Tripp Lite B072-008-1 and B072-016-1 Owner's Manual
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Owner’s Manual
8- and 16-Port NetCommander
®
Cat5 Rackmount KVM Switches
Models: B072-008-1, B072-008-1A, B072-016-1 and B072-016-1A
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Table of Contents
5.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines
5
5.5.1 PS/2 Server Interface Unit
5.5.2 USB Server Interface Unit
5.6 Connecting the Power Supply 6
5.7 Resetting the KVM Switch 7
5.8 Cascading NetCommander
KVM Switches
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7
4
4
7.5 Current Firmware Verification 13
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8. Troubleshooting
9. USB/SUN Combo Keys
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1. Features
• Access and control multiple computers from a single console
• Hot-swappable: disconnect and reconnect USB computers without rebooting
• Auto-scan: with variable time interval
• Compact design: 1U rack mountable
• Easy port selection using (1) On Screen Display (OSD), (2) front panel pushbuttons or
(3) keyboard Hotkeys key sequences
• Expandable: control up to 256 computers by adding additional KVM switches
• Simple cable management: use standard Cat5e/6 patch cord (maximum distance 100 ft) to connect to each computer
• Multi-platform: supports PS/2 and USB computers/servers
• Comes with a USB to PS/2 converter for connecting a USB keyboard and mouse to the KVM's
PS/2 console ports (B072-008-1A and B072-016-1A only)
• Optional B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit to access the NetCommander over IP
2. System Components
• The NetCommander Cat5 KVM Switch consists of:
• B072-008-1, B072-008-1A (8-Port), B072-016-1 or B072-016-1A (16-Port) Cat5
KVM Switch
• USB to PS/2 converter (B072-008-1A and B072-016-1A only)
• Rackmount hardware
• 1 serial download cable (DB9 Female to RJ11 Male) for firmware upgrade
• C13 to 5-15P power cord
• Owner’s Manual CD
Accessories (available separately from Tripp Lite) include:
• Server interface units (SIU)—PS/2 (model B078-101-PS2) or USB (model B078-101-USB-1)
• Cat5e/6 cables (Tripp Lite model series: N001-, N002-, N201-, N202- or N105-)
3. Compatibility
• The NetCommander Cat5 KVM Switch is compatible with:
• PS/2 and USB computers/servers
• Video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz
• All major operating systems
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4. Configuration
4.1 Front Panel
1 2 3
Figure 4.1 B072-016-1 NetCommander KVM front panel
1
Port Select Buttons: Press these buttons to toggle back and forth between ports. Pressing both "Select" buttons at the same time also performs a system reset.
2
"Port Selected" LED: The "Port Selected" LED will illuminate above the port that is currently selected.
3
"CPU On" LED: The "CPU On" LEDs will illuminate for all ports that have a server connected
(server must be powered on).
4.2 Back Panel
1 2 3 4
Figure 4.2 B072-016-1 NetCommander KVM rear panel
1
Power Socket: The power cord from the AC power source plugs in here.
2
Firmware Upgrade Port:
Insert the included firmware upgrade cable here to download firmware upgrade data.
3
CPU Port Section: Insert the Cat5/5e/6 cable from each PC or server.
4
KVM Console Ports:
The keyboard, monitor and mouse plug in here.
5. Installation
5.1 Rackmount Considerations
5.1.1 Ambient Operating Temperature
The ambient operating temperature in the rack may be an issue and depends on the rack load and ventilation. When installing the KVM switch in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, make sure that the temperature will not exceed the maximum rated ambient temperature.
5.1.2 Airflow
Ensure that the airflow through the rack is not compromised.
5.1.3 Circuit Overloading
When connecting the KVM switch to the supply circuit, consider the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over-current protection and supply wiring.
Reliable grounding of all rack-mounted equipment must be maintained.
To protect against circuit overloading you should connect your Console KVM and attached computers/servers to a Tripp Lite SmartPro® or SmartOnline® UPS System.
