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NetDirector
™
Matrix KVM Switches
Model #: B060-032 (32-Port, 4-User)
B060-016-2 (16-Port, 2-User)
Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
(773) 869-1234, www.tripplite.com
Note: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage
to this unit or to its connected devices.
Copyright © 2007 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Summary of Contents for Tripp Lite NetDirector B060-016-2
- Page 1 Copyright © 2007 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
• 1 CD with Owner’s Manual and Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Introduction ...3 Tripp Lite introduces you to its NetDirector™ Matrix KVM Switches. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented; its front and back panel components are explained; and the modules used to connect to it are described. -
Page 3: Introduction
16 (for B060-016-2) or up to 32 (for B060-032) directly connected computers • Daisy-chain up to 7 additional units • Cascade up to 16 (for B060-016-2) or up to 32 (for B060-032) compatible KVM switches from each station on the chain •... -
Page 4: Front View
Introduction (continued) B060 Series Front View (B060-032 Shown) F/W UPGRADE NORMAL RECOVER 1. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. If a firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully, slide this switch to the RECOVER position and do a warm reset (see p. -
Page 5: Rear View
Introduction (continued) B060 Series Rear View (B060-032 Shown) 1. Power Socket The power cord to the AC source plugs in here. 2. Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit On and Off. 3. Console Port Section The Cat5e cables from the Console Interface Modules plug in here. -
Page 6: Console Interface Modules Rear View
The power adapter cable plugs in here. 2. I/O Jack The cable that links the module to the B060-032/B060-016-2 plugs in here. 3. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2 and USB interfaces, the KVM’s design utilizes Console Interface Modules that act as signal translation intermediaries between the consoles and the switch, and Server Interface Modules, that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the computers: B061 Series Console Interface Module A separate Console Interface Module is required for each console you connect. -
Page 8: Single Stage Installation
Use Cat5e cable to connect any available CPU Port to a Server Interface Module that is appropriate for the computer you are installing. Note: The distance between the B060-032/B060-016-2 and the Server Interface Module must not exceed 500 feet. 4. Connect the Server Interface Module to the Computer Plug the connectors on the Server Interface Module into the appropriate ports of the computer you are installing. - Page 9 Installation (continued) Single Stage Installation B062-001-PS2 Multiple Modules Multiple Modules B062-001-USB USB Cable Connection PS/2 Cable Connection...
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Page 10: Multilevel Installations
Installation (continued) Multilevel Installations The number of computers that can be added to your installation can be greatly expanded by performing a multilevel installation. The B060 Series KVM supports three types of multilevel installation: • Daisy chained • Cascaded • Daisy chained plus cascaded Overview Daisy chaining refers to connecting two or more KVM switches via dedicated daisy chain ports. -
Page 11: Cascading
Installation (continued) Multilevel Installations B062-001-PS2 Multiple Modules Multiple Modules Multiple Modules Multiple Modules B062-001-USB Cascading Another way of adding capacity to your installation is to cascade additional KVM switches from the B060 Series KVM’s CPU ports. Up to 16 or 32 additional KVM switches can be cascaded depending on the model. -
Page 12: Protocol Interface Cascading
Protocol Interface Cascading refers to cascading to a second stage KVM switch (such as the eight port Tripp Lite B007-008) that uses the same data transfer protocol as the first stage B060 Series KVM. With this type of cascade, all of the separate switch OSDs are integrated so that when the B060 Series KVM consoles bring up the OSD, it lists all of the computers connected to all of the units. -
Page 13: Physical Interface Cascading
Multilevel Installations Physical Interface Cascading Physical Interface Cascading refers to cascading to a second stage KVM switch (such as the Tripp Lite B022-016) that doesn’t utilize the same protocol as the first stage B060 Series KVM, but uses the same physical interface (PS/2 or USB ports, for example). - Page 14 Installation (continued) Multilevel Installations Physical Interface Cascading B062-001-PS2 B054-001-PS2 B022-016 B022-016 Multiple Modules Multiple Modules...
