1. Features
1.1 General Features
• B040-Series Console KVM Switches come with a built-in 19 in. LCD, keyboard and touchpad
• Connect up to 256* computers by daisy-chaining up to 16 levels** of NetController KVM Switches
• Compatible with standard 19" racks
• Access connected computers via Push-button, OSD or Hotkey Commands
• Password protection
• Firmware upgradeable
• B042-Series Rackmount KVM Switches support USB and PS/2 keyboard/mice on both the console and connected computers
• B040-Series Console KVM Switches come with an external USB keyboard/mouse port and VGA monitor port
• P780-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kits eliminate the need to buy separate USB and PS/2 KVM cable kits
• Remotely access connected computers by connecting a B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit
• B040-Series Console KVM Switches support resolutions up to 1280 x 1024; B042-Series Rackmount KVM Switches support resolutions up to 2048 x 1536
*When daisy-chaining (16) 16-Port KVM switches together. **Previous versions of NetController KVM Switches have an 8-level daisy-chain limitation. If you experience problems daisy-chaining
over 8 levels, you may need to upgrade the firmware of your unit(s).
1.2 Package Contents
• B040-Series Console KVM Switch or B042-Series Rackmount KVM Switch
• 4 ft HD15 to DB9 Firmware Upgrade Cable
• 8 in. Daisy-Chain Cable (B042-Series KVM Switches only)
• 6 ft C13 to 5-15P Power Cord (B040-Series Console KVM Switches only)
• External Power Supply – Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.3A Output: 9V, 1A (B042-Series Rackmount KVM Switches only)
• Daisy-Chain Terminator (B042-Series Rackmount KVM Switches only)
• External VGA Port Terminator (B040-Series Console KVM Switches only)
• Rackmount Hardware
• Owner's Manual CD
• Quick Start Guide
1.3 Hardware/Software Support
• Supports standard 5-button Microsoft
• Supports standard Microsoft, Logitech and comparable keyboards
• Compatible with Windows® 95 and above, Mac® OS 10.4 and above, Linux and Sun Solaris
• B040-Series built-in monitor supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024
• B042-Series KVM Switches support resolutions up to 2048 x 1536
1.4 Cable Requirements
• C13 Power Cord (B040-Series Console KVM Switches only)
• External Power Supply* (B042-Series KVM Switches only)
• Tripp Lite P780-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kit
• Tripp Lite P781-Series Daisy-Chain Cable
• HD15 Female to DB9 Male Firmware Upgrade Cable
• Daisy-Chain Terminator (B042-Series KVM Switches only)
• External VGA Port Terminator (B040-Series Console KVM Switches only)
*Use only the external power supply that is included with the B042-Series KVM Switch.
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