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NetDirector
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KVM Switches
Purchased product
may differ from image.
Models:
B064-016-02-IPH
B064-016-04-IPH
B064-032-01-IPH
B064-032-02-IPH
B064-032-04-IPH
Cat5 IP
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................2
Introduction ......................................3
Important Safety Notice..................................3
Features ...............................................3
Remote Console Computer Requirements .................4
Connected Computer/Server Requirements ................4
Server Interface Units (SIUs) ..............................4
Supported Operating Systems ............................4
Supported Browsers ....................................5
Components ...........................................5
Hardware Setup ...................................7
General Safety Instructions...............................7
Stacking................................................8
Rack Mounting..........................................8
Single-Stage Installation..................................8
Two-Stage Installation ...................................9
Laptop USB Console (LUC) ............................. 10
Hot Plugging.......................................... 10
Powering O & Restarting .............................. 10
Port ID Numbering .................................... 10
Super Administrator Setup.........................11
First Time Setup....................................... 11
Network Setup - IP Address Determination ............... 11
Changing the Super Administrator Login ................. 13
Logging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch ............13
Local Console Login ................................... 13
Browser Login ........................................ 14
AP Windows Client Login ............................... 14
AP Java Client Login.................................... 15
OSD Operation ...................................16
The OSD Main Page ................................... 16
OSD Tab Bar.......................................... 17
Port Access........................................... 17
User Settings ......................................... 18
(B064-008-01-IPG and B064-016-01-IPG Models only)
Connections.......................................... 19
History............................................... 23
Favorites ............................................. 24
User Preferences ..................................... 25
Sessions ............................................. 26
Access ............................................... 26
Port Conguration .................................... 27
Blade Conguration ................................... 29
User Management .................................... 30
Device Management................................... 36
Device Information .................................... 36
Operating Mode ...................................... 37
Network ............................................. 37
Advanced Network Management Settings ................ 39
OOBC ............................................... 48
Security .............................................. 50
Date/Time............................................ 54
Blade Server Conguration ............................. 54
Log .................................................. 56
Maintenance ......................................... 57
Download ............................................ 60
Remote Session...................................61
Control Panel ......................................... 61
The OSD Toolbar...................................... 73
Multiuser Operation ................................... 75
Auto Scanning ........................................ 75
The Log Server....................................76
Installation ........................................... 76
Starting Up ........................................... 76
The Menu Bar ........................................ 76
Congure ............................................ 77
Events ............................................... 78
Options .............................................. 79
Help ................................................. 79
The Log Server Main Screen - Overview .................. 79
Appendix ........................................81
Keyboard Emulation .................................. 81
General Operation Troubleshooting ..................... 82
Administration Troubleshooting......................... 83
Mouse Troubleshooting................................ 83
Virtual Media Troubleshooting .......................... 83
AP Windows Client Troubleshooting ..................... 84
WinClient ActiveX Viewer Troubleshooting................ 84
Panel Array Mode Troubleshooting...................... 85
Java Applet & AP Java Client Troubleshooting ............. 85
Log Server Troubleshooting ............................ 85
Sun Systems Troubleshooting .......................... 86
Specications ....................................87
Factory Default Settings................................ 87
Serial Adapter Pin Assignments ......................... 87
Fan Location & Speed Information ...................... 88
Temperature Sensor Location .......................... 88
Warranty ........................................89
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Introduction
Features
Important Safety Notice
BATTERY SAFETY NOTICE
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the relevant instructions.
BATTERIE AVIS DE SÉCURITÉ
• II existe un risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un incorrect tapez. Jeter les piles usagées
selon la pertinente instructions.
• Directly connect up to 16 (B064-016-01-IPH, B064-016-02-
IPH, B064-016-04-IPH) or 32 (B064-032-01-IPH, B064-032-
02-IPH, B064-032-04-IPH) computers/servers
• Accomodate additional computers/servers in a two-level
cascade installation
• Two 10/100/1000 Mbps network connections for redundant
LAN or two IP operation
• Supports both IPv4 and IPv6
• Blade server support
• Supports 1 (B064-032-01-IPH), 2 (B064-016-02-IPH, B064-
032-02-IPH) or 4 (B064-016-04-IPH, B064-032-04-IPH)
remote sessions
• 1 Local and 1 Remote User can simultaneously access the
B064-032-01-IPH
• 1 Local and 2 Remote Users can simultaneously access the
B064-032-02-IPH or B064-016-02-IPH
• Local and Remote Users can share 4 sessions by accessing
the B064-016-04-IPH or B064-032-04-IPH
• Up to 32 users can remotely share one user port
• Create up to 64 user accounts
• Multi-level authentication: super administrator;
administrator; user
• Advanced security features include password protection
and advanced encryption technologies - TLS 1.2 Encryption;
2048 bit RSA (encryption key up to 4096 bit)
• RJ45 connectors and Cat5e cable allow for a more ecient
installation
• Browser access can be disabled – Windows
®
and Java GUI
AP programs provided for non-browser connectivity
• Supports web-friendly access with Web Client Viewer -
users can remotely access all connected servers and PCs
directly o web-browsers without Java or browser plug-in
installation
• Graphical OSD and toolbars provide convenient, user-
friendly operation
• Full-screen graphical OSD for the local console
• Full-screen or sizable remote desktop window; in full-screen
mode the remote desktop display scales to user’s monitor
display size
• Panel Array Mode displays up to 32 ports at the same time
• High video resolution: up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz – 24 bit
color depth for the local console; up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
with 24 bit color depth for remote sessions at up to 164 ft.
(50 m)
• Features advanced FPGA graphics processor for improved
video quality
• Multi-language support; OSD can be displayed in English,
Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
traditional Chinese and simplied Chinese
• Software (on-screen) keyboard
• UltraSync for USB mice – local and remote mouse
movement are the same – no need to constantly re-sync
the two movements
• Windows-based Log Server
• Support all major server platforms and VT100-based serial
devices
• Support multi-platform server environments: PS/2 and USB
• Support 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T, Auto-Sense, TCP/
IP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, UDP, ARP, Ping
• Remote authentication support: RADIUS, LDAP, LDAPS, and
Active Directory
• Flash upgradeable rmware over the network
• Server Interface Unit (SIU) information is stored by the KVM
switch. When switched to a dierent port, the port settings
(Port OS, OS Language, etc.) for the SIU are transferred
along with it
• Virtual Media allows computers connected to the KVM
switch by a B055-001-USB-V2 SIU to access DVD/CD drives,
ash drives and other storage media as if they were directly
connected to the computer (works in either the operating
system or BIOS level)
• Includes three USB ports on the front of the unit that can
be used for an external keyboard and mouse or for virtual
media functionality
• Dual power supplies allow the unit to continue running in
the event one power supply ceases to receive power. If one
power supply fails, the other powers supply takes over to
keep the unit powered and functional.
• Temperature sensors determine if fans are needed to cool
the device and at what speed. The fan speed increases/
decreases along with the temperature, using energy more
eciently and increasing the life of the fans and switch.
• Track critical events on the installation via SMTP email
notication, SNMP traps, the included Windows-based Log
Server or Syslog server
• Users can choose between any combination of 56-bit DES,
168-bit 3DES, 256-bit AES, 128-bit RC4 or Random for
independent Keyboard/Mouse, video and virtual media data
encryption
• Support Exit Macros
• BIOS level access
• Supports Link Local IPv6 Address and IPv6 Stateless
Autoconguration protocols
• Modem out of band Dial In, Dial Out, Dial Back support
• Automated Certicate Signing Request (CSR) creation utility
• Supports importing third party CA certicates
• Supports FIPS 140-2 level 1 security standards
• Local monitor’s EDID information stored in connected
Server Interface Units (SIUs) for optimal display resolution
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Introduction
Connected Computer/Server Requirements
Server Interface Units (SIUs)
Supported Operating Systems
Computers/servers to be connected to the B064-Series KVM
Switch must have the following:
• VGA, SVGA or Multisync port
Cat5e/6 cable is required to connect the B064-Series KVM Switches to one of the Server Interface Units (SIUs). The following SIUs
are required for use with the B064 Series KVM Switch:
Supported operating systems for computer/servers that
connect to the B064-Series KVM switches are shown in the
table at right:
Supported operating systems for users that remotely log
into the B064-Series KVM Switches include Windows XP and
higher, and those capable of running Sun’s Java Runtime
Environment (JRE) 6, Update 3, or higher.
Function SIU
Connect to a computer/server with PS/2 ports – 164 ft. (50 m) Max Distance B054-001-PS2
Connect to a computer/server with PS/2 ports – 164 ft. (50 m) Max Distance B055-001-PS2
Connect to a computer/server with USB ports – No Virtual Media Support; 164 ft. (50 m) Max Distance B054-001-USB
Connect to a computer/server with USB ports – No Virtual Media Support; 164 ft. (50 m) Max Distance B055-001-USB
Connect to a Sun computer/server with USB ports – 164 ft. (50 m) Max Distance B054-001-SUN
Connect to a computer/server with USB ports – Supports Virtual Media; 164 ft. (50 m) Max Distance B055-001-USB-V2
Connect to a serial based device – 492 ft. (150 m) Max Distance B055-001-SER
Note: SIUs that were purchased prior to that of your KVM switch may require a rmware upgrade in order for them to work properly (see
Maintenance under OSD Operation section for details).
OS Version
Windows XP and higher
Linux
®
Red Hat 7.1 and higher
Linux Fedora Core 2 and higher
Linux SuSE 9.0 and higher
Linux Mandriva 9.0 and higher
UNIX
®
AIX 4.3 and higher
UNIX FreeBSD 4.2 and higher
UNIX Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Novell
®
Netware
®
5.0 and higher
Mac
®
OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.2 and higher
• For USB Server Interface Unit Connections: Type A USB port
and USB host controller
• For PS/2 Server Interface Unit Connections: 6-pin mini-DIN
keyboard and mouse ports
Remote Console Computer Requirements
• Browsers must support TLS 1.2 encryption
• For the browser-based Java Applet and non-browser AP Java
Client, the latest version of Sun’s Java Runtime Environment
(JRE) must be installed, and 250 MB of memory available
after installation
• For the Log Server, you must have the Microsoft Jet OLEDB
4.0 or higher driver installed
• For best results, we recommend that the computers used
to access the switch have at least a Pentium 4, 2 GHz
processor and at least 1 GB RAM, with their screen
resolution at least set to 1024 x 768
• For best results, a network transfer speed of at least
512 kbps is recommended
• For the browser-based Windows Client, DirectX 8 must be
installed, and at least 150MB of memory available after
installation
• For the non-browser AP Windows client, DirectX 8 must
be installed, and at least 90MB of memory available after
installation
• Multi-browser support: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox,
Safari, Opera, Netscape
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Introduction
Supported Browsers
Components
Supported browsers for users that remotely log into the
B064-Series KVM Switches include:
Browser Version
Internet Explorer
®
8 and higher
Firefox
®
3.5 and higher
Mozilla
®
1.7 and higher
Safari
®
4.0 and higher
Opera
®
10.0 and higher
Netscape Navigator
®
9.0 and higher
Front View
No. Component Description
1
Power LEDs Depending on which power supply is providing power, the POWER 1 or POWER 2 LED will illuminate
when the KVM switch is turned on.
2
Port LEDs Port LEDs will illuminate in colors corresponding to the status of the port:
Green – Illuminate green when the corresponding port is connected and powered-on
Red – Illuminate red when the corresponding port is selected as having the KVM’s focus, but
is either not connected to a computer/server or is connected to a computer/server that is not
powered-on
Orange – Illuminate orange when the corresponding port is connected, powered-on and selected
as having the KVM’s focus
Note: The Port LEDs are steady under normal conditions, but will ash at half second intervals when the
corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode or Skip Mode.
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LAN LEDs The Primary (Link 1) and Secondary (Link 2) LAN LEDs will illuminate in colors corresponding to the
network transfer rate:
Red – Illuminate red at speeds of 10 Mbps
Orange – Illuminate orange at speeds of 100 Mbps
Green – Illuminate green at speeds of 1000 Mbps
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USB Ports
Note: Only computers connected to the KVM by a B055-001-USB-V2 can access the KVMs Virtual Media
functionality.
Additional USB ports support external keyboard and mouse, as well as virtual media functionality.
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Reset Button
Note: This recessed button must be pushed with a thin object, such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen.
• Pressing and releasing the Reset Button when the KVM switch is running performs a system reset.
• Pressing and holding the Reset Button in for more than three seconds when the KVM switch is
running resets the switch conguration to the factory default settings. Note: This does not clear
User Account information.
• Pressing and holding the Reset Button in while powering on the switch will restore the KVM switch
to its original rmware in the event of a rmware upgrade failure. Note: This operation should
only be performed in the event of a rmware upgrade failure that results in the device becoming
inoperable.
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Port Switching
Buttons
• Press the Port Down button to switch from the current port to the previous port on the
installation.
• Press the Port Up button to switch from the current port to the next port on the installation.
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Laptop USB Console
(LUC) Port
A USB port that allows for direct connection of a laptop to the switch for easy console operation.
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Audio Ports Speakers and microphone plug in here.
Note: The gure shows the front panel of a B064-032-02-IPH. The B064-032-04-IPH, B064-016-02-IPH and B064-016-04-IPH contain all the same
front-panel features as the B064-032-04-IPH, except the B064-016-04-IPH and B064-016-02-IPH come with 16 ports instead of 32.
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Introduction
Components
Rear View
No. Component Description
1
Power Sockets (C14) The two C14 power sockets are located here. Connect the included power cords (C13 to C14) from
here to an appropriate power source.
Note: 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).
2
Power Switches The On/O switches for the two power supplies are here
3
Secondary LAN Port
(LAN 2)
The cable that connects the KVM switch to the backup network plugs in here.
4
Primary LAN Port
(LAN 1)
The cable that connects the KVM switch to the primary network plugs in here.
5
Grounding Terminal Connect the included grounding wire to this terminal to ground the KVM switch.
6
Modem Port (Serial) An optional dial-in connection is available for use in the event the KVM switch is not available over
the Primary or Secondary networks
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Local Console Ports This area features VGA and HDMI ports for the connection of either a VGA or HDMI monitor, as well
as two USB ports for the connection of a keyboard and mouse.
Note: The B064-008-01-IPG and B064-016-01-IPG will not feature a HDMI port but instead two PS/2 ports for
connection of mouse and keyboard.
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Server Ports Cat5e/6 cable connects between these ports and the SIUs to connect computer/servers to the KVM
switch.
Note: The gure above shows the rear panel of a B064-032-04-IPG or B064-032-02-IPG. The B064-016-04-IPG and B064-016-02-IPG dier in that it
only has a single block of 16 KVM ports.
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Hardware Setup
62368-1 Clause Equipment for Installation:
Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75.
Peut être installé dans des salles de matériel de traitement de l’information conformément à l’article 645 du National Electrical Code
et à la NFPA 75.
• Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.
• 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 signicantly aect its safety or eectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this
equipment in the presence of a ammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• This device is designed for IT power distribution systems with up to 230V phase-to-phase voltage.
• 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 permit adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and protect
against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.
• The device should not 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. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• 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.
• To prevent damage to your installation, ensure that all devices are properly grounded.
• The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/
national wiring codes.
• Position system cables and power cables carefully to ensure that nothing rests on any cable. 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 ampere rating of all products used on the 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.
• To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power, it is recommended that you
plug your devices into a surge protector, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
• When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, observe the following precautions:
> Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply
> Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply
> 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 qualied service personnel
• If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualied service personnel for repair:
> The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed
> Liquid has been spilled into the device
> The device has been exposed to rain or water
> The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
> The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service
> The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed
WARNING
Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power plug must be connected to a properly
wired earth ground socket outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous voltages on
accessible metal parts.
AVERTISSEMENT
Équipement de classe I. Cet équipement doit être mis à la terre. La che d’alimentation doit
être connectée à une prise de courant mise à la terre correctement câblée. Une prise de courant
incorrectement câblée pourrait introduire des tensions dangereuses sur des pièces de métal accessibles.
Use the M3x8 Phillips head hex screws
provided with the rack mount kit
Use user supplied
hardware to attach
to the rack
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Hardware Setup
• Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage that will require extensive repair work by a qualied technician.
• Do not connect the RJ11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to a public telecommunication network.
Rack Mounting Safety Instructions
• Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the oor, and that the full
weight of the rack rests on the oor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple
racks before working on the rack.
• Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack rst.
• Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
• Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your
ngers.
• After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.
• Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent
of the branch circuit rating.
• Make sure that all equipment used on the rack, including power strips and other electrical connectors, is properly grounded.
• Ensure that proper airow is provided for devices in the rack.
• Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature
specied for the equipment by the manufacturer.
• Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.
The KVM switch can be placed on any level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of attached cables. When placing
the KVM switch on a desktop, remove the backing material from the rubber feet that came with this package and ax them to the
switch’s bottom panel at the corners.
Note: To ensure adequate ventilation, allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) on each side, and 5 inches (13 cm) at the back for power cord and cable clearance.
The KVM switch can be mounted in a 19-in (1U) rack. The rack mount brackets can be installed on either the front or the back of
the unit so that it can be mounted to the front or back of the rack.
1. Depending on whether you front-rack mount or rear-rack mount the unit, remove the two screws located on both sides of the front
or back of the unit.
2. Use the screws supplied with the rack mount kit to attach the rack mount brackets to the front or rear of the unit.
3. Position the device in the front or rear of the rack and align the holes in the mount brackets with the holes in the rack.
4. Secure the rack mount brackets to the rack using user-supplied screws.
In a single-stage installation, there are no additional KVM switches cascaded or daisy-chained from the B064-Series KVM. To set
up a single-stage installation, refer to the following instructions and the corresponding installation diagrams.
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting, including all pre-existing devices on the installation, have been
turned o.
2. Optional: Plug your Local Console’s keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the KVM’s Local Console Ports.
3. Use Cat5e cable to connect any available KVM port to a Server Interface Unit (SIU). See the chart in the Server Interface Unit
section to determine the appropriate SIU.
4. Connect the Server Interface Unit to the computer/server.
5. Connect a Cat5e cable from the network into the KVM switch’s primary network port (LAN 1).
6. Optional: Connect a second Cat5e cable from the network into the KVM switch’s backup (secondary) network port (LAN 2).
7. Optional Dial-In Modem Connection: Use Cat5e cable to connect the KVM switch’s Modem port.
Stacking
Rack Mounting
Single-Stage Installation
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7
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3
3
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8. Use the included grounding wire to ground the unit. Connect one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end
of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
9. Plug the included power cords into the KVM switch’s Power Sockets, and then into a Surge Protector, Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS) or PDU.
10. Turn on the power to the KVM switch. Once it is powered up, turn on the power to the connected computers.
Single-Stage Installation
Two-Stage Installation
Hardware Setup
Up to 32 additional B064-016 KVM switches can be cascaded from your unit’s KVM ports, expanding the number of connected
computers/servers up to 256. In a cascaded installation, the top KVM Switch is considered the rst-stage unit, the cascaded
switches are considered second-stage units.
To set up a two-stage installation:
1. Ensure that power to all the devices you will be connecting, including all pre-existing devices on the installation, have been
turned o.
2. Use Cat5e/6 cabling to connect an available KVM port on the rst-stage unit to a B054-001-PS2 or B055-001-PS2 SIU.
Note: Although USB SIUs will allow you to cascade to a second-stage KVM, only PS/2 SIUs will properly display the cascaded KVM in the OSD. When
connected via PS/2 SIU, the cascaded KVM will be displayed as an expandable port, allowing you to easily access the connected computers. When
connected via USB SIU, the cascaded KVM will be displayed as an ordinary port. To access computers connected to the KVM, you will have to use the
cascaded KVMs OSD.
3. Plug the SIU’s KVM connectors to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Console ports of the second-stage B064-016 unit.
Note: The distance between the second-stage unit and the rst-stage Unit cannot exceed 164 ft. (50 m).
4. Use the appropriate KVM Cable Kits (See the Second Stage KVMs owner’s manual), to connect any available KVM port on the
second-stage unit to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computer/server you are installing.
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The B064-Series KVM Switches support hot plugging: components can be removed and added back into the installation by
unplugging and replugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. The KVM also includes an Adapter
ID function that stores the port settings of the SIU (Port OS, OS Language, etc.), allowing you to switch an SIU and its connected
computer to a new port without having to re-enter its port settings. The settings are stored by SIU only; therefore, the correct
settings will not transfer if you change the computer connected to the SIU. Also, the Adapter ID function only applies when
switching to ports on the same KVM switch.
The front panel of the KVM switch features a USB Micro-B port, which connects to the USB port on a laptop, to provide console
control of the KVM switch. To use this feature, connect your laptop to the LUC port on the front of the KVM using a USB Micro-B
cable. When connected, an extra drive will appear in your computer’s My Computer screen. Click on this drive to bring up the
Windows and Java Non-Browser Clients. Run the desired client to access the KVM switch. The client’s login screen will appear,
with the KVM showing up as a USB Mass Storage device in the Login Screen’s Server List. Highlight the KVM and then connect per
the instructions in the AP Windows Client Login and/or AP Java Client Login sections of this manual.
If it becomes necessary to power o the B064-Series KVM Switch, or the switch loses power and needs to be restarted, wait 10
seconds before powering it back on. Connected computers should not be aected by this but if any of them should fail, simply
restart them.
Each computer on the installation is assigned a unique Port ID. The Port ID is a one or two segment number that is determined
by the Stage Level and KVM port number of the KVM switch to which the computer/server is connected.
Single-Stage Installations
Single-stage installations will have a one segment Port ID consisting of two digits.
(For example, a computer/server connected to port 19 of a B064-032-04-IPG will have a Port ID of 19. A computer/server
connected to port 9 of a B064-032-04-IPG will have a Port ID of 09)
Two-Stage Installations
Two-stage installations will have a two segment Port ID consisting of 4 digits. (2 digits per segment)
• The rst segment of the Port ID represents the port number of the rst-stage KVM switch to which the cascaded unit is
connected.
• The second segment of the Port ID represents the port number of the second-stage KVM switch to which the computer/server
is connected.
(For example, a computer attached to port 3 of a second-stage KVM switch that is connected to port 15 of the rst-stage KVM
switch will have a Port ID of 03-15)
Two-Stage Installation
Hot Plugging
Laptop USB Console (LUC)
Powering O & Restarting
Port ID Numbering
Hardware Setup
5. Plug the power cord that came with the cascaded KVM switch into its power socket, and then into a Surge Protector,
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or PDU.
6. Repeat these steps for any other second-stage units you wish to connect.
7. First power on the rst-stage KVM Switch and then power on all second-stage KVM switches.
8. Turn on the power to all of the connected computers/servers.
Note: The Power On sequence requires that the rst-stage KVM Switch be powered on rst. After the rst-stage KVM Switch has been powered on, all
second-stage units must be powered on. After the second-stage units have been powered on, the connected computers/servers can be powered on.
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The B064-Series KVM Switches supports three types of users:
User Type Description
Super
Administrator
Super Administrators have full access to all Ports and Devices in the KVM installation. They can manage all
aspects of the installation.
Administrator
Administrators have access to Ports and Devices that are authorized by the Super Administrator. They can
manage Users and Groups and congure their personal working environment.
User
Users can access Ports and Devices authorized by Super Administrators or Administrators and they can
congure their personal working environment.
First Time Setup
Network Setup - IP Address Determination
Super Administrator Setup
Once the B064-Series KVM Switch has been installed, the Super Administrator must prepare the unit up for user operation by
setting the network parameters and adding users.
If you are an administrator logging in for the rst time, you
must access the B064-Series KVM Switch in order to give it
an IP address to which users can connect. B064-Series KVM
switches support both standard IPv4 and IPv6. There are
three methods of doing this: Local Console, IP Installer and
Browser.
1. Local Console
After the local console has been connected and the B064-
Series KVM Switch is turned on, a login prompt appears on
the console monitor:
Log in using the default Username: administrator and
Password: password. For security purposes, it is strongly
recommended that you change these to a unique Username
and Password. (See Changing the Super Administrator Login
section for instructions.)
After you successfully log in, the Local Console Main Screen
appears:
1. Click the Device Management icon at the top of the screen.
2. On the screen that appears on the right-hand side of the
page select the Network tab.
Super Administrator Setup
Network Setup - IP Address Determination
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NIC Settings
The B064-Series KVM Switch has two network interfaces. The
NIC Setting section of the Network tab allows you to assign a
single IP Address and DNS Server for both network interfaces,
or to assign a separate address for each.
