Tripp Lite B004-2DUA2-K User manual

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B004-2DUA2-K
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KVM switches
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Owner’s Manual
Dual Display DVI/USB KVM Switch
with Audio and Peripheral Sharing
Models: B004-2DUA2-K, B004-2DUA4-K
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2013 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
Package Contents 2
System Requirements 2
Features 3
Safety Instructions 6
Installation 8
Basic Operation 12
Firmware Upgrade 20
Factory Default Settings 21
Specications 22
Warranty and Warranty Registration 23
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Package Contents
System Requirements
•B004-2DUA2-KorB004-2DUA4-KKVMSwitch
•(x2)6ft.USBKVMCableKits(B004-2DUA2-Konly)
•(x2)6ft.DVI-DDualLinkCables(B004-2DUA2-Konly)
•(x4)6ft.USBKVMCableKits(B004-2DUA4-Konly)
•(x4)6ft.DVI-DDualLinkCables(B004-2DUA4-Konly)
•ExternalPowerSupply(Input:100-240V,50/60Hz,0.5AOutput:5.3V,2.4A)
•Owner’sManual
Optional Accessories:
•P312-SeriesMiniStereoAudioCables
•P556-SeriesDVItoVGAAdapterCables
•P560-SeriesDVI-DDualLinkCables
•P561-SeriesDVI-DSingleLinkCables
•P759-SeriesDVI/USB+AudioKVMCableKits
•U022-SeriesUSB2.0A/BDeviceCables
Console:
•TwoDVIorVGA*monitorscapableofsupportingthehighestresolutionoutofany
computer in the installation
•USBkeyboardandmouse
•Microphoneandspeakerswith3.5mmMiniStereoconnectors(Ifusingthe
microphoneandspeakersaudiofeature)
*Requires an adapter, such as Tripp Lite’s P556-Series DVI to VGA adapter cables
Computer:
•(x2)DVIorVGA*ports
•(x4)DVIorVGA*ports(forQuad-ViewMode**)
•AUSBport
•3.5mmMiniStereomicrophoneandspeakerjacks(Ifusingthemicrophoneand
speakersaudiofeature)
*Requires an adapter, such as Tripp Lite’s P556-Series DVI to VGA adapter cables. Note that the included DVI
cables and cable kits are DVI-D only, and cannot be converted to VGA using an adapter.
**See the Quad-View Mode section of this manual for details
Supported Operating Systems:
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Mac OS9.0andhigher
LinuxKernel 2.6andhigher
LinuxRedHat 9.0andhigher
LinuxFedora Core4andhigher
LinuxSuSE 9.0andhigher
OS Version
UNIXAIX 4.3andhigher
UNIXFreeBSD 4.2andhigher
UNIXSun Solaris9andhigher
NovellNetware 6.0andhigher
DOS 6.22andhigher
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Features
•2-and4-PortDualDisplayDVI/USBKVMswitchwith2.1channelsurround-sound
audioandUSB2.0peripheralsharing
•Quad-ViewModeallowscomputerswithfourDVIoutputportstoshareKVM,audioand
USBperipheralsbyconnectingtwoDualDisplayKVMswitchestogether
•Built-in2-PortUSB2.0huballowsUSBdevicestobesharedamongstcomputers
connectedtotheKVMswitch
•3.5mmMiniStereoSpeakerandMicrophonejacksallowasinglemicrophoneto
provideaudioinputtoeachoftheconnected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
•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
•Switchbetweenconnectedcomputersviafrontpanelpushbuttons,keyboardhotkeys,
andthemouseswitchingfunction*
•AutoScanmodeallowsyoutoscantheconnectedcomputerswithouthavingto
manuallyswitchbetweenthem
•Supportsbothanaloganddigitalvideosignals,allowingfortheconnectionofa
VGAcomputerand/ormonitorwithaDVItoVGAadapter
•Supportsdigitalvideoresolutionsupto2560x1600andanalogvideoresolutionsup
to2048x1536
•Multi-platformsupport–CompatiblewithWindows,Mac,SunandLinux
•Supportshotplugging–Computersanddevicescanbeunpluggedandre-plugged
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
•Power-On-Detectionrecognizeswhenaconnectedcomputerhasbeenpowered-off
andautomaticallyswitchestothenextpowered-oncomputer
•HDCPcompliant
•Completekeyboardemulationforerror-freebooting
•Quickinstallationwithouttheneedforsoftware
•Sun/Mackeyboardsupportandemulation**
•Firmwareupgradeable
*The mouse switching function is disabled by default, and needs to be turned on via keyboard hotkey command.
