Tripp Lite B004-DP2UA2-K User manual

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2-Port DisplayPort 1.2
KVM Switch with
USB Peripheral Sharing
Model: B004-DP2UA2-K
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Features 2
Package Contents 3
Optional Accessories 3
Console Requirements 3
Computer Requirements 3
Supported Operating Systems 3
KVM Components 4
Installation 5
KVM Operation 6
Appendix 9
Warranty and 12
Product Registration
Español 13
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Owner’s Manual
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Features
• Control two DisplayPort computers from a single DisplayPort video console
• DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
• Supports MST (Multi-Stream Transport)1, enabling multiple monitors to be used via a single
DisplayPort connector
• Supports Ultra High Definition (UHD) video resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 @ 60Hz
• Computer selection via remote port selector, hotkeys, and USB mouse2
• Mouse port switching functionality allows users accessing the KVM switch with a scroll mouse to
switch between ports by double-clicking the mouse’s scroll wheel2
• Supports DisplayPort Dual Mode (DP++)3for directly outputting single-link DVI or HDMI signals
via a DisplayPort to HDMI or DVI adapter
• Transmits the monitor’s EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to the connected computers
to optimize display resolution
• HDCP-compliant
• Power on detection automatically switches to the next powered-on computer when the currently
selected computer is powered off
• Supports 2.1 channel surround sound systems
• Supports HD Audio4through DisplayPort playback
• Allows for the focus of the KVM and Audio to be switched independently of each other—for
example, you can access one computer while at the same time listening to audio from another
computer4
• Supports multimedia keyboards, as well as wireless keyboards and mice
• Supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice
• Mac and Sun keyboard support and emulation5
• Add USB 2.0 hub port functionality by connecting a USB hub to the mouse port on the KVM
switch6
• Bus powered no external power supply required
• Firmware upgradable
• Auto Scan mode allows you to scan the connected computers without having to manually switch
between them
• LEDs provide easy monitoring of the connected computers
• Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting
• Quick installation without the need for software
• Compatible with Windows®, Mac®and Linux operating systems
1MST (Multi-Stream Transport) requires that the source computers have a DisplayPort 1.2 compatible graphics
card. In addition, the connected monitors must feature DisplayPort output ports for daisychaining or a Tripp Lite
DisplayPort MST Hub must be used.
2Mouse port switching is only supported when both the KVM’s mouse port switching and mouse emulation mode
features are enabled, and only 3-key wheel mice are supported.
3The connected computers must have DisplayPort Dual Mode (DP++) compatible graphics card to use passive
DisplayPort to HDMI or DVI adapters in order to connect a non-DisplayPort monitor. If the connected computer’s
graphics card is not DP++ compatible, an active DisplayPort to HDMI or DVI adapter is required.
4HD audio through DisplayPort cannot be switched independently.
5PC keyboard hotkey combinations emulate the special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards. Mac and Sun
keyboards work only with Mac and Sun computers.
6The use of an external power supply with the connected USB hub is recommended to ensure proper
functionality. The KVM’s Mouse Emulation Mode must be disabled when connecting a USB hub.
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Package Contents
• B004-DP2UA2-K KVM Switch
• (x2) DisplayPort Monitor Cables
• (x2) USB A/B Device Cables
• (x2) 3.5 mm Stereo Audio Cables
• Remote Port Selector
• Owner’s Manual
Optional Accessories
• B156-002 DisplayPort v1.2 MST Hub –
2-Port
• B156-002-DVI DisplayPort v1.2 to DVI MST
Hub – 2-Port
• B156-002-HDMI DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI
MST Hub – 2-Port
• B156-004-HD DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI MST
Hub – 4-Port
• P581-006-V2 DisplayPort 1.2 to DVI Active
Adapter Cable – 6 ft.
• P581-006-VGA-V2 DisplayPort 1.2 to VGA
Active Adapter Cable – 6 ft.
• P582-006-V2 DisplayPort 1.2 to HD Adapter
Cable – 6 ft.
• P582-006-V2-ACT DisplayPort 1.2 to HD
Active Adapter Cable – 6 ft.
• U222-004-R 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra
Compact Hub
• U222-007-R 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub
• U222-010-R 10-Port USB 2.0 Hub
Console Requirements
• A DisplayPort monitor capable of supporting the highest resolution out of any computer in the
installation
• USB mouse and keyboard
• Speakers with a 3.5 mm male connector (if using speaker functionality)
Computer Requirements
• DisplayPort audio/video port
• USB port
• 3.5 mm audio jack (if using speaker
functionality)
Supported Operating Systems
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Mac OS 9.0 and higher
Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher
Linux SuSE 8.2 and higher
Linux Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
UNIX FreeBSD 3.51 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
DOS 6.2 and higher
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KVM Components
No. Component Description
1 Console Audio Port Connects to the console 3.5 mm stereo speakers.
2 Console Monitor Port Connects to the console DisplayPort monitor.
3 Console Keyboard Port Connects to the console USB keyboard.
4 Console Mouse Port Connects to the console USB mouse. The console mouse
port can also be connected to a USB 2.0 hub to add hub
functionality.
