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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 Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer. The ma[...]

KM0832 User Manual iv Package Content s The KM0832 package consists of: 1 KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch 1P o w e r C o r d 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 Foot P ad Set (4 pcs .) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all of the co mponents are present and in good order. If anything is missin g, or was damaged in sh ipping, contact your d ealer. [...]

KM0832 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

KM0832 User Manual vi Chapter 3. Basic Operation Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Switching Daisy-chained KVM Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Switching Cascaded KVM Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hot Plugging User Ports . [...]

KM0832 User Manual vii Set Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Configuring OSD User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Searching for Ports and Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Upgrading Firmware . . . .[...]

KM0832 User Manual viii Chapter 6. Hotkey O peration Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Invoking Hotkey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

KM0832 User Manual ix About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KM0832 system. It covers all aspects of insta llation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introductio n, introduces you to the KM083 2 System. Its purpose, featur[...]

KM0832 User Manual x Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products an d how they can help you connect without limit s, visit ALTUSEN on t he Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. Visi t ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: Monospaced Ind[...]

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch gi ves IT administrators advanced con trol of multiple computers. Operato rs work ing at up to 8 keyboard, monitor, and mouse (KVM) consoles can ind ependently and simultaneously take direct control of up to 32 computers. Using ATEN’s advanced video rou tin g technology, users can sep[...]

KM0832 User Manual 2 Features  Eight KVM consoles independ ently and simultaneously con trol up to 32 directly connected computers  Automatic video routing technology enab les multiple KVM consol es to access separate ports in cascaded KM0832 at the same time  Supports up to 1024 user accounts  Supports up to 256 group accounts  Easy[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 3  Convenient computer selection via intu iti ve hotkey combinations or On Screen Display (OSD) menus  Graphical user interface for convenient , user -friendly operation, supported by the KA9233 Console Module and W eb-based Ad ministrator Utility  Daisy-chain up to 7 additional KM0432 or KM021 6 Matrix KVM Switches[...]

KM0832 User Manual 4 Requirement s Console The following hardware components are required for each KVM 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 KVM consoles to the KM0832. Th[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Cables KVM adapter cables connect multiplatfor m computers (PS/2, USB, Sun, Mac, and serial) and certain cascaded KVM switches to the KM0832. The KVM adapter cables currently available are lis ted in the table below. Contact your dealer for details. One or more of the following cables are also required for use with the KM0[...]

KM0832 User Manual 6 KM0832 Front V iew (Continues on next page.) No. Component Des cription 1 Power LED Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power . 2 Port LEDs  A steady amber light indicates the KVM p ort is selected and the connected computer is on.  A flashing amber light indicates the KVM port is selected and the KVM por[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 7 (Continued from previous page.) No. Component Description 4 Reset Button Pressing in this button performs a system rese t. When the system is reset, the KM0832 beeps, and then the KVM port LEDs flash in succession until the reset is com pleted . After the reset is completed you can login again. Note : This button is semi-r[...]

KM0832 User Manual 8 KM0832 Rear View No. Component Des cription 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 KVM switch on and off. 3 Configuration Port The KM0832 is connected to the local network via the CONFIGURA TION port. It pro vides access to the KM0832 Adminis[...]

9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibili ty that allows mixing the PS/ 2 and USB interfaces, the KM0832's design utilizes console modu les that act as signal translation intermediaries between th e KV M consoles and the KVM switch, and KVM adapter cables , that serve as intermediari es between the KVM switch and the co[...]

KM0832 User Manual 10 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: 1. The rack mounting kit does not include screw s or cage nuts for attaching the KM0832 to a rack. If you ne[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 11 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 su[...]

KM0832 User Manual 12 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack . Secure th e mounting brackets to the front an d rear of the rack.[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 Rack Mounting – Front 1. Remove the two screws that secure the detachable front panel to the chassis. (See Step 1 under Rack Mounting – Split , page 11.) 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. Pl[...]

KM0832 User Manual 14 Rack Mounting – Re ar 1. Remove the two screws from the sides at the rear of the unit. (See Step 1 under Rack Mounting – Spl it , page 1 1.) 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the rear of the unit. 3. Place the KVM switch in t[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 15 Grounding To prevent damage to your installatio n it is im portant that all devices are properly grounded. Use a grounding wire to ground the KM0 832 by connecting one end of the wi re to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 16 Single Level Inst allation In a single level installation, there are no additional KV M switches cascaded or daisy-ch ained down fr om the first- level KVM swi tch. To set up a single- level installation, refer t o the diagram on page 17 (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to t he numbered steps) and do the following: 1. C[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 17 Single Level Inst allation Diagram 5 6 1 2 4 3 Console Module Adapter Cable This product supports se veral console module and KVM adapter cable types. See Requirement s , page 4, and Additional Insta llation Diagrams , page 131, for details.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 18 Multilevel Inst allations You can greatly expand the number of comput ers that can be added to your installation by p erforming a mul tilevel installation. The K M0832 supports two types of multil eve l installati on :  Cascading  Daisy-chaining Overview Cascading involves using the KVM port(s) of a master KVM switch (on[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 19 Cascading The KM0832 supports cascading up to 3 levels of KM0832 and 1 level of KVM switches other than the KM0832 (see Supported KVM Switches , page 135). Howev er, no matter how many levels of KM0832 are cascaded, you can only cascade 1 level of other KVM switches. After cascading a KVM switch other than the KM0832, y[...]

