN INTERVAL setting of the OSD F2 SET function see SET SCAN on p 108 You can change the scan interval before activating Hotkey Auto Scanning if you wish with the following hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey mode see p 123 2 Key in T n Where T is the letter T and n is a number from 0 240 that represents the number of seconds for the dwell time The letter T and the numbers display on the command line as you 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 Hotkey mode and are ready to invoke Auto Scanning 125 KM0832 User Manual Invoking Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning key in the following hotkey combination 1 2 Invoke Hotkey mode see 123 Press A After you press A you automatically exit Hotkey mode 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
87. ersion level If you select Check Firmware Version the KM0832 Administrator Utility compares the firmware level of the 0832 with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the current firmware version of the KM0832 is equal or higher the firmware upgrade is aborted and the KM0832 automatically resets and returns to the login screen If you do not select Check Firmware Version the Utility installs the upgrade files without comparing the version levels Click Upgrade to begin upgrading the firmware Or Click Abort to cancel the firmware upgrade The KM0832 will automatically reboot requiring you to login again Note It takes approximately 7 minutes to upgrade the firmware for a single level installation or 17 minutes for a cascaded installation Please be patient while the firmware is upgrading 9 After the firmware upgrade completes the KM0832 automatically resets and returns to the login screen 84 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware Upgrade Utility Before starting the Firmware Upgrade Utility ensure that both the host computer and first level KM0832 lie within the same subnet and not physically separated by a router gateway or firewall If you have not yet downloaded the firmware upgrade package see Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package page 82 Note This procedure will not upgrade firmware for cascaded KM0832 console modules or
88. erver you might need to modify your computer s proxy server settings before accessing the KM0832 4 Enter 192 168 0 10 in your Web browser s address bar The KM0832 Login Webpage appears 5 After logging in assign an IP address that is appropriate for your local network to the KM0832 See Network Configuration page 48 6 After logging out restore your computer s network adapter settings back to their original values To configure the network settings via the IP Installer Go to the ATEN homepage and select the Webpage that is specific for the KM0832 From there you can download the IP Installer along with instructions on how to use it to assign an IP address to the KM0832 To configure the network settings from within the OSD 1 From a console open the OSD Navigate to the IP ADDRESS SET TING screen see SET NETWORK page 118 38 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility 2 Follow the instructions on page 118 of this user manual to manually set the IP address or to view the current settings If DHCP is enabled you will not be able to view the IP address To assign an IP address from the command line 1 Power off the KM0832 2 At the command line enter the following command arp 5 lt IP address gt lt MAC address gt lt IP address gt is an IP address suitable for the network segment that the KM0832 resides on MAC address is the MAC address found on the bottom panel of the KM0832 3
89. ewed under Auto Scan mode and the duration of time that they receive the KVM focus Setting Function Scan Timer Scan Mode Determines how long the KVM focus dwells on each KVM port as it cycles through the selected KVM ports in Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN page 121 Enter a value from 0 240 seconds The default is 5 seconds Entering 0 will cause the KM0832 to automatically enter Skip mode when Auto Scan mode is invoked Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN page 121 Choices are Personal only those KVM ports that the user has set as personal See SET PERSONAL VIEW on page 107 Accessible only those KVM ports that the user is permitted to access See Managing Port Access on page 68 Accessible Powered only those KVM ports that the user is permitted to access and that have their attached computers powered on The default is Accessible Powered Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Configuring OSD User Settings This function allows the user to change the account password and set up a unique working environment A separate profile for each user is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username that is provided during login To open the Settings Webpage 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Click the Settings menu The
90. f time set with this function the screen is blanked Enter a value from 1 30 minutes then click Save A value of 0 disables this function The default is 0 disabled Hotkey Enables Disables the Hotkey Command function in case a Command conflict with programs running on the computers occurs The default is enabled Set Beeper When set to ON the beeper sounds whenever the KVM port is switched when activating the Auto Scan mode see page 121 or when an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is ON Set Idle Timeout If there is no input from the KVM console accessing a particular KVM port for the amount of time set with this function the KVM port is released allowing it to be accessed by the other KVM consoles To set the Idle Timeout value enter a value from 0 240 seconds then click Save A value of 0 disables the Idle Timeout function The default value is 5 seconds Restore User Default Restores the original factory default settings for View Mode OSD Set Port ID Display Duration Set Scan OSD Activation Set Logout Timeout Screen Blanker Hotkey Command Set Beeper and Set Idle Timeout 80 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Searching for Ports and Stations You can search for KVM ports and cascaded stations in the KVM installation by typing all or part of the port or station name To search for KVM port 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator U
91. feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by one KM0832 User Manual Features Eight KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 32 directly connected computers Automatic video routing technology enables multiple KVM consoles to access separate ports in cascaded KM0832 at the same time Supports up to 1024 user accounts Supports up to 256 group accounts Easy Web browser access to the KM0832 Administrator Utility to configure and maintain the KVM installation Saves valuable time backup and restore settings when changing root 1 stations Supports password authentication Three level user access control Super Administrator Administrator and User Configure port access rights via user or group account settings or on a port by port basis Cascade up to 3 levels of KM0832 and 1 level of non KM0832 KVM switches to support more than 8 000 computers Multiplatform support PC Mac Sun and serial Detachable front panel for easy access to front and rear of unit Console conversion any type of KVM console can control any type of computer mixed combinations PS 2 amp USB supported on both the KVM console and computer sides Additional user port on front panel for easy system maintenance Hot pluggable add or remove components without having to power off the KVM switch No software to in
