Tripp Lite B070-016-19-IP User manual

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NetCommander™ IP Console KVM Switch
Model: B070-016-19-IP
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Table of Contents
1 – Introduction Page 2
2 – Important Safety Instructions 2
3 – System Components 3
4 – Compatibility 3
5 – Features 4
6 – Rackmount Installation 5
7 – Connection (Single KVM Switch) 6
8 – Connection (Cascading Multiple KVM Switches) 7
9 – Initial Settings (Default IP Address) 7
9.1 Networks with a DHCP Server 7
9.2 Networks without a DHCP Server 7
10 – Static IP Addresses for Multiple KVM Switches 7
11 – Logging into the Web Configuration Interface 8
12 – Network (Configuration Screen) 9
13 – Network (SNMP Settings) 10
14 – Administration (User Settings) 10
15 – Administration (Switch Configuration) 11
16 – Administration (User Targets) 11
17 – Security (Settings) 12
18 – Security (SSL Certificate) 12
19 – Maintenance (Firmware Upgrade) 13
20 – Restore Factory Settings Page 13
21 – Saving Changes & Logging Out 13
22 – Starting a Remote Session 14
23 – Taking Over a Busy Remote Session 14
24 – Toolbar 15
25 – Safe Mode 19
26 – On Screen Display (OSD) 20
27 – Port Settings 22
28 – Security 24
29 – User Settings 24
30 – Scanning Computers (F4) 25
31 – Tuning (F5) 25
32 – Moving the Label (F6) 25
33 – Upgrading the NetCommander IP Firmware 25
34 – Troubleshooting 28
35 – Specifications 29
36 – Storage and Service 29
37 – Warranty & Warranty Registration 30
Español 31
Français 61

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1. Introduction
Tripp Lite’s NetCommander™ IP Console KVM Switch is ideal for controlling multiple servers over inexpensive Cat5e cable from a single console
(keyboard, mouse and display). It includes the following premium features:
• 16-port IP KVM switch with built-in keyboard, monitor and touch pad console
• Access and control multiple computers from a single console (local or remote).
• Achieves BIOS-level control of any server, regardless of server condition and network connectivity. Covers the entire spectrum of crash scenarios.
• Compatible with all major operating systems. Supports many hardware and software congurations for the remote client, target server and KVM switch,
including USB and PS/2 port connections.*
• Secures control of target server from any location via Web browser and standard IP connection.
• Allows multiple simultaneous users to view remote sessions. Remote control is transferable between users with appropriate permissions.
• Supports the highest security standards for encryption (128-bit SSL and HTTPS) and authentication for remote users. Advanced OSD management with
multi-layer security for local users.
• Uses inexpensive and commonly available Cat5 patch cables (maximum distance 100 ft.) to connect to each computer.
* Mac not supported over IP.
2. Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation and operation of this product. Failure to
comply may invalidate the warranty and cause property damage and/or personal injury.
Installation Warnings
• Install the KVM switch in a controlled indoor environment, away from moisture, temperature extremes, ammable liquids and gasses, conductive
contaminants, dust and direct sunlight.
• Operate the KVM switch at indoor temperatures between 32° F and 104° F (0° C and 40° C).
• When connecting the KVM switch to the facility’s power supply circuit, ensure that the circuit is not overloaded.
Rackmount Warnings
• Ensure there is adequate airow within the rack.
• Mount the KVM switch evenly within the rack to eliminate potentially hazardous uneven mechanical loading conditions.
• Ensure all rackmount equipment is reliably grounded.
Connection Warnings
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support
equipment or to signicantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a ammable anesthetic
mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Ensure that the cables used with the KVM switch are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as uorescent lights, HVAC systems
or motors.
• Ensure that the distance between any computer and the KVM switch does not exceed 100 ft.
• Shut down all PS/2 computers before connecting the keyboard, monitor and mouse to ensure they will be recognized by the computer.
Maintenance Warnings
• The KVM switch does not require routine maintenance. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Only authorized service personnel should open the
case for any reason. Disconnect the unit from AC input power before servicing.

