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Owner’s Manual

NetController™ Rackmount

Console KVM Switches

Models: B040-008-19 and B040-016-19

1. Features 2

General Features

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Package Contents

1.2

Hardware/Software Support

1.3

OSD Main Menu

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OSD Setup Menu

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3.3.1

3.3.2

Auto Logout
OSD Timeout

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Cable Requirements

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External Vie ws

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2. Installation 4

Rackmounting

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Connecting PCs and Peripherals to a Single Switch

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Daisy-Chaining

2.3

3. Operation 6

Control Interfaces

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Push Buttons

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Keyboard Hotkeys

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On-Screen Display

3.1.3

Auto Scan Period

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Title Bar

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Hotkey

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Passwor d

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Load Default

3.3.7

OSD Appearance

3.3.8

Upgrade Firmware

3.3.9

4. Technical Specifications 11

5. Warranty & Warranty Registration 11

Español 13
Français 25

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1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA

[phone] • www.tripplite.com

Note: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to its connected devices.

Copyright © 2008 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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1. Features

1.1 General Features

• Built-in 19" display, keyboard and touch pad

• Connect up to 128 computers by daisy-chaining up to 8 levels of NetController KVM Switches*

• Allows for easy customization of ports by daisy-chaining any combination of NetController KVMs

• Standard 19” rackmount size

• OSD menu for intuitive operation and easy control

• USB and PS/2 keyboard and mouse support

• Password protection and auto-logout features

• Firmware upgradeable

• Robust metal case design ensures best EMI shielding and video quality

• Hot-swappable: disconnect and reconnect USB computers without rebooting

• Easy port selection via push buttons, keyboard hot keys or on-screen display (OSD)

* B040-Series NetController KVM Switches cannot be daisy-chained off of another KVM switch. They can only be used as the master (bank 1) KVM in a daisy-chained configuration.

1.2 Package Contents

• (1) B040-008-19 or B040-016-19 KVM Switch

• (1) 4-ft. Firmware Upgrade Cable—HD15 (F) to DB9 (F)

• (1) AC Power Cord

• (1) Owner’s Manual CD

• (1) Quick Start Guide

1.3 Hardware/Software Support

• Supports standard 5-button Microsoft®, Logitech® or comparable Mice

• Supports standard Microsoft, Logitech and comparable keyboards

• Supports a wide range of software platforms: Macintosh®, DOS, Windows 95/98/SE/NT/2000/ME/XP/Server2003/Vista, Unix®, Linux and BSD

• Superior video quality up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz (for built-in monitor)

1.4 Cabling Requirements

• Firmware Upgrade Cable—HD15 (F) to DB9 (M). Included.

• AC Power Cord. Included.

• Tripp Lite P780-Series USB PS/2 KVM Cable Kit—HD15 (M) to HD15 (M), MiniDIN6 (M), USB A (M) and USB A (F) to MiniDIN6 (M) Adapter.
Available in 6-ft., 10-ft. and 15-ft. lengths. Not included.

• Tripp Lite P781-series Daisy-Chain Cable—HD15 (M) to HD15 (F). Not included (required only when daisy-chaining KVMs).

• Daisy-Chain Terminator—HD15 (F). Not included (required only when daisy-chaining KVMs).

4-ft Firmware Upgrade Cable—Included

P780-Series USB PS/2 KVM

Cable Kit —Not Included

Daisy-Chain Cable—Not Included Daisy-Chain Terminator—

Not Included

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1. Features (continued)

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100-240V AC 50/60Hz

DAISY-CHAIN OUT

FIRMWARE UPGRADE

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NetController™ 16-PORT CONSOLE KVM SWITCH MODEL: B040-016-19

1.5 External Views

Front View

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Figure 1-1: NetController KVM Front Panel

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Upper Handle: Pull to slide the KVM Switch out; push to slide the KVM Switch in.

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19” LCD Display: Built-in on-screen display (OSD) for convenient KVM Switch control, including port selection.

