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KM0832 User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas e the user may be required to tak e adequate measures. This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the limit s for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l[...]

KM0832 User Manual iii User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, eith er expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as[...]

KM0832 User Manual iv Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warn ings and instru ctions marked on the device.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.  Do not use the device near water [...]

KM0832 User Manual v  When connecting or disco nnecting power to hot pluggable po wer supplies, observe the following guidelines:  Install the power supply before conn ecting the power cable to the power supply .  Unplug the power cable before removing the po wer supp ly .  If the system has multiple sources of power , disconnect power [...]

KM0832 User Manual vi Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a singl e rack or front stabilizers for joined mu ltiple r acks before working on the rack.  Always loa[...]

KM0832 User Manual vii Package Contents The KM0832 package consists of: 1 KM0832 Matrix KVM Swi tch 1P o w e r C o r d 1 Rack Mount Kit (brackets and Phillips head hex screws M3 x 8) 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Registratio n Card Check to make sure that all of the co mponents are present and in good order. If anythi[...]

KM0832 User Manual viii Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

KM0832 User Manual ix Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Switching Station Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hot Plugging User Ports .[...]

KM0832 User Manual x Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Backup and Restore Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Viewing and Ending User Sessions . . [...]

KM0832 User Manual xi Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Additional Installation Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Restoring Origina[...]

KM0832 User Manual xii About This Manual This user manual is provided to help you ge t the mo st from your KM0832 system. It covers all aspects of installa tion, co nfiguration, and operation . An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduct ion, introduces you to th e KM0832 System. Its purpose, [...]

KM0832 User Manual xiii Conventions This manual uses the following conv entio ns: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key . If ke ys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered list[...]

KM0832 User Manual xiv AL TUSEN Information T echnical Support Getting Help For additional help, advice, and information, ALTUSEN provides sev eral support options. If you need to contact ALTUSEN technical support wit h a problem, please have the following informati on ready beforehand:  Product model number, serial number , and da te of pu rcha[...]

KM0832 User Manual xv Product Information For information abou t all of ALTUSEN's products and how they can help you connect without limi ts, vi si t ALTUSEN on the web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller.  In the United States of America, call: 866-AL TUSEN (258-8 736)  In Canada and South Ameri ca, call : 949-453-8885  In all [...]

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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch gives IT administrators in large corporations advanced cont rol of multiple servers. Operators working at up to eight consoles (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) can independently and simultaneously tak e direct control of u p to 32 comput ers. By cascading additional KM0832 and daisy chain[...]

KM0832 User Manual 2 Features  Eight consoles indepen dently and simultaneously control up to 32 directly connected computers  Supports up to 1024 user accounts  Supports up to 256 group accounts  Easy W eb browser access to the KM0832 Administrator Utility to configure and maintain the KVM switch  The KM0832 Administrator Utility su[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 3  PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulatio n— comp uters boot even when the console focus is elsewhere  LCD, VGA, SVGA, XGA, and M ultiSync support; D DC2B  Superior video quality—1024 x 768 @ 60Hz for up to 300m; 19 20 x 1440 @ 60Hz (distance de pends on installation environment)  Auto Signal Compensat ion (ASC) as[...]

KM0832 User Manual 4 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 com put er in th e installation  Keyboard and mouse (PS/2 or USB) Console modules are required to connect conso les to the KM08 32. T[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Cables One or more of the following cables are required for use with the KM0832: Operating Systems The KM0832 supports the fo llo wing operating systems:  Microsoft ® W indows ® 95, 98, 98SE, ME, NT , 200 0, XP or later  Mac OS ® 8.6, 9.0, 9. 1, X, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 or later  RED HA T ® Linux ® 6.0, 7.1, 7. 2,[...]

KM0832 User Manual 6 KM0832 Front V iew 1. POWER LED Lights to indicat e that the KM0832 is po wered on. 2. KVM Port LEDs The port LEDs are multicolored (red /green/amber) and provide status information about their corresponding KVM ports as follo ws: 3. User Port LEDs Lights (green) to indicate th at the consol e connected to the corresponding por[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 7 4. SYSTEM RESET Button  Pressing and holding in this swit ch for more than three seconds performs a system reset. Note: This switch is s emi-recessed and m us t be pu sh ed wi th a thi n object—such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen. 5. USER PORT 1 Switch This switch selects which USER POR T 1 is active—[...]

