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Summary of Contents for ServReach KVMultiport KVMoIP

Page 1: ...ndalone KVM over IP switch ServReach KVMultiport KVMoIP Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500...

Page 2: ...gital Equipment Corporation HP UX is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Development Co Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation IBM and AIX are registered trademarks of...

Page 3: ...pment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or...

Page 4: ...n el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyend...

Page 5: ...SAM Sun 16 4 2 Connecting to the Network 16 4 3 Connecting the CAT5 Cables 17 4 4 Connecting a KVM Console 17 4 5 Connecting the Power Supply 17 5 Initial settings Default IP Address 18 6 Logging int...

Page 6: ...Restoring Factory Defaults 43 18 3 Restoring the Device Firmware 44 19 Switching Between Computers 45 20 The OSD 46 20 1 Navigating the OSD 46 20 2 Selecting a Computer 46 20 3 The OSD Settings F2 47...

Page 7: ...rsion 56 21 7 2 SAM Version 57 21 8 Obtaining New Firmware 58 21 9 Restoring Factory Settings 58 22 Update Software Troubleshooting 59 22 1 Communication Error Message 59 22 2 Electricity Failure 59 2...

Page 8: ...on Target server Up to 1600 x 1200 85 Hz Client computer Recommended resolution should be higher than on target server RoHS Yes Security 256 bit SSL encryption Video and Mouse Synchronization Both aut...

Page 9: ...n which each computer server is directly connected to the switch via ROC dongles using only standard CAT5 cable at a distance of up to 100 feet 30 4 m in a star configuration It has 16 server ports No...

Page 10: ...unning a remote ServReach KVMultiport KVMoIP session Remote session The process of remotely accessing and controlling target servers connected to the ServReach KVMultiport KVMoIP from a user workstati...

Page 11: ...e than seven seconds to reset the ServReach KVMultiport KVMoIP unit 6 Power connector Links to power source 7 I O switch Switches the unit ON and OFF 8 6 pin DIN connector Connects to keyboard 9 6 pin...

Page 12: ...e Reduced airflow Install the equipment in a rack in such a way that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Leave a gap of at least 2 5 cm on each side of the ServReach K...

Page 13: ...facing or place the brackets towards the rear of the unit so that the unit can be mounted rear facing Figure 3 2 illustrates the bracket connected for rear facing Screw the bracket to the ServReach K...

Page 14: ...Access Modules SAMs Each computer server is directly connected to the ServReach KVMultiport via the appropriate Server Access Module using CAT5 cable in a star configuration No external power is need...

Page 15: ...s Keyboard port 3 Connect the Screen connector to the computer s Video port Failure to connect in the above order while the server is running may lead to the mouse malfunctioning until the server is...

Page 16: ...6 illustrates the SAM Sun and its connections To connect the SAM Sun 1 Connect the Screen connector to the computer s Video card 2 Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer s Keyboard port To Vid...

Page 17: ...connect a KVM console to the ServReach KVMultiport 1 Connect the monitor s connector to the ServReach KVMultiport Monitor port 2 Connect the keyboard s connector to the ServReach KVMultiport Keyboard...

Page 18: ...Protocol DHCP server on the network The DHCP server provides a valid IP address gateway address and subnet mask To identify the IP address the ServReach KVMultiport address appears on the underside o...

Page 19: ...f Units When you want to connect more than one ServReach KVMultiport to the same network and there is no DHCP server or you want to use static IP addresses connect the ServReach KVMultiport units one...

Page 20: ...terface 1 Open your Web browser and type the ServReach KVMultiport system IP address https IP address and press Enter The login page appears see Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 Login page 2 Click the arrow to s...

Page 21: ...terface SSL Certificate Notes When first connecting to the ServReach KVMultiport https configuration page two browser security warnings appear Click Yes to proceed The first warning disappears upon th...

Page 22: ...atic IP assignment When DHCP is disabled Recommended You can assign a fixed IP address to the ServReach KVMultiport IP Consult your Network Administrator regarding the use of the DHCP NOTE Where you h...

Page 23: ...ettings window From this page you can activate or deactivate SNMP logging Enable traps Check to enable sending SNMP traps of ServReach KVMultiport IP events and operation Community Type the SNMP commu...

Page 24: ...f user access Administrator User Administrator An Administrator has unrestricted access to all windows and settings and can change the name and password and target server permissions of all users User...

Page 25: ...list of users 9 2 Editing a User To edit a user 1 Select the user from the list 2 Click You can now change all the parameters user name permission and password 3 Click the changes are saved 9 3 Deleti...

Page 26: ...ppears see Figure 10 1 Figure 10 1 Switch Configuration window 2 In the Server Name section change the name of the connected servers by selecting the server name and typing a new name Click to save ch...

Page 27: ...of each user separately To do so 1 From the menu click User Targets The User Targets Configuration window will appear 2 Select a user from the User drop down menu 3 Check the Target servers the user c...

Page 28: ...or a total block Password Policy You have the option of a standard or high security level of password Table 12 1 shows the parameters of the two options Table 12 1 Security policies Standard Security...

Page 29: ...the menu select SSL Certificate The install SSL Certificate page appears see Figure 13 1 Figure 13 1 Install SSL Certificate page Certificate File Browse to locate the cer file Private File Browse to...

Page 30: ...e Upgrade window appears showing the current firmware version 1 Locate and upload the firmware file 2 Verify the current and uploaded version of the firmware 3 Click on the Upgrade button The upgrade...

Page 31: ...hes Users Passwords etc The OSD preserves the server names and other settings Restore the OSD settings from the OSD see Section 20 4 You have the option to preserve Network settings explained below WA...

Page 32: ...lick on the Save and Restart button You must press after making changes to the following pages Network Configuration Network SNMP Settings Security Settings Security SSL Certificate To exit the Config...

