Tripp Lite B072-016-1 User Manual
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8- and 16-Port NetCommander™
Cat5 Rackmount KVM Switches
Owner’s Manual
Model #: B072-008-1 and B072-016-1
Note: Follow these installation and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent
damage to this unit or to its connected devices.
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of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents
1. Features 3
2. System Components 3
3. Compatibility 3
4. Configuration 3
4.1 Front Panel 3
4.2 Back Panel 4
5. Installation 4
5.1 Rackmount Considerations 4
5.1.1 Ambient Operating Temperature 4
5.1.2 Airflow 4
5.1.3 Circuit Overloading 4
5.2 Rackmounting the NetCommander KVM 4
5.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines 4
5.4 Connecting the NetCommander KVM System 5
5.5 NetCommander Server Interface Unit (SIU) 5
5.5.1 PS/2 Server Interface Unit 5
5.5.2 USB Server Interface Unit 6
5.6 Connecting the Power Supply 6
5.7 Resetting the KVM Switch 6
5.8 Resetting the KVM Switch 6
5.9 Cascading NetCommander KVM Switches 7
6. Operation 8
6.1 Basic Operation 8
6.2 Keyboard Hotkeys 8
6.3 On-Screen Display 8
6.4 Navigating the OSD 8
6.5 Selecting a Computer 8
6.6 OSD Settings (F2) 9
6.7 General Settings 9
6.7.1 Security 9
6.7.2 Changing the OSD Hotkey 10
6.7.3 Auto Skip 11
6.7.4 Serial Port 11
6.7.5 Changing the Keyboard Language 11
6.7.6 Editing the Switch Name 11
6.8 Reset OSD General Settings Menu to Defaults (F7) 12
6.9 Ports Settings 12
6.9.1 Editing the Computer Name 12
6.9.2 Editing the Keyboard (KB) Column 12
6.9.3 Adding/Changing a Hotkey (HKEY) 12
6.10 Time Settings 13
6.11 Security 14
6.12 Security Settings 14
6.13 User Settings 15
6.14 OSD HELP Window (F1) 15
6.15 Scanning Computers (F4) 15
6.16 Tuning (F5) 16
6.17 Moving the Label (F6) 16
7. Software 16
7.1 System Requirements for Firmware Upgrade 16
7.2 Upgrading the KVM Firmware 16
7.3 Connecting the Firmware Upgrade Cable 17
7.4 Installing the Software 17
7.5 Starting and Configuring the KVM Update 17
7.6 Verifying the Version Numbers 18
7.7 Obtaining New Firmware 19
7.8 Updating the Firmware 19
7.9 Resetting the KVM Switch or SIU(s) 20
8. Troubleshooting 20
9. USB/SUN Combo Keys 21
10. Specifications 22
11. FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice 22
12. Warranty & Registration 23
12.1 1-Year Limited Warranty 23
12.2 Warranty Registration 23
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1. Features
16-PORT
KVM SWITCH
MODEL: B072-016-1
SELECT
SELECTED
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Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from a single console•
Hot-swappable: disconnect and reconnect USB computers without rebooting•
Auto-scan: with variable time interval•
Compact design: 1U rack mountable •
Easy port selection using (1) On Screen Display (OSD), (2) front panel pushbuttons or (3) keyboard •
Hotkeys key sequences
Expandable: control up to 256 computers by adding additional KVM switches•
Simple cable management: use standard Cat5/5e/6 patch cord (maximum distance 33ft) to connect to •
each computer
Multi-platform: supports PS/2 and USB computers/servers•
Optional B050-000 IP Remote Access Unit to access the NetCommander over IP•
2. System Components
The NetCommander Cat5 KVM system consists of:
NetCommander Rackmountable Cat5 KVM Switch (Model B072-016-1 or B072-008-1) •
NetCommander Server Interface Unit - PS/2 (Model B078-001-PS2)* •
- USB (Model B078-001-USB)*
Cat5/5e/6 Cable (models N001-, N002-, N007-, N105-, N125- or N201-series cables)*•
RS232 Serial Cable (provided with KVM Switch)•
* Sold separately
3. Compatibility
The KVM is compatible with:
PS/2 and USB computers/servers•
VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors•
1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz•
DOS, Windows, LINUX, UNIX, Mac and all other major operating systems•
4. Configuration
4.1 Front Panel
1 2 3
Figure 4.1 B072-016-1 NetCommander KVM front panel
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Port Select Buttons: Press these buttons to toggle back and forth between ports. Pressing both select
buttons at the same time also performs a system reset.
