Tripp Lite B040-016-19 User Manual

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NetController

Console KVM &

Rackmount KVM Switches

Models: B040-008-19, B040-016-19, B042-004,

B042-008 & B042-016

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

Standard KVM Switch Rackmount Instructions

1 Depending on whether you want to mount the KVM switch to the

front or back of the rack, attach the included rackmount brackets
to the front or rear side of the KVM switch.

2 Using user-supplied screws, mount the rackmount brackets of

the KVM switch to the rack.

Standard Console KVM Switch Rackmount
Instructions

The B040-Series Console KVM Switches come with removable
rackmount brackets, allowing the unit to be installed by a single
person.

1 Remove the rackmount brackets from the unit and mount them

to the back of the rack using user-supplied screws.

2 Take the Console KVM Switch and gently slide it into the rack so

that it slides into the rackmount brackets you just mounted.

3 Mount the rackmount brackets on the front of the unit to the rack

using user-supplied screws.

2-Post Rack Console KVM Switch Rackmount
Instructions

The B040-Series Console KVM Switches can be mounted to a
2-post rack using Tripp Lite’s B019-000 2-Post Rackmount Kit (sold
separately). See the B019-000 owner’s manual for installation
instructions.

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Single-Stage Installation

1 Before starting the installation, shut down all computers that are

to be connected to the KVM switch.

2 Connect the external power supply (B042-Series KVMs) or

power cord (B040-Series KVMs) to the unit, and then plug it into
a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS).

3 B042-Series KVM Switches Only: Connect a USB or PS/2

keyboard, a mouse and a monitor to the console ports on the
back of the KVM switch.

Note: Any combination of mouse and keyboard will work; PS/2

keyboard and mouse, USB keyboard and mouse, PS/2 keyboard
and USB mouse, USB keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

4 B040-Series Console KVM Switches Only: Connect an

external USB mouse or keyboard and an external monitor to
the corresponding external console ports on the back of the
unit. You can also add remote access to the KVM switch by
connecting a B051-000 IP Remote Access unit to the external
console ports on the back of the unit. (See the B051-000 owner’s
manual for details on installation.)

Note: If you are not using the External VGA Monitor port, you

must connect the External VGA Port Terminator to it for the unit to
function properly.

5 Using Tripp Lite P780-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kits,

connect a computer to an available computer port on the back
of the unit. Repeat this step for each additional computer you are
connecting.

6 Power on the connected computers.

Daisy-Chain Installation

Daisy-Chain Installation continued

Warning! The total length of daisy-chain cable from the master
KVM switch to the last KVM switch in the installation must not
exceed 98 ft (30 m)*. If this distance is exceeded, the KVM
installation will not function properly.

1 Connect the external power supply (B042-Series KVMs) or

power cord (B040-Series KVMs) to the Master KVM switch,
and then plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

Note: B040-Series Console KVM Switches can only occupy the

first position in a daisy-chain.

2 B042-Series KVM Switches Only: Connect a USB or PS/2

keyboard, a mouse and a monitor to the console ports on the
back of the Master KVM switch.

Note: Any combination of mouse and keyboard will work; PS/2

keyboard and mouse, USB keyboard and mouse, PS/2 keyboard
and USB mouse, USB keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

3 B040-Series Console KVM Switches Only: Connect an

external USB mouse or keyboard and an external monitor to the
corresponding external console ports on the back of the Master
Console KVM switch. You can also add remote access to the
KVM switch by connecting a B051-000 IP Remote Access unit
to the external console ports on the back of the unit. (See the
B051-000 owner’s manual for details on installation.)

Note: If you are not using the External VGA Monitor port, you

must connect the External VGA Port Terminator to it for the unit to
function properly.

4 Using the included 8” Daisy-Chain Cable, or a P781-Series

Daisy-Chain Cable (sold separately), connect the Daisy-Chain
Out port of the Master KVM switch to the Daisy-Chain In port of
the second-level B042-Series KVM Switch.

