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8-User Matrix KVM Switch

Owner’s Manual

NetDirector™ 32-Port

Model: B060-032-8

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

(773) 869-1234 • www.tripplite.com

Table of Contents

1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

2. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3. System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4. Compatibility & Required Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4.1 Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4.2 Required Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5. Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6. Rackmounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7. Single-Level Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8. Multilevel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

8.1 Cascading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

8.2 Daisy-Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

9. Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

10. Administrator Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

10.1 Network Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

10.13 User Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

10.14 Port Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

10.15 Setting the OSD View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

10.16 Searching for Ports & Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

10.17 Upgrading Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

10.18 Replacing the Root B060-032-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

10.19 Backing Up & Restoring Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

10.20 Viewing & Ending User Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

10.21 Viewing System Information & Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

10.22 Logging Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

11. OSD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

11.1 OSD Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

11.2 OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

11.3 Accessing Switches & Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

11.4 OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

10.2 Topology Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

10.3 Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

10.4 Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

10.5 Menus & Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

10.6 Port Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

10.7 Naming Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

10.8 Setting the Web Page Session Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . 18

10.9 Network Conﬁ guration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

10.10 IP Installer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

10.11 Setting Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

10.12 Group Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

11.5 Management Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

12. Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

12.1 Invoking Hotkey Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

12.2 Hotkey Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

12.3 Hotkey Beeper Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

12.4 Keyboard Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

13. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

14. Speciﬁ cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

15. Storage & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

16. Warranty & Warranty Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

1. Introduction

Tripp Lite’s NetDirector™ Matrix KVM Switch (Model B060-032-8) enables eight consoles to independently and simultaneously control up to 32 directly connected computers. The installation can be expanded to over 8000 computers/servers via a combination of daisy chaining and cascading. Premium features include:

• Eight consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 32 directly connected computers, and hundreds of computers/servers connected via cascaded B060-032-8 KVM switches

• Cascade up to 3 levels of B060-032-8 and 1 level of B007-008 KVM switches to support over 8,000 computers/servers

• Back up and restore settings when changing root stations

• Web-based B060-032-8 Administrator Utility simpliﬁ es conﬁ guration and maintenance of the KVM installation

• Three levels of user access control (Super Administrator, Administrator, and User)

1. Introduction

• Super Administrators can view and end sessions of other users

• Super Administrators can broadcast keyboard input to all computers in the KVM installation

• Supports password authentication

• Additional user port on front panel for easy system maintenance

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

• Multiplatform support—PC, Mac and serial

• Multi-architecture compatibility—PC (x86/x64), Macintosh PowerPC

• Supports up to 1024 user accounts and up to 256 group accounts

• Automatic video routing technology enables multiple consoles to access separate ports in cascaded/daisy-chained KVM Switches at the same time

• Convenient computer selection via intuitive hotkey combinations or On Screen Display (OSD) menus

• Auto-sensing of station’s position on daisy-chain installations; OSD and front panel LED indicates station’s position

• Port names are automatically reconﬁ gured when the station sequence is changed

• Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers

• PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation—computers boot even when the KVM console focus is elsewhere

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

• Superior video quality – 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz for up to 300 m; 1920 x 1440 @ 60Hz (distance depends on installation environment)

• Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) assures optimum video resolution for distances up to 300 m between computers and KVM consoles—no DIP switch setting required

2. Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation and operation of this product. Failure to comply may invalidate the warranty and cause property damage and/or personal injury.

Installation Warnings

• Install the KVM switch in a controlled indoor environment, away from moisture, temperature extremes, ﬂ ammable liquids and gasses, conductive contaminants, dust and direct sunlight.

• Operate the KVM switch at indoor temperatures between 32° F and 104° F (0° C and 40° C).

• When connecting the KVM switch to the facility’s power supply circuit, ensure that the circuit is not overloaded.

Rackmount Warnings

• Ensure there is adequate airﬂ ow within the rack.

• Mount the KVM switch evenly within the rack to eliminate potentially hazardous uneven mechanical loading conditions.

• Ensure that all rackmount equipment is reliably grounded.