Redundant NIC
If Redundant NIC is enabled (the default), both interfaces use
the IP address assigned to Network Adapter 1. Under this
conguration, the B064-Series KVM Switch will switch to the
second network interface in the event there is a crash on the
rst network interface.
• If you select Redundant NIC, the Network Interface drop-
down menu will be frozen to Network Adapter 1, and you
will only have to enter IP Address and DNS Server settings
once.
• If you do not select Redundant NIC, you will have to enter IP
Address and DNS Server settings for both Network Adapter
1 and Network Adapter 2. User the Network Interface drop-
down menu to select the Network Adapter you want to
congure.
IP Address and DNS Server Address
The B064-Series KVM switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6
addresses. The Network page allows you to set the IP address
manually, or to select to have it automatically assigned via
DHCP server. By default, the IP address is set to be assigned
automatically via DHCP server.
• To have the IP address assigned by your DHCP server, check
the Obtain IP address automatically check box in the IPv4 or
IPv6 settings section, depending on your network.
• To assign an IP address yourself, check the Set IP address
manually check box in the IPv4 or IPv6 settings section,
depending on your network. When checked, the IP address
and DNS server address elds open up, allowing you to
enter in the desired settings. Once you have entered in
all the IP address and DNS server address information,
click the Save button at the bottom of the screen. Upon
logging out of the KVM (click the Logout icon in the upper-
right corner of the OSD), the KVM will reset itself and the IP
address settings you just entered will be implemented.
Note: When manually assigning a DNS Server address, it is required that
you enter the Preferred DNS server, but the Alternate DNS server is an
optional eld.
See Network section under Device Management for more
information on these settings.
2. IP Installer
For computers running Windows, an IP address can be
assigned with the IP Installer utility:
Note: In order to use the IP Installer, the IP Installer Enabled check box
in the Network page must be checked. (See Network section under
Device Management in OSD Operation for details.) By default, the IP
Installer View Only check box is checked, allowing you to view the KVMs
IP Address using the IP Installer but not change it.
1. Obtain the IP Installer le from Eaton’s website or technical
support. Save the le to a desired location on a computer
that is on the same network as your B064 Series KVM
Switch.
2. Go to the IP Installer le that you just saved and run the
IPInstaller.exe le.
3. Select the B064-Series KVM Switch in the Device List.
Note: If the list is empty, or your device doesn’t appear, click Enumerate
to refresh the Device List. If there is more than one device in the list,
use the MAC address to pick the one you want. The B064-Series KVM
Switches MAC address is located on its bottom panel.
4. From here you can choose to Obtain an IP address
automatically (DHCP), or Specify an IP address. If you choose
to assign your own address, ll in the IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Gateway elds with information appropriate to
your network.
5. Click Set IP.
6. After the IP address shows up in the Device List, click Exit.
3. Browser
By default, the KVM switch is set to have its IP address
assigned automatically via DHCP server. If the KVM is
connected to a network without a DHCP server, it boots
with a default IP address. On IPv4 networks, the default IP is
192.168.0.60. If the KVM is on an IPv6 network, the default
IP address is determined by the KVMs MAC address. For
example, if the KVM has a MAC address of 00-10-74-13-81-
01, the IPv6 address is FE80:0:0:0:0010:74FF:FE13:8101. The
parts of the IP address that are bolded and underlined are
xed.
1. Access the B064-Series KVM switch by using the default
URL mentioned above.
2. Assign a xed IP address for the KVM using the same
instructions as described in the Local Console section of this
chapter.
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Super Administrator Setup
Logging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch
Local Console Login
Changing the Super Administrator Login
To change the default Super Administrator Username and
Password, do the following:
1. At the top of the OSD page, click User Management.
Since this is the rst time the page is being accessed, only the
Super Administrator appears:
2. Click Administrator in the left panel; or, select Administrator
in the central panel and click the Modify button at the
bottom of the page.
The User Information page appears:
3. Change the Username and Password to something unique.
4. Re-enter the password to conrm it is correct.
5. Click Save.
6. When the dialog box informing you that the change
completed successfully appears, click OK.
The B064-Series KVM Switches can be accessed in the following ways: via local console, an internet browser, the AP Windows
Client and/or the AP Java Client. Operating the KVM switch and conguring its settings is done the same regardless of how
you connect to the B064-Series KVM Switch; the only dierence is the way in which you establish the connection. This chapter
describes the login procedures for each of these methods.
The local console login dialog box is displayed once the installation is complete. Simply key in your Username and Password and
click Login to bring up the OSD Main Page.
Note: If you supply an invalid login, the authentication routine will return an Invalid Username or Password message. If you see this message, log in
again being careful to enter the correct Username and Password.
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Logging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch
Browser Login
The B064-Series KVM Switches can be accessed via Internet
browser from any platform that has the Java Runtime
Environment 6, Update 3, or higher installed. If you don’t
already have the required JRE installed, it is available for free
download from the Java web site: www.java.com
Note: Windows 7 users must run Internet Explorer as an administrator
for the Active X control to work properly. If you don’t run Internet
Explorer as an administrator, you will not be able to access the
connected computers.
To access the switch via browser, do the following:
1. Open the browser and specify the IP address of the B064-
Series KVM Switch you want to access, as given to you by
your system administrator.
Note: For security purposes, a login string may have been set by
the administrator. If so, you must include a forward slash and
the login string along with the IP address when you log in. (For
example, a computer with a login string of B064-032-04-IPH
would have a URL such as 192.168.0.100/B06 4-032- 04 -IPH)
2. When you try to log into the device from your browser,
a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the
device’s certicate is not trusted, and asks if you want to
proceed. The certicate can be trusted, but the alert is
triggered because the certicate’s name is not found on
Microsoft’s list of Trusted Authorities.
You have two options:
• If you are working on a computer other than your own,
accept the certicate for just this session by clicking Yes.
• If you are working at your own computer, install the
certicate. After the certicate is installed, it will be
recognized as trusted. To install the certicate, do the
following:
a) In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certicate. The
Certicate Information dialog box appears.
Note: You may need to run Internet Explorer as an Administrator in
order to view and install the certicate.
b) Click Install Certicate.
c) Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the installation.
Unless you have a specic reason to choose otherwise,
accept the default options.
d) When the Wizard presents a caution screen, click Yes.
e) Click Finish to complete the installation and click OK to
close the dialog box. The certicate is now trusted.
Upon installing the certicate or accepting the unrecognized
certicate for the current session, the browser login dialog
box appears.
3. Provide a valid Username and Password (set by the KVM
switch’s administrator), and click Login to bring up the OSD
Main Page.
Note: If you supply an invalid login, the authentication routine will
return an Invalid Username or Password message. If you see this
message, log in again being careful to enter the correct Username and
Password.
AP Windows Client Login
In some cases, the Administrator may not want the B064-
Series KVM Switches to be available via browser. The Windows
AP Client allows Windows systems users access to the KVM
switch without having to go through a browser.
The AP Windows Client can be found in the Download Section
of the OSD. If browser access to the KVM switch has already
been disabled, you will need to obtain the le from your
system administrator. Once you have saved the AP Windows
Client, go to its location and double-click the WinClient.exe icon
to bring up the Windows Client Connection Screen.
Note: If you have trouble opening the AP Windows Client, save it to your
desktop and try again. This serial number can be found on the CD that
came with your KVM.
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Logging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch
AP Java Client Login
AP Windows Client Login
In those cases in which the Administrator does not want the B064-Series KVM Switch to be available via browser and the remote
user is not running Windows, the AP Java Client provides access to the KVM switch.
After downloading the AP Java Client, go to the location on your hard disk where you downloaded the program and double-click
on it to bring up the connection screen. The AP Java Client connection screen is the same as the Windows version, except that it
does not contain a menu bar with File and Help menus.
Note: When accessing the AP Java Client for the rst time, you will be prompted to provide a serial number. This serial number can be found on the CD
that came with your KVM.
The Connection Screen
A description of the contents of the Connection Screen is given in the following table:
Item Description
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar contains two menus; File and Help. The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open
Work les.
Server List
Each time the WinClient.exe le is run, it searches the User’s LAN segment for B064-Series KVM Switches, and
lists the ones it nds in this box. Double-click on any of the units in this list to connect to it.
Note: For a switch to show up in the Server List, the Enable Device List check box in the Operating Mode page (see Operating
Mode section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details) must be checked and the Program service port in the
Network page (see Network section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details) must be set to the same number as
in the AP Windows Client Port eld.
Server
This area is used when you want to connect to a B064-Series KVM Switch at a remote location.
• Click on the IP drop-down and select an address from the list. If the address you want is not listed, key in the
target IP address in the IP eld, and its port number in the Port eld.
• When the IP address and port number have been specied, click Connect to bring up a login dialog box.
Provide a Username and Password as provided by your system administrator and click OK to establish a
connection with the B064-Series KVM Switch.
• When you have nished with your session, click Disconnect to end the connection.
Message List Lists status messages regarding the connection to the B064-Series KVM Switch.
Switch to
Remote View
Once a remote connection with a B064-Series KVM Switch has been established, this button becomes active.
Click it to switch to the KVM Switch’s Main OSD Page.
The File Menu
The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open Work Files. A Work File consists of all the information specied in a
Client session. This includes the items in the Server List and Server IP List.
Whenever a user runs the Client program, it opens with the values contained in the current Work File, i.e. the values that were in
eect when the program was last closed.
The File menu consists of three items:
Item Description
New Allows the user to create a named work le so that its values will not be lost and will be available for future use
Open Allows the user to open a previously saved work le and use the values contained in it
Save Allows the user to save the values presently in eect as the current work le
Exit Exits the AP Windows Client
1. If your KVM is displayed in the Server List, connect to it by highlighting it and
clicking on the Connect button.
Note: For a switch to show up in the Server List, the Enable Device List checkbox in the
Operating Mode page (see Operating Mode section under Device Management in OSD
Operation for details for details) must be checked and the Program server port must
match what is set in the Network page (See Network section under Device Management
in OSD Operation for details.)
2. If your KVM does not display in the Server List, enter in its IP address in the IP
server eld and click the Connect button.
3. Upon clicking the connect button, you will be prompted to enter your
username and password. Enter in your username and password and press OK.
4. When connected, the Remote View button will be activated. Click on it to
access the KVM remotely. Click on the Disconnect button to log out of the
KVM switch.
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OSD Operation
After logging into the KVM switch, the OSD Main Page
appears. Depending on how you logged into the switch, the
interface will vary slightly. The following section describes
the dierences between these interfaces and the icons and
functions you will nd in them.
Web Browser Main Page
When logging into the KVM switch via web browser, the
following page is displayed.
The following chart describes the components of this page.
No. Component Description
1
Tab Bar
The Tab Bar consists of category icons that
take you to the various interfaces used to
operate the KVM switch. The icons that are
displayed in the Tab Bar depend on your user
type (Super Administrator, Administrator,
User), your permissions and the method you
use to log into the KVM switch.
2
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar consists of sub-categories
of the selected category icon. As with the
Tab Bar, the sub-categories that show
up in the Menu Bar depend on your user
type and permissions.
3
Sidebar
The Sidebar displays a Tree Diagram that
lists all of the functions available for the
chosen category and sub-category. Clicking
on one of the Sidebar functions will pull
up the corresponding interface in the
Interactive Display Panel. At the bottom of
the Sidebar is a Filter button that allows you
to display only the parts of the Tree Diagram
that you lter for. (See Filter section under
Connections in OSD Operation for details.)
4
About
Clicking on this icon pulls up the KVM
switches rmware version
5
Logout
Clicking on this icon logs you out of the
KVM switch
6
Welcome
Message
When enabled (see User Preferences section
under OSD Operation for details), this section
of the main page will display a welcome
message. This is disabled by default.
7
Interactive
Display Panel
This is the main work area of the OSD.
Dierent interfaces are displayed here
depending on your category, sub-
category and sidebar selections.
AP Client Main Page
When logging into the KVM switch via the non-browser AP
Windows or Java client, the following page is displayed.
The AP Client Main Page diers from the Web Browser Main
Page as follows:
• Instead of a Menu Bar, the AP Client Main Page has a set
of notebook tabs that are used to select sub-categories.
As with the Web Browser Main Page, the notebook tabs
displayed depend on the user type and permissions.
• In addition to the Filter button at the bottom of the Sidebar,
there is a Scan button and an Array Mode button.
• There is a hidden Control Panel (see Control Panel section
under Remote Session Operation for details) at the upper
center of the screen that becomes visible when you mouse
over it.
• In addition to the two icons in the upper-right corner of the
Web Browser Main Page, there is a third icon that closes the
OSD and displays the screen of the last selected port.
The OSD can be navigated via keyboard using the commands
in the table below:
Command
Description
Ctrl + P Opens the Port Access category page
Ctrl + U Opens the User Management category page
Ctrl + C Opens the Device Management category page
Ctrl + L Opens the Log category page
Ctrl + M Opens the Maintenance category page
Ctrl + D Opens the Download category page
F1 Displays the KVM switches rmware version
F2 Press to edit the name of the selected port
F4 Selects the Sidebar panel
F5 Selects the Interactive Display Panel
F7
Closes the OSD and displays the screen of the
last selected port
F8 Logs you out of the KVM switch
The OSD Main Page
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OSD Tab Bar
The number and type of icons that appear on the tab bar at the top of the page are determined by user type (Super
Administrator, Administrator or User) and the permissions assigned when the account was created. The functions associated
with each of the icons are explained in the following table:
Icon Description
Port Access: This page is used to access and control the devices on the KVM switch installation. This page is
available to all users.
User Management: This page is used to create and manage Users and Groups, and to assign devices to
them. This page is available to Super Administrator and Administrators, ordinary users will not have access to
it.
Device Management: This page is used by the Super Administrator to congure and control the overall
operation of the KVM switch. This page is available to Super Administrators or Administrators/Users who
have been given access.
Log: This page displays the contents of the log le. (See Log section under OSD Operation for details.)
Maintenance: This page is used to install new versions of the B064-Series KVM Switch rmware. This page is
available to Super Administrators or Administrators/Users who have been given access.
Download: Users with appropriate permission can click this icon to download the AP Windows Client, the AP
Java Client and the Log Server. This page is available to all users, although what downloads a User can access
is determined by the Super Administrator or Administrator. Note: The Download icon is not available via the
local console.
There are three small icons in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Their functions are described in the following table:
Icon Description
Click this icon to close the OSD page and return to the display of the last selected port.
Note: This icon is not available in the Web Browser Main Page.
Click this icon to display the rmware version of the B064-Series KVM Switch.
Click this icon to log out and end your B064-Series KVM Switch session.
OSD Operation
The OSD Main Page
Local Console Main Page
The Local Console Main Page is the same as the AP Client Main Page except that the Downloads icon in the tab bar is not
available.
The Port Access section of the OSD is where users can access KVM ports, and control settings that directly aect that access. The
sub-sections contained in the Port Access section are described in the pages that follow.
Port Access
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User Settings (B064-008-01-IPG and B064-016-01-IPG Models only)
No. Item
Description
1
User
Information
Displays the user information and
description.
2
User
Perferences
Congures the user perference settings.
3
Change
Password
Changes the login password.
4
Logout Logs out and ends the session.
5
Access
Online Help
Click to visit Eaton's website.
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User Preferences
The User Preferences page allows users to set up their own
individual working environments. The switch stores a separate
conguration record for each user prole and sets up the
working conguration according to the Username that was keyed
into the Login dialog box:
Setting
Function
Language Selects the language that the interface
displays in.
OSD Hotkey Selects which Hotkey controls the GUI
function: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] is the
default. To select a dierent combination,
click the arrow at the right of the box to view
a drop-down the list of choices.
ID Display Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the
Port Number alone (PORT NUMBER), the
Port Name alone (PORT NAME) or the Port
Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER
+ PORT NAME). The default is PORT NUMBER
+ PORT NAME.
ID Duration Determines how long a Port ID displays on
the monitor after a port change has taken
place. You can choose an amount from
1 - 255 seconds. The default is 3 Seconds.
A setting of 0 (zero) indicates the Port ID is
always on.
Scan
Duration
Determines how long the focus dwells on
each port as it cycles through the selected
ports in Auto Scan Mode. Key in a value from
1 - 255 seconds. The default is 5 seconds and
a setting of 0 disables the Scan function.
Setting
Function
Screen
Blanker
If there is no input from the console for the
amount of time set with this function, the
screen will be blank. Key in a value from 1 - 30
minutes. A setting of 0 disables this function.
The default is 0 (disabled).
Note: Although this function can be set from either
the local console or a remote login, it only aects the
local console monitor.
Logout
Timeout
If there is no user input for the amount
of time set with this function, the user is
automatically logged out. A login is necessary
before the KVM over IP switch can be
accessed again.
Toolbar Selects whether or not the Port Toolbar is
enabled when a port is accessed
Viewer* In the browser version of this page, a Viewer
section is available. You can choose which
viewer method is preferred when connecting
to a port by clicking the up or down arrow to
shift viewer method position around.
Usable viewers are automatically determined
by the status of the system at the time of the
login and by the type of browser. When you
try to connect to a port (double-click the port
or select a port and click the Connect), the
system will use the viewer according to the
viewer list.
• The top-most method is the most
preferred method and is listed as #1 (Web
Client by default).
• If the preferred method is supported when
connecting to a port, the system will try
connecting using the preferred method.
• If the method is not supported, the system
will try connecting using the next method,
and try the last method last.
Save Click Save to save any changes made to the
User Preferences settings.
Notes:
• *This item is only available with the browser version.
• The local console’s User Preferences page additionally (and exclusively)
provides the alarm setting for users to turn the device’s alrm on
(default) or o.
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Connections
The OSD Main page is the same screen that you get when
navigating to the Connections sub-section of the Port Access
section. From this page you can connect to the KVM ports.
All switches and their ports, including cascaded KVM switches,
are listed in a tree structure in the panel at the left of the
screen:
When accessing a port for the rst time via web browser,
users will experience a series of prompts:
Internet Explorer
When logging onto the KVM switch via Internet Explorer, the
default viewer is the Windows ActiveX viewer. To use the Java
Viewer when accessing the KVM switch via Internet Explorer, you
need to update the Viewer setting in the User Preferences page
(See User Preferences section under OSD Operation for details).
Note: Windows 7 users must run Internet Explorer as an administrator for
the Active X control to work properly. If you don’t run Internet Explore as
an administrator, you will not be able to access the connected computers.
1. When using the Windows ActiveX Viewer and clicking on a
port for the rst time, a screen will open up and you will be
prompted to install the Windows ActiveX control. Click on
the prompt and choose to install the ActiveX control.
Note: The screen that opens up may display a page that says the web
pages certicate can not be trusted. If this is the case, click on the
option to continue to the web page anyway.
2. When you install the ActiveX control, you may be prompted
to resend the information in order to display the web page.
Click Retry.
3. Lastly, you will be prompted to install the software. Click
Install.
Non-Windows Browser
When using a non-Windows browser, you will automatically be
connected to remote computers using the Java Viewer.
1. When clicking on a port for the rst time, you will be
prompted to run the Java Viewer. Click ok. (To avoid this
prompt every time you access a port, check the checkbox
next to Do this automatically for les like this from now on.)
2. You will then be prompted to run the Java Viewer, and trust
the publisher (Tripp Lite). Click Run.
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Port Conguration
When accessing the KVM via AP Windows or Java Client, right-
click on any port in the Sidebar to congure a connected
computer or switch. (This feature is not available when
accessing the OSD via web browser.) A list with options pops
up. Listed items vary depending on user type and whether a
cascaded KVM switch or a computer/server port was selected.
Available conguration items are:
Item Access Type Description
Expand/ Collapse Super Administrators, Administrators
and Users
• If the device’s ports are not displayed, the dialog box entry is
Expand. Click Expand to open the tree and display the ports.
• If the device’s ports are displayed, the dialog box entry is
Collapse. Click Collapse to close the tree view.
Note: This item is only active for KVM switches that have child devices
connected to them. This has the same eect as clicking the Plus (+) or Minus
(-) in the tree view.
Copy Super Administrators, Administrators
and Users
This item is only available for ports with computers/servers
connected to them. It is used when creating a Favorites bookmark.
(See Adding a Favorite section under Favorites in OSD Operation for
details.)
Port Naming
For convenience, especially in large installations with many KVM switches and ports, each port can be given a unique name. To
assign, modify or delete a port name, follow the instructions below.
Note: Administrators and Users must be given conguration access to a KVM or computer port to be able to edit the port name. (See Device
Assignment section under User Management in OSD Operation for details.)
1. Click once on the port you want to edit to highlight it, wait one second and click on it again. Note: This is not a double-click; it
involves two separate clicks. Double-clicking will switch you to the device attached to the port.
You can also right-click on the port you want to edit and select Rename in the popup box that appears (non-browser clients only).
After a second or two, the display changes to provide a text input box.
2. Key in a name for the port (or change/delete a previous one). The maximum number of characters allowed for a port name
is 20. You can use any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols on the typewriter keys of keyboards with PC US English
layout.
3. When you have nished editing the port name, press [Enter] or click anywhere outside of the input box to complete the
operation.
The Port Selection List
• Users only see the switches and ports they have been given
access to.
• Ports and cascaded KVM switches are located under their
parent switches. Click the Plus (+) in front of a switch to
expand the tree and see the ports underneath it.
Note: In order for a cascaded B064-016 to show up as an expandable
KVM in the port list, you must use a PS/2 SIU to cascade it from
the rst-level KVM. If you use a USB SIU, it will be displayed as an
ordinary port, and you will have to use the B064-016 OSD to access
computers/servers connected to it.
• When expanded, there is a Minus (-) before the KVM’s device
name. Click the Minus (-) to collapse the tree and hide the
ports.
• A port’s ID number is displayed in brackets next to the port
icon. For convenience, you can give each port a unique
name in addition to this ID.
• KVM switches and ports that are on line have their monitor
screen icons lit green. The monitor screens are gray for
devices and ports that are oine.
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Port Properties
The port’s settings can be changed via the Port Conguration
page (see Port Conguration in OSD Operation for details.)
Field Description
Port OS Species the operating system for the computer/server connected to the port. Choices are Windows, Mac,
Sun, and Other. The default is Windows.
OS Language Species the operating system language being used by the computer connected to the port. Click on the
drop-down list to choose from a number of languages. The default is English US.
Cable Length IPG models only (all IPH models auto-adjust video quality): Species the length of the Cat5e cable
that is being used to connect the computer to the port. Because the quality of video decreases when
using longer cable, the B064-Series KVM Switch will make adjustments to improve the video quality based
on this setting. Choices are Short (less than 32 ft.), Medium (32-82 ft.), and Long (greater than 82 ft.). The
default is Short.
Access Mode Access Mode denes how the port is to be accessed when multiple users are logged on. Choices are
Exclusive, Occupy, and Share.
Exclusive: The rst user to switch to the port has exclusive control over the port. No other users can view
the port. The Timeout function does not apply to ports which have this setting.
Occupy: The rst user to switch to the port has control over the port. However, additional users may view
the port’s video display. If the user who controls the port is inactive for longer than the time set in the
Timeout box, port control is transferred to the next user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard.
Share: Users simultaneously share control over the port. Input from the users is placed in a queue and
executed chronologically. Under these circumstances, users can take advantage of the Message Board.
The message board allows the user to manually take control of the keyboard and mouse only, or of the
keyboard, mouse and video of a Share port. (See Message Board section under Control Panel in Remote
Session Operation for details.)
Occupy Timeout Please click the master KVM switch to access the Occupy Timeout setting. This eld displays the
timeout value that is set for all ports in the installation. When the port’s Access Mode has been set to
Occupy, if there is no activity from the user occupying the port for the amount of time set here, the user
is timed out and the port is released. The rst user to send keyboard or mouse input after the port has
been released gets to occupy the port. As this setting is the same for all ports, you are not allowed to
congure it on a port-by-port basis. This setting can be changed using the Port Properties dialog box for
the master KVM switch, which is discussed in the Port Properties section.
After making your conguration choices, click Save to save your new settings and close the dialog box.
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Scan
The Scan function automatically switches among all the ports
accessible to the logged-on user at regular intervals, allowing
their activity to be monitored automatically. (See Auto Scanning
section under Remote Session Operation for details.) Note: The
Scan icon will not appear when accessing the KVM switch via web
browser.
