Vertiv Cybex SC KM 120 Installation and maintenance instructions

Cybex™ SC Switching System
Installer/User Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Product Overview 1
1.1 Features and Benefits 1
2 Basic Operation 3
2.0.1 Factory reset 3
2.1 Switch Overview 3
2.1.1 Switching between computers 9
2.1.2 Dedicated Peripheral Port (DPP) 10
2.1.3 KM multi-monitor support 10
2.2 Keyboard and Mouse Settings 12
2.2.1 Keyboard settings 12
2.2.2 Mouse settings 13
2.2.3 Filtered USB port (fUSB) 13
2.2.4 Interchangeable KVM to KM functionality 13
2.3 Keyboard Shortcuts 13
2.4 KM Configuration 15
2.4.1 Creating a KM configuration file 15
2.4.2 Loading a KM configuration file 21
3 Troubleshooting 23
3.1 General 23
3.2 KM Configuration File 23
3.3 Video 25
3.4 Keyboard 25
3.5 Mouse 26
3.6 DPP 26
4 Appendices 27
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1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
[[[Undefined variable Variables. ]]] SC switches are field-proven, secure, KVM and KM switching solutions
with special support for government agencies. This switching system allows users to switch safely
between computers operating at different classification levels from a single set of peripherals, providing
continuous access to critical data. With multiple security features, the secure design prevents the
transfer of data between the connected computers, ensuring data security is not compromised.
WARNING! This product is equipped with active intrusion protection and tamper-evident seals.
Tampering with the switch or breaking/removing the seals will permanently disable it and void
the warranty. If the enclosure appears to have been tampered with or if all the port LEDs flash
continuously, please contact Technical Support.
The appliances covered in this manual include:
KM Models:
•Cybex™ SC KM 120 Secure 2-Port KM Switch
•Cybex™ SC KM 140/145 Secure 4-Port KM Switches
KVM Models:
•Cybex™ SC 820D/920D Secure 2-Port DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switches
•Cybex™ SC 820H/920H Secure 2-Port HDMI KVM Switches
•Cybex™ SC 820DP/920DP Secure 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switches
•Cybex™ SC 840/845/940/945 Secure 4-Port DVI-I KVM Switches
•Cybex™ SC 840D/845D/940D/945D Secure 4-Port DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switches
•Cybex™ SC 840H/845H/940H/945H Secure 4-Port HDMI KVM Switches
•Cybex™ SC 840DP/845DP/940DP/945DP Secure 4-port DisplayPort KVM Switches
•Cybex™ SC 920XD Secure 2-Port Mixed HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI-I KVM Dual Head KVM
Switch
•Cybex™ SC 945XD Secure 4-Port Mixed HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI-I KVM Dual Head KVM
Switch
•Cybex™ SC 840DP/845DP/940DP/945DP Secure 4-port DisplayPort KVM Switches
•Cybex™ SC 885DP/985DP Secure 8-port DisplayPort KVM Switches
1.1 Features and Benefits
The SC switching system offers the following options, depending on the model:
•Support for HDMI, DVI-I, VGAand/or DisplayPort video
•Support for Common Access Card (CAC), USB biometric device and USB authentication token
•Certification to Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 4+
•Support for USB and PS/2 keyboard and mouse
NOTE: Supports most keyboards and mice. For more information, contact Technical Support.
The SC switching system is also designed to provide additional layers of security, preventing unintended
data leaks between computers and providing additional USB port protection.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTION
Complete network
segmentation
Data flow is controlled and insulated from peripheral devices using optical data diodes. EDID emulators and internal firewalls
protect shared displays and prevent external memory leaks.
Protection from
shared resources
The switches are designed to securely operate, even when peripheral devices are vulnerable to signaling attacks. They do not
allow computer access to any shared resource and do not share controllable power sources.
Non-
reprogrammable
firmware
Custom firmware is not reprogrammable preventing the ability to remotely attack switch controllers.
Audio protection Microphone switching is not supported to prevent data leaks through audio ports.
