Black Box ServerSwitch Multi KV162RA, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 10
2. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Features and Benefits ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.3 A Typical Application ...................................................................................................................... 16
2.4 Limitations and Restrictions ........................................................................................................... 17
2.5 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 18
2.6 The System and Its Components ................................................................................................... 18
2.6.1 The Complete ServSwitch Multi Package and Other Components You’ll Need .............. 18
2.6.2 Rackmounting the ServSwitch Multi (Optional) ............................................................... 19
2.6.3 Descriptions of the ServSwitch Multi Base Unit and MX and Their Components .......... 20
2.6.4 Descriptions of the ServSwitch Multi EXP and SB and Their Components ..................... 23
2.6.5 Descriptions of the ServSwitch Multi Hub and Its Components ....................................... 26
3. Installing User-Interface Cards, User Cables, and Console Devices ................................................... 27
3.1 Connecting Local-Console Equipment to a Base Unit or MX ..................................................... 27
3.2 Installing User-Interface Cards in a ServSwitch Multi ................................................................. 28
3.3 Connecting User Cables and Console Equipment to Your User Cards ....................................... 30
3.3.1 For IBM Style Keyboard and Mouse .................................................................................... 31
3.3.2 For Apple Macintosh Style Keyboard and Mouse ............................................................... 32
3.3.3 For Sun Microsystems Keyboard and Mouse ...................................................................... 33
3.3.4 Connecting Non-Multisync Monitors .................................................................................. 34
3.3.5 Connecting Dual Monitors (UICD Only) ........................................................................... 35
4. Installing CPU-Interface Cards, Server Cables, and Computers ......................................................... 37
4.1 Setting the Jumpers to Configure the Video-Output Type .......................................................... 37
4.2 Setting the DIP Switch .................................................................................................................... 39
4.2.1 Configuring Video Options ................................................................................................. 39
4.2.2 Setting the Keyboard/Mouse-Inactivity Timeout ............................................................... 40
4.2.3 Setting the Keyboard Translation (Mapping) for Macintosh Computers ........................ 40
4.3 Installing CPU-Interface Cards in a ServSwitch Multi .................................................................. 41
4.4 Connecting the Server Cables and Computer Equipment .......................................................... 43
4.4.1 For IBM PS/2 or PC/AT Compatible Computers .............................................................. 44
4.4.2 For Apple Macintosh Compatible Computers .................................................................... 45
4.4.3 For Sun Microsystems Compatible Computers .................................................................. 46
4.4.4 For RS/6000 and SGI Compatible Computers ................................................................... 47