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ATEN Technology KM0832 user manual System Requirements, Consoles, Computers

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System Requirements

KM0832 User Manual

System Requirements

Consoles

The following hardware components are required for each 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 consoles to the KM0832. They provide flexibility for your installation by allowing PS/2 and USB interfaces to be mixed and matched at the 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	KA9222

PS/2-USB Combo Graphic Console Module	KA9233

USB Console Module	KA9272

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 13W3 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) are required to connect computers to the KM0832. Similar to console modules, they allow PS/2, USB, Sun, Mac, and serial computers to be attached 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	KA9120
	cable
	cable	For Sun legacy computers	KA9130
	(CPU module)	For Sun legacy computers	KA9130
	(CPU module)
		For Sun USB computers	KA9131

		For serial devices	KA9140

		For USB computers	KA9170

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ATEN Technology KM0832 user manual System Requirements, Consoles, Computers

Contents

Page FCC Information KM0832 User ManualUser Notice Safety Instructions GeneralŠ Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply Rack Mounting Package Contents Contents InstallationIntroduction ChapterAdministrator Utility ChapterOSD Operation Hotkey OperationKeyboard Emulation AppendixIndex Specifications Factory Default SettingsAdditional Installation Diagrams Restoring Original Factory Default Settings Troubleshooting GeneralAbout This Manual OverviewConventions This manual uses the following conventionsGetting Help ALTUSEN InformationTechnical Support Š In Canada and South America, call Š In all other locations, call Product InformationŠ In the United States of America, call 866-ALTUSEN This Page Intentionally Left Blank KM0832 User ManualOverview IntroductionChapter Features Benefits Computers System RequirementsConsoles Cables Operating Systems1. POWER LED KM0832 Front View2. KVM Port LEDs 3. User Port LEDs6. USER PORT 1 Maintenance Port 4. SYSTEM RESET Button5. USER PORT 1 Switch 1. Power Socket 2. POWER Switch3. CONFIGURATION Port 4. F/W UPGRADE Switch6. USER PORT 7. KVM PortsThis Page Intentionally Left Blank KM0832 User ManualInstallation ChapterOverview KA9222 KA9272 KA9233Stacking Before you BeginStacking and Rack Mounting Rack Mounting-Split Chapter 2. InstallationKM0832 User Manual Rack Mounting-Front Phillips head hex M3 xRack Mounting-Rear Single Stage Installation Single Stage Installation Diagram Console Modulepage 109, for details CPU ModuleMultilevel Installations OverviewCascading Protocol Interface Cascading1. Connect the console to the console module Protocol Interface Cascade Diagram KM0832 User ManualConsole Module page 109, for detailsDaisy Chaining Chapter 2. Installation4. Power up the installation according to the following procedure Daisy Chain Installation Diagram Chapter 2. Installationpage 109, for details KM0832 Console Module KM0432 Console Module Next KM0432Network Installation Topology ConsiderationsPowering Off and Restarting Switching Station PositionsBasic Operations Hot PluggingThis Page Intentionally Left Blank KM0832 User ManualOverview Administrator UtilityChapter Setting the IP Address Logging In KM0832 Administrator Utility Description MenusMenu Item Icons IconDescription Clicking the Log icon opens the Event Log Webpage, which allowsPort Status Port Settings , pageNaming Stations Setting the Webpage Session Timeout Network Configuration Port Settings IP AddressSystem 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 Group Management Adding GroupsModifying Groups Deleting Groups User Management Adding Users see Cascaded Installations, page AdministratorPermissions UserNote Each user account can have only one group membership Modifying User Accounts Deleting User Accounts Port Management Accessing Ports Managing Port AccessTo 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 Configuring Port Settings FieldDescription Š If nothing is connected, the port note can be changed howeverSetting the OSD View View Mode Set Port IDSee Managing Port Access on page PERSONAL VIEW on pageDisplay Duration Set ScanSelects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan Mode Accessible-only those ports that the user is permitted to accessConfiguring OSD User Settings Setting Enter the old account password. Enter a new password, and thenWhen set to ON, the beeper sounds whenever the port is switched when activating the Auto Scan function see page 97, or when anSearch Firmware Upgrade Before You BeginPerforming the Upgrade 6. Select or deselect Check Firmware VersionUpgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade RecoveryBackup 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 Viewing Help Logging OutThis Page Intentionally Left Blank KM0832 User ManualChapter OSD OperationOSD Overview After you log in, a screen similar to the one below appears OSD Main Screen Headings OSD NavigationCascaded Protocol Interface Installations Port ID NumberingOSD Functions F1 HELP To return to the OSD main screen, click or press EscF2 VIEW Settingcontinues on next page Functioncontinued from previous page SettingSCAN MODE-Selects which computers will be accessed under FunctionF3 SET Settingcontinues on next page FunctionSetting When activated, the beeper sounds whenever a port is changedwhen activating the Auto Scan function see F7 SCAN, p. 97, or continued from previous pagecontinues on next page F4 ADMACCOUNT MANAGEMENT To change a users account password continued from previous pagecontinues on next page To change a users User TypeFunction Settingcontinued from previous page PORT MANAGEMENT SettingTo grant port access to a group To set the Group Access TypeSetting To grant port access to a userTo set the User Access Type To revoke user access for a portSetting continued from previous pagecontinues on next page FunctionSTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INFORMATIONSetting fields. See Factory Default Settings, pageSADM CONFIGURATION SettingTo enable dynamic IP addressing with a DHCP server To manually configure the IP settingsSetting Š While Broadcast Mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appearscontinued from previous page FunctionF5 SCH F7 SCAN F8 LOUT Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port ControlInvoking Hotkey Mode ChapterSelecting the Active Port Setting the Scan Interval Auto ScanningInvoking Auto Scan Hotkey Beeper Control Hotkey Summary TableThis Page Intentionally Left Blank KM0832 User ManualChapter Keyboard EmulationMac Keyboard Sun Keyboard Sun KeyboardPC Keyboard Specifications AppendixFunction KM0832Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as followsSetting DefaultAdditional Installation Diagrams KA9222 PS/2 Console ModuleKA9233 PS/2-USB Console Module KA9272 USB Console Module CONSOLEKM0832 to KVM Adapter Cable Connection KA9120 PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable KA9130 Sun Legacy KVM Adapter CableK LIN EKA9120 MODUL.NO CPUMODEL PS/2 ATEN y bKA9131 Sun USB KVM Adapter Cable KA9140 Serial KVM Adapter Cable KA9170 USB KVM Adapter CableUPGRADE UPGRADERestoring Original Factory Default Settings 6. Remove the jumper cap from pins 1-2 of the J3 jumper Troubleshooting ProblemSolution GeneralSun Systems ProblemSolution AppendixLimited Warranty Index Page Page