OSD Operation, OSD Overview | ATEN Technology KM0832 specs

Chapter 4

OSD Operation

OSD Overview

The KM0832 OSD provides a visual, menu-driven, mouse-enabled, interface that offers quick and convenient computer access and control, as well as efficient system administration including user management (access rights, passwords, etc.). Changes made in the OSD are reflected in the KM0832 Administrator Utility and vice-versa.

Each OSD menu option activates a function that configures and controls the operation of the KVM installation. All procedures start from the OSD main screen.

To open the OSD main screen:

1. Tap the Scroll Lock key twice.

Note: [Scroll Lock] is the default OSD hotkey. You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Ctrl key (see OSD ACTIVATION, p. 85, for details).

The login screen appears:

2. Key in a valid username and password, then press [Enter].

Note: The first time that you (or anyone else) log in to the KM0832 OSD, you must use the default super administrator account. The default username is ADMIN and the default password is also ADMIN. This account can

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Contents

Console 32 Port Matrix KVM Switch KM0832 FCC Information User Notice General Safety InstructionsPage Rack Mounting Package Contents Contents Administrator Utility Hotkey Operation OSD OperationKeyboard Emulation Appendix Index Overview About This Manual This manual uses the following conventions Conventions Altusen Information Technical SupportGetting Help Product Information This Page Intentionally Left Blank Overview Introduction Features Benefits Consoles System RequirementsComputers Function Model Number Cables Operating SystemsFunction Type KVM Port LEDs KM0832 Front ViewUser Port LEDs Color Condition Indication System Reset Button User Port 1 SwitchUser Port 1 Maintenance Port KM0832 Rear View KVM Ports User Port 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 Protocol Interface Cascading CascadingExpansion Type Brand Name Installation Protocol Interface Cascade Diagram Daisy Chaining Page Daisy Chain Installation Diagram Topology Considerations Network Installation Basic Operations Powering Off and RestartingHot Plugging Port Selection This Page Intentionally Left Blank Administrator Utility Setting the IP Address Logging KM0832 Administrator Utility Menu Item Description Menus Icon Description Icons Column Description Port Status Naming Stations Setting the Webpage Session Timeout Network Configuration IP Address Port Settings System Event Reports Setting the Date and Time Page Adding Groups Group Management Modifying Groups Deleting Groups User Management Adding Users Permissions User Administrator Super See Cascaded Installations, Administrator Utility Modifying User Accounts Deleting User Accounts Port Management Accessing Ports Managing Port AccessButton Description Page Box Name Description Page Cascaded Installations Field Description Configuring Port Settings Setting the OSD View View Mode Set Port IDChoice Meaning Setting Function Display DurationSet Scan Configuring OSD User Settings Change Search Before You Begin Firmware Upgrade Select or deselect Check Firmware Version Performing the Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Recovery Upgrade Failed Action Description Backup and Restore Settings 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 Logging Out Viewing Help This Page Intentionally Left Blank OSD Overview OSD Operation F1 Help SET OSD Navigation OSD Main Screen HeadingsHeading Explanation Type Port ID Numbering Cascaded Protocol Interface Installations OSD Functions F1 Help SET Personal View View ModeTo add a shortcut To delete a shortcut SET Scan SET Port ID Timeout PasswordCommand Change Restore User Idle TimeoutDefault SET Beeper Setting Group AccessCreate 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 Create Restore PortStation Note Delete To manually configure the IP settings To enable dynamic IP addressing with a Dhcp serverTo set the Http port To set the Https port Broadcast F5 SCH F7 Scan F8 Lout Hotkey Port Control Invoking Hotkey Mode Selecting the Active Port Auto Scanning Setting the Scan Interval Invoking Auto Scan Hotkey Summary Table Hotkey Beeper Control 104 Mac Keyboard Keyboard Emulation PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Sun Keyboard Function KM0832 Specifications Setting Default Factory Default Settings 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 Problem Solution Troubleshooting Sun Systems Limited Warranty Index 118 OSD Station positions, switching 121