Connection Warnings

• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to signiﬁ cantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a ﬂ ammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

• Ensure that the cables used with the KVM switch are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as ﬂ uorescent lights, HVAC systems or motors.

• Ensure that the distance between any computer and the KVM switch does not exceed 33 ft. (10m).

• Shut down all PS/2 computers before connecting the keyboard, monitor and mouse to ensure that they will be recognized by the computer.

Maintenance Warnings

• The KVM switch does not require routine maintenance. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Only authorized service personnel should open the case for any reason. Disconnect the unit from AC input power before servicing.

3. System Components

The NetDirector Matrix KVM Switch consists of:

• B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switch

• 1 Power Cord

• 1 Rackmount Kit

• 1 Set of Foot Pads

4. Compatibility & Required Hardware

4.1 Compatibility

Operating System Version Supported

Windows 2000 and higher

Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher

Linux SuSE 8.2 and higher

Linux Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher

UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher

UNIX FreeBSD 3.51 and higher

UNIX Sun Solaris 8 and higher

Novell Netware 5.0 and higher

Mac OS 9 and higher

OS/2 Warp Ver. 2

DOS 6.22

4.2 Required Hardware

For KVM Consoles

The following hardware components are required for each KVM console:

• A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided by any computer in the installation

• Keyboard and mouse (PS/2 or USB)

For Connected Computers/Servers

The following hardware components are required for each computer:

• An HD15 VGA port

• PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (MiniDIN6) or one USB port

Required Cables & Interface Units

Console Interface Units (CIUs) are required to connect consoles to the B060-032-8. Server Interface Units (SIUs) are required to connect multiplatform computers and certain cascaded KVM switches to the B060-032-8. The following table lists the Console Interface Units (CIUs), Server Interface Units (SIUs) and cables available for the B060-032-8.

Function CIU, SIU or Cable Required

Connecting a PS/2 KVM Console to a B060-032-8 B062-002-PS2 Console Interface Unit

Connecting a USB KVM Console to a B060-032-8 B062-002-USB Console Interface Unit

Connecting B060-032-8 to a PS/2 Server B054-001-PS2 Server Interface Unit

Connecting B060-032-8 to a USB Server B054-001-USB Server Interface Unit

Connecting CIUs and SIUs to B060-032-8, or cascading to Cat5 Cable (Tripp Lite N001-, N002- and N105 Series Cat5 Cables) another B060-032-8

Daisy-Chaining to a B060-032 or B060-016-2 Daisy-Chain Cable included with B060-032 and B060-016-2. Use Tripp Lite P770-Series Daisy-Chain cables for longer cable lengths.

5. Features

B060-032-8 Front View

Power LED: Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

Server Port LEDs:

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4 5 6

Port LED Status

Steady Amber Light KVM Port is selected and the connected computer is powered on

Flashing Amber Light KVM Port is selected and is cascaded to a powered on KVM Switch

Steady Green Light KVM Port is not selected and the connected computer is powered on

Flashing Green Light KVM Port is not selected and is cascaded to a powered on KVM Switch

Steady Red Light KVM Port is selected and the connected computer is powered off

No Light KVM Port is not selected and the connected computer is powered off; or there is no computer connected to the KVM Port

User Port LEDs:

• Illuminates (green) to indicate that the console module connected to the corresponding user port is online.

• Flashes when cascaded from the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch.

Reset Button: Press to perform a system reset.* When the system is reset, the B060-032-8 beeps, and the KVM port LEDs ﬂ ash in succession until the

reset is completed. After the reset is completed you can log in again.

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

USER PORT 1 Switch: This switch selects which USER PORT 1 port is active (front panel or rear panel). Set to FRONT to activate the USER PORT 1

port on the front panel; set it to REAR to activate the USER PORT 1 port on the rear panel.

USER PORT 1 Maintenance Port: Provides convenient access when performing system maintenance. It shares the same function with the USER PORT

1 port on the rear panel. Switching the USER PORT 1 switch to FRONT deactivates the USER PORT 1 port on the rear panel and activates the USER PORT 1 port on the front panel. (USER PORT 1 switch must be returned to the REAR position to reactivate the USER PORT 1 port on the rear panel.)