KM0832 User Manual 8 KM0832 Rear View 1. Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here. 2. POWER Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the station on and off. 3. CONFIGURA TION Port The KM0832 is connected to the local network via the CONFIGURA TION port. It provides access to the KM0 832 Administrator Utility to configur[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 9 6. USER PORT The Cat 5 cables from the console modules plug in here.  USER POR T 1 shares its KVM access with USER POR T 1 on the front panel. The USER POR T 1 switch (front panel) controls which of the two ports is active. See USER PORT 1 Switch , page 7, for more information. 7. KVM Ports The Cat 5 cables that lin k t[...]

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11 Chapter 2 Inst allation Overview For convenience and flexibili ty that allows mixing the PS/ 2 and USB interfaces, the KM0832's design utilizes console modul es that act as signal translation intermediaries between the consoles and the switch, and KVM adapter cables , that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the computers: A sepa[...]

KM0832 User Manual 12 Before you Begin St acking and Rack Mounting The KM0832 can be stacked on the desktop or rack mou nted by a variety of different methods in 1U of rack space. The procedures for each method are described in the follow ing sections. Note: Allow at least 5.1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and 12.7 cm at the rear for pow[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 13 Rack Mounting—S plit 1. Remove the four screws from the side s of the unit, two at the front and two at the rear . The two screws at the front secure the detachable front panel to the chassis. 2. Detach the front panel from the ch assis; however , leave the cables attached. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws suppli[...]

KM0832 User Manual 14 3. Place the switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mo unting brackets line up with those in the r ack. Secure the mounting brackets to the front and rear of the rack. Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 15 Rack Mounting—Front 1. Remove the two screws that secure th e detachable front panel to the chas- sis. (See Step 1 under Rack Mounting—Split , page 13.) 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mou ntin g kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the front of the unit. 3. Place[...]

KM0832 User Manual 16 Rack Mounting—Rear 1. Remove the two screws from the sides at the rear of the unit. (See Step 1 under Rack Mounti ng—Split , page 13 .) 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack moun ting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the rear of the unit. 3. Place the switch in the rack.[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 17 Single St age Inst allation In a single stage installation, there ar e no additional KVM switches c ascaded or daisy chained down from the first station. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the diagram on page 18 (the num bers in the diagrams correspond to the numbered steps) and do the following: 1. Connect t[...]

KM0832 User Manual 18 Single Stage Inst allation Di agram 5 6 1 2 4 3 Console Module CPU Module This product supports several console module and KVM adapter cable types. See System Requirements , page 4, and Additional Insta llation Diagrams , page 109, for details.[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 19 Multilevel Inst allations The number of computers that can be adde d to your installation can be greatly expanded by performing a multilevel installati on. The KM0832 supports two types of multilev el instal lation:  Cascading  Daisy chaining Overview Cascading involves usin g the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch [...]

KM0832 User Manual 20 The table below lists the KVM switches that are compatible with the KM0832. Cascading Another way of adding capacity is to cascade additional KVM switches from the KM0832's KVM ports. The KM0832 supports up to three levels of cascading. However, unlike daisy chai ning, cascading does not increase the number of consoles th[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 21 To set up a protocol interface cascade, re fer to the installation diagram on p. 22 and do the following: 1. Connect the console to the console module. Plug the keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the ports on th e console module. Each port is marked with an identi fy ing icon. 2. Connect the console module to the KM0832. U[...]

KM0832 User Manual 22 Protocol Inter face Cascade Diagram Console Module This product supports sever al console module and KVM adapter ca ble types. See System Requirements , page 4, and Additional Install ation Diagrams , page 109, for details.[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 23 Daisy Chaining Up to 7 additional KM0432 stations can be daisy chained to th e KM0832 master station. The KM0832 is capable of supporting eight indepe ndent consoles, while each KM0432 is capable of supporting four independent consoles. The KM0832 must occupy th e master (first) position in a daisy chained installation, w[...]