It is only available when using a mouse with a scroll wheel.
**PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards. Sun/Mac keyboards only work with their own computers.
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Features
Front Panel
No. Component Description
1
Port Selection
Pushbuttons
Pressingoneoftheportselectionpushbuttonswillbring
the focus of one of the following to the corresponding port;
KVM only, Audio only, USB only, or KVM, Audio and USB
simultaneously.Whatfunctionalityisswitchedisdeterminedby
the Mode Selection Pushbutton(seebelow).
Pressingandholdingpushbuttons1and2simultaneously
formorethan2secondswillinitiateanautoscan.Onthe
B004-2DUA4-K,pressingandholdingpushbuttons3and4
simultaneouslyformorethan2secondswillperformaUSB
keyboard/mousereset.
2
Mode
Selection
Pushbutton
Pressthispushbuttontodeterminethefunctionalitythatis
switchedtoaportwhenitspushbuttonispressed.Pressingthe
modeselectionpushbuttononcehighlightstheKVM, Audio and
USBfunctionalityiconsallatthesametime.Pressingittwice
highlights KVM only; three times Audio only; and four times USB
only.
3
Port LEDs
EachportcontainsthreeLEDs;KVM, Audio, and USB. The
correspondingLEDwillilluminateundertheportthathasits
focus.Forexample,ifport1hasthefocusoftheKVM, Audio,
and USBallatthesametime,thenallthreeLEDswillilluminate
under port 1.
4
Console 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.
5
USB 2.0
Peripheral Port
USB2.0devices(ashdrives,printers,scanners,etc.)can
bepluggedintothisportandsharedbetweentheconnected
computers.
11 2
3 3
4 5
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Features
Back Panel
4
No. Component Description
1
Quad-View
Mode Port
ThisportisusedtoconnecttwoDualDisplayKVMswitches
togetherviastandardCat5e/6cable.Whenconnectedtogether,
computerswithfourDVIoutputportscanshareKVM,audioand
USBperipherals(see the Quad-ViewModesection in this manual
for details).
2
Quad-View
Mode Switch
This switch determines which unit is the Client and which is the
HostinaQuad-ViewModeinstallation(see theQuad-ViewMode
section in this manual for details).
3
USB 2.0
Peripheral Port
USB2.0devices(ashdrives,printers,scanners,etc.)can
bepluggedintothisportandsharedbetweentheconnected
computers.
4
Power Jack
TheincludedpowersupplyconnectstotheKVMswitchhere.
5
Console Ports
Yourmonitors,keyboard,mouse,microphoneandspeakersplug
into these ports.
6
Computer
Ports
TheincludedDVIcablesandKVMcablekitsconnectfroman
availablesetofportstoacomputer.
1 2 3
5 6
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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:
o Installthepowersupplybeforeconnectingthepowercabletothepowersupply.
o Unplugthepowercablebeforeremovingthepowersupply.
o 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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Safety Instructions
•Ifthefollowingconditionsoccur,unplugthedevicefromthewalloutletandbringitto
qualiedservicepersonnelforrepair.
o Thepowercordorplughasbecomedamagedorfrayed.
o Liquidhasbeenspilledintothedevice.
o Thedevicehasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
o Thedevicehasbeendropped,orthecabinethasbeendamaged.
o Thedeviceexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,indicatinganeedforservice.
o 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.
•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.
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Installation
Standard Installation
RefertothefollowingstepsanddiagramtosetupyourKVMswitchinstallation.
