Tripp Lite B064-016-02-IP - Manuals

1 4 5 6 2 3 6 Introduction Browsers Components Supported browsers for users that remotely log into the B064-Series KVM Switches include the following: 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 ...

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 7 Introduction Components (continued) Rear View No . Component Description 1 Power Socket The included power cord connects here. 2 Power Switch Press to turn the KVM switch On/Off. 3 Secondary LAN Port (LAN 2) The cable that connects the KVM switch to the backup network plugs in here...

8 Hardware Setup Before You BeginGeneral 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 ...

Use the M3x8 Phillips head hex screws provided with the rack mount kit Use user supplied hardware to attach to the rack 9 Hardware Setup 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 we...

2 4 6 9 8 5 7 2 3 3 10 6. Optional: Connect a second Cat5e cable from the network into the KVM switch’s backup (secondary) network port (LAN 2). 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...

11 The B064-Series KVM Switches support hot plugging; components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and re- plugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. However, if you change computer positions, in order for the OSD menus to correspond ...

12 The B064-Series KVM Switches supports three types of users, as shown in the table below: User Type Description Super Administrator Super Administrators have full access to all Ports and Devices in the KVM installation. They can manage all aspects of the installation. Administrator Administrators ...

Super Administrator Setup NIC Settings 13 The B064-Series KVM Switch is designed with 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 Red...

14 Super Administrator Setup NIC Settings Changing the Super Administrator Login Moving On AP Windows Client For computers running Windows, the B064-Series KVM Switch’s IP address can be determined using the AP Windows Client that comes on the B064-Series KVM Switch CD. When you run the program it s...

15 Accessing the B064-Series KVM Switch Local Console Login Browser Login 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 sam...

16 Accessing the B064-Series KVM Switch AP Windows Client Login The Connection Screen The File Menu 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...

17 Accessing the B064-Series KVM Switch The Tools Menu AP Java Client Login Tools Menu operations are performed after you connect to the B064-Series KVM Switch, but before you switch to remote view. There is only one option in the Tools Menu; Hotkey Setup. (See page 19 for details) In those cases in...

18 The OSD Main Page The OSD Main Page OSD Icon Bar When the OSD Main Page appears, the Port Access page is displayed. There is an icon bar across the top of the page, as well as a hidden Control Panel at the upper or lower center of the screen that becomes visible when you mouse over it: After you ...

19 The OSD Main Page The Control Panel The Control Panel consists of three rows: a row of icons at the top, with two text rows below. The Control Panel is only available when accessing the KVM switch remotely, and will not be accessible via the local console. Ordinarily, the text bars display the vi...

20 The OSD Main Page Hotkey Setup (continued) Video Options The following steps will enable you to reconfigure the default Hotkey combinations: 1. Highlight the Action you wish to change and click Start. 2. Key in the Function keys (one at a time). The key names appear in the key field as you press ...

21 The OSD Main Page Video Options (continued) Gamma Adjustment The settings in the Video Options screen are given in the table below: Action Description Screen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the remote computer window by clicking the Arrow buttons. Auto-Sync Click Auto-Sync...

22 The OSD Main Page The Message Board The Button Bar User List Panel Compose Panel Message Display Panel The B064-Series KVM Switch supports multiple user logins, which can possibly give rise to access conflicts. To alleviate this problem, a message board feature has been provided, allowing users t...

23 The OSD Main Page The On-Screen Keyboard Mouse Pointer Type Mouse Sync Mode Manual Mouse Synchronization The B064-Series KVM Switch supports an on-screen keyboard, available in multiple languages, with all the standard keys for each supported language. Click this icon to display the on-screen key...

24 The OSD Main Page Manual Mouse Synchronization (continued) Windows Note: In order for the local and remote mice to synchronize, you must use the generic mouse driver supplied with the MS operating system. If you have a third party driver installed - such as one supplied by the mouse manufacturer ...

25 Port Access The Port Selection Panel When you log in to the KVM Switch, the OSD comes up with the Port Access page displayed. The page is organized into two main areas. All the ports that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Port Selection panel at the left of the page. The larger pane...

26 Port Access Port Configuration Port Naming To configure a switch or port, right click its icon. A list with various options pops up. The items in the list vary depending on your user type and whether you selected a cascaded KVM switch or a computer/server port. The screenshot at right shows the a...

27 Port Access Port Naming (continued) Port Properties 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 19. You can use any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols on the typewriter keys of keyboards with PC US English ...

28 Port Access Scan Panel Array Mode History Filter The Information and Configuration Notebook The Scan function automatically switches among all the ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals, allowing their activity to be monitored automatically. (See Auto Scann...

