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Overview Package Contents • B064-016 KVM Switch • Rackmount Hardware • RJ11 to DB9 Firmware Upgrade Cable • C13 to 5-15P Power Cord • Grounding Wire • Foot Pads • Owner’s Manual CD System Features • Directly connect up to 16 computers; or, expand the number of connected computers to up to 512 by daisy-chaining up to 31 additional levels of B064-016 KVM Switches. • Control multiple computers from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. Both USB and PS/2 keyboards and mice are supported.
Overview Component Features Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Push-Buttons: Press a push-button to bring the KVM focus to that port. Simultaneously pressing push-buttons 1 and 2 for three seconds will perform a keyboard/mouse reset. Simultaneously pressing push-buttons 15 and 16 for three seconds will invoke Auto Scan Mode. (See F7:SCAN on page 18 for details.) 2 Port LEDs: Each push-button contains two LEDs; an Online LED on the left, and a Selected LED on the right.
Overview Hardware Setup General Safety Instructions • Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. • Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended.
Installation Rackmount Warnings • Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. • Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. • Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
Installation Single-Stage Installation In a single-stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches daisy-chained from the KVM switch. To set up a singlestage installation, refer to the following instructions and the corresponding installation diagram: 8 Cat5e/6 Cable Cat5e/6 Cable SIU 7 SIU 2 3 4 5 6 1 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting has been turned OFF. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
Installation Daisy-Chain Installation Up to 32 levels of B064-016 KVM Switches can be daisy-chained together to increase the number of connected computers to up to 512. In a daisy-chain installation, the first KVM switch in the installation is considered Station 1, the next KVM is Station 2, etc. Each KVM automatically identifies its position in the daisy-chain installation and displays the station number in the Station ID LED on the front of the unit.
Operation This section covers basic operation of the KVM switch; logging in for the first time, turning the installation OFF/ON, hot plugging and port selection. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power-OFF the KVM switch, follow these steps to power it back on properly. 1. Power-OFF the KVM and all computers that are connected to it. Note: You must disconnect the power cords of any computer that have the Keyboard Power On function. 2.
Operation OSD Port Selection When in the OSD main screen, you can access a computer/server by highlighting it in the port list and pressing the [Enter] key; or, by double-clicking on it with the mouse. You can highlight a port using the [i] and [h] arrow keys on the keyboard; or, by clicking on the triangle icons on the far right of the OSD main screen.
Operation Selecting the Active Port Each port on the KVM is assigned a four digit port ID, which can be used when in Hotkey Setting Mode to switch the focus of the KVM to a desired port. The first two digits of the port ID represent the Station ID of the KVM that the port is on, and the last two digits represent the port number. For example, the port ID for the fourth port on the second station in a daisy-chain would be 02-04. You can select the active port by performing the following command: 1.
Operation Computer Keyboard/Mouse Reset In the event that the keyboard and mouse are not operating correctly, a reset may be needed. To perform a USB keyboard/ mouse reset on the currently selected computer, do the following: 1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command. 2. Press and release the [F5] key. After pressing the [F5] key, you will automatically exit Hotkey Setting Mode and a keyboard/mouse reset will be performed.
Installation Hotkey Command Summary Table Action Hotkey Command Activate Hotkey Setting Mode Press and hold the [Num Lock] key, press and release the minus [-] key, release the [Num Lock] key.
OSD Operation The On-Screen Display (OSD) is a menu-based interface that allows you to access connected computers and change KVM settings. To open the OSD, hit the [Scroll Lock] key twice. If asked for a username and password, enter in the username and password as given to you by the KVM administrator. If this is the first time the KVM is being accessed, the default username and password are blank. Simply press the [Enter] key twice to open up the OSD as the administrator.
OSD Operation F2:LIST This function allows you to choose which ports are displayed in the OSD main screen. When selected, the F2:LIST function takes you to a page that gives you the options listed below. To choose an option, simply highlight it and press the [Enter] key, or click on it with the mouse. • ALL: Lists all ports on the installation that are accessible to the logged in user. This option is chosen by default.
OSD Operation Setting Description Screen Blanker Allows you to determine if the Screen Blanker feature is turned on, and the time frame it is set for. When selected, a highlight bar will appear at the bottom of the OSD, allowing you to enter a time frame from 0 to 30 minutes. If there is no console activity for the amount of time set here, the screen will be blanked. When blanked, console activity such as mouse movement will bring the display back. A setting of 0 disables this feature.
OSD Operation F4:ADM This function is available only to the KVM administrator, and will not be accessible by users. It allows the administrator to set up user accounts and access rights, and configure/control the overall operation of the KVM switch. To change a setting in the F4:ADM menu, highlight it and press the [Enter] key or double-click on it with the mouse.
OSD Operation SET CAT 5 LENGTH Allows the administrator to specify the length of the Cat5e/6 cable being used to connect a computer to one of the KVMs ports. When selected, a list of all ports is displayed, with the current Cat5 length setting shown in the column to the right of the port number. You can set a port to one of three lengths; Short (S), Medium (M), and Long (L). Short (S) represents cables up to 82 ft. (25 m.), Medium (M) represents cables between 82 ft. (25 m.) and 114 ft. (35 m.
OSD Operation F7:SCAN This function allows you to automatically scan through ports at set time intervals, so that you can monitor connected computers without having to manually switch between them. To enter Auto Scan mode via the OSD main screen, press the [F7] key or click on the F7:SCAN text at the top of the screen with the mouse. • Computers that are accessible in Auto Scan mode are set up using the Scan/Skip setting in the F3:SET menu.
Firmware Upgrade As firmware upgrades become available, they can be found at www.tripplite.com/support. A single upgrade file contains the Firmware Upgrade Utility, KVM firmware and SIU firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your KVM switch and/or SIUs, follow these steps: 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation, go to www.tripplite.com/support to obtain the firmware upgrade for your KVM switch, and save it to your computer. 2.
Firmware Upgrade 7. If the Check Firmware Version box is checked, and the Firmware Upgrade Utility finds the KVMs firmware is newer than that of the firmware upgrade file, you will be prompted to continue or cancel. Once the firmware upgrade starts, status messages appear in the Status Message panel and progress towards completion is shown in the Progress Bar. When the upgrade is complete, the Status Message panel will inform you that the firmware upgrade was ok.
Firmware Upgrade SIU Firmware Upgrade Recovery 1. Unplug the SIU from the computer it is connected to. 2. Slide the firmware upgrade recovery switch to the Recover position. 3. Plug the SIU back into the computer. 4. Connect the included firmware upgrade cable from the RJ11 firmware upgrade port on the front of the switch to a DB9 Serial port on the computer you saved the firmware to. 5.
Appendix Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard using the PC keystrokes in the table below. Note: When more than one key is required on the PC Keyboard to emulate the Mac keyboard, press and release the first key, and then press and release the second key. Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard using the PC keystrokes in the table below.
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