Tripp Lite B006-VUA4-K-R User manual

Owner’s Manual
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4-Port KVM Switch
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& Peripheral Sharing
Model: B006-VUA4-K-R
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
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RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthatwhichthereceiveris
connected
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforhelp.
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Table of Contents
Package Contents .................................................................................................................2
Console Requirements .........................................................................................................2
Computer Requirements ......................................................................................................3
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................................3
Features................................................................................................................................3
Hardware Setup....................................................................................................................6
Rackmount Installation ........................................................................................................7
System Installation...............................................................................................................7
Basic Operation....................................................................................................................8
Port Switching......................................................................................................................9
Manual Push-Buttons...........................................................................................................9
Mouse Port Switching Functionality .................................................................................10
Hotkeys ..............................................................................................................................10
OSD....................................................................................................................................16
OSD Operation...................................................................................................................16
OSD Main Screen ..............................................................................................................16
OSD Main Page Functionality...........................................................................................17
OSD Settings Page Functionality.......................................................................................19
Firmware Upgrade Utility..................................................................................................22
Appendix............................................................................................................................24
Warranty & Warranty Registration ....................................................................................27
Package Contents
• B006-VUA4-K-RKVMSwitch
• (4)USBKVMCableKits
• USBto(x2)PS/2AdapterCable
• FirmwareUpgradeCable
• ExternalPowerSupply(Input:100-240V,0.5A,50/60HzOutput:5.3V,2.4A)
• Owner’sManual
Console Requirements
• VGA,SVGA,orMultisyncmonitorcapableofsupportingthehighestresolutionoutof
any computer in the installation
• USBorPS/2*mouse
• USBorPS/2*keyboard
• Microphonewitha3.5mmMaleconnector(Ifusingthemicrophonefeature)
• Speakerswitha3.5mmMaleconnector(Ifusingthemicrophonefeature)
*TheincludedUSBto(x2)PS/2adaptercablemustbeusedwhenconnectingaPS/2keyboardand/ormouse.
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Computer Requirements
• ComputerwithaVGA,SVGA,orMultisyncport
• ComputerwithaUSBportorPS/2keyboard/mouseports
• Computerwith(x2)3.5mmaudiojacks(Ifusingmicrophone/speakeraudiofeature)
Supported Operating Systems
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Mac OS 9.0 and higher
LinuxKernel 2.6 and higher
LinuxRedHat 7.1 and higher
LinuxFedora Core 2 and higher
LinuxSuSE 9.0 and higher
LinuxMandriva(Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
UNIX FreeBSD 4.2 and higher
UNIX Sun Solaris 9 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
DOS 6.22 and higher
Features
• 4-portKVMswitchwith2.1channelsurround-soundaudio,OSDandUSBperipheral
sharing
• Built-in2-portUSB2.0huballowsUSB2.0devicestobesharedamongstcomputers
connectedtotheKVMswitchviaP756-SeriesUSBKVMCableKits
• 3.5mmspeakerandmicrophonejacksallowasinglemicrophonetoprovideaudioinput
to each of the computers, and let you listen to the audio output of each computer on a
single set of speakers
• AdditionalconsoleaudiojacksareconvenientlylocatedonthefrontpaneloftheKVM
switch, making them ideal for use with IP phones
• 2-levelsecurity;1Administratorandupto4Useraccounts
• OSDcanbedisplayedinEnglish,JapaneseorGerman
• ConnecteitherUSBorPS/2computersusingP756-Series(USB)orP757-Series(PS/2)
KVMCableKits
• ComeswithaUSBto(x2)PS/2adapter,whichallowsyoutouseeitherUSBorPS/2
keyboardandmicetocontroltheconnectedcomputers*
• TheKVM,USBandaudiocanbeswitchedindependentlyofeachother(Forexample,
you can access one computer while at the same time listening to audio from another
computerandprintingfromathirdcomputer)
• Featuresmouseportswitchingfunctionality,whichallowsusersaccessingtheKVM
switchwithascrollmousetoswitchbetweenportsbydouble-clickingthemouse’sscroll
wheel
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Front Panel
1Port Selection Push-Buttons: Pressing a push-button will bring the focus of the KVM
only, Audio only, or KVM, Audio and USB simultaneously to the corresponding port.
DependingonwhethertheKVMsButton Settings are set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, you will
be able to switch the focus of the desired functionality by pressing the corresponding
push-buttononce,twice,orbyholdingitforlongerthan2seconds.(Seepage9for
details on Button Settings.)RegardlessofwhetheryouareinMode 1 or Mode 2,
pressing and holding buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for more than 2 seconds will
initiate an Auto Scan. Pressing and holding buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously will initiate a
USBkeyboard/mousereset.