29 Port Access Favorites Adding a Favorite Modifying a Favorite This is similar to a Bookmarks feature. Ports that you frequently visit can be saved in a list on this page. Simply open this page and select the port instead of hunting for it in the tree view. This feature is especially handy for larg...

30 Port Access User Settings Log The User Settings 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. T...

31 Port Access Filter Sessions Access Filter allows you to search for particular events by date or by specific words or strings. When you access this function, the log filter dialog box displays at the bottom of the page: A description of the items is given in the table, below: The Session page lets...

32 Port Access The Main Panel – Switches The Main Panel – Computers /Servers If a switch is chosen in the Port Selection List, the Main panel looks similar to the one shown below: The main panel consists of three columns: Name, Config and View Log The Name column lists all of the users and groups th...

33 Port Access The Status Panel The Properties Panel The Status panel provides information about the online status of a selected port, and the Server Interface Unit being used to connect it to a computer/server: Note: This panel is inactive when a KVM switch is selected in the Port Selection list. T...

34 User Management The User Management Main Page The User Management page allows Super Administrators and Administrators to create, modify and delete users and groups, as well as assign attributes to them. The User Management icon will not show up in User’s OSD screens, as they do not have access to...

35 User Management Users - Adding Users (continued) 3. Enter the information for the user that you are adding. A description of each of the fields is given in the table below: Field Description Username Enter a username with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 characters. Password Enter a password wi...

36 User Management Users - Adding Users (continued) Users – Modifying Users Users – Deleting Users Groups Groups – Creating Groups At this point you can do any of the following: • Assign the new user to a group by selecting the Groups tab in the user’s notebook. (See Assigning Users to a Group from ...

37 User Management Groups – Creating Groups (continued) Groups – Modifying Groups Groups – Deleting Groups Assigning Users to Groups 3. Enter the information for the Group that you are adding. A description of each of the fields in the Group notebook tab is given in the table below: Field Descriptio...

38 User Management Assigning Users to a Group via the User’s Notebook Removing Users From a Group via the User’s Notebook To assign a user to a group from the User’s notebook, do the following: 1. Select the user’s name from the User List or select the user’s name from the Main Panel and click Modif...

39 User Management Assigning Users to a Group via the Group’s Notebook Removing Users From a Group via the Group’s Notebook To assign a user to a group from the Group notebook, do the following: 1. Select the group’s name in the Group list or select the group’s name in the Main Panel and click Modif...

40 User Management Device Assignment Assigning Device Permissions Filters When a user logs into the B064-Series KVM Switch, the OSD comes up with the Port Access page displayed. All the ports that the user is permitted to access are listed in the Port Selection list on the left side of the page. Acc...

41 Device Management The Main Page General Network The Device Management page allows Super Administrators and Administrators /Users who have been given permission to configure and control overall B064-Series KVM Switch operations. Note: If you have not been given permission to configure the B064-Ser...

42 Device Management IP Installer NIC Settings Redundant NIC IP Address DNS Server Network Transfer Rate The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning IP addresses to the B064-Series KVM Switch. The IP Installer searches the network for B064-Series KVM Switches and then display...

43 Device Management Security Filtering IP Filtering The Security page contains settings that allow you to control access to the B064-Series KVM Switch. • IP and MAC Filters control access to the B064-Series KVM Switch based on the IP and/or MAC addresses of the computers attempting to access the sy...

44 MAC Filtering Customization Login Failures Working Mode To add a MAC filter: 1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears: The Customization page is grouped into three sections: Login Failure, Working Mode, and Miscellaneous. • The Allowed field sets the number of consecutive faile...

45 Miscellaneous • The Clear Port Names button will delete all of the names that have been created for the ports of the B064-Series KVM Switch. Clicking on this button will first display a prompt that asks you if you are sure you want to clear all the port names. • The Reset Default Values button un...

47 RADIUS Settings LDAP / LDAPS Authentication and Authorization Settings LDAP Configuration — Active Directory To allow authentication and authorization for the B064-Series KVM Switch through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1. Check the Enable check box in the RADIUS section. 2. Fill in the IP a...

48 LDAP Configuration — Active Directory (continued) Create a Start Menu Shortcut Entry Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema Device Management Install the Windows 2003 Support Tools 1. On your Windows Server CD, open the Support Tools folder. 2. In the right panel of the dialog box that com...

49 Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema (continued) Device Management Step 2 - Extend the Object Class With the New Attribute: a) Open Control Panel Administrative Tools Active Directory Schema. b) In the left panel of the screen that comes up, select Classes. c) In the right panel, right-c...

