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KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Package Contents The KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 package consists of: 1 KM0032, KM0532, or KM0932 2 Power Cords 1 Daisy Chain Cable (KM0032 only) 1 Mounting Kit 1 User Instructions* 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.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Contents FCC, CE Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . .
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Network Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Topology Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Adapter ID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chapter 3. Super Administrator Setup Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 First Time Setup . . .
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Creating IO Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Creating Console Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Changing the Preference Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Multicast Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Restore Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Search: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Maintenance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual LU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Response Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Appendix Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual About This Manual This manual will help you get the most from your KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. The information provided in the manual is summarized below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Chapter 13, RS-232 Port Operation, explains how to access and operate the devices connected to the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 via a serial terminal connection. An Appendix, provides technical and troubleshooting information.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 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]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 Matrix KVM Switch gives IT administrators in large corporations advanced access and control of multiple servers. Operators working at up to 5 (KM0532) or 9 (KM0932) keyboard, mouse, and monitor (KVM) consoles can simultaneously and independently take direct control of up to 32 computers.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Server access and control is easily accomplished by means of a convenient, intuitive, graphical user interface. In addition, once initial network setup has been accomplished at the local console level, system administration can conveniently be managed remotely over the internet from any web browser.
Chapter 1. Introduction Remote authentication supports; RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS, LDAPS, and MS Active Director Supports ATEN Log Server and Syslog Server Saves valuable time - backup and restore settings when changing master stations – backup user and group accounts, station names, port access rights, and user profile settings.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual A master station can allocate the best available path for the user.
Chapter 1. Introduction 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 on the installation Keyboard and mouse (PS/2 or USB) Console modules are required to connect KVM consoles to the KM0532 / KM0932. They provide flexibility for your installation by allowing PS/2 and USB interfaces to be mixed and matched at the KVM console side.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Cables KVM Adapter Cables KVM adapter cables connect multiplatform computers (PS/2, USB, Sun, Mac, and serial) and certain cascaded KVM switches to the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932. The KVM adapter cables currently available are listed in the table below. Contact your dealer for details.
Chapter 1. Introduction Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Windows Linux UNIX Novell Mac Version 2000 and higher RedHat 7.1 and higher Fedora Core 2 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 4.2 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Netware 5.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Components KM0532 / KM0932 Front View 4 3 2 1 KM0532 5 6 4 3 2 1 8 7 KM0932 5 6 No. Component 7 8 Description 1 Power LED Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power. 2 KVM Port LEDs The KVM Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding KVM Ports, They light as follows: GREEN: The computer connected to its corresponding port is On Line.
Chapter 1. Introduction No. 4 Component LAN LED Description The LED lights ORANGE to indicate 10 Mbps data transmission speed. The LED lights GREEN to indicate 100 Mbps data transmission speed. The LED flashes when data is being transmitted 5 Reset Switch Pressing in this button performs a system reset. When the system is reset, the switch beeps, and then the KVM port LEDs flash in succession until the reset is completed. After the reset is completed you can login again.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual KM0032 Front View 1 4 No. 3 2 5 Component 6 Description 1 Power LED Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power. 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding KVM Ports, They light as follows: GREEN: The computer connected to its corresponding port is On Line. GREEN & Flashing: Its corresponding port is connected to a cascaded KVM switch.
Chapter 1. Introduction KM0532 / KM0932 Rear View 1 2 3 7 8 2 3 7 8 4 5 KM0532 6 1 4 5 KM0932 6 No. Component Description 1 Power Sockets The power cords from the AC source plug in here. The socket on the left is Socket 1; the socket on the right is Socket 2. 2 Power Switches These switches power the KM0532 / KM0932 on and off. The switch on the left is Switch 1 and governs Socket 1; the switch on the right is Switch 2 and governs Socket 2.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual KM0032 Rear View 1 No. 2 3 5 6 Component 4 7 Description 1 Power Sockets The power cords from the AC source plug in here. The socket on the left is Socket 1; the socket on the right is Socket 2. 2 Power Switches These switches power the KM0032 on and off. The switch on the left is Switch 1 and governs Socket 1; the switch on the right is Switch 2 and governs Socket 2.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Overview For convenience and flexibility, the KM0532 / KM0932’s design utilizes console modules that act as signal translation intermediaries between the KVM consoles and the KVM switch. This allows PS/2 and USB interface consoles to coexist on the same installation.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Before you Begin 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 179. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Stacking and Rack Mounting The KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted in a variety of ways.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting The KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 can be mounted in a 19" (1U) rack. The mounting brackets can screw into either the front or the back of the unit so that it can attach to the front or the back of the rack. Rack Mounting - Front To mount the unit at the front of the rack, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws at the front of the unit, as shown in the diagram below: Phillips head hex M3 x 6 2.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual 3. Position the device in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. 4. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack. Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting - Rear To mount the unit at the rear of the rack, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws at the rear of the unit: Phillips head hex M3 x 6 2.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual 3. Position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. 4. Screw the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack. Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. Use a grounding wire to ground the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 by connecting one end of the wire to the switch’s grounding terminal (see page 11), and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Single Level Installation In a single level installation, there are no additional KVM switches cascaded or daisy chained down from the first level KVM switch. To set up a single level installation, refer to the diagram on page 21 (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the numbered steps) and do the following: 1. Connect the KVM console. Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into their respective ports on the console module.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 7. Ground the switch. Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to the unit from surges or static electricity. 8. Plug the power cords supplied with this package into the KM0532 / KM0932’s Power Socket, and then into an AC power source. Turn on the power to the KM0532 / KM0932. 9.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Multilevel Installations You can greatly expand the number of computers that can be added to your installation by performing a multilevel installation. The KM0532 / KM0932 supports two types of multilevel installation: Cascading Daisy chaining Overview Cascading involves using the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch (one that is above a KVM switch linked down from it) to connect to the Console ports of a child KVM switch.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Cascading KM0532 and KM0932 switches support a 3 level cascade for KM0532 / KM0932 units. They support a 1 level cascade for other compatible model KVM switches (see Supported KVM Switches, page 190). In other words, slave switches cannot be cascaded from non-KM0532 / KM0932 switches.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Cascading KM0532 / KM0932 Switches Note: The firmware version of all cascaded KM0532 / KM0932s should match the firmware version of the first level KM0532 / KM0932. To cascade KM0532 / KM0932 switches refer to the installation diagram on page 25 and do the following: 1. Connect the KVM console to the console module. 2. Connect the console module to the KM0532 / KM0932.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 10. Plug the power adapters supplied with the console modules into an appropriate AC power source, and then plug the power adapter cables into the power jacks on the rear of the console modules. 11. Turn on the power to all the computers.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Cascading Other KVM Switches To cascade KVM switches other than the KM0532 or KM0932, a KVM adapter cable is required. The adapter cable converts the KM0532 / KM0932’s port signals to ones appropriate for the connectors on the KVM switch that you are cascading. Note: Non-KM0532 / KM0932 switches do not support additional cascading. After cascading a non-KM0532 / KM0932 KVM switch, you cannot cascade any more KVM switches from it.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Daisy Chaining Up to 7 KM0032 Matrix KVM Switches can be daisy chained from the first level KM0532 / KM0932. The KM0932 is capable of supporting nine independent KVM consoles, while the KM0532 is capable of supporting 5 independent KVM consoles. In a complete daisy chained installation, the KVM consoles that belong to the KM0532 / KM0932 can access and control all of the computers on the installation. Note: You cannot cascade switches from a daisy chained switch.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Daisy chained Installation Diagram Network Administration Once the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932’s network settings have been configured from a local console (see Network Configuration, page 33), for convenience, administrative tasks can be performed remotely using a web browser over the internet. It is not necessary to connect cascaded switches to the network. Remote (over the network) administration of cascaded switches are managed through the first level switch.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup The Adapter ID Function Adapter Cable information (the Adapter ID, port name, OS, keyboard language, and access mode), is stored on the adapter. The switch’s Adapter ID function takes this information and stores it along with the adapter cable’s configuration information (access rights, etc.