Notes:
1. 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.
2. The diagram below shows the B004-2DUA4-K installation. Installation for the B004-2DUA2-K is the same
except there are fewer ports.
1 2 4
4 4
4
10
5
5
3
1
ConnectamonitortotheDVIconsoleAportonthebackpaneloftheKVMswitch.
2
ConnectamonitortotheDVIconsoleBportonthebackpaneloftheKVMswitch.
3
ConnectaUSBkeyboardandmousetothecorrespondingUSBkeyboardand
mouseconsoleportsonthebackoftheKVMswitch.
4
Optional – Connectyourmicrophoneandspeakerstothecorresponding3.5mm
MiniStereoconsole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.
5
Optional – ConnectyourUSBdevice(s)totheUSB2.0hubport(s)onthefrontand
backoftheKVMswitch.
6
ConnecttheendoftheKVMCableKitthatincludestheUSBTypeBMaleconnector
toanavailablesetofcomputerportsonthebackpaneloftheunit.Connectthe
DVIconnectortotheDVIAport,andtheUSBand3.5mmconnectorstothe
correspondingUSBand3.5mmports.
7
ConnecttheotherendoftheKVMCableKittothecorrespondingportsonthe
computer you wish to add to the installation. Note:TheB004-2DUA2-Kand
B004-2DUA4-Kcomewith6ft.CableKits.Ifyouneedalongercable,youwill
havetopurchaseaseparateP759-SeriesDVI/USB+AudioKVMCableKitofthe
appropriate length.
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8
ConnectaDVIcabletotheDVIBportonthebackoftheKVM,andthenintoa
DVIportonthecomputerbeingaddedtotheinstallation.Note:TheB004-2DUA2-K
andB004-2DUA4-Kcomewith6ft.DVI-DDualLinkCables.Ifyouneedalonger
cable,youwillhavetopurchaseaseparateP560-Series(DVI-DDual-Link)or
P561-Series(DVI-DSingle-Link)cableoftheappropriatelength.
9
Repeatsteps6through8foreachadditionalcomputeryouareaddingtothe
installation.
10
Connect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).
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Turn on the power to all connected devices.
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COMPUTER 1
HOST KVM
CLIENT KVM
Installation
Quad-View Mode Installation
RefertothefollowingstepsanddiagramtosetupyourKVMswitchQuad-ViewMode
installation.
Notes:
1. 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.
2. In Quad-View Mode, the keyboard and mouse console ports on the Client KVM are disabled, as are the front-
panel pushbuttons of the Client KVM.
3. The diagram below shows the B004-2DUA4-K installation. Installation for the B004-2DUA2-K is the same
except there are fewer ports.
1
43 8 8
6 2
18
18
9
5
7
1
ConnecttheRJ45QUADportononeDualDisplayKVMswitchtotheRJ45QUAD
portonasecondDualDisplayKVMswitch.
2
FliptheQuad-ViewModeSwitchofoneKVMtotheHostposition,andtheswitchof
theotherKVMtotheClient position.
3
ConnectamonitortotheDVIconsoleAportonthebackpaneloftheHost
KVMswitch.
4
ConnectamonitortotheDVIconsoleBportonthebackpaneloftheHost
KVMswitch.
5
ConnectamonitortotheDVIconsoleAportonthebackpaneloftheClient
KVMswitch.
6
ConnectamonitortotheDVIconsoleBportonthebackpaneloftheClient
KVMswitch.
7
ConnectaUSBkeyboardandmousetothecorrespondingUSBkeyboardand
mouseconsoleportsonthebackoftheHost KVMswitch.TheUSBkeyboardand
mouseconsoleportsonthebackoftheClient KVMswitchcanremainopen.
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8
Optional – Connectyourmicrophoneandspeakerstothecorresponding3.5mm
MiniStereoconsolejacksonthefrontpanelorthebackpaneloftheHostKVM
switch.Thejacksonthefrontpaneloftheunitwilltakepriorityoverthoseonthe
backpanel.The3.5mmMiniStereoconsoleportsontheClientKVMswitchcan
remain open.