CONSOLE USB
port protection
CONSOLE USB ports protect from the use of unsafe USBstorage devices. Unqualified devices are rejected when connected
through the switch even though keyboard and mouse data is passed through.
Table 1.1 Security and Protection Features
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2 BASIC OPERATION
Although installation of your SC switching system is complete, ensure you have one of the following
compatible operating systems:
•Microsoft® Windows®
•Red Hat®, Ubuntu® or any other Linux® platform
•Mac OS® X version 10.3 or higher
The switches are compatible with stereo headphones and amplified stereo speakers.
NOTE: Do not connect a microphone device to the switch's audio output port. Opt to use headset
devices that do not include microphone capabilities.
Wireless devices and non-standard keyboards with integrated USB hubs and other USB-integrated
devices are not fully supported for security reasons.
2.0.1 Factory reset
A factory reset clears the device settings and restores the device to its original configuration.
To factory reset:
Type Ctrl +Ctrl +F11
2.1 Switch Overview
The following figures and tables show the controls and connectors on the front panel and connectors on
the back of the switching systems covered in this manual.
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Figure 2.1 KVM Model (SC 945 Switch Shown)
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 LED channel indicator 13 CONSOLE high-speed USB Type-A port
2 Channel selector 14 CONSOLE full-speed USB Type-A port
3 Channel label 15 CONSOLE female video port (varies with model: DVI-I, HDMI or
DisplayPort)
4 Channel configuration 16 Keyboard PS/2 mini-DIN 6-pin female port
5 Dedicated Peripheral Port (DPP) freeze button and LED 17 Mouse PS/2 mini-DIN 6-pin female port
6 Num lock indicator* 18 Keyboard and mouse USB Type-B port
7 Caps lock indicator* 19 Varies with model (DVI-I, HDMI or DisplayPort)
8 Scroll lock indicator* 20 Audio jack (3.5 mm stereo)
9 CONSOLE system reset 21 DPP USB Type-B port (CAC support: only available on some
models)
10 CONSOLE DPP USB Type-A port (CAC support: only available
on some models)
22 Channel configuration
11 DPP LED indicator:
•Green: Functioning
•Flashing green: Rejected device (not
authorized)
•None: Device not operating, non-standard USB
device or device only operating in USB 3 mode
23 AC input (100-200 VAC)
12 CONSOLE audio jack (3.5 mm stereo)
* When these LED indicators are lit, they reflect the status of the keyboard functions on the active channel.
Table 2.1 KVM SC 945 Switch Description
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Figure 2.2 KM Model (SC KM145 Switch Shown)
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 LED channel indicator 12 CONSOLE audio jack (3.5 mm stereo)
2 Channel selector 13 CONSOLE keyboard and mouse full-speed USB Type-A ports
3 Channel label 14 CONSOLE keyboard and mouse high-speed USB Type-A ports
4 Channel configuration 15 Keyboard PS/2 mini-DIN 6-pin female port
5 Dedicated Peripheral Port (DPP) freeze button and LED 16 Mouse PS/2 mini-DIN 6-pin female port
6 Num lock indicator* 17 Keyboard and mouse USB Type-B port
7 Caps lock indicator* 18 Audio jack (3.5 mm stereo)
8 Scroll lock indicator* 19 DPP USB Type-B port (CAC support: only available on some
models)
9 CONSOLE system reset 20 Channel configuration
10 CONSOLE DPP USB Type-A port (CAC support: only available
on some models)
21 AC input (100-200 VAC)
11 DPP LED indicator:
•Green: Functioning
•Flashing green: Rejected device (not
authorized)
•None: Device not operating, non-standard USB
device or device only operating in USB 3 mode
* When these LED indicators are lit, they reflect the status of the keyboard functions on the active channel.
