TRIPP LITE B064-016-02-IPG User Manual [ru]

Owner’s Manual

NetDirector Cat5 IP

KVM Switches

Models:

B064-016-02-IPG, B064-016-04-IPG, B064-032-02-IPG and B064-032-04-IPG

Package Contents

This package contains:

(1) B064-016-02-IPG, B064-016-04-IPG,

B064-032-02-IPG or B064-032-04-IPG

(1) USB/PS2 Combo Console Cable Kit

(2) Power Cords – C5 to 5-15P Connectors

(1) RJ45 Female to DB9 Male Adapter

(1) Grounding Wire

(1) Rackmount Kit

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(1) Set of Foot Pads

(1) CD (Includes Manual, Quick Start Guide

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ........................................2

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

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

Remote Console Computer Requirements......................3

Connected Computer/Server Requirements.....................4

Supported Video Resolutions................................4

Server Interface Units (SIUs)................................4

Supported Operating Systems ...............................4

Supported Browsers.......................................5

Components .............................................5

Hardware Setup .........................................7

General Safety Instructions .................................7

Stacking ................................................8

Rack Mounting...........................................8

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

Two-Stage Installation .....................................9

Hot Plugging ...........................................10

Powering Off & Restarting ................................10

Port ID Numbering ......................................10

Super Administrator Setup ...............................11

First Time Setup.........................................11

Network Setup - IP Address Determination....................11

Changing the Super Administrator Login .....................13

Logging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch..................13

Local Console Login .....................................13

Browser Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

AP Windows Client Login .................................14

AP Java Client Login.....................................15

OSD Operation.........................................16

The OSD Main Page .....................................16

OSD Tab Bar ...........................................17

Port Access.............................................17

Connections ............................................18

History ................................................22

Favorites...............................................23

User Preferences ........................................24

Sessions ...............................................25

Access ................................................25

Port Conﬁguration .......................................26

Blade Conﬁguration......................................28

User Management .......................................29

Device Management .....................................35

Device Information ......................................35

Operating Mode .........................................36

Network ...............................................36

Advanced Network Management Settings.....................38

OOBC ................................................46

Security ...............................................47

Date/Time..............................................52

Blade Server Conﬁguration ................................52

Log ...................................................54

Maintenance............................................55

Download..............................................58

Remote Session Operation ...............................59

Control Panel ...........................................59

The OSD Toolbar........................................70

Multiuser Operation......................................72

Auto Scanning ..........................................72

The Log Server.........................................73

Installation .............................................73

Starting Up.............................................73

The Menu Bar ..........................................73

Conﬁgure ..............................................74

Events.................................................75

Options................................................76

Help ..................................................76

The Log Server Main Screen - Overview .....................76

Appendix..............................................78

Keyboard Emulation .....................................78

General Operation Troubleshooting..........................79

Administration Troubleshooting ............................79

Mouse Troubleshooting ...................................80

Virtual Media Troubleshooting .............................80

AP Windows Client Troubleshooting ........................80

WinClient ActiveX Viewer Troubleshooting ...................81

Panel Array Mode Troubleshooting..........................81

Java Applet & AP Java Client Troubleshooting.................81

Log Server Troubleshooting ...............................82

Sun Systems Troubleshooting ..............................82

Speciﬁcations ..........................................83

Factory Default Settings...................................83

Serial Adapter Pin Assignments.............................83

Fan Location & Speed Information ..........................84

Temperature Sensor Location ..............................84

Product Registration ....................................85

Introduction

Features

• Directly connect up to 16 (B064-016-04-IPG or B064-016-02-IPG) or 32 (B064-032-02-IPG or B064-032-04-IPG) computers/servers

• Accomodate additional computers/servers in a two-level cascade installation

• Two 10/100/1000 Mbps network connections for redundant LAN or two IP operation

• Supports both IPv4 and IPv6

• Blade server support

• Supports up to 2 (B064-032-02-IPG or B064-016-02-IPG) or 4 (B064-016-04-IPG or B064-032-04-IPG) remote sessions

• 1 Local and 2 Remote Users can simultaneously access the B064032-02-IPG or B064-016-02-IPG

• 1 Local and 4 Remote Users can simultaneously access the B064016-04-IPG or B064-032-04-IPG

• Up to 32 users can remotely share one user port

• Create up to 64 user accounts

• Multi-level authentication: super administrator; administrator; user

• Advanced security features include password protection and advanced encryption technologies – 1024 bit RSA; 56 bit DES; 256 bit AES; and 128 bit SSL

• RJ45 connectors and Cat5e cable allow for a more efﬁcient installation

• Browser access can be disabled – Windows and Java GUI AP programs provided for non-browser connectivity

• Graphical OSD and toolbars provide convenient, user-friendly operation

• Full-screen graphical OSD for the local console

• Full-screen or sizable remote desktop window; in full-screen mode the remote desktop display scales to user’s monitor display size

• Panel Array Mode displays up to 32 ports at the same time

• High video resolution: up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz - 32 bit for the local console; up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz - 24 bit for remote sessions at up to 164 ft. (50 m)

• Multi-language support; OSD can be displayed in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, traditional Chinese and simpliﬁed Chinese

• Software (on-screen) keyboard

• UltraSync for USB mice – local and remote mouse movement are the same – no need to constantly re-sync the two movements

• Windows-based Log Server

• Support all major server platforms and VT100-based serial devices

• Support multi-platform server environments: PS/2 and USB

• Support 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T, Auto-Sense, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, UDP, ARP, Ping

• Remote authentication support: RADIUS, LDAP, LDAPS, and Active Directory

• Flash upgradeable ﬁrmware over the network

• Server Interface Unit (SIU) information is stored by the KVM switch. When switched to a different port, the port settings (Port OS, OS Language, etc.) for the SIU are transferred along with it

• Virtual Media allows computers connected to the KVM switch by a B055-001-USB-V2 SIU to access DVD/CD drives, ﬂash drives and other storage media as if they were directly connected to the computer (works in either the operating system or BIOS level)

• Includes three USB ports on the front of the unit that can be used for an external keyboard and mouse or for virtual media functionality

• Dual power supplies allow the unit to continue running in the event one power supply ceases to receive power. If one power supply fails, the other powers supply takes over to keep the unit powered and functional

• Temperature sensors determine if fans are needed to cool the device and at what speed. The fan speed increases /decreases along with the temperature, using energy more efﬁciently and increasing the life of the fans and switch

• Track critical events on the installation via SMTP email notiﬁcation, SNMP traps, the included Windows-based Log Server or Syslog server

• Users can choose between any combination of 56-bit DES, 168bit 3DES, 256-bit AES, 128-bit RC4 or Random for independent Keyboard/Mouse, video and virtual media data encryption

• Support Exit Macros

• BIOS level access

• Supports Link Local IPv6 Address and IPv6 Stateless Autoconﬁguration protocols

• Modem out of band Dial In, Dial Out, Dial Back support

• Automated Certiﬁcate Signing Request (CSR) creation utility

• Supports importing third party CA certiﬁcates

Remote Console Computer Requirements

• Browsers must support 128-bit SSL encryption.