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Chapter 3 Super Administrator Setup Overview The KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 supports three types of user, as shown in the table, bellow: User Type Role Super Administrator Access and manage ports and devices. Manage Users and Groups. Configure the overall installation. Configure personal working environment. Administrator Access and manage authorized ports and devices. Manage Users and Groups. Configure personal working environment. User Access authorized ports and devices.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Since this is the first time you are logging in, key in the default Username: ADMINISTRATOR; and the default Password: password. Note: For security purposes, you should change the password. (See Changing the Super Administrator Login, page 34 for details.
Chapter 3. Super Administrator Setup Network Configuration To set up the network, do the following: 1. Click the Device Management tab. 2. Select Network on the menu bar. A screen similar to the one below appears: 3. Fill in the fields according to the information provided under Network, page 54.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Changing the Super Administrator Login To change the default Super Administrator Password, do the following: 1. Click the Port Access tab. 2. Select Preferences on the menu bar. 3. Key the old password into the Old Password field. 4. Key a unique new password into the New Password field. 5. To make sure there was no mistake when entering the new password, key the new password into the Confirm Password field. 6. Click Save.
Chapter 3. Super Administrator Setup Moving On After setting up the network and changing the default Super Administrator username and password, you can proceed to other administration activities. These include User Management, Device Management, and Firmware Upgrade Maintenance. These activities can be accomplished either from the console or from a web browser. Choose the approach that suits you best. Note: Firmware Upgrade Maintenance cannot be performed from the console.
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Chapter 4 Logging In Overview The KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 switch can be accessed from a local console or an internet browser. Browser access is provided for convenience in performing administrative tasks from a remote location. Port switching and port operation procedures can only be performed from a console. No matter which method you choose to access the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932, the switch’s authentication procedure requires you to submit a valid username and password.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser Login The KM0532 or KM0932 can be accessed via an Internet browser from any platform. Note: 1. The KM0032 is installed as a daisy chained extension to a KM0532 or KM0932, and cannot be accessed directly. It can only be accessed via a login to the switch it is daisy chained from (a KM0532 or KM0932). 2. Browser logins can be used for remote configuration purposes. Port access operations can only be performed from a Console login.
Chapter 5 The User Interface Overview Once you have successfully logged in the KM0532 or KM0932’s GUI Main Page appears. The look of the page varies slightly, depending on which method, Console or Web, you used to log in. Each of the interfaces is described in the sections that follow.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Console UI Page Components The Console UI page components are described in the table below: No. Item Description 1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932’s main operation categories. The items that appear in the tab bar are determined by the user’s type, and the authorization options that were selected when the user’s account was created.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Console UI Keyboard Navigation You can navigate the Console UI from the keyboard. The hotkey combinations, and their effects, are shown in the table, below: Focus Miscellaneous The Tab Bar Hotkey Effect F1 Brings up the About screen. F8 Logs you out of the session. Ctrl P Selects the Port Access tab. Ctrl U Selects the User Management tab. Ctrl D Selects the Device Management tab. Ctrl L Selects the Log tab.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual The Browser UI For the convenience of remote management, the KM0532 or KM0932 can be accessed with most standard web browsers. Once users log in and are authenticated (see Browser Login, page 38), the Web Browser Main Page comes up, with the Port Access page displayed: Note: 1. The KM0032 is installed as a daisy chained extension to a KM0532 or KM0932, and cannot be accessed directly.
Chapter 5. The User Interface Browser UI Page Components The web page screen components are described in the table, below: No. Item Description 1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932’s main operation categories. The items that appear in the tab bar are determined by the user’s type, and the authorization options that were selected when the user’s account was created. 2 Menu Bar The menu bar contains operational sub-categories that pertain to the item selected in the tab bar.
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Chapter 6 Device Management Overview The Device Management page allows super administrators to configure and control overall KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 operations. Note: This page is for super administrators only. Other users can skip this chapter. Device When you click the Device Management tab, the GUI opens with the Device menu page displayed.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI The Device Management settings are described in the table, below: Item General Meaning Device Name Allows you to give the switch a name. This can be convenient by helping you to distinguish among the various switches in a large, cascaded installation. Simply key the name of the switch into the text box to the right of the heading. MAC Address Displays the switch’s MAC Address. IP Address Displays the switch’s IP Address.
Chapter 6. Device Management Item Root Device Settings Meaning Web Session Timeout When a user is logged in via a web browser and there is no input from the user for the amount of time set with this function, the user is automatically logged out and will need to log in again. Dual Root Slave Ordinarily the KM0932 supports 9 consoles and 32 ports.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Dual Root With Dual Root two KM0532/KM0932 switches can discover and synchronize their databases, extending support to 18 Console Modules. A Dual Root setup also allows 2nd and 3rd level cascading for increased control of up to 1024 servers, administered by a Dual Root 18 Console Module setup. Setting up a Dual Root installation requires a combination of two KM0532/ KM0932 switches connected to a LAN.
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KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Dual Root Cascading Dual Root cascading allows switches to be added to your Dual Root Master and Slave setup to support additional KVM Ports. Before setting up switches in a Dual Root Cascade, you must first set up the Dual Root Master and Dual Root Slave Switches that make up Layer 1 (See Dual Root, page 48 for details).
