Tripp Lite NetDirector B024-H4U08 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
NetDirector®
8/16-Port 1U Rack-Mount
4K HDMI/USB 3.0
KVM Switch with Audio
and Peripheral Sharing
Models: B024-H4U08, B024-H4U16
A complete Owner’s Manual is available on Tripp Lite’s website: tripplite.com.
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Product Features
Package Includes
• Control up to eight (B024-H4U08) or 16 (B024-H4U16) 4K HDMI computers
and two USB 3.0 peripheral devices using one centralized monitor, keyboard
and mouse.
• Cascade up to three levels with the B024-H4U08 (control up to 512 computers)
or two levels with the B024-H4U16 (control up to 256 computers).
• E󰀨ortlesslyswitchbetweencomputersusingeitherthefrontpanelbuttons,
hotkeys or on-screen display (OSD).
• TheKVMandUSBfocuscanbeswitchedindependentlyofoneanother;for
example,youcanaccessonecomputerwhilesimultaneouslyprintingfrom
another computer.
• Support HDMI video resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz.
• Consolemouseemulationsupportsmulti-functionalmiceandmostmouse
drivers.
• OSDBackup/Restorefeatureallowstheadministratortobackuptheswitch’s
congurationsanduserproleinformation.
• B024-H4U08, B024-H4U16
• 4KHDMI/USB3.0CustomKVMCableKits(x2)–6ft.*
• FirmwareUpgradeCable–6ft.
• External Power Supply with C13 to NEMA 5-15P Power Cord (Input: 100-240V,
50/60Hz,0.7A;Output:5V4A)
• North America Power Cord
• EU Power Cord
• UK Power Cord
• Foot Pad Set (4 pc.)
• Mounting Hardware
• Quick Start Guide
* Note: The microphone connector on the cable kit will not be used because the
B024-H4UXX supports speakers only.

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Optional Accessories
• P569-Series High Speed HDMI Cables
• UR022-Series USB Reversible A/B Cables
• P312-Series 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Audio Cables
• P782-0XX-HAHDMI/USB/AudioCustomKVMCableKits*
*P130-000HDMItoDVIadaptersoldseparately.
System Requirements
Console
• 4K HDMI-compliant monitor
• USB Mouse/Keyboard
• Speakers (Optional)
Computers
• Source with a 4K HDMI port
• USB Type-A port
• Speaker ports (Optional)
Supported Operating Systems:
Operating System Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Mac OS 9.0 and higher
Linux Kernal 2.6 and higher
RedHat 9.0 and higher
SuSE 10 / 11.1 and higher
Debian 3.1 / 4.0
Ubuntu 7.04 / 7.10
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 5.5 and higher
Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Novell Netware 6.0 and higher

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Front Panel
Model B024-H4U08
8-PORT 4K HDMI
Model: B024-H4U08
16-PORT 4K HDMI
Model: B024-H4U16
Model B024-H4U16
8-PORT 4K HDMI
Model: B024-H4U08
16-PORT 4K HDMI
Model: B024-H4U16
Key Component Description
APort
Selection
Pushbuttons
Formanualportselection*:
• Pressaportselectionpushbuttonforlessthantwo
secondstobringtheKVM,USBhub,andaudiofocusto
the computer attached to its corresponding port.
• Pressapushbuttonforlongerthantwosecondstobring
the KVM and audio selection to the computer attached to
its corresponding port.
• Presspushbuttons1and2simultaneouslyfor2seconds
tostartAutoScanMode(fordetails,seeOwner’s
Manual section 11.4 Auto Scan Mode).
• Presspushbuttons7and8simultaneouslyfor2seconds
toperformakeyboardandmousereset(fordetails,see
Owner’s Manual section 11.6 Keyboard/Mouse Reset).
• For independent switching, enable mouse emulation (see
Owner’s Manual section 11.11.3 Mouse Emulation
Control).
*For more details, see Owner’s Manual section 9.2 Port
Selection.
Introduction
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Introduction
Key Component Description
BPort LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches.
TheKVMPortLEDsareontheleft.TheUSBLEDsareon
the right.
KVM
• Illuminates dim orange to indicate the computer attached
to the corresponding port is up and running (On-Line).
• FlashestoindicateFirmwareUpgrademodeisine󰀨ect.
• Illuminates bright orange to indicate the computer
connectedtothecorrespondingporthastheKVMfocus
(Selected).
• Flashes to indicate the computer connected to the
corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan
mode.
USB
• Lights green to indicate the computer connected to the
corresponding port is the one with access to the USB
peripherals.
CFirmware
Upgrade
Recovery
Switch
Duringnormaloperationandwhileperformingarmware
upgrade,theswitchshouldbeintheNORMALposition.Ifa
rmwareupgradeoperationdoesnotcompletesuccessfully,
thisswitchisusedtoperformarmwareupgraderecovery
(fordetails,seeOwner’s Manual section 13.6 Firmware
Upgrade Recovery).
DAudio Port Connect speakers to this port (optional). The speakers
plugged into this connector have priority over those plugged
into the rear panel.
EFirmware
Upgrade
Port
ThisportisusedtoupgradethermwareontheKVM
switch. Connect the included Firmware Upgrade Cable to
this port.
FUSB 3.1
Gen1 Hub
USB 3.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can be
connected to the port (a user-supplied power adapter may
be required).
Note: The USB 3.0 hub cannot be accessed through the switch by
computers on the second or third level or a cascaded installation.
GReset
Switch
Pressingthisswitchperformsasystemreset.Whenthe
systemisreset,theunitbeepsandtheportLEDsashin
successionuntiltheresetiscomplete.Aftertheresetis
complete, you can log in again.
HPower LED Illuminates to indicate the switch is powered and ready to
operate.

