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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 li mits 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:  International – http :/ /supp ort.aten.com  North America – h ttp://www .aten-usa.com/produ ct_registration T elephone Suppo rt  International – 886-2-869 2-6959  North America – 1- 8 88-999-A TEN User Noti[...]

KM0832 User Manual iv Package Content s The KM0832 packag e consists of: 1 KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch 1P o w e r C o r d 1 Rack Mount Kit (brackets and Phi llips head hex screws M3 x 8) 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[...]

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

KM0832 User Manual vi Chapter 3. Basic Operation Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Switching Daisy-Chained KVM Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Switching Cascaded KVM Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hot Plugging User Ports . . [...]

KM0832 User Manual vii Set Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Configuring OSD User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Searching for Ports and Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Upgrading Firmware . . . .[...]

KM0832 User Manual viii Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Switching to KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Setting the Scan Interval . . [...]

KM0832 User Manual ix About This Manual This user manual is provided to help you get the m ost 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, Introduction, introduces you to the KM0832 System. Its purpose, featur[...]

KM0832 User Manual x Conventions This manual uses the following co nven tions: Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products an d how they can help you connect without limit s, visi t ATEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. Visi t ATEN o n the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:  International ?[...]

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch gi ves IT administrators advanced con trol of multiple computers. Op er ato rs working at up to 8 keyboard, monitor, mouse (KVM) consoles can independently and sim ultan eously take direct control of up to 32 computers. Using A TEN advanced video routing technology , users can separatel[...]

KM0832 User Manual 2 Features  Eight KVM consoles independ ently and simultaneously con trol up to 32 directly connected computers  Automatic video rout ing technology enab les multiple KVM consoles 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  Graphical user interface for convenient , user -friendly operation, supported by the KA9233 Console Module and A dministrator Utility  Daisy chain up to 7 additional KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM Switches 1  Auto-sensing of station’ s position on daisy chain installations—OSD and front panel LED i ndicates stat[...]

KM0832 User Manual 4 Requirements Consoles 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 Computers The following hardware compo nents are required for each computer:  A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync video gra phics card w ith an HDB-15 p ort; or , for legacy Sun systems, a Sun 13W3 video p ort  PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN), or at least one USB port; or , for legacy Sun systems, a Sun style ke[...]

KM0832 User Manual 6 Operating Systems The KM0832 sup ports the following op erating systems:  Microsoft ® W indows ® 2000 and higher  Mac OS ® 9.0 and higher  RED HA T ® Linux ® 6.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.0 and higher  Mandriva 9.0 and higher  SUSE Linux 8.2 and higher  Free BSD 3.5.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 and higher  Sun Solaris™ [...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 7 KM0832 Front V iew 1. POWER LED Lights to indicate that the KM0832 is powered on. 2. KVM Port LEDs The KVM port LEDs are multicolored (red/green/amber) and provide status information about their co rresponding KVM ports as follows: Color Condition In dication Amber S teady KVM port is selected ; connected compu ter is on F[...]

KM0832 User Manual 8 3. User Port LEDs Lights (green) to indicat e that the console modu le connected to the corresponding user port is online. Flashes when cascaded from the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch. 4. SYSTEM RESET Button  Pressing in this button performs a system reset. When the syst em is reset, the KM0832 beeps, and then the KVM p[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 9 KM0832 Rear V iew 1. Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here. 2. POWER Switch This is a standard rocker switch th at powers the KVM switch on and off. 3. CONFIGURA TION Port The KM0832 is connected to the local ne two rk via the CONFIGURA TION port. It provides access to the KM0832 Administrator Utility [...]

KM0832 User Manual 10 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) con trols which of the two user ports is active. See USER PORT 1 Switch , page 8, for more information. 7. KVM Port s The Cat 5 cables that link[...]

11 Chapter 2 Inst allation Overview For convenience and flexib ili 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 th e KVM consoles and the KVM switch, and KVM adapter cables , that serve as intermediari es between the KVM switch and the co[...]

KM0832 User Manual 12 Before you Begin 1. Important safety in formation rega rding the placement of this device is provided on page 131. Pl ease review it before proceed- ing. 2. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off. 3. Make sure that all devices you will be connect ing up are properly grou nded. 4. Unplug the power cords of any[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 13 S t acking and Rack Mounting The KM0832 can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted by a variety of different methods in 1U of rack space. The proced ures for e ach method are described in the followin g sections. Note: Allow at least 5.1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and 12.7 cm at the rear for power cord an[...]