KM0832 User Manual 24 To set up a daisy chained installation, refer to the diagram on page 25 and do the following: 1. Use a daisy cha in cable set (described in the Cables section, p. 5), to con- nect the chain out port of the master KM0832 station to the chain in port of the slave KM0432 station (first station out to seco nd statio n in, second s[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 25 Daisy Chain Inst allation Diagram Console Module 12345678 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 2 1 4 3 KM0832 KM0432 Next KM0432 Console Module This product supports seve ral console module and KVM adapter cable types. See System Requirements , page 4, and Additional Insta llation [...]

KM0832 User Manual 26 Network Installation You can configure m ost KM0832 settings from within a Web browser. To do so, you need to install the KM0832 on the local net work. To install the KM0832 on the local network, plug a Cat 5 patch cable from your Ethernet network into the CON FIGURA TION port on the rear panel of th e KM0832. T opology Consid[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 27 Basic Operations Hot Plugging The KM0832 supports hot plugging — components can be removed an d added back into the installati on by unplugging thei r cables from the ports w ithout the need to shut the station down. In order for hot pl uggi ng to work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed: [...]

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29 Chapter 3 Administrator Utility Overview The KM0832 Admi nistrator Utility enables network ad ministrators to securely manage the KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch from any where on the LA N. Administrators can manage users an d groups, control port access, upgrade firmware versions, and perform many o the r administrative function s using the intuitive [...]

KM0832 User Manual 30 Setting the IP Address Y ou can use a W eb browser , the IP Inst aller , or the OSD to configure the KM0832 for deployment on your lo cal netwo rk. T o use a W eb browser to configure the KM0832 you will need a computer equi pped wi th a W eb browser , an Ethernet hub with at least 2 ports, and 2 Cat 5 patch cables. To configu[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 31 Logging In The KM0832 Administ rator Utility provid es secure, password-p rotected access to the KM0832. A default super administrator account is provided to login and configure the initial set tings: Username: ADMIN Password: ADMIN (The username is not case sensitive; however , the password is case sensitive.) W[...]

KM0832 User Manual 32 Upon successfully logging in, the KM0 832 Ad ministrator Utility Main Webpage appears. KM0832 Administrator Utility At the top of the KM0 832 Administrator Utility Main Webp age is a menu bar. Underneath the menu bar are several icons. Menu s and icons are described in the following page s. A tree view at the left side of the [...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 33 Menus The menus at the top of the KM0832 Ad ministrator Utility Main Webpage are used to manage user accounts, group acco unts, ports, and stations. Users can set screen viewing options, specify OS D preferences, change passwords, and search for stations and ports. Super admin istrators can con fig ure net work s[...]

KM0832 User Manual 34 Icons The icons on the bar at the top of the KM0832 Administrator Ut ili ty Main Webpage are for use only by administrators (except for the Logout icon). On ly super administrators can upgrade fi rm ware and view the Active Sessions Webpage. Icon Description Upgrade Clicking the Upgrade icon brings up the Firmware Upgrade Webp[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 35 Port St atus After logging in to the KM 0832 Administrator Utilit y, th e Port Status Webpage displays by default. (You can display the Port Status Webpage at any time by clicking on th e KM0832 station icon, o r a computer icon for a cascaded station.) Users see only those ports for whic h they have full access [...]

KM0832 User Manual 36 Naming St ations To help distinguish one KVM switch from another in cascaded install atio ns, super administrators and administrators can assign unique names to each KM0832. Hint: Assigning a name to a station makes it possible to find it later using t he search function. To assign a station name to the KM0832: 1. If you are n[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 37 Setting the Webp ag e Session Timeout Use the Webpage Session Timeout fu nction to end the sessions of idle users. If there is no input fro m the user for the amou nt of time specified with the Webpage Session Timeout, the user’s session in the KM0832 Admi nistrator Utility automatically expires. The valid ran [...]

KM0832 User Manual 38 Network Configuration Network Configurat ion is a super administrator function. Aft e r you log in to the KM0832 Admini strator Utility, you sh ould configure the network setting s for it on your network. The KM0832 Administrator Utili ty can also be mad e accessible from a Virtual Private Ne twork (VPN). Network settings are [...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 39 IP Address The KM0832 has the op tion to either manu ally enter a static IP address or u se a DHCP server on your network to dynamical ly assign on e. If you enable a DHCP server to assign an IP address t o the KM0832, you can enable the KM0832 to send an e-mail notification when the IP address changes. See Syste[...]