2Port LEDs: Thereare2setsofLEDs;Online/SelectedandUSBLine:
• Online/Selected –TheseLEDswillilluminateadimOrangewhenacomputeris
connected to the corresponding port and powered-on. They will illuminate a bright
OrangewhentheKVMfocusisonthecorrespondingport.
• USB Line –TheseLEDswillilluminateadimGreenwhenacomputerisconnected
totheKVMswitchusingaP756-SeriesUSBKVMCableKit.Theywillilluminatea
brightGreenwhentheUSBhubfocusisonthecorrespondingport.
• Switchbetweenconnectedcomputersviafrontpanelpush-buttons,OSD(OnScreen
Display),hotkeysandthemouseswitchingfunction**
• AutoScanmodeallowsyoutoscantheconnectedcomputerswithouthavingtomanually
switch between them
• Supportsvideoresolutionsupto2048x1536,DDC2B
• Multi-platformsupport–compatiblewithWindows®, Mac®,SunandLinux
• Supportshotplugging–computersanddevicescanbeunpluggedandpluggedinwithout
havingtoshutdowntheKVMswitch
• TheKVMswitchstoresthemonitor’sEDID(ExtendedDisplayIdenticationData)to
optimizedisplayresolution
• LEDsprovideforeasymonitoringoftheconnectedcomputers
• Completekeyboardemulationforerror-freebooting
• Quickinstallationwithouttheneedforsoftware
*PCkeyboardcombinationsemulateSun/Mackeyboards.Sun/Mackeyboardsonlyworkwiththeirowncomputers.
**Themouseswitchingfunctionisdisabledbydefault,andneedstobeturnedonviaOSD.Itisonlyavailablewhen
using a mouse with a scroll wheel.
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Front Panel continued
3Console Audio Connectors: Aseparatesetofconsolespeakerandmicrophonejacks
are located on the front panel of the unit for greater accessibility. Devices plugged
into these ports will take priority over devices plugged into the console speaker and
microphonejacksonthebackpaneloftheunit.
4USB 2.0 Peripheral Port: USB2.0devices(printers,scanners,etc.)canbeplugged
into this port and shared between the connected computers.
Back Panel
1Firmware Upgrade Port: Whenperformingarmwareupgrade,theincludedrmware
upgradecableconnectstotheKVMswitchhere.
2USB 2.0 Peripheral Port: USB2.0devices(printers,scanners,etc.)canbeplugged
into this port and shared between the connected computers.
3Power Jack: TheincludedpowersupplyconnectstotheKVMswitchhere.
4Console Ports: Your monitor, keyboard, mouse, microphone and speakers plug into
these ports.
5Computer Ports: TheP756-Series(USB)andP757-Series(PS/2)KVMCableKits
connecttotheKVMswitchhere.Note: These 17-pin connectors are shaped specifically
to work with P756-Series and P757-Series KVM Cable Kits. Do not attempt to use
ordinary VGA cable to connect a computer to the KVM switch.
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Hardware Setup
Safety Instructions
• Readalloftheseinstructions.Savethemforfuturereference.
• Followallwarningsandinstructionsmarkedonthedevice.
• Donotplacethedeviceonanyunstablesurface(cart,stand,table,etc.).Ifthedevice
falls, serious damage will result.
• Donotusethedevicenearwater.
• Donotplacethedevicenear,orover,radiatorsorheatregisters.Thedevicecabinetis
provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation, and to protect against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or
covered.
• Thedeviceshouldneverbeplacedonasoftsurface(bed,sofa,rug,etc.)asthiswillblock
its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be placed in a built-in enclosure
unless adequate ventilation has been provided.
• Neverspillliquidofanykindonthedevice.
• Unplugthedevicefromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Donotuseliquidoraerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Thedeviceshouldbeoperatedfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local
power company.
• Donotallowanythingtorestonthepowercordorcables.Routethepowercordand
cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
• Ifanextensioncordisusedwiththisdevicemakesurethatthetotaloftheampereratings
ofallproductsusedonthiscorddoesnotexceedtheextensioncordampererating.Make
surethatthetotalofallproductspluggedintothewalloutletdoesnotexceed15amperes.
• Positionsystemcablesandpowercablescarefully;besurethatnothingrestsonanycables.