KM0832 User Manual 20 Cascading KM0832 Matrix KVM Switc hes To cascade KM0832 Matrix KV M Switches (refer to the i nstallation diagram on page 21): Note: Before cascading additional KM0832, ensure that the firmware version of the KM0832 to be installed matche s that of the first-level KM0832. Otherwise, they may be incompatible. 1. Connect the KVM [...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 21 5. Use Cat 5 cable to connect KVM adapter cables to any available KVM ports; plug the connectors on the KVM adapter cables into the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of the computers you wish to install . 6. Plug the provided power cable into th e power socket on the fi rst-level KM0832; connect th e power cable to an AC[...]

KM0832 User Manual 22 Cascading Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Ca bles You can connect a chain of Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables to each KM0832 KVM port. When connecting Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables to the KM0832, you do not need to install the MP0101M Master Module as with other matrix KVM switches. The table on page 135 list s compatible Matrix Plus K[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 23 Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Ca ble Inst allation Diagram 1 3 4 2 This product supports several Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables. See Additiona l Installation Diagrams , pa ge 131, for details.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 24 Cascading Other KVM Switches When cascading KVM switches other th an the KM0832, a KVM adapter cable is required. The KVM adapter cable converts the KVM port conn ector used by the KM0832 to connectors appropriate for the KVM switch that you are installing. Refer to the table on page 5 that lists the KVM adapter cables and the[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 25 Daisy-chaining Up to 7 KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM Switches can be daisy-chained to the first-level KM0832. When daisy chained with the KM0432 or KM0216, the KM0832 must occupy the master (first-level) position, while the KM0432 or KM0216 must be used as the slave KVM switch(es) (those KVM switches daisy-chained from th[...]

KM0832 User Manual 26 (Continued from previous page.) 2. If you wish to install any console modules or KVM adapter cables on th e KM0432 or KM0216, follow the procedures described in Grounding , page 15. (Repeat the above steps for any additio nal KM0 432 or KM0216 you wish to add to the chain.) 3. Plug the power cords into an AC pow er source and [...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 27 Daisy-chained Inst allation Diagram Console Module KM0832 KM0432 Next KM0432 Console Module Ports 1 - 4 Reserved This product support s several console module and KVM adapter cable types. See Requirement s , page 4, and Additional Insta llation Diagrams , page 131, for details.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 28 Network Installation You can configure m ost KM0832 settings from within a Web browser. To do so, you need to install the KM0832 on a local netwo rk. To install the K M0832 on a local network: Connect one end of a Cat 5 cable to a network access port and the other end to the CONFIGURATION port on the rear panel of the KM0832. [...]

29 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The KM0832 supports ho t plugging – components can be remo ved and added back into the installati on by unplugging thei r cables from the ports w ithout the need to shut d own the KVM switch. In o rder for hot pl ugging to wo rk properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed: Switching[...]

KM0832 User Manual 30 Powering Off and Rest arting Powering off the KM0832 does not affect the computers attach ed to it. When you restart the KM0 832, you will regain control immediately. To replace a KM0832, simply power it down, un plu g the cables, plug them into the new KVM switch, and power t he new KVM swit ch on. Note: If any of the compute[...]

31 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Overview The KM0832 Admi nistrator Utility enables network ad ministrators to securely manage the KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch from any where in the world at anytime. Super administrators can man age users and groups, control port access, upgrade firmware versions, an d perform many other administrative functions usin[...]

KM0832 User Manual 32 Setting the IP Address Y ou can use a W eb browser , the IP Inst aller , or the OSD to configure the KM0832 for deploym ent on yo ur local network. Or, you can assign an IP address from the command line. T o use a W eb browser to configure the KM0832 you will need: (1) a computer equipped wi th a W eb browser, (2) an Ethernet [...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 33 To configure the network settings from with in the OSD: 1. From a KVM console, open the OSD. Navigate to the IP ADDRESS SETTING screen (see SET NETWORK , page 11 1). 2. Follow the instructions on page 11 1 of this user manual to manually set the IP address or to view the current set tings. (If DHCP is enabled, yo[...]

