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Black Box SERVSWITCH Series User Manual

Black Box SERVSWITCH Series
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SERVSWITCH FAMILY
1
Welcome to the ServSwitch™ Family!
Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX
®
ServSelect IP™! We appreciate your
business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your new ServSelect IP
will save you money, time, and effort.
That’s because our ServSwitch™ family is all about breaking away from the
traditional, expensive model of computer management. You know, the one-size-fits-
all-even-if-it-doesn’t model that says, “One computer gets one user station, no more,
no less.” Why not a single user station (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) for multiple
computers — even computers of different platforms? Why not a pair of user
stations, each of which can control multiple computers? Why not multiple user
stations for the same computer?
With our ServSwitch products, 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 mice on your desk?
Or do you need to share dozens of computers, including a mix of IBM
®
PC,
RS/6000
®
, Apple
®
Macintosh
®
, Sun Microsystems
®
, and SGI™ compatibles among
multiple users with different access levels? Does your switch have to sit solidly on a
work table and use regular everyday cables? Or does it have to be mounted in an
equipment rack and use convenient many-to-one cables? No matter how large or
small your setup is, no matter how simple or how complex, we’re confident we have
a ServSwitch system that’s just right for you.
The ServSwitch family from BLACK BOX — the one-stop answer for all your
KVM switching needs!
*
This manual will tell you all about your new ServSelect IP, including how to install,
operate, and troubleshoot it. For an introduction to the ServSelect IP, see Chapter 2.
The ServSelect IP product codes covered in this manual are:
KV120A KV120E KV121A KV121E
This manual also includes information about the ServSelect IP software and the
Server Access Modules, which have their own manuals or installation guides:
KV123A KV125A KV126A KV127A
And this manual also includes information about the ServSwitch Multi Z8 and
ServSelect II switch:
KV158A KV2016A

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Black Box SERVSWITCH Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Max Resolution1920x1200
Audio SupportYes
ManufacturerBlack Box
TypeKVM Extender
Video InterfaceVGA
Power SupplyExternal
ConnectionCat5e/Cat6
SeriesSERVSWITCH Series

Summary

FCC and Industry Canada Compliance

Radio-Frequency Interference Statements

Statements regarding radio-frequency energy emission and compliance with regulatory limits for Class A computing devices.

Compliance Statements

Other Agency Approvals

Lists other agency approvals and certifications for the product, such as UL, CSA, and IEC standards.

CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the ServSelect IP, including agency approvals, port details, and environmental requirements.

CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION

2.1 Features and Benefits

Highlights the key features and advantages of the ServSelect IP switches, focusing on flexible, centralized control of data center servers.

2.2 Safety Precautions

Provides essential safety instructions for using the ServSelect IP products to avoid potential problems and hazards.

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

3.1 Getting Started

Guides the user through initial setup, including checking shipped items and necessary accessories for proper installation.

Supplied with the ServSelect IP

Lists all the components included in the ServSelect IP package.

3.3 Installing the ServSelect IP

Configuring ServSelect IP Hardware

Mouse Settings Adjustment

Details the necessary adjustments to mouse settings on target machines for remote user control with the ServSelect IP.

CHAPTER 4: ANALOG PORT OPERATION

4.2 Viewing and Selecting Ports/Servers

Explains how to use the OSD Main dialog box to view, configure, and control servers within the ServSelect IP system.

4.3 Navigating the OSD

Provides a comprehensive guide to OSD navigation basics using keyboard and mouse inputs.

OSD Navigation Basics

Details keystrokes and their functions for navigating the On-Screen Display (OSD) interface.

Assigning Server or Serial Device Names

Accessing the Names Dialog Box

Describes how to access the Names dialog box to identify servers or serial devices by name rather than port number.

Setting Console Security

Accessing the Security Dialog Box

Explains how to access the Security dialog box to set up screen saver modes and password protection for the analog port console.

Setting or Changing Passwords

Password Protecting the Console

CHAPTER 4: ANALOG PORT OPERATION

4.8 Running System Diagnostics

Details how to validate system integrity by running diagnostics on main board subsystems and SAM adaptors.

Diagnostic Test Details

Provides a description of each diagnostic test performed on the system, including memory, firmware, and connectivity checks.

4.9 Resetting PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse

Resetting Mouse and Keyboard Values

Explains how to issue a reset command to re-establish communication and restore functionality for PS/2 keyboards and mice.

4.10 Displaying Version Information

CHAPTER 4: ANALOG PORT OPERATION

4.11 Scanning Your System

Describes how to scan servers in scan mode, displaying the list by server name or EID number.

Adding Servers to Scan List

Guides on how to add servers to the scan list using the Scan dialog box.

Starting Scan Mode

CHAPTER 4: ANALOG PORT OPERATION

4.12 Broadcasting to Servers

Explains how analog users can simultaneously control multiple servers by broadcasting keystrokes and mouse movements.

CHAPTER 4: ANALOG PORT OPERATION

Broadcasting to Selected Servers

Details the process of selecting servers and activating broadcast commands for keystrokes and mouse movements.

CHAPTER 5: TERMINAL OPERATIONS

5.1 Configuring the Terminal Menu

Describes the seven main selections available in the ServSelect IP Terminal menu for configuration.

CHAPTER 5: TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Network Configuration

Explains how to configure the ServSelect IP for network access and positioning within a network.

Set/Change Password

Details how to activate and change the password for secure access to the ServSelect IP terminal menu.

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

6. Troubleshooting

Provides guidance on troubleshooting issues with the ServSelect IP, including how to contact technical support.

Calling BLACK BOX Technical Support

Instructions on how to contact BLACK BOX technical support for assistance with malfunctioning units.

Black Box Technical Support Contacts

CHAPTER 7: FLASH UPGRADES

7.1 Upgrading the ServSelect IP

Guides on upgrading the ServSelect IP unit with the latest firmware using a TFTP server.

Uploading a New FLASH File

Step-by-step instructions for uploading a new FLASH firmware file to the ServSelect IP.

7.2 Upgrading the SAM Firmware

Simultaneously Upgrading Multiple SAMs

Instructions for upgrading firmware on multiple SAMs at the same time.

CHAPTER 8: USING A SERIAL SAM

8. Using a Serial SAM

Explains the functionality of the serial SAM, including its modes and configuration options.

Configuring the Serial SAM

Details how to configure serial SAM parameters such as baud rate, parity, and flow control.

Serial SAM Configuration Options

Function Key Sequence Configuration

Describes how to define key combinations for accessing configuration screens and specific functions.

Creating a Serial SAM Macro

Creating a Serial SAM Macro

Guides on creating macros for the serial SAM, including defining key sequences and macro actions.

CHAPTER 8: USING A SERIAL SAM

Serial SAM Pinouts

Provides a table listing the pinouts for the serial SAM for reference.

Serial SAM Pinouts

Details the pin configuration of the serial SAM, including DB9-F host signal and SRL signal.

CHAPTER 9: SUN ADVANCED KEY EMULATION

9. Sun Advanced Key Emulation

Explains how to emulate Sun keyboard keys using PS/2 keyboard key press sequences.

Sun Key Emulation

Provides a table mapping Sun keyboard keys to PS/2 key sequences for emulation.

Japanese and Korean Sun USB Keyboard Considerations

PS/2-to-USB Keyboard Mapping

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