Tripp Lite Switch B020 008 17 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
8- or 16-Port 1U Console KVM Switch or  
16-Port 1U Rackmount KVM Switch  
Model #: B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016, B020-016-17 or B022-016  
This package should consist of:  
• 1 KVM Switch (B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016, B020-016-17 or B022-016)  
• 1 USB Keyboard/Mouse Adapter  
• 1 Power Adapter with Power Cord  
• Firmware Upgrade Cable  
• 1 Owner's Manual with Quick Start Guide  
• 1 Rackmount Kit (B022-016 only)  
Check to see that the unit arrived undamaged, with all of its contents. Contact your dealer if there is a problem.  
Tripp Lite World Headquarters  
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA  
NOTE: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance  
and to prevent damage to this unit or to its connected devices.  
Copyright © 2006 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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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 Touchpad in a 1U Rackmount Housing  
• Integrated KVM Console on the B020-016-17 and B020-008-17 Console KVM—Includes a 17" LCD  
Monitor, Keyboard and Touchpad in a 1U Rackmount Housing  
• Space-Saving Technology—Controls up to 16 Computers (B020-016, B022-016) or 8 Computers (B020-008)  
• Daisy-Chain up to 31 more B022-016 KVMs—Control up to 512 Computers From a Single Console  
• Modular Design on B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016 and B020-016-17:  
• Console Detaches From the Switch Chassis for Easy Maintenance  
• Keyboard/Touchpad Module is Easily Removed for Quick Repair or Replacement—Eliminates  
Lengthy Downtime—No Need to Return the Switch to the Factory  
• No Software Required—Select Computer via Hotkeys or Mouse Driven On- Screen Display (OSD) Menus  
• Auto Scan Feature for Monitoring User—Selected Computers  
• Hot Pluggable—Add/Remove Computers Without Powering Down the Switch  
• Daisy-Chained Station Position Auto-Sensed—No Need For Manual DIP Switch Setting (Keyboard  
LED Indicates Station Position)  
• Port Names Automatically Reconfigured When Station Sequence Is Changed  
• Two-Level Password Security—Only Authorized Users View and Control the Computers (Up to Four  
Users Plus an Administrator; Separate Profiles For Each)  
• 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, 1024 × 768  
on B020-016 and B020-008 Console KVM, and 1280 x 1024 on the B020-016-17 and B020-008-17  
Console KVM  
• Rack Mountable in 19" System Rack (1U)  
• Upgradable Firmware  
• External monitor, keyboard and mouse, or IP interface unit connection capability  
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System Requirements  
Computer  
• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.  
Note: On the B020-016 and B020-008, since the integrated LCD monitors maximum resolution is 1024 × 768, the computers resolution  
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 setting must not exceed 1280 x 1024.  
• A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port or USB Port.*  
• Either  
1. a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and ground on pin 3  
2. a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.*  
3. a USB port*  
* See the note under Cables in the next section.  
Console (for B022-016 only):  
• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any  
system in the installation.  
• A PS/2 style mouse  
• A PS/2 style keyboard  
Cables:  
This KVM switch requires the following custom-wired premium cables:  
Function  
To Connect a PS/2 Computer to the KVM  
Tripp Lite Part  
P774-006 6' Cable  
P774-010 10' Cable  
P774-015 15' Cable  
P776-006 6' Cable  
P776-010 10' Cable  
B015-000  
To Connect a USB Computer to the KVM  
USB Adapter (connects a USB system to the  
P774 series KVM cable)  
Daisy-Chain Cables  
P772-002 2' Cable  
P772-006 6' Cable  
Note: 1. The 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 computers keyboard port.  
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Introduction  
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 picture settings  
of the LCD display. See p. 9 for details.  
4. Port Switches  
Press a switch to bring the KVM focus to the  
computer attached to its corresponding port. See  
p. 11 for details.  
5. Port LEDs (either 16 or 8 LEDs depending on model)  
Two Port LEDs are built into the Port Switches. The one on the left is the On Line LED; the one on the  
right is the Selected Port LED:  
• An On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port  
is up and running.  
• A Selected LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the  
one that has the KVM focus. The LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port  
is accessed under Auto Scan Mode (see p. 12).  
6. Keyboard  
7. Touchpad  
8. Power LED  
Lights BLUE to indicate that the unit is receiving power.  
9. Rack Mounting Tabs  
The rack mounting tabs located at each corner of the unit secure the chassis to a system rack. Refer to  
Appendix D (p. 27), for rack mounting 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 in 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 B020-008 or B020-016 plugs into this RJ-11 connector.  
Firmware Upgrade Switch: During normal operation this switch should be in the NORMAL  
position. (See p. 21 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 p. 10  
for details on sliding the console in and out.  
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16 PORT KVM SWITCH WITH OSD  
ON LINE SELECTED  
ON LINE  
SELECTED  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
POWER  
RESET  
STATION ID  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
MODEL B022-016  
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2
1
Front View of B022-016  
1. Port LEDs  
Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. The top row of 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 indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is  
powered up and running.  
• A Selected LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is the  
one that has the KVM focus. The LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port is  
accessed under Auto Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN, page 12).  