Table 2.2 KM SC KM145 Switch Description
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Figure 2.3 KM Model (SC KM120 Switch Shown)
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 LED channel select button 8 CONSOLE mouse USB Type-A port
2 Num lock indicator* 9 CONSOLE keyboard USB Type-A port
3 Caps lock indicator* 10 CONSOLERestore to factory default button
4 Scroll lock indicator* 11 CONSOLE audio jack (3.5 mm stereo)
5 Holographic tamper-evident labels 12 Remote Control Unit (RCU) port
NOTE: The RCU port on the back panel is currently
inoperable and is reserved for future use.
6 Audio jack (3.5 mm stereo) 13 DC power supply
7 Keyboard and mouse USB Type-B port
* When these LED indicators are lit, they reflect the status of the keyboard functions on the active channel.
Table 2.3 KM SC KM120 Switch Description
The SC 820 models are single-head devices. They have identical ports, except for the number of ports on
the device. The SC 920 models (as shown in the following figure) are dual-head devices. The SC 920D and
SC 920H models are identical except for the DP and HDMI video ports, respectively.
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Figure 2.4 SC Model (SC920 KVM Switch Shown)
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 LED channel select button 9 CONSOLE mouse USB Type-A port
2 Num lock indicator 10 CONSOLE DisplayPort video input port
3 Caps lock indicator 11 CONSOLE keyboard USB Type-A port
4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Status LED
5 Holographic tamper-evident labels 13 CONSOLE audio input jack (3.5 mm stereo)
6 Audio jack (3.5 mm stereo) 14 Remote Control Unit (RCU) port
NOTE: The RCU port on the back panel is currently
inoperable and is reserved for future use.
7 DisplayPort video port 15 DC Power Supply
8 Keyboard and mouse USB Type-B port
* When these LED indicators are lit, they reflect the status of the keyboard functions on the active channel.
Table 2.4 SC 920 KVM Switch Description
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Figure 2.5 KVMModel (SC 920XP Switch Shown)
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 LED channel select button 10 CONSOLE HDMI video input port
2 Num lock LED 11 CONSOLE DVI-I video input port
3 Caps lock LED 12 StatusLEDs
4 Scroll lock LED 13 DC power supply
5 Holographic tamper evident labels 14 Remote Control Unit (RCU) port
6 DVI-I video port 15 CONSOLE audio input jack (3.5 mm stereo)
7 HDMI video port 16 CONSOLE keyboard USB Type-A port
8 Audio jack (3.5 mm stereo) 17 CONSOLE mouse USB Type-A port
9 USB Type-B port for keyboard and mouse
Table 2.5 SC 920XP Switch Description
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Figure 2.6 KVMModel (SC 945XP Switch Shown)
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 LED channel indicator 13 USBType-B port for computer
2 Channel selector 14 Audio jack (3.5 mm stereo)
3 Channel label 15 USB Type-B port for keyboard and mouse
4 Channel configuration 16 CONSOLE DVI-I video input port
5 Dedicated Peripheral Port (DPP) freeze button and LED 17 CONSOLE DisplayPort video input port
6 Num lock LED 18 StatusLEDs
7 Caps lock LED 19 USBType-A port for DPP and DPP status LED
8 Scroll lock LED 20 Remote Control Unit (RCU) port
9 Holographic tamper evident labels 21 CONSOLE audio input jack (3.5 mm stereo)
10 ACpower cable jack 22 CONSOLE keyboard and mouse USB Type-A ports
11 DisplayPort video port 23 Keyboard PS/2 mini-DIN 6-pin female port
12 HDMI video port 24 Mouse PS/2 mini-DIN 6-pin female port
Table 2.6 SC 945XD Switch Description
2.1.1 Switching between computers
After turning on the switch, the default channel is channel one. You can select which computer to operate
using the front panel push-buttons. The LED number illuminates to indicate which computer is currently
selected. Allow approximately one second for the video signal to sync after switching computers.
After selecting a new channel, the mouse cursor is positioned in the center of the selected computer
display. When you select a new channel, the mapping for the keyboard, mouse, audio and USB device also
changes to the specified channel.
To switch between computers:
Select the computer by pressing the corresponding front panel push-button on the front of the switch.