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KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Dual Root Layer 3 Installation Dual Root Slave Dual Root Master B A 8x Cat 5e UTP Cable 8x Cat 5e UTP Cable Layer 3 To Cascade additional switches from Layer 2 in a Dual Root setup, you must make (8) KVM Port to (8) Console Port connections for each Layer 3 switch added. See Dual Root Layer 3 Installation diagram, page 52.
Chapter 6. Device Management KA7178 Dual Output Dongle The KA7178 Adapter Cable provides two Cat 5e/6 connectors, allowing a computer to connect to two KM0032, KM0532, or KM0932 switches. This allows consoles on different switches access to the same computer, as shown below.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Network The Network page is used to specify the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932's network environment.
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KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual IP Installer The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning IP addresses to the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932. See IP Installer, page 185 for details. Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable, View Only, or Disable for the IP Installer utility. See IP Installer, page 185, for IP Installer details. Note: 1.
Chapter 6. Device Management DNS Server For automatic DNS Server address assignment, select the Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically radio button. To specify the DNS Server address manually, select the Set DNS Server Address Manually radio button, and fill in the addresses for the Preferred and Alternate DNS servers with values appropriate for your network. Note: Specifying at the preferred DNS Server address is mandatory. The alternate DNS Server address is optional.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual ANMS The ANMS (Advanced Network Management Settings) page is divided into four sections; Event Destination, RADIUS settings, LDAP/AD settings, and TACACS settings shown, below: Console UI 58
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KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual SMTP Settings The KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 can send reports from an SMTP server. To have the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 email reports from the SMTP server to you, do the following: 1. Click to put a check in the Enable report from the following SMTP server checkbox. 2. Key in either the domain name or the IP address of your SMTP server. 3. If your server requires authentication, click to put a check in the My server requires authentication checkbox. 4.
Chapter 6. Device Management SNMP Server To be notified of SNMP trap events, do the following: 1. Check Enable SNMP Agent. 2. Key in either the IPv4 address or domain name of the computer to be notified of SNMP trap events. 3. Key in the port number. The valid port range is 1–65535. Note: The logs that are notified of SNMP trap events are configured on the Notification Settings page under the Log tab. See Log, page 145 for details.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual LDAP/LDAPS Settings LDAP / LDAPS Authentication and Authorization Settings To allow authentication and authorization via LDAP / LDAPS, refer to the information in the table, below: Item Action Enable Put a check in the Enable checkbox to allow LDAP / LDAPS authentication and authorization. Enable SSL Putting a check in this box enables SSL connections. Preferred LDAP Server and Service Port Fill in the IP address and port number for the LDAP or LDAPS server.
Chapter 6. Device Management TACACS Settings TACACS Authentication and Authorization Settings To allow authentication and authorization via TACACS, refer to the information in the table, below: Item Enable Preferred TACACS+ Server and Service Port Action Put a check in the Enable checkbox to allow TACACS+ authentication and authorization. Fill in the IP address and port number for the TACACS+ server. You can use the IPv4 address, or the domain name in the TACACS Server field.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Association The Association page is used to associate a PN0108 PON (Power Over the NET™) power outlet with a KVM port on the Matrix KVM Switch. Once an association has been made, the power status of the device attached to the KVM port can be controlled from the Port Access page, rather than having to control the power status by opening a separate web session to the PN0108. Note: 1.
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KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual The page is organized into three main sections, as described in the table, below: Page Section Description Associations This section is where you associate the PN0108 power outlet(s) with a KVM port on the Matrix KVM Switch. Outlet Settings This section is where you set up the power management configuration for each outlet. Refer to the Outlet Configuration section of the PN0108 User Manual’s Administration chapter for configuration details.
Chapter 6. Device Management clicking on it. The outlet ID and Name appear in the power supply list (Browser UI). – or – Drop down the Associated Power Supply 1 list to select the outlet you want to associate with the port, then click the Association button just to the right of the selection box. The outlet ID and Name appear next to Associated Power Supply 1, 2, etc. (Console UI).
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual 3. (Optional) If the device connected to the KVM switch port has a dual power supply, and if you wish to associate additional outlet ports with the secondary power supply, simply repeat step 2, by clicking Add to select another outlet you want to associate with the port. You can associate up to four outlet ports to a connected device. 4.
Chapter 6. Device Management You can also power control the device when you select its port from the Port Access → Connections page.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Summary Clicking the Summary tab brings up a page similar to the one below: Console UI Browser UI This page provides a sorted listing of the power associations that have been made via the Power Management page. You can change the sort order by clicking the column headings. To remove a power association, select it and click Delete. To remove all of the power associations, click Clear All.
Chapter 6. Device Management MultiView MultiView supports multi-console port access to a computer using multiple video cards to connect to multiple ports on the switch. The MultiView page is divided into two sections Console Groups and IO Groups.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual MultiView Groups For multiple consoles to simultaneously access a computer connected by multiple video cards to multiple ports on the switch, the consoles and ports must be added to groups. The consoles must be added to a Console Group and the ports must be added to an IO Group, respectively. Once both groups are created, the consoles will automatically connect to the corresponding IO Group port: Main IO, Member 1, Member 2, or Member 3.
Chapter 6. Device Management Console UI: Add to IO Group 2. Click Save. Creating Console Groups To create a Console Group, do the following: 1. From the Console Groups section click Add, then drag and drop the associated consoles from the console list into the Main Console, Member 1, Member 2, and or Member 3 sections of the Console Group (Browser UI).
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI: Add to Console Group Console UI: Add to Console Group 2. Click Save.
Chapter 6. Device Management Security The Security page is divided into 2 main panels, Login Settings and Account Policy, as described in the sections that follow.
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Chapter 6. Device Management Item Login Settings Meaning Maximum Login Failures Sets the number of failed login attempts that are allowed before the user is locked out of further attempts to log in. Checking Disabled allows an unlimited number of login failure attempts Lockout Period Sets the amount of time a user must wait after being locked out before being able to try logging in again.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Date/Time Console UI Set the parameters according to the information below. Date Click << or >> to move backward or forward by one year increments. Click < or > to move backward or forward by one month increments. In the calendar, click on the day. Time To set the time, use the 24 hour HH:MM:SS format.
Chapter 6. Device Management When you have finished making your Date/Time page settings, click Save. Browser UI An explanation of the settings found on this page are as follows: Current System Time This section displays the time and date that the switch is currently set to. The time and date fields are for information purposes and cannot be edited.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual New System Time Use these fields to change the switch’s time and date settings, as follows: To set the switch’s time and date to match the time and date of the computer you are logged in on, select the Synchronize with computer time radio button. Note: Your computer’s time and date are displayed in the fields just below the heading. These fields are for information purposes only.