Panel Array Mode
Panel Array Mode also permits port activity to be monitored
automatically. The screen displays a grid of panels, each
representing a port on the installation. Only ports that are on
line and user accessible are displayed. O-line or non-accessible
ports are left blank. (See Panel Array Mode section under The
OSD Toolbar in Remote Session Operation for details.)
Filter
Filter allows you to control which ports are displayed in the
Port Selection List, as well as which ports are scanned when
Auto Scan Mode is invoked. When you click Filter, the bottom of
the panel changes to look similar to the gure, below:
All – with no other lter options selected, lists all of the ports
on the installation.
• Putting a check mark in the Powered On checkbox lists only
the ports that have their attached devices powered on.
• The text input box and Search button allow you to key in a
search string so that only port names that match what you
key in show up in the list.
Interactive Display Panel
The Connections sub-section will display port status
information on the Device Level and port connection and
conguration options at the Port Level.
Device Level
When a KVM switch is selected in the Sidebar tree, the
Connections sub-section will display a list of the ports that are
accessible to the logged-on user.
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History
The History page provides a record of each time that a port was accessed.
• If there are more entries than there is room on the screen, a scroll bar appears to let you scroll up and down to see the entire
record.
• To clear the records and start over, click the Clear History button at the bottom right corner of the page.
Note: You can access a port in the History page by double clicking it, or highlighting it and pressing [Enter]. When accessing the KVM switch via web
browser, you can sort the results by clicking on any of the column headers.
Connections
The chart below describes the attributes that are listed for each port.
Attribute Description
Port Number The KVM switch port that the computer or KVM is connected to
Port Name If a port is assigned a name, it is displayed here
Device Name The name of the KVM switch that the port is on
Status Current status of the computer or KVM connected to the port; Online or Oine
Connect
A Connect icon will be located underneath the port list. Highlight a port and click Connect to open up a
remote session with the selected port displayed.
Note: When accessing the KVM via web browser, this page can be sorted by any attribute by clicking on the column header.
Port Level
When a port is selected in the Sidebar tree, the Connections sub-
section will display port connection and conguration options.
The chart below describes the sections that are displayed on this page.
Section Description
Status
This displays the Port Status; whether it is online or oine, and whether virtual media can be mounted to
it. Click on the Connect button to open a remote session with the selected port displayed.
Associated Link
Each port can have additional ports associated with it, so that the user can access multiple ports via one
connection page. Associated Links can be added/removed from the Port Conguration sub-section (see
Port Conguration section under OSD Operation for details). When ports are available in the Associated
Link section, simply highlight one and click the Connect button to open a remote session with that port
displayed.
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Favorites
Favorites is similar to a bookmarks feature. Frequently visited ports can be listed on this page. Open this page and select the port
instead of searching for it in the tree view. This feature is especially useful for larger, cascaded installations. Note: Each Favorites
bookmark that you create is a folder in which multiple ports can be saved.
Adding a Favorite
To add a port to Favorites, do the following:
1. Right click in the main panel and click on the Add Favorite
option that appears. An entry appears named Untitled
Favorite.
2. Click inside the text entry box to erase Untitled Favorite and
key in the desired name.
3. To add a port, drag it from the Port Select list and drop it
into the Favorites bookmark you just created. You can also
add a port by right-clicking on it and selecting Copy. After
copying, right-click on the Favorites bookmark and select
Paste. The KVM switch the port is connected to goes into
the Favorites bookmark along with the port. The port is
located under the switch, as it would be in the tree view on
the left-hand panel.
Note: Right-clicking on a port that is already in a Favorites bookmark
will give you the option to cut the port out of that bookmark and paste it
into another Favorites bookmark.
4. Repeat step 3 for any other ports you want to add to your
Favorites bookmark.
Modifying a Favorite
To modify a Favorites bookmark, right-click on it and select
one of the options from the pop-up menu that appears.
The menu that appears allows you to perform the following
options:
Collapse/Expand – As with the tree view on the right-hand
side of the page, this option allows you to either collapse or
expand the Favorites bookmark and all of its included ports
Add Favorite – Select this option to create a new Favorites
bookmark
Delete – Select this option to delete the selected Favorites
bookmark
Rename – Select this option to change the name of the
Favorite bookmark
Copy – Select this option to copy all of the Favorites
bookmark’s contents, in order to paste them into another
Favorites bookmark
Paste – Select this option to paste copied ports into the
selected Favorites bookmark
Note: Right-clicking on a port that is already in a Favorites bookmark
will give you the option to Cut the port out of that bookmark and paste
it into another Favorites bookmark.
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User Preferences
The User Preferences page allows users to set up their own
individual working environments. The B064-Series KVM
Switch stores a separate record for each user prole, and sets
up the working environment according to the Username that
was used to access the KVM switch. Note: The User Preferences
page is dierent on the Web Browser version than the AP Client
version. The AP Client version does not include the password,
Viewer or Welcome Screen option.
Setting Description
Language Selects the language that the interface displays in. Options are English (default), Spanish, French,
German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, traditional Chinese and simplied Chinese.
OSD Hotkey Selects which hotkey controls the OSD function. You can choose from the following options; [Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock], [Ctrl] [Ctrl], [Alt] [Alt], [Shift] [Shift] and [Print Screen] [Print Screen]. The default is [Scroll
Lock] [Scroll Lock].
ID Display Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone (PORT NUMBER); the Port Name alone
(PORT NAME); or the Port Number plus the Port Name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME). The default is
PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME.
ID Duration Determines how long a Port ID displays on the monitor after a port change has taken place. You can
choose an amount from 1—255 seconds. The default is 3 seconds. A setting of 0 (zero) means the Port
ID is always on.
Scan Duration Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan
Mode. Key in a value from 1—255 seconds. The default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the Scan
function.
Screen Blanker If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the screen is blanked.
Key in a value from 1—30 minutes. A setting of 0 disables this function. The default is 0 (disabled). When
the screen is blanked, simply moving the mouse over the screen will bring it back up.
Note: This setting aects the monitor of the local console only.
Logout Timeout If there is no user input for the amount of time set with this function, the user is automatically logged out.
A login is needed before the B064-Series KVM Switch can be accessed again. The default is 30 minutes.
Toolbar The Toolbar option allows you to enable/disable the OSD Toolbar. (See The OSD Toolbar section under
Remote Session Operation for details.) As all of the features of the OSD Toolbar are available in the
Control Panel, you may want to disable it. The default setting is enabled.
Viewer In the browser version of this page, a viewer section is available. You can choose which viewer method is
preferred when connecting to a port by clicking the up or down arrow to shift around the viewer method
position. Usable viewers are automatically determined by the status of the system at the time of the login
and by browser type. When you try to connect to a port (double-click the port or select a port and click
Connect), the system will use the viewer according to the viewer list.
· The top-most method is the most preferred method (web client by default).
· If the preferred method is supported when connecting to a port, the system will try connecting using
the preferred method.
· If the method is not supported, the system will try connecting using the next method. Try this method
last.
For B064-008-01-IPG and B064-016-01-IPG models, both user preference and password settings
are located at upper right-hand corner of User Icon. Please see details at IPG’s User settings
section in OSD Operation chapter.
The page settings are explained in the following table:
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Sessions
Access
The Sessions sub-section allows Super Administrators and
Administrators to see who is logged into the KVM switch,
and provides information about each of their sessions.
Super Administrators can see all accounts that are logged
into the KVM, whereas Administrators are only able to see
Administrator and User accounts.
It also provides the option of ending a session by selecting
the account from the Sessions list and clicking the End Session
icon. To refresh the Sessions list to display the most current
information, click on the Refresh icon.
Note: The Sessions tab is only available for Super Administrators and
Administrators. Users will not be able to access it.
The Access sub-section allows Super Administrators and Administrators to set user/group access and conguration rights for
switches and ports. As with the Sessions sub-section, Super Administrators can see all accounts, whereas Administrators can only
see Administrator, User and Group accounts. The browser and non-browser Access sub-sections are the same, except the non-
browser page includes drop-down lters above each column. These lters allow you to choose which accounts are displayed.
For example, you can choose to display only those accounts that are given conguration access to the selected KVM/port by
choosing the Permitted option from the drop-down menu above the conguration column.
Note: The Access sub-section is not available to User accounts, and will not show up when they log into the OSD. The Access sub-section does not
appear when a Blade Server is selected in the Sidebar tree.
When the master KVM switch is highlighted in the port list, the
Access sub-section displays only one setting column; Cong.
When a port is highlighted in the port list, the Access sub-
section displays three settings columns; Access, Mount USB
and Cong. The section that follows describes these settings,
and how to edit them.
Setting Description
Welcome Message The Welcome Message option is also available only to those who access the KVM switch via web browser.
This allows you to show or hide the welcome message that appears in the upper-right corner of the
screen.
Save To apply any changes that you make, you must click the Save button before exiting.
Changing a Password To change a password, you must enter in the old password and the new password. The new password
will need to be entered twice for security purposes. Once typed in, click the Save button to apply the
change.
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Setting Description
Access The Access setting determines if an account is allowed to access the selected port, and if so, what level
of access the account has. To edit this setting, click on the box in the Access column next to the account
you wish to edit. Continue to click until you toggle to the desired setting.
Full Access – This setting is represented by an icon that shows a pair of glasses and a pencil. It allows
the corresponding account to both view video and perform operations on the selected port.
View Only – This setting is represented by a pair of glasses only. It allows the corresponding account
only to view video of the selected port.
No Access – This setting is represented by an X, and denies the corresponding account access to the
selected port.
Mount USB The Mount USB setting determines if an account is allowed to access the virtual media functionality on
the selected port, and if so, what level of access the account has. To edit this setting, click on the box
in the Mount USB column next to the account you wish to edit. Continue to click until you toggle to the
desired setting.
Full Access – This setting is represented by an icon that shows a pair of glasses and a pencil. It allows
the corresponding account to both read and write to virtual media mounted to the selected port.
View Only – This setting is represented by a pair of glasses only. It allows the corresponding account
only to read virtual media mounted to the selected port.
No Access – This setting is represented by an X, and denies the corresponding account access to virtual
media mounted to the selected port.
Cong The Cong setting determines if an account has permission to make changes to the master KVM or port
conguration settings. To edit this setting, click on the box in the Cong column next to the account you
wish to edit. Click to toggle Cong access on/o. A check mark enables access, an X disables access.
Note: Cong checkboxes are provided as a way for Super Administrators and Administrators to customize which ports
Administrators and User accounts have Conguration access to. In order for the Cong checkbox to enable Conguration
access to a port, the Administrator or User account must be given Port Conguration access to the KVM switch. (See
Permissions in the Adding User Accounts section under User Management in OSD Operation for details.)
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Access
When you are done editing access rights to the selected port, click on the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the Access sub-
section.
Also at the bottom of the page are Copy and Paste icons. These are used to copy the access settings from one port and paste
those same settings to another port. To do this, simply highlight the port you want to copy and click on the Copy icon. Then
highlight the port you want to paste to and click the Paste icon.
Port Conguration
The Port Conguration sub-section allows Super Administrators and Administrators to edit port properties settings, assign
system macros to a port, and add/remove associated links. When the master KVM is highlighted and the Port Conguration sub-
section is selected, the following screen appears.
The only setting that appears on this page is the Occupy
Timeout setting. This setting controls the amount of inactivity
time before a port that is set to Occupy (see Port Property
section on the following page for details) is opened for access
by another user. Enter in a value from 0 to 255 seconds. The
default is 3 seconds.
When a standard port is highlighted and the Port Conguration
sub-section is selected, a screen opens up that contains two
sections; Port Property and Associated Link. The Port Property
section is opened rst by default.
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Associated Link
This page allows you to associate links to other ports in the
installation with the highlighted port. When an associated
link is made, it is displayed in the Associated Link table of the
port’s Connections screen (see Connections section under
OSD Operation for details). To add an associated link, click the
Add button, enter the desired port number in the box that
appears, and click the OK button. It will then appear in the list
of associated links. To remove a link, simple highlight it and
click the Remove button.
Port Property
The Port Property page of this subsection lists status
information about the selected port, and provides editable
settings related to the connected computer and system
macros. The contents of this page are described in the table
below.
Setting Description
Status Port Status – The status of the selected port is displayed here. If no computer/KVM is connected, or a
computer/KVM is connected but not powered on, the port status will show up as Oine. If a computer is
connected via B055-001-USB-V2 and powered on, the port status will show up as Online Mountable. If a
computer is connected via any other SIU and powered on, the port status will show up as Online.
Adapter Type – The model number of the SIU on the selected port will be displayed here.
Adapter Version – The rmware version of the SIU on the selected port will be displayed here.
Properties Port OS – Selects the OS of the computer connected to the port. The options are Windows, Mac, Sun and
Other.
OS Language – Selects the language being used on the computer connected to the port.
Access Mode – Selects how the port is to be accessed when multiple users are logged onto the same
port at the same time. Choices are Exclusive, Occupy and Share.
• Exclusive – The rst user to access the port has exclusive control over it, and no other users can access
the port. The Occupy Timeout function does not apply to ports that are set to Exclusive.
• Occupy – As with Exclusive, the rst user to access the port has control over it; however, users that log on
at the same time can view the ports video. If the user who controls the port is inactive for longer than the
time set in the Occupy Timeout function, port control is transferred to the next user to access it.
• Share – In this mode, users simultaneously share control over the port. Input from the users is placed
in a queue and executed chronologically. Under these circumstances, users can take advantage of the
Message Board feature on the Control Panel (see Message Board section under Control Panel in Remote
Session Operation for details).
Exit Macro This section is available only when the highlighted port is connected to a computer. If the highlighted port
is connected to a KVM, this setting will not be available. Click on the drop-down menu to open up a list of
the System Macros (see System Macros section under Control Panel in Remote Session Operation for details)
that are available for use. Choose a macro from this list to have it performed on the selected port upon
logging out.
When you are done editing, click the Save icon to save the changes.
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Blade Conguration
Blade Servers that are connected to the switches display
below the KVM switches in the Sidebar. This section describes
accessing and conguring the blade servers, and associating
the blades with KVM switch ports. By associating a blade
server or blade with a port, the servers and blades are
integrated into the Sidebar tree view and appear as devices
connected to the port.
The Blade Conguration page is where the associations
between blade servers and ports on the KVM switch get
created. To access this page, select the blade server or blade,
then click the Blade Conguration sub-section tab.
For IBM and Dell blade servers, the entire chassis gets
associated with a port, and each blade in the chassis will
appear in the tree as a child port of the associated port—as
shown by the screenshot of port 08 below.
For HP blade servers, associations are made on a blade by
blade basis. Each blade is associated with a single port. To
access a blade, click on its port entry in the tree.
Associating Ports
Device View
Port association begins by clicking the Blade Conguration
sub-section tab in the menu bar. The page comes up in
Device View, listing all of the KVM switch’s ports, and the
blade servers (IBM and Dell servers), or individual blades (HP
servers) that have been associated with them.
To associate a blade server or blade with a port, follow the
steps below.
1. Select the port in the main panel.
2. Click Associate.
3. In the screen that comes up, select the blade server or
individual blade that you want to associate with the selected
port.
4. Click Save.
After the association completes successfully, the blade icon
appears next to the associated port in the Sidebar tree. To
access the device running on the blade, click on its entry in
the Sidebar tree.
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Blade Conguration
Blade View
At the bottom of the main panel is a button labeled Blade
View, which toggles between Device view and Blade view. Click
on it to bring up the Blade View.
Blade View lists all of the blade servers (IBM and Dell servers)
and individual blades (HP servers) that are installed on the
system, and the ports (if any) that they are associated with.
To make an association from the blade view, you rst select a
blade server or blade, then select a KVM port to associate it
with as follows.
1. Select the blade server or blade in the main panel.
2. Click Associate.
3. In the screen that appears, select the port that you want to
associate it with.
4. Click Save.
After the association completes successfully, the blade icon
appears next to the associated port in the Sidebar tree. To
access the device running on the blade, click on its entry in
the Sidebar tree.
Disassociating Ports
To break the association between a port and a blade or blade
server, simply select the association in the main panel, and
then click Unassociate.
The User Management section allows Super Administrators,
and Administrators and Users who have been given User
Management permission, to add/edit accounts on the KVM
switch. If an account has not been given User Management
permission, the User Management icon will not show up in
the OSD when they log in. The User Management section is
displayed dierently when accessing the OSD via web browser
or one of the non-browser clients. The web browser version
contains two sub-sections, one for Accounts and one for
Groups. The non-browser version contains one section, in
which both User accounts and Group accounts are displayed
in the list on the left side of the screen. The non-browser
version also includes ltering options below the User/Group
list.
Note: Administrators with User Management permission can only add/
edit Administrator and User accounts. Users with User Management
permission can only add/edit User accounts. Super Administrators can
add/edit all account types.
Adding User Accounts
There is a default Super Administrator account on the KVM
switch that can be used to set up the KVM switch. The default
Super Administrator username is administrator, and the
default password is password. It is strongly recommended that
you update this default accounts username and password
to something unique. To add a new user account, do the
following:
1. Highlight Users from the list on the left side of the page, and
then click the Add button at the bottom of the screen. The
user information page opens.
2. Enter in the appropriate information for the account you are
creating, and click the Save button when you are done. The
contents of the user information screen and their meanings
are described in the table below.
3. Upon clicking Save, a prompt appears to inform you that the
operation succeeded. Click the OK button to exit.
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Adding User Accounts (continued)
Field Description
Username Enter a username for the account here. The username can contain up to 16 characters, and must meet the Account
Policy requirements set in the Security sub-section. (See Security section under Device Management for details.)
Password Enter a password for the account here. The password can contain up to 16 characters, and must meet the Account
Policy requirements set in the Security sub-section. (See Security section under Device Management for details.)
Conrm
Password
For security purposes you must re-enter the password. If the password does not match the password you just
entered in the previous eld, you will not be allowed to save the account information.
Description Enter any additional information that you want to describe the account. This is an optional eld.
Role Select the type of account that you will be creating; Super Administrator, Administrator or User. There is no limitation
on the number of each type of account that can be created, only a limit on the number of total accounts. You can
create up to 64 accounts on the KVM switch.
• Super Administrator – This account type has full access to all aspects of the KVM switch. They can fully access all
computers/devices connected to the KVM, change any and all settings, and add/edit any account type.
• Administrator – This account type defaults at full access to the KVM switch, the same as a Super Administrator;
however, which ports the account has Conguration access to is determined by a Super Administrator or
Administrator that creates/edits the account.. Also, Administrators with User Management permission are limited to
adding/editing Administrator and User accounts.
•
User – This account type defaults at no access to the KVM switch, and is only given the initial permissions of Windows
Client, Java Client and SSH Client. Super Administrators and Administrators can customize a User prole however they
like. If a User is given User Management permission, they are only allowed to add/edit other User accounts.
Permissions
Note: Power
Management
is not a
selectable eld
and has no
functionality,
regardless of
whether or
not the box is
checked.
The permission settings in this section of the user information page determine what functionality the account is
able to use. Check the checkbox next to the permission to enable it for the account. Leave it unchecked to deny the
account access to that functionality.
• Device Management – Gives an account to access to the KVM settings found in the Device Management section,
such as network and advanced network management (ANMS) settings. (See Device Management section under
OSD Operation for details.) If this checkbox is not checked, the Device Management icon will not appear when the
account logs into the OSD.
• Port Conguration – Allows an account to edit the Port Conguration settings for individual KVM ports. (See Port
Conguration section for details.) Note: The Port Conguration setting simply allows for an account to be given
Conguration access to the connected ports. Conguration permission for each port must still be given via the Access
sub-section of the Port Access section, or via the Devices tab in the Adding/Editing Users section.
• User Management – Allows an account to add/edit other accounts. Administrators can add/edit Administrator and
User accounts. Users can add/edit other User accounts. Super Administrators can add/edit all account types. If this
checkbox is not checked, the User Management icon will not appear when the account logs into the OSD.
• Maintenance – Gives the account access to the settings and functionality found in the Maintenance section, which
includes upgrading the KVM and SIU rmware, and backing up and restoring the KVM settings, in addition to
other features. (See Maintenance section for details.) If this checkbox is not checked, the Maintenance icon will not
appear when the account logs into the OSD.
• System Log – Gives the account access to the Log section of the OSD, where they can view events that have taken
place on the installation and customize notication settings. (See Log section for details.) If this checkbox is not
checked, the Log icon will not appear when the account logs into the OSD.
• View Only – Limits the account to viewing the video of connected computers only. They will not be able to perform
keyboard and mouse functions.
• Windows Client – Gives the account access to the browser and non-browser versions of the Windows client.
• Java Client – Gives the account access to the browser and non-browser versions of the Java client.
• SSH Client – Allows the account access to the KVM switch via a SSH client.
• Telnet Client – Allows the account to access the KVM switch via a Telnet Client.
• Force to Grayscale – Forces the account to view remote video in black and white.
Status This section determines how long an account or password has until it expires or needs to be changed.
• Disable Account – Disables an account, preventing it from accessing the KVM switch. This gives you an alternative
to deleting the account, in which you can disable the account, and then reinstate it in the future without having to
re-enter the account settings.
• Account Never Expires – If this option is checked, the account will stay active forever, or until deactivated manually.
• Account Expires On – To set a date for the account to be disabled on, check this checkbox and enter in a date in
the corresponding eld.
• User Must Change Password at Next Logon – To force the account to change their password the next time they
logon, check this checkbox. The next time the account logs on, they will be prompted to enter in a new password.
•
User Cannot Change Password – Check this checkbox to prevent the user from changing their password on their
own.
• Password Never Expires – If this option is checked, the account’s password will stay active forever, or until manually
forced to be changed.
• Password Expires After – To force an account to change their password after a certain number of days, check this
checkbox and enter in the number of days until the password expires.
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User Management
At this point you can do any of the following:
• Assign the new user to a group by selecting the Groups tab
in the user’s notebook. (See Assigning Users to a Group from
the User’s Notebook section under User Management for
details.)
• Assign port access rights for a user by selecting the Devices
tab. (See Device Assignment section under User Management
in OSD Operation for details.)
• Add more users and/or create groups and nish conguring
the user account later.
Modifying User Accounts
To modify a user account, do the following:
1. Select the desired user’s name from the User List or the Main Panel and click Modify.
2. The same as when creating an account, make any necessary changes to the user account and click Save.
Deleting User Accounts
To delete a user account, do the following:
1. Select the desired user’s name from the Main Panel and click Delete.
2. A conrmation dialog box will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the selected user account. Click OK.
Groups
Groups give Administrators and Super Administrators a convenient way to eciently manage users and devices. Since device
access rights apply to anyone who is a member of the group, administrators need only set them once for the group, instead of
having to set them for each user individually. Multiple groups can be dened to allow some users access to specic devices, while
restricting other users from accessing them.
Groups – Creating Groups
To create a group, do the following:
1. Highlight Groups in the Groups List on the left side of the
screen.
Note: When accessing the OSD via web browser, you will need to click
the Groups sub-section tab rst.
2. Click Add at the bottom of the main panel. The Group
notebook opens, with the Group tab selected:
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3. The group information screen that appears is similar to the
user information screen, except that the Status section is
not displayed. Edit the group information the same as with a
user account.
4. When your selections have been made click Save.
5. When the Operation Succeeded popup appears, click OK.
6. Click Group in the List panel to return to the main screen.
The new group appears in the list and in the main panel, as
well.
At this point you can do any of the following:
• Assign users to the group by selecting the Members tab in
the group’s notebook. (See Assigning Users to a Group from
the Group’s Notebook section under User Management for
details.)
• Assign port access rights for a group by selecting the
Devices tab. (See Device Assignment section for details.)
• Add more groups and/or users and nish conguring the
group account later.
Groups – Modifying Groups
To modify a group, do the following:
1. Click the group’s name in the Group list or select the group’s
name in the Main Panel and click Modify.
2. Make any necessary changes to the group account and click
Save.
Groups – Deleting Groups
To delete a group do the following:
1. Select the group’s name in the main panel and click Delete.
2. A conrmation dialog box will appear asking if you are sure
you want to delete the selected group account. Click OK.
Assigning Users to Groups
There are two ways to assign users to a group and remove
them from a group; via the User’s notebook or Group’s
notebook.
Assigning Users to a Group via the User’s Notebook
To assign a user to a group from the User’s notebook, do the
following:
1. Select the user’s name from the User List or select the
user’s name from the Main Panel and click Modify.
Note: Super Administrators can not be assigned to a group, as they
already have access to the entire installation.
Removing Users From a Group via the User’s Notebook
To remove a user from a group from the User’s notebook, do
the following:
1. Select the user’s name from the User List or select the
user’s name from the Main Panel and click Modify.
