Black Box KV6224A, KV6222A User Manual
USER MANUAL
KV6222A, K V6224A
DISPLAYPORT
KVM DESKTOP
SWITCHES
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DISPLAYPORT 1.2
DISPLAYPORT 1.2
DESKTOP KVM
DESKTOP KVM
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PC
HUB
HUB
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PC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. OVERVIE W ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 What’s Included ........................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Hardware Description ..............................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3.1 KV6222A .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3.2 KV6224A .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3. INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Connection Diagram ................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Installation Steps ...................................................................................................................................................................................10
4. OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Front-Panel Pushbuttons ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Keyboard Hotkeys .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
5. COMMANDS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE................................................................................................................................... 12
APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 14
A.1 FCC Statement ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
A.2 CE Statement ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
A.3 RoHS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
A.4 NOM Statement ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
APPENDIX B. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ................................................................................................................................. 16
B.1 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
B.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ............................................................................................................ ..............................................16
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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Physical
KV6222A:
User Interface:
(2) DisplayPort,
(2) USB Type A female for HID devices,
(1) USB Type B female for USB 2.0 hub,
(2) 3.5-mm Audio / Mic jack;
Computer Interface:
(4) DisplayPort,
(2) USB Type B female,
(4) 3.5-mm Audio / Mic jack;
Other:
Connectors
Users x Computers
User Interface
LED Interface LEDs built into each button to show selection/USB
Operating System Support All Windows, MAC, Sun, Linux/Unix (Windows NT is not supported because of USB limitations)
User Interface Direct
Rackmount Kits N/A
Dimensions
Weight
Operation
PC Selection Hotkeys, Pushbuttons
Hotkey Support Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock, Port Number
DDC Support True EDID/DDC support
Power
Power Supply
(1) 2.1-mm barrel plug for power;
KV6224A:
User Interface:
(2) DisplayPort,
(2) USB Type A female for HID devices,
(1) USB Type B female for USB 2.0 hub,
(2) 3.5-mm Audio / Mic jack;
Computer Interface:
(8) DisplayPort,
(4) USB Type B female,
(8) 3.5-mm Audio / Mic jack;
Other:
(1) 2.1-mm barrel plug for power;
KV6222A: 1 x 2;
KV6224A: 1 x 4
KV6222A: (2) Computer buttons;
KV6224A: (4) Computer buttons
KV6222A: 2.6"H x 6.4"W x 3.95"D (6.6 x 16.3 x 10.1 cm);
KV6224A: 2.6"H x 10"W x 3.95"D (6.6 x 25.4 x 10.1 cm)
KV6222A: 1.98 lb. (0.9 kg);
KV6224A: 2.46 lb. (1.1 kg)
Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A;
Output: 9 V, 2 A
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TABLE 1-1 (CONTINUED). SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Environmental
Storage Temperature -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)
Operating Humidity 0 to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing
Compliance
FCC Part 15, Class A
TUV Yes
CE Yes
UL Number E202402
CSA N/A
RoHS Yes
WEEE Yes
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CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE
CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The KV6222A or KV6224A is a 2- or 4-port dual monitors DisplayPort USB KVM switch designed for sharing two or four flat panel
displays between two or four multimedia computers. You can fully control two or four dual-head PCs using only one keyboard, mouse,
and dual displays. True Transparent USB emulation technology enables the switch to work with all types of advanced keyboards and
mice. DisplayPort version 1.2 technology provides sufficient bandwidth needed for 4K ultra-high definition displays.
2.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com
KV6222A:
(1) 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Head KVM Desktop Switch
(1) universal power supply with country-specific adapter clips
(1) Quick Installation Guide
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KV6224A:
(1) 4-Port DisplayPort Dual-Head KVM Desktop Switch
(1) universal power supply with country-specific adapter clips
(1) Quick Installation Guide
2.3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
2.3.1 KV6222A
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the 2-port switch. Table 2-1 describes its components.
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1 2
PC
HUB
1 3 4
FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE KV6222A
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HUB
A
DC 9V
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B
A
FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE K V6222A
TABLE 2-1. KV6222A COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN FIGURE
2-1 OR 2-2
1 Selected hub indicator Lights to indicate selected hub
2 Selected PC/server indicator Lights to indicate selected PC/server
3, 4 Port select buttons Selects the port you want to switch
5 (2) USB Type A connectors Links to USB hubs
6 (2) DisplayPort connectors Link to consoles B and A
7 Power connector Links to 5-VDC power supply
8 USB Type A connector Links to keyboard
9 USB Type A connector Links to mouse
10 Audio jack Links to console speakers
11 Audio jack Links to console microphone
12 (2) DisplayPort connectors Links to PC2 DisplayPort B and A
13 USB Type B connector Links to PC2
14 Audio jack Links to PC2 speaker
15 Audio jack Links to PC2 microphone
16 (2) DisplayPort connectors Links to PC1 DisplayPor t B and A
17 USB Type B connector Links to PC1
18 Audio jack Links to PC1 speaker
19 Audio jack Links to PC1 microphone
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
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