Chapter 6. Device Management System Console UI The Console UI’s System page provides system information, including the firmware version, regarding the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 and the modules connected to it. Browser UI The Browser UI’s System page provides detailed information about the devices (KVM switches, Console Modules, and KVM Adapter Cables) deployed on the matrix KVM switch installation. Note: You can change the sort order of the displayed items by clicking on the column headings.
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Chapter 7 User Management Overview The User Management page allows super administrators and administrators to create, modify, and delete users and groups, as well as assign device authorizations to them. Up to 1024 accounts and 256 groups can be created. Note: 1. This page is for super administrators and administrators only. Ordinary users can skip this chapter. 2. There are two pre-installed accounts. The super administrator account can use to log in for the first time.
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Chapter 7. User Management The page is organized into two main areas. All users are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. The large panel at the right also lists the users, but provides more detailed information at-a-glance for each. Adding Users To add a user, do the following: 1. Select Accounts on the menu bar. 2. Select Users in the Sidebar. 3. Click Add at the bottom of the main panel.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI 4. Enter the required information for the user in the appropriate fields. A description of each of the fields is given in the table, below: 5. When your selections have been made click Save. When the operation completes, the new user appears in the Sidebar and the main panel. The main panel also shows the user’s type, and whether the account status is currently active or has been disabled.
Chapter 7. User Management Field Description Confirm Password To be sure there is no mistake in the password, you are asked to enter it again. The two entries must match. Local User Checking this box allows the user to login locally via console or browser to manage the switch. User Type There are three categories: Super Administrator, Administrator and User.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Field Status Description Status allows you to control the user’s account and access to the installation, as follows: Disable Account lets you suspend a user’s account without actually deleting it, so that it can be easily reinstated in the future.
Chapter 7. User Management Modifying User Accounts To modify a user account, do the following: 1. Select Accounts on the menu bar. 2. In the Sidebar, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name, then click Modify. 3. In the User page that comes up, make your changes, then click Save. Deleting User Accounts To delete a user account do the following: 1. Select Accounts on the menu bar. 2. In the main panel, select the user’s name, then click Delete. 3.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Groups Groups allow administrators to easily and efficiently manage users and devices. Since device access rights apply to anyone who is a member of the group, administrators need only set them once for the group, instead of having to set them for each user individually. Multiple groups can be defined to allow some users access to specific devices, while restricting other users from accessing them. Note: Only Users can belong to groups.
Chapter 7. User Management Browser UI 4. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. A description of each of the fields is given in the table below: Field Description Group Name A minimum of 1 and a maximum of 16 characters is allowed. Permissions Virtual Media is only available to users. It gives them permission to use the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932’s virtual media function. See VM Mount:, page 112 for details.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual 5. When your selections have been made click Save. When the operation completes, the new group appears in the Sidebar and the main panel. The main panel also shows whether the group status is currently active or has been disabled. Note: The sort order of the information displayed in the Console UI main panel can be changed by clicking the column headings. Modifying Groups To modify a group, do the following: 1. Select Groups on the menu bar. 2.
Chapter 7. User Management Users and Groups There are two ways to assign users to – and remove users from – groups: from the Users menu; and from the Group menu. Note: Before you can assign users to groups, you must first create them. See Adding Users, page 85 for details. Assigning Users to a Group From the User Menu To assign a user to a group from the User menu, do the following: 1. Select Accounts on the menu bar. 2.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI 4. In the Available Groups column, select the group that you want the user to be in. 5. Click the Right Arrow to put the group’s name into the Selected Groups column. 6. Repeat the above for any other groups that you want the user to be in. 7. Click Save when you are done. Removing Users From a Group From the User Menu To remove a user from a group from the User menu, do the following: 1. Select Accounts on the menu bar. 2.
Chapter 7. User Management 3. In the page that comes up, select the Groups tab.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI 4. In the Selected Groups column, select the group that you want to remove the user from. 5. Click the Left Arrow to remove the group’s name from the Selected Groups column. (It goes back into the Available Groups column.) 6. Repeat the above for any other groups that you want to remove the user from. 7. Click Save when you are done.
Chapter 7. User Management Assigning Users to a Group From the Group Menu To assign a user to a group from the Group menu, do the following: 1. Select Groups on the menu bar. 2. In the Sidebar, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name, then click Modify. 3. In the page that comes up, select the Members tab.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI 4. In the Available Users column, select the user that you want to be a member of the group. 5. Click the Right Arrow to put the user’s name into the Selected Users column. 6. Repeat the above for any other users that you want to be members of the group. 7. Click Save when you are done.
Chapter 7. User Management Removing Users From a Group From the Group Menu To remove a user from a group from the Group menu, do the following: 1. Select Groups on the menu bar. 2. In the Sidebar, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name, then click Modify. 3. In the page that comes up, select the Members tab.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI 4. In the Selected Users column, select the user that you want to remove from the group. 5. Click the Left Arrow to remove the user’s name from the Selected Users column. (It goes back into the Available Users column.) 6. Repeat the above for any other users that you want to remove from the group. 7. Click Save when you are done.
Chapter 7. User Management Device Assignment When a user logs in to the Matrix KVM Switch, the GUI comes up with the Port Access page displayed. All the ports that the user is permitted to access are listed in the Port Selection panel at the left of the page. Access permissions for those ports and the devices connected to them are assigned on a port-by-port basis from the User or Group list of the User Management page.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI Note: Only devices that are powered on appear in the list. 4. Switches and ports are listed in the left hand column. Select the port that you wish to configure the permissions for, then click a radio button to set the permissions according to the information in the table, below: Heading Description Not Assigned No permission setting is specifically assigned for the user.
Chapter 7. User Management Heading Description View Only The user can only view the remote screen; he cannot perform any operations on it. Full Access The user can view the remote screen and can perform operations on the remote system from his keyboard and monitor. If this setting is enabled, the Virtual Media setting checkbox becomes active. Virtual Media Click to put a checkmark in the box to enable the user to use the virtual media function on this port.
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Chapter 8 Port Access Overview When you log in to the switch the Port Access page comes up with the Connections page displayed.
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Chapter 8. Port Access Page Layout The Port Access page is organized into several main areas: All the ports that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Port Selection Sidebar at the left of the page. At the bottom of the Sidebar, there is a Show button that gives users control over which of their ports appear in the tree The main panel provides a detailed listing of each port, as well as a means of accessing the ports.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Console UI When you right click on a port in the Browser UI, a small button pops up offering to let you add the port to your Favorites list, and, if the port has been named, to erase the port’s name. Click Add to Favorites to add the port to the Favorites list (see Favorites, page 116). If the port is already designated as a Favorite, the button offers to remove the port from your Favorites list. Click Clear Name to erase the port’s name.