B060-032-8 Rear View

1 5 6 7 8

Power Socket: The unit’s AC power cord plugs in here.

Power Switch: Standard rocker switch powers the KVM switch on and off.

LAN Port: Connects the KVM Switch to the local network, providing access to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility to conﬁ gure the KVM installation,

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create and manage user and group accounts, set device access permissions, upgrade ﬁ rmware, etc.

Firmware Upgrade Switch: Place this switch in the NORMAL position during normal operation and while performing a ﬁ rmware upgrade. If a ﬁ rmware

upgrade operation does not complete successfully, this switch is used to perform a ﬁ rmware upgrade recovery.

Grounding Terminal: The grounding wire used to ground the unit attaches here.

DAISY-CHAIN OUT Port: When daisy-chaining KVM switches, the DAISY-CHAIN OUT port is used to connect the lower-level KVM switches in the

chain.

* If this feature is not operational, your unit requires updated ﬁ rmware. Contact your dealer for assistance or check for the latest ﬁ rmware in the Support Section at www.tripplite.com.

User Ports: Cat5 cables from the console modules plug in here. USER PORT 1 shares KVM access with USER PORT 1 on the front panel. The USER

PORT 1 switch (front panel) controls which of the two ports is active.

Server Ports: Cat5 cables linking the Server Interface Units (SIUs) to the B060-032-8 plug in here.

6. Rackmounting

Stacking and Rackmounting

• The included rackmounting kit does not contain screws or cage nuts for attaching the B060-032-8 to your rack. If you need additional screws or cage nuts, contact your rack dealer.

• Allow at least 2 in. (5.1cm) on each side for adequate ventilation and 5 in. (12.7cm) at the rear for power cord and cable clearance.

Rackmounting Safety Instructions

• Prior to installation, ensure that stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the ﬂ oor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the ﬂ oor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.

• Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack ﬁ rst.

• Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.

• Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating.

• Make sure that all rack equipment, including power strips and other electrical connectors, is properly grounded.

• Ensure that proper airﬂ ow is provided to devices in the rack.

• Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature speciﬁ ed for the equipment by the manufacturer (0° to 50° Celsius, 32° to 122° Fahrenheit).

• Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.

Stacking

The B060-032-8 can be placed on any level surface that will safely support its weight plus the weight of attached cables. Ensure that the surface is clean and free of materials that could block the exhaust vents or otherwise interfere with normal operation of the unit. A foot pad set is included with the unit. Peel the protective backing off of the foot pads and afﬁ x them to the corners of the bottom panel of the unit.

Front Rackmounting

Remove the screws located on each side of the front of the unit.

Use the Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rackmounting kit to screw the mounting brackets into the sides at the front of the unit.

Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to

the front of the rack.

Rear Rackmounting

Remove the screws located on each side of the rear of the unit.

Use the Phillips head hex screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides at the rear of the unit.

Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with those in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the

rear of the rack.

Grounding

To prevent damage to your KVM switch, it is important to ensure that all devices are properly grounded. Use a grounding wire to ground the B060-032-8 by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal and the other end to a suitable grounded object.

7. Single-Level Installation

Note: Prior to installation, ensure that all devices being connected to the B060-032-8 are powered off.

In a single-level installation, there are no additional KVM switches cascaded or daisy-chained from the B060-032-8. To set up a single-level installation, refer to the following steps:

Connect the console to the Console Interface Unit (CIU). Select the appropriate CIU for the console you are installing. (See chart on page 4 for more

information.) Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into their respective ports on the CIU. Each port is identiﬁ ed with an icon.

Connect the CIU to the B060-032-8. Use Cat5 cable to connect the Link port of the CIU to one of the user ports on the B060-032-8 rear panel. (Repeat

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and for all KVM consoles that you wish to connect. Up to eight KVM consoles may be connected in this manner.) The distance between the B060-032-8 and the CIU must not exceed 500 ft. (150m).