2. When the user’s notebook appears, select the Groups tab. A
screen similar to the one below appears:
3. In the Selected column, select the group that you want to
remove the user from.
4. Click the Left Arrow to remove the group’s name from the
Selected column and put it back into the Available column.
Click Save.
2. When the user’s notebook appears, select the Groups tab. A
screen similar to the one below appears:
3. In the Available column, select the group that you want the
user to be in.
4. Click the Right Arrow to put the group’s name into the
Selected column and click Save.
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Assigning Users to a Group via the Group’s Notebook
To assign a user to a group from the Group notebook, do the
following:
1. Select the group’s name in the Group list or select the
group’s name in the Main Panel and click Modify.
2. When the group’s notebook appears, select the Members
tab. A screen similar to the one below appears:
3. In the Available column, select the user that you want to add
to the group.
Note: Super Administrators will not show up in the Available list, as
they already have access to the entire installation and cannot be added
to a group.
4. Click the Right Arrow to put the user’s name into the
Selected column.
5. Repeat the above for any other users that you want to add
to the group.
6. Click Save when you are done.
Removing Users From a Group via the Group’s Notebook
To remove a user from a group via the Group’s notebook, do
the following:
1. Select the group’s name in the Group list or select the
group’s name in the Main Panel and click Modify.
2. When the group’s notebook appears, select the Members
tab. A screen similar to the one below appears:
3. In the Selected column, select the user that you want to
remove from the group.
4. Click the Left Arrow to remove the user’s name from the
Selected column and send it back to the Available column.
5. Repeat the above for any other users that you want to
remove from the group.
6. Click Save when nished.
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Device Assignment
When a user logs onto the KVM switch, the ports that they
are allowed to access are displayed in the port list. Ports that
they are not allowed to access are not displayed. Port access
rights, as well as access to virtual media functionality and
conguration settings, is assigned on a port-by-port basis in
the user or group Device tab. To access the Device tab, you
must pull up the user or group information page, and then
click on the Device tab at the top-right of the page.
The Device tab page includes a list of the master KVM switch
and its ports on the left, and three permission columns to the
right of the list.
• Access – Determines if the account can access the port, and
if so, whether they have View Only or Full access.
• USB – Determines if the account can access virtual media
mounted to the port, and if so, whether they have Read or
Read/Write access.
• Cong – If the box is checked next to a port, the account
is given access to edit the Port Conguration settings. (See
Port Conguration section under OSD Operation for details.)
Note: For Conguration access to take eect, the account must also
have been given Port Conguration permission. (See the Adding User
Accounts section under User Management for details.)
To assign device permissions, do the following:
1. Select the user/group name from the user/group list, or select the user/group name in the main panel and click the Modify
button.
2. In the user/group notebook page that appears, click on the Device tab.
3. Click on the Access, USB or Cong checkbox next to the desired port to toggle through the permission options. For the Access
and USB columns, you can choose between full access, view only access or no access. For the Cong column, you can choose
between enabled or disabled. The permission types are exactly the same as those described in the Access sub-section. (See
Access section for details.)
4. When you have nished assigning permissions, click the Save button.
Note: You can simultaneously assign port access to multiple ports using the [Shift] or [Ctrl] keys. To highlight a group of consecutive ports, start
by highlighting the rst port, hold down the [Shift] key, and then highlight the last port that you wish to highlight. All ports from the rst one you
highlighted to the last will be highlighted. You can then click on any of the permission checkboxes to change that permission for all of the highlighted
ports. To highlight multiple non-consecutive ports, start by highlighting the rst port, hold down the [Ctrl] key, and then highlight each additional port
one by one while continuing to hold down the [Ctrl] key. When all of the desired ports are highlighted, click on any checkbox to change that permission
for all of the highlighted ports.
Account Policy
The Account Policy section allows rules for usernames and passwords to be regulated. The settings in this section are described
in the table below.
Item Description
Minimum Username
Length
Sets the minimum number of characters required for each username. Values from 1 to 16 can be
entered.
Minimum Password
Length
Sets the minimum number of characters required for each password. Values can be from 0 to 16.
Password Must Contain
at Least
• One Upper Case – Checking this box will require that each password contain one upper case letter
• One Lower Case – Checking this box will require that each password contain one lower case letter
• One Number – Checking this box will require that each password contain one number
Note: Current usernames and passwords are not aected when these settings are changed. Only usernames and
passwords that are created after these settings have been changed must follow the rules.
Disable Duplicate Login Checking this box will prevent users from logging in with the same username and password to open
more than one session at the same time.
Enforce Password
History
Checking this box will require users to create a unique password that does not match the last (x)
number of passwords used prior.
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The Device Management section allows Super Administrators, and Administrators/Users who have been given permission, to
congure and control the KVM switch. When the Device Management icon is selected, it opens with the Device Information page
displayed.
Note: If you do not have permission to congure the KVM switch, the Device Management icon will not appear when you log onto the KVM.
The Device Information page displays general information
about the settings of the KVM switch, and allows you to
congure settings related to the KVM’s dual power supplies
and temperature sensors.
The following table describes the contents of the Device Information page.
Item Description
Device Name The port name assigned to the KVM switch is displayed here.
MAC1 Address
The B064- Series KVM switch contains two network interfaces. The MAC address of the rst network interface
is displayed here. The KVM MAC addresses are also displayed on the bottom panel of the KVM switch.
MAC2 Address The B064- Series KVM switch contains two network interfaces. The MAC address of the second network
interface is displayed here. The KVM MAC addresses are also displayed on the bottom panel of the KVM
switch.
Firmware Version The rmware version of the KVM switch is displayed here.
Main FPGA The Main Field-Programmable-Gate-Array (FPGA) is displayed here.
Console FPGA The Console Field-Programmable-Gate-Array (FPGA) is displayed here.
Video Driver The Video Driver version is displayed here.
IP Address1 The IPv4 IP address of the rst network interface is displayed here.
Subnet Mask 1 The IPv4 Subnet Mask of the rst network interface is displayed here.
Gateway 1 The IPv4 Gateway of the rst network interface is displayed here.
Preferred DNS Server 1
The IPv4 Preferred DNS Server of the rst network interface is displayed here.
Alternate DNS Server 1
The IPv4 Alternate DNS Server of the second network interface is displayed here.
IPv6 Address 1 The IPv6 IP address of the rst network interface is displayed here.
IPv6 Subnet Prex
Length 1
The IPv6 Subnet Prex Length of the rst network interface is displayed here.
Power Supply
Detection
The B064- IPH KVM features dual power supplies. Checking this checkbox will cause the KVM to beep
when receiving power from one source, and a message will appear on the local console screen asking you
to conrm that you are aware of the situation.
Power Supply 1 The icon to the right of this is gray when power supply 1 is not receiving power. It is blue when power
supply 1 is receiving power.
Power Supply 2 The icon to the right of this is gray when power supply 2 is not receiving power. It is blue when power
supply 2 is receiving power.
Fan Warning Message The B064- IPH KVM features temperature sensors that turn the unit’s fans on/o at certain temperatures.
Checking this checkbox will cause the KVM to beep when the fans stop, and a message will appear on the
local console screen asking you to conrm that you are aware of the situation.
Note: This notication is prompted whenever a fan stops, and does not necessarily mean that a fan has failed. As fans are programmed
to turn o when the unit drops below a certain temperature, this notication may be prompted due to normal operation.
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Item Description
Fan Speed (RPM) The current speed of the KVMs 6 fans is displayed here. The speed of the fan is automatically adjusted
according to the temperature. (See Specications section for fan and sensor location)
•
If any of the KVMs four sensors sense temperatures greater than 89°F (32°C), all fans will be set to spin
at half speed.
• When all four of the KVMs sensors senses the temperature has dropped below 86°F (30°C), all of the
fans will be turned o.
•
If any of the KVMs four sensors senses temperatures greater than 113°F (45°C), all fans will be set to spin
at full speed.
• When all four of the KVMs sensors senses the temperature has dropped below 104°F (40°C), all of the
fans will be brought down to half speed.
Temperature Warning
Message
When this checkbox is checked, the system will make a recording in the event log every time that the
temperature drops below or rises above the low and high temperature thresholds.
Threshold When the Temperature Warning Message checkbox is checked, the system will make a recording in the
event log every time that the temperature drops below or rises above the Low and High temperature
thresholds entered here.
Temperature Temperature readings from the temperature sensors are displayed here. You can choose to display the
temperature readings in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. (See Specications section for fan and sensor location.)
The Operating Mode sub-section allows the working parameters of the KVM to be set. The settings in this sub-section are
described in the table below.
Item Description
Force All to Grayscale When this checkbox is checked, all of the accounts in the installation will be forced to view the remote
video in black and white. This can help improve keyboard and mouse response time on slower networks.
Enable Client AP
Device List
When this checkbox is checked, the KVM switch will appear in the device list of the non-browser Windows
and Java client main pages. If this checkbox is not checked, you will still be able to access the KVM via the
non-browser clients, but you will have to manually type in the IP address instead of selecting it from the
device list.
Enable Adapter ID When this checkbox is checked, the KVM stores the SIU port properties settings and port access rights, so
that if the SIU is moved to another port, these settings are moved with it.
Note: When Enable Adapter ID is checked, Administrator and User accounts will not see ports that have a powered-o
computer, or no computer, connected to them, even if they are given access to those ports.
Enable First Logon
Transfer
When this checkbox is checked, only the rst user on a bus can switch ports. (See Bus Info section under
Control Panel in Remote Session Operation for details.)
Keyboard/Mouse
Broadcast
This drop-down menu allows you to broadcast the keyboard and/or mouse commands to all accessible
computers at the same time. This functionality is disabled by default.
Note: For the broadcast feature to function properly, all of the computers must be running the same OS, all monitors must
be set to the same resolution, and the computer screens must have the same layout.
Console Keyboard
Language
Select from the drop-down list the language of the keyboard that is connected to the KVM console port.
This defaults at English US.
The Network sub-section is where the KVMs network settings
are entered.
Operating Mode
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The settings in this sub-section are described in the table below.
Item Description
IP Installer The B064-Series KVM switch comes with an IP Installer application that allows Windows computers to easily view and
edit the KVM’s network settings. This section determines what access the IP Installer has to the KVM switch.
• Enabled – When selected, the IP Installer can locate the KVM switch on the network and display its current IP
address. It also allows the IP Installer to be used to change the IP address of the KVM switch.
• View Only – When selected, the IP Installer can locate the KVM switch on the network and display its current IP
address, but it cannot be used to change the IP address of the KVM switch.
• Disabled – When selected, the IP Installer cannot locate the KVM switch on the network, nor can it be used to change
the IP address of the KVM switch.
Service Ports This section allows you to set up port numbers that will be allowed by a rewall. If the port numbers on this page are
not allowed access by the rewall, you will not be able to access the KVM switch. Valid entries for all of the service ports
are from 1 to 65535.
Note: You must enter a dierent port number for each eld. If the KVM is connected to a network without a rewall, it doesn’t matter what
these ports are set to, as they will have no eect.
• Program – This is the port number that is used when accessing connected computers via the browser and non-
browser Windows and Java clients. It is also the port number that is used when accessing virtual media. The default
value is 9000. Note: This port number must match the port number in the non-browser Windows and Java clients
when using them to connect to the KVM switch.
• HTTP – This is the port that is used for a browser login. The default value is 80.
• HTTPS – This is the port that is used for a secure browser login. The default is 443.
• SSH – This is the port number that is used when accessing the KVM switch via SSH. The default value is 22.
• Telnet – This is the port number that is used when accessing the KVM switch via Telnet. The default value is 23.
Redundant NIC The B064-Series KVM switch features two network interfaces. You can assign the same IP address to both, or assign
a separate IP address for each. When this checkbox is checked, the same IP address gets assigned to both network
interfaces, and the NIC drop-down menu below it is grayed out. If unchecked, the NIC drop-down menu is activated, and
you must assign an IP address for each interface. Select a network interface from the drop-down to edit its settings.
IPv4 Settings The B064-Series KVM switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6. If you wish to use an IPv6 IP address, ignore this section.
• Obtain an IP Address Automatically (DHCP) – When this option is checked, the KVM switch will have its IP address
assigned to it by a DHCP server upon booting up, and the remaining elds in this section will be grayed out. This
option is checked by default.
• Set IP Address Manually (Fixed IP) – Check this option if you wish to assign an IP address to the KVM yourself. When
checked, the settings elds below will be activated for you to edit.
• IP Address – Enter in the desired IP address here.
• Subnet Mask – Enter in the desired Subnet Mask here.
• Default Gateway – Enter in the desired Default Gateway here.
• Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically – When this option is checked, the KVM switch will have its DNS Server
address assigned to it by a DHCP server upon booting up, and the remaining elds in this section will be grayed out.
If you selected to set the IP address manually above, this option will be grayed out, and you will be required to enter
the DNS Server address manually as well.
• Set DNS Server Address Manually – Check this option if you wish to assign a DNS Server address to the KVM yourself.
When checked, the settings elds below will be activated for you to edit.
• Preferred DNS Server – Enter in the preferred DNS Server address here.
• Alternate DNS Server – Enter in the alternate DNS Server address here. This is an optional eld.
IPv6 Settings The B064-Series KVM switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6. If you wish to use an IPv4 IP address, ignore this section.
• Obtain IPv6 Address Automatically (DHCP) – When this option is checked, the KVM switch will have its IP address
assigned to it by a DHCP server upon booting up, and the remaining elds in this section will be grayed out. This
option is checked by default.
• Set IPv6 Address Manually (Fixed IP) – Check this option if you wish to assign an IP address to the KVM yourself.
When checked, the settings elds below will be activated for you to edit.
• IPv6 Address – Enter in the desired IP address here.
• Subnet Prex Length – Enter in the desired Subnet Prex length here.
• Default Gateway – Enter in the desired Default Gateway here.
• Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically – When this option is checked, the KVM switch will have its DNS Server
address assigned to it by a DHCP server upon booting up, and the remaining elds in this section will be grayed out.
If you selected to set the IP address manually above, this option will be grayed out, and you will be required to enter
the DNS Server address manually as well.
• Set DNS Server Address Manually – Check this option if you wish to assign a DNS Server address to the KVM yourself.
When checked, the settings elds below will be activated for you to edit.
• Preferred DNS Server – Enter in the preferred DNS Server address here.
• Alternate DNS Server – Enter in the alternate DNS Server address here. This is an optional eld.
Network Transfer Rate This setting allows you to set the size of the data transfer stream to match your network, by setting the rate at which
the KVM transfers data to remote computers. The range is from 4 to 99,999 Kbps. The default is 99999.
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The ANMS sub-section is used to set up login authentication
and authorization management from external sources. It is
split up into two pages; Event Destination and Authentication,
which are explained in the sections that follow.
Event Destination
The Event Destination page allows the KVM to be set up to
record and send notications of events that take place on
the system. It allows you to enable and set up notication via
SMTP, SNMP, Syslog Server and the Log Server.
SMTP Settings
The SMTP Settings section allows you to have notications of
system events emailed to you via the SMTP server. To set up
this feature, follow the steps below.
Note: The Notication Settings, described on page 54, must be enabled
for notications to be sent.
• Check the Enable report from the following SMTP Server
checkbox.
• In the SMTP Server eld, key in the IPv4 address, IPv6
address or domain name of the SMTP server.
• In the Service Port eld, enter in a port that the rewall will
allow to be used to access the log server. The valid port
range is between 1 and 65535. The default port number is
25.
• If your server requires a secure SSL connection, check the
My server requires secure connection (SSL) checkbox.
• If your server requires authentication, check the My server
requires authentication checkbox.
• Enter in the Account Name and Password for your SMTP
server.
• In the From eld, key in the email address that you want the
report to show up as being sent from.
Note: Only one email address is allowed in the From eld, and it
cannot exceed 64 Bytes. 1 Byte is equal to 1 English alphanumeric
character.
• In the To eld, key in the email address(es) you want the
report to be sent to.
Note: If you are entering more than one address, separate them with
a semicolon. The size of all email addresses cannot combine to more
than 256 Bytes. 1 Byte is equal to 1 English alphanumeric character.
Advanced Network Management Settings
Log Server
In addition to the log that is built into the OSD, the KVM
comes with an external Windows-based log server that can
be installed on a computer. (See The Log Server section for
details.) The Log Server section on this page is where the
external log server can be enabled and set up for use. To do
this, follow the steps below.
1. Check the Enable checkbox in the Log Server section.
2. In the MAC Address eld, enter the MAC address of the
computer that the log server resides on.
3. In the Service Port eld, enter in a port that the rewall will
allow to be used to access the log server. The valid port range
is between 1 and 65535. The default port number is 9001.
Note: The port number entered here must not be the same as any of
the ports entered into the Network sub-section. (See Network section
under Device Management for details.)
SNMP Server
This section allows you to enable SNMP traps to be sent. To
enable SNMP traps, do the following
Note: The Notication Settings, described on page 54, must be enabled
for notications to be sent:
1. Check the Enable SNMP Agent checkbox.
2. In the Server IP eld, enter the IPv4 address, IPv6 address or
domain name of the computer to be notied of SNMP trap
events.
3. In the Service Port eld, enter in a port that the rewall will
allow to be used to access the SNMP server. The valid port
range is between 1 and 65535. The default port number is
162.
Note: The port number entered here must not be the same as any of
the ports entered into the Network sub-section. (See Network section
under Device Management in OSD Operation for details.)
Syslog Server
To record all the events that take place on the KVM and write
them to a Syslog server, do the following
Note: The Notication Settings, described on page 54, must be enabled
for notications to be sent:
1. Check the Enable checkbox in the Syslog Server section.
2. In the Server IP eld, enter the IPv4 address, IPv6 address or
domain name of the Syslog server.
3. In the Service Port eld, enter in a port that the rewall will
allow to be used to access the Syslog server. The valid port
range is between 1 and 65535. The default port number is
514.
Note: The port number entered here must not be the same as any of
the ports entered into the Network sub-section. (See Network section
under Device Management in OSD Operation for details.)
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RADIUS Settings
To allow authentication and authorization for the B064-Series KVM over IP switch through a RADIUS server, do the following:
1. Check the Enable check box in the RADIUS Settings sections.
2. Select Preferred or Alternate RADIUS server from the dropdown menu.
3. Fill in the IP address and service port number for either the Preferred or Alternate RADIUS server. You can use the IPv4
address, the IPv6 address or the domain name in the Server IP eld.
4. Select the Authentication Type: PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) or CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol)
from the drop-down menu.
5. In the Timeout eld, set the time in seconds that the KVM over IP switch waits for a RADIUS server reply before it times out.
6. In the Retries eld, set the number of allowed RADIUS retries.
7. In the Shared Secret eld, key in the character string that you want to use for authentication between the B064-Series KVM over
IP switch and the RADIUS server. A minimum of 6 characters is required.
On the RADIUS server, set the entry for each user as su/xxxx, where xxxx represents the username assigned to the user in the
KVM switch. User access rights will be the same as those that were assigned to them in the KVM switch. (See User Management
sections for details).
AD / LDAP Authentication and Authorization Settings
To allow authentication and authorization for the B064 Series KVM Switch via AD / LDAP, refer to the information in the table,
below:
Character Meaning
Enable Check the Enable checkbox to allow AD/LDAP authentication and authorization.
Preferred/
Alternative LDAP
From the drop-down menu, specify either Preferred LDAP or Alternative LDAP.
Server IP Fill in the IP address of the Preferred or Alternate LDAP server.
Port Fill in the port number of the Preferred or Alternate LDAP server. For LDAP, the default port number is 389.
Timeout Set the time in seconds that the B064-Series KVM Switch waits for an LDAP server reply before timing out.
Admin DN Consult the LDAP administrator to ascertain the appropriate entry for this eld. For example, the entry might
look like this: ou=b064-032-04-ip,dc=tripplite,dc=com
Admin Name Fill in the LDAP administrator’s username.
Password Fill in the LDAP administrator’s password.
Search DN Set the distinguished name of the search base. This is the domain name where the search starts for user
names.
Note: If the LDAP Setting is enabled, the LDAP schema for MS Active Directory must be extended, or an OpenLDAP server must be installed and
congured. (See LDAP Server Conguration, in the following section for details.)
Authentication
The Authentication page allows remote authentication to be
set up via RADIUS and LDAP/S.
Disable Local Authentication
Check this checkbox to disable local login authentication of
the KVM switch. If checked, the switch can only be accessed
using LDAP, LDAPS, MS Active Directory, and/or RADIUS
authentication.
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SNMP Agent
The SNMP Agent allows you to congure Device Management
settings with an MIB browser using the MIB le obtained
from Eaton’s technical support. The MIB le imports into the
MIB browser to congure the following Device Management
settings: Operating Mode; Mode; Network: IP Installer, Service
Ports, IPv4 / IPv6 Settings; ANMS - Event Destination: Log
Server, SNMP Trap.
To connect to the switch through an MIB browser, use the
instructions below to add an SNMP Agent to allow access from
the computer you will use to congure to the switch settings.
Advanced Network Management Settings
To add an SNMP Agent:
1. Check Enable.
2. Client Add. A window will appear.
3. Select the Version.
4. Enter a Community Name.
5. Key in NMS IP/Host Name. Enter the IP address of a
computer that will access the switch via a MIB browser.
6. Select the Access Type and click Save.
7. From a MIB browser, import the MIB le and then enter the
IP address of the switch.
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LDAP Conguration — Active Directory
To allow authentication and authorization for the B064-Series
KVM Switch via LDAP, the Active Directory’s LDAP Schema
must be extended so that an extended attribute name for
the B064-Series KVM Switch – userprole – is added as an
optional attribute to the person class.
• Authentication refers to determining the authenticity of the
person logging in.
• Authorization refers to assigning permission to use the
device’s various features.
In order to congure the LDAP server, you will have to
complete the following procedures: 1) Install the Windows
2003 Support Tools; 2) Install the Active Directory Schema
Snap-in; and 3) Extend and Update the Active Directory
Schema.
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Install the Windows 2003 Support Tools
1. On your Windows Server CD, open the Support Tools folder.
2. In the right panel of the dialog box that comes up, double click SupTools.msi.
3. Follow along with the Installation Wizard to complete the procedure.
Install the Active Directory Schema Snap-in
1. Open a Command Prompt.
2. Key in regsvr32 schmmgmt.dll to register schmmgmt.dll on your computer.
3. Open the Start menu. Click Run and key in mmc /a. Click OK.
4. On the File menu of the screen that appears, click Add/Remove Snap-in, then click Add.
5. Under Available Standalone Snap-ins, double click Active Directory Schema, click Close and click OK.
6. On the screen you are in, open the File menu and click Save.
7. F or Save in, specify the C:\Windows\system32 directory.
8. For File name, key in schmmgmt.msc.
9. Click Save to complete the procedure.
Creating a Start Menu Shortcut Entry
To create a shortcut entry on the Start Menu for the Active Directory Schema, do the following:
1. Right click Start; select: Open all Users Programs Administrative Tools.
2. On the File menu, select New Shortcut
3. In the dialog box that comes up, browse to or key in the path to schmmgmt.msc (C:\Windows\system32\schmmgmt.msc) and
click Next.
4. In the dialog box that comes up, key in Active Directory Schema as the name for the shortcut, then click Finish.
Advanced Network Management Settings
Note: To quickly access the LDAP attribute, users can type the word get
into the Terminal command line.
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Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema
Step 1 - Create a New Attribute:
a) Open Control Panel Administrative Tools Active
Directory Schema.
b) In the left panel of the screen that comes up, right-click
Attributes:
c) Select New Attribute.
d) In the warning message that appears, click Continue to bring
up the Create New Attribute dialog box.
e) Fill in the dialog box according to the example below and
click OK to complete step 1 of the procedure.
• Common Name – userprole
• LDAP Display Name – userprole
• Syntax – Unicode String
• Minimum – 1
• Maximum – 255
Note: The Unique X500 Object ID uses periods, not commas.
Step 2 - Extend the Object Class With the New Attribute:
a) Open Control Panel
Administrative Tools Active
Directory Schema.
b) In the left panel of the screen that comes up, select Classes.
c) In the right panel, right-click person:
d) Select Properties; the person Properties page comes up with
the General tab displayed. Click the Attributes tab.
e) Select the Attributes tab and click the Add button:
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Step 3 - Edit Active Directory Users With the Extended
Schema:
a) Run ADSI Edit. (Installed as part of the Support Tools.)
b) Open Domain, and navigate to the cn=users dc=tripplite
dc=com node.
c) Locate the user you wish to edit.
