Owner’s Manual
NetDirector™ 32-Port
8-User Matrix KVM Switch
Model: B060-032-8
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
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1. Introduction
• Super Administrators can view and end sessions of other users
• Super Administrators can broadcast keyboard input to all computers in the KVM installation
• Supports password authentication
• Additional user port on front panel for easy system maintenance
• Hot pluggable—add or remove components without having to power off the KVM switch
• Multiplatform support—PC, Mac and serial
• Multi-architecture compatibility—PC (x86/x64), Macintosh PowerPC
• Supports up to 1024 user accounts and up to 256 group accounts
• Automatic video routing technology enables multiple consoles to access separate ports in cascaded/daisy-chained KVM Switches at the same time
• Convenient computer selection via intuitive hotkey combinations or On Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Auto-sensing of station’s position on daisy-chain installations; OSD and front panel LED indicates station’s position
• Port names are automatically reconfigured when the station sequence is changed
• Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
• PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation—computers boot even when the KVM console focus is elsewhere
• LCD, VGA, SVGA, XGA, and MultiSync support; DDC2B
• Superior video quality – 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz for up to 300 m; 1920 x 1440 @ 60Hz (distance depends on installation environment)
• Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) assures optimum video resolution for distances up to 300 m between computers and KVM consoles—no DIP switch
setting required
2. Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation and operation of this product. Failure to comply may
invalidate the warranty and cause property damage and/or personal injury.
Installation Warnings
• Install the KVM switch in a controlled indoor environment, away from moisture, temperature extremes, flammable liquids and gasses, conductive
contaminants, dust and direct sunlight.
• Operate the KVM switch at indoor temperatures between 32° F and 104° F (0° C and 40° C).
• When connecting the KVM switch to the facility’s power supply circuit, ensure that the circuit is not overloaded.
Rackmount Warnings
• Ensure there is adequate airflow within the rack.
• Mount the KVM switch evenly within the rack to eliminate potentially hazardous uneven mechanical loading conditions.
• Ensure that all rackmount equipment is reliably grounded.
Connection Warnings
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support
equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic
mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Ensure that the cables used with the KVM switch are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as fluorescent lights, HVAC systems or
motors.
• Ensure that the distance between any computer and the KVM switch does not exceed 33 ft. (10m).
• Shut down all PS/2 computers before connecting the keyboard, monitor and mouse to ensure that they will be recognized by the computer.
Maintenance Warnings
• The KVM switch does not require routine maintenance. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Only authorized service personnel should open the
case for any reason. Disconnect the unit from AC input power before servicing.
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3. System Components
The NetDirector Matrix KVM Switch consists of:
• B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switch
• 1 Power Cord
• 1 Rackmount Kit
• 1 Set of Foot Pads
4. Compatibility & Required Hardware
4.1 Compatibility
Operating System
Windows
Version Supported
2000 and higher
6.0 and higher
8.2 and higher
9.0 and higher
4.3 and higher
3.51 and higher
Solaris 8 and higher
5.0 and higher
OS 9 and higher
Warp Ver. 2
Linux RedHat
Linux SuSE
Linux Mandriva (Mandrake)
UNIX AIX
UNIX FreeBSD
UNIX Sun
Novell Netware
Mac
OS/2
DOS
6.22
4.2 Required Hardware
For KVM Consoles
The following hardware components are required for each KVM console:
• A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation
• Keyboard and mouse (PS/2 or USB)
For Connected Computers/Servers
The following hardware components are required for each computer:
• An HD15 VGA port
• PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (MiniDIN6) or one USB port
Required Cables & Interface Units
Console Interface Units (CIUs) are required to connect consoles to the B060-032-8. Server Interface Units (SIUs) are required to connect multiplatform
computers and certain cascaded KVM switches to the B060-032-8. The following table lists the Console Interface Units (CIUs), Server Interface Units
(SIUs) and cables available for the B060-032-8.
Function
CIU, SIU or Cable Required
Connecting a PS/2 KVM Console to a B060-032-8
Connecting a USB KVM Console to a B060-032-8
Connecting B060-032-8 to a PS/2 Server
Connecting B060-032-8 to a USB Server
B062-002-PS2 Console Interface Unit
B062-002-USB Console Interface Unit
B054-001-PS2 Server Interface Unit
B054-001-USB Server Interface Unit
Connecting CIUs and SIUs to B060-032-8, or cascading to
another B060-032-8
Cat5 Cable (Tripp Lite N001-, N002- and N105 Series Cat5 Cables)
Daisy-Chaining to a B060-032 or B060-016-2
Daisy-Chain Cable included with B060-032 and B060-016-2.
Use Tripp Lite P770-Series Daisy-Chain cables for longer cable lengths.
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5. Features
B060-032-8 Front View
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2
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1
2
Power LED: Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power.
Server Port LEDs:
Port LED
Status
Steady Amber Light
Flashing Amber Light
Steady Green Light
Flashing Green Light
Steady Red Light
No Light
KVM Port is selected and the connected computer is powered on
KVM Port is selected and is cascaded to a powered on KVM Switch
KVM Port is not selected and the connected computer is powered on
KVM Port is not selected and is cascaded to a powered on KVM Switch
KVM Port is selected and the connected computer is powered off
KVM Port is not selected and the connected computer is powered off; or there is no computer connected to the KVM Port
3
User Port LEDs:
• Illuminates (green) to indicate that the console module connected to the corresponding user port is online.
• Flashes when cascaded from the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch.
4 Reset Button: Press to perform a system reset.* When the system is reset, the B060-032-8 beeps, and the KVM port LEDs flash in succession until the
reset is completed. After the reset is completed you can log in again.
* This button is semi-recessed and must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen.
5
USER PORT 1 Switch: This switch selects which USER PORT 1 port is active (front panel or rear panel). Set to FRONT to activate the USER PORT 1
port on the front panel; set it to REAR to activate the USER PORT 1 port on the rear panel.
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USER PORT 1 Maintenance Port: Provides convenient access when performing system maintenance. It shares the same function with the USER PORT
1 port on the rear panel. Switching the USER PORT 1 switch to FRONT deactivates the USER PORT 1 port on the rear panel and activates the USER
PORT 1 port on the front panel. (USER PORT 1 switch must be returned to the REAR position to reactivate the USER PORT 1 port on the rear panel.)
B060-032-8 Rear View
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3
4
1
5
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1
Power Socket: The unit’s AC power cord plugs in here.
2 Power Switch: Standard rocker switch powers the KVM switch on and off.
3
LAN Port: Connects the KVM Switch to the local network, providing access to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility to configure the KVM installation,
create and manage user and group accounts, set device access permissions, upgrade firmware, etc.
4
Firmware Upgrade Switch: Place this switch in the NORMAL position during normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade. If a firmware
upgrade operation does not complete successfully, this switch is used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery.
5
6
Grounding Terminal: The grounding wire used to ground the unit attaches here.
DAISY-CHAIN OUT Port: When daisy-chaining KVM switches, the DAISY-CHAIN OUT port is used to connect the lower-level KVM switches in the
chain.
* If this feature is not operational, your unit requires updated firmware. Contact your dealer for assistance or check for the latest firmware in the Support Section at www.tripplite.com.
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User Ports: Cat5 cables from the console modules plug in here. USER PORT 1 shares KVM access with USER PORT 1 on the front panel. The USER
PORT 1 switch (front panel) controls which of the two ports is active.
Server Ports: Cat5 cables linking the Server Interface Units (SIUs) to the B060-032-8 plug in here.
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6. Rackmounting
Stacking and Rackmounting
• The included rackmounting kit does not contain screws or cage nuts for attaching the B060-032-8 to your rack. If you need additional screws or cage nuts,
contact your rack dealer.
• Allow at least 2 in. (5.1cm) on each side for adequate ventilation and 5 in. (12.7cm) at the rear for power cord and cable clearance.
Rackmounting Safety Instructions
• Prior to installation, ensure that stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front
and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
• Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.
• Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
• Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating.
• Make sure that all rack equipment, including power strips and other electrical connectors, is properly grounded.
• Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
• Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by
the manufacturer (0° to 50° Celsius, 32° to 122° Fahrenheit).
• Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.
Stacking
The B060-032-8 can be placed on any level surface that will safely support its weight plus the weight of attached cables. Ensure that the surface is clean and
free of materials that could block the exhaust vents or otherwise interfere with normal operation of the unit. A foot pad set is included with the unit. Peel the
protective backing off of the foot pads and affix them to the corners of the bottom panel of the unit.
Front Rackmounting
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2
3
Remove the screws located on each side of the front of the unit.
Use the Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rackmounting kit to screw the mounting brackets into the sides at the front of the unit.
Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to
the front of the rack.
Rear Rackmounting
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2
3
Remove the screws located on each side of the rear of the unit.
Use the Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the rear of the unit.
Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the
rear of the rack.