Connect the Server Interface Unit (SIU) to the computer. Select the appropriate SIU for the computer/server you are installing. (See chart on page 4 for

more information.) Plug the connectors on the SIU into the appropriate ports of the computer/server you are installing.

Connect the SIU to the B060-032-8. Use Cat5 cable to connect any available CPU port on the B060-032-8 to the SIU. (Repeat and for all computers

to be connected. Up to 32 computers may be connected in this fashion.) The distance between the B060-032-8 and the SIU must not exceed 500 ft. (150m).

After all computers have been connected, plug the female end of the power cord into the B060-032-8’s power socket, and plug the male end into a

Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS System.

For each CIU, plug the power adapter cable into the unit’s power jack, and plug the power adapter into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS

System.

Turn on power to the B060-032-8.

Turn on power to all connected devices.

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8. Multilevel Installation

You can greatly expand the number of computers connected to the B060-032-8 by performing a multilevel installation. The B060-032-8 supports two types of multilevel installation:

Cascading

Cascading involves using the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch (the ﬁ rst B060-032-8 KVM Switch that you are cascading from) to connect to the user ports of a child KVM switch (any KVM Switch that is cascaded off the parent switch).

Daisy-Chaining

Daisy-chaining involves adding a KVM switch via a dedicated daisy-chain port. Only the B060-032 and B060-016-2 can be daisy-chained from the B060-032-8. Daisy-chaining will render KVM Ports 1 through 4 on the parent B060-032-8 unusable. Neither computers nor cascaded KVM switches can be connected to these KVM ports.*

* If the daisy-chaining feature is not operational, your unit requires updated ﬁ rmware. Contact your dealer for assistance or check for the latest ﬁ rmware in the Support Section at www.tripplite.com.

8.1 Cascading

The B060-032-8 supports cascading up to three levels of B060-032-8 and one level of B007-008 KVM Switches. Regardless of how many levels of B060-032-8 are cascaded, you can only cascade one level of B007-008 KVM switches. Once a level of B007-008 KVM switches is cascaded off of the B060-032-8, you cannot cascade additional levels of B060-032-8 KVM switches from the B007-008 switch. All computer/servers attached to the B060-032-8 and its cascaded KVM switches will be displayed in the parent B060-032-8’s OSD.

In cascaded installations, the number of bus connections between a parent and child KVM switch determines the number of users that can simultaneously access the KVM ports of a child KVM switch. A bus connection is established by connecting a KVM port on the parent KVM switch to a user port on the child KVM switch. The B060-032-8 supports a maximum of eight bus connections for each cascaded B060-032-8. The B007-008 can only accept one bus connection from the B060-032-8, limiting simultaneous access of cascaded B007-008s to one user at a time.

In order for all eight KVM consoles on the ﬁ rst-level B060-032-8 to be able to access the KVM ports of a cascaded B060-032-8 at the same time, you must create eight bus connections between the ﬁ rst-level KVM switch and the child KVM switch. For all eight users on the ﬁ rst-level KVM switch to simultaneously access the last KVM switch in a cascade chain, all KVM switches in the chain must be connected to each other with eight bus connections. KVM consoles connected to the user ports of a cascaded KVM switch can access KVM ports on the same level, or those of cascaded child switches, but cannot access KVM ports of upper-level switches.

8. Multilevel Installation

Cascading B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switches

Cascading B060-032-8 KVM switches off of B060-032-8 KVM switches is the preferred method of expanding the number of connected computers/servers, as it is the method that provides the most functionality. Cascaded B060-032-8 KVM Switches can support eight simultaneous users, whereas a daisy-chained B060-032 supports only four, a daisy-chained B060-016-2 supports only two and a cascaded B007-008 supports only one. To cascade off of the B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switch, Follow these steps:

Before cascading additional B060-032-8 KVM switches, ensure that the ﬁ rmware version of the B060-032-8 to be installed matches that of the ﬁ rst- level B060-032-8. B060-032-8 KVM switches with different ﬁ rmware version numbers may be incompatible. See page 30 for more information on verifying the ﬁ rmware version number.

