Tripp Lite B004-008 Owner's Manual
Tripp Lite B004-008 Owner's Manual

Tripp Lite B004-008 Owner's Manual

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8-Port Standard

KVM Switch

Model #: B004-008
Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
(773) 869-1234, www.tripplite.com
NOTE: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit
or to its connected devices.
Copyright © 2005 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: Kvm Switch

    NOTE: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to its connected devices. Copyright © 2005 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 Introduction ...3 Features ...3 Hardware Requirements...4 Console ...4 PC ...4 Cables ...4 Controls and Connections ...5 Front View ...5 Rear View...5 Installation ...6 Operation ...7 Hot Plugging ...7 Powering Off and Restarting ...7 Port Selection ...7 Hot Key Operation ...8 Auto Scanning...8 Mounting and Stacking Instructions ...8 Troubleshooting ...9...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction This KVM Switch allows access to multiple PCs from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Control up to 8 PCs from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console. This 8-Port KVM Switch provides two convenient methods to access any PC connected to the system: 1.
  • Page 4: Hardware Requirements

    Hardware Requirements Console • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any of the PCs. • A PS/2 Style Mouse • A PS/2 Style Keyboard Each PC must have: • A VGA, SVGA, Multisync card or USB port.* •...
  • Page 5: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections B004-008 Front View: 1 Lighted Port Selection Button • Lights GREEN to indicate which ports have been selected. • Lights RED to indicate which ports are connected to a computer and powered on. • An unlit button indicates that no computer is connected or that the connected computer is not power on.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Make sure that power to all the devices (KVM Switch and PCs) you will be connecting have been turned off. 1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the Console Ports 2. Use connector cable sets (listed in the Hardware Requirements section) to connect each PC’s monitor, keyboard and mouse ports to one set of the KVM ports.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation Hot Plugging Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the unit’s ports without shutting the switch down. The following procedures must per- formed in order for hot plugging to work: • Hot Plugging CPU Ports: When hot plugging cables from the CPU ports: 1.
  • Page 8: Hot Key Operation

    Operation Hot Key Operation The following are the hot key commands for your KVM (keys must be pressed sequentially). Change to previous port: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + [ ] Change to next port: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + [ ] Change to a specific port: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + “1”...
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Erratic Behavior Pressing the Hot Keys does not get a response Possible Cause Unit not receiving power under self- powered operation The connection from the selected port to the target PC has been broken, or the PC is turned OFF. Improper KVM switch reset Incorrect keying in the Port ID.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Power Consumption PC Connections Port Selection LEDs Connectors Scan Interval (OSD Selection) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Enclosure Weight Dimensions DC9V 600mA Direct Front Panel Switches Hot Keys On Line 8 (Red) Selected 8 (Green) Console 1 x mini-DIN 6 Female (PS/2 Style Mouse) 1 x mini-DIN 6 Female (PS/2 Style Keyboard) 1 HDDB15 Female (standard VGA/SVGA) CPU Ports...
  • Page 11: 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.
  • Page 12 Tripp Lite World Headquarters 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA (773) 869-1234, www.tripplite.com 200507103 93-2465...

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