Grounding
To prevent damage to your KVM switch, it is important to ensure that all devices are properly grounded. Use a grounding wire to ground the B060-032-8 by
connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal and the other end to a suitable grounded object.
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7. Single-Level Installation
Note: Prior to installation, ensure that all devices being connected to the B060-032-8 are powered off.
In a single-level installation, there are no additional KVM switches cascaded or daisy-chained from the B060-032-8. To set up a single-level installation,
refer to the following steps:
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Connect the console to the Console Interface Unit (CIU). Select the appropriate CIU for the console you are installing. (See chart on page 4 for more
information.) Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into their respective ports on the CIU. Each port is identified with an icon.
2
Connect the CIU to the B060-032-8. Use Cat5 cable to connect the Link port of the CIU to one of the user ports on the B060-032-8 rear panel. (Repeat
1 and 2 for all KVM consoles that you wish to connect. Up to eight KVM consoles may be connected in this manner.) The distance between the
B060-032-8 and the CIU must not exceed 500 ft. (150m).
3
4
Connect the Server Interface Unit (SIU) to the computer. Select the appropriate SIU for the computer/server you are installing. (See chart on page 4 for
more information.) Plug the connectors on the SIU into the appropriate ports of the computer/server you are installing.
3
4
Connect the SIU to the B060-032-8. Use Cat5 cable to connect any available CPU port on the B060-032-8 to the SIU. (Repeat and for all computers
to be connected. Up to 32 computers may be connected in this fashion.) The distance between the B060-032-8 and the SIU must not exceed 500 ft.
(150m).
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6
After all computers have been connected, plug the female end of the power cord into the B060-032-8’s power socket, and plug the male end into a
Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS System.
For each CIU, plug the power adapter cable into the unit’s power jack, and plug the power adapter into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS
System.
7 Turn on power to the B060-032-8.
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Turn on power to all connected devices.
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8. Multilevel Installation
You can greatly expand the number of computers connected to the B060-032-8 by performing a multilevel installation. The B060-032-8 supports two types
of multilevel installation:
Cascading
Cascading involves using the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch (the first B060-032-8 KVM Switch that you are cascading from) to connect to the user
ports of a child KVM switch (any KVM Switch that is cascaded off the parent switch).
Daisy-Chaining
Daisy-chaining involves adding a KVM switch via a dedicated daisy-chain port. Only the B060-032 and B060-016-2 can be daisy-chained from the
B060-032-8. Daisy-chaining will render KVM Ports 1 through 4 on the parent B060-032-8 unusable. Neither computers nor cascaded KVM switches can be
connected to these KVM ports.*
* If the daisy-chaining feature is not operational, your unit requires updated firmware. Contact your dealer for assistance or check for the latest firmware in the Support Section at www.tripplite.com.
8.1 Cascading
The B060-032-8 supports cascading up to three levels of B060-032-8 and one level of B007-008 KVM Switches. Regardless of how many levels of
B060-032-8 are cascaded, you can only cascade one level of B007-008 KVM switches. Once a level of B007-008 KVM switches is cascaded off of
the B060-032-8, you cannot cascade additional levels of B060-032-8 KVM switches from the B007-008 switch. All computer/servers attached to the
B060-032-8 and its cascaded KVM switches will be displayed in the parent B060-032-8’s OSD.
In cascaded installations, the number of bus connections between a parent and child KVM switch determines the number of users that can simultaneously
access the KVM ports of a child KVM switch. A bus connection is established by connecting a KVM port on the parent KVM switch to a user port on the
child KVM switch. The B060-032-8 supports a maximum of eight bus connections for each cascaded B060-032-8. The B007-008 can only accept one bus
connection from the B060-032-8, limiting simultaneous access of cascaded B007-008s to one user at a time.
In order for all eight KVM consoles on the first-level B060-032-8 to be able to access the KVM ports of a cascaded B060-032-8 at the same time, you
must create eight bus connections between the first-level KVM switch and the child KVM switch. For all eight users on the first-level KVM switch to
simultaneously access the last KVM switch in a cascade chain, all KVM switches in the chain must be connected to each other with eight bus connections.
KVM consoles connected to the user ports of a cascaded KVM switch can access KVM ports on the same level, or those of cascaded child switches, but
cannot access KVM ports of upper-level switches.
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8. Multilevel Installation
Cascading B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switches
Cascading B060-032-8 KVM switches off of B060-032-8 KVM switches is the preferred method of expanding the number of connected computers/servers,
as it is the method that provides the most functionality. Cascaded B060-032-8 KVM Switches can support eight simultaneous users, whereas a daisy-chained
B060-032 supports only four, a daisy-chained B060-016-2 supports only two and a cascaded B007-008 supports only one. To cascade off of the B060-032-8
Matrix KVM Switch, Follow these steps:
Before cascading additional B060-032-8 KVM switches, ensure that the firmware version of the B060-032-8 to be installed matches that of the first-
level B060-032-8. B060-032-8 KVM switches with different firmware version numbers may be incompatible. See page 30 for more information on
verifying the firmware version number.
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Use Cat5 cable to connect up to eight KVM ports on the first-level B060-032-8 KVM switch to the eight user ports on the second-level B060-032-8 KVM
switch. The number of KVM consoles on the first-level B060-032-8 that can simultaneously access the ports of cascaded KVM switches is limited by the
number of connections between the parent and child KVM switches. If you only have one bus connection, only one of the consoles attached to the master
B060-032-8 will be able to access the cascaded B060-032-8 at any given time. Without multiple bus connections, a console connected to the master
B060-032-8 Switch cannot access the cascaded switch unless there are no other consoles accessing the cascaded B060-032-8 at the same time. Repeat
for each second-level and third-level B060-032-8 KVM switch that you wish to cascade. The distance between the first-level and last-level KVM switch
cannot exceed 1,000 ft. (300m). The maximum distance between any two B060-032-8 cannot exceed 500 ft. (150m).
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3
4
Use Cat5 cable to connect Server Interface Units (SIUs) to any available KVM ports and plug the connectors on the SIUs into the keyboard, video, and
mouse ports of the computers/servers you wish to install.
Plug the power cable into the power socket of the first level B060-032-8, connect the power cable to a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS System,
then turn on the B060-032-8.
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Wait one minute and repeat for each second-level B060-032-8.
3
5 Wait one minute and repeat for each third-level B060-032-8.
Plug the power adapter cables supplied with the Console Interface Units (CIUs) into the power jacks on the rear of the CIUs, and plug the power adapter
into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS System.
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7
Turn on the power to all connected computers/servers.
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8. Multilevel Installation
Cascading B007-008 KVM Switches
To cascade B007-008 KVM switches, a B054-001-PS2 Server Interface Unit (SIU) is required. The SIU converts the KVM port connector used by the
B060-032-8 to connectors appropriate for the KVM switch that you are installing. Note: Only one B007-008 KVM switch can be cascaded from each KVM
port, regardless of its position in the installation. After cascading a B007-008 KVM switch you cannot cascade any more KVM switches from it.
To cascade a B007-008 KVM switch:
1
2
3
4
Use a Cat5 cable to connect a KVM port on the B060-032-8 to B054-001-PS2 SIU.
Connect the SIU cables to the console ports of the B007-008 KVM switch to be cascaded.
Using appropriate cables, connect computers/servers to the cascaded B007-008 KVM switch.
Attach the AC power adapter cable to the back of the cascaded B007-008 KVM switch and plug the AC Power Adapter into a Tripp Lite Surge
Suppressor, PDU or UPS System.
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8. Multilevel Installation
8.2 Daisy-Chaining*
Up to seven B060-032 or B060-016-2 Matrix KVM Switches can be daisy-chained to the first-level B060-032-8. When daisy chained with the B060-032 or
B060-016-2, the B060-032-8 must occupy the master (first-level) position, while the B060-032 or B060-016-2 must be used as the slave KVM switch(es)
(those KVM switches daisy-chained from the master KVM switch).
When daisy-chaining B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switches, KVM Ports 1–4 on the first-level B060-032-8 will be unusable. Neither computers nor
cascaded KVM switches can be connected to these KVM ports.
The B060-032-8 is capable of supporting eight independent KVM consoles, while each B060-032 or B060-016-2 is capable of supporting four or two
independent KVM consoles. In a complete daisy-chained installation, the eight KVM consoles that belong to the B060-032-8 can access and control all
of the computers on the installation; however, only four users can access the B060-032 simultaneously and only two users can access the B060-016-2
simultaneously. Any local KVM consoles connected to a daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switch control only the computers connected to their
respective KVM switches.
* If the daisy-chaining feature is not operational, your unit requires updated firmware. Contact your dealer for assistance or check for the latest firmware in the Support Section at www.tripplite.com.