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2.1.2 Dedicated Peripheral Port (DPP)
The DPPfeature allows secure use of authentication devices such as a CAC or smartcard reader. See the
Vertiv Cybex™ SC/SCMSwitching System AdditionalOperations and Configuration Technical Bulletin for
detailed DPP configuration procedures.
The host detection function of the DPP enables you to switch between ports without disconnecting the
user authentication session, known as DPP freeze. When locked, switching channels does not affect
processes performed by the USB device connected to the locked channel. If only one computer is using
the DPP function, ensure that it is connected to channel 1.
The DPP status LED is illuminated after a qualified USBdevice is connected to the switch and ready for
use. If the USB device is not qualified or is rejected from the switch's DPPport, the DPPstatus LED flashes
and the USB device is inoperable. If the USB device is not detected by the port, the DPPstatus LED does
not illuminate and the USBdevice is inoperable.
NOTE: Do not connect a cable to the DPP if an authentication device is not needed. The switch will
automatically detect a cable and attempt to program the DPP selection logic. If you are connecting to
the DPP, your device must be fully compliant with a standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 and turned on.
Using DPP freeze
If you need to retain authentication information on one channel after switching to another, you can freeze
the DPP of the first channel.
To freeze the DPP channel:
1. Select the DPP channel you want to freeze.
2. On the front panel, enable the DPP freeze button and verify the channel indicator illuminates
on the selected channel and on the freeze button.
NOTE: If you are on a channel that has a DPP enabled and you switch to a channel that is not using a
DPP, then you will lose the connection and the ability to freeze the information. You must switch back
to a DPP-enabled channel to reactivate the feature.
2.1.3 KM multi-monitor support
The switches are configured to support one monitor per channel. The switch configuration must match
the physical positioning of the display units. When configuring the switch, you can select from the setup
presets or you can create a custom configuration file. To create a configuration file, see KM Configuration
on page 15.
When Virtual Display Technology (VDT)switching is enabled, you can set up a multiple monitor
configuration and seamlessly switch between displays by moving the mouse cursor to the desired display.
To use the multiple monitor feature, you must download and install the KM Multi-Monitor Driver from the
Software Downloads section on the Vertiv website on each of the applicable computers.
VDTswitching
By default, the switch is configured to use the relative mouse setting, which confines mouse cursor
movement to the screen of the selected computer. With this setting, you must use the front panel channel
selection buttons to switch between computers.
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Alternatively, the switch can be configured to use the absolute mouse setting, which allows you to move
between isolated computer systems by moving the mouse cursor across display borders. When the mouse
cursor scrolls beyond the screen border from one computer to another, the keyboard, mouse, audio and
USB device mapping switch accordingly. You can enable the absolute or relative mouse settings by
pressing a keyboard shortcut on the connected keyboard. See Keyboard Shortcuts on page 13 for a list of
the keystroke combinations.
You can use the preset keys to configure the KM to support more than one monitor per channel. The
following images detail the different preset monitor configurations.
NOTE: In the configurations, gray indicates a single computer and black indicates a multi-monitor
display. P indicates the primary display and S indicates the secondary display in a multi-monitor display
configuration.
Figure 2.7 Two-Port KM Presets
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Figure 2.8 Four-Port KM Presets
2.2 Keyboard and Mouse Settings
2.2.1 Keyboard settings
All secure switches block communication from the computers to the keyboard to prevent potential data
leaks. You can enable Caps Lock, Scroll Lock or Num Lock from a connected keyboard; however, the
connected keyboard status indicators do not illuminate to indicate the settings are enabled. The Caps
lock, Scroll lock and Num lock LEDs on the switch illuminate to indicate the settings are enabled on a
specific channel. Switching channels changes the status of the LEDs if different settings are enabled on
each computer.
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2.2.2 Mouse settings
When VDTis enabled, you can freeze mouse functionality on a selected channel to prevent inadvertently
switching channels if the mouse approaches the screen border. The prevent transition feature allows you
to use the mouse to move objects such as windows and icons on a screen without unintentionally
dragging the object to another display. When the prevent transition feature is enabled and the left mouse
button is depressed, you can move objects only within the active display.
