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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS91. SpecificationsDuring the course of this product’s lifetime, modifications might be made to its hardware or firmware that
SERVSWITCHTM OCTETINSTALLER/USER GUIDE10Octet KV1701 Product SpecificationsAgency ApprovalsEN55022 Class A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN609
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS11Octet KV1702 Product SpecificationsAgency ApprovalsEN55022 Class A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN60950, FCC47CFR Pa
SERVSWITCHTM OCTETINSTALLER/USER GUIDE12Octet KV1703 Product SpecificationsAgency ApprovalsEN55022 Class A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN609
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS13Octet (KV1711, KV1712, KV1713) User Station Product SpecificationsAgency ApprovalsEN55022 Class A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN
SERVSWITCHTM OCTETINSTALLER/USER GUIDE14KV1711 and KV1712 Peripherals: PS/2 keyboard and mouse, Sun keyboard and mouseKV1713 Peripherals: PS/2 keybo
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS15Input ports for KV1721A: 1 USB keyboard and mouse (supports Intel, Sun, Macintosh), 1 15HDD male, VGA videoPortsInput ports
SERVSWITCHTM OCTETINSTALLER/USER GUIDE16AC input power: 6 VDC maximumEnvironmental/PowerOperating Temperature: 50º F-104º F; 10º C-40º C Storage Tem
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS17Environmental/PowerPower consumption: 130 mAHumidity: 10-95% non-condensingOperating temperature: 32°-122° F; 10° C-50° C S
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CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION192. Introduction2.1 Features and BenefitsThe Black Box® Octet ServSwitch™ Series allows multiple users within the switching
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE20authentication. Refer to the Octoware software online Help program on your installation CD for instructions o
CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION21of hundreds of servers from one set of peripherals. For additional flexibility, you can attach other Black Box KVM switches t
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE22compensation for video degradation. The Octet user station is housed in a desktop mounting unit that may also
CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION23The Octet Serial SAM is a DCE (Data Communication Equipment) device that provides the primary interface between a serial devi
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE24• Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow require
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION25CHAPTER33. InstallationThe Octet switching system uses standard UTP cables to transmit KVM information between users and att
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE26Figure 3-1. Basic Octet Switching System Configuration CAUTION: Power Considerations: To reduce the risk of
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION273.3 Installing an Octet SwitchThe Octet switch is the central hub of your Octet switching system. All users and computers ar
1SERVSWITCHTM FAMILYWelcome to the ServSwitch Family!Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX Octet! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll ap
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE28A rackmounting kit is supplied with each Octet switch. Before installing the switch and other components in t
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION29 To install the rack mounting bracket:1. Remove the two side screws closest to the front from each side of your Octet switch.
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE30To make a LAN connection:Using a UTP cable, connect the Network port on the back of the Octet switch to your
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION31Figure 3-10. Octet KV1702 Switch Rear Panel Figure 3-11. Octet KV1703 Switch Rear PanelTo connect servers to the Octet swit
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE323. Attach one end of the CAT 5 cable to the RJ45 connector on the Serial SAM. Connect the other end of the CA
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION33Figure 3-14. Octet KV1713 User Station Rear PanelTo connect users to the Octet switching system:1. Place the Octet user stat
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE343. Connect one end of a UTP cable into the RJ45 port on your SAM or Serial SAM. Route the cable to your Octet
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION35To install an KV1713 user station and SAMDM module:1. Power down your systems. Attach one end of an appropriate power cord to
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE36Figure 3.16: SAMDM Module Dual Port ConnectivityTo connect a SAMDM module for dual port output: 1. Power down
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION37Figure 3-17. Cascaded Octet Switching System To install a cascaded Octet switching system:1. Position the Octet switches tha
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE2FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADARADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment ge
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE38NOTE: The Octet switch can be used with non-Black Box KVM switches. Switching to a port with an attached non-
CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS39CHAPTER44. Basic Operations4.1 Power Up and LEDsOctet switch There are three groups of LEDs on the front panel of your
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE40Octet SAM The Octet SAM features two green LEDs: Power and Link/ACT. These indicators show that the attached
CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS41TargetThe Target tab lists the servers that may be accessed from your Octet user station and the available modes for thes
