Tripp Lite RACKMOUNT B020-U16-19-K - Manual (Page 18)

F6 Broadcast Mode (BRC)
F6 is an Administrator-ONLY function. Clicking the F6 field, or pressing [F6], invokes Broadcast (BRC) Mode. When this function is in effect, commands
sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation.
This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system-wide shutdown, install-
ing or upgrading software, etc.
BRC works in conjunction with the F2 LIST function. The LIST function (see page 15) lets you tailor the list of ports the OSD will display on the OSD
Main Screen. When a command is broadcast, it is done only to the ports currently displayed on the OSD Main Screen.
• A Speaker symbol appears before the Port ID Display to indicate BRC Mode is in effect.
• The mouse will not function while the BRC Mode is in effect. You must exit the BRC Mode in order to regain control of the mouse.
• To exit BRC Mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD hotkey), then click the F6 field, or press [F6].
F7 Scan (SCAN)
Invoke the Auto Scan Mode by clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7]. This function allows you to cycle through available computers at regular intervals so
that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.
• The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 15).
• The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function (see page 15). When you want to stop
at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc] to stop scanning.
• If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is attached but is powered off, the monitor screen will be blank, and the mouse and
keyboard will have no effect. After the Scan Duration time is up, the Scan function will move on to the next port.
• As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the Port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode.
• While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, the keyboard and mouse will not function. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console.
• While in Auto Scan Mode, the scanning can be paused in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P, or with a left click of the
mouse.
• To exit Auto Scan Mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].
F8 Log Out (LOUT)
Clicking the F8 field or pressing [F8] logs you out of the KVM switch, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] to
deactivate the OSD. With this function you must log in again to regain access to the KVM, whereas with [Esc], you are only logged out of the OSD
screen.
Note: 1. When you reenter the OSD after logging out, the screen stays blank except for the OSD Main Menu. You must input your password before you can continue.
2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc] to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu, a Null Port message displays on the
screen.The OSD Hotkey will bring up the Main OSD Screen.
7. OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation
8. Firmware Upgrade Utility
7.6 OSD Functions
8.1 Before You Begin
To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:
1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to the
support section on www.tripplite.com and choose the model name
that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade
Packages.
2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade file you want to install (usually the
most recent), and download it to your computer.
3. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable (provided with this unit), to connect
a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your
switch.
Note: When daisy-chaining B020-U16 KVM Switches ONLY, a firmware upgrade to
station 1 will upgrade all connected KVMs. All B022-016 KVMs will need to be upgraded
individually.
4. Shut down all of the computers.
5. From your KVM switch console, bring up the OSD and select the F4
ADM function. (See page 16.)
6. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter], then press
[Y] to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode. For your reference, the
current firmware upgrade version displays on the screen.
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