Advanced Network Management Settings
f) In the list that comes up, select userprole, then click OK to
complete step 2 of the procedure.
d) Right-click on the user’s name and select Properties.
e) On the Attribute Editor page of the dialog box that appears,
select userprole from the list.
f) Click Edit to bring up the String Attribute Editor:
g) Replace the value shown with su/xxxx, where xxxx
represents the username assigned to the user in the
KVM switch. User access rights will be the same as those
that were assigned to them in the KVM switch. (See User
Management section for details.)
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Advanced Network Management Settings
h) Click OK. When you return to the Attribute Editor page, the
userprole entry now reects the new permissions:
OpenLDAP Server
OpenLDAP is an Open source LDAP server designed for UNIX
platforms. A Windows version can be downloaded from:
http://download.bergmans.us/openldap/openldap-2.2.29/
openldap-2.2.29-db-4.3.29-openssl-0.9.8awin32_Setup.exe.
i) Click Apply to save the change and complete the procedure.
j) Repeat Step 3 (Edit Active Directory Users With the Extended
Schema) for any other users you wish to add.
OpenLDAP Server Installation
After downloading the program, launch the installer, select
your language, accept the license and choose the target
installation directory. The default directory is:
c:\Program Files\OpenLDAP.
When the Select Components dialog box appears, select install
BDB-tools and install OpenLDAP-slapd as NT service, as shown
in the diagram, below:
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OpenLDAP Server Conguration
The main OpenLDAP conguration le, slapd.conf, has to be
customized before launching the server. The modications to
the conguration le will do the following:
• Specify the Unicode data directory. The default is ./ucdata.
• Choose the required LDAP schemas. The core schema is
mandatory.
• Congure the path for the OpenLDAP pid and args start up
les. The rst contains the server pid, the second includes
command line arguments.
• Choose the database type. The default is bdb (Berkeley DB).
• Specify the server sux. All entries in the directory will
have this sux, which represents the root of the directory
tree. For example, with sux dc=tripplite,dc=com, the fully
qualied name of all entries in the database will end with
dc=tripplite,dc=com.
• Dene the name of the administrator entry for the server
(rootdn), along with its password (rootpw). This is the
server’s super user. The rootdn name must match the sux
dened above. (Since all entry names must end with the
dened sux, and the rootdn is an entry)
An example conguration le is provided in the gure, below:
Starting the OpenLDAP Server
To start the OpenLDAP Server, run slapd (the OpenLDAP
Server executable le) from the command line. slapd
supports a number of command line options, the most
important option is the d switch that triggers debug
information. For example, a command of slapd -d 256 would
start OpenLDAP with a debug level of 256, as shown in the
following screenshot:
Note: For details about slapd options and their meanings, refer to the
OpenLDAP documentation.
Customizing the OpenLDAP Schema
The schema that slapd uses may be extended to support
additional syntaxes, matching rules, attribute types, and
object classes. In the case of the B064-Series KVM Switch,
the B064-Series KVM Switch User class and the permission
attribute are extended to dene a new schema. The extended
schema le used to authenticate and authorize users logging
in to the B064-Series KVM Switch is shown in the gure,
below:
attri butety p e(1.3.6.1.4.1.21317.1.1.4.2.2
Name ‘B0064-032-01-IPH-AccessRight’
EQUALITY caseIgnore.Match
SUBSTR caseIgnoreSubstringsMatch
SY N T A X 1.3.6.1.4.1466.115.121.1.15
SINGLE-V A LU E
)
obje ctclas s(1.3.6.1.4.1.21317.1.1.4.1.2
NA M E ‘User’
SUP organizationalPerson
STRUCTURAL
MAY (B0064-032-01-IPH-AccessRight $userCertificate)
)
LDAP DIT Design and LDIF File
LDAP Data Structure
An LDAP Directory stores information in a tree structure
known as the Directory Information Tree (DIT). The nodes
in the tree are directory entries, and each entry contains
information in attribute-value form. An example of the LDAP
directory tree for the B064-Series KVM Switch is shown in the
gure below:
Advanced Network Management Settings
ucdata-path ./ucdata
include ./schema/core.schema
pidfile ./run/slapd.pid
argsfile ./run/slapd.args
database bdb
suffix “dc=eaton, dc=com”
rootdn “cn=Manager, dc=eaton, dc=com”
rootpw secret
directory ./data
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DIT Creation
The LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF) is used to represent
LDAP entries in a simple text format (please refer to RFC
2849). The gure below illustrates an LDIF le that creates the
DIT for the B064-Series KVM Switch directory tree (shown in
the gure in the previous section).
dn: dc=eaton, dc=com
objectclass: top
objectclass: dcObject
objectclass: organization
d n: c n=M a nage r,dc=e aton,dc= c om
objectclass: top
objectclass: person
objectclass: organizationalPerson
cn: Manager
sn: Manager
dn: ou=Users, dc=eaton, dc=com
objectclass: top
objectclass: organizationalUnit
ou: Users
dn: cn=steve, ou=Users, dc=eaton, dc=com
objectclass: top
objectclass: person
objectclass: organizationalPerson
objectclass: User
cn: steve
sn: steve
B020-U16-19-IP-AccessRight: w,v,p,j,c,l
userPassword: password
ou: Users
The following gure illustrates an LDIF le that denes the
OpenLDAP group for the B064-Series KVM Switch.
dn: cn=judy1, ou=Users, dc=eaton, dc=com
objectclass: top
objectclass: person
objectclass: organizationalPerson
objectclass: User
cn: judy1
sn: judy1
userPassword:password
dn: cn=ccc, dc=eaton, dc=com
objectclass: groupOfNames
cn: ccc
member: cn=judy1, cn=users, dc=eaton, dc=com
dn: cn=bbb, dc=eaton, dc=com
objectclass: groupOfNames
cn: bbb
member: cn=ccc, dc=eaton, dc=com
dn: cn=aaa, dc=eaton, dc=com
objectclass: groupOfNames
cn: aaa
member: cn=bbb, dc=eaton, dc=com
Advanced Network Management Settings
Using the New Schema
To use the new schema, do the following:
1. Save the new schema le (e.g., B064-Series KVM switch.
schema) in the /OpenLDAP/ schema/ directory.
2. Add the new schema to the slapd.conf le, as shown in the
gure:
3. Restart the LDAP server.
4. Write the LDIF le and create the database entries in init.
ldif with the ldapadd command, as shown in the following
example:
ldapadd -f init.ldif -x -D “cn=Manager,dc=eaton,dc=com” -w
secret
ucdata-path ./ucdata
include ./schema/core.schema
include ./schema/cosine.schema
include ./schema/inetorgperson.schema
include ./schema/openldap.schema
include ./schema/.schema
#Define global ACLs to disable default read access.
access to dn. children=”ou=Users, dc=eaton, dc=com”
by: dn=”cn=Manager, dc=eaton,dc=com”write
by: selfread
by: anonymous auth
by* none
pidfile ./run/slapd.pid
argfile ./run/slapd.args
#######################################
# BDB database definitions
#######################################
databse bdb
suffix “dc=eaton, dc=com”
ro otd n “c n = Ma n ag er,dc= eato n,d c= co m ”
rootpw secret
directory ./data
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Setting Description
Enable Fixed Number
Dial Back
When the Enable Fixed Number Dial Back checkbox is checked, the KVM will hang up on the modem when
there is an incoming call, and dial back to the modem represented by the phone number mentioned in
the Phone Number eld.
Enable Flexible Dial
Back
When the Enable Flexible Dial Back checkbox is checked, the KVM can dial back to any modem specied
by the user connecting to the KVM. Simply enter a password into the Password eld, and when a user
connects to the KVM, they will be prompted to enter a username and password. They should enter the
phone number of the modem that they want to dial back to as the username, and use the password that
is set in the Password eld as the password.
In case the B064-Series KVM switch cannot be accessed via
the LAN, it can be accessed via the switch’s modem port. To
enable support for PPP (modem) operation, check the Enable
Out of Band Access checkbox. When checked, Enable Dial Back
and Enable Dial Out functions become available.
Setting Description
ISP Settings Enter in the Phone Number, Account Name and Password that you use to connect to your ISP here.
Dial Out Schedule This section allows you to determine what times your KVM switch will dial out over your ISP connection.
• Every – Check this option to choose between the 5 options in the drop-down menu; Never, every Hour,
every 2 Hours, every 3 Hours or every 4 Hours.
• Daily at – Check this option to enter in a time that the KVM will dial out over your ISP every day. Use the
hh:mm format to specify the desired time.
• PPP Online Time – Enter in the amount of time you want a ISP connection to last before it is terminated.
A setting of 0 means that the ISP connection will not automatically disconnect itself.
Emergency Dial Out In the event that the KVM gets disconnected from the network, or the network goes down, this feature
will automatically connect via the ISP dial up connection.
• PPP Stays Online Until Network Recovery – When this option is checked, the ISP connection will remain
active until the network connection is reestablished.
• PPP Online Time – When this option is checked, the ISP connection will remain active for the amount of
time you set here. A setting of 0 means that the ISP connection will not automatically disconnect itself.
Dial Out Mail
Conguration
This section allows you to set up email notications of systems events via SMTP server. These
notications will be sent over the ISP network connection, in contrast to the notications set up in ANMS
Event Destination (see SMTP Settings), which go out over the standard network.
• SMTP Server IP Address – Enter the IPv4 address, IPv6 address or domain name of you SMTP server
here.
• SMTP Server Requires Secure Connection (SSL) – Check this checkbox if your server requires a secure SSL
connection.
• SMTP Server Requires Authentication – Check this checkbox if your server requires authentication.
When checked, the Account Name and Password elds are activated. Enter in the Account Name and
Password for your SMTP server.
• In the From eld, key in the email address that you want the report to show up as being sent from.
Note: Only one email address is allowed in the From eld, and it cannot exceed 64 Bytes. 1 Byte is equal to 1 English
alphanumeric character.
• In the To eld, key in the email address(es) you want the report to be sent to.
Note: If you are entering more than one address, separate them with a semicolon. The size of all email addresses
cannot combine to more than 256 Bytes. 1 Byte is equal to 1 English alphanumeric character.
When you are done making all of your changes, click the Save button.
Enable Dial Out
To use the dial out feature, you must establish an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), and use a modem to dial out to
your ISP account. Check the Enable Dial Out checkbox to enable this feature. The settings found in this section are described in
the table below.
OOBC
Enable Dial Back
If the Enable Dial Back checkbox is checked, the switch will disconnect calls that dial into it, and dial back to one of the entries specied in
the table below.
B064-032-04-IPH
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The following section describes the settings found in the Security sub-section.
Follow the steps below to setup and access the B064-Series
KVM Switch via dial-in modem:
1. Set up your hardware conguration to match the diagram
below. You will need to use Cat5e cable and an RJ45 to DB9
Adapter to connect the B064-Series KVM Switch’s modem
port to the modem.
2. From your computer, use your modem terminal program to
dial into the B064-Series KVM Switch’s modem.
Note: If you don’t know the B064-Series KVM Switch modem’s serial
parameters, get them from the system administrator. An example of
setting up a modem terminal program under Windows XP is provided on
the next page.
3. Once the connection is established, open your browser, and
specify 192.168.192.1 in the URL box.
Note: The default username and password are blank.
From here, operation is the same as if you had logged in from
a browser or with the AP programs.
Connection Setup Example (Windows XP)
To set up a dial-in connection to the B064-Series KVM Switch
under Windows XP, do the following:
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel
Network
Connections Create a New Connection.
2. When the Welcome to the New Connection Wizard dialog
box appears, click Next to move on.
3. In the Network Connection Type dialog box, select Connect
to the network at my workplace and click Next.
4. In the Network Connection dialog box, select Dial-up
connection and click Next.
5. In the Connection Name dialog box, key in a name for the
connection and click Next.
6. In the Connection Availability dialog box, you can select
either Anyone’s use or My use only, depending on your
preferences, then click Next.
Note: If you are the only user on this computer, this dialog box won’t
appear.
7. In the Phone Number to dial dialog box, key in the phone
number of the modem connected to the B064 Series
KVM Switch (be sure to include country and area codes, if
necessary), then click Next.
8. In the Completing the New Connection Wizard dialog box,
check Add a shortcut to this connection on my desktop and
click Finish.
This completes the connection setup. Double click the
desktop shortcut icon to make a dial-in connection to the
B064-Series KVM Switch.
OOBC
Security
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Filtering
To enable IP and/or MAC ltering, click the IP Filter Enable and/
or MAC Filter Enable checkbox. There are a maximum of 100
lters allowed for each.
• If the include button is checked, all the addresses within
the lter range are allowed access to the B064-Series KVM
Switch; all other addresses are denied access.
• If the exclude button is checked, all the addresses within
the lter range are denied access to the B064-Series KVM
Switch; all other addresses are allowed access.
IP Filtering
To add an IP lter:
1. Check the IP Filter Enable check box.
2. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:
3. Check the IPv4 or IPv6 option, depending on what type of
address you are ltering.
Note: You must access the OSD via the local console or one of the
non-browser clients in order to lter an IPv6 address. When accessing
the OSD via browser, you are only able to set up IPv4 lters.
4. To lter a single IP address, check the Single IP checkbox
and enter the IP address you want to lter in the From eld.
Note: This feature is not available when accessing the OSD via
browser. To lter a single IP address via the browser OSD, you must
enter in the same IP address in both the From and To elds.
5.
To lter a range of IP addresses, enter the starting IP address
in the From eld, and the ending IP address in the To eld.
6. After ltering in the addresses, click OK.
7. Repeat these steps for any additional IP addresses you want
to lter.
To delete an IP lter:
Select the desired IP lter from the list and click Remove.
To modify an IP lter:
1. Select the desired IP lter from the list and click Edit. An Edit
dialog box similar to the Add dialog box will appear.
2.
Delete the old start IP address and replace it with the new
one.
3. Delete the old end IP address and replace it with the new
one. Click OK.
Note: To block a computer from accessing the B064-Series KVM Switch,
you do not need to lter both its IP address and its MAC address. Any
computer blocked by an IP lter will be denied access to the KVM switch,
even if the computer is allowed to access the KVM switch under the MAC
lters that are set up.
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Security
Setting Description
Allowed Determines the number of failed login attempts an account gets before they are prevented from accessing
the KVM switch.
Timeout Determines the amount of time that the user is prevented from accessing the KVM switch after
exceeding the maximum number of failed login attempts.
Lock Client PC When this checkbox is checked, the computer used to unsuccessfully access the KVM will be locked out
after exceeding the maximum number of failed login attempts.
Note: This feature blocks the computer using its IP address. If the computer IP address is changed, it will be able to access
the KVM in spite of this setting.
Lock Account When this checkbox is checked, the account used to unsuccessfully access the KVM will be locked out
after exceeding the maximum number of failed login attempts.
Login Failures
The Login Failures section allows you to set up the parameters for what occurs when an account fails to login successfully. To
enable the settings entered here, check the Enable checkbox. The table below describes the settings found in this section.
Note: When the Login Failures settings are disabled, there is no restriction on the number of login failures. It is strongly recommended that you enable
these features, and that both the Lock Client PC and Lock Account settings are enabled.
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Encryption
This section allows you to set dierent encryption settings for the Keyboard/Mouse, Video and Virtual Media functions of the KVM
switch. You can choose any combination of encryption methods (DES, 3DES, AES and/or RC4), you can choose to randomly switch
between them or you can choose no encryption at all. Although enabling encryption will add more security to you installation, it
can also slow down system performance (mouse, keyboard, video), with the following having the most impact:
•
RC4 impacts performance the least out of the four encryption methods. DES is second to least in impact, followed by 3DES and AES.
• Of all the possible combinations, a combination of RC4 and DES impacts performance the least.
Security Level
Login String
The Login String allows the KVMs IP address to be more secure
by adding extra text to the end of it. When text is entered
into the Login String eld, users will need to include a forward
slash (/) and the Login String at the end of the URL to access
the KVM switch. For example, if a Login String of abcdefg is
entered, the user must enter a URL such as 192.168.0.126/
abcdefg.
The following characters are allowed in the login string:
0 through 9, a through z, A through Z, ~ ! @$^&*()_+’<>,.|
The following characters are not allowed:
%”:/?#\[Space]
Note: If a Login String is not entered, anyone can access the KVM switch
using the IP Adress alone, making the installation less secure.
MAC Filtering
To add a MAC lter:
1. Click Add. A dialog box similar to the one below appears:
2. Type in the desired MAC address and click OK.
3. Repeat these steps for any additional MAC addresses you
want to lter.
To delete a MAC lter:
Select the desired MAC lter from the list and click Remove.
To modify a MAC lter:
1. Select the desired MAC lter from the list and click Edit. An
Edit dialog box box appears.
2. Delete the old address and replace it with the new one. Click
OK.
Note: To block a computer from accessing the B064-Series KVM Switch,
you do not need to lter both its IP address and its MAC address. Any
computer blocked by a MAC lter will be denied access to the KVM
switch, even if the computer is allowed to access the KVM switch under
the IP lters that are set up.
If any lters have been congured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or
MAC Filter list boxes.
Security
Item Description
High High security level. Disable all services except:
SSHv2, HTTPS (TLS v1.2).
Medium-High Medium-high security level. Enable SSHv2,
redirect HTTP to HTTPs, HTTPs (TLS v1.2),
ICMP.
Medium Medium security level. Enable SSHv2,
redirect HTTP to HTTPs, HTTPs (TLS v1.0, 1.1,
1.2), ICMP.
Custom Click to check the following security options
you wish to apply:
Enable ICMP service.
Enable SNMP service.
Enable Telnet service.
Enable SSH session.
Enable HTTP session.
Enable HTTPS session (select between "TLS
1.2" or "TLS 1.0, 1.1, 1.2").
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Working Mode
The Working Mode section allows you to enable/disable operation features of the KVM switch. The table below describes the
available settings.
Setting Description
Enable FIPS Enables the FIPS security standard.
Enable Multiuser
Operation
When this box is checked, multiple accounts (up to 32) can log onto the same bus (see Bus Info
section under Control Panel in Remote Session Operation for details) at the same time. If not selected,
the KVM switch can only be simultaneously accessed by the number of users that the unit has buses
for. The B064-016-02-IPG and B064-032-02-IPG have 3 buses each (1 local, 2 remote), and the
B064-016-04-IPG and B064-032-04-IPG have 5 buses each (1 local, 4 remote).
Enable Virtual Media
Write Operation
When this box is checked, applicable virtual media (see Virtual Media section under Control Panel in
Remote Session Operation for details) will be able to have information written to it from the remote
computer. If this box is not checked, any virtual media mounted to a remote computer will only be
able to be viewed, and not written to.
Enable Local Virtual
Media
When this box is checked, applicable USB media (see Virtual Media section under Control Panel in
Remote Session Operation for details) can be connected to the USB ports on the front of the KVM
switch and accessed on the connected computers. If this box is not checked, USB media connected to
the KVM will not be accessible on the connected computers.
Disable Authentication When this box is checked, no authentication procedures are used to check accounts logging into the
KVM. All users will be logged onto the KVM switch with full access, regardless of what account type
they are.
Note: Enabling this setting creates a very unsecure situation, and is not recommended.
OSD Operation
Private Certicate
When logging into the KVM switch over a secure (SSL) connection, a certicate is required to ensure you are logging into a secure
site. If a certicate is not recognized as secure, you will be prompted each time you log in to verify you want to continue to the
website. This section allows you to import an Encryption Key and Certicate. To import an Encryption Key and Certicate, follow the
steps below.
1. Click the Browse button to the right of Private Key, browse to where your private encryption key le is located, and then select it.
2. Click the Browse button to the right of Certicate, browse to where your certicate le is located, and then select it.
3. Click the Upload button to complete the procedure.
Note: Both the Private Key and Certicate must be imported at the same time. Clicking the Restore Default button returns the KVM to the default
certicate that came installed on it.
Security
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Certicate Signing Request
The Certicate Signing Request section provides an automated way of obtaining and installing a CA signed SSL server certicate.
To perform this operation, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Create CSR button. The following dialog box appears.
2. Fill in the form with the appropriate information for your company. The table below is an example of a lled out form.
Field Example
Country (2 letter code) US
State or Province US
Locality OH
Organization Your Company, Ltd.
Unit Techdoc Department
Common Name
www.mycompany.com
Note: This entry must be the exact domain name of the site that you want the certicate to be valid for. If the site’s
domain name is www.mycompany.com, and you enter mycompany.com, the certicate will not be valid.
Email Address [email protected]
3. When all elds have been lled out (all elds are required), click the Create button.
4. Click the Get CSR button, and then save the certicate le to a convenient location on your computer. This is the le that you
give to the third party CA to apply for their signed SSL certicate.
5. After you have received the certicate from the third party CA, save it to a convenient location on your computer. In the
Certicate Signing Request section of the Security page, click the Browse button and navigate to and select the certicate.
6. Click the Upload button.
Note: When uploading the le, the KVM checks to make sure the specied information still matches. If it does, the le is accepted. If it does not
match, the le will be rejected. If you want to remove the certicate (e.g. to replace it with a new one because of a domain name change), click the
Remove CSR button.
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The Date/Time page allows the user to set the date and
time parameters for the KVM switch. The following section
describes the settings on this page.
Time Zone
• Select the Time Zone and City that most closely resembles
where the KVM switch is in using the drop-down menu at
the top of this section.
• If your area uses Daylight Savings Time, check the Daylight
Savings Time checkbox.
To manually set the date and time, do the following:
1. In the Date section, select the current month using the
drop-down menu.
2. If needed, click the < or > buttons in the Date section to
move backward or forward to the correct year.
3. In the calendar in the Date section, click on the current day.
4. In the Time section, enter in the current time using the 24
hour HH:MM:SS format.
5. Click the Set button in the Time section to apply your
changes.
Network Time
To have the time automatically synchronized to a network
time server, do the following:
1. Check the Enable Auto Adjustment checkbox.
2. Select a time server from the Preferred Time Server drop-
down list; or, check the Preferred Custom Server IP checkbox
and enter in the IP of your preferred time server.
3. If desired, repeat step two to enter an Alternate Time Server.
4. Key in the desired number of days between synchronization
in the Adjust Time Every __ Days eld.
5. Click the Adjust Time Now button to synchronize
immediately.
Date/Time
Blade Server Conguration
For Super Administrators and Administrators/Users who
have been given permission, when you access the Device
Management section with a Blade Server selected in the
Sidebar tree, its Conguration page appears.
Adding a Blade Server
To congure a new blade server, do the following.
1. Select its icon in the Sidebar tree, then click Add in the main
panel. The Setup Blade Server dialog box appears, with the
Step 1 tab displayed.
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Blade Server Conguration
2. Fill in the elds according to the information provided in the following table.
Field Description
Server Model Select your blade server model from this drop down list.
Include KVM This item is for information purposes and can’t be edited. If the server supports a KVM function, this box
is checked. Otherwise, it is unchecked.
Server Name Enter in a name for the blade server here.
Server IP Enter in the IP address (IPv4, IPv6, or domain name) used to access the blade server via a serial
connection (Telnet or SSH).
Service Port Enter the port number used for serial access.
User Name Enter in the username required for serial access authentication.
Password Enter in the password required for serial access authentication.
Scan Interval Enter in the interval that determines how frequently the KVM switch scans the blade server for
information.
Timeout Enter in the amount of time that the KVM switch will wait for a response from the blade server before it
stops scanning.
Web URL Enter in the IP address (IPv4, IPv6, or domain name) used to access the blade server via web browser.
Login Name Enter in the username required for browser authentication.
Login Password Enter in the password required for browser authentication.
3. When you have nished conguring the elds, click Next to bring up the dialog box with the Step 2 tab displayed.
4. The Step 2 dialog presents a summary of the blade server’s conguration, including the number of blades installed. Click Save
to add the blade server to the installation.
Modifying / Deleting a Blade Server
• To modify a blade server’s conguration, rst select it in the Sidebar tree, and then click Modify. Make your changes on the
Setup Blade Server dialog box.
• To remove a blade server, rst select it in the Sidebar tree, and then click Delete.
Web Access
To access the blade server’s Web page, rst select it in the Sidebar tree, and then click Access Web.
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Log Information
The Log Information sub-section is where you can view the
contents of the built-in log le. When opened, a page similar to
the one below appears.
The B064-Series KVM switch logs all the events that take place and writes them to a log le. The Log section is split into two sub-
sections; Log Information and Notication Settings.
