Site planning
Organizing your site and planning the placement of the computers, the KVM stations, and the UltraMatrix switches is a key part in the installation and configuration process. Care should be taken when connecting the computers, KVMs, and the UltraMatrix switches. Locate the UltraMatrix as close as possible to the computers so the cables are as short as possible but still give some freedom of movement. Using shorter cables keeps the video noise to a minimum and reduces installation costs. Provide proper strain relief for all cables.
The UltraMatrix switch can be rack mounted with Rose Electronics rack mount kit (see Appendix J & K). Another option that makes for a clutter free installation is the Rose Electronics RackView™. The RackView is a complete KVM station (keyboard, LCD monitor, and mouse) all in a compact, pullout drawer that fits in 1 or 2 rack units. The RackView can also be ordered with an optional UltraMatrix switch installed.
Wherever the UltraMatrix is located, it should be on a secure surface, free from obstructions and objects that may cause damage to the Unit or an individual.
Following are a few items to consider prior to installing or configuring the UltraMatrix switch:
Identify the computers that do not use a PC2 type keyboard and a PS/2 mouse (default settings). Before connecting these computers to a CPU port, the CPU port must be
Each computer can be assigned a unique computer name. Names like staff, marketing, and finance make it easy to identify and connect to.
The default computer names are Computer x (x = 1 – 1,000)
The KVM stations can also be assigned a unique KVM name. The default KVM names are KVM x (x = 1 – 4)
Access to the system
Access to the computers can be limited by assigning each user a unique user ID and password and configuring the switch to require a login.
The configuration of the system, computers, KVM stations, users, profiles, and groups are defined in the menu section.
