Tripp Lite B004-008 User Manual
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Owner’s Manual
8-Port Standard
KVM Switch
Model #: B004-008
Table of Contents
Features 2
Hardware Requirements 2
Console 2
PC 2
Cables 2
Controls and Connections 3
Front View 3
Rear View 3
Mounting and Stacking Instructions 4
Installation 4
Operation 5
Hot Plugging 5
Powering Off and Restarting 5
Port Selection 5
Hot Key Operation 6
Troubleshooting 6
Specifications 7
FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice 8
Warranty and Warranty Registration 8
Español 9
Français 17
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or to its connected devices.
Features
Control Up to 8 PCs from a Single Console (Keyboard, Monitor and Mouse)•
No Software Required - PC Selection done via Front Panel Switches or Hot Keys•
Quick View Scan Mode for Monitoring Selected PCs•
PS/2 and Serial Mouse Emulation Provided for System Bootup•
Console’s PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connected PCs•
Microsoft Intellimouse Pro, Logitech FirstMouse, FirstMouse+ Support*•
SVGA, VGA and Multisync Monitor Support•
LED Display for Easy Status Monitoring•
Rack Mountable in 19” System Rack•
Hot Pluggable - Add or Remove PCs for Maintenance Without Powering Down the Switch•
Superior Video Quality: 1920x1440; DDC2B.•
* 1. PS/2 compatible mouse support is for three button (wheel) mice.
2. The Change Device procedure in the Logitech Mouse Ware program does not work in Microsoft NT.
Hardware Requirements
Console
A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be •
using on any of the PCs.
A PS/2 Style Mouse•
A PS/2 Style Keyboard•
PC
Each PC must have:
A VGA, SVGA, Multisync card or USB port.*•
A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style).•
Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port or a USB port.*•
Cables
The following are the cables needed to connect your KVM Switch to the CPUs:
P750-006 PS/2 Cable Kit – 6’
P750-010 PS/2 Cable Kit – 10’
P750-015 PS/2 Cable Kit – 15’
NOTE: The wiring and pin assignments will not let you use a Serial-to-PS/2 adapter at the KVM side of the cable.
Attempting to use a standard serial extender cable with adapters at both ends will fail.
* Use a B015-000 PS/2 to USB Adapter to connect a USB computer to the KVM (still requires a P750 series cable kit to
complete CPU connection).
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Controls and Connections
Front View
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Lighted Port Selection Button
Lights GREEN to indicate which ports have been selected. •
Lights RED to indicate which ports are connected to a computer and powered on. •
An unlit button indicates that no computer is connected or that the connected computer •
is not powered on.
A flashing button indicates which port is currently selected in the auto-scan mode.•
Rear View
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Power Jack
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The optional power adapter plugs in here. The switch is designed to be non-powered
(no external power required). It draws the necessary power from the connected CPUs
through the Keyboard/Mouse connection. External power is required if the CPUs do not
provide sufficient power (operation will be erratic).
Console Port Section
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Your monitor, keyboard and mouse plug in here.
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CPU Port Section
The cables from the PCs plug in here.
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