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3. System Components
The NetCommander IP Console KVM Switch consists of:
• B070-016-19-IP Console KVM Switch
• Rackmount hardware
• 1 serial download cable (DB9 Female to RJ11 Male) for rmware upgrades
Accessories, available separately from Tripp Lite, include:
• Server interface units (SIU)–PS/2 (model # B078-101-PS2) or USB (model # B078-101-USB)
• Cat5 cables (model # series: N001-, N002-, N201- or N105-)
4. Compatibility
The NetCommander IP Console KVM Switch is compatible with:
• PS/2 and USB computers/servers
• VGA, SVGA or XGA monitors
• Windows 2000 or higher, Linux, UNIX and other major operating systems*
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later versions (128 bit encryption support is required).
* Mac not compatible over IP.

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5. Features
Front View
1. Auto: When the LCD Menu is closed, pressing the AUTO button will
perform an Auto Adjust on the monitor screen. When the LCD Menu is
open, pressing the AUTO button will bring you back to the previous
screen/selection. If the LCD Menu cannot go back any further, the AUTO
button will close down the menu.
2. Menu: When the LCD Menu is closed, pressing the MENU button will
open it. When the LCD Menu is open, pressing the MENU button will
select a highlighted option.
3. On/Off Button: Pressing this button will turn the monitor screen on or off.
4. < : When the LCD Menu is open, pressing the < button will move the
highlight bar to the left. When modifying a selected option, pressing the
< button will decrease the option.
5. > : When the LCD Menu is open, pressing the > button will move the
highlight bar to the right. When modifying a selected option, pressing the
> button will increase the option.
6. Handle: Pull to slide the module out; push to slide the module in.
7. 19” LCD Monitor: After sliding the module out, ip up the cover to
access the LCD monitor, keyboard and touch pad.
8. Keyboard
9. Slide Release: Mechanism to lock the drawer closed when the console is
not in use. Prevents it from accidentally sliding open. To slide the console
out, you must rst release it by moving the tab sideways.
10 Rackmounting Brackets: There are rackmount brackets to secure the
chassis to a system rack located at each corner of the unit.
11 2-Button Touch Pad: Left button is left click, right is right click. Run
your nger up or down the far right side of the touchpad to scroll up and
down a screen.
12 LCD Display Controls: The LCD OSD controls located here control the
position and picture settings of the LCD display. See LCD OSD
conguration for details.
13 Railway Release Tabs: When the drawer is completely pulled out to
the end, the railway system will lock. Push the release tabs on both sides
to release the drawer so that it can be pushed back in.
Back View
1. Power Socket: The power cord from the AC power source plugs in here.
2. Firmware Upgrade Port: Plug the included rmware cable into this port
to download rmware upgrade data.
3. CPU Port Section: Plug Cat5e cables from each PC or server into
these ports.
4. KVM Console Ports*
5. Integrated Console Ports*
6. LAN Port: This RJ45 port enables connection to 10/100mb Ethernet.
The LINK LED illuminates to indicate a LAN connection. The REMOTE
LEED illuminates to indicate that a remote session is in progress.
7. Serial Port: The serial port is not currently functional. It is provided
for possible functionalities that may be made available in future rmware
upgrades.
* The B070-016-19-IP comes with a jumper cable connecting the KVM Console Ports and the Integrated Console
Ports. Do not remove the Jumper Cable unless you are installing a Tripp Lite B050-000 IP Remote Access Unit. For
details, consult the B050-000 installation instructions.
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6. Rackmount Installation
The B070-016-19-IP is designed for mounting in a 1U rack system. For convenience, a rack mounting kit is included with your B070-016-19-IP for quick
installation. The various mounting options are explained in the sections that follow.
Standard Rackmounting
The standard rackmounting brackets that come attached to the B070-016-19-
IP allow the unit to be installed in standard 1U racks by a single individual.
1. Slide out the rear mounting brackets from the console and mount both
brackets (separate from the console) to the inside rear of a standard 1U
rack system using user-supplied screws.
2. Take the console and gently slide it into the two rear-mounted brackets in
the rack and secure the console in place by inserting user-supplied screws.
2-Post Rackmounting
The B070-016-19-IP can also be mounted in a 2-post rack installation using
the optional 2-Post Rackmount Kit (model #: B019-000). The mounting
hardware allows for the console to be opened with the drawer in any position.
Heavy-duty 14-gauge steel provides stability and prevents the console frame
from twisting. See the B019-000 instructional manual for detailed mounting
instructions.
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7. Connection (Single KVM Switch)
Connecting Computers to the KVM Switch
Connect each computer to the KVM switch using a Tripp Lite B078-101-
PS2* or B078-101-USB* Server Interface Unit (SIU), and a Cat5e Patch
Cable. (For best results, use a Tripp Lite N001-, N002-, N201- or N105-
series cable.*)
*Available Separately from Tripp Lite.
