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NetDirector

Matrix KVM Switches

Model #: B060-032 (32-Port, 4-User)

B060-016-2 (16-Port, 2-User)

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

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

to this unit or to its connected devices.

This package should include:

• 1 B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switch

• 1 Power Cord

• 1 2-ft. Daisy Chain Cable

• 1 CD with Owner’s Manual and Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................3

Tripp Lite introduces you to its NetDirector™ Matrix KVM Switches. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented; its front and back panel components are explained; and the modules used to connect to it are described.

Features ......................................................................3

Hardware Requirements ............................................3

Console ................................................................3

Computers ............................................................3

Cables ....................................................................3

Front View ..................................................................4

Rear View ..................................................................5

Console Interface Modules ........................................5

Console Interface Modules Front View ....................5

Console Interface Modules Rear View ......................6

Installation ........................................................7

Takes you through the installation procedures from a basic single stage hookup to a complete daisy chained plus cascaded installation.

Overview ....................................................................7

Before you Begin ......................................................7

Single Stage Installation ............................................8

Multilevel Installations..............................................10

Overview ............................................................10

Daisy Chaining ....................................................10

Cascading ............................................................11

Protocol Interface Cascading ........................12

Physical Interface Cascading..........................13

Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading Expansion ..............15

Protocol Interface Expansion ..............................15

Physical Interface Expansion ..............................16

Topology Considerations ........................................17

Basic Operations ......................................................17

Hot Plugging ........................................................17

Powering Off and Restarting ..............................17

Port Selection ......................................................17

Port ID Numbering ............................................17

Single Stage and Daisy Chained Installations ....17

Cascaded Protocol Interface Installations............18

Cascaded Physical Interface Installations............18

User Management and Security ..........................18

OSD Operation ................................................19

Provides detailed information for configuring and controlling your installation using the KVM Switch’s intuitive, mouse-driven OSD (On Screen Display) menus.

OSD Overview ........................................................19

OSD Main Screen Headings ....................................20

OSD Navigation ......................................................20

OSD Functions ........................................................20

F1 GOTO: ............................................................21

F2 LIST: ..............................................................21

F3 SET: ..............................................................21

F4 ADM: ............................................................23

F5 SKP: ..............................................................25

F6 BRC: ..............................................................25

F7 SCAN: ............................................................25

F8 LOUT: ............................................................26

Cascaded OSD Operation ........................................26

Hotkey Operation ............................................27

Explains the concepts and procedures used in controlling the KVM Switch from the keyboard.

Hotkey Port Control ................................................27

Invoking Hotkey Mode ......................................27

Selecting the Active Port ....................................27

Auto Scanning ....................................................28

Skip Mode ..........................................................29

Hotkey Beeper Control ............................................29

Hotkey Summary Table ......................................29

Multiplatform Support ....................................30

Sun Keyboard Emulation ....................................30

Mac Keyboard Emulation ..................................30

The Firmware Upgrade Utility........................31

Explains how to upgrade the KVM Switch’s firmware with the latest available versions.

Introduction ..............................................................31

Purpose ................................................................31

Before You Begin ................................................31

Performing the Upgrade ..........................................32

Starting the Upgrade ..........................................32

Upgrade Failure ..................................................32

Appendix..........................................................33

Provides technical and other important information.

Connection Tables ....................................................33

Daisy Chain ........................................................33

Cascade to Tripp Lite B007-008 ............................33

OSD Factory Default Settings ................................33

Clear Login Information ..........................................34

Specifications ................................................35

B060-032 and B060-016-2 ................................35

Console Interface Modules ................................35

Server Interface Modules ....................................35

Troubleshooting ............................................36

FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice ....................36

Warranty Registration ....................................36

Warranty ..............................................................36

Introduction

Features

• Two consoles (for B060-016-2) or four consoles (for B060-032) independently and simultaneously control up to 16 (for B060-016-2) or up to 32 (for B060-032) directly connected computers