The Log Information page can store up to 512 events, at which
time the oldest les are deleted and replaced with newer les.
The records it displays show the Time, Severity, User and Log
Information associated with the event. At the bottom of the
screen are four icons, whose functionality is described below.
• Pause – Clicking the Pause button stops new events from
being displayed in the Log Information page. When clicked, the
icon changes to Resume. Click Resume to allow events to be
displayed again.
• Clear Log – Clicking the Clear Log button will clear the
records displayed in the Log Information page.
• Export Log – Clicking the Export Log button will allow you to
export and save the log le to your computer.
• Filter – Clicking the Filter button opens the Filter settings,
shown below, which allow you to display only records that
match the lter settings entered. The lter settings are
described in the table below.
Field Example
Time The Time lter settings allow you to display only those records that occurred at a specic time. Below
are the options.
• Today Only – Check the Today Only checkbox and click the Apply button to display only those
events that occurred on today’s date.
• Device Time – Shows the events according to the time conguration on the switch.
• Start Date/Time – Check the Start Date/Time checkbox and click in the eld to the right of it to bring
up a calendar that allows you to select a desired date and time. Click the Apply button to display all
of the events that occurred between the date/time entered into the Start Date/Time eld and the
present date/time.
• End Date/Time – This setting works in conjunction with the Start Date/Time eld. Check the Start
Date/Time checkbox and click in the eld to the right of it to bring up a calendar that allows you to
select a desired date and time. Check the End Date/Time checkbox and click in the eld to the right
of it to bring up a calendar that allows you to select a desired date and time. Click the Apply button
to display all of the events that occurred between the date/time entered into the Start Date/Time
eld and the date/time entered into the End Date/Time eld.
Information The Information eld allows you to type in a key word or string, and display only those records that
contain the search term. Simply type in a search term and click the Apply button.
User The User eld allows you to type in a user name, and display only those records that contain the text that
you entered in the User eld. To lter by User, you must check the User checkbox, type in a search term,
and then click the Apply button.
Priority The Priority elds allow you to lter by the Priority of the event being recorded; Least, Less or Most. To
lter by Priority, check the Priority checkbox, then check the Priority level checkbox(es) that you wish to
lter by, and then click the Apply button.
Reset Click the Reset button at any time to clear any lter settings that were entered and display all events.
Exit Click the Exit button to close the Filter settings.
Notication Settings
The Notication Settings sub-section allows you to select which events are sent out to SNMP, SMTP and SysLog servers. Simply check
the checkboxes in the rows of the events that you want notications sent out for, and in the column(s) of the methods you want
them to be sent to. When checked, the corresponding event notication will be sent using the corresponding method.
Note: Notications default with an “X”, which means they are disabled. Click on a notication box to mark it with a check, enabling it. You can check
multiple boxes at the same time using the [Shift] or [Ctrl] keys. To highlight a group of consecutive ports, start by highlighting the rst port, hold down
the [Shift] key, and then highlight the last port that you wish to highlight. All ports from the rst one you highlighted to the last will be highlighted. You can
then click on any of the permission checkboxes to change that permission for all of the highlighted ports. To highlight multiple non-consecutive ports,
start by highlighting the rst port, hold down the [Ctrl] key, and then highlight each additional port one by one while continuing to hold down the [Ctrl]
key. When all of the desired ports are highlighted, click on any checkbox to change that permission for all of the highlighted ports.
Log
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Upgrade Main Firmware
The Upgrade Main Firmware sub-section is used to upgrade
the rmware of the KVM switch. As rmware upgrades
become available, they can be found on Tripplite.Eaton.com/
support. To upgrade the KVM rmware, follow the steps
below.
1. Go to Tripplite.Eaton.com/support to download the most
current rmware and save it to a computer that is not
connected to the KVM switch.
2. Logon to the OSD, and navigate to the Maintenance section,
which will open with the Upgrade Main Firmware sub-section
page displayed.
3. By default, the Check Main Firmware Version box is checked,
which causes the KVM to check to see if the current
rmware is newer than that of the rmware le you are
using to upgrade the KVM. If the current version is newer,
you will not be allowed to continue with the upgrade. If
you wish to perform a rmware upgrade without checking
to see if the current rmware version is newer than the
upgrade le, simply uncheck this checkbox.
4. Click the Browse button, and then navigate to and select
the rmware upgrade le you downloaded from the Eaton
website. When selected, the Upgrade Firmware button
becomes active.
5. Click the Upgrade Firmware button to begin the rmware
upgrade. As the upgrade proceeds, progress is shown in the
Upload Progress bar.
6. When the upload is complete, a pop-up appears stating
System will reboot in a few seconds. The KVM switch will
reboot (this may take a few minutes), and the upgrade will
be complete. In the event of a rmware upgrade failure, see
the Main Firmware Upgrade Recovery section below.
Main Firmware Upgrade Recovery
Should the KVM rmware upgrade procedure fail, and the
switch becomes unusable, follow the steps below to restore
the KVM.
1. Power o the KVM.
2. Press and hold the Reset switch on the front of the unit.
3. Power on the KVM while holding down the Reset switch.
4. The KVM will be restored to the originally installed rmware
version. You will now be able to access the KVM switch and
try upgrading the rmware again.
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The Maintenance section is used to upgrade the B064-Series KVM Switch’s rmware, as well as the rmware of the Server
Interface Units (SIUs) used to connect its ports to the installed devices.
Note: Super Administrators are the only users who are guaranteed access to the Maintenance section of the KVM. Administrators and Users can
only access this function if they are given permission.
The Main Screen
The Maintenance section can be used to upgrade the KVM
and SIU rmware, backup/restore system conguration and
account information, ping network devices, and restore the
KVMs default values. When selected, the Maintenance section
opens with the Upgrade Main Firmware subsection displayed.
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Upgrade Adapters
In addition to upgrading the KVM rmware, the Maintenance
section allows you to upgrade the rmware of the connected
SIUs. The rmware upgrade le for the master KVM also
contains the rmware for the SIUs, so you do not need
separate les for each SIU. Once you have uploaded the
most current KVM rmware, the most current SIU rmware is
available via the Upgrade Adapters sub-section.
Note: Only those SIUs that are directly connected to the master KVM
switch can be upgraded. SIUs that are connected to cascaded KVMs will
not be upgradeable via the master KVMs Maintenance section.
To upgrade the rmware to the connected SIUs, follow the
steps below.
1. Logon to the OSD, and navigate to the Maintenance section,
which will open with the Upgrade Main Firmware sub-section
page displayed. Select the Upgrade Adapters sub-section.
The Upgrade Adapters page opens, with a list of KVM ports
displayed, and the model number and rmware version
number of the connected SIUs listed to the right of the port
number.
Maintenance
2. By default, the Check Adapter Firmware Version box is checked, which causes the KVM to check to see if the current rmware is newer
than that of the rmware le you are using to upgrade the SIUs. If the current version is newer, you will not be allowed to continue
with the upgrade. If you wish to perform a rmware upgrade without checking to see if the current rmware version is newer than
the upgrade le, simply uncheck this checkbox.
3. Click the Adapter Firmware Info button to display the most current SIU rmware versions available on the KVM switch. Compare this
information with the rmware version numbers displayed in the Upgrade Adapters list. If the version number displayed next to the
connected SIUs is older than that in the Adapter Firmware Info list, you should upgrade the rmware.
4. Check the checkbox next to each SIU you wish to upgrade. Check the master KVM checkbox to automatically check all SIUs at once.
5. Click the Upgrade Adapters button to begin the rmware upgrade. As the upgrade proceeds, progress is shown in the Status column.
6. When the upgrade is nished, the Status column will display the text Upgrade Successful. In the event of a rmware upgrade failure,
see the SIU Firmware Upgrade Recovery section below.
SIU Firmware Upgrade Recovery
Should the SIU rmware upgrade procedure fail, and the SIU becomes unusable, follow the steps below.
1. Unplug the SIU from the computer/server it is connected to.
2. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery switch (located next to the Cat5 connector) to the Recover position.
3. Plug the SIU back into the computer/server.
4. Start the SIU rmware upgrade procedure again.
5. After the SIU has been successfully upgraded, unplug it from the computer/server, slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery switch to the
Normal position, and plug it back in.
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Backup/Restore
The Backup/Restore subsection allows you to backup and
restore the KVM switch conguration and user prole
information.
Backup
To create a backup of the KVM switch, follow the steps below.
1. Key in a password in the Password eld.
Note: Setting a password is optional. If you do not wish to use a
password, you can skip this step.
2. Click the Backup button.
3. A pop-up appears asking you to save the backup le.
Browse to a desired location on your computer to save the
le to.
Restore
To restore the KVM switch using a backup le, follow the steps
below.
1. Click on the Browse button to the right of the lename eld,
and then navigate to and select the backup le.
2. If you set up a password when creating the backup le,
enter it in the Password eld.
3. Select as many of the options that are presented as you
wish to restore, and then click the Restore button. Once
complete, a message appears to inform you that the
procedure succeeded.
Terminal
Terminal provides a command line to execute options using
a terminal interface. Type a command in the window and hit
[Enter] to execute it.
Available commands include:
• BLADEDEBUG => Debug blade server.
• CLS => Clears the screen.
• ENABLERC4 => Enable RC4 cipher.
• ENABLESSLV2 => Enables SSLv2 protocol.
• ENABLESSLV3 => Enables SSLv3 protocol.
• ENABLETLSV1.0 => Enable/Disable TLSv1.0 protocol
• ENABLETLSV1.1 => Enable/Disable TLSv1.1 protocol
• GET => Gets current conguration.
• HELP => Provides Help information for commands.
• LDAPDEBUG => Debugs ldap communication.
• NETINFO => Displays network statistics information.
• PING => Displays ping host information.
• SETMAXFRAMERATE => Sets maximum frame rate for
video sample.
• SETLDAPMEMBER => Sets new value for ldap member.
• SETLDAPMEMBEROF => Sets new value for ldap
memberof.
• SETPROMPT => Sets prompt string.
• SETSSLCIPHER => Sets SSL cipher strength.
• SOCKINFO => Displays socket connection information.
• TRACERT => Displays trace route information.
• SETSSH => Enable/Disable SSH service.
• SETTELNET => Enable/Disable TELNET service.
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System Operation
The System Operation sub-section allows you to clear port
names, and reset the KVM conguration settings to their
default values.
The functions available in the System Operation page are explained in the table below.
Field Example
Clear Port Names Click this button to clear all of the port names on the installation and restore them to their default values.
Upon clicking this button, you will be prompted to conrm that you wish to clear all port names. Click Yes to
proceed.
Reset Default
Values
Click this button to undo all conguration changes that have been made to the KVM, and restore them to
the factory default settings. This does not aect port names, account information or network information.
Upon clicking this button, you will be prompted to conrm that you wish to proceed. Click Yes to proceed.
Reset on Exit Check this box and click the Apply button to have the KVM switch reset itself and implement all new settings
upon logging out. (Following the reset, allow approximately 30 to 60 seconds before logging back into the
KVM.)
If you change the IP address of the KVM, the Reset on Exit checkbox is automatically checked. To prevent
the KVM from resetting and saving the new IP address, uncheck this box.
Note: Un-selecting this checkbox will only cause the new network settings to be ignored for one logout. When you log back
in, the changes you made still appear in the Network settings elds, and the Reset on Exit checkbox is once again checked.
To ensure that these settings don’t get changed to something you don’t want, always make sure that you leave the Network
settings page with the correct information entered in.
The Download icon is used to download non-browser AP
versions of the Windows and Java Clients, as well as the Log
Server. Selecting this tab will open a drop-down list of the
programs that are available for download.
Note: If you have not been given access to one of these applications, you
will not be able to download it.
Click on the Download icon and select the program you want
to download. Save it to a convenient location on your hard
disk and run it from there.
Maintenance
Download
After you have successfully logged in (see Logging Into the
B064-Series KVM Switch section), the B064-Series KVM Switch
OSD Main Page appears with the Port Access tab selected:
All the ports that a user is permitted to access are listed in
the Port Selection panel at the left of the page. Ports to which
users do not have access will not be displayed in their OSD.
Double-click a port icon to access the device attached to it.
Once you switch to a port, its screen displays on your monitor.
Depending on whether you have Full Access or View Only
access to the port, you may or may not be able to operate the
remote computer using your keyboard and mouse.
Note: The AP Client and Local Console versions feature a Control Panel
in the top center of the screen that appears when scrolled over with the
mouse. The web browser version’s Control Panel is only available when a
port has been accessed. (See Control Panel section for details.)
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The Control Panel is provided as a way for the user to optimize and control the remote session. Regardless of whether you initiated a
remote session via the Windows or Java browser and non-browser clients, the control panel and its functionality remain the same. To
display the Control Panel, hover your mouse pointer over the top-center of the remote screen.
The Control Panel consists of an icon bar at the top and two text bars at the bottom. When the mouse pointer is hovered over an
icon, the description of the icon is displayed in the text bar. When the mouse pointer is not over an icon, the text bars display the
video resolution of the selected computer and the IP address of the KVM switch. You can drag the control panel to any location on
the remote screen by hovering over the text bar, and then clicking-and-dragging it. Each of the icons contained in the Control Panel
and their functionality is explained in the sections that follow.
The control panel functions are described in the table below.
Note: Due to limitations, the WebClient Viewer and JavaClient Viewer support the control panel with fewer functions. The unsupported functions will
be grayed out or unavailable.
Icon Function Desription
Always On Top/Auto Hide
This is a toggle. Click to make the control panel alway display on top of other screen elements.
Click again to have it display normally.
Video Settings Click to bring up the advance video setting options. Right-click to perform a quick Auto Sync.
Video Auto Sync
Click to perform a video and mouse autosync operation. It is the same as clicking the Auto-sync
button in the Video Options dialog box.
Screen Mode Toggles the display between Full Screen Mode and Windowed Mode.
Snapshot Click to take a snapshot (screen capture) of the remote display.
Set to Grayscale Click to toggle the remote display between color and gray scale views.
Zoom
Click to zoom the remote display window.
Note: This feature is only available in windowed mode (Full Screen Mode is o).
Array Mode Under an accessed port, click to invoke Panel Array Mode
Remote Session
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Control Panel
Icon Function Desription
Scan Ports
Under an accessed port, click to begin Auto Scan Mode. The KVM over IP switch will
automatically switch among the ports that were selected for Auto Scanning with the Filter
function. This allows you to monitor their activity without having to switch among them
manually.
Connect Port Click to select the port you wish to connect to.
Ctrl+Alt+Del Click to send a Ctrl+Alt+Del signal to the remote system.
On-Screen keyboard Click to open the on-screen keyboard.
Mouse Pointer
Click to select the mouse pointer type.
Note: This icon changes depending on which mouse pointer type is selected
Mouse Sync Mode
Click to toggle Automatic or Manual mouse sync.
• When the selection is Automatic, a green √ appears on the icon.
• When the selection is Manual, a red X appears on the icon.
Num Lock
These icons show the Num Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock status of the remote computer.
• When the lock state is on, the LED is lights orange and the lock hasp is closed.
• When the lock state is o, the LED is lights blue and the lock hasp is open.
Click on the icon to toggle the status.
Note: These icons and your local keyboard icons are in sync. Clicking an icon causes the corresponding LED on
your keyboard to change accordingly. Likewise, pressing a Lock key on your keyboard causes the icon’s color to
change accordingly."
Caps Lock
Scroll Lock
Macro Click to open the Macros dialog box.
Macro List Click to display a dropdown list of user macros to access and run.
Message Board Click to open the message board.
Virtual Media
Click to open the Virtual Media dialog box. The icon changes depending on the status of the
virtual media function.
Note: This icon displays in gray when the function is disabled or not available.
Speaker Enable/disable speaker.
Open GUI Under an accessed port, click to recall the GUI.
Custom Control Panel Click to open more control panel functions.
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Hotkeys
Various conguration actions related to the keyboard, video
and mouse can be performed via hotkey combinations. The
Hotkey setup utility is accessed by clicking on the Hotkey /
Macros icon and then clicking on the Hotkeys button at the
top of the screen. The Hotkeys screen displays the available
hotkeys and their corresponding hotkey combinations.
By default, the only hotkeys that are enabled are the Exit
Remote Location and Substitute Alt Key hotkeys. To enable/
disable a hotkey, simply check/uncheck the box to the left of
it. To change a hotkey’s command sequence, follow the steps
below.
1. Highlight the desired hotkey and click on the Set Hotkey
button.
2. Key in the desired hotkey combination, one key at a time.
The keys will be displayed in the hotkey column as they are
entered.
Note: Clicking the Cancel button will cancel the recording process.
Clicking on the Clear button will delete any keys that you entered
while keeping the recording process active.
3. When nished entering the hotkey sequence, click on the
Save button.
Note: Clicking the Reset button will restore all of the default hotkey
command sequences, and enable/disable defaults. You can use the
same function keys for more than one hotkey command sequence, as
long as the rst key is not the same. For example, you can use [F1, F2, F3]
for one action and [F2, F1, F3] for another, but you cannot use [F1, F3,
F2] once [F1, F2, F3] has been used.
Remote Session
The table below lists the default hotkeys, along with a description of their functions and their default command sequences.
Hotkey Description Command Sequence
Exit Remote Location Closes you out of a remote session. [F2, F3, F4]
Adjust Video Opens the Video Settings screen. [F5, F6, F7]
Toggle Control Panel Toggles the Control Panel o and on. When o, you will not be able to
access the control panel.
[F3, F4, F5]
Toggle Mouse Display Toggles the local mouse pointer between an arrow and a tiny circle.
Note: This Hotkey appears when accessing the WIN Client only.
[F7, F8, F9]
Adjust Mouse When the local and remote mouse pointers go out of sync, this command
brings them back together again.
[F8, F7, F6]
Video Auto-Sync Performs a video auto-sync. [F6, F7, F8]
Show/Hide Local
Cursor
Toggles the local mouse pointer on/o. [F4, F5]
Substitute Ctrl Key By default, hotkey combinations that use the Ctrl key, such as [Ctrl, Alt,
Delete], get sent to the local computer. This hotkey allows you to set a
substitute Ctrl key that can be used for the remote computer.
F11
Substitute Alt Key By default, hotkey combinations that use the Alt key, such as [Ctrl, Alt,
Delete], get sent to the local computer. This hotkey allows you to set a
substitute Alt key that can be used for the remote computer.
F12
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System Macros
The System Macros page allows you to add macros to the KVM
switch that can be performed automatically upon closing a
session. For example, you can create a macro that sends the
Winkey-L combination, causing a computer’s login page to
come up the next time it is accessed. To display the System
Macros page when it isn’t selected, click on the System Macros
button at the top of the Hotkeys / Macros screen.
To create a macro, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Add button on the right side of the screen.
2. In the name eld that appears, key in a name for the macro
you are adding.
3. With the new macro highlighted, click the Record button on
the right side of the screen. Recording will begin and the
following panel will be displayed in the upper-left corner of
the remote screen.
4. Enter in the macro hotkey sequence and then click the Done
button. You will be returned to the System Macros screen,
with your macro name and hotkey combination added to
the list. Repeat this procedure for any additional macros
you wish to create.
Note: Clicking the Pause button will pause/unpause the recording
of the hotkey sequence. Clicking the Cancel button will cancel the
recording of the hotkey sequence. Clicking the Show button will
display the hotkeys as they are entered.
Once system macros are created, they are available to be
assigned to ports, with only one macro allowed per port. (See
the Port Conguration section under OSD Operation for details
on assigning system macros.)
User Macros
The User Macros page allows you to add macros to the KVM
switch that can be performed on any of the connected
computers using the Macro List feature of the control panel.
(See Macro List section under Control Panel in Remote Session
Operation for details.) By default, the User Macros page is
displayed when the Hotkeys / Macros icon is clicked on. To
display the page when it isn’t selected, click on the User
Macros button at the top of the Hotkeys / Macros screen.
To create a macro, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Add button on the right side of the screen.
2. In the name eld that appears, key in a name for the macro
you are adding.
3. With the new macro highlighted, click the Record button on
the right side of the screen. Recording will begin and the
following panel will be displayed in the upper-left corner of
the remote screen.
4. Enter in the macro hotkey sequence and then click the Done
button. You will be returned to the User Macros screen, with
your macro name and hotkey combination added to the list.
Repeat this procedure for any additional macros you wish to
create.
Note: Clicking the Pause button will pause/unpause the recording
of the hotkey sequence. Clicking the Cancel button will cancel the
recording of the hotkey sequence. Clicking the Show button will
display the hotkeys as they are entered.
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Remote Session
The table below describes the contents of the Video Settings screen:
Setting Description
Screen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the screen using the Screen Position arrows.
Auto Sync Click this button to automatically detect the vertical and horizontal position settings of the remote screen. If
the local and remote mouse pointers are not synced, performing this function will normally bring them back
into alignment. If Auto Sync fails to align the screen properly, use the Screen Position arrows to make manual
adjustments.
RGB Move the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) slider bars to adjust the corresponding color component of the video
image. Check the Set to Grayscale checkbox to display the video of the remote computer in black and white.
If the remote keyboard and mouse response time is slow or choppy, checking the Set to Grayscale option can
speed them up.
Gamma This section allows you to adjust the video display’s gamma level. This function is discussed in detail in the
Gamma Adjustment section following this table.
Performance Use the slide bar to select the Internet connection type used by the local client computer. The switch will use
that selection to automatically adjust the Video Quality settings to optimize the quality of the video display.
Since network conditions vary, if none of the preset choices appear to work well, you can select Advanced and
use the Video Quality slider bar to adjust the settings to suit your conditions.
Video Quality Drag the slider bar to adjust the overall quality of the video of the remote computer. On slower networks,
lowering the video quality can help improve keyboard and mouse response time.
Enable Refresh The remote screen can be set to be redrawn every 1 to 99 seconds, eliminating unwanted artifacts that would
otherwise remain on the screen. Click the Enable Refresh checkbox to activate this feature, and then enter in
the desired refresh rate.
Transparency Adjusts the transparency of the toolbars displayed by the Windows and Java clients. Move the slider bar until
the transparency is set to the desired level.
Video Settings – The Video Settings screen allows you
to adjust the placement and picture quality of the remote
screen. The quality of the image display has a direct aect
on the keyboard and mouse response time. Higher quality
video results in more information being transferred over the
network, which can cause slow keyboard and mouse response
time in slower networks. Click this icon to open the Video
Settings screen.
Control Panel
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Remote Session
Gamma Adjustment
If it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote
computer, use the Gamma function in the Video Settings
screen. Under the Basic conguration, the gamma drop-down
list includes ten preset and four user dened gamma levels
to choose from. Simply select the desired setting from the
drop-down list. To set your own gamma levels, follow the
instructions below.
1. Click the Advanced button to bring up the gamma
adjustment settings.
2. Click and drag the diagonal line at as many points as you
wish to achieve the display output you desire. Click the Reset
button at any time to abandon changes and return to the
default gamma settings. Click the Cancel button to abandon
changes and close the Video Settings screen.
3. To save the new gamma settings, select a user dened
setting from the drop-down list and click the Save button.
Your gamma settings will be saved to the selected user
dened option.
Video Auto Sync – Click this icon to have the
vertical and horizontal oset values of the remote screen
automatically detected and synchronized with the local
screen.
Note: If the local and remote mouse pointers are out of sync,
performing a video auto sync will normally bring them back into
alignment. If the video auto sync fails to align the screen properly, use
the screen position arrows in the Video Settings screen to make manual
adjustments.
Screen Mode – Click this icon to toggle Full Screen mode
on/o. For those accessing the KVM via one of the Windows
clients, right-clicking this icon will toggle Keep Screen Size on/
o. When Keep Screen Size is enabled, turning on Full Screen
mode will not change the size of the remote screen. For
example, remote screens that are set to resolutions lower
than that of the local monitor will be displayed as a box inside
of the local display. When both Keep Screen Size and Full Screen
Mode are enabled, the remote screen will be displayed as a
box with a black background. If Keep Screen Size is disabled
and Full Screen Mode is enabled, the screen will be stretched
to t the entire local monitor.
Note: Keep Screen Size can only be toggled on/o when using one of the
Windows clients. When using one of the Java clients, Keep Screen Size is
always enabled.
Snapshot – Clicking this icon will take a screenshot of
the remote computer and save it to the local computer. By
default, snapshots are saved to the local computer’s desktop.
The le type, quality and location can be changed via the
Customize Control Panel page.