KM0832 User Manual 40 System Event Report s The KM0832 can be configured t o send an e-mail notification whenever the DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the KM0832. Enable the Mail Notification feature and specify the Simple Mail Transfer Pr otocol (SMTP) server address, information for a valid e-mail account on the server, and the e- mail add[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 41 Setting the Date and Time Super administrators can set the date and time of the KM0832, which enables the System Log, Active Sessions, and System Information Webpages to maintain accurate time-sensitive data. To set the da te and time: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , then open [...]

KM0832 User Manual 42 3. Unde r System Date & T i me , select one of the follow ing three options to set the date and time.  Synchr onize with my com puter : Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the KM0832 with th at of the comput er that you are using to access it.  Set manually : Select this optio n to man ually enter [...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 43 Group Management Super administrators can create up to 256 group s on the KM0832, as well as modify and delete those groups. Grouping users together sim pli fies port management by enabling actions to be performed that affect a whole group of users, rather than only on e. (You can still use the User Managem ent W[...]

KM0832 User Manual 44 to ports on those stations as well. (For more information about po rt permissions, see Port Management , page 52.) 6. Click Save . The new group is added to the Gr oup Management W ebpage. Modifying Group s To edit a group name: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility , then open the KM0832 Login page a[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 45 Deleting Group s When you delete a group all users that are members of the group are also deleted. If you do not want to delete certain u sers in the gro up, first change the group membership of those users, and then delete the group. To delete a g roup: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Ut[...]

KM0832 User Manual 46 User Management Up to 1024 user accounts can be added to the KM0832 with no restriction on the number of any user type. Each user requires a unique user account to access the KM0832 through th e local console or through the KM 0832 Administrator Utility. Sup er administrators can add, modi fy, and delete all u ser types, while[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 47 Adding Users To add a user account: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM08 32 Adm inistrator Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. From the Administration menu, choose Account Managemen t > User Management . If no users have been c[...]

KM0832 User Manual 48 6. Select an account type for the us er . The following table shows the permissions for each account type. (Per missions apply only to the local station. For permissions in cascaded and daisy chained stations, see Cascaded Installatio ns , pag e 57.) * Super administrators and administrators have fu ll access to all ports; how[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 49 7. Select a group membership for the user . If you do not wish to create a group membership for the user , then select the default group account. Note: Each user account can have only one group membership. 8. From the list of ports, choose the t ype of access the user should have to each port. If there are any ca[...]

KM0832 User Manual 50 Modifying User Account s To edit a user account: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM0832 Adm inistrator Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the User Management W ebpage. 3. Select a username and click Modify . The User Informat ion W ebpage a[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 51 Deleting User Account s To delete a user account: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM08 32 Adm inistrator Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the User Management W ebpage. 3. Select a username and click Delete . The following [...]

KM0832 User Manual 52 Port Management KM0832 port access rights for users and gr oups are set on a port-by-port basis, giving administrato rs a high deg ree of control over which ports users can access and how they access the po rts. To enable users to access ports, you must first configure the user access rights fo r each port. By de fault, all su[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 53 Accessing Port s All ports in the station are li sted on th e Port Select Webpage. Use the button at the bottom of the Webpage to restore station and port defaults. To open the Port Select Webpage: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The K[...]

KM0832 User Manual 54 To open the Port Management Webpage for a port: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM0832 Adm inistrator Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. In the KM0832 tree (on th e left side of the Main W ebpage), click on a computer icon. Each co mputer icon c[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 55 In the middle of the Webpage are six sets of arrows. Each set contains two arrows: one facing leftward (<) and the other facing rightward (>), wh ich correspond to the boxes immediately to th e left and right, respectively. Arrows are used to move users and groups from th e boxes on the left into the box es[...]

KM0832 User Manual 56 To grant port access righ ts to users or groups: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM0832 Adm inistrator Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the Port Management W ebpage fo r the port where you wish to grant access rights. 3. In the A vailable[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 57 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you ha ve assigned port access rights (or restrictions) for all users and gro ups. If you make a mistake by adding a us er or group to the wrong access rights box, simply highligh t the usern ame (or group name) again and then cli ck the corresponding leftward facing arrow . The selecte[...]

