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NetCommander IP
Cat5 Multi-User KVM Switch
Models: B072-016-IP2, B072-016-IP4, B072-032-IP2, B072-032-IP4
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2013 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 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/support Copyright © 2013 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 Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 .

  • Page 3: Legal Notice

    The content of this manual is provided for informational use only, and is subject to change without notice. It should not in and of itself be construed as a commitment by Tripp Lite, which assumes no responsibility of liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.

  • Page 4: Terminology

    1 . Product Overview 1 .2 Terminology The following table describes terms used in this guide. Term Definition Target Server The computer/server that is connected directly to the KVM, and which is accessed via the local console or by a Client Computer running a remote session.

  • Page 5: System Components

    Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. • To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power, it is recommended that you plug your devices into a Tripp Lite surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, observe the following precautions:...

  • Page 6: Rackmounting The Netcommander Ip

    1 . Product Overview The NetCommander IP back panel is illustrated in the figure below. Note: The figure below shows the back panel for a B072-032-IP2 and B072-032-IP4, but the back panel will be functionally the same for all models, with the only difference being the number of server ports. Element Functionality Power Outlets...

  • Page 7: Connecting The System

    11. Using the power cords provided, connect the NetCommander IP to the C14 outlets on the back of the KVM, and plug them into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). There are no Power On/Off switches, so plugging in the power cords will power on the KVM.
  • Page 8 1 . Product Overview To set the IP address via the local console OSD: From the local console, press the left [Shift] key twice to open the OSD. Press the [F2] key to open the Settings menu. In the Settings menu, press the [Tab] key until the DHCP field is highlighted.
  • Page 9 1 . Product Overview Upon installing the certificate or accepting the unrecognized certificate for the current session, the initial web page appears, and the Java application is launched. After the Java application is launched, the login page appears. If the login page does not appear on its own, click the Log On button in the center of the web page to bring it up. If clicking on the Log On button does not bring up the login page, add /targets.jnlp to the end of your IP address. Enter in your username and password, and press Enter.
  • Page 10 1 . Product Overview Uncheck the checkbox next to the Enable DHCP field to disable DHCP . Enter the desired IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway in the corresponding fields. Click the Save icon in the toolbar above the Configuration menu tabs to save the network settings. Upon clicking Save, you will be prompted to reboot the KVM to finish implementation of the new Device settings.

  • Page 11: Web Configuration Interface

    2 . Web Configuration Interface The NetCommander IP can be accessed in two ways; locally via the local console OSD, or remotely via the Web Configuration Interface. This section of the manual details the Web Configuration Interface, which can be used to access the computer/servers and other devices connected to the KVM, as well as to configure the KVM’s settings and accounts.

  • Page 12: Web Configuration Interface Layout

    2 . Web Configuration Interface Enter in your username and password, and press Enter. If this is the first time you are accessing the KVM, enter in the default username (admin) and password (access). The My Targets page of the Web Configuration Interface opens, showing the state of your unit, and displaying all your available Target Servers.

  • Page 13: My Targets Section

    2 . Web Configuration Interface 2 .3 My Targets Section The My Targets section of the Web Configuration Interface is the first page that is displayed upon logging into the KVM remotely. This section is where users remotely access the connected computers/servers and serial devices.

  • Page 14: Configuration Section

    2 . Web Configuration Interface The following table describes the columns found in the My Targets section Data Pane. Server Name The Server Name column displays all of the Target Servers and Serial devices that are accessible to the logged in account.

  • Page 15: Firmware Upgrade

    The Device Firmware Upgrade page appears, displaying the current firmware version installed on the KVM. In the Version to upgrade with field, browse to and select the firmware upgrade file that you just downloaded from the Tripp Lite website.
  • Page 16 Click the Show Versions button to display the current hardware and firmware versions of the SIUs connected to the selected ports. In Upgrade File field, browse to and select the firmware upgrade file that you just downloaded from the Tripp Lite website.

  • Page 17: Backup/Restore

    2 . Web Configuration Interface 2 .4 .2 Backup/Restore Using the Backup/Restore function in the Configuration sections toolbar, you can back up all configuration data and restore it at a later date. To back up data: In the toolbar, click on icon.

