Tripp Lite B020-008 User Manual

Tripp Lite World Headquarters1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA(773) 869-1234, www.tripplite.com8- or 16-Port 1U Console KVM Switch or16-Port

10Basic Operation Opening the Console KVMThe console is located under the top cover. To access the con-sole, slide the console module out and raise th

11Basic Operation (continued)Hot PluggingAll KVM Switches support hot plugging—components can be removed and added back into the installa-tion by unpl

12HotkeysPort Control Using HotkeysHotkey Port Control lets you connect to a computer by making the port selection directly from the keyboard.The Hotk

13Setting the Scan IntervalThe amount of time the KVM remains on each port during Auto Scan is set using the Scan Duration settingof the OSD’s F3 SET

14Skip ModeThis feature allows you to manually sequence between computers in order to monitor them. This manualversion of the Auto Scan mode lets you

15OSD (On-Screen Display) OperationOSD OverviewThe On Screen Display (OSD) is used for all computer control and switching procedures. All proceduresst

16OSD FunctionsOSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. You can: • rapidly switch to any port• scan selected ports only• limit the lis

17F3 Set Environment (SET)This function allows each User and the Administrator to set up their own working environment. A separateprofile for each is

18F4 Administrator (ADM)F4 is an Administrator-only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall oper-ation of the OSD.

19Setting FunctionSET ACCESSIBLE Allows the Administrator to define a User’s access to the computers in the installation on aPORTS Port-by-Port basis

2Table of ContentsPageOverview... 3 System Requirements ...

20F7 Scan (SCAN)Invoke the Auto Scan Mode by clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7]. This function allows you automatical-lycycle through available co

21Firmware Upgrade UtilityBefore You BeginTo prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM insta

22Starting the UpgradeTo upgrade your firmware:1) Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file, either by double licking the file icon or by openi

23Upgrade SucceededAfter the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmwa

OSD Factory Default SettingsThe factory default settings are as follows:Setting DefaultOSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]Port ID Display Position

25TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause ActionErratic behavior. Unit not receiving Check that the Power Adapter enough power. supplied with the unit

26Appendix B Clear Log-in InformationIf you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information hasbecome cor

27Appendix CRemoving the KVM Module from the Console KVMThe KVM module can be removed from the unit chassis. Todo so:1) Slide the unit to the out posi

Optional Rack MountingIf there is not enough clearance for the unit to slide into therack when the rear flanges face outward, the problem can beresolv

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3OverviewThe 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

4System RequirementsComputer• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.Note: On the B020-016 and B020-008, since the integrated LCD monitor’s maximum resolution

5IntroductionFront View of Console KVM Switch1. HandlePull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide themodule in (see item 13 in this table).2. LCD

6Front View of B022-0161. Port LEDsPort LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. The top row of LEDs corresponds to Ports

Rear View of Console KVM Switch (either 16 or 8 ports depending on model)1. Daisy-Chain PortWhen Daisy Chaining Units, the cable plugs in here.2. CPU

8InstallationEnsure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting is turned off. To prevent equipment damagecaused by a ground potential di

9LCD OSD (On-Screen Display) ConfigurationThe LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display:• To open up the LCD OSD main menu, press the