Chapter 8. Port Access Show When you click Show, at the bottom of the Sidebar, several input methods appear that allow you to control the number and type of ports that display in the Sidebar tree, as well as which ports get scanned when Auto Scan Mode is invoked (see Auto Scanning, page 140): Console UI / Browser UI The meanings of the choices are explained in the table, below: Choices All Explanation This is the default view.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Connections The Connections page displays port status information at the device level, and port connection configuration options at the port level. In addition the Console Selector tab can be used to force one or more consoles to connect to a specific computer using a matrix chart. Device Level When a Matrix KVM Switch is selected in the Sidebar, the Connections page main panel displays a list of ports for the device that the user is authorized to access or view.
Chapter 8. Port Access Browser UI The column headings and their meanings are described in the table, below: Heading Meaning Port Number The port’s number on the switch. Port Name If a name has been assigned to a port it displays here. Status The current status of the port – online, or offline: If the port is online, the word On appears. If the port is offline, a dash (Console UI) or the word Off (Browser UI) appears. KVM Adapter The type of KVM Adapter Cable connected to the port.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Port Level When a port is selected in the Sidebar tree, the Connections page changes to display the port’s attributes and connection options: Console UI Port Attributes: The port attributes are read only, and are for your reference. The attributes are configured on the Port Access Properties page (see page 129). Connect: Clicking Connect, switches you to the server connected to the port.
Chapter 8. Port Access Browser UI Port Attributes: The port attributes are read only, and are for your reference. The attributes are configured on the Port Access Properties page (see page 129). Associated Link If a PN0108 PON (Power Over the NET™) power outlet port has been associated with this port (see Association, page 64), you can control its power status from this page by clicking the socket icon.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Console Selector The Console Selector tab allows Administrator’s the ability to force multiple consoles to connect to selected ports using a graphical index chart. The Console Selector tab lists the connected consoles and ports in a cross reference index with selector buttons. To force a console to connect to a specific port, expand and highlight a port from the Computer/KVM Adapter list, select the corresponding console(s) you want to connect to it, and click Connect.
Chapter 8. Port Access Browser UI Explanations of each Console Selector option are given in the table below: Setting Function Profile Use the pull-down box to Import or Save connection arrangements. Up to 16 predefined profiles can be stored (Save) and later recalled (Import). Profile names can be changed. Save Use the save button to save the current connection arrangement shown on the screen.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Favorites The Favorites page is similar to a bookmarks feature. Ports that you frequently visit can be saved in a list here. Simply open this page and select the port – rather than hunting for it in the Sidebar. In addition, you can limit the ports that get scanned under Scan Mode, to just the ones you have selected as Favorites (see Scan Mode, page 122).
Chapter 8. Port Access Adding a Favorite Console GUI: To add a favorite under the Console GUI, first select the port in the Sidebar, then click Add (at the bottom of the main panel). Browser GUI: To add a favorite under the Browser GUI: Right click on the port in the Sidebar, then click the Add to Favorites button that appears. – Or – Select the port in the Sidebar, then click Add.
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Chapter 8. Port Access Preferences The Preferences page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The Matrix KVM Switch stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the Username that was keyed into the Login dialog box.
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Chapter 8. Port Access Changing the Preference Settings Make your settings changes according to the information given in the following table: Setting Function Language Selects the language that the interface displays in. Drop down the list of available languages to choose the one you want. Toolbar Hotkey Selects which Hotkey controls the Toolbar: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock], or [Ctrl] [Ctrl].
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Setting Function Welcome If this is enabled, a welcome message appears at the right side of the Message menu bar. If it is disabled, no welcome message appears. When the (Browser UI) function is enabled, if you put a check in the Username checkbox, the user’s name appears with the welcome message. The default is Disabled. View Mode Selects which ports appear in the Sidebar. Choices are: Accessible - All the ports that the user is permitted to access are listed.
Chapter 8. Port Access Multicast Audio The Multicast Audio feature allows multiple users accessing the same KVM port to listen to the audio being played from it, thus a single KVM port can broadcast its audio to multiple console module speakers which are connected to it, at the same time. For Multicast Audio to work check the Speaker and Microphone options on the Port Access - Preferences page (see Browser UI, page 118), and ensure your installation includes the required equipment below.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Sessions The Session page lets the administrator see at a glance all the users currently logged into the Matrix KVM Switch, and provides information about each of their sessions.
Chapter 8. Port Access The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are fairly straightforward. The headings that might need further explanation are as follows: The information under the Service heading indicates whether the user has logged in via a browser connection (HTTPS), or from a local console. The information under the Console/IP heading indicates: For Console connections: The console’s name followed by a slash, and then the console port number on the switch it is connected to.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual While Broadcast Mode is in effect, the mouse will not function normally. You must exit Broadcast Mode in order to regain control of the mouse. To exit Broadcast Mode, invoke the GUI (with the Hotkey); select Broadcast on the menu bar; select the Disable radio button; then click Save.
Chapter 8. Port Access Access The Access page is used to set user and group access rights on a port-by-port basis.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Users and Groups are listed on separate pages – click the appropriate tab at the top of the panel to switch between the pages. To set a user’s access rights for a port, first select the port in the Sidebar tree, then check the appropriate radio buttons in the user’s row. Note: Only powered on ports can be configured.
Chapter 8. Port Access Properties Configuring Port Properties To configure a port’s properties, bring up the Port Properties configuration page, as follows: 1. Under the Port Access tab, select the Properties menu item. 2. Click on the port in the Sidebar – or – Select the port in the main panel, then click Modify.
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KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual An explanation of the configuration fields is given in the table, below: Field Explanation Port Name For convenience – especially in large installations with many switches and ports – each switch and each port can be given a name. Key in a name for the port (or change/delete a previous one). The maximum number of characters allowed for a port name is 15.
Chapter 8. Port Access KA7140 Properties When a KA7140 Adapter Cable is used to connect a serial device to the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932, in addition to the usual parameters, serial parameters need to be configured, as well. To configure the KA7140 to interact with the connected device, you need to set its serial parameters to match the parameters of the device, as follows: 1. In the Port Access page Sidebar, select the port that the KA7140 is connected to. 2. Select Properties on the menu bar. 3.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual 4. Drop down each of the serial parameter lists to select the port property values that match the ones used by the connected serial console device. The port property settings that the KA7140 supports are given in the following table: Setting Meaning Bits per second (Baud Rate) This sets the port’s data transfer speed. Choices are from 300—57600 (drop down the list to see them all). Set this to match the baud rate setting of the serial console device.
