Owner’s Manual NetDirector™ 1U Rackmount KVM Switches with IP Access Models: B022-U08-IP, B022-U16-IP PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT! Register your product for quicker service and ultimate peace of mind. You could also win an ISOBAR6ULTRA surge protector—a $50 value! www.tripplite.com/warranty 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/support Copyright © 2015 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Table of Contents 1. FCC Information 3 2. User Notice 3 3. Package Contents 3 4. Introduction 3 4.1 Features 3 4.2 System Requirements 4 4.2.1 External Console 4 4.2.2 Computers 4 4.2.3 Remote Console 4 4.2.4 Supported Browsers 4 4.2.5 Custom KVM Cable Kits 4 4.2.6 Operating Systems 4 4.3 Components 6.5 Logging Into the KVM over IP 4.3.1 Front View 5 4.3.2 Rear View 5 5. Installation 6 5.1 General Safety Instructions 6 5.
1. FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
. Introduction (continued) 4.2 System Requirements 4.2.3 Remote Console 4.2.1 External Console • A VGA, SVGA or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation. • For best results, computers that remotely access the KVM switch should have at least a Pentium III 1 GHz processor. • PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse. • Users who want to access the KVM switch with the Windows client must have DirectX 8.0 or higher installed.
4. Introduction (continued) 4.3 Components 4.3.1 Front View Note: The diagram below shows the B022-U08-IP. The B022-U16-IP will be the same, except for the number of KVM ports and KVM pushbuttons. Also, an Auto Scan can be initiated on the B022-U16-IP by pressing pushbuttons 15 and 16 instead of 7 and 8. 1 2 1 2 3 Port Selection Pushbuttons: These buttons toggle between the computers attached to the corresponding KVM ports.
5. Installation 5.1 General Safety Instructions • Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. • Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. • Do not use the device near water. • Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers. • The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation.
5. Installation (continued) 5.2 Rack Mounting Instructions Standard Rack Mounting 1. Depending on whether you want to mount the KVM switch to the front or back of the rack, attach the included rackmount brackets to the front or rear sides of the KVM switch. 2. Using user-supplied screws, mount the rackmount brackets of the KVM switch to the rack. 5.3 Grounding To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are properly grounded.
5. Installation (continued) 5.5 Network Setup-IP Address Configuration In order to configure a fixed IP address, you will need to access the KVM switch in one of four ways; Local Console, IP Installer, Browser or NonBrowser Clients. 5.5.1 Local Console Note: The local console OSD only allows you to configure IPv4 network settings. For IPv6, access the Web Management Interface or Remote Session OSD. 1.
5. Installation (continued) 5.5.3 Browser By default, the KVM switch is set to have an IP address assigned automatically via DHCP server. If this is the case, you will need to obtain the IP address from your network administrator. If connected to a network without a DHCP server, it boots with a default IP address. The default IPv4 and IPv6 addresses can be found on the sticker on the bottom of the unit. 1. Enter the unit’s IP address into your web browser. 5. 2.
5. Installation (continued) 5.5.4 Non-Browser Clients 4. If you are on the same network as the KVM, the client will locate it and display it in the Device List. In this case, highlight the unit in the Device List and click the Login button. If you are not on the same network as the unit, it will not be displayed in the list. You must manually enter the IP address in the IP Address field, and then click the Login button.
5. Installation (continued) 5.5.4 Non-Browser Clients (continued) 7. Click on the Administration tab at the top of the screen. On this page, click on the Network Icon to pull up the Network page. From here, a fixed IP address can be assigned in the same way as when using a web browser (See steps 5 through 8 in the Browser section). 6. Click the Remote View button to initiate a remote session, which will open with the remote OSD displayed.