• When the B022-016 KVM Switch is first powered on, the On-Line and Selected LEDs blink sequentially  
as the Switch performs a self-test.  
2. Reset Switch  
Pressing this switch in performs a system reset. This switch is semi-recessed and must be pushed with  
a thin object, such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen. Lights turn on to indicate that the KVM is  
powered up and ready to operate.  
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. (see Port ID Numbering, page 11 for details).  
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Rear View of Console KVM Switch (either 16 or 8 ports depending on model)  
1. Daisy-Chain Port  
When Daisy Chaining Units, the cable plugs in here.  
2. CPU Port 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 switch can  
plug in (see the Cables section on p. 4, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to  
the computers.  
3. Power Socket  
This is a standard 3-prong AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here.  
4. Power Switch  
This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit On and Off.  
5. External Console Section  
For flexibility and convenience, the B020-016/B020-008 supports an independent, external, KVM  
console. The external console’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables plug in here.  
Rear View for B022-016  
1. Daisy-Chain Port  
Plug the daisy-chain cable into this port when adding additional B022-016 KVM Switches.  
1
2
3 4 6 7  
5
2. CPU Port Section  
Plug the KVM cable for each computer into these ports.  
Note: The shape of the 15-pin connectors has been specifically modified so that only the correct KVM cables for this switch can plug in  
(see Cables, page 4, for cable choices). Do NOT attempt to use an ordinary 15-pin VGA connector cable to link a computer to these ports.  
3. Cable Management Slot  
A cable tie can be used to gather the cables together and then tied to this slot to help manage the cables.  
4. Power Port  
The power adapter cable plugs into this port.  
5. Console Port Section  
The keyboard, monitor and mouse plug in here on a single-stage station or on the first stage of a daisy-  
chained installation.  
6. Firmware Upgrade Port  
The Firmware Upgrade Cable used to download the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s  
computer to the KVM switch (see page 20-23), the cable plugs into this RJ-11 port.  
7. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch  
During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL  
position. See page 23 for details on the use of this switch.  
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Installation  
Ensure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting is turned off. To 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. To set up a sin-  
gle-stage installation, do the following:  
16  
8
1
5
14  
6
13  
5
1
2
1
1
10  
2
9
1
CHAIN IN  
UPGRADE  
N/A FOR ST NO.  
1
CHAIN OUT  
DC 9V  
1. Use the correct Tripp Lite KVM cable kits (as  
described in the Cables page 4), to connect a  
computer’s Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports to  
any available port on the KVM switch.  
CPU  
7
4
3
F
/
W
U
P
G
R
A
D
E
NORMAL RECOVER  
CONSOLE  
2. On a B022-016 KVM, connect the Keyboard, Mouse  
and Monitor cables to the console ports on the KVM.  
3. Plug the power adapter cable into the KVM’s power jack, then plug the power adapter plug into a UPS,  
surge or other AC power source.  
4. Turn on the power to the computers.  
Multiple Station (Daisy-Chained) Installation  
To control even more computers, up to 31 B022-016 KVM  
Switches can be daisy-chained down from the First Station.  
Note: As many as 512 computers can be controlled from the units integrat-  
ed console in a complete installation. Tables showing the relation between  
the number of computers and the number of KVMs needed to control them  
are provided in section A1in the Appendix.  
B020-016 (rear)  
To set up a daisy-chained installation:  
1. Ensure that power to all the devices to be connected  
has been turned off.  
2. Use a daisy-chain cable (described in Cables, page 4)  
to connect the Chain Out port of the parent unit to the  
Chain In port of the child unit.  
B022-016 (rear)  
3. Use a KVM cable kit (described in Cables, page 4)  
to connect the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of  
a computer to any available port on the KVM switch.  
4. Repeat the above steps for any additional B022-016  
KVM Switch you wish to add to the chain.  
B022-016 (rear)  
5. Power up the installation according to the following  
procedure:  
a. Plug in the power adapter for the First Station.  
Wait a few seconds to allow the unit to determine  
its Station ID.  
b. 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.).  
In each case, wait for the Station ID to be displayed on the Station ID LED before plugging in the  
next Station.  
c. After all the Stations are up, power on the computers.  
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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.  
• Use the and buttons to navigate and make adjustments. After navigating to a setting choice, use  
the Menu button to bring up the adjustment screen.  
• When making adjustments, increases the value; decreases the value.  
• When satisfied, press Exit to return to the OSD main menu.  
• When all adjustments have been made, press Exit to close the LCD OSD.  
The following is an explanation of the settings:  
Auto Adjust  
Automatically configures all the settings for the LCD panel to the levels the OSD  
considers optimal.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Phase  
Adjusts the background black level of the screen image.  
Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image.  
Adjusts the vertical size of the screen image.  
Clock  
Adjusts the horizontal size of the screen image.  
H-Position  
Positions the display area on the LCD panel horizontally (moves the display area  
left or right).  
V-Position  
Positions the display area on the LCD panel vertically (moves the display area  
up or down).  
Color Adjustment  
Adjusts the color quality of the display. You can adjust the “warmth” value,  
color balance, etc. Has a further submenu to allow the fine-tuning of the RGB values.  
Language  
Recall  
Selects the language that the OSD displays its menus in.  
