Daisy-Chain Installation - Tripp Lite B040-008-19 Quick Start Manual

Daisy-Chain Installation

Firmware upgrade via "Daisy-chain in" port
through a host computer (RS-232)
Host Computer
Terminator must
Terminator must
be connected
be connecte
when external
when external
Terminator
VGA port is not VGA port is not
in use
in use
Terminator
Warning! The total length of daisy-chain cable from the master KVM
switch to the last KVM switch in the installation must not exceed 98
ft. (30 m)*. If this distance is exceeded, the KVM installation will not
function properly.
1. Connect the external power supply (B042-Series KVMs) or power
cord (B040-Series KVMs) to the Master KVM switch, and then plug
it into a Tripp Lite Surge Protector, PDU or Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS).
Note: B040-Series Console KVM Switches can only occupy the first position
in a daisy-chain.
2. B042-Series KVM Switches Only: Connect a USB or PS/2
keyboard, a mouse and a monitor to the console ports on the back of
the Master 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
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
P780 series
P780 series
cable kit
cable kit
USB connector
USB-to-PS/2 adapter for
PS/2 mouse interface on
computer
Daisy-chain up to 16 levels Daisy-chain up to 16 levels
4
PS/2 connector for
keyboard interface on
computer
HDB15 video connector
BANK 1
BANK 2
P780 series P780 series
cables
cables
BANK 16
BANK 16