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Owner’s Manual
8- or 16-Port 1U Console KVM Switch or
16-Port 1U Rackmount KVM Switch
Model #: B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016, B020-016-17 or B022-016
This package should consist of:
• 1 KVM Switch (B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016, B020-016-17 or B022-016)
• 1 USB Keyboard/Mouse Adapter
• 1 Power Adapter with Power Cord
• Firmware Upgrade Cable
• 1 Owner's Manual with Quick Start Guide
• 1 Rackmount Kit (B022-016 only)
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Page Page Overview.................................................................................... 3 OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation ............................15-20 OSD Overview ................................................................ 15 System Requirements .............................................................. 4 OSD Navigation ..............................................................
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 3 Overview The B020-008, B020-008-17, B020-016, B020-016-17 and B022-016 KVM Switches allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Features Include: • Integrated KVM Console on the B020-016 and B020-008 Console KVM—Includes a 15" LCD Monitor, Keyboard and Touchpad in a 1U Rackmount Housing • Integrated KVM Console on the B020-016-17 and B020-008-17 Console KVM—Includes a 17" LCD Monitor,
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 4 System Requirements Computer • A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. Note: On the B020-016 and B020-008, since the integrated LCD monitor’s maximum resolution is 1024 × 768, the computer’s resolution setting must not exceed 1024 × 768. The B020-016-17 and B020-008-17 have a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024, so the computer's resolution setting must not exceed 1280 x 1024. • A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port or USB Port.* • Eit
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 5 Introduction Front View of Console KVM Switch 1. Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in (see item 13 in this table). 2. LCD Display After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access the LCD monitor. 3. LCD Controls The LCD On/Off switch is located here, as well as buttons to control the position and picture settings of the LCD display. See p. 9 for details. 4. Port Switches Press a switc
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 6 16 PORT KVM SWITCH WITH OSD ON LINE SELECTED ON LINE SELECTED 12 34 5 6 7 8 RESET POWER STATION ID 910 1112 13 14 15 16 MODEL B022-016 3 2 1 Front View of B022-016 1. Port LEDs Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding CPU Ports. The top row of LEDs corresponds to Ports 1 - 8; the bottom row corresponds to Ports 9 - 16. There are two LEDs for each Port. The left one is the On-Line LED; the right one is the
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 7 Rear View of Console KVM Switch (either 16 or 8 ports depending on model) 1. Daisy-Chain Port When Daisy Chaining Units, the cable plugs in here. 2. CPU Port Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here. Note: The shape of these 15-pin connectors has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section on p. 4, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ord
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 8 Installation Ensure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting is turned off. To prevent equipment damage caused by a ground potential difference, ensure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Single-Station Installations: A single-stage installation does not have any KVMs daisy-chained down from the first unit. To set up a sin- gle-stage installation, do the following: 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1.
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 9 LCD OSD (On-Screen Display) Configuration The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display: • To open up the LCD OSD main menu, press the button marked Menu. • Use the s and tbuttons to navigate and make adjustments. After navigating to a setting choice, use the Menu button to bring up the adjustment screen. • When making adjustments, s increases the value; tdecreases the value. • When satisfied, press Exit to retur
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 10 Basic Operation Opening the Console KVM The console is located under the top cover. To access the con- sole, slide the console module out and raise the cover. Note: As a safety precaution, to keep the console from accidentally sliding out, the console is locked into the In position. Before you can pull the console module out, you must release it by pushing the catches on the unit’s front panel toward the cen- ter of the switch.
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 11 Basic Operation (continued) Hot Plugging All KVM Switches support hot plugging—components can be removed and added back into the installa- tion by unplugging their cables from the ports without having to shut the switch down. However, in order for Hot Plugging to work properly, these procedures must be followed: Switching Station Positions Switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new o
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 12 Hotkeys Port Control Using Hotkeys Hotkey Port Control lets you connect to a computer by making the port selection directly from the keyboard. The Hotkey Port Control options are: • Selecting the Active Port • Auto Scanning • Previous/Next Switching Invoking the Hotkey Mode 1) All Hotkey operations begin by invoking the Hotkey Mode. To initiate the Hotkey Mode: • Press and hold down the [Num Lock] key; • Press and release the [
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 13 Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time the KVM remains on each port during Auto Scan is set using the Scan Duration setting of the OSD’s F3 SET function (see page 17). The scan interval can be changed prior to activating Hotkey Auto Scanning by performing the following: 1) Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [NumLock] + [-] combination 2) Key in [T] [n] [T] is the letter T, and [n] is a number from 1-255 that represents the number
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 14 Skip Mode This feature allows you to manually sequence between computers in order to monitor them. This manual version of the Auto Scan mode lets you dwell on a particular port for as long as you like. To invoke Previous/Next Switching, key in the following Hotkey combination: 1) Invoke Hotkey Mode with the [NumLock] + [-] combination 2) Key in [Arrow] refers to the arrow keys on the keyboard. After you press [Arrow], you automat
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 15 OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is used for all computer control and switching procedures. All procedures start from the OSD Main Menu. To pop up the Main Menu, tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice. Note: You can change the Hotkey from the [Scroll Lock] key to the [Ctrl] key (see OSD Hotkey, page 17. In this case you tap the [Ctrl] key twice. The same [Ctrl] keys must be used (ie. both the le
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 16 OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Explanation SN-PN This column lists the Port ID numbers (Station Number - Port Number) for all the CPU ports on the installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to it, then press [Enter]. QV An arrow in this column indicates that the corresponding port is selected for Quick View scanning (see Set Quick View Ports, page 18). A Sun symbol in this colu
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 17 F3 Set Environment (SET) This function allows each User and the Administrator to set up their own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username that was provided during Login. To change a setting: 1) Double Click the item; or move the highlight bar to it and press [Enter] 2) After you select an item, a submenu with more choices will appear. To make a selection, ei
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 18 F4 Administrator (ADM) F4 is an Administrator-only function. It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall oper- ation of the OSD. To change a setting Double Click it or use the Up / Down Arrow Keys to move the high- light bar to the item and press [Enter]. After an item has been selected, a submenu with additional choices will appear. Either Double Click the desired choice, or move the Highlight Bar to it and
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 19 Setting Function SET ACCESSIBLE Allows the Administrator to define a User’s access to the computers in the installation on a PORTS Port-by-Port basis. For each User, select the target Port and press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: F (Full access), V (View Only), or blank. Repeat until all access rights have been set, then press [Enter]. The default is V for all users on all Ports. Note: A blank setting means that
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200506056 93-2463 Console KVM OM.qxd 6/29/2005 12:30 PM Page 20 F7 Scan (SCAN) Invoke the Auto Scan Mode by clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7]. This function allows you automatical- ly cycle through available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without hav- ing to take the trouble of switching yourself. • The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 17). • The amou
