Tripp Lite NetController B040-004 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
NetController™
Rackmount Console

KVM Switches

Models: B040-008-19, B040-016-19
Out-of-the-box Installation
Take the KVM Switch and included cables out of the box
to begin installation.
Note: If you are connecting a PS/2 computer to your B040-Series KVM switch, make sure
it is powered off before connecting to the KVM Switch. Otherwise, the PS/2 Computer
may not recognize the Keyboard and Mouse, preventing you from using them. USB
computers do not have this limitation.
Step 1: Connect the included AC power cord to the KVM Switch
to power it on.
If you are using an individual B040-008-19 or B040-016-19
KVM switch that is not Daisy-Chained to another switch, proceed
to step 4.
Daisy-Chaining Multiple NetController KVM Switches
Warning! The total length of daisy-chain cabling from the master KVM switch to the last
KVM switch in a daisy-chain installation (regardless of the number of levels) must not
exceed 16 ft. (5 m). If the total length of the daisy-chain cabling exceeds 16 ft. (5 m), the
installation will not function properly.
Step 2: You will need a P781 Series Daisy-Chain cable (HD15-M
to HD15-F) to connect the Daisy-Chain OUT Port (HD15-F)
of the Master KVM Switch (1st KVM switch in a chain) to
the Daisy-Chain IN Port (HD15-M) of the second KVM
switch. Connect the AC power cord to the second switch
to power it on. You can Daisy-Chain any combination
of non-console NetController KVM switches to a
maximum of 8 levels.
Step 3: Repeat Step 2 to connect more non-console NetController
KVM switches using the supplied daisy-chain cable or
another P781 Cable. Attach the included Daisy-Chain
Terminator to the Daisy-Chain OUT port of the last KVM in
the Daisy-Chain.
Note: It is not necessary to use the Daisy-Chain Terminator on the Daisy-Chain OUT port
of the NetController KVM switch if you are not Daisy-Chaining it to another KVM switch.
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Out-of-the-box Installation
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Step 4: Connect each of your computers to a computer port on
the rear panel of each NetController KVM switch using
a Tripp Lite P780-Series USB-PS/2 KVM Cable Kit (not
included). The Tripp Lite P780-Series KVM cable has
a HD15 connector on one end and a PS/2 Keyboard
connector, USB connector, HD15 connector and a USB
to PS/2 Mouse Adapter. When connecting with a USB
computer, the USB connector is the only connector
needed for Keyboard and Mouse, leaving the PS/2
Keyboard connector unplugged. When connecting with
a PS/2 computer, add the USB to PS/2 Mouse adapter
to the USB connector and you'll have a PS/2 connector
for the mouse. Do not connect USB connector and PS/2
keyboard connector to a computer at the same time.
Step 5: Power up the connected computers. After your computer
is powered up, the PS/2 keyboard and mouse will be
recognized and you can now begin operating your B040-
Series KVM switch.
Easy Operation
There are three ways to select a specific computer connected to
your B040-Series KVM Switch: Push Buttons, Hotkey Commands
or On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
Push Buttons
Switch to any connected computer simply by pressing the
corresponding button on the front panel of your NetController
KVM switch.
Easy Operation
Hotkey Commands
P780 series
A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of at least three specific
cable kit
keystrokes:
Hotkey sequence = ScrLk* + ScrLk* + Command key(s)
* For a hotkey command to be validated, each hotkey must be pressed within 2 seconds
of the preceding key.
* For detailed hotkey sequences and their corresponding functional commands, see
Quick Reference Sheet on the other side of this Quick Start Guide.
* Hotkey activation keys can be switched to any of 4 keys using the OSD Setup Menu
(Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, Num Lock or F12). See Owner's Manual CD for details.
OSD Menu
To activate the OSD (On-Screen Display) Main Menu, use the
hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Space Bar
P780 series
cables
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Main OSD Menu
OSD Main menu
Select computer: Use
computer. Use the Page Up/Page Down Buttons to display
connected computers on Daisy-Chained KVMs. Press enter to
select the desired computer as active.
Edit computer name: Highlight the desired computer port using
the keys (use Page Up/Page Down to scroll through Daisy-
Chained KVMs) and hit the Insert key. Change to the desired name
and hit the Enter key to confirm it.
Go to Next OSD Menu Page: Hit the F1 key when in the OSD Main
Menu to view the OSD Setup Page. Hit F1 when in the OSD Setup
Page to view the OSD Status Page.
Logout: When the password feature is enabled and you are in the
OSD Main Menu screen, you can hit the F10 key to logout of the
KVM switch. Once F10 is pressed, one must enter the password to
operate the KVM switch.
Setup Menu
Auto Logout: Specifies non-activity duration before KVM is logged
off and password is required to begin operation (00-99 min).
OSD Timeout: Specifies non-activity duration before OSD closes.
Auto Scan Period: Specifies Auto Scan time intervals.
Title Bar: Allows user to disable Title Bar, or to have it displayed on
the Right or Left side of the monitor.
Hotkey: Specifies hotkey preceding sequence (Scroll Lock, Caps
Lock, F12 or Num Lock).
Password: Specifies the security password.
Load Default: Load default settings to all KVM switches.
OSD Appearance: Keep/Hide OSD Menu after switching ports.
F1—Status Page: Opens status menu.
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Setup Menu
keys to navigate to a connected
(See Owner's Manual CD for details)