To set up a daisy-chained installation:
1
Use a daisy-chain cable* to connect the CHAIN OUT port of the master B060-032-8 to the CHAIN IN port of the slave B060-032 or B060-016-2. The
maximum distance between any two B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switches cannot exceed 33 ft. (10m). The maximum distance between the first-level
(master) B060-032-8 and the last B060-032 or B060-016-2 in the daisy-chain cannot exceed 66 ft. (20m).
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3
Use Cat5 cables to connect Console Interface Units (CIUs) to the consoles to be attached to the daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switch.
Use Cat5 cables to connect a Server Interface Unit (SIU) to each computer/server to be attached to the daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM
Switch. Repeat
through
for any additional B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switches to be added to the chain.
1
3
4
5
Plug the power cords into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS
System, and into the power sockets on the B060-032-8 and daisy-chained
B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switches.
Power on the master B060-032-8 KVM Switch and wait one minute for
the switch to ascertain its position. (The B060-032-8 has no station ID
since it always occupies the first station position.)
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7
Power on each KVM switch in the installation in sequence (second
station, third station, etc.). In each case, wait one minute for the position
to be determined and displayed on the current station ID before powering
on the next station. (The ID for the second-level KVM switch is 02, the
ID for the third-level KVM switch is 03, etc.)
After all the KVM switches are powered on, power on the computers.
Note: If you experience mouse interference problems after attaching a
local Console Interface Unit (CIU) to a daisy-chained KVM Switch, the
daisy-chained switches’ Broadcast mode may be enabled; if so it must
be turned off. You can do this inside the daisy-chained KVM switches’
OSD by pressing F6. After pressing F6, switch to another port. (Broadcast
Mode On/Off will not take effect until ports are switched.)
* If the daisy-chain cable included with the B060-016-2 or B060-032 is not long enough, use an
appropriate Tripp Lite P770-series cable.
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9. Basic Operation
Hot Plugging
The B060-032-8 supports hot plugging—components can be removed and added by unplugging their cables from the ports with no need to shut down the
KVM switch. In order for hot plugging to work properly, the procedures described below must be followed.
Switching Daisy-Chained KVM Switch Positions
You can switch the position of daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switches by unplugging them from the old master KVM switch and plugging
them into a new one.
Switching Cascaded KVM Switch Positions
You can switch the position of cascaded B060-032-8 KVM switches by unplugging them from the old parent KVM switch and plugging into a new one.
Station names and port notes are automatically synchronized with the new position in the installation.
Cascaded non-B060-032-8 also can be hot plugged; however, port notes are not automatically synchronized. You must manually update port notes after
changing the position of cascaded B007-008 KVM switches. (See page 26 for more information on changing port notes)
Hot Plugging User Ports
The keyboard, monitor, and mouse all can be hot plugged. If you experience a problem after you plug in a new mouse, do a system reset by pressing the
reset button on the B060-032-8 front panel. If this doesn’t resolve the problem, restart the computers that are experiencing mouse problems.
Powering Off and Restarting
Powering off the B060-032-8 does not affect computers attached to it. When the B060-032-8 is restarted, you will regain control immediately. To replace a
B060-032-8, power it down, unplug the cables, plug them into the new KVM switch, and power the new KVM switch on. If any of the computers/servers
behave strangely after powering off /restarting or changing a KVM switch, restart the computer.
Port Selection
Port selection can be accomplished via the B060-032-8 OSD or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard. OSD operation is discussed in detail in
Section 11; hotkey port selection is discussed in Section 12. Although hotkeys are handy for a single level installation, it is strongly recommended that you
use the more powerful and versatile OSD, especially for cascaded and daisy-chained installations.
10. Administrator Utility
The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility enables network administrators to securely manage the B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switch from anywhere in the world
at any time. Super administrators can manage users and groups, control port access, upgrade firmware versions, and perform many other administrative
functions using the intuitive and easy-to-use menus and icons. The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility is browser-based and does not require any software to
be installed on either client computers or servers.
The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility offers simultaneous access for up to sixteen administrators and users. Up to seven users at a time can configure
settings in the B060-032-8, while one user at a time can configure super administrator settings and one user at a time can configure settings in daisy-chained
B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switches. Security is maintained by a powerful combination of user password authentication, three-level user access control
and port restrictions to ensure that unauthorized users cannot gain control of your mission-critical servers.
The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility’s integrated tree view provides seamless navigation of daisy-chained and cascaded KVM switches. Root station
configurations are automatically synchronized with all cascaded B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switches.
Most features of the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility are also available from the text-based OSD. Changes made in the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility
are reflected in the text-based OSD and vice-versa.
This section describes how to configure the B060-032-8, set up user and group accounts, configure KVM ports, upgrade firmware, and perform other
administrative functions.
10.1 Network Installation
You can configure most B060-032-8 settings from a Web browser. To do so, you need to install the B060-032-8 on a local network. To install the
B060-032-8 on a local network:
Connect one end of a Cat5 cable to a network access port and the other end to the CONFIGURATION port on the rear panel of the B060-032-8. Note:
It is not necessary to connect cascaded/daisy-chained KVM switches to the network. Cascaded/Daisy-Chained KVM switches are managed through the
B060-032-8 Administrator Utility of the first-level KVM switch.
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10. Administrator Utility
10.2 Topology Considerations
The use of RJ45 KVM port connectors, combined with Auto Signal Compensation (ASC), allows signals to travel up to 1000 ft. (300m) while maintaining
reliability and high video resolution. This enables the B060-032-8 installation to take advantage of the internal Cat5e and Cat6 wiring built-in to most
modern commercial buildings. Since the data signals are not transmitted in packets, the transmission cannot go through network hubs or switches. Passive
components such as patch panels, keystone jacks, patch cables, etc. can be used to channel the traffic instead.
10.3 Setting the IP Address
You can use a Web browser, the IP Installer, or the OSD to configure the B060-032-8 for deployment on your local network. You can also assign an IP
address from the command line. To use a Web browser to configure the B060-032-8 you will need:
(1) A computer equipped with a Web browser
(2) An Ethernet hub with at least 2 ports
(3) Two Cat5 cables
To configure the network settings via a Web browser:
1
2
3
Plug one end of a Cat 5 cable into the Ethernet hub and the other end into the CONFIGURATION port on the rear panel of the B060-032-8.
Plug one end of a Cat 5 cable into the Ethernet hub and the other end into the network adapter of a computer equipped with a Web browser.
Make sure that the computer’s IP address lies within the same subunit as that of the B060-032-8. (The default IP address for the B060-032-8 is
192.168.0.10.) Set the IP address for the computer’s network adapter to 192.168.0.XXX, where XXX represents any value from 1–254 (except 10 and
254, which are reserved for the B060-032-8). (See “Factory Default Settings,” page 49, for a list of B060-032-8 default network settings.) Note: If you are
using a proxy server, your computer’s proxy server settings may need to be modified before accessing the B060-032-8.
4
5
Enter 192.168.0.10 in your Web browser’s address bar and hit the ENTER key. The B060-032-8 Login page appears. Login using the default username
and password: Username—ADMIN; Password—ADMIN.
After logging in, assign an IP address that is appropriate for your local network to the B060-032-8. (See “Network Configuration,” page 18).
6 After logging out, restore your computer’s network adapter settings to their original values.
To configure the network settings via the IP Installer, go to the Support
Installer:
1 Execute IPInstaller.exe; the IP Installer Main Window will be displayed
(Figure 1).
2
3
Click the Enumerate button to refresh the device list.
Obtain an IP using one of two methods:
(a) Use dynamic IP: Click on the option to “Obtain IP address
automatically (DHCP).” When selected, the DHCP server will pull an
IP Address for you. Contact your network administrator to find out
what this IP Address is.
(b) Use static IP: Click on the option to “Specify an IP address,” and enter
in the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway as given by your
Network Administrator.
4
After choosing a dynamic or static IP address, click on the Set IP button.
This will freeze the screen until it is done setting the IP address.
Figure 1: IP Installer Main Window
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To configure the network settings from within the OSD (only Super Administrators are allowed to perform this configuration):
From a KVM console, open the OSD using the Hotkey command (SCROLL LOCK + SCROLL LOCK). In the F4 ADM Screen navigate to SADM
CONFIGURATION > SET NETWORK to pull up a submenu with the following choices: DHCP, MANUAL IP ADDRESS, HTTP PORT, HTTPS PORT
and IP INSTALLER SETTING.
1
DHCP:
(a) From the list, select DHCP.
(b) Press [Y] to enable; or, press [N] to disable.
Note: The default is disabled. When enabled the DHCP server will automatically pull an IP Address; contact your network administrator to find out what
this IP Address is. If you disable this feature, then you should manually configure the IP settings.
2
MANUAL IPADDRESS:
(a) From the list, select MANUAL IP ADDRESS. A list appears with the following choices: IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, GATEWAY, PRIMARY
DNS SERVER, and ALTERNATE DNS SERVER.
(b) Select each choice and enter the numerical address (dotted quad address) as given to you by your Network Administrator, and then press ENTER.
