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.
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.
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.
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The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair. KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual...
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.
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Package Contents The KM0216 / KM0432 package consists of: 1 KM0216 or KM0432 Matrix KVM Switch 1 Power Cord 1 Rack Mount Kit (brackets and Phillips head hex M3 x 8 screws) 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.)
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 are described.
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Indicates text that you should key in. Monospaced 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].
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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.
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...
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.
KVM adapter cables (CPU modules) are required to connect computers to the KM0216 / KM0432. Similar to console modules, they allow PS/2, USB, Sun, Mac, and serial computers to be attached to the KM0216 / KM0432. The KVM adapter cables currently available are listed in the table below. Contact your dealer for details.
Cables One or more of the following cables are required for use with the KM0216 / KM0432: Function Console Module or KVM Adapter Cable to KM0216 / KM0432 (see page 69) Daisy Chain Cables Operating Systems ® ® Microsoft Windows ®...
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual KM0216 / KM0432 Front View KM0216 KM0432...
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The KM0432's Station ID is displayed here. If this is a single station installation (see page 17), or the first station of a daisy chain installation (see page 19), the KM0216 / KM0432 has a station ID of 01. On a daisy chain installation, the KM0216 / KM0432 auto-senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain.
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The Cat 5 cables from the console modules plug in here. 4. Firmware Upgrade Port The Cat 5 cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the KM0216 / KM0432 plugs into this RJ-45 connector (see page 57). 5. Daisy Chain Ports When daisy chaining stations (see page 19), the daisy chain cables plug in here.
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Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2 and USB interfaces, the KM0216 / KM0432's design utilizes console modules that act as signal translation intermediaries between the consoles and the switch, and KVM adapter cables, that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the...
A foot pad set is included with the unit. Peel the protective backing off of the foot pads, and then affix the foot pads to the bottom panel of the KM0216 / KM0432 at the corners, as shown in the diagram below.
Rack Mounting—Front 1. Remove the two screws from the sides at the front of the unit. Phillips head hex M3 x 6 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 front of the unit.
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KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual 3. Place the switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the front of the rack. Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.
Rack Mounting—Rear 1. Remove the two screws from the sides at the rear of the unit. 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.
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KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual 3. Place the switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack. Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.
(Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for all computers that you wish to connect.) 5. After all your computers have been cabled up, plug the female end of the power cord into the KM0216 / KM0432's power socket; plug the male end into an AC mains power source appropriate for the switch.
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Single Stage Installation Diagram Console Module This product supports several types of console module and KVM adapter cable. See System Requirements, page 4, and Additional Installation Diagrams, page 69, for details.
Daisy Chaining Up to 7 additional KM0216 / KM0432 units can be daisy chained together; each capable of supporting four independent consoles. The first KM0216 / KM0432 is considered the Master unit; the daisy chained KM0216 / KM0432s are considered Slaves.
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2. Use a daisy chain cable set (see Cables, page 5) to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KM0216 / KM0432 unit to the Chain In port of the child KM0216 / KM0432 unit (First Station Out to Second Station In, Second Station Out to Third Station In, etc.).
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Daisy Chained Installation Diagram This product supports several types of console module and KVM adapter cable. See System Requirements, page 4, and Additional Installation Diagrams, page 69, for details. Console Module Console Module Chapter 2. Installation...
Cascading Another way to expand your KVM installation is to cascade additional KVM switches from the KVM ports of the KM0216 / KM0432. Up to 16 (KM0216) or 32 (KM0432) additional KVM switches can be cascaded. As many as 128 (KM0216) or 256 (KM0432) computers can be controlled in a cascaded installation.
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5. Repeat this procedure for any additional Second Stage units you are installing. 6. Power on the KM0216 / KM0432, then power on the Second Stage unit(s). 7. After all the KVM switches are powered on, then power on the attached computers.
The expansion methods previously described for daisy chain and cascade installations can be combined to produce extremely large KVM installations. Up to 8 daisy chained KM0216 / KM0432 Matrix KVM Switches can cascade one compatible KVM switch from each port, allowing up to 1,024 or 2,048 computers and 32 consoles in a full installation (8 x 16 x 8 or 8 x 32 x 8).
