2. Features
• B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA and B020-U16-19-K come with an external console port, allowing an external local console (PS/2 or USB) to
be connected. An additional USB port is included on the front panel of the B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA and B020-U16-19-K for use with
an external mouse.
• Dual Interface supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice.
• Keyboard and mouse emulation (PS/2 and USB) allows for simultaneous booting of computers even when the console focus is elsewhere.
• External USB port allows for sharing of USB1.1 peripherals among all ports on the KVM switch.*
• Multiplatform support: supports Windows, Linux, Mac and Sun.
• Supports multimedia USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun.
• Daisy-chain up to 31 additional switches to connect up to 264 computers.
• The B022-U08 can be daisy-chained from the B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA, B020-U16-19-K, B020-U08-19-IP and B020-U16-19-IP .
• Daisy-chained station position is automatically sensed – no need for manual DIP switch settings.
• B022-U08 KVM Switches can be cascaded off of B020-016-17-IP Switches.**
• Station ID LED indicates the switch's station position.
• No software required.
• Select a computer via push-buttons, Hotkeys or On Screen Display (OSD) menus.
• Auto-scan feature allows for continuous scanning of connected computers.
• Hot Pluggable: add/remove computers without powering down the KVM switch.
• Two-level password security: only authorized Users can view and control the connected computers. (Up to four Users and one Administrator).
• Superior video quality: supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 for the B022-U08 and 1280 x 1024 for the B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA
and B020-U16-19-K.
• Rackmountable in 19" rack system (1U).
• Firmware upgradeable.
*USB1.1 peripheral sharing function works only when using the USB Cable Kit connections.
**A separate firmware upgrade is required for cascading. (See Firmware Upgrade on Page 18 for details.
3. System Requirements
3.1 Computer
• A VGA, SVGA or MultiSync computer with a HD15 port
Note: The max resolution for the B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA or B020-U16-19-K is 1280 x 1024, and 2048 x 1536 for the B022-U08. The resolutions of the connected
computers must not exceed these limits.
Either:
1. A Mini-DIN 6 (PS/2) keyboard and mouse port.
2. A USB Type-A port.
3.2 Console*
• A VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync monitor capable of the highest resolution on any system in the installation
• A PS/2 or USB-style mouse
• A PS/2 or USB-style keyboard
*Optional external console ports are included on the NetDirector Console KVM Switches.
3.3 Cables
This KVM switch requires the following custom-wired premium cables:
Function
To Connect a PS/2 or USB Computer to the KVM
Daisy-Chain Cables
3.4 Operating Systems
OS
Windows
Linux RedHat
Linux SuSE
Linux Mandriva (Mandrake)
UNIX AIX
Version
2000 and higher
7.1 and higher
9.0 and higher
9.0 and higher
4.3 and higher
Tripp Lite Part
P778-Series PS/2 or USB Combo KVM Cable Kit
P772- Series Daisy-Chain Cables
OS
UNIX FreeBSD
UNIX Sun
Novell Netware
Mac
DOS
3
Version
4.2 and higher
Solaris 8 and higher
5.0 and higher
OS 9 and higher
6.22