Use Cat5 cable to connect up to eight KVM ports on the ﬁ rst-level B060-032-8 KVM switch to the eight user ports on the second-level B060-032-8 KVM switch. The number of KVM consoles on the ﬁ rst-level B060-032-8 that can simultaneously access the ports of cascaded KVM switches is limited by the number of connections between the parent and child KVM switches. If you only have one bus connection, only one of the consoles attached to the master B060-032-8 will be able to access the cascaded B060-032-8 at any given time. Without multiple bus connections, a console connected to the master B060-032-8 Switch cannot access the cascaded switch unless there are no other consoles accessing the cascaded B060-032-8 at the same time. Repeat for each second-level and third-level B060-032-8 KVM switch that you wish to cascade. The distance between the ﬁ rst-level and last-level KVM switch cannot exceed 1,000 ft. (300m). The maximum distance between any two B060-032-8 cannot exceed 500 ft. (150m).

Use Cat5 cable to connect Server Interface Units (SIUs) to any available KVM ports and plug the connectors on the SIUs into the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of the computers/servers you wish to install.

Plug the power cable into the power socket of the ﬁ rst level B060-032-8, connect the power cable to a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS System, then turn on the B060-032-8.

Wait one minute and repeat for each second-level B060-032-8.

Wait one minute and repeat for each third-level B060-032-8.

Plug the power adapter cables supplied with the Console Interface Units (CIUs) into the power jacks on the rear of the CIUs, and plug the power adapter

into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS System.

Turn on the power to all connected computers/servers.

8. Multilevel Installation

Cascading B007-008 KVM Switches

To cascade B007-008 KVM switches, a B054-001-PS2 Server Interface Unit (SIU) is required. The SIU converts the KVM port connector used by the B060-032-8 to connectors appropriate for the KVM switch that you are installing. Note: Only one B007-008 KVM switch can be cascaded from each KVM port, regardless of its position in the installation. After cascading a B007-008 KVM switch you cannot cascade any more KVM switches from it.

To cascade a B007-008 KVM switch:

Use a Cat5 cable to connect a KVM port on the B060-032-8 to B054-001-PS2 SIU.

Connect the SIU cables to the console ports of the B007-008 KVM switch to be cascaded.

Using appropriate cables, connect computers/servers to the cascaded B007-008 KVM switch.

Attach the AC power adapter cable to the back of the cascaded B007-008 KVM switch and plug the AC Power Adapter into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS System.

8. Multilevel Installation

8.2 Daisy-Chaining*

Up to seven B060-032 or B060-016-2 Matrix KVM Switches can be daisy-chained to the ﬁ rst-level B060-032-8. When daisy chained with the B060-032 or B060-016-2, the B060-032-8 must occupy the master (ﬁ rst-level) position, while the B060-032 or B060-016-2 must be used as the slave KVM switch(es) (those KVM switches daisy-chained from the master KVM switch).

When daisy-chaining B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switches, KVM Ports 1–4 on the ﬁ rst-level B060-032-8 will be unusable. Neither computers nor cascaded KVM switches can be connected to these KVM ports.

The B060-032-8 is capable of supporting eight independent KVM consoles, while each B060-032 or B060-016-2 is capable of supporting four or two independent KVM consoles. In a complete daisy-chained installation, the eight KVM consoles that belong to the B060-032-8 can access and control all of the computers on the installation; however, only four users can access the B060-032 simultaneously and only two users can access the B060-016-2 simultaneously. Any local KVM consoles connected to a daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switch control only the computers connected to their respective KVM switches.

To set up a daisy-chained installation:

Use a daisy-chain cable* to connect the CHAIN OUT port of the master B060-032-8 to the CHAIN IN port of the slave B060-032 or B060-016-2. The maximum distance between any two B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switches cannot exceed 33 ft. (10m). The maximum distance between the ﬁ rst-level (master) B060-032-8 and the last B060-032 or B060-016-2 in the daisy-chain cannot exceed 66 ft. (20m).

Use Cat5 cables to connect Console Interface Units (CIUs) to the consoles to be attached to the daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switch.

