Chapter 2: Overview
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2. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Black Box ServView CX Rack Tray which combines screen, keyboard, mouse and sixteen port KVM
switching while occupying only a single rack slot. The screen and keyboard slide out to provide quick access to all systems when
working in the server room. All models also facilitate either remote or global access for authorised users who are away from the
server room.
All KVM links to servers are made using Black Box Server Access Modules (SAMs) that attach to the rack tray rear panel via stan-
dard CATx cables. These make installation straightforward while ensuring that all cabling remains neat and uncluttered. See Figure
2-1.
Figure 2-1. The front and rear panels of the ServView CX Rack Tray.
Certain sections of this manual refer to
other Black Box user guides for details
about the KVM module fitted within
your rack tray. These other guides are
stored on the CD-ROM supplied with
your rack tray and are also available at
the Black Box website.
Carry handle to release the two-point lock
Clear LCD display screen
Switch for screen
auto power off
Keyboard
and mouse
touchpad
Display control panel
KVM switch with
connections at the
rear
INDOOR
USE ONLY
4
12
3
11
2
10
1
9
8
16
7
15
6
14
5
13
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
OPTIONS
12V
5A
EXT
1
ON
2
Power
input
socket
Config switches
Reserved for future use
- ensure that both are
in the up (off) position.
Reserved
Network or remote extender port
Function is determined by the model of KVM module.
The green indicator is on when power is applied.
The amber indicator is reserved for future use.
Options port
Used for firmware
upgrades.
Computer Connection ports
16 ports to which CAT 5, 5e or 6 link
cables are used to connect Server
Access Modules (SAMs) which provide
the connections to each server.