5 Remote Port Selector Jack Connects to the included remote port selector unit.
6 Port LEDs • The LED illuminates to indicate the corresponding
computer port is selected and has the KVM focus.
• The LED flashes to indicate the corresponding computer
port is being scanned via the Auto Scan function.
• The LED is off when the corresponding computer port is
not selected.
7 Computer Monitor Port Connects to a computer’s DisplayPort output port.
8 Computer Audio Port Connects to a computer’s 3.5 mm stereo audio speaker port.
9 Computer USB Keyboard /
Mouse Port
Connects to a computer’s USB port.
10 Remote Port Selector
Pushbutton
When the Remote Port Selector is connected, press this
button to toggle the KVM and audio focus between the
connected computers.
1CP2CP
12 45
3
10
6
7 89 7 98
Console Port
Computer Port 2Computer Port 1
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Installation
Refer to the following steps and diagram to set up your KVM switch installation.
Note:
• Before making any connections, make sure that power to all devices being connected to the KVM switch is
turned off. Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
• It is recommended that the total length between the console monitor and connected computers
(including the KVM) not exceed 10 ft. (3 m).
1Connect your monitor to the DisplayPort console port on the KVM switch.
Note: You can connect a DVI, HDMI or VGA monitor using a DisplayPort to DVI, HDMI or VGA adapter (see
the Features and Optional Accessories sections of this manual for details).
OR
If the computers you are connecting have graphics cards that support Multi-Stream Transfer
(MST), and you wish to connect multiple monitors, you can connect a Tripp Lite MST Hub to the
DisplayPort console port on the KVM switch. You can then connect multiple monitors to the
monitor ports on the MST hub, and use the computer’s graphics card display settings to
customize how video is being displayed. This can also be achieved without an MST hub when
using DisplayPort monitors that feature MST input and output ports for chaining multiple
monitors together.
2Connect your USB keyboard and mouse into the corresponding USB console ports of the KVM
switch (the console mouse port is on top, and keyboard port on bottom).
3Optional – A USB hub can be connected to the USB console mouse port, allowing you to add
multiple USB peripherals to your installation.
Note: To ensure proper functionality, use a hub with an external power supply. Also, the KVM’s Mouse
Emulation Mode must be disabled (see the Hotkey section of this manual for details) when connecting a hub.
4Connect your speakers to the console audio jack on the KVM switch.
5Connect a set of computer monitor, keyboard/mouse and audio ports on the KVM switch to a
computer using the included DisplayPort, USB and 3.5 mm stereo audio cables.
6Optional – Repeat step 5 to connect a second computer.
7Optional – Connect the Remote Port Selector to the corresponding 3.5 mm jack on the KVM
switch.
8Turn on the power to all connected devices. The KVM switch focus will automatically switch to
the first computer that is powered on.
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
7
PC 1
PC 2
(optional)
(optional)
(optional)
Console
or
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KVM Operation
There are three ways of accessing computers and devices connected to the KVM switch.
• Remote Port Selector
• Mouse port switching functionality
• Keyboard Hotkeys
Notes:
1. When switching ports, wait a few seconds for the selected computer’s video to display on the console
monitor prior to switching ports again.
2. Do not switch port when a USB peripheral device is in operation.
Remote Port Selector
Press the button on the remote port selector to toggle both KVM and audio focus between ports.
Mouse Port Switching Functionality
Note: Mouse port switching is disabled by default and must be enabled via keyboard hotkey command. In
addition, this function is only supported when the KVM’s mouse emulation mode is enabled, which is also
disabled by default (see the Hotkey section for details). Only 3-key wheel mice are supported.
When enabled, the Mouse Port Switching Functionality allows users with scroll mice to
simultaneously switch the focus of the KVM and Audio between ports by double-clicking the scroll
wheel on their mouse.
Keyboard Hotkeys
Hotkeys allow you to switch functionality focus between ports using only the keyboard, as well as
perform other functions on the KVM switch. All hotkey commands start by pressing the [Scroll
Lock] key twice and are followed by one or more keys pressed. For example, to toggle both KVM
and Audio focus between ports, one would press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter].
Alternate Hotkey Preceding Sequence
By default, hotkey sequences start by hitting the [Scroll Lock] key twice; however, if using [Scroll
Lock] conflicts with other programs on the connected computers, you can change this to use the
[Ctrl] key instead. You can change the hotkey preceding sequence in two ways:
• Press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [x] [Enter] to switch to the [Ctrl] key. Pressing [Ctrl] [Ctrl] [x]
[Enter] will switch the hotkey preceding sequence back to [Scroll Lock].
OR
• With the remote port selector connected to the KVM, press and hold the selector button for three
seconds to toggle between the two hotkey preceding sequences.
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Hotkey Command Summary Table
The following table lists the keyboard hotkey commands available for use on the KVM switch.
Hotkey Preceding
Sequence
Hotkey
Command Function
[Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock]
OR
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]
[Enter] Switches both KVM and Audio focus between ports.
[k] [Enter] Switches only the KVM focus between ports.