Returns the adjustments on all menus and submenus to their factory default settings.  
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Basic Operation  
Opening the Console KVM  
The console is located under the top cover. To access the con-  
sole, slide the console module out and raise the cover.  
Note: As a safety precaution, to keep the console from accidentally sliding out, the  
console is locked into the In position. Before you can pull the console module out,  
you must release it by pushing the catches on the units front panel toward the cen-  
ter of the switch.  
Closing the Console KVM  
To slide the console module back in, close the cover and do  
the following:  
1. Pull the safety catches on the unit’s side rails toward you  
and push the module in until it stops.  
2. Release the catches; pull the module slightly toward  
you; then push it all the way in.  
Note: The reason for the two-step procedure is to minimize the chances of  
pinching your fingers when sliding the module in.  
Port Selection  
The KVM switches provide three port selection methods to access the computers on the installation:  
Manual; OSD (On Screen Display) menus, and Hotkey.  
Manual Port Switching  
• Press a switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.  
• Press buttons 1 & 2 simultaneously for two seconds to perform a keyboard and mouse reset.  
• Press buttons 7 & 8 (B020-008/B020-008-17) or 15 & 16 (B020-016/B020-016-17) simultaneously  
for two seconds to invoke Auto Scan Mode (see p. 12).  
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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 Positions  
Switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one. After you  
do, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must reset the OSD.  
Hot Plugging CPU Ports  
In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change made, you must manually reconfigure the OSD  
information for the new Port information. See the F3 SET (page 17) and F4 ADM (page 18), functions for details.  
Note: If the computers Operating System does not support hot plugging, this function may not work properly.  
Hot Plugging Console Ports (for B022-016)  
Keyboard, monitor, and mouse can all be hot plugged. When hot plugging the mouse:  
1. You may unplug the mouse and plug it back in again (to reset the mouse, for example), as long as  
you use the same mouse.  
2. If you plug in a different mouse, all the stations and all the computers on the installation must be shut  
down for 10 seconds, then restarted using the Power Up Sequence described on page 6.)  
Note: If, after hot plugging (or at any other time), there is no response to keyboard and/or mouse input, perform a Keyboard and Mouse Reset  
by pressing in the Reset switch (see page 6).  
Powering Off and Restarting  
If one of the KVM switches must be powered Off, do the following before starting it back up:  
1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to it.  
Note: Unplug the power cord of any computer that has the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the KVM will still receive  
power from this computer.  
2. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the KVM switch back in.  
3. Once the switch is up, the computers can be powered On.  
Note: If you have shut down more than one Station, power up the highest Station first and work your way down to the lowest one.  
Port ID Numbering  
Each CPU port in an installation is assigned a unique Port ID. The Port ID is made up of two parts: a  
Station Number, and a Port Number:  
• The Station Number is a two-digit number that identifies the switche’s position in the daisy chain  
sequence. This corresponds to the number displayed on the front panel Station ID LED.  
• The Port Number is a two-digit number which identifies the port on Station that is connected to  
the computer.  
• The Station Number precedes the Port Number.  
• Station and Port numbers are always 2 digits, so 1 - 9 becomes 01 - 09. Eg., a computer attached to  
Port 7 of Station 15 has a Port ID of 15-07.  
Port Selection  
A Port is selected either by using the keyboard to enter Hotkey combinations, or by using the On-Screen  
Display (OSD). Hotkey Port Selection is discussed in the next section; OSD Operation is discussed in  
detail on pages 15-20.  
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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:  
• Selecting the Active Port  
• Auto Scanning  
• Previous/Next Switching  
Invoking the Hotkey Mode  
1) All Hotkey operations begin by invoking the Hotkey Mode. To initiate the Hotkey Mode:  
• Press and hold down the [Num Lock] key;  
• Press and release the [Minus] key;  
• Release the [Num Lock] key:  
[Num Lock] + [-] or [Num Lock] + [*]  
Note: 1. The [-] or [*] key must be released within one half second, otherwise the Hotkey mode is cancelled and it has no effect.  
2. We recommend using [Num Lock] + [-] and have continued to use it in the rest of these instructions. You may use [Num  
Lock] + [*] if you prefer.  
2) When Hotkey Mode is active:  
• The Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that the Hotkey  
mode is active. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when Hotkey Mode is exited.  
• A Command Line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word Hotkey: in  
yellow text on a blue background. It displays the subsequent Hotkey information that is keyed in.  
• Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and  
mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow) can be input.  
3) Pressing [Esc] exits Hotkey Mode.  
Selecting the Active Port  
Each CPU port is assigned a Port ID (see Port ID Numbering, p. 11). You can directly access that port by  
doing the following:  
1) Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] combination  
2) Enter the Port ID  
The Port ID numbers appear on the Command Line as they are entered. To correct a mistake, use  
[Backspace] to erase the wrong number.  
3) Press [Enter]  
Once [Enter] has been pressed, the KVM switches to the designated computer and you automatically  
exit the Hotkey Mode.  
Auto Scanning  
When in the Auto Scan mode, the KVM automatically sequences through all the active CPU Ports that are  
accessible to the currently logged on User (see Scan/Skip Mode of the OSD F3 SET function, page 17).  
