Chapter 4. Administrator Utility
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Upgrading Firmware
Super administrators can upgrade firmware for KM0832 Matrix KVM
Switches, attached console modules (except KA9233), KVM adapter cables,
and Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables. As new versions of the KM0832
firmware become available, they can be downloaded from our Website. Check
the Website regularly to find the latest information and firmware upgrade
packages.
Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package
To download the firmware upgrade package:
1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our
Website and choose the model name that relates to your device. A list of
available firmware upgrade packages appears.
2. Choose the firmware upgrade package that you wish to install (usually the
most recent) and download it to your computer. There may be two
different firmware upgrade packages available for each firmware version:
If you want to upgrade the firmware for all possible devices in the
installation, choose a firmware upgrade package with an FW
extension. (See Upgrading Firmware via the KM0832 Administrator
Utility, page 74, to use this firmware upgrade package to upgrade the
firmware.)
Note: Only KM0832 switches and their attached console modules
(except KA9233), KVM adapter cables, and Matrix Plus KVM
adapter cables can be upgraded using a firmware upgrade
package with an FW extension. Any other KVM switch, its
attached console modules and KVM adapter cables, regardless
of their type, cannot be upgraded from the KM0832. To upgrade
firmware for KVM switches and console modules not mentioned
above, refer to the user manuals for those devices.
If you want to upgrade the firmware for the first-level (master)
KM0832 only, choose a firmware upgrade package with an EXE
extension (the Firmware Upgrade Utility). Use this firmware upgrade
package in single-level installations and when recovering from a failed
firmware upgrade. (See Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware
Upgrade Utility, page 76, to use this firmware upgrade package to
upgrade the firmware.)