Note: These settings do not apply if you enable DHCP.
3
4
5
HTTP PORT:
(a) From the list, select HTTP PORT.
(b) Key in the port (typically port 80), and press ENTER.
HTTPS PORT:
(a) From the list, select HTTPS PORT.
(b) Key in the port (typically port 443), and press ENTER.
IP INSTALLER SETTING:
This option allows you to enable the IP Installer with access to the B060-032-8, Disable IP Installer access or give View Only access to the IP Installer.
To assign an IP address from the command line:
1
Power off the B060-032-8.
2
At the command line, enter the following command: arp -s <IP address> <MAC address>. <IP address> is an IP address suitable for the network segment
that the B060-032-8 resides on. <MAC address> is the MAC address found on the bottom panel of the B060-032-8.
3
4
Power on the B060-032-8.
Within 30 seconds of powering on the B060-032-8, enter the following command at the command line: ping <IP address>. <IP address> is the IP address
that you entered in Step 2. If you receive a reply, then the B060-032-8 accepted the IP address. You may now login.
10.4 Logging In
The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility provides secure, password-protected access to the B060-032-8. A default super administrator account is provided to
login and configure the initial settings:
Username: ADMIN
Password: ADMIN
It is recommend that you change the password for the default super administrator account after establishing initial User Settings. Failure to do this may
put your matrix KVM switch installation at risk for unauthorized access. To change the password, see “OSD Main Screen,” page 36. After other user
accounts have been added to the B060-032-8, it is no longer necessary to use the default super administrator account to login. This account cannot be
deleted; however, it will not appear in the list of usernames.
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To login to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility:
1
B060-032-8 in the address bar of a Web browser and press ENTER. Note:
If you do not know the IP address of the B060-032-8, ask your network
administrator.
2
When you try to login to the B060-032-8 from your Web browser, a
Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate
is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed (Figure 2). The certificate
can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certificate’s name is
not found on Microsoft’s list of Trusted Authorities. You have two options:
(a) Ignore the warning and click Yes to go on. If you are working on a
computer at another location, accept the certificate for just this session
by clicking Yes.
(b) Install the certificate and have it be recognized as trusted. If you
are working at your own computer, install the certificate on your
computer (see next section). After the certificate is installed, it will be
recognized as trusted.
Figure 2: Security Alert
To install the Security Certificate:
1
In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Certificate
dialog box appears. Note: Upon opening the certificate, you will notice
there is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is not
trusted.
2
Click Install Certificate.
Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the installation. Unless you
have a specific reason to choose otherwise, accept the default options.
The Wizard presents a caution screen to inform you that you are about to
install a certificate from an outside authority.
3
4
Click Yes.
Click Finish to complete the installation.
Click OK to close the dialog box.
The certificate is now trusted (Figure 3).
When you click View Certificate, the red and white X logo will no longer
be present—further indication that the certificate is trusted.
Enter your username and password (default is ADMIN, ADMIN). The
B060-032-8 Administrator Utility Main Web Page appears.
Figure 3: Trusted Security Certificate
Figure 4: Login Web Page
Figure 5: Administrator Utility Main Web Page
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10.5 Menus & Icons
Menus
The menus at the top of the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility are described in the table below:
Menu
View
Description
Open the View menu to configure your personal OSD screen display settings
Settings
Open the Settings menu to configure your personal settings, such as Username and Password. The user can also set the OSD
activation keys, time to logout, screen blanker, idle timeout, turn beeper On/Off and turn hotkey commands On/Off
Administration
Moving your mouse over the Administration menu will open up a sub-menu where Super Administrators and Administrators
can manage users, KVM ports and stations. Super Administrators can also manage groups, configure the network settings, set
the date and time and view the system information for the B060-032-8
Search
Clicking on the Search menu opens up a screen where users can search for computers/servers connected to the B060-032-8
installation
Icons
The icons at the top of the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility are described in the table below:
Icon
Description
Upgrade
Super Administrators only are allowed to use the Upgrade icon. Clicking on the Upgrade Icon will open up the screen where
the Super Administrator can update the B060-032-8 firmware.
Backup
Session
Clicking the Backup icon opens the Backup and Restore Settings Web page, where Super Administrators and Administrators
can backup the system configuration to a local computer or restore the system configuration to the station
Super Administrators only are allowed to use the Session Icon. Clicking on the Session icon allows Super Administrators to
see information about all the users who are currently logged into the B060-032-8 and provides information about each of
their sessions. It also gives Super Administrators the ability to end a user’s session.
Log
Super Administrators and Administrators can click on the Log icon to open the Event Log Web page, where they can view all
events that took place on the B060-032-8 system
Logout
Help
Clicking the Logout icon Logs the user out of the Administrator Utility
Clicking the Help icon opens the B060-032-8 Help file
Tree View Icons
A tree view at the left side of the Main Web Page displays stations and ports. The B060-032-8 root station icon (at the top of the tree) represents the root
node. Under the root station icon are computer icons, chain connector icons, and station icons, which represent the child nodes arranged in descending order.
B060-032-8 KVMs are labeled by the last six digits of their Mac address. Ports of a B060-032-8 that are bus connected to another B060-032-8 will display
the last 6 digits of that units Mac address. Each port that is bus connected to the same B060-032-8 will have the same Station Name, which can be manually
changed (See page xx for Station Naming instructions).
• Double-clicking on a computer icon opens the Port Management Web Page for that KVM port.
• Clicking on the daisy-chain connection icon opens the Station Status Web Page for the daisy-chained station(s) connected to the B060-032-8
• Clicking on a station icon opens the Port Status Web Page, which displays all ports on the cascaded/daisy-chained station
• Clicking the plus (+) sign next to a chain connector icon expands the chain connector icon to show the KVM ports connected to that station. The port ID
is displayed in brackets.
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10.6 Port Status
After logging in to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility, the Port Status
Web Page displays by default. (You can display the Port Status Web Page
at any time by clicking on the B060-032-8 station icon in the tree view. You
can view the Port Status Web Page for cascaded stations by clicking the
switch icon for the station.) Users see only those KVM ports for which they
have full access and view only privileges. Clicking on the arrow at the top of
a column sorts the Port Status page by ascending or descending order using
the information in the selected column.
Figure 6: Port Status Web Page
Column
Description
Port ID
Lists the KVM port number
Port Note
Displays the Port Note that is assigned to the Port, if any. See page 26 for details on how to set the Port Note
Indicates whether the device attached to the KVM port is powered on
Online
Computer/Station Type
Displays information about the cascaded station or Server Interface Unit (SIU) used to attach the computer to the KVM port
10.7 Naming Stations
To help distinguish one KVM switch from another in cascaded installations, Super Administrators and Administrators can assign unique names to each
cascaded B060-032-8 KVM switch. Daisy-Chained B060-032 and B060-016-2 cannot have their Station Names changed; cascaded B007-008 KVM
switches names are changed in the same way as ordinary ports. Note: Assigning a name to a station makes it possible to find it later using the search
function.
To assign a station name to the B060-032-8:
1
Click on the target station in the tree view to select it.
2 From the Administration menu, choose Station Management. The Station Management Web Page appears (Figure 7).
3 Type a name in the Station Name field. Station names may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: a–z, A–Z, 0–9, space, and hyphen.
Enter a unique name for the station in the KVM installation.
4
Click Save.
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10.8 Setting the Web Page Session Timeout
If the length of time that a user is idle in the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility exceeds the Web Page Session Timeout setting, the user’s session in the
Administrator Utility is ended. The valid range for the Web Page Session Timeout is 1–240 minutes. The default is 3 minutes.
To set the Web Page Session Timeout for the B060-032-8 Administrator
Utility:
1
From the Administration menu, choose Station Management. The
Station Management Web Page appears (Figure 7).
2
In the Webpage Session Timeout field, type the number of minutes
to elapse before an inactive user is timed out of the B060-032-8
Administrator Utility.
3
Click Save.
Figure 7: Station Management Web Page
10.9 Network Configuration
Network configuration is a Super Administrator function. After logging into the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility, you should configure the network
settings. Network settings are configured through the Network Settings Web Page.
To open the Network Settings Web Page: from the Administration menu,
choose Super Adm Configuration > Set Network. The Network Settings
Web Page appears (Figure 8).
Figure 8: Network Settings Web Page
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10.10 IP Installer Setting
You can use the IP Installer to view and change network settings for the B060-032-8. The IP Installer can be downloaded from our Website. Follow these
instructions to configure the IP installer as desired:
1
2
3
Click Enabled to allow the IP Installer to be used to change the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the B060-032-8.
Click View Only to allow the IP Installer to be used to view the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the B060-032-8, but not change it.
Click Disabled to restrict the IP Installer from being used to view or change the network settings for the B060-032-8.