Cat 5e and Cat 6 wiring built in to most modern commercial buildings. Note: Although the KM0216 / KM0432 supports legacy Cat 5 wiring, the performance and video quality may degrade over longer distances.
Powering Off and Restarting Powering off the KM0216 / KM0432 does not affect the computers attached to it. When you restart the KM0216 / KM0432, you will regain control immediately. To replace a KM0216 / KM0432, simply power it down; unplug the cables;...
The Port Number on the cascaded KVM switch that the computer is connected to. For example, a computer attached to Port 6 of a KVM switch that is cascaded from Port 15 of a KM0216 / KM0432 in the Station 8 position, would have a Port ID of: 8-15-6.
ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 42). The Administrator's power is limited to only that segment of the installation that the KM0216 / KM0432 he is logged in on controls. He can assign and change passwords and access rights for all operators on his segment.
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USER BUS AUTHORIZATION function (see page 43). The operators on Slave KVMs can only access computers on their segment. This includes any computers connected to KVM switches that are cascaded down from the KM0216 / KM0432 they are logged in on.
OSD Overview The KM0216 / KM0432 On Screen Display (OSD) provides a visual, menu- driven, mouse enabled, interface that offers quick and convenient computer access and control, as well as efficient system administration including user management (access rights, passwords, etc.).
PORTS, page 42, for details). Single Stage Installation In a single stage installation there are no additional switches cascaded or daisy chained from the KM0216 / KM0432. The port list will show all the ports of the KM0216 / KM0432.
Cascade Installation In a cascade installation, the default port list will show every port, including those from cascaded switches connected to the KM0216 / KM0432. Any switches or computers added to, disconnected from or rearranged in the installation will be auto-detected and the port list will be automatically...
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Daisy Chain Installation In a daisy chain installation, the port list shows the ports of the currently selected station. Any computers added to, disconnected from or rearranged in the installation will be auto-detected and the port list will be automatically updated.
OSD Main Screen Headings Heading This field shows the Station Number that the currently selected port is connected to. The first number is the Station's position in the chain; the second number shows the total number of stations in the chain. This column lists the Port Numbers.
Highlight Bar to it, then pressing [Enter]. 3. Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level. A complete description of the KM0216 / KM0432's OSD operations are given in the sections that follow. F1 GOTO GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port or daisy chained KVM either by keying in the port's Name, Port ID or Station ID.
F2 LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists on the Main Screen. Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are currently displayed (listed) on the Main Screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below: Choice Lists the ports on the installation.
The changes only become permanent when you Log out of the OSD (see F8 LOUT, page 47). If you shut down the KM0216 / KM0432 without first logging out, your changes are discarded.
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(continued from previous page) Setting PORT ID Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port DISPLAY change has taken place. The choices are: User Defined DURATION you select the amount of time (from 1–255 sec.); and Always On which displays the Port ID at all times.
The changes only become permanent when you Log out of the OSD (see F8 LOUT, page 47). If you shut down the KM0216 / KM0432 without first logging out, your changes are discarded.
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(continued from previous page) Setting EDIT PORT To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, NAMES every port can be given a name. This function allows the Administrator to create, modify, or delete port names. To Edit a port name: 1.
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KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual (continued from previous page) Setting SET QUICK This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as VIEW PORTS Quick View ports. To select/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, click the port, or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Spacebar].
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The default is blank Stations (and the computers connected to them). FIRMWARE In order to upgrade the KM0216 / KM0432's firmware (see Chapter 6), UPGRADE you must first invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode with this setting. Only the Super Administrator on the Master Station can utilize this function.
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual F5 SKP This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward—switching the console focus from the currently active KVM port to the previous or next available one. The selection of computers to be available for Skip Mode switching is made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 39).
F6 BRC F6 is a Super Administrator or Administrator only function. Clicking the F6 field, or pressing [F6], invokes Broadcast (BRC) Mode. In Broadcast Mode, commands are sent from the console to all computers, whether directly connected to the first stage Matrix KVM Switch or attached to a daisy chained Matrix KVM Switch.
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual F7 SCAN This function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually. The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see SCAN/SKIP MODE, page 39).
