Owner's Manual for B070 Series KVM Switch 932925
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The policy of Tripp Lite is one of their respective owners. Specifications are the property of continuous improvement. Owner's Manual NetCommander™ Cat5 Rackmount Console KVM Switches Models #: B070-008-19 & B070-016-19 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Note: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to change without notice...
The policy of Tripp Lite is one of their respective owners. Specifications are the property of continuous improvement. Owner's Manual NetCommander™ Cat5 Rackmount Console KVM Switches Models #: B070-008-19 & B070-016-19 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Note: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to change without notice...
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... p. 11 Selecting a Computer p. 11 OSD Settings (F2 p. 11 General Settings p. 12 F7 Defaults p. 14 Port Settings p. 14 Time Settings p. 15 Security p. 16 User Settings p. 17 OSD Help Window (F1 p. 17 Scanning Computers (F4 p. 17 Tuning (F5 p. 18 Moving the Label (F6 p. 18 Firmware Upgrade p. 18 Firmware Upgrade System Requirements p. 18 Upgrading the KVM Firmware p. 18 KVM Switch/SIU Reset p. 21 Troubleshooting p. 22 USB/SUN Combo Keys p. 23 Specifications p. 23 1-Year Limited Warranty/Warranty Registration...
... p. 11 Selecting a Computer p. 11 OSD Settings (F2 p. 11 General Settings p. 12 F7 Defaults p. 14 Port Settings p. 14 Time Settings p. 15 Security p. 16 User Settings p. 17 OSD Help Window (F1 p. 17 Scanning Computers (F4 p. 17 Tuning (F5 p. 18 Moving the Label (F6 p. 18 Firmware Upgrade p. 18 Firmware Upgrade System Requirements p. 18 Upgrading the KVM Firmware p. 18 KVM Switch/SIU Reset p. 21 Troubleshooting p. 22 USB/SUN Combo Keys p. 23 Specifications p. 23 1-Year Limited Warranty/Warranty Registration...
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...: supports PS/2 and USB computers/server • Compatible with Windows®, Mac®, Linux, UNIX and DOS • Optional Tripp Lite B050-000 or B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit to access the KVM via LAN, WAN or the Internet Package Includes • B070-008-19 or B070-016-19 19" Cat5 Console KVM Switch • C13 to 5-15P Power Cord • RJ11 to DB9 Firmware Upgrade Cable • Rackmount Hardware • Jumper Cable (to connect the KVM console ports...
...: supports PS/2 and USB computers/server • Compatible with Windows®, Mac®, Linux, UNIX and DOS • Optional Tripp Lite B050-000 or B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit to access the KVM via LAN, WAN or the Internet Package Includes • B070-008-19 or B070-016-19 19" Cat5 Console KVM Switch • C13 to 5-15P Power Cord • RJ11 to DB9 Firmware Upgrade Cable • Rackmount Hardware • Jumper Cable (to connect the KVM console ports...
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... Remote Access Unit. Do not remove the Jumper Cable unless you plug the Keyboard and Mouse connectors into these ports. 5 KVM Console Ports* 6 Integrated Console Ports* * The KVM comes with a Jumper Cable to connect the Integrated Console Ports to the KVM Console Ports. Installation Pre-Installation Guidelines • Switch off . 3 Firmware Upgrade Port: Plug included firmware upgrade cable into this port to download firmware upgrade data. 4 CPU Port Section: Plug the Cat5e cables from each computer to the KVM switch using a Tripp Lite B078-101-PS2* or B078-101-USB* Server Interface...
... Remote Access Unit. Do not remove the Jumper Cable unless you plug the Keyboard and Mouse connectors into these ports. 5 KVM Console Ports* 6 Integrated Console Ports* * The KVM comes with a Jumper Cable to connect the Integrated Console Ports to the KVM Console Ports. Installation Pre-Installation Guidelines • Switch off . 3 Firmware Upgrade Port: Plug included firmware upgrade cable into this port to download firmware upgrade data. 4 CPU Port Section: Plug the Cat5e cables from each computer to the KVM switch using a Tripp Lite B078-101-PS2* or B078-101-USB* Server Interface...