KM0832 User Manual 34 Logging In The KM0832 Administrato r Utility provides secure, passw ord-protected access to the KM0832. A default super administrator account is provided to login and configure the initial setting s: Username: ADMIN Password: ADMIN We recommend that you change the password for the default super administrator account. Failure t[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 35 Upon successfully logg ing in, the KM 0832 Administ rator Utility M ain Webpage appears. Menus The menus at the top of th e KM0832 Administrator Utili ty are described in the table below: Menu Description View Clicking the VIEW menu opens the View Webpage, which allows users to configure the OSD screen settings. [...]

KM0832 User Manual 36 Icons The icons at the top o f the KM0832 Administrato r Utility are described in the table below: Icon Description Upgrade Clicking the UPGRADE icon brings up the Firmware Upgrade Webpage. The super administrator can use this function to upgrade the firmware version. Backup Clicking the BACKUP icon opens the Backup and Restor[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 37 T ree V iew Icons A tree view at the left side of the Main Webpage displays the stations and po rts. The KM0832 ma ster station icon (at the top of the tree) represents the master node. Under the master station icon are computer icons, chain connector icons, and station icons, which represent the slav e nodes arr[...]

KM0832 User Manual 38 Port St atus After logging in to the KM0832 Admi nistrator Util ity, the Port Status Webpage displays by default. (You can display the Port Status Webpage at any time by clicki ng on the KM083 2 station icon in the tree view. You can view the Port Status Webpage for cascaded stat ions by clicking the switch icon for the statio[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 39 Naming St ations To help distinguish one KVM switch from anoth er in cascad ed instal lations, super admi nistrators and administr ato rs can assign unique names to each KM0832. Note: Assigning a name to a statio n makes it possible to fin d it later using the search function. To assign a station name to the KM08[...]

KM0832 User Manual 40 Setting the Webp age Session Timeout If the length of time that a user is idle in the KM0832 Adm in istrator Utility exceeds the Webpage Session Timeout settin g, the user’s session is ended. The valid range for the Webpage Session Ti meout is 1–240 minutes. Th e default is 3 minutes. To set the Webpage Session Timeout for[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 41 Network Configuration Network configuration is a Super Admin istrator function. After logging in to the KM0832 Administrato r Utility, you should configure t he network settings. Network settings are configured th rough th e Network Settings Webpage. To open the Network Settings Webpage: 1. If you are not logged [...]

KM0832 User Manual 42 IP Inst aller Setting You can use the IP Installer to view and change network settings for the KM0832. The IP Installer can be downloaded from our Website.  Click Enabled to allow the IP Installer to be used to change the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway fo r the KM0832.  Click V iew Only to allow the IP Installer to[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 43 System Event Report s The KM0832 can be configured to send an e-mail notification when ever the DHCP server assigns a new IP addres s to the KM0832. Enable the Mail Notification feature and sp ecify the Simple Mail Tr ansfer Protocol (SMTP) server address, information for a va lid e-mail account on th e server, a[...]

KM0832 User Manual 44 Setting the Date and Time Super administrators can set the date and time of the KM0832 , which enables the System Log, Active Sessions, an d System Information Webpages to maintain accurate time-sensitive data. To set the date and time: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM 0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login pa[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 45 3. Under System Date & Time , select one of the following three options to set the date and time.  Synchronize with my computer: Select thi s optio n to synchronize the date and time of the KM0832 with that of the computer that you are using to access it.  Set manually: Select this option to manu ally e[...]

KM0832 User Manual 46 Group Management Super administrators can create, modify , and del ete up to 255 groups in the KM0832. (An additio nal default group cannot be modified or deleted.) Grouping users together sim plifies KVM port managem ent by enabling actions to be performed that affect a whole gro up of users, rather than only one. (You can st[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 47 Adding Group s To add a new g roup: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , open the KM0832 Login page and log i n. The KM0832 Administrator Utilit y Main Screen will appear . 2. From the Administration menu, choose Account Management > Gr oup Management . If no groups have been cre[...]

KM0832 User Manual 48 Modifying Group s To edit a group account: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM 0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login page and log in . The KM0832 Administrator Uti lity Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the Group Management W ebpage. 3. Select a group name and clic k Modif y . The Group Information W ebpage appe[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 49 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 50 Managing Port Access Right s for Group s Super administrators can manage KVM port access rights for groups from the Group Information Webpage. Note: Y ou do not need to assign access ri ghts for a group to any KVM port that cascades a KM0832. However , y ou must assign access rights to KVM ports that cascade non-KM 0832 KVM sw[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 51 2. Click to apply the type of access ri ghts you wish to assign fo r the group to each KVM port. 3. Click Save to store yo ur changes. 4. T o exit without saving changes, click any other menu or icon.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 52 User Management Up to 1023 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 a KVM console or through the KM08 32 Adm inistrator Utility. Sup er administrators can add, modi fy, and delete all u ser types, while adm[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 53 Adding Users To add a user account: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , open the KM0832 Login page and log i n. The KM0832 Administrator Utilit y Main Screen will appear . 2. From the Administration menu, choose Account Management > User Management . If no users have been create[...]

