Tripp Lite B020-008 Bedienungsanleitung

T ripp Lite W orld Headquar ters 1111 W . 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA (773) 869-1234, www .tripplite.com 8- or 16-P or t 1U Console KVM Switch or 16-P or t 1U Rac kmount KVM Switch Model #: B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016, B020-016-17 or B022-016 NOTE: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to pr[...]

2 T able of Contents Page Overview .................................................................................... 3 System Requirements .............................................................. 4 Computers .......................................................................... 4 Console (for B022-016 only) ............................[...]

3 Overview The B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016, B020-016-17 and B022-016 KVM Switches allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Features Include: • Integrated KVM Console on the B020-016 and B020-008 Console KVM—Includes a 15" LCD Monitor, Keyboard and T ouchpad in a 1U Rackmount Housing • I[...]

4 System Requirements Computer • A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Note: On the B020-016 and B020-008, since the integrated LCD monitor’ s maximum resolution is 1024 × 768, the computer ’ s r esolution setting must not exceed 1024 × 768. The B020-016-17 and B020-008-17 have a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024, so the computer's resolution[...]

5 Intr oduction 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 Display 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 pic[...]

6 Front View of B022-016 1. P ort LEDs Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. The top row o f LEDs corresponds to Ports 1 - 8; the bottom row corresponds to Ports 9 - 16. There are two LEDs for each Port. The left one is the On-Line LED; the right one is the Selected Port LED: • An On-Line LEDs light ORANGE to i[...]

Rear View of Console KVM Switch (either 16 or 8 ports depending on model) 1. Daisy-Chain P ort When Daisy Chaining Units, the cable plugs in here. 2. CPU P ort Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here. Note: The shape of these 15-pin connectors has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switc[...]

8 Installation Ensure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting is turned off. T o prevent equipment damage caused by a ground potential difference, ensure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Single-Station Installations: A single-stage installation does not have any KVMs daisy-chained down from the first unit[...]

9 LCD OSD (On-Screen Display) Configuration The LCD OSD allows y ou to set up and configure the LCD display: • T o open up the LCD OSD main menu, press the button marked Menu . • Use the s and t buttons to navigate and make adjustments. After navigating to a setting choice, use the Menu button to bring up the adjustment screen. • When making [...]

10 Basic Operation Opening the Console KVM The console is located under the top cover . T o access the con- sole, slide the console module out and raise the cover . Note: As a safety precaution, to keep the console fr om accidentally sliding out, the console is locked into the In position. Before you can pull the console module out, you must releas[...]

11 Basic Operation (continued) Hot Plugging All KVM Switches support hot plugging—components can be removed and added back into the installa- tion 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 P ositions [...]

12 Hotkeys P ort 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: • Selecting the Active Port • Auto Scanning • Previous/Next Switching In v oking the Hotkey Mode 1) All Hotkey operations begin by invoking the Hotkey Mode . T [...]

13 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 17). The scan interval can be changed prior to activating Hotkey Auto Scanning by performing the following: 1) Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [NumLock] + [-] combination 2) Key i[...]

14 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 as you like. T o invoke Previous/Next Switching, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1) Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [NumLock] + [-] combination 2) Key in[...]

15 OSD (On-Screen Displa y) 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. T o pop up the Main Menu, tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: Y ou can change the Hotkey from the [Scroll Lock] key to the [Ctrl] key (see OSD Hotkey, page 17. In t[...]

16 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. Y ou can: • rapidly switch to any port • scan selected ports only • limit the list you wish to view • designate a port as a Quick V iew Port • create or edit a port name • make OSD setting adjustments. T o access an OSD function: 1) Either Click a Function Key fie[...]

17 F3 Set En vironment (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. T o change a setting: 1) Double Click the item; or move the highlight bar to it and press [Enter] 2) Af[...]

18 F4 Administrator (ADM) F4 is an Administrator-only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall oper- ation of the OSD. T o change a setting Double Click it or use the Up / Down Arrow Keys to move the high- light bar to the item and press [Enter ]. After an item has been selected, a submenu with additional choices w[...]

19 Setting Function SET A CCESSIBLE Allows the Administrator to define a User’s access to the computers in the installation on a PORTS Port-by-Port basis. For each User , select the target Port and press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: F (Full access), V (V iew Only), or blank. Repeat until all access rights have been set, then press[...]

20 F7 Scan (SCAN) Invoke the Auto Scan Mode by clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7] . This function allows you automatical- ly cycle through available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without hav- ing to take the trouble of switching yourself. • The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is [...]

21 Firmware Upgrade Utility Before Y ou Begin T o prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. 2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want[...]

22 Starting the Upgrade T o 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 W elcome screen appears. 2) Read and Agr ee to the License Agreement (click the I Agre e radio button). 3) Click [N[...]

23 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 . Click Ye s to retry . If you click No , the Upgrade Failed scr[...]

OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan/Skip Mode All Screen Blanker 0 (Disabled) Logout T imeout [...]

25 T r oubleshooting Symptom P ossible 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 Improper mouse Unplug the cable(s) from the console not responding on B022-016. and/or keyboard reset. port(s), then plug it/them [...]

26 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 you have forgotten it), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1. Power off the switch and remove the top cover from the unit chassis. 2. Short the jumper label[...]

27 Appendix C Removing the KVM Module f r om the Console KVM The KVM module can be removed from the unit chassis. T o do so: 1) Slide the unit to the out position. 2) Remove the eight module attachment screws (four above; four below). 3) Remove the cable attachment clip and unplug the data cable. 4) Pull the KVM module away . Note: The slider brack[...]

Optional Rack Mounting If there is not enough clearance for the unit to slide into the rack when the rear flanges face outward , the problem can be resolved with the following procedure: 1) Unscrew the rear mounting brackets from the chassis. 2) Turn the brackets so that the flanges face inward; then screw them back into the chassis. Note: Be sur e[...]

T ripp Lite W orld Headquar ters 1111 W . 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA (773) 869-1234, www .tripplite.com Copyright © 2005 T ripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The policy of T ri pp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Console KVM [...]