9
Optional – ConnectyourUSBdevice(s)totheUSB2.0hubport(s)onthefrontand
backoftheHostKVMswitch.
10
Optional – ConnectyourUSBdevice(s)totheUSB2.0hubport(s)onthefrontand
backoftheClientKVMswitch.Note:TheUSBportsonthebackoftheClientKVM
mustbeconnectedtothecomputersfortheseportstowork.Seestep16.
11
ConnecttheendoftheKVMCableKitthatincludestheUSBTypeBMaleconnector
toanavailablesetofcomputerportsonthebackpaneloftheHostKVMswitch.
ConnecttheDVIconnectortotheDVIAport,andtheUSBand3.5mmconnectors
tothecorrespondingUSBand3.5mmports.
12
ConnecttheotherendoftheKVMCableKittothecorrespondingportsonthe
computer you wish to add to the installation. Note:TheB004-2DUA2-Kand
B004-2DUA4-Kcomewith6ft.CableKits.Ifyouneedalongercable,youwill
havetopurchaseaseparateP759-SeriesDVI/USB+AudioKVMCableKitofthe
appropriate length.
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ConnectaDVIcabletotheDVIBportonthebackoftheHost KVMswitch,and
thenintoaDVIportonthecomputerbeingaddedtotheinstallation.Note: The
B004-2DUA2-KandB004-2DUA4-Kcomewith6ft.DVI-DDualLinkCables.Ifyou
needalongercable,youwillhavetopurchaseaseparateP560-Series(DVI-D
Dual-Link)orP561-Series(DVI-DSingle-Link)cableoftheappropriatelength.
14
ConnectaDVIcabletotheDVIAportonthebackoftheClientKVMswitch,and
thenintoaDVIportonthecomputerbeingaddedtotheinstallation.
15
ConnectaDVIcabletotheDVIBportonthebackoftheClientKVMswitch,and
thenintoaDVIportonthecomputerbeingaddedtotheinstallation.
16
InorderfortheUSB2.0Hubfunctionalityofthe ClientKVMswitchtowork,theUSB
computerportsonthebackoftheClientKVMmustbeconnectedtoUSBportson
thecomputersbeingaddedtotheinstallation.Ifyouareusingthisfunctionality,
connecttheUSBcomputerportontheClientKVMswitchtoaUSBporton
thecomputerbeingaddedtotheinstallationusingastandardUSB2.0cable.
Otherwise,theUSBand3.5mmMiniStereoKVMportsontheClient KVMswitch
can remain open.
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Repeatsteps11through16foreachadditionalcomputeryouareaddingtothe
installation.
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ConnecttheincludedpowersuppliestotheKVMswitches,andthenplugthem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).
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Turn on the power to all connected devices.
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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
Port Switching
TherearethreewaysofaccessingcomputersanddevicesconnectedtotheKVMswitch:
•ManualPushbuttons
•Mouseportswitchingfunctionality
•Hotkeys
Manual Pushbuttons
Pressingapushbuttonwillbringthefocusofoneofthefollowingtothecorresponding
port; KVM only, Audio only, USB only, or KVM, Audio and USB focus simultaneously.
WhatfunctionalityisswitchedisdeterminedbytheMode Selectionpushbutton.
PresstheMode Selectionpushbuttontodeterminethefunctionalitythatisswitchedto
aportwhenitspushbuttonispressed.Pressingthemodeselectionpushbuttononce
highlights the KVM, Audio and USBfunctionalityiconsallatthesametime.Pressingit
twice highlights KVM only; three times Audio only; and four times USB only.
After selecting the desired functionality via the Mode Selectionpushbutton,pressthe
pushbuttonoftheportyouwanttoswitchthatfunctionalityto.