F8 LOUT LOUT (Log Out) logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] to deactivate the OSD when you are at the Main Screen. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey.
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For installations that combine daisy chaining and cascading, it is simpler, more convenient, and more efficient to use the OSD. The KM0216 / KM0432 provides the following Hotkey Port Control features: Selecting the Active Port Auto Scanning Skip Mode Switching Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode (HKM).
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual When HKM is active: The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate so. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HKM. A Command Line appears at the bottom of the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word Hotkey: in white text on a blue background.
Auto Scanning Auto Scan switches among all the KVM ports that are accessible to the current Operator at regular intervals (see SCAN/SKIP MODE, page 39, for information regarding accessible ports). This function is convenient for automatically monitoring the activity of the computers on the installation. Setting the Scan Interval: The amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the Scan Duration setting of the OSD F3 SET function (see SCAN DURATION,...
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Invoking Auto Scan: To start Auto Scanning, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke HKM (see page 49). 2. Press [A]. After you press A, you automatically exit HKM, and enter Auto Scan Mode, and Auto Scanning begins.
Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. In contrast to Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval, Skip Mode lets you dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like.
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper (see ACTIVATE BEEPER, page 41) can be Hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. Invoke HKM (see page 49). 2. Press [B] After you press B, the Beeper toggles On or Off.
Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard [Shift] [Ctrl] [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt] [Print Screen] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] [Backspace]...
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.
2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent) and download it to your computer. 3. Use Cat 5 cable to connect the KM0216 / KM0432's Firmware Upgrade Port to a hub that the computer you used in Step 1 connects to.
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KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual 4. Shut down all of the computers—but not the stations—on your KVM installation. 5. From the console of your KVM switch, bring up the OSD (see page 31) and select the F4 ADM function. 6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter], then press [Y] to...
Performing the Upgrade Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file—either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and keying in the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 2.
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KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility inspects your installation. The devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. Note: 1. Although only one device type is shown in the list (KA9220, for example), all units of that type receive the upgrade.
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If you didn't enable Check Firmware Upgrade, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking their version level. While a device group is being upgraded, the background behind its name changes to green and blinks on and off to indicate that upgrading for that device group is in progress.
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual 5. When all devices have been upgraded, click [Finish] to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Upgrade Failed If a member of a device group fails to complete the upgrade successfully: 1. Click [Finish] to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
Firmware Upgrade Recovery If the firmware upgrade procedure is unnaturally aborted (due to a power outage, for example), the switch that was being upgraded at the time may become inoperable, and may be incapable of accepting a normal firmware upgrade. If this occurs, to recover, do the following: 1.
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Computer Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of KVM units and the number of computers that they control: KM0216 Daisy Chain KM0216s KM0216 Cascade to KH88 KVMs Computers Computers 1–16 17–32 33–48 49–64 65–80 81–96 97–112 113–128 KVMs...
Specifications Function Computer Direct Connections Max. Console Connections Port Selection Connectors Console Port KVM Port Daisy Chain Port F/W Upgrade Power Switches Reset Power F/W Upgrade LEDs On Line/Selected Power Station ID Emulation Keyboard/Mouse Video Scan Interval I/P Rating Power Consumption Environment Operating Temp.
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting OSD Hotkey Port ID Display Position Port ID Display Duration Port ID Display Mode Scan Duration Scan/Skip Mode Screen Blanker Hotkey Command Mode...
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1.
Troubleshooting Problem The operator can only There is only one display channel for all the ports on a access one port on a cascaded KVM switch. The previous operator's access cascaded KVM switch timeout expired (see SET ACCESS TIMEOUT, page 42), so and cannot switch to the port is released, but his logout timeout has not expired so any of the other ports.
KM0216 / KM0432 User Manual Sun Systems Problem Video display problems with HDB-15 interface systems (e.g. Sun Blade 1000 servers). Video display problems with 13W3 interface systems (e.g. Sun Ultra servers).* * These solutions work for most common Sun VGA cards. If these procedures fail to resolve the problem, consult the manual for the Sun VGA card.
Appendix Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product 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 processed without the original proof of purchase.
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