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ATEN Technology KM0832 user manual Benefits

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Benefits

Chapter 1. Introduction

PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation—computers boot even when the 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 consoles—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

Benefits

The KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch saves time and money by allowing a single console to manage each of the connected computers. A KM0832 installation provides the following benefits:

Eliminates the cost of a keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer.

Eliminates the need for additional space for extra components.

Saves on energy costs.

Eliminates the inconvenience, time and effort required to move from one computer to another.

Allows centralized control of computers located at non-contiguous locations on the site.

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Contents

Page KM0832 User Manual FCC InformationUser Notice General Safety InstructionsŠ Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply Rack Mounting Package Contents Chapter ContentsInstallation IntroductionChapter Administrator UtilityAppendix OSD OperationHotkey Operation Keyboard EmulationRestoring Original Factory Default Settings Troubleshooting General IndexSpecifications Factory Default Settings Additional Installation DiagramsOverview About This ManualThis manual uses the following conventions ConventionsTechnical Support ALTUSEN InformationGetting Help Š In the United States of America, call 866-ALTUSEN Product InformationŠ In Canada and South America, call Š In all other locations, call KM0832 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left BlankChapter IntroductionOverview Features Benefits Consoles System RequirementsComputers Operating Systems Cables3. User Port LEDs 1. POWER LEDKM0832 Front View 2. KVM Port LEDs5. USER PORT 1 Switch 4. SYSTEM RESET Button6. USER PORT 1 Maintenance Port 4. F/W UPGRADE Switch 1. Power Socket2. POWER Switch 3. CONFIGURATION Port7. KVM Ports 6. USER PORTKM0832 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left BlankKA9222 KA9272 KA9233 InstallationChapter OverviewStacking and Rack Mounting Before you BeginStacking Chapter 2. Installation Rack Mounting-SplitKM0832 User Manual Phillips head hex M3 x Rack Mounting-FrontRack Mounting-Rear Single Stage Installation CPU Module Single Stage Installation DiagramConsole Module page 109, for detailsOverview Multilevel InstallationsProtocol Interface Cascading Cascading1. Connect the console to the console module page 109, for details Protocol Interface Cascade DiagramKM0832 User Manual Console ModuleChapter 2. Installation Daisy Chaining4. Power up the installation according to the following procedure Console Module Next KM0432 Daisy Chain Installation DiagramChapter 2. Installation page 109, for details KM0832 Console Module KM0432Topology Considerations Network InstallationHot Plugging Powering Off and RestartingSwitching Station Positions Basic OperationsKM0832 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left BlankChapter Administrator UtilityOverview Setting the IP Address Logging In KM0832 Administrator Utility Menu Item MenusDescription Clicking the Log icon opens the Event Log Webpage, which allows IconsIcon DescriptionPort Settings , page Port StatusNaming Stations Setting the Webpage Session Timeout Network Configuration IP Address Port SettingsSystem Event Reports Setting the Date and Time 3. Under System Date & Time, select one of the following three options to set the date and time Adding Groups Group ManagementModifying Groups Deleting Groups User Management Adding Users User see Cascaded Installations, pageAdministrator PermissionsNote Each user account can have only one group membership Modifying User Accounts Deleting User Accounts Port Management Managing Port Access Accessing PortsTo open the Port Management Webpage for a port In the middle of the Webpage are six sets of arrows. Each set contains two arrows one facing leftward and the other facing rightward , 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 To grant port access rights to users or groups Cascaded Installations Š If nothing is connected, the port note can be changed however Configuring Port SettingsField DescriptionSetting the OSD View PERSONAL VIEW on page View ModeSet Port ID See Managing Port Access on pageAccessible-only those ports that the user is permitted to access Display DurationSet Scan Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan ModeConfiguring OSD User Settings when activating the Auto Scan function see page 97, or when an SettingEnter the old account password. Enter a new password, and then When set to ON, the beeper sounds whenever the port is switchedSearch Before You Begin Firmware Upgrade6. Select or deselect Check Firmware Version Performing the UpgradeFirmware Upgrade Recovery Upgrade FailedBackup and Restore Settings 4. Click Save. The File Download dialog box appears Viewing and Ending User Sessions To end a user session Viewing and Clearing the Log File 4. Click OK. The System Log Webpage appears Viewing System Information Logging Out Viewing HelpThis Page Intentionally Left Blank OSD Overview OSD OperationChapter After you log in, a screen similar to the one below appears OSD Navigation OSD Main Screen HeadingsPort ID Numbering Cascaded Protocol Interface InstallationsOSD Functions To return to the OSD main screen, click or press Esc F1 HELPFunction F2 VIEWSetting continues on next pageFunction continued from previous pageSetting SCAN MODE-Selects which computers will be accessed underFunction F3 SETSetting continues on next pagecontinued from previous page SettingWhen activated, the beeper sounds whenever a port is changed when activating the Auto Scan function see F7 SCAN, p. 97, orACCOUNT MANAGEMENT F4 ADMcontinues on next page To change a users User Type To change a users account passwordcontinued from previous page continues on next pagecontinued from previous page SettingFunction To set the Group Access Type PORT MANAGEMENTSetting To grant port access to a groupTo revoke user access for a port SettingTo grant port access to a user To set the User Access TypeFunction Settingcontinued from previous page continues on next pagefields. See Factory Default Settings, page STATION MANAGEMENTSYSTEM INFORMATION SettingTo manually configure the IP settings SADM CONFIGURATIONSetting To enable dynamic IP addressing with a DHCP serverFunction SettingŠ While Broadcast Mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appears continued from previous pageF5 SCH F7 SCAN F8 LOUT Chapter Hotkey OperationHotkey Port Control Invoking Hotkey ModeSelecting the Active Port Auto Scanning Setting the Scan IntervalInvoking Auto Scan Hotkey Summary Table Hotkey Beeper ControlKM0832 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left BlankMac Keyboard Keyboard EmulationChapter PC Keyboard Sun KeyboardSun Keyboard KM0832 SpecificationsAppendix FunctionDefault Factory Default SettingsThe factory default settings are as follows SettingCONSOLE Additional Installation DiagramsKA9222 PS/2 Console Module KA9233 PS/2-USB Console Module KA9272 USB Console ModuleATEN y b KM0832 to KVM Adapter Cable ConnectionKA9120 PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable KA9130 Sun Legacy KVM Adapter Cable K LIN EKA9120 MODUL.NO CPUMODEL PS/2UPGRADE KA9131 Sun USB KVM Adapter Cable KA9140 Serial KVM Adapter CableKA9170 USB KVM Adapter Cable UPGRADERestoring Original Factory Default Settings 6. Remove the jumper cap from pins 1-2 of the J3 jumper General TroubleshootingProblem SolutionAppendix Sun SystemsProblem SolutionLimited Warranty Index Page Page