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... SIU = Server Interface Unit Figure 5 NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit Connecting the Power Supply 1. The Server Interface Units are connecting to the RJ45 port on the Console KVM.* The green LED will illuminate when the SIU is connected and receiving power. 5. Switch ON the Console KVM. Connect one end of the Cat5 patch cable to the computers VGA port 2. Plug in the KVM using the power switch on using only the power cord supplied with the unit. 2. Resetting the KVM Switch To reset the KVM switch, turn the...
... SIU = Server Interface Unit Figure 5 NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit Connecting the Power Supply 1. The Server Interface Units are connecting to the RJ45 port on the Console KVM.* The green LED will illuminate when the SIU is connected and receiving power. 5. Switch ON the Console KVM. Connect one end of the Cat5 patch cable to the computers VGA port 2. Plug in the KVM using the power switch on using only the power cord supplied with the unit. 2. Resetting the KVM Switch To reset the KVM switch, turn the...
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... the rear mounting brackets from the console and mount both brackets (separate from twisting. See the B019-000 instructional manual for quick installation. The mounting hardware allows for mounting in a 2-post rack installation using user-supplied screws. 2 Take the console and gently slide it into the two rear- To protect against circuit overloading you should be an issue and is designed for the console to a Tripp Lite SmartPro®...
... the rear mounting brackets from the console and mount both brackets (separate from twisting. See the B019-000 instructional manual for quick installation. The mounting hardware allows for mounting in a 2-post rack installation using user-supplied screws. 2 Take the console and gently slide it into the two rear- To protect against circuit overloading you should be an issue and is designed for the console to a Tripp Lite SmartPro®...
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... NetCommander KVM switches, follow the instructions below. Setting the different OSD display hotkeys for cascaded KVMs is explained on page 14. Model: B070-016-19 Model: B072-008-1 or B072-016-1 SIU = Server Interface Unit Figure 6 Cascading NetCommander KVM switches Model: B072-008-1 or B072-016-1 9 201002116 93-2925.indd 9 3/15/2010 11:48:46 AM You can only cascade 1 extra level of KVM switches onto the Console KVM. * When...
... NetCommander KVM switches, follow the instructions below. Setting the different OSD display hotkeys for cascaded KVMs is explained on page 14. Model: B070-016-19 Model: B072-008-1 or B072-016-1 SIU = Server Interface Unit Figure 6 Cascading NetCommander KVM switches Model: B072-008-1 or B072-016-1 9 201002116 93-2925.indd 9 3/15/2010 11:48:46 AM You can only cascade 1 extra level of KVM switches onto the Console KVM. * When...
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... KVM Console Ports. 2. You can use the [+] key of the numeric keypad on a US English keyboard. Installation (continued) Connecting a B050-000 or B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit to the previous computer, press and release the [Shift] key, then press the [-] key. A confirmation label at the top of the IP Remote Access Unit. 3. To switch to the B070-016-19 1. With a Non-US English keyboard, use the [+] key...
... KVM Console Ports. 2. You can use the [+] key of the numeric keypad on a US English keyboard. Installation (continued) Connecting a B050-000 or B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit to the previous computer, press and release the [Shift] key, then press the [-] key. A confirmation label at the top of the IP Remote Access Unit. 3. To switch to the B070-016-19 1. With a Non-US English keyboard, use the [+] key...
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... Commands and Mouse will be accessed and the OSD screen will be able to get access to the F2 settings window by using the appropriate password. 11 201002116 93-2925.indd 11 3/15/2010 11:48:47 AM Lines with Gray text represent ports that have no computer/server connected at all. The Type column indicates whether a computer/server (C) is connected to the port or a KVM Switch...
... Commands and Mouse will be accessed and the OSD screen will be able to get access to the F2 settings window by using the appropriate password. 11 201002116 93-2925.indd 11 3/15/2010 11:48:47 AM Lines with Gray text represent ports that have no computer/server connected at all. The Type column indicates whether a computer/server (C) is connected to the port or a KVM Switch...
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... Menu as 'Admin') 4. By default, Password Security is activated, Hotkey Commands will be able to access the previous KVM in line hit 'Shift, -.' (CL-CL): This represents the Ctrl key. Highlight the Security option in line hit 'Shift, +.' Pressing the space bar will be changed Note: Once Password Security is set to another port. key to activate/deactivate Password Security. To access the previous KVM in line. (PRSCR...
