Tripp Lite RACKMOUNT B020-U16-19-K - Manual (Page 3)

1. Features
• Integrated KVM console with 19” LCD for the B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA and B020-U16-19-K.
• B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA and B020-U16-19-K come with (8) P778-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kits.
• B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA and B020-U16-19-K come with an external console port, allowing an external local console (PS/2 or USB) to
be connected. An additional USB port is included on the front panel of the B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA or B020-U16-19-K for use with an
external mouse.
• Dual Interface: supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice.
• Keyboard and mouse emulation (PS/2 and USB) allows for simultaneous booting of computers even when the console focus is elsewhere.
• External USB port allows for sharing of USB 1.1 peripherals among all ports on the KVM switch*.
• Multiplatform support: supports Windows
® (2000, XP, Vista, 7), Linux, Mac ® and Sun.
• Supports multimedia USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun.
• Daisy-chain up to 31 additional B022-016 or B022-U16 KVM Switches to connect up to 512 computers.
• Daisy-chained station position is automatically sensed—no need for manual DIP switch settings.
• B022-U16 KVM Switches can be cascaded off of B020-008-17-IP and B020-016-17-IP Switches**.
• Station ID LED indicates the switches station position.
• No software required.
• Select a computer via push-buttons, Hotkeys or On Screen Display (OSD) menus.
• Auto-scan feature allows for continuous scanning of multiple computers.
• Hot Pluggable: add/remove computers without powering down the KVM switch.
• Two level password security: only authorized Users can view and control the connected computers. (Up to four Users and one Administrator.)
• Superior video quality: supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 for the B022-U16 and 1280 x 1024 for the B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA or
B020-U16-19-K.
• Rackmountable in 19” rack system (1U).
• Firmware upgradeable.
*USB 1.1 peripheral sharing function works only when using the USB Cable Kit connections.
**A separate firmware upgrade is required for cascading. (See Firmware Upgrade on Page 18 for details.
2. System Requirements
2.1 Computer
2.2 Console*
2.3 Cables
2.4 Operating Systems
• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync computer with an HD15 port
Note: The max resolution for the B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA or B020-U16-19-K is 1280 x 1024, and 2048 x 1536 for the B022-U16. The resolutions of the connected computers must not
exceed these limits.
Either:
1. A mini DIN 6 (PS/2) keyboard and mouse port.
2. A USB Type-A port.
• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any system in the installation
• A PS/2 or USB style mouse
• A PS/2 or USB style keyboard
*Optional external console ports are included on the NetDirector Console KVM Switches.
This KVM switch requires the following custom-wired premium cables:
Function Tripp Lite Part
To Connect a PS/2 or USB Computer to the KVM P778-Series PS/2 or USB Combo KVM Cable Kit
Daisy-Chain Cables P772- Series Daisy-Chain Cables
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 7.1 and higher
Linux SuSE 9.0 and higher
Linux Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
OS Version
UNIX FreeBSD 4.2 and higher
UNIX Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.22
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