Using keyboard shortcuts, you can freeze or unfreeze the mouse on a selected channel, or increase or
decrease the speed of the mouse. See Keyboard Shortcuts on page 13 for a list of the keystroke
combinations.
NOTE: The default mouse speed is set to 5 on a 1 to 10 speed scale.
2.2.3 Filtered USB port (fUSB)
Some models are equipped with a filtered USBport that only accepts authorized USB devices. When an
authorized USB device is connected to the fUSB port, the status LED on the front panel illuminates green.
When an un-authorized USB device is connected to the fUSB console port, the status LED on the front
panel illuminates red. When switching between channels, the USB device connected to the fUSB port
automatically switches. When switching to a channel that has no fUSB connection, the port remains
mapped to the last channel that had a fUSB channel. To assign the fUSB port to a specific computer,
press the freeze USB button. Freeze USB prevents the fUSB from switching even when the keyboard,
video, mouse and audio peripherals switch between computers.
2.2.4 Interchangeable KVM to KM functionality
In KVM mode one display, keyboard, mouse, USB and audio peripheral set is shared between all
computers. In KM mode, each computer is connected to a separate display while the keyboard and mouse
are shared.
To change from KVM to KM mode:
1. Disconnect the display from the KVM console port.
2. Connect each computer directly to a separate display while keeping the keyboard, mouse, USB
and audio peripherals connected to the KVM.
3. Change the mouse mode by typing L Ctrl |L Ctrl |F11 |c.
To change from KM to KVM mode:
1. Connect the display to the KVM console port.
2. Connect each computer to the corresponding KVM computer video port.
3. Change the mouse mode by typing L Ctrl |L Ctrl |F11 |b.
2.3 Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts can be used to execute switch commands, load monitor presets and adjust mouse
settings. Keyboard shortcut functionality varies depending on the firmware version and the switch model.
The style for sequential or concurrent keyboard shortcuts is typically Ctrl +Ctrl +F11. The following table
deviates from the style by eliminating the plus symbol between keystrokes. Unless otherwise noted, the
key combinations should be pressed concurrently and an L preceding Ctrl indicates the left control key
while an R preceding Ctrl indicates the right control key.
The following table details keyboard shortcut options.
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KEY COMBINATION DESCRIPTION STANDARD
SWITCHES
VERSION
10020715
VERSION
10300915
VERSION
10020316
OR
HIGHER
KVM KM MINI-
MATRIX
L Ctrl L Ctrl 1 Switch to channel 1 Y Y Y Y Y Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl 2 Switch to channel 2 Y Y Y Y Y Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl 3 Switch to channel 3 Y Y Y Y Y Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl 4 Switch to channel 4 Y Y Y Y Y Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl 5 Switch to channel 5 Y Y Y Y Y Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl 6 Switch to channel 6 Y Y Y Y Y Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 B Relative mouse mode N N Y Y Y Y Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 C Absolute mouse mode N N Y Y Y Y Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F Video follow mouse
(disable/enable)
N N Y Y Y N N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 R System reset to factory
default
N Y Y Y Y Y Y
L Ctrl R Ctrl B Current channelDE is
relative only
N N N Y Y Y Y
L Ctrl R Ctrl C Current channel DE is
default
N N N Y Y Y Y
L Ctrl R Ctrl Q Disable/enable the copy
and paste function
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
L Ctrl Shift 1Mouse will be ABS until
released
N Y Y Y Y
L Ctrl R Ctrl X Exit terminal mode N Y Y Y Y Y Y
L Ctrl R Ctrl T Enter terminal mode N Y Y Y Y Y Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F Disable switching by
mouse
N Y Y Y Y2Y Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 U Enable switching by
mouse
N Y Y Y Y2Y Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 + Increase mouse speed N Y Y Y Y2Y Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 - Decrease mouse speed N Y Y Y Y2Y Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F1 Load preset 1 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F2 Load preset 2 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F3 Load preset 3 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F4 Load preset 4 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F5 Load preset 5 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F6 Load preset 6 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F7 Load preset 7 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F8 Load preset 8 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F9 Load preset 9 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F10 Load preset 10 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 1-3 1-0 Load preset 1-3 or 1-0 N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 F12 Load previously loaded
preset
N Y Y Y N Y N
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 L 1 Load layout 1 N N N Y N N Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 L 2 Load layout 2 N N N Y N N Y
Table 2.7 KM Keyboard Shortcuts
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KEY COMBINATION DESCRIPTION STANDARD
SWITCHES
VERSION
10020715
VERSION
10300915
VERSION
10020316
OR
HIGHER
KVM KM MINI-
MATRIX
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 L 3 Load layout 3 N N N Y N N Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 L 4 Load layout 4 N N N Y N N Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 L 5 Load layout 5 N N N Y N N Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F11 L 6 Load layout 6 N N N Y N N Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F1 1-4 Display channel 1-4 on
monitor 1
Y N N Y N N Y
L Ctrl L Ctrl F2 1-4 Display channel 1-4 on
monitor 2
Y N N Y N N Y
1You must press and hold this keyboard shortcut to execute the command.