6. KVM Operation Computers connected to the KVM can be accessed via the local console or over IP. This chapter discusses the basic operation of the KVM switch, both locally and remotely. 6.1 Sharing USB Peripheral Devices The USB 1.1 port on the front panel of the KVM switch can be used to share USB peripherals between connected computers. Simply connect a USB device to this port, and any connected computer you switch to will have access to the device.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.4 Local Console Port Access Once logged into the KVM, you can access connected computers via the local console using the Local Console OSD, Local Console Pushbuttons or Hotkey Commands. The following sections describe all of the ways in which you can access connected computers via the local console. 6.4.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.4.6 Local Console OSD F6 Broadcast Mode (BRC) Broadcast Mode is an Administrator-ONLY function. Clicking the F6 at the top of the OSD or pressing the [F6] key invokes Broadcast Mode. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.4.10 Local Console Hotkey Commands (continued) • The Port Number is a two-digit number which identifies the port number of the KVM switch that the computer is connected to. • The Station Number precedes the Port Number. • Station and Port numbers are always 2 digits, so 1 - 9 becomes 01 - 09. For example, a computer attached to Port 7 of Station 15 has a Port ID of 15-07. Hotkey Beeper Control To toggle the Beeper on and off, key in the following hotkey combination: 1.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.4.10 Local Console Hotkey Commands (continued) Hotkey Summary Table Note: All of the hotkey commands in this table require Hotkey Mode to be invoked prior to implementing the hotkey command. Hotkey Operation Hotkey Command Description Selecting the active port [Station ID], [Port ID], [Enter] Switches the KVM focus to the Station and Port entered in this command. (See page 14 for details on Port ID numbering.) Auto Scan Mode [A], [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan Mode.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.5.2 Logging In via the AP Windows Client In the event you do not want to connect to the KVM switch via web browser, you can use the AP Windows Client located on the CD to provide non-browser access to the KVM switch via a Windows computer. 7. A prompt appears asking you to enter your username and password. If accessing the KVM for the first time, enter in the username administrator and the password password.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.5.3 Logging In via the AP Java Client Computers not running Windows can use the AP Java Client located on the CD to provide non-browser access to the KVM switch. 4. A prompt appears asking you to enter your username and password. If accessing the KVM for the first time, enter in the username administrator and the password password. For security purposes, it is strongly recommended that you change the username and password on this account to something unique.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.6.1 Port Access via Remote OSD The remote OSD displays the ports and KVM stations in the installation in a tree format. KVM stations are displayed with a +/- sign next to them, which when clicked will display or hide the ports on that KVM. To access a port in the installation, you can double-click on the desired port or use the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight it and hit the [Enter] key. 6.6.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.6.3 Mouse Synchronization When accessing connected computers over IP, there are two mouse pointers--one for the local computer accessing the KVM and one for the remote computer connected to the KVM. When remotely accessing computers connected to the KVM switch, a Video Auto Sync is performed, at which time the local and remote mouse pointers are automatically aligned.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.6.4 Remote Auto Scan When Auto Scan Mode is invoked via the remote OSD toolbar, the KVM begins scanning according to the Scan Select and Scan Duration settings in the Configuration tab of the remote OSD. During an auto scan, normal keyboard and mouse functionality is suspended.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.6.6 Remote Control Panel When accessing connected computers over IP, a control panel appears in the lower-right corner of your screen. The remote control panel allows you to perform tasks and edit settings related to the remote session. The icons provided in the remote control panel are described in the following section. Configuring the Hotkeys If you find the default hotkey commands inconvenient, you can configure them by following these steps: 1.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.6.6 Remote Control Panel (continued) The table describes each of the settings in the Video Settings screen: Setting Description Screen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the remote computer window by clicking the arrow buttons. Auto-Sync Click the Auto-Sync button to automatically synchronize the remote screen with the local screen. Note: Upon performing an Auto-Sync, the local and remote mouse pointers are automatically synced as well.
6. KVM Operation (continued) 6.6.6 Remote Control Panel (continued) The buttons on the button bar are toggles. Their actions are explained in the table: Button Description Enable/Disable Chat: When disabled, this icon displays next to the disabled user’s name in the User List panel of all users’ message boards. Messages directed to the disabled user are not displayed on the message board. The button is shadowed when disabled.
7. Administration Administration of the KVM switch can be done through three different interfaces; Local Console OSD, Web Interface and Remote OSD. The Web Interface and Remote OSD give you the most administrative access to the KVM, whereas the settings in the Local OSD are more limited. The table details which settings are available in each interface, and whether those settings are accessible to Administrators, ordinary Users or both.
7. Administration (continued) 7.1 Local Console OSD Upon logging into the Local Console OSD, the main page appears (see figure). Administrators have access to all features in the OSD, whereas Users have access to everything except the F4 Admin page and the F6 Broadcast (BRC) function. The Local Console OSD administrative settings are described in the following section. 7.1.1 Local Console OSD F2 LIST Function This function lets you tailor the list of ports the OSD will display on the Main Screen.
7. Administration (continued) 7.1.2 Local Console OSD F3 Settings (SET) Page (continued) The settings in the F3 SET page are explained in the following table: Setting Description OSD HOTKEY Select the hotkey sequence that invokes the OSD (both Local Console OSD and Remote OSD); [Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl, Ctrl]. This is set to [Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock] by default. PORT ID DISPLAY POSITION This setting allows you to position the Port ID anywhere on the screen.
7. Administration (continued) 7.1.3 Local Console OSD F4 Administration (ADM) Page This Administrator-only page allows administrators to configure the settings of the KVM switch. To change a setting: 1) Double-click on it, or highlight it and press the [Enter] key. 2) After you select an item, a submenu with more choices will appear. To make a selection, double-click on a choice or highlight it and press the [Enter] key.