• Daisy-chain up to 7 additional units

• Cascade up to 16 (for B060-016-2) or up to 32 (for B060-032) compatible KVM switches from each station on the chain

• Control up to 4,096 computers on a daisy-chained/cascaded installation

• Compact design - RJ45 connectors allow rack mounting in a 19", 1U, system rack

• Multi-platform support: PC, Mac and Sun

• Console conversion - any type of console can control any type of computer - mixed combinations (PS/2 & USB) supported on both the console and computer sides

• PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere - Keep Alive feature ensures that the keyboard and mouse work properly even if the switch temporarily loses power

• Hot pluggable; add or remove components without having to power off the switch

• No software required; convenient computer selection via intuitive hotkey combinations or On Screen Display (OSD) menus

• OSD port list automatically expands when stations are added - port names are automatically reconfigured when the station sequence is changed

• OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes

• Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers

• Three level password security: Super Administrator, Administrator, and Users

• LCD, VGA, SVGA, XGA, and MultiSync support; DDC2B

• Superior video quality - up to 1024x768

• Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) assures optimum video resolution for distances up to 500ft between the switch and the consoles or computers - no DIP switch setting required

• Lifetime firmware upgrading via flash ROM

@ 60Hz at 500ft.

Hardware Requirements

Console

The following equipment must be used for each console:

• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any

computer in the installation.

• Either a PS/2 or a USB keyboard and mouse.

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

• An HD15 video port.

• Either a PS/2 style (MiniDIN6) mouse port and PS/2 style keyboard port; or USB ports (for a

USB keyboard and USB mouse); or, for legacy Sun systems, a Sun style keyboard port (MiniDIN8).

Cables and Interface Modules

The following cables are required for use with the Modular Matrix KVM switch:

Function Cable

Console Interface Module to B060 Series KVM Cat5e Patch Cable (Tripp Lite B060 Series KVM to Server Interface Module N001 Series Patch Cables) Console Interface Modules For PS/2 Console B062-001-PS2

Server Interface Modules For PS/2 Server B054-001-PS2

Daisy-chain Cables P770 Series of Cables

For USB Console B062-001-USB

For SUN Server B054-001-SUN For USB Server B054-001-USB

Introduction

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B060 Series Front View (B060-032 Shown)

321 654 987 121110 15 161413

F/W UPGRADE

NORMAL RECOVER

12 345

191817 222120 252423 282726 31 323029

RESET

32-PORT (4 USER)

MATRIX KVM SWITCH

MODEL: B060-032

1. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch

During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. If a firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully, slide this switch to the RECOVER position and do a warm reset (see p. 31), to return the switch to its prior firmware state.

After returning the switch to its prior firmware state, slide the switch back to the NORMAL position to attempt the firmware upgrade again, or to use the switch with its prior firmware.

2. Port LEDs

The Port LEDs are multicolored (Red / Green / Amber), and provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports as follows:

Color Condition Indication

Amber Steady Port is selected and the connected server is on.

Flashing Port is selected; Port is connected to a powered ON KVM switch Red Steady Port is selected but connected server is OFF Green Steady Port is not selected, the connected server is ON

Flashing Port is not selected: Port is connected to a powered ON KVM switch Off Port is not selected and the server is OFF

POWER

STATION

3. Reset Switch

Pressing this switch in performs a System Reset.

Note: This switch is semi-recessed and must be pushed with a thin object - such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen.

4. Power LED

Lights to indicate that the B060 Series KVM is powered up and ready to go.

5. Station ID LED

The Station ID on the B060 Series KVM is displayed here. If this is a Single Station installation (see p.

8), or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation (see p. 10), the KVM has a Station ID of 01.

On a Daisy Chained installation, the KVM auto-senses its position and displays the Station ID that corresponds to its place in the chain. (see Port ID Numbering, p. 17 for details).

Introduction

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B060 Series Rear View (B060-032 Shown)

1. Power Socket

The power cord to the AC source plugs in here.

2. Power Switch

This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit On and Off.

3. Console Port Section

The Cat5e cables from the Console Interface Modules plug in here.