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5. Installation
(continued)
5.2 Rackmounting the NetCommander KVM
Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the KVM in a server rack as illustrated below.
Insert screws to connect to rack
Figure 5.2 Connecting the L-shaped bracket
Insert screws to connect to Switch side panel
5.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines
• Switch off all computers
• Ensure that the cables are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as fluorescent lights, HVAC systems or motors
• Ensure that the distance between any computer and the KVM switch does not exceed 100 ft.
• Shut down all PS/2 computers. If you plug the keyboard and mouse connectors into an active
PC, they may not work.
5.4 Connecting the NetCommander KVM System
Connect each computer to the KVM using a Server Interface Unit (SIU) and Cat5e/6 patch cable.
Figure 5.3 illustrates the connection options.
NetCommander B072-016-1 KVM Switch
Cat 5e/6 Cable
Cat 5e/6 Cable
SIU
SIU
SIU
Figure 5.4 NetCommander KVM system connections
5.5 NetCommander Server Interface Unit (SIU)
The Server Interface Unit receives power from the connected computer. In the case of the
NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-101-PS2), power is drawn from the keyboard port. In the case of the NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (B078-101-USB-1), power is drawn from the USB port. SIUs allow a computer/server to be located up to 100 ft. from the KVM switch.
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5. Installation
(continued)
5.5.1 PS/2 Server Interface Unit
Connecting a NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-101-PS2)
1. Shut down the computer being connected to the B078-101-PS2 (SIU)
2. Connect the B078-101-PS2 VGA connector to the computers VGA port
3. Connect the B078-101-PS2 PS/2 Keyboard connector to the computers PS/2 Keyboard port
4. Connect the B078-101-PS2 PS/2 Mouse connector to the computers PS/2 Mouse port
5. Connect one end of the Cat5e/6 patch cable to the RJ45 port on the B078-101-PS2*
6. Connect the other end of the Cat5e/6 patch cable to the desired RJ45 CPU port*
7. Repeat these steps for each additional PS/2 computer/server you are connecting to the KVM
* Cat5e/6 cable should be no longer than 100 ft.
To computer's keyboard port
To computer's mouse port
SIU
Up to 100 ft.
To computer's
VGA port
SIU = Server Interface Unit
Figure 5.5.1 NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit
5.5.2 USB Server Interface Unit
Connecting a NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (Model # B078-101-USB-1)
1. Connect the B078-101-USB-1 VGA connector to the computers VGA port
2. Connect the B078-101-USB-1 USB connector to the computers USB port
3. Connect one end of the Cat5e/6 patch cable to the RJ45 port on the B078-101-USB-1*
4. Connect the other end of the Cat5e/6 patch cable to the desired RJ45 CPU port*
5. Repeat these steps for each additional USB computer/server you are connecting to the KVM
* Cat5e/6 cable should be no longer than 100 ft.
To VGA port To USB port
Up to 100 ft.
SIU = Server Interface Unit
Figure 5.4.2 NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit
5.6 Connecting the Power Supply
1. Plug in the KVM. Use only the power cord supplied with the unit.
2. Switch ON the computers.
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5. Installation
(continued)
5.7 Resetting the KVM Switch
To reset the KVM switch, press both "Select" buttons on the front panel simultaneously. The Server
Interface Units are unaffected by this reset.
5.8 Cascading NetCommander KVM Switches
To cascade two or more NetCommander KVM Switches, follow the instructions below. You can connect up to 256 computers/servers in a complete 2-level installation.
Note: The distance between the first- and second-level KVMs, and between the second-level
KVMs and connected computers, cannot total more than 100 ft.