• For the browser-based Java Applet and non-browser AP Java Client, the latest version of Sun’s Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed, and 250 MB of memory available after installation.

• For the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or higher driver installed.

• For best results we recommend that the computers used to access the switch have at least a Pentium III, 1 GHz processor, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768.

• For best results, a network transfer speed of at least 512 kbps is recommended.

• For the browser-based Windows Client, DirectX 8 must be installed, and at least 150MB of memory available after installation.

• For the non-browser AP Windows client, DirectX 8 must be installed, and at least 90MB of memory available after installation.

Introduction (continued)

Connected Computer/Server Requirements

Computers/servers to be connected to the B064-Series KVM Switch must have the following:

• VGA, SVGA or Multisync port

• For USB Server Interface Unit Connections: Type A USB port and USB host controller

• For PS/2 Server Interface Unit Connections: 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports

Supported Video Resolutions

Only the following non-interlaced video signals are supported:

Resolution Refresh Rates

640 x 480 60, 70, 72, 75, 85

720 x 400 70, 75

800 x 600 56, 60, 70, 72, 75, 85

1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85

1152 x 864 60, 70, 75, 85

1152 x 900 66, 76

1280 x 1024 60, 70, 75, 85

1600 x 1200 60

Server Interface Units (SIUs)

Cat5e/6 cable is required to connect the B064-Series KVM Switches to one of the Server Interface Units (SIUs). The following SIUs are required for use with the B064 Series KVM Switch:

Function SIU

Connect to a computer/server with PS/2 ports – 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance B054-001-PS2

Connect to a computer/server with PS/2 ports – 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance B055-001-PS2

Connect to a computer/server with USB ports – No Virtual Media Support; 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance B054-001-USB

Connect to a computer/server with USB ports – No Virtual Media Support; 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance B055-001-USB

Connect to a Sun computer/server with USB ports – 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance B054-001-SUN

Connect to a computer/server with USB ports – Supports Virtual Media; 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance B055-001-USB-V2

Connect to a serial based device – 492 ft. (150m) Max Distance B055-001-SER

Note: SIUs that were purchased prior to that of your KVM switch may require a ﬁrmware upgrade in order for them to work properly (see Maintenance under OSD Operation section for details).

Supported Operating Systems

Supported operating systems for computer/servers that connect to the B064-Series KVM switches are shown in the table at right:

Supported operating systems for users that remotely log into the B064-Series KVM Switches include Windows 2000 and higher, and those capable of running Sun’s Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6, Update 3, or higher.

OS Version

Windows 2000 and higher

Linux Red Hat 7.1 and higher

Linux Fedora Core 2 and higher

Linux SuSE 9.0 and higher

Linux Mandriva 9.0 and higher

UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher

UNIX FreeBSD 4.2 and higher

UNIX Sun Solaris 8 and higher

Novell Netware 5.0 and higher

Mac OS 9 and higher

DOS 6.2 and higher

Introduction (continued)

Supported Browsers

Supported browsers for users that remotely log into the B064-Series KVM Switches include:

Browser Version

Internet Explorer* 6 and higher

Firefox 1.5 and higher

Mozilla 1.7 and higher

Safari 2.0 and higher

Opera 9.0 and higher

Netscape 8.1 and higher

* Internet Explorer 64-bit is not supported, only 32-bit.

Components

Front View

4 5 6

No. Component Description

Power LED Illuminates when the KVM switch is powered on

Port LEDs Port LEDs will illuminate in colors corresponding to the status of the port:

Green – Illuminate green when the corresponding port is connected and powered-on

Red – Illuminate red when the corresponding port is selected as having the KVM’s focus, but is either not

connected to a computer/server or is connected to a computer/server that is not powered-on

Orange – Illuminate orange when the corresponding port is connected, powered-on and selected as having the

KV M’s focus

Note: The Port LEDs are steady under normal conditions, but will ﬂash at half second intervals when the corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode or Skip Mode.

LAN LEDs The Primary (Link 1) and Secondary (Link 2) LAN LEDs will illuminate in colors corresponding to the

network transfer rate:

Red – Illuminate red at speeds of 10 Mbps

Orange – Illuminate orange at speeds of 100 Mbps

Green – Illuminate green at speeds of 1000 Mbps

USB Ports

Note: Only computers connected to the KVM by a B055-001-USB-V2 can access the KVMs Virtual Media functionality. Additional USB ports support external keyboard and mouse, as well as virtual media functionality.

Reset Switch

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

• Pressing and releasing the Reset Button when the KVM switch is running performs a system reset.

• Pressing and holding the Reset Button in for more than three seconds when the KVM switch is running resets the switch conﬁguration to the factory default settings. Note: This does not clear User Account information.

• Pressing and holding the Reset Button in while powering on the switch will restore the KVM switch to its original ﬁrmware in the event of a ﬁrmware upgrade failure. Note: This operation should only be performed in the event of a ﬁrmware upgrade failure that results in the device becoming inoperable.

Port Switching Buttons • Press the Port Down button to switch from the current port to the previous port on the installation.

• Press the Port Up button to switch from the current port to the next port on the installation.

2 3

Note: The ﬁgure shows the front panel of a B064-032- 04-IPG. The B064-032-02-IPG, B064-016-02-IPG and B0 64-016-04-IPG contain all the same front-panel features as the B064-032- 04-IPG, except the B064- 016-04-IPG and B064-016-02-IPG come with 16 ports instead of 32.

Introduction (continued)

Components (continued)

Rear View

4 6 7 85

No. Component Description

Power Sockets (C6) The two C6 power sockets are located here. Connect the included power cords (C5 to 5-15P) from here to an

Power Switchs The On/Off switches for the two power supplies are here. They are marked 1 and 2. Switch 1 is for the power

Secondary LAN Port

(LAN 2) Primary LAN Port

(L AN 1)

Grounding Terminal Connect the included grounding wire to this terminal to ground the KVM switch.

Modem Port An optional dial-in connection is available for use in the event the KVM switch is not available over the Primary

Local Console Port The included USB – PS/2 Console Cable Kit plugs in here. You can connect a local console with either a USB or

Server Ports Cat5e/6 cable connects between these ports and the SIUs to connect computer/servers to the KVM switch.

appropriate power source. Note: To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, it is recommended that you plug your devices into a Tripp Lite surge suppressor, line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

supply on the top and switch 2 is for the power supply on the bottom.

The cable that connects the KVM switch to the backup network plugs in here.

The cable that connects the KVM switch to the primary network plugs in here.

or Secondary networks.

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse.

Note: The ﬁgure above shows the rear panel of a B064-032- 04-IPG or B064- 032-02-IPG. The B064-016-04-IPG and B064-016-02-IPG differ in that it only has a single block of 16 KVM ports.

Hardware Setup

General Safety Instructions

• Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.

• 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 signiﬁcantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a ﬂammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

• This device is designed for IT power distribution systems with up to 230V phase-to-phase voltage.

• Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.

• Do not use the device near water.

• Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.

• The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to permit adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and protect against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.

• The device should not be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.), as this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be placed in a built-in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided.

• Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.

• Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

• The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

• To prevent damage to your installation, ensure that all devices are properly grounded.

• The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/ national wiring codes.