KM0832 User Manual 14 Rack Mounting—S plit 1. Remove the four screws from the sides of the unit, two at the front and two at the rear . The two screws at the fron t secure the detachable front panel to the chassis. 2. Detach the front panel from the chassis; however , leave the cables attached. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied wit[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 15 3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Po sition it so that the holes in the mounting brackets li ne up with those in the rack. Secure the mou nting brackets to the front and rear of the r ack. Cage nuts are provided for rac ks that are not prethreaded.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 16 Rack Mounting—Front 1. Remove the two screws that secure th e detachable front panel to the chas- sis. (See S tep 1 under Rack Mounting—Split , page 14.) 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack moun tin g kit to screw the rack mounting bracket s in to the sides at the front of th e unit. Phillips [...]

Chapter 2. Installation 17 3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Po sition it so that the holes in the mounting brackets li ne up with those in the rack. Secure the mou nting brackets to the front of the rack. Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 18 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 14.) 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack moun tin g kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the rear of the unit. Phillips head hex M3 x 8[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 19 3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Po sition it so that the holes in the mounting brackets li ne up with those in the rack. Secure the mou nting brackets to the rear of the rack. Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 20 Single Level Inst allation In a single level installation, there are no additional KV M switches cascaded or daisy chained down from the first-level KVM switch. To set up a single- level installation, refer t o the diagram on page 21 (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to t he numbered steps) and do the following: 1. Conne[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 21 Single Level Inst allation Diagram 5 6 1 2 4 3 Console Module CPU Module This product supports several console module and KVM adapter cable types. See Requirements , page 4, and Additional Insta llation Diagrams , page 137, for details.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 22 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 mult ilevel installation:  Cascading  Daisy chaining Overview Cascading involv es using the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch (one [...]

Chapter 2. Installation 23 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 following limitations when installi ng m ore than one KVM switch. Where distances are menti oned, they r[...]

KM0832 User Manual 24 Cascading The KM0832 sup ports cascading up to 3 levels of KM0832 and 1 l evel of KVM switches other th an the KM08 32 (compatible KVM sw itches are listed above). However, 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[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 25 Use Cat 5 cable to connect the Link port of the console module to one of the user ports on the KM0832's rear panel. (Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all KVM cons oles that you wish to connect. Up to 8 KVM consoles may be co nnected in this fashion.) Note: The distance between any console module and any KVM adap ter cable, o[...]

KM0832 User Manual 26 Cascaded KM0832 Inst allation Diagram Console Module This product supports sever al console module and KVM adapter ca ble types. See Requirements , p age 4, and Additional Inst allation Diagrams , page 137, for details.[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 27 Cascading M atrix Plus KVM Adapter Cables You can connect a chain of Matrix Pl us KVM adapter cables to each KM0832 KVM port. When connecting Mat rix Plus KVM adapter cables to the KM0832, you do not need to install the MP01 01M Master Module as with o ther matrix KVM switches. The table on page 23 lists compatible Matr i[...]

KM0832 User Manual 28 Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Ca ble Installation Diagram 1 3 4 2 This product supports several Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables. See Addit ional Installation Diagrams , page 137, for details.[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 29 Cascading Oth er KVM Switches When cascading KVM switches other th an the KM0832, a KVM adapter cable is required. The KVM adapter cable conv erts the KVM port connector 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 a[...]

KM0832 User Manual 30 Daisy Chaining Up to 7 KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM Switch e s can be daisy chained to the first-level KM0832. When daisy ch ained with the KM0432 or KM0216, th e KM0832 must occupy the master (first-level) position, while the KM0432 or KM0216 mu st be used as the slave KVM switch(es) (those KVM switches daisy chained from th e[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 31 To set up a daisy-chained installation, refer to the diagram on page 32 and do the following: 1. Use a daisy-chain cable set (described in Cables , page 5) to connect the CHAIN OUT port of the first-level KM 0832 to the CHAIN IN port of the slave KM0432 or KM0216 (first station out to second stati on in , second station o[...]

KM0832 User Manual 32 Daisy-Chained 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 Ports 1 - 4 Reserved This product supports seve ral console module and KVM adapter cable types. See Requirements , page 4, and Additional Ins[...]