Connecting Server Interface Units (SIUs) to the KVM Switch
Server Interface Units (SIU) draw their power from the connected computer.
In the case of the PS/2 Server Interface Unit (model # B078-101-PS2), the
power is drawn from the keyboard port. In the case of the USB Server Interface
Unit (model # B078-101-USB), the power is drawn from the USB port. When
connected and receiveing power, the green LED on the SIU will illuminate.
When the SIU is connected to the active port on the KVM, the orange LED will
illuminate.
Connecting a PS/2 Server Interface Unit (SIU)
(Model # B078-101-PS/2)
1. Shut down the computer being connected to the SIU.
2. Connect the SIU’s VGA connector to the computer’s VGA port.
3. Connect the SIU’s PS/2 keyboard connector to the computer’s PS/2
keyboard port.
4. Connect the SIU’s PS/2 mouse connector to the computer’s PS/2 mouse port.
5. Connect one end of a Cat5e patch cable to the SIU’s RJ45 port and the
other end to the KVM switch’s RJ45 port. (Note: the Cat5e cable should
be no longer than 100 ft.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each additional PS/2 computer/server you are
connecting to the KVM switch.
Connecting a USB Server Interface Unit (SIU)
(Model # B078-101-USB)
1. Connect the SIU’s VGA connector to the computer’s VGA port.
2. Connect the SIU’s USB connector to the computer’s USB port.
3. Connect one end of a Cat5e patch cable to the SIU’s RJ45 port and the
other end to the KVM switch’s RJ45 port. (Note: the Cat5e cable should
be no longer than 100 ft.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each additional USB computer/server you are
connecting to the KVM switch.
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8. Connection (Cascading Multiple KVM Switches)
To cascade two or more NetCommander KVM switches off the
NetCommander IP, follow the instructions below. Connect up to 256
computers* using any combination of B072-008-1 and B072-016-1 KVM
switches. You can only cascade 1 extra level of KVM switches onto the
NetCommander IP KVM.
* When all 16 ports have a B072-016-1 cascaded from them.
Note: Access and Target Settings will be limited when cascading off of
the NetCommander IP KVM Switch.
Security for the computers/servers attached to a cascaded KVM cannot
be set up using the Web Configuration Interface. The only security
available is via the cascaded KVM’s OSD. If a user has access to the
cascaded port, they will have access to all computers/servers attached to
the cascaded KVM switch.
Once the cascaded KVM Switch is accessed from the NetCommander IP
KVM Switch, the only way to access the attached computers/servers is via the Keyboard Hotkeys or the OSD. If OSD security is set to on, the only
way to access the attached computers/servers is by using your password to access the OSD. See changing the lower-level OSD Hotkeys on page 18.
The NetCommander IP will not store the Video and Mouse settings for computers/servers attached to a cascaded KVM Switch. The user will need
to adjust the Video and Mouse settings each time they access a computer/server attached to a cascaded KVM switch.
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9. Initial Settings (Default IP Address)
9.1 Networks with a DHCP Server
By default, the NetCommander IP automatically assigns an IP address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) server on the connected
network. The DHCP server provides a valid IP address, gateway address and subnet mask. Have your Network Administrator identify the newly assigned
IP Address from the DHCP server. To help locate the IP Address in the DHCP server, reference the MAC Address located on the underside of the
NetCommander IP. The device number (D.N.) can be found in the same location.
9.2 Networks without a DHCP Server
If no DHCP server is found on the network, the NetCommander IP boots with the static IP address:192.168.0.155.
Note! If a DHCP server later becomes available, the unit picks up the IP settings from DHCP server. To keep the static IP address, disable
DHCP – explained on page 7.
10. Static IP Addresses for Multiple KVM Switches
When you want to connect more than one B070-016-19-IP KVM Switch to the same network, and there is no DHCP server; or, you want to use static IP
addresses, do the following:
Connect the NetCommander IPs, one at a time, and change the static IP address of each unit before connecting the next unit.
INTEGRATED
CONSOLEPORTS
KVMCONSOLE PORTS
100-240VAC,50/60 Hz UPGRADE LAN 12345678
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16SERIAL
16-PORTCONSOLE KVM SWITCH
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toolbar or in the All Programs start menu and select Run as asministrator.
