Black Box KV9508A User manual

BL A C K B O X®

Control up to 8 computers from

a single IBM®console (USB keyboard,

USB mouse, and DVI monitor).

Works with Microsoft®lntelli-Mouse®and other mice.

8-Port ServSwitch EC Series USB/DVI KVM Switch

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)

FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax

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PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected]

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FCC and IC RFI Statements

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND

INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,

and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.

It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing

device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules,

which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference

when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of

this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case

the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be

necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise

emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation

of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les

limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)

Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes

de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para

referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de

operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,

erca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,

etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales

que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea

recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá

lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser

referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,

alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe

colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios

de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor

como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo

amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del

tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el

aparato.

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NOM Statement

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la

polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no

sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,

poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen

del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las

lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea

usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean

derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: 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 aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of

BB Technologies, Inc.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be

the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications.................................................7

2. Overview ...................................................8

2.1 Introduction ..............................................8

2.2 Components..............................................8

2.2.1 Front Panel...........................................8

2.2.2 Rear Panel ...........................................9

2.3 What’s Included ..........................................10

2.4 Cables That You’ll Need to Supply ............................10

3. Installation..................................................11

3.1 ServSwitch Placement ......................................11

3.2 Hardware Installation ......................................11

3.2.1 Connecting the Console Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor.......11

3.2.2 Connecting the Computers .............................12

4. Operation ..................................................13

4.1 Powering On the System....................................13

4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons ..................13

4.3 Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands...........13

Appendix. Troubleshooting .........................................16

A.1 Calling Black Box .........................................16

A.2 Shipping and Packaging ....................................16

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Hotkeys: Yes

Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

Supported Operating Systems: Windows®98 SE/Me/2000/XP, Windows 7,

Windows Vista™, Linux®, Mac®OSX, Solaris®

User Controls: (8) port buttons (labeled 1–8) also used for Scan time buttons and

AutoScan

Connectors: (1) Power;

Console end: (1) DVI-I, (2) USB Type A;

Computer end: (8) DVI-I, (8) USB Type B

Indicators: (16) LEDs: (8) Port Selection, (8) Computer Ready

Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C);

Storage: -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C)

Power: 9–12-VDC power supply (included)

Size: 1.75"H x 17.25"W x 7"D (4.45 x 43.81 x 17.78 cm)

Weight: 5 lb. (2.3 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The 8-Port ServSwitch USB/DVI KVM Switch allows you to control up to eight

computers from a single IBM®console (USB keyboard, USB mouse, and DVI [Digital

Visual Interface] monitor). Supported mice include Microsoft®IntelliMouse®and other

basic mice.

Setup is fast and simple, and there’s no software to configure. Use front-panel

buttons on the ServSwitch or hotkeys to select ports or start AutoScan. The front-

panel LEDs will light with the corresponding active port when switching between the

computers. The AutoScan function allows you to automatically scan and monitor all

computers, one by one, that are connected to the ServSwitch.

2.2 Components

2.2.1 Front Panel

Figure 2-1 shows the 8-Port ServSwitch front view. Table 2-1 describes the

components numbered in the illustration.

34343434343434345

Figure 2-1. The 8-Port ServSwitch front-panel view.

Table 2-1. Front-panel components.

Number Component Description

1 Scan time buttons Press buttons 1 and 2 together to

change the Scan time interval. The unit

beeps 1, 2, 3, or 4 times for scan time

of 3, 8, 15, or 30 seconds, respectively.

2 Autoscan buttons Press buttons 7 and 8 together to start

Autoscan

3 Port LEDs LEDs light when the connected

computer is selected.

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Table 2-1 (continued). Front-panel components.

Number Component Description

4 Port selection buttons Press buttons 1–8 individually to select

a computer.

5 Power LED Lights when power is on.

2.2.2 Rear Panel

Figure 2-2 shows the 8-Port ServSwitch rear view. Table 2-2 describes the

components numbered in the illustration.

89 10

Figure 2-2. The 8-Port ServSwitch back-panel view.

Table 2-2. Rear-panel components.

Number Component Description

6 Barrel connector Connects to a 9–12-VDC, 2-A power

supply (min.)

7 Computer’s DVI ports Connect to the computers’ monitors.

8 Console DVI port Plugs into the console’s monitor.

9 (2) console USB Type A Plugs into the console’s keyboard

ports mouse

10 Computer USB Type B Keyboard/mouse connections

ports for computers

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Chapter 2: Overview

2.3 What’s Included

The package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged,

please contact Black Box.

• 8-PortServSwitchECSeriesUSB/DVIKVMSwitch

• (1)universalpowersupply,output:9–12VDC

• Thisuser’smanual

• Rackmountkit

2.4 Cables That You’ll Need to Supply

• 8-PortServSwitchECSeriesUSB/DVIKVMSwitchCable(EHN900024U-0006,

-0009, -0015): These cables connect to PCs that have USB and DVI connectors.

The cables are available in 6-, 9-, and 15-foot (1.8-, 2.8-, and 4.7-m) versions.

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