4. Firmware Upgrade Port

The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the KVM (see p. 31), plugs into this RJ45 connector.

5. Daisy Chain Ports

When Daisy Chaining Units (see p. 10), the daisy chain cables plug in here.

The upper port is the Chain In port; the lower one is the Chain Out port. The Chain In port is not used on the Master (First Stage) unit.

6. Computer Port Section

The Cat5e cables that link the KVM to KVM cables that connect to the computers plug in here.

Console Interface Modules

The purpose of the Console Interface Modules is to provide flexibility for your installation by allowing PS/2 and USB interfaces to be mixed and matched at the console side. With this approach, either type of console can access and control any type of computer. The modules currently available are shown in the table below:

Module Type B062-001-PS2 For PS/2 consoles B062-001-USB For all USB consoles (including Mac and Sun)

Console Interface Modules Front View

Link LED

Power LED

The front panel configuration of both B062 series modules is the same. It consists of two LEDs:

Link LED lights to indicate that the module is connected to the KVM.

Power LED lights to indicate that the module is turned On and receiving power.

Introduction

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Console Interface Modules Rear View

B062-001-PS2

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1. Power Jack

The power adapter cable plugs in here.

2. I/O Jack

The cable that links the module to the B060-032/B060-016-2 plugs in here.

3. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch

During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. See p. 4 for details about this switch.

4. Console Port Section

The cables from your keyboard, monitor and mouse plug in here. The keyboard and mouse ports of both modules are labeled with an appropriate icon to indicate which is which. The B062-001-PS2 ports are also color-coded.

B062-001-USB

Installation

Overview

For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2 and USB interfaces, the KVM’s design utilizes Console Interface Modules that act as signal translation intermediaries between the consoles and the switch, and Server Interface Modules, that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the computers:

B054 Series Console

Interface Module

B054 Series Console

Interface Module

B061 Series Console

Interface Module

B054 Series Console

Interface Module

B054 Series Console

Interface Module

Multiple Modules

A separate Console Interface Module is required for each console you connect. Likewise, a separate Server Interface Module is required for each computer connection. The Server Interface Module model number for each interface is shown in the table below. The model numbers of the Console Interface Modules are given in the table on p. 4.

Interface Server Interface Modules

PS/2 B054-001-PS2 SUN B054-001-SUN USB B054-001-USB

Before you Begin

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

2. To prevent damage to your installation, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.

Installation

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Single Stage Installation

In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches daisy chained or cascaded down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation, refer to the diagram on p.9 (the numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbers of the instruction steps), and do the following:

1. Connect the Console to the Console Interface Module

Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into their respective ports on the Console Interface Module. Each port is marked with an icon to indicate itself.

Note: The diagram shows the rear panel of both the B062-001-PS2 (PS/2 port) and B062-001-USB (USB port) modules.

2. Connect the Console Interface Module to the B060-032/B060-016-2

Use Cat5e cable to connect the Link port of the module to one of the Console ports on the B060-032/B060-016-2's rear panel. Up to four consoles can be connected per KVM.

Note: The distance between the Console Interface Module and the B060-032/B060-016-2 must not exceed 500 feet. (Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for any other consoles you wish to connect.)

3. Connect the B060-032/B060-016-2 to the Server Interface Module

Use Cat5e cable to connect any available CPU Port to a Server Interface Module that is appropriate for the computer you are installing.

Note: The distance between the B060-032/B060-016-2 and the Server Interface Module must not exceed 500 feet.

4. Connect the Server Interface Module to the Computer

Plug the connectors on the Server Interface Module into the appropriate ports of the computer you are installing.

Note: Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all the computers you wish to connect. Up to 32 computers can be connected in this fashion.

5. After all computers have been cabled up, plug the female end of the power cord into the B060-032/B060-016-2’s Power Socket; plug the male end into an AC power source.

6. For each Console Module, plug its power adapter into an AC source; plug the power adapter cable into the unit’s power jack.

