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Owner’s Manual
DVI/USB + Audio &
Peripheral Sharing
KVM Switch
Model: B043-DUA8-SL
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2014 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents
Package Contents 2
Optional Accessories 2
System Requirements 2
Product Features 2
Front Panel 3
Safety Instructions 4
Rackmount Installation 5
System Installation 5
Operation 6
Warranty & Warranty Registration 8
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Package Contents
Optional Accessories
System Requirements
Product Features
• B043-DUA8-SLKVMSwitch
• ExternalPowerSupply(Input:100-240V,50/60Hz;Output:9V,2A)
• RackmountHardware
•Owner’sManual
• P312-Series3.5mmMiniStereoAudioCables
• P556-SeriesDVIMaletoVGAMaleAdapterCables
• P561-006-SLIDVI-ISingle-LinkDigital/AnalogCable–6ft.
• P561-SeriesDVI-DSingle-LinkCables
• P759-SeriesDVI-D/USB/AudioKVMCableKits
• U022-SeriesUSB2.0A/BDeviceCables
• UR022-SeriesReversibleUSB2.0A/BDeviceCables
• DVIorVGA*monitor
• USBmouseandkeyboard
• ComputerwithaDVIorVGA*port
• ComputerwithaUSBport
• P759-SeriesDVI-D/USB/AudioKVMcablekitforeachconnectedcomputer
• Microphonewitha3.5mmMaleconnector(ifusingthemicrophonefeature)
• Speakerswitha3.5mmMaleconnector(ifusingthespeakerfeature)
• Compatiblewithallmajoroperatingsystems
*Requires a DVI to VGA adapter
• Directlyconnectupto8computerswithDVI,USB,andaudio.
• ExpandthenumberofconnectedcomputersbycascadinganadditionallevelofKVMswitches.
• Supports2.1ChannelStereoAudioandmicrophone.
• (x2)USB2.0portsforsharingperipheralsamongconnectedcomputers.
• USBhubfunctionalitycanbeunbindedfromtheKVM,allowinguserstoaccessonecomputer
whiletheUSBhubfocusremainsonanothercomputer.
• Switchbetweenconnectedcomputersviapushbuttonsorhotkeycommands.
• DVI-ISingle-Linksupportsdigitalvideoresolutionsupto1920x1200,andanalogvideo
resolutionsupto2048x1536.
• AutoScanmodeletsusersscanconnectedcomputerswithouthavingtomanuallyswitch
betweenthem.
• Multi-platformsupport–compatiblewithallmajoroperatingsystems.
• Plugandplaysetup–nosoftwareinstallationrequired.
• SupportsEDID(ExtendedDisplayIdenticationData)transmissiontoconnectedcomputersfor
optimaldisplayperformance.
• Includesmountinghardwarefor19”rackmountinstallations.
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Front Panel
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USB 2.0 Hub Ports–TwohubportsallowforUSBperipheralsharingamongconnected
computers.
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BANK LED–This2-digitdisplayrepresentstheKVM’splaceinacascadedinstallationhierarchy.
TherstKVMinachainwillhaveaBANKnumberof00;standaloneKVM’swillalsohavea
BANKnumberof00.AKVMthatiscascadedtothePC1portswillhaveaBANKnumberof01,
aKVMcascadedtothePC2portswillhaveaBANKnumberof02,andsoon.
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Port Selection Pushbuttons –PressapushbuttontobringthefocusoftheKVM,Audioand
USBhubtothecorrespondingport.Note: The USB Hub focus can be unbinded from the KVM
via keyboard hotkey. See the Operation section for details.
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Power Jack –TheincludedpowersupplyconnectstotheKVMswitchhere.
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Console Ports–Yourmonitor,keyboard,mouse,microphoneandspeakersplugintothese
ports.
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Computer Ports –ConnecteachsetofcomputerportstoacomputerusingaP759-Series
DVI-D/USB/AudioKVMcablekit.
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Safety Instructions
• Readalloftheseinstructionsand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.Thedevicealso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powersourcetypeas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Protector,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totheunit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thehousing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.
• 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seepedintothedevice.
o Thedevicehasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
o Thedevicehasbeendropped,orthehousing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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Rackmount Installation
AttachtheincludedrackmountbracketstotheKVMswitch.Usinguser-suppliedscrews,fastenthe
rackmountbracketstotherack.
Standalone Installation
Note: Before making any connections, turn off the power to the KVM switch and all devices that are
being connected.
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ConnectyourmonitortotheDVI-IFemaleconsoleportonthebackpaneloftheKVMswitch.
Note: A VGA monitor can be connected using a DVI to VGA adapter, such as Tripp Lite’s P556-
Series adapter cables. Computers that support analog audio through the VGA or DVI-I ports
must be connected to the KVM switch in order for video to be displayed on a VGA monitor.