The UAC (User Account Control) will request conrmation of the action.
If you are an administrator, then you will have to conrm the action and
run Internet Explorer. If you are a regular user, then you will have to
provide an administrator’s password in order to run Internet Explorer as an
administrator.
11. Logging into the Web Configuration Interface
Windows Vista Instructions
In order to operate the NetCommander IP using Windows Vista, you must
run Internet Explorer as an Administrator. To run Internet Explorer as an
Administrator, right click on the Internet Explorer Icon on the Quick Launch

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11. Logging into the Web Configuration Interface (Continued)
LOgging In
When rst connecting to the NetCommander IP Web Conguration Interface,
a browser security warning appears requesting you to download Tripp Lite’s
SSL Security Certicate. Click Yes to proceed. The warning disappears upon
rst NetCommander IP client installation, when the Tripp Lite root certicate
is installed.
1. Open your Web browser (Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher required).
2. Type the NetCommander IP system IP address, https://192.168.x.xxx/
cong, and press Enter. The login page appears, see the gure below.
3. Type the default Administrator user name - admin - and password - access
– (case sensitive).
4. Press Enter. The Web interface opens at the Network Conguration page.
See the gure below.
Note: Bookmark the page for easy reference.
12. Network (Configuration Screen)
Consult your Network Administrator for the network settings.
Device name: Type a name for the NetCommander IP. The default device
name consists of the letter ‘D’ followed by the 6-digit device number (D.N.)
found on the silver label on the underside of the NetCommander IP.
First TCP Port: Choose 3 consecutive ports and type in the rst port
number of the series. The default port – 900 – is suitable for the majority of
installations.
Note: Firewall or router security access list must enable inbound
communication through the selected TCP ports for the NetCommander
IPs IP address.
For Client computer access from a secured LAN, the selected ports
should be open for outbound communication.
Enable DHCP – When a DHCP server is active on the same network as the NetCommander IP, the IP Address is automatically assigned.
Note: Where you have access to the server – your configured (or default) NetCommander IP device name will appear on the DHCP server’s
interface, making it easy to locate.
It is recommended that you disable DHCP, and assign a fixed IP address to the NetCommander IP. When DHCP is disabled, enter the IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway as given by your Network Administrator.
When all changes to network settings have been made, click the Save & Restart button.

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14. Administration (User Settings)
From the menu click User Settings, the gure below appears.
On this page an Administrator can create and edit users. There can be any
combination of users (Administrator, User or View Only), with a limit of 200.
There are 3 levels of user access:
Administrator: An Administrator has unrestricted access to all windows
and settings in the Web Conguration Interface and can take over any active
session.
User: A User can access/control Target Computers/Servers, but cannot use
the advanced mouse settings (Any toolbar options that deal with manually
changing settings.)
A User has no access to the Web Conguration Interface.
View Only: ‘View Only’ Users can only view the screen of the currently
accessed Target Server, without access to the keyboard and mouse. A “view
only” indicator appears on the viewer’s local mouse pointer. Target servers that ‘View Only’ Users are allowed to access are assigned by the Administrator.
Adding a User
1. Click Add and type a name and a password. The password must be at least 6 characters. (Letters or numbers, and must not include the user name, even if
other characters are added.)
Note: The following “special” characters: & < > ” { } cannot be used for either the user name or password. Depending on the security level
chosen, the user name and password parameters are different. (See security settings on page 9 for details.)
2. Select the permission type from the Permission box.
3. Click Apply. The user appears in the list of users. Upon clicking Apply, red text will appear informing you that the operation was successful; or, that you
need to alter one of your choices. (e.g. Password)
Editing a User
1. Select the user from the list.
2. Click Edit. You can now change all the parameters. (User name, permission and password.)
3. Click Apply. The changes are saved.
Deleting a User—To delete a user
1. Select the user from the list.
2. Click Delete.
3. Click Apply. The changes are saved.
Blocking a User
An alternative to deleting a user is blocking a user. This means that the user’s name and password is stored, but the user is unable to access the system.
Check Block and then Apply to block a user. Uncheck Block then click Apply to allow the user access.
13. Network (SNMP Settings)
From the menu click SNMP settings. The following appears:
From this page you can activate or deactivate SNMP logging.
Enable traps: Check to enable SNMP traps of Smart IP Access events and
operation.
Community: Type the SNMP community
SNMP Manager IP: Enter the SNMP Server IP address