Black Box KV22016E User's Guide

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SERVSELECT IIITM INSTALLER/USER GUIDE8Connectors RJ-45Sync Types Separate horizontal and verticalPlug and Play DDC2BVideo Resolution Analog Port Maxim

CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW92. Product Overview2.1 Features and BenefitsThe ServSelect® III family of switches integrate field-proven analog keyboa

SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE10VideoThe ServSelect III provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA and XGA video. Achieve resolutions of up

CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW11Figure 2-1. Example of a ServSelect III Configuration2.2 Safety PrecautionsTo avoid potential video and/or keyboard pro

SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE12Rackmount safety considerations• Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operat

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION133. Installation3.1 Getting StartedBefore installing your ServSelect III switch, refer to the following list to ensure you h

SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE144. Attach four cage nuts or clip nuts to the rackmounting flange of the rack cabinet so that the nut is positione

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION15Figure 3-2. Basic ServSelect III Switch Configuration To connect a server using a SAM:1. Locate the SAMs for your ServSelec

SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE16NOTE: When connecting a Sun SAM, you must use a multi-sync monitor to accommodate Sun computers that support both

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION17NOTE: The system will automatically “merge” the two switches together as one. All servers connected to the cascaded ServSelec

SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE18Figure 3-4. ServSelect III Switch Configuration with Legacy KVM Switches To add a legacy KVM switch:1. Mount th

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION192. Locate the port set labeled A on the back of the switch. Connect these peripherals to their respective ports.3. For the mu

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CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS214. Basic Operations4.1 Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsThe ServSelect III switch features one or two analog

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS22Viewing the status of your switch The status of the servers in your system is indicated in the right columns of the Main

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS23To disconnect the user from a server:Press Print Screen and then Alt+0. This leaves the user in a free state, with no ser

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS24This Keystroke Does ThisF1 Opens the Help screen for the dialog box.Alt+HotkeyOpens dialog boxes, selects or checks optio

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS254.4 Configuring OSD Interface MenusYou can configure your ServSelect III switch from the Setup menu within the OSD inter

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS262. Click Setup. The Setup dialog box displays.Figure 4-2. Setup Dialog BoxAssigning server namesUse the Names dialog box

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS27To assign names to servers:1. In the Names dialog box, select a server name or port number and click Modify. The Name Mod

1SERVSELECTTM III INSTALLER/USER GUIDEWelcome to the ServSwitch™ Family!Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSelect™ III! We appreciate your busi

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS28Figure 4-5. Devices Dialog BoxWhen the ServSelect III switch discovers a cascaded switch, you will notice the port numbe

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS29Changing the display behaviorUse the Menu dialog box to change the display order of servers, change the key sequence to l

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS30Controlling the status flagThe status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected serv

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS314. In Display Mode, select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop through the flag.5. To

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS32Figure 4-10. Security Dialog BoxNOTE:Figure 4-10 is the Security screen for the administrator and local user when the En

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS33To remove password protection from your console:1. From the Main dialog box, click Setup - Security; the Password dialog

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS34To immediately turn on the screen saver:Press Print Screen, then press Pause. 4.5 Displaying Version InformationThe OSD

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS35Figure 4-13. Target Version Dialog Box5. Click X to close the Target Version dialog box.NOTE: Load Firmware button will

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS36-or-Double-click on a server’s name or port.-or-Press Alt and the number of the server you wish to scan. You can select u

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS37To cancel scan mode: 1. Select a server if the OSD interface is open.-or-Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard

SERVSELECTTM III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE2FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADARADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment gen

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS38Next to each item to be tested, you will see a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol display to the left of each ite

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS39Figure 4-17. Diagnostics Warning Dialog Box3. Click OK to begin diagnostics.-or-Click X or press Escape to exit the dial

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS40NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret k

CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS414.9 Changing Your Switch ModeYour ServSelect III switch allows you to connect to attached servers using two methods: Pre

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SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE435. Advanced Operations5.1 Using Administrator PrivilegesThe ServSelect III switches allow up to four users and

CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED OPERATIONS44Figure 5-3. User Setup Menu (Administrator Only)User Setup menu functions (administrator only)The User Setup menu all

SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE45The Username field displays default names that can be edited by the administrator. Usernames must be between 1 to

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SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE47Appendix A: Flash UpgradesUpgrading the ServSelect III You can upgrade the firmware of your ServSelect III by usi

3 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTSShielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and en

APPENDICES48Upgrading the SAM firmwareThe SAMs can be upgraded individually or simultaneously. NOTE: ServSelect III cables are not upgradable.To simul

SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE49Figure 1-3. Version Dialog Box3. Click Target to view individual SAM information. The Target Selection dialog b

APPENDICES505. Click the Load Firmware button. The SAM Load dialog box displays.NOTE: The Load Firmware button displays for SAMs only; ServSelect III

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SERVSELECTTM III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE4Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucci

5NOM STATEMENTC: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El

SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE6Table of Contents1. Specifications......

CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS71. SpecificationsDuring the course of this product’s lifetime, modifications might be made to its hardware or firmware that