92. for the amount of time set with BLANKER 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 HOTKEY Enables Disables the Hotkey Command function in case a conflict COMMAND _ with programs running on the computers occurs The default is MODE enabled Choices are Y Yes or N No continues on next page 109 KM0832 User Manual continued from previous page Setting Function SET BEEPER When activated the beeper sounds whenever a KVM port is changed when activating the Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN p 121 or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is Y activated Choices are Y Yes or N No IDLE TIMEOUT If there is no input from the KVM console accessing a particular KVM port for the amount of time set with this function the KVM port is released allowing it to be accessed by the other KVM consoles To set the timeout value key in a number from 0 240 seconds then press Enter If the number is 0 zero this function is disabled The default is 5 seconds RESTORE USER Selecting this restores the original factory default settings for DEFAULT VIEW and SET for the user profile Choices are Y Yes or N No 110 Chapter 5 OSD Operation F4 ADM F4 is a super administrator only function It allows them to configure and control the overall operat
93. g 51 upgrading firmware 82 user defaults restoring 80 user settings OSD 79 username default 40 users managing 58 view OSD 76 Webpage Session Timeout 47 Auto Scan mode 121 125 B configuring 78 108 invoking 126 pausing 126 setting scan interval 108 125 stopping 127 Backup and Restore Settings Webpage 92 basic operation 35 beeper 80 110 153 KM0832 User Manual Hotkey 127 Broadcast mode 119 cables 5 cascading 24 Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables 27 chaining daisy 30 CONFIGURATION port 9 33 console modules 4 10 11 installation diagrams 137 CPU modules See KVM adapter cables D daisy chaining 30 Date amp Time Webpage 51 date setting 51 118 default settings factory 136 default username and password 40 102 desktop mounting 13 E e mail notification 50 emulation keyboard Mac 129 Sun 130 Event Log Webpage 96 F F1 HELP 107 F2 VIEW 107 F3 SET 109 F4 ADM 111 F5 SCH 120 F7 SCAN 121 F8 LOUT 122 factory default settings 136 restoring 149 FCC information ii firmware upgrade 82 recovery 89 recovery switch 9 Firmware Upgrade Webpage 83 force logout 94 G Group Information Webpage 53 Group Management Webpage 54 groups managing 53 111 H Help 99 hot plugging 35 Hotkey beeper control 127 Command mode 80 109 port control 123 port selection 124 summary table 128 Hotkey mode
94. gain 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 KVM port from the OSD menu a null port message displays on the screen The OSD Hotkey will bring up the OSD main screen 122 Chapter 6 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular KVM port directly from the keyboard Note Hotkeys work best in single level 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 0832 provides the following hotkey port control features Port switching Auto scanning Skip mode switching Invoking Hotkey Mode hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode You must be viewing a port in the KM0832 KVM installation to invoke Hotkey mode To invoke Hotkey mode Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2 Press and release the minus key or the asterisk key 3 Release the Num Lock key Num Lock Or Num Lock 123 KM0832 User Manual Wh
95. group to each KVM port Group Information Group Name Note PortPath Computer Station NotAssigned View Only Full Access WIN 2003 01 02 03 04 05 3 Click Save to store your changes 4 To exit without saving changes click any other menu or icon 57 KM0832 User Manual User Management Up to 1023 user accounts can be added to the KM0832 with no restriction on the number of any user type Each user requires a unique user account to access the KM0832 through a KVM console or through the KM0832 Administrator Utility Super administrators can add modify and delete all user types while administrators can add modify and delete only other administrators and users An additional default super administrator account cannot be modified or deleted Super administrators also can login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility when all normal sessions are in use and close the session of another user The KM0832 requires each user to be added to a group therefore we suggest that you create groups before users If you do not wish to create groups you may add users to the default group account However the default group account cannot be used to grant KVM port access to group members In that case you will need to individually add users to the KVM ports The User Management Webpage is similar to the Group Management Webpage It shows all user
96. he KVM ports in the list 113 KM0832 User Manual PORT MANAGEMENT Setting Function PORT ACCESS This function allows the administrator to define group and user access to the computers on the installation on a port by port basis Select a KVM port from the list to manage user and group access to the KVM port A list appears with the following choices ADD GROUP SET GROUP ACCESS TYPE DELETE ACCESS GROUP ADD USER SET USER ACCESS TYPE and DELETE ACCESS USER To grant port access to a group 1 Select ADD GROUP The group list appears 2 From the list select the group to which you wish to grant access to the KVM port 3 Press Y to confirm or press N to cancel To set the Group Access Type 1 Select SET GROUP ACCESS TYPE A list of all groups that have been added to the KVM port appears 2 From the list select the group for which you wish to set the Group Access Type 3 Set the Group Access Type VIEW group members can only view video from the KVM port FULL group members can view video from the KVM port and control the KVM port 4 Press Esc to exit The Group Access Type you selected is assigned to the group To revoke group access for a port 1 Select DELETE ACCESS GROUP A list of all groups that have been added to the KVM port appears 2 From the list select the group for which you wish to revoke access to the KVM port 3 Press Y to confirm or press N to cancel
97. he year month and day each must be separated by a hyphen For example December 5th 2005 should be written 2005 12 05 96 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility 4 Click OK The System Log Webpage appears System Log 2006 04 14 16 22 10 Logout User Name ADMIN IP Addr 192 168 0 12 2006 04 14 16 22 10 Session ended User Name ADMIN IP Addr 192 168 0 12 2006 04 14 16 23 00 Session ended IP Addr 192 168 0 12 2006 04 14 16 24 22 Login Successful User Name ADMIN IP Addr 192 168 0 12 2006 04 14 16 30 34 Session timeout User Name ADMIN IP Addr 192 168 0 12 2006 04 14 16 31 00 Login Successful User Name ADMIN IP Addr 192 168 0 12 Each line in the log file is a record of an event that occurred in the KM0832 Administrator Utility during the period of time that you specified on the Event Log Webpage The log file keeps up to 4096 events in memory Once that amount is reached the oldest events are discarded as new events are recorded Note Inthe case that an unforeseen event happens such as a power outage if the log file is full at the time when the KM0832 is restarted the log file will only show the most recent 2048 lines 5 Click Back to return to the Event Log Webpage To clear the contents of the log file If you delete the contents of the log file you cannot recover them however this will not affect future log events 1 Follow Steps 1 4 for viewing the l
98. ial keys on Apple and Sun keyboards work correctly if applicable 74 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Restoring KVM Port Defaults Clicking the Restore Defaults button at the bottom of the Port Select Webpage restores KVM port defaults When restoring KVM port defaults port access rights are revoked for users and groups port notes and personal view shortcuts are removed and the Port Operating System and Port Language settings are restored to the original factory default settings See Factory Default Settings page 136 In cascaded installations you can restore KVM port defaults for up to 2 levels of KVM switches at a time If you want to restore KVM port defaults for more than two levels of KVM switches repeat this procedure for each third level KVM switch for which you wish to restore KVM port defaults KVM port defaults will be restored for any fourth level KVM switches at the same time In daisy chained installations you can restore KVM port defaults one station at a time To restore KVM port defaults 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Inthe tree view click on the station for which you want to restore port defaults to select it 3 From the Administration menu choose Port Management The Port Select Webpage for that station appears 4 Click Restore Defaults The KVM port