IPAddress
You can either manually enter a static IP address or use a DHCP server to dynamically assign one. If you enable a DHCP server to assign an IP address to
the B060-032-8, we recommend that you configure the B060-032-8 to send an e-mail notification if the IP address changes, which is explained later in this
section.
To use a DHCP server to assign an IP address:
1
2
Under DHCP Enabled, click Yes. Obtain the IP Address pulled by the DHCP server from your network administrator. To manually assign an IP address:
(a) Under DHCP Enabled, click No.
(b) Under Manual IPAddress, enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and primary DNS server as given to you by your Network
Administrator. You can also enter an alternate DNS server; however, it is not required.
Port Settings: Enter the network ports that the B060-032-8 will use to transfer WebPages and communicate with client programs. Typically, port 80 is
used for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) communications, while port 443 is used for HTTP over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS). Failure to assign a
port for each field will cause the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility to function incorrectly.
3 System Event Reports: The B060-032-8 can be configured to send an e-mail notification whenever the DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the
B060-032-8. Enable the Mail Notification feature and specify the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server address, information for a valid e-mail
account on the server, and the e-mail address of the person to whom the message should be sent. To enable system event reports:
(a) Under System Event Report Settings, click Yes to enable Mail Notification.
(b) Enter the address of the SMTP server.
(c) If the SMTP server requires authentication, click Yes to enable SMTP Authentication. Skip to step (f) if not.
(d) In the Account Name field, enter the username for a valid e-mail account on the SMTP server you entered in step (b).
(e) In the Password field, enter the password for the e-mail account you entered in step (d).
(f) In the From field, enter the e-mail address for the e-mail account you entered in step (d).
(g) In the To field, enter the e-mail address of the person to whom the notification message should be sent.
(h) Click Save and Restart. The B060-032-8 will save the changes, restart and return to the login page. If the B060-032-8 stalls during the Save and
Restart for more than 5 minutes, simply close out of the Internet and login using the IP Address you just set up. If this IP Address does not work, try
using the previous IP, or have your network administrator check for an automatically pulled IP Address on the DHCP server.
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10.11 Setting Date and Time
Super administrators can set the date and time of the B060-032-8, which enables the System Log, Active Sessions, and System Information WebPages to
maintain accurate time-sensitive data.
To set the date and time:
1
From the Administration Menu, choose Super Adm Configuration
> Date & Time. The Date & Time Web Page appears (Figure 9). The
current date and time of the B060-032-8 are shown at the top of the page.
2
Under Change Settings, select one of the following three options to set
the date and time.
(a) Synchronize with my computer: Select this option to synchronize
the date and time of the B060-032-8 with that of the computer that
you are using to access it.
(b) Set manually: Select this option to manually enter the date and time.
(c) Automatically synchronize with an NTP server on the Internet:
Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the B060-032-8
with that of a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server on the Internet. To
use this feature you must open UDP port 123 in your firewall.
3
4
5
From the Time Zone drop-down list, select the time zone in which the
B060-032-8 is located.
Select Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) if it is used in the region
in which the B060-032-8 is located.
Click Save. Your settings are saved and the system date and time are
updated.
Figure 9: Date & Time Web Page
10.12 Group Management
Super administrators can create, modify, and delete up to 255 additional groups in the B060-032-8. (The default group cannot be modified or deleted.)
Grouping users together simplifies KVM port management by enabling actions to be performed that affect an entire group of users. (The User Management
Web Page can still be used to change individual user account settings. See “User Management,” page 22)
To add groups:
1
From the Administration menu, choose Account Management > Group
Management. If no groups have been created, the No Local Groups
Webpage appears. If at least one group has been created already the
Group Management Webpage appears.
2
Click New (In the No Local Groups Web Page) or Add (In the Group
Management Web Page). The Group Information Web Page appears
(Figure 10).
Type a name in the Group Name field. Group names may be up to 15
characters long. Legal characters include: a–z, A–Z, 0–9, space, hyphen,
square brackets, parentheses, and period.
3
4
Figure 10: Group Information Web Page
If you want to assign KVM port access rights to the group, follow the
steps below. If not, skip ahead to
.
6
Note: You do not need to assign access rights for a group to any KVM
port that cascades a B060-032-8. However, you must assign access rights
to KVM ports that cascade B007-008 KVM switches. When you assign
access rights to a KVM port that cascades a B007-008 KVM switch, the
access rights apply to all computers/servers connected to it. This also
applies to daisy-chained B060-016-2 and B060-032 switches.
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The Group Information Web Page lists all KVM ports in the installation. KVM ports, whether on the root station, daisy-chained, or cascaded, are listed
in order of position in the installation. Click to apply the type of access rights you wish to assign for the group to each KVM port.
Note: Groups granted access to a daisy-chained B060-032 / B060-016-2 or a cascaded B007-008 will have access to all of the ports on that KVM. Groups
granted access to daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVMs will also have access to all lower-level KVMs in the daisy chain, as well as to their
corresponding ports.
6
7
Click Save. The new group is added to the Group Management Web Page and given the selected access rights.
To exit without saving changes, click any other menu or icon.
To modify groups:
1
Open the Group Management Web Page (Figure 11).
2 Select a group name and click Modify. The Group Information Web
Page appears.
3
Edit the group account settings, and then click Save. The Group
Management Web Page reflects the changes you made to the group
name.
To delete groups:
1
Open the Group Management Web Page (Figure 12).
2 Select a group name and click Delete. The following dialog box appears
(Figure 13):
3
Click OK to delete the group. The group name is removed from the
Group Management Web Page and all users in the group are deleted.
Note: When you delete a group, all users that are members of the group
are also deleted. If you do not wish to delete some users in the group, first
change the group membership of those users, and then delete the group.
Figure 11: Group Management Web Page (Modify Group)
Figure 12: Group Management Web Page (Delete Group)
Figure 13: Delete Group Confirmation Dialog Box
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10.13 User Management
The B060-032-8 requires each user to be added to a group; therefore, we suggest that you create groups before users. If you do not wish to create groups,
you may add users to the default group account (Group); however, the default group account cannot be used to grant KVM port access to group members.
You must individually grant users access to the KVM ports.
Up to 1023 user accounts can be added to the B060-032-8 with no restrictions on the number of any user type. Each user requires a unique user account to
access the B060-032-8 through a KVM console or to use the Administrator Utility. Super Administrators can add, modify, and delete all user types, while
Administrators can add, modify, and delete only other Administrators and Users. (The additional default Super Administrator account (ADMIN) cannot be
modified or deleted, except for the password.) Super Administrators also can log in to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility and end the session of any user.
The User Management Web Page is similar to the Group Management Web Page. It shows all users that have been created on the B060-032-8 and their
individual group memberships. It also provides options for creating new users and modifying or deleting existing users.
To add users:
1
From the Administration menu, choose Account Management > User
Management. If no users have been created the No Local Users Web
Page appears. If at least one user has been created the User Management
Web Page appears (Figure 14).
2
Click New (When in the No Local Users page) or Add (When in the User
Management Page). The User Information Web Page appears
(Figure 15).
3
4
5
Type a name in the Username field. Usernames may be up to 15
characters long. Legal characters include: a–z, A–Z, 0–9, space, hyphen,
square brackets, parentheses, and period.
Figure 14: User Management Web Page
Enter a password and then reenter the password to confirm it. Passwords
may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: a–z, A–Z, 0–9,
space, hyphen, square brackets, parentheses, and period.
Select an account type for the user. The following table shows the
permissions for each account type. Note: Only one Super Administrator
at a time can edit Super Administrator settings. If a Super Administrator
attempts to edit settings (in the Administrator Utility or the OSD) while
another Super Administrator is already editing settings, a prompt will
appear notifying them that Super Administrator settings are currently
being accessed.
Figure 15: User Information Web Page
User type
User
Permissions
Log In and Out of Administrator Utility and OSD
Access to port(s) for which the User has been granted access rights to
Access View and Settings pages to configure personal account settings
Use the Search function
Open the B060-032-8 Help File
Administrator
All User permissions
Full access to all ports, including those in cascaded or daisy-chained stations
Create, modify and delete User and Administrator account types*
Manage stations and ports*
View and clear the log file*
Back up and restore system configurations*
Super Administrator
All User and Administrator permissions
Create, modify and delete all user account types*
Create, modify and delete Group accounts*
Configure network settings, set date and time, and view system information*
Upgrade firmware*
View and end sessions of user account types*
Invoke Broadcast Mode (OSD)*
*These permissions only apply to the station in which the user was originally created (usually the first station).
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6
Select a group membership for the user. If you do not wish to create a
group membership for the user, then select the default group account
(Group). Note: Each user account can have only one group membership.