• Tohelpprotectyoursystemfromsuddentransientincreasesanddecreasesinelectrical
power, it is recommended that you plug your devices into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor,
LineConditioner,orUninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS).
• Whenconnectingordisconnectingpowertohot-pluggablepowersupplies,observethe
following guidelines:
—Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.
—Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
—If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system
by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.
• Neverpushobjectsofanykindintoorthroughcabinetslots.Theymaytouchdangerous
voltagepointsorshortoutpartsresultinginariskofreorelectricalshock.
• Donotattempttoservicethedeviceyourself.Referallservicingtoqualiedservice
personnel.
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• Ifthefollowingconditionsoccur,unplugthedevicefromthewalloutletandbringitto
qualiedservicepersonnelforrepair.
—The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.
—Liquid has been spilled into the device.
—Thedevicehasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
—The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
—Thedeviceexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,indicatinganeedfor
service.
—The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed.
• Onlyadjustthosecontrolsthatarecoveredintheoperatinginstructions.Improper
adjustmentofothercontrolsmayresultindamagethatwillrequireextensiveworkbya
qualiedtechniciantorepair.
Rackmount Installation
Usingtheincludedrackmounthardware,attachtherackmountbracketstotheKVMswitch.
DependingonwhetheryouwanttomounttheKVMswitchtothefrontorbackoftherack,
installtherackmountbracketstothefrontorbacksidesoftheKVMswitch.Usinguser-
supplied screws, fasten the rackmount brackets to the rack.
System Installation
Refertothe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.
1ConnectyourmonitortotheHD15FemaleconsoleportonthebackpaneloftheKVM
switch.
2Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the corresponding USB console ports
onthebackoftheKVMswitch.IfyouhaveaPS/2keyboardand/ormouse,connectthe
includedUSBto(x2)PS/2adaptercabletooneoftheUSBconsoleportsonthebackof
theunit,andthenconnectyourPS/2keyboardand/ormousetothecorrespondingPS/2
connector(s)ontheadaptercable.Youcanconnectanycombinationofkeyboardand
mouse;USB–USB,PS/2–PS/2orUSB–PS/2.
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Basic Operation
Powering Off and Restarting
IntheeventthatyouneedtopowerofftheKVMswitch,youmustfollowthestepsbelow:
1.ShutdownallcomputersconnectedtotheKVMswitch.
2.UnplugthepowersupplyfromtheKVMswitch.
3.Wait10secondsandthenplugthepowersupplybackintotheKVMswitch.
4. Power on all of the connected computers.
3Connectyourmicrophoneandspeakerstothecorrespondingconsole3.5mmjacks
onthefrontpanelorthebackpanel.Thejacksonthefrontpaneloftheunitwilltake
priority over those on the back panel.
4ConnecttheconsoleendoftheKVMCableKittoanyavailablecomputerportson
thebackpaneloftheunit.TheconnectorsandportsonboththeKVMCableKitsand
theKVMswitcharecolor-coded/markedforeasyinstallation.Note: As each set of
computer ports are not perfectly aligned, make sure that the connectors on the KVM
Cable Kit are connected to the same set of computer ports.
5ConnectthecomputerendoftheKVMCableKittothecorrespondingportsonthe
computer you wish to connect. Note: The B006-VUA4-K-R comes with four 4-ft. USB
KVM Cable Kits. If you need a longer cable, you will have to purchase a separate P756-
Series USB KVM Cable Kit of the appropriate length. If you wish to connect to a PS/2
computer, you will need to purchase a P757-Series PS/2 KVM Cable Kit. Computers
connected using a P757-Series PS/2 KVM Cable Kit will not be able to use the built-in
USB 2.0 hub functionality.
6Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each computer you are connecting.
7ConnecttheincludedpowersupplytotheKVMswitch,andthenplugitintoan
appropriate power source. To help protect your system from sudden transient increases
and decreases in electrical power, it is recommended that you plug your devices into a
TrippLiteSurgeSuppressor,LineConditioner,orUninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS).
8Connect up to two USB 2.0 peripherals to the USB 2.0 peripheral ports on the front and
back of the unit.
9Turn on the power to all connected devices.
10 When the login screen appears, enter in the default Username (Administrator)and
Password(Password).Forsecuritypurposes,itisstronglyrecommendedthatyou
changethesetosomethingunique.(Seepage21fordetailsonchangingthePassword.)
