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Owner’s Manual
NetDirector Console KVM Switch
(8- or 16-Port) or
Rackmount KVM Switch (16-Port)
Models: B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA, B020-U16-19-K or B022-U16
This package should consist of:
• (1) B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KT AA, B020-U16-19-K or • (1) A C Po wer Adapter (Input: 100-240V , 50/60 Hz, 0.5A/Output: 5.3V ,
B022-U16 KVM Switch 2.4A)**
• (8) P778-006 USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kits* • (1) CD with Owner’ s Manual
• (2) P778-006 USB/PS2 Combo K
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Table of Contents 1. Features 3 7. OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation 14 7.1 OSD Overview 14 2. System Requirements 3 7.2 Logging-In for the First Time 14 2.1 Computer 3 7.3 OSD Invocation Sequence 14 2.2 Console 3 7.4 OSD Navigation 14 2.3 Cables 3 7.5 OSD Main Screen Headings 14 3. Introduction 4 7.6 OSD Functions 15 3.1 Front View of Console KVM Switch 4 8. Firmware Upgrade Utility 18 3.2 Rear View of Console KVM Switch 5 8.1 Before You Begin 18 3.3 Front View of B022-U16 5 8.2 Starting the Up
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1. Features • Inte grated KVM console with 19” LCD for the B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KT AA and B020-U16-19-K. • B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KT AA and B020-U16-19-K come with (8) P778-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kits. • B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KT AA and B020-U16-19-K come with an e xternal console port, allo wing an e xternal local console (PS/2 or USB) to be connected. An additional USB port is included on the front panel of the B020-
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3. Introduction 3.1 Front View of Console KVM Switch 13 1 2 3 5 15 4 6 12 7 11 10 14 8 9 1. Handle 9. Rackmounting Tabs Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in (see The rackmounting tabs located at each corner of the unit secure the item 13 in this table). chassis to a system rack. Refer to page 7 for rackmounting details. 2. LCD Display 10. Lock LEDs After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the co v er to access the
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3. Introduction 3.2 Rear View of Console KVM Switch 1 6 3 4 5 2 1. Daisy-Chain Port 5. External Console Port When daisy chaining units, the cable plugs in here. This port allo ws for the optional connection of an e xternal k e yboard, mouse and monitor . The included USB/PS2 Combo Console Cable Kit 2. CPU Port Section connects to the KVM switch here. Either USB or PS/2 k e yboards/mice The cables that link to the computers plug in here. can be
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3. Introduction 3.4 Rear View of B022-U16 1 2 6 3 4 5 1. Daisy-Chain Port 3. Cable Management Slot • Daisy-Chain In Port – When daisy-chaining additional KVM A cable tie can be used to g ather the cables together and then be tied to switches, the daisy-chain cable from the pre vious KVM switch in the this slot to help manage the cables. chain connects here. This port is not used if the KVM switch occupies 4. Power Port the f irst spot in
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4. Installation 4.1 Pre-Installation Safety Instructions (continued) • If the follo wing conditions occur , unplug the de vice from the w all outlet and bring it to qualif ied service personnel for repair: • The po wer cord or plug has become damaged or frayed. • Liquid has been spilled into the de vice. • The de vice has been e xposed to rain or w ater . • The de vice has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. • The d
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4. Installation 4.3 Rackmounting for B022-U16 Insert screws to connect to rack F asten the rackmount brack ets to the rack using user -supplied scre ws to install in a rack. 4.4 Grounding T o pre v ent damage to your installation it is important that all de vices are properly grounded. Use the included grounding wire to ground the KVM switch by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal on the unit, and the other end of the
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4. Installation 4.7 Multiple Station (Cascaded) Installation The B022-U16 KVM Switch can be cascaded of f of a B020-008-17-IP or B020-016-17-IP Console KVM Switch to e xpand the number of connected computers. Before you can start a cascaded installation, you must upgrade the B022-U16 f irmw are to be cascade compatible. (See Firmw are Upgrade on page 18 for details.) F or cascaded installation details, see the o wner’ s manual of the B020
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5. Basic Operation 5.3 LCD OSD (On-Screen Display) Configuration The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display: Exit | | Menu • T o open up the LCD OSD main menu, press the b utton mark ed Menu. m m m m • Use the | and | b uttons to na vig ate and mak e adjustments. After na vig ating to a setting choice, use the Menu b utton to bring up the adjustment screen. • When making adjustments, | increases the v alue; | decrease