Chapter 2. Installation 33 Network Inst allation You can configure most KM0832 settings from within a Web bro wser. To do so, you need to install th e KM0832 on the local network. To install the KM0832 on the lo cal netwo rk: Connect one end of a Cat 5 cable to the Ethernet and the other end to the CONFIGURATION port on the rear panel of the KM0832[...]

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35 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The KM0832 supports hot plugging — components can be remov ed 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 work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed: Switching D[...]

KM0832 User Manual 36 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 in to the new KVM switch, and power the new KVM switc h on. Note: If any of the compute[...]

37 Chapter 4 Administrator Utility Overview The KM0832 Admi nistrator Utility enables net work administrators to securely manage the KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch from anywhere 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 using[...]

KM0832 User Manual 38 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 yo ur lo cal 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 39 2. Follow the instructions on page 118 of this user manual to manually set the IP address or to view the current set tings. (If DHCP is enabled, you will not be able to view the IP address.) To assign an IP addre ss from the command line: 1. Power off the KM0832. 2. At the command line, en ter the fo llo wing com[...]

KM0832 User Manual 40 Logging In The KM0832 Administr ator Utility provides secu re, password-protect ed 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 [...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 41 Upon successfully logg ing in, the KM 0832 Administ rator Utility M ain Webpage appears.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 42 Menus The menus at the top of the KM0832 Administrator Uti lity 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. Settings Clicking the SETTINGS menu opens the Settings Webp age. It allows users to change their account[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 43 Icons The icons at the top of the KM0832 Adm inistrator Util ity are described in the table below: Icon Description Upgrade Clicking the UPGRADE icon brings up the Firmware Upgrade Webpage. The super administra tor can use this function to upgrade the firmware version. Backup Clicking the BACKUP icon opens the Ba[...]

KM0832 User Manual 44 T ree V iew Icons A tree view at the left side of the Main Webp age displays the stations and ports. The KM0832 root station icon (at the top of the tree) represents the root node. Under the root station icon are computer icons, chain connector i cons, and station icons, which represent the ch ild nodes—one for each KVM port[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 45 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 the KM0832 statio n icon in the tree view. You can view the Port Status Webpage for cascaded st ations by clicking the connector ic[...]

KM0832 User Manual 46 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 the search function. To assign a station name to the KM0832: 1. If you are no[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 47 Setting the Webp ag e Session Timeout If the length of time that a user is idle in the KM0832 Ad ministrator Utility exceeds the Webpage Session Timeout settin g, the user’s session is ended. The valid range for the Webpage Session Timeout is 1–2 40 minutes. The default is 3 minutes. To set the Webpage Sessio[...]

KM0832 User Manual 48 Network Configuration Network configuration is a super adm inist rator function. A fter logging in to the KM0832 Admini st rat or Utility, you should configu re the network settings. Network settings are configured throu gh the Net work Settings Webpage. To open the Network Settings Webpage: 1. If you are not logged in to the [...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 49 IP Inst aller Setting You can use the IP Installer to view and change network settings for the KM0832. The IP Inst aller can be downloaded from our Website.  Click Enabled to allow the IP Installer to be used to change the IP address, subnet mask, and g ateway for the KM083 2.  Click Vi e w O n l y to allow[...]

KM0832 User Manual 50 System Event Report s The KM0832 can be configured t o send an e-mail notification whenever the DHCP server assigns a new IP addre ss to the KM0832. Enable the Mail Notification feature and specify the Simp le Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server address, information for a valid e-mail account on the server, and the e- mail ad[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 51 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 Info rm ation 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 , open the[...]

KM0832 User Manual 52 3. Unde r System Date & Time, select one of the following three options to set the date and time.  Synchronize with my computer: Select this option to sy nchroni ze 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 option to manual ly enter the dat[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 53 Group Management Super administrators can create, modify , and delete up to 255 groups in the KM0832. (An additional default group cannot b e modified or deleted.) Grouping users together simplifi es KVM port management by enabling actions to be performed that affect a whole group of users, rather th an on ly one[...]