1. Connect a CPU port on the NetCommander KVM Switch to a B078-101-PS2 SIU using a
Cat5e/6 cable
2. Connect the B078-101-PS2's VGA connector to the VGA console port of the NetCommander
KVM Switch being cascaded
3. Connect the B078-101-PS2's keyboard and mouse connectors to the PS/2 console ports on the NetCommander KVM Switch being cascaded
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each additional NetCommander KVM Switch being cascaded
5. Connect any USB servers to the cascaded B072-Series KVM Switch using the B078-101-USB-1
6. Connect any PS/2 servers to the cascaded B072-Series KVM Switch using the B078-101-PS2
Note: In order to access the cascaded KVM's OSD, you must change the cascaded KVM's Hotkey
(see page 10 for details). Once the cascaded NetCommander KVM Switch is accessed, the only way to access the cascaded KVM's ports is via the cascaded KVM's keyboard Hotkeys or OSD. If the cascaded KVM's OSD security is set to On, the only way to access the cascaded KVM's ports is by using your password to access the OSD.
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SIU = Server Interface Unit
Figure 5.9 Cascading NetCommander KVM Switches
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6. Operation
6.1 Basic Operation
The NetCommander KVM Switch provides three methods for accessing connected computers;
Pushbuttons
,
Keyboard Hotkeys
and
On-Screen Display (OSD)
.
6.1.1 Pushbuttons
Press the pushbuttons on the front panel of the KVM to toggle between the connected computers.
6.1.2 Keyboard Hotkeys
Keyboard hotkeys allow you to toggle between ports using the keyboard. To access the first accessible port after the currently selected port, press and release the [Shift] key, and then press and release the plus [+] key. To access the first accessible port prior to the currently selected port, press and release the [Shift] key, and then press and release the minus [-] key.
6.1.3 On-Screen Display (OSD)
To access the OSD, press and release the [Shift] key twice. When activated, the OSD main page opens with the port list displayed. Ports that have a powered-on computer connected to them will be displayed using Blue text. Ports that do not have a computer connected to them, or that have a powered-off computer connected, will be displayed using Gray text. By default, ports that are displayed in Gray will not be accessible to the user. If you want to be able to access these ports, you must turn off the
Auto Skip
setting in the
General
section of the OSD. (See the
General
section under
On-Screen Display OSD F2 Settings
for details).
Selecting a Port
To select a port in the OSD main page, use the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the desired port, and then press the [Enter] key.
6.2 On-Screen Display (OSD) Functions
The OSD main menu displays the various functions that can be performed using keyboard keys.
These functions are described in the following sections.
F1 – HELP
Press the [F1] key to access the
HELP
screen. The
HELP
screen displays the functions that are available, and what keys are used to activate them.
F2 – SETTINGS
Press the [F2] key to pull up the OSD
SETTINGS
screen. From this screen you can configure the
KVM and add/edit user accounts. The
F2 – SETTINGS
section is described in detail in the
On-Screen
Display (OSD) F2 Settings
section.
F4 – SCAN
Press the [F4] key to initiate an Auto Scan. When initiated, an
Auto Scan
automatically switches between accessible ports at a pre-determined time interval. By default, each port is scanned for
30 seconds. The scan interval can be edited in the
Time
settings screen. (See
Time
section under
On-Screen Display OSD F2 Settings
for details) During an
Auto Scan
, press the [F4] key to stop the scan at the currently selected port.
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6. Operation
(continued)
F5 – TUNING
As computers are located further away from the KVM switch, the video can become distorted. In the event you are experiencing poor video quality, the
TUNING
function can be used to correct it. Press the [F5] key to display the currently selected port, with the
TUNING
bar displayed. Use the [ ← ] and
[
→
] keys to make the necessary adjustments. When you are finished, press the [Esc] key to go back to the OSD.
Note: Tuning is performed on a port-by-port basis. You will need to adjust each port individually.
F6 – MOVE LABEL
By default, the label that displays each ports
Port Name
appears in the top-center of the screen, but it can be moved anywhere on the screen that you want. Press the [F6] key to display the currently selected port and its label. Use the [ ↑ ], [ ↓ ], [ ← ] and [ → ] keys to move the label to the desired location, and then press the [Esc] key to go back to the OSD.
Note: Setting the label location is performed on one port at a time. You can move the label to different locations on different ports.