Message Board – The B064-Series KVM supports
multiple user logins, which can give rise to access conicts.
To alleviate this problem, a message board feature has been
provided that allows users to communicate with each other.
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Remote Session
The buttons on the button bar at the top of the message board are toggles. The actions for each of these buttons are described
in the table below.
Button Function
Enable/Disable Chat – When disabled, this icon displays next to the disabled user’s name in the User List panel of all
users’ message boards. Messages directed to the disabled user are not displayed on the message board. The button is
shadowed when chat is disabled.
Occupy/Release Keyboard/Video/Mouse – When you occupy the KVM, other users cannot see the video, and
cannot input keyboard or mouse data. A prompt will come up on the locked out users’ monitor stating which user has
occupied the KVM. The button in the message board is shadowed and this icon displays next to the occupying user’s
name in the User List of all users’ message boards.
Occupy/Release Keyboard/Mouse – When you occupy the KVM, other users can see the video, but cannot input
keyboard or mouse data. The button is shadowed and this icon displays next to the occupying user’s name in the User
List of all users’ message boards.
User List Panel
• To hide/unhide the User List panel, click on the arrows in the panel separator.
• The names of all the logged in users appear in the User List panel. Select the names of the users that you wish to communicate
with before sending your message.
• If a user has disabled chat, its icon displays before that user’s name.
• If a user has occupied the KVM, the corresponding icon displays before that user’s name.
Compose Panel
Type your message into this panel and then click the Send button or press the [Enter] key to post the message to the message
board.
Note: You must select the user that you want to communicate with from the user list. To send a message to all users, simply click All Users in the user list.
Message Display Panel
Messages that users post to the board, as well as system messages, display in this panel. If you disable chat, messages that get posted
do not appear.
Ctrl – Alt – Delete – Click this icon to send the [Ctrl, Alt,
Delete] command to the remote computer.
Set to Grayscale – Click this icon to display the remote
video in black and white. On slower networks, displaying the
remote video in black and white can help improve keyboard
and mouse response time.
Virtual Media – The Virtual Media function allows a drive,
folder, image le or removable disk on a user’s system to be
accessible on the remote server. The following media are
supported via the KVMs Virtual Media functionality.
Browser and non-Browser Windows Client
• IDE CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drives – Read Only
• IDE Hard Drives – Read Only
• USB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drives – Read Only
• USB Hard Drives – Read/Write*
• USB Flash Drives – Read/Write*
• USB Floppy Drives – Read/Write
• USB Card Readers
• USB Fingerprint Readers
• ISO Files – Read Only
• Folders – Read/Write
* These drives can be mounted either as a Drive or as a Removable Disk.
Mounting as a Removable Disk allows the user to boot the remote server
if the disk contains a bootable OS. If the disk contains more than one
partition, the remote server can access all of the partitions.
Browser and non-Browser Java Client
• ISO Files – Read Only
• Folders – Read/Write
Browser Web Client
• ISO Files - Read Only
• Folders - Read Only
USB Ports on Front Panel of KVM Switch
• IDE CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drives – Read Only
• IDE Hard Drives – Read Only
• USB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drives – Read Only
• USB Hard Drives – Read/Write*
• USB Flash Drives – Read/Write*
• USB Floppy Drives – Read/Write
• USB Card Readers
• USB Fingerprint Readers
* These drives can be mounted either as a Drive or as a Removable Disk.
Mounting as a Removable Disk allows the user to boot the remote server
if the disk contains a bootable OS. If the disk contains more than one
partition, the remote server can access all of the partitions.
Note: The Virtual Media function is only active for computer/servers
that are connected to the KVM switch using a B055-001-USB-V2 SIU.
Computers connected to a cascaded B064-016 KVM will not be able to
use virtual media.
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Virtual Media
Virtual Media via Remote Session
When accessing a connected computer remotely, you can use media from the computer you are accessing the KVM switch with
on the remote computer. You are also able to access media connected to the USB ports on the front of the KVM switch; however,
media connected to these ports needs to be mounted via the local console. (See Virtual Media via Local Console section under
Control Panel in Remote Session Operation for details.) To access virtual media via remote session, follow the instructions below.
Note: When accessing the KVM remotely with a Windows Vista or 7 computer, you must run Internet Explorer as an administrator for virtual media to
function properly.
1. Click the Virtual Media icon on the control panel to bring up
the following screen.
Note: The T button in the upper-right corner brings up a slider bar that
allows you to adjust the transparency of the virtual media screen. When
you’re nished making an adjustment, simply click anywhere on the screen
to close the slider bar.
2. Click the Add button and then select the desired media from
the list of media sources that appears. Each selected media
source will allow you to choose the available drive, le, folder
or removable disk.
Note: If your media source is USB 1.1, check the Disable High Speed USB
Operation Mode checkbox.
3. Repeat this step to add as many media sources as you want
to the Virtual Media screen. To remove a media source from
the list, highlight it and click the Remove button.
Note: Only 3 media sources can be used at any one time, with the top
3 sources in the list being the active devices. To rearrange the device
order, highlight the desired device and use the arrow keys on the right
of the screen to move the device up or down in the list.
4. Some media sources are Read Only, whereas others are
Read/Write. Those that are Read/Write can be viewed on
the remote computer, and can have data from the remote
computer added to them. Those that are Read Only can only
be viewed. Read Only media sources will be grayed out in the
list, not allowing you to check the Enable Write checkbox to
the left of the source. Read/Write sources will not be grayed
out, and you will be able to decide whether data can be
added to them or not. By default, Read/Write sources are
displayed with the Enable Write checkbox unchecked, which
means that data cannot be added to them. To allow data
from the remote computer to be added to a media source,
simply check the Enable Write checkbox to the left of it in the
list.
5. Once all media sources are added, and the desired 3 media
sources are at the top of the list, click the Mount button to
close the dialog box and open the media sources on the
remote computer.
Note: Depending on the speed of your network and the size of the
media source, it may take 30 seconds or so for the dialog box to close
and the media to open on the remote computer.
6. To disconnect the media sources from the remote computer,
click on the Virtual Media icon in the control panel.
Control Panel
Control Panel (continued)
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Control Panel
Virtual Media via Local Console
When accessing the KVM via the local console, you can mount media connected to the additional USB ports on the front of the
KVM, and access it on the connected computers. After connecting a USB device to one of the USB ports on the front of the KVM,
follow the instructions below to mount it to a KVM port and access it via the connected computer.
1. Open the OSD and highlight the desired port in the side bar.
Right-click on it and select the Mount option.
2. A Virtual Media Settings box appears, which is exactly the same as the one found when mounting virtual media remotely, except
that it contains a Keep Alive check box. To add a device, click on the Add button to display the list of devices connected to the
KVMs front panel, and select the desired device. If your device is USB 1.1, check the Disable High Speed USB Operation Mode
checkbox. To keep the device mounted even after the local user logs out, check the Keep Alive checkbox.
3. Once mounted, the media device will be accessible both locally and remotely. To unmount the device, right-click on the desired
port in the OSD and select the Unmount option.
Zoom – Click this icon to zoom in on the remote display.
You can choose to display the screen at 100%, 75%, 50% or
25%. Checking the 1:1 checkbox will keep the screen contents
sized in a 1:1 ratio, regardless of whether you choose to
display the remote session at 100%, 75%, 50% or 25%.
On-Screen Keyboard – The B064-Series KVM switch
features an on-screen keyboard, available in multiple
languages, with all of the standard keyboard keys for each
language. Click this icon to display the on-screen keyboard.
• To switch to a dierent language keyboard, open the drop-
down list in the upper-right of the on-screen keyboard and
select the desired language.
• To expand the keyboard to include the number pad, click
on the arrow icon to the right of the language drop-down
menu.
Mouse Pointer – Click to choose how the local and
remote mouse pointers are displayed. You can choose to
display Dual mouse pointers, Crosshairs mouse pointers,
the local mouse pointer as a tiny dot (not available via Java),
or only the remote mouse pointer. Dual mouse pointers
display both local and remote mice as arrows. Crosshairs
mouse pointers display the local mouse as a cross, and the
remote mouse pointer as an arrow. When displaying the local
mouse pointer as a tiny dot, the remote mouse pointer will be
displayed as an arrow.
Mouse Sync Mode – Click to toggle between automatic
and manual mouse sync modes. When set to automatic, a
green checkmark appears on the icon. When set to manual, a
red x appears on the icon.
Note: This icon is only active on computers that are connected to
the KVM using a USB SIU. The auto sync functionality only supports
Windows and Mac (G4 and higher), and the adapter attribute OS setting
must be set to Windows or Mac. (See Port Property section under Port
Conguration in OSD Operation for details on the adapter attribute OS
setting.)
Mac and Linux Considerations
A second Mac auto sync setting is available for Mac OS X
10.4.11 and higher. If you nd that enabling automatic mouse
sync per the instructions above does not provide satisfactory
results, right-click the mouse in the black text area of the
control panel, highlight the Mouse Sync Mode option and
select Automatic for MAC 2.
Although Linux does not support automatic mouse sync
mode, there is an additional setting in the Mouse Sync Mode
drop-down menu for Redhat AS3.0 systems. If you are having
diculty synchronizing the local and remote mice, try right-
clicking the mouse in the black text area of the control panel,
highlight the Mouse Sync Mode option and select Automatic
for Redhat AS3.0.
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Manual Mouse Synchronization
If the local mouse pointer goes out of sync with the remote
system’s mouse pointer, there are a number of methods to
bring them back into sync.
Before trying any mouse synchronization procedures, it
is always a good idea to ensure that you go to your Mouse
Properties Settings and set them according to the instructions
that follow. The Mouse Properties Settings should be set on the
computers attached to the B064-Series KVM Switch, not the
computer you are using to access it.
Note: In order for the local and remote mice to synchronize, you must
use the generic mouse driver supplied with the MS operating system.
If you have a third party driver installed - such as one supplied by the
mouse manufacturer - you must remove it.
Windows 2000:
1. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box
2. Click the Motion tab
3. Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 units in from
the left)
4. Set the mouse acceleration to None
Windows XP and later:
1. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box
2. Click the Pointer Options tab
3. Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 units in from
the left)
4. Disable Enhance Pointer Precision
Sun / Linux:
Open a terminal session and issue the following command:
Sun: xset m 1
Linux: xset m 0
Mouse Synchronization Procedures
If you are having syncing problems after adjusting the mouse
properties, try the following methods to help synchronize the
local and remote mouse pointers.
Note: Mouse synchronization may require several seconds to take eect.
Wait for 15 to 30 seconds to ensure that the mouse has had enough time
to sync.
• When in a remote session, move the mouse pointer to
the upper-center of the screen to open the control panel,
and then move it back into the remote screen. The mouse
pointers should align.
• Click the Video Auto Sync icon in the control panel. In most
cases, the local and remote mouse pointers will sync
following the video auto sync.
• Invoke the Adjust Mouse hotkey command (see Hotkeys
section under Control Panel for details). This hotkey
command defaults at F8, F7, F6.
• Adjust the video settings to decrease the amount of
information being transferred over the network. The less
data that is being sent, the faster the response time. In
particular, the Quality and Detect Tolerance settings in the
Video Settings screen (see Video Settings section under
Control Panel for details) can help improve keyboard and
mouse response time.
• Go to the Network page in the OSD and reduce the Network
Transfer Rate setting. (See Network section under Device
Management in OSD Operation for details.)
• Go to the display settings section of the remote computer
and lower the video resolution, refresh rate and color
settings.
• If the remote computer has a graphic desktop background,
change it to a solid color background.
Control Panel
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Control Panel
Speaker – Click to toggle sound On and O from the
remote server to be heard on the client computer’s speakers.
Macro List – Click this icon to display a drop-down list of
the User Macros (see User Macros section under Control Panel
for details) that have been added to the KVM switch. Select a
macro to run it on the selected computer.
Scan Ports – Click to initiate Auto Scan mode. (See Auto
Scanning section for details.)
Array Mode – Click to initiate Panel Array mode. (See
Panel Array Mode section under The OSD Toolbar for details.)
Open GUI – Click to open the OSD.
Customize Control Panel – Click this icon to bring
up the Customize Control Panel screen, which allows you to
choose which icons are displayed in the control panel, as well
as edit some of its features.
Customize Control Panel – The box on the left side of the
screen displays a list of the available control panel features,
with a checkbox next to each one. Check/uncheck a checkbox
to display or remove the corresponding features icon from
the control panel. By default, all features are included in the
control panel.
Control Panel Style – This section allows you to determine
how the control panel is displayed when it is dragged out of
the default position in the top-center of the screen.
Note: There is a second default position for the control panel at the
bottom-center of the screen.
• When the Transparent checkbox is checked, dragging the
control panel away from one of the default locations will
leave it displayed transparently in whatever location it was
dragged to.
• When the Icon checkbox is checked, dragging the control
panel away from one of the default locations will leave it
displayed as an icon in whatever location it was dragged to.
• When both the Transparent and Icon checkboxes are
checked, dragging the control panel away from one of the
default locations will leave it displayed as a transparent icon
in whatever location it was dragged to.
• When neither checkbox is checked, dragging the control
panel away from one of the default locations will leave it
displayed as normal in whatever location it was dragged to.
• If the control panel is located in either the top-center or
bottom-center default locations, checking these checkboxes
will have no eect.
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Screen Options – This section allows you to make Full Screen Mode and Keep Screen Size the default settings when a remote
session is activated.
Note: Keep Screen Size is not available when using the Java clients.
• Check the Full Screen Mode checkbox to display the remote screen in Full Screen Mode starting with the next time you login to a
remote session.
• Check the Keep Screen Size checkbox to enable the Keep Screen Size feature starting with the next time you login to a remote
session.
Bus Info – The B064-Series KVM Switch allows multiple users to access the connected computers simultaneously, with each
user accessing one bus. In addition, multiple users can log onto the same bus at the same time, and share a remote session.
The amount of buses is the same as the total number of simultaneous users. For example, a B064-032-02-IPG allows 3 users (2
remote, 1 local) to simultaneously access connected computers, and therefore has 3 buses. When 3 users are logged on at the
same time, each would be accessing the KVM on a separate bus. When a fourth user logs on, they are logged onto the rst bus,
which they are sharing with the rst logged on user.
When the Bus Info checkbox in the Customize Control Panel screen is checked, the bus (channel) being accessed and the number
of users on that bus (channel) is displayed in the control panel text bar. For example, C1/2 would signify that you are accessing
the connected computers on bus (channel) 1, and there are 2 users currently accessing bus (channel) 1 at the same time.
Snapshot – The Snapshot section allows you to determine where snapshots are sent to, what le type they are saved as; and,
if saved as a JPEG, the quality of the JPEG image. Although the Snapshot section is available to both Windows and Java users,
the two dier in the types of les that can be saved. The Windows clients allow you to choose between a BMP and a JPEG le,
whereas the Java clients allow you to choose between PNG and JPEG.
• Path – To select a location for snapshots to be saved in, click on the Browse button next to the Path eld. Navigate to the
desired location and select it.
• Format – Check the button of the le type that you want the snapshot to be saved in.
• JPEG Quality – If you select to save snapshots as JPEGs, you can adjust the quality of the JPEG image here. The higher the
quality of the image, the larger the le size.
Keyboard Pass Through – When selected, the [Alt, Tab] function will be sent to the remote computer. When it is not selected,
the [Alt, Tab] function is sent to the local computer. It is deactivated by default.
Lock LEDs – These icons display the status of the keyboard Num Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs. You can click
on them to toggle the corresponding lock function on/o. When rst initiating a remote session, you may have to toggle these o/
on to make sure they are synced up with your keyboard.
Control Panel
Remote Session
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The OSD Toolbar
The OSD provides a toolbar to help you control the B064-
Series KVM Switch from within the captured port. There are
three hotkey combinations that can be used to pull up the
OSD Toolbar and/or OSD when in a remote session:
• When in a remote session, hit the hotkey [Scroll Lock]
twice to open the OSD Toolbar.
• When in a remote session, hit the hotkey [Scroll Lock]
three times to open the OSD.
• When the OSD Toolbar is opened in a remote session, hit
the hotkey [Scroll Lock] once to open the OSD.
The OSD Toolbar is shown below:
Depending on the settings that were selected for ID Display,
the Port Number and/or the Port Name display at the right of
the toolbar.
Note: When the toolbar displays, mouse input is conned to the
toolbar area and keyboard input (other than the Scroll Lock/
Control hotkey) has no eect.
Icon Description
Click to skip to the rst accessible port on the entire installation without having to invoke the OSD.
Click to skip to the rst accessible port previous to the current one without having to invoke the OSD.
Click to begin Auto Scan Mode. The B064-Series KVM Switch automatically switches among the ports that
were selected for Auto Scanning in the Port Select and Filter functions. This allows you to monitor their
activity without having to switch among them manually.
Click to skip from the current port to the next accessible one without having to invoke the OSD.
Click to skip from the current port to the last accessible port on the installation without having to invoke
the OSD.
Click to bring up the OSD.
Click to close the OSD toolbar.
Click to invoke Panel Array Mode. (See Panel Array Mode section under The OSD Toolbar for details.)
As the length of Cat5 cable between the KVM and connected computer can aect video quality, this
setting is designed to compensate for shorter or longer lengths. Click to toggle through the Cat5 cable
length options; Short (Less than 32 ft. / 10 m), Medium (Between 32 ft. / 10 m and 82 ft. / 25 m) and Long
(Over 82 ft. / 25 m).
Note: This feature only applies to B064-016-01-IPG and B064-008-01-IPG models.
Toolbar Hotkeys
When the Toolbar is displayed, hotkeys can be used to switch between ports. The table below describes what actions can be
performed.
Hotkey Action
Skips from the current port to the rst accessible port previous to it. To gain control of the selected port, hit the [Esc]
key or click on the X icon in the Toolbar
Skips from the current port to the rst accessible port after it. To gain control of the selected port, hit the [Esc] key or
click on the X icon in the Toolbar
Skips from the current port to the rst accessible port on the installation. To gain control of the selected port, hit the
[Esc] key or click on the X icon in the Toolbar
Skips from the current port to the last accessible port on the installation. To gain control of the selected port, hit the
[Esc] key or click on the X icon in the Toolbar
A
Starts an Auto Scan. To exit Auto Scan and take control of the currently selected port, hit the [Esc] or [Spacebar] key, or
click on the X icon in the Toolbar.
P Pauses an Auto Scan. To resume scanning, hit any key other than the [Esc] or [Spacebar]
Remote Session
The meanings of the toolbar icons are given in the table below:
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Panel Array Mode
Clicking the Panel Array icon on the OSD Toolbar or Control
Panel invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode, the OSD
divides your screen into a grid of panels:
Panel Array Toolbar
The Panel Array Toolbar provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel array. The icons in the Panel Array Toolbar are
described below:
Icon Description
Click this icon to keep the Panel Array Toolbar visible at all times. Click it again to make the toolbar
disappear after a few seconds.
Click and drag any part of the toolbar that is not an icon to move the toolbar to another position on the
screen.
Pause panel scanning, leaving the focus on the currently selected panel.
Click to move the focus of the Panel Array scan back four panels.
Click to move the focus of the Panel Array scan to the previous panel.
Click to move the focus of the Panel Array scan to the next panel.
Click to move the focus of the Panel Array scan ahead four panels.
Increase the number of panels in the array.
Decrease the number of panels in the array.
Toggle 4/3 aspect ratio.
Exit Panel Array mode.
• Each panel represents one B064-Series KVM Switch’s ports,
beginning with Port 1 at the upper left and continuing from
left to right and top to bottom.
• When the Array is rst invoked, it scans through each of
the ports that were selected for Auto Scanning in the Port
Select and Filter functions, and displays information about
the port (port name, resolution, online status, port access
status), at the bottom of the panel.
Note: The Panel Array scans at one-second intervals. The scan interval is
not user denable.
• The number of panels in the array can be increased or
decreased by clicking the Show More Ports or Show Fewer
Ports icons on the panel array toolbar.
• If the computer connected to a port is on line, its screen
displays in the panel. If not, the panel remains blank.
• Only ports that are accessible to the currently logged in
user are displayed. For ports that are not accessible, the
panel is blank.
• If you move the mouse pointer over a panel, information
about the port displays at the bottom of the panel.
• You can access a computer/server connected to a port
by moving the mouse pointer over its panel and double-
clicking. This will switch you to the computer exactly as if
you had selected it from the OSD Main screen.
The OSD Toolbar
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Multiuser Operation
Auto Scanning
B064-Series KVM Switches are designed to allow multiple users to access connected computers/servers simultaneously.
• The B064-032-02-IPH and B064-016-02-IPH are designed with 3 buses, which support 1 local user and 2 simultaneous remote
users. When multiple users are logging on at the same time, the 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc. users to log in are all on the rst bus. The
2nd, 4th, 6th, etc. users to log in are all on the second bus. The rules for multi-user operation in the table that follows this
section apply to all users who are on the same bus.
• The B064-032-02-IPH and B064-016-02-IPH are designed with 4 buses, which share among 1 local user and 4 simultaneous
remote users. When multiple users are logged on at the same time, the 1st, 5th, 9th, etc. users are all on the rst bus. The
2nd, 6th, 10th, etc. users are all on the second bus. The 3rd, 7th, 11th, etc. users are all on the third bus. The 4th, 8th, 12th, etc.
users are all on the fourth bus. The rules for multi-user operation in the table that follows this section apply to all users who
are on the same bus.
Operation Rules for Multi-Users on the Same Bus
Auto Scan Mode When Auto Scan mode is started, all users on that bus will go into Auto Scan mode. If a user on the same
bus is in the OSD, they will not go into Auto Scan mode until they access one of the ports.
Auto Scan mode can be stopped by any user by opening the OSD. When this occurs, all other users on
the bus are switched to the port that last held the KVM’s focus during Auto Scan mode.
Panel Array Mode • When Panel Array mode is invoked, all users on that bus will go into Panel Array mode. If a user on the
same bus is in the OSD, they will not go into Panel Array mode until they access one of the ports. Panel
Array mode can only be overridden by Super Administrators and Administrators.
• Only the user who starts Panel Array mode can use the skip icons in the Panel Array Toolbar
• Only the user who starts Panel Array mode can switch ports. When switching to another port, all users
on the bus are switched to the same port. If a user does not have access to the port, they will be
unable to view it.
• Individual users can increase/decrease the number of panels they can see in Panel Array mode;
however, the picture quality may get worse as the number of panels is decreased. For this reason, it is
recommended that the user who starts Panel Array mode set it to display at least four panels.
The Auto Scan function automatically switches among all accessible ports at regular intervals, so that the user can monitor their
activity without having to manually switch between ports. The ports that are accessed in Auto Scan mode can be further ltered
via the Filter section of the Port Access page. (See Filter section under Connections in OSD Operation for details.)
Setting the Scan Interval
The scan interval used during Auto Scan mode can be set in the User Settings menu. (See User Preferences section under OSD
Operation for details.) The scan interval can be set from 1 to 255 seconds. The default is 5 seconds.
Invoking Auto Scan
Auto Scan Mode can be invoked when in the OSD or when in a remote session. When in the OSD, Auto Scan mode can be
invoked by clicking on the Auto Scan button in the lower-left corner of the Port Access section. When in a remote session, Auto
Scan Mode can be invoked by opening the OSD toolbar and tapping the A key. Once started, Auto Scan cycles through the ports
in order, starting with the rst accessible port on the installation. During Auto Scan Mode, an S appears in front of the Port ID
Display to indicate that the port is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode.
Pausing Auto Scan
Auto Scan Mode can be paused in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P during an Auto Scan. When
paused, the S that displays in front of the Port ID blinks On and O. Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular
computer can be more convenient than exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you resume scanning, you start from where you
left o. If you were to exit and then restart Auto Scan Mode, the scanning would start over from the very rst computer on the
installation. To resume Auto Scan Mode after pausing, press any key except [Esc] or the [Spacebar], which will exit Auto Scan
Mode completely.
Exiting Auto Scan
While Auto Scan Mode is in eect, ordinary keyboard functions are suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain
normal control of the keyboard. To exit Auto Scan Mode press [Esc] or the [Spacebar].
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The Log Server
Installation
Starting Up
The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected B064-Series
KVM Switch units and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and congure the Log Server.
1. From the computer that you want to use as the Log Server,
open your browser and log into the B064-Series KVM
Switch.
2. Download the Log Server by clicking on the Download Icon
at the top of the page and selecting it from the drop-down
list.