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Rear Panel
(Model B024-H4U08 shown)
CPU 8 CPU 7 CPU 6 CPU 5 CPU 4 CPU 3 CPU 2 CPU 1
Key Component Description
IPower Jack The power adapter cable connects here.
JConsole
Port
Selection
ThecablesfromtheconsoleHDMImonitor,USBkeyboard,
USB mouse and speakers connect here. Each connector is
marked with an appropriate icon to indicate the connector
type.
KGrounding
Terminal Connect a grounding wire to ground the switch (optional).
LUSB 3.1
Gen1 Hub
USB 3.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can be
connected to the port.
Note: The USB 3.0 hub cannot be accessed through the switch by
computers on the second or third level of a cascaded installation.
MKVM Port
Selection
Cables that link the switch to the computers connect here.
Each KVM port selection includes a speaker jack, a USB
Type-B connector and an HDMI connector with screw lock.
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Introduction

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Note: Before beginning installation:
• Makesurepowertoalldevicesthatyouwillbeconnectinghasbeenturnedo.
• It is recommended to properly ground the KVM switch to prevent damage to your
installation from surges or static electricity.
Single-Level Installation
Tosetupsingle-levelinstallation,refertothefollowinginstallationdiagram
(thenumbersinthediagramcorrespondtothestepsbelow)andperformthe
following:
8-PORT 4K HDMI
Model: B024-H4U08
CPU 8 CPU 7 CPU 6 CPU 5 CPU 4 CPU 3 CPU 2 CPU 1
HDMI
1
4
8
2
5
6
37
4K HDMI USB 3.0
KVM Cable Set
4K HDMI USB 3.0
KVM Cable Set
Installation

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1Plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse into the USB console ports located
on the unit’s rear panel.
2Connect a 4K HDMI monitor into the 4K HDMI console port and power it on.
3 Plugprimaryspeakersintothespeakerjacklocatedontheunit’sfrontpanel.
These speakers have priority over those plugged into the rear panel.
4Plug secondary speakers into the audio port located on the unit’s rear panel
(optional).
5Using Tripp Lite’s P782-0XX-HA HDMI/USB/Audio KVM cable kit or
individual 4K HDMI, USB 3.0 and audio cables, plug the 4K HDMI connector
into any available 4K HDMI port, then plug the accompanying USB 3.0 and
audio cables into their corresponding ports.
6 Attheotherendofthecable,plugtheUSB3.0,videoandspeakercables
into their respective ports on the computer.
7Plug USB 3.0 peripherals into the Type-A connectors in the USB 3.1 Gen1
hub section.
8Plug the power adapter that came with the switch into an AC power source,
then plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s power jack.
9Power on connected computers.
Installation

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Warranty & Product Registration
2-Year Limited Warranty
TRIPPLITEwarrantsitsproductstobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodof
two(2)yearsfromthedateofinitialpurchase.TRIPPLITE’sobligationunderthiswarrantyislimited
torepairingorreplacing(atitssoleoption)anysuchdefectiveproducts.Toobtainserviceunderthis
warranty,youmustobtainaReturnedMaterialAuthorization(RMA)numberfromTRIPPLITEoran
authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized
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descriptionoftheproblemencounteredandproofofdateandplaceofpurchase.Thiswarrantydoes
not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has
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limitation(s) or exclusion(s)may not apply to the purchaser. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN
NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED
OFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGE.Specically,TRIPPLITEisnotliableforanycosts,suchas
lostprotsorrevenue,lossofequipment,lossofuseofequipment,lossofsoftware,lossofdata,costs
ofsubstitutes,claimsbythirdparties,orotherwise.
Product Registration
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Notice, Class A
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference
received,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
Note:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassAdigitaldevice,
pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotection
againstharmfulinterferencewhentheequipmentisoperatedinacommercialenvironment.This
equipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedin
accordancewiththeinstructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.
Operationofthisequipmentinaresidentialareaislikelytocauseharmfulinterferenceinwhichcasethe
userwillberequiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.Theusermustuseshieldedcables
andconnectorswiththisequipment.Anychangesormodicationstothisequipmentnotexpressly
approved by Tripp Lite could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Regulatory Compliance Identication Numbers
Forthepurposeofregulatorycompliancecerticationsandidentication,yourTrippLiteproducthas
beenassignedauniqueseriesnumber.Theseriesnumbercanbefoundontheproductnameplate
label,alongwithallrequiredapprovalmarkingsandinformation.Whenrequestingcompliance
informationforthisproduct,alwaysrefertotheseriesnumber.Theseriesnumbershouldnotbe
confusedwiththemarketingnameormodelnumberoftheproduct.
TrippLitehasapolicyofcontinuousimprovement.Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Photosandillustrationsmaydi󰀨erslightlyfromactualproducts.

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