KM0832 User Manual 54 6. Clic k Save . The new group is added to the Group Management W ebpage. Modifying Group s To edit a group account: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM 0832 Administrator Uti lit y Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the Group Management W ebpage. 3. Sel[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 55 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 56 Managing Port Access Right s for Group s Super administrators can manage KVM port access rights for groups from the Group Information Webpage. Please note that you do not need to a ssign access rights for a group to any KVM port that cascades a KM0832. However, you must assign access rights to KVM ports that cascade non-KM0832[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 57 2. Click to apply the ty pe of access rights 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 58 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 administrator s can add, modify, and d elete all user t ypes, while ad[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 59 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 login. The KM083 2 Adm ini strat or Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. From the Administration menu, choose Account Ma nagement > User Management. If no users have been creat[...]

KM0832 User Manual 60 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 stati ons, see Cascaded Installatio ns , pag e 72.) * Super administrators and administrators have full access to all KVM ports;[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 61 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. If you want to assign KVM port access rights to the user , see Managing Port Access Rights for Users , p[...]

KM0832 User Manual 62 Modifying Users To edit a user account: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM 0832 Administrator Uti lit y 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. Ed[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 63 5. Click Save. The user accoun t is updated. 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 login. The KM083 2 Adm ini strat or Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the User Managem ent W ebpage.[...]

KM0832 User Manual 64 3. Select a username and click Delete. The following dialog box appears: 4. Clic k OK to delete the username. The username is removed from the User Management W ebpage. 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 [...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 65 To manage KVM port access rights for a user: 1. In the User Ma nagement W ebpage, select a username from the list, and then click Modify . The User Information W ebpage appears. The User Information W ebpage lists all KVM ports in the installation. KVM ports, whether on th e root statio n, daisy chained, or casca[...]

KM0832 User Manual 66 3. Clic k Save to store your changes. 4. T o exit without saving changes, click any other menu or ic on.[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 67 Port Management KM0832 port access rights for users and gr oups are set on a port-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 K[...]

KM0832 User Manual 68 The Port Select Webpage is divided into two columns. Port IDs, or port numbers, are listed in the column on the left in ascending order. Click the port ID to access the Port Management Webp age for that KVM port. If a KVM port has been named, the name appears to th e righ t of the port ID in the Port Note column. Managing Port[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 69 3. In the Port ID column, cl ick on a port ID to open the Port Ma nagement W ebpag e for that KVM port. Th e Port Management W ebpage appears. The Port Access area of the Port Manage ment Webpage is used to manage port access rights for users and gr oups. The boxes on the left side of the Webpage show all users a[...]

KM0832 User Manual 70 Note: 1. You cannot add more t han 32 users and 32 groups to a KVM port. If you need to add more t han 32 users to a KVM port, first add the users to groups and then add those groups to the KVM po rt. 2. If a user is granted both user a nd group access rights to the same KVM port, the user access rights will be applied and not[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 71 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 login. The KM083 2 Adm ini strat or Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Open the Port Management W ebpage for the KVM port where you wish to grant access rights. 3. I[...]

KM0832 User Manual 72 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 gro up nam e) again and then click the corresponding leftward facing arrow . The sel ected user (or gro[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 73 Configuring Port Settings Before you configure port settings, first verify that the KVM adapter cable for the KVM port you wish to configure is connected to the co rrect KVM port on the back panel of the KM0832. The fiel ds in the low e r section of the Port Management Webpage are described in the table on the fo[...]

KM0832 User Manual 74 Field Description Port Note T ype 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 Port S tatus a[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 75 Restoring KVM Port Default s Clicking the Restore Defaults button at the bottom of th e Port Select Webpage restores KVM port defaults. When re storing KVM port defaults, port access rights are revoked for users and groups, p ort notes and personal view shortcu ts are removed, and the Port Operating Sy stem and P[...]

KM0832 User Manual 76 Setting the OSD View After you create accounts for users, those users can login to the KM0832 Administrato r Utility. From there, they can set the OSD view settings for their accounts. This includes se lecting the KVM ports that will appear in the OSD port list; th e type, position and d uration of the port ID display; an d th[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 77 Vi ew Mode Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers th at are currently listed (displayed) on the OSD main screen. Use this function to broaden or narrow the scope of KVM port s that ar e listed. The submen u choices and their meanings are given in the table below: Set Port ID When a user switches [...]