Chapter 8. Port Access PON If a Power over the NET™ (PON) module is connected to your installation clicking the PON menu item starts a Java Applet viewer that brings up its interface – allowing you to remotely power manage servers connected to the Matrix KVM Switch. (See Association, page 64.) Note: 1. PON is only available with the Browser UI. 2. PON support is implemented through the browser via a Java Applet Viewer.
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Chapter 9 Console Port Operation Overview After you have successfully logged in (see above Logging In, page 37), the Matrix KVM Switch comes up with the Port Access tab's Connections page displayed. Note: Port operations can only be performed from the Console UI. The Browser UI is for configuration purposes only. All the ports that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar tree at the left of the page.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual The Port Toolbar The switch interface provides a toolbar to help you with port switching operations from within the captured port. To bring up the toolbar, tap the Toolbar Hotkey (Scroll Lock or Ctrl), twice. The toolbar appears at the upper left corner of the screen: Depending on the settings that were selected for ID Display (see page 118), the Port Number and/or the Port Name display at the right of the toolbar.
Chapter 9. Console Port Operation The Toolbar Icons The meanings of the toolbar icons are explained in the table below. Icon Purpose Click to switch to the station previous to the current one in the Sidebar tree. Click to switch to the station that comes after the current one in the Sidebar tree. Click to switch to the first port listed in the Sidebar tree. Click to switch to the first port previous to the current one listed in the Sidebar tree. Click to begin Auto Scan Mode.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching When the toolbar displays, you can use hotkeys to provide KVM focus to a port directly from the keyboard. The Matrix KVM Switch provides the following hotkey features: Auto Scanning Skip Mode Switching Port Number Switching Push Video The hotkeys features are explained in the sections that follow: Note: 1. In order for hotkey operations to take place, the toolbar must be visible (see above The Toolbar Icons, page 139). 2.
Chapter 9. Console Port Operation To Resume Auto Scanning after a pause, press any key except [Esc] or the [Spacebar]. Scanning continues from where it left off. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard functions are suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the keyboard. To exit Auto Scan Mode press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan Mode.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Keyboard Hotkey Port Switching Hotkey port switching is also available when the toolbar is closed. In order to use this function, however, you must first invoke hotkey mode, as follows: 1. Hold down the Num Lock key; 2. Press and release the minus key; 3. Release the Num Lock key: [Num Lock] + [-]; Note: The Minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is automatically cancelled.
Chapter 9. Console Port Operation Push Video Hotkey The Push Video feature allows a user to push their console’s port connection to another console for viewing or operating in a Share or Occupy mode. To do so; invoke the Hotkey Mode (see above Keyboard Hotkey Port Switching, page 142) and enter the letter P followed by the console number you wish to push your video to. For example; if you want to push your console port connection to console 5, use: P5.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Hotkey Summary Table The following table summarizes Hotkey operations on the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932: Invocation [Num Lock] + [-] Hotkey Action [Port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID. [T] [n] [Enter] Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds where n is a number from 1 - 255. [A] Invokes Auto Scan Mode. When Auto Scan Mode is in effect, [P] or Left Click pauses Auto Scanning.
Chapter 10 Log Overview The Matrix KVM Switch logs all the events that take place on it. The log stores a maximum of 512 events. When the limit is reached, the oldest events get discarded as new events come in. To view the contents of the log, click the Log icon.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI Console UI A listing of the events that have been recorded in the log file appear in the main panel: the time of the event is listed in the left column; a description of the event that occurred at that time is listed to the right. To clear the list click Clear All (at the bottom right of the Filter panel).
Chapter 10. Log A description of the items is given in the table, below: Item Description Today Select this radio button to filter results for records from the current day only. All Select this radio button to filter results for all the records in the log file. Range Select this radio button to filter results for records for a particular time period, then key in the From and To dates in their respective text input boxes using a YYYY-MM-DD format.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Browser UI Like the Console page, the events that have been recorded in the log file appear in the main panel: the time of the event is listed in the left column; a description of the event that occurred at that time is listed to the right. To clear the list click Clear All. Log Filtering The browser interface provides a log filtering function similar to the one that the console interface offers.
Chapter 11 The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected Matrix KVM switches and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure the Log Server. Installation 1. Log into the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 switch. 2. Click the Download tab and download the Log Server AP program. 3.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Starting Up To start the Log Server, either double click the program icon, or key in the full path to the program on the command line. The first time you run it, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The MAC address of the Log Server computer must be specified in the ANMS settings. 2. The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver- if the program doesn’t start.
Chapter 11. The Log Server The Menu Bar The Menu bar consists of four items: Configure Events Options Help These are discussed in the sections that follow. Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, click in the List window to enable it. Configure The Configure menu contains three items: Add; Edit; and Delete. They are used to add new units to the List; edit the information for units already on the list; or delete units from the list. To add a unit to the list, click Add.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual A description of the fields is given in the table, below: Field Explanation Address This can either be the IP address of the computer the Log Server is running on, or its DNS name. Port The port number that was assigned to the Log Server under Device Management. Description This field is provided so that you can put in a descriptive reference for the unit to help identify it.
Chapter 11. The Log Server A description of the items is given in the table, below: Item Description New search This is one of three radio buttons that define the scope of the search. If it is selected, the search is performed on all the events in the database for the selected unit. Search last results This is a secondary search performed on the events that resulted from the previous search.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Options Network Retry allows you to set the number of seconds that the Log Server should wait before attempting to connect if its previous attempt to connect failed. When you click this item, a dialog box x, similar to the one below, appears: Key in the number of seconds, then click OK to finish. Help From the Help menu, click Contents to access the online Windows Help file.
Chapter 11. The Log Server The Log Server Main Screen Overview The Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels. The upper (List) panel lists all of the units that have been selected for the Log Server to track. The lower (Event) panel displays the tick information for the currently selected unit. (If there are more than one unit, the selected unit is the one that is highlighted). To select a unit in the list, simply click on it.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual The List Panel The List panel contains six fields: Field Recording Explanation Determines whether the Log Server records the ticks for this unit, or not. If the Recording checkbox is checked, the field displays Recording, and the ticks are recorded. If the Recording checkbox is not checked, the field displays Paused, and the ticks are not recorded.
