Altusen KM0832 Quick Start Manual

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Package Contents
The complete KM0832 package consists of:
• 1 KM0832 Matrix KVM Switch
• 1 Power Cord
• 1 Rack Mount Kit (Brackets and Philips hex head screws M3 x 8)
• 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.)
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Quick Start Guide
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Requirements
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
• 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
(for a USB keyboard and USB mouse); or, for legacy Sun systems, a Sun style keyboard port
(8 pin mini-DIN).
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The KM0832 (Front View)
1 2 3
4 5 6
1. Power LED 4. Reset Button
2. Port LEDs 5. User Port 1 Switch
3. User Port LEDs 6. User Port 1
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The KM0832 (Rear View)
2 3 4
1
5 6
7 8
1. Power Socket 5. Grounding Terminal
2. Power Switch 6. Chain Out Port
3. Configuration Port 7. User Port
4. Firmware Upgrade Switch 8. KVM Ports
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Single Stage Installation
1. Connect the Console (keyboard, monitor and mouse) to the Console Module.
2. Connect the Console Module to a User Port on the KM0832.
3. Connect the CPU Module to the KM0832 using Cat 5 cable.
Note: 1. The distance between any Console Module and any CPU Module must not
exceed 300m (1000').
2. We strongly recommend that you use Cat 5 shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.
4. Connect the CPU Module to the computer. Repeat steps 1 - 4 for all consoles and
computers that you wish to connect.
5. After all the computers have been connected, plug the female end of the power cord into the
KM0832's Power Socket; plug the male end into an AC power source.
6. For each Console Module, plug its power adapter into an AC power source; plug the power
adapter cable into the unit's power jack.
7. Turn on the power to the KM0832.
8. Turn on the power to the computers.
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Single Stage Installation Diagram
1
KA9222 Console Module
4
CPU Module
6 2
3
5
KA9272 Console Module
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Cascaded Installation
Up to two additional levels of KM0832 Matrix KVM switches may be cascaded from the
KM0832's CPU ports.
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off.
2. Use Cat 5 cable to connect any 8 CPU Ports on the First Stage KM0832 unit to the User
Ports on the Second Stage KM0832 unit.
Note: 1. The distance between the First and Third Stage KM0832 units must not exceed
300m (1000').
2. We strongly recommend that you use Cat 5 shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.
3. Use CPU Modules to connect any available CPU Port on the KM0832 to the keyboard, video
and mouse ports of the computers you are installing.
4. Plug the Second Stage unit's power cable into an AC source; plug the power adapter cable
into the unit's Power Socket.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 for any other Second Stage units you wish to install.
6. Repeat steps 2 - 5 for any Third Stage units you wish to install.
7. Turn on the power for the First Stage unit. Wait one minute.
8. Turn on the power for the Second Stage units. Wait one minute.
9. After all the Stations are on, power on the computers.
KA9222 Console Module