7
If you want to assign KVM port access rights to the user, follow the steps
9
below. If not, skip ahead to . Note: There is no need assign port access
rights for Super Administrators and Administrators; they have access to all
KVM ports in the B060-032-8 installation, including those in cascaded/
daisy-chained KVM switches. There is also no need to assign access
rights for a user to any KVM port that cascades a B060-032-8. However,
you must assign access rights to KVM ports that cascade B007-008 KVM
switches. When you assign access rights to a KVM port that cascades a
B007-008 KVM switch, the access rights apply to all computers/servers
connected to it. There will only be one port available to assign access to
for daisy-chained KVM switches. Access assigned to this port will grant
identical access to every daisy-chained KVM switch in the installation, as
well as all ports on the daisy-chained KVM switches.
8
The User Information Web Page lists all KVM ports in the installation.
KVM ports, whether on the root station, daisy-chained, or cascaded, are
listed in order of position in the installation. Click to apply the type of
access rights you wish to assign for the user to each KVM port. Note:
Users granted access to a daisy-chained B060-032/B060-016-2 or a
cascaded B007-008 will have access to all of the ports on that KVM.
Users granted access to daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVMs
will also have access to all lower-level KVMs in the daisy chain, as well
as their corresponding ports.
9
Click Save. The new user is added to the User Management Web Page
with the access rights you have assigned.
10
To exit without saving changes, click any other menu or icon.
To modify users:
1
Open the User Management Web Page (Figure 16).
2
Select a username and click Modify. The User Information Web Page
appears (Figure 17).
Figure 16: User Management Web Page (Modify User)
3
Edit the user account settings. (Leave the password fields blank to keep
the same password.) Note: Modifying the user’s password, account type,
or group membership will automatically end the user’s session if they are
currently logged onto the B060-032-8 OSD or Administrator Utility.
4
5
Click Save. The user account is updated.
To exit without saving changes, click any other menu or icon.
Figure 17: User Information Web Page (Access Rights Assigned)
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To delete users:
1
2
Open the User Management Web Page (Figure 18).
Select a username and click Delete. The following dialog box appears
(Figure 19):
3
Click OK to delete the user. The user is removed from the User
Management Web Page.
Figure 18: User Management Web Page (Delete User)
Figure 19: Delete User Confirmation Dialog Box
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10.14 Port Management
B060-032-8 port access rights for users and groups can also be set on a port-by-port basis, giving Super Administrators and Administrators a high degree
of control over which KVM ports users can access and how they can access the KVM ports. If you have already assigned group/user access rights using
the Group Management or User Management instructions, you can use the following procedures to modify access on a port-by-port basis. Note: Access
assigned to individual users supercedes their group access rights.
This section covers:
• Assignment of Group/User access to individual ports
• Configuring KVM port settings and assigning names to KVM ports
• Restoring KVM port defaults
Accessing Ports
All KVM ports in the station are listed on the Port Select Webpage.
To open the Port Select Webpage:
1
2
In the tree view, click on a station to select it.
From the Administration menu, choose Port Management. The Port
Select Web Page for that station appears (Figure 20).
3
The Port Select Web Page is divided into two columns. Port IDs are
listed in the left-hand column, in ascending order. Click the port ID to
access the Port Management Web Page for a specific KVM port. If a
KVM port has been named, the name appears to the right of the port ID in
the Port Note column.
Figure 20: Port Select Web Page
Managing Port Access
Each KVM port has an individual Port Management Web Page that is used to set port access rights, assign port names and configure other port settings.
(To add users to ports directly from the User Information page, see “User Management,” page 22. To add groups to ports directly from the Group
Information page, see “Group Management,” page 20.) By default, a user who has access to a port that is cascaded to another KVM will have access to all
ports on that KVM. In cascaded B060-032-8 installations, the administrator can assign access on a port-by-port basis. Additionally, cascaded B060-032-8
installations will display a separate Chain Connection Icon in the Tree View for every bus connection (the connection between the upper-level server port
and the lower-level user port) to the cascaded B060-032-8. This gives administrators the ability to create up to eight sets of access rights (one for each bus-
connected port to a cascaded B060-032-8) enabling them to manage access to the cascaded B060-032-8 more effectively.
While ports of a cascaded B060-032-8 have their own port management page, ports of daisy-chained B060-032s or B060-016-2s and cascaded B007-008s
do not. Access to a daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 must be given using the User Information Web Page or the Group Information Web Page.
Access to a cascaded B007-008 is given by assigning access to the port that is used to cascade to it. Users/Groups given Port Access for cascaded B007-008s
or Daisy-Chained B060-032s and B060-016-2s will have access to all computers/servers connected to them. Those who have access to daisy-chained B060-
032s or B060-016-2s will also have access to all lower-level KVMs in a daisy chain, as well as to their corresponding ports. Individual port access cannot be
set for computers connected to a cascaded B007-008 or a Daisy-Chained B060-032 or B060-016-2.
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To open the Port Management Web Page for a KVM port:
In the B060-032-8 tree (on the left side of the Main Web Page), double-
click on a computer icon. Each computer icon corresponds to a KVM port.
You can also double-click on the Port ID of the desired port in the Port
Select Web Page. The Port Management Web Page for that KVM port
appears (Figure 20). Note: For ports of daisy-chained B060-016-2 and
B060-032 and cascaded B007-008 KVM switches, only the Port Settings
area of the Web page displays.
The Port Access area of the Port Management Web Page is used to
manage port access rights for users and groups. The boxes on the left side
of the page show all users and groups that have been created. The boxes
on the right side of the page govern port access rights. In the middle of the
page are five sets of arrows. Each set contains two arrows, one facing to the
left (<) and the other facing to the right (>), which correspond to the boxes
immediately to the left and right. Arrows are used to move users and groups
from the boxes on the left into the boxes on the right and vice versa. These
boxes are discussed in the following table. Note: You cannot add more than
32 users and 32 groups to a KVM port. To add more than 32 users to a KVM
port, first add the users to groups and then add those groups to the KVM
port. If a user is granted both user and group access rights to the same KVM
port, the user access rights will be applied, not those of the group.
To grant port access rights to users or groups:
1
2
3
Open the Port Management Web Page for the KVM port you wish to
grant access rights for.
In the Available Users box, click on a username to highlight it; or, in the
Available Groups box, click on a group name to highlight it.
Click the appropriate rightward facing arrow (>) to move the selected user
(or group) to the box on the right that corresponds to the access rights that
you wish to grant to the user (or group). The user (or group) appears in the
2
access rights box. Repeat
and 3 until you have assigned port access
rights (or restrictions) for all users and groups. If you make a mistake
by adding a user or group to the wrong access rights box, highlight the
username or group name again and click the corresponding leftward
facing arrow. The selected user or group will be removed from the box
and replaced in its former position.
4
5
Click Save. The selected users (or groups) are given the assigned
permissions.
To exit without saving changes, click any other menu or icon.
Figure 21: Port Management Web Page
Configuring Port Settings
Before configuring port settings, verify that the Server Interface Unit (SIU) for the KVM port to be configured is connected to the correct KVM port on the
back panel of the B060-032-8. The fields in the lower section of the Port Management Webpage are described in the following table. Note: The only Port
Setting you will be able to change for a cascaded B007-008 or daisy-chained B060-032s and B060-016-2s is the Port Note.
Field
Description
Port Note
Type a name in the Port Note field. Port notes may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, space
and hyphen. Enter a unique note for the port that will differentiate it from all other ports in the KVM installation. The port note
will appear on the Port Status and Port Select WebPages, as well as in the B060-032-8 tree view and in the OSD. When
searching, Port Note is the field that will be searched.
Note: Adding spaces to the port note will cause it to display on multiple lines in the tree in some Web browsers.
• If the KVM port cascades a B060-032-8, the port note is replaced by the station name of the cascaded B060-032-8, which will
always be the last 6 digits of the cascaded B060-032-8’s MAC address. To modify station names, see “Naming Stations,” page 17.
• For B007-008 KVMs and Computers/Servers connected to the B060-032-8 via Server Interface Unit (SIU), the Port Note
will be stored in the SIU. If moved to another port on the B060-032-8, the Port Note for the new KVM Port will automatically
change to the Port Note stored in the SIU. The Port Note on the old KVM Port will remain unchanged, requiring you to
manually erase or change it.
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Field
Description
OS Language
Set the layout of the keyboard that will be used to access the computer attached to this selected port. The B060-032-8
supports three keyboard layouts; U.S. English, Japanese and French. Configuring this setting correctly will ensure that characters
are entered correctly and that the special keys on Japanese keyboards work correctly (if applicable).
Port OS
Select the OS that the attached keyboard is designed to work with. The B060-032-8 supports three keyboard models; IBM
PC (101/104 keys), Apple and Sun. Configuring this setting correctly will ensure that the special keys on Apple and Sun
keyboards work correctly (if applicable).