F10 – NEW MONITOR – DDC2
In the event that one of the connected computers does not display an image on the console monitor (e.g. You get the error message ‘Unable to Display Video Mode’), you may need to update the DDC information being used by the console monitor. To do this, follow the steps below.
1. Remove the SIU VGA connectors from the connected computers, while leaving the PS/2 and /or
USB connectors plugged in.
2. Open the OSD main menu and press the [F10] key. The OSD will flash the message “Please
Wait.” When that message disappears, the update is complete.
3. Reconnect the SIU VGA connectors to the connected computers. You should now be able to display video from all of the remote computers.
6.3 On-Screen Display (OSD) F2 SETTINGS
Press the [F2] key to pull up the OSD
SETTINGS
screen. From this screen you can configure the
KVM and add/edit user accounts. The pages that follow describe the sections of the
F2 SETTINGS
page, and the settings included in them.
Note: When local security is turned on, the KVM administrator is the only one that can access the
F2 SETTINGS
page.
6.3.1 General
Highlight the
General
option and press the [Enter] key to open the
GENERAL SETTINGS
page. This page allows you to turn the KVMs local security settings on/off, as well as to configure some of the basic KVM settings. The table below describes the settings found in this page.
Setting
Security
Description
By default, the
Security
setting is turned off. To activate the
Security
setting, highlight it and press the [Spacebar]. Upon pressing the [Spacebar], you will be prompted to enter the administrator password in order to change the
Security
setting. The default administrator password is ADMIN. For security purposes, it is recommended that you update the administrator password to something unique. (See the
Security Settings
section for details)
Note:
When security is activated, the keyboard hotkey commands are disabled, leaving the OSD as the only way for you to locally access the connected computers. Upon pressing the [Shift] [Shift] invocation command, you will be prompted to enter your password before the OSD can be accessed. The security settings in this OSD are exclusive to the local console, and do not affect the remote access security settings.
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6. Operation
(continued)
6.3 On-Screen Display (OSD) F2 SETTINGS
(continued)
Hotkey
Autoskip
Serial Port
By default, the hotkey used in keyboard hotkey commands and to open the
OSD is the [Shift] key, but this can be changed to any of the four options below. To toggle between commands, highlight the
Hotkey
option and press the [Spacebar] key.
(SH-SH)
• Press and release the [Shift] key twice to open the OSD.
• Press and release the [Shift] key, and then press and release the plus
[+] key to switch to the next accessible port.
• Press and release the [Shift] key, and then press and release the minus [-] key to switch to the previous accessible port.
(CL-CL)
• Press and release the Left [Ctrl] key twice to open the OSD; or, press and release the Right [Ctrl] key, and then press and release the Left [Ctrl] key.
• Press and release either [Ctrl] key, and then press and release the plus
[+] key to switch to the next accessible port.
• Press and release either [Ctrl] key, and then press and release the minus
[-] key to switch to the previous accessible port.
(CLF11)
• Press and release either [Ctrl] key, and then press and release the [F11] key to open the OSD.
• Press and release either [Ctrl] key, and then press and release the plus
[+] key to switch to the next accessible port.
• Press and release either [Ctrl] key, and then press and release the minus
[-] key to switch to the previous accessible port.
(PRSCR)
• Press and release the [Print Screen] key once to open the OSD.
• When you choose [Print Screen] as your hotkey, the keyboard hotkey commands are disabled, leaving the OSD as the only way to access the connected computers.
By default, the
Autoskip
setting is enabled, which prevents users from accessing ports that either don’t have a computer connected to them, or that have a powered-off computer connected to them. To toggle this setting on/ off, highlight it and press the [Spacebar] key.
By default, the
Serial Port
setting is enabled, which allows a local firmware upgrade to be performed. To toggle this setting on/off, highlight it and press the [Spacebar] key.
Note: This setting affects the firmware upgrade port only, and has nothing to do with the Serial port on the back of the unit.