Note: The maximum distance between any two daisy-chained

KVM switches is 98 ft (30 m)*.

5 Connect the external power supply to the second-level B042-

Series KVM Switch and then plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge
Suppressor, PDU or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Repeat
Steps 4 and 5 for any additional KVM switches you are adding,
with no more than 16 KVM switches in the entire installation.

Note: The total length of daisy-chain cable from the master KVM

switch to the last KVM switch in the installation must not exceed
98 ft (30 m)*. If this distance is exceeded, the KVM installation
will not function properly.

6 After you have daisy-chained all of the KVM switches, connect

the Daisy-Chain Terminator that came with your B042-Series
KVM Switch to the Daisy-Chain Out port of the last KVM in the
installation.

7 Using Tripp Lite P780-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable

Kits, connect a computer to an available computer port on the
installation. Repeat this step for each additional computer you
are connecting.

8 Power on the connected computers.

* Previous versions of NetController KVM Switches may not support these distances. If

you experience problems when daisy-chaining within the max. distance requirements,
you may need to upgrade the firmware of your unit. (See the manual CD for details on
performing a firmware upgrade.)

KVM Operation

Ports on the NetController KVM Switches can be accessed via Push-buttons, Hotkeys or OSD. In addition, the OSD allows you to perform various operations on the KVM switch.

To switch to a port via Push-button, simply press the Push-button of the port that you wish to access. To access ports via hotkey commands, or use the OSD to operate the KVM switch, see the table below:

Hotkey Command Hotkey Sequence1OSD Procedure Description

Select port
(Single-stage
installation)

Select port
(Daisy-chain
installation)

Next Lower Port [Scroll Lock]2,

Next Higher Port [Scroll Lock]2,

Next Lower
Station

Next Higher
Station

Beep On/Off [Scroll Lock]2,

Initiate an Auto
Scan

Title Bar On/Off [Scroll Lock]2,

Reset Console
Mouse

Open the OSD
Menu

Change the
Hotkey Preceding
Sequence

Last Known
Active Port
Restore

1

Hotkeys in a hotkey command must be pressed within 2 seconds of each other for the command to be successful. 2 The Hotkey preceding sequence is user-definable, and can be changed to [Scroll Lock], [Caps Lock], [Num Lock] or [F12].

[Scroll Lock]2,
[Scroll Lock]2, ab

ab = 2-Digit Port
Number (01 – 16)

[Scroll Lock]2, [Scroll
Lock]2 ab, yz

ab = 2-Digit Station
Number (01 – 16)
yz = 2-Digit Port
Number (01 – 16)

[Scroll Lock]2, [↓]

[Scroll Lock]2, [↑]

[Scroll Lock]2,
[Scroll Lock]2,
[Page Up]

[Scroll Lock]2,
[Scroll Lock]2,
[Page Down]

[Scroll Lock]2, [B]

[Scroll Lock]2,
[Scroll Lock]2, [S]

[Scroll Lock]2, [T]

[Scroll Lock]2,

[Scroll Lock]2, [End]

[Scroll Lock]2,
[Scroll Lock]2,
[Spacebar]

[Scroll Lock]2,

[Scroll Lock]2, [H], y

y = [Scroll Lock],
[Caps Lock],
[Num Lock] or [F12]

[Scroll Lock]2,
[Scroll Lock]2, [L]

In the OSD Main Page, highlight the desired
port using the up and down arrow keys
([Page Up] and [Page Down] displays
additional ports) and press the [Enter] key.

In the OSD Main page, highlight the desired
port using the up and down arrow keys
([Page Up] and [Page Down] displays
additional ports and KVMs) and press the
[Enter] key.

— Switches console focus from the current port

— Switches console focus from the current port

— Switches console focus from the current port

— Switches console focus from the current

— Toggles the Beeper On/Off. The Beeper

Press the [F2] key when in any of the OSD
Pages.

— Turns the Title Bar On/Off. Note: This does

— Resets the console mouse in the event of

— Opens the OSD Menu.