7. Turn on the power to the B060-032/B060-016-2.

8. Turn on the power to the computers.

Installation

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Single Stage Installation

B062-001-PS2

Multiple Modules

B062-001-USB

USB Cable Connection PS/2 Cable Connection

Installation

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Multilevel Installations

The number of computers that can be added to your installation can be greatly expanded by performing a multilevel installation. The B060 Series KVM supports three types of multilevel installation:

• Daisy chained

• Cascaded

• Daisy chained plus cascaded

Overview

Daisy chaining refers to connecting two or more KVM switches via dedicated daisy chain ports. The switches are strung together in a chain (see the diagram on p. 11).

With daisy chaining, none of the switch’s CPU ports are used to connect to the next switch. The port capacity of a daisy-chained installation is the total of all the CPU ports of all the KVM switches on the chain. For example, a B060-032 has 32 CPU ports. On an installation with eight daisy-chained switches the number of available ports is 32 x 8 = 256.

Cascading involves using the CPU ports of a Parent KVM switch (one that is above a switch linked down from it) to connect to a Child KVM switch. Cascading adds capacity to a KVM installation, but the parent loses one CPU port for each cascaded KVM.

The B060 Series KVM supports both daisy chaining and cascading. In addition, it supports combining the two methods—providing enormous capacity and flexibility for expanding the installation. The following sections provide the information and procedures involved in setting up the various multilevel installations.

Daisy Chaining

Up to 7 additional B060 Series KVM units can be daisy chained together; each capable of supporting four independent consoles. The first B060 Series KVM is considered the Master unit; the daisy chained B060 Series KVMs are considered Slaves.

In a complete daisy chained installation, the consoles that belong to the Master switch can access and control all of the computers (up to 256) on the installation. The consoles belonging to each Slave switch only control the computers (up to 32) connected to their switch.

To set up a daisy chained installation, refer to the diagram on page 11 and do the following:

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off.

2. Use a daisy chain cable set (described in the Cables section, p. 3), to connect the Chain Out port of the parent B060 Series KVM unit to the Chain In port of the child B060 Series KVM unit (First Station Out to Second Station In, Second Station Out to Third Station In, etc.).

Note: You cannot use the Chain In port of the First Station B060 Series KVM, since it is the highest level parent.

3. If you wish to install any consoles on this switch, follow the procedure described for the Single Stage Installation on p. 8.

4. Use Cat5e cabling and a Server Interface Module (described in the Cables section, p. 4), to connect any available CPU Port on the B060 Series KVM to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computers you are installing.

5. Repeat the above steps for any additional B060 Series KVM units you wish to add to the chain.

6. Plug the power cord into an AC power source and into the B060 Series KVM's power socket.

7. Power up the installation according to the following procedure:

a. Switch on the power for the First Station. Wait for the unit to ascertain its Station ID and

display it on the Station ID LED. (The Station ID for the First Stage unit is 01, the ID for the Second Stage unit is 02, the ID for the Third Stage unit is 03, etc.).

b. Switch on the power for each Station on the installation in turn (Second Station, then Third

Station, etc.). In each case, wait for the Station ID to be ascertained and displayed on the current Station before powering on the next one.

c. After all the Stations are up, power on the computers.

Installation

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Multilevel Installations

B062-001-PS2

Multiple Modules

B062-001-USB

Cascading

Another way of adding capacity to your installation is to cascade additional KVM switches from the B060 Series KVM’s CPU ports. Up to 16 or 32 additional KVM switches can be cascaded depending on the model. Cascading does not increase the number of consoles that can be used to control the computers (unlike daisychaining).

Note: 1. While you can daisy chain B060 Series KVM’s, you cannot cascade them.

2. Switches cannot be cascaded beyond the second stage.

In a cascaded installation, the B060 Series KVM is considered the First Stage unit; cascaded KVM switches are considered Second Stage units. The B060 Series KVM supports two types of cascade: 1) Protocol Interface Cascading (see the installation diagram under Protocol Interface Cascading section), and

2) Physical Interface Cascading (see the installation diagram under Physical Interface Cascading section).

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