Black Box KV6224A User manual

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DISPLAYPORT
KVM DESKTOP
SWITCHES
USER MANUAL
KV6222A, KV6224A
PC
HUB
1
12
2
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PC
HUB
DISPLAYPORT 1.2
DESKTOP KVM
DISPLAYPORT 1.2
DESKTOP KVM

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1. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 What’s Included........................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Hardware Description..............................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3.1 KV6222A..............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3.2 KV6224A ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3. INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Connection Diagram ................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Installation Steps ...................................................................................................................................................................................10
4. OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Front-Panel Pushbuttons.......................................................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Keyboard Hotkeys .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
5. COMMANDS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE................................................................................................................................... 12
APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION................................................................................................................................ 14
A.1 FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................................................................................14
A.2 CE Statement .........................................................................................................................................................................................14
A.3 RoHS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................14
A.4 NOM Statement .....................................................................................................................................................................................15
APPENDIX B. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ................................................................................................................................. 16
B.1 Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................................................................................16
B.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ..........................................................................................................................................................16

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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Physical
Connectors
KV6222A:
User Interface:
(2) DisplayPort,
(2) USB Type A female for HID devices,
(1) USB Type B female for USB 2.0 hub,
(2) 3.5-mm Audio / Mic jack;
Computer Interface:
(4) DisplayPort,
(2) USB Type B female,
(4) 3.5-mm Audio / Mic jack;
Other:
(1) 2.1-mm barrel plug for power;
KV6224A:
User Interface:
(2) DisplayPort,
(2) USB Type A female for HID devices,
(1) USB Type B female for USB 2.0 hub,
(2) 3.5-mm Audio / Mic jack;
Computer Interface:
(8) DisplayPort,
(4) USB Type B female,
(8) 3.5-mm Audio / Mic jack;
Other:
(1) 2.1-mm barrel plug for power;
Users x Computers KV6222A: 1 x 2;
KV6224A: 1 x 4
User Interface KV6222A: (2) Computer buttons;
KV6224A: (4) Computer buttons
LED Interface LEDs built into each button to show selection/USB
Operating System Support All Windows, MAC, Sun, Linux/Unix (Windows NT is not supported because of USB limitations)
User Interface Direct
Rackmount Kits N/A
Dimensions KV6222A: 2.6"H x 6.4"W x 3.95"D (6.6 x 16.3 x 10.1 cm);
KV6224A: 2.6"H x 10"W x 3.95"D (6.6 x 25.4 x 10.1 cm)
Weight KV6222A: 1.98 lb. (0.9 kg);
KV6224A: 2.46 lb. (1.1 kg)
Operation
PC Selection Hotkeys, Pushbuttons
Hotkey Support Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock, Port Number
DDC Support True EDID/DDC support
Power
Power Supply Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A;
Output: 9 V, 2 A

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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1 (CONTINUED). SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Environmental
Storage Temperature -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)
Operating Humidity 0 to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing
Compliance
FCC Part 15, Class A
TUV Yes
CE Yes
UL Number E202402
CSA N/A
RoHS Yes
WEEE Yes

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The KV6222A or KV6224A is a 2- or 4-port dual monitors DisplayPort USB KVM switch designed for sharing two or four flat panel
displays between two or four multimedia computers. You can fully control two or four dual-head PCs using only one keyboard, mouse,
and dual displays. True Transparent USB emulation technology enables the switch to work with all types of advanced keyboards and
mice. DisplayPort version 1.2 technology provides sufficient bandwidth needed for 4K ultra-high definition displays.
2.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail]
KV6222A:
(1) 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Head KVM Desktop Switch
(1) universal power supply with country-specific adapter clips
(1) Quick Installation Guide
KV6224A:
(1) 4-Port DisplayPort Dual-Head KVM Desktop Switch
(1) universal power supply with country-specific adapter clips
(1) Quick Installation Guide
2.3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
2.3.1 KV6222A
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the 2-port switch. Table 2-1 describes its components.
PC
HUB
1 2
1 3 4
2
FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE KV6222A