KM0832 User Manual 54 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 Installations , page 64.) * Super administrators and administra tors have full access to all KVM ports; h[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 55 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 accoun t. Note: Each user account can have only one group membership. 8. Select an OSD option for Adm inistrato rs and Users (Super Administrators always have this option enable[...]

KM0832 User Manual 56 Modifying Users To edit a user account: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM 0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login page and log in . The KM0832 Administrator Uti lity Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the User Management W ebpage. 3. Select a username and click Modify . The User Information W ebpage appears. 4. E[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 57 Deleting Users To delete a user account: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , open the KM0832 Login page and log i n. The KM0832 Administrator Utilit y Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the User Management W ebpage. 3. Select a username and click Delete . The following d ialog box a[...]

KM0832 User Manual 58 Managing Port Access Right s for Users Super Administrators and Administra tors can manage port access rights for Users from the User Information Webpage. (Y ou do not need to assign port access rights for Super Administrators and Administrators. They have access to all KVM ports in the KM 083 2 instal lation, including those [...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 59 Port Management KM0832 port access rights for users and gr oups are set on a po rt-by-port basis, giving administrato rs a high degree of control over which KVM ports users can access and how they access the KVM ports. To enable users to access KVM ports, you must first conf igure the user access rights for each [...]

KM0832 User Manual 60 The Port Select Webpage is divided into two columns. Port IDs, or port numbers, are listed in the column on the left in ascendi ng order. Click the port ID to access the Port Management Webpage for that KVM port. If a KVM port has been named, the name appears to th e right of th e port ID in the Port Note column. Managing Port[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 61 3. In the Port ID column , cl ick on a port ID to open the Port Management W ebpag e for that KVM port. The Port Management W ebpage appears. Note: For daisy-chained KM0216 and KM04 32, only the Port Settings area of the webpage disp lays. Daisy-chained KM 0216 and KM0432 cannot have their ports managed individua[...]

KM0832 User Manual 62 The Port Access area of the Port Manageme nt Webpage is used to manage port access rights for users and groups. The bo xes on the left side of the Webpage show all users and groups that have been created. The boxes on the right side of the Webpage govern port access rights. In the middle of the Webpage are five sets of arrows.[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 63 To grant port access rights to users or groups: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , open the KM0832 Login page and log i n. The KM0832 Administrator Utilit y Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the Port Management W ebpage for the KVM port where you wish to grant access rights. 3. In[...]

KM0832 User Manual 64 (Continued from previous page.) Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you ha ve assigned port access rights (or restrictions) for all users and groups. If you make a mistak e by adding a user or group to the wrong access rights box, simply highlight the usernam e (or group name) again and then click the corresponding leftward facing arro[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 65 Field Description Port Note T yp e a name in the Port Note field. Port notes may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: a–z, A–Z, 0–9, space, and hyphen. Enter a unique note for the port that will differentiate it from all other ports in the KVM installation. The port note will appear on the[...]

KM0832 User Manual 66 Operation Mode Attributes The following table lists the options for set tin g a port’s operation mode: Restoring KVM Port Default s Clicking the Restore Defaults button at t he bottom of the Port Select Webpage restores KVM port defaul ts. When restoring KVM port defaults, port access rights are revoked for users and group s[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 67 Setting the OSD View After you create accounts for users, those users can login to the KM0832 Administrator Utility. From there, they can set the OSD view settings for their accounts. This includes selecting the KVM ports that will appear in the OSD port list; the type, position and duration of the po rt ID displ[...]

KM0832 User Manual 68 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 KVM po rts that ar e listed. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below: Set Port ID When a user switches KVM ports from [...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 69 Set Scan Select the KVM ports that are viewed under Auto Scan mo de and the du ration of time that they receive the KVM focus. Setting Function Scan T imer Determines how long the KVM focus dwells on each KVM port as it cycles through the selected KVM ports in Auto Scan mode (se e F7 SCAN , page 1 14). Enter a va[...]

KM0832 User Manual 70 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 us ername that is pr ovided during login. To open the Settings Webpage: 1. If you are not logged in to the K[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 71 Setting Function Change Password Enter the old account password. Enter a new password, and then reenter the password to confirm it. Blank passwords are permitted. Or , do n ot enter anything to leave the password unchanged. OSD Activation Selects which Hotk ey activates the OSD function: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Loc[...]

