TRIPP LITE Non-CAC Secure KVM Administration and Security Management Tool User Guide
- May 15, 2024
- Tripp Lite
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Tripp Lite Secure KVM Administration and Security
Management Tool Guide
(Non-CAC)
DESIGNED AND MADE IN USA
Release Date: February 11th , 2021
Version: 1.0
Prepared By: David Posner
Prepared For: Tripp Lite
OVERVIEW
The Administration and Security Management Tool was designed by Tripp Lite to allow identified and authenticated users and system administrators to perform the following management activities on Tripp Lite Secure KVM switch devices:
| Menu Function | Administrator |
|---|---|
| Log-in | |
| Change Admin Access Credentials | |
| Auditing – Dump Log | |
| Restore Factory Default (reset) | |
| Terminate Session |
Table 1: Administrator Function Permissions
This guide outlines the required information to operate each function in
the above table. If the product does not behave in the manner specified by
this document, please contact Tripp Lite technical support at
[email protected].
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The information in this document is for authorized system administrators or users. If the product does not behave in the manner specified by this document, please contact Tripp Lite technical support at https://www.tripplite.com/support.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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The Tripp Lite Secure KVM switch is compatible with standard personal/portable computers, servers or thin-clients, running operating systems such as Windows or Linux.
The Administration and Security Management Tool can only run on Windows. The supported versions are Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10. Version 2.0 or later of the .NET framework is also required. -
The peripheral devices that supported by the KVM TOE are listed in the following table:
| Console Port | Authorized Devices |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | Wired keyboard and keypad without internal USB hub or composite |
device functions, unless the connected device has at least one endpoint which
is a keyboard or mouse HID class
Display| Display device (e.g., monitor, projector) that uses an interface that
is physically and logically compatible with the TOE ports (DVI-I, HDMI, or
DisplayPort, depending on model)
Audio out| Analog amplified speakers, Analog headphones
Mouse / Pointing Device| Any wired mouse or trackball without internal USB hub
or composite device functions
Table 2: Peripheral Devices supported by the KVM TOE
SYSTEM SETUP
Note: Only one computer connected to the KVM port 1 is required for any activity in this guide.
- Ensure that device power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computer.
- Using USB cable Type-A to Type-B connect the PC to the device host K/M port 1.
- Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
- Connect the appropriate video cable between the PC and the KVM video 1 port.
- Connect the monitor to the KVM console video output connector.
- Power up the PC and the device.
- Download the Administration and Security Management Tool from the following link to the PC – https://www.tripplite.com/pages/niap-secure-kvm.
- Run the Administration and Security Management Tool executable file. Figure 1 below is a screenshot of the tool you should be seeing on your screen.
INITIATE SESSION
- Using the keyboard, press “Ctrl Ctrl cnfg”
- At this stage the mouse connected to the device will stop functioning.
- Figure 2 below is a screenshot of the tool you should be seeing on your screen.
Administrator Functions
7.1 Administrator – Log-in
- Enter the default username “admin” and press Enter.
- Enter the default password “12345” and press Enter.
- Figure 3 below is a screenshot of the tool you should be seeing on your screen.
7.2 Administrator – Change Administrator Credentials
- Select option 2 from the menu on your screen and press Enter.
- Enter the new Administrator ID and press Enter.
- Enter the new Administrator ID again and press Enter.
- Enter the new Administrator password and press Enter.
- Enter the new Administrator again and press Enter.
- Figure 4 below is a screenshot of the tool you should be seeing on your screen.
7.3 Administrator – Event Log (auditing)
Event Log is a detailed report of critical activities stored in the device
memory. The internal clock of the KVM is used to print out timestamps for each
event in the log. The internal battery of the KVM ensures the clock is always
active and allows for accurate time recordings for all events. The initial
date is inputted into each KVM manually at the time of manufacturing. The
following steps provide instructions for dumping the log by identified and
authenticated administrator.
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Select option 3 from the menu on your screen and press Enter.
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The last 10 events will be presented in the log as shown in Figure 5 below:
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Press the Enter key to see the previous 10 events. This can be repeated for up to the most recent 100 events.
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The Log header includes the following information:
- Unit’s Model
- Unit’s S/N
- Anti-tamper switch status
- Manufacturing Site
- Manufacturing Date
- Anti-tamper Arming Date
- Number of current records in the Log
The log data may include events with any of the codes shown in Figure 6 below:
| Code| Description
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1| ALO| Administrator Log On
2| ALF| Administrator Log Off
3| ARM| Arming A/T System
4| EDL| EDID Learn
5| LGD| LOG Dump
6| PWU| Power Up
7| PWD| Power Down
8| AFD| Restore Factory Default
9| RKM| Rejected Keyboard or Mouse
10| STS| Self-Test
11| TMP| Device Tampered, Review by MFR only
12| APU| Administrator Credential Update
Figure 6: Event Codes
7.4 Administrator – Restore Factory Defaults
- Select option 4 from the menu on your screen and press enter.
- The following menu will be presented (see Figure 7 below):
The unit will perform power reset automatically. All system defaults will be
restored.
7.5 Administrator – Terminate Session
Press “Esc Esc”.