Tripp Lite IP Remote Access Unit User manual

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Quick Start Guide
IP Remote Access Unit
Model: B051-000
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Supported Operating Systems
• Compatible with all major operating systems
Remote Console Computer Requirements
Connected Computer/Server Requirements
• Browsers must support 128-bit SSL encryption
• For the browser-based Java Applet and non-browser AP Java Client, the latest version
of Sun’s Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed, and 250 MB of memory
available after installation
• For the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 or higher driver installed
• For best results, we recommend the computers used to access the switch have at
least a Pentium III, 1 GHz processor, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768
• For best results, we recommend a network transfer speed of at least 512 kbps
• For the browser-based Windows Client, at least 60 MB of memory must be available
after installation
• For the non-browser Windows Client, at least 25 MB of memory must be available
after installation
Computers/servers to be connected to the B051-000 must have the following:
• VGA, SVGA or Multisync port
• For USB Connections: Type A USB port and USB host controller
• For PS/2 Connections: 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports
• B051-000
• 4 ft. USB/PS2 Combo Cable Kit
• 10 in. USB/PS2 Combo Console Cable Kit
• 6 ft. USB 2.0 LUC Cable (5-Pin Mini-B Male to A Male)
• 5 ft. External Power Supply (Input: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A; Output: 5.3V 2.4A)
• Rack-Mount Bracket
• DIN Rail Brackets
• CD with Software and Owner’s Manual
• Quick Start Guide
Package Contents
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Supported Video Resolutions
Only the following non-interlaced video
signals are supported:
Resolution Refresh Rates
640 x 480 60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
720 x 400 70
800 x 600 56, 60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85, 90, 100
1152 x 864 60, 70, 75, 85
1280 x 720 60
1280 x 1024 60, 70, 75, 85
1600 x 1050 60
1600 x 1200 60
1920 x 1080 60
1920 x 1200 60
Supported Browsers
Supported browsers for users that
remotely log into the B051-000 include:
Browser Version
Internet Explorer (32-bit)* 6 and higher
Chrome 8.0 and higher
Firefox 3.5 and higher
Mozilla 1.7 and higher
Safari 4.0 and higher
Opera 10.0 and higher
Netscape 9.1 and higher
* Internet Explorer 64-bit is not supported.
Front View
1LAN Port The Cat5e/6 cable that connects the B051-000 to a network plugs
in here.
2LUC Port This laptop USB console (LUC) port allows a laptop to be used as a
console for accessing the unit.
3Reset
Switch
1. Pressing and releasing this switch will perform a system reset.
2. Pressing and holding the switch for more than 3 seconds restores
the B051-000 to its factory default configuration settings.
3. Pressing and holding this switch while powering the unit on
will restore the factory default firmware version. This operation
should only be performed in the event of a firmware upgrade
failure that results in the device becoming inoperable.
Note: This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin object, such as the end
of a paper clip or ballpoint pen.
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Rear View
1Power Jack The included power adapter connects to the unit here.
2PC/KVM Port The KVM cable kit that connects the B051-000 to a KVM switch or
server connects to the unit here.
3Console port The console connector kit that connects a Local Console to the
B051-000 connects to the unit here.
4RS-232 port An RS-232 serial port is provided for out-of-band and low
bandwidth modem and serial terminal connections.
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Rack Mounting
For convenience and flexibility, the
B051-000 comes with a 0U rack-mount
kit so the unit can be conveniently
mounted on a system rack.
To rack mount the unit:
1. Remove the two original screws from
the bottom of the unit (near the rear of
the unit).
2.Using the screws and bracket provided
with the rack-mount kit, screw the
mounting bracket into the B051-000
as shown in the diagram.
Front View
410/100/1000
Mbps LED
Indicates the data transmission speed.
LED Color(s) Transmission Speed
Orange 10 Mbps
Orange + Green 100 Mbps
Green 1000 Mbps
5Link LED Flashes green to indicate the B051-000 is being accessed
remotely.
6Power LED Illuminates orange when the B051-000 is powered-on and ready to
operate.
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DIN Rail Mounting
To mount the B051-000 on a DIN rail:
1.Screw the mounting bracket to the
back of the B051-000 as described in
Steps 1 and 2 of the Rack Mounting
Section.
2. Use the larger screws supplied with the
rack-mount kit to screw the DIN rail
brackets to the mounting bracket as
shown in the diagram.
3.Hang the unit on the DIN rail.
Rack Mounting
Screw the bracket into any convenient
location on the rack.
Note: Rack screws are not provided. Use screws
that are appropriate for your rack.
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Installation
1Make sure that power to all of the devices you will be connecting is turned off.
2Using the included USB/PS2 Combo Console Cable kit, connect the PS/2 – USB
Console port on the unit to a VGA monitor, and a USB or PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
Note: You can connect any combination of keyboard and mouse; USB and PS/2, USB and
USB, or PS/2 and PS/2.
3Using either the USB or PS/2 KVM cable kits that came with the unit, connect
the PC/KVM port to the VGA monitor and USB or PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports to a
computer or KVM switch.
Note: The installation diagram shows a USB KVM cable kit. The PS/2 KVM cable kit is the
same, except it has (x2) PS/2 connectors to connect to the PS/2 ports on a computer or KVM
switch. Use the cable kit appropriate to your installation.