Keyboard Language By default, the
Keyboard Language
setting is set to
US English
, but it can be changed to F
rench (FR)
or
German (DE)
. To toggle between these three language settings, highlight the
Keyboard Language
setting and press the
[Spacebar] key.
Switch Name By default, the switch name is
NETCOMMANDER 16IP,
but this can be changed. Simply move the OSD cursor to the
Switch Name
and type in the desired name. Delete any characters that you don’t want. The
Switch Name
can be up to 18 characters in length, with spaces counting as characters.
F7 – Defaults You can restore the default settings of the local OSD by pressing the [F7] key. When pressed, you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to continue. If yes, press the [Y] key to restore the default values.
Note: All of the local OSD settings, including Security and User Settings, will be restored.
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6. Operation
(continued)
6.3 On-Screen Display (OSD) F2 SETTINGS
(continued)
6.3.2 Ports
Highlight the
Ports
option and press the [Enter] key to open the Port Settings page. This page allows you to edit port names, set the remote computer keyboard type, and set the hotkey for ports that have second level KVM switches connected to them. The table below describes each of these settings.
Column
NAME
Description
The first column displays the name associated to each port. You can change this by moving the cursor to the desired port name and simply typing over the existing name with the desired name. Port names can be up to 15 characters in length, with spaces counting as characters.
KB
HKEY
The second column displays the keyboard type associated with each port. By default, each port is set to PS, which works with Intel-based computers and UNIX servers connected using a B078-101-USB-1. To toggle this setting between the options listed below, move the cursor to the desired port, press the [Tab] key to move to the KB column, and then press the [Spacebar] key.
• PS – Intel-based computers and UNIX servers connected using a B078-101-USB-1
• U1 – HP UX
• U2 – Alpha UNIX, SGI or Open VMS
• U3
– IBM AIX
By default, the
HKEY
setting for each port is NO, which means that a computer is connected to it. When a second level KVM is connected to a port, you need to update this setting to display its hotkey. To toggle this setting between the various hotkeys, move the cursor to the desired port, press the [Tab] key to move to the
HKEY
column, and then press the [Spacebar] key.
6.3.3 Time
Highlight the
Time
option and press the [Enter] key to open the
Time Settings
page. This page lists all of the KVM ports on the left, and 3 time columns on the right, which are described below.
SCN – Sets the amount of time spent on the selected port during an
Auto Scan
. The default scan interval is 30 seconds. A setting of 000 causes the corresponding port to be skipped during an
Auto
Scan
.
LBL – Sets the amount of time that the port’s label is displayed on screen. The default label display time is 30 seconds. A setting of 999 causes the label to be displayed continuously. A setting of 000 causes the label not to appear at all.
T/O – When
Security
is enabled, you set the KVM to logout after a specified amount of time. When this time is reached, entering the OSD invocation command brings up a prompt asking you to enter a password, which is required to regain access to the KVM. The default timeout value is 30 seconds. A setting of 999 disables the timeout function.
Note: A setting of 000 causes the KVM to logout immediately, not allowing the user enough time to hit the OSD invocation command to pull up the password prompt. It is recommended that you always keep the timeout setting at 5 seconds or higher. If you set the timeout setting at 000 and get locked out of the KVM, turn the unit off and then back on. When turned back on, you will be able to use the OSD invocation command to pull up the password prompt and regain access to the OSD.
To set the time periods mentioned above, follow the steps below.
1. Move the cursor to the desired port row and press the [Tab] key to jump to the desired column.
2. When the cursor is moved to the desired column, simply type in the time interval.
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6. Operation
(continued)
6.3 On-Screen Display (OSD) F2 SETTINGS
(continued)
6.3.4 Users
The
Users
option can only be accessed when Security is enabled in the
General Settings
page.
(See
General
under
On-Screen Display OSD F2 Settings
section for details.) Highlight the
Users
option and press the [Enter] key to open the
User Settings
page. In the column on the left side of the screen, all of the ports on the KVM are listed. On the right side of the screen, there are
6 columns; one for each
user
account. For example, column 1 represents the first
user
account that is displayed in the
Security Settings
page. (See the
Security Settings
section for details.) The letters in each column represent the access rights that the corresponding
user
account has for the corresponding port. There are three types of access a
user
can be given to a port, which are described below.
• Y – A Y signifies that the corresponding
user
account has full access rights to the corresponding port.
• V – A V signifies that the corresponding
user
account has view-only access rights to the corresponding port, meaning that they can view the remote video, but are not allowed to control the connected computer with the keyboard and mouse.
• N – A N signifies that the corresponding
user
account is not allowed to access the corresponding port.
To change the User settings, the
administrator
must follow the steps below.
1. In the
User Settings
page, use the [
↓
] and [
↑
] keys to move the cursor to the desired port row.
2. Use the [
←
] and [
→
] keys to move the cursor to the desired account column.
3. Press the [Spacebar] key to toggle between the different access types.
6.3.5 Security
The
Security
option can only be accessed when Security is enabled in the
General Settings
page.
(See
General
under
On-Screen Display OSD F2 Settings
section for details) Highlight the
Security
option and press the [Enter] key to open the
Security Settings
page. The
Security Settings
page displays all of the available accounts for the KVM; 1
administrator
, 1
supervisor
and 6
users
. The first column lists the account
Name
, the second column lists the account
Password
, and the third column lists the account
Type
. The three available account types are described below.
• Administrator – There is one
administrator
account available. The
administrator
has full access to all ports and settings on the KVM. The
administrator
is the only account that can access the
F2 SETTINGS
menu in the OSD.
• Supervisor – There is one
supervisor
account available. The
supervisor
has full access to all ports on the installation, but is not allowed to access the
F2 SETTINGS
menu in the OSD. The
supervisor
is allowed to access the
F1 HELP, F4 SCAN, F5 TUNING, F6 MOVE LABEL
and
F10
NEW MONITOR DDC
functions in the OSD.
• User – There are six
user
accounts available.
Users’
port access rights are limited to those assigned to them by the
administrator
.
Users
are not allowed to access the
F2 SETTINGS
menu in the OSD, but can access the
F1 HELP, F4 SCAN, F5 TUNING, F6 MOVE LABEL
and
F10 NEW
MONITOR DDC
functions.
To change the
Security
settings, the
administrator
must follow the steps below.
1. In the
Security Settings
page, use the [ i ] and [ h ] keys to move the cursor to the desired account row.
2. To edit the account
Name
, simply type the desired name over the current one, and delete any unnecessary characters.
Note: The account
Name
is for organizational purposes only. The
Password
is the only thing an account needs to enter to gain access to the KVM.
3. To edit the account
Password
, press the [Tab] key to move the cursor to the
Password
column, and then enter in the desired password over the current one. Delete any unnecessary characters.
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7. Firmware Upgrade
7.1 Firmware Upgrade Computer Requirements
• Windows 2000 or higher operating system
• Pentium 166 or higher with 16MB RAM and 10MB free hard drive space
• Available DB9 serial port
7.2 Firmware Upgrade Software Requirements
• Firmware Upgrade Utility—This Windows-based application reads the current firmware and installs the new firmware of the KVM and Server Interface Units (SIUs).
Note: The firmware upgrade utility is compatible with Windows 32-bit operating systems only.
• Firmware Upgrade File—This file contains the actual firmware for the KVM and SIUs.
7.3 Performing a Firmware Upgrade
There are several steps to performing a firmware upgrade on your KVM switch and SIUs:
Physical
Installation, Current Firmware Verification
and
Firmware Upgrade
. Each of these steps is described in the sections that follow.
Note: Each KVM switch in a cascaded installation must be upgraded separately.
7.4 Physical Installation
The first step in performing a firmware upgrade is to physically connect the KVM switch to a computer that is not a part of the KVM installation (i.e. not connected via Cat5e/6 cable and an
SIU). To do this, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that the
Serial Port
setting in the
General Settings
page of the OSD is enabled. (See the
General
section under
On-Screen Display OSD F2 Settings
for details.) If this setting is disabled, you will not be able to perform a firmware upgrade.
