Eclipse Rackmount KVM User Manual
User Manual - Integrated Multi-User Matrix KVM
for LCD Console Drawer
Matrix DB-15 KVM
8-M3X-IP, M4X-IP
16-M3X-IP, M4X-IP
8-M2X, M3X, M4X
Matrix DB-15 KVM
16-M2X, M3X, M4X
Designed/Manufactured by Austin Hughes and Distributed by Eclipse Rackmount, Inc.
Manual ML47V02A -- Generation 4 -- www.EclipseRackmount.com
Legal Information
First English printing, October 2002
Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness
of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. We are not liable for any injury or
loss that results from the use of this equipment.
Safety Instructions
Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for
future reference.
■ Unplug equipment before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or spray detergent; use a moist cloth.
■ Keep equipment away from excessive humidity and heat. Preferably, keep it in an air-conditioned environment with
temperatures not exceeding 40º Celsius (104º Fahrenheit).
■ When installing, place the equipment on a sturdy, level surface to prevent it from accidentally falling and causing
damage to other equipment or injury to persons nearby.
■ When the equipment is in an open position, do not cover, block or in any way obstruct the gap between it and the
power supply. Proper air convection is necessary to keep it from overheating.
■ Arrange the equipment’s power cord in such a way that others won’t trip or fall over it.
■ If you are using a power cord that didn’t ship with the equipment, ensure that it is rated for the voltage and current
labeled on the equipment’s electrical ratings label. The voltage rating on the cord should be higher than the one listed
on the equipment’s ratings label.
■ Observe all precautions and warnings attached to the equipment.
■ If you don’t intend on using the equipment for a long time, disconnect it from the power outlet to prevent being
damaged by transient over-voltage.
■ Keep all liquids away from the equipment to minimize the risk of accidental spillage. Liquid spilled on to the power
supply or on other hardware may cause damage, f re or electrical shock.
■ Only qualif ed service personnel should open the chassis. Opening it yourself could damage the equipment and
invalidate its warranty.
■ If any part of the equipment becomes damaged or stops functioning, have it checked by qualif ed service personnel.
What the warranty does not cover
■ Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modif ed or removed.
■ Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
□ Accident, misuse, neglect, f re, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modif cation, or
failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
□ Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by us.
□ Any damage of the product due to shipment.
□ Removal or installation of the product.
□ Causes external to the product, such as electric power f uctuation or failure.
□ Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specif cations.
□ Normal wear and tear.
□ Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
■ Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
Any changes or modif cations made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■ Re-position or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Contents
< Part 1 > Matrix DB-15 KVM Kit
Ending in: 8-M3X-IP, M4X-IP, M4X-2IP
Ending in: 16-M3X-IP, M4X-IP, M4X-2IP
1.1 Package Contents
1.2 KVM Port Connections
1.3 IP & Remote Console Connections
1.4 IP Console Settings
1.5 KVM Cascade
1.6 Specifications
< Part 2 > Matrix DB-15 KVM Kit
Ending in: 8-M2X, M3X, M4X
Ending in: 16-M2X, M3X, M4X
2.1 Package Contents
2.2 KVM Port Connections
2.3 Remote Console Connections
P. 4
P. 5
P.6-7
P. 8
P. 9
P. 10
P.11-12
P. 13
P.14-15
2.4 KVM Cascade
2.5 Specifications
< Part 3 > Using the KVM
3.1 KVM Buttons
3.2 Password
3.3 KVM OSD
3.4 KVM & Remote Console Hotkeys
P.16
P.17
P.18
P.19
P.20
P.21
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< Part 1 > Matrix DB-15 KVM
< 1.1 > Package Contents
Matrix DB-15 IP KVM
8-M3X-IP / 16-M3X-IP
8-M4X-2IP / 16-M4X-2IP
KVM Rear Kit
• Receiver box for remote console x 1
• Power adapter w/ power cord ( for receiver ) x 1
• CAE-6 6ft Combo KVM cable for receiver box x 1
Rear
Remote Console 1
8-M3X-IP
Power
1Power
Cascade
16-M3X-IP
2
1
Remote Console 1
Cascade
8-M4X-2IP
16-M4X-2IP
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< 1.2 > KVM Port Connections
CAE - 6 / 10 / 15 Combo KVM cable
support PS/2 or USB server
Drawer KVM Rear Kit
Matrix DB-15 IP KVM
USB Servers
DB-15 Combo KVM port
CAE - 6 / 10 / 15 Combo KVM cable
PS/2 Servers
support PS/2 or USB server
CAE-6 / CAE-10 / CAE-15
■ 6 / 10 / 15 ft Combo KVM cable
■ Support PS/2 or USB server
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< 1.3 > IP & Remote Console Connections
CAT 5 / 6 cable
max. 100m
CAT 5 / 6 cable
max. 150m
Matrix DB-15 IP KVM
Network device
hub or router
Receiver
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Remote
USB console
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Remote
Cat 6
Console 1
CAT 5 / 6 cable
max. 100m
Drawer KVM Rear Kit
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Using the Receiver
Matrix DB-15 IP KVM
Receiver
Local
Computer
Front
Rear
K/B Mouse
The receiver allows for hotkey functions (listed on page 21).
Monitor
USB
Monitor
Remote
Console
Remote I/O
Local Remote
Button
to
PC
Button
to
KVM switch
Drawer KVM Rear Kit
Power
Local computer
( Optional setup )
KVM cable
Front
Rear
CAE-6
Combo
VGA
cable
Cat 6 cable
up to 150m
12V DC Power
Adapter
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