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Page 15: Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading Expansion
Installation (continued) Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading Expansion B060 Series KVMs can be daisy-chained to other B060 Series KVMs to produce extremely large KVM matrixes. Under Protocol Interface Expansion, up to 8 daisy-chained B060 Series KVMs can have an 8- port B007-008s cascaded from each port, allowing up to 2,048 computers and up to 32 consoles in a full installation (8 x 32 x 8) when considering the 32-port B060-032. -
Page 16: Physical Interface Expansion
Installation (continued) Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading Expansion Physical Interface Expansion To set up a daisy chained/cascaded installation under Physical Interface Expansion, refer to the diagram below, and do the following: 1. Follow the cabling up procedures given in the Daisy Chaining sections. 2. -
Page 17: Topology Considerations
Installation (continued) Topology Considerations The use of RJ-45 CPU connectors, combined with our Auto Signal Compensation (ASC), allow signals to travel up to 500 feet (150 meters) and still maintain reliability and high video resolution. This allows the B060 Series KVM installation to take advantage of the internal Cat5e and Cat6 wiring built in to most modern commercial buildings. -
Page 18: Cascaded Protocol Interface Installations
• 1 Administrator • 4 Users On a single stage installation, up to two (for B060-016-2) or up to four (for B060-032) operators have simultaneous and independent control of up to 16 (for B060-016-2) or up to 32 (for B060-032) computers. -
Page 19: Osd Operation
OSD Operation OSD Overview The B060 Series KVM’s On Screen Display (OSD) provides a visual, menu-driven, mouse enabled, inter- face that offers quick and convenient computer access and control, as well as efficient system administra- tion including user management (access rights, passwords, etc.). Each OSD menu option activates a function that configures and controls the operation of the KVM instal- lation. -
Page 20: Osd Main Screen Headings
OSD Operation (continued) OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Explanation This field shows the Station Number that the currently selected port is connected to. The first number is the Station’s position in the chain; the second number shows the total number of stations in the chain. This column lists the Port Numbers for all the CPU ports on the installation. -
Page 21: F1 Goto
OSD Operation (continued) OSD Functions F1 GOTO GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port’s Name, or its Port ID. • To use the Name method, key in 1; key in the port’s Name; then press [Enter]. •... - Page 22 OSD Operation (continued) OSD Functions The settings are explained in the following table: Setting Function OSD HOTKEY Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Since the Ctrl key combination may conflict with programs running on the computers, the default is the Scroll Lock combination.
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Page 23: F4 Adm
OSD Operation (continued) OSD Functions F4 ADM F4 is a Super Administrator and Administrator only function. It allows them to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting Double Click it; or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter]. - Page 24 OSD Operation (continued) CLEAR THE NAME LIST ACTIVATE BEEPER SET QUICK VIEW PORTS SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS SET ACCESS TIMEOUT SET KEYBOARD LANGUAGE SET OPERATING PLATFORM BUS AUTHORIZATION FIRMWARE UPGRADE This is similar to Restore Default Values. The difference is that it also clears the Names settings along with undoing all changes and returning the setup to the original factory default setting.
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Page 25: F5 Skp
OSD Operation (continued) OSD Functions F5 SKP This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward - switching the console focus from the cur- rently active computer port to the previous or next available one. • The selection of computers to be available for Skip Mode switching is made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see p. -
Page 26: F8 Lout
OSD Operation (continued) OSD Functions F8 LOUT LOUT (Log Out) logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] to deactivate the OSD when you are at the Main Screen. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey. -
Page 27: Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port Control Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. Note: Hotkeys work best in single stage and basic cascaded or daisy chained installations. For complicated daisy chain+cascaded installations, it is simpler, more convenient and more efficient to use the OSD. The B060 Series KVM provides the following Hotkey Port Control features: •... -
Page 28: Auto Scanning
Hotkey Operation Auto Scanning Auto Scan switches among all the CPU Ports that are accessible to the current Operator at regular intervals (see Scan/Skip Mode, p. 22, for information regarding accessible ports). This function is convenient for automatically monitoring the activity of the computers on the installation. Setting the Scan Interval: The amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the Scan Duration setting of the OSD F3 SET function (see p. -
Page 29: Skip Mode
Hotkey Operation Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. In contrast to Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval, Skip Mode lets you dwell on a particular port for as long as you like. To invoke Skip Mode, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1. -
Page 30: Multiplatform Support
Multiplatform Support The B060 Series KVM provides the utmost in flexibility for your installation by offering multi-platform support. Through the use of Console Modules and KVM Adapter Cables, PS/2 and USB interfaces can be mixed and matched at the console side, and PS/2, USB and Sun interfaces can be mixed and matched at the computer side. -
Page 31: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
The Firmware Upgrade Utility Introduction Purpose The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) is to provide an automated process to make upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware as smooth and painless as possible. The program comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. As new firmware revisions become available, new firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site: Check the web site regularly to find the latest information and upgrade packages. -
Page 32: Performing The Upgrade
The Firmware Upgrade Utility Performing the Upgrade Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. To run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file, either double click the file icon, or open a command line and enter the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears. 2. -
Page 33: Appendix
40 - 46 47 - 53 54 - 60 61 - 67 68 - 74 75 - 81 82 - 88 B060-016-2 Cascade to Tripp Lite B007-008 KVMs Computers KVMs 32 - 39 40 - 46 47 - 53 54 - 60... -
Page 34: Clear Login Information
Appendix (continued) OSD Factory Default Settings Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), you can clear the login information with the following procedure: 1. -
Page 35: Specifications
1 x HB15 M 1 x RJ-45 F 1 (Amber) 1 (Green) 1 x Slide (FW Upgrade Recovery) Specification B060-016-2 128 (via 8 level daisy chain) 128 (via 2 level cascade) 1,024 (via 8 level daisy chain + 2 level cascade) 2 Direct;... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
1-Year Limited Warranty TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products.