Tripp Lite B030-002-R user manual Specifications, Troubleshooting

Models: B030-002-R

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2. Auto Scan Mode:

Auto Scan** automatically switches between PCs at regular 10 second intervals. To invoke the Auto Scan Mode, press and release the [Scroll Lock] key twice, then press and release the [0] key. Scanning continues until the [spacebar] is pressed to exit the Auto Scan Mode. The port that was active when the [spacebar] was pressed remains active.

**Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, none of the other keyboard keys will function. The Auto Scan Mode must be exited in order to use the console for anything else.

Specifications

 

B030-002-R

CPU Ports

2

Port Selection

Hotkeys

Connectors CPU

2 x 6-foot-long built-in cable kits,

 

each with 2 x PS/2 and 1 x HD-15

Console

2 x PS/2 and 1 x HD-15

LEDs

2 Selected Port

Emulation Keyboard

PS/2

Mouse

PS/2

Scan Interval

10 seconds

Operating Temperature

32° F to 104° F

Storage Temperature

-4° F to 140° F

Humidity

0 - 80% RH, Noncondensing

Housing

Plastic

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing problems, first make sure that there are no cable problems. Check all cable connections.

Problem

Cause

Solution

Mouse Not

Mouse needs

Unplug the mouse from the

Responding*

to be reset

Switch, then plug it back in.

 

 

 

 

Switch needs

Turn off the PCs. Wait 5

 

to be reset

seconds; then turn the PCs on.

 

 

 

 

Wrong type of

The switch will only work with

 

mouse or adapter

a PS/2 mouse. A serial mouse

 

 

cannot be converted to a PS/2

 

 

mouse by using a serial to PS/2

 

 

adapter. One exception is a

 

 

combo-mouse which is specifi-

 

 

cally designed for both applica-

 

 

tions. In this case, ensure that

 

 

the mouse is set up for PS/2

 

 

mode and is being used with

 

 

the adapter originally provided.

 

 

 

 

Unsupported or

Each PC needs to be using

 

incorrect mouse

the mouse driver correlating to

 

driver

the mouse connected to the

 

 

console port.

 

 

 

 

 

Some newer mice (with extra

 

 

buttons and wheels) have

 

 

unique drivers that may not be

 

 

supported. Try a regular mouse

 

 

with a generic mouse driver

 

 

(like the one that comes with

 

 

the operating system).

 

 

 

Video

Resolution and/or

The Switch supports VGA,

Problems

Bandwidth set too

SVGA, Multisync, and XGA

 

high

(interlaced) monitors with

 

 

resolutions of up to 2048 x

 

 

1536 Hz.

 

 

 

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Tripp Lite B030-002-R user manual Specifications, Troubleshooting

B030-002-R specifications

The Tripp Lite B030-002-R is a highly regarded KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch that allows users to control two computers from a single set of peripherals effortlessly. This device is particularly useful in environments where space is limited, such as server rooms, data centers, or even small office setups.

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