Black Box KV822A Manual de usuario

FEBRUARY 2000KV812AKV814AKV822AKV824AFREE tech support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746.Mailing address: Black Box

9CHAPTER 1: Specifications1. SpecificationsOperating SystemRequired — An OS with full USB-switching support, such asWindows 98 Release 2 or later or M

10SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUSConnectors — All rear-mounted:All models:(1) HD15 female for attaching monitor;(3) USB Type A female for USB peripherals

11CHAPTER 2: Introduction2. IntroductionThe ServSwitch™ USB and ServSwitch™ USB Plus are high-performanceperipheral-sharing devices that support compu

12SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS• Optional CPU/Server Cables (our product code EHN810) have a VGA strandbonded to a USB strand and make connecting your

13CHAPTER 2: Introduction2.2 The Complete PackageYou should have received these components with your ServSwitch USB:• The ServSwitch USB itself.• Its

14SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS2.3 The ServSwitch USB IllustratedFigure 2-1. The front panel of all ServSwitch USB models.Figure 2-2. The rear panel of

15CHAPTER 2: IntroductionFigure 2-4. The rear panel of the 2-port ServSwitch USB Plus (KV822A).Figure 2-5. The rear panel of the 4-port ServSwitch USB

16SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS2.4 Safety ConcernsAs you prepare to install the ServSwitch USB, please keep these things in mind:• The Switch is for us

17CHAPTER 3: Configuration3. ConfigurationThe ServSwitch USB comes from the factory preset to default configurationsettings which are suitable for mos

18SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS3.1 Setting the Enumeration Guard Time (Positions 5 & 6)When devices are connected to or disconnected from a USB bus

1THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILYWelcome to the ServSwitchTMFamily!Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX®ServSwitch™Brand KVM switch! Weappreciate your business,

19CHAPTER 3: Configuration3.2 Setting the Autoscan Pause Time (Position 7)You can set how long the ServSwitch USB will pause to display each attached

20SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS3.4 Setting the Hotkey Sequence (USB Plus with PS/2 Keyboard Only,Positions 1 & 2)You can access several of the Serv

21CHAPTER 4: Installation4. Installation4.1 What Else You’ll NeedYou’ll need to have these things before you can install your ServSwitch USB:• Cables

22SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS4.2 Getting Your PCs Ready and Verifying Your PeripheralsBefore you begin installing your system, check the OS version(s

23CHAPTER 4: Installation4.3 Connecting Your DevicesAs you connect your equipment, make sure that your ServSwitch USB and (ifpossible) all the devices

24SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS• In applications that include both IBM compatible and Mac G3 or G4 typeCPUs, a single keyboard—either PC/Mac/generic US

25CHAPTER 4: InstallationTable 4-1. Keyboard Key MappingsGenerally, USB keyboards have uniform position-based codes for their keys, so any keys thatoc

26SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS4.3.4 CPUSTo connect your CPUs to the ServSwitch USB, you’ll need to run cable from theSwitch to their USB ports and VGA

27CHAPTER 4: Installation4.4 Powering the SystemOnce you’ve installed your ServSwitch USB and attached your equipment to it, youneed to apply power to

28SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS5. OperationThis chapter explains the general operation of the ServSwitch USB. Werecommend that you read this chapter ca

2SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUSTRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUALBLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch,ServSwitch USB, and ServS

29CHAPTER 5: Operation5.2 Using the Front-Panel Pushbutton5.2.1 CHANNELSELECTIONDuring normal ServSwitch USB operation, you can use the Switch’s front

30SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS5.3 Interpreting the Status Display During Normal OperationThe ServSwitch USB’s front-panel 7-segment status display usu

31CHAPTER 5: Operation5.4 Sending Commands from the PS/2 Keyboard (Optional, USB Plus Only)You can control many functions on the ServSwitch USB Plus—s

32SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS• Use {Hotkeys} + [A] to have the Switch start autoscanning (briefly displayingthe video from each CPU channel in turn).

33CHAPTER 5: Operation5.6 Using the Remote-Control Module (Optional, USB Plus Only)An optional Remote-Control Module (“RCM” for short, our product cod

34SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS6. Troubleshooting6.1 Things To TryThis section suggests possible answers for a number of problems that peoplesometimes

35CHAPTER 6: TroubleshootingThe Power key on my Mac USB keyboard doesn’t seem to work.For its Power key to function properly, a Mac USB keyboard must

36SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS6.2 Calling Black BoxIf you determine that your ServSwitch USB is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alteror repair the u

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3FCC/IC STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADARADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment generates, uses, and can

JANUARY 2001ACS235AACS236ARGB21FIBER KVMEXTENDERPowerRemoteUnitFREE tech support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746.

4SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUSDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class Bcomputing device

5NOM STATEMENTNORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación

6SERVSWITCH™ USB AND USB PLUS12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizacióndel equipo no sea eliminada.13. Los ca

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