KM0832 User Manual 72 Searching for Ports and S t ation s You can search for KVM ports and cascad ed stations in the KVM installation by typing all (or part ) of the por t or statio n name. To search for a KVM port: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM 0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login page and log in . The KM0832 Administrator Ut[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 73 Upgrading Firmware Super administrators can upgrade fi rmware for KM0832 Matrix KVM Switches, attached cons ole modules (except KA9 233 ), KVM adapter cables, and Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables. As new versions of the KM0832 firmware become available, they can be downloaded from our Website. Check the Website reg[...]

KM0832 User Manual 74 Prep aring to Upgrade the Firmware To prepare to upgr ade the firmware:  Notify all users to logout of the OSD and the KM0832 Admi nistrator Utility.  Ensure that all computer s are powered on; otherwise, some KVM adapter cables may not be upgraded. (Disregard th is if you are using the Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrad[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 75 4. Select the check box for each module that you wish t o upgrade. Or , click to clear the check box for each module that you do not wish to upgrade. 5. Click Browse . The Choose file dialog box appears. 6. Navigate to the d irectory where the new firmware upgrade package file was saved, select the file, and clic[...]

KM0832 User Manual 76 Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware Upgrade Utility Before starting the Firmware Upgrade Utility , ensure that both the host computer and first-level KM0832 lie within the same subnet and are not physically separated by a router, gateway , or firewal l. (If you have not yet downloaded the firmware upgrade package, see Download[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 77 4. Select the KM0832 for which you wish to reinstall the firm ware, and then click OK . The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The utility inspects y our installation. All devices cap able of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List box. 5. Select a device in the Device List box to d[...]

KM0832 User Manual 78 (Continued from previous page.) 6. Select the Check Firmwar e V ersion check box if you wish to comp are the current firmware version level of the KM0832 to that of the Firmware Upgrade Utility installation fil es. Click Next to begin reinstalling the firmware. If the KM083 2's firmware version level is equal to or hig he[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 79 9. After the upgrade has been com pleted, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: 10. Click Fini sh to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility . After a successful reinstallation, the KVM switches exit Firmware Upgrade mode. Upgrade Failed If a device fails to complete the upgr ade successful[...]

KM0832 User Manual 80 Recovering from a Failed Firmware Upgrade If a firmware upgrade procedure is aborted prematurely (due to a power outage, for example), the KVM switch that was being upgraded at the time may become inoperable and may be incap able of accepting a normal firmware upgrade. Follow this pro cedure to recover from the failed fi rm wa[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 81 Replacing the Master KM0 832 with a Slave KM0832 If you replace the master (first-level ) KM0832 with a slave (lower-level) KM0832, the new master KM0832 wi ll ask you to confirm whether you want to keep the system settings of the previous KM0832. If you choose to keep the settings, all groups, user s, and port n[...]

KM0832 User Manual 82 Backing Up and Restoring Settings Super administrators and adm ini strators can backup KM0832 system settings to a file and later restore them to the system. We suggest that you b ackup system settings:  before making changes.  if you install multiple KM08 32 in separat e installations and you want to use the same s etti[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 83 To back up system settings: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , open the KM0832 Login page and log i n. The KM0832 Administrator Utilit y Main Screen will appear . 2. Click the Backup icon. The Backup and Restor e Settings We b p a g e appears. 3. Under Backup Configuration , enter[...]

KM0832 User Manual 84 To restore system co nfigurations: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM 0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login page and log in . The KM0832 Administrator Uti lity Main Screen will appear . 2. Click the Backup icon. The Backup and Restor e Settings W ebpage appears. 3. Under Restore Configuration , enter the passwo[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 85 V iewing and Ending User Sess ions The KM0832 lists all users who are currently logged in to the KM 0832 Administrator Utility and OSD and shows detail s about their sessions. If a user account is misused, or if another user needs to login to the KM0832 Administrator Utili ty, super adm ini strato rs can view and[...]

KM0832 User Manual 86 To end a user session: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM 0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login page and log in . The KM0832 Administrator Uti lity Main Screen will appear . 2. Click the Session icon. The Acti ve Sess ions W ebpage appears. 3. Select the user whose session yo u wish to end , and then click End [...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 87 V iewing and Clearing the Log File The log file is a record of events that happen in the KM083 2 Administrat or Utility. It records events such as system boot up an d when important administrative changes are made. Each entr y is recorded with the date and time that the event happened. User logins and logouts are[...]