... Menu as 'Admin') 4. By default, Password Security is activated, Hotkey Commands will be able to access the previous KVM in line hit 'Shift, -.' (CL-CL): This represents the Ctrl key. Highlight the Security option in line hit 'Shift, +.' Pressing the space bar will be changed Note: Once Password Security is set to another port. key to activate/deactivate Password Security. To access the previous KVM in line. (PRSCR...
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... OSD General Settings Menu 2. Hitting the Enter key is turned on, you want Inactive ports to the General Settings Menu, and highlight the Hotkey option 4. When you have cascaded KVM switches, a lower level Switch must have a different OSD display hotkey than a higher level switch. Connect a keyboard and monitor to access Inactive ports using either the OSD Main Menu or the Port Selection Hotkey Commands. Operation (continued...
... OSD General Settings Menu 2. Hitting the Enter key is turned on, you want Inactive ports to the General Settings Menu, and highlight the Hotkey option 4. When you have cascaded KVM switches, a lower level Switch must have a different OSD display hotkey than a higher level switch. Connect a keyboard and monitor to access Inactive ports using either the OSD Main Menu or the Port Selection Hotkey Commands. Operation (continued...
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... characters. To delete a character, simply highlight it 's own hotkey. HP UX U2 - For connected computers/servers this field. Figure 11 Ports Settings window Editing the Computer Name By default each computer, highlight the desired port and type directly over the existing letters. IBM AIX Adding/Changing a Hotkey (HKEY) for Cascaded KVM Switches When a KVM Switch is necessary to access the cascaded KVMs OSD using it and press...
... characters. To delete a character, simply highlight it 's own hotkey. HP UX U2 - For connected computers/servers this field. Figure 11 Ports Settings window Editing the Computer Name By default each computer, highlight the desired port and type directly over the existing letters. IBM AIX Adding/Changing a Hotkey (HKEY) for Cascaded KVM Switches When a KVM Switch is necessary to access the cascaded KVMs OSD using it and press...
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... KVM, turn the Console KVM Off and then back On. It is activated, you always keep the T/O set amount of time the OSD label that you can automatically disable the Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor after a set to the KVM switch. Highlight the desired port and press the Tab key until the HKEY column is displayed. When Timed Out, press the 'Shift, Shift' OSD Hotkey Command...
... KVM, turn the Console KVM Off and then back On. It is activated, you always keep the T/O set amount of time the OSD label that you can automatically disable the Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor after a set to the KVM switch. Highlight the desired port and press the Tab key until the HKEY column is displayed. When Timed Out, press the 'Shift, Shift' OSD Hotkey Command...
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...-2925.indd 16 3/15/2010 11:48:48 AM This gives the user full access to access a connected computer. Security Settings When Password Security is not allowed to a connected computer. To change the password, hit the Tab key to the KVM. To change the name of the KVM switch. You can use the Auto Scan (F4), Tuning (F5) and Confirmation Label Moving (F6) functions in the...
...-2925.indd 16 3/15/2010 11:48:48 AM This gives the user full access to access a connected computer. Security Settings When Password Security is not allowed to a connected computer. To change the password, hit the Tab key to the KVM. To change the name of the KVM switch. You can use the Auto Scan (F4), Tuning (F5) and Confirmation Label Moving (F6) functions in the...
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... DB9 firmware upgrade cable, connect the upgrade port on each subsequent KVM. Use the arrow keys to move the label to save and exit. Each KVM in the installation, perform the upgrade procedure on the back of the KVM switch available for use in the OSD General Settings menu is not connected to On. To upgrade your firmware, follow the steps below: 1. Using the included RJ11 to upgrade both the KVM and Server Interface Units...
... DB9 firmware upgrade cable, connect the upgrade port on each subsequent KVM. Use the arrow keys to move the label to save and exit. Each KVM in the installation, perform the upgrade procedure on the back of the KVM switch available for use in the OSD General Settings menu is not connected to On. To upgrade your firmware, follow the steps below: 1. Using the included RJ11 to upgrade both the KVM and Server Interface Units...
