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8-Console 32-Port
Matrix KVM Switch
KM0832
User Manual
www.aten.com
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KM0832 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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipm
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KM0832 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International – http://support.aten.com North America – http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration Telephone Support International – 886-2-8692-6959 North America – 1-888-999-ATEN 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 represent
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KM0832 User Manual Package Contents The KM0832 package consists of: 1 KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch 1Power Cord 1 Rack Mount Kit (brackets and Phillips head hex screws M3 x 8) 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide 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 thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to th
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KM0832 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . .
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KM0832 User Manual Chapter 3. Basic Operation Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Switching Daisy-Chained KVM Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Switching Cascaded KVM Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hot Plugging User Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KM0832 User Manual Set Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Configuring OSD User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Searching for Ports and Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Upgrading Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KM0832 User Manual Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Switching to KVM Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Auto Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Setting the Scan Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Ho
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KM0832 User Manual About This Manual This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your KM0832 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 KM0832 System. Its purpose, features, and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Installation, provides step-by-step instructions for
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KM0832 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 involve sequential ♦ steps. Indicates selecting the option (on a
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch gives IT administrators advanced control of multiple computers. Operators working at up to 8 keyboard, monitor, mouse (KVM) consoles can independently and simultaneously take direct control of up to 32 computers. Using ATEN advanced video routing technology, users can separately access up to 8,000 KVM ports in cascaded KM0832 at the same time. The 8 KVM consoles belonging to the first-level KM0832 are able to access all the compu
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KM0832 User Manual Features Eight KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 32 directly connected computers Automatic video routing technology enables 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 Web browser access to the KM0832 Administrator Utility to configure and maintain the KVM installation Saves valuable time—backup and restore settings when changing ro
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Chapter 1. Introduction Graphical user interface for convenient, user-friendly operation, supported by the KA9233 Console Module and Administrator Utility Daisy chain up to 7 additional KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM 1 Switches Auto-sensing of station’s position on daisy chain installations—OSD and front panel LED indicates station’s position Port names are automatically reconfigured when the station sequence is changed OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes Auto Scan fea
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KM0832 User Manual 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 computer in the installation Keyboard and mouse (PS/2 or USB) Console modules are required to connect KVM consoles to the KM0832. They provide flexibility for your installation by allowing PS/2 and USB interfaces to be mixed and matched at the KVM console side. The console modules current
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Chapter 1. Introduction Computers The following hardware components are required for each computer: A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port; or, for legacy Sun systems, a Sun 13W3 video port PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN), or at least one USB port; or, for legacy Sun systems, a Sun style keyboard port (8-pin Mini- DIN) KVM adapter cables (CPU modules) connect multiplatform computers (PS/2, USB, Sun, Mac, and serial) and certain cascaded KVM switche
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KM0832 User Manual Operating Systems The KM0832 supports the following operating systems: ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 and higher ® Mac OS 9.0 and higher ® ® RED HAT 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™ 8 and higher Novell NetWare 5.0, 6.0 and higher IBM OS/2 Warp Ver 2.0 IBM AIX 4.3 and higher Microsoft DOS 6.22 6
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Chapter 1. Introduction KM0832 Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 corresponding KVM ports as follows: Color Condition Indication Amber Steady KVM port is selected; connected computer is on Flashing KVM port is selected; KVM port is cascaded to a powered on KVM switch Green Steady KVM port is not selected; connected computer is on F
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KM0832 User Manual 3. User Port LEDs Lights (green) to indicate that the console module connected to the corresponding user port is online. Flashes when cascaded from the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch. Condition Indication Steady Console module is on Flashing User port is cascaded from a powered on KVM switch Off Console module is off 4. SYSTEM RESET Button Pressing in this button performs a system reset. When the system is reset, the KM0832 beeps, and then the KVM port LEDs flash in s
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Chapter 1. Introduction KM0832 Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 CONFIGURATION port. It provides access to the KM0832 Administrator Utility to configure the KVM installation, create and manage user and group accounts, set device access permissions, upgrade firmware, etc. 4. F/W U
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KM0832 User Manual 6. USER PORT The Cat 5 cables from the console modules plug in here. USER PORT 1 shares its KVM access with USER PORT 1 on the front panel. The USER PORT 1 switch (front panel) controls which of the two user ports is active. See USER PORT 1 Switch, page 8, for more information. 7. KVM Ports The Cat 5 cables that link the KVM adapter cables to the KM0832 plug in here. 10