The duration of each connection is user defined. Auto Scanning enables the whole system to be monitored.  
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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 in [T] [n]  
[T] is the letter T, and [n] is a number from 1-255 that represents the number of seconds for the dwell  
time. The letter T and the numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in. To correct a  
mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.  
3) Press [Enter]  
After you press [Enter], you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and are ready to invoke Auto Scanning.  
Starting Auto Scan  
To start Auto Scanning, enter the following Hotkey combination:  
1) Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [NumLock] + [-] combination  
2) Key in [A]. After you press A, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and enter Auto Scan Mode.  
3) An autoscan can be paused at any time (see below).  
4) To exit Auto Scan Mode, press [Esc] or [Spacebar].  
Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Auto Scan Mode compliant key-  
strokes and mouse clicks can be input. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the console.  
Pausing in Auto Scan  
While in Auto Scan Mode, the scan can be paused in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either  
by pressing P or with a Left Click of the mouse. During the time that Auto Scanning is paused, the  
Command Line displays: Auto Scan: Paused.  
In many cases Pausing is more convenient than Exiting the Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume  
scanning while in Pause, you start from where you left off. If you Exited and restarted, scanning would  
start from the very first computer on the installation.  
To resume Auto Scanning, press any key or left click. Scanning continues from where it left off.  
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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. To invoke  
Previous/Next Switching, key in the following Hotkey combination:  
1) Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [NumLock] + [-] combination  
2) Key in [Arrow] refers to the arrow keys on the keyboard. After you press [Arrow], you automatically  
exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Skip Mode where you can switch ports as follows:  
Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it. (See Scan/Skip Mode, page 17,  
or information regarding accessible ports.)  
Skips from the current port to the next accessible port.  
Skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous Station.  
Skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station.  
3) To exit Skip Mode, press [Esc]  
Note: 1. Once Skip Mode has been invoked, until you exit, you can keep on skipping simply by pressing an Arrow key. You dont have to  
use the [NumLock] + [-] combination again.  
2. While Skip Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended—only Skip Mode compliant keystrokes can  
be input. You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain normal control of the console.  
Hotkey Beeper Control  
The Beeper (see Activate Beeper, page 18) can be Hotkey toggled On and Off.  
To toggle the Beeper, key in the following Hotkey combination:  
1) Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [NumLock] + [-] combination  
2) Key in [B]  
After you press [B], the Beeper toggles On or Off. The Command Line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off  
for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.  
Hotkey Summary Table  
Hotkey Sequence – Starting with [Num Lock] + [-] or [Num Lock] + [*] then …  
[Port ID] [Enter]  
[T] [n] [Enter]  
[A]  
Switches access to the computer connected to that Port ID.  
Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds - where n is a number from 1 - 255.  
Invokes Auto Scan Mode.  
[]  
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible  
port previous to it.†  
[]  
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the next accessible port.†  
[]  
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the last accessible port of  
the previous Station.†  
[]  
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port of  
the next Station.†  
[B]  
Toggles the Beeper On or Off.  
Once Skip Mode has been invoked and until you exit, you can keep on skipping simply by pressing an Arrow key. You don’t have to use the  
[NumLock] + [-] combination again.  
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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.  
Note: You can change the Hotkey from the [Scroll Lock] key to the [Ctrl] key (see OSD Hotkey, page 17. In this case you tap the [Ctrl]  
key twice. The same [Ctrl] keys must be used (ie. both the left and the right).  
The OSD uses a two-level (Administrator / User) password system. Before the OSD Main Screen appears,  
a dialog box asks for your password. If the password function has been set, a password must be entered in  
order access the system.  
If this is the first time that the OSD is being run, or if the password function has not been set, simply press  
[Enter] to proceed. The OSD Main Screen comes up in Administrator Mode. In this mode, you have  
administrator privileges, with access to all Administrator and User functions. In addition, you can set up  
operations including password authorization for the future.  
F1:GOTO  
F2:LIST  
F3:SET  
F4:ADM  
F5:SKP  
F6:BRC  
F7:SCAN  
F8:LOUT  
X
zZz  
ADMINISTRATOR  
LIST:ALL  
SN.PN  
QV  
NAME  
02 • 14  
02 • 15  
02 • 16  
03 • 01  
03 • 02  
03 • 03  
03 • 04  
03 • 05  
ABC COMP1  
ABC COMP2  
ABC COMP3  
WEB SERVER 1  
WEB SERVER 2  
FAX SERVER 1  
FAX SERVER 2  
MAIL SERVER 1  
When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one above appears:  
Note: 1. The diagram depicts the Administrators Main Screen. The User Main Screen does have the F4 and F6 functions, since they cant  
be accessed by ordinary Users and are reserved for the Administrator.  
2. OSD always starts in List view, with the highlight bar at the same position it was when it was last closed.  
3. Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in User are visible (see SET  
ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 19, for details).  
OSD Navigation  
To close the menu and deactivate OSD, Click the [X] at the upper right corner of the OSD Window; or press [Esc].  
z
• To Logout, press [F8], or Click F8, on the OSD Menu Bar or click the  
hand corner of the OSDD Screen.  
