Tripp Lite B042-004, B042-016, B042-008 User Manual
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Owner’s Manual
NetController™ Rackmount
USB & PS/2 KVM Switches
Models: B042-004, B042-008 and B042-016
Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
(773) 869-1234 • 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. The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
1. Features 3
1.1 General Features 3
1.2 Package Contents 3
1.3 Hardware/Software Support 3
1.4 Cable Requirements 3
1.5 External Views 4
1.5.1 Front View 4
1.5.2 Rear View 4
2. Installation 5
2.1 Mounting the NetController KVM Switch 5
2.2 Connecting Your PCs and Peripherals to a Single 5
NetController KVM Switch
2.3 Daisy-Chaining B042-Series KVM Switches 5
3. Operation 6
3.1 Control Interfaces 6
3.1.1 Front-Panel Buttons 6
3.1.2 Keyboard Hotkeys 6
3.1.3 On-Screen Display 7
3.2 OSD Main Menu 7
3.3 OSD Setup Menu 8
3.3.1 Auto Logout 8
3.3.2 OSD Timeout 8
3.3.3 Auto Scan Period 8
3.3.4 Title Bar 8
3.3.5 Hotkey 8
3.3.6 Setup Password 8
3.3.7 Load Default 9
3.3.8 Load Default All 9
3.4 Status Menu 9
List of Figures
Figure 1-1 B042-008 Front Panel 4
Figure 1-2 B042-016 Front Panel 4
Figure 1-3 B042-008 Rear Panel 4
Figure 1-4 B042-016 Rear Panel 4
Figure 2 Daisy-Chain Diagram 5
Figure 3-1 OSD Main Menu 7
Figure 3-2 OSD Main Menu 8
Figure 3-3 Password Setup Prompts 8
Figure 3-4 Firmware Upgrade Prompts 9
Figure 3-5 Firmware Power Warning 9
Figure 3-6 Firmware Select File Window 9
Figure 3-7 Firmware Check KVM Window 9
Figure 3-8 Firmware Comparison Window 10
Figure 3-9 Firmware Upgrade Window 10
Figure 3-10 Firmware CRC Error 10
List of Tables
Hotkey Summary 6
4. Upgrade Firmware 9
5. Technical Specifications 11
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1. Features
1.1 General Features
• Connect up to 128* computers by daisy-chaining up to 8 levels of B042-Series KVM Switches
• Allows for easy customization of ports by daisy-chaining any combination of B042-Series KVMs
• Standard 19” rackmount size
• OSD menu for intuitive operation and easy control
• USB and PS/2 keyboard and mouse support on both console and PC side
• Supports video resolution up to 2048 x 1536
• 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
* Daisy-chain (8) B042-016 KVMs to connect to 128 computers.
1.2 Package Contents
• (1) B042-004, B042-008 or B042-016 KVM Switch
• (1) 8-in. Daisy-Chain Cable—HD15 (M) to HD15 (F)
• (1) Daisy-Chain Terminator—HD15 (M)
• (1) 4-ft. Firmware Upgrade Cable—HD15 (F) to DB9 (F)
• (1) Power Adapter (AC to DC 9V, 1A)
• (1) Rackmount Hardware Kit
• (1) Owner’s Manual CD
• (1) Quick Start Guide
1.3 Hardware/Software Support
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• Supports standard 5-button Microsoft
, Logitech® or comparable Mice
• Supports standard Microsoft, Logitech and comparable keyboards
• Supports a wide range of software platforms: Macintosh
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DOS, Windows 95/98/SE/NT/2000/ME/XP/Server2003/Vista, Unix®, Linux and BSD
• Supports video graphic dimensions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels
• Supports a monitor refresh rate of 75Hz depending on the resolution set
1.4 Cabling Requirements
• 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.
• Daisy-Chain Cable—HD15 (M) to HD15 (F). Included.
• Daisy-Chain Terminator*—HD15 (F). Included.
• Firmware Upgrade Cable—HD15 (F) to DB9 (M). Included.
• AC Adapter Power Cord. Included.
P780-Series USB PS/2 KVM
Cable Kit —Not Included
* Required on the Daisy-Chain Out Port of the last KVM in a daisy-chain. Not required when using an individual B042-Series KVM Switch.
8-in Daisy-Chain Cable—Included 4-ft Firmware Upgrade Cable—Included Daisy-Chain Terminator**—
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Included
1. Features (continued)
LIVE
BANK
SELECTED
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8-PORT KVM SWITCH
MODEL: B042-008
LIVE
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BANK
SELECTED
16-PORT KVM SWITCH
MODEL: B042-016
NetController™ 8-Port KVM Switch Model: B042-008
NetController™ 16-Port KVM Switch Model: B042-016
1.5 External Views
1.5.1 Front View
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Figure 1-1: B042-008 Front Panel
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Figure 1-2: B042-016 Front Panel
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Port-Switching Buttons
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Use these buttons to switch directly to the desired port.
Numerical LED Displays and Indicators
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Bank LED Display: Shows the currently selected KVM in a daisy-chain. The LED will default to bank 1 if the KVM is not daisy-chained to other KVMs.
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Red ‘Live’ LED Indicators: A Red LED will be displayed above each port with a connected computer that is running power through the PS/2 or USB
console interface. If the connected computer is powered off, the red LED will not be illuminated.
Green ‘Selected’ LED Indicators: A Green LED will be displayed above the computer port which is currently selected as active.
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1.5.2 Rear View
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Figure 1-3: B042-008 Rear Panel
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Power Receptacle: The power receptacle should receive electricity from the included 9V DC 1A power adapter cord. Its center pin is of a positive polarity.
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Console Ports: The console ports provide keyboard and mouse connectors for both PS/2 and USB interfaces, as well as a HD15 (F) connector for the
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Figure 1-4: B042-016 Rear Panel
monitor/LCD display.
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PC Port: 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
will need one of Tripp Lite’s P780-Series USB PS/2 KVM Cable Kits. Not included.
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Daisy-Chain IN Port: The daisy-chain IN port is a HD15 (M) connector which provides daisy-chaining upstream to a B042-Series KVM Switch.
The daisy-chain IN port is also used in the firmware upgrade process.
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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