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Tripp Lite B022-016 User Manual

Tripp Lite B022-016 User Manual

16 port console kvm switch & 16 port 1u rackmount kvm switch
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200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner's Manual.qxd
3/20/2003
1:26 PM
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Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
(773) 869-1234, www.tripplite.com
User's Manual
16 Port Console KVM Switch & 16 Port 1U
Rackmount KVM Switch
Model #: B020-016 & B022-016
NOTE: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to its connected devices.
Copyright © 2003 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 NOTE: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to its connected devices. Copyright © 2003 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The policy of Tripp Lite is one...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3/20/2003 1:26 PM Page 2 This package should consist of: • 1 B020-016 Console KVM Switch or 1 B022-016 1U Rackmount KVM Switch • 1 USB Keyboard/Mouse Adapter • 1 Power Adapter with Power Cord • 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable •...

  • Page 3: Overview

    • Two Level Log-out—Manual and Timed • PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Emulation—Computers Boot Even When the Console Focus is Elsewhere • Superior Video Quality—Supports Resolutions of up to 1920 × 1440 on B022-016 KVM and 1024 × 768 on B020-016 Console KVM •...

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    1.The B020-016/B022-016 KVM Switches do not support serial mice. Using a Serial-to-PS/2 adapter will not work. 2.If your computer has an AT style keyboard socket, use a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Tripp Lite #P106-000) to enable the keyboard to plug the keyboard cable into the computer’s keyboard port.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:26 PM Page 5 Introduction Front View of B020-016 1. Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in. 2. Cover After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access the LCD monitor, key board and trackball.

  • Page 6: B022-016

    3. Station ID LED The B022-016’s Station ID is displayed here. If this is a Single Station installation (see page 8), or the First Station on a daisy-chained installation (see page 8), the unit has a Station ID of 01. On a daisy- chained installation, the KVM auto-senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain.

  • Page 7: Rear View

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:27 PM Page 7 Rear View for B020-016 1. Daisy-Chain Port Plug the daisy-chain cable into this port when adding additional B022-016 KVM Switches. KVM S WITCH ODULE B020-016 HAIN F/W UPGRADE...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Plug in the power adapters for each subsequent Station in the installation in turn (ie. Second Station, then Third Station, etc.). Each B022-016 KVM Switch has an LED display on its front panel to indicate its Station ID (the Station ID for the First Station is 01, the ID for the Second Station is 02, the ID for the Third Station is 03, etc.).

  • Page 9: Lcd Osd (On-Screen Display) Configuration

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:27 PM Page 9 LCD OSD (On-Screen Display) Configuration The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display: • To open up the LCD OSD main menu, press the button marked Menu.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Hot Plugging The B020-016/B022-016 KVM Switches support hot plugging—components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without having to shut the switch down. However, in order for Hot Plugging to work properly, these procedures must be followed: Switching Station Positions Switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one.

  • Page 11: Hotkeys

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:28 PM Page 11 Hotkeys Port Control using Hotkeys Hotkey Port Control lets you connect to a computer by making the port selection directly from the keyboard. The Hotkey Port Control options are: •...

  • Page 12: Setting The Scan Interval

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:28 PM Page 12 Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time the KVM remains on each port during Auto Scan is set using the Scan Duration setting of the OSD’s F3 SET function (see page 16). The scan interval can be changed prior to activating Hotkey...

  • Page 13: Skip Mode

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:28 PM Page 13 Skip Mode This feature allows you to manually sequence between computers in order to monitor them. This manual version of the Auto Scan mode lets you dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like. To...

  • Page 14: Osd (On-Screen Display) Operation

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:28 PM Page 14 OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is used for all computer control and switching procedures. All procedures start from the OSD Main Menu. To pop up the Main Menu, tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice.

  • Page 15: Osd Main Screen Headings

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:28 PM Page 15 OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Explanation SN-PN This column lists the Port ID numbers (Station Number - Port Number) for all the CPU ports on the installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to it, then press [Enter].

  • Page 16: F3 Set Environment (Set)

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:28 PM Page 16 F3 Set Environment (SET) This function allows each User and the Administrator to set up their own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that was provided during Login.

  • Page 17: F4 Administrator (Adm)

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:28 PM Page 17 F4 Administrator (ADM) F4 is an Administrator only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting Double Click it; or use the Up / Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to the item and press [Enter].

  • Page 18: F5 Skip (Skp)

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:28 PM Page 18 Setting Function SET ACCESSIBLE Allows the Administrator to define a User’s access to the computers in the installation on a Port-by-Port PORTS basis. For each User, select the target Port and press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: F (Full access), V (View Only), or blank.

  • Page 19: F7 Scan (Scan)

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:29 PM Page 19 F7 Scan (SCAN) Invoke the Auto Scan Mode by clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7]. This function allows you automatically cycle through available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without hav- ing to take the trouble of switching yourself.

  • Page 20: Firmware Upgrade Utility

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:29 PM Page 20 Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides an automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device.

  • Page 21: Starting The Upgrade

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:30 PM Page 21 Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1) Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double licking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears.

  • Page 22: Upgrade Succeeded

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:31 PM Page 22 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Upgrade Failed If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry.

  • Page 23: Appendix A

    After it has been successfully upgraded, plug it back into the chain. Appendix A Computer Connection Table The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of Tripp Lite KVMs and the number of computers that they control: CPUs CPUs...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:31 PM Page 24 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior. Unit not receiving Check that the Power Adapter enough power. supplied with the unit is plugged in and functioning properly. Keyboard and/or Mouse...

  • Page 25: Appendix B

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:31 PM Page 25 Appendix B Clear Log-in Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or the passwords have been forgotten), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1) Power off the switch and remove the top cover of the Switch module case.

  • Page 26: Appendix C

    200302188 93-2117 B020-016 & B022-016 Owner’s Manual.qxd 3/20/2003 1:32 PM Page 26 Appendix C Removing the KVM Module from the B020-016 The KVM module can be removed from the unit chassis. To do so: 1) Slide the unit to the out position.

  • Page 27: Appendix D

    Appendix D Standard Rack Mounting for B022-016 The standard rack mounting brackets that come attached to the B022-016 allow the unit to be installed in standard 1U racks. Simply slide it into the rack and screw it securely in place.

  • Page 28: Appendix E

    The policy of TRIPP LITE is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1111 W. 35th Street • Chicago, IL 60609 • (773) 869-1234 • www.tripplite.com...

  • Page 29: Year Limited Warranty

    5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years 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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