Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product B020-016 Tripp Lite
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T ripp Lite W orld Headquar ters 1111 W . 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA (773) 869-1234, www .tripplite.com 8- or 16-P or t 1U Console KVM Switch or 16-P or t 1U Rac kmount KVM Switch Model #: B02.
2 T able of Contents Page Overview .................................................................................... 3 System Requirements .............................................................. 4 Computers ..................................
3 Overview The B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016, B020-016-17 and B022-016 KVM Switches allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor).
4 System Requirements Computer • A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Note: On the B020-016 and B020-008, since the integrated LCD monitor’ s maximum resolution is 1024 × 768, the computer ’ s r esolution setting must not exceed 1024 × 768.
5 Intr oduction Front View of Console KVM Switch 1. Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in (see item 13 in this table). 2.
6 Front View of B022-016 1. P ort LEDs Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. The top row o f LEDs corresponds to Ports 1 - 8; the bottom row corresponds to Ports 9 - 16.
Rear View of Console KVM Switch (either 16 or 8 ports depending on model) 1. Daisy-Chain P ort When Daisy Chaining Units, the cable plugs in here. 2. CPU P ort Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here.
8 Installation Ensure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting is turned off. T o prevent equipment damage caused by a ground potential difference, ensure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.
9 LCD OSD (On-Screen Display) Configuration The LCD OSD allows y ou to set up and configure the LCD display: • T o open up the LCD OSD main menu, press the button marked Menu . • Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to navigate and make adjustments. After navigating to a setting choice, use the Menu button to bring up the adjustment screen.
10 Basic Operation Opening the Console KVM The console is located under the top cover . T o access the con- sole, slide the console module out and raise the cover . Note: As a safety precaution, to keep the console fr om accidentally sliding out, the console is locked into the In position.
11 Basic Operation (continued) Hot Plugging All KVM Switches support hot plugging—components can be removed and added back into the installa- tion by unplugging their cables from the ports without having to shut the switch down.
12 Hotkeys P ort Control Using Hotkeys Hotkey Port Control lets you connect to a computer by making the port selection directly from the keyboard. The Hotkey Port Control options are: • Selecting the Active Port • Auto Scanning • Previous/Next Switching In v oking the Hotkey Mode 1) All Hotkey operations begin by invoking the Hotkey Mode .
13 Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time the KVM remains on each port during Auto Scan is set using the Scan Duration setting of the OSD’ s F3 SET function (see page 17).
14 Skip Mode This feature allows you to manually sequence between computers in order to monitor them. This manual version of the Auto Scan mode lets you dwell on a particular port for as long as you like.
15 OSD (On-Screen Displa y) Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is used for all computer control and switching procedures. All procedures start from the OSD Main Menu. T o pop up the Main Menu, tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: Y ou can change the Hotkey from the [Scroll Lock] key to the [Ctrl] key (see OSD Hotkey, page 17.
16 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. Y ou can: • rapidly switch to any port • scan selected ports only • limit the list you wish to view • designate a port as a Quick V iew Port • create or edit a port name • make OSD setting adjustments.
17 F3 Set En vironment (SET) This function allows each User and the Administrator to set up their own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that was provided during Login.
18 F4 Administrator (ADM) F4 is an Administrator-only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall oper- ation of the OSD. T o change a setting Double Click it or use the Up / Down Arrow Keys to move the high- light bar to the item and press [Enter ].
19 Setting Function SET A CCESSIBLE Allows the Administrator to define a User’s access to the computers in the installation on a PORTS Port-by-Port basis. For each User , select the target Port and press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: F (Full access), V (V iew Only), or blank.
20 F7 Scan (SCAN) Invoke the Auto Scan Mode by clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7] . This function allows you automatical- ly cycle through available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without hav- ing to take the trouble of switching yourself.
21 Firmware Upgrade Utility Before Y ou Begin T o prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
22 Starting the Upgrade T o upgrade your firmware: 1) Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file, either by double licking the file icon or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility W elcome screen appears.
23 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility . Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully , a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry .
OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 S.
25 T r oubleshooting Symptom P ossible Cause Action Erratic behavior . Unit not receiving Check that the Power Adapter enough power . supplied with the unit is plugged in and functioning properly . Keyboard and/or Mouse Improper mouse Unplug the cable(s) from the console not responding on B022-016.
26 Appendix B Clear Log-in Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1.
27 Appendix C Removing the KVM Module f r om the Console KVM The KVM module can be removed from the unit chassis. T o do so: 1) Slide the unit to the out position. 2) Remove the eight module attachment screws (four above; four below). 3) Remove the cable attachment clip and unplug the data cable.
1111 W . 35th Street • Chicago, IL 60609 • (773) 869-1234 • www .tr ipplite.com 200512073 93-2463 Appendix E FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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