Pressingandholdingpushbuttons1and2simultaneouslyformorethan2secondswill
initiate Auto Scanmodeatthedefaultintervalof5secondsperport. Auto Scan mode
switchesbetweenportsatregularintervals.DuringAuto Scanmode,onlytheKVMfocus
switchesbetweenports,whileAudioandUSBremainontheporttheywereatwhenAuto
Scan modewasinitiated.ToexitAuto Scanmode,pressthe[Esc]or[Spacebar]key.On
theB004-2DUA4-K,pressingandholdingpushbuttons3and4simultaneouslyformore
than2secondsperformsakeyboard/mousereset.
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viahotkeycommand
(SeeMouse Port Switching in the Hotkeyssectionofthismanualfordetails).
For Mouse Port Switching Functionalitytowork,Mouse Emulation mustbeturnedon.
Hotkeys
Hotkeysallowyoutoswitchfunctionalityfocusbetweenportsusingonlythekeyboard,
aswellascongureKVMswitchsettings.Thefollowingsectiondescribesthehotkey
functionalityavailablefortheB004-2DUA2-KandB004-2DUA4-K.
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Port Switching Hotkeys
Toswitchfunctionalitybetweenports,akeyboardhotkeycommandisenteredthat
determines what port is accessed and which functionality is assigned to it. This
commandstartsbypressing[ScrollLock][ScrollLock]or[Ctrl][Ctrl].[ScrollLock]
[ScrollLock]isusedbydefault.Totogglebetweenthesetwo,seeAlternate Port
Switching Hotkey Command in the Hotkey Setting Mode section of this manual.
ThetablebelowcontainsthePort Switching Hotkeys used to determine what port is
accessed and which functionality is assigned to it. Note: The table below uses the
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] preceding sequence. Simply substitute [Ctrl][Ctrl] if you decide
to change the HotkeyPrecedingSequence.
Hotkey Command Action
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheKVM, Audio and USB
fromtheportthatcurrentlyhastheKVM
focustotheportthatfollowsit.(e.g.1to2,
2to3,etc.)
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][K][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheKVM only from the port
that currently has the KVM focus to the port
that follows it.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][U][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheUSB only from the port
that currently has the USB focus to the port
that follows it.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][S][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheAudio only from the
port that currently has the Audio focus to the
port that follows it.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][n]*[Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheKVM, Audio and USB to
theselectedportnumber.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][n]*[K][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheKVM only to the se-
lectedportnumber.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][n]*[U][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheUSB only to the se-
lectedportnumber.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][n]*[S][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheAudio only to the se-
lectedportnumber.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][n]*[K][U][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheKVM and USB to the
selectedportnumber.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][n]*[K][S][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheKVM and Audio to the
selectedportnumber.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][n]*[U][S][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheUSB and Audio to the
selectedportnumber.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][n]*[K][S][U][Enter] SwitchesfocusoftheKVM, Audio and USB to
theselectedportnumber.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][A][Enter] InitiatesAuto Scan mode at the default inter-
valof5secondsperport.Pressthe[Esc]or
[Spacebar]keytoexitAuto Scan mode.
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][A][n]*[Enter] InitiatesAuto Scan mode at the selected time
interval.Pressthe[Esc]or[Spacebar]keyto
exitAuto Scan mode.
* [n] stands for the port number of the computer that you are switching to, or the number of seconds
(from 1 to 99) that an Auto Scan remains on each port.
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Hotkey Setting Mode
AllcongurationoftheKVM’ssettingstakesplaceinHotkey Setting mode. All
commands in Hotkey SettingmodestartbyenteringtheHotkey Setting Mode Activation
Command. When Hotkey Setting Modeisactivated,the[ScrollLock]and[CapsLock]
keyboardLEDsashinsuccessionandordinarykeyboardandmousefunctionsare
suspended.ThesectionthatfollowsdescribeshowtoactivateHotkey Settingmode,and
thecommandsthatcanbeperformedinit.Atableattheendofthissectionsummarizes
all of the commands.
Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Command
To activate Hotkey Settingmode,dothefollowing.
