Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents Features.. ........................................................................................p. 3System Components….. ..................................................................p. 3Compatibility… ..........................................................................
Page 3 - Features; • Compact design: 1U rack mountable; System Components; The NetCommander Cat5 KVM system consists of:; Compatibility; The KVM is compatible with:
3 Features • Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from a single console • Hot-swappable: disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting • Auto-scan: with variable time interval • Compact design: 1U rack mountable • Easy port selection using (1) On Screen Display (OSD), (2) fron...
Page 4 - Configuration; Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the KVM system.; Front Panel
4 Configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the KVM system. Figure 1 The KVM system configuration Figure 2 shows the front of the 16 port KVM (Model B072-016-1). The 8 port version(model B072-008-1) is the same but with only 8 sets of LEDs. Figure 2 NetCommander KVM front panel F...
Page 5 - Installation; • Switch off all computers; The NetCommander Server Interface Unit; Pre-Installation Guidelines
5 Installation • 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. Connect each computer to the K...
Page 6 - To connect the USB Server Interface Unit:; Connecting the Console
6 Figure 5 NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit Connecting a NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (B078-001-USB) The USB Server Interface Unit supports Windows 98 SE and later, MAC, SUN and SGI. To connect the USB Server Interface Unit: 1. Connect the VGA connector to the computer's Video card....
Page 7 - Connecting the Power Supply
7 1. Plug in the KVM. Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. 2. Switch ON the computers. To reset the KVM switch, press both Select buttons on the front panel simultaneously. TheServer Interface Units are unaffected by this reset. Ambient Operating Temperature The ambient operating temperat...
Page 8 - Setting the different OSD display hotkeys is explained on page 11.; • Keyboard hotkey commands; Cascading NetCommander KVM Switches; Operation
8 To cascade two or more NetCommander KVM switches, follow the connections in the figurebelow. Setting the different OSD display hotkeys is explained on page 11. Figure 8 Cascading NetCommander KVM switches Switch between the connected computers using any of the following methods: • The OSD (On Scre...
Page 9 - Navigating the OSD
9 Operation (continued) To invoke the OSD: Press and release the [Shift] key twice. The OSD Main window appears. See Figure 9. Lineswith blue text show active computers. Lines with grey text show inactive computers. The Type column indicates whether a computer “C” or another KVM switch “S” is connec...
Page 10 - General Settings; Security
10 Operation (continued) General Settings With the highlight line on the word GENERAL, press [Enter] . The General Settings window appears (see Figure 11). Figure 11 The General Settings window From this screen you can do the following: Security The OSD offers an advanced password security system ma...
Page 11 - F7 Defaults
11 Operation (continued) F7 Defaults Changing the OSD hotkey By pressing [Shift] , [Shift] the OSD appears. You can replace [Shift] , [Shift] with any of the following: • [Ctrl] , [Ctrl] • [Ctrl] , [F11] • [Print Screen] To change the hotkey: 1. Navigate to the Hotkey line. 2. Press the [Space] bar ...
Page 12 - Ports Settings; Editing the computer name
12 Operation (continued) Ports Settings In the Settings window, go to the Ports line and press [Enter] . The Ports settings window opens (see Figure 12). Figure 12 Ports Settings window Editing the computer name Use this window to edit the computer names (maximum of 15 characters). To erase a charac...
Page 13 - Time Settings; SCN; Users
13 Operation (continued) Time Settings In the Settings window navigate to the Time line and press [Enter] . The Time settings window appears )see Figure 13). Figure 13 Time settings window Scan (SCN) - Label (LBL) - Time out (T/O) SCN - Sets the scan period. LBL - Sets the amount of time the OSD lab...
Page 15 - Right
15 Operation (continued) You can adjust the scan time in the Time Settings window (see Figure 13). To activate scanning: 1. Press the [Shift] key twice to activate the OSD. 2. Press the [F4] key. Each active computer will be displayed in sequence. A Scan label appears in the top left corner. To deac...
Page 16 - Software; Upgrading the KVM Firmware; System Requirements
16 Software With the NetCommander KVM Update software program you can upgrade the firmware forthe: • OSD • Manager • Server Interface Units KVM Update enables you to add new features and take advantage of product improvementsin a quick and efficient manner. You can install the KVM Switch Update on a...
Page 17 - Starting and Configuring the KVM Update
17 Software (continued) 1. Start the KVM Update software. The KVM Update window appears (see Figure 17). Starting and Configuring the KVM Update Figure 17 The KVM Switch Update window The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the KVM Switch Updatewindow. 2. From the Options ...
Page 18 - Verifying the Version Numbers
18 Software (continued) 3. Choose an available Com Port and click OK. Note! The RS232 Serial cable must be connected to the selected Serial port. Before upgrading the firmware, you must first verify which firmware and hardware versionsyou have. The OSD version number To verify the OSD version number...
Page 19 - Reset
19 Software (continued) 2. In the KVM Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the Switch Unit box or the desired Server Interface Unit. 3. From the File menu, choose Open . The Open box appears (see Figure 19). 4. Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file. You may o...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting
20 When using Firmware Update software you may at times get a Communication Error message. If a Communication Error message does appear during the update procedure, do the following: 1. Ensure that the RS232 Serial cable's RS232 connector is connected to the Switch's Communication port. 2. Ensure th...
Page 22 - -Year Limited Warranty; Warranty Registration
22 1-Year Limited Warranty TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) yearfrom the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at itssole option) any such defective prod...