Z
symbol at the upper right  
z
• To move up or down one line at a time, Click the Up and Down Triangle symbols (ꢀꢁ) or use the Up  
and Down Arrow Keys. If there are more entries than appear on the screen, the screen will scroll.  
• To move up or down one screen at a time, Click the Up and Down Arrow symbols (ꢂꢃ), or use the  
[Pg Up] and [Pg Dn] keys. If there are more entries than appear on the screen, the screen will scroll.  
• To activate a port, Double Click it, or move the Highlight Bar to it then press [Enter].  
• After executing any action, you automatically go back to the menu one level above.  
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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].  
QV  
An arrow in this column indicates that the corresponding port is selected for Quick View  
scanning (see Set Quick View Ports, page 18).  
A Sun symbol in this column indicates that the corresponding computer is both powered  
On and On Line.  
NAME  
If a port has been given a name (see Edit Port Names, page 18), its name appears in this column.  
OSD Functions  
OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. You can:  
• rapidly switch to any port  
• scan selected ports only  
• limit the list you wish to view  
• designate a port as a Quick View Port  
• create or edit a port name  
• make OSD setting adjustments.  
To access an OSD function:  
1) Either Click a Function Key field on the screen, or press a Function Key on the keyboard.  
2) Make your choice in the sub-menus that appear by either Double Clicking it, or moving the Highlight  
Bar to it, then pressing [Enter].  
3) Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level.  
F1 Go To (GOTO)  
Click the F1 field or press [F1] to activate the GOTO function. GOTO allows you to switch directly to a  
port either by keying in the port’s Name, or its Port ID.  
• To use the Name, enter [1]; key in the port’s Name; then press [Enter].  
• To use the Port ID, enter [2]; key in the Port ID; then press [Enter].  
Note: A partial Name or Port ID can be entered. The screen will show all the computers that match the Name or Port ID pattern AND  
that the User is allowed to access (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 18. This disregards the current List settings (see F2 LIST, below,  
for details).  
To return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice, press [Esc].  
F2 List Ports (LIST)  
This function lets you tailor the list of ports the OSD will display on the Main Screen. Many OSD functions  
will only operate on computers selected from the Listing on the Main Screen using this function. The submenu  
choices and their meanings are given in the table below:  
Choice  
Meaning  
ALL  
Lists all of the ports on the installation.  
Lists only the ports that have their attached computers Powered On.  
POWERED ON  
QVIEW*  
Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports  
(see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 19)  
QVIEW + POWERED ON* Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports (see SET QUICK  
VIEW PORTS, page 18), and that have their attached computers Powered On.  
* These items only show up on the Administrator’s screen, since only the administrator has Quick View setting rights (see SET QUICK VIEW  
PORTS, page 18, for details).  
Move the Highlight Bar to the desired choice and press [Enter]. An icon appears next to the choice to indicate  
that it the one currently selected.  
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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.  
To change a setting:  
1) Double Click the item; or move the highlight bar to it and press [Enter]  
2) After you select an item, a submenu with more choices will appear. To make a selection, either double-click  
a choice or move the Highlight Bar to the desired place and press [Enter]. An icon will appear beside  
the selected choice to identify it. The settings are explained in the following table:  
Setting  
Function  
OSD HOTKEY  
Select the Hotkey that activates the OSD function: use either  
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl].  
Since the Ctrl key combination may conflict with programs running on the computers,  
the default is the Scroll Lock combination.  
PORT ID DISPLAY  
POSITION  
Position the Port ID identifier anywhere on the screen. The default is the upper right corner.  
Use the Mouse or the Arrow Keys plus [Pg Up], [Pg Dn], [Home], [End], and [5] (on the  
numeric keypad with Num Lock off), to position the Port ID display, then Double Click or  
press [Enter] to lock the position and return to the Set submenu.  
Note: The position for the ID identifier is set independently for each port on the installation;  
the choice specified here only applies to the port for computer that is currently active.  
PORT ID DISPLAY  
DURATION  
Determine the amount of time a Port ID appears on the monitor once a port change has  
taken place. The choices are:  
User Defined – user defined amount of time (from 1 - 255 sec.) Always On - which  
displays the Port ID at all times.  
If choosing User Defined, key in the number of seconds and press [Enter]. The default is  
3 Seconds. A setting of 0 (zero) disables this function.  
PORT ID DISPLAY  
MODE  
Select how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone (PORT NUMBER); the Port  
Name alone (PORT NAME); or the Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER  
+ PORT NAME). The default is (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME).  
SCAN DURATION  
Determine how long each port is connected as the KVM cycles through the ports in Auto  
Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN page 20). Key in a value from 1 - 255 seconds, then press  
[Enter]. The default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 (zero) disables the function.  
SCAN/SKIP MODE Select the computers that will be accessed under Skip Mode (see F5 SKP, page 19), and  
Auto Scan Mode (see F7 SCAN, page 20). Choices are:  
ALL - All the Ports which have been set Accessible (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 19;  
POWERED ON – Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On;  
QUICK VIEW - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected  
as Quick View Ports (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 18);  
QUICK VIEW + POWERED ON - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible  
and have been selected as Quick View Ports and are Powered On.  
The default is ALL.  
Note: The Quick View choices only show up on the Administrators screen, since only the  
administrator has Quick View setting rights (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 18).  
