Black Box KV0202A, KV0402A, KV0404A, KV0802A, KV0204A Installation And Operation Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Disclaimer........................................................................................................................1
Introduction......................................................................................................................1
Features......................................................................................................................2
Compatibility ...............................................................................................................2
Package contents .......................................................................................................3
System overview .............................................................................................................3
KVM station.................................................................................................................3
CPU connection..........................................................................................................3
VIDEO connection......................................................................................................3
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL.................................................................3
ServSwitch MultiVideo models .......................................................................................4
ServSwitch MultiVideo models (rear) .............................................................................5
Cables..............................................................................................................................6
ServSwitch MultiVideo to KVM station cables...........................................................6
ServSwitch MultiVideo to CPU cables .......................................................................6
ServSwitch MultiVideo Master to Slave unit cables ..................................................6
Organizing the system ..................................................................................................22
Installation – Single unit................................................................................................22
Connecting the KVM station.....................................................................................22
Apply power ..............................................................................................................22
Connecting the computers .......................................................................................23
Installation – Cascading units.......................................................................................25
Connecting “Slave” units ..........................................................................................26
Connecting the computers .......................................................................................26
Selecting a computer from the front panel...............................................................28
Selecting a computer using keyboard commands ..................................................28
Firmware update.......................................................................................................29
Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements.................................................................34
Figures
Figure 1. ServSwitch MultiVideo models........................................................................4
Figure 2. Rear panel .......................................................................................................5
Figure 3. Main Menu.....................................................................................................10
Figure 4. Configure System menu................................................................................11
Figure 5. Configure computer menu.............................................................................14
Figure 6. Configure overlay...........................................................................................16
Figure 7. Configure security menu ...............................................................................20
Figure 8. SW0402A Unit installation.............................................................................24
Figure 9. Cascading units .............................................................................................27
Tables
Table 1. Front panel........................................................................................................4
Table 2. Rear panel connectors......................................................................................5
Table 3. Keyboard commands........................................................................................7
Table 4. Mode commands ..............................................................................................8
Table 5. Typematic value................................................................................................8
Appendices
Appendix A. Initial factory settings................................................................................36
Appendix B. Parts and cables (Multi-Platform model)................................................36
Appendix B1. Parts and cables (PC model).................................................................37
Appendix C. General Specifications.............................................................................38
Appendix D. Rack mount instructions...........................................................................39
Appendix E. Rack mount illustration.............................................................................39
Appendix F. Keyboard mapping ...................................................................................40
Appendix G. Video distance capability.........................................................................41
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. See limited warranty for
further information.
Introduction
Thank your for choosing the Black Box® ServSwitch MultiVideo™.
The ServSwitch MultiVideo represents the latest technology in single user
KVM switching for CPUs with multi-video outputs. The ServSwitch
MultiVideo is the result of our commitment to providing state-of-the-art
switching solutions for today’s demanding workplace. The ServSwitch
MultiVideo has proven to be a valuable and dependable investment for
users that have the need to switch multiple video images from 2, 4, or 8
computers.
There are several models available. The SW0xxxA series supports PC/Unix
systems and the KV0xxxA series supports PC, Apple, Sun, 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 MultiVideo models can easily be expanded by chaining the
units together and configuring the system. Using the 2 port chassis, you
can expand the system to 4 computers. The 4 port chassis can expand to
16 computers, and the 8 port chassis can expand to 64 computers.
Before performing any installation or configuration, please refer to the
safety section of this manual.
A Keyboard, Video monitor, and Mouse are referred to
throughout this manual as a KVM station.
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Features
n Access up to 64 computers from one KVM station
n Available in three different chassis sizes:
Mini - Chassis - 2 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 2 monitors
Slim - Chassis - 4 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 2 monitors
Full - Chassis - 2 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 4 monitors
4 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 4 monitors
8 CPUs to 1 Kbd, 1 mouse, and 2 monitors
n Video resolution up to 1600 x 1280
n On-screen display for configuration and computer selection
n Security system with User IDs and passwords prevents unauthorized
configuration and access (OSD option required)
n Switch to a computer from the keyboard, the front panel switches, the
RS/232 port or optional on-screen display
n Multi-platform models convert PC, Unix, Apple, or Sun keyboard and
mouse data to any platform
n Pre-configuration feature allows for the installation of most computers
or servers without removing power
n Full keyboard and mouse emulation for automatic and simultaneous
booting
n Flash memory with free base firmware upgrades available 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, Sun. Some older XT/AT
auto-sensing or single mode keyboards may not be
compatible
Monitors VGA, SVGA, XGA, Composite
Mice Standard PS/2, PS/2 wheel, Sun
CPU compatibility
Computers Industry standard PCs, Unix systems, Sun, IBM RS/6000,
DEC, HP, SGI, Apple, and others
Keyboards Standard PC mode 1, 2, or 3 in PS/2 or AT, USB, Sun, Apple
ADB*. Some older XT/AT auto-sensing or single mode
keyboards may not be compatible
Monitors VGA, SVGA, XGA, Composite, Sync-on-green
Mice Standard PS/2, PS/2 wheel, Serial (2 or 3 button), USB, Sun,
Apple ADB*
Requires use of translator: KV99MCON – MAC
KV99SCON – SUN
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Package contents
The package contents consist of the following:
n The ServSwitch Multi Video unit
n Power adapter (provided with the M-chassis)
n Installation and operations manual
CPU, KVM, and expansion cables are usually ordered separately. If the
package contents are not correct, contact Black Box so the problem can be
quickly resolved.
