Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY; Copyright
LIMITED WARRANTY Copyright Rose Electronics 1990 – 2002. All rights reserv ed. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without the prior written permission of Ro...
Page 3 - FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA
FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufact...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS I Contents Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................. 1 About this manual .................................................................................
Page 5 - II; Figures
II Figures Figure 1. UltraMatrix models ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 2. UM4 Expansion card...................................................................................................
Page 7 - INTRODUCTION; ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL; Disclaimer; Thank you for choosing Rose Electronics
INTRODUCTION ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 1 Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting ...
Page 8 - Features
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 2 Features Upgradability Free lifetime base firmware upgrades, based on flash memory technology, provide new features and improvements. Base firmware upgrades are av ailable from our web site at www.rose.com. Security Unique configuration p...
Page 10 - MODELS; UltraMatrix models; UltraMatrix – Rear panel
MODELS ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 4 UltraMatrix models UltraMatrix – Rear panel Model number 4X model UM4-aXbU/E a = # users (0-4) b = # CPUs (4, 8, 12, 16) /E = expansion card installed 8X model UM8-aXbU/E a = # users (0-4) b = # CPUs (4, 8, 12, 16) /E = expansion c...
Page 11 - OVERVIEW; System overview; KVM station
OVERVIEW ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 5 System overview The UltraMatrix switch is designed with the latest in KVM switching technology. It has the capability and flexibility to configure to most keyboards, video monitors, mice, servers and computers. The modular design...
Page 15 - SITE PLANNING; Site planning; Pre-plan the expansion cable routing for expanded systems.
SITE PLANNING ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 9 Site planning Organizing your site and planning the placement of the computers, the KVM stations, the UltraMatrix switches, and the routing of the cables is a key part in the installation and configuration process. Care shou...
Page 16 - INSTALLATION; Switch installation – Single unit; PLEASE REFER TO THE SAFETY SECTION
INSTALLATION ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 10 Switch installation – Single unit The basic installation of a single UltraMatrix switch is an easy and straightforward procedure. To install a single switch, perform the below steps for all computers/serv ers that will be co...
Page 18 - Multi-switch installation – General; Apply power to the KVM monitor and the UltraMatrix switch; Multi-switch installation – BUS topology
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 12 Multi-switch installation – General The UltraMatrix switch can be installed in a variety of expanded topologies. The BUS, RING, Split BUS, and Staggered BUS are the most common configurations. In any expanded system, each expansion port ...
Page 21 - Multi-switch installation – RING topology; internal diagnostic check to complete and fade out).
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 15 Multi-switch installation – RING topology Refer to Figure 8 for a typical RING topology for the UM4 model, Figure 9 for the UM8 model, and Figure 10 for the UM16 model. The “RING” installation procedure is very similar to installing a “B...
Page 24 - Multi-switch installation – Split BUS topology; From
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 18 Multi-switch installation – Split BUS topology Refer to Figure 11 for a typical split BUS topology for the UM4 model, and Figure 12 for the UM8 model. A split BUS topology is not recommended for the UM16 model. In a split BUS topology, t...
Page 26 - Multi-switch installation – Staggered BUS topology; The “Status” display shows the following information. (See Figure 25)
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 20 Multi-switch installation – Staggered BUS topology A staggered BUS topology is one of the most flexible configurations. A staggered BUS can start on any UltraMatrix switch in the system and end on any other switch. Figure 13 shows a typi...
Page 29 - CONFIGURATION MENUS; UltraMatrix
CONFIGURATION MENUS ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 23 UltraMatrix Menu Structure System settings Computer name KVM name User name Configure password Keyboard Resolution Password Starting computer number Mouse Start Profile Maximum computers User Keyboard settings PC keyb...
Page 30 - Menu System; Main Menu
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 24 Menu System Main Menu UltraMatrix version MX22 Rose Electronics Copyright 1990-2002 Main Menu Configure System Computer KVM User Profile Group Language Status Save Exit Use up/down arrow keys to choose selection then press the Enter key ...
Page 45 - OPERATION; User operating instructions; The following instructions apply to all UltraMatrix switches.; Keyboard commands; Command
OPERATION ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 39 User operating instructions The following instructions apply to all UltraMatrix switches. This section explains the operating functions of the on-screen displays, the login procedure, connect procedure and other commands needed...
Page 47 - SERIAL PORT
SERIAL PORT ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 41 Serial port usage (RS232) The following procedure for establishing a connection from your standalone computer or Notebook computer to the UltraMatrix switch’s serial port uses Windows HyperTerminal™. Refer to your users manua...
Page 48 - Enter the starting CPU number
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 42 Figure 30. Serial menu Serial menu options Option 3, 4 and 5 are not av ailable when using a display terminal. Option 1. Change Starting Computer (From card #1 only) Select this option to change the starting computer number. To change th...
Page 51 - Switching using the serial port
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 45 Switching using the serial port From any RS232 port on any switch, you can switch any KVM station in the system to any computer. Connect a serial cable to the RS232 port on any UltraMatrix and to the COM port on the standalone computer. ...
Page 52 - SERIAL DEVICE SUPPORT; Serial device support; Configure computer
SERIAL DEVICE SUPPORT ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 46 Serial device support The serial device support feature is available on models with an OSD (on-screen-display) chip revision of O5.0 or greater, firmware program MXP21B or greater, and kernel MXK20 or greater. If th...
Page 53 - SERVICE; Service Information; Rose Electronics; Technical Support
SERVICE ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 47 Service Information Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electr...
Page 54 - SAFETY; Safety; WARNING
SAFETY ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 48 Safety This UltraMatrix switch has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the UltraMatrix switch should be used with care. T...
Page 56 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting; Wrong cable plugged in. Keyboard and mouse cables rev ersed.
TROUBLESHOOTING ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 50 Troubleshooting Computer does not boot, keyboard or mouse error received CPU cable is loose. Re-seat cable and hit F1 to continue or reboot computer. Wrong cable plugged in. Keyboard and mouse cables rev ersed. CPU cable ...
Page 58 - APPENDICES
APPENDICES ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 52 Appendix A. Initial factory default settings Function Setting Default value System Password None Starting Computer Number 1 Maximum Computer 64 PC keyboard rate (chars/sec) 20 PC keyboard delay Fast Sun keyboard language US Me...
Page 64 - Message; Kernel memory is corrupt, hardware failure.
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 58 Kernel halt error messages Message Description BAD Address = nn Kernel memory is corrupt, hardware failure. Resetting to factory defaults A memory error is detected during a read from configuration memory. This also indicates a hardware ...
Page 66 - NOTES
NOTES ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 60