KM0832 User Manual 58 Configuring Port Settings Before you configure port settings, first verify that the KVM adapter cable for the port you wi sh to config ure is connected to the correct KVM port on the back panel of the KVM switch; otherwise, settin gs will not be sav ed. The fields in the lower section of the Port Management Webpage are describ[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 59 Setting the OSD View After you create accounts for users, those users can log in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility. From there, they can set the OSD view settings for their accounts. This includes selecting the ports that will appear in the OSD port list; the type, position and duratio n of the port ID display;[...]

KM0832 User Manual 60 View Mode Many of the OSD functions only operate on the comput ers that are currently listed (displayed) on the OSD main screen. Use this functi on to broaden or narrow the scope of ports that are listed. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below: Set Port ID When a user switches ports from the OSD, a[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 61 Display Duration Display durati on determin es the length of time t hat the port ID displ ays on the screen after a port change. The table below explains the choices: Set Scan Select the ports that are viewed under Au to Scan Mode and the duration of time that they receive the KVM focus. Choice Meaning Always On [...]

KM0832 User Manual 62 Configuring OSD User Settings This function allows the user to change the account password and set up a unique working environment. A separate profile for each user is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username that is provid ed during login. To open the Settings Web page: 1. If you are not logged in to the K[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 63 Setting Function Change Password Enter the old account password. Enter a new password, and then reenter the password to confirm it. Or , do not enter anything to leave the password unchanged. OSD Activation Selects which Hotk ey activates the OSD function: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Since the C[...]

KM0832 User Manual 64 Search The Search function provides a convenient method to easily locate ports and cascaded stations by port note or by stati on name. To search for a port: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM0832 Adm inistrator Utility Main Screen will appear . 2.[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 65 Firmware Upgrade Super administrators can upgrade fi rmware for the KM0832 as well as for attached console modules and KVM adapte r cables. If there are any directly cascaded KM0832 switches, th ey are also upg raded at the same time. As new versions of the KM0832 firmwa re become available, they can be downloade[...]

KM0832 User Manual 66 Performing the Upgrade To upgrade the firmware: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM0832 Adm inistrator Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Click th e Upgrade icon. The following dialog box appears: 3. Click OK to enter Firmware Upgrade mo de. This[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 67 7. Click Upgrade to begin upgrading the fi rmware. -or- Click Abort to cancel the firmware upgrade. The KM0832 will automatically reboot, requi ring you to l og in again. Note: It takes approximately 7 minutes to upgrade the firmware for a single stage installation, or 17 minutes fo r a cascaded installation. Ple[...]

KM0832 User Manual 68 Backup and Restore Settings Super administrato rs and administrators can back u p KM0832 system settings to a file and later restore them to the system. Backing up sy stem settings is helpful: (1) before making changes, (2) if you install m ultiple KM0832 switches in separate i nstallations and you want to use the same setti n[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 69 4. Click Save . The Fi le Download dialog box appears. 5. Click Save . The Save As di alog box appears. 6. Navigate to the directory where you want to save the file and click Save . The backup configuration file is saved in the direct ory . To restore system configu rations: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0[...]

KM0832 User Manual 70 Viewing and Ending User Sessions The KM0832 lists all users who are currently l ogged in to the KM0 832 Administrator Utility and shows details about their sessions. If a user account is misused or if another user needs to login to the KM0832 Ad ministrator Utility, super administrators can vi ew an d end the sessi ons of othe[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 71 To end a user session: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM08 32 Adm inistrator Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Click the Session icon. The Active Sessions W ebpage appears. 3. Select the user for whom you wi sh to end the sessi[...]

KM0832 User Manual 72 Viewing and Cleari ng the Log File The log file is a record of events that happen in the KM0832 Administrator Utility. It records events su ch as system boot up and when important administrative changes are made. Each entr y is recorded with the date and ti me that the event happened. Us er log ins and log outs ar e also recor[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 73 4. Click OK . The System Log W ebpage appears. Each line in the log file is a record of an event th at occurred in the KM0832 Administrator Utility du ring the period of time that you specified on the Event Log Webpage. The log file keeps up to 4096 event s in mem ory. Once that amount is reached, the oldest even[...]

KM0832 User Manual 74 Viewing System Information Super administrato rs can view information about the KM0832 system through the System Information Webpage. It shows informatio n about the device, firmware version, system time, network set tings, and the file system . To view system information: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrato[...]

