Tripp Lite B072-008-1 - Manual

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...