99. icks can be input You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain normal control of the KVM console 3 To exit Auto Scan mode press Esc or Spacebar Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode Hotkey Beeper Control The beeper see SET BEEPER p 110 can be toggled on and off by means of a hotkey To toggle the beeper enter the following hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey mode see p 123 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 Hotkey mode 127 KM0832 User Manual Hotkey Summary Table Num Lock port ID Enter Switches access to the KVM port that or corresponds to that port ID Num Lock T n Enter Sets the Auto Scan mode interval to n seconds where n is a number from 1 240 A Invokes Auto Scan mode When Auto Scan mode is in effect press P or left click to pause Auto Scan mode When Auto Scan mode is paused press any key or left click to resume Auto Scan mode Press Esc or Spacebar to exit Auto Scan mode lt Auto Scan mode skips to the previous port in the OSD list gt In Auto Scan mode skips to the next port in the OSD list 1 In Auto Scan mode skips to the first port in the OSD list In Auto Scan mode skips to the last port in the OSD list Togg
100. ides of the unit two at the front and two at the rear The two screws at the front secure the detachable front panel to the chassis Phillips head hex 2 Detach the front panel from the chassis however leave the cables attached Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides of the front panel and chassis Phillips head hex M3 x8 14 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Place the KVM 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 and rear of the rack Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded A p 44 zucgzuuuuusziucucsuuzsudg _ 15 KM0832 User Manual Rack Mounting Front 1 Remove the two screws that secure the detachable front panel to the chas sis See Step 1 under Rack Mounting Split page 14 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 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Place the KVM 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 preth
101. if applicable 3 The port number on the third level KVM switch if applicable 4 The port number on the fourth level KVM switch if applicable For example a computer attached to Port 3 of a fourth level KVM switch which is cascaded from Port 6 of a third level KM0832 which is cascaded from Port 15 of a second level KM0832 which in turn is cascaded from Port 8 of the first level KM0832 would have a port ID of 8 15 6 3 Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cable Installations 1 The port number on the first level KM0832 2 The port number on the second level KVM switch if applicable 3 The port number on the third level KVM switch if applicable 4 The station ID displayed on the Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable For example a computer attached to a Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable with Station ID 3 which is cascaded from Port 6 of a third level KM0832 which is cascaded from Port 15 of a second level KM0832 which in turn is cascaded from Port 8 of the first level KM0832 would have a port ID of 8 15 6 3 Daisy Chained Installations 1 The port ID for daisy chained KVM switches begins with 1 2 The position of the KM0432 or 0216 Matrix KVM Switch in the daisy chain You can determine the position of the KM0432 or 216 in the daisy chain by subtracting 1 from its station ID 104 Chapter 5 OSD Operation For example the station ID of the first KM0432 or 0216 in the daisy chain is 2 2 1 1 The KM0432
102. in Webpage appears 2 Login Username Password 3 Enter your username and password and then click Login 40 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Upon successfully logging in the KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Webpage appears COR op Serm 2 MILD Win Pen Pont toe Octane Computer Sason Type VM 4 Web Server 1 Mal Server i Es Web Server 2 Mol Server 2 S trance rams LII 71 MI p ATEN mi 1 ATEN inet 2 ra 5 MI 10 ATEN 3 wos M 11 ATEN ent 4 VM 12 production vox LIE Miom aura 14 1 AUN 15 2 16 accounting Lun marketing 1 FORTI 16 marte 2 19 purchasing sor acts MI 20 dec i MI 211 003202 FORTES pd ra oana n cane m 081242 kuot1202 oet pun VM 29 FORT oana W Do rj M astes 081261 Mon go Fox Form s 41 KM0832 User Manual Menus The menus at the top of the KM0832 Administrator Utility are described in the table below Menu Description View Clicking the VIEW menu opens the View Webpage which allows users to configure the OSD screen settings
103. int pen 5 USER PORT 1 Switch This switch selects which USER PORT 1 is active the one on the front panel the rear panel Set it to FRONT to activate USER PORT 1 on the front panel set it to REAR to activate USER PORT 1 on the rear panel 6 USER PORT 1 Maintenance Port This user port is provided for convenient and easy access for system maintenance It shares the same function with USER PORT 1 on the rear panel By switching the USER PORT 1 switch to FRONT USER PORT 1 on the rear panel is deactivated and USER PORT 1 on the front panel is activated Use it just as you would any other user port You must return the USER PORT 1 switch to the REAR position to reactivate USER PORT 1 on the rear panel Chapter 1 Introduction KM0832 Rear View Ce Ex 3 C 2c 2C XE 2C 2c ass COO 2 E JC 2C OC OG Oc ac adc ac ac ac aca 5 6 7 1 Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here 2 POWER Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the KVM switch on and off 3 CONFIGURATION Port The KM0832 is connected to the local network via the CONFIGURATION port It provides access to the KM0832 Administrator Utility to configure the KVM installation create and manage user and group accounts set device access permissions upgrade firmware etc 4 F W UPGRADE Switch During normal operation and while perfor
104. ion of the OSD Note When creating user accounts you must add each user to a group Therefore we suggest that you create groups before users If you do not wish to create groups you may add users to the default group account However the default group account cannot be used to grant port access to group members In this case you must individually add users to the KVM port s ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Setting Function CREATE GROUP Opens the NEW GROUP NAME field Enter a name for the new group and then press Enter The group name may be up to 15 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 MODIFY GROUP Lists all groups Select the group name that you wish to modify Edit the group name and then press Enter DELETE GROUP Lists all groups Select the group name that you wish to delete Press Y to confirm or press N to cancel GROUP ACCESS 1 The group list appears SETTING 2 Select the group for which you wish to modify port access rights A list of all KVM ports appears 3 Select a KVM port and then set the Group Access Type VIEW group members can only view video from the KVM port FULL group members can view video from the KVM port and control it 4 Press Esc to exit The Group Access Type you selected is assigned to the group 5 Repeat this procedure for all the KVM ports in the list continues on next page 111 KM0832 User M
105. is up Auto Scan mode will switch to the next KVM port As each port is accessed an appears 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 KVM console will not function normally You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain control of the KVM console While you are in Auto Scan mode you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular KVM port either by pressing P or with a left click of the mouse See Invoking Auto Scan p 126 for details While you are in Auto Scan mode you can press the arrow keys to skip through the OSD list Switches to the previous KVM port in the OSD list Switches to the next KVM port in the OSD list Switches to the first KVM port in the OSD list ere aps Switches to the last KVM port in the OSD list After the amount of time set with the SCAN INTERVAL elapses Auto Scan mode will switch to the next KVM port When you skip you only skip to the previous or next available KVM port that is in the Auto Scan mode selection see p 108 To exit Auto Scan mode press the Spacebar or Esc 121 KM0832 User Manual F8 LOUT LOUT logout logs you out of OSD control of the computers and blanks the KVM 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 login all over a
