Rose electronic 16X Switch User Manual


 
INTRODUCTION
ULTRAMATRIX “UMX” SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
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Disclaimer
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for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry
of the product at any time without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the product or other circumstances outside
the manufacturer’s control. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising directly
or indirectly from the use of this product.
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About this manual
This manual covers the installation, configuration, and the operation of the UltraMatrix “X” series switches. The
installation section is organized into sections, a single unit installation section, a section for the installation of the
different topologies, the serial port functions, configuration menus, and the system operation. Each topology
installation section covers the different models.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Rose Electronics
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UltraMatrix™ Keyboard-video-mouse matrix switch with on-screen display
capabilities. The UltraMatrix switch is the results of Rose Electronics commitment to providing continued state-of-
the-art switching solutions for today’s demanding workplace. The UltraMatrix has proven to be a valuable investment
for all types of businesses that have the need to monitor, maintain, and access information from multiple computer
systems. Its use in large computer facilities gives the IT professional the added flexibility to monitor and maintain
hundreds of systems, running on different platforms, from one or multiple KVM stations. The UltraMatrix switch is the
common sense switching solution that provides the flexibility, integrity, and security required for today’s business
environment.
The advanced on-screen display (OSD) menus guide you through the configuration process with on-screen
information for each configuration section, making it easy to configure the UltraMatrix, the KVM stations, the
computers, and security for the system. There are additional configuration parameters that can be used to
personalize the look of the menus and dialog boxes. A help line is provided for each menu selection giving a
brief explanation of the selected menu item.
Rose Electronics UltraMatrix switches are designed to meet you switching needs, whatever your system demands
are, one user of multiple users, one computer or hundreds. All models offer standard features that allow for easy,
secure, and complete access to as many as 1,000 computers from one or multiple KVM stations.
Reliability, security, flash memory technology, and other features ensure the UltraMatrix switch will streamline your
data center or server room and simplify the maintenance, access and updating of your systems.
NOTE: A Keyboard, Video monitor, and Mouse are referred to through this manual as a KVM station