Tripp-lite NETCOMMANDERTM B072-016-1 User Manual

Owner’s ManualNote: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to its conn

10Operation (continued)General SettingsWith the highlight line on the word GENERAL, press [Enter]. The General Settings windowappears (see Figure 11).

11Operation (continued)F7 DefaultsChanging the OSD hotkeyBy pressing [Shift], [Shift] the OSD appears. You can replace [Shift], [Shift] with any of th

12Operation (continued)Ports SettingsIn the Settings window, go to the Ports line and press [Enter]. The Ports settings windowopens (see Figure 12).Fi

13Operation (continued)Time SettingsIn the Settings window navigate to the Time line and press [Enter]. The Time settings window appears )see Figure 1

14Operation (continued)There are three different access levels. These are:• Y - Full access to a particular computer. Plus access to the F4, F5 and F6

15Operation (continued)You can adjust the scan time in the Time Settings window (see Figure 13).To activate scanning:1. Press the [Shift] key twice to

16SoftwareWith the NetCommander KVM Update software program you can upgrade the firmware forthe:• OSD• Manager• Server Interface UnitsKVM Update enabl

17Software (continued)1. Start the KVM Update software. The KVM Update window appears (see Figure 17).Starting and Configuring the KVM UpdateFigure 17

18Software (continued)3. Choose an available Com Port and click OK.Note! The RS232 Serial cable must be connected to the selected Serial port.Before u

19Software (continued)2. In the KVM Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the Switch Unit box or the desired Server Interface Unit.3.

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20When using Firmware Update software you may at times get a Communication Error message.If a Communication Error message does appear during the updat

21SpecificationsOperating Systems DOS, Windows (3X, 9X, 2000, NT4, ME, XP, 2003 Server) LINUX, UNIX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, Open VMS, Novell 3.12-6,

221-Year Limited WarrantyTRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) yearfrom the da

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3Features• Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from a single console• Hot-swappable: disconnect and reconnect computers without reboo

4ConfigurationFigure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the KVM system.Figure 1 The KVM system configuration Figure 2 shows the front of the 16

5Installation• Switch off all computers• Ensure that the cables are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as fluorescent ligh

6Figure 5 NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface UnitConnecting a NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (B078-001-USB)The USB Server Interface Unit suppo

71. Plug in the KVM. Use only the power cord supplied with the unit.2. Switch ON the computers. To reset the KVM switch, press both Select buttons o

8To cascade two or more NetCommander KVM switches, follow the connections in the figurebelow. Setting the different OSD display hotkeys is explained o

9Operation (continued)To invoke the OSD: Press and release the [Shift] key twice. The OSD Main window appears. See Figure 9. Lineswith blue text show