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE42NOTE:Switching from a silent to an audio source that is set at high volume may harm your hearing.When the Oct
CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS43NOTE: Should you lose your password, please contact Black Box Technical Support for assistance.5. (Optional) Change the s
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE44Figure 4-4. OSD Target Flag: Set Position11. Move the target flag by dragging and dropping the title bar to
CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS45Figure 4-6. OSD Change Hotkey 7. Click the down arrow button and select the desired hotkey from the drop-down list. Cli
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE46OSD hotkey sequence and then access the OSD by pressing either the left or right Ctrl key twice. The availab
CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS47To select a server:1. Press Ctrl+Ctrl to launch the OSD.2. Click the Target tab and select the appropriate access mode: S
3 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTSShielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and en
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE484.4 Keyboard Translation The Octet user station allows you to use PS/2 and Sun keyboards to operate any type
CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS49To issue the Power/Sleep command:Enable the Scroll Lock Mode and press F11 (or the Sleep key) on a PS/2 keyboard.-or-For
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CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED OPERATIONS515. Advanced Operations5.1 User MaintenanceThe Octet switching system can be configured to support up to 128 users. E
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE52Figure 5-2. Octet OSD Add User5. Enter the name of the user in the Username field.6. Enter the user’s passwo
CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED OPERATIONS53To force user login:1. Press Ctrl+Ctrl to launch the Octet OSD.2. Click the Admin tab. 3. Click the down arrow to disp
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE54targets from the list of available servers that you wish to be controlled externally. Select the appropriate
CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED OPERATIONS55Figure 5-6. Octet OSD Edit DeviceThe UID and Type fields are not editable. The Type field displays the type of device
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE56To edit a device (seamless configuration):1. Press Ctrl+Ctrl to launch the Octet OSD.2. Click the Admin tab.
CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED OPERATIONS573. A list of devices will display. In the Find field, click name to search by name.- or -Click UID to search by UID. N
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE4Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucc
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE583. Select the Octet SAM for which you wish to view version, configuration and connection information.4. Click
CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED OPERATIONS59Figure 5-9. Octet OSD Status 3. Click the double arrow navigation button to display the Configure screen.Figure 5-10.
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE60NOTE: Standard refers to any keyboard. If your Octet user station is connected to a Pinnacle FAK, you must s
CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED OPERATIONS612. Click the Console tab.3. Click the down arrow to display the Configure screen.4. Under Lockdown, click User to pre
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE62which the SNMP user has access. For instructions on adding an SNMP user, see To add a user in this chapter. O
CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED OPERATIONS633. Type fd ‘[TargetUserStationName]’ and press Enter to force the target user station to disconnect from the connected
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CHAPTER 6: TERMINAL OPERATIONS656. Terminal Operations6.1 Accessing the Terminal MenuEach Octet KV170x switch can be configured at the unit level th
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE66Set the IDs of all Octet switching system configurations that will be connected to the same subnet as shown i
CHAPTER 7: SERIAL SAM677. Serial SAM The Serial SAM is a serial-to-VGA converter which permits VT100-capable devices to be viewed from the Octet swit
5NOM STATEMENTC: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE68• Background: This option changes the screen’s background color. The currently-selected color displays in the
CHAPTER 7: SERIAL SAM695. Press Enter to save your changes and exit the Configuration Screen.- or -Press Esc to exit the Configuration Screen without
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE702. Press each key to perform the action described in the following table..3. When finished, press Ctrl-F10 to
CHAPTER 7: SERIAL SAM71Language supportThe Serial SAM is designed to operate correctly with all of the keyboard layouts that are selectable on the Oct
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CHAPTER 8: EDIT DEVICE SCREEN SETTINGS738. Edit Device Screen SettingsKV2016 SwitchEdit Device Screen SettingsTarget KV2016 switchPorts 16HotkeysThe
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE74KVM Switch Edit Device Screen SettingsTarget KVM switchPorts 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32HotkeysCtrl–Ct
CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING759. Troubleshooting9.1 Calling Black BoxIf you determine that your ServSwitch Octet is malfunctioning, do not attempt to
SERVSWITCHTM OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE76Black Box Technical Support Country Web Site/E-Mail Phone Fax US [email protected]
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