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"Port Selected" LED: The "Port Selected" LED will illuminate above the port that is currently
selected.
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"CPU On" LED: The "CPU On" LEDs will illuminate for all ports that have a server connected
(server must be powered on).
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4. Configuration
4.2 Back Panel
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Power Socket: The power cord plugs in here from the AC power source.
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Firmware Upgrade Port: Insert the included rmware upgrade cable here to download rmware
upgrade data.
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CPU Port Section: Insert the Cat5/5e/6 cables from each PC or server.
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KVM Console Ports: Your keyboard, monitor and mouse plug in here.
Figure 4.2 B072-016-1 NetCommander KVM rear panel
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5. Installation
5.1 Rackmount Considerations
5.1.1 Ambient Operating Temperature
The ambient operating temperature in the rack may be an issue and is dependent upon the rack load and
ventilation. When installing in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, make sure that the temperature will
not exceed the maximum rated ambient temperature. (32º to 104º F)
5.1.2 Airflow
Ensure that the airflow within the rack is not compromised.
5.1.3 Circuit Overloading
When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the effect that overloading of circuits
might have on over-current protection and supply wiring.
Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
To protect against circuit overloading you should connect your Console KVM and attached computers/
servers to a Tripp Lite SmartPro® or SmartOnline® UPS System.
5.2 Rackmounting the NetCommander KVM
Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the KVM in a server rack as
illustrated below.
Figure 5.2 Connecting the L-shaped bracket
5.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines
Switch off all computers•
Ensure that the cables are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as fluorescent •
lights, HVAC systems or motors
Ensure that the distance between any computer and the KVM switch does not exceed 33 ft.•
Shut down all PS/2 computers. If you plug the keyboard and mouse connectors into an active PC, they •
may not work.
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Insert screws to
connect to rack
Insert screws to
connect to Switch
side panel
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5.4 Connecting the NetCommander KVM System
Connect each computer to the KVM using a Server Interface Unit (SIU) and Cat5/5e/6 patch cable.
Figure 5.3 illustrates the connection options.
NetCommander B072-016-1 KVM Switch
Cat 5/5e/6 Cable
SIU
Figure 5.4 NetCommander KVM system connections
Cat 5/5e/6 Cable
SIU
SIU
5.5 NetCommander Server Interface Unit (SIU)
The Server Interface Unit gets its power from the connected computer. In the case of the NetCommander
PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-001-PS2), the power is drawn from the keyboard port. In the case of
the NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (B078-001-USB), the power is drawn from the USB port.
SIUs allow a computer/server to be located up to 33 ft. from the KVM switch.
5.5.1 PS/2 Server Interface Unit
Connecting a NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-001-PS2)
Shut down the computer being connected to the B078-001-PS2 (SIU)1.
Connect the B078-001-PS2 VGA connector to the computers VGA port2.
Connect the B078-001-PS2 PS/2 Keyboard connector to the computers PS/2 Keyboard port3.
Connect the B078-001-PS2 PS/2 Mouse connector to the computers PS/2 Mouse port4.
Connect one end of the Cat5/5e/6 patch cable to the RJ45 port on the B078-001-PS2*5.
Connect the other end of the Cat5/5e/6 patch cable to the desired RJ45 CPU port*6.
Repeat these steps for each additional PS/2 computer/server you are connecting to the KVM7.
* Cat5/5e/6 cable should be no longer than 33ft. (10m).
SIU
Up to 33 Ft (10m)
To computer's
keyboard port
To computer's
mouse port
To computer's
VGA port
SIU = Server Interface Unit
Figure 5.5.1 NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit
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5. Installation
5.5.2 USB Server Interface Unit
Connecting a NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (Model # B078-001-USB)
Connect the B078-001-USB VGA connector to the computers VGA port1.
Connect the B078-001-USB USB connector to the computers USB port2.
Connect one end of the Cat5/5e/6 patch cable to the RJ45 port on the B078-001-USB*3.
Connect the other end of the Cat5/5e/6 patch cable to the desired RJ45 CPU port*4.