Page 33: ...ess both lower case NOTE There is a shortcut to the configuration pages from the login page Click the arrow to toggle between the option to access a remote session or the configuration pages Figure 17...

Page 34: ...pears Figure 17 3 Shared Remote Session dialog box Up to five users can share the same remote session 17 2 Private Remote Session When starting a remote session and there are no other logged in users...

Page 35: ...ox 17 5 Full Screen Mode Work on the target server as if you are working on a local computer with full screen mode To work in full screen mode 1 Make sure that the client computer has the same screen...

Page 36: ...sed target server appears 17 7 Adjusting the Video Settings To change the video settings From the Toolbar click You have the following options Refresh Video Adjust Advanced Each option is explained be...

Page 37: ...l is sampled Scale defines the scale resolution of the session image NOTE Adjust phase and scale to reduce noise level to a minimum Select Filter defines the filter of the input video from the server...

Page 38: ...Manager dialog box To add a predefined sequence 1 Click Add Predefined A list of sequences appears 2 Select the desired sequence and click OK The sequence appears in the Special Key Manager dialog bo...

Page 39: ...eys The keys appear in the area provided 5 Click Stop Recording 6 Click OK 17 10 Synchronizing Mouse Pointers When working at the client computer two mouse pointers appear The client computer s is on...

Page 40: ...the video noise level is above zero calibration may not work Go to Video Adjustment and try to eliminate the noise by press ing Auto video adjust and or adjusting the bars in Manual video adjust then...

Page 41: ...mulation In the Advanced Mouse settings you can set the type of mouse that you would like to emulate We recommend not changing the advanced setting unless there is erratic mouse behavior the mouse is...

Page 42: ...de To enter Safe mode 1 Press and hold down the Local button for 3 4 seconds and at the same time power up the ServReach KVMultiport The device boots up in Safe mode 2 Wait until the unit finishes boo...

Page 43: ...password only work in Safe mode A menu appears see Figure 18 2 Figure 18 2 Safe Mode menu 18 2 Restoring Factory Defaults To restore factory defaults 1 From the menu choose Restore Factory Settings 2...

Page 44: ...m to receive the upgrade firmware required to restore the device firmware Save the upgrade firmware on the hard disk of a computer connected to the network To restore the device firmware 1 From the Sa...

Page 45: ...he keyboard hotkeys To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then Release Shift before pressing To switch to the next computer backwards press Shift then Release Shift before pressing NOTE...

Page 46: ...Port number appears here Instruction keys Computer Figure 20 1 OSD main window 20 1 Navigating the OSD To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys To jump from one column to the next when r...

Page 47: ...2 Settings window NOTE When the OSD is password protected only the administrator has access to the F2 settings window The General Settings With the red line on the word GENERAL press Enter The General...

Page 48: ...s explained in Section 20 8 Activating Password Protection By default OSD access is not password protected Only the administrator can password protect the OSD or disable password pro tection To do so...

Page 49: ...efaults Press F7 to return the OSD to the factory default settings NOTE All changes made will be erased 20 5 The Ports Settings In the Settings window navigate to the Ports line and press Enter The Po...

Page 50: ...n change the scan period LBL In the LBL column change the display period of the Confirmation label showing which computer is currently accessed T O When password protection is activated you can automa...

Page 51: ...label appears if access is attempted To give each user the desired access level 1 Navigate to the desired computer line and User column 2 Toggle between the options using the space bar 20 9 Security...

Page 52: ...Figure 20 5 To activate scanning 1 Press Shift twice to open the OSD 2 Press F4 Your screen displays each active computer sequentially with the Scan label appearing in the top left corner To deactiva...

Page 53: ...connected to the ServReach KVMultiport switch into the memories of all connected SAMs when first installing the system To input the DDC information 1 Disconnect the Video cable of all SAMs from the c...

Page 54: ...Package for Smart Switch models This includes the firmware for all Smart Switches Smart CAT5 Switch firmware There are multiple hardware versions of Smart CAT5 Switch units each with version specific...

Page 55: ...e software from the product page at www blackbox com 2 Install the software on the computer s hard drive 21 6 Starting and Configuring the Update Software 1 Select Start Programs Smart IP Switch Updat...

Page 56: ...o and click OK 21 7 Verifying the Version Numbers Before upgrading the firmware you must first verify which firmware and hardware versions you have 21 7 1 ServReach KVMultiport IP Switch Version To ve...

Page 57: ...s When Not responding appears there is no computer connected or it is switched off Selects all SAMs Unselects selected SAMs Starts firmware download Displays the firmware version numbers Displays the...

Page 58: ...ge The package comes with a min extension The correct firmware is automatically selected according to the switch or SAM chosen in Step 1 above The file extension for specific devices is hex Figure 21...

Page 59: ...e laptop s Serial port 3 Verify there is no Remote session in progress by pressing the Local button 4 Restart the update process 22 2 Electricity Failure When the electricity fails while updating the...

Page 60: ...and Refresh Rates Table 23 1 Video resolution and refresh rates Hz 56 60 65 66 70 72 73 75 76 85 86 640 x 480 X X X X X X 720 x 400 X X 800 x 600 X X X X X X 1024 x 768 X X X X X X X 1152 x 864 X 115...

Page 61: ...ists contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com Hard reset power cycle command 1220 Power cycle command issued Thsi is only relevant when a special power cycle product is...

Page 62: ...teway changed 2090 Network default gateway has been changed CONF_DG_CHANGED User logged out from Config 2100 User logged out from Config CONF_LOG_OUT TCP port was changed 2110 TCP port was changed CON...

Page 63: ...Page 63 NOTES...

Page 64: ...P1016A version 2 About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products...

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