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OSD Push Buttons: Used to access the OSD Menu to adjust the LCD display.

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LED Indicators: The red LEDs will illuminate above each port with a connected computer that is running power through the console interface. If the connected

computer is powered off, the red LED will not be illuminated. The green LEDs will illuminate above the computer port that is currently selected as active.

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Port Selection Buttons: Push to directly select the active computer channel that can be controlled by the shared keyboard, touch pad and LCD display

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Keyboard

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2-Button Touch Pad: Left button is left click, right is right click. Run your nger up or down the far right side of the touch pad to scroll up and down a screen.

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Slide Release: Mechanism to lock the drawer closed when the console is not in use. Prevents it from accidentally sliding open. To slide the console out, you

must rst release it by moving the tab sideways.

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Rackmounting Brackets: There are rackmount brackets to secure the chassis to a system rack located at each corner of the unit.

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Railway Release Tabs: When the drawer is completely pulled out to the end, the railway system will lock. Push the release tabs on both sides to release the

drawer so that it can be pushed back in.

Rear View

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Power Dongle: The power dongle should receive electricity from the included AC po wer cord.

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USB Port: The USB port is available if you want to use a separate keyboard or mouse.

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PC Ports: The PC port is a HD15 (F) connector integrated with USB and PS/2 keyboard, mouse and video. To connect a computer to the PC port, you

Figure 1-2: B040-008-19 Rear Panel

Figure 1-3: B040-016-19 Rear Panel

will need one of Tripp Lite’s P780-Series USB PS/2 KVM Cable Kits. Not included.

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Firmware Upgrade Port: This port is used during the rmware upgrade process (see 3.3.9 Upgrade Firmware on pg. 11).

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Daisy-Chain OUT Port: The daisy-chain OUT port is a HD15 (F) connector which provides daisy-chaining downstream to a B042-Series KVM Switch.

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2. Installation

2.1 Rackmounting

Ambient Operating Temperature

The ambient operating temperature in the rack may be an issue and is dependent upon the rack load and ventilation. When installing in a closed or
multi-unit rack assembly, make sure that the temperature will not exceed the maximum rated ambient temperature. (32º to 104º F)

Airflow

Ensure that the airow within the rack is not compromised.

Circuit Overloading

When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over-current protection and supply wiring.

Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

To protect against circuit overloading you should connect your NetController KVM and attached computers/servers to a Tripp Lite SmartPro® or
SmartOnline® UPS System.

Rackmounting Instructions

The NetController KVM Switch is designed for mounting in a 1U rack system. For convenience, a rack mounting kit is included with your KVM
for quick installation. The various mounting options are explained in the sections that follow.

Standard Rackmounting

The standard rackmounting brackets that come attached to the
KVM Switch allow the unit to be installed in standard 1U racks
by a single individual.

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Slide out the rear mounting brackets from the console

and mount both brackets (separate from the console) to the

inside rear of a standard 1U rack system using user-supplied
screws.

Take the console and gently slide it into the two rear-

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mounted brackets in the rack and secure the console in place
by inserting user-supplied screws.

2-Post Rackmounting

The NetController KVM Switch can also be mounted in a 2-post rack installation using the optional 2-Post Rackmount Kit (model #: B019-000). The
mounting hardware allows for the console to be opened with the drawer in any position. Heavy-duty 14-gauge steel provides stability and prevents
the console frame from twisting. See the B019-000 instructional manual for detailed mounting instructions.

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2.2 Connecting PCs and Peripherals to a Single Switch

Step 1: Connect the included AC power cord to the KVM Switch to power it on.
Step 2: Connect each computer to the KVM Switch using a P780-Series Tripp Lite USB PS/2 KVM Cable Kit. Not included.

The KVM Switch is now ready to operate as soon as you turn on any of the attached computers.

Note: When you are connecting a PS/2 computer, it is required that the NetController KVM Switch is connected and powered on before starting your computers.

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