106. itch and plugging into a new one The station names and port notes are automatically synchronized with the new position in the installation Cascaded non KM0832 also can be hot plugged however port notes not automatically synchronized You will need to manually update port notes after changing the position of either cascaded non KM0832 or attached computers Hot Plugging User Ports The keyboard monitor and mouse all can 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 the KM0832 s front panel see p 8 for details If this doesn t resolve the problem restart the computers that have the problem 35 KM0832 User Manual Powering Off and Restarting Powering off the KM0832 does not affect the computers attached to it When you restart the KM0832 you will regain control immediately To replace a KM0832 simply power it down unplug the cables plug them into the new KVM switch and power the new KVM switch on Note If any of the computers behave strangely after powering off and restarting or changing a KVM switch simply restart the computer Port Selection Port selection is accomplished either by means of the KM0832 s OSD or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard OSD operation is discussed in detail in Chapter 5 hotkey port selection is discussed in Chapter 6 Although hotkeys are handy for a single level installation
107. l 5 lt 22 OVEIVIOW edet 22 IMEEM EN RE 24 Cascading KM0832 Matrix KVM Switches 24 Cascading Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cables 27 Cascading Other KVM Switches 29 Daisy Chaining E ac ve WR 30 Network 1 33 Topology Considerations 33 KM0832 User Manual Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging ree eis bet Mode a 35 Switching Daisy Chained KVM Switch Positions 35 Switching Cascaded KVM Switch Positions 35 Hot Plugging User 35 Powering Off and Restarting 36 Port Selection osse er ud EI ee 36 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility OVEIVIEW ded e de EU seni Re 37 Setting the IP Address 38 Eog glrig nz cespite er gabe orb piede ele tfe ess 40 Menus eriieni ike es eee le Ae 42 ICONS ionge E eg ee ts GIS ple SR bit ated 43 Tree View ICONS sic rede hea ae a ee Eek 44 Pott Status c os Lee edema eM UR La era 45 Naming Stations erinmi Umen AERA RE 46 Setting the
108. les the beeper or off The user s Scan Mode settings and port access rights determine which ports are available in Auto Scan mode To change Scan Mode settings see SET SCAN on p 108 128 Chapter 7 Keyboard Emulation The IBM PC keyboard 101 104 keys can emulate the functions of the Apple keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below PC Keyboard Apple Keyboard Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl 36 Ctrl 1 d Ctrl 2 Ctrl 3 m Ctrl 4 A Print Screen F13 Scroll Lock F14 ET 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 129 KM0832 User Manual Sun Keyboard The IBM PC keyboard 101 104 keys 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
109. ming a firmware upgrade the firmware upgrade recovery switch should be in the NORMAL position See p 89 for firmware upgrade recovery details 5 CHAIN OUT Port When daisy chaining KVM switches see p 30 the CHAIN OUT port is used to connect the lower level KVM switches in the chain Note If this feature is not operative on your unit you will need a newer version of the firmware Contact your dealer for details KM0832 User Manual 6 USER PORT The Cat 5 cables from the console modules plug in here USER PORT 1 shares its KVM access with USER PORT 1 on the front panel The USER PORT 1 switch front panel controls which of the two user ports is active See USER PORT 1 Switch page 8 for more information 7 KVM Ports The Cat 5 cables that link the KVM adapter cables to the KM0832 plug in here Chapter 2 Installation Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS 2 and USB interfaces the KM0832 s design utilizes console modules that act as signal translation intermediaries between the KVM consoles and the KVM switch and KVM adapter cables that serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the computers KA9222A KA9272A KA9233 i P 9140 A separate console module is required for each KVM 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 4 Consult
110. n 30 seconds Broadcast mode is canceled To exit Broadcast mode invoke the OSD with the OSD Hotkey then select BROADCAST to turn Broadcast mode off 119 KM0832 User Manual F5 SCH The Search function provides a convenient method to easily locate KVM ports and cascaded stations by their port notes To search for a KVM port 1 From the OSD main screen press or click F5 2 In the field that appears enter the port note of the KVM port for which you are searching All port notes that match or contain the search term s appear in a list 120 Chapter 5 OSD Operation 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 yourself The selection of KVM ports to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the SCAN MODE setting under the F2 SET function see SET SCAN on p 108 The amount of time that each KVM port displays for is set with the SCAN INTERVAL setting under the F2 SET function see SET SCAN on p 108 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 KVM 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
111. nd down triangle symbols V or use the Up and Down Arrow keys If there are more list entries than there is 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 AY or use the Page Up and Page Down keys If there are more list entries than there is room for on the main screen the screen will scroll After executing any action you automatically go back to the menu one level above Accessing Computers To access a computer double click it or move the highlight bar to it and then press Enter If more than one user tries to access a KVM port at the same time the first user in controls the KVM port while the other users can only view it If the controlling user exits the KVM port the second user in gains control 103 KM0832 User Manual Port ID Numbering Each KVM port in the KVM installation has a unique port ID The port ID is composed of up to 4 port numbers separated by hyphens These port numbers describe a path from the first level KVM switch through the KVM installation to the target device In Hotkey mode you can type a port ID to switch directly to any KVM port in the installation The port numbers that compose the port ID are displayed in the following order from left to right Cascaded Installations 1 The port number on the first level KM0832 2 The port number on the second level KVM switch
112. nging to the first level KM0832 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 4 or 2 KVM consoles belonging to each daisy chained KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM Switch can access the computers that are connected to them on the same daisy chain level The KM0832 allows both PS 2 and USB KVM consoles to control PS 2 USB Sun Mac and serial computers The KM0832 uses Cat 5 cables to send and receive signals up to 300 meters between console modules and KVM adapter cables CPU modules while Auto Signal Compensation ASC helps maintain high video resolution In addition use of RJ 45 connectors saves precious IT real estate by allowing a full 8 user ports and 32 KVM ports to reside in a single 1U housing Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed Because the KM0832 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 The Web based KM0832 Administrator Utility allows users to configure the KVM installation account settings and user access from anywhere anytime Access to any computer is easily accomplished either by means of a powerful menu driven On Screen Display OSD system or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard A convenient Auto Scan