• Position system cables and power cables carefully to ensure that nothing rests on any cable. Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.

• If an extension cord is used with this device, make sure that the total ampere rating of all products used on the cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

• To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power, it is recommended that you plug your devices into a Tripp Lite surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

• When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, observe the following precautions:

> Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply

> Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply

> If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies

> Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a risk

of ﬁre or electrical shock

> Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel

• If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualiﬁed service personnel for repair:

> The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed

> Liquid has been spilled into the device

> The device has been exposed to rain or water

> The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

> The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service

> The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed

• Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive repair work by a qualiﬁed technician.

• Do not connect the RJ11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to a public telecommunication network.

provided with the rack mount kit

hardware to attach

Hardware Setup (continued)

Rack Mounting Safety Instructions

• Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the ﬂoor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the ﬂoor. 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 ﬁrst.

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

• Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your ﬁngers.

• After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.

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

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

• Ensure that proper airﬂow is provided for devices in the rack.

• Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature speciﬁed for the equipment by the manufacturer.

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

Stacking

The KVM switch can be placed on any level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of attached cables. When placing the KVM switch on a desktop, remove the backing material from the rubber feet that came with this package and afﬁx them to the switch’s bottom panel at the corners.

Note: To ensure adequate ventilation, allow at least 5 cm on each side, and 13 cm at the back for power cord and cable clearance.

Rack Mounting

The KVM switch can be mounted in a 19-in (1U) rack. The rack mount brackets can be installed on either the front or the back of the unit so that it can be mounted to the front or back of the rack.

1. Depending on whether you front-rack mount or rear-rack mount the unit, remove the two screws located on both sides of the front or back of the unit.

2. Use the screws supplied with the rack mount kit to attach the rack mount brackets to the front or rear of the unit.

3. Position the device in the front or rear of the rack and align the holes in the mount brackets with the holes in the rack.

4. Secure the rack mount brackets to the rack using user-supplied screws.

Use the M3x8 Phillips head hex screws

Use user supplied

to the rack

Single-Stage Installation

In a single-stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches cascaded or daisy-chained from the B064-Series KVM. To set up a singlestage installation, refer to the following instructions and the corresponding installation diagrams.

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting, including all pre-existing devices on the installation, have been turned off.

2. Optional: Plug your Local Console’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the KVM’s Local Console Ports. You will need to connect the included USB – PS/2 Console Cable Kit to the console port on the back of the unit.

Note: You can use any combination of keyboard and mouse connections. For example, you can use a PS/2 keyboard with a USB mouse. USB keyboards and mice can plug into the USB ports on the front panel, as well as the ports on the USB – PS /2 Console Cable Kit. The B064-Series KVM Switch does not support distances above 65 ft between the KVM and the local monitor.

3. Use Cat5e cable to connect any available KVM port to a Server Interface Unit (SIU). See the chart in the Server Interface Unit section to determine the appropriate SIU.

4. Connect the Server Interface Unit to the computer/server.

5. Connect a Cat5e cable from the network into the KVM switch’s primary network port (LAN 1).

6. Optional: Connect a second Cat5e cable from the network into the KVM switch’s backup (secondary) network port (LAN 2).

Hardware Setup (continued)

Single-Stage Installation (continued)

7. Optional Dial-In Modem Connection: Use Cat5e cable to connect the KVM switch’s Modem port to the included RJ45 to DB9 Adapter, and connect the adapter’s DB9 connector to the modem’s DB9 port.

8. Use the included grounding wire to ground the unit. Connect one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.

9. Plug the included power cords into the KVM switch’s Power Sockets, and then into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or PDU.

10. Turn on the power to the KVM switch. Once it is powered up, turn on the power to the connected computers.

Two-Stage Installation

Up to 32 additional B064-016 KVM switches can be cascaded from your unit’s KVM ports, expanding the number of connected computers/ servers up to 256. In a cascaded installation, the top KVM Switch is considered the ﬁrst-stage unit, the cascaded switches are considered secondstage units.

To set up a two-stage installation:

1. Ensure that power to all the devices you will be connecting, including all pre-existing devices on the installation, have been turned off.

2. Use Cat5e/6 cabling to connect an available KVM port on the ﬁrst-stage unit to a B054-001-PS2 or B055-001-PS2 SIU.

Note: Although USB SIUs will allow you to cascade to a second-stage KVM, only PS/2 SIUs will properly display the cascaded KVM in the OSD. When connected via PS/ 2 SIU, the cascaded KVM will be displayed as an expandable port, allowing you to easily access the connected computers. When connected via USB SIU, the cascaded KVM will be displayed as an ordinary port. To access computers connected to the KVM, you will have to use the cascaded KVMs OSD.

3. Plug the SIU’s KVM connectors to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Console ports of the second-stage B064-016 unit.

Note: The distance between the second-stage unit and the ﬁrst-stage Unit cannot exceed 164 ft. (50m).

4. Use the appropriate KVM Cable Kits (See the Second Stage KVMs owner’s manual), to connect any available KVM port on the second-stage unit to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computer/server you are installing.

Hardware Setup (continued)

Two-Stage Installation (continued)

5. Plug the power cord that came with the cascaded KVM switch into its power socket, and then into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or PDU.

6. Repeat these steps for any other second-stage units you wish to connect.

7. First power on the ﬁrst-stage KVM Switch and then power on all second-stage KVM switches.

8. Turn on the power to all of the connected computers/servers.

Note: The Power On sequence requires that the ﬁrst-stage KVM Switch be powered on ﬁrst. After the ﬁrst-stage KVM Switch has been powered on, all second-stage units must be powered on. After the second-stage units have been powered on, the connected computers/servers can be powered on.

Hot Plugging

The B064-Series KVM Switches support hot plugging: components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. The KVM also includes an Adapter ID function that stores the port settings of the SIU (Port OS, OS Language, etc.), allowing you to switch an SIU and its connected computer to a new port without having to reenter its port settings. The settings are stored by SIU only; therefore, the correct settings will not transfer if you change the computer connected to the SIU. Also, the Adapter ID function only applies when switching to ports on the same KVM switch.

Powering Off & Restarting

If it becomes necessary to power off the B064-Series KVM Switch, or the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, wait 10 seconds before powering it back on. Connected computers should not be affected by this but if any of them should fail, simply restart them.

Port ID Numbering

Each computer on the installation is assigned a unique Port ID. The Port ID is a one or two segment number that is determined by the Stage Level and KVM port number of the KVM switch to which the computer/server is connected.

Single-Stage Installations

Single-stage installations will have a one segment Port ID consisting of two digits.

(For example, a computer/server connected to port 19 of a B064-032-04-IPG will have a Port ID of 19. A computer/server connected to port 9 of a B064-032-04-IPG will have a Port ID of 09)

Two-Stage Installations

Two-stage installations will have a two segment Port ID consisting of 4 digits. (2 digits per segment)

• The ﬁrst segment of the Port ID represents the port number of the ﬁrst-stage KVM switch to which the cascaded unit is connected.

• The second segment of the Port ID represents the port number of the second-stage KVM switch to which the computer/server is connected.