KM0832 User Manual 88 4. Click OK . The System Log W ebpage appears. The log file displays even ts occurring in the KM08 32 system according to the options selected in the Event Log Webpage . Up to 4096 events are stored in the Event Log’s memory, aft er which the oldest events are discarded as new events are recorded. Note: If the KM0832 suddenl[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 89 V iewing System Information Super administrators can view inform ation about the KM0832 through the System Information We bpage. It di sp lays the current firmware version(s) of the KM0832 and attached modules, the sy stem time, the network settings, and the file system. To view system inform ation: 1. If you are[...]

KM0832 User Manual 90 Viewing Help Most KM0832 Administrat or Ut ili ty functions are described in Help. To open the help file: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM 0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login page and log in . The KM0832 Administrator Uti lity Main Screen will appear . 2. Click the Help icon. The KM0832 Help appears. Loggin[...]

91 Chapter 5 OSD Operation OSD Overview Note: The following chapter describes OSD control of the KM0832 when accessed by a KA9222A or KA9272A console module. For information regarding OSD control via the KA9233 console mo dule, refer to the KA9233 user man ual. The KM0832 OSD provides a visual, me nu-driven, mouse- enabled, interface that offers qu[...]

KM0832 User Manual 92 (continued from previous page) 2. Key in a valid username and password, then press [Enter] . Note: The first time that you log in to the KM0832 OSD, yo u must use the default super administrator accoun t. The default username is ADMIN and the default password is also ADMIN. This account can neither be deleted nor does it appea[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 93 3. Press [Enter] , and a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The diagram depicts the super ad ministra tor's main screen . The user main screen does not show the F4 function, since it is reserved for super administrat ors and administrators. Normal users cannot access it. 2. The OSD always starts in Li[...]

KM0832 User Manual 94 OSD Main Screen Headings OSD Navigation Use the foll owing procedures to naviga te through OSD me nus:  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, click F8 at the top of the main screen , or press [F8] .  T o move up or d[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 95 Accessing Switches and Computers To access a computer, cascaded switch, or daisy-chained switch, double-click it; or, move the h ighlight bar to i t, and then press [Enter] . If more than one user tries to access a KV M port at the same time, the first user to gain access controls the KVM port, while the other users can [...]

KM0832 User Manual 96 Daisy-chained Inst allations In a daisy-chained installation (see page 25) the defaul t port list will show CHAIN in the TYPE column, and K M0432 CHAIN in the NOTE column next to port 01 . Note: 1. KM0432 CHAIN will disp lay in the NOTE column even if KM0216 are the only switches daisy-chained from the first level KM0 832 . 2.[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 97 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port in the KVM installation has a uni que port ID. The port ID is composed of up to 3 port numbers separated by hyphens. These port numbers describe a path from the first-level K VM switch through the KVM install ation to the target device. In Hotkey mode (Chapter 6) you can typ e a port ID to[...]

KM0832 User Manual 98 Daisy-chained Inst allations The port numbers that com pose the port ID in daisy- chained installations are displayed in the following ord er from left to right : 1. The port ID for daisy-ch ained KVM swit ches begins wi th “1”. 2. The position of the KM0432 or KM0 216 Matrix KVM Switch in the daisy-chain. Y ou can determi[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 99 OSD Functions OSD func tions confi gure and cont rol th e OSD. Examples of what can be accomplished with the OSD in clude: rapidly switching to any KVM port; auto scanning specifi cally selected KVM p orts; limiting the list of KVM ports y ou wish to view; managing port names; user management, system administ ration, and[...]

KM0832 User Manual 100 F1: HELP Click or press [F1] to access Help. It gives a brief description about each OSD function. It also displays informatio n about the user, such as username, group membership, and the KVM console the user is operating. To return to the OSD main screen, click or press [Esc] . F2: VIEW Many of the OSD functions only operat[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 101 (continued from previous page) Setting Function SET PORT ID A submenu appears with three sele ctions: ID POSITION —Allows you to position where the port ID appears on the monitor . T he default is the upper left corner , but you can have it appear anywhere on the screen. Use the mouse or the arrow keys plus [Page Up],[...]

KM0832 User Manual 102 F3: SET 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 user name that is provided during log in. The settings are explained in the follow ing tab le: (continues on next page) Setting F[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 103 (continued from previous page) Setting Function SET BEEPER When activated, the beeper sounds whenever a KVM port is changed, when activating the Auto Scan mode (see F7: SCAN , page 1 14), or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu. The default is Y (activated). Choices are Y (Y es), or N (No). BROADCAST TIMEOUT If there[...]

KM0832 User Manual 104 F4: ADM F4 is a (super) administrator only function. It allows configuratio n and control of the overall operation of the OSD. Note: When creating user accounts you must add each user to a group. Therefore, we suggest that yo u creat e groups before users. If you do n ot wish to create groups you may add us ers to the default[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 105 (continued from previous page) (continues on next page) Setting Function 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- na[...]

