Tripp Lite B060-016-2 Owner's Manual for NetDirector Matrix KVM Switches 93270 - Page 2

200709096 93-2707 Matrix KVM OM.qxd 10/9/2007 2:39 PM Page 2 This package should include: • 1 B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switch • 1 Power Cord • 1 2-ft. Daisy Chain Cable • 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. Features 3 Hardware Requirements 3 Console 3 Computers 3 Cables 3 Front View 4 Rear View 5 Console Interface Modules 5 Console Interface Modules Front View 5 Console Interface Modules Rear View 6 Installation 7 Takes you through the installation procedures from a basic single stage hookup to a complete daisy chained plus cascaded installation. Overview 7 Before you Begin 7 Single Stage Installation 8 Multilevel Installations 10 Overview 10 Daisy Chaining 10 Cascading 11 Protocol Interface Cascading 12 Physical Interface Cascading 13 Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading Expansion 15 Protocol Interface Expansion 15 Physical Interface Expansion 16 Topology Considerations 17 Basic Operations 17 Hot Plugging 17 Powering Off and Restarting 17 Port Selection 17 Port ID Numbering 17 Single Stage and Daisy Chained Installations ....17 Cascaded Protocol Interface Installations............18 Cascaded Physical Interface Installations............18 User Management and Security 18 OSD Operation 19 Provides detailed information for configuring and controlling your installation using the KVM Switch's intuitive, mouse-driven OSD (On Screen Display) menus. OSD Overview 19 OSD Main Screen Headings 20 OSD Navigation 20 OSD Functions 20 F1 GOTO 21 F2 LIST 21 F3 SET 21 F4 ADM 23 F5 SKP 25 F6 BRC 25 F7 SCAN 25 F8 LOUT 26 Cascaded OSD Operation 26 Hotkey Operation 27 Explains the concepts and procedures used in controlling the KVM Switch from the keyboard. Hotkey Port Control 27 Invoking Hotkey Mode 27 Selecting the Active Port 27 Auto Scanning 28 Skip Mode 29 Hotkey Beeper Control 29 Hotkey Summary Table 29 Multiplatform Support 30 Sun Keyboard Emulation 30 Mac Keyboard Emulation 30 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 31 Explains how to upgrade the KVM Switch's firmware with the latest available versions. Introduction 31 Purpose 31 Before You Begin 31 Performing the Upgrade 32 Starting the Upgrade 32 Upgrade Failure 32 Appendix 33 Provides technical and other important information. Connection Tables 33 Daisy Chain 33 Cascade to Tripp Lite B007-008 33 OSD Factory Default Settings 33 Clear Login Information 34 Specifications 35 B060-032 and B060-016-2 35 Console Interface Modules 35 Server Interface Modules 35 Troubleshooting 36 FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice 36 Warranty Registration 36 Warranty 36 2