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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-stepinstructions for setting up your installation, and explains some basic operating procedures.

Chapter 3, Administrator Utility, describes how to log into 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 4, OSD Operation, provides detailed information for configuring and controlling your installation using the KM0832’s intuitive, mouse-driven On Screen Display (OSD) menus.

Chapter 5, Hotkey Operation, explains the concepts and procedures used to control the KM0832 from the keyboard.

Chapter 6, 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.

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ATEN Technology KM0832 user manual About This Manual, Overview

Contents

Console 32 Port Matrix KVM Switch KM0832 FCC Information User Notice Safety Instructions GeneralPage Rack Mounting Package Contents Contents Administrator Utility OSD Operation Hotkey OperationKeyboard Emulation Appendix Index About This Manual Overview Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Altusen Information Technical SupportGetting Help Product Information This Page Intentionally Left Blank Introduction Overview Features Benefits System Requirements ConsolesComputers Function Model Number Cables Operating SystemsFunction Type KM0832 Front View KVM Port LEDsUser Port LEDs Color Condition Indication System Reset Button User Port 1 SwitchUser Port 1 Maintenance Port KM0832 Rear View User Port KVM Ports This Page Intentionally Left Blank Installation Before you Begin Stacking and Rack MountingStacking Rack Mounting-Split Page Rack Mounting-Front Rack Mounting-Rear Single Stage Installation Single Stage Installation Diagram Multilevel Installations Cascading Protocol Interface CascadingExpansion Type Brand Name Installation Protocol Interface Cascade Diagram Daisy Chaining Page Daisy Chain Installation Diagram Network Installation Topology Considerations Powering Off and Restarting Basic OperationsHot Plugging Port Selection This Page Intentionally Left Blank Administrator Utility Setting the IP Address Logging KM0832 Administrator Utility Menus Menu Item Description Icons Icon Description Port Status Column Description Naming Stations Setting the Webpage Session Timeout Network Configuration Port Settings IP Address System Event Reports Setting the Date and Time Page Group Management Adding Groups Modifying Groups Deleting Groups User Management Adding Users See Cascaded Installations, Permissions User Administrator Super Administrator Utility Modifying User Accounts Deleting User Accounts Port Management Accessing Ports Managing Port AccessButton Description Page Box Name Description Page Cascaded Installations Configuring Port Settings Field Description Setting the OSD View View Mode Set Port IDChoice Meaning Setting Function Display DurationSet Scan Configuring OSD User Settings Change Search Firmware Upgrade Before You Begin Performing the Upgrade Select or deselect Check Firmware Version Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery Backup and Restore Settings Action Description Administrator Utility Viewing and Ending User Sessions Administrator Utility Viewing and Clearing the Log File Click OK. The System Log Webpage appears Viewing System Information Viewing Help Logging Out This Page Intentionally Left Blank OSD Operation OSD Overview F1 Help SET OSD Main Screen Headings OSD NavigationHeading Explanation Type Cascaded Protocol Interface Installations Port ID Numbering OSD Functions F1 Help View Mode SET Personal ViewTo add a shortcut To delete a shortcut SET Port ID SET Scan Password TimeoutCommand Change Idle Timeout Restore UserDefault SET Beeper Group Access SettingCreate Group Modify Group To change a users account password To change a users User TypeTo change a users group membership User Access To grant port access to a group To set the Group Access TypeTo revoke group access for a port To grant port access to a user To set the User Access TypeTo revoke user access for a port To edit a port note To set the port languageTo set the port operating system Restore Port CreateStation Note Delete To enable dynamic IP addressing with a Dhcp server To manually configure the IP settingsTo set the Http port To set the Https port Broadcast F5 SCH F7 Scan F8 Lout Invoking Hotkey Mode Hotkey Port Control Selecting the Active Port Setting the Scan Interval Auto Scanning Invoking Auto Scan Hotkey Beeper Control Hotkey Summary Table 104 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard Sun Keyboard PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Specifications Function KM0832 Factory Default Settings Setting Default Additional Installation Diagrams KA9222 PS/2 Console ModuleKA9233 PS/2-USB Console Module KA9272 USB Console Module KM0832 to KVM Adapter Cable Connection KA9170 USB KVM Adapter Cable Restoring Original Factory Default Settings 113 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Sun Systems Limited Warranty Index 118 OSD Station positions, switching 121