1. Pressandholddownthe[NumLock]key
2. Whileholdingdownthe[NumLock]key,pressandreleasetheminus[-]key
3. Afterreleasingtheminus[-]key,releasethe[NumLock]key
Alternate Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Command
The Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Commanddefaultsat[ScrollLock][-],butcanbe
switchedtouse[Ctrl][F12].Whenswitchedto[Ctrl][F12],the[Ctrl]keytakestheplace
ofthe[ScrollLock]key,and[F12]takestheplaceofthe[-]key.ToactivatetheAlternate
Hotkey Setting Mode Activation Command,performthefollowingsteps.Torevertbackto
thepreviouscommand,performthesestepsagain.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[H]key
Alternate Port Switching Hotkey Command
Bydefault,thehotkeyproceedingsequenceusedinPort Switching Hotkeysis[Scroll
Lock][ScrollLock].Totogglebetween[ScrollLock][ScrollLock]and[Ctrl][Ctrl],dothe
following.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[T]key
Keyboard Operating System
TheB004-2DUA2-KandB004-2DUA4-Kdefaultkeyboardcongurationisforusewith
PCcompatiblekeyboards.IfyouhaveaMacorSuncomputer,youcanenablethe
KVMtoemulateMacorSunkeyboardcommands.Whenenabled,yourPCcompatible
keyboardcanbeusedtoperformcommandsspecictoMacorSun(SeetheKeyboard
Emulationsectioninthismanualfordetails).TosettheKeyboard Operating System,do
the following.
1. NavigatetotheportwhoseKeyboard Operating System setting you wish to change
2. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
3. Pressandreleasethe[F2](forMac),[F3](forSun),or[F10](forAuto-Detect)key
WhenenabledforAuto-Detect,apass-throughkeyboardmodeisenabledinwhich
keystrokesaresentdirectlytothecomputerwithoutrstgoingthroughtheMacorSun
emulator.
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List KVM Settings
ThisfunctionallowsyoutodisplayalistofthecurrentKVMsettings;Hotkeys, Keyboard
OS, Keyboard Emulation, Mouse Emulation, Mouse Port Switching, Power On Detection
and Keyboard Language.Toperformthisfunction,dothefollowing.
1. OpenupaWord,Wordpad,NotepadorExcelle
2. ActivateHotkeySetting Mode using the aforementioned command
3. Pressandreleasethe[F4]key
USB Keyboard/Mouse Reset
Intheeventthatthekeyboardandmousearenotoperatingcorrectly,aresetmaybe
needed.ToperformaUSBkeyboard/mousereset,dothefollowing.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[F5]key
Hotkey Beeper Control
Whenperformingakeyboardhotkeycommand,abeepersoundstoindicatethatthe
commandistakingplace.Thisbeepersoundcanbetoggledon/offbyperformingthe
following command.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[B]key
Disable Port Switching Hotkeys
Bydefault,Port Switching Hotkeysareavailablethatallowyoutoswitchbetweenports.
TodisablethePort Switching Hotkeysandrequirethefrontpanelpushbuttonstobeused
forswitchingfunctions,dothefollowing.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[x]keyandthenpressandreleasethe[Enter]key
Firmware Upgrade Mode
TheB004-2DUA2-KandB004-2DUA4-Krmwarecanbeupgradedasupdatesbecome
availableonTrippLite’swebsite(SeetheFirmware Upgrade section in this manual for
details).Inordertoperformarmwareupgrade,Firmware Upgrade Modemustrstbe
initiated. To initiate Firmware Upgrade Mode,dothefollowing.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Keyinthetext“upgrade”
3. Pressandreleasethe[Enter]key
TheLEDsonthefrontoftheKVMashtoindicatethatFirmware Upgrade Mode has
beeninitiated.
