Tripp Lite B064-016-04-IP User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. System Requirements 2

1.1 Remote Console Computers 2

1.2 Connected Computer/Servers 2

1.3 Server Interface Units (SIUs) 2

2. Single Station Installation 3

NetDirector™ Cat5 IP KVM Switches

Models: B064-016-02-IP, B064-016-04-IP, B064-032-02-IP and B064-032-04-IP

3. Network Setup - IP Address Determination 4

3.1 Local Console 4

3.1.1 Redundant NIC 5

3.1.2 IP Address 5

3.1.3 DNS Server 5

3.2 IP Installer 5

3.3 Browser 6

3.4 AP Windows Client 6

4. Accessing the B064-Series KVM Switch 6

4.1 Local Console Login 6

4.2 Browser Login 7

4.3 AP Windows Client Login 7

4.4 AP Java Client Login 7

5. Warranty Registration 8

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1. System Requirements

1.1 Remote Console Computers

Browsers must support 128-bit SSL encryption•
For the browser-based Java Applet and AP Java Client, the latest version of Sun’s Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6, Update 3 or •
higher must be installed
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 128 kbps is recommended•

1.2 Connected Computer/Servers

The following must be on the computer/servers to be connected to the B064-Series KVM Switch:

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•

1.3 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 Server Interface Unit

Connect to a computer/server with PS/2 ports B054-001-PS2

Connect to a computer/server with USB ports B054-001-USB

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2. Single Station Installation

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

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

Optional:2. 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.

Use Cat5e cable to connect any available KVM port to a B054-001-PS2 3.
(for PS/2 Servers) or B054-001-USB (for USB Servers) Server Interface
Unit.

Note: The distance between the B064-Series KVM and the Server Interface

Unit must not exceed 130 ft.

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

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

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

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

(included), and connect the adapter’s DB9 connector to the modem’s DB9 port.

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 8.
wire to a suitable grounded object.

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

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

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