KM0832 User Manual 106 (continued from previous page) Setting Function USER ACCESS SETTING Allows you to set special access rights for a user to specific KVM ports. If you want a user ’s KVM port access right s to be determined by the group, you do not need to modify these settings. 1. The user list appears. 2. Select the user for whom you wish t[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 107 PORT MANAGEMENT (continues on next page) Setting Function PORT ACCESS This function allows the administrator to define gr oup and user access to the computers on the installation on a port-by-port basis. Select a KVM port from the list to manage user and group acce ss to the KVM port. A list appears with the following c[...]

KM0832 User Manual 108 (continued from previous page) (continues on next page) Setting Function PORT ACCESS (cont.) T o grant port 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 KVM port. 3. Pres s [Y] to confirm; or , press [N] to cancel. T o set the User A cce[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 109 (continued from previous page) Setting Function SET PC NOTE T o help remembe r which computer is attached to a particular KVM port, every KVM port can be given a name. This function allows the administrator to create, modify , or delete port notes. T o edit a port note: 1. Click the KVM port you want, or use the navigat[...]

KM0832 User Manual 110 ST A TION MANAGEMEN T SYSTEM INFORMA TION Setting Function CREA TE ST A TION NOTE This function allows administrators to assign a name to the KM0832 station, which helps to distinguish identical stations on a multiple station KVM installation. DELETE ST A TION NOTE This function allows administrators to delete a station note.[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 111 SADM CONF IGURA TION Only the super adm inistrator can view an d control the function s under this menu. (continues on next page) Setting Function SET NETWORK This function allows administrators to configure the network settings for the KM0832 on the Local Area Network (LAN). A submenu appear s with the following choice[...]

KM0832 User Manual 112 (continued from previous page) Setting Function BROADCAST Selecting BROADCAST invokes Broadcast mode. When th is function is in effect, commands sent from the KVM console keyboard are broadcast to all available computers in the installation. This function is particularly usef ul for operations that need to be performed on mul[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 113 F5: SCH The Search function provides a conven ient method to easily locate KVM ports and cascaded stations by their port notes. To search for a KVM port: 1. From the OSD main sc reen, press or click [F5] . 2. In the field that appears, enter the po rt note of the KVM port for which you are searching. All port notes that[...]

KM0832 User Manual 114 F7: SCAN This function allows you to automatical ly swit ch amon g the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activi ty without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.  The selection of KVM ports to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the SCAN MODE setting under the F2 SET f[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 115 F8: LOUT LOUT (logout) logs y ou out of OSD cont rol of the computers, and bl anks the KVM console screen. This is di fferent from simply pressing [Esc] to deactivate the OSD when you are at the main scr een. With this function you must login all over again to regain acce ss to the OSD, whereas with [Esc] , all you have[...]

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117 Chapter 6 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provid e KVM focu s to a particular KVM port directly from the keyboard. Note: Hotkeys work best in single level and basic cascaded or daisy-chained installations. For installati ons that combine daisy-chaining and cascading, it is simpler, more conveni ent, and mo[...]

KM0832 User Manual 118 When Hotkey mode is active:  The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LE Ds flash in succession. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey mode.  An on-screen command line appears. The command line prompt is the word HOTKEY : in white text on a blue background. T ext that you key in while in Hotkey mode [...]

Chapter 6. Hotkey Operation 119 Auto Scanning Auto Scan mode switches among all th e KVM ports that are accessible to the current operator at regular intervals (see SCAN MODE under SET SCAN , page 101, for information regarding accessible KVM po rts). This function is convenient for autom atically monitori ng the activity of the computers on the in[...]

KM0832 User Manual 120 (Continued from previous page.) Pausing and exiting are the tw o ways to st op scanni ng and keep the focus on a particular KV M port. If you intend to continue scanni ng after a brief stop , pau sing is more convenient than ex iting Auto Scan mode completely because when you resume scanning after pausing, you start from wher[...]

Chapter 6. Hotkey Operation 121 Hotkey Beeper Control The beeper (see SET BEEPER , page 103) can be toggled on and off by means of a hotkey. To toggle the beeper, enter the following hotkey combinatio n: 1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 1 17). 2. Press [B] After you press B , the beeper toggles on or off. The command line displays BEEPER ON or BEEPE[...]

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123 Chapter 7 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 124 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: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and releas[...]

125 Appendix Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll resul t.  Do not use the device near water .  D[...]

KM0832 User Manual 126 (Continued from previous page.)  If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of al l products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  T o help [...]