KM0832 User Manual 78 Display Duration Display duration determines the length of time that the po rt ID displays on the screen after a KVM port change. The table below explains the choices: Set Scan Select the KVM ports that are viewed under Auto Scan mode and the duration of time that they receive the KVM focus. Choice Meaning Always On Displays t[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 79 Configuring OSD User Settings 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 accordi ng to the username that is provided during login. To open the Settings Webpage: 1. If you are not logg[...]

KM0832 User Manual 80 Setting Function Change Password Enter the old account passwor d. Enter a new password, and then reenter the password to confirm i t. Blank passwords are permitted. Or , do not enter anything to leave the password unchanged. OSD Activation Selects which H otkey activates the OSD function: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 81 Searching for Port s and S t ations You can search for KVM ports and cascad ed st ations in the KVM in stallation by typing all (or part) of the port or st atio n name. To search for a KVM port: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM083 2 A[...]

KM0832 User Manual 82 Upgrading Firmware Super administrators can upgrade firmw are for KM0832 Matrix KVM Switches, attached console modules (except KA9233), KV M adapter cables, and Matrix Plus KVM adapter cabl es. (To upgrade firmware for KVM switches and console modules not mentioned above, refer to the user manuals for those devices.) As new ve[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 83 Upgrading Firmware via the KM0832 Administra tor Utility To upgrade the firmware fo r all po ssible devices in the KVM installati on: 1. From the computer that was used to download the firmware upg rade pack- age, open a W eb brow ser an d login to the KM083 2 Adm inistrator Utilit y (see Logging In , page 40 ). [...]

KM0832 User Manual 84 the Firmware Image File field. (If you have not yet downloaded the firmware upgrade package, see D ownloading the Firmw are Upgrade Package , page 82.) 7. Decide whether to check the firmware version level.  If you select Check Firmware V ersion, the KM0832 Administrator Utility compares the firm ware lev e l of th e KM0832[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 85 Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware Upgrade Utility Before starting the Firmware Upgrade Ut ility , 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 firewall. (If you have not yet downloaded the firmware up grade packag[...]

KM0832 User Manual 86 3. Clic k Next to continue. If multiple master (first-level) stati ons lie wit hin the subnet, the Select Master Device dialog box appears. 4. Select the KM083 2 for which you w ish to reinstall the fi rmware, and then click OK. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The utility in spects your installatio n. All dev[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 87 5. Select a device in the Device List box to display information about it in the Device Description panel . 6. Select the Check Firmwar e V ersion check box if you wish to compare the current firmware version level of the KM0832 to that of the Firmware Upgrade Utility installation fi les. Cl ick Next to begin rei[...]

KM0832 User Manual 88 8. As the upgrade proceeds, stat us messages appear in the S tatus Messages box, and the progress toward comp leti on is shown on the Progress bar . 9. After the upgrade has been completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: 10. Click Finish to close the Firmwa re Upgrade Utility . After a succes[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 89 Upgrade Failed If a device fails to complete the upgr ade successfully, start the firmware upgrade procedure again. If the KM 0832 becomes in operable after a failed firmware upgrade, follow the proced ure to recover from a failed firmware upgrade. Recovering from a Failed Firmware Upgrade If a firmware upgrade p[...]

KM0832 User Manual 90 Replacing the Root KM0 832 with a Child KM0832 If you replace the root (first-level ) KM0832 with a child (lower-level) KM0832, the new ro ot KM0832 will ask you t o confirm whether you want to keep the system settings of the previous root KM0832. If you choo se to keep the settings, all g roups, users, and port notes wi ll be[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 91 Backing Up and Restoring Settings Super administrators and admini strators can backup KM0832 sy st em setti ngs to a file and later restore them to the system. We suggest that you backup sy stem settings:  before making changes.  if you install multiple KM08 32 in separate installations and you want to use [...]

KM0832 User Manual 92 To back up system settings: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM0832 Administrator Utility , open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM 0832 Administrator Uti lit y Main Screen will appear . 2. Click th e Backup icon. The Backup and Restor e Settings W ebpage appears. 3. Unde r Backup Config uration, enter a password for th[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 93 To restore system configu rations: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM083 2 Adm ini strat or Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Click the Backup icon. The Backup and Restor e Settings We b p a g e appears. 3. Under Restore Configuratio[...]