Restoring KVM Port Defaults
Clicking the Restore Defaults button at the bottom of the Port Select Web Page restores KVM port defaults. When restoring KVM port defaults, port access
rights are revoked for users and groups, port notes and personal view shortcuts are removed, and the Port Operating System and Port Language settings are
restored to the original factory default settings (“Factory Default Settings,” page 49). In cascaded installations, you can restore KVM port defaults for up
to 2 levels of KVM switches at a time. If you want to restore KVM port defaults for more than two levels of KVM switches, repeat this procedure for each
third-level KVM switch for which you wish to restore KVM port defaults. KVM port defaults will be restored for any fourth-level KVM switches at the
same time. In daisy-chained installations, you can restore KVM port defaults one station at a time.
To restore KVM port defaults:
1 In the tree view, click on the station for which you want to restore KVM port defaults to select it.
2
3
From the Administration menu, choose Port Management. The Port Select Web Page for that station appears.
Click Restore Defaults. The KVM port defaults are restored for the selected station (and one additional level of cascaded KVM switches, if applicable).
10.15 Setting the OSD View
Once accounts for users have been created, they can login to the B060-032-8
Administrator Utility. From there, they can set OSD view settings for their
accounts. This includes selecting the KVM ports that will appear in the OSD
port list; the type, position and duration of the port ID display; and the scan
mode and scan duration. Clicking on the View link accesses the OSD View
screen (Figure 22).
Figure 22: OSD View Screen
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View Mode
Many OSD functions only operate on the computers that are currently listed (displayed) on the OSD main screen. Use this function to broaden or narrow the
scope of KVM ports that are listed. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below:
Option
Description
Personal
Check this option to have the OSD display only the KVM ports that have been set as personal.
Check this option to have the OSD display only the KVM ports to which you have been granted access.
Check this option to have the OSD display only the KVM ports to which you have been granted access, and are powered on.
Accessible
Accessible & Powered
Set Port ID
When a user switches KVM ports from the OSD, a port ID is shown. The table below explains the options you have in how this information is displayed:
Option
Description
Tag Mode
There are three options for displaying the Port ID: Display the Port Number only (ID), Display the Port Note only (Port
Name) or Display both the Port Number and Port Note (ID + Port Name). The default is ID + Port Name.
ID Position
This positions the port ID on the monitor. The default is the Upper Left Corner. The setting ‘Other’ has no functionality at
this time. It is included for possible future functionality.
Display Duration
Display duration determines the length of time that the port ID displays on the screen after a KVM port change. The table below explains the choices:
Option
Description
Always On
User Defined
Displays the Port ID at all times.
Specifies length of display duration (from 1-240 seconds). The default is 3 seconds. Enter a value of zero to disable this
function.
Set Scan
Selects the KVM ports that are viewed under Auto Scan mode and the duration of time that they receive KVM focus.
Option
Description
Scan Timer
Determines the amount of time spent on each connected computer/server during Auto Scan. Enter a value from 0-240
seconds. The default is 5 seconds. Entering zero will cause the B060-032-8 to automatically enter Skip mode when Auto
Scan mode is invoked.
Scan Mode
Selects which computers will be accessed when Auto Scanning. Personal; only those KVM ports that the user has set as
personal. Accessible; only those KVM ports that the user has been given access to. Accessible & Powered; only those
KVM ports that the user has been given access to and that are powered on. The default is Accessible & Powered.
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Configuring OSD User Settings
This function allows the user to change the account password and set up a
unique working environment. A separate profile for each user is stored by
the OSD and is activated according to the username that is provided during
login. Open the Settings Web Page by clicking on the Settings link
(Figure 23).
Figure 23: Settings Web Page
Option
Description
Change Password
Enter the old account password. Enter a new password and then re-enter it to confirm it. Blank passwords are permitted.
Don’t enter anything if you wish to leave the password as is.
OSD Activation
Allows you to choose between 2 different Hotkeys, (SCROLL LOCK, SCROLL LOCK) or (CTRL, CTRL). The default is
(SCROLL LOCK, SCROLL LOCK).
Set Logout Timeout
Sets the amount of time without activity before the user is logged out of the OSD. If there is no input from the user for the
specified amount of time, the user will be logged out and required to enter their username and password to regain access.
Choose a value from 1-180 minutes. A value of zero disables this option. Default is zero (disabled).
Screen Blanker
If there is no input from the KVM console for the amount of time set here, the screen is blanked. Enter a value from 1-30
minutes. A value of zero disables this option. Default is zero (disabled).
Hotkey Command
Set Beeper
Enables/Disables the Hotkey Command. Default is Enabled.
Turns the beeper On/Off. The beeper sounds whenever the KVM port is switched and when activating Auto Scan mode.
Default is On.
Set Idle Timeout
If there is no input from the KVM console accessing a particular port within the set amount of time, the KVM port is
released to be used by other users. Enter a value from 0-240 seconds. A value of zero disables this option. Default is
5 seconds.
Restore User Default
Restores the original factory default settings for View Mode (OSD), Set Port ID, Display Duration, Set Scan, OSD
Activation, Set Logout Timeout, Screen Blanker, Hotkey Command, Set Beeper and Set Idle Timeout. Note: Password is
not affected.
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10.16 Searching for Ports & Stations
You can search for KVM ports and cascaded/daisy-chained stations in the KVM installation by typing all or part of the port or station name.
To search for a KVM port:
1
2
Click the Search menu. The Search Web Page opens Figure 24).
Type a port note or station name in the Port Note/Station Name field.
Legal characters include: a–z, A–Z, 0–9, space, and hyphen. If no
characters are entered, all KVM ports in the installation will be returned.
3
Click Search. All entries that match or contain the search term(s) appear
in a list.
Figure 24: Search Web Page
10.17 Upgrading Firmware
Super administrators can upgrade firmware for B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switches, attached Console Interface Units (CIUs) and Server Interface Units
(SIUs). As new versions of the B060-032-8 firmware become available, they can be downloaded from the support section of www.tripplite.com. Check the
Website regularly to find the latest information and firmware upgrade packages. If there is nothing posted on Tripp Lite’s website, there are no firmware
upgrades currently available.
To download the firmware upgrade package:
provided. A list of available firmware upgrade packages appears.
2
Choose the firmware upgrade package that you wish to install (usually the most recent) and download it to your computer. There may be two different
firmware upgrade packages available for each firmware version:
(a) To upgrade the firmware for all possible devices in the installation, choose a firmware upgrade package with an FW extension. Note: Only
B060-032-8 switches and their attached Console Interface Units (CIUs) and Server Interface Units (SIUs) can be upgraded using a firmware upgrade
package with an FW extension. Any other KVM switch, its attached CIUs and SIUs, regardless of their type, cannot be upgraded from the
B060-032-8. To upgrade firmware for KVM switches and console modules not mentioned above, refer to the user manuals for those devices.
(b) To upgrade the firmware for the first-level (root) B060-032-8 only, choose a firmware upgrade package with an EXE extension (the Firmware
Upgrade Utility). Use this firmware upgrade package in single-level installations and when recovering from a failed firmware upgrade.
Preparing to Upgrade Firmware
1
Notify all users to logout of the OSD and the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility.
2 Ensure that all computers are powered on; otherwise, some Server Interface Units (SIUs) may not be upgraded. (Disregard this if you are using the
Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrade the firmware.)
3
4
Ensure that the B060-032-8 and all B062-002-PS2s and B062-002-USBs have the Firmware Upgrade switch set to Normal.
Disconnect all Daisy-Chained KVM Switches before performing the Firmware Upgrade.
Upgrading Firmware via the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility
To upgrade firmware for all possible devices in the KVM installation:
1
2
From the computer that was used to download the firmware upgrade package, open a Web browser and login to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility.
Click the Upgrade icon. The following dialog box appears (Figure 25):
Figure 25: Firmware Upgrade Dialog Box
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Click OK to enter Firmware Upgrade mode. This may take a few minutes
as the system prepares to upgrade firmware. Users with active sessions in
the OSD will be informed that they should logout. (Some KVM consoles
may be automatically logged out.) The Firmware Upgrade Web Page
will appear (Figure 26). It displays the current firmware versions for the
B060-032-8 and other modules.
4 Select the check box for each module that you wish to upgrade. Or, click
to clear the check box for each module that you do not wish to upgrade.
5
Click Browse. The Choose file dialog box appears.
6 Navigate to the directory where the new firmware upgrade package file
was saved, select the file, and click Open. The path and filename appear
in the Firmware Image File field. (If you have not yet downloaded the
firmware upgrade package, see “Downloading the Firmware Upgrade
Package,” page 30).
Figure 26: Firmware Upgrade Web Page
7 Decide whether to check the firmware version level.
(a) If you select Check Firmware Version, the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility compares the firmware level of the B060-032-8 with that of the upgrade
files. If it finds that the current firmware version of the B060-032-8 is equal or higher, the firmware upgrade is aborted and the B060-032-8
automatically resets and returns to the login screen.
(b) If you do not select Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without comparing the version levels.