Appendix 127 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, ma ke su re that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full w eight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.  Always load the [...]

KM0832 User Manual 128 T echnical Support Technical support is available both by email and on lin e (with a browser over the web): International North America When you contact u s, please have the followin g information ready beforehand:  Product model number, serial number , and date of purchase.  Y o ur computer configuration, includin g op[...]

Appendix 129 Specifications Function KM0832 Computer Connections Direct 32 Max 8,000 Console Connections 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 S[...]

KM0832 User Manual 130 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 Left Corner Port ID Display Duration User Defined (3 seconds) Scan Duration 5 seconds Scan Mode Accessible + Powered OSD H[...]

Appendix 131 Additional Inst allation Diagrams KA9222A PS/2 Console Module KA9233 PS/2-USB Console Module KA9272A USB Console Module CON SOLE CON SOLE[...]

KM0832 User Manual 132 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 133 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 134 Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cables MP0120 MP0130 MP0131[...]

Appendix 135 Supported KVM Switches The table below lists KVM switches that are compatible with the KM0832 and the type of expansion that they use. (KVM switches listed below are sold separately . Contact your dealer for details.) Please keep in mind the follow ing limitations when installing m ore than one KVM switch. Where distances are menti one[...]

KM0832 User Manual 136 T rusted Certificates Overview When you try to login to the KM0832 from your Web browser, a Securi ty Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certifi cate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed. The certificate can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certificate’s name is not found on[...]

Appendix 137 Inst alling the Certificate To install the certificate: 1. In the Security Alert dialog b ox, click V iew Certificate . The Certificate dialog box appears. Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is not trusted. 2. Click Install Certif icate . 3. Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the inst[...]

KM0832 User Manual 138 (Continued from previous page.) 4. Click Ye s . 5. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6. Click OK to close the dialog box. Certificate T rusted The certificate is now trusted: When you click View Certificate , you can see that the red and white X l ogo is no longer present—further indicatio n that the certificate is[...]

Appendix 139 T roubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached an d seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s firm ware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolv ed since the prior versi on[...]

KM0832 User Manual 140 (Continued from previous page.) Problem Solution I can't upgrade the firmware version. Make sure that you have selected the correct firmware upgrade package and try again. When upgrading the firmware through the KM0832 Administrator Utility, use a firmware upgrade package with an FW extension. When the system is unavaila[...]

Appendix 141 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 142 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 143 6. Remove the jumper cap from pins 1-2 of the J3 jump er . 7. Replace the cover on the K VM switch. Plug in the power cord and t urn on the KM0832. 8. Y ou should now use the default username and password to login to the KM0832 Administrator U tility and OSD . Entering the ok Prompt (Sun Solaris) If you are using a PC keyboard to contr[...]

KM0832 User Manual 144 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[...]

145 Index A accounts, managing, 46, 52, 104 activating the OSD, 102 Active Sessions Web page, 85 force logou t, 85 viewing, 85 administrator functions, 104 accounts, managing, 1 04 ports, managing, 107 SADM configuration, 11 1 stations, naming, 110 system information, 110 Administrator Utility active sessions, viewing, 8 5 backing up settings, 82 d[...]

KM0832 User Manual 146 Broadcast mode, 112 Broadca st Timeout function, 71, 103 C cables, 5 cascading, 19 Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables, 22 chaining, daisy, 25 CONFIGURATION port, 28 console module s, 4, 9 installation diagrams, 131 CPU modules. See KVM adapter cables D daisy-chaining, 25 Date & Time Webpage, 44 date, setting, 44 , 111 default[...]

147 Mac, 123 Sun, 124 keyboard language layout, 1 09 keyboard layout, 65 keyboards, 65 KM0832 assigning names, 39 desktop mounting, 10 front view, 6 rack mounting, 10 rear view, 8 stacking, 10 KM0832 Administrato r Utility. See Administrator Utility KVM adapter cables, 5, 9 displaying, 94 installation diagrams, 1 32 Matrix P l u s, 22 L log file, 8[...]

KM0832 User Manual 148 passwords, setting, 102 port defaults, restoring , 109 port ID, 101 port shortcuts, 100 ports, managing, 107 restoring port defaults, 1 09 restoring user defaults, 103 Screen Blanker function, 71, 102 Search function, 113 shortcuts, port, 100 stations, naming, 110 system information, 110 time, setting, 111 user defaults, rest[...]

149 Simple Mail Transfer Proto col configuration, 43 SJ/T 11364-2006, ii Skip mode, 69, 101, 114, 120 SMTP. See Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Specifications, 129 stacking, 10 Station Management Webpage , 39 station positions, switching, 29 stations, naming, 39, 110 switching station positions, 29 switching to ports, 118 system event report, 43 Syst[...]