(For example, a computer attached to port 3 of a second-stage KVM switch that is connected to port 15 of the ﬁrst-stage KVM switch will have a Port ID of 03-15)

Super Administrator Setup

The B064-Series KVM Switches supports three types of users:

User Type Description

Super Administrator

Administrator

User

First Time Setup

Once the B064-Series KVM Switch has been installed, the Super Administrator must prepare the unit up for user operation by setting the network parameters and adding users.

Network Setup - IP Address Determination

Super Administrators have full access to all Ports and Devices in the KVM installation. They can manage all aspects of the installation.

Administrators have access to Ports and Devices that are authorized by the Super Administrator. They can manage Users and Groups and conﬁgure their personal working environment.

Users can access Ports and Devices authorized by Super Administrators or Administrators and they can conﬁgure their personal working environment.

If you are an administrator logging in for the ﬁrst time, you must access the B064-Series KVM Switch in order to give it an IP address to which users can connect. B064-Series KVM switches support both standard IPv4 and IPv6. There are three methods of doing this: Local Console, IP Installer and Browser.

1. Local Console

After the local console has been connected and the B064-Series KVM Switch is turned on, a login prompt appears on the console monitor:

Log in using the default Username: administrator and Password: password. For security purposes, it is strongly recommended that you change these to a unique Username and Password. (See Changing the Super Administrator Login section for instructions.)

After you successfully log in, the Local Console Main Screen appears:

1. Click the Device Management icon at the top of the screen.

2. On the screen that appears on the right-hand side of the page select the Network tab.

Super Administrator Setup (continued)

Network Setup - IP Address Determination (continued)

NIC Settings

The B064-Series KVM Switch has two network interfaces. The NIC Setting section of the Network tab allows you to assign a single IP Address and DNS Server for both network interfaces, or to assign a separate address for each.

Redundant NIC

If Redundant NIC is enabled (the default), both interfaces use the IP address assigned to Network Adapter 1. Under this conﬁguration, the B064-Series KVM Switch will switch to the second network interface in the event there is a crash on the ﬁrst network interface.

• If you select Redundant NIC, the Network Interface drop-down menu will be frozen to Network Adapter 1, and you will only have to enter IP Address and DNS Server settings once.

• If you do not select Redundant NIC, you will have to enter IP Address and DNS Server settings for both Network Adapter 1 and Network Adapter 2. User the Network Interface drop-down menu to select the Network Adapter you want to conﬁgure.

IP Address and DNS Server Address

The B064-Series KVM switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. The Network page allows you to set the IP address manually, or to select to have it automatically assigned via DHCP server. By default, the IP address is set to be assigned automatically via DHCP server.

• To have the IP address assigned by your DHCP server, check the Obtain IP address automatically check box in the IPv4 or IPv6 settings section, depending on your network.

• To assign an IP address yourself, check the Set IP address manually check box in the IPv4 or IPv6 settings section, depending on your network. When checked, the IP address and DNS server address ﬁelds open up, allowing you to enter in the desired settings. Once you have entered in all the IP address and DNS server address information, click the Save button at the bottom of the screen. Upon logging out of the KVM (click the Logout icon in the upper-right corner of the OSD), the KVM will reset itself and the IP address settings you just entered will be implemented.

Note: When manually assigning a DNS Server address, it is required that you enter the Preferred DNS server, but the Alternate DNS server is an optional ﬁeld.

See Network section under Device Management for more information on these settings.

2. IP Installer

For computers running Windows, an IP address can be assigned with the IP Installer utility:

Note: In order to use the IP Installer, the IP Installer Enabled check box in the Network page must be checked. (See Network section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details.) By default, the IP Installer View Only check box is checked, allowing you to view the KVMs IP Address using the IP Installer but not change it.

1. Obtain the IP Installer ﬁle from the CD that came with the B064Series KVM Switch and save it to a desired location on a computer that is on the same network as your B064-Series KVM Switch.

2. Go to the IP Installer ﬁle that you just saved and run the IPInstaller. exe ﬁle.

3. Select the B064-Series KVM Switch in the Device List.

Note: If the list is empty, or your device doesn’t appear, click Enumerate to refresh the Device List. If there is more than one device in the list, use the MAC address to pick the one you want. The B064Series KVM Switches MAC address is located on its bottom panel.

4. From here you can choose to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), or Specify an IP address. If you choose to assign your

own address, ﬁll in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway ﬁelds with information appropriate to your network.

5. Click Set IP.

6. After the IP address shows up in the Device List, click Exit.

3. Browser

By default, the KVM switch is set to have its IP address assigned automatically via DHCP server. If the KVM is connected to a network without a DHCP server, it boots with a default IP address. On IPv4 networks, the default IP is 192.168.0.60. If the KVM is on an IPv6 network, the default IP address is determined by the KVMs MAC address. For example, if the KVM has a MAC address of 00-10-74-1381-01, the IPv6 address is FE80:0:0:0:0010:74FF:FE13:8101. T he parts of the IP address that are bolded and underlined are ﬁxed.

1. Access the B064-Series KVM switch by using the default URL mentioned above.

2. Assign a ﬁxed IP address for the KVM using the same instructions as described in the Local Console section of this chapter.

Super Administrator Setup (continued)

Changing the Super Administrator Login

To change the default Super Administrator Username and Password, do the following:

1. At the top of the OSD page, click User Management.

Since this is the ﬁrst time the page is being accessed, only the Super Administrator appears:

2. Click Administrator in the left panel; or, select Administrator in the central panel and click the Modify button at the bottom of the page.

The User Information page appears:

3. Change the Username and Password to something unique.

4. Re-enter the password to conﬁrm it is correct.

5. Click Save.

6. When the dialog box informing you that the change completed successfully appears, click OK.

Logging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch

The B064-Series KVM Switches can be accessed in the following ways: via local console, an internet browser, the AP Windows Client and/or the AP Java Client. Operating the KVM switch and conﬁguring its settings is done the same regardless of how you connect to the B064-Series KVM Switch; the only difference is the way in which you establish the connection. This chapter describes the login procedures for each of these methods.

Local Console Login

The local console login dialog box is displayed once the installation is complete. Simply key in your Username and Password and click Login to bring up the OSD Main Page.

Note: If you supply an invalid login, the authentication routine will return an Invalid Username or Password message. If you see this message, log in again being careful to enter the correct Username and Password.

Logging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch (continued)

Browser Login

The B064-Series KVM Switches can be accessed via Internet browser from any platform that has the Java Runtime Environment 6, Update 3, or higher installed. If you don’t already have the required JRE installed, it is available for free download from the Java web site: www.java.com

Note: Windows 7 users must run Internet Explorer as an administrator for the Active X control to work properly. If you don’t run Internet Explorer as an administrator, you will not be able to access the connected computers.

To access the switch via browser, do the following:

1. Open the browser and specify the IP address of the B064-Series KVM Switch you want to access, as given to you by your system administrator.

Note: For security purposes, a login string may have been set by the administrator. If so, you must include a forward slash and the login string along with the IP address when you log in. (For example, a computer with a login string of B064-032-04-IPG would have a URL such as 192.168.0.100/B064-032-04-IPG)

2. When you try to log into the device from your browser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certiﬁcate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed. The certiﬁcate can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certiﬁcate’s name is not found on Microsoft’s list of Trusted Authorities.