In the OSD Setup Page, highlight the Hotkey
setting and use the [→] and [←] keys to se­lect the desired Hotkey preceding sequence.
Press the [Enter] key to save the change.

— Enables/Disables the feature that restores

Switches console focus to the selected port.

Switches console focus to the selected KVM
switch and port.

to the next accessible port prior to it.

to the next accessible port after it.

to the first accessible port on the next lower­level KVM switch.

port to the last accessible port on the next
higher-level KVM switch.

sounds when performing a Hotkey
Command or during an Auto Scan.

Initiates an Auto Scan. Press any key to stop
an Auto Scan.

not affect the Title Bar setting in the OSD.

a lockup.

Changes the hotkey preceding sequence to
[Scroll Lock], [Caps Lock], [Num Lock]
or [F12]

the KVM switch to the last port to have the
KVMs focus prior to a power failure.

Hotkey Command Hotkey Sequence1OSD Procedure Description

Load Default — In the OSD Setup Page, highlight the Load

OSD Appearance — In the OSD Setup Page, highlight the OSD

Edit Port Names — In the OSD Main Page, highlight the desired

Auto Scan Period — In the OSD Setup Page, highlight the Auto

Auto Logout — In the OSD Setup Page, highlight the Auto

OSD Timeout — In the OSD Setup Page, highlight the OSD

Title Bar Position — In the OSD Setup Page, highlight the Title

Password — In the OSD Setup Page, highlight the

Default setting and press the [Enter] key.
When prompted to confirm the action,
highlight Yes and press the [Enter] key.

Appearance setting and use the [→] and [←]
keys to select Yes or No. Yes tur ns on the
OSD Appearance function; No turns it Off.

port and press the [Insert] key. Type in a
port name and press the [Enter] key. Port
names can be up to 16 characters, using
A – Z, 0 – 9.

Scan Period setting and use the [→] and
[←] keys to choose a time frame between
5 and 95, with intervals of 5 seconds. Press
the [Enter] key to save the setting.

Logout setting and use the [→] and [←]
keys to choose a time frame between 00
and 99 seconds. A setting of 00 disables
this feature. Press the [Enter] key to save
the setting.

Timeout setting and use the [→] and [←]
keys to choose a time frame between 00 and
95 seconds, with intervals of 5 seconds. A
setting of 00 disables this feature. Press the
[Enter] key to save the setting.

Bar setting and use the [→] and [←] keys
to choose between 5 options: Disable, Left,
Right, Left Timed, Right Timed. Press the
[Enter] key to save the setting.

Password setting and press the [Enter] key.
Choose Yes to enable password security
or No to disable it, and then hit the [Enter]
key. If enabling password security, you
will be asked to enter in a new password.
Passwords can be up to 8 characters (A – Z,
0 – 9). If disabling password security, you will
be asked to enter in the previous password.

Restores the OSD Settings to the factory
defaults. Note: This does not affect password

security.

When this setting is turned on, the OSD will
remain open instead of closing when the
OSD Main Page is used to switch ports.

Edits the name assigned to a port.

Sets the amount of time spent on each
computer during an Auto Scan. The default
is 10 seconds.

Sets the amount of inactivity time before a
user is logged out of the KVM switch,
requiring a password to regain access. The
default is 00, which disables this feature.

Sets the amount of inactivity time before the
OSD is closed. The default is 30 seconds.

Determines if the Title Bar is displayed when
switching ports; and, if so, what side of the
screen it is on and how long it is displayed
for. The timed settings turn the title bar off
after 5 seconds.

Enables/Disables password security. When
enabled, a user is required to enter a
password to regain access to the KVM
switch after they have been logged out.

Warranty

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of initial
purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, in its sole discretion. Service under this Warranty can
only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to:
Tripp Lite; 1111 W. 35th Street; Chicago IL 60609; USA. Seller will pay return shipping charges. Visit www.tripplite.com/support before sending any equipment back for repair.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction).

Tripp Lite; 1111 W. 35th Street; Chicago IL 60609; USA

WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to
great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.

The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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