Introduction (continued)

Connected Computer/Server Requirements

Computers/servers to be connected to the B064-Series KVM Switch must have the following:

• VGA, SVGA or Multisync port

For USB Server Interface Unit Connections: Type A USB port and

USB host controller

For PS/2 Server Interface Unit Connections: 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports

Supported Video Resolutions

Only the following non-interlaced video signals are supported:

Resolution

Refresh Rates

 

 

 

 

640 x 480

60, 70, 72, 75, 85

 

 

 

 

720 x 400

70, 75

 

 

 

 

800 x 600

56, 60, 70, 72, 75, 85

 

 

 

 

1024 x 768

60, 70, 75, 85

 

 

 

 

1152 x 864

60, 70, 75, 85

 

 

 

 

1152 x 900

66, 76

 

 

 

 

1280 x 1024

60, 70, 75, 85

 

 

 

 

1600 x 1200

60

 

 

 

 

Server Interface Units (SIUs)

Cat5e/6 cable is required to connect the B064-Series KVM Switches to one of the Server Interface Units (SIUs). The following SIUs are required for use with the B064 Series KVM Switch:

Function

 

SIU

 

 

Connect to a computer/server with PS/2 ports – 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance

B054-001-PS2

 

 

Connect to a computer/server with PS/2 ports – 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance

B055-001-PS2

 

 

 

Connect to

a computer/server with USB ports – No Virtual Media Support; 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance

B054-001-USB

 

 

 

Connect to

a computer/server with USB ports – No Virtual Media Support; 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance

B055-001-USB

 

 

Connect to a Sun computer/server with USB ports – 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance

B054-001-SUN

 

 

 

Connect to

a computer/server with USB ports – Supports Virtual Media; 164 ft. (50m) Max Distance

B055-001-USB-V2

 

 

Connect to a serial based device – 492 ft. (150m) Max Distance

B055-001-SER

 

 

 

Note: SIUs that were purchased prior to that of your KVM switch may require a firmware upgrade in order for them to work properly (see Maintenance under OSD Operation section for details).

Supported Operating Systems

Supported operating systems for computer/servers that connect to the

B064-Series KVM switches are shown in the table at right:

Supported operating systems for users that remotely log into the B064-Series KVM Switches include Windows 2000 and higher, and those capable of running Sun’s Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6, Update 3, or higher.

OS

Version

 

 

Windows

2000 and higher

 

 

Linux Red Hat

7.1 and higher

 

 

Linux Fedora

Core 2 and higher

 

 

Linux SuSE

9.0 and higher

 

 

Linux Mandriva

9.0 and higher

 

 

UNIX AIX

4.3 and higher

 

 

UNIX FreeBSD

4.2 and higher

 

 

UNIX Sun

Solaris 8 and higher

 

 

Novell Netware

5.0 and higher

 

 

Mac

OS 9 and higher

 

 

DOS

6.2 and higher

 

 

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Tripp Lite B064-032-04-IPG, B064-032-02-IPG owner manual Connected Computer/Server Requirements, Supported Video Resolutions

B064-016-02-IPG, B064-032-02-IPG, B064-016-04-IPG, B064-032-04-IPG specifications

The Tripp Lite B064-032-04-IPG is a highly efficient and versatile KVM switch that offers seamless control over multiple computers or servers from a single console. This device is engineered for professionals and IT administrators who require robust management of servers or machines located in different physical locations, particularly in demanding environments like data centers or server rooms.

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