Altusen KM0532 User manual

KM0532/KM0932/KM0032
Multi-Console 32-Port Matrix KVM Switch
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ATEN Matrix KVM Switches are designed for modern data centers that require reliable, high
security access and control of multiple servers. With non-blocked access and flexible expansion
support, Matrix KVM switches offer high quality video sessions for secure, real-time control of
your entire data center devices.
With automatic skew compensation and Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) techniques, Matrix
KVM switches provide greatly enhanced video quality via Cat 5e/6 cabling – 1280x1024 @60Hz
for up to 300 meters. The industry’s first full screen Graphical User Interface offers a tree view
list of installed devices – providing smooth navigation and convenient access and control – not
only saving on training time and costs; but increasing user efficiency, as well.
The KM0932/KM0532 is the first Matrix KVM Switch to offer both audio and virtual media
features. Being audio enabled, the sound output and beeps from the servers allow
administrators to identify and troubleshoot system problems easily. The sound capability is also
ideal for presentation facilities, or studio applications. The Virtual Media function allows USB
storage devices to be shared among all the servers – allowing operators to perform file transfers
or install applications and OS patches from a single console – reducing down-time and saving
maintenance costs.
Servers can be power controlled remotely when the Matrix KVM Switch is used in conjunction
with ALTUSEN’s PN0108 Power Over the NET™ power management device. Its Power
Association function enables the switch’s KVM ports to be associated with a PN0108's power
outlets – allowing power management of the server attached to the port from the switch’s
interface. If a server has a dual power supply, secondary power association support lets you
associate a second outlet port and synchronize the operation for both power supplies.
The Matrix KVM switch is designed with dual power supplies, to minimize downtime and offer
24/7 reliability to ensure the highest level of availability for your server room or data date center.
With high availability, high reliability, high integration, and high security, an ATEN Matrix KVM
Switch is the best solution for large server rooms and data centers.
KM0932
9-Console 32-Port
Matrix KVM Switch
KM0532
5-Console 32-Port
Matrix KVM Switch
KM0032
32-Port Matrix Expansion
KVM Switch

FEATURES
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Hardware
•9 (KM0932) or 5 (KM0532) consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 32
directly connected servers
•Flexible expansion – the installation can grow as your needs grow:
• Up to 7 Matrix Expansion KVM switches can be daisy chained from a master switch
• Switches can be cascaded to three levels to access and manage more than 8,000
computers (supports KH1508 / KH1516 switches for economical expansion)
• Dual root configuration allows up to 18 consoles to access any servers on the installation
•Audio support for multimedia-capable devices
•Redundant power supply for 24 x7 reliability
•Multiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun, and Serial Console access – any type of console can
control any type of computer; mixed combinations (PS/2 & USB) supported on both the
console and computer sides
•Compact design – rack mounts in only 1U of rack space
Ease-to-Use Interface
•Full screen graphical user interface – saves on training time and costs – increases user
efficiency
•Embedded web interface for easy system configuration and management
•Composite tree view – all connected devices are integrated in a single device tree for
convenient management access and control
•The port list automatically expands when stations are added – port names are automatically
reconfigured when the station sequence changes
•Multilingual user interface support – English, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian.
Convenient Port Operation
•Computer selection via GUI or intuitive hotkey combinations
•Port level access control – users can only access the ports they have been authorized for –
whether in a single-station or multi-stage installation
•Users can access features on multiple computers simultaneously – a user can be working and
listening to music on computer 1 while utilizing virtual media on computer 2 at the same
time.
•Versatile port operation modes for flexible server management:
• Scan – provides automatic monitoring of user-selected computers
• Exclusive – allows the first user to access a port to gain exclusive viewing rights and
control over it for as long as he accesses it
• Occupy – allows the first user to access a port to control that port while others can only
view it
• Share – allows multiple users to access and control a port at the same time on a
cooperative basis
•Broadcast support enables executing the same command on multiple servers at the same
time