4(Optional) Connect a modem or other RS-232 serial device to the unit’s RS-232
serial port.
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Using a standard Cat5e/6 patch cable, connect the unit’s LAN port to your network.
6Connect the included external power supply to the unit’s power jack, then plug it
into a Tripp Lite Surge Protector, UPS or PDU.
7(Optional) When using the laptop USB console (LUC) feature, use the included
USB Mini-B cable to connect the unit’s LUC port to a USB port on a laptop.
8Power on your installation, starting with the B051-000, then the computer or KVM
switch followed by any other connected devices.
Network Laptop
(USB, PS/2, KVM
or Computer)
(VGA Monitor and USB
or PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse)
Modem or
RS-232
Serial Device
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Front Panel
Back Panel
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Laptop USB Console (LUC)
The unit’s front panel features a USB Mini-B port, which connects to the USB port on a
laptop, to provide console control of the unit. To use this feature, connect your laptop
to the LUC port on the front of the unit using a USB Mini-B cable. When connected,
an extra drive will appear in your computer’s “My Computer” screen. Click on this drive
to open the Windows and Java Non-Browser Clients. Run the desired client to access
the unit. The client’s login screen will appear, with the unit showing up as a USB Mass
Storage device in the Login Screen’s Server List. Highlight the unit, then connect per
the instructions in the Non-Browser Login section of this Quick Start Guide.
Administrator Setup
First Time Setup
Once the B051-000 has been installed, the Administrator must prepare the unit for
user operation by setting the network parameters and adding users.
Network Setup - IP Address Determination
Administrators logging in for the first time must access the B051-000 in order to
provide an IP address so users can connect. You can do this via Web Browser, the
IP Installer utility, or the non-browser Windows or Java Client applications.
Web Browser
By default, the B051-000 is set to have its IP address assigned automatically via
DHCP server. If it is connected to a network without a DHCP server, it boots with
a default IP address. On IPv4 networks, the default IP is 192.168.0.60. If it is on
an IPv6 network, the default IP address is determined by the B051-000’s MAC
address. For example, if the MAC address is 00-10-74-13-81-01, the IPv6 address is
FE80:0:0:0:0010:74FF:FE13:8101. The parts of the IP address that are in bold and
underlined are fixed.
1.Enter the unit’s IP address into your web browser.
2.You may be prompted by a screen stating that there is a problem with this website’s
security certificate. Click on the option to continue to the website anyway. (See
Web Browser Login section for details on installing the security certificate)
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Administrator Setup
4. Click the Network icon on the side of the page to open Network Settings.
5.By default, the Obtain IP address automatically [DHCP] checkbox is checked. To set
a fixed IP address, check the Set IP address manually [Fixed IP] check box in the
IPv4 or IPv6 settings section, depending on your network.
6.The IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields will be activated upon
checking the Set IP address manually [Fixed IP] checkbox. Fill in these fields with
information appropriate for your network.
3.You will be directed to a login page with Username and Password prompts. The
default Username is administrator and the default Password is password. The
Admin Utility Main Page will open upon entering the Username and Password.
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Administrator Setup
7. As with the IP Address settings, the DNS Server settings can be obtained
automatically or assigned manually. To manually enter these settings, check the
Set DNS server address manually checkbox and fill in the Preferred DNS server and
Alternate DNS server fields with information appropriate for your network. Note:
The Alternate DNS server field is optional.
8.When you have entered the IP Address and DNS Server settings, click the Apply
button. Clicking the Apply button will automatically check the Reset on exit
checkbox located in the Customization page of the Admin Utility. When you log out,
the unit will be reset and your network changes will be applied.
See Network Settings section in the Owner’s Manual for complete information on the
rest of the settings located in this page.
Non-Browser Client
The included CD contains Windows and Java Client applications that allow you to
remotely access the B051-000 and its Admin Utility without using a web browser.
The applications function is the same. However, the Windows Client is designed for
Windows computers, whereas the Java client is designed for either Windows or non-
Windows computers. When accessed from a computer that is on the same network
as the IP remote access unit, the client will search the network for the device and
display it in a device list for you to access. If accessed from a computer that is not on
the same network as the IP remote access unit, you must obtain the IP address from
your network administrator and manually enter it into the client. (See Web Browser
section above for information on obtaining the IP address) To use the Windows or
Java client to assign a fixed IP address, follow the steps below.
1.Save the Windows or Java client from the CD to a desired location on your
computer. Double-click the file to open it.
2.When accessing the Windows Client for the first time, it will need to be installed
on your computer. Follow the installation prompts that appear. Once installed, a
Windows Client icon will appear on your desktop.
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Administrator Setup
4.If you are on the same network as the B051-000, the client will locate and display
it in the Device List. In this case, highlight the unit in the device list and click
the Login button. If you are not on the same network as the unit, it will not be
displayed in the list. You must manually enter the IP address in the IP Address field,
then click the Connect button.
3.When accessing either the Windows or the Java client for the first time, you will be
prompted to enter the product serial number, which can be found on the CD. Once
entered, you will not be prompted for it again. The non-browser client connection
screen appears.
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