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ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
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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 unit easy to install, expand, and maintain. The addition of an expansion card(s) and additional switches
can increase the number of computers that can be accessed up to 1,000. The complete system consists of the
UltraMatrix switch or switches if the system is expanded, one or more KVM stations, and the computers/servers that
will be connected.
KVM station
A KVM station, consisting of a Keyboard, Video monitor, and Mouse, connects to the DB25F KVM connectors on the
rear panel using a KVM adapter cable. The KVM adapter cable is available with a variety of connector types to
accommodate the different types of keyboards, video monitors and mice. The KVM adapter cable connectors must
be compatible with the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse cable connectors.
KVM adapter cables are available in lengths of 1 – 100 feet.
(Refer to the compatibility table on page 2)
KVM Station Keyboard and Mouse
The KVM stations must use a PS/2 keyboard and mouse or a Sun Keyboard and Mouse.
Note: When using a PS/2 keyboard, the PS/2 keyboard must be capable of communicating in Mode 2 and Mode 3 if
any of the CPU keyboards are PC Mode 3, USB, SUN, or if a Rose Translator is used in conjunction with an
Apple computer. If a connected CPU uses a serial mouse, the UltraMatrix will convert the PS/2 KVM mouse
movements and present it in serial form to the serial port of that connected CPU.
KVM Station Video Monitor
The KVM Station video monitor must be capable of supporting the resolution, frequency, and sync type being sent by
all connected computer. It is recommended that the KVM monitor be a multi-sync monitor capable of resolutions up
to 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz or better. The quality of the video depends largely on the type of monitor used, the KVM
cable length and cable type. For cable lengths greater than 20 feet, coax cable must be used. Appendix K shows
the video quality distance table for different cable types.
Computers
The computers that will be connected to the UltraMatrix can be PC’s, Unix systems, Sun systems, and Apple
computers. (Refer to the compatibility table on page 2)
The CPU connectors on all UltraMatrix models are DB25F. Each connected computer uses a CPU adapter cable
compatible with the computer’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports. The CPU adapter cable must have the correct
keyboard, video monitor and mouse connectors to connect to the CPUs ports.
CPU adapter cables are available in lengths of 5 – 100 feet.
The UltraMatrix switch can support computers and serial devices such as routers and hubs, which require a serial
interface. A special cable is used to connect from the UltraMatrix CPU connector (DB25F) to a serial device interface
(Dumb Terminal, CPU, or serial device).
The UltraMatrix switches CPU port must first be configured for serial functions. Serial CPU cables are available in
DB25M to:
DB9
DB25
RJ11
RJ12
RJ45
MD8
Expansion
When configured in an expanded topology, the expansion connectors on the expansion card provide the means of
sending the system, keyboard, video, and mouse data from one UltraMatrix switch’s expansion card output to
another UltraMatrix switch’s expansion card input. This allows a KVM station on one UltraMatrix to switch to a
computer connected on another UltraMatrix. Expansion cables are needed for each expansion Unit. The expansion
cables needed are DB15MF for the 4X model and HD15MF for the 8X and 16X models.
Expansion cables are available in lengths of 2 – 250 feet.