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6. Hotkeys NetDirector KVM Switches can be easily operated using hotk e y commands. This chapter discusses the a v ailable hotk e ys and their functions. Belo w is a list of the v arious hotk e ys, brok en up into hotk e ys for port control and hotk e ys that perform other functions. Port Control Hotkeys • Selecting the acti v e port • Auto Scan Mode port switching • Skip Mode port switching Other Hotkeys • Computer k e yboard and mouse reset • Setting the Beeper • Settin
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6. Hotkeys 6.4 Auto Scanning Auto Scan allo ws the connected computers to be monitored automatically , without ha ving to manually toggle between ports. When in Auto Scan Mode, the KVM switch switches through each accessible port at fix ed interv als. Only ports that the currently logged-in User has been gi v e access to will be scanned. The def ault interv al is 5 seconds. (See page 15 for details on changing the scan interv al.) 6.5 Starting Auto Scan T o start Auto Scanning: 1) In v
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6. Hotkeys 6.10 Quick Hotkey Control The hotk e y sequence to in v ok e Hotk e y Mode can be toggled via hotk e y command as well as OSD. (See page 15 for changing the Hotk e y Mode in v ocation sequence via OSD.) T o toggle the in v ocation sequence between [Num Lock, Minus ] and [Ctrl, F12 ], do the follo wing: 1. In v ok e Hotk e y Mode. 2. Press the [H] key. After pressing the [H] k e y , the Hotk e y Mode in v ocation sequence is changed and the te xt HO TKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED briefly app
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7. OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation 7.1 OSD Overview The On-Screen Display (OSD) is a te xt-based interf ace that allo ws for control and administration of the KVM switch. When logging onto the KVM switch, the OSD Main Menu is the first screen you will see after entering your username and passw ord. 7.2 Logging In For The First Time The KVM switch features a tw o-le v el security , with one Administrator and four User accounts. If you are an Administrator accessing the KVM switch for the f
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7. OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation 7.6 OSD Functions OSD functions allo w the KVM to be controlled and configured via the OSD. Using these functions you can quickly jump to a port on the installation, start an auto scan, limit the port list that displays when you access the OSD, create/edit port names, etc. T o access an y of the OSD functions, simply click on their corresponding function number at the top of the OSD or hit their corresponding function number on the k e yboard. When in the
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7. OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation 7.6 OSD Functions Setting Function SCAN/SKIP MODE Select which ports will be accessed during Auto Scan and Skip Modes. Choices are: • ALL – All accessible ports in the installation will be accessible in Auto Scan and Skip Modes. • POWERED ON – All ports that are accessible AND po wered on will be accessible in Auto Scan and Skip Modes. • QUICK VIEW – This is an Administrator -ONL Y option. When selected, only ports that are set as Quick V ie w
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7. OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation 7.6 OSD Functions Setting Function REST ORE DEF A UL T This allo ws the Administrator to restore all OSD settings to their f actory def ault v alues e xcept for the port names and user - V ALUES name/passw ords. When this function is accessed, prompt will appear asking if you wish to restore the def ault settings. If yes, type in a Y and hit the [Enter] k e y . If no, press the [Esc] k e y to go back to the pre vious menu. CLEAR THE N AME This functio
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7. OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation 7.6 OSD Functions F6 Broadcast Mode (BRC) F6 is an Administrator -ONL Y function. Clicking the F6 f ield, or pressing [F6] , in v ok es Broadcast (BRC) Mode. When this function is in ef fect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all a v ailable computers on the installation. This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a syste
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8. Firmware Upgrade Utility 8.2 Starting the Upgrade T o upgrade your f irmw are: 1. Run the do wnloaded Firmw are Upgrade Utility by double-clicking the f ile icon or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmw are Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears. 2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (click the I Agree radio b utton). 3. Click [Next] to continue. The Firmw are Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The utili
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8. Firmware Upgrade Utility 8.5 Firmware Upgrade Recovery A f irmw are upgrade reco v ery is required in an y of the follo wing situations: • When you in v ok e Firmw are Upgrade Mode (see page 18), b ut decide not to proceed with the upgrade. • When the main board f irmw are upgrade f ails. • When the I/O f irmw are upgrade f ails. T o perform a f irmw are upgrade reco v ery , do the follo wing: 1. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (see