3. Navigate to where you saved the Log Server le and double-
click on it to open it. If any security warning dialog boxes
appear, ignore them and click Run or Open. The Log Server
installation screen appears:
To bring up the Log Server, either double click the program
icon, or key in the full path to the program on the command
line. The rst time your run it, a screen similar to the one
below appears:
4. Click Next. Then follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation and have the Log Server program
icon placed on your desktop.
5. Before starting up the Log Server, go to the Device
Management section of the B064-Series KVM Switch OSD
and open up the ANMS tab. In the corresponding elds,
enter the MAC Address and Port Number for the computer/
server that you have installed the Log Server on. (See
Advanced Network Management Settings section under
Device Management in OSD Operation for details)
Note: The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver in
order to access the database.
The screen is divided into three components:
• A Menu Bar at the top
• A panel that will contain a list of all B064-Series KVM Switch
units in the middle
• A panel that will contain an Events List at the bottom
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The Menu Bar
The Menu bar consists of four drop-down menus:
• Congure
• Events
• Options
• Help
Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, select one of the B064-Series KVM Switch units from the list window to enable it.
The Log Server
Congure
The Congure menu consists of three functions: Add, Edit and
Delete.
Add
Select the Add function when you need to add a new B064-
Series KVM Switch to the list of units that the Log Server
records events for.
Note: You must rst add a B064-Series KVM Switch via the Add function
before the Log Server can start recording its events.
Edit
Select the Edit function to modify the information pertaining to an existing B064-Series KVM Switch. To edit an existing B064-
Series KVM Switch, select it from the list and open the Edit function from the Congure drop-down menu. A dialog box will appear
showing the exact information that was entered for the B064-Series KVM Switch when it was added using the Add function. Edit
this information and click OK.
Delete
To delete a B064-Series KVM Switch, simply select it from the list and open the Delete function. A dialog box will appear which will
display the B064-Series KVM Switch information and ask you to click OK to delete it. If you want to remove it from the Log Server,
click OK.
Descriptions of the elds in this dialog box are shown in the table below:
Field Description
Address This can either be the IP address of the B064-Series KVM Switch or its DNS name (if the network
administrator has assigned it a DNS name). This value must be entered into the ANMS tab of the OSD
Device Management Notebook to communicate with the Log Server. (See Advanced Network Management
Settings section for details.)
Port Key in the port number that was specied in the ANMS tab of the OSD Device Management Notebook. If
the port number diers between the B064-Series KVM Switch OSD and the Log Server, the two will not
be able to communicate with each other.
Description This eld is provided so that you can enter in additional information that will help dierentiate this B064-
Series KVM Switch from the rest of the devices the Log Server is recording information for.
Limit This species the number of days that an event is kept in the Log Server’s database before it can be
deleted. To remove all events that have passed the expiration date set in this eld, use the Maintenance
function in the Events menu.
When you open the Add function the following dialog box will
appear:
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Maintenance
This function allows the administrator to remove all records that have passed their expiration limit. (See Congure under The Log
Server for limit details) In order to delete old les from the log server, the maintenance function must be performed.
Search
Search allows you to search for events containing specic
words or strings. When you access this function, a screen
similar to the one below appears:
The Log Server
A description of the items from the Search screen is given in the table below:
Item Description
Search Options New search: When selected, the search is performed on all the events in the database for the selected
B064-Series KVM Switch.
Search last results: This is a secondary search performed on the events that resulted from the last
search.
Search excluding last results: This is a secondary search performed on all the events in the database
for the selected B064-Series KVM Switch excluding the events that resulted from the last search.
Server List B064-Series KVM Switch units are listed according to their IP address. Select the unit that you want to
perform the search on from this list. You can select more than one unit for the search. If no units are
selected, the search is performed on all of them.
Priority List Sets the level for how detailed the search results display should be. If nothing is selected, all results will
display. If all results do display, entries highlighted in Red are of high or Most important to installations
security. Entries highlighted in Blue are of medium or Less important to installations security. Entries
highlighted in Black are of the least or Least important to installations security.
Start Date Select the date that you want the search to start from. The format follows the MM/DD/YYYY convention.
(e.g. 11/15/2009)
Start Time Select the time that you want the search to start from.
End Date Select the date that you want the search to end at. The format follows the MM/DD/YYYY convention. (e.g.
11/15/2009)
End Time Select the time that you want the search to end at.
Pattern Key in text here that you want the search to lter the events by.
Results The events that matched your search terms are listed here.
Search After you have entered in all of your search terms, click this button to start the search.
Print Click this button to print the search results.
Export Click this button to export Log Server search results as a text le
Exit Click this button to exit the Search dialog box.
Events
The Events Menu consists of two items: Search and Maintenance.
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Options
Help
The Log Server Main Screen — Overview
The Options menu consists of only one function: Network
Retry.
The Help menu consists of two options; Contents and About Log Server.
Contents
Selecting the Contents function brings up an online Windows Help le. The Help le contains instructions on how to set up,
operate and troubleshoot the Log Server.
About Log Server
Selecting the About Log Server option brings up a dialog box that displays the version number of the Log Server.
The Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels:
an upper (List) panel that displays all devices that have been
added to the Log Server and a lower (Event) panel that
displays the log events for the currently selected B064-Series
KVM Switch. To select a B064-Series KVM Switch unit in the
list, simply click on it.
The Log Server
Network Retry
Network Retry allows you to set the number of seconds that
the Log Server should wait before attempting to connect if the
previous connection attempt failed. When you click this item, a
dialog box, similar to the one below appears:
Key in the desired number of seconds and click OK to nish.
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The List Panel
The List panel contains the following elds:
Field Description
Recording Determines whether the Log Server records log events for the corresponding B064-Series KVM Switch.
If the Recording check box is checked, the eld displays Recording, and log events are recorded. If the
Recording check box is not checked, the eld displays Paused, and log events are not recorded.
Note: Even if a B064-Series KVM Switch is not currently selected, if its Recording check box is checked, the Log
Server will still record its log events.
Address This is the IP Address or DNS name that was given to the B064-Series KVM Switch when it was added to
the Log Server.
Port This is the port number that was assigned to the B064-Series KVM Switch when it was added to the Log
Server.
Connection If the Log Server is properly connected to the B064-Series KVM Switch, this eld displays Connected. If it is
not connected, this eld displays Waiting. This means that the Log Server is not communicating with the
B064-Series KVM Switch, and will not record its events. This occurs when the Log Server’s MAC address
and/or port number have not been set properly. The MAC Address and Port for the Log Server computer
must be entered into the ANMS tab of the OSD Device Management Section. In addition, the B064-Series
KVM Switch’s IP Address and Port must be entered when adding it to the Log Server. If the Port numbers
in the B064-Series KVM Switch and the Log Server do not match, they will not be able to communicate.
Days This eld displays the number of days that the B064-Series KVM Switch’s log events are to be kept in the
Log Server’s database before it is eligible for deletion.
Description This eld displays the descriptive information given for the B064-Series KVM Switch when it was added to
the Log Server.
The Event Panel
The lower panel displays event information for the currently selected B064-Series KVM Switch.
The Log Server
The Log Server Main Screen — Overview
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Appendix
Mac
Keyboard
T
he PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the
M
ac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.
N
ote: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl),
then press and release the activation key.
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard
[Shift] Shift
[Ctrl] Ctrl
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
[Alt] Alt
[Print Screen] F13
[Scroll Lock] F14
=
[Enter] Return
[Backspace] Delete
[Insert] Help
[Ctrl]
F15
Sun Keyboard
The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the
Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other
keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.
Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl),
then press and release the activation key.
PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard
potS]T[ ]lrtC[
niagA]2F[ ]lrtC[
sporP]3F[ ]lrtC[
odnU]4F[ ]lrtC[
tnorF]5F[ ]lrtC[
ypoC]6F[ ]lrtC[
nepO]7F[ ]lrtC[
etsaP]8F[ ]lrtC[
dniF]9F[ ]lrtC[
tuC]01F[ ]lrtC[
[Ctrl] [1]
[Ctrl] [2]
[Ctrl] [3]
[Ctrl] [4]
pleH]H[ ]lrtC[
Compose
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+
Keyboard Emulation
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General Operation Troubleshooting
Problem Action
Erratic Operation. If a KVM switch is cascaded from it, the upper-level KVM must always be powered on before
the lower-level KVM. If the cascaded switch was turned on rst, resetting it may resolve the
issue. If not, power o the installation and power everything on according to the installation
instructions in this manual.
• Reset the unit by pressing and holding the Reset button on the front of the unit for longer
than three seconds.
I can’t access the B064-Series KVM
Switch, even though I have specied
the IP address and port number
correctly.
If the B064-Series KVM Switch is behind a router, the router’s Port Forwarding (also referred
to as Virtual Server) feature must be congured.
Mouse and/or Keyboard not
responding.
•
If accessing the KVM via local console, unplug and replug the cable(s) from the console
port(s).
• Turn the connected computer/server o and then back on. All connected devices need to
be powered o when connecting to the KVM.
Sudden loss of network connection. Close your B064-Series KVM Switch connection. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and log in
again.
No video display on the remote
console.
• Make sure the resolution of the monitor being used to display the remote computer/
server is higher than that of the remote computer/server.
• Make sure the OSD toolbar is closed. Sometimes mouse movement is required to bring
the screen out of sleep mode. If the OSD toolbar is open, your mouse input is not being
received by the remote computer/server.
• Check the rmware version number of the Server Interface Unit (SIU) you have
connected to make sure it is the most current. (See Upgrade Main Firmware section under
Maintenence in OSD Operation for details.) If not, upgrade the SIUs rmware.
• Press and release the left [Alt] key, then press and release the right [Alt] key.
When logging in from a browser, the
following message appears: 404
Object Not Found.
If a login string has been set (see Login String section under Device Management in OSD
Operation for details), make sure to include the forward slash and correct login string when
you specify the B064-Series KVM Switch IP address.
When I log in, the browser generates
a CA Root certicate is not trusted,
or a Certicate Error response.
The certicate can be trusted; you can proceed.
There are two mouse pointers after
the remote system is accessed.
The KVM automatically defaults to show both the local and remote mouse pointers. You can
choose to display both mouse pointers at the same time or only the remote mouse pointer.
(See Mouse Pointer section under OSD Main Page in OSD Operation for details.)
The display on the remote console
is distorted and performing an
Autosync doesn’t resolve the
problem.
• Switch ports to a port with a dierent resolution and then switch back.
• Lower the resolution and refresh rate for the computer/server connected to the port.
I have been given an account, but I
am unable to login
• Make sure that you have correctly entered your username and password.
• Make sure that your System Administrator has given you proper access to the KVM switch.
The Lock LEDs on the Control Panel
do not accurately portray my Lock
status
Click the LEDs on the Control Panel until they match those on your keyboard. Once matched
up, changing a Lock LED on the keyboard will also change it in the Control Panel and vice
versa.
When I open a viewer, the web page
does not display properly, and I
receive an error message that says
“Problems with this Web page might
prevent it from being displayed
properly….”
• By default, IE6 and some versions of IE5 use the High security level for the Restricted Sites
zone. Windows Server 2003 uses High security for both the Restricted Sites and Internet
zones. You may need to enable Active Scripting, ActiveX Controls and Java Applets. To do
this, follow these steps: 1) In Internet Explorer, open the Tools menu and select Internet
Options. 2) In the Internet Options dialog box, click Security. 3) Click Default level, and click
OK when prompted.
• Verify that Active Scripting, ActiveX Controls and Java Applets are not blocked. If some client
computers work and others don’t, verify the Internet Explorer or another program (e.g.
Anti-Virus, Firewall, etc.) on your client computer are not congured to block Scripts, ActiveX
Controls or Java Applets.
• Verify that your anti-virus program is not set to scan the Temporary Internet Files or
Downloaded Program Files folders.
• Delete all temporary internet related les by following these steps: 1) Open the Tools
menu in Internet Explorer and select Internet Options 2) Click on the General tab 3) Under
Temporary Internet Files, click Settings 4) Click Delete Files and click OK when prompted 5)
Click Delete Cookies and click OK when prompted 6) Under History, click on Clear History,
Yes and click OK when prompted.
• Make sure that you have the latest version of Microsoft DirectX installed.
• Make sure that you have the latest version of Java installed.
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Administration Troubleshooting
Problem Action
After upgrading the rmware and
logging back in, the B064-Series
KVM Switch appears to still be
using the old rmware version.
Clear your browser’s cache. Delete all temporary internet les and cookies. Close the
browser and reopen it to log in with a new session.
Mouse Troubleshooting
Virtual Media Troubleshooting
Problem Action
My mouse and/or keyboard is not
responding.
• Check the rmware version number of the Server Interface Unit (SIU) you have
connected to make sure it is the most current. (See Upgrade Main Firmware section
under Maintenence in OSD Operation for details.) If not, upgrade the SIUs rmware.
• Turn o the computer/server you are having trouble with. Unplug and re-plug the SIU
from the computer/server. Turn the computer/server back on.
Mouse movement is extremely
slow.
There is too much data going through your connection.
• If the remote computer’s wallpaper has a lot of graphics, switch it to a plain wallpaper.
• Adjust your video settings to reduce the amount of data per the instructions in the Video
Settings section under OSD Main Page.
There are two mouse pointers on
my screen, how do I change this?
You can choose between 3 dierent pointer types. See Mouse Pointer section under OSD
Main Page
My mouse pointers don’t sync. See Mouse Pointer section under OSD Main Page.
Problem Action
Virtual Media works on all of my
computers except one.
The remote server’s mainboard may not support USB. Check to see if there is a new
rmware and BIOS version for the mainboard that does support USB.
There is no Virtual Media icon on
my control panel.
• Virtual Media is only accessible on computers/servers that are connected to the KVM
switch using a B055-001-USB-V2
• Make sure that your System Administrator has given you access to the Virtual Media
functionality.
I can’t boot my remote server from
my Virtual Media drive.
Your remote server’s BIOS may not support booting from a USB drive. Check to see if there
is a new rmware and BIOS version for the mainboard that does support USB.
If I connect a USB oppy drive to
a remote server, it can boot the
remote server; however, if I map
it to the remote server as a Virtual
Media drive, it cannot boot the
remote server.
USB oppy drives have two types of format: UFI and CBI. Both can be used for OS level
Virtual Media functions, but only UFI is currently supported for BIOS level, which includes
boot functions.
I cannot mount a Folder as a Virtual
Media device.
If the folder is formatted with the FAT16 le system, it must be less than 2Gb to be
mounted.
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Appendix
WinClient ActiveX Viewer Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The WinClient ActiveX Viewer will
not connect to the KVM switch.
DirectX 8.0 or higher must be installed on your client computer.
After upgrading the rmware to my
KVM switch, the WinClient ActiveX
Viewer no longer works.
The old version of your .ocx le was not deleted. Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Manage
Add-ons. Delete or disable all occurrences of WinClient.
Part of the remote window is o my
monitor.
• If Keep Screen Size is not enabled (see Control Panel section under Remote Session
Operation), try performing a Video Auto Sync (see Video Settings section). If this does not
work, you may have to manually adjust the video via the Video Settings page.
• If Keep Screen Size is enabled, areas that are o the screen can be accessed by
positioning the mouse pointer on the far side of the area you want to scroll to.
The remote screen is rotated 90
degrees.
Enable the Keep Screen Size function. (See Control Panel section under Remote Session
Operation for details.)
I cannot run Net Meeting when the
WinClient is running.
Enable the Keep Screen Size function. (See Control Panel section under Remote Session
Operation for details.)
After logging in, I can’t open the
WinClient ActiveX viewer.
• You don’t have the authority to install the WinClient Control Add-on on your client
computer. Have your system administrator run the program for you the rst time.
• Under Vista, you must also add the KVM switches URL to the list of trusted sites. Go to
Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted Sites > Sites
When using Vista, I open the
WinClient ActiveX Viewer and try to
mount a driver or removable disk,
but I am getting a message that
says “Driver not ready.”
This is due to Vista’s User Account Control (UAC). If you are the computer’s administrator,
open your browser by right-clicking on it and selecting Run as Administrator. If you are not
the administrator, you will need to have the administrator disable UAC.
AP Windows Client Troubleshooting
Problem Action
Windows Client won’t connect to the
B064-Series KVM Switch.
DirectX 8.0 or higher must be installed on your computer.
Remote mouse pointer is out of
sync.
• Perform a Video Auto Sync. (See Video Settings section under OSD Main Page in OSD Operation
for details.) This will usually sync the local and remote mouse pointers.
• Use the Adjust Mouse Hotkey command. (See Hotkeys section under OSD Main Page in OSD
Operation for details.)
• If this does not work, see Mouse Pointer section under OSD Main Page.
Part of remote window is o my
monitor.
• If Keep Screen Size is not enabled (see Screen Mode section under OSD Main Page in OSD
Operation for details), try performing a Video Auto Sync (see Video Settings section under OSD
Main Page in OSD Operation) to sync the local and remote monitors. If this does not work, you
may have to manually adjust the Screen Position in the Video Settings screen.
• If Keep Screen Size is enabled, areas that are o the screen can be accessed by positioning
the mouse pointer on the far side of the area you want to scroll to.
The remote screen is rotated 90
degrees.
Enable Keep Screen Size. (See Control Panel section under OSD Main Page in OSD Operation.)
I cannot run Net Meeting when the
Windows Client is running.
Enable Keep Screen Size. (See Control Panel section under OSD Main Page in OSD Operation.)
My B064-Series KVM switch is not
showing up in the device list when I
open the AP Windows Client.
• The port number entered into the Program eld of your KVMs Network page (see IP Installer
section under NIC Settings in Super Administrator Setup for details) must match the port
number entered into the AP Windows Client’s Port eld. Only KVMs that match the port
number entered into this eld will show up in the device list.
• The Enable Device List option must be checked on the Operating Mode page for your KVM
switch to show up in the Device List. (See Working Mode section under Device Management in
OSD Operation for details.)
After upgrading the rmware to my
KVM switch, the AP Windows Client
no longer works.
The old version of you .ocx le was not deleted. Open Explorer and search for WinClient.ocx.
Delete all occurrences.
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Panel Array Mode Troubleshooting
Java Applet & AP Java Client Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The video resolution is of low
quality.
This occasionally occurs when the screens are scaled down to t into each panel. Decrease
the number of panels that are displayed.
When multiple remote users are
logged in, some of them only
receive a partial image.
The rst user to invoke Panel Array Mode should set it to display at least four panels.
For mouse synchronization problems, see Manual Mouse Synchronization section under Control Panel in Remote Session
Operation. For connection and operation problems, see the table below:
Problem Action
The AP Java Client won’t connect to
the B064-Series KVM Switch.
• Java Runtime Environment 6, Update 3 or higher must be installed on your computer.
• If a login string has been set, make sure to include the forward slash and correct string
(see Login String section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details) when
you specify the B064-Series KVM Switch’s IP address.
• Try closing the Java client and opening it again.
Pressing the Windows
Menu key has no eect.
Java doesn’t support the Windows Menu key.
Java Client performance
deteriorates.
Exit the program and start again.
National language characters do
not appear.
You must set the appropriate keyboard language in the Port Properties tab of the Port
Access page. (See Port Properties section under Connections in OSD Operation for details.)
After upgrading the rmware of my
KVM switch and logging into the
OSD, my switch is still showing the
old rmware version number.
You need to delete your Java temporary internet les. Open Control Panel > Java, and click
on the Settings button in the Temporary Internet Files section. In the Disk Space section, click
on Delete Files. When prompted, click OK.
When I try to add a folder to be
mounted as a Virtual Media Drive, I
am unable to select the folder. The
only option I have is desktop.
In the folder selection entry eld, enter the root directory of the folder you want to add.
After that, the folders contained under the root directory will be displayed.
Appendix
Log Server Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The Log Server program does not
run.
The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver in order to access the database.
This driver is automatically installed with Windows ME, 2000 and XP. For Windows 98 or NT,
you will have to go to the Microsoft download site:
http://www.microsoft.com/data/download.htm to retrieve the driver le: MDAC 2.7 RTM
Refresh (2.70.9001.0).
Since this driver is used in Windows Oce Suite, an alternate method of obtaining it is to
install Windows Oce Suite. Once the driver le or Suite has been installed, the Log Server
will run.
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Sun Systems Troubleshooting
Problem Action
Video display problems with HD15
interface systems (e.g. Sun Blade
1000 servers).*
• The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz:
Under Text Mode go to OK mode and issue the following commands:
setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x60 reset-all
Under XWindow:
1. Open a console and issue the following command: m64cong -res 1024x768x60
2. Log out
3. Log in
Video display problems with
13W3 interface systems.
(e.g. Sun Ultra servers)*
• The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz:
Under Text Mode go to OK mode and issue the following commands:
setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x60 reset-all
Under XWindow:
1. Open a console and issue the following command: bcong -res 1024x768x60
2. Log out
3. Log in
The local and remote mouse
pointers do not sync.
See Manual Mouse Synchronization section.
* These solutions work for most common Sun VGA cards. If using them fails to resolve the problem, consult the Sun VGA card’s manual.
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Factory Default Settings
Setting Default
Language English
OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock]
Port ID Display Port Number + Name
Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds
Scan/Skip Mode All
Scan Duration 5 Seconds
Screen Blanker 0 minutes (Disabled)
Beeper On
Viewer Auto Detect
Welcome Message Hide
Accessible Ports Super Administrators – Full Access for all ports
Administrators and Users – No Access for all ports
Specifications
B064-016-02-IPH B064-016-04-IPH B064-032-01-IPH B064-032-02-IPH B064-032-04-IPH
Port Selection Methods Pushbutton, OSD and Hotkey
Local Console Ports Local Console Connectors for connecting Keyboard, Mouse, and Video Monitor
Computer/Server Ports (x16) RJ45 F (x32) RJ45 F
LAN Ports (x2) RJ45 F
Dial-In Modem Port RJ45 F
Multi-User Capability 1 Local,
2 Remote
4 Buses
(Share between
1 Local + 4 Remote)
1 Local,
1 Remote
1 Local,
2 Remote
4 Buses
(Share between
1 Local + 4 Remote)
Dual-Power Supplies Yes
Power Input Connector (x2) IEC-320-C6
I/P Rating 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1A
Single Power Supply Consumption 120V (36W)
230V (33.8W)
120V (42.78W)
230V (41.5W)
120V (27.9W) 230V
(27.7W)
120V (44.87W)
230V (43.7W)
120V (48W)
230V (46.6W)
Dual Power Supply Consumption 120V (39.65W)
230V (38.7W)
120V (43.2W)
230V (40W)
120V (28.5W) 230V
(29.1W)
120V (46.04W)
230V (43W)
120V (49.96W)
230V (46.3W)
On/O Power Switch Yes
Additional USB Ports (x3) USB A F
Reset Button Yes
Port Selection Pushbuttons 2
Keyboard/Mouse Emulation USB (PC, Mac, Sun), PS/2, Serial
Max Video Resolution 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz
Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Humidity 0 to 80%, RH, Noncondensing
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.7 x 17 x 16.3 in. / 4.36 x 43.34 x 41.33 cm
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Serial Adapter Pin Assignments
The table below shows the pin assignments for the RJ45 to DB9 Adapter (DTE to DCE) that comes with the unit.
Switch (RJ45) Pins Modem (DB9)
RTS 1 7
DTR 2 4
TXD 3 3
CTS 4 8
GND 5 5
RXD 6 2
DCD 7 1
DSR 8 6
9 NC Not Used
Fan Location & Speed Information
Temperature Sensor Location
Specifications
The B064-Series KVM switch contains 6 fans, whose location
is shown in the image below.
The location of the KVM switches for temperature sensors is shown in the image below.
Fan Speed
Fan speed is automatically adjusted according to temperature.
When the temperature reaches the levels mentioned below,
the KVM switches temperature sensors adjust the fan speed
accordingly.
• If any of the four sensors sense a temperature greater than
89°F (32°C), all of the fans will be set to spin at half speed
• When all four sensors sense the temperature is below 86°F
(30°C), all of the fans will be turned o
• If any of the four sensors sense a temperature greater than
113°F (45°C), all of the fans will be set to spin at full speed
• When all four sensors sense the temperature is below 104°F
(40°C), all of the fans will be set to spin at half speed
Note: The temperature inside the case can be higher than the ambient operating temperature of the KVM switch (32°F to 122°F / 0°C to 50°C).
However, if the temperature reading shown in the Device Information section surpasses 185°F (85°C), you should either cool down the room or shut
down the switch until it cools.
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