KM0832 User Manual 94 Viewing and Ending User Sessions The KM0832 lists all users who are currently l ogged in to the KM0 832 Administrator Utility and OSD and shows details about their sessions. If a user account is misused, or if another user needs to login to the KM0832 Administrato r Utility, super administrators can v iew and end the session s[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 95 To end a user session: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM083 2 Adm ini strat or Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Click the Session icon. The Active Sessions W ebpage appears. 3. Select the user whose session y ou wish to end, and th[...]

KM0832 User Manual 96 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 such as system b oot up and 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 also recorded, [...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 97 4. Click OK . The Sy stem Log W ebpage appears. Each line in the log file is a record of an event that occurr ed in the KM0 832 Administrator Utility during the period of time that you specified on the Event Log Webpage. The log file keeps up to 4096 events in memory. Once that amount is reached, the oldest event[...]

KM0832 User Manual 98 Viewing System Information Super administrators can view information about the KM0832 through the System Information Webpage. It displays the current firmware version(s) of the KM0832 and attached modules, the system tim e, the network settings, and the file system. To view system information: 1. If you are not logged in to th[...]

Chapter 4. Administrator Utility 99 Vie wi n g H e l p Most KM0832 Administrator Utility functions are descri bed in Hel p. To open the help file: 1. If you are not logged in to the KM083 2 Administrator Uti lity , open the KM0832 Login page and login. The KM083 2 Adm ini strat or Utility Main Screen will appear . 2. Click the Help icon. The KM0832[...]

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101 Chapter 5 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 Ut[...]

KM0832 User Manual 102 2. Key in a valid username and password, then press [Enter]. Note: The first time that you (or anyone else) login to the KM0832 OSD, y ou must use the default super administ rator account. The default username is ADMIN and the default passwo rd is also ADMIN. This account can neither be deleted nor does it appear in the usern[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 103 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, click F8 at the top of the main screen, or press [F8].  T o move up or [...]

KM0832 User Manual 104 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port in the KVM installation has a unique port ID. The port ID is composed of up to 4 port numbers separat ed by hyphens. These port numb ers describe a path f rom the first-level KV M switch through the K VM installation to the target device. In Hotkey mode, yo u can type a port ID to sw itch direc[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 105 For example, the station ID of the first KM0432 or KM021 6 in the daisy chain is 2. 2 - 1 = 1 The KM0432 or KM0216’ s position in the daisy chain is 1. The table below lists the KM0432 or KM02 16’ s station ID and its posi tion in the daisy chain. 3. The port number on the KM0432 or KM0216 For example, a comp uter a[...]

KM0832 User Manual 106 OSD Functions OSD functions configure and control th e OSD. Examples of what can be accomplished with the OSD include: rapidly switchi ng to any KVM port; auto scanning specifically sel ected KVM ports; limiting the list of KVM ports you wish to view; managing po rt names; user management, system administration, and making OS[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 107 F1: HELP Click or press [F1] to access Help. It gives a brief description about each OSD function. It also displays information 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 op[...]

KM0832 User Manual 108 (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 . T he 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[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 109 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 provid ed during login. The settings are explaine d in the following table: (continues on next page) Sett[...]

KM0832 User Manual 110 (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 , p. 121), or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu. The default is Y (activated). Choice s are Y (Y es), or N (No). IDLE TIMEOUT If there is no input f[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 111 F4: ADM F4 is a (super) administrator only fu nctio 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[...]

KM0832 User Manual 112 (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 u[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 113 (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 rights 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 w[...]

KM0832 User Manual 114 PORT MANAGEMENT (continues on next page) Setting Function PORT ACCESS T his function allow s the administrator to define group 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 access to the KVM port. A list appears with the following choices[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 115 (continued from previous page) (continues on next page) Setting Function PORT A CCESS (cont.) T o grant port acces s 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. Press [Y] to confirm; or , press [N] to cancel. T o set the Use[...]

KM0832 User Manual 116 (continued from previous page) (continues on next page) Setting Function SET PC NOTE T o help remember which computer is att ached to a particular KVM port, every KVM port can be giv en 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[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 117 (continued from previous page) ST A TION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INFORMA TION Setting Function RESTORE POR T DEF A UL T This function revokes port access for users and groups, removes the station name and port notes, and re stores original factory default settings for the Port Oper ating System and Port Language fields. See F[...]

