Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY Copyright Rose Electronics 1990 – 2002. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any f orm or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without the prior written permission of Rose...
Page 3 - FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY
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 Contents Disclaimer ........................................................................................... 1 About this manual ............................................................................... 1 Introduction ..........................................................
Page 7 - INTRODUCTION; ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL; Disclaimer; Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics
INTRODUCTION ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES 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 from the use of the information ...
Page 11 - MODELS
MODELS ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 5 UltraMatrix 2xE models UltraMatrix 2xE – Rear panel Model number EP2-2X4U/E EE2-2X4U/E EP2-2X8U/E EE2-2X8U/E EP2-2X16U/E EE2-2X16U/E UltraMatrix 4xE models UltraMatrix 4xE – Rear panel Model number EP4-4X4U/E2 EE4-4X4U/E2 EP4-4X8U/E2 EE4-4X8U/E2 EP4-4X16U/E2 EE4-...
Page 12 - OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 6 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 of the UltraMatrix makes the Un...
Page 17 - INSTALLATION; Switch Installation – Single Unit; Figure 3. Single Unit configuration
INSTALLATION ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 11 Switch Installation – Single Unit The basic installation of a single UltraMatrix switch is an easy and straightforward procedure. Perform the below steps for all computers that will be connected. It is recommended that all computers be powered off. When a ...
Page 20 - Switch Installation – Multiple units – “BUS” topology
ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 14 Switch Installation – Multiple units – “BUS” topology A “BUS” configuration is usually used when all the users are connected to the KVM ports on Unit #1. In a “BUS” configuration, (Figure 4) the video path is from the last Unit in the configuration to the first Unit (“...
Page 25 - Switch Installation – Multiple units – “RING” topology; Figure 5. Ring configuration
ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 19 Switch Installation – Multiple units – “RING” topology A “RING” configuration is usually used when the users are connected to different UltraMatrix switches and need access to all computers. In a “RING” configuration, users on any KVM station in the ring can access all...
Page 28 - Switch Installation – Multiple units – “Split-BUS” topology; the appropriate KVM adapter cable.
ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 22 Switch Installation – Multiple units – “Split-BUS” topology A “Split Bus” configuration is usually used when the users are connected to the first and last UltraMatrix switch and need access to all connected CPUs. This topology can only be done using the 4xE model with ...
Page 32 - CONFIGURATION MENUS; Menu structure; Menu Structure
CONFIGURATION MENUS ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 26 Menu structure 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 keyboard rate PC Keyb...
Page 51 - OPERATION; User operating instructions; The following instructions apply to all UltraMatrix switches.
OPERATION ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 45 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 to easily use the UltraMatrix s...
Page 55 - SERIAL PORT
SERIAL PORT ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 49 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 W indows HyperTerminal™. Refer to your users manual if a different communication ...
Page 62 - SERIAL DEVICE SUPPORT; Serial device support
SERIAL DEVICE SUPPORT ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 56 Serial device support The serial feature is av ailable on the multi-platform models only with an OSD (on-screen-display) chips revision of O4.2 or greater, firmware program MXP21C or greater and kernel MXK20 or greater. If the firmware, kernel, or...
Page 64 - SERVICE; Service Information; Maintenance and Repair
SERVICE ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 58 Service Information Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the ev ent a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair c...
Page 65 - SAFETY; Safety; SELV Circuits
SAFETY ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 59 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. To protect yourself from possible...
Page 68 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting; Computer does not boot, keyboard or mouse error received
TROUBLESHOOTING ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 62 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 is defective. Try using CPU cabl...
Page 70 - APPENDICES
APPENDICES ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 64 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 Menu Color Scheme Night sky Screen...
Page 79 - Message; Kernel memory is corrupt, hardware failure.
ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL 73 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 failure, but the system may cont...
Page 82 - NOTES
Page 84 - Manual produced by Jim Poorman
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