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Owner’s Manual
8-Port Standard
KVM Switch
Model #: B004-008
Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
(773) 869-1234, www.tripplite.com
NOTE: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit
or to its connected devices.
Copyright © 2005 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................3 Features ..............................................................................................3 Hardware Requirements......................................................................4 Console ........................................................................................4 PC ..................
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 3 Introduction This KVM Switch allows access to multiple PCs from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Control up to 8 PCs from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console. This 8-Port KVM Switch provides two convenient methods to access any PC connected to the system: 1. Using the port selection switches located on the front panel of the unit 2. Entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard A powerful Quick View Scan Mode fea
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 4 Hardware Requirements Console • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any of the PCs. • A PS/2 Style Mouse • A PS/2 Style Keyboard PC Each PC must have: • A VGA, SVGA, Multisync card or USB port.* • A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style). • Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on pin 3, or a USB port.* Cables The following are the cables nee
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 5 Controls and Connections B004-008 Front View: 1 1 1 1 Lighted Port Selection Button • Lights GREEN to indicate which ports have been selected. • Lights RED to indicate which ports are connected to a computer and powered on. • An unlit button indicates that no computer is connected or that the connected computer is not power on. • A flashing button indicates which port is currently selected in the auto-scan mode. B004-008 Rear View
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 6 Installation Make sure that power to all the devices (KVM Switch and PCs) you will be connecting have been turned off. 1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the Console Ports 2. Use connector cable sets (listed in the Hardware Requirements section) to connect each PC’s monitor, keyboard and mouse ports to one set of the KVM ports. 3. If you choose to use external power, connect the supplied adapter to the power socket on the
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 7 Operation Hot Plugging Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the unit’s ports without shutting the switch down. The following procedures must per- formed in order for hot plugging to work: • Hot Plugging CPU Ports: When hot plugging cables from the CPU ports: 1. The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from. 2. The mouse cable must be plugged in before th
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 8 Operation Hot Key Operation The following are the hot key commands for your KVM (keys must be pressed sequentially). Change to previous port: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + [ ] Change to next port: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + [ ] Change to a specific port: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + “1” to “8” (depending on desired port) Set auto-scan to “X” (where “X” can be 07, 15 or 30 for 7, 15 or 30 seconds): Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + a + “X” St
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 9 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic Behavior Unit not receiving power under self- Use the power adapter that was powered operation provided with the units to provide external power. Pressing the Hot Keys does not The connection from the selected Check the Online LED for the get a response port to the target PC has been selected port. If it is not lit: broken, or the PC is turned OFF. 1. Manually press one of the Sel
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 10 Specifications Power Consumption DC9V 600mA PC Connections Direct 8 Port Selection Front Panel Switches Hot Keys LEDs On Line 8 (Red) Selected 8 (Green) Connectors Console 1 x mini-DIN 6 Female (PS/2 Style Mouse) 1 x mini-DIN 6 Female (PS/2 Style Keyboard) 1 HDDB15 Female (standard VGA/SVGA) CPU Ports 8 HDDB15 Male (standard VGA/SVGA) Scan Interval (OSD Selection) 7, 15, 30 seconds Operating Temperature 41 – 104° F Storage Temperatu
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 11 FCC Radio / TV Interference Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accorda
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200508040 93-2465 B004-008 OM.qxd 8/10/2005 2:58 PM Page 12 Tripp Lite World Headquarters 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA (773) 869-1234, www.tripplite.com 200507103 93-2465