KM0832 User Manual 118 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 administrators to configure the network settings for the KM0832 on the Local Area Network (LAN). A submenu appears with the following choices: HTTP PO[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 119 (continued from previous page) Setting Function BROADCAST Selecting BROADCAST in vokes Broadcast mode. Whe n this function is in effect, commands sent from the KVM console keyboard are broadcast to all available computers in the installation. This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed [...]

KM0832 User Manual 120 F5: SCH The Search function provides a convenie nt method to easily locate KVM ports and cascaded stations by their por t notes. To search for a KVM port: 1. From the OSD main screen, press or click [ F5 ]. 2. In the field that appear s, enter the port note of the KVM port for which you are searching. All port not es that mat[...]

Chapter 5. OSD Operation 121 F7: SCAN This function allows yo u to auto matically switch among the avai labl e computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor thei r activ ity 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 [...]

KM0832 User Manual 122 F8: LOUT LOUT (logout) l ogs you out of OSD cont rol of the comp uter s, and blanks the KVM console screen. This is different from simply pr essing [Esc] to deactivate the OSD when you are at the main screen . With this function yo u must logi n all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to d[...]

123 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 instal lati ons that com bine daisy chaining and cascading, it is simpler, more conveni ent, and [...]

KM0832 User Manual 124 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 mo de.  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 125 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 , p. 1 08, for information regarding accessible KVM ports). This fun ction is convenient for automatically mo nitori ng the activity of the computers on the ins[...]

KM0832 User Manual 126 Invoking Auto Scan To start Auto Scanning, key in the following hotkey combinatio n: 1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see p. 123). 2. Press [ A]. After you press A , you autom atical ly exit Ho tkey mode, and enter Auto Scan mode, and Auto Scanning begins.  While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in o rder to kee[...]

Chapter 6. Hotkey Operation 127 and mouse clicks can be input. Y ou mu st exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain normal control of the KV M console. 3. T o exit Auto Scan mode press [Esc ] or [Spacebar]. Au to Scanning stops when you exit Au to Scan mode. Hotkey Beeper Control The beeper (see SET BEEPER , p. 110) can be toggled on and off by mean s[...]

KM0832 User Manual 128 Hotkey Summary T able * The user ’ s Scan Mode settings and po rt access rights determine which ports are available in Auto Scan mode. To change Scan Mode settings, see SET SCAN on p. 108. [Num Lock] + [ - ] -or- [Num Lock] + [*] [port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the KVM port that corresponds to that port ID. [T] [n] [En[...]

129 Chapter 7 Keyboard Emulation Apple Keyboard The IBM PC keyboard (101/1 04 keys) can emulate the functions of the Apple keyboard. The emul ation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key co mbinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key . PC Keyboard Apple Keyboard [Shift] Shif t [...]

KM0832 User Manual 130 Sun Keyboard The IBM PC keyboard (101/104 keys) can emulate the functions of th e Sun keyboard when the Control ke y [Ctrl] is used in conjun ctio n with other keys. The corresponding functio ns are shown in the table bel ow. Note: 1. When using key combinatio ns, press and release the first key [Ctrl ] , then press and relea[...]

131 Appendix Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructio ns mar ked on th e device.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll result.  Do not use the device near water .  [...]

KM0832 User Manual 132 (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 all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  T o help p[...]

Appendix 133 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 f ull weight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined m ult iple r a cks before working on t he rack.  Always load t[...]

KM0832 User Manual 134 T echnical Support 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 our computer configuration, includin g operatin g system, revision level, expansion cards, and software.  Any error messages dis[...]

Appendix 135 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 fema le Daisy Chain 1 x HPDB-50 female (Black) Configuration 1 x RJ-45 f emale Maintenance 1 x RJ-45 female Power 1 x 3-prong AC Socket Switches Reset 1 [...]

KM0832 User Manual 136 Factory Default Settings The factory default settin gs are as fo llo ws: 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[...]

Appendix 137 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 138 KM0832 to KVM Adapter Cable Conn ection KA8120 PS/2 KVM Ada pter Cable b y ATEN PS/2 CPU MODUL E MODEL NO. KA9120 PS/2 CPU MODUL E MODEL NO. KA9120 LIN K[...]

Appendix 139 KA9120 PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable KA9130 Sun Legacy KVM Adapter Ca ble[...]

KM0832 User Manual 140 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[...]

Appendix 141 Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cables MP0120 MP0130 MP0131[...]

