ATEN VM0808H User manual

8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch
VM0808H
User Manual
www.aten.com

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EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CE Warning:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
Safety
This product has been classified as Information Technology Equipment.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.

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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual
are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of
the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and
not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation
of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior
to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
CORRECT BEFORE USE.
International http://eservice.aten.com
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-10-5255-0110
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923

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Package Contents
The VM0808H package consists of:
1 VM0808H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch
1PowerCord
1 IR Remote Control
1 IR Receiver
1 Mounting Kit
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got
damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the
devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the VM0808H since this manual was
published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version.
© Copyright 2010–2014 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0349-AT1G
Manual Date: 2014-03-21
ATENandtheATENlogoareregisteredtrademarksofATENInternationalCo.,Ltd.Allrightsreserved.
All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

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Contents
EMC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Source Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Display Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Source Device Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
IR Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installation Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Front Panel Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Front Panel Pushbuttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Enter Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Menu Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set IP Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Default IP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Save and Reset / Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Default Serial Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power on Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Password Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Save / Load Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Save/Load Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Profile Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
IR Remote Control Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Change the Input source of an Output display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power on/off individual Output displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power on/off all Output displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4. Remote Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Logging In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connections Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Configuring Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Status Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Save / Load Connection Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Viewing Port Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
IP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Serial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Port Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Profile Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Add/Delete Selection Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Profile Selection Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Add User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Edit User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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5. RS-232 Commands
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
RS-232 Control Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Switch Port Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
EDID Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Mute Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Save / Load Profile Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Power On Detection Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Read Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
CEC Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Baud Rate Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
OSD Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Echo Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Blackscreen Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Acknowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM0808H
system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An
overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the VM0808H system. Its
purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel
components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your VM0808H
installation.
Chapter 3, Local Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved
in operating the VM0808H at the local site via the front panel LCD display,
using tuner dials, pushbuttons, and the IR remote control.
Chapter 4, Remote Operation, provides a complete description of the
VM0808H's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to use it to
remotely configure and operate the VM0808H.
Chapter 5, RS-232 Protocol Commands, provides a complete list of the
serial control protocol commands used when utilizing the RS-232 Serial Port
so that an extra source device can function further as transmitter and receiver.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the VM0808H.

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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
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.
→Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start →Run means to
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The ATEN VanCryst VM0808H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch is a distinct HDMI
solution that offers an easy and affordable way to route any of 8 HDMI video
sources to any of 8 HDMI displays, and view them in any arrangement.
As a matrix switch the VM0808H allows eight HDMI source devices to cross
connect to eight HDMI displays at the same time, while giving you
independent input/output control of each in any array possible. The VM0808H
gives the ultimate flexibility and control for any HDMI multi-display
installation.
Convenient configuration and operation is done via Graphical User Interface
(GUI) using any web browser, locally by front panel LCD display with easy to
use tuner dials, pushbuttons and IR Remote Control, or via high-end system
controllers using the built in RS-232 serial controller.
The VM0808H unit can be controlled over a standard TCP/IP connection, and
seamlessly integrates with any existing network for easy remote access.
Furthermore, for complete system integration, RS-232 control is standard with
the VM0808H’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial port that allows the
switch to be controlled through a high-end controller, PC, and/or home
automation/home theater software package.
With easy operation, simple setup, dynamic display, and convenient control
features the VM0808H is the only HDMI solution that gives a multi-display
installation everything it needs.

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Features
Connects any of 8 HDMI sources to any of 8 HDMI displays
Long Distance Transmission - supports up to 20 meters (24 AWG HDMI
standard cable)
HDMI (3D, Deep Color) and HDCP compatible
Easily switch between multiple sources and multiple displays
Local Operation:
Front panel LCD display
Tuner Dials and Pushbuttons
IR Remote Control
Serial controller
Remote Operation:
Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Superior video quality – HDTV resolution of 480p, 720p, 1080i, and
1080p (1920 x 1080); VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA and WUXGA (1920 x
1200)
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio
Signaling rates up to 2.25 Gbits
Features EDID Expert technology:
EDID Library with 14 default EDID configurations
Built-in EDID Mode selection
Copies a display's EDID to selected source devices
Power on Detection - If an HDMI source is powered off, the VM0808H
can automatically switch to the next powered-on source
Firmware upgradeable
Rack Mountable
Note: The VM0808H AP and GUI operation instructions can be downloaded
from the ATEN website (www.aten.com).

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Requirements
The following devices are required for a complete VM0808H installation:
Source Devices
HDMI Type A output connector(s)
Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting a DVI source device.
Display Devices
Display devices or receivers with an HDMI Type A input connector
Cables
1 HDMI cable for each source device you will be connecting
1 HDMI cable for each display device you will be connecting
Note: No cables are included in this package. We strongly recommend that
you purchase high-quality cables of appropriate length since this will
affect the quality of the audio and video display. Contact your dealer to
purchase the correct cable sets.

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Source Device Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
Note: For Windows 7 64-bit systems, the following must be installed first:
1) Microsoft Office 64-bit Access Database software; and
2) Microsoft 64-bit ODBC and OLEDB driver
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher
SuSE 8.2 and higher
Mandriva
(Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 3.51 and higher
Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.2 and higher

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Components
Front View
No. Component Description
1 LCD Display The LCD Display gives a quick view of all port
connections, and shows the various options for
configuring and operating the VM0808H. For full
details, see Front Panel Pushbuttons, page 15.
2 Function Pushbuttons
and Tuner Dials The function pushbuttons (MENU, PROFILE, ENTER and ESC) and tuner dials (IN and OUT) are for
navigating the LCD built-in configuration utility.
For full details, see Front Panel Pushbuttons, page 15.
Note: The MENU and PROFILE front panel
pushbuttons have built-in LEDs that light to indicate
they have been selected.
12
MENU ESC
PROFILE ENTER
IN
OUT

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Rear View
No. Component Description
1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power
cord from an AC source plugs in here.
2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit
on and off.
3 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire attaches here. See Grounding,
page 11, for further details.
4 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM0808H’s Browser Graphical
User Interface (GUI), the VM0808H must be
connected to your network. The cable that connects
the VM0808H to your LAN plugs in here. See Cable
Connection, page 12, for further details
5 HDMI Input Ports The cables from your HDMI source devices plug into
these ports.
6 HDMI Output Ports The cables from your HDMI display devices plug into
these ports.
7 External IR Receiver
Port This 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Jack connects to the IR Receiver unit included with your product.
8 RS-232 Serial Port This serial remote port is for input source selection and
high-end system control.
12
34
5
6
7
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IR Remote Control
No. Component Description
1 Power ON/OFF Use the ON and OFF pushbuttons to turn the Output
displays on or off – by individual port, or all ports (see
Profile Pushbutton, page 29).
2 Output Pushbuttons
1–8 Press Output display pushbuttons 1–8 to select the
Output display you want to configure (see Profile
Pushbutton, page 29).
3 Input Pushbuttons
1–8 Press Input source pushbuttons 1–8 to select the
Input source you want to display on a selected output
(see Profile Pushbutton, page 29).
1
2
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting
The VM0808H can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack. For the most
convenient front panel pushbutton configuration and operation at the local site,
mount the unit at the front of the rack, as follows:
1. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the Rack Mount
Kit to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the front of the unit.
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1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 61. Please review it before
proceeding.
2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the
installation are turned off. You must unplug the power cords of
any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
Phillips Head Hex
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2. Position the unit in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting
brackets with the holes in the rack.
3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.