113. og file 2 Atthe bottom of the System Log Webpage click Clear Log events in the log file are deleted 97 KM0832 User Manual Viewing System Information Super administrators can view information about KM0832 through the System Information Webpage It displays the current firmware version s of the KM0832 and attached modules the system time the network settings and the file system To view system information 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 From the Administration menu choose Super Adm Configuration gt System Information The System Information Webpage appears System Information Device Model KM0832 1Ethernet 8 Console Ports 32 IO Ports 3 Session Timeout 30 minute s MAC Address 00 10 74 40 01 06 Firmware Version V1 2 116 System Time 2007 01 08 10 16 44 Network Settings DHCP Disabled IP Address 10 0 100 228 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 3 Gateway 10 0 100 1 Primary DNS 0 0 0 0 Alternate DNS 0 0 0 0 Port 80 HTTPS Port 443 System Event Report Settings Enabled Mail Server DESKMAIL ATEN COM SMTP Authentication Settings Enabled File System 7 Dir s 154 File s 393017 bytes free Memory 6702492 bytes free Note Port Path Station ID Computer Station Firmware KM0832 01 R
114. onsole module to one of the user ports on KM0832 s rear panel Repeat steps and 2 for all KVM consoles that you wish to connect Up to 8 KVM consoles may be connected in this fashion Note The distance between any console module and any KVM adapter cable must not exceed 300m 1000 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 KM0832 Use Cat 5 cable to connect a compatible KVM adapter cable to any available KVM port on the KM0832 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all computers that you wish to connect Up to 32 computers may be connected in this fashion After all your computers have been cabled up plug the female end of the power cord into the KM0832 s power socket plug the male end into an AC mains power source 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 KM0832 Turn on the power to the computers 20 Chapter 2 Installation Single Level Installation Diagram This product supports several console module and KVM adapter cable types See Requirements page 4 and Additional Installation Diagrams Console Module page 137 for details CPU Module Ld of je Co Cals sess e LOC C C
115. ont View 1 POWER LED Lights to indicate that the KM0832 is powered on 2 KVM Port LEDs The KVM port LEDs are multicolored red green amber and provide status information about their corresponding KVM ports as follows Color Condition Indication Amber Steady KVM port is selected connected computer is on Flashing KVM port is selected KVM port is cascaded to a powered on KVM switch Green Steady KVM port is not selected connected computer is on Flashing KVM port is not selected KVM port is cascaded to a powered on KVM switch Red Steady KVM port is selected connected computer is off or there is no computer connected Off KVM port is not selected connected computer is off KM0832 User Manual 3 User Port LEDs Lights green to indicate that the console module connected to the corresponding user port is online Flashes when cascaded from the KVM port s of a parent KVM switch Condition Indication Steady Console module is on Flashing User port is cascaded from a powered on KVM switch Off Console module is off 4 SYSTEM RESET Button Pressing in this button performs a system reset When the system is reset the KM0832 beeps and then the KVM port LEDs flash in succession until the reset is completed After the reset is completed you can login again Note This button is semi recessed and must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpo
116. ould be sent 8 Click Save 50 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Setting the Date and Time Super administrators can set the date and time of the KM0832 which enables the System Log Active Sessions and System Information Webpages to maintain accurate time sensitive data To set the date and time 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 From the Administration menu choose Super Adm Configuration gt Date amp Time The Date amp Time Webpage appears Date amp Time Current Settings Date yyyy mm dd Time hh mm ss Change Settings 9 Synchronize with my computer Date yyyy mm dd 2006 04 14 Time hh mm ss 15 41 43 O Set manually Date yyyy mm dd Time hh mm ss Automatically synchronize with an NTP server on the Internet 1 Time Zone Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada Tijuana v Enable Daylight Saving Time Summer Time The current date and time of the KM0832 are shown at the top of the Webpage 51 KM0832 User Manual Under System Date amp Time select one of the following three options to set the date and time Synchronize with my computer Select this option to synchronize the date and time of KM0832 with that of the computer
117. ounting admin dept gt computing finance helpdesk legal marketing Full Access Groups production purchasing gt sales 4 The Port Access area of the Port Management Webpage is used to manage port access rights for users and groups The boxes on the left side of the Webpage show all users and groups that have been created The boxes on the right side of the Webpage govern port access rights These boxes are discussed in the table below In the middle of the Webpage are five sets of arrows Each set contains two arrows one facing leftward lt and the other facing rightward gt which correspond to the boxes immediately to the left and right respectively Arrows are used to move users and groups from the boxes on the left into the boxes on the right and vice versa 69 KM0832 User Manual Box Description Available Users Lists users who have not been assigned access rights for the KVM port Available Groups Lists groups that have not been assigned access rights for the KVM port No Access Users Lists users who are restricted from access to the KVM port If a user listed in this box is a member of a group that has permission to access the KVM port placing the user in this box restricts the user from accessing the KVM port View Only Users Lists users who are permitted to view video from the KVM port Full Access Users Lists users who are permitted both to view video from the K
118. ow Choice Meaning Personal The OSD lists the KVM ports that the user has set as personal See SET PERSONAL VIEW on page 107 Accessible The OSD lists only those KVM ports that the user is permitted to access See Managing Port Access on page 68 Accessible The OSD lists only those KVM ports that the user is permitted to Powered access and that have their attached computers powered on Set Port ID When a user switches KVM ports from the OSD a port ID is shown The table below explains the choices Choice Meaning Tag Mode Selects how the port ID is displayed the port number alone ID the port note alone Port Name or the port number plus the port note ID Port Name The default is ID Port Name ID Position Allows you to position where the port ID appears on the monitor The default is the upper left corner but you can make it appear anywhere on the screen If the ID Position is Other it cannot be changed 77 KM0832 User Manual Display Duration Display duration determines the length of time that the port ID displays on the screen after a KVM port change The table below explains the choices Choice Meaning Always On User Defined Displays the port ID at all times Lets you select the amount of time from 1 240 seconds The default is 3 seconds A value of 0 zero disables this function Set Scan Select the KVM ports that are vi
119. problem with the site s security certificate A The security certificate was issued by a company you have not chosen to trust View the certificate to determine whether you want to trust the certifying authority The security certificate date is valid The name on the security certificate is invalid or does not match the name of the site Do you want to proceed Ye __ ___ __ _ViewCortficate The certificate can be trusted but the alert is triggered because the certificate s name is not found on Microsoft s list of Trusted Authorities You have two options 1 you can ignore the warning and click Yes to go on or 2 you can install the certificate and have it be recognized as trusted If you are working on a computer at another location accept the certificate for just this session by clicking Yes If you are working at your own computer install the certificate on your computer see below for details After the certificate is installed it will be recognized as trusted 142 Appendix Installing the Certificate To install the certificate 1 In the Security Alert dialog box click View Certificate The Certificate dialog box appears Certificate 2h x General Details Certification Path Certifikate Information This CA Root certificate is not trusted To enable trust install this certificate in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities store Issuedto Aten Issue
