Multi-Stage Daisy-chain Installation | Tripp Lite B022-U08-IP

5.Installation (continued)

5.5Multi-Stage Daisy-chain Installation

The number of connected computers can be increased by daisy-chaining additional B022-016 or B022-U16 KVM Switches. An additional 15 KVM switches can be added for a total of 248 connected computers.

B022-U08-IP

5.6 Network Setup-IP Address Configuration

Power OFF all computers that are being connected to the KVM switch.

Using a P772-Series Daisy-Chain Cable (sold separately), connect the Chain Out port on the back of the first stage KVM to the Chain In port on the back of the next stage KVM. The distance between any two KVM switches in a daisy-chain must not exceed 49 ft. (15 m). The distance between the first KVM switch and the last KVM switch in a daisy-chain must not exceed 328 ft. (100 m), regardless of the number of KVM switches in the entire chain.

Repeat step 2 for each additional KVM switch you wish to add to the installation, with a maximum of 16 levels.

Connect a P778-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kit between an available KVM port and a computer/server. P778-Series Cable Kits allow you to connect to a computer with either USB or PS/2* keyboard/mouse ports, without the need for separate cables. Note: The distance between the KVM and the connected computer must not exceed 33 ft. (10 m).

Repeat step 4 for each additional computer/server you wish to add to the installation.

Connect the included external power supply to the B022-U08- IP, and then plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Turn on the first stage KVM switch. The Station ID on the KVM’s keyboard panel will display 01.

Connect the external power supply included with the next stage KVM switch and plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The Station ID on the KVM’s front panel will display 02.

Repeat step 7 for each subsequent KVM switch in the installation. In each case, wait for the previous KVM switches Station ID to be displayed before connecting the power cord to the next KVM switch.

Power ON the connected computers.

*When connecting to computers using the PS/2 connectors of a P778-Series Cable Kit, the Mouse Sync Mode setting must be set to Manual in order to access the computer over IP. If Mouse Sync Mode is set to Automatic, you will not have mouse functionality when accessing that computer over IP. This setting is set to Manual by default.

In order to configure a fixed IP address, you will need to access the KVM switch in one of four ways; Local Console, IP Installer, Browser or Non- Browser Clients.

5.6.1 Local Console

Note: The local console OSD only allows you to configure IPv4 network settings. For IPv6, access the Web Management Interface or Remote Session OSD.

1.When accessing the KVM switch for the first time, a prompt will appear asking for a Username and Password. The default Username is administrator, and the default Password is password. For security purposes, it is strongly recommended that you change the username and password on this account to something unique. When you have entered your username and password, the OSD will appear with the following page displayed.