Tripp Lite B042-008, B042-004 External Views, Front View, Rear View, Port-Switching Buttons

1.Features (continued)

1.5External Views

1.5.1 Front View

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LIVE

SELECTED

8-PORT KVM SWITCH

MODEL: B042-008

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BANK

		Figure 1-1: B042-008 Front Panel
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LIVE

SELECTED

16-PORT KVM SWITCH

MODEL: B042-016

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BANK

Figure 1-2: B042-016 Front Panel
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Port-Switching Buttons

1Use these buttons to switch directly to the desired port.

Numerical LED Displays and Indicators

2Bank LED Display: Shows the currently selected KVM in a daisy-chain. The LED will default to bank 1 if the KVM is not daisy-chained to other KVMs.

3Red ‘Live’ LED Indicators: A Red LED will be displayed above each port with a connected computer that is running power through the PS/2 or USB console interface. If the connected computer is powered off, the red LED will not be illuminated.

4Green ‘Selected’ LED Indicators: A Green LED will be displayed above the computer port which is currently selected as active.

1.5.2 Rear View

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NetController™ 8-Port KVM Switch Model: B042-008

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NetController™ 16-Port KVM Switch Model: B042-016

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1Power Receptacle: The power receptacle should receive electricity from the included 9V DC 1A power adapter cord. Its center pin is of a positive polarity.

2Console Ports: The console ports provide keyboard and mouse connectors for both PS/2 and USB interfaces, as well as a HD15 (F) connector for the monitor/LCD display.

3PC Port: The PC port is a HD15 (F) connector integrated with USB and PS/2 keyboard, mouse and video. To connect a computer to the PC port, you will need one of Tripp Lite’s P780-Series USB PS/2 KVM Cable Kits. Not included.

4Daisy-Chain IN Port: The daisy-chain IN port is a HD15 (M) connector which provides daisy-chaining upstream to a B042-Series KVM Switch. The daisy-chain IN port is also used in the firmware upgrade process.

5Daisy-Chain OUT Port: The daisy-chain OUT port is a HD15 (F) connector which provides daisy-chaining downstream to a B042-Series KVM Switch.

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