KM0832 User Manual 142 T rusted Certificates Overview When you try to login to the KM0832 fr om 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 o[...]

Appendix 143 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 instal[...]

KM0832 User Manual 144 (Continued from previous page.) 4. Clic k Ye s . 5. Clic k Finish to complete the installation. 6. Clic k OK to close the dialog box. Certificate T rusted The certificate is now trusted:[...]

Appendix 145 When you click View Certificate, you can see that the red and white X logo is no longer present—furth er ind ication that the certificate is trusted. Entering the ok Prompt (Sun Solaris) If you are using a PC keyboard to control a Sun Solaris server and want to use Stop-A keys to enter the ok prompt, do the following: Note: Before en[...]

KM0832 User Manual 146 T roubleshooting General Problem Solution I can’t use the KA9222 or KA9272 Console Modules with the KM0832. The KM0832 does not support these two console modules. Instead, use the KA9222A, KA9272A, and KA9233 Console Modules with the KM0832. The KVM console monitor does not display and there is no response to keyboard and m[...]

Appendix 147 Problem Possible Cause Action When I login, the browser generates a CA Root certificate is not trusted , or a Certificate Error response. The certificate’s name is not found on Microsoft’s list of T rusted Authorities. The certificate can be trusted. See Trusted Certificates , page 142, for details. Some characters I enter from the[...]

KM0832 User Manual 148 Sun Systems * These solutions work for most comm on Sun VGA cards. If these procedures fail to resolve the problem, consul t 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 e[...]

Appendix 149 Restoring Original Factory Default Settings You can restore th e original factory default settings for the KM083 2 Matrix KVM Switch. The original password for the default super administrator account is restored; all super administrator, administrat or, user, an d group accounts are removed from the sy stem. Only the station name, Webp[...]

KM0832 User Manual 150 (Continued from previous page.) 5. T urn off the KM0832 and unplug the power cord. 6. Remove the jumper cap from pins 1-2 of the J3 jumper . 7. Replace the cover on the KVM switch. Plug in the power cord and turn on the KM0832. 8. Y ou should now use the default username and password to logi n to the KM0832 Administrator Util[...]

Appendix 151 Limited W arranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanshi p fo r a period of one (1) year from the date of purch ase. If this produ ct proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ALTUSEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be proc[...]

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153 Index A accounts, managing, 53, 58, 111 activating the OSD, 109 Active Sessions Web page, 94 force logou t, 94 viewing, 94 administrator functions, 111 accounts, managing, 111 ports, managing, 114 SADM configuration, 118 stations, naming, 117 system information, 117 Administrator Utility active sessions, viewing, 9 4 backing up settings, 91 dat[...]

KM0832 User Manual 154 Hotkey, 127 Broadcast mode, 119 C cables, 5 cascading, 24 Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables, 27 chaining, daisy, 30 CONFIGURATION port, 9, 33 console modules, 4, 10, 11 installation diagrams, 137 CPU modules. See KVM ad apter cables D daisy chaining, 30 Date & Time Webpage, 51 date, setting, 51, 118 default settings, factory[...]

Index 155 IP address, default, 136 IP Installer, 49 K keyboard emulation Mac, 129 Sun, 130 keyboard language layout, 116 keyboard layout, 74 keyboards, 74 KM0832 assigning names, 46 desktop mounting, 13 front view, 7 rack mounting, 13 rear view, 9 stacking, 13 KM0832 Administrato r Utility. See Administrator Utility KVM adapter cables, 5, 10, 11 di[...]

KM0832 User Manual 156 main screen headings, 103 managing ports, 114 naming stations, 117 navigating, 103 overview, 101 password, default, 102 passwords, setting, 109 port defaults, restoring , 117 port ID, 108 port shortcuts, 107 ports, managing, 114 restoring port defaults, 117 restoring user defaults, 110 Screen Blanker function, 80, 109 Search [...]

Index 157 OSD view, 76, 107 passwords, 80, 109 personal view, 77, 107 Settings Webpage, 79 shortcuts, port, 107 Simple Mail Transfer Proto col configuration, 50 SJ/T 11364-2006, ii Skip mode, 78, 108, 121, 126 SMTP. See Simple Mail Transfer Protocol specifications, technical, 135 stacking, 13 Station Management Webpage , 46 station positions, switc[...]