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Management
•Supports up to 1024 user and 255 group accounts
•Three level password security: Super Administrator, Administrator, User
•Stringent password policy features that include password expiration; required password
changes, account disabling, and account expiration.
•Intelligent Path Assignment – a master station can allocate the best available path for the user
under multi-path cascading and daisy-chaining
•Power Over the NET™ integration for power control
•Power Association enables the switch’s KVM ports to be associated with a PN0108’s power
outlets for remote power management of the servers from the switch’s interface
•RS-232 port login support permits an administrator to control the KVM port access for all
consoles connected to switch – any console can be assigned to access any KVM port from a
single interface point
•Session Management – a Kill Session function provides administrators with the ability to force
user logouts
•Backup and restore of configuration settings and user account information
•Firmware upgrades can be performed simultaneously on all daisy chained and cascaded slave
switches as well as connected adapter cables
•Adapter ID – adapter cable’s configuration information is stored with the adapter – no need to
reconfigure the adapter when moving a server to a new port
•Event Log support
Virtual Media
•Virtual Media support lets you map storage media to servers that are connected to the switch
allowing operators to conduct file transfers, install applications and OS patches, and perform
diagnostics from a single console
•Works with USB enabled servers at the operating system and BIOS levels
•Supports DVD/CD drives, USB mass storage devices
Video
•User’s display automatically adjusts to resolution differences on the remote servers
•Superior video quality – 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz for up to 300m
•Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) assures optimum video resolution for distances up to 300m
between computers and consoles – no DIP switch setting required
•Enhanced video quality via automatic skew compensation support for the KA7240 console
module, and the newer KVM adapter cable series (KA7120, KA7170, KA7130, KA7176)

Benefits
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Cost Effective
Graphical User Interface
Dual Power Supply
Power Association
Flexible Scalability
Matrix KVM Switches allow 5 or 9 consoles to manage up to 32
target devices, while only taking up 1U of rack space. They also
simplify cabling requirements and reduce cost by using Cat 5e/6
cable to connect console modules and KVM Adapter Cables. This not
only permits extending the distance between console and servers up
to 300 meters with 1280x1024@60Hz, but also offers an
independent configuration for secure access, which is especially ideal
for the security concerns associated with large server rooms and data
centers.
The Matrix KVM Switch offers an intuitive, full screen Graphical UI
for both Console and Browser-based sessions. The composite
integrated tree view of all ports offers convenient navigation and
access.
Dual Power supply operation provides backup redundancy and
reliability – ensuring that down-time is kept at a minimum. Should
one of the power supplies become unavailable, the other will take
over in order to keep the system functioning normally.
Used in conjunction with ALTUSEN’s PN0108 Power Over the NET™
power management device, you can associate a Matrix KVM Switch’s
port with a PN0108’s power outlet, and then manage the power
operation of a server from the switch’s interface – a single interface
point. It also enables you to associate a second outlet port if the
server has a dual power supply, and lets you synchronize the
operation for both power supplies. In this way, Power Association
reduces maintenance time and increases management efficiency
Matrix KVM Switches can be daisy chained, cascaded, or both in
tandem – flexible expansion configurations allows up to 9 consoles
to control thousands of servers. Add consoles and servers a step at a
time to match your company’s growth. Daisy chaining KM0032
switches offers a further cost-saving configuration, since the use of
dedicated chain ports allow all of the switch's KVM ports to be
utilized for server connections – none of them need to be used for
cascading. Your prior KH switch investment is protected, since those
switches can also be cascaded.

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Dual Root Configuration
for Console Expansion
Non-blocked Access
Superior Video Quality
Port Access Control via
RS-232 Port
Audio enabled
Adapter ID
The advanced Dual Root function allows you to link two KM0932
switches to achieve an 18 console configuration – letting you to
expand the number of consoles flexibly to fit your requirements. It’s
an ideal solution for applications that utilize multiple video displays,
such as large data centers.
All consoles connected to a master switch have simultaneous access
to any server on the same level, as well as having independent access
to any server on the installation.
Matrix KVM Switches provide high video quality – 1280x1024 @60Hz
up to 300 meters. The video signals are transmitted via Cat 5e/6
cable and maintain real-time and true video quality. Auto Signal
Compensation (ASC), assures optimum video resolution over greater
distances. In addition, an automatic skew compensation function
corrects color phase and timing errors that occur over long distance
transmissions – making a Matrix KVM Switch an excellent choice for
video intensive applications.
Each of the Console Modules has a built-in RS-232 port.
Administrators can establish a serial terminal login to the Console
Module in order to control the KVM port access for all consoles
connected to switch – any console can be assigned to access any
KVM port from a single interface point. This function is extremely
useful in large data centers where the display of all the consoles can
be projected onto a wall for easy viewing of all operations, and the
entire installation can be monitored on a port-by-port basis.
The Matrix KVM Switch supports audio functions for multimedia-
capable devices connected with audio-capable adapter cables. Sound
output and beeps from the servers can be heard on the console’s
speaker – allowing administrators to identify and troubleshoot
system problems at an early stage, minimizing repair costs.
The Adapter ID Function stores port information such as the Adapter
ID, OS, keyboard language, adapter name, operation modes, etc. It
enables administrators to relocate servers to different ports without
having to reconfigure the adapters or change the user authorization
settings of the KVM switch.