50 Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema (continued) Device Management d) Right-click on the user’s name and select Properties . e) On the Attribute Editor page of the dialog box that appears, select Permission from the list. f) Click Edit to bring up the String Attribute Editor: g) Replace ...

51 Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema (continued) OpenLDAP Server OpenLDAP Server Installation Device Management h) Click OK. When you return to the Attribute Editor page, the permission entry now reflects the new permissions: OpenLDAP is an Open source LDAP server designed for UNIX platf...

52 OpenLDAP Server Configuration The main OpenLDAP configuration file, slapd.conf, has to be customized before launching the server. The modifications to the configuration file will do the following: • Specify the Unicode data directory. The default is . /ucdata . • Choose the required LDAP schemas....

53 DIT Creation The LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF) is used to represent LDAP entries in a simple text format (please refer to RFC 2849). The figure below illustrates an LDIF file that creates the DIT for the B064-Series KVM Switch directory tree (shown in the figure, above). Device Management T...

54 Date /Time The Date/Time dialog page sets the B064-Series KVM Switch’s time parameters: Device Management Set the parameters according to the information below. Time Zone • To establish the time zone that the B064-Series KVM Switch is located in, choose the appropriate time zone from the drop-dow...

55 OOBC (continued) Device Management Connection Setup Example (Windows XP) To set up a dial-in connection to the B064-Series KVM Switch under Windows XP, do the following: 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel Network Connections Create a New Connection. 2. When the Welcome to the New Connec...

56 The Main Screen Firmware File Options The Main Panel When you click the Maintenance tab, a dialog box similar to the one below appears: As new versions of the B064-Series KVM Switch firmware become available, they are posted on our website and can be downloaded to a convenient location on your co...

57 Maintenance Upgrading the Firmware Follow the procedure below to upgrade the B064-Series KVM Switch firmware and the server interface units connected to its ports. Note: You can upgrade the firmware from any computer connected to the internet, even computers that are directly connected to the KVM...

58 Maintenance Download B064-Series KVM switch Firmware Upgrade Recovery Server Interface Unit Firmware Upgrade Recovery Should the B064-Series KVM Switch firmware upgrade procedure fail, and the switch becomes unusable, the following firmware upgrade recovery procedure will resolve the problem: 1. ...

59 Port Operation After you have successfully logged in (see Logging In, beginning on page 15), the B064-Series KVM Switch OSD Main Page appears with the Port Access tab selected: All the ports that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Port Selection panel at the left of the page. Any por...

60 Port Operation Panel Array Mode Panel Array Toolbar Clicking the Panel Array icon on the OSD Toolbar invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode, the OSD divides your screen into a grid of panels: The Panel Array Toolbar is located at the top center of the screen and provides shortcut navigation an...

62 Port Operation Skip Mode Skip Mode allows you to switch ports in order to monitor the computers via the keyboard. As opposed to Auto Scan Mode, you can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like. To access Skip Mode, you must first open up the OSD Toolbar by hitting the hotke...

63 The Log Server Installation Starting Up The Menu Bar The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected B064-Series KVM Switch units and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure the Log...

64 The Log Server Configure Edit Delete Events The Configure menu consists of three functions; Add, Edit and Delete. Add Select the Add function when you need to add a new B064-Series KVM Switch to the list of units that the Log Server records events for. Note: You must first add a B064-Series KVM S...

65 Maintenance Search This function allows the administrator to remove all records that have passed their expiration limit. (See page 64 for limit details) In order to delete old files from the log server, the maintenance function must be performed. Search allows you to search for events containing ...

66 Options Help Contents About Log Server The Log Server Main Screen — Overview The Options menu consists of only one function; Network Retry. Network Retry Network Retry allows you to set the number of seconds that the Log Server should wait before attempting to connect in the event that the previo...

67 The List Panel The Event Panel The List panel contains the following fields: Field Description Recording Determines whether the Log Server records log events for the corresponding B064-Series KVM Switch. If the Recording check box is checked, the field displays Recording , and log events are reco...

68 General Operation Troubleshooting Administration Troubleshooting AP Windows Client Troubleshooting Problem Action Erratic Operation Reset the unit by pressing and holding the Reset button on the front of the unit for longer than three seconds. I can’t access the B064-Series KVM Switch, even thoug...

70 OSD Factory Default Settings Problem Action OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Port Number + Name Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Scan/Skip Mode All Scan Duration 5 Seconds Screen Blanker 0 Minutes (disabled) Beeper On Accessible Ports F (Full) For all Users on all Ports Sp...

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