You have two options:

• If you are working on a computer other than your own, accept the certiﬁcate for just this session by clicking Yes.

• If you are working at your own computer, install the certiﬁcate. After the certiﬁcate is installed, it will be recognized as trusted. To install the certiﬁcate, do the following:

a) In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certiﬁcate. The

Certiﬁcate Information dialog box appears.

Note: You may need to run Internet Explorer as an Administrator

in order to view and install the certiﬁcate.

b) Click Install Certiﬁcate.

c) Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the installation.

Unless you have a speciﬁc reason to choose otherwise, accept the default options.

d) When the Wizard presents a caution screen, click Yes.

e) Click Finish to complete the installation and click OK to close

the dialog box. The certiﬁcate is now trusted.

Upon installing the certiﬁcate or accepting the unrecognized certiﬁcate for the current session, the browser login dialog box appears.

AP Windows Client Login

In some cases, the Administrator may not want the B064-Series KVM Switches to be available via browser. The Windows AP Client allows Windows systems users access to the KVM switch without having to go through a browser.

The AP Windows Client can be found in the Download Section of the OSD or on the CD that came with your B064-Series KVM Switch. If you do not have access to the CD, and browser access to the KVM switch has already been disabled, you will need to obtain the ﬁle from your system administrator. Once you have saved the AP Windows Client, go to its location and double-click the WinClient.exe icon to bring up the Windows Client Connection Screen.

Note:

1. If you have trouble opening the AP Windows Client, save it to your desktop and try again.

2. When accessing the AP Windows Client for the ﬁrst time, you will be prompted to provide a serial number. This serial number can be found on the CD that came with your KVM.

3. Provide a valid Username and Password (set by the KVM switch’s administrator), and click Login to bring up the OSD Main Page.

Logging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch (continued)

AP Windows Client Login (continued)

The Connection Screen

A description of the contents of the Connection Screen is given in the following table:

Item Description

Menu Bar The Menu Bar contains two menus; File and Help. The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open Work ﬁles.

Each time the WinClient.exe ﬁle is run, it searches the User’s LAN segment for B064-Series KVM Switches, and lists the ones it ﬁnds in this box. Double-click on any of the units in this list to connect to it.

Server List

Server

Message List Lists status messages regarding the connection to the B064-Series KVM Switch.

Switch to Remote View

Note: For a switch to show up in the Server List, the Enable Device List check box in the Operating Mode page (see Operating Mode section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details) must be checked and the Program service port in the

Network page (see Network section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details) must be set to the same number as in the AP Windows Client Port ﬁeld.

This area is used when you want to connect to a B064-Series KVM Switch at a remote location.

• Click on the IP drop-down and select an address from the list. If the address you want is not listed, key in the target IP address in the IP ﬁeld, and its port number in the Port ﬁeld.

• When the IP address and port number have been speciﬁed, click Connect to bring up a login dialog box. Provide a Username and Password as provided by your system administrator and click OK to establish a connection with the B064 Series KVM Switch.

• When you have ﬁnished with your session, click Disconnect to end the connection.

Once a remote connection with a B064-Series KVM Switch has been established, this button becomes active. Click it to switch to the KVM Switch’s Main OSD Page.

The File Menu

The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open Work Files. A Work File consists of all the information speciﬁed in a Client session. This includes the items in the Server List and Server IP List.

Whenever a user runs the Client program, it opens with the values contained in the current Work File, i.e. the values that were in effect when the program was last closed.

The File menu consists of three items:

Item Description

New Allows the user to create a named work ﬁle so that its values will not be lost and will be available for future use

Open Allows the user to open a previously saved work ﬁle and use the values contained in it

Save Allows the user to save the values presently in effect as the current work ﬁle

Exit Exits the AP Windows Client

AP Java Client Login

In those cases in which the Administrator does not want the B064-Series KVM Switch to be available via browser and the remote user is not running Windows, the AP Java Client provides access to the KVM switch.

After downloading the AP Java Client, go to the location on your hard disk where you downloaded the program and double-click on it to bring up the connection screen. The AP Java Client connection screen is the same as the Windows version, except that it does not contain a menu bar with File and Help menus. Note: When accessing the AP Java Client for the ﬁrst time, you will be prompted to provide a serial number. This serial

number can be found on the CD that came with your KVM.

1. If your KVM is displayed in the Server List, connect to it by highlighting it and clicking on the Connect button. Note: For a switch to show up in the Server List,

the Enable Device List checkbox in the Operating Mode page (see Operating Mode section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details for details) must be checked and the Program server port must match what is set in the Network page (See

Network section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details.)

2. If your KVM does not display in the Server List, enter in its IP address in the IP server ﬁeld and click the Connect button.

3. Upon clicking the connect button, you will be prompted to enter your username and password. Enter in your username and password and press OK.

4. When connected, the Remote View button will be activated. Click on it to access the KVM remotely. Click on the Disconnect button to log out of the KVM switch.

OSD Operation

The OSD Main Page

After logging into the KVM switch, the OSD Main Page appears. Depending on how you logged into the switch, the interface will vary slightly. The following section describes the differences between these interfaces and the icons and functions you will ﬁnd in them.

Web Browser Main Page

When logging into the KVM switch via web browser, the following page is displayed.

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The following chart describes the components of this page.

No. Component Description

The Tab Bar consists of category icons that take you to the various interfaces used to operate

Tab Bar

Menu Bar

Sidebar

About

Logout

Welcome Message

Interactive Display Panel

the KVM switch. The icons that are displayed in the Tab Bar depend on your user type (Super Administrator, Administrator, User), your permissions and the method you use to log into the KVM switch.

The Menu Bar consists of sub-categories of the selected category icon. As with the Tab Bar, the sub-categories that show up in the Menu Bar depend on your user type and permissions. The Sidebar displays a Tree Diagram that lists all of the functions available for the chosen category and sub-category. Clicking on one of the Sidebar functions will pull up the corresponding interface in the Interactive Display Panel. At the bottom of the Sidebar is a Filter button that allows you to display only the parts of the Tree Diagram that you ﬁlter for. (See Filter section under Connections in OSD Operation for details.) Clicking on this icon pulls up the KVM switches ﬁrmware version

Clicking on this icon logs you out of the KVM switch

When enabled (see User Preferences section under OSD Operation for details), this section of the main page will display a welcome message. This is disabled by default.

This is the main work area of the OSD. Different interfaces are displayed here depending on your category, sub-category and sidebar selections.

AP Client Main Page

When logging into the KVM switch via the non-browser AP Windows or Java client, the following page is displayed.

The AP Client Main Page differs from the Web Browser Main Page as follows:

• Instead of a Menu Bar, the AP Client Main Page has a set of notebook tabs that are used to select sub-categories. As with the Web Browser Main Page, the notebook tabs displayed depend on the user type and permissions.

• In addition to the Filter button at the bottom of the Sidebar, there is a Scan button and an Array Mode button.

• There is a hidden Control Panel (see Control Panel section under Remote Session Operation for details) at the upper center of the screen that becomes visible when you mouse over it.

