Tripp Lite B060-032-8 owner manual Management Menus, Group Management Setting Description

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11. OSD Operation

11.5 Management Menus

Group Management

Setting

Description

CREATE GROUP

Selecting this setting opens up a page where all of the Groups are listed. To create a new Group simply hit the ENTER key,

(Super Admin Only)

regardless of what Group is currently highlighted. The New Group Name Field will appear, allowing the user to type in the

 

desired Group name. The group name may be up to 15 characters long, and can consist of any combination of letters and

 

numbers (A-Z, 0-9).

MODIFY GROUP

Selecting this setting opens up a page where all of the Groups are listed. To modify a Group name, highlight the desired group

(Super Admin Only)

and hit the ENTER key. The modify name field appears, allowing the user to type in the desired Group name. The group

 

name may be up to 15 characters long, and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers (A-Z, 0-9).

DELETE GROUP

Selecting this setting opens up a page where all of the Groups are listed. Highlight the group you wish to delete and hit the

(Super Admin Only)

ENTER key. You will be prompted to confirm Y (to delete) or N (to cancel). Note: Deleting a group deletes all users in that group.

GROUP ACCESS

Selecting this setting opens up a page where all of the Groups are listed. Highlight the group you wish to assign access to and

SETTING

hit the enter key. A list of all of the KVM ports appears. Highlight the KVM port you want to assign access to and hit enter.

(Super Admin Only)

To access ports of a cascaded B060-032-8, highlight the port that is connected to the cascaded KVM and hit the L key (For

 

lower level). To get back to the upper level KVM, hit the U key. A list of 3 options appears; None (No Access), View (View-

 

Only Access) and Full (Full Access). Select the access you wish to assign and hit the ENTER key. Repeat these steps for all

 

KVM ports.

CREATE USER

Selecting this setting opens up a screen where all of the Groups are listed. Select the group you want to add the new user

ACCOUNT

to and hit the ENTER key. A screen will appear asking you to type in the username and password, as well as confirm the

(Super Admin &

password. The username and password may be up to 15 characters long, and can consist of any combination of letters and

Admin Accessible)

numbers (A-Z, 0-9). Press the ENTER key to add the new user. Note: User names and passwords created in the OSD will

 

appear in ALL CAPS and must be entered in ALL CAPS when logging in to the Administrator Utility.

MODIFY USER

Selecting this setting opens up a screen that gives you 3 options; RESET USER PASSWORD, CHANGE USER TYPE and

ACCOUNT

CHANGE USER GROUP.

(Super Admin &

To change a user’s account password:

Admin Accessible)

1. Highlight RESET USER PASSWORD and press the ENTER key. A list of users appears.

 

2. Highlight the user you wish to modify the password of and hit the ENTER key.

 

3. Enter in the new password, then re-enter it to confirm. Press the ENTER key.

 

To change a user’s User Type:

 

1. Highlight CHANGE USER TYPE and hit the ENTER key. A list of users appears.

 

2. Highlight the user who’s User Type you wish to change and hit the ENTER key.

 

3. Highlight the User Type (Normal User, Administrator, Super Administrator) you want to change to and hit the ENTER key.

 

To change a user’s Group Membership:

 

1. Highlight CHANGE USER GROUP and hit the ENTER key. A list of users appears.

 

2. Highlight the user who’s Group you wish to change and hit the ENTER key. A list of groups appears.

 

3. Highlight the group you want the user assigned to and hit the ENTER key.

DELETE USER

Selecting this setting opens up a page where all of the users are listed. Highlight the user you want to delete and hit the

ACCOUNT

ENTER key. Press Y to confirm or N to cancel the deletion.

(Super Admin &

 

Admin Accessible)

 

USER ACCESS

Selecting this setting opens up a page where all of the users are listed. If you want the user’s access rights to be determined

SETTING

by the group they’re in, you do not have to assign individual user access. Highlight the user you wish to assign access to

(Super Admin &

and hit the enter key. A list of all of the KVM ports appears. Highlight the KVM port you want to assign access to and hit

Admin Accessible)

ENTER. To access ports of a cascaded B060-032-8, highlight the port that is connected to the cascaded KVM and hit the L

 

key (For lower level). To get back to the upper level KVM, hit the U key. A list of 4 options appears; None (No Access), View

 

(View-Only Access), Full (Full Access) and Group (Group Access). Select the access you wish to assign and hit the ENTER

 

key. Repeat these steps for all KVM ports. Note: When both are set, User Access Settings supercede Group Access Settings.

 

 

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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 Basic Operation Administrator UtilityNetwork Installation Topology Considerations Setting the IP AddressManual IP Address LoggingLogin Web Click Install CertificateMenus & Icons Column Description Port StatusNaming Stations Network Configuration Setting the Web Page Session TimeoutFrom the Administration menu, choose Station Management. 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 Port Management Accessing PortsManaging Port Access 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 FailedAction Backing Up & Restoring SettingsViewing & Ending User Sessions Active Sessions Web Viewing and Clearing the Log FileLogging Out Viewing System Information & HelpOSD Operation OSD Main ScreenType OSD NavigationHeading Description 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 ModeAuto Scanning Invoking Hotkey ModeHotkey Port Switching 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

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