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 INTRODUCTION 

 

 

Disclaimer 

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the 
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does 
the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of 
information contained herein.  The manufacturer reserves the right to change 
the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product without notice. 
 
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the 
product or other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control.  The 
manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising 
directly or indirectly from the use of this product.   

Introduction 

Thank your for choosing the Black Box 

®

 ServSwitch™ professional KVM 

switch. The ServSwitch represents the latest technology in single user, 
keyboard-monitor-mouse switching.  The ServSwitch has proven to be a 
valuable and dependable investment for users that have the need to access 
multiple computer systems from a single KVM station. 
 
 
 
 
 
The ServSwitch supports either PC/Unix systems, the ServSwitch Ultra (multi-
platform)  supports PC, Apple, Sun, USB, and Unix) systems.  Switching to a 
connected computer can be done by simple keyboard commands, selecting the 
computer from the front panel, or through the RS/232 port.   
 
All ServSwitch models can easily be expanded by chaining the units together 
and configuring the system.  The 4 port unit can be expanded to 16 computers.   
 
Before performing any installation or configuration, please refer to the safety 
section of this manual. 
 

About this manual 

 
This manual covers the installation and operation of the ServSwitch and 
the ServSwitch Ultra.  The ServSwitch models support PC and Unix, The 
ServSwitch Ultra is a multi-platform model that supports PCs, Unix, Sun, IBM 
RS/6000, DEC, HP, SGI, Apple, and audio. 
 
 
 
 
 

K

eyboard, 

V

ideo monitor, and 

M

ouse are referred to 

throughout this manual as a 

KVM

 station. 

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Страница 2: ...ucts there s no reason why not We carry a broad line of robust solutions for all these applications Do you have just two PCs and need an economical alternative to keeping two monitors keyboards and mi...

Страница 3: ...ered trademark of Hewlett Packard IBM PC AT PS 2 RS 6000 and ThinkPad are registered trademarks and PC XT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft HyperTerminal IntelliM...

Страница 4: ...tial 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 modifications not...

Страница 5: ...aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en l...

Страница 6: ...r una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado deb...

Страница 7: ...Selecting a computer from the front panel 22 Selecting a computer using keyboard commands 22 Selecting a computer through the RS232 port 22 Reset to factory defaults 22 Rack mounting 22 Firmware upda...

Страница 8: ...tching The ServSwitch has proven to be a valuable and dependable investment for users that have the need to access multiple computer systems from a single KVM station The ServSwitch supports either PC...

Страница 9: ...ailable from our web site Compatibility KVM compatibility Keyboards PC Unix and most US and foreign QWERTY keyboards Japanese and Korean keyboards with or without Windows keys 101 102 104 105 106 109...

Страница 10: ...switch to any of the connected computers by simple keyboard commands the front panel or buttons or from a computer terminal or standalone PC connected to the RS 232 serial port not connected to a CPU...

Страница 11: ...chassis only In ON Out OFF LEDs Indicator LEDs Numbered pairs of LEDs shows status and power of connected computers and Switches Connects to the previous CPU Connects to the next CPU The and switches...

Страница 12: ...Figure 2 Rear panel Label Connector Description Power M Chassis only DIN 5F Power adapter connector 1 2 3 4 DB25F CPU adapter cable connectors KVM 1 DB25F KVM cable connector RS232 RJ12 6 conductor ja...

Страница 13: ...cables A CPU cable is used to connect each computer to the ServSwitch The CPU cable connects from the DB25F CPU ports on the ServSwitch to the keyboard video and mouse ports on each CPU This cable is...

Страница 14: ...can mode Set mode Ctrl Mnn Enter where nn mode value from Table 4 Alternate way to configure keyboard and mouse Null mouse command Ctrl N Used to re sync a PS 2 mouse Reset mouse Ctrl O alpha O Resets...

Страница 15: ...served for future use 9 CPU mouse 3 button serial Mouse systems 10 CPU mouse PS 2 wheel 11 CPU Keyboard mouse USB PC MAC 12 CPU Keyboard mouse USB Sun 20 Keyboard PC 101 102 PC 21 Keyboard PC 104 105...