7. Administration (continued) 7.1.3 Local Console OSD F4 Administration (ADM) Page (continued) Setting Description KEYBOARD LANGUAGE Sets the language for an external keyboard connected to the KVM’s external keyboard port. To select a keyboard language, double-click on the desired language or highlight it and hit the [Enter] key. You can choose between US English, UK English, German, Swiss German, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese. 7.1.
7. Administration (continued) 7.1.4 Local Console Firmware Upgrade (continued) Firmware Upgrade Recovery In the event of a firmware upgrade failure, or an aborted firmware upgrade, perform a firmware upgrade recovery by doing the following: 1. Power OFF the switch. If it is part of a daisy chain, disconnect it from the chain. 2. Connect the firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port. 3. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position. 4.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.2 Remote OSD Configuration Tab The Configuration tab (see diagram) allows administrators and users to set up their working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username and password provided during login. The settings in the Configuration tab are described in the table below. Setting Description Set Language Determines which language the OSD menus are displayed in.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) General Information The General Information screen displays the Device Name, MAC Address, Firmware Version, IPv4 address and IPv6 address of the KVM switch. The Device Name can be customized by an administrator, but defaults at the KVM model name. The Firmware Version displayed is that of the IP Access firmware.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) User Management – Permissions The following permissions are included in the Add User and Edit User screens of the User Management tab, and determine what access rights are available to each account: • Win Client: When selected, the corresponding account can access the KVM switch using the Windows Client in the Web Management Interface and the non-browser AP Windows Client.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) ANMS The Advanced Network Management Settings (ANMS) screen allows you to set up login authorization management from an external source. From this screen, administrators can set up remote management via RADIUS and/or LDAP/S, and set up the access port and MAC address for the Windows-based log server.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) ANMS – LDAP/S Configuration To allow authentication and authorization via LDAP or LDAPS, the active directory’s LDAP Schema must be extended so that an extended attribute name for the KVM—permission—is added as an optional attribute to the person class. To allow authentication and authorization via LDAP/S, do the following: 1. Check the Enable LDAP Authentication checkbox. 2. Select LDAP or LDAPS. 3.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) 4. A warning message appears. Click Continue to bring up the Create New Attribute dialog box. 5. Fill in the dialog box and click OK. The Common Name and LDAP Display Name fields can be populated as B022-U08-IP-AccessRight or B022-U16-IP-AccessRight. The Syntax field should be Unicode String, the Minimum field should be set to 1, and the Maximum field to 255. 4.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) 4. Right-click on the user’s name and select properties. 5. Select the Attribute Editor tab of the screen that appears. Select B022-U08-IP-AccessRight or B022-U16-IP-AccessRight from the list that appears. Click Edit. Character Description C Gives the corresponding account administrator privileges. W Gives the corresponding account access to the KVM switch via the Windows browser and non-browser applications.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) 7. Click OK. When you return to the attribute editor page, the B022-U08-IP-AccessRight or B022-U16-IP-AccessRight entry now reflects the new permissions. OpenLDAP Server Configuration The main OpenLDAP configuration file, slapd.conf, has to be customized before launching the server. The modifications to the configuration file will do the following: • Specify the unicode data directory. The default is ./ucdata.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) Customizing the OpenLDAP Schema The schema that slapd uses may be extended to support additional syntaxes, matching rules, attribute types, and object classes. In the case of the KVM, the User class and the permission attribute are extended to define a new schema.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) Using the New Schema To use the new schema, do the following: 1. Save the new schema file (e.g., B022-U08-IP.schema) in the / OpenLDAP/ schema/ directory. 2. Add the new schema to the slapd.conf file, as shown in the figure: If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP filter and/or MAC filter list boxes. To remove a filter from the list, simply click on it and hit the corresponding Remove button.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) Customization – Working Mode The Working Mode section allows administrators to toggle particular KVM functions ON/OFF. The table describes the functions that can be controlled: Customization The Customization screen allows administrators to upgrade the IP firmware of the KVM and configure settings related to KVM operation. The sections that follow discuss the settings you will find on this page.