Chapter 3. Administrator Utility 75 V iewing Help Most KM0832 Administrator Utility functi ons are descri bed in Help. To open the help file: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , then open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM08 32 Adm inistrator Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Click the Help icon. The KM0832 H[...]

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77 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The KM0832 OSD provides a visual, me nu-driven, mouse- enabled, interface that offers quick and convenient com puter access and control, as well as efficient system administration incl uding user management (access rights, passwords, etc.). Changes made in the OSD are reflected in the KM0832 Administrator Uti[...]

KM0832 User Manual 78 neither be deleted nor does it appear in the username list. The username cannot be changed; ho wever , the pass word can be ch anged. W e strongly recommend that you change the password immediately; otherwise, your KVM switch and all connected se rvers are vulnerable to access by unauthorized users. See Configuring OSD User S [...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 79 OSD Main Screen Headings OSD Navigation Use the following procedures to navigate through OSD menus:  T o dismiss the main screen, an d deactivate the OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc].  T o logout, clic k F8 at the top of t he main screen, or p ress [F8].  T o move up o[...]

KM0832 User Manual 80 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port o n a KM0832 install ation is assigned a un ique port ID. You can access and control any computer on the installation by specifying the port ID of the port that it is connected to . Depending on where the computer is on the installation, its port ID will have either two or three parts. Cascaded [...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 81 OSD Functions OSD func tions confi gure and cont rol th e OSD. Examples of what can be accomplished with the OSD include: rapidly switch ing to any port; auto scanning specifical ly selected ports; limiting the list of port s you wish to view; managing port names; user m anagem ent, system administrat ion, and making OSD[...]

KM0832 User Manual 82 F1: HELP Click or press [F1] to access Help. It gives a brief d escription about each OSD function. It also displays informatio n about the user, such as username, group membership, and the consol e the user is operating. To return to the OSD main screen, click or press [Esc].[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 83 F2: VIEW Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers th at are currently displayed (listed) on t he main screen. Th is fun ction lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists on the main screen. The subm enu choices and their meanings ar e given in the table below. (continues on next page)[...]

KM0832 User Manual 84 (continued from previous page) Setting Function SET PORT ID A submenu appears with three selections: ID POSITION —Allows you to position where the port ID appears on the monitor . The default is the upper left corner , but you ca n have it appear anywhere on the screen. Use the mouse or the arrow keys plus [Page Up], [Page D[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 85 F3: SET This function allows the user to ch ange the account password and set up a unique working environment. A separate profile for each user is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username that is provided during login. The settings are explaine d in the following table: (continues on next page) Settin[...]

KM0832 User Manual 86 (continued from previous page) Setting Function SET BEEPER When activated, the beeper sounds whenever a port is changed, when activating the Auto Scan function (see F7 SCAN , p. 97), or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu. The default is Y (activated). Choices are Y (Y es), or N (No). IDLE TIMEOUT If there is no input from[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 87 F4: ADM F4 is a (super) administrator only functio n. It allows them to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. Note: When creating user accounts you mu st add each user to a group. Therefore, we suggest th at you create groups befo re users. If you do not wish to create groups you may add us ers to the d[...]

KM0832 User Manual 88 (continued from previous page) (continues on next page) CREA TE USER ACCOUNT 1. The group list appears. 2. From the list, select the group to which you wish to add the new user . 3. Enter a username and a password for the account; reenter the password to confirm it, and then press [Enter]. The user- name and password may be up[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 89 (continued from previous page) Setting Function USER ACCESS SETTING 1. The user list appears. 2. Select the user for whom you wish to modify port access rights. A list of all ports appears. 3. Select a port, and then set the User Access T ype: NONE— no port access; VIEW—users can only view video from the port; FULL?[...]

KM0832 User Manual 90 PORT MANAGEMENT (continues on next page) Setting Function PORT ACCESS This function allows the adminis trator to define gro up and user access to the computers on the installation on a port-by-port basis. Select a port from the list to manage user and group access to the port. A list appears with the following choices: ADD GRO[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 91 (continued from previous page) (continues on next page) Setting Function PORT A CCESS (cont.) T o grant po rt access to a user: 1. Select ADD USER. The user list appears. 2. From the list, select the user to whom you wish to grant access to the port. 3. Press [Y] to confirm; or , press [N] to cancel. T o set the Us er Ac[...]

