Rose electronic 16X, 8X, 4X manual Ultramatrix UMX Series Installation and Operations Manual

Jumpers JP1 and JP2 set the KVM assignments for the UM8 and UM16 models. On the UM8 model, setting jumpers JP1 and JP2 in the “DOWN” position sets the KVM ports for that Unit to KVM 1-4. In the “UP” position, the KVM ports are set to KVM 5-8.

On the UM16 model, setting jumpers JP1 and JP2 to the “DOWN” position on the bottom expansion card sets the KVM ports to KVM 1-4. Setting JP1 and JP2 to the “UP” position on the bottom card sets the KVM ports to KVM 5-8. On the upper card, setting jumpers JP1 and JP2 to the “DOWN” position sets the KVM ports to KVM 9-12. In the “UP” position, the KVMs are set to KVM 13-16.

In a typical UM8 expanded system, JP1 and JP2 are usually set for:

Unit #1 to KVMs 1-4 (JP1 & JP2 =”DOWN”)

Unit #2 to KVMs 5-8 (JP1 & JP2 = “UP)

Unit #3 to KVMs 1-4 (JP1 & JP2 =”DOWN”)

Unit #4 to KVMs 5-8 (JP1 & JP2 =”UP”)

A typical UM16 expanded system, JP1 and JP2 are usually set for:

Unit #1 to KVMs 1-4 (Bottom card, JP1 & JP2 =”DOWN” / Top card, JP1 & JP2 =Removed) Unit #2 to KVMs 5-8 (Bottom card, JP1 & JP2 =”UP” / Top card, JP1 & JP2 = Removed) Unit #3 to KVMs 9-12 (Top card, JP1 & JP2 =”DOWN” / Bottom card, JP1 & JP2 = Removed) Unit #4 to KVMs 13-16. (Top card, JP1 & JP2 =”UP” / Bottom card, JP1 & JP2 = Removed)

RS232 port

All UltraMatrix switches are equipped with an RS232 serial port for each installed system CPU card. These ports are RJ12, 6-conductor connectors. They provide a serial interface to the UltraMatrix from a computer terminal, a stand- alone computer, or a notebook computer that is not connected to any CPU port.

The RS232 serial port enables you to:

￿Upgrade the system firmware

￿Restore the unit to its factory default settings

￿Configure an expansion switch

￿Switch any KVM station to any CPU port

An adapter and serial cable are provided for serial interface.

Firmware cannot be upgraded from a computer terminal.

Cabling

KVM stations, computers and servers, and expansion units are easily connected to the UltraMatrix switch with the proper cables. Cables are usually purchased along with the UltraMatrix to provide quick, trouble-free installation. Provide adequate strain relief for the CPU, KVM, and expansion cables to relieve excess tension on the connectors.

Avoid routing cables close to fluorescent lights, air compressors, high voltage power sources and machinery that may create electrical noise or interference with the operation of the UltraMatrix switch.

System security

Security is a very important concern, especially in the environments most UltraMatrix switches are commonly installed in, such as data centers and server rooms. The UltraMatrix system can be secured with a unique configuration password allowing only authorized personnel access to the configuration menus and the system set-up functions, including creating and assigning users, profiles, and groups.

The KVM stations can also be secured by assigning user access names and passwords that restrict access to certain computers or servers that contain sensitive information or restricted applications.

Other security functions include the flexibility of assigning certain computers or servers to a unique Group. This feature allows you to group computers or servers together for access by defined “Profiles”. These profiles can be set-up to define the way computers within a “Group” are accessed.

The security functions, “Users”, “Profiles”, and “Groups” are configured from the main configuration menu and when set-up, form a flexible, reliable, and secure system. These functions are explained in detail in the menu section and the site planning section.

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ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL