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Tripp Lite NetCommander B070-008-19 Owner's Manual

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NetCommander
Cat5 Rackmount
Console KVM Switches
Models #: B070-008-19 & B070-016-19
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
www.tripplite.com/support
Note: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage
to this unit or to its connected devices.
Copyright © 2010 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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  • Page 1 Copyright © 2010 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features..p. 3 Package Includes…..p. 3 Accessories… ... p. 3 Configuration… ... p. 4 Front View ... p. 4 Rear View ... p. 5 Installation……..p. 5 Pre-Installation Guidelines ... p. 5 Connecting the NetCommander KVM System…..p. 5 NetCommander Server Interface Units ...

  • Page 3: Features

    • Built-in monitor supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 • Multi-platform: supports PS/2 and USB computers/server • Compatible with Windows • Optional Tripp Lite B050-000 or B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit to access the KVM via LAN, WAN or the Internet Package Includes •...

  • Page 4: Configuration

    Configuration Front View Auto: When the LCD Menu is closed, pressing the AUTO button will perform an Auto Adjust on the monitor screen. When the LCD Menu is open, pressing the AUTO button will bring you back to the previous screen/selection. If the LCD Menu cannot go back any further, the AUTO button will close down the menu.

  • Page 5: Rear View

    KVM Console Ports. This cable must be connected for the unit to function. Do not remove the Jumper Cable unless you are installing a Tripp Lite B050-000 or B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit. See the IP Remote Access Unit connection instructions on page 10 for details.

  • Page 6: Netcommander Server Interface Units

    Installation (continued) NetCommander Server Interface Unit (SIU) The NetCommander Server Interface Unit The Server Interface Unit gets its power from the connected computer. In the case of the NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-101-PS2), the power is drawn from the keyboard port.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Supply

    Installation (continued) Connecting a NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (Model # B078-101-USB) 1. Connect the B078-101-USB VGA connector to the computers VGA port 2. Connect the B078-101-USB USB connector to the computers USB port 3. Connect one end of the Cat5 patch cable to the RJ45 port on the B078-101-USB* 4.

  • Page 8: Rackmount Considerations

    Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. To protect against circuit overloading you should connect your B070-016-19 Console KVM and attached computers/servers to a Tripp Lite SmartPro Rackmounting the NetCommander KVM The NetCommander Console KVM is designed for mounting in a 1U rack system. For con- venience, a rack mounting kit is included for quick installation.

  • Page 9: Cascading Netcommander Kvm Switches

    Installation (continued) Cascading NetCommander KVM Switches To cascade two or more NetCommander KVM switches, follow the instructions below. Connect up to 256 computers* using any combination of B072-008-1 and B072-016-1 KVM switches. You can only cascade 1 extra level of KVM switches onto the Console KVM. * When all 16 ports of a B070-016-19 have a B072-016-1 cascaded from them.

  • Page 10: Connecting The B050-000 Or B051-000

    Installation (continued) Connecting a B050-000 or B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit to the B070-016-19 1. Disconnect the Jumper Cable Console Connectors that are plugged into the KVM Console Ports. 2. Plug the end of the Jumper Cable you just disconnected into the Local Console Ports of the IP Remote Access Unit.

  • Page 11: On-Screen Display

    Operation (continued) On-Screen Display To invoke the OSD: Press and release the Shift key twice to open the OSD Main Menu. Lines with Blue text represent ports that have a computer/server connected to them, which is currently turned on. Lines with Gray text represent ports that either has a computer/server connected to them, which is turned off;...

  • Page 12: General Settings

    Operation (continued) General Settings With the highlight line on the word GENERAL, press [Enter]. The General Settings window appears (see Figure 10). Security The Security option in the OSD General Settings Menu allows you to activate or deactivate Password Security. By default, Password Security is set to Off. Only the Administrator will be able to activate/deactivate Password Security.
  • Page 13 Operation (continued) When you have cascaded KVM switches, a lower level Switch must have a different OSD display hotkey than a higher level switch. To change the top-level switch hotkey: 1. Highlight the Hotkey option in the OSD General Settings Menu 2.

  • Page 14: F7 Defaults

    Operation (continued) Editing the Switch Name The KVM Switch Name appears at the bottom of the OSD General Settings Menu, and can be changed to whatever you want. When cascading, it is necessary to access the cascaded KVMs OSD using it's own hotkey. Giving cascaded KVMs OSDs unique names makes it easier when accessing them to verify which switches OSD you are accessing.

  • Page 15: Time Settings

    Operation (continued) To add/change a hotkey: 1. Highlight the desired port and press the Tab key until the HKEY column is highlighted 2. Press the space bar to toggle through the various choices 3. When you've selected the desired hotkey, simply exit the OSD. Hitting the Enter key is not required to activate your selection Time Settings In the Settings window navigate to the Time line and press [Enter].

  • Page 16: Security

    Operation (continued) Security The OSD offers an advanced password security system made up of three different security levels, each having its own access rights. Administrator (Status A): The Administrator has access to all features of the KVM, allow- ing them to Set/Modify all Passwords and Security Profiles, gain full access to any computer connected to the KVM and usage of all OSD features.

  • Page 17: User Settings

    Operation (continued) User Settings 1. Highlight the Users option in the OSD Settings Menu and hit the Enter key. 2. The Users will be represented in the 6 columns on the right side of the screen. To change the access for a given computer, highlight the desired computer and hit the Tab key until the desired user is highlighted.

  • Page 18: Tuning (F5)

    Operation (continued) Tuning (F5) You can tune the image of any remote computer screen. To adjust the screen image: 1. In the OSD Main Menu highlight the computer you want to adjust. 2. Press the [F5] key. The screen image of the selected computer is displayed, along with the Image Tuning label.
  • Page 19 Firmware Upgrade 3. On the upgrade computer (the computer connected to the KVM via the firmware upgrade cable), go to the Tripp Lite website and download the NetCommander Firmware Upgrade Utility .exe file, Firmware Upgrade .tfp file and Firmware Upgrade information doc.
  • Page 20 2. Compare the firmware versions of your devices to that of the firmware version listed in the document from the Tripp Lite website. If your version is the same or newer than that found on the Tripp Lite website, you do not need to upgrade your firmware. If your version is older, proceed to the next step.

  • Page 21: Kvm Switch/Siu Reset

    Firmware Upgrade 7. Towards the end of the firmware upgrade, a prompt will appear asking you 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 continue. 8.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Note: Disconnect device from AC mains before service operation! When using Firmware Update software you may at times get a Communication Error message. If a Communication Error message does appear 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.

  • Page 23: Usb/Sun Combo Keys

    USB/SUN Combo Keys 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 (SIU) is connected to a SUN computer, the SIU emulates these SUN keys using a set of key combinations called Combo Keys.

  • Page 24: Fcc Radio/Tv Interference Notice

    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.

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