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10. Administrator Utility

As the upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages box, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar (Figure 30).

When the upgrade is complete, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful (Figure 31).

Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful firmware upgrade, the KVM switch exits Firmware Upgrade mode.

Upgrade Failed

 

If a device fails to complete the upgrade successfully, start the firmware

 

upgrade procedure again. If the B060-032-8 becomes inoperable after a

 

failed firmware upgrade, follow this procedure to recover from a failed

 

firmware upgrade:

 

 

Power off the first-level B060-032-8. Do not power off the cascaded and

 

 

 

 

daisy-chained KVM switches (if applicable).

 

 

Locate the F/W UPGRADE switch on the back panel of the B060-032-8.

 

 

 

 

Place the switch in the RECOVER position.

 

 

Power on the first-level B060-032-8.

Figure 30: Firmware Upgrade Utility Main Screen (Update in Progress)

 

 

Upgrade firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Utility.

 

 

When the firmware upgrade recovery completes, the B060-032-8 will

 

 

 

 

emit a single continuous beep.

 

 

Place the F/W UPGRADE switch in the NORMAL position. The beep

 

 

 

 

will stop.

 

 

Power off the first-level B060-032-8, wait 5 seconds, and then power it on

 

 

 

 

again.

 

 

Upgrade the firmware to the latest firmware version. If you have already

 

 

 

 

upgraded to the latest firmware version in

 

, you do not need to upgrade

 

 

 

 

 

the firmware again.

 

Figure 31: Firmware Upgrade Utility Main Screen (Update Complete)

10.18 Replacing the Root B060-032-8

If you replace the root (first-level) B060-032-8 with a child (lower-level) B060-032-8, the new root B060-032-8 will ask you to confirm that you want to keep the system settings of the previous root B060-032-8. If you choose to keep the settings, all groups, users, and port notes will be retained. However, some system settings such as date, time, station name, and Web Page Session Timeout may be lost. If you choose to discard the settings, the B060-032-8 will return to its factory default settings. The B060-032-8 cannot be accessed until you have completed this procedure.

To replace the root B060-032-8:

Disconnect and remove the root B060-032-8 from the installation and replace it with the new root B060-032-8.

Login to the Administrator Utility. A Web page appears that asks you to confirm whether you want to keep the system settings.

Click Yes to keep the system settings of the previous root B060-032-8; or, click No to discard the system settings and return to the original factory default settings.

The B060-032-8 automatically resets and returns to the login screen. Now you may access the B060-032-8.

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Contents Registration Model B060-032-8Introduction Table of ContentsInstallation Warnings Important Safety InstructionsMaintenance Warnings Rackmount WarningsCompatibility & Required Hardware System ComponentsCompatibility Required HardwareB060-032-8 Front View FeaturesServer Port LEDs User Port LEDsRackmounting Single-Level Installation Cascading Multilevel InstallationCascading Daisy-ChainingCascading B060-032-8 Matrix KVM Switches Cascading B007-008 KVM Switches Daisy-Chaining Administrator Utility Network InstallationBasic Operation Topology Considerations Setting the IP AddressManual IP Address LoggingLogin Web Click Install CertificateMenus & Icons Port Status Naming StationsColumn Description Setting the Web Page Session Timeout From the Administration menu, choose Station Management.Network Configuration IP Address IP Installer SettingGroup Management Setting Date and TimeGroup Management Web Page Modify Group Open the Group Management Web Page FigureSuper Administrator AdministratorUser Management User type PermissionsUser Management Web Page Modify User Open the User Management Web Page FigureUser Management Web Page Delete User Accessing Ports Managing Port AccessPort Management Field Description Port Note Configuring Port SettingsRestoring KVM Port Defaults Setting the OSD ViewField Description OS Language Port OSOption Description View ModeSet Port ID Display DurationScroll LOCK, Scroll Lock Configuring OSD User SettingsUpgrading Firmware via the B060-032-8 Administrator Utility Preparing to Upgrade FirmwareSearching for Ports & Stations Upgrading FirmwareSelect Master Device Dialog Box Upgrading Firmware via the Firmware Upgrade UtilityFirmware Upgrade Utility Main Screen Replacing the Root B060-032-8 Upgrade FailedBacking Up & Restoring Settings Viewing & Ending User SessionsAction Active Sessions Web Viewing and Clearing the Log FileLogging Out Viewing System Information & HelpOSD Operation OSD Main ScreenOSD Navigation Heading DescriptionType Accessing Switches & Computers OSD Functions Setting DescriptionTo add a shortcut To delete a shortcutTimeout Change PasswordHotkey Command Idle TimeoutTo change a user’s account password Group Management Setting DescriptionManagement Menus To change a user’s User TypeTo set the Group Access Type To grant port access to a groupTo revoke group access for a port To grant port access to a userTo manually configure the IP Settings To enable dynamic IP addressing with a Dhcp serverStation Management System InformationF5 SCH Hotkey ModeInvoking Hotkey Mode Hotkey Port SwitchingAuto Scanning Keyboard Emulation Hotkey Beeper ControlGeneral Troubleshooting Problem Solution TroubleshootingSpecifications Troubleshooting for Sun Systems Problem SolutionEntering the ok Prompt Sun Solaris Product SpecificationsWarranty & Warranty Registration Storage & ServiceFactory Default Settings Service

B060-032-8 specifications

The Tripp Lite B060-032-8 is an advanced KVM switch designed to simplify and enhance the management of multiple computers from a single interface. This device supports up to eight computers, making it ideal for environments such as server rooms, data centers, and heavy IT operations that require efficient controls over numerous systems.

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