System overview
The ServSwitch MultiVideo is designed to provide seamless, trouble-free
switching from a single KVM station to any connected computer. You can
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 port).
If your system demands are greater than a single unit can provide, the
ServSwitch MultiVideo can be easily expanded to connect up to 64
computers by chaining units together with expansion cables.
KVM station
A KVM station consisting of a keyboard, monitors, and mouse connects to
the rear panel DB25F connector labeled KVM1.
CPU connection
All CPU connectors on the ServSwitch MultiVideo are DB25F. The CPUs
are connected using a CPU cable designed to interface with the CPU
keyboard, mouse, and monitor ports. A CPU cable is needed for each
connected computer.
VIDEO connection
Video’s 2-4 are DB25F connectors. A DB25 to HD15 cable is needed for
each video output from a CPU.
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
g BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch,
and ServSwitch MultiVideo and ServSwitch Ultra MultiVideo plus are
trademarks, of Black Box Corporation.
g Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
g DEC is a trademark, of Compaq Computer Corporation.
g HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard.
g IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and RS/6000 are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
g Sun and Sun Microsystems are registered trademarks of Sun
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the
property of the trademark owners.
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MODELS
ServSwitch MultiVideo models
Mini – Chassis
Slim – Chassis
Full - Chassis
Figure 1. ServSwitch MultiVideo models
Label Description
Power
LEDs
- and +
Switches*
Power LED - Green when unit is on
Indicator LEDs; Numbered pairs of
LEDs shows status and power of
connected computers
- Connects to the previous CPU
+ Connects to the next CPU
* The - and + switches are used when:
n upgrading the firmware
n resetting the unit to factory defaults
n running diagnostics.
Table 1. Front panel
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ServSwitch MultiVideo models (rear)
“Mini” Chassis
“Slim” Chassis
“Full” Chassis
Figure 2. Rear panel
Label Connector Description
Power
None
“Mini” Chassis only
DIN 5F
Power adapter connector
“Slim” and “Full” Chassis only
IEC320
Power receptacle w/switch
X =
1-2 (mini)
1-4 (slim)
1-4/8 (full)
KVM-1
RS232
Table 2. Rear panel connectors
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DB25F
CPU adapter cable connectors
DB25F
KVM cable connector.
RJ12
6-conductor jack
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CABLES
Cables
(See Appendix B for cable part numbers)
ServSwitch MultiVideo to KVM station cables
The KVM cable connects a keyboard, video monitor, and mouse to the
ServSwitch MultiVideo. The KVM cable is configured with a DB25M
connector on one end and a connector for the keyboard, video, and mouse
cables on the other end. These KVM cable connectors should be
compatible with the types of connectors that are on your KVM stations
keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables.
ServSwitch MultiVideo to CPU cables
A CPU cable is used to connect each computer to the ServSwitch
MultiVideo. The CPU cable connects from the DB25F CPU ports on the
ServSwitch MultiVideo to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports on each
CPU. This cable is configured with a DB25M connector on one end and a
connector for the keyboard, video, and mouse on the other end. These
CPU cable connectors should be compatible with each CPUs keyboard,
video, and mouse port.
ServSwitch MultiVideo Master to Slave unit cables
In systems needing access to additional CPUs, the ServSwitch MultiVideo
can be cascaded to other units. To cascade a ServSwitch MultiVideo to
other “Slave” units, you will need one DB25M to DB25M, switch-to-switch
cable for each expansion unit.
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KEYBOARD COMMANDS
Table 3 shows the keyboard commands that are available for all models.
To issue a keyboard command, first press and release the left control [Ctrl]
key, then, within 2 seconds, issue the command. <Ctrl> in the key
sequence column is a press and release of the left control key.