Chapter 12 Maintenance Overview The Maintenance tab for Browser UI sessions and Console UI sessions are exclusive and differ in function. Browser UI The browser session offers three menu items: Backup/Restore, Firmware Upgrade and Certificates: Backup/Restore allows super administrators to backup KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 system configuration settings to a file, and restore configuration settings from previously saved files.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual The operations performed in the backup/restore procedures are described in the table, below: Procedure Operation Backup Backs up the system configuration – including master station settings, user and group accounts, user profiles, port access rights, and favorites.
Chapter 12. Maintenance 4. Navigate to the directory where you want to save the file and click Save. Restore To restore system configuration settings, do the following: 1. In the Restore panel, click Browse. 2. Navigate to the directory where the backup file is located and select it. 3. When you return to the Backup/Restore page enter the password you set when the backup file was created. Note: If you did not set a password for the file, leave the field blank. 4. Click Restore.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Firmware Upgrade New firmware versions can be downloaded from our website as they become available. Check the website regularly, to find the latest upgrade packages. Under Firmware Upgrade the following devices get upgraded simultaneously: The master KVM switch All daisy chained KVM switches All consoles attached to the master switch All KVM adapter cables connected to the master and daisy chained switches. Note: 1.
Chapter 12. Maintenance 4. Click Yes to continue. After a short while, the Firmware Upgrade page comes up: All the stations, consoles and KVM adapters that are capable of being upgraded are listed. Note: Only online stations and consoles, as well as KVM adapters connected to online devices show up in the list. Offline stations and consoles, as well as adapters connected to offline devices do not get upgraded. 5. Make sure there is a check in the checkbox in front of the modules you want to upgrade.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Recovery Should the switch’s firmware upgrade procedure fail, and the switch becomes unusable, the following firmware upgrade recovery procedure will resolve the problem: 1. Power off the switch. 2. Press and hold the Reset Switch in (see Reset Switch, page 9 for details). 3. While holding the Reset Switch in, power the switch back on. This causes the switch to use the original factory installed main firmware version.
Chapter 12. Maintenance Certificates Private Certificate When logging in over a secure (SSL) connection, a signed certificate is used to verify that the user is logging in to the intended site. For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Note: 1. Clicking Restore Default returns the device to using the default ATEN certificate. 2. Both the private encryption key and the signed certificate must be imported at the same time.
Chapter 12. Maintenance Console UI EDID Information/Update The console session’s Maintenance function has two tabs: Monitor Information, and Update Adapter: Note: Only Super Administrators can use Maintenance functions. Monitor Information The Monitor Information tab provides the console’s EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) which includes; EDID Revision number, Vendor Name, Model Name, Serial Number, and Supported Resolutions.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Update Adapter The Update Adapter tab allows a user to manually update a computers KVM Adapter by sending its EDID information (including monitor resolution) to the dongle for display optimization. To update a computers KVM Adapter simply select it on the Computer/ KVM Adapter list and click: Send.
Chapter 13 RS-232 Port Operation Overview RS-232 port operation allows Super Administrators or Administrators to establish a serial terminal login to the KM0532 / KM0932 from their computer’s COM port to a Console Module’s RS-232 port. This allows a Super Administrator or Administrator to monitor the usage of all the consoles and all the ports from a single access point.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Connecting Once you establish a connection via your terminal program, the command screen comes up. 1. Press [Enter] to bring up the Username prompt. 2. Key in your username, then press [Enter] to bring up the Password prompt. 3.
Chapter 13. RS-232 Port Operation Restrictions Only Super Administrators and Administrators can use this function. It is not available to ordinary users. Super Administrators or Administrators must log in through a serial terminal connection (such as HyperTerminal). A regular login connection (by any user) between the Console Module being used for the RS-232 login and the KM0532 / KM0932 must be established before the RS-232 login attempt.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Command Summary A description of the commands supported with this function is provided in the table below: Command Description AS This is the Auto Scan Mode command. It is followed by a string that specifies the console, duration, and ports you want to auto scan (see AS, page 172 for details).* ST This is the Disable Auto Scan command. It is followed by a string that specifies the console on which you want auto scan disabled. (see ST, page 172 for details).
Chapter 13. RS-232 Port Operation * Only online ports that are available to the users that are logged into the Console Module(s) are shown with this command. Examples of the commands are given in the sections that follow.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual AS This command is used to enabled Auto Scan Mode for a console. The generic format of this command is: AS XX YY ZZ Where: XX is a two-digit number that represents the console number on the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 you want Auto Scan Mode started. YY represents the scan duration in seconds that Auto Scan Mode will pause for between each port scan. ZZ is a two-digit number that represents the port(s) on the switch that you want to scan.
Chapter 13. RS-232 Port Operation SP This command is used to switch the KVM focus to a particular port. The generic format of this command is: SP XX YY ZZ Where: XX is a two-digit number that represents the console port number on the KM0532 / KM0932 that the Console Module you wish to access connects to. YY represents either a KVM port number on the KM0532 / KM0932 that the Console Module connects to; or the Station Number of a switch daisy chained from the KM0532 / KM0932.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Example 3 – Daisy Chained Installation: SP 08 C3 12 This command switches the KVM focus of the session running on Console Port 8 from the port it is currently on to KVM Port 12 of a switch that occupies Station 3 in a daisy chain.
Chapter 13. RS-232 Port Operation LP This command is used to list the KVM port information for all or specified switch ports. The LP command lists the port #, Power On / Off, and port name. The available command are: LP ALL LP ON LP OFF LP XX Where: ALL -lists the port information for all ports on the switch. ON -lists port information for ports connected to the switch, which are powered on. OFF -lists port information for ports connected to the switch, which are powered off.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual LI This command is used to list the KVM ports that are available on a particular Console Module. The command takes two forms: LI XX LI ALL Where: XX is a two-digit number that represents the console port number on the KM0532 / KM0932 that the Console Module you wish to access connects to. For example, LI 04 lists all the available KVM ports that are accessed via the Console Module connected to console module port 4 of the KM0532 / KM0932.
Chapter 13. RS-232 Port Operation LU This command is used to list the user profiles of the users that have logged into the KM0532 / KM0932 installation via the Console Modules. that are available on a particular Console Module. The command takes two forms: LU XX LU ALL Where: XX is a two-digit number that represents the console port number on the KM0532 / KM0932 of the Console Module whose logged in user you wish to list.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Response Messages After sending RS-232 commands to the KVM switch, the switch will provide a response message notifying the administrator of the status of the action taken. Below is a list of the possible response messages and their meaning. 0: Operation succeeded. 1: Port name error. 2: Operation failed. Command is invalid. 3: No access right. 4: Operation failed. You do not have authorization to switch console I/O port.
Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. 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. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Appendix 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. Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii: North America Email Support Online Technical Support support@aten-usa.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support http://www.aten-usa.
Appendix Trusted Certificates Overview When you try to log in to the device from your browser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed. The certificate can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certificate’s name is not found on the Microsoft list of Trusted Authorities. You can ignore the warning and click Yes to go on.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Self-Signed Private Certificates If you wish to create your own self-signed encryption key and certificate, a free utility – openssl.exe – is available for download over the web at www.openssl.org. To create your private key and certificate do the following: 1. Go to the directory where you downloaded and extracted openssl.exe to. 2. Run openssl.exe with the following parameters: openssl req -new -newkey rsa:1024 -days 3653 -nodes -x509 -keyout CA.key -out CA.
Appendix IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to. There are three methods to choose from. In each case, your computer must be on the same network segment as the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932. After you have connected and logged in you can give the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 its fixed network address. (See Network, page 54.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual 3. Select the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 in the Device List. Note: 1. The computer that you run this program from must be on the same network segment as the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 you want to configure. 2. If the list is empty, or your device doesn't appear, click Enumerate to refresh the Device List. 3. If there is more than one device in the list, use the MAC address to pick the one you want. The KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932's MAC address is located on its bottom panel.
Appendix Troubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. If your product is not running the latest firmware version, we strongly recommend that you upgrade. See Firmware Upgrade, page 160, for upgrade details.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Problem Solution See Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 162. The firmware upgrade process was prematurely aborted and now some of the modules are inoperable. I can't upgrade the firmware Make sure that you have selected the correct firmware version. upgrade package and try again. When upgrading the firmware through the KM0832 Administrator Utility, use a firmware upgrade package with an FW extension.
Appendix Sun Systems Problem Video display problems with HDB-15 interface systems (e.g. Sun Blade 1000 servers). Solution The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz. Under Text Mode: 1. Enter the ok prompt (see below) and issue the following firmware commands: setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x60 reset-all Under XWindow: 1. Open a console and issue the following command: m64config -res 1024x768x60 2. Log out. 3. Log in. Video display problems with 13W3 interface systems (e.g.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Supported KVM Switches The table below lists KVM switches that are compatible with the KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 and the type of expansion that they use. (KVM switches listed below are sold separately. Contact your dealer for details.
Appendix The maximum distance between the first and last KVM switches in the daisy chain cannot exceed 50 meters.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual KVM Adapter Cables KA7176 KA7120 / KA9120 by y ATEN ATEN LINK LIN by ATEN LINK KA7170 / KA9170 KA9130 KA9140 SERIAL TERMINAL by ATEN LINK 192 by ATEN LINK by ATEN LINK KA7140
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KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual KM0532 / KM0932 Specifications Function Computer Connections KM0532 Direct Console Connections 32 5 9 Port Selection Connectors GUI, Hotkeys Console Port KVM Port Daisy chain Switches KM0932 5 x RJ-45 Female 1 x VHDCI 68 Female (Black) LAN 1 x RJ-45 Female PON 1 x RJ-45 Female (Black) Power 2 x 3-prong AC Socket Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton Power 2 x Rocker F/W Upgrade LEDs Console Port (On Line) KVM Port (On Line / Selected) 1 x Slide 5 (G
Appendix KM0032 Specifications Computer Connections Function KM0032 Direct 32 Port Selection Connectors via daisy chain KVM Port Daisy chain F/W Recovery PON Switches Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton 2 x Rocker KVM Port (On Line / Selected) Power 1 x Slide 32 Dual-colored (Green / Orange or Red) 1 x 7-Segment Display (Orange) 1 (Blue) 100–240V~, 50/60 Hz; 1A Power Consumption Keyboard/Mouse Scan Interval 120V/50W; 230V/51W PS/2; USB; Serial 1–240 Seconds Video 1280x1024@60Hz max.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows (in alphabetical order): Setting Accessible Ports Beeper Date & Time Daylight Savings Time Default Super Administrators – Full for all ports All other users – None for all ports. On (Activated) Synchronize with my computer Enabled Default Gateway 192.168.0.
Appendix Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore the factory default settings and the default login settings for the Matrix KVM Switch. Note: When restoring the default login settings, all super administrator, administrator, user, and group accounts are deleted. To restore the factory default settings (see page 196), or the default login settings, do the following: 1. Power off the switch and remove its housing.
KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual KA7140 Pin Assignments Pin assignments for the KA7140 Adapter are given in the table, below: Pin Assignment 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 N/A DB9 Female About SPHD Connectors This product uses SPHD connectors for its KVM and/or Console ports. We have specifically modified the shape of these connectors so that only KVM cables that we have designed to work with this product can be connected.
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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Index A Access, 127 Accounts, 83 Adding users, 85 Deleting, 89 Modifying, 89 Adapter ID Function, 29 Adding users, 85 Additional connection diagrams, 191 ANMS, 58 Association, 64, 77 Auto Scanning, 140 Scan Interval, 140 B Backup / Restore, 157 Browser UI Main Page, 42 C Cables, 6 Cascading, 23 Certificate private, 163 Components, 8 Connection diagrams Console modules, 191 KVM Adapter cables, 192, 193 Connections page, 110 Console modules, 5 connection diagrams, 191 Console Port Operation, 137 Console UI
Index deleting, 92 Modifying, 92 removing users, 94, 99 H L History page, 117 Hotkey Summary Table, 144 Hotkey Mode exiting, 142 Hotkey Port Switching, 142 I Installation cascading, 23 daisy chaining, 27 multilevel, 22 overview, 13 single level, 20 Invalid login, 37 IP Address determination, 185 IP Address, 56 IP address, default, 196 IP Installer, 48, 51, 56, 185 K KA7140 Pin Assignments, 198 KA7140 Properties, 133 Keyboard navigation Console UI, 41 KM0032, 10 front view, 10 rear view, 12 KM0532/KM0
Index N Network, 54 O OK prompt, 189 Online Registration, iii P PON, 135 Port Access, 105 Port Properties configuring, 129 restore defaults, 134 Port Toolbar, 138 Preferences, 119 Private Certificate, 163 Private Certificates, 184 Properties, 129 KA7140 configuration, 133 R Rack Mounting Front, 15 Rear, 17 Rear view KM0032, 12 KM0532/KM0932, 11 Requirements, 5 Operating Systems, 7 OS Support, 7 Restore defaults, 134 Restoring default settings, 197 RoHS, ii RS-232 Port Operation, 167 S Safety Instructio
Index User Notice, iii Users assigning to groups, 93, 97 204 removing from groups, 94, 99 Users and Groups, 93
