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KA9233 User ManualxIP Installer Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39IP Address. . . . . . . . . .

KA9233 User ManualxiAbout This ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KA9233 system. It covers all aspects of installat

KA9233 User ManualxiiConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.[ ]Indicates keys you shou

KA9233 User ManualxiiiTechnical SupportInternationalNorth AmericaWhen you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product

KA9233 User ManualxivProduct InformationFor information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on

1Chapter 1IntroductionOverviewThe Altusen KA9233 Combo Graphic Console Module offers secure access to the servers in a matrix KVM switch from a keyboa

KA9233 User Manual2Features One Combo Graphic Console Module can control a workstation computer and a remote matrix KVM switch installation Supports

Chapter 1. Introduction3RequirementsConsolesThe following equipment is required for the console: A VGA, SVGA, XGA, or MultiSync monitor capable of d

KA9233 User Manual4KA9233 Front View1. LINK LED2. LOCAL LED3. REMOTE LED4. Video Gain Buttons5. LOCAL/REMOTE Button

Chapter 1. Introduction5KA9233 Rear View1. Power Jack2. LOCAL PC Port3. LINK Port4. F/W UPGRADE Port5. CONSOLE Section

KA9233 User ManualiiFCC InformationThis is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case t

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7Chapter 2InstallationBefore you BeginStacking and Rack MountingThe KA9233 can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted in 1U of rack space.StackingT

KA9233 User Manual8Rack Mounting1. Remove the 2 stacking brackets from the sides of the unit. This requires using a Phillips head hex screwdriver to r

Chapter 2. Installation93. Attach the unit to the front of the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the

KA9233 User Manual10InstallationFollow these steps to install your new KA9233 Combo Graphic Console Module:1. Connect your monitor and PS/2 or USB key

Chapter 2. Installation11Verifying the Connection to the Matrix KVM SwitchThe LINK LED indicator on the front panel of the KA9233 illuminates when th

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13Chapter 3OperationOverviewIn this chapter we explain how to use the Graphical OSD to access target devices attached to the matrix KVM switch install

KA9233 User Manual14Adjusting the Picture QualityThe length and quality of Cat 5 cable used to connect the KA9233 to the matrix KVM switch can affect

Chapter 3. Operation15Logging in to the Graphical OSDTo log in to the Graphical OSD:1. After powering on the KA9233, the Login screen appears.Note: I

KA9233 User ManualiiiUser InformationOnline RegistrationBe sure to register your product at our online support center:Telephone SupportFor telephone s

KA9233 User Manual16The Graphical OSDMenusThe menus at the top of the Graphical OSD are described in the table below:IconsThe icons at the top of the

Chapter 3. Operation17Tree View IconsA tree at the left side of the main screen displays the stations and ports. The matrix KVM switch root station i

KA9233 User Manual18(continued from previous page)Press ToCtrl+G Open the Group Management screen.Ctrl+P Open the Port Select screen for the root stat

Chapter 3. Operation19Port ID NumberingEach port in the KVM installation has a unique port ID. The port ID is composed of up to 4 port numbers separa

KA9233 User Manual20For example, the station ID of the first KM0432 in the daisy chain is 2.2 - 1 = 1The KM0432’s position in the daisy chain is 1.The

Chapter 3. Operation21Port StatusWhen you log in to the Graphical OSD, the Port Status screen displays by default. (You can display the Port Status s

KA9233 User Manual22Accessing Devices Attached to the Matrix KVM SwitchYou can access target devices for which you have been granted port access right

Chapter 3. Operation23Skipping and Scanning Attached ComputersYou can automatically scan target devices by clicking the Skip/Scan icon. In Auto Scan

KA9233 User Manual24Setting the OSD ViewUsers can log in to the Graphical OSD to set the On Screen Display (OSD) view settings for their accounts. Thi

Chapter 3. Operation25View ModeUse this function to broaden or narrow the scope of ports that are listed on the Port Status screen and in the tree. T

KA9233 User ManualivSafety InstructionsGeneral Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions

KA9233 User Manual26Display DurationDisplay Duration determines the length of time that the Port ID displays on the screen after a port change. The ta

Chapter 3. Operation27Configuring OSD User SettingsUsers can change account passwords and set up unique working environments. A separate profile for

KA9233 User Manual28(continued from previous page)1. Choose the settings you wish, and then click Save.2. To exit without saving changes, click any ot

Chapter 3. Operation29Viewing HelpMost Graphical OSD functions are described in Help.To open the help file:Click the Help icon. The Altusen KA9233 He

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31Chapter 4Hotkey ModeHotkey Port ControlHotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular port directly from the keyboard.Note: Hot

KA9233 User Manual32When Hotkey mode is active: The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LED indicators flash in succession. They stop flashing and revert to no

Chapter 4. Hotkey Mode33Auto ScanningAuto Scan mode switches among all the ports that are accessible to the current operator at regular intervals (se

KA9233 User Manual34Invoking Auto ScanTo start Auto Scanning, key in the following hotkey combination:1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see page 31).2. Press [A]

Chapter 4. Hotkey Mode353. To exit Auto Scan mode press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode.Hotkey Beeper ControlTh

KA9233 User Manualv When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supp

KA9233 User Manual36Hotkey Summary Table* The user’s Scan Mode settings and port access rights determine which ports are available in Auto Scan mode.

37Chapter 5AdministrationOverviewAdministrators can quickly and efficiently access servers, manage users and groups, control port access, upgrade firm

KA9233 User Manual38Setting the Webpage Session TimeoutIf the length of time that a user is idle in the KM0832 Administrator Utility exceeds the Webpa

Chapter 5. Administration39Network ConfigurationNetwork configuration is a Super Administrator function. Network settings are configured through the

KA9233 User Manual40 Click View Only to allow the IP Installer to be used to view the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the matrix KVM switch.

Chapter 5. Administration41System Event ReportsThe matrix KVM switch can be configured to send an e-mail notification whenever the DHCP server assign

KA9233 User Manual42Setting the Date and TimeSuper administrators can set the date and time of the matrix KVM switch, which enables the System Log, Ac

Chapter 5. Administration43To set the time:1. Under Time, use 24-hour notation to type the time as hours:minutes:sec-onds. For example, three o'

KA9233 User Manual44Group ManagementSuper administrators can create up to 256 groups on the matrix KVM switch, as well as modify and delete those grou

Chapter 5. Administration45Adding GroupsTo add a new group:1. In the Group Management screen, click Add. The Group Information screen appears.2. Type

KA9233 User ManualviRack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that

KA9233 User Manual46Modifying GroupsTo edit a group name:1. In the Group Management screen, select a group name from the list, and then click Modify.

Chapter 5. Administration47Managing Port Access Rights for GroupsSuper administrators can manage port access rights for groups from the Group Informa

KA9233 User Manual483. Click to apply the type of access rights you wish to assign for the group to each port. The station/port icon changes according

Chapter 5. Administration49User ManagementSuper Administrators and Administrators can add, modify, and delete users. Super Administrators can manage

KA9233 User Manual50To access the User Management screen:From the Administration menu, choose Account Management > User Management. The User Manage

Chapter 5. Administration51Adding UsersTo add a user account:1. In the User Management screen, click Add. The User Information screen appears.2. Type

KA9233 User Manual524. Select an account type for the user.* Super administrators and administrators have full access to all ports; however, users mus

Chapter 5. Administration53Modifying UsersTo edit a user account:1. In the User Management screen, select a username from the list, and then click Mo

KA9233 User Manual54To manage port access rights for a user:1. In the User Management screen, select a username from the list, and then click Modify.