• In addition to the two icons in the upper-right corner of the Web Browser Main Page, there is a third icon that closes the OSD and displays the screen of the last selected port.

The OSD can be navigated via keyboard using the commands in the table below:

Command Description

Ctrl + P Opens the Port Access category page

Ctrl + U Opens the User Management category page

Ctrl + C Opens the Device Management category page

Ctrl + L Opens the Log category page

Ctrl + M Opens the Maintenance category page

Ctrl + D Opens the Download category page

F1 Displays the KVM switches ﬁrmware version

F2 Press to edit the name of the selected port

F4 Selects the Sidebar panel

F5 Selects the Interactive Display Panel

F8 Logs you out of the KVM switch

Closes the OSD and displays the screen of the last selected port

OSD Operation (continued)

The OSD Main Page (continued)

Local Console Main Page

The Local Console Main Page is the same as the AP Client Main Page except that the Downloads icon in the tab bar is not available.

OSD Tab Bar

The number and type of icons that appear on the tab bar at the top of the page are determined by user type (Super Administrator, Administrator or User) and the permissions assigned when the account was created. The functions associated with each of the icons are explained in the following table:

Icon Description

Port Access: This page is used to access and control the devices on the KVM switch installation. This page is available to

all users.

User Management: This page is used to create and manage Users and Groups, and to assign devices to them. This page is available to Super Administrator and Administrators, ordinary users will not have access to it.

Device Management: This page is used by the Super Administrator to conﬁgure and control the overall operation of the KVM switch. This page is available to Super Administrators or Administrators/Users who have been given access.

Log: This page displays the contents of the log ﬁle. (See Log section under OSD Operation for details.)

Maintenance: This page is used to install new versions of the B064-Series KVM Switch ﬁrmware. This page is available to

Super Administrators or Administrators/Users who have been given access.

Download: Users with appropriate permission can click this icon to download the AP Windows Client, the AP Java Client and the Log Server. This page is available to all users, although what downloads a User can access is determined by the Super Administrator or Administrator. Note: The Download icon is not available via the local console.

There are three small icons in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Their functions are described in the following table:

Icon Description

Click this icon to close the OSD page and return to the display of the last selected port.

Note: This icon is not available in the Web Browser Main Page.

Click this icon to display the ﬁrmware version of the B064-Series KVM Switch.

Click this icon to log out and end your B064-Series KVM Switch session.

Port Access

The Port Access section of the OSD is where users can access KVM ports, and control settings that directly affect that access. The sub-sections contained in the Port Access section are described in the pages that follow.

OSD Operation (continued)

Connections

The OSD Main page is the same screen that you get when navigating to the Connections sub-section of the Port Access section. From this page you can connect to the KVM ports.

All switches and their ports, including cascaded KVM switches, are listed in a tree structure in the panel at the left of the screen:

When accessing a port for the ﬁrst time via web browser, users will experience a series of prompts:

2. When you install the ActiveX control, you may be prompted to resend the information in order to display the web page. Click Retry.

3. Lastly, you will be prompted to install the software. Click Install.

Non-Windows Browser

When using a non-Windows browser, you will automatically be connected to remote computers using the Java Viewer.

1. When clicking on a port for the ﬁrst time, you will be prompted to run the Java Viewer. Click ok. (To avoid this prompt every time you access a port, check the checkbox next to Do this automatically for ﬁles like this from now on.)

Internet Explorer

When logging onto the KVM switch via Internet Explorer, the default viewer is the Windows ActiveX viewer. To use the Java Viewer when accessing the KVM switch via Internet Explorer, you need to update the Viewer setting in the User Preferences page (See User Preferences section under OSD Operation for details).

Note: Windows 7 users must run Internet Explorer as an administrator for the Active X control to work properly. If you don’t run Internet Explore as an administrator, you will not be able to access the connected computers.

1. When using the Windows ActiveX Viewer and clicking on a port for the ﬁrst time, a screen will open up and you will be prompted to install the Windows ActiveX control. Click on the prompt and choose to install the ActiveX control. Note: The screen that opens up may display a page that says the web pages certiﬁcate can not be trusted. If this is the case, click on the option to continue to the web page anyway.

2. You will then be prompted to run the Java Viewer, and trust the publisher (Tripp Lite). Click Run.

OSD Operation (continued)

Connections (continued)

The Port Selection List

• Users only see the switches and ports they have been given access to.

• Ports and cascaded KVM switches are located under their parent switches. Click the Plus (+) in front of a switch to expand the tree and see the ports underneath it.

Note: In order for a cascaded B064-016 to show up as an

Port Conﬁguration

When accessing the KVM via AP Windows or Java Client, rightclick on any port in the Sidebar to conﬁgure a connected computer or switch. (This feature is not available when accessing the OSD via web browser.) A list with options pops up. Listed items vary depending on user type and whether a cascaded KVM switch or a computer/server port was selected. Available conﬁguration items are:

expandable KVM in the port list, you must use a PS/2 SIU to cascade it from the ﬁrst-level KVM. If you use a USB SIU, it will be displayed as an ordinary port, and you will have to use the B064016 OSD to access computers/servers connected to it.

• When expanded, there is a Minus (-) before the KVM’s device name. Click the Minus (-) to collapse the tree and hide the ports.

• A port’s ID number is displayed in brackets next to the port icon. For convenience, you can give each port a unique name in addition to this ID.

• KVM switches and ports that are on line have their monitor screen icons lit green. The monitor screens are gray for devices and ports that are ofﬂine.

Item Access Type Description

Expand/ Collapse Super Administrators, Administrators and

Users

Rename Super Administrators, Administrators

and Users

Copy Super Administrators, Administrators

and Users

Properties Super Administrators and Administrators This item allows you to conﬁgure the properties of the port.

• If the device’s ports are not displayed, the dialog box entry is Expand. Click Expand to open the tree and display the ports.

• If the device’s ports are displayed, the dialog box entry is Collapse. Click Collapse to close the tree view.

Note: This item is only active for KVM switches that have child devices connected to them. This has the same effect as clicking the Plus (+) or

Minus (-) in the tree view.

For convenience, especially in large installations with many switches and ports, each port can be given a unique name. Note: Administrators and

Users must be given conﬁguration access to a KVM or computer port to be able to edit the port name. (See Device Assignment section under User

Management in OSD Operation for details.)

This item is only available for ports with computers/servers connected to them. It is used when creating a Favorites bookmark. (See Adding a Favorite section under Favorites in OSD Operation for details.)

• For the master KVM switch, clicking this item takes you to the Device Management page.

• For ports with computers/servers connected to them, a dialog box opens allowing you to update the properties for the connected computer/server. (See Port Properties section under Connections in OSD Operation for details.)

Port Naming

For convenience, especially in large installations with many KVM switches and ports, each port can be given a unique name. To assign, modify or delete a port name, follow the instructions below. Note: Administrators and Users must be given conﬁguration access to a K VM or computer port to be able to edit the port name. (See Device Assignment section under User Management in OSD Operation for details.)

1. Click once on the port you want to edit to highlight it, wait one second and click on it again. Note: This is not a double-click; it involves two separate clicks. Double-clicking will switch you to the device attached to the port.

You can also right-click on the port you want to edit and select Rename in the popup box that appears (non-browser clients only).