KM0832 User Manual 92 (continued from previous page) (continues on next page) Setting Function SET PC NOTE T o help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. T his function allows the administrator to create, modify , or delete port notes. T o e dit a port note: 1. Click the port you want, or use the [...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 93 (continued from previous page) ST A TION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INFORMA TION Setting Function RESTORE POR T DEF AUL T This function revokes port access for users and groups, removes the station name and port notes, and restores original factory default settings for the Port Operating System and Port Language fields. See Facto[...]

KM0832 User Manual 94 SADM CONFIGURA TION Only the super administrat or can view and control the functions under this menu. (continues on next page) Setting Function SET NETWORK This function allows adm inistrators to configure the network settings fo r the KM0832 on the Local Area Network ( LAN). A submenu appears with the following choices: HTTP [...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 95 (continued from previous page) Setting Function BROADCAST Selecting BROADCAST invokes Broadcast Mode. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation. This function is particularly usef ul for operations that need to be performed on multiple com[...]

KM0832 User Manual 96 F5: SCH The Search function provides a convenient method to easily locate ports and cascaded stations by their port notes. To search for a port: 1. From the OSD main screen, press or click [ F5 ]. 2. In the field that appear s, enter the port note of the port for which you are searching. All port notes that match o r contain t[...]

Chapter 4. OSD Operation 97 F7: SCAN This function allows you to auto mati cally switch among the availabl e computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor thei r activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.  The selection of computers to be included for Aut o Scanning is mad e with the SC AN MODE settin g under the[...]

KM0832 User Manual 98 F8: LOUT LOUT (Log Out) logs yo u out of OSD control of the compu ters, and blanks the console screen. This is di fferent from simply pressi ng [Esc] to deactivate the OSD when you are at the ma in screen. With this functi on yo u must lo g in all over again to regain access to the OSD, wh e reas with [Esc], all you have to do[...]

99 Chapter 5 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. Note: Hotkeys work be st in single stage and basic cascaded or daisy chained installations. For instal lati ons that com bine daisy chaining and cascading, it is simpler, more conveni ent, and mo[...]

KM0832 User Manual 100 When HKM is active:  The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in s uccession to indicate so. They stop flashing and revert to norma l status when yo u exit HK M.  A command line appears at the bo ttom of the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word Hotkey: in white text on a blue background. T ext that you k[...]

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 101 Auto Scanning Auto Scan switches among all the KVM ports that are accessible to the current operator at regular intervals (see SCAN MODE under SET SCAN , p. 84 , for information regarding accessible ports). This function is convenient for automatically moni toring the activity of t he computers on the installation. S[...]

KM0832 User Manual 102 Invoking Auto Scan : To start Auto Scanning, key in the following Hotkey combinatio n: 1. Invoke HKM (see p. 99). 2. Press [A]. After you press A , you automatically exit H KM, and enter Auto Scan Mode, and Auto Scanning begins.  While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in ord er to keep the focus on a p[...]

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation 103 Hotkey Beeper Control The beeper (see SET BEEPER , p. 86 ) can be toggled on and off by means of a Hotkey. To toggle the beeper, enter the following Hotkey combination : 1. Invoke HKM (see p . 99). 2. Press [B] After you press B , the beeper toggles on or off. The command line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one[...]

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105 Chapter 6 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emu late the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key . PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [S hift ] Sh ift [...]

KM0832 User Manual 106 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the fu ncti ons of the Sun keyboard when t he Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding function s are shown in the table below. Note: 1. When using key combin atio ns, press and release the first key [Ctrl ] , then press and[...]

107 Appendix Specifications Function KM0832 Computer Connections Direct 32 Max 8,000 Console Connection s 8 Port Selection OSD, Hotkeys Connectors Console Port 8 x RJ-45 female KVM Port 32 x RJ-45 female Daisy Chain 1 x HPDB-50 female (Black) Configuration 1 x RJ-45 female Maintenance 1 x RJ-45 female Power 1 x 3-prong AC Socket Switches Reset 1 x [...]