Diagram
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Console Modules & KVM Adapter Cables
The Matrix KVM Switch’s modular design – using console modules to link the console devices (keyboards,
monitors, and mice) to the switch, and KVM Adapter Cables to link the switch to the servers – allows
for a high degree of platform and interface integration. You can have PS/2 and USB interfaces; Win,
Linux, Mac, and Sun platforms; all working together smoothly on the same installation. The use of
RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5e/6 cabling eliminates bulky traditional cables, and makes for more reliable
throughput and a neat, efficient, uncluttered work environment.
Console Modules
KA7240
Virtual Media PS/2-USB Console Module
KM0932
KM0932 KM0532
KM0032
KM0032
KA7120
KA7230 KA7240
Up to 7 KM0032 Matrix Expansion KVM Switches
Up to 9 Consoles +
Server
KA7130
Server
KA7140
Server
KA7170
Server
KA7176
Server
KA7230
PS/2-USB Console Module
•PS/2 and USB interface
•RS-232 Port
•Dual RJ-45 Ports
•External PC Port
Cascadable to 3 levels
•PS/2 and USB interface
•RS-232 Port
•Dual RJ-45 Ports
•External PC Port
•Virtual Media Port
•Audio Ports
•Automatic Skew
Compensation

Specifications
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The following KVM Adapter cables are required for use with the Matrix KVM Switches:
Type:
Interface:
KVM Adapter Cables
KA7120
PS/2
6-pin Mini-DIN Male
6-pin Mini-DIN Male
HDB-15 Male
PS/2 KVM Adapter
Cable
HDB-15 Male
USB Type A Male
For all USB systems
KA7170
USB KVM Adapter
Cable
Sun Legacy
KA7130
13W3 Male
DIN 8 pin Male
Sun Legacy KVM
Adapter Cable
RS-232 DB-9 Female
Serial
KA7140
Serial KVM Adapter
Cable
Connect to systems
with USB 2.0 ports+Audio
HDB-15 Male
USB Type A Male
KA7176
2 Audio plugs
USB Virtual Media KVM
Adapter Cable with Audio
Function KM0532 KM0932 KM0032
Computer
Connections
Direct 32
Max 8,000
Console Connections 5 9 0
Port Selection GUI, Hotkeys via daisy chain
Connectors
Console Port 5 x RJ-45 Female 9 x RJ-45 Female N/A
KVM Port 32 x RJ-45 Female
Daisy chain 1 x VHDCI 68 Female (Black) 2 x VHDCI 68 Female
(Black)
LAN 1 x RJ-45 Female N/A
PON 1 x RJ-45 Female
F/W Upgrade N/A 1 x RJ-45 Female (Black)
Power 2 x 3-prong AC Socket
Switches
Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Power 2 x Rocker
F/W Upgrade 1 x Slide
LEDs
Console Port (On Line) 5 (Green) 9 (Green) N/A
KVM Port (On Line /
Selected) 32 Dual-colored (Green / Red)
Power
Station ID N/A 2 x 7-segment (Orange)
1 (Blue)
I/P Rating 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz; 1A
Power Consumption 120V/45W; 240V/46W 120V/50W; 240V/51W 120V/50W; 240V/51W
Emulation Keyboard/Mouse PS/2; USB
Scan Interval 1–240 Seconds
Video 1280x1024@60Hz max. 300m;
Environment
Operating Temperature 0–50˚C
Storage Temperature -20–60˚C
Humidity 0–80% RH, Noncondensing
Physical Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 6.07 kg 6.08 kg 6.06 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 43.36 x 41.09 x 4.40 cm
*Matrix KVM Switches are also compatible with KA9120, KA9130, KA9140, KA9170. However, for optimum video quality, please use the newer KVM
adapter cable series with superior RGB Deskew functionality, as listed in the above table.