120. r Restore Configuration enter the password that you used to password protect the backup configuration file If you did not password protect the file leave this field blank Click Browse The Choose file dialog box appears Navigate to the directory where the configuration backup file was saved and select the file The path and filename appear in the field Click Restore The backup configuration file settings replace all current settings When the configurations are finished restoring the KM0832 will reboot A message will be sent to OSD users with active sessions to notify them that configurations are being restored and that the system will reboot 93 KM0832 User Manual Viewing and Ending User Sessions The 0832 lists all users who are currently logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility and OSD and shows details about their sessions If a user account is misused or if another user needs to login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility super administrators can view and end the sessions of other super administrators administrators and users Super administrators also can login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility when all sessions are in use and close the session of another user The first 7 users to login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility have normal access that is they may use all features permitted by their account settings Once 7 users are logged in at the same time super administrators have provisional access
121. r the KM0832 Administrator Utility 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 From the Administration menu choose Station Management The Station Management Webpage appears 3 In the Webpage Session Timeout field type the number of minutes to elapse before an inactive user is timed out of the KM0832 Administrator Utility 4 Click Save 47 KM0832 User Manual Network Configuration Network configuration is a super administrator function After logging in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility you should configure the network settings Network settings are configured through the Network Settings Webpage To open the Network Settings Webpage 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 From the Administration menu choose Super Adm Configuration gt Set Network The Network Settings Webpage appears Network Settings IP Installer Setting Enabled view Only Disabled 1 DHCP Enabled O Yes No Manual IP Address IP Address 10 0 100 228 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 10 0 100 1 Primary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Alternate DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Port Settings HTTP Port 80 HTTPS Port 44
122. re Upgrade Utility If Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Status Messages T gt Loading amp testing files gt Loading amp testi s OK gt Searching for Device Description CPU IDT351 Device Fw Ver 1 2 111 Upgrade Ver 1 0 091 MID 000 Check Firmware Version Progress Help View Log lt Back Cancel 6 Select the Check Firmware Version check box if you wish to compare the current firmware version level of the KM0832 to that of the Firmware Upgrade Utility installation files Click Next to begin reinstalling the firmware If the KM0832 s firmware version level is equal to or higher than that of the installation files the following dialog box appears to give you the option to abort the operation firmware Ver 1 2 111 is not newer than current firmware Ver 1 2 111 in device KM0832 MAIN 000 Continue the upgrade Yes No 5 7 Click Yes to begin reinstalling the firmware or click No to abort the operation If you chose not to check the firmware version the Firmware Upgrade Utility installs the upgrade files without comparing the firmware version levels 87 KM0832 User Manual 8 Asthe upgrad
123. readed D SAN DEERE EATER TATE OEE 17 KM0832 User Manual Rack Mounting Rear 1 Remove the two screws from the sides at the rear of the unit See Step 1 under Rack Mounting Split page 14 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 x 8 18 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Place the KVM 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 A SS 44 SUSSSNSSSSSSSSUSd 5 19 KM0832 User Manual Single Level Installation In a single level installation there are no additional KVM switches cascaded or daisy chained down from the first level KVM switch To set up a single level installation refer to the diagram on page 21 the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the numbered steps and do the following 1 Connect the KVM 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 KM0832 Use Cat 5 cable to connect the Link port of the c
124. rmation Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center International http support aten com North America http www aten usa com product_registration Telephone Support International 886 2 8692 6959 North America 1 888 999 ATEN 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 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
125. roups page 56 53 KM0832 User Manual 6 Click Save The new group is added to the Group Management Webpage Group Management Modifying Groups To edit a group account 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Open the Group Management Webpage Group Management Aad 3 Select a group name and click Modify The Group Information Webpage appears 4 Edit the group account settings and then click Save The Group Management Webpage reflects the changes you made to the group name 54 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Deleting Groups When you delete a group all users that are members of the group are also deleted If you do not want to delete certain users in the group first change the group membership of those users and then delete the group To delete a group 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Open the Group Management Webpage B SJo o o o o o o o f H 8 f 3 Select a group name and click Delete The following dialog box appears Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 J Are you sure you want to delete this group
126. s rights and shortcuts Restore Deletes the current root station settings user and group accounts user profiles port access rights and shortcuts and restores those saved in the configuration backup file 91 KM0832 User Manual To back up system settings 1 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear Click the Backup icon The Backup and Restore Settings Webpage appears Backup and Restore Settings Backup Configuration Password Restore Configuration Password Under Backup Configuration enter a password for the backup configuration file if you want password protect it otherwise leave this field blank There are no restrictions on characters that can be used in passwords Click Save The File Download dialog box appears Click Save The Save As dialog box appears Navigate to the directory where you want to save the file and click Save The backup configuration file is saved in the directory 92 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility To restore system configurations If you not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear Click the Backup icon The Backup and Restore Settings Webpage appears Unde
127. s that have been created on the KM0832 and their individual group memberships It also provides options for creating new users and modifying or deleting existing users 58 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Adding Users To add a user account 1 3 4 5 If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear From the Administration menu choose Account Management User Management If no users have been created the No Local Users Webpage appears If at least one user has been created already the User Management Webpage appears Click Add and skip to Step 4 Click New The User Information Webpage appears User Information Username brown Password eeeeeece Confirm Password Super Administrator Administrator user Group Membership accounting Note Port Path Computer Station NotAssigned No Access View Only Full Access 40010 01 KM0832 40010a 02 KM0832 03 O 04 O a name in the Username field Usernames up to 15 characters long Legal characters include a z A Z 0 9 space hyphen square brackets parentheses and period Enter a password and then reenter the password to confirm it Passwords may be up to 15 characters long Legal characters include a z A Z 0
