Chapter 4. Administrator Utility

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. 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 Website and choose the model name that relates to your device. A list of available 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. There may be two different firmware upgrade packages available for each firmware version:

ŠIf you 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 74, to use this firmware upgrade package to upgrade the firmware.)

Note: Only KM0832 switches and their attached console modules (except KA9233), KVM adapter cables, and Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables can be upgraded using a firmware upgrade package with an FW extension. Any other KVM switch, its attached console modules and KVM adapter cables, regardless of their type, cannot be upgraded from the KM0832. To upgrade firmware for KVM switches and console modules not mentioned above, refer to the user manuals for those devices.

ŠIf you want to upgrade the firmware for the first-level (master) 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 76, to use this firmware upgrade package to upgrade the firmware.)

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