4.Introduction (continued)

4.3System Requirements (continued)

4.3.5 Converters and Adapters

Use a B015-000 PS/2 to USB Adapter to convert any P774-Series PS/2 KVM Cable kit for use with a USB computer/server.

4.3.6 Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

Operating System

Versions Supported

Windows

2000 and higher

Linux RedHat

6.0 and higher

Linux SuSE

8.2 and higher

Linux Mandriva (Mandrake)

9.0 and higher

UNIX AIX

4.3 and higher

UNIX Free BSD

3.51 and higher

Operating System

Versions Supported

UNIX Sun

Solaris 8 and higher

Novell Netware

5.0 and higher

Mac

8.6 and higher

OS/2

Warp and higher

DOS

6.2 and higher

4.4 Components

4.4.1Front View

1Upper Handle: Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide the module in.

2LCD Module: See LCD Module, section 4.4.3

 

Keyboard Module: See Keyboard Module, section 4.4.2

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Lower Handle: Pull to slide the keyboard module out; push to slide

 

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the module in.

 

 

Power LED: Lights (blue) to indicate that the unit is receiving

 

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power.

 

 

Keyboard Release Catch: These catches (one on each side) release

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the keyboard module so you can slide it away.

 

7LCD Release Catch: These catches (one on each side) release the

LCD module so you can slide it away.

8Rack Mounting Tabs: The rack mounting tabs located at each corner of the unit secure the chassis to a system rack. See section 5.2,

Standard Rack Mounting, for details.

 

Console Release Tabs: These tabs (one on each side) must be

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pressed inward to release the LCD and keyboard module, allowing

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them to be pulled out of the rack.

 

 

4.4.2Keyboard Module

1Port LEDs: An On Line LED lights (amber) to indicate that the device attached to its corresponding port is up and running. A Selected LED lights (green) to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port has the KVM focus.

2Keyboard: 99-key keyboard

3Touchpad: Standard mouse touchpad

4Reset Switch: Pressing and holding this switch in while powering on the unit causes the KVM switch to revert to the original factory installed firmware version – allowing you to recover from a failed firmware upgrade. Pressing and holding this switch in for more than three seconds performs a system reset.

Note: The switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin object – such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen.

5Port Selection Switches: The left button (DOWN), shifts the KVM focus down through the ports (Port 7 Port 6, etc.). After Port 1, it cycles back to the last port. The right button (UP), shifts the KVM focus up through the ports. After the last port, it cycles to Port 1.

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6Connection LEDs: The Link LED flashes (green) when a remote client connects to the KVM switch. The 10/100 Mbps LED lights (orange) to indicate 10 Mbps data transmission speed. It lights (green) for 100 Mbps.

7External Mouse Port: This PS/2-type mouse port is provided for users who prefer to use an external mouse.

8Lock LEDs: The Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs are located here.

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Tripp Lite B020-016-17-IP Components, Keyboard Module See Keyboard Module, section, LCD module so you can slide it away

B020-016-17-IP specifications

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