[s] [Enter] Switches only the Audio focus between ports.
[a] [Enter]
[n]
Initiates an Auto Scan at specified intervals, with [n] being
either 1, 2, 3, or 4. (1 = 3 seconds, 2 = 5 seconds, 3 = 10
seconds, 4 = 20 seconds)
Press the [Esc] or [Spacebar] key during an Auto Scan to stop
scanning on the currently selected port.
[x] [Enter] Toggles the hotkey preceding sequence between [Scroll Lock]
and [Ctrl].
[m] [Enter] Enables/Disables the Mouse Emulation function. This function
is enabled by default.
[w] [Enter] Enables/Disables the Mouse Port Switching function. This
function is disabled by default.
[F2] [Enter] Activates Mac keyboard mapping.
[F3] [Enter] Activates Sun keyboard mapping.
[F10]
[Enter]
Auto detects the keyboard operating platform.
[F4] [Enter] Lists the current switch settings.
To perform this hotkey, you must first have a text editor or
word processor (such as Microsoft Word) open, with the
cursor in the page window. Upon performing this hotkey, the
KVM’s current settings will be displayed.
[F5] [Enter] Performs a USB keyboard and mouse reset.
[e] [Enter] Enables/Disables the Power On Detection feature.
This function is enabled by default.
[r] [Enter] Resets hotkeys to the default setting.
[u][p][g][r]
[a][d][e]
Causes the KVM to enter into Firmware Upgrade mode.
[F6], [nn],
[Enter]
Sets the keyboard language layout, with [nn] being a two digit
number that represents the desired language code. (33 = U.S.
English (Default), 15 = Japanese, 08 = French, 09 = German)
KVM Operation
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Firmware Upgrade
As firmware upgrades become available, they can be found at www.tripplite.com/support. The
Firmware Upgrade Utility comes with the firmware upgrade file built-in. To upgrade the firmware of
your KVM switch, follow the steps below:
1From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation, go to www.tripplite.com/support and
download the firmware upgrade file for your KVM switch.
2The next step is to enter the KVM into firmware upgrade mode, of which there are two ways:
• Disconnect the KVM switch from the console, all computers, and any accessories (e.g. USB
Hub). Press and hold the selector button on the remote port selector. While continuing to
hold the button down, connect the computer you used to download the firmware upgrade
file to one of the USB computer ports on the KVM.
OR
• Connect the computer you used to download the firmware upgrade file to one of the USB
computer ports on the KVM switch. Enter the KVM into firmware upgrade mode by pressing
the [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [u] [p] [g] [r] [a] [d] [e] hotkey command.
3The KVM now enters Firmware Upgrade Mode, with the Port LEDs flashing to indicate that the
unit is in Firmware Upgrade Mode.
Note: While the KVM is in Firmware Upgrade Mode, normal keyboard and mouse functions are suspended.
You must complete the firmware upgrade or exit Firmware Upgrade Mode to regain normal control of the
console.
4Run the Firmware Upgrade Package file. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears.
5Read the License Agreement, clicking the I Agree button to proceed.
6Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. All the devices
capable of being upgraded are listed in the Devices List panel.
7Select your device. Its description appears in the Device Description panel. Click Next to
perform the upgrade.
8As the upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the
progress towards completion is shown in the Progress bar.
9After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that procedure was
successful. Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
Upgrade Failed
If the Upgrade Succeeded screen does not appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete
successfully. If this occurs, do the following:
1Disconnect the USB cable from the connected computer.
2Press and hold the Remote Port Selector’s pushbutton. While still holding the pushbutton,
reconnect the KVM cable’s USB connectors to the computer.
3Follow steps 3 to 9 of the Firmware Upgrade section again.
KVM Operation
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Mac Keyboard Emulation
The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard using
the PC keystrokes in the table below.
Note: When more than one key is required on the PC Keyboard to emulate the Mac keyboard, press and release
the first key, then press and release the second key.
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard
[Shift] [Shift]
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]
[Ctrl], [1]
[Ctrl], [2]
[Ctrl], [3]
[Ctrl], [4]
[Alt] [Alt]
[Print Screen] [F13]
[Scroll Lock] [F14]
[=]
[Enter] [Return]
[Backspace] [Delete]
[Insert] [Help]
[Ctrl], [F15]
[Compose]
Appendix
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Sun Keyboard Emulation
The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard using
the PC keystrokes in the table below.
Note: When more than one key is required on the PC Keyboard to emulate the Sun keyboard, press and release
the first key, then press and release the second key.
PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard
[Ctrl], [T] [Stop]
[Ctrl], [F2] [Again]
[Ctrl], [F3] [Props]
[Ctrl], [F4] [Undo]
[Ctrl], [F5] [Front]
[Ctrl], [F6] [Copy]
[Ctrl], [F7] [Open]
[Ctrl], [F8] [Paste]
[Ctrl], [F9] [Find]
[Ctrl], [F10] [Cut]
[Ctrl], [1]
[Ctrl], [2]
-
[Ctrl], [3]
+
[Ctrl], [4]
[Ctrl], [H] [Help]
Appendix
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