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ConnectyourUSBkeyboardandmousetothecorrespondingUSBconsoleportontheback
paneloftheKVMswitch.
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Connectyourspeakersand/ormicrophonetothecorresponding3.5mmaudioconsoleportson
thebackpaneloftheKVMswitch.
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UsingaP759-SeriesDVI-D/USB/AudioKVMCableKit,connectacomputertoanyofthe8
availablecomputerportsonthebackpaneloftheKVMunit.Note: A VGA computer can be
connected using an individual DVI to VGA adapter (such as Tripp Lite’s P556-Series adapter
cables), USB A/B device cable, and 3.5 mm audio cables. Video from a VGA computer will only
display if a VGA monitor is connected.
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Repeatstep4foreachadditionalcomputeryouareconnecting.
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ConnectuptotwoUSB2.0devicestotheUSBhubportsonthefrontpaneloftheKVMswitch.
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ConnecttheincludedpowersupplytotheDCpowerjackonthebackoftheKVMswitch,then
plugitintoaTrippLiteSurgeProtector,PowerDistributionUnit(PDU),UninterruptiblePower
Supply(UPS),orwall-outlet.
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Poweronallconnecteddevices.
Cascaded Installation
Note: Before making any connections, turn off the power to the KVM switch and all devices that are
being connected.
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ConnectyourmonitortotheDVI-IFemaleconsoleportonthebackpaneloftherst-levelKVM
switch.
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ConnectyourUSBkeyboardandmousetothecorrespondingUSBconsoleportontheback
paneloftherst-levelKVMswitch.
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Connectyourspeakersand/ormicrophonetothecorresponding3.5mmaudioconsoleportson
thebackpaneloftherst-levelKVMswitch.
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UsingaP759-SeriesDVI-D/USB/AudioKVMCableKit,connecttheconsoleportsofthesecond-
levelKVMswitchtoanyofthe8availablecomputerportsonthebackpaneloftherst-level
KVMunit.
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Repeatstep4foreachadditionalKVMyouarecascading.
Note: Only 1 additional level of KVM switches can be cascaded for a maximum of 64 ports.
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Connectacomputertoanyoftherst-orsecond-levelKVMswitches’availablecomputerports
usingaP759-SeriesDVI-D/USB/AudioKVMCableKit.
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Repeatstep6foreachadditionalcomputeryouareconnecting.
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Operation
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ConnectuptotwoUSB2.0devicestotheUSBhubportsonthefrontpanelsoftherst-and
second-levelKVMswitches.
Note: Connected USB 2.0 devices can only be accessed by computers that are directly
connected to the corresponding KVM switch. For example, a computer connected to a KVM
switch with BANK 01 will not be able to access the USB 2.0 devices connected to the KVM
switch with BANK 00.
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ConnecttheincludedpowersuppliestotheDCpowerjacksonthebackoftherst-and
second-levelKVMswitches,thenplugthemintoaTrippLiteSurgeProtector,PowerDistribution
Unit(PDU),UninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS),orwall-outlet.
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Poweronallconnecteddevices.
Pushbutton Commands
Toaccessandswitchbetweenconnectedcomputersviapushbuttoncommands,simplypressthe
desiredfront-panelpushbuttontotogglethefocusoftheKVM,audioandUSBhubportstothe
desiredcomputer.
Keyboard Hotkey Commands
Anotherwaytoswitchbetweenconnectedcomputersistousekeyboardhotkeycommands.Besides
allowingyoutoswitchcomputers,hotkeycommandsenableyoutoperformotherfunctions,such
asbinding/unbindingcomputerswitchingwiththeUSBhubports,initiateanautoscan,andmore.
Thetablebelowliststheavailablehotkeycommandsandtheirfunctions.Hotkeycommandsare
performedbypressingeachkeyinthesequenceinsuccession.
Command Hotkey Sequence Description
SelectComputer
(InasingleKVM
installation)
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][yz]
yz = 2-digit port number
(e.g. 01, 02, etc.)
SwitchesfocusoftheKVM,Audio,
andUSBHubportstotheselected
computer.Forexample,acommand
of[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][05]will
switchtoport5oftheKVMswitch.
SelectComputer
(InacascadedKVM
installation)
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][ab][yz]
ab = 2-digit BANK number
yz = 2-digit port number
SwitchesfocusoftheKVM,Audio,
andUSBHubportstotheselected
KVMswitchandcomputer.For
example,acommandof[ScrollLock]
[ScrollLock][01][04]willswitchto
port4oftheBANK01KVMswitch.
DeneHotkey
PrecedingSequence
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][H][x]
x = [F12], [Num Lock], [Caps
Lock], or [Scroll Lock]
Changesthehotkeypreceding
sequenceto[F12],[NumLock],
[CapsLock],or[ScrollLock].
