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km02432.book Page i Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM
Matrix KVM Switch
KM0216 / KM0432
User Manual
www.altusen.com
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km02432.book Page ii Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
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km02432.book Page iii Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's sof
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km02432.book Page iv Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers. The device cabinet is provided wi
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km02432.book Page v Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply. Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies. Never push objects of any kind int
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km02432.book Page vi Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. Make sure that the
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km02432.book Page vii Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Package Contents The KM0216 / KM0432 package consists of: 1 KM0216 or KM0432 Matrix KVM Switch 1Power Cord 1 Rack Mount Kit (brackets and Phillips head hex M3 x 8 screws) 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.) 1User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Registration Card Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer. Read this manual
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km02432.book Page viii Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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km02432.book Page ix Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Switching Station Positions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hot Plugging Console Ports: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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km02432.book Page x Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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km02432.book Page xi Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KM0216 / KM0432 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KM0216 / KM0432 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components
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km02432.book Page xii Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means [ ] to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. 1. Bullet lists provide information, but do not i
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km02432.book Page xiii Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual ALTUSEN Information Technical Support North America Technical Registered ALTUSEN product owners are entitled to Phone Support telephone technical support. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center: 949-453-8885. International Technical Contact your local dealer. Phone Support Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center:(886-2) 8692-6959. Email Support E-mail your questions and concerns to: support@altusen.com On
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km02432.book Page xiv Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Product Information For information about all of ALTUSEN's products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. In the United States of America, call: 866-ALTUSEN (866-258-8736) In Canada and South America, call: 949-453-8885 In all other locations, call: 886-2-8692-6789 Visit ALTUSEN on the Web at http://www.altusen.com for a list of
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km02432.book Page 1 Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KM0216 / KM0432 Matrix KVM Switch gives IT administrators in large corporations advanced control of multiple servers. Operators working at up to two (KM0216) or four (KM0432) consoles (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) can simultaneously and independently take direct control of up to 16 (KM0216) or 32 (KM0432) computers. With a combination of daisy chaining and cascading, up to 16 or 32 operators can access
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km02432.book Page 2 Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Features Two or four consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 16 or 32 directly connected computers Daisy chain up to 7 additional units Cascade up to 16 or 32 compatible KVM switches from each station on the chain Up to 16 or 32 consoles control all of the computers on a daisy chained/ cascaded installation Compact design—RJ-45 connectors allow rack mounting in a 19", 1U, system rack Multipl
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km02432.book Page 3 Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM Chapter 1. Introduction Benefits The KM0216 / KM0432 Matrix KVM Switch saves time and money by allowing a single console to manage each of the connected computers. A KM0216 / KM0432 installation provides the following benefits: Eliminates the cost of a keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer. Eliminates the need for the additional space of the extra components. Saves on energy costs. Eliminates the inconvenience, time and effort
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km02432.book Page 4 Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual System Requirements Console The following hardware components are required for each console: A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation Keyboard and mouse (PS/2 or USB) Console modules are required to connect consoles to the KM0216 / KM0432. They provide flexibility for your installation by allowing PS/2 and USB interfaces to be mi
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km02432.book Page 5 Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM Chapter 1. Introduction Cables One or more of the following cables are required for use with the KM0216 / KM0432: Function Type Console Module or KVM Adapter Cable to Cat 5 cable KM0216 / KM0432 (see page 69) Daisy Chain Cables LIN5-50H1-H12 (15 cm) 2L-1700KM (60 cm) 2L-1701KM (1.2 m) 2L-1704KM (4 m) Operating Systems ® ® Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP or later ® Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, X, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 or later ® ® RED
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km02432.book Page 6 Friday, July 20, 2007 3:12 PM KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual KM0216 / KM0432 Front View KM0216 12 3 45 KM0432 12 3 45 6