Command Key sequence Description
Select
computer
Next computer <Ctrl> + Selects next sequential CPU
Previous
computer
Scan ON <Ctrl> S Turns scan mode on
Scan OFF <Ctrl> X Turns scan mode off
Scan rate <Ctrl> Tnnn
Set mode <Ctrl> Mnn <Enter>
Null mouse
command
Reset mouse <Ctrl> O (alpha O) Resets computer’s mouse
Reset
command
Max computers <Ctrl> Pnnn Total ports used (all units)
Units <Ctrl> Unn Number of Slave units
Width <Ctrl> Wnn Number of ports on Slave units
Set typematic
rate value
Identify Rom
Rev
Screen
blanking
MAC Opt swap <Ctrl> B <Enter> Swaps Mac Opt and Alt keys
Keep <Ctrl> K Saves to flash memory
<Ctrl> nnn where nnn =
computer number
<Ctrl> - Selects previous sequential
where nnn=1 – 999
where nn = mode value
from Table 4
<Ctrl> N Used to re-sync a PS/2 mouse
<Ctrl> R Resets and enables mouse
<Ctrl> Ann <Enter>
where nn=value from
Table 5
<Ctrl> I Identify Rom revision-Issue
<Ctrl> Vnnn <Enter>
where nnn=0-999
Connects the KVM station to
the selected computer
CPU
Sets pause time, in seconds,
before switching to next CPU
port in scan mode
Alternate way to configure
keyboard and mouse
(Win NT / 2000 only)
and keyboard on currently
selected computer
Sets keyboard typematic rate
and delay. Default = 20
from command prompt or editor
Blanks screen after no
keyboard or mouse activity
0-disables blanking
Table 3. Keyboard commands
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Table 4 shows the available mode values for the keyboards and mice that
are supported. To change the default keyboard or mouse types from a PC
mode 2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse, first connect to the CPU port that the
computer keyboard or mouse needs changing, ([Ctrl],CPU port #,[Enter])
then issue the mode command [Ctrl],Mnn,[Enter], where nn is the mode
value from Table 4.
Mode value Description
1 CPU keyboard = PC mode 1 (Some IBMs & PS/1’s)
2 CPU keyboard = PC mode 2 (Most PCs)
3 CPU keyboard = PC mode 3 most (RISC) Unix w/stations
4 CPU keyboard/mouse = Apple ADB
5 CPU keyboard/mouse = Sun
6 CPU mouse = PS/2 mouse – any brand
7 CPU mouse = 2-button serial (Microsoft - 7 bit)
8 CPU mouse (Reserved 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-PC Win95
30 Mouse = PS/2 or PS/2 wheel
31 Mouse= Serial 2-button (7 bit-Microsoft)
32 Mouse = Serial 3-button (8-bit – not used)
33 Mouse = Serial 3-button (Mouse systems)
40 Keyboard & mouse - Set all ports to Apple ADB
50 Keyboard & mouse - Set all ports to Sun
60 Keyboard & mouse - Set all ports to PC2 kbd/PS/2 mouse
Table 4. Mode commands
Rate
Keys/
Sec.
Rate
Value
Rate
Keys/
Sec.
Rate
Value
Rate
Keys/
Sec.
Rate
Value
Rate
Keys/
Sec
30.0 31 15.0 23 7.5 15 3.7 7
26.7 30 13.3 22 6.7 14 3.3 6
24.0 29 12.0 21 6.0 13 3.0 5
21.8 28 10.9 20 5.5 12 2.7 4
20.0 27 10.0 19 5.0 11 2.5 3
18.5 26 9.2 18 4.6 10 2.3 2
17.1 25 8.6 17 4.3 9 2.1 1
16.0 24 8.0 16 4.0 8 2.0 0
Table 5. Typematic value
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Rate
Value
Keyboard command usage
When using keyboard commands to enter information to the ServSwitch
MultiVideo, please observe the following guidelines to avoid entering
incorrect values or no values.
1. All commands start with a press and release of the left control key.
2. Commands following the press and release of the left control key must
be entered within 2 seconds or the command is aborted and the
additional keystrokes will be sent to the selected computer and not the
ServSwitch MultiVideo.
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 only
shown in uppercase for clarity. Do not use the shift key to enter letter
commands.
5. To connect to the previous or next computer, the keyboard command is
<Ctrl> - or <Ctrl> +. The plus and minus keys on the keypad will
connect to the next or previous computer. The - and + keys on the
keyboard, next to the backspace key vary from country to country as to
their usage. These keys can still be used to connect to the next or
previous computer.
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Configuration Menus
Main configuration menu
Figure 3. Main Menu
The ServSwitch MultiVideo uses a special command to establish
communication to the Unit and not a CPU. This command input is a press
and release of the left control <Ctrl> key, then the command. The
command must be entered within 2 seconds of pressing and releasing the
left control key or the ServSwitch MultiVideo re-establishes communication
with the connected CPU.
The main configuration menu is accessed from the keyboard by pressing
and releasing the left control <Ctrl> key and within 2 seconds pressing the
F12 key. The main configuration menu will display on the KVM monitor.
From this menu, you can configure the system, configure the connected
computers, the appearance or overlay of the displayed menus, and assign
unique passwords for accessing the configuration menus and a password
for accessing the connected computers. Use the up/down arrow keys to
select which section menu to configure and press enter.
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Figure 4. Configure System menu
By selecting “SYSTEM” from the main menu and pressing enter, the
“Configure system” menu will display. From this menu, you can configure
the KVM stations keyboard and mouse, the expansion information, the scan
settings, the keyboard settings or typematic rate, delay and the Sun
language settings. (ServSwitch Ultra Multivideo)
Keyboard and mouse type (KVM station)
To configure the keyboard or mouse type, use the up/down arrow keys and
select keyboard or mouse and press enter. A display box will appear listing
the choices for the keyboard or mouse. Use the up/down arrow keys to
select the correct keyboard or mouse and press enter. The select choices
are:
Keyboard choices Mouse choices
101/102 PS/2 or PS/2 wheel
104/105 Serial 2-button
Serial 3-button
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