128. soles no DIP switch setting required Free lifetime firmware upgrades Compact design rack mounts in only 1U of rack space Multi architecture compatibility PC x86 x64 Macintosh PowerPC Sun Microsystems Sparc Allows centralized control of computers located at non contiguous locations on the site 1 If this feature is not operative on your unit you will need a newer version of the firmware Contact your dealer for details KM0832 User Manual Requirements Consoles The following hardware components are required for each KVM 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 KVM consoles to the KM0832 They provide flexibility for your installation by allowing PS 2 and USB interfaces to be mixed and matched at the KVM 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 KA9222A PS 2 USB Combo Graphic Console Module KA9233 USB Console Module KA9272A Chapter 1 Introduction Computers The following hardware components are required for each computer A VGA SVGA or MultiSync video graphics card with an HDB 15 port or for legacy Sun systems a Sun 13W
129. stall Convenient computer selection via intuitive hotkey combinations or On Screen Display OSD menus 1 Backup user and group accounts station names port access rights and user profile settings 2 See Multilevel Installations page 22 for a list of supported non KM0832 KVM switches 3 Shares the same bus with USER PORT 1 on the rear panel Chapter 1 Introduction Graphical user interface for convenient user friendly operation supported by the KA9233 Console Module and Administrator Utility Daisy chain up to 7 additional KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM Switches Auto sensing of station s position on daisy chain installations OSD and front panel LED indicates station s position 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 Super Administrators can view and end sessions of other users Super Administrators can broadcast keyboard input to all computers in the KVM installation PS 2 keyboard and mouse emulation computers boot even when the KVM console focus is elsewhere LCD VGA SVGA XGA and MultiSync support DDC2B Superior video quality 1024 x 768 60Hz for up to 300m 1920 x 1440 60Hz distance depends on installation environment Auto Signal Compensation ASC assures optimum video resolution for distances up to 300m between computers and KVM con
130. t of the keyboard you want to use 3 Click Save 4 f the computer attached to the port is a Sun server or iMac or if chang ing the keyboard layout setting doesn t immediately resolve the problem reboot the computer After rebooting the characters you enter from the keyboard should display properly can t use the special keys on my Apple Sun keyboard to control Mac Sun computers The keyboard setting for the port in which you are having the problem does not match the keyboard that you are using In order to use the special keys on Apple Sun keyboards to control Mac Sun computers the keyboard setting for the port must match the keyboard you are using Change the keyboard setting for the port to match the keyboard that you are using To change the keyboard setting 1 Open the Port Management Webpage for the port in which you are having the problem See Port Management page 67 2 In the Keyboard field select the keyboard you want to use 3 Click Save 4 Reboot the computer attached to the port After rebooting you should be able to use the special keys on your keyboard to control the computer 147 KM0832 User Manual Sun Systems Problem Solution Video display problems with HDB 15 interface systems e g Sun Blade 1000 servers The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 60Hz Under Text Mode 1 Enter the ok prompt se
131. termines how long a port ID displays on the monitor after a KVM port change has taken place The choices are USER DEFINED which lets you select the amount of time from 1 240 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 DISPLAY MODE Selects how the port ID is displayed the port number plus the port name PORT NUMBER PC NAME the port number alone PORT NUMBER or the port name alone PC NAME The default is PORT NUMBER PC NAME SET SCAN SCAN INTERVAL Determines how long the focus dwells on each KVM port as it cycles through the selected KVM ports in Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN p 121 Enter a value from 0 240 seconds and then press Enter The default is 5 seconds Entering 0 will cause the KM0832 to automatically enter Skip mode when Auto Scan mode is invoked SCAN MODE Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan mode see F7 SCAN p 121 Choices are PERSONAL only those KVM ports that the user has set as personal See SET PERSONAL VIEW on p 107 ACCESSIBLE only those KVM ports that the user is permitted to access See PORT ACCESS p 114 ACCESSIBLE POWERED only those KVM ports that the user is permitted to access and that have their attached computers powered on The default is ACCESSIBLE POWERED
132. the operation of the KVM installation All procedures start from the OSD main screen To open the OSD main screen 1 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 ACTIVATION p 109 for details The login screen appears ENTER NAME AND PASSWORD 101 KM0832 User Manual 2 Key ina valid username and password then press Enter Note The first time that you or anyone else login to the KM0832 OSD you must use the default super administrator account The default username is ADMIN and the default password is also ADMIN This account can neither be deleted nor does it appear in the username list The username cannot be changed however the password can be changed We strongly recommend that you change the password immediately otherwise your KVM switch and all connected servers are vulnerable to access by unauthorized users See Configuring OSD User Settings page 79 to change the default password After other user accounts have been added to the KM0832 it is no longer necessary to use the default super administrator account to login After you login a screen similar to the one below appears F1 HELP SET F5 SCH F7 SCAN X F2 VIEW F4 ADM F8 LOUT STATION 900101 VIEW ACCESSIBLE POWERED TYPE NOTE KA9170 ATEN INTL CO 1 KA9170 ATEN INTL CO 2 KA9120 ATEN INTL CO 3
133. tility open the KM0832 Login page and login The KM0832 Administrator Utility Main Screen will appear 2 Click the Search menu The Search Webpage opens Port Note Station Name 3 Type a port note or station name in the Port Note Station Name field Legal characters include a z A Z 0 9 space and hyphen If you do not enter any characters all KVM ports in the installation will be returned 4 Click Search entries that match or contain the search term s appear in a list 81 KM0832 User Manual Upgrading Firmware Super administrators can upgrade firmware for KM0832 Matrix KVM Switches attached console modules except KA9233 KVM adapter cables and Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables To upgrade firmware for KVM switches and console modules not mentioned above refer to the user manuals for those devices As new versions of the KM0832 firmware become available they can be downloaded from our Website Check the Website regularly to find the latest information and firmware upgrade packages Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package To download the firmware upgrade package 1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Web site and choose the model name that relates to your device A list of avail able firmware upgrade packages appears 2 Choose the firmware upgrade package that you wish to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer