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
HUB
DC 9V
B
B
A
A
7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 19
5 6 12 16
FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE KV6222A
TABLE 2-1. KV6222A COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN FIGURE
2-1 OR 2-2 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1Selected hub indicator Lights to indicate selected hub
2Selected PC/server indicator Lights to indicate selected PC/server
3, 4 Port select buttons Selects the port you want to switch
5 (2) USB Type A connectors Links to USB hubs
6(2) DisplayPort connectors Link to consoles B and A
7Power connector Links to 5-VDC power supply
8 USB Type A connector Links to keyboard
9 USB Type A connector Links to mouse
10 Audio jack Links to console speakers
11 Audio jack Links to console microphone
12 (2) DisplayPort connectors Links to PC2 DisplayPort B and A
13 USB Type B connector Links to PC2
14 Audio jack Links to PC2 speaker
15 Audio jack Links to PC2 microphone
16 (2) DisplayPort connectors Links to PC1 DisplayPort B and A
17 USB Type B connector Links to PC1
18 Audio jack Links to PC1 speaker
19 Audio jack Links to PC1 microphone

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.3.2 KV6224A
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the front and back panels of the 4-port switch. Table 2-2 describes its components.
PC
HUB
1234
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
3 3 3 3
FIGURE 2-3. FRONT PANEL OF THE KV6224A
HUB
DC 9V
B
A
A
B
A
B
4 5 11 15 19 23
6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26
FIGURE 2-4. BACK PANEL OF THE KV6224A

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
TABLE 2-2. KV6224A COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN FIGURE
2-3 OR 2-4 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1Selected hub indicators Lights to indicate selected hub
2Port select buttons Selects the port you want to switch
3Selected PC/server indicator Lights to indicate selected PC/server
4 (2) USB Type A connectors Link to USB hubs
5(2) DisplayPort connectors Links to consoles B and A
6Power connector Links to 5-VDC power supply
7 USB Type A connector Links to keyboard
8 USB Type A connector Links to mouse
9Audio jack Links to console speakers
10 Audio jack Links to console microphone
11 (2) DisplayPort connectors Links to PC4 DisplayPort B and A
12 USB Type B connector Links to PC4
13 Audio jack Links to PC4 speaker
14 Audio jack Links to PC4 microphone
15 (2) DisplayPort connectors Links to PC3 DisplayPort B and A
16 USB Type B connector Links to PC3
17 Audio jack Links to PC3 speaker
18 Audio jack Links to PC3 microphone
19 (2) DisplayPort connectors Links to PC2 DisplayPort B and A
20 USB Type B connector Links to PC2
21 Audio jack Links to PC2 speaker
22 Audio jack Links to PC2 microphone
23 (2) DisplayPort connectors Links to PC1 DisplayPort B and A
24 USB Type B connector Links to PC1
25 Audio jack Links to PC1 speaker
26 Audio jack Links to PC1 microphone

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
3.1 CONNECTION DIAGRAM
The diagram illustrated here is an example of KV6224A, the actual application may vary. All illustrated computer, accessories and
monitors are not included in the package, it is for reference only.
HUB
B
A
B
A
DC 9V
B
A
FIGURE 3-1. TYPICAL CONNECTIONS

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
3.2 INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Power up your KVM Switch by connecting the external power adapter to it.
2. Connect the shared USB keyboard, mouse, two DisplayPort monitors, speaker/headphone and microphone to corresponding ports on
the console section of the KVM Switch.
NOTE: The lower two USB ports are for keyboard and mouse.
HUB
DC 9V
AA
B
B B
Keyboard Mouse
FIGURE 3-2. KEYBOARD AND MOUSE CONNECTIONS
3. Connect each KVM PC port to computers, using two DisplayPort cables (male to male), one USB cable (type A to type B) and one audio
and microphone combo cable (male to male).
4. Connect your USB devices via a USB hub to the USB hub port (on the left).