Tripp Lite B060-016-2 owner manual This package should include, Table of Contents

This package should include:

•1 B060-032 or B060-016-2 KVM Switch

•1 Power Cord

•1 2-ft. Daisy Chain Cable

•1 CD with Owner’s Manual and Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Tripp Lite introduces you to its NetDirector™ Matrix KVM Switches. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented; its front and back panel components are explained; and the modules used to connect to it are described.

Features	3
Hardware Requirements	3
Console	3
Computers	3
Cables	3
Front View	4
Rear View	5
Console Interface Modules	5
Console Interface Modules Front View	5
Console Interface Modules Rear View	6
Installation	7

Takes you through the installation

procedures from a basic single stage hookup to a complete daisy chained plus cascaded installation.

Overview	7
Before you Begin	7
Single Stage Installation	8
Multilevel Installations	10
Overview	10
Daisy Chaining	10
Cascading	11
Protocol Interface Cascading	12
Physical Interface Cascading	13
Daisy Chaining Plus Cascading Expansion	15
Protocol Interface Expansion	15
Physical Interface Expansion	16
Topology Considerations	17
Basic Operations	17
Hot Plugging	17
Powering Off and Restarting	17
Port Selection	17
Port ID Numbering	17
Single Stage and Daisy Chained Installations ....	17
Cascaded Protocol Interface Installations	18
Cascaded Physical Interface Installations	18
User Management and Security	18
OSD Operation	19

Provides detailed information for configuring and controlling your installation using the KVM Switch’s intuitive, mouse-driven OSD (On Screen Display) menus.

OSD Overview	19
OSD Main Screen Headings	20
OSD Navigation	20

OSD Functions		20
F1 GOTO:		21
F2	LIST:	21
F3	SET:	21
F4 ADM:		23
F5	SKP:	25
F6	BRC:	25
F7	SCAN:	25
F8	LOUT:	26
Cascaded OSD Operation		26
Hotkey Operation		27

Explains the concepts and procedures used in controlling the KVM Switch from the keyboard.

Hotkey Port Control	27
Invoking Hotkey Mode	27
Selecting the Active Port	27
Auto Scanning	28
Skip Mode	29
Hotkey Beeper Control	29
Hotkey Summary Table	29
Multiplatform Support	30
Sun Keyboard Emulation	30
Mac Keyboard Emulation	30
The Firmware Upgrade Utility	31

Explains how to upgrade the KVM Switch’s firmware with the latest available versions.

Introduction	31
Purpose	31
Before You Begin	31
Performing the Upgrade	32
Starting the Upgrade	32
Upgrade Failure	32
Appendix	33

Provides technical and other important information.

Connection Tables	33
Daisy Chain	33
Cascade to Tripp Lite B007-008	33
OSD Factory Default Settings	33
Clear Login Information	34
Specifications	35
B060-032 and B060-016-2	35
Console Interface Modules	35
Server Interface Modules	35
Troubleshooting	36
FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice	36
Warranty Registration	36
Warranty	36

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