Introduction; Front View Of Console Kvm Switch - Eaton NetDirector TRIPP LITE Series Owner's Manual

4. Introduction

4.1 Front View of Console KVM Switch

1. Handle
Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in
(see item 13 in this table).
2. LCD
After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access the
LCD monitor.
3. LCD Controls
The LCD On/Off switch is located here, as well as buttons to
control the position and picture settings of the LCD display. See
page 10 for details.
4. Station/Port Switches
Press the Port ID up/down buttons to switch to the port
before/after the currently selected port. Press the Station ID
up/down buttons to switch to the station before/after the
currently selected station.
5. LEDs
• Online Port LEDs – There are 8 or 16 LEDs (depending
on the number of ports) at the top of the keyboard panel
that illuminate orange when a computer is connected
and powered-on.
• Port ID LED – A numerical LED displays the number of
the port which currently has the focus of the KVM switch.
• Station ID LED – A numerical LED displays the station
number of the KVM switch that currently has the focus
of the console.
6. Keyboard
7. Touchpad
8. Power LED
Lights BLUE to indicate that the unit is receiving power.
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9. Rackmounting Tabs
The rackmounting tabs located at each corner of the unit
secure the chassis to a system rack. Refer to page 7 for
rackmounting details.
10. Lock LEDs
The Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs are located here.
11. Reset Switch
Located to the right of the Lock LEDs. Press this recessed switch
with a thin object to perform a system reset.
12. Firmware Upgrade Section
• Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable that
transfers the firmware upgrade data from the Administrator's
computer to the Console KVM Switch plugs in here.
• Firmware Upgrade Switch: During normal operation, this
switch should be in the NORMAL position. (See page 18 for
firmware upgrading details.)
13. Slide Release
In order to bring the console out, you must first release it by
sliding these tabs to the inside. See page 9 for details on sliding
the console in and out.
14. External Mouse Port
An additional USB port is provided on the front panel of the
keyboard module for an optional external mouse.
15. USB Peripheral Port
A USB 1.1 port is provided for the sharing of USB peripherals
among connected computers (e.g. flash drive, CD-ROM drive, etc).
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