Software (continued)

2.In the KVM Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the Switch Unit box or the desired Server Interface Unit.

3.From the File menu, choose Open. The Open box appears (see Figure 19).

4.Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file. You may only see the files that match the file selection mask.

Figure 19 The Open box

5.Open the file.

6.Click Start. The KVM Switch Update flashes the firmware. On completion the firmware version number appears.

7.Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing .

Firmware Update generates one log file per session that displays a chronological list of actions. You can read the log file in any ASCII text editor. The log file is located in the Windows directory.

Reset

Reset the software for the KVM Manager or Server Interface Units when for example the unit hangs or when the mouse fails to work properly. Resetting is done via the Serial port, and avoids the need to shut down the computer.

NOTE! The Reset function does not affect the parameters of the unit settings.

Resetting the Switch or Server Interface Units

To reset the Switch or Server Interface Unit units:

1.For the Switch, check the KVM Switch option in the Switch Unit box.

For the Server Interface Units, check one or more Server Interface Units in the Server Interface Units box.

2.From the Options menu choose Advanced / Reset. The units reset. The system should now be operational.

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Tripp Lite B072-016-1, B072-008-1 owner manual Reset, Open box

B072-008-1, B072-016-1 specifications

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