After a second or two, the display changes to provide a text input box.

2. Key in a name for the port (or change/delete a previous one). The maximum number of characters allowed for a port name is 20. You can use any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols on the typewriter keys of keyboards with PC US English layout.

3. When you have ﬁnished editing the port name, press [Enter] or click anywhere outside of the input box to complete the operation.

OSD Operation (continued)

Connections (continued)

Port Properties

Users accessing the KVM via the non-browser clients can right-click on a computer/server port and select Properties to conﬁgure that port’s settings. The settings that can be changed via this dialog box are listed in the chart below.

Note: These settings can also be changed via the Port Conﬁguration page. (See the Port Conﬁguration section under OSD Operation for details.)

Field Description

Port OS Speciﬁes the operating system for the computer/server connected to the port. Choices are Windows, Mac, Sun, and

OS Language Speciﬁes the operating system language being used by the computer connected to the port. Click on the drop-down list

Cable Length Speciﬁes the length of the Cat5e cable that is being used to connect the computer to the port. Because the quality of

Access Mode Access Mode deﬁnes how the port is to be accessed when multiple users are logged on. Choices are Exclusive,

Timeout This ﬁeld displays the timeout value that is set for all ports in the installation. When the port’s Access Mode has been

After making your conﬁguration choices, click Save to save your new settings and close the dialog box.

Other. The default is Windows.

to choose from a number of languages. The default is English US.

video decreases when using longer cable, the B064-Series KVM Switch will make adjustments to improve the video quality based on this setting. Choices are Short (less than 32 ft.), Medium (32-82 ft.), and Long (greater than 82 ft.). The default is Short.

Occupy, and Share.

Exclusive: The ﬁrst user to switch to the port has exclusive control over the port. No other users can view the port. The Timeout function does not apply to ports which have this setting.

Occupy: The ﬁrst user to switch to the port has control over the port. However, additional users may view the port’s video display. If the user who controls the port is inactive for longer than the time set in the Timeout box, port control is transferred to the next user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard.

Share: Users simultaneously share control over the port. Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically. Under these circumstances, users can take advantage of the Message Board. The message board allows the user to manually take control of the keyboard and mouse only, or of the keyboard, mouse and video of a Share port. (See Message Board section under Control Panel in Remote Session Operation for details.)

set to Occupy, if there is no activity from the user occupying the port for the amount of time set here, the user is timed out and the port is released. The ﬁrst user to send keyboard or mouse input after the port has been released gets to occupy the port. As this setting is the same for all ports, you are not allowed to conﬁgure it on a port-by-port basis. This setting can be changed using the Port Properties dialog box for the master KVM switch, which is discussed in the Port Properties section.

OSD Operation (continued)

Connections (continued)

Scan

The Scan function automatically switches among all the ports accessible to the logged-on user at regular intervals, allowing their activity to be monitored automatically. (See Auto Scanning section under Remote

Session Operation for details.) Note: The Scan icon will not appear when accessing the KVM switch via web browser.

Panel Array Mode

Panel Array Mode also permits port activity to be monitored automatically. The screen displays a grid of panels, each representing a port on the installation. Only ports that are on line and user accessible are displayed. Off-line or non-accessible ports are left blank. (See

Panel Array Mode section under The OSD Toolbar in Remote Session Operation for details.) Note: The Array Mode icon will not appear when accessing the KVM switch via Web browser..

Filter

Filter allows you to control which ports are displayed in the Port Selection List, as well as which ports are scanned when Auto Scan Mode is invoked. When you click Filter, the bottom of the panel

changes to look similar to the ﬁgure, below:

Interactive Display Panel

The Connections sub-section will display port status information on the Device Level and port connection and conﬁguration options at the Port Level.

Device Level

When a KVM switch is selected in the Sidebar tree, the Connections sub-section will display a list of the ports that are accessible to the logged-on user.

All – with no other ﬁlter options selected, lists all of the ports on the installation.

• Putting a check mark in the Powered On checkbox lists only the ports that have their attached devices powered on.

• The text input box and Search button allow you to key in a search string so that only port names that match what you key in show up in the list.

OSD Operation (continued)

Connections (continued)

The chart below describes the attributes that are listed for each port.

Attribute Description

Port Number The KVM switch port that the computer or KVM is connected to

Port Name If a port is assigned a name, it is displayed here

Device Name The name of the KVM switch that the port is on

Status Current status of the computer or KVM connected to the port; Online or Ofﬂine

Connect

Note: When accessing the K VM via web browser, this page can be sorted by any attribute by clicking on the column header.

Port Level

When a port is selected in the Sidebar tree, the Connections subsection will display port connection and conﬁguration options.

A Connect icon will be located underneath the port list. Highlight a port and click Connect to open up a remote session with the selected port displayed.

The chart below describes the sections that are displayed on this page.

Section Description

Status

Associated Link

This displays the Port Status; whether it is online or ofﬂine, and whether virtual media can be mounted to it. Click on the Connect button to open a remote session with the selected port displayed.

Each port can have additional ports associated with it, so that the user can access multiple ports via one connection page. Associated Links can be added/removed from the Port Conﬁguration sub-section (see Port Conﬁguration section under OSD Operation for details). When ports are available in the Associated Link section, simply highlight one and click the Connect button to open a remote session with that port displayed.

History

The History page provides a record of each time that a port was accessed.

• If there are more entries than there is room on the screen, a scroll bar appears to let you scroll up and down to see the entire record.

• To clear the records and start over, click the Clear History button at the bottom right corner of the page.

Note: You can access a port in the History page by double clicking it, or highlighting it and pressing [Enter] . When accessing the KVM switch via web browser, you can sort the results by clicking on any of the column headers.

OSD Operation (continued)

Favorites

Favorites is similar to a bookmarks feature. Frequently visited ports can be listed on this page. Open this page and select the port instead of searching for it in the tree view. This feature is especially useful for larger, cascaded installations. Note: Each Favorites bookmark that you create

is a folder in which multiple ports can be saved.

Adding a Favorite

To add a port to Favorites, do the following:

1. Right click in the main panel and click on the Add Favorite option that appears. An entry appears named Untitled Favorite.

2. Click inside the text entry box to erase Untitled Favorite and key in the desired name.

3. To add a port, drag it from the Port Select list and drop it into the Favorites bookmark you just created. You can also add a port by right-clicking on it, and selecting Copy. After copying, right-click on the Favorites bookmark and select Paste. The KVM switch the port is connected to goes into the Favorites bookmark along with the port. The port is located under the switch, as it would be in the tree view on the left-hand panel.

Note: Right-clicking on a port that is already in a Favorites bookmark will give you the option to cut the port out of that bookmark and paste it into another Favorites bookmark.

4. Repeat step 3 for any other ports you want to add to your Favorites bookmark.

Modifying a Favorite

To modify a Favorites bookmark, right-click on it and select one of the options from the pop-up menu that appears. The menu that appears allows you to perform the following options:

Collapse/Expand – As with the tree view on the right-hand side of the page, this option allows you to either collapse or expand the Favorites bookmark and all of its included ports

Add Favorite – Select this option to create a new Favorites bookmark

Delete – Select this option to delete the selected Favorites bookmark

Rename – Select this option to change the name of the Favorite

bookmark

Copy – Select this option to copy all of the Favorites bookmark’s contents, in order to paste them into another Favorites bookmark

Paste – Select this option to paste copied ports into the selected Favorites bookmark

Note: Right-clicking on a port that is already in a Favorites bookmark will give you the option to Cut the port out of that bookmark and paste it into another Favorites bookmark.

