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User Manual
KM0216
KM0432
2004-08-04
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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 equipment generates, uses and
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Package Contents The complete KM0216 / KM0432 package consists of the following components: 1 KM0216 or KM0432 Modular Matrix KVM Switch 1Power Cord 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty 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 thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Computers . . . . .
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Chapter 3. OSD Operation OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 OSD Main Screen Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 F1 GOTO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . .
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About This Manual This User Manual provides information on all aspects of installing, configuring and operating your KM0216 / KM0432 Modular Matrix KVM switch. 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 are presented; its front and back panel components are explained; and the modules used to connect to it are described. Chapter 2, Installation takes y
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Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Courier 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]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. Bullet lists provide information > Indicates selecting an option on a menu. For example, Start > Run means to open the Start menu, an
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ALTUSEN 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 Phone 1. Contact your local dealer. Support 2. Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center: (886-2) 8692-6959. Email Support Email your questions and concerns to: support@altusen.com Online Troubleshooting The ALTUSEN support website: http://www.altusen.com/support provides onl
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Notes: x 2004-08-04
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Chapter 1. Introduction 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) keyboard, mouse, and monitor consoles 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 and control up to 2,048 or 4,096 computers. The 2 / 4 consoles belo
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Benefits The KM0216 / KM0432 Matrix KVM switch saves time and money by allowing a single console to manage each of the connected computers. A 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 required to move from one computer to another. Allows centralized control of comput
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No software required; convenient computer selection via intuitive hotkey combinations or On Screen Display (OSD) menus OSD port list automatically expands when stations are added - port names are automatically reconfigured when the station sequence is changed OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers Three level password security: Super Administrator, Administrator, and Users LCD, VGA, SVGA, XGA, and MultiSync supp
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Hardware Requirements Console The following equipment must be used for each console: A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. Either a PS/2 or a USB keyboard and mouse. Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer: An HDB-15 video port or, for legacy Sun systems, a Sun 13W3 video port. Either a PS/2 style (6 pin mini-DIN) mouse port and PS/2 style keyboard port; or USB ports (fo
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KM0216 / KM0432 Front View 2-USER, 16-PORT MATRIX KVM MODEL NO. KM0216 2 1 3 4 5 KM0216 4-USER, 32-PORT MATRIX KVM MODEL NO. KM0432 2 1 3 4 5 KM0432 5 2004-08-04
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1. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch During normal operation and while performing a fimware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. See p. 61 for firmware upgrade recovery details. After returning the switch to its prior firmware state, slide the switch back to the NORMAL position to attempt the firmware upgrade again, or to use the switch with its prior firmware. 2. Port LEDs The Port LEDs are multicolored (Red / Green / Amber), and provide status information about their correspon
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5. Station ID LED The KM0432’s Station ID is displayed here. If this is a Single Station installation (see p. 14), or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation (see p. 19), the KM0216 / KM0432 has a Station ID of 01. On a Daisy Chained installation, the KM0216 / KM0432 auto-senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain. (see Port ID Numbering, p. 31 for details). 7 2004-08-04
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KM0216 / KM0432 Rear View 1 2 3 1 2 123 4 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 5 6 KM0216 1 2 3 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 5 6 KM0432 8 2004-08-04
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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 unit On and Off. 3. Console Port Section The Cat. 5 cables from the Console Modules (see p. 10) plug in here. 4. Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the KM0216 / KM0432 (see p. 62), plugs into this RJ-45 connector. 5. Daisy Chain Ports When Daisy Chaining Units (see p. 19), the da
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Console Modules The purpose of the Console Modules is to provide flexibility for your installation by allowing PS/2 and USB interfaces to be mixed and matched at the console side. At the same time, KVM Adapter cables allow PS/2, USB and Sun interfaces to be mixed and matched at the computer side. With this approach, either type of console can access and control any type of computer. The Console Modules currently available are shown in the table below: Module Type KA9220 For PS/2 consoles KA9270
