Tripp Lite NetDirector B060-032-8 User Manual

1Owner’s ManualNetDirector™ 32-Port8-User Matrix KVM SwitchModel: B060-032-81111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA(773) 869-1234 • www.tripplite.c

108. Multilevel InstallationCascading B007-008 KVM SwitchesTo cascade B007-008 KVM switches, a B054-001-PS2 Server Interface Unit (SIU) is required. T

118. Multilevel Installation8.2 Daisy-Chaining*Up to seven B060-032 or B060-016-2 Matrix KVM Switches can be daisy-chained to the fi rst-level B060-032

129. Basic OperationHot PluggingThe B060-032-8 supports hot plugging—components can be removed and added by unplugging their cables from the ports wit

13The use of RJ45 KVM port connectors, combined with Auto Signal Compensation (ASC), allows signals to travel up to 1000 ft. (300m) while maintaining

1410. Administrator UtilityTo confi gure the network settings from within the OSD (only Super Administrators are allowed to perform this confi guration)

1510. Administrator UtilityTo login to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility: Enter the IP address that you have just set up (http://192.168.1.xxx) fo

1610.5 Menus & Icons10. Administrator UtilityMenusThe menus at the top of the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility are described in the table below:Me

1710.6 Port Status10.7 Naming Stations10. Administrator UtilityAfter logging in to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility, the Port Status Web Page disp

1810.8 Setting the Web Page Session Timeout10. Administrator UtilityIf the length of time that a user is idle in the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility

1910.10 IP Installer Setting10. Administrator UtilityYou can use the IP Installer to view and change network settings for the B060-032-8. The IP Insta

2Table of Contents1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22. Important Safety Instructions . . .

2010.11 Setting Date and Time10.12 Group ManagementSuper administrators can set the date and time of the B060-032-8, which enables the System Log, Act

21 The Group Information Web Page lists all KVM ports in the installation. KVM ports, whether on the root station, daisy-chained, or cascaded, are lis

2210. Administrator UtilityThe B060-032-8 requires each user to be added to a group; therefore, we suggest that you create groups before users. If you

2310. Administrator Utility Select a group membership for the user. If you do not wish to create a group membership for the user, then select the def

2410. Administrator UtilityTo delete users:Open the User Management Web Page (Figure 18).Select a username and click Delete. The following dialog box

2510. Administrator Utility10.14 Port ManagementB060-032-8 port access rights for users and groups can also be set on a port-by-port basis, giving Sup

2610. Administrator UtilityTo open the Port Management Web Page for a KVM port:In the B060-032-8 tree (on the left side of the Main Web Page), double-

2710. Administrator UtilityField DescriptionOS Language Set the layout of the keyboard that will be used to access the computer attached to this sele

2810. Administrator UtilityView ModeMany OSD functions only operate on the computers that are currently listed (displayed) on the OSD main screen. Use

2910. Administrator UtilityConfi guring OSD User SettingsThis function allows the user to change the account password and set up a unique working envir

31. Introduction• Super Administrators can view and end sessions of other users• Super Administrators can broadcast keyboard input to all computers

3010. Administrator Utility10.16 Searching for Ports & Stations10.17 Upgrading FirmwareYou can search for KVM ports and cascaded/daisy-chained sta

3110. Administrator Utility Click OK to enter Firmware Upgrade mode. This may take a few minutes as the system prepares to upgrade fi rmware. Users wit

3210. Administrator Utility Select the B060-032-8 for which you wish to upgrade the fi rmware, and then click OK. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main sc

3310. Administrator Utility As the upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages box, and the progress toward completion is shown o

3410. Administrator Utility10.19 Backing Up & Restoring SettingsSuper administrators and administrators can back up B060-032-8 system settings to

3510. Administrator UtilityTo view current user sessions click the Session icon. The Active Sessions Web Page will appear. It displays information abo

3610. Administrator Utility11. OSD Operation10.21 Viewing System Information & Help10.22 Logging Out11.1 OSD Main ScreenSuper Administrators can v

3711. OSD Operation After you login, the Welcome Screen will appear (Figure 39). Press ENTER. A screen similar to the one below will appear (Figure

3811. OSD Operation11.3 Accessing Switches & ComputersTo access a computer, cascaded switch, or daisy-chained switch, double-click it; or, move th

3911. OSD Operation11.4 OSD FunctionsOSD functions confi gure and control the OSD. Functions include: rapidly switching to any KVM port; auto scanning

43. System Components4. Compatibility & Required HardwareThe NetDirector Matrix KVM Switch consists of:• B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switch• 1 Power C

40Setting DescriptionSET SCAN SCAN INTERVAL – Determines how long a KVM port is displayed for while in Auto Scan mode. Enter a value from 0-240 sec

4111. OSD Operation11.5 Management MenusGroup ManagementSetting DescriptionCREATE GROUP Selecting this setting opens up a page where all of the Grou

4211. OSD OperationPort ManagementThis menu is accessible to both Super Administrators and AdministratorsSetting DescriptionPORT ACCESS This function

4311. OSD OperationStation ManagementThis menu is accessible to both Super Administrators and Administrators.Setting DescriptionCREATE STATION This

4411. OSD Operation12. Hotkey ModeF5: SCHThe Search function provides a convenient method for locating KVM ports and cascaded stations by their port n

4512. Hotkey Mode12.1 Invoking Hotkey Mode12.2 Hotkey Port SwitchingAll hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode. You must be viewing a port in

4612. Hotkey ModePress the arrow keys to skip through the OSD list. When you skip, you only skip to the previous or next available KVM port that is in

4713. TroubleshootingOperation problems can arise from a variety of causes. The fi rst step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securel

48Troubleshooting for Sun SystemsProblem SolutionVideo display problems with HDB-15 The display resolution should be set to 1024x768@60Hz. Under tex

49Factory Default SettingsSetting DefaultView Mode Accessible & PoweredPort ID Display Mode Port Number + Port NamePort ID Display Position Upp

55. FeaturesB060-032-8 Front ViewB060-032-8 Rear View Power LED: Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power. Server Port LEDs:Port L

66. RackmountingStacking and Rackmounting• The included rackmounting kit does not contain screws or cage nuts for attaching the B060-032-8 to your ra

77. Single-Level InstallationNote: Prior to installation, ensure that all devices being connected to the B060-032-8 are powered off.In a single-level

88. Multilevel Installation8.1 CascadingYou can greatly expand the number of computers connected to the B060-032-8 by performing a multilevel installa

9124567Cascading B060-032-8 Matrix KVM SwitchesCascading B060-032-8 KVM switches off of B060-032-8 KVM switches is the preferred method of expanding t