Rose Electronics UltraMatrix Remote 2 - Manual (Page 31)

ULTRAMATRIX REMOTE 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 25
Configure System menu
The Configure System menu allows you to customize different features of the UltraMatrix Remote 2. System settings,
keyboard settings, and the appearance of the OSD can be configured. Figure 21 shows the Configure System menu.
Figure 21. Configure System Menu
System settings selections.
Configure password (Default: no password)
The “Configure password” selection is used to add a new or change an existing administration password for the KVM
Switch module. This password prevents unauthorized access to the configuration menus. Passwords are case
sensitive, 8 characters max.
To create or change a password, select “Configure password” and press [Enter]. An input box will display to enter the
password. Type in the password and press [Enter]. Whenever the menu system is called up, this password must be
entered to gain access to the configuration menus.
Starting computer number (Default: 1)
The “Starting computer number” defines to the system, the first CPU port number for a particular UltraMatrix Remote 2
that is configured in an expanded topology.
Switch #1’s starting computer number is always 1.
Switch #2’s number is the total RS232 ports on Unit #1 times 4 + 1.
Switch #3’s number is the total RS232 ports on Unit #1 and Unit #2 times 4 + 1 and so forth.
To enter the “Starting computer” number use the up/down arrow keys and select “Starting computer number” and
press [Enter]. An input box will display for a new starting computer number. Enter the new “Starting computer”
number and press [Enter].
Maximum computers (Default: 64)
The “Maximum computers” value is calculated by multiplying the number of RS232 ports on all switches by 4. This
value must be entered from KVM station #1 before all Units are connected in an expansion topology. When saved, this
value is propagated to all connected Units. To enter the “Maximum computers” value, select it and press [Enter]. An
input box will display to enter the maximum computers value. Type in the new value and press [Enter].