Repeat these steps for each additional USB computer/server you are connecting to the KVM5.
* Cat5/5e/6 cable should be no longer than 33ft. (10m).
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continued
SIU = Server Interface Unit
Figure 5.4.2 NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit
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To VGA port To USB port
Up to 33 Ft (10m)
5.6 Connecting the Power Supply
Plug in the KVM. Use only the power cord supplied with the unit.1.
Switch ON the computers. 2.
5.7 Resetting the KVM Switch
To reset the KVM switch, press both Select buttons on the front panel simultaneously. The Server
Interface Units are unaffected by this reset.
5.8 Resetting the KVM Switch
To reset the KVM switch, press both Select buttons on the front panel simultaneously. The Server
Interface Units are unaffected by this reset.
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5. Installation
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5.9 Cascading NetCommander KVM Switches
To cascade two or more NetCommander KVM Switches, follow the instructions below.
Connect up to 256 computers* using any combination of B072-008-1 and B072-016-1 KVM switches.
The cascaded KVM can be located up to 33 ft. (10m) from the master KVM, and connected computers/
servers can be located up to 33 ft. (10m) from the cascaded KVM, allowing you to locate a computer/
server up to 66 ft. (20m) from the master KVM switch. You can only cascade one (1) extra level of KVM
switches.
*when all 16 ports have a B072-016-1 cascaded from them
Connect a CPU port on the NetCommander KVM Switch to a B078-001-PS2 SIU using a Cat5/5e/6 1.
cable
Connect the B078-001-PS2's VGA connector to the VGA console port of the NetCommander KVM 2.
Switch being cascaded
Connect the B078-001-PS2's keyboard and mouse connectors to the PS/2 console ports on the 3.
NetCommander KVM Switch being cascaded
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NetCommander KVM Switch you want to cascade to4.
Connect any USB servers to the cascaded B072-Series KVM Switch using the B078-001-USB5.
Connect any PS/2 servers to the cascaded B072-Series KVM Switch using the B078-001-PS26.
Note: In order to access the cascaded KVM's OSD, you must change the cascaded KVM's Hotkey (see
page 10 for details). Once the cascaded NetCommander KVM Switch is accessed, the only way to
access the cascaded KVM's ports is via the cascaded KVM's keyboard Hotkeys or OSD. If the cas-
caded KVM's OSD security is set to On, the only way to access the cascaded KVM's ports is by
using your password to access the OSD.
SIU = Server Interface Unit
Figure 5.9 Cascading NetCommander KVM Switches
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6. Operation
6.1 Basic Operation
Switch between the connected computers using any of the following methods:
The OSD (On Screen Display) •
Keyboard Hotkey commands•
Manual selection buttons on the front panel•
The OSD is also used to adjust various settings.
The illuminated LED of the top row of LEDs identifies which computer is currently selected.
6.2 Keyboard Hotkeys
To switch to the next computer, press and release [Shift], then press [+].
To switch to the previous computer, press and release [Shift], then press [-].
Note: You can use the [+] key of the alphanumeric section or of the numeric keypad on a U.S. English
keyboard. With a non-U.S. English keyboard, use the [+] key of the numeric keypad only.
6.3 On-Screen Display
To invoke the OSD:
Press and release [Shift] twice to open the OSD main menu (Figure 6.3). Lines with blue text represent
ports that have a computer/server connected to them, which is currently turned on. Lines with gray text
represent ports that either have a computer/server connected to them, which is turned off; or they have no
computer/server connected at all. The Type column indicates whether a computer/server (C) is connected
to the port or a KVM switch (S) is connected to the port. For the Type column to display S, the user
must change the Hotkey setting for the cascaded KVM. (See page 12 for details.)
Figure 6.3 OSD Main Menu
6.4 Navigating the OSD
To move up and down, press [ ] and [ ].
To jump from one column to the next (when relevant), press [Tab].
To exit the OSD or to return to the previous OSD window, press [Esc].
6.5 Selecting a Computer
To select a computer:
Move to the desired computer line1.
Press 2. [Enter]. The selected computer will be accessed. A confirmation label appears to show which
computer is selected
Note: While the OSD is activated, you cannot use the front panel “Select” buttons or the keyboard
hotkeys to connect to a computer.
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