2. Connect the RJ11
Firmware Upgrade
port on the back of the KVM to a DB9 serial port on the upgrade computer using the included RJ11 to DB9 firmware upgrade cable.
7.5 Current Firmware Verification
After the physical connection is made, you must install the Firmware Upgrade Utility on the upgrade computer (the computer you just connected to the KVM) and then check the current firmware version on your KVM to see if it needs to be updated. To do this, follow the steps below.
1. On the upgrade computer, go to www.tripplite.com/support and download the latest firmware for the B072-008-1 or
B072-016-1. The Firmware Upgrade Utility and KVM/SIU Firmware Upgrade File will be downloaded together.
2. Run the Firmware Upgrade Utility to install it on the upgrade computer. Follow the installation prompts to install the utility.
Figure 7.1: Firmware Upgrade Utility Setup
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(continued)
7.5 Current Firmware Verification
(continued)
3. When installation is complete, clicking the
Finish
button will automatically open the Firmware
Upgrade Utility with the main screen displayed.
Figure 7-2: Firmware Upgrade Utility Main Screen
4. There are three types of firmware to be verified;
OSD, Manager
and
SIU
. Start by checking the
NetCommander CAT5 KVM Switch OSD
box at the top of the utility, and then click the
F/W Version
button at the bottom of the utility to display the firmware version number. Check this against the firmware you downloaded from the Tripp Lite website to determine if an upgrade is needed.
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Figure 7-3: OSD Verification
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7. Firmware Upgrade
(continued)
7.5 Current Firmware Verification
(continued)
5. Uncheck the
NetCommander CAT5 KVM Switch OSD
box, and check the box next to
NetCommander CAT5 KVM Switch
Manager. Click the
F/W Version
button at the bottom of the utility to display the firmware version number. Check this against the firmware you obtained from the Tripp Lite website to determine if an upgrade is needed.
Figure 7.4: Manager Verification
6. Uncheck the
NetCommander CAT5 KVM Switch Manager
box, and check the box in the middle of the utility next to each SIU for which you want to verify the firmware. Click the
F/W Version
button at the bottom of the utility to display the firmware version number. Check this against the firmware you obtained from the Tripp Lite website to determine if an upgrade is needed.
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Figure 7.5: SIU Verification
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(continued)
7.6 Firmware Upgrade
Once you have determined that your KVM and/or SIU(s) need to be upgraded, follow the steps below to install the new firmware.
1. In the Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen, open the
Options
drop-down menu at the top of the screen and select the
Com Port
option. Select the com port of the upgrade computer that the
Firmware Upgrade Cable is connected to and click OK.
2. Open the
File
drop-down menu at the top of the screen and select the
Open
option. Navigate to and select the firmware upgrade file you downloaded from the Tripp Lite website.
3. To upgrade the OSD firmware , check the
NetCommander
CAT5 KVM Switch OSD box, and then click the
Start
button to begin the upgrade process. A prompt will appear to warn you that the KVM screen will be dark during the upgrade process. Click
OK
to proceed. Towards the end of the upgrade, a prompt will appear asking if you want to set the OSD to its default settings. If yes, click the
Yes
button. If no, click the
No
button. The upgrade will finish, and the new firmware version number will be displayed.
4. To upgrade the Manage firmware , check the
NetCommander CAT5 KVM Switch Manager
box, and then click the
Start
button to begin the upgrade process. A prompt will appear to warn you that the KVM screen will be dark during the upgrade process. Click
OK
to proceed. Towards the end of the upgrade, a prompt will appear asking if you want to set the OSD to its default settings.
If yes, click the
Yes
button. If no, click the
No
button. The upgrade will finish, and the new firmware version number will be displayed.
