200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd ty n a ite an tio y foripp L rranty r ar ra da Tr a W ist ine toREE om/w g nl F .c Re ter o in a ipplite s gi to w .tr Re ce ww w an t! ch duc o pr 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 1 Owner’s Manual 8 Port KVM Switch with On-Screen Display (OSD) Model #: B007-008 English 1 Español 17 Français 33 Deutsch 49 Tripp Lite World Headquarters 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA (773) 869-1234 • www.tripplite.
00603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 2 Table of Contents: Introduction..........................................................................................................................................3 Features ................................................................................................................................................3 Hardware Requirements .................................................................................................
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 3 Introduction This KVM Switch allows access to multiple PCs from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Control up to 8 PCs or cascade to control up to 512 PC’s from a single keyboard/monitor/mouse console. This 8-Port KVM Switch provides three convenient methods to access any PC connected to the system: 1. Using the port selection switches located on the front panel of the unit 2. Entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard 3.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 4 Controls and Connections Front View: 1 3 2 4 1 Status LEDs: On Line: Lights ORANGE when the attached PC is ON. A flashing LED indicates that that port is being used as a cascade port and has another KVM Switch connected to it. Selected: Lights GREEN to indicate which port is currently selected. The LED will be flashing when the port is being accessed under the Auto Scan Mode.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 5 Installation: Make sure that power to all the devices (KVM Switch and PCs) you will be connecting up have been turned off. Single Station Installation The most basic installation is a Single Stage installation, in which no additional KVMs are connected to the first unit. To set up a single stage installation: 1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the Console ports 2.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 6 Installation: Three-Stage Installation The procedures for setting up a Three-Stage installation are essentially the same as for a Two-Stage installation. Up to 512 PCs can be controlled in a complete Three-Stage installation. A table showing the relationship between the number of PCs and the number of KVM Switch units needed to control them is provided in the Appendix. Note: KVM Switch units cannot be cascaded beyond the third level.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 7 Operation Hot Plugging Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the unit’s ports without the need to shut the switch down. The following procedures must performed in order for hot plugging to work: • Hot Plugging CPU Ports: When hot plugging cables from the CPU ports: 1. The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from. 2.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 8 Port ID Numbering Each CPU Port on an installation is assigned a unique Port ID. You can directly access any computer on any level of the installation by specifying the Port ID using the Hot Key port selection method, or from the OSD Main Menu. The Port ID is a one, two or three digit number. It is determined by the path taken from the first stage through any additional stages in order to reach that CPU.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 9 OSD Overview On Screen Display (OSD), provides a menu driven interface to handle the PC switching procedure. While Hot Key switching still works, using OSD is a great deal more convenient - especially in large, daisy chained installations. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 10 OSD Overview OSD Main Menu Headings: PN Lists the Port ID numbers (Station Number – Port Number) for all the CPU Ports on the installation. To access a particular PC, use the Navigation Keys to move the Highlight Bar to the desired location and then press [Enter]. QV Ports that have been selected for Quick View Scan Mode (see F2 below and F4 on page 11) are identified by an arrowhead in this column.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 11 OSD Overview • F4 QV: Broaden or narrow the number of ports that get scanned by using the QV (Quick View Scan) function. [F4] is a toggle that selects or deselects the currently highlighted port for the Quick View Scan function (see F2 on page 10). To select/deselect a port for QV: 1. Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to the port. 2. Press [F4].
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 12 OSD Overview The settings are explained in the table below: Setting Function Channel Display Mode Selects how the Port ID is displayed. There are three choices: Number plus the Name (PN + NAME), Number alone (PN) or Name alone (NAME). Channel Display Duration Determines how long a Port ID is displayed. There are two choices: 3 seconds and always on. Channel Display Position Allows you to position the Port ID on the screen.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 13 OSD Security Features In order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers, OSD provides a password security feature. If a password is set, the OSD will request that the user first specify the password. To set a password: 1. Highlight this item, then press [Enter}. You are presented with a screen that allows you to key in your password.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 14 Appendix Mounting and Stacking For convenience in large installations, the unit is supplied with the necessary hardware for it to be rack mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack, or stacked. For Rack Mounting: 1. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of the unit. 2. Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack. For Stacking: 1. Screw the stacking brackets into the corners of the unit.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 15 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic Behavior Unit not receiving power under Use the power adapter that was provided with self-powered operation the units to provide external power. Pressing the Hot Keys does not get a response The connection from the selected port to the target PC has been broken or the PC is turned OFF. Check the Online LED for the selected port. If it is not lit: 1.
200603163 93-2538 B007-008 manual.qxd 4/19/2006 1:45 PM Page 16 Specifications Power Consumption PC Connections DC9V 1.08W (max) Direct 8 Max.
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