Black Box SERVSWITCH PANTHER KV1108A Specifications Page 1

ServSwitch Panther JUNE 2004 KV1108A KV1116A Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technica

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 88 1. Introduction Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) console with the ServS

2. Complete package 9 2. Complete package The ServSwitch Panther system comes with: • ServSwitch Panther 8 Port (KV1108A) or 16 port (KV1116A) •

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 1010 3. Installation 3.1 The ServSwitch Panther system configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the ServSwi

3. Installation 11The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the ServSwitch Panther 16 port unit. The 8 port model is the same but with only 8 C

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 1212 3.5 The SAMs The SAMs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port (SAM PS/2) or from the USB port (SAM USB). 3.5.1 Con

3. Installation 13To USB PortTo Video CardCAT5 cable to ServSwitchPanther Computer portSAM Figure 6 USB SAM 3.6 Connecting the CAT5 cables 1. Conn

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 1414 3.10 Avoiding general rack mounting problems 3.10.1 Elevated operating ambient temperature The operating ambient temperature

3. Installation 153.12 Cascading ServSwitch Panthers To cascade 2 or more ServSwitch Panthers follow the connections as illustrated in the figure be

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 1616 4. Operating the system Switch between the connected computers by either • The front panel Select buttons • Keyboard hotke

4. Operating the system 17 4.3 Navigating the OSD To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys. To jump from one column to the next (when

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 1818 Figure 11 The General Settings window From this window you can do the following: 4.7 Security The OSD comes with an advanced

4. Operating the system 194.7.4 Activating password protection By default OSD access is not password protected. Only the Administrator can password-

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 2020 4.10 Serial port The Serial port is used for upgrading the firmware. Serial port On means the upgrade program can be used. To

4. Operating the system 214.14 The Ports settings In the Settings window navigate to the Ports line and press Enter. The Ports settings window appea

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 2222 4.17 Adding/changing a hotkey (HKEY) Cascade the ServSwitch Panther by connecting another ServSwitch Panther to a Computer po

4. Operating the system 23To set the above periods: 1. On the desired line press Tab to jump to the desired column. 2. Place the cursor over one

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 2424 To give each user the desired access level: 1. Navigate to the desired computer line and User. 2. Toggle between the option

4. Operating the system 25 Figure 16 The HELP window Note All the functions set out in the Help window are performed from the Main window. The Help

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 2626 Note Picture quality is relative to distance. The further away a remote computer is from the ServSwitch Panther, the lower th

5. Troubleshooting 275. Troubleshooting 5.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your ServSwitch Panther is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alt

SERVSWITCH TM FAMILY 1 Welcome to the ServSwitchTM Family! Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSwitch Panther! We appreciate your business, an

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 2828 6. Upgrading the firmware You can download the ServSwitch Panther Update software and the latest ServSwitch Panther firmwar

6. Upgrading the firmware 29Keyb dMouse100TVideoSeria l AParallelPCI 33Mx32bPCI 33Mx32bPCI 33 Mx32bPCI 33Mx32bSerial BNetS erver tc 2100SCSIServSwi

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 3030 The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the ServSwitch Panther Switch Update window. Button or Box

6. Upgrading the firmware 316.6.1 The OSD version number To verify the OSD version number: 1. In the ServSwitch Panther box – see Figure 18 – check

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 3232 To update the firmware: 1. In the ServSwitch Panther Update window, check the appropriate option in the ServSwitch Panther b

6. Upgrading the firmware 336.7.2 Electricity failure When the electricity fails while updating the ServSwitch Panther firmware, a Communication Er

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 3434 7. Technical specifications Operating Systems DOS, Windows (3X, 9X, 2000, NT4, ME, XP, 2003 Server) LINUX, UNIX, QNX, SGI, F

7. Technical specifications 35 SAMs PS/2 USB Connections VGA Keyboard/Mouse System HDD15 MiniDin6 RJ45 HDD15 USB RJ45 Power From computer’s Key

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FCC INFORMATION 22 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipmen

NOM STATEMENT 3 Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 44 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 5 EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A co

SERVSWITCH PANTHER 66 Contents Chapter.......

CONTENTS7 4.8 Changing the OSD hotkey...................19 4.9 Autoskip ......