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00707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Page Overview.................................................................................... 3 Page OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation ............................ 15-20 OSD Overview ................................................................ 15 OSD Navigation .............................................................. 15 OSD Main Screen Headings ............................................ 16 OSD Functions..
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 3 Overview The B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016, B020-016-17 and B022-016 KVM Switches allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor).
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 4 System Requirements Computer • A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Note: On the B020-016 and B020-008, since the integrated LCD monitor’s maximum resolution is 1024 × 768, the computer’s resolution setting must not exceed 1024 × 768. The B020-016-17 and B020-008-17 have a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024, so the computer's resolution setting must not exceed 1280 x 1024. • A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port or USB Port.* • Either 1.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 5 Introduction Front View of Console KVM Switch 1. Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in (see item 13 in this table). 2. LCD Display After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access the LCD monitor. 3. LCD Controls The LCD On/Off switch is located here, as well as buttons to control the position and picture settings of the LCD display. See p. 9 for details. 4.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 6 16 PORT KVM SWITCH WITH OSD ON LINE SELECTED ON LINE SELECTED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER RESET STATION ID MODEL B022-016 2 3 1 Front View of B022-016 1. Port LEDs Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. The top row of LEDs corresponds to Ports 1 - 8; the bottom row corresponds to Ports 9 - 16. There are two LEDs for each Port.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd Rear View of Console KVM Switch 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 7 (either 16 or 8 ports depending on model) 1. Daisy-Chain Port When Daisy Chaining Units, the cable plugs in here. 2. CPU Port Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here. Note: The shape of these 15-pin connectors has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section on p. 4, for details).
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 8 Installation Ensure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting is turned off. To prevent equipment damage caused by a ground potential difference, ensure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Single-Station Installations: A single-stage installation does not have any KVMs daisy-chained down from the first unit. To set up a single-stage installation, do the following: 1.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 9 LCD OSD (On-Screen Display) Configuration The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display: • To open up the LCD OSD main menu, press the button marked Menu. • Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to navigate and make adjustments. After navigating to a setting choice, use the Menu button to bring up the adjustment screen. • When making adjustments, ▲ increases the value; ▼ decreases the value.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 10 Basic Operation Opening the Console KVM The console is located under the top cover. To access the console, slide the console module out and raise the cover. Note: As a safety precaution, to keep the console from accidentally sliding out, the console is locked into the In position. Before you can pull the console module out, you must release it by pushing the catches on the unit’s front panel toward the center of the switch.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd Basic Operation 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 11 (continued) Hot Plugging All KVM Switches support hot plugging—components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without having to shut the switch down. However, in order for Hot Plugging to work properly, these procedures must be followed: Switching Station Positions Switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 12 Hotkeys Port Control Using Hotkeys Hotkey Port Control lets you connect to a computer by making the port selection directly from the keyboard. The Hotkey Port Control options are: • Selecting the Active Port • Auto Scanning • Previous/Next Switching Invoking the Hotkey Mode 1) All Hotkey operations begin by invoking the Hotkey Mode.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 13 Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time the KVM remains on each port during Auto Scan is set using the Scan Duration setting of the OSD’s F3 SET function (see page 17).
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 14 Skip Mode This feature allows you to manually sequence between computers in order to monitor them. This manual version of the Auto Scan mode lets you dwell on a particular port for as long as you like. To invoke Previous/Next Switching, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1) Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [NumLock] + [-] combination 2) Key in [Arrow] refers to the arrow keys on the keyboard.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 15 OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is used for all computer control and switching procedures. All procedures start from the OSD Main Menu. To pop up the Main Menu, tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: You can change the Hotkey from the [Scroll Lock] key to the [Ctrl] key (see OSD Hotkey, page 17. In this case you tap the [Ctrl] key twice. The same [Ctrl] keys must be used (ie.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 16 OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Explanation SN-PN This column lists the Port ID numbers (Station Number - Port Number) for all the CPU ports on the installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to it, then press [Enter]. QV An arrow in this column indicates that the corresponding port is selected for Quick View scanning (see Set Quick View Ports, page 18).
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 17 F3 Set Environment (SET) This function allows each User and the Administrator to set up their own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that was provided during Login. To change a setting: 1) Double Click the item; or move the highlight bar to it and press [Enter] 2) After you select an item, a submenu with more choices will appear.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 18 F4 Administrator (ADM) F4 is an Administrator-only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting Double Click it or use the Up / Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to the item and press [Enter]. After an item has been selected, a submenu with additional choices will appear.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 19 Setting Function SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS Allows the Administrator to define a User’s access to the computers in the installation on a Port-by-Port basis. For each User, select the target Port and press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: F (Full access), V (View Only), or blank. Repeat until all access rights have been set, then press [Enter]. The default is V for all users on all Ports.
0707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 20 F7 Scan (SCAN) Invoke the Auto Scan Mode by clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7]. This function allows you automatically cycle through available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself. • The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 17).
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 21 Firmware Upgrade Utility Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. 2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer. 3.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 22 Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1) Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file, either by double licking the file icon or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears. 2) Read and Agree to the License Agreement (click the I Agree radio button). 3) Click [Next] to continue.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 23 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully, a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 24 To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following: 1) Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (see page 7) to the Recover position. 2) Power off and restart the switch according to the instructions given in the Powering Off and Restarting section (page 11). 3) Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position. 4) Repeat Step 2.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 25 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior. Unit not receiving enough power. Check that the Power Adapter supplied with the unit is plugged in and functioning properly. Keyboard and/or Mouse not responding on B022-016. Improper mouse and/or keyboard reset. Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s), then plug it/them back in. All Station IDs display as 01. Station 1 has lost power.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 26 Appendix B Clear Log-in Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1. Power off the switch and remove the top cover from the unit chassis. 2. Short the jumper labeled Default Password on the switch’s main board. 3. Power on the switch.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 27 Appendix C Standard Rack Mounting for B022-016 The standard rack mounting brackets that come attached to the B022-016 allow the unit to be installed in standard 1U racks. Simply slide it into the rack and screw it securely in place. Rack Mounting for Console KVM The Console KVMs can be mounted in a 1U system rack. For convenience and flexibility, a rack mounting kit that allows several mounting options has been included.
200707121 93-2463 KVM Switch Update.qxd 7/31/2007 2:44 PM Page 28 WARRANTY 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.