Страница 16: ...will be sent to the selected computer and not the ServSwitch 3 Use only the numeric keys above the keyboard and not the numeric keypad 4 Letter commands such as Ctrl M are not case sensitive and are o...

Страница 17: ...have a mixture of models it is recommended that the width value be set to the number of CPU ports on the Slave unit with the most CPU ports Installation Single unit This section explains how to conne...

Страница 18: ...ard and mouse can be disconnected and re connected with power applied to the computer without affecting the interface To pre configure a CPU port perform the following Note the computer should not be...

Страница 19: ...CPU port with power applied you should see that computers video 6 Switch to the next CPU port to connect a computer to as defined in step 3 and perform steps 4 and 5 for this computer and for then fo...

Страница 20: ...ports no mixed models then you can count the CPU ports used to connect to the computers The ports on the master unit used for expansion should not be counted In the example in Figure 4 the width valu...

Страница 21: ...ith port 1 and press Enter 3 Connect the computer to the CPU port using the appropriate CPU cable If the computer being connected does not use a PC mode 2 keyboard and a PS 2 mouse or is being connect...

Страница 22: ...se changed to a different type 4 Boot the computer if power was not applied You should see the boot up sequence on the KVM monitor If the computer was connected with power applied you should see that...

Страница 23: ...h 4 pin or 6 pin RJ jacks and the appropriate adapter either DB 25 female to RJ11 12 female or DB 9 female to RJ11 12 female depending upon your equipment This adapter may have been supplied with your...

Страница 24: ...am version will display To update the firmware first obtain the latest revision from Black Box and save it to a stand alone computer that is not connected to the ServSwitch Connect the serial cable fr...

Страница 25: ...flash again If programming is unsuccessful the unit should be serviced Method 2 Using the front panel switches with a file copy 1 Press both the and switches on the front panel and power up the ServS...

Страница 26: ...conds possibly causing keyboard to lock up Disconnect and re connect the keyboard If PS 2 type keyboard and mouse cables may be reversed Not using left control key Using numeric keypad instead of keys...

Страница 27: ...ot synchronized or wrong color Cable is loose reseat cable Monitor not capable of syncing to video selected upgrade monitor Cable is defective try using cable from another computer if problem goes awa...

Страница 28: ...ower cords power transformer and connection cables designed for this Unit n Use only a grounded three wire electrical outlet n Keep objects that might damage this Unit and liquids that may spill clear...

Страница 29: ...derstood the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps Grounding These are Safety Class I products and have protective earthing terminals There must be an un interruptible safety earth gro...

Страница 30: ...avant d avoir bien compris les conditions pr sentant un danger et pris les mesures appropri es Cet appareil est un produit de classe I et poss de une borne de mise la terre La source d alimentation p...

Страница 31: ...ing Default value KVM keyboard mouse type PC mode 2 PS 2 CPU keyboard mouse type PC mode 2 PS 2 Scan time interval 5 seconds Power on scan Off Maximum ports Same as physical number of ports Expansion...

Страница 32: ...DB25M to HD15F PS2 Kbd PS2 mouse EHN151A nnnn CPU DB25M to HD15F PS2 Kbd PS2 mouse Audio EHN154A nnnn KVM DB25M to HD15F PS2 Kbd PS2 mouse Audio EHN270 nnnn KVM DB25M to HD15F DIN5 DB9 Coax AT style E...

Страница 33: ...32 131 F 5 80 non cond RH Power Auto switching 90 240 VAC 60 watts Connectors Power IEC 320 standard receptacle CPU KVM connector DB25F RS232 connector RJ12 6 conductor Video bandwidth 250 Mhz Video s...

Страница 34: ...not over tighten the screws used to mount the unit to the mounting brackets The following general guidelines should be observed when installing your unit into a rack 1 The ServSwitch is designed to w...

Страница 35: ...Control Left Control Left Control Left Win95 Start Left Cloverleaf Left Diamond Left Alt Left Option Left Alt Right Alt Alt Graph Right Option Alt Graph Right Win95 Start Right Cloverleaf Right Diamo...

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