7. Administration (continued) 7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab (continued) Customization – I/O The first column to the right of the port numbers specifies the operating system of the computer connected to the corresponding port. Click on this field to toggle between PC, Mac1, Mac2 and Sun. The default is PC. Note: If your Mac computer does not respond properly when Mac1 is selected, you should set it to Mac2. The next column shows whether the corresponding port is a Quick View port.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.2 Network IP Address and DNS Server The KVM’s IP and DNS Server addresses can be assigned automatically by a DHCP server, or given a fixed address by an administrator. By default, the KVM switch is set to have an IP address assigned automatically via DHCP server. If this is the case, you will need to obtain the IP address from your network administrator. If connected to a network without a DHCP server, it boots with a default IP address.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.2 Network (continued) IP Installer Settings An IP Installer utility is provided on the CD that comes with the KVM switch, which gives you a simple way to ascertain and configure the KVM’s IP address. When invoked, the IP Installer scans the network for devices and displays the ones it finds. The settings found in this page limit what the IP Installer is allowed to do.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.4 ANMS RADIUS Server access rights examples are given in the following table: The Advanced Network Management Settings (ANMS) page allows you to set up login authorization management from an external source. From this screen, administrators can set up remote management via RADIUS and/or LDAP/S, and set up the access port and MAC address for the Windows-based log server. RADIUS Access Rights Description C The corresponding account has administrator access to the KVM.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.4 ANMS (continued) 8. In the Search DN field, set the distinguished name of the search base (i.e. the domain name where the search starts for the user name). Note: If the Enable Authorization checkbox is not checked, this field must include the entry where the KVM Admin Group is created. Consult the LDAP/S administrator about the appropriate entry for this. Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema – Create a New Attribute 1.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.4 ANMS (continued) 5. Select B022-U08-IP-AccessRight or B022-U16-IP-AccessRight from the list that appears. Click OK. Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema – Extend the Object Class with the New Attribute 1. Open Control Panel Administrative Tools Active Directory Schema. 2. In the left panel of the screen that comes up, select Classes. 3. In the right panel, right-click person and select Properties.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.4 ANMS (continued) 5. Select the Attribute Editor tab of the screen that appears. Select B022-U08-IP-AccessRight or B022-U16-IP-AccessRight from the list that appears. Click Edit. Character Description C Gives the corresponding account administrator privileges. W Gives the corresponding account access to the KVM switch via the Windows browser and non-browser applications.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.4 ANMS (continued) • Define the name of the administrator entry for the server (rootdn), along with its password (rootpw). This is the server’s super user. The rootdn name must match the suffix defined above. (Since all entry names must end with the defined suffix, and the rootdn is an entry.) 7. Click OK. When you return to the attribute editor page, the B022-U08-IP-AccessRight or B022-U16-IP-AccessRight entry now reflects the new permissions.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.4 ANMS (continued) Using the New Schema To use the new schema, do the following: 1. Save the new schema file (e.g., B022-U08-IP.schema) in the / OpenLDAP/ schema/ directory. 2. Add the new schema to the slapd.conf file, as shown in the figure: LDAP Data Structure An LDAP directory stores information in a tree structure known as the Directory Information Tree (DIT).
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.5 User Management The table describes the account information fields and settings that are found in the User Management page. The User Management page allows administrators to Add, Edit and Delete User and Administrator accounts. Up to 64 accounts can be established, with any combination of Administrators and Users. The Port Access settings can not be configured using the Web Management Interface, and must be configured via the Remote OSD.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.6 Customization (continued) Working Mode The Working Mode section allows administrators to toggle particular KVM functions ON/OFF. The table describes the functions that can be controlled: Function Description Enable ICMP When enabled, the KVM switch can be pinged and an IP address can be assigned with the ARP command. If it is not enabled, the device cannot be pinged, nor can it be assigned an IP address with the ARP command. The default is Enabled.
7. Administration (continued) 7.3.7 Maintenance The Maintenance page allows administrators to upgrade the IP firmware of the KVM switch, as well as backup and restore the KVM configuration settings and user profiles. Backup Configuration / User Accounts This section of the page gives you the ability to back up the KVM’s configuration settings and user profile information. Note: The Backup and Restore functions can only be performed using the Web Management Interface.
7. Administration (continued) 7.4 Log Server Menu Bar The Menu bar consists of four drop-down menus: • Configure • Events • Options • Help The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on the selected unit and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure the Log Server. Note: The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver in order to function properly.
7. Administration (continued) 7.4 Log Server (continued) Events The Events menu consists of two items; Search and Maintenance. Maintenance This function allows the Administrator to remove all records that have passed their expiration limit. In order to delete old files from the log server, the maintenance function must be performed. Search Search allows you to search for events containing specific words or strings.
7. Administration (continued) 7.4 Log Server (continued) The List Panel The List panel contains the following fields: Field Description Recording Determines whether the Log Server records log events for the corresponding KVM switch. If this checkbox is checked, the field displays Recording, and log events are recorded. If this checkbox is not checked, the field displays Paused, and log events are not recorded for the corresponding KVM.
8. Specifications Specification B022-U08-IP B022-U16-IP Computer Ports (x8) HD18 (Female) (x16) HD18 (Female) KVM Cable Kit Model P778-Series P778-Series KVM Cable Kit Connectors KVM Side: HD18 (Male) Computer Side: HD15 (Male), USB A (Male), (x2) PS/2 (Male) KVM Side: HD18 (Male) Computer Side: HD15 (Male), USB A (Male), (x2) PS/2 (Male) Included Cable Kits (x2) P778-006 (6 ft.) (x2) P778-006 (6 ft.
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9. Warranty & Product Registration 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center.