Restore Default Settings
TorestoretheKVMtoitsfactorydefaultsettings,dothefollowing.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[R]key,andthenpressandreleasethe[Enter]key
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Power on Detection
Bydefault,theKVMissettorecognizewhenaconnectedcomputerispoweredoff,
atwhichtimeitautomaticallyswitchestothenextpoweredonport.ToturnPower on
Detection on/off,dothefollowing.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[E]key
Video Sync
Video SyncallowstheKVMtostorethemonitor’sEDID(ExtendedDisplayIdentication
Data),whichhelpstoensureoptimalvideosettingsarebeingused.ToinitiateaVideo
Sync,dothefollowing.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[D]key
Keyboard Emulation
Bydefault,Keyboard Emulationisenabled.Totogglekeyboardemulationon/off,dothe
following.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[N]key
Mouse Emulation
Bydefault,Mouse Emulationisenabled.Totogglemouseemulationon/off,dothe
following.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[M]key
Mouse Port Switching
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).By
default,MousePortSwitchingFunctionalityisdisabled.TotoggleMouse Port Switching
Functionalityon/off,dothefollowing.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[W]key
SPC Mode
Thekeyboard/mousecanbesettoworkunderspecialoperatingsystemsasastandard
(104key)keyboard/mouse.ToturnSPC Modeon/off,dothefollowing.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[F1]key
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Pushbutton 1 and 2 Command
Bydefault,pressingpushbuttons1and2atthesametimefortwosecondswillinitiate
Auto Scan Mode,butyoucansetittoperformanyHotkey Setting Mode command that
you want. The Restore Default Settings, Disable Port Switching Hotkeys,andFirmware
Upgrade Modecommandscannotbeused.TosetthePushbutton 1 and 2 Command,
do the following.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[C]key
3. Performthecommandthatyouwishtoset.(e.g.Pressandreleasethe[W]keytoset
the Pushbutton 1 and 2 Command to turn Mouse Port Switching Functionality on/off.
To return the Pushbutton 1 and 2 Commandtoitsdefault,pressandreleasethe[A]key
in step 3.
Pushbutton 3 and 4 Command
Bydefault,pressingpushbuttons3and4atthesametimefortwosecondswillperform
a USB Keyboard/Mouse Reset,butyoucansetittoperformanyHotkey Setting Mode
command that you want. The Restore Default Settings, Disable Port Switching Hotkeys,
and Firmware Upgrade Modecommandscannotbeused.TosetthePushbutton 3 and 4
Command,dothefollowing.
1. Activate Hotkey Setting Mode using the aforementioned command
2. Pressandreleasethe[C]key,andthenpressandreleasethe[2]key
3. Performthecommandthatyouwishtoset.(e.g.Pressandreleasethe[W]keytoset
the Pushbutton 3 and 4 Command to turn Mouse Port Switching Functionalityon/off.)
To return the Pushbutton 3 and 4 Commandtoitsdefault,pressandreleasethe[F5]
keyinstep3.
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Hotkey Setting Mode Command Summary Table
Action Hotkey Command
Activate Hotkey Setting Mode Pressandholdthe[NumLock]key,pressandreleasethe
minus[-]key,releasethe[NumLock]key.
Change Hotkey Setting Mode
activationcommandto[Ctrl][F12]
Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[H]
Change the Port Switching Hotkey
Commandto[Ctrl][Ctrl]
Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[T]
Change the Keyboard Operating
System
Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[F2](forMac),[F3]
(forSun),or[F10](forAuto-Detect)
ListKVMSettings OpenaWord,Wordpad,NotepadorExcelle,Activate
Hotkey Setting Mode,[F4]
USBKeyboard/MouseReset Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[F5]
HotkeyBeeperControl Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[B]
DisablePortSwitchingHotkeys Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[X],[Enter]
FirmwareUpgradeMode Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,upgrade,[Enter]
RestoreDefaultSettings Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[R],[Enter]
VideoSync Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[D]
PoweronDetection Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[E]
KeyboardEmulation Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[N]
MouseEmulation Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[M]
MousePortSwitching Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[W]
SPCMode Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[F1]
Pushbutton1and2Command Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[C],Chooseyourhotkey
Press[A]forthelaststepwhenreturningcommandto
default.
Pushbutton3and4Command Activate Hotkey Setting Mode,[C],[2],Chooseyourhotkey
Press[F5]forthelaststepwhenreturningcommandto
default.