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User Preferences

The User Preferences page allows users to set up their own individual working environments. The B064-Series KVM Switch stores a separate record for each user proﬁle, and sets up the working environment according to the Username that was used to access the KVM switch. Note: The User Preferences page is different on the

Web Browser version than the AP Client version. The AP Client version does not include the password, Viewer or Welcome Screen option.

The page settings are explained in the following table:

Setting Description

Language Selects the language that the interface displays in. Options are English (default), Spanish, French, German, Russian,

OSD Hotkey Selects which hotkey controls the OSD function. You can choose from the following options; [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock],

ID Display Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone (PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone (PORT NAME); or

ID Duration Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port change has taken place. You can choose an amount

Scan Duration Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode. Key in a

Screen Blanker If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value

Logout Timeout If there is no user input for the amount of time set with this function, the user is automatically logged out. A login is

Toolbar The Toolbar option allows you to enable/disable the OSD Toolbar. (See The OSD Toolbar section under Remote Session

Viewer The Viewer option is available only when accessing the KVM switch via web browser. It allows you to choose what

Welcome Message The Welcome Message option is also available only to those who access the KVM switch via web browser. This allows

Save To apply any changes that you make, you must click the Save button before exiting.

Changing a Password To change a password, you must enter in the old password and the new password. The new password will need to be

Italian, Japanese, Korean, traditional Chinese and simpliﬁed Chinese.

[Ctrl] [Ctrl], [Alt] [Alt], [Shift] [Shift] and [Print Screen] [Print Screen]. The default is [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock].

the Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME). The default is PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME.

from 1—255 seconds. The default is 3 seconds. A setting of 0 (zero) means the Port ID is always on.

value from 1—255 seconds. The default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the Scan function.

from 1—30 minutes. A setting of 0 disables this function. The default is 0 (disabled). When the screen is blanked, simply moving the mouse over the screen will bring it back up. Note: This setting affects the monitor of the local console only.

needed before the B064-Series KVM Switch can be accessed again. The default is 30 minutes.

Operation for details.) As all of the features of the OSD Toolbar are available in the Control Panel, you may want to disable it. The default setting is enabled.

viewer is used to access a port. Auto Detect – The KVM switch will automatically choose which viewer to use based on the web browser being used. The Windows Viewer will be used for Internet Explorer and the Java Viewer will be used for all other browsers. Java Client – The KVM switch will always use the Java Viewer, regardless of what browser is being used.

you to show or hide the welcome message that appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.

entered twice for security purposes. Once typed in, click the Save button to apply the change.

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Sessions

The Sessions sub-section allows Super Administrators and Administrators to see who is logged into the KVM switch, and provides information about each of their sessions. Super Administrators can see all accounts that are logged into the KVM, whereas Administrators are only able to see Administrator and User accounts.

It also provides the option of ending a session by selecting the account from the Sessions list and clicking the End Session icon. To refresh the Sessions list to display the most current information, click on the

Refresh icon.

Note: The Sessions tab is only available for Super Administrators and Administrators. Users will not be able to access it.

Access

The Access sub-section allows Super Administrators and Administrators to set user/group access and conﬁguration rights for switches and ports. As with the Sessions sub-section, Super Administrators can see all accounts, whereas Administrators can only see Administrator, User and Group accounts. The browser and non-browser Access sub-sections are the same, except the non-browser page includes drop-down ﬁlters above each column. These ﬁlters allow you to choose which accounts are displayed. For example, you can choose to display only those accounts that are given conﬁguration access to the selected KVM/port by choosing the Permitted option from the drop-down menu above the conﬁguration column. Note: The Access sub-section is not available to User accounts, and will not show up when they log into the OSD. The Access

sub-section does not appear when a Blade Server is selected in the Sidebar tree.

When the master KVM switch is highlighted in the port list, the Access sub-section displays only one setting column; Conﬁg. When a port is highlighted in the port list, the Access sub-section displays three settings columns; Access, Mount USB and Conﬁg. The section that follows describes these settings, and how to edit them.

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Access (continued)

Setting Description

Access The Access setting determines if an account is allowed to access the selected port, and if so, what level of access the

Mount USB The Mount USB setting determines if an account is allowed to access the virtual media functionality on the selected

Conﬁg The Conﬁg setting determines if an account has permission to make changes to the master KVM or port conﬁguration

account has. To edit this setting, click on the box in the Access column next to the account you wish to edit. Continue to click until you toggle to the desired setting. Full Access – This setting is represented by an icon that shows a pair of glasses and a pencil. It allows the corresponding account to both view video and perform operations on the selected port. View Only – This setting is represented by a pair of glasses only. It allows the corresponding account only to view video of the selected port. No Access – This setting is represented by an X, and denies the corresponding account access to the selected port.

port, and if so, what level of access the account has. To edit this setting, click on the box in the Mount USB column next to the account you wish to edit. Continue to click until you toggle to the desired setting. Full Access – This setting is represented by an icon that shows a pair of glasses and a pencil. It allows the corresponding account to both read and write to virtual media mounted to the selected port. View Only – This setting is represented by a pair of glasses only. It allows the corresponding account only to read virtual media mounted to the selected port. No Access – This setting is represented by an X, and denies the corresponding account access to virtual media mounted to the selected port.

settings. To edit this setting, click on the box in the Conﬁg column next to the account you wish to edit. Click to toggle

Conﬁg access on/off. A check mark enables access, an X disables access. Note: Conﬁg checkboxes are provided as a way for Super Administrators and Administrators to customize which ports Administrators and User accounts have Conﬁguration access to. In order for the Conﬁg checkbox to enable Conﬁguration access to a port, the Administrator or User account must be given Port Conﬁguration access to the KVM switch. (See Permissions in the Adding User Accounts section under User Management in OSD Operation for details.)

When you are done editing access rights to the selected port, click on the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the Access sub-section.

Also at the bottom of the page are Copy and Paste icons. These are used to copy the access settings from one port and paste those same settings to another port. To do this, simply highlight the port you want to copy and click on the Copy icon. Then highlight the port you want to paste to and click the Paste icon.

Port Conﬁguration

The Port Conﬁguration sub-section allows Super Administrators and Administrators to edit port properties settings, assign system macros to a port, and add/remove associated links. When the master KVM is highlighted and the Port Conﬁguration sub-section is selected, the following screen appears.

The only setting that appears on this page is the Occupy Timeout setting. This setting controls the amount of inactivity time before a port that is set to Occupy (see Port Property section on the following page for details) is opened for access by another user. Enter in a value from 0 to 255 seconds. The default is 3 seconds.

When a standard port is highlighted and the Port Conﬁguration subsection is selected, a screen opens up that contains two sections; Port Propert y and Associated Link. The Port Property section is opened ﬁrst by default.

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