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9CHAPTER 1: Specifications1. SpecificationsCompliance: CE (EN55022 Class B); FCC Part 15 Subpart J Class A,IC Class/classe AStandards: VGA, SVGA, XGA,

10MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™Connectors: All rear-mounted:(1) Multipurpose DB15 female (see Section A.3 of theAppendix);(1) Barrel jack for optional power-

11CHAPTER 1: SpecificationsPower — Either:• 5 VDC at up to 500 mA from the keyboard interfacesof the attached computers, or• From the optional power s

12MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™2. IntroductionThe Multi-Head ServSwitch™ is a high-performance keyboard-, mouse-, andmonitor-sharing device that supports a w

13CHAPTER 2: Introduction• Two Switches can be synchronized to handle computers with up to eight videooutputs.• Automatically restores keyboard and mo

14MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™2.3 The Multi-Head ServSwitch IllustratedFigure 2-1. The Multi-Head ServSwitch’s front panel.Figure 2-2. The Multi-Head ServSw

15CHAPTER 2: Introduction2.4 Safety ConcernsAs you prepare to install the Multi-Head ServSwitch, please keep these things inmind:• The Switch is for u

16MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™3. Installation3.1 What You Will NeedYou’ll need these things to be in place before you can install your Multi-HeadServSwitch:

17CHAPTER 3: Installation• A suitable mouse driver for your PCs. Supported types are:– PS/2 or RS-232 two-button mouse driver by any manufacturer.– Mi

18MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™3.3.1 BASICSYSTEMS WITH ASINGLESWITCHMake sure that the Multi-Head ServSwitch is unplugged and powered down. Ifpossible, turn

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

19CHAPTER 3: Installation3.3.2 SYNCHRONIZEDSWITCHSYSTEMS FORCPUS WITH UP TOEIGHTVIDEOOUTPUTSSome CPUs and video cards can support a very large number

20MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™Connect each computer CPU to the synchronized Switch system. First runcabling from the CPU’s keyboard port, mouse port, and fi

21CHAPTER 3: Installation3.3.3 CABLES ANDADAPTERSAttaching a CPU’s 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports and its two or moreHD15 video ports to the

22MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™Figure 3-3. The Premium KVM cables.To connect computers with serial mouse ports and/or PC/AT style keyboardports, you’ll need

23CHAPTER 3: Installation3.4 Powering the SwitchOnce you’ve installed your Multi-Head ServSwitch system and attached yourequipment to it, you need to

24MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™4. ConfigurationTo configure your Multi-Head ServSwitch system, you’ll need to configure first theattached PCs, as directed in

25CHAPTER 4: Configuration4.2 Configuring the Multi-Head ServSwitchThe Multi-Head ServSwitch comes from the factory preset to default configurationset

26MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™4.2.2 SETTING THESCREEN-SAVERTIMEOUTThe Multi-Head ServSwitch has a programmable screen-saver function which willblank the dis

27CHAPTER 4: Configuration4.2.3 AUTOSCANNING: SETTING THESCANMODE ANDPAUSETIMEThe Multi-Head ServSwitch begins autoscanning its CPU channels (that is,

28MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™4.2.4 ENFORCINGMOUSESPEEDIn its factory-default state, the Multi-Head ServSwitch allows each CPU to handlemouse communication

2MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUALBLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch andMulti-Head ServSwitch are tr

29CHAPTER 4: Configuration4.2.5 SETTINGMOUSE-MODEREPORTING ANDENABLING/DISABLINGMOUSESWITCHINGIn the Multi-Head ServSwitch’s factory-default state, yo

30MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™4.2.6 CHOOSINGACTIVEPORTS ORALLPORTS FORKEYBOARD-TAB ANDMOUSESWITCHINGIn the Multi-Head ServSwitch’s factory-default state, wh