Chapter 5. Administration553. Click to apply the type of access rights you wish to assign for the user to each port. The station/port icon changes ac

KA9233 User ManualviiPackage ContentsThe KA9233 package consists of:1 Combo Graphic Console Module with Stacking Brackets1 KVM Cable1 Power Adapter1 R

KA9233 User Manual56Port ManagementThe matrix KVM switch port access rights for Users and groups are set on a port-by-port basis, giving administrator

Chapter 5. Administration57Accessing PortsAll ports in the station are listed on the Port Select screen.To open the Port Select screen:1. In the tree

KA9233 User Manual58Managing Port AccessEach port has an individual Port Management screen that is used to set port access rights, assign port names a

Chapter 5. Administration59The Port Access area of the Port Management screen is used to manage port access rights for users and groups. The boxes on

KA9233 User Manual60To grant port access rights to users or groups:1. Open the Port Management screen for the port where you wish to grant access righ

Chapter 5. Administration61the corresponding leftward facing arrow. The selected user (or group) is removed from the box and put back into its former

KA9233 User Manual62Configuring Port SettingsBefore you configure port settings, first verify that the KVM adapter cable for the KVM port you wish to

Chapter 5. Administration63(continued from previous page)Restoring Port DefaultsClicking the Restore Defaults button at the bottom of the Port Select

KA9233 User Manual64Searching for Ports and StationsThe Search function provides a convenient method to easily locate ports and cascaded stations by P

Chapter 5. Administration65Upgrading FirmwareSuper Administrators can upgrade firmware for the KA9233. As new versions of the KA9233 firmware become

KA9233 User ManualviiiContentsFCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiRoHS . . .

KA9233 User Manual66Downloading the Firmware Upgrade PackageTo download the firmware upgrade package:1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM i

Chapter 5. Administration673. Double-click the KA9233 Firmware Upgrade Utility icon. The Firmware Upgrade Utility welcome screen appears.4. Read the

KA9233 User Manual686. Select a device in the Device List box to display information about it in the Device Description panel.7. Select the Check Firm

Chapter 5. Administration699. As the Upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages box, and the progress toward completion is shown

KA9233 User Manual7011. Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. The following dialog box appears in the KA9233 Graphical OSD:12. Click OK.

Chapter 5. Administration71Viewing and Clearing the Log FileThe log file is a record of events that happen in the Graphical OSD. It records events su

KA9233 User Manual723. Click OK. The System Log screen appears. Each line in the log file is a record of an event that occurred in the KA9233 during t

Chapter 5. Administration73Broadcasting CommandsIn Broadcast mode, super administrators can broadcast commands from the KVM console keyboard to all a

KA9233 User Manual74To exit Broadcast mode:1. Open the Graphical OSD.2. From the Administration menu, choose Super Adm Configuration > Broadcast. T

75Chapter 6Keyboard EmulationApple KeyboardThe IBM PC keyboard (101/104 keys) can emulate the functions of the Apple keyboard. The emulation mappings

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KA9233 User Manual76Sun KeyboardThe IBM PC keyboard (101/104 keys) can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in

77AppendixSpecificationsFunction KA9233Computer Connections 1Console Connections 1Port Selection Graphical OSD, HotkeyConnectors Console Port Keyboard

KA9233 User Manual78Factory Default SettingsThe factory default settings are as follows:Entering the ok Prompt (Sun Solaris)If you are using a PC keyb

Appendix79TroubleshootingGeneralProblem SolutionI cannot use an Ethernet hub to connect the KA9233 to the matrix KVM switch.Although Cat 5 cable is u

KA9233 User Manual80Sun Systems* These solutions work for most common Sun VGA cards. If these procedures fail to resolve the problem, consult the manu

Appendix81Limited WarrantyATEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchas

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83IndexAaccessing target devices, 22accounts, managing, 44, 49activating the Graphical OSD, 28adjusting picture quality, 14Applekeyboard emulation, 75

KA9233 User Manual84IP Installer, 39JJapanese keyboard layout, 63KKA9233front view, 4rack mounting, 7rear view, 5stacking, 7keyboard emulationApple, 7

Index 85Search, 64settingAuto Scan mode interval, 33shortcut keys, 17SJ/T 11364-2006, iiSkip mode, 26, 34SMTP server settings, 41specifications, techn