UnbindKVMand
USBHub
Functionality
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][X] UnbindstheKVMandUSBHub
functionality.Onceunbinded,
switchingcomputerswillonlytransfer
theKVMandAudiofunctionality.The
USBHubfunctionalitywillremainon
thecomputerportitwasonwhenit
wasunbinded.TheKVMandUSBHub
functionalityarebindedtogetherby
default.
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Operation
BindKVMandUSB
HubFunctionality
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][Z] WhentheKVMandUSBHub
functionalityhavebeenunbinded,
performingthishotkeycommandwill
bindthembacktogether.Thefocusof
theUSBHubports,KVMandAudio
willnowallswitchatthesametime.
TheKVMandUSBHubfunctionality
arebindedtogetherbydefault.
SelectthePreviously
SelectedComputer
Port
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock]
[Backspace]
SwitchesthefocusoftheKVM,
Audio,andUSBHubportstothelast
computerportthatwasaccessedprior
toyourcurrentport.
SelecttheNext
HigherAccessible
Port
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][↑] SwitchesthefocusoftheKVM,Audio,
andUSBHubportstothenexthigher
accessibleportintheinstallation.
(e.g.1to2,2to3,etc.)Thishotkey
commandonlyswitchestoaccessible
portsandwillnotswitchtoanempty
port.
SelecttheNext
LowerAccessible
Port
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][↓] SwitchesthefocusoftheKVM,Audio,
andUSBHubportstothenextlower
accessibleportintheinstallation.
(e.g.,3to2,2to1,etc.)Thishotkey
commandonlyswitchestoaccessible
ports,andwillnotswitchtoanempty
port.
TurnBeepSound
On/Off
[ScrollLock][ScrollLock][B] TogglestheBeepsoundonandoff.
TheBeepsoundisturnedonby
default.
AutoScan [ScrollLock][ScrollLock][S][x]
x = 1 – 9
ActivatesanAutoScanatatime
intervalfrom10to90seconds.
(e.g.1=10seconds,2=20
seconds,etc.)Pressanykeyduring
anAutoScantostopitatthe
currentlyselectedport.AutoScan
onlyswitchesbetweenaccessible
ports,andwillnotswitchtoanempty
port.
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Warranty and Warranty Registration
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sellerwarrantsthisproduct,ifusedinaccordancewithallapplicableinstructions,tobefreefromoriginaldefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipforaperiodof1yearfromthedateofinitialpurchase.Iftheproductshouldprovedefectiveinmaterialorworkmanship
withinthatperiod,Sellerwillrepairorreplacetheproduct,initssolediscretion.ServiceunderthisWarrantycanonlybeobtainedby
yourdeliveringorshippingtheproduct(withallshippingordeliverychargesprepaid)to:TrippLite;1111W.35thStreet;ChicagoIL
60609;USA.Sellerwillpayreturnshippingcharges.Visitwww.tripplite.com/supportbeforesendinganyequipmentbackforrepair.
THISWARRANTYDOESNOTAPPLYTONORMALWEARORTODAMAGERESULTINGFROMACCIDENT,MISUSE,ABUSEORNEGLECT.
SELLERMAKESNOEXPRESSWARRANTIESOTHERTHANTHEWARRANTYEXPRESSLYSETFORTHHEREIN.EXCEPTTOTHEEXTENT
PROHIBITEDBYAPPLICABLELAW,ALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDINGALLWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESS,ARE
LIMITEDINDURATIONTOTHEWARRANTYPERIODSETFORTHABOVE;ANDTHISWARRANTYEXPRESSLYEXCLUDESALLINCIDENTAL
ANDCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.(Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,andsomestatesdo
notallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplyto
you.ThisWarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayhaveotherrightswhichvaryfromjurisdictiontojurisdiction).
TrippLite;1111W.35thStreet;ChicagoIL60609;USA
WARNING:Theindividualusershouldtakecaretodeterminepriortousewhetherthisdeviceissuitable,adequateorsafefortheuse
intended.Sinceindividualapplicationsaresubjecttogreatvariation,themanufacturermakesnorepresentationorwarrantyastothe
suitabilityortnessofthesedevicesforanyspecicapplication.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Visitwww.tripplite.com/warrantytodaytoregisterthewarrantyforyournewTrippLiteproduct.You’llbeautomaticallyenteredintoa
drawingforachancetowinaFREETrippLiteproduct!*
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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markingnameormodelnumberoftheproduct.
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.
WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union)
UndertheWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)Directiveandimplementingregulations,whencustomers
buynewelectricalandelectronicequipmentfromTrippLitetheyareentitledto:
•Sendoldequipmentforrecyclingonaone-for-one,like-for-likebasis(thisvariesdependingonthecountry)
•Sendthenewequipmentbackforrecyclingwhenthisultimatelybecomeswaste
TrippLitefollowsapolicyofcontinuousimprovement.Productspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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