Owner’s Manual 8- and 16-Port NetCommander™ Cat5 Rackmount KVM Switches Models: B072-008-1 and B072-016-1 Note: F ollow these installation and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to its connected devices. 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/support Copyright © 2014 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 14-03-231-933350.
Table of Contents 1. Features 2. System Components 3. Compatibility 4. Configuration 4.1 Front Panel 4.2 Back Panel 5. Installation 5.1 Rackmount Considerations 5.1.1 Ambient Operating Temperature 5.1.2 Airflow 5.1.3 Circuit Overloading 5.2 Rackmounting the NetCommander KVM 5.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines 5.4 Connecting the NetCommander KVM System 5.5 NetCommander Server Interface Unit (SIU) 5.5.1 PS/2 Server Interface Unit 5.5.2 USB Server Interface Unit 5.6 Connecting the Power Supply 5.
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. Configuration 4.1 Front Panel 1 2 3 Figure 4.1 B072-016-1 NetCommander KVM front panel 1 Port Select Buttons: Press these buttons to toggle back and forth between ports. Pressing both "Select" buttons at the same time also performs a system reset. 2 "Port Selected" LED: The "Port Selected" LED will illuminate above the port that is currently selected. 3 "CPU On" LED: The "CPU On" LEDs will illuminate for all ports that have a server connected (server must be powered on). 4.
. Installation (continued) 5.2 Rackmounting the NetCommander KVM Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the KVM in a server rack as illustrated below. Figure 5.2 Connecting the L-shaped bracket Insert screws to connect to rack Insert screws to connect to Switch side panel 5.
5. Installation (continued) 5.5.1 PS/2 Server Interface Unit Connecting a NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-101-PS2) 1. Shut down the computer being connected to the B078-101-PS2 (SIU) 2. Connect the B078-101-PS2 VGA connector to the computers VGA port 3. Connect the B078-101-PS2 PS/2 Keyboard connector to the computers PS/2 Keyboard port 4. Connect the B078-101-PS2 PS/2 Mouse connector to the computers PS/2 Mouse port 5.
5. Installation (continued) 5.7 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. 5.8 Cascading NetCommander KVM Switches To cascade two or more NetCommander KVM Switches, follow the instructions below. You can connect up to 256 computers/servers in a complete 2-level installation.
6. Operation 6.1 Basic Operation The NetCommander KVM Switch provides three methods for accessing connected computers; Pushbuttons, Keyboard Hotkeys and On-Screen Display (OSD). 6.1.1 Pushbuttons Press the pushbuttons on the front panel of the KVM to toggle between the connected computers. 6.1.2 Keyboard Hotkeys Keyboard hotkeys allow you to toggle between ports using the keyboard.
6. Operation (continued) F5 – TUNING As computers are located further away from the KVM switch, the video can become distorted. In the event you are experiencing poor video quality, the TUNING function can be used to correct it. Press the [F5] key to display the currently selected port, with the TUNING bar displayed. Use the [←] and [→] keys to make the necessary adjustments. When you are finished, press the [Esc] key to go back to the OSD. Note: Tuning is performed on a port-by-port basis.
6. Operation (continued) 6.3 On-Screen Display (OSD) F2 SETTINGS (continued) Hotkey By default, the hotkey used in keyboard hotkey commands and to open the OSD is the [Shift] key, but this can be changed to any of the four options below. To toggle between commands, highlight the Hotkey option and press the [Spacebar] key. (SH-SH) • Press and release the [Shift] key twice to open the OSD.
6. Operation (continued) 6.3 On-Screen Display (OSD) F2 SETTINGS (continued) 6.3.2 Ports Highlight the Ports option and press the [Enter] key to open the Port Settings page. This page allows you to edit port names, set the remote computer keyboard type, and set the hotkey for ports that have second level KVM switches connected to them. The table below describes each of these settings. Column Description NAME The first column displays the name associated to each port.
6. Operation (continued) 6.3 On-Screen Display (OSD) F2 SETTINGS (continued) 6.3.4 Users The Users option can only be accessed when Security is enabled in the General Settings page. (See General under On-Screen Display OSD F2 Settings section for details.) Highlight the Users option and press the [Enter] key to open the User Settings page. In the column on the left side of the screen, all of the ports on the KVM are listed. On the right side of the screen, there are 6 columns; one for each user account.
7. Firmware Upgrade 7.1 Firmware Upgrade Computer Requirements • Windows 2000 or higher operating system • Pentium 166 or higher with 16MB RAM and 10MB free hard drive space • Available DB9 serial port 7.2 Firmware Upgrade Software Requirements • Firmware Upgrade Utility—This Windows-based application reads the current firmware and installs the new firmware of the KVM and Server Interface Units (SIUs). Note: The firmware upgrade utility is compatible with Windows 32-bit operating systems only.
7. Firmware Upgrade (continued) 7.5 Current Firmware Verification (continued) 3. When installation is complete, clicking the Finish button will automatically open the Firmware Upgrade Utility with the main screen displayed. Figure 7-2: Firmware Upgrade Utility Main Screen 4. There are three types of firmware to be verified; OSD, Manager and SIU.
7. Firmware Upgrade (continued) 7.5 Current Firmware Verification (continued) 5. Uncheck the NetCommander CAT5 KVM Switch OSD box, and check the box next to NetCommander CAT5 KVM Switch Manager. Click the F/W Version button at the bottom of the utility to display the firmware version number. Check this against the firmware you obtained from the Tripp Lite website to determine if an upgrade is needed. Figure 7.4: Manager Verification 6.
7. Firmware Upgrade (continued) 7.6 Firmware Upgrade Once you have determined that your KVM and/or SIU(s) need to be upgraded, follow the steps below to install the new firmware. 1. In the Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen, open the Options drop-down menu at the top of the screen and select the Com Port option. Select the com port of the upgrade computer that the Firmware Upgrade Cable is connected to and click OK. 2. Open the File drop-down menu at the top of the screen and select the Open option.
8. Troubleshooting Warning: Disconnect device from AC mains before service operation! When using Firmware Update software, you may get a Communication Error message. If a Communication Error message appears 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.
10. Specifications Operating Systems Optional External Mouse Resolution NetCommander KVM Switch Dimensions - 8/16 port Weight - 8/16 port Power Supply Connections System Serial Monitor Keyboard Mouse Operating / Recommended Ambient Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity NetCommander Server Interface Units Connections VGA Keyboard/Mouse System Power Compatible with all major operating systems PS/2, Wheel mouse, Intellimouse, 5-button mouse 1600x1200@75Hz Models B072-016-1 or B072-008-1 17” x 5” x 1.
12. Warranty & Registration 12.1 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.
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