SCREEN BLANKER If the console is left idle for the amount of time set with this function, the screen is  
blanked. Key in a value from 1 - 30 minutes, then press [Enter]. A setting of 0 disables  
this function. The default is 0 (disabled).  
HOTKEY COMMAND Enables / Disables the Hotkey Command function if a conflict with programs running  
MODE  
on the computers occurs.  
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F4 Administrator (ADM)  
F4 is an Administrator-only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall oper-  
ation of the OSD. To 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 will appear. Either Double Click the  
desired choice, or move the Highlight Bar to it and press [Enter]. An icon appears beside the selected  
choice to identify it. The settings are explained in the following table:  
Setting  
Function  
SET USERNAME  
AND PASSWORD  
Sets the Usernames and Passwords for the Administrator and Users:  
One Administrator and four User passwords can be set.  
After selecting one of the User fields or the Administrator field, a screen allows you to key  
in your password. The password may be up to 12 characters long, and can consist of any  
combination of letters and numbers (A - Z, 0 - 9).  
Key in the Username and Password for each individual and press [Enter].  
Use the backspace key to erase letters or numbers in order to modify or delete a Username and/or  
Password.  
SET LOGOUT  
TIMEOUT  
If the console is left idle for the amount of time set with this function, the Operator will be  
automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the console can be used again. This  
lets other Operators access the computers if the original has forgotten to log out. To set  
the timeout value, key in a number from 1 - 180 minutes, then press [Enter]. If the number is  
0 [zero], this function is disabled.  
Default is 0 (disabled).  
EDIT PORT NAMES Every port can be given a name to help identify the attached computer. The Administrator  
can use this function to create, modify, or delete port names. To Edit a port name:  
Click the desired port, or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press  
[Enter].  
Key in the new Port Name, or modify/delete the old one. The maximum number of  
characters allowed for the Port Name is 12. Legal characters include:  
All alpha characters: a - z; A - Z  
All numeric characters: 0 - 9  
+ - / : . and Space  
Case does not matter as the OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were  
entered.  
When finished editing, press [Enter] to have the change take effect. To abort the change,  
press [Esc].  
RESTORE  
DEFAULT VALUES  
Undo all changes and return to the original default settings using this function.  
The only exception is the Names settings assigned to the Ports. These remain.  
CLEAR THE  
NAME LIST  
This function is similar to Restore Default Values. The difference is that it also clears the Names  
settings along with undoing all changes and returning the setup to the original default settings.  
ACTIVATE BEEPER Choices are Y (for Yes), or N (for No). When activated, the beeper sounds whenever  
a port is changed; the Auto Scan function is activated (see F7 SCAN, page 20); an invalid  
entry is made on an OSD menu; or the default is Y (activated).  
SET QUICK VIEW  
PORTS  
Allows the Administrator to select which Ports are to be Quick View ports.  
To select/deselect a port as a Quick View Port, Double Click the desired port, or use the  
Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then Press [Enter].  
An arrow is displayed in the QV column on the Main Screen to indicate that a port has been  
selected as a Quick View Port. The arrow disappears when a port is deselected.  
If one of the Quick View options is chosen for the LIST view (see F2 LIST, page 16), only  
a Port that has been selected here will display on the List.  
If one of the Quick View options is chosen for Auto Scanning (see SCAN/SKIP MODE,  
page 17), only a Port that has been selected here will be Auto Scanned.  
The default is for no ports to be selected.  
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Setting  
Function  
SET ACCESSIBLE  
PORTS  
Allows the Administrator to define a User’s access to the computers in the installation on a  
Port-by-Port 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. Repeat until all access  
rights have been set, then press [Enter]. The default is V for all users on all Ports.  
Note: A blank setting means that access rights have not been granted. The Port will not  
appear on the User’s LIST on the Main Screen.  
RESET STATION  
IDS  
The OSD settings will not correspond to a new configuration if the position of one of the  
Stations in the daisy chain is changed. This function directs the OSD to rescan the Station  
positions of the entire installation and updates the OSD so that the OSD Station information  
corresponds to the new physical layout. Note: Only the Station Numbers get updated. All  
Administrator settings (such as Set Accessible Ports, Set Quick View Ports, etc.), for all of  
the computers affected by the change, have to be manually redone. The only exception to  
this is Port Names.  
FIRMWARE  
UPGRADE  
In order to upgrade the KVM’s firmware (see page 21-24), the Firmware Upgrade Mode  
must be invoked.  
SET CONSOLE  
MODE  
This setting selects which consoles (internal/external) are enabled:  
0
1
2
Both consoles enabled  
LCD console only  
External console only  
Use the spacebar to cycle to the choice you want. The default is 0.  
F5 Skip (SKP)  
Invokes the Skip (SKP) Mode by clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5]. This function skips backward or  
forward—switching the console focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or next  
available one.  
• The selection of computers to be available for Skip Mode switching is made with the Scan/Skip Mode  
setting under the F3 SET function (see page 17).  
• When in the Skip Mode, press:  
• [] to switch to the previous computer in the List  
• [] to switch to the next computer in the List  
• [] to switch to the last computer on the previous station in the List  
• [] to switch to the first computer on the next station in the List.  