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... 19 3/15/2010 11:48:48 AM Once installed on the upgrade computer. 1. The .tfp firmware upgrade file contains firmware for all Tripp Lite NetCommander KVM switches and SIUs, which you will list the latest firmware for both the KVM and SIUs. 4. On the upgrade computer (the computer connected to the KVM via the firmware upgrade cable), go to the Tripp Lite website and download the NetCommander Firmware Upgrade Utility .exe file, Firmware Upgrade .tfp file and Firmware Upgrade information doc. Firmware Upgrade...
... 19 3/15/2010 11:48:48 AM Once installed on the upgrade computer. 1. The .tfp firmware upgrade file contains firmware for all Tripp Lite NetCommander KVM switches and SIUs, which you will list the latest firmware for both the KVM and SIUs. 4. On the upgrade computer (the computer connected to the KVM via the firmware upgrade cable), go to the Tripp Lite website and download the NetCommander Firmware Upgrade Utility .exe file, Firmware Upgrade .tfp file and Firmware Upgrade information doc. Firmware Upgrade...
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... the Select All or Unselect All button at the bottom of the upgrade utility. 2. Compare the firmware versions of the firmware version listed in the document from the Tripp Lite website. 5. To select or unselect all SIUs at the top of the upgrade utility screen, select the Com Port option, and choose the Com Port of the upgrade computer that the firmware upgrade cable is the same or newer...
... the Select All or Unselect All button at the bottom of the upgrade utility. 2. Compare the firmware versions of the firmware version listed in the document from the Tripp Lite website. 5. To select or unselect all SIUs at the top of the upgrade utility screen, select the Com Port option, and choose the Com Port of the upgrade computer that the firmware upgrade cable is the same or newer...
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... Error message does appear during an update to the DB9M Serial port on the console monitor (your monitor may at times get a Communication Error message. When using Firmware Update software you may need to Display Video Mode'), you may display an error message saying 'Unable to update the DDC Information from AC mains before service operation! Restart the upgrade from there. 2. Electricity failure If the electricity fails during the update...
... Error message does appear during an update to the DB9M Serial port on the console monitor (your monitor may at times get a Communication Error message. When using Firmware Update software you may need to Display Video Mode'), you may display an error message saying 'Unable to update the DDC Information from AC mains before service operation! Restart the upgrade from there. 2. Electricity failure If the electricity fails during the update...
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USB/SUN Combo Keys The connected PS/2 keyboard does not have a special SUN keypad to 100 ft. NetCommander KVM Switch Model B070-016-19 or B070-008-19 Dimensions 28" x 19" x 1.7" (L x W x H) Weight 36 lbs. See the table below. Volume Down Left Ctrl + Alt + Keypad + Mute Left Ctrl + Alt + F12 Sun Left key Left Windows key Sun Right key Right Windows key Alt-Graph Right Alt or Alt Gr Stop A Left...
USB/SUN Combo Keys The connected PS/2 keyboard does not have a special SUN keypad to 100 ft. NetCommander KVM Switch Model B070-016-19 or B070-008-19 Dimensions 28" x 19" x 1.7" (L x W x H) Weight 36 lbs. See the table below. Volume Down Left Ctrl + Alt + Keypad + Mute Left Ctrl + Alt + F12 Sun Left key Left Windows key Sun Right key Right Windows key Alt-Graph Right Alt or Alt Gr Stop A Left...
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...installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may not apply to change without notice. 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support 24 201002116 93-2925.indd 24 201002116 • 932925-EN 3/15/2010 11:48:49 AM EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE...use shielded cables and connectors with this warranty is limited to win a FREE Tripp Lite product!* * No purchase necessary. This warranty does not apply to Part 15 of purchase. Void where prohibited. The user must be returned to register the warranty for your new Tripp Lite...
...installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may not apply to change without notice. 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support 24 201002116 93-2925.indd 24 201002116 • 932925-EN 3/15/2010 11:48:49 AM EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE...use shielded cables and connectors with this warranty is limited to win a FREE Tripp Lite product!* * No purchase necessary. This warranty does not apply to Part 15 of purchase. Void where prohibited. The user must be returned to register the warranty for your new Tripp Lite...