  • Page 18: Ssl Certificate

    2 . Web Configuration Interface To restore data: In the toolbar, click on icon. The Backup/Restore Data page appears. Click the Browse button next to the Restore data from file field, and then navigate to and select the KVM backup. Click the Restore button to restore the KVM configuration.

  • Page 19: Device

    2 . Web Configuration Interface When the SSL certificate has been installed, a prompt appears to let you know the installation was successful, and that the KVM will be rebooted. Click the OK button to exit the Web Configuration Interface and reboot the KVM. 2 .4 .4 Device The Device tab in the Configuration section allows administrators to configure the KVM’s Device ID, LAN, and SNMP settings.
  • Page 20 2 . Web Configuration Interface To add an account: Click on the Users tab in the Configuration section. The Users page opens and displays the a list of existing accounts. Click the Add button. The Add User page appears. Type in a User Name and Password. The password must be at least six alphanumeric characters long and cannot include the user name, even if other characters are added.

  • Page 21: Switch Configuration

    2 . Web Configuration Interface To delete a User: In the Users page, select an account from the list and click the Delete button. The Delete Selected User(s) confirmation page appears. Note: You cannot delete an Administrator who is logged onto the system. Click Yes to delete the selected account(s) from the KVM.

  • Page 22: User Targets

    2 . Web Configuration Interface 2 .4 .7 User Targets By default, administrators are allowed access to all servers. However, you must define the access rights of each user account to the following: • Target Access – To initiate a remote session for the corresponding port. • Virtual media access – To use the Virtual Media functionality when in a remote session for the corresponding port. To configure User Targets: From the Configuration section, select the User Targets tab.
  • Page 23 2 . Web Configuration Interface In PDU Name, type an appropriate name for the PDU you are adding. The Type drop-down menu provides a list of PDUs that are supported by the NetCommander IP . Select your PDU from this list. Based on your selection, the number of PDU outlets is displayed in the Outlets field.

  • Page 24: Power Outlets

    2 . Web Configuration Interface 2 .4 .9 Power Outlets Once a PDU is added to the KVM via the Power Devices section, you need to assign a NetCommander IP Target Server port to one of the ports on a PDU to be able to Power Cycle it, or turn its power Off/On. For Target Servers with dual power supplies, you can assign multiple PDU ports to the same KVM port.

  • Page 25: Serial Ports

    2 . Web Configuration Interface 2 .4 .10 Serial Ports The Serial Ports page is where you configure the settings of the serial device(s) that you have connected to the KVM. (see the Serial Pinout section in this manual for the pinout information) To configure the serial port settings: From the Configuration section, select the Serial Ports tab.

  • Page 26: Date & Time

    2 . Web Configuration Interface In the Account Blocking section: • In the Block after field, enter in the number of unsuccessful login attempts that will be allowed in a given time period. This time period is set in the attempts within (hr:min) field. Enter into this field the time in hours and minutes. • In the Block account field, you can select the length of time that an account will be blocked for if it exceeds the number of unsuccessful login attempts.

  • Page 27: Events Section

    2 . Web Configuration Interface To change the password: Click on the icon in the menu bar of the Web Configuration Interface. The Change Password page is displayed. In the New Password field, type in a new password, according to the Password Policy set in the Security page of the Configuration section (see the Security section in this manual for details).

  • Page 28: Conducting A Remote Session

    3 . Conducting a Remote Session A remote session allows accounts IP access to computer/servers and serial devices connected to the KVM. In a remote session, accounts can access computers/servers, power cycle or turn power to a Target Server Off/On, virtually mount an .iso file, and configure the remote session settings.

  • Page 29: Remote Session Toolbar

    3 . Conducting a Remote Session 3 .2 Remote Session Toolbar The NetCommander IP provides a toolbar that allows a remote session to be manipulated. The features on the toolbar allow you to toggle between accessible ports, adjust the video settings of the remote session, align the local and remote mouse pointers, etc.. When a remote session is initiated, the toolbar is displayed briefly in the top-center of the screen, and then collapses to display only a thin bar.
  • Page 30 3 . Conducting a Remote Session • Unmount ISO – The Unmount ISO feature disconnects an ISO virtual media file that has already been mounted. To unmount an ISO file: Click on the icon in the remote session toolbar, and choose the Unmount ISO option. A prompt appears asking you to confirm the action.