Use Cat5 cables to connect a Server Interface Unit (SIU) to each computer/server to be attached to the daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switch. Repeat through for any additional B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switches to be added to the chain.

Plug the power cords into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or UPS System, and into the power sockets on the B060-032-8 and daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switches.

Power on the master B060-032-8 KVM Switch and wait one minute for the switch to ascertain its position. (The B060-032-8 has no station ID since it always occupies the ﬁ rst station position.)

Power on each KVM switch in the installation in sequence (second station, third station, etc.). In each case, wait one minute for the position to be determined and displayed on the current station ID before powering on the next station. (The ID for the second-level KVM switch is 02, the ID for the third-level KVM switch is 03, etc.)

After all the KVM switches are powered on, power on the computers. Note: If you experience mouse interference problems after attaching a local Console Interface Unit (CIU) to a daisy-chained KVM Switch, the daisy-chained switches’ Broadcast mode may be enabled; if so it must be turned off. You can do this inside the daisy-chained KVM switches’ OSD by pressing F6. After pressing F6, switch to another port. (Broadcast Mode On/Off will not take effect until ports are switched.)

* If the daisy-chain cable included with the B060-016-2 or B060-032 is not long enough, use an appropriate Tripp Lite P770-series cable.

9. Basic Operation

Hot Plugging

The B060-032-8 supports hot plugging—components can be removed and added by unplugging their cables from the ports with no need to shut down the KVM switch. In order for hot plugging to work properly, the procedures described below must be followed.

Switching Daisy-Chained KVM Switch Positions

You can switch the position of daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switches by unplugging them from the old master KVM switch and plugging them into a new one.

Switching Cascaded KVM Switch Positions

You can switch the position of cascaded B060-032-8 KVM switches by unplugging them from the old parent KVM switch and plugging into a new one. Station names and port notes are automatically synchronized with the new position in the installation.

Cascaded non-B060-032-8 also can be hot plugged; however, port notes are not automatically synchronized. You must manually update port notes after changing the position of cascaded B007-008 KVM switches. (See page 26 for more information on changing port notes)

Hot Plugging User Ports

The keyboard, monitor, and mouse all can be hot plugged. If you experience a problem after you plug in a new mouse, do a system reset by pressing the reset button on the B060-032-8 front panel. If this doesn’t resolve the problem, restart the computers that are experiencing mouse problems.

Powering Off and Restarting

Powering off the B060-032-8 does not affect computers attached to it. When the B060-032-8 is restarted, you will regain control immediately. To replace a B060-032-8, power it down, unplug the cables, plug them into the new KVM switch, and power the new KVM switch on. If any of the computers/servers behave strangely after powering off /restarting or changing a KVM switch, restart the computer.

Port Selection

Port selection can be accomplished via the B060-032-8 OSD or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard. OSD operation is discussed in detail in Section 11; hotkey port selection is discussed in Section 12. Although hotkeys are handy for a single level installation, it is strongly recommended that you use the more powerful and versatile OSD, especially for cascaded and daisy-chained installations.

10. Administrator Utility

The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility enables network administrators to securely manage the B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switch from anywhere in the world at any time. Super administrators can manage users and groups, control port access, upgrade ﬁ rmware versions, and perform many other administrative functions using the intuitive and easy-to-use menus and icons. The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility is browser-based and does not require any software to be installed on either client computers or servers.

The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility offers simultaneous access for up to sixteen administrators and users. Up to seven users at a time can conﬁ gure settings in the B060-032-8, while one user at a time can conﬁ gure super administrator settings and one user at a time can conﬁ gure settings in daisy-chained B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM switches. Security is maintained by a powerful combination of user password authentication, three-level user access control and port restrictions to ensure that unauthorized users cannot gain control of your mission-critical servers.

The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility’s integrated tree view provides seamless navigation of daisy-chained and cascaded KVM switches. Root station conﬁ gurations are automatically synchronized with all cascaded B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switches.

Most features of the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility are also available from the text-based OSD. Changes made in the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility are reﬂ ected in the text-based OSD and vice-versa.