KM0832 User Manual 108 Factory Default Settings The factory default se ttings are as follows: Setting Default View Mode Accessible + Powered Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Port ID Display Position Upper Lef t Corner Port ID Display Duration User Defined (3 seconds) Scan Duration 5 seconds Scan Mode Accessible + Powered OSD [...]

Appendix 109 Additional Inst allation Diagrams KA9222 PS/2 Console Module KA9233 PS/2-USB Console Module KA9272 USB Console Module CONSOLE CONSOLE[...]

KM0832 User Manual 110 KM0832 to KVM Adapter Cable Conn ection KA9120 PS/2 KVM Ada pter Cable KA9130 Sun Legacy KVM Adapter Cable b y ATEN PS/2 CPU MODUL E MODEL NO. KA9120 PS/2 CPU MODUL E MODEL NO. KA9120 LIN K[...]

Appendix 111 KA9131 Sun USB KVM Adapter Cable KA9140 Serial KVM Adapter Cable KA9170 USB KVM Adapter Cable CONSOLE NORMAL F/W UPGRADE SERIAL TERMINAL UPGRADE PORT VT-100[...]

KM0832 User Manual 112 Restoring Original Fa ctory Default Settings You can restore the original factory default setting s for the KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch. The original passwo rd for the d efault super admini strator account is restored; all super administra tor, administrator, user, and group accounts are removed from the system. Only the station[...]

Appendix 113 6. Remove the jumper cap from pins 1-2 of the J3 jump er . 7. Replace the cover on th e switch. Plug in the power cord and turn on the KM0832. 8. Y ou should now use the default username and passw ord to logi n to the KM0832 Administrator U tility and OSD .[...]

KM0832 User Manual 114 T roubleshooting General Problem Solution I can’t use the KA9220 or KA9270 Console Modules with the KM0832. The KM0832 does not support these tw o console modules. Instead, use the KA9222, KA9272, and KA9233 Console Modules with the KM0832. The console monitor does not display and there is no response to keyboard and mouse [...]

Appendix 115 Sun Systems * These solutions work fo r most common Sun VGA cards. If these procedures fail to resolve the problem, consult the manual for the Sun VGA card. Problem Solution Video display problems with HDB-15 interface systems (e.g. Sun Blade 1000 servers). The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz. Under T ext Mode: 1.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 116 Limited W arranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the da te of purchase. If this pr oduct proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN 's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ALTUSEN w ill not issue a refund. Return requests can n[...]

117 Index A accounts, managing, 43, 46, 87 activating the OSD, 85 Active Sessions Web page, 70 force logou t, 70 viewing, 70 administrator functions, 87 accounts, managing, 87 ports, managing, 90 SADM configuration, 94 stations, naming, 93 system information, 93 Administrator Utility active sessions, viewing, 70 backing up settings, 68 date and tim[...]

KM0832 User Manual 118 C cables, 5 cascading, 20 protocol interface, 20 chaining, daisy, 23 CONFIGURATION port, 8, 26 console modules, 4, 9, 11 installation diagrams, 109 CPU modules. See KVM ad apter cables D daisy chaining, 23 Date & Time Webpage, 41 date, setting, 41, 94 default settings, factory, 108 default username and password, 31, 77 de[...]

Index 119 K keyboard emulation Mac, 105 Sun, 106 keyboard language l ayout, 58, 92 KM0832 assigning names, 36 desktop mounting, 1 2 front view, 6 rack mounting, 12 rear view, 8 stacking, 12 KM0832 Administrato r Utility. See Administrator Utility KVM adapter cables, 4, 9, 11 displaying, 79 installation diagrams, 110 saving settings, 58 L log file, [...]

KM0832 User Manual 120 Screen Blanker function, 63, 85 Search function, 96 shortcuts, port, 83 stations, naming, 93 system information, 93 time, setting, 94 user defaults, restoring, 86 user settings, 62, 85 username, default, 77 View Mode, 83 view settings, 59 P password, default, 31, 77 passwords, setting, 63, 85 pausing Auto Scan mode, 97 person[...]

Index 121 support, technical, xiv switching station positions, 27 system event report, 4 0 System Information Web page, 74 System Log Webpage, 73 system requirements cables, 5 computers, 4 consoles, 4 operating systems, 5 system reset, 7 T technical specification s , 107 technical support, xiv time serve r. See NTP server time, setting, 41, 9 4 tro[...]