  • Page 31: Video

    3 . Conducting a Remote Session In the Exclusivity section, check the Exclusive Session checkbox to prevent other accounts from accessing the Target Server port at the same time. By default, this checkbox is unchecked, and a remote session is initiated in Share Mode, which allows up to 5 accounts to log into a port at the same time (see the Shared Session section in this manual for details).

  • Page 32: Power

    3 . Conducting a Remote Session To manually adjust the video settings: Click on the icon in the remote session toolbar, and choose the Advanced option. The Advanced window appears. In the Brightness & Contrast section of the Advanced screen, use the corresponding scales to adjust the brightness and contrast of the displayed image.

  • Page 33: Keys

    3 . Conducting a Remote Session 3 .2 .5 Keys – Clicking on the Keys icon will display a list of predefined key sequences (e.g. Ctrl + Alt + Delete) that can be performed on the Target Server. By default, performing these key sequences on the Client Computer’s keyboard sends the command to the Client Computer. Opening the Keys menu and clicking on one of the predefined commands will send it directly to the Target Server. In addition, the Keys feature allows you to add commands to the Keys drop-down list, and create commands that are not already provided.
  • Page 34 3 . Conducting a Remote Session To record a keyboard sequence: Open the Special Key Manager window and click the Record New Custom Key button. The Record New Custom Key macro screen appears. In the Label field, type a name for the new key sequence. Click the Start Recording button. 4. On your keyboard, press the keys to include in the key sequence. The names of the pressed keys appear in the provided area as you type them.

  • Page 35: Mouse

    3 . Conducting a Remote Session 3 .2 .6 Mouse – Clicking on the Mouse icon allows you to select the Mouse Settings mode being used, as well as to manually adjust settings related to mouse synchronization. The following section describes the settings found via the Mouse icon and how to use them, as well as general tips for mouse synchronization and improving keyboard/mouse response time.
  • Page 36 3 . Conducting a Remote Session To configure settings in Relative Mouse Position, OS-Specific mode: Click on the icon in the remote session toolbar, and choose the Mouse Settings option. The Mouse Settings window appears. Check the Relative Mouse Position, OS-Specific checkbox. Additional settings appear that allow you to manually configure the mouse settings according to your Target Server’s OS and mouse type.
  • Page 37 Advanced video settings section in this manual for details.) • If you are using non-shielded Cat5/6 cable, try using Tripp Lite N105-Series Cat5e shielded patch cable. Any noise that exists in the cabling can affect local and remote mouse alignment, and switching to shielded cabling eliminates that noise.

  • Page 38: Server/Serial

    3 . Conducting a Remote Session 3 .2 .7 Server/Serial – Clicking on the Server/Serial icon displays a drop-down list of ports that are accessible to the currently logged-in account. Simply select a port to access it. 3 .2 .8 Full Screen –...

  • Page 39: Local Console

    4 . Local Console This chapter explains how to operate the NetCommander IP via the local console. The local console allows you to access connected computer/servers, configure the KVM’s network settings, and to configure some more basic settings specific to local access. To display the OSD: From the local keyboard, press the left Shift key twice. The OSD Main window appears.

  • Page 40: Power Management

    4 . Local Console 4 .3 Power Management As with the Web Configuration Interface, you are able to perform power management functions via the local console. The power management functions available to you are described below. Note: In order to perform power management actions on a port, it must be configured to match a power outlet of a power device that has been added to the KVM.
  • Page 41 4 . Local Console To configure the IP Settings: Open the OSD and press the [F2] key. The F2 - SETTING window appears. By default, the NetCommander IP is set to have its IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server. If you want the DHCP server to pull an IP address for the KVM, navigate to the DHCP field and press the [Spacebar] key to toggle its value to Enabled. To set a static IP address for the KVM, the DHCP field should be set to Disabled.

  • Page 42: Serial Port Pinout

    5 . Serial Port Pinout Note: When connecting a Cisco device, use Cisco rolled cable. Serial Port 1: Serial Port 2: Pin 1: RTS Pin 1: RTS Pin 2: DTR Pin 2: DTR Pin 3: TX Pin 3: TX Pin 4: GND Pin 4: GND Pin 5: GND Pin 5: GND...

  • Page 43: Video Resolution And Refresh Rates

    Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Tripp Lite they are entitled to: • Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country) • Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste Tripp Lite follows a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/support 12-12-107 • 93-3261-RevB 12-12-107-933261.indd 43...

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