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Owner’s Manual
8- and 16-Port
™
NetCommander
Cat5 Rackmount
KVM Switches
Model #: B072-008-1 and B072-016-1
Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
(773) 869-1234, www.tripplite.com
Note: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage
to this unit or to its connected devices.
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Features.. ........................................................................................p. 3 System Components…....................................................................p. 3 Compatibility… ..............................................................................p. 3 Configuration… ..............................................................................p. 4 Front Panel ..............
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 3 Features • Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from a single console • Hot-swappable: disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting • Auto-scan: with variable time interval • Compact design: 1U rack mountable • Easy port selection using (1) On Screen Display (OSD), (2) front panel pushbuttons or (3) keyboard hotkeys key sequences • Expandable: control up to 256 computers by adding additional KVM switches •
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 4 Configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the KVM system. SIU = Server Interface Unit Figure 1 The KVM system configuration Front Panel Figure 2 shows the front of the 16 port KVM (Model B072-016-1). The 8 port version (model B072-008-1) is the same but with only 8 sets of LEDs. Figure 2 NetCommander KVM front panel Rear Panel Figure 3 shows the rear of the 16 port KVM (Model B072-016-1). The 8 port version (mo
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 5 Installation Pre-Installation Guidelines • Switch off all computers • Ensure that the cables are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as fluorescent lights, HVAC systems or motors • Ensure that the distance between any computer and the KVM switch does not exceed 33 ft. Connecting the NetCommander KVM System Connect each computer to the KVM using a Server Interface Unit (SIU) and Cat5e patch cable (for be
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 6 Installation (continued) SIU = Server Interface Unit Figure 5 NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit Connecting a NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (B078-001-USB) The USB Server Interface Unit supports Windows 98 SE and later, MAC, SUN and SGI. To connect the USB Server Interface Unit: 1. Connect the VGA connector to the computer's Video card. 2. Connect the USB connector to the computer's USB port. SIU = Server Interface Un
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 7 Installation (continued) Connecting the Power Supply 1. Plug in the KVM. Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. 2. Switch ON the computers. Resetting the KVM Switch To reset the KVM switch, press both Select buttons on the front panel simultaneously. The Server Interface Units are unaffected by this reset. Rackmount Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature The ambient operating temperature in the rack may be an issu
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 8 Installation (continued) Cascading NetCommander KVM Switches To cascade two or more NetCommander KVM switches, follow the connections in the figure below. Setting the different OSD display hotkeys is explained on page 11. SIU = Server Interface Unit Figure 8 Cascading NetCommander KVM switches Operation Basic Operation Switch between the connected computers using any of the following methods: • The OSD (On Screen Display) • Keyb
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 9 Operation (continued) On-Screen Display To invoke the OSD: Press and release the [Shift] key twice. The OSD Main window appears. See Figure 9. Lines with blue text show active computers. Lines with grey text show inactive computers. The Type column indicates whether a computer “C” or another KVM switch “S” is connected to the port. Figure 9 The OSD Main Window Navigating the OSD To move up and down, use the [ ] and [ ] arro
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 10 Operation (continued) General Settings With the highlight line on the word GENERAL, press [Enter]. The General Settings window appears (see Figure 11). Figure 11 The General Settings window From this screen you can do the following: Security The OSD offers an advanced password security system made up of three different security levels. Each security level has its own access rights. These levels are as follows: Administrator (Statu
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 11 Operation (continued) Changing the OSD hotkey By pressing [Shift], [Shift] the OSD appears. You can replace [Shift], [Shift] with any of the following: • [Ctrl], [Ctrl] • [Ctrl], [F11] • [Print Screen] To change the hotkey: 1. Navigate to the Hotkey line. 2. Press the [Space] bar to toggle between options. To display the OSD in the future, press the new hotkey. Autoskip With the Autoskip feature set, the arrow keys will only acce
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 12 Operation (continued) Ports Settings In the Settings window, go to the Ports line and press [Enter]. The Ports settings window opens (see Figure 12). Figure 12 Ports Settings window Editing the computer name Use this window to edit the computer names (maximum of 15 characters). To erase a character: Select it and press the [Space bar]. Blank spaces remain in place of the erased character. To erase an entire line: Place the cursor
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 13 Operation (continued) Time Settings In the Settings window navigate to the Time line and press [Enter]. The Time settings window appears )see Figure 13). Figure 13 Time settings window Scan (SCN) - Label (LBL) - Time out (T/O) SCN - Sets the scan period. LBL - Sets the amount of time the OSD label that show which computer is currently accessed is displayed. T/O - When password protection is activated, you can automatically disab
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 14 Operation (continued) There are three different access levels. These are: • Y - Full access to a particular computer. Plus access to the F4, F5 and F6 OSD functions • V -View access only, to a particular computer (No keyboard/mouse functionality) • N - No access to a particular computer - A TIMEOUT label appears if access is attempted To give each user the desired access level: 1. Navigate to the desired computer line and User. 2.
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 15 Operation (continued) Scanning Computers (F4) You can adjust the scan time in the Time Settings window (see Figure 13). To activate scanning: 1. Press the [Shift] key twice to activate the OSD. 2. Press the [F4] key. Each active computer will be displayed in sequence. A Scan label appears in the top left corner. To deactivate scanning: Press [F4]. Tuning (F5) You can tune the image of any remote computer screen. To adjust the sc
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 16 System Requirements • Pentium 166 or higher with 16MB RAM and 10MB free Hard Drive space • Free Serial port • Windows 98 and later To update the firmware the KVM system must be connected and switched on Software Upgrading the KVM Firmware With the NetCommander KVM Update software program you can upgrade the firmware for the: • OSD • Manager • Server Interface Units KVM Update enables you to add new features and take advantage of p
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 17 Software (continued) Starting and Configuring the KVM Update 1. Start the KVM Update software. The KVM Update window appears (see Figure 17). Figure 17 The KVM Switch Update window The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the KVM Switch Update window. 2. From the Options menu choose Com Port. The Com Port box appears (see Figure 18). Figure 18 The Com Option box 17
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 18 Software (continued) 3. Choose an available Com Port and click OK. Note! The RS232 Serial cable must be connected to the selected Serial port. Verifying the Version Numbers Before upgrading the firmware, you must first verify which firmware and hardware versions you have. The OSD version number To verify the OSD version number: 1. Open the KVM Switch Update program. 2. In the Switch Unit box, check the OSD option. See Figure 17.
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 19 Software (continued) 2. In the KVM Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the Switch Unit box or the desired Server Interface Unit. 3. From the File menu, choose Open. The Open box appears (see Figure 19). 4. Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file. You may only see the files that match the file selection mask. Figure 19 The Open box 5. Open the file. 6. Click Start. The KVM Switch Update fla
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200512060 93-2520 B072 series OM.qxd 3/6/2006 11:17 AM Page 20 Troubleshooting When using Firmware Update software you may at times get a Communication Error message. If a Communication Error message does appear during the update procedure, do the following: 1. Ensure that the RS232 Serial cable's RS232 connector is connected to the Switch's Communication port. 2. Ensure that the RS232 Serial cable's DB9F connector is connected to the DB9M Serial port on the CPU's rear panel. 3. Restart th