Click Upgrade to begin upgrading the firmware or click Abort to cancel the firmware upgrade. If firmware upgrade is aborted, the B060-032-8 will
automatically reboot, requiring you to login again. Note: It takes approximately seven minutes to upgrade firmware for a single level installation, and 17
minutes for a cascaded installation. Please be patient while firmware upgrade is in progress.
8
9 After the firmware upgrade completes, the B060-032-8 automatically resets and returns to the login screen.
Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware Upgrade Utility
Before starting the Firmware Upgrade Utility, ensure that both the host computer and first-level B060-032-8 lie within the same subnet and are not
physically separated by a router, gateway, or firewall. If you have not yet downloaded the Firmware Upgrade Utility and firmware upgrade package, you
can obtain them via the Support section at www.tripplite.com. Note: This procedure will not upgrade firmware for cascaded B060-032-8, Console Interface
Units (CIUs) or Server Interface Units (SIUs).
To upgrade firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Utility:
1 Double-click the B060-032-8 Firmware Upgrade Utility icon that
If multiple master (first-level) stations lie within the subnet, the Select
Master Device dialog box appears (Figure 27).
Figure 27: Select Master Device Dialog Box
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Select the B060-032-8 for which you wish to upgrade the firmware, and
then click OK. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The
utility will inspect your installation. All devices capable of being upgraded
by the package are listed in the Device List box (Figure 28).
3
4
Select a device in the Device List box to display information about it in
the Device Description panel (Figure 29).
Select the Check Firmware Version check box to compare the current
firmware version level of the B060-032-8 to that of the Firmware Upgrade
Utility installation file. Click Next to begin the Check Firmware Version
process. If the B060-032-8’s firmware version level is equal to or higher
than that of the installation files, a prompt appears asking if you wish to
continue with the firmware upgrade. Click Yes to continue.
5 Click Upgrade to continue with the firmware installation or Abort to
cancel the operation. If you chose not to check the firmware version, the
Firmware Upgrade Utility installs the upgrade files without comparing the
firmware version levels.
Figure 28: Firmware Upgrade Utility Main Screen
Figure 29: Firmware Upgrade Utility Main Screen (Device Selected)
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As the upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages
box, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar
(Figure 30).
7
8
When the upgrade is complete, a screen appears to inform you that the
procedure was successful (Figure 31).
Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful
firmware upgrade, the KVM switch exits Firmware Upgrade mode.
Upgrade Failed
If a device fails to complete the upgrade successfully, start the firmware
upgrade procedure again. If the B060-032-8 becomes inoperable after a
failed firmware upgrade, follow this procedure to recover from a failed
firmware upgrade:
1 Power off the first-level B060-032-8. Do not power off the cascaded and
daisy-chained KVM switches (if applicable).
2
Locate the F/W UPGRADE switch on the back panel of the B060-032-8.
Place the switch in the RECOVER position.
3 Power on the first-level B060-032-8.
Figure 30: Firmware Upgrade Utility Main Screen (Update in Progress)
4
Upgrade firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
5 When the firmware upgrade recovery completes, the B060-032-8 will
emit a single continuous beep.
6
7
8
Place the F/W UPGRADE switch in the NORMAL position. The beep
will stop.
Power off the first-level B060-032-8, wait 5 seconds, and then power it on
again.
Upgrade the firmware to the latest firmware version. If you have already
4
upgraded to the latest firmware version in , you do not need to upgrade
the firmware again.
Figure 31: Firmware Upgrade Utility Main Screen (Update Complete)
10.18 Replacing the Root B060-032-8
If you replace the root (first-level) B060-032-8 with a child (lower-level) B060-032-8, the new root B060-032-8 will ask you to confirm that you want to
keep the system settings of the previous root B060-032-8. If you choose to keep the settings, all groups, users, and port notes will be retained. However,
some system settings such as date, time, station name, and Web Page Session Timeout may be lost. If you choose to discard the settings, the B060-032-8 will
return to its factory default settings. The B060-032-8 cannot be accessed until you have completed this procedure.
To replace the root B060-032-8:
1
Disconnect and remove the root B060-032-8 from the installation and replace it with the new root B060-032-8.
2
Login to the Administrator Utility. A Web page appears that asks you to confirm whether you want to keep the system settings.
3
Click Yes to keep the system settings of the previous root B060-032-8; or, click No to discard the system settings and return to the original factory default
settings.
4
The B060-032-8 automatically resets and returns to the login screen. Now you may access the B060-032-8.
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10.19 Backing Up & Restoring Settings
Super administrators and administrators can back up B060-032-8 system settings to a file and later restore them to the system. Systems settings should be
backed up:
• Before making changes.
• If multiple B060-032-8 are installed in separate installations and you want to use the same settings.
• If the B060-032-8 has a problem and needs to be replaced.
• Before upgrading to a newer version of the B060-032-8.
Routine backups can speed recovery in the event of a complete system failure that requires reinstallation of the firmware
Action
Backup
Restore
Description
Backs up root station settings, user and group accounts, user profiles, port access rights and shortcuts.
Deletes current root station settings, user and group accounts, user profiles, port access rights and shortcuts, and restores to
those saved in the configuration backup file.
To back up system settings:
1
Click the Backup icon. The Backup and Restore Settings Web Page
appears (Figure 32).
2
Under Backup Configuration, enter a password for the backup
configuration file if you want to password protect it; otherwise, leave this
field blank. There are no restrictions on characters that can be used in
passwords.
3
4
5
Click Save. The File Download dialog box appears.
Click Save. The Save As dialog box appears.
Navigate to the directory where you want to save the file and click Save.
The backup configuration file is saved in the directory.
To restore system configurations:
1
Click the Backup icon. The Backup and Restore Settings Web Page
appears.
2
Under Restore Configuration, enter the password that you used to
password protect the backup configuration file. If you did not password
protect the file, leave this field blank.
Figure 32: Backup and Restore Settings Web Page
3
4
Click Browse. The Choose File dialog box appears.
Navigate to the directory where the configuration backup file was saved
and select the file. The path and filename will appear in the field.
5
Click Restore. The backup configuration file settings replace all current
settings. When the configurations are finished restoring, the B060-032-8
will reboot. A message will be sent to OSD users with active sessions
notifying them that configurations are being restored and that the system
will reboot.
10.20 Viewing & Ending User Sessions
The B060-032-8 lists all users who are currently logged in to the B060-032-8 via the Administrator Utility or the OSD and shows details about their
sessions. If a user account is misused or if another user needs to login to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility, Super Administrators can view and end the
sessions of other Super Administrators, Administrators and Users. Super Administrators can also login to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility when all
sessions are in use and close the session of another user. The first seven users to login to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility have normal access; that is,
they may use all features permitted by their account settings. Once seven users are logged in, Super Administrators have provisional access in order to close
the sessions of other users. (Provisional access expires after 10 min.) The maximum number of users that can login to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility
at the same time is 16.
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To view current user sessions click the Session icon. The Active Sessions
Web Page will appear. It displays information about the users who have
active sessions in the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility or OSD (Figure 33).
To end a user session:
1 Click the Session icon. The Active Sessions Web Page appears.
2
Select the user whose session you wish to end and click End Session. The
user is logged out of the B060-032-8 and the username no longer appears
on the Active Sessions Web Page. Repeat for each user that you want to
logout of the B060-032-8 (Figure 34).
Figure 33: Active Sessions Web Page
Viewing and Clearing the Log File
The log file is a record of events that happen in the B060-032-8
Administrator Utility. It records events such as system boot up and important
administrative changes. Each entry is recorded with the date and time
that the event happened. User logins and logouts are also recorded; and,
in addition to the date and time, also include the user’s username and IP
address. Only Super Administrators and Administrators can view and clear
the log file.
Figure 34: Active Sessions Web Page (End User Session)
To view the log file:
1
2
Click the Log icon. The Event Log Web Page will appear (Figure 35).
Select one of the following three ways to view log file events:
• Today: Select this option to view only events that happened today.
• All: Select this option to view all events in the log file.
• Range: Select this option to view events that happened over a period
of one or more days. Enter the beginning date in the From field and the
ending date in the To field.
3
Click OK. The System Log Web Page will appear (Figure 36). The
log file displays events occurring in the B060-032-8 system within the
date range entered into the Event Log Webpage. Up to 4096 events can
be stored in the Event Log’s memory. Once memory is full the oldest
events are discarded as new events are recorded. Note: If the B060-032-8
suddenly loses power, e.g. during a power outage, and the log file is full
at the time, only the 2048 most recent events can be displayed when the
B060-032-8 is restarted.
Figure 35: Event Log Web Page
Click Back to return to the Event Log Webpage.
To clear the contents of the log file:
1
View the log file.
2
At the bottom of the System Log Webpage, click Clear All Log. All
events in the log file will be deleted, not just the log files you selected to
display. If you delete the contents of the log file you cannot recover them;
however, this will not affect future log events.
Figure 36: System Log Web Page
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