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, and then press and release the second key.
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard
[Shift] [Shift]
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]
[Ctrl],[1]
[Ctrl],[2]
[Ctrl],[3]
[Ctrl],[4]
Basic Operation
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard
[Alt] [Alt]
[PrintScreen] [F13]
[ScrollLock] [F14]
[=]
[Enter] [Return]
[Backspace] [Delete]
[Insert] [Help]
[Ctrl],
[F15]
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Basic Operation
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, and 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]
PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard
[Ctrl],[F10] [Cut]
[Ctrl],[1]
[Ctrl],[2]
[Ctrl],[3]
[Ctrl],[4]
[Ctrl],[H] [Help]
[Compose]
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Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade Utility
Asrmwareupgradesbecomeavailable,theycanbefoundontheinternetat
www.tripplite.com/support. The Firmware Upgrade Utilitycomeswiththermware
upgradele.FirmwareupgradescannotbeperformedsimultaneouslywheninQuad-View
Mode.KVMsinQuad-Viewmodewillneedtobedisconnectedfromeachother,switched
totheHostposition,andupgradedseparately.ToupgradethermwareofyourKVM
switch,followthestepsbelow:
1. FromacomputerconnectedtoyourKVMswitch,gotowww.tripplite.com/supportto
obtainthermwareupgradeforyourKVMswitch,andsaveittoyourcomputer.
2. ShutdownallofthecomputersconnectedtotheKVMswitch,exceptforthe
computerthatyoudownloadedthermwareupgradeto.
3. InvokeFirmware Upgrade Mode via the Firmware Upgradehotkeycommand.
(SeeFirmware Upgrade Mode in the Hotkey Setting Mode section of this manual
fordetails.)
4. Onthecomputerthermwareupgradeleissavedto,runtheFirmware Upgrade
Utility lebydouble-clickingonitorbyopeningupacommandlineandtypinginthe
path to it.
5. Afterreadingthelicenseagreement,clickontheI AgreeoptionandclickNext. The
Firmware Upgrade UtilitymainscreenappearsanddisplaystheKVMswitchinthe
Device List on the left side of the screen.
6. HighlighttheKVMswitchintheDevice List byclickingonitwiththemouse.Ifyou
want the Firmware Upgrade UtilitytochecktheKVM’srmwareversiontoseeifitis
older/newerthanthermwareupgradele,checktheCheckFirmware Versionbox
inthelower-leftofthescreen.IfyouwanttheFirmware Upgrade Utility to upload the
rmwareupgradelewithoutcheckingtheKVM’srmwareversion,leavethisbox
unchecked.ClickNext.
7. IftheCheckFirmware Versionboxischecked,andtheFirmware Upgrade Utility
ndstheKVM’srmwareisnewerthanthatofthermwareupgradele,youwillbe
promptedtocontinueorcancel.Oncethermwareupgradestarts,statusmessages
appear in the Status Message panel and progress towards completion is shown in the
Progress Bar.Whentheupgradeiscomplete,theStatus Message panel will inform
youthatthermwareupgradewasok.Atthispoint,clickFinish to complete the
rmwareupgrade.Afterasuccessfulrmwareupgrade,theswitchwillresetitself.
Firmware Upgrade Failure
Ifyouarenotnotiedofasuccessfulrmwareupgrade,itmeansthatthermware
upgradefailedtoinstallproperly.Inthiscase,dothefollowing.
1. PowerofftheKVMswitchbydisconnectingtheexternalpowersupply.
2. PressandholdtheMode Selection Pushbutton,whileatthesametimeconnecting
theexternalpowersupplytorestorepowertotheKVMswitch.ThefrontpanelLEDs
willbegintoashtoindicatethattheKVMisinrmwareupgrademode.
3. Performthermwareupgradeagain.
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Tripp Lite B004-2DUA2-K User manual

Tripp Lite
Brand
Tripp Lite
Model
B004-2DUA2-K
Category
KVM switches
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