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Computers

The computers that will be connected to the UltraMatrix must be compatible with the UltraMatrix model. The PC model can connect to standard PC’s and Unix systems. The multi-platform model can connect to PC’s, Unix systems, Sun systems, and USB. Apple ADB computers can be connected using a Rose translator.

The CPU connectors on all UltraMatrix models are DB25F. Each connected computer uses a CPU adapter cable compatible with the computer’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports.

CPU adapter cables are available in lengths of 5 – 100 feet.

The UltraMatrix switch can support computers and serial devices such as routers and hubs, which require a serial interface. A special cable is used to connect from the UltraMatrix CPU connector (DB25F) to a serial interface (Dumb Terminal, CPU, or serial device).

The UltraMatrix switches CPU port must first be configured for serial functions. Serial CPU cables are available in DB25 to:

„DB9 „ DB25 „ RJ11 „ RJ12 „ RJ45 „ MD8

Expansion

To expand the UltraMatrix switch in a Bus or Ring configuration, an expansion card must be installed in each UltraMatrix switch. Figure 2 shows the expansion card used for all “E” series models.

The expansion connectors provide the means of sending the system, keyboard, video, and mouse data from one UltraMatrix’s expansion card output to another UltraMatrix’s expansion card input. This allows a KVM station on one UltraMatrix to switch to a computer connected on another UltraMatrix. Expansion cables are needed for each expansion Unit.

Expansion cables are available in lengths of 2 – 250 feet.

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Contents Installation and Operations Manual Limited Warranty FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU Declaration of Conformity Table of Contents Appendices TablesPage Disclaimer IntroductionAbout this manual IntroductionUpgradability Security FeaturesFlexibility Compatibility On-screen display technologyKVM compatibility CPU compatibilityCable requirements Package contentsRose Electronics web site Models System Overview OverviewKVM station KVM Station Keyboard and MouseExpansion ComputersTwo expansion cards are Installed in the 4xE modelRS232 port System security CablingSite planning Switch Installation Single Unit InstallationPre-Configuration procedure Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Switch Installation Multiple units BUS topology Starting computer Connecting the expansion unitsMaximum computers Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Verifying the Video path Connecting the computersUltramatrix E-SERIES Manual Switch Installation Multiple units Ring topology Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Switch Installation Multiple units Split-BUS topology Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Menu structure Configuration MenusKVM Main MenuSystem settings selections Configure System menuMaximum computers Default Starting computer number DefaultPC keyboard delay Default Fast Appearance settings selections Sun keyboard language Default USBackground / Text color Default Cyan / Black Screen saver time seconds Default 1800 secondsConfigure Computer menu Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual BUS Configure KVM menuUltramatrix E-SERIES Manual Configure user menu Configure User menuUltramatrix E-SERIES Manual Configure profile menu Configure Profile menuUltramatrix E-SERIES Manual Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Configure Group menu System Status display PowerVer Version Pos PositionYES Save menuKeyboard commands Following instructions apply to all UltraMatrix switchesCommand Key Sequence Description OperationUser ID Password Computer select menu Disconnected from Payroll On Sharon Timed out Connection successful to NT Server On Admin Share modeSetting up Windows HyperTerminal Connecting the Serial CableSerial Port Serial port usage RS232Serial menu Starting a serial communication sessionOption 1. Change Starting Computer From card #1 only Serial menu optionsOption 2. Change the serial port baud rate Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Option 8. Exit Restart the Unit Option 7. Save ChangesSwitching using the serial port Serial device support Serial Device SupportComputer Serial 9600,N,8,1 Service Information ServiceMaintenance and Repair Technical SupportSafety SafetyGrounding Safety and EMC Regulatory StatementsServicing Ultramatrix E-SERIES Manual Troubleshooting TroubleshootingPS/2 mouse gets out of sync Mouse does not moveVideo fuzzy Video not synchronized or wrong colorKVM AppendicesCPU/KVM DB25F Appendix B. General specificationsRack Mount Kits CPU CablesCPU Appendix E. Disconnect Status Reasons Description Action Appendix F. KVM placement / conflicts Appendix G. Password jumper Diagnostic Description Appendix H. Diagnostic check / error messagesUltramatrix E-SERIES Manual Message Description Kernel halt error messagesAppendix I. Video distance table Appendix K. Rack mount illustration Appendix J. Rack mountPage Page Stancliff Road Phone 281 Houston, Texas