Black Box ServSwitch SW625A-R2 User manual
NOVEMBER 2000
SW625A-R2
SW626A-R2
Doc. No. 590-033 Rev. B
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NOVEMBER 2000
SW625A-R2
SW626A-R2
Important Notice about the
Personal ServSwitch
© Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
Document No. 590-159-001 Rev. A
In the unlikely event that your computer interface
doesn’t provide sufficient power to the Personal
ServSwitch, please use only a Listed Direct Plug-In
Transformer marked “Class 2” or “LPS” whose output is
rated at 6 VDC and at least 700 mA.
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THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILY
Welcome to the ServSwitchTM Family!
Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX®ServSwitch™Brand KVM switch! We
appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your
new ServSwitch keyboard/video/mouse switch 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
worktable 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!
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This manual will tell you all about your new Personal ServSwitch™ unit,
including how to install, operate, and troubleshoot it. For an introduction to the
Personal ServSwitch, see Chapter 2. The Personal ServSwitch product codes
covered in this manual are:
SW625A-R2
SW626A-R2
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PERSONAL SERVSWITCH™
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch and
Personal ServSwitch are trademarks, of Black Box Corporation.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and RS/6000 are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, IntelliMouse, and Windows are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Sun Microsystems is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the
trademark owners.
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FCC/IC STATEMENTS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or telephone
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to
connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B 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 classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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PERSONAL SERVSWITCH™
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, cerca
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
a 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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PERSONAL SERVSWITCH™
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ............................................................................................. 7
2. Introduction ............................................................................................... 9
3. Installation ................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Basic Installation ............................................................................... 10
3.1.1 Before You Install .................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Connecting Your Peripherals ................................................. 10
3.1.3 Connecting Your Computers ................................................. 11
3.2 Cascading .......................................................................................... 12
4. Operation ................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Selecting PCs ..................................................................................... 15
4.2 Scanning PCs ..................................................................................... 16
5. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 17
5.1 Problems That Might Occur ............................................................ 17
5.1.1 With the Unit Itself ................................................................. 17
5.1.2 With Video ............................................................................... 17
5.1.3 With the Mouse ....................................................................... 17
5.1.4 With the Keyboard .................................................................. 18
5.2 Calling Black Box .............................................................................. 19
5.3 Shipping and Packaging .................................................................... 19
Appendix: Keyboard Commands ................................................................... 20
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Compliance — FCC Class B, IC Class/classe B
Hardware
Required — VGA/SVGA monitor that supports your computers’
highest video standard
Compliance — Safety: UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950, EN60950;
EMI/RFI: FCC Class B, IC Class/classe B, EN55022,
EN50082
Standards — VGA (color or monochrome/page white), SVGA, or
XGA video
Interfaces — PS/2 keyboard and mouse, video as listed above, and
(computer side only) RS-232 serial mouse
Resolution — Up to 1024 x 768 noninterlaced at 80 Hz
Protocol — RS-232 (serial mouse): Asynchronous, 3-byte/8-bit
Data Rate — RS-232 (serial mouse): 1200 bps (fixed)
Maximum
Distance — 6 ft. (1.8 m) from Personal ServSwitch to any attached
device; might be farther depending on the quality of
your cable and the voltages at which your computers
drive the keyboard, mouse, and video signals
User Controls — Keyboard commands;
(1) Front-mounted CPU SELECT pushbutton
Indicators — SW625A-R2: (4) Front-mounted LEDs:
(2) CPU operating, (2) CPU selected;
SW626A-R2: (8) Front-mounted LEDs:
(4) CPU operating, (4) CPU selected
Connectors — All rear-mounted:
(1) 1.3-mm barrel jack for optional 6-VDC power;
(2) 6-pin mini-DIN female: (1) To shared keyboard,
(1) To shared mouse;
(1) HD15 female: To shared monitor;
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PERSONAL SERVSWITCH™
Connectors
(continued) — For each computer port (SW625A-R2 has 2, SW626A-R2
has 4):
(2) 6-pin mini-DIN female: (1) To keyboard ports,
(1) To PS/2 mouse ports;
(1) HD15 female: To video cards;
(1) DB9 female: To RS-232 serial mouse ports
Temperature
Tolerance — Operating: 41 to 104˚F (5 to 40˚C);
Storage: –4 to +122˚C (–20 to +50˚C)
Humidity
Tolerance — Up to 90% noncondensing
Enclosure — High-impact plastic
Power — From keyboard interface (no other power supply
necessary for most applications);
Optional external power supply for use in cascaded
systems (see Section 3.2):
For 115-VAC operation, PS626 (wallmount):
Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz;
Output: 6 VDC, 700 mA;
For 220-VAC operation, PS626E (in-line):
Input: 100 to 250 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz autosensing;
Output: 6 VDC, 2 A
NOTE
In the unlikely event your computer interface does not
provide sufficient power to the Personal ServSwitch,
please use a Listed Direct Plug-In Transformer marked
“Class 2,” or a power supply that is confirmed to be a
Limited Power Source (“LPS”), and rated at 6 VDC, 700 mA
only.
Size — SW625A-R2:
1.9" H (1U) x 8.1"W x 5"D (4.8 x 20.6 x 12.7 cm);
SW626A-R2:
2.7" H (1U) x 8.1"W x 5"D (6.9 x 20.6 x 12.7 cm)
Weight — SW625A-R2:
Net: 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg); Shipping: 1.5 lb. (0.7 kg);
SW626A-R2:
Net: 1.3 lb. (0.6 kg); Shipping: 1.7 lb. (0.8 kg)
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