This section describes how to conﬁ gure the B060-032-8, set up user and group accounts, conﬁ gure KVM ports, upgrade ﬁ rmware, and perform other administrative functions.

10.1 Network Installation

You can conﬁ gure most B060-032-8 settings from a Web browser. To do so, you need to install the B060-032-8 on a local network. To install the B060-032-8 on a local network:

Connect one end of a Cat5 cable to a network access port and the other end to the CONFIGURATION port on the rear panel of the B060-032-8. Note: It is not necessary to connect cascaded/daisy-chained KVM switches to the network. Cascaded/Daisy-Chained KVM switches are managed through the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility of the ﬁ rst-level KVM switch.

10. Administrator Utility

10.2 Topology Considerations

The use of RJ45 KVM port connectors, combined with Auto Signal Compensation (ASC), allows signals to travel up to 1000 ft. (300m) while maintaining reliability and high video resolution. This enables the B060-032-8 installation to take advantage of the internal Cat5e and Cat6 wiring built-in to most modern commercial buildings. Since the data signals are not transmitted in packets, the transmission cannot go through network hubs or switches. Passive components such as patch panels, keystone jacks, patch cables, etc. can be used to channel the trafﬁ c instead.

10.3 Setting the IP Address

You can use a Web browser, the IP Installer, or the OSD to conﬁ gure the B060-032-8 for deployment on your local network. You can also assign an IP address from the command line. To use a Web browser to conﬁ gure the B060-032-8 you will need:

(1) A computer equipped with a Web browser

(2) An Ethernet hub with at least 2 ports

(3) Two Cat5 cables

To conﬁ gure the network settings via a Web browser:

Plug one end of a Cat 5 cable into the Ethernet hub and the other end into the CONFIGURATION port on the rear panel of the B060-032-8.

Plug one end of a Cat 5 cable into the Ethernet hub and the other end into the network adapter of a computer equipped with a Web browser.

Make sure that the computer’s IP address lies within the same subunit as that of the B060-032-8. (The default IP address for the B060-032-8 is

192.168.0.10.) Set the IP address for the computer’s network adapter to 192.168.0.XXX, where XXX represents any value from 1–254 (except 10 and 254, which are reserved for the B060-032-8). (See “Factory Default Settings,” page 49, for a list of B060-032-8 default network settings.) Note: If you are using a proxy server, your computer’s proxy server settings may need to be modiﬁ ed before accessing the B060-032-8.

Enter 192.168.0.10 in your Web browser’s address bar and hit the ENTER key. The B060-032-8 Login page appears. Login using the default username

and password: Username—ADMIN; Password—ADMIN.

After logging in, assign an IP address that is appropriate for your local network to the B060-032-8. (See “Network Conﬁ guration,” page 18).

After logging out, restore your computer’s network adapter settings to their original values.

To conﬁ gure the network settings via the IP Installer, go to the Support Section on www.tripplite.com and download the IP Installer. Using IP Installer:

Execute IPInstaller.exe; the IP Installer Main Window will be displayed

(Figure 1).

Click the Enumerate button to refresh the device list.

Obtain an IP using one of two methods:

(a) Use dynamic IP: Click on the option to “Obtain IP address

automatically (DHCP).” When selected, the DHCP server will pull an IP Address for you. Contact your network administrator to ﬁ nd out what this IP Address is.

(b) Use static IP: Click on the option to “Specify an IP address,” and enter

in the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway as given by your Network Administrator.

After choosing a dynamic or static IP address, click on the Set IP button.

This will freeze the screen until it is done setting the IP address.

Figure 1: IP Installer Main Window

10. Administrator Utility

To conﬁ gure the network settings from within the OSD (only Super Administrators are allowed to perform this conﬁ guration):

From a KVM console, open the OSD using the Hotkey command (SCROLL LOCK + SCROLL LOCK). In the F4 ADM Screen navigate to SADM CONFIGURATION > SET NETWORK to pull up a submenu with the following choices: DHCP, MANUAL IP ADDRESS, HTTP PORT, HTTPS PORT and IP INSTALLER SETTING.