5. To upgrade the SIU firmware , check the box(es) in the middle of the utility next to the SIU(s) you wish to upgrade, and then click the
Start
button to begin the upgrade process. A prompt will appear to warn you that the KVM screen will be dark during the upgrade process. Click
OK
to proceed. The upgrade will finish, and the new firmware version number will be displayed.
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8. Troubleshooting
Warning: Disconnect device from AC mains before service operation!
When using Firmware Update software, you may get a Communication Error message.
If a Communication Error message appears during the update procedure, do the following:
1. Ensure that the RS232 serial cable's RS232 connector is connected to the switch's communication port
2. Ensure that the RS232 serial cable's DB9F connector is connected to the DB9M serial port on the CPU's rear panel
3. Restart the download process
Power Failure
If electrical power fails during an update to the KVM firmware, do the following:
1. If power fails while the switch firmware is updating, a communication error message will appear. Simply resume the firmware update by opening the folder that contains the firmware update file and continue from there
2. If power fails while the Server Interface Unit firmware is updating, a " Not Responding " or
"
Upgrade Error
" message will appear. Restart the upgrade from the beginning
Monitor Screen Failure
In the event that one of the connected computers does not display an image on the console monitor (your monitor may display an error message saying " Unable to Display Video Mode "), you may need to update the DDC information from the console monitor. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Remove the SIU VGA connectors from all connected computers. Leave the USB or PS/2 connectors attached
2. Open the OSD main menu and press [ F10 ]. The OSD will flash the message " Please Wait ."
When that message stops, the update has taken place
3. Reconnect the SIU VGA connectors of all the attached computers. You should now be able to display video from all computers
9. USB/SUN Combo Keys
SUN Key
Stop
Props
Front
Open
Find
Again
Undo
Copy
Paste
Cut
Help
The connected PS/2 keyboard does not have a special SUN keypad to perform special functions in the SUN Operating System environment. When a B078-101-USB-1 (SIU) is connected to a SUN computer, the SIU emulates these SUN keys using a set of key combinations called Combo Keys.
See the table below:
Combo Key
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F1
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F3
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F5
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F7
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F9
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F2
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F4
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F6
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F8
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F10
Left
Ctrl + Alt + F11
SUN Key
Compose
Crescent
Volume Up
Combo Key
Application key or Left
Ctrl + Alt +
Keypad
*
Scroll Lock
Left
Ctrl + Alt +
Keypad
-
Volume Down Left
Ctrl + Alt +
Keypad
+
Mute Left
Ctrl + Alt + F12
Sun Left key Left
Windows
key
Sun Right key Right
Windows
key
Alt-Graph
Stop A
Right
Alt
or
Alt Gr
Left
Ctrl + Alt + 1
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10. Specifications
Operating Systems
Optional External Mouse
Resolution
NetCommander KVM
Switch
Dimensions - 8/16 port
Weight - 8/16 port
Power Supply
Connections
System
Serial
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Operating / Recommended
Ambient Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
NetCommander Server
Interface Units
Connections
VGA
Keyboard/Mouse
System
Power
Compatible with all major operating systems
PS/2, Wheel mouse, Intellimouse, 5-button mouse
1600x1200@75Hz
Models B072-008-1, B072-008-1A, B072-016-1 or
B072-016-1A
17” x 5” x 1.7” (unit)
Product - 3.7 lbs.
Shipping - 5.5 lbs.
Internal switching 100-240 VAC 50 / 60 Hz
RJ45
RJ11
HD15
MinDin6
MiniDin6
32°F to 104°F
-40°F to 158°F
80% non-condensing relative humidity
Model B078-101-PS2
HD15
MiniDin6
RJ45
From Keyboard port
Model B078-101-USB-1
HD15
USB
RJ45
From USB port
11. FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The user must use shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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12. Warranty & Product Registration
12.1 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. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
12.2 Product Registration
Visit www.tripplite.com/warranty today to register your new Tripp Lite product. You'll be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product!*
* No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions apply. See website for details.
WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union)
Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Tripp Lite they are entitled to:
• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country)
• Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste
Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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