
KC-BRAINware-25 Quick Start
KC-BRAINware-25 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your KC-BRAINware-25 for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/KC-BRAINware-25 to download the latest user manual and check if
firmware upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
Step 2: Get to know your KC-BRAINware-25
Press to turn the unit on and off.
Connect to a computer for upgrading firmware or connect to a USB device.
Connects to the 19V DC power adapter.
Connect to an HDMI display.
Connect to a DisplayPort display.
Connect to up to 2 USB devices.
Connect to up to 2 USB devices.
Connect a Local Area Network (LAN) cable
AUDIO
LINE OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor.
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Step 3: Mount KC-BRAINware-25
Install KC-BRAINware-25 using one of the following methods:
• Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
• Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/KC-BRAINware-25).
• Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is compatible for the device.
• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
• Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding overloading of the circuits.
• Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
• Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.

Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your KC-BRAINware-25.
Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, and Display are optional. SSH has been enabled by default and is the recommended process for
configuring KC-BRAINware-25.
For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/KC-BRAINware-25.
Using third-party cables may cause damage!
Step 5: Connect the power
Connect the power cord to KC-BRAINware-25 and plug it into the mains electricity.
Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information)
Caution:
• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
• Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
Step 6: Set up KC-BRAINware-25
Knowledge of IP networking is required to perform the following procedure. Inaccurate IP calculation could damage your IP
network when you start KC-BRAINware-25.
1. Connect to KC-BRAINware-25 using one of the following two methods:
▪ Connect via SSH kramer@IPofHardware and use the password: KC_Brainware.
▪ Connect a mouse, keyboard and monitor directly to KC-BRAINware-25.
2. Identify the gateway and subnet of the network to which KC-BRAINware-25 is connected.
You may need to contact your IT manager to obtain this information.
3. Connect to the KC-BRAINware-25 terminal and run the following command to configure a part of the subnet as the
range of addresses for all 25 Brains:
kramer config set docker.brain.network.ip_range=<your starting address>/27
for example: kramer config set docker.brain.network.ip_range=192.168.110.192/27
4. Run the following commands to update all Brains:
kramer docker update brain
After completion of the update, all Brains start and are available on the customer network.