Note: The Skip mode will only move to the previous or next available computer in the Scan/Skip Mode selection (see page 16).  
• If a Port has been selected for Scan/Skip Mode, a Left/Right Triangle symbol appears before its Port ID  
Display (when the focus switches to that port), to indicate so.  
• The console will not function while Skip Mode is in effect. The Skip Mode must be exited in order to  
regain control of the console.  
• To exit Skip Mode, press [Esc] or [Spacebar].  
F6 Broadcast Mode (BRC)  
F6 is an Administrator only function. Clicking the F6 field, or pressing [F6], invokes Broadcast (BRC)  
Mode. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers  
on the installation.  
This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such  
as performing a system-wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.  
BRC works in conjunction with the F2 LIST function. The LIST function (see page 16) lets you tailor the  
list of ports the OSD will display on the OSD Main Screen. When a command is broadcast, it is done only  
to the Ports currently displayed on the OSD Main Screen.  
• A Speaker symbol appears before the Port ID Display to indicate BRC Mode is in effect.  
• The mouse will not function while the BRC Mode is in effect. You must exit the BRC Mode in order to  
regain control of the mouse.  
• To exit BRC Mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD Hotkey), then Click the F6 field, or press [F6].  
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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 made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting  
under the F3 SET function (see page 17).  
• The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET  
function (see page 17). When you want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc]  
to stop scanning.  
• If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is attached but is powered Off, the  
monitor screen will be blank, and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect. After the Scan Duration  
time is up, the Scan function will move on to the next port.  
• As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the Port ID display to indicate that it is being  
accessed under Auto Scan Mode.  
• While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, the console will not function. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in  
order to regain control of the console.  
• While in Auto Scan Mode, the scanning can be paused in order to keep the focus on a particular computer  
either by pressing P, or with a left click of the mouse.  
• To exit Auto Scan Mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].  
F8 Log Out (LOUT)  
Clicking the F8 field or pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the  
Console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] to deactivate the OSD. With this function you  
must log in again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc] all you have to do to reenter the OSD  
is tap the OSD Hotkey.  
Note: 1. When you reenter the OSD after logging out, the screen stays blank except for the OSD Main Menu. You must input your pass-  
word before you can continue.  
2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc] to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from  
the OSD menu, a Null Port message displays on the screen.The OSD Hotkey will bring up the Main OSD Screen.  
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Firmware Upgrade Utility  
Before You Begin  
To 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 to install (usually the most recent), and download  
it to your computer.  
3. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable (provided with this unit), to connect a COM port on your  
computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch.  
Note: On a daisy chained installation, the chained stations will automatically receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables.  
4. Shut down all of the computers - but not the Stations - on your KVM installation.  
5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD (see p. 15-20) and select the F4ADM function.  
6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter], then press [Y] to invoke Firmware Upgrade  
Mode (see p. 22.) For your reference, the current firmware upgrade version displays on the screen.  
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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.  
2) Read and Agree to the License Agreement (click the I Agree radio button).  
3) Click [Next] to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears:  
The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed  
in the Device List panel.  
If you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.  
4) As you select devices, a detailed description of each appears in the Device Description panel.  
5) After you have made your selection(s), Click [Next] to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check  
Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware levels with that of the upgrade files.  
If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box  
informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel.  
If the Check Firmware Version is not enabled, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking  
whether they are a higher level version.  
As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress  
toward completion is shown on the Progress bar.  
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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 Yes  
to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears:  
Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery,  
for how to proceed.  
Firmware Upgrade Recovery  
A firmware upgrade recovery is required in any of the following situations:  
• When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see page 22), but decide not to proceed with the upgrade.  
• When the main board firmware upgrade fails.  
• When the I/O firmware upgrade fails.  
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To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:  
1) Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (see page 7) to the Recover position.  
2) Power off and restart the switch according to the instructions given in the Powering Off and  
Restarting section (page 11).  
3) Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position.  
4) Repeat Step 2.  
Note: If one of the slave units fails to upgrade successfully, unchain it from the installation and perform  
the recovery and upgrade operation independently. 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:  
KVM  
1 x A  
A +B  
A + 2B  
A + 3B  
A + 4B  
A + 5B  
A + 6B  
A + 7B  
CPUs  
1-16  
KVM  
A + 8B  
A + 9B  
A + 10B  
A + 11B  
A + 12B  
A + 13B  
A + 14B  
A + 15B  
CPUs  
KVM  
CPUs  
KVM  
CPUs  
129-144  
145-160  
161-176  
177-192  
193-208  
209-224  
225-240  
241-256  
A + 16B  
A + 17B  
A + 18B  
A + 19B  
A + 20B  
A + 21B  
A + 22B  
A + 23B  
257-272  
273-288  
289-304  
305-320  
321-336  
337-352  
353-368  
369-384  
A + 24B  
A + 25B  
A + 26B  
A + 27B  
A + 28B  
A + 29B  
A + 30B  
A + 31B  
385-400  
401-416  
417-432  
433-448  
449-464  
465-480  
481-496  
497-512  
17-32  
33-48  
49-64  
65-80  
81-96  
97- 112  
113-128  
A = B020-016, B020-016-17, B022-016; B = B022-016  
OSD Factory Default Settings  
The factory default settings are as follows:  
Setting  
Default  
OSD Hotkey  
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]  
Upper Left Corner  
3 Seconds  
Port ID Display Position  
Port ID Display Duration  
Port ID Display Mode  
Scan Duration  
The Port Number plus the Port Name  
5 Seconds  
Scan/Skip Mode  
Screen Blanker  
All  
0 (Disabled)  
Logout Timeout  
Accessible Ports  
Beeper  
0 (Disabled)  
F (Full) for all users on all ports  
Y (Activated)  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Action  
Erratic behavior.  