2This command is only available when the switch is in KMmode.
Table 2.7 KM Keyboard Shortcuts (continued)
2.4 KM Configuration
The KMconfiguration utility is a web-based tool that allows system administrators to define custom
monitor setups in a KMconfiguration file. The file is saved with the .kmc extension. When configuring a
KMswitch using a KM configuration file, you must be logged in to the switch as administrator.
The KMconfiguration utility allows administrators to define the number of monitors connected to each
computer. Monitors can vary in size and resolution, and can be arranged in multiple layouts. You must
download and install the KM configuration utility from the Software Downloads section on the Vertiv web
site.
The KMconfiguration utility operates only with Microsoft® Windows®. Before downloading and installing
the KM configuration utility, ensure at least Microsoft® Windows®XP is installed on the computers to be
connected. The following browsers support the KMconfiguration utility:
•Google Chrome 20.0 or higher
•Microsoft® Internet Explorer®
•Mozilla® Firefox®
Before creating a KMconfiguration file, verify the number of computers and monitors to be connected to
the KM switch and the monitors' sizes and resolutions.
2.4.1 Creating a KM configuration file
A KM configuration file is referred to in the KM configuration utility interface as a KMconfiguration
project. Each customized setup requires its own project. You can create projects using the
KMconfiguration utility project wizard. After completing the steps in the wizard, the KMconfiguration file
is generated and downloaded to the computer.
The following table lists guidelines for entering project file information.
CONFIGURATION
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Project Name Name of the custom monitor configuration.
Product Model Model of the KM switch.
Mouse Speed Default mouse cursor speed for all systems. Changes in the mouse cursor speed value on each computer do not affect the
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CONFIGURATION
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
KMswitch's mouse cursor speed.
Mouse Acceleration Rate at which the mouse cursor speed increases. Changes in the mouse cursor acceleration value on each computer do not
affect the KMswitch's mouse cursor acceleration.
Number of
Computers
Total number of computers to be connected to the KMswitch for a particular configuration.
To create a new KMconfiguration project:
1. Log in to the KM switch as administrator, launch the KMconfiguration utility and click New
Project.
2. Enter the project name and number of computers into the fields on the KMproject setup
window.
3. Select the product model, mouse speed and mouse acceleration from the drop-down menus
and click Next Step.
Figure 2.9 KMProject Setup Window
4. Enter a detailed product description that explains the configuration and click Next Step.
5. For each computer, select the number of monitors from the drop-down menu, enter each
monitor's size and resolution and then click Next Step.
NOTE: Multiple monitor configurations require additional steps. See Multiple monitor setup on page 20
for more information.
NOTE: If a monitor is set to portrait orientation, enter the native resolution accordingly. For example, a
monitor with 1680 x 1050 native resolution would have a 1050 x 1680 resolution in portrait orientation.
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