134. ubmenus that appear double click on a choice or Move the highlight bar to the choice and then press Enter 3 Click or press Esc to return to the previous menu level To change a setting 1 Double click it or Move the highlight bar to it and then press Enter 2 After you select an item a submenu with further choices appears To make a selection repeat Step 1 above An icon appears before the selected choice A complete description of the KM0832 s OSD operations are given in the sections that follow 106 Chapter 5 OSD Operation F1 HELP Click or press F1 to access Help It gives a brief description about each OSD function It also displays information about the user such as username group membership and the KVM console the user is operating To return to the OSD main screen click or press Esc F2 VIEW Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are currently displayed listed on the main screen This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which KVM ports the OSD lists on the main screen The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below Setting Function VIEW MODE Allows you to select which computers are listed in the OSD main screen Choices are PERSONAL The OSD lists the KVM ports that the user has set as personal See SET PERSONAL VIEW below ACCESSIBLE The OSD lists only those KVM ports that the user is permitted to a
135. 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 132 Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack make sure that 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
136. update its product software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For details about extended warranties please contact one of our dedicated value added resellers 151 KM0832 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 152 accounts managing 53 58 111 activating the OSD 109 Active Sessions Webpage 94 force logout 94 viewing 94 administrator functions 111 accounts managing 111 ports managing 114 SADM configuration 118 stations naming 117 system information 117 Administrator Utility active sessions viewing 94 backing up settings 91 date and time setting 51 default username and password 40 event log 96 factory default settings 136 firmware upgrading 82 force logout 94 groups managing 53 Help 99 icons 43 IP address setting 38 log file 96 logging in 40 logging out 99 managing groups 53 managing port access rights 56 64 managing ports 67 managing users 58 menus 42 naming stations 46 network settings 48 Index OSD user settings 79 OSD view settings 76 overview 37 password default 40 passwords setting 80 port access 68 port access rights managing 56 64 port settings 73 port status 45 ports managing 67 restoring previous settings 91 restoring user defaults 80 search 81 stations naming 46 system information 98 system log 97 time settin
137. ver some system settings such as date time station name and Webpage Session Timeout may be lost If you choose to discard the settings the KM0832 will return to the original factory default settings The KM0832 cannot be accessed until you have completed this procedure To replace the root KM0832 with a child KM0832 1 Login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility A Webpage appears that asks you to confirm whether you want to keep the system settings 2 Click Yes to keep the system settings of the previous root KM0832 Or Click No to discard the system settings and return to the original factory default settings 3 The 0832 automatically resets and returns to the login screen Now you may access the KM0832 90 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Backing Up and Restoring Settings Super administrators and administrators can backup KM0832 system settings to a file and later restore them to the system We suggest that you backup system settings before making changes if you install multiple KM0822 in separate installations and you want to use the same settings if the KM0832 has a problem and needs to be replaced when upgrading to a newer version of KM0832 Routine backups can speed recovery should you ever have a complete system failure and need to reinstall the firmware Action Description Backup Backs up root station settings user and group accounts user profiles port acces
138. wish to change the group membership The group list appears 3 From the list select the group to which you wish to add the user The user is removed from the original group and added to the new group DELETE USER Opens the user list Select the user that you wish to delete ACCOUNT Press Y to confirm or press N to cancel continues on next page 112 Chapter 5 OSD Operation continued from previous page Setting Function USER ACCESS Allows you to set special access rights for a user to specific SETTING KVM ports If you want a user s KVM port access rights to be determined by the group you do not need to modify these settings 1 The user list appears 2 Select the user for whom you wish to modify port access rights A list of all KVM ports appears 3 Select a KVM port and then set the User Access Type port access VIEW users can only view video from the KVM port FULL users can view video from the KVM port and control the KVM port GROUP port access rights are determined by the group of which the user is a member GROUP is the default setting The User Access Type you selected is assigned to the user Note If NONE is set the KVM port will not appear in the user s KVM port list on the OSD main screen 4 If the OSD does not automatically return to the previous Screen press Esc The OSD returns to the previous screen 5 Repeat this procedure for all t
139. wo KVM switches in the daisy chain cannot exceed 10 meters Only 4 or 2 KVM console users or one KM0832 Administrator Utility user at a time can access daisy chained KM0432 or 216 23 KM0832 User Manual Cascading The KM0832 supports cascading up to 3 levels of KM0832 and 1 level of KVM switches other than the KM0832 compatible KVM switches are listed above However no matter how many levels of KM0832 are cascaded you can only cascade 1 level of other KVM switches After cascading a KVM switch other than the KM0832 you cannot cascade anymore KVM switches from that KVM port When the KVM consoles of the first level KVM switch invoke the OSD all computers on the cascaded KVM installation are listed in the port directory In cascaded installations the number of bus connections between a parent and child KVM switch determines the number of users that can simultaneously access the KVM ports of a child KVM switch A bus connection is established by connecting a KVM port on the parent KVM switch to a user port on the child KVM switch The KM0832 supports a maximum of eight bus connections for each cascaded 0832 and usually no more than one for other switches In order for all eight KVM consoles on the first level KM0832 to be able to access the KVM ports of a cascaded KM0832 at the same time you must create eight bus connections between the first level KVM switch and the child KVM switch If the two KVM swit
140. your dealer for details Expansion Type Brand Model Name Cascade ALTUSEN KM0832 8 Console 32 Port Matrix KVM Switch Daisy chain ALTUSEN KM0432 4 Console 32 Port Matrix KVM Switch Daisy chain ALTUSEN KM0216 2 Console 16 Port Matrix KVM Switch Cascade ALTUSEN MP0120 Matrix Plus PS 2 KVM Adapter Cable Cascade ALTUSEN MP0130 Matrix Plus Sun Legacy KVM Adapter Cable Cascade ALTUSEN MP0131 Matrix Plus USB KVM Adapter Cable Cascade ALTUSEN KH88 8 Port High Density KVM Switch Cascade ALTUSEN KH98 8 Port Health Manager KVM Switch Cascade ATEN 588 8 Port PS 2 KVM Switch Cascade ATEN CS9138 8 Port PS 2 KVM Switch Please keep in mind the following limitations when installing more than one KVM switch Where distances are mentioned they refer to the cumulative length of all cables used to connect the devices The maximum distance from any console module to the lowest level KVM switch or Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable in a chain cannot exceed 300 meters The maximum distance between any two 0832 cannot exceed 150 meters Once a non KM0832 KVM switch has been cascaded from KVM port no other KVM switch can be cascaded from that KVM port The maximum distance between the KM0832 and the last KM0432 or KM0216 in the daisy chain cannot exceed 20 meters regardless of the number of KM0432 216 in the daisy chain The maximum distance between any t

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