Unit not receiving  
enough power.  
Check that the Power Adapter  
supplied with the unit is plugged  
in and functioning properly.  
Keyboard and/or Mouse  
Improper mouse  
Unplug the cable(s) from the console  
port(s), then plug it/them back in.  
not responding on B022-016.  
and/or keyboard reset.  
All Station IDs display  
as 01.  
Station 1 has lost power.  
Wait a few seconds for the system to  
reinitialize the station sequence and  
display the proper IDs  
Specifications  
Function  
B020-008/  
B020-016/  
B022-016  
B020-008-17  
B020-016-17  
Computer  
Direct  
8
16  
Connections  
Port Selection  
Max  
504*  
512*  
Push Button OSD (On Screen Display), Hotkeys  
On Line  
Selected  
Power  
8 (Orange)  
16 (Orange)  
16 (Green)  
LEDs  
8 (Green)  
1 (Blue)  
Station ID  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
NA  
2 × 7 segments  
Console  
1 × MiniDIN6F  
1 × MiniDIN6F  
1 × HD15F  
Connectors  
Video  
Computer Port Connectors  
Firmware Upgrade  
8 × SPDB-15 F  
16 × SPDB-15 F  
1 × RJ11(F)  
1 × DB-25 M  
Daisy Chain Ports  
1 × DB-25 M  
1 × DB-25 F  
Switches  
1 × 2-pos. Slide type (for Firmware Upgrade Recovery)  
Scan Interval (OSD Select)  
User Specified: 1-255 secs.  
Emulation  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
PS/2  
PS/2  
Video  
for 15”: 1024 × 768; DDC2 B  
for 17”: 1280 × 1024; DDC2 B  
1920 × 1440; DDC2  
DC 9V; 8W (max.)  
Power Consumption  
120V 60Hz 24W;  
230V 50Hz 24W  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
32-120 deg. F  
-4 to 140 deg. F  
0-80% RH  
Housing  
Metal  
Weight  
25.5 lbs./26.5 lbs.  
26.5 lbs./27.5 lbs.  
6.25 lbs.  
Dimensions (L × W × H) -in.  
19×20.4×1.77 (19" 1U)  
19×6.1×1.77 (19" 1U)  
* Via daisy-chaining of B022-016.  
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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 labeled Default Password on the switch’s main board.  
3. Power on the switch.  
When you power the switch on, the following message appears on the LCD display:  
USERNAME AND PASSWORD INFORMATION HAS BEEN CLEARED. PLEASE POWER OFF  
THE SWITCH, REMOVE THE JUMPER, CLOSE THE CASE, THEN RESTART.  
4. After you start back up, the OSD login function acts exactly the way it did the first time the switch was  
run and you can reset passwords for the Administrators and Users.  
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Appendix C  
Removing the KVM Module from the Console KVM  
The KVM module can be removed from the unit chassis. To  
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 brackets and extender arm remain attached to the KVM module.  
Removing the Keyboard and Touchpad from the Console KVM  
The keyboard and touchpad can be easily removed for repair  
or replacement:  
1) Remove the two attaching screws.  
2) Locate the opening toward the front and center of the  
unit’s bottom panel. The bottom of the keyboard and  
touchpad module is visible through the opening.  
3) Push up on the bottom of the keyboard and touchpad  
module until it releases from the chassis.  
4) Lift the module clear and unplug the cables.  
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.  
Rack Mounting for Console KVM  
The Console KVMs can be mounted in a 1U system rack. For convenience and flexibility, a rack mounting kit  
that allows several mounting options has been included.  
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Appendix E  
FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction  
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential  
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference  
at his own expense. The user must use shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or  
modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void  
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
WARRANTY  
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of  
one (1) year 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. To obtain service under this warran-  
ty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized  
TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE serv-  
ice center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the prob-  
lem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which  
has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-  
LAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the  
aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE,  
IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF  
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any  
costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of  
data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.  
WARRANTY REGISTRATION  
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This product is designed and engineered in the USA.  
The policy of TRIPP LITE is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Owner’s Manual  
Addendum  
Console KVM Switch  
Model #: B020-008, B020-008-17,  
B020-016 and B020-016-17  
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year  
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. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material  
Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to  
TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied  
by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not  
apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified  
in any way.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit  
limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the  
purchaser.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF  
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as  
lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes,  
claims by third parties, or otherwise.  
WARRANTY REGISTRATION  
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* No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions apply. See website for details.  
Tripp Lite World Headquarters  
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA  
Copyright © 2005 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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