System Installation continued
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Port Switching
TherearefourwaysofaccessingcomputersanddevicesconnectedtotheB006-VUA4-K-R
KVMswitch:
• ManualPush-buttons
• Mouseportswitchingfunctionality
• Hotkeys
• OSD(On-ScreenDisplay)
Manual Push-Buttons
Pressing a push-button will bring the focus of one of the following to the corresponding
port;KVM focus only, Audio focus only, or KVM, Audio and USB focus simultaneously. You
will be able to switch the focus of the desired functionality by pressing the corresponding
push-button once, twice, or by holding it for longer than 2 seconds. Depending on whether
theKVMButton Settings are set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 in the OSD, you will switch
functionality focus in different ways. The differences between Mode 1 and Mode 2 are
described in the table below.
Push-Button Combination Mode 1 Action Mode 2 Action
Press the desired push-button
once.
SwitchesonlytheKVMfocus
to the corresponding port.
SimultaneouslyswitchesKVM,
Audio and USB focus to the
corresponding port.
Press the desired push-button
twice.
Switches only the Audio focus
to the corresponding port.
Switches only the Audio focus
to the corresponding port.
Press and hold the desired
push-button for more than two
seconds.
SimultaneouslyswitchesKVM,
Audio and USB focus to the
corresponding port.
SwitchesonlytheKVMfocus
to the corresponding port.
Press and hold push-buttons
1 and 2 for more than two
seconds.
Initiates Auto Scan mode. Initiates Auto Scan mode.
Press and hold push-buttons
3 and 4 for more than two
seconds.
PerformsaUSBkeyboard/
mouse reset.
Performs a USB keyboard and
mouse reset.
Note: Upon pressing a push-button to switch the functionality focus to a desired port,
the OSD screen will display momentarily. The OSD will display a hand icon in each
functionality column next to the port which has its focus. The duration for which the OSD
menu is displayed can be changed using the Port Display Duration setting in the OSD F6
Settings Page. (See page 20 for details) The OSD screen will not display when using the
push-buttons to initiate an Auto Scan or perform a USB keyboard/mouse reset.
To change the Button Settings from Mode 1 to Mode 2 or vice versa, follow the steps below:
1. Open the OSD menu by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice.
2. Press the [F6] key to access the OSD Settings screen.
3. Select the Button Settings option and press the [Enter] key.
4. Choose the desired mode and press the [Enter] key.
Note: The Button Settings are set to Mode 1 by default.
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Mouse Port Switching Functionality
When enabled, the Mouse Port Switching Functionality allows users with scroll mice to
simultaneously switch the focus of the KVM, Audio and USB between ports by double-
clicking the scroll wheel on their mouse. When used, ports will be accessed in sequential
order(e.g.port1willswitchtoport2;port2toport3,andsoon).Asthisfunctionis
disabled by default, you have to enable it in the OSD. To enable the Mouse Port Switching
Functionality, follow the steps below:
1. Open the OSD menu by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice.
2. Press the [F6] key to access the OSD Settings screen.
3. Select the Mouse Switching Function option and press the [Enter] key.
4. When prompted to enter Yes or No, type in a [Y] and press the [Enter] key.
Hotkeys
Hotkeys allow you to switch functionality focus between ports using only the keyboard, as
wellasperformotherfunctionsontheKVMswitch.Thefollowingsectiondescribesthe
hotkeyfunctionalityavailablefortheB006-VUA4-K-R.Attheendofthissectionisatable
of all the available hotkeys.
Hotkey Setting Mode
All hotkey commands start by entering Hotkey Setting Mode. When in Hotkey Setting
Mode, the [Scroll Lock] and [Caps Lock]keyboardLEDsashinsuccessionandordinary
keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. Only hotkey related keystrokes can be per-
formed. To initiate Hotkey Setting Mode, perform the following command:
1. Press and hold down the [Scroll Lock] key.
2. While holding down the [Scroll Lock] key, press and release the minus [-] key.
3. After releasing the minus [-] key, release the [Scroll Lock] key.
Alternate Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Command
By default, the command to activate Hotkey Setting Mode includes the [Scroll Lock] and
minus [-] keys. This can be switched to include the [Ctrl] and [F12] keys by performing the
following command:
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command.
2. Press and release the [H] key.
A couple of seconds after releasing the [H] key, the activation command will be changed
to use [Ctrl] instead of [Scroll Lock], and [F12] instead of the minus [-] key. Once the
activationcommandischanged,youwillbeexitedfromHotkey Setting Mode. To change
the activation command back, simply perform the Alternate Hotkey Setting Mode Activation
Command again.
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