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ULTRAMATRIX E-SERIES MANUAL
10
Site planning
Organizing your site and planning the placement of the computers, the
KVM stations, and the UltraMatrix switches is a key part in the
installation and configuration process. Care should be taken when
connecting the computers, KVMs, and the UltraMatrix switches. Locate
the UltraMatrix as close as possible to the computers so the cables are
as short as possible but still give some freedom of movement. Using
shorter cables keeps the video noise to a minimum and reduces
installation costs. Provide proper strain relief for all cables.
The UltraMatrix switch can be rack mounted with Rose Electronics rack
mount kit (see Appendix J & K). Another option that makes for a clutter
free installation is the Rose Electronics RackView™. The RackView is
a complete KVM station (keyboard, LCD monitor, and mouse) all in a
compact, pullout drawer that fits in 1 or 2 rack units. The RackView
can also be ordered with an optional UltraMatrix switch installed.
Wherever the UltraMatrix is located, it should be on a secure surface,
free from obstructions and objects that may cause damage to the Unit
or an individual.
Following are a few items to consider prior to installing or configuring
the UltraMatrix switch:
Identify the computers that do not use a PC2 type keyboard and a
PS/2 mouse (default settings). Before connecting these computers
to a CPU port, the CPU port must be pre-configured to change the
default keyboard and mouse types to the correct types.
Each computer can be assigned a unique computer name. Names
like staff, marketing, and finance make it easy to identify and
connect to.
The default computer names are Computer x (x = 1 – 1,000)
The KVM stations can also be assigned a unique KVM name.
The default KVM names are KVM x (x = 1 – 4)
Access to the system set-up and configuration can be limited by
assigning a configuration password.
Access to the computers can be limited by assigning each user a
unique user ID and password and configuring the switch to require
a login.
Pre-plan the expansion cable routing for expanded systems.
The configuration of the system, computers, KVM stations, users,
profiles, and groups are defined in the menu section.