Tripp Lite B064-032-04-IPG owner manual OSD Operation, OSD Main, Web Browser Main, AP Client Main

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OSD Operation

The OSD Main Page

After logging into the KVM switch, the OSD Main Page appears. Depending on how you logged into the switch, the interface will vary slightly. The following section describes the differences between these interfaces and the icons and functions you will find in them.

Web Browser Main Page

When logging into the KVM switch via web browser, the following page is displayed.

The following chart describes the components of this page.

No.

Component

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Tab Bar consists of category icons that take

 

 

 

 

you to the various interfaces used to operate

 

 

 

 

the KVM switch. The icons that are displayed in

 

 

 

Tab Bar

the Tab Bar depend on your user type (Super

 

 

 

 

Administrator, Administrator, User), your

 

 

 

 

permissions and the method you use to log into

 

 

 

 

the KVM switch.

 

 

 

 

The Menu Bar consists of sub-categories of the

 

 

 

Menu Bar

selected category icon. As with the Tab Bar, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

sub-categories that show up in the Menu Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

depend on your user type and permissions.

 

 

 

 

The Sidebar displays a Tree Diagram that lists

 

 

 

 

all of the functions available for the chosen

 

 

 

 

category and sub-category. Clicking on

 

 

 

 

one of the Sidebar functions will pull up the

 

 

 

Sidebar

corresponding interface in the Interactive Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel. At the bottom of the Sidebar is a Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button that allows you to display only the parts

 

 

 

 

of the Tree Diagram that you filter for. (See Filter

 

 

 

 

section under Connections in OSD Operation for

 

 

 

 

details.)

 

 

 

About

Clicking on this icon pulls up the KVM switches

 

 

 

 

 

 

firmware version

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logout

Clicking on this icon logs you out of the KVM

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When enabled (see User Preferences section

 

 

 

Welcome

under OSD Operation for details), this section of

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message

the main page will display a welcome message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is disabled by default.

 

 

 

Interactive

This is the main work area of the OSD. Different

 

 

 

Display

interfaces are displayed here depending on your

 

 

 

Panel

category, sub-category and sidebar selections.

 

 

 

 

 

AP Client Main Page

When logging into the KVM switch via the non-browser AP Windows or Java client, the following page is displayed.

The AP Client Main Page differs from the Web Browser Main Page as follows:

Instead of a Menu Bar, the AP Client Main Page has a set of notebook tabs that are used to select sub-categories. As with the Web Browser Main Page, the notebook tabs displayed depend on the user type and permissions.

In addition to the Filter button at the bottom of the Sidebar, there is a Scan button and an Array Mode button.

There is a hidden Control Panel (see Control Panel section under Remote Session Operation for details) at the upper center of the screen that becomes visible when you mouse over it.

In addition to the two icons in the upper-right corner of the Web

Browser Main Page, there is a third icon that closes the OSD and displays the screen of the last selected port.

The OSD can be navigated via keyboard using the commands in the table below:

Command

Description

 

 

Ctrl + P

Opens the Port Access category page

Ctrl + U

Opens the User Management category page

Ctrl + C

Opens the Device Management category page

Ctrl + L

Opens the Log category page

Ctrl + M

Opens the Maintenance category page

Ctrl + D

Opens the Download category page

F1

Displays the KVM switches firmware version

F2

Press to edit the name of the selected port

F4

Selects the Sidebar panel

F5

Selects the Interactive Display Panel

F7

Closes the OSD and displays the screen of the last

selected port

 