31CHAPTER 4: Configuration4.2.7 SETTING THEHOTKEYSEQUENCEYou can access many of the Multi-Head ServSwitch’s main functions (such as CPU-channel select

32MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™4.2.8 VIEWING THEFIRMWAREREVISION, RESTORINGMOUSEFUNCTION, ORRESETTING TOFACTORYDEFAULTSFor technical-support purposes, it mig

33CHAPTER 4: Configuration4.2.9 SETTING THEPASSWORDThere are many situations where access to corporate file servers or sensitiveinformation needs to b

34MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™5. OperationThis chapter explains how to operate the Multi-Head ServSwitch. Please read thischapter carefully before starting

35CHAPTER 5: Operation5.2 The Front-Panel Pushbutton and the Remote-Control ModuleYou can use the Multi-Head ServSwitch’s front-panel pushbutton to se

36MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™5.3 The Status DisplayThe Multi-Head ServSwitch’s front-panel 7-segment status display usually shows thenumber of the currentl

37CHAPTER 5: Operation5.4 Things to Keep in Mind About the Keyboards and MiceCPU bootup sequence: When your computer CPUs are powered on, theycommunic

38MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™5.5 Keyboard Control: Hotkey CommandsYou can control many functions on the Multi-Head ServSwitch—such as CPU-channel selection

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

39CHAPTER 5: Operation• Use {Hotkeys} + [L] to lock the Switch (disable its shared keyboard and mouseand select nonexistent “channel zero” in order to

40MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™5.6 Mouse ControlYet another convenient way to select CPU channels on the Multi-Head ServSwitchis through a three-button mouse

41CHAPTER 5: Operation5.7 Re-Enabling a Disconnected PS/2 MouseIf you accidentally disconnect the shared PS/2 mouse from the Multi-HeadServSwitch whil

42MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™Standard PS/2 mouse data uses a different data format than IntelliMouse data,so two reset functions are provided on the Multi-

43CHAPTER 5: Operation5.9 RS-232 ControlThere is yet one more way to select channels on the Multi-Head ServSwitch:through its RS-232 serial port. (Thi

44MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™5.11 Upgrading the Switch’s FirmwareBecause the Multi-Head ServSwitch stores most of its firmware (its “operatingsystem,” if y

45CHAPTER 5: OperationThe Multi-Head ServSwitch’s front-panel 7-segment display should now show alowercase “u” to indicate that the Switch is ready to

46MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™6. Troubleshooting6.1 Things to TryThis section suggests possible answers for a number of problems that peoplesometimes encoun

47CHAPTER 6: TroubleshootingProblem:Your keyboard does not function or functions only intermittently. The Num LockLED does not always light when the N

48MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™Problem:Compaq MX11800 model integrated keyboard and mouse only: The mouse consistentlyfails to boot when the Switch is connec

4MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class Bcomputi

49APPENDIX: Cable GuidelinesAppendix: Cable GuidelinesIMPORTANT NOTEThe maximum supported cable lengths vary widely between devices andcables. It migh

50MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™Keyboard- and PS/2 mouse-extension cabling:6-pin mini-DIN male to 6-pin mini-DIN male with all lines connected straight throug

51APPENDIX: Cable GuidelinesFigure A-1. The RS-232 mouse adapter’s pinout.6-pin mini-DIN attaches toSwitch or cable from SwitchN/CRLSD (DCD)RDKDATTDSG

52MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™A.3 Cabling Attached to the OPTIONS PortThe DB15 connector labeled “OPTIONS” on the back of the Multi-HeadServSwitch is a prop

53APPENDIX: Cable GuidelinesFigure A-2. The synchronization cable.Figure A-3. The firmware-upgrade cable KV6SER.DB9 female attaches to PCDB15 male att

54MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™DISCLAIMERSWhile every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, neitherthe manufacturer nor its authorized

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

6MULTI-HEAD SERVSWITCH™12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizacióndel equipo no sea eliminada.13. Los cables d

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