Tripp Lite B060-032 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
NetDirector
™
Matrix KVM Switch
32 Port (4 User)
Model #: B060-032
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 © 2007 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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Introduction ......................................................3
Introduces you to the B060-032 System. 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
B060-032 Front View ................................................4
B060-032 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 B060-032’s 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 B060-032’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 B060-032 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 B060-032’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
regarding the B060-032.
Connection Tables ....................................................33
B060-032 Daisy Chain ........................................33
B060-032 Cascade to Tripp Lite B007-008 ............33
OSD Factory Default Settings ................................33
Clear Login Information ..........................................34
Specifications ................................................35
B060-032 ............................................................35
Console Interface Modules ................................35
Server Interface Modules ....................................35
Troubleshooting ............................................36
FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice ....................36
Warranty Registration ....................................36
Warranty ..............................................................36
• 1 B060-032 KVM Switch
• 1 Power Cord
• 1 2-ft. Daisy Chain Cable
• 1 CD with Owner’s Manual and Quick Start Guide
This package should consist of:
Table of Contents
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Introduction
Features
• Four consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 32 directly connected computers
• Daisy chain up to 7 additional units
• Cascade up to 32 compatible KVM switches from each station on the chain
• Control up to 4,096 computers on a daisy chained/cascaded installation
• Compact design - RJ-45 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
@ 60Hz at 500ft.
• 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
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 B060-032 Modular Matrix KVM switch:
Function Cable
Console Interface Module to B060-032 KVM Cat5e Patch Cable (Tripp Lite
B060-032 KVM to Server Interface Module N001 series of patch cables)
Console Interface Modules For PS/2 Console B062-001-PS2
For USB Console B062-001-USB
Server Interface Modules For PS/2 Server B054-001-PS2
For SUN Server B054-001-SUN
For USB Server B054-001-USB
Daisy-chain Cables P770 Series of Cables
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Introduction
(continued)
B060-032 Front View
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
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 B060-032 is powered up and ready to go.
5. Station ID LED
The B060-032’s Station ID 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 B060-032 has a Station ID of 01.
On a Daisy Chained installation, the B060-032 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).
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17 18 192021
22 2324252627 28 293031
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141516
7
91011
8
13
RESET
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POWER
STATION ID
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Introduction
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B060-032 Rear View
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 B060-032 (see p. 31), plugs into this RJ-45 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 B060-032 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
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 B060-032.
Power LED lights to indicate that the module is turned On and receiving power.
Link LED
Power LED
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Console Interface Modules Rear View
1. Power Jack
The power adapter cable plugs in here.
2. I/O Jack
The cable that links the module to the B060-032 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-PS2
B062-001-USB
Introduction
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Installation
Overview
For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2 and USB interfaces, the B060-032’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:
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.
B054 Series Console
Interface Module
Multiple Modules
B054 Series Console
Interface Module
B060-032
Multiple Modules
B061 Series Console
Interface Module
B054 Series Console
Interface Module
B054 Series Console
Interface Module
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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
Use Cat5e cable to connect the Link port of the module to one of the Console ports on the B060-032's
rear panel. Up to four consoles can be connected per KVM.
Note: The distance between the Console Interface Module and the B060-032 must not exceed 500 feet.
(Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for any other consoles you wish to connect.)
3. Connect the B060-032 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 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’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.
8. Turn on the power to the computers.
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Installation
(continued)
B062-001-PS2
B062-001-USB
USB Cable Connection PS/2 Cable Connection
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Single Stage Installation
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Multiple Modules
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Multiple Modules
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Installation
(continued)
Multilevel Installations
The number of computers that can be added to your installation can be greatly expanded by performing a
multilevel installation. The B060-032 supports three types of multilevel installation:
• Daisy chained
• Cascaded
• Daisy chained plus cascaded
Overview
Daisy chaining refers to connecting two 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 B060-032 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 B060-032 units can be daisy chained together; each capable of supporting four independent consoles. The first B060-032 is considered the Master unit; the daisy chained B060-032s are considered Slaves.
In a complete daisy chained installation, the four consoles that belong to the Master switch can access and
control all of the computers (up to 256) on the installation. The four 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 B060-032 unit to the Chain In port of the child B060-032 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 B060-032, 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 B060-032 to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computers you are installing.
5. Repeat the above steps for any additional B060-032 units you wish to add to the chain.
6. Plug the power cord into an AC power source and into the B060-032'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 dis-
play 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.
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Installation
(continued)
Multilevel Installations
B062-001-PS2
B062-001-USB
Cascading
Another way of adding capacity to your installation is to cascade additional KVM switches from the B060032’s CPU ports. Up to 32 additional KVM switches can be cascaded. 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 B060-032s, you cannot cascade them.
2. Switches cannot be cascaded beyond the second stage.
In a cascaded installation, the B060-032 is considered the First Stage unit; cascaded KVM switches are
considered Second Stage units. The B060-032 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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