F8

Logs you out of the KVM switch

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Contents NetDirector Cat5 IP KVM Switches ModelsTable of Contents Introduction FeaturesRemote Console Computer Requirements Supported Video Resolutions Connected Computer/Server RequirementsServer Interface Units SIUs Supported Operating SystemsSupported Browsers ComponentsFront View No.. Component DescriptionRear View Hardware Setup General Safety InstructionsSingle-Stage Installation Rack Mounting Safety InstructionsStacking Rack MountingTwo-Stage Installation Powering Off & Restarting Single-Stage InstallationsTwo-Stage Installations Hot PluggingSuper Administrator Setup First Time SetupNetwork Setup IP Address Determination Local ConsoleIP Installer NIC SettingsBrowser Redundant NICChanging the Super Administrator Login Logging Into the B064-Series KVM SwitchLocal Console Login Browser Login AP Windows Client LoginConnection Screen AP Java Client LoginFile Menu OSD Operation OSD MainWeb Browser Main AP Client MainPort Access OSD Tab BarLocal Console Main Icon DescriptionInternet Explorer ConnectionsNon-Windows Browser Panel Array Mode Port Selection ListPort Naming ScanHistory Port LevelAttribute Description Section DescriptionAdding a Favorite FavoritesModifying a Favorite Setting Description Disable it. The default setting is enabledUser Preferences Scan DurationAccess SessionsPort Configuration AccessClick until you toggle to the desired setting Virtual media mounted to the selected portAssociated Link Port PropertyTime. Choices are Exclusive, Occupy and Share User Management Adding User AccountsField Description Modifying User Accounts Deleting User AccountsGroups Groups Creating GroupsGroups Deleting Groups Groups Modifying GroupsAssigning Users to Groups Assigning Users to a Group via the User’s Notebook Removing Users From a Group via the User’s NotebookAssigning Users to a Group via the Group’s Notebook Removing Users From a Group via the Group’s NotebookDevice Assignment Power Supply Detection Device ManagementDevice Information OSD Operation for detailsOperating Mode NetworkWhen using them to connect to the KVM switch Advanced Network Management Settings Authentication Disable Local AuthenticationRadius Settings Ldap / Ldaps Authentication and Authorization SettingsInstall the Active Directory Schema Snap-in Install the Windows 2003 Support ToolsCreating a Start Menu Shortcut Entry Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema Select New AttributeCommon Name userprofile Ldap Display Name userprofile Minimum MaximumClick Edit to bring up the String Attribute Editor OpenLDAP Server Installation OpenLDAP ServerOpenLDAP Server Configuration Customizing the OpenLDAP SchemaStarting the OpenLDAP Server Ldap DIT Design and Ldif FileUsing the New Schema DIT CreationEnable Dial Back Enable Dial OutConnection Setup Example Windows XP SecurityLogin Failures FilteringIP Filtering To delete an IP filterAccount Policy MAC Filtering Login StringEncryption Working Mode Private CertificateCertificate Signing Request Email Address Administrator@yourcompany.comField Example Time Zone Date/TimeNetwork Time Log Notification SettingsLog Information Maintenance Upgrade Main FirmwareMain Firmware Upgrade Recovery Main ScreenUpgrade Adapters SIU Firmware Upgrade RecoveryBackup/Restore BackupRestore Ping HostDownload Reset on ExitSystem Operation Remote Session Operation Control PanelHotkeys Hotkey DescriptionUser Macros System MacrosChoosing a pre-determined configuration RGBGamma Adjustment USB Ports on Front Panel of KVM Switch User List PanelCompose Panel Message Display PanelVirtual Media Virtual Media via Remote SessionVirtual Media via Local Console Mac and Linux ConsiderationsMouse Synchronization Procedures Manual Mouse SynchronizationWindows Windows XP and laterRemote Session Operation Remote Session Operation OSD Toolbar Toolbar HotkeysHotkey Action Icon in the ToolbarPanel Array Toolbar Multiuser Operation Auto ScanningInstallation Log ServerStarting Up Menu BarConfigure AddEdit DeleteEvents MaintenanceSearch Contents Network Retry OptionsHelp Log Server Main Screen OverviewList Panel Event PanelRecording They will not be able to communicateGeneral Operation Troubleshooting Administration TroubleshootingProblem Action AppendixVirtual Media Troubleshooting Mouse TroubleshootingAP Windows Client Troubleshooting Panel Array Mode Troubleshooting WinClient ActiveX Viewer TroubleshootingJava Applet & AP Java Client Troubleshooting Log Server Troubleshooting Sun Systems TroubleshootingSpecifications Factory Default SettingsSetting Default Switch RJ45 Pins Modem DB9Fan Location & Speed Information Temperature Sensor LocationFan Speed Warranty Registration Year Limited Warranty
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