Installation; Rackmounting Guidelines; Rackmounting Instructions; Connecting Pcs And Peripherals To A Single Switch - Tripp Lite B040-008-19 Owner's Manual

2. Installation

2.1 Rackmounting Guidelines

• The ambient operating temperature in a rack can be an issue, and is dependent upon the rack load and ventilation. When installing in a closed or
multi-unit rack assembly, make sure that the temperature does not exceed the maximum rated ambient temperature.
• Ensure that airflow within the rack is not compromised.
• To protect against circuit overloading, you should plug the KVM switch and connected computers into a Tripp Lite SmartPro
UPS System.
• Reliable grounding of rackmounted equipment should be maintained.

2.2 Rackmounting Instructions

Standard Rackmount KVM Switch Instructions
Depending on whether you want to mount the KVM switch to the front or back of the rack, attach the included rackmount brackets to the front or rear
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sides of the KVM switch.
Using user-supplied screws, mount the rackmount brackets of the KVM switch to the rack.
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Standard Console KVM Switch Instructions
The B040-Series Console KVM Switches come with removable rackmount brackets, allowing the unit to be installed by a single person.
Remove the rackmount brackets from the unit and mount them to the back of the rack using user-supplied screws.
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Take the Console KVM switch and gently slide it into the rack so that it slides into the rackmount brackets you just mounted.
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Mount the rackmount brackets on the front of the unit to the rack using user-supplied screws.
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2-Post Rack Console KVM Switch Instructions
The B040-Series Console KVM Switches can be mounted to a 2-Post Rack using Tripp Lite's B019-000 2-Post Rackmount Kit (sold separately). See the
B019-000 owner's manual for installation instructions.
2.3 Single-Stage Installation
In a single-stage installation, there is only one B040/42-Series KVM Switch being used to connect to multiple computers.
Before starting the installation, shut down all computers that are to be connected to the KVM switch.
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Connect the external power supply (B042-Series KVMs) or power cord (B040-Series KVMs) to the unit, and then plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge
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Suppressor, PDU or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
3 B042-Series KVM Switches Only: Connect a USB or PS/2 keyboard, mouse and a monitor to the console ports on the back of the KVM switch.
Note: Any combination of mouse and keyboard will work; PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB keyboard and mouse, PS/2 keyboard and USB mouse, USB key
board and PS/2 mouse.
B040-Series Console KVM Switches Only: Connect an external USB mouse or keyboard, and an external monitor to the corresponding external
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console ports on the back of the unit. You can also add remote access to the KVM switch by connecting a B051-000 IP Remote Access unit to the
external console ports on the back of the unit. (See the B051-000 manual for details on installation.)
Note: If you are not using the External VGA Monitor port, you must connect the External VGA Port Terminator to it for the unit to function properly.
Using Tripp Lite P780-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kits, connect a computer to an available computer port on the back of the unit. Repeat this
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step for each additional computer you are connecting.
Power on the connected computers.
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