DHCP:

(a) From the list, select DHCP.

(b) Press [Y] to enable; or, press [N] to disable.

Note: The default is disabled. When enabled the DHCP server will automatically pull an IP Address; contact your network administrator to ﬁ nd out what

this IP Address is. If you disable this feature, then you should manually conﬁ gure the IP settings.

MANUAL IP ADDRESS:

(a) From the list, select MANUAL IP ADDRESS. A list appears with the following choices: IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, GATEWAY, PRIMARY

DNS SERVER, and ALTERNATE DNS SERVER.

(b) Select each choice and enter the numerical address (dotted quad address) as given to you by your Network Administrator, and then press ENTER.

Note: These settings do not apply if you enable DHCP.

HTTP PORT:

(a) From the list, select HTTP PORT.

(b) Key in the port (typically port 80), and press ENTER.

HTTPS PORT:

(a) From the list, select HTTPS PORT.

(b) Key in the port (typically port 443), and press ENTER.

IP INSTALLER SETTING:

This option allows you to enable the IP Installer with access to the B060-032-8, Disable IP Installer access or give View Only access to the IP Installer.

To assign an IP address from the command line:

Power off the B060-032-8.

At the command line, enter the following command: arp -s <IP address> <MAC address>. <IP address> is an IP address suitable for the network segment

that the B060-032-8 resides on. <MAC address> is the MAC address found on the bottom panel of the B060-032-8.

Power on the B060-032-8.

Within 30 seconds of powering on the B060-032-8, enter the following command at the command line: ping <IP address>. <IP address> is the IP address

that you entered in Step 2. If you receive a reply, then the B060-032-8 accepted the IP address. You may now login.

10.4 Logging In

The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility provides secure, password-protected access to the B060-032-8. A default super administrator account is provided to login and conﬁ gure the initial settings:

Username: ADMIN Password: ADMIN

It is recommend that you change the password for the default super administrator account after establishing initial User Settings. Failure to do this may put your matrix KVM switch installation at risk for unauthorized access. To change the password, see “OSD Main Screen,” page 36. After other user accounts have been added to the B060-032-8, it is no longer necessary to use the default super administrator account to login. This account cannot be deleted; however, it will not appear in the list of usernames.

10. Administrator Utility

To login to the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility:

Enter the IP address that you have just set up (http://192.168.1.xxx) for the

B060-032-8 in the address bar of a Web browser and press ENTER. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the B060-032-8, ask your network administrator.

When you try to login to the B060-032-8 from your Web browser, a

Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certiﬁ cate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed (Figure 2). The certiﬁ cate can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certiﬁ cate’s name is not found on Microsoft’s list of Trusted Authorities. You have two options:

(a) Ignore the warning and click Yes to go on. If you are working on a

computer at another location, accept the certiﬁ cate for just this session by clicking Yes.

(b) Install the certiﬁ cate and have it be recognized as trusted. If you

are working at your own computer, install the certiﬁ cate on your computer (see next section). After the certiﬁ cate is installed, it will be recognized as trusted.

To install the Security Certiﬁ cate:

In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certiﬁ cate. The Certiﬁ cate

dialog box appears. Note: Upon opening the certiﬁ cate, you will notice there is a red and white X logo over the certiﬁ cate to indicate that it is not trusted.

Click Install Certiﬁ cate.

Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the installation. Unless you

have a speciﬁ c reason to choose otherwise, accept the default options. The Wizard presents a caution screen to inform you that you are about to install a certiﬁ cate from an outside authority.

Click Ye s .

Click Finish to complete the installation.

Click OK to close the dialog box.

The certiﬁ cate is now trusted (Figure 3).

When you click View Certiﬁ cate, the red and white X logo will no longer be present—further indication that the certiﬁ cate is trusted.

Enter your username and password (default is ADMIN, ADMIN). The B060-032-8 Administrator Utility Main Web Page appears.

Figure 2: Security Alert

Figure 3: Trusted Security Certiﬁ cate

Figure 4: Login Web Page Figure 5: Administrator Utility Main Web Page

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