- 16/32 Port Modular MatrixTM KVM Switch User Manual

Topology Considerations

The use of RJ-45 CPU connectors, combined with Auto Signal Compensation

(ASC), allow signals to travel up to 500 feet (150 meters) and still maintain

reliability and high video resolution. This allows the KM0216 / KM0432

installation to take advantage of the internal CAT 5e and CAT6 wiring built in

to most modern commercial buildings.

Note: Although the KM0216 / KM0432 supports legacy CAT5 wiring, the

performance and video quality may degrade over longer distances.

Since the data signals are not transmitted in packets, the transmission cannot go

through network hubs or switches. Passive components such as patch panels,

keystone jacks, patch cables, etc. can be used to channel the traffic, instead.

Basic Operations

Hot Plugging

The KM0216 / KM0432 supports hot plugging - components can be removed

and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports

without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work

properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed:

Switching Station Positions:

On daisy chained installations, you can switch station positions by simply

unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one.

Hot Plugging Console Ports:

Keyboard, monitor, and mouse can all be hot plugged. If you experience a

problem after you plug in a new mouse, do a system reset by pressing the

reset switch on the KM0216 / KM0432’s front panel (see p. 6 for details). If

this doesn’t resolve the problem, restart the computers that have the

problem.

2004-08-04