Black Box KV7012A User manual

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NOVEMBER 2005
KV7012A
KV7013A
2- and 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Pro

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FCC AND IC RFI 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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular 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. 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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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH—DT PRO
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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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and
ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
IntelliMouse, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the
trademark owners.

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CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 What 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2.2 Powering On the ServSwitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.3 Connecting the Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2.4 Connecting the USB Peripherals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Powering Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.1 Selecting USB Devices Connected to the 2- and
4-Port USB 2.0 Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3.2 Switching USB Devices Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3.3 Switching to Another Computer But Allowing USB
Devices to Remain on the Current Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3.4 Switching Computers and USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3.5 AutoScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3.6 Flash Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A.1 Calling Black Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A.2 Shipping and Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH—DT PRO
1. Specifications
Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @ 85 Hz
Bandwidth: 400 MHz
Supported Operating Systems: Windows®98/Me/2000/XP and Windows NT®
Hotkeys: Yes
User Controls: KV7012A: (1) port selection button;
KV7013A: (4) port selection buttons
Connectors: KV7012A: Computer end: Keyboard: (2) 6-pin mini-DIN female,
Mouse: (2) 6-pin mini-DIN female,
Monitor: (2) HD15 female,
USB computer: (2) USB 2.0 Type B,
Flash: (1) 8-pin mini-DIN;
Console end: Keyboard: (1) 6-pin mini-DIN female,
Mouse: (1) 6-pin mini-DIN female,
Monitor: (1) HD15 female,
USB peripherals: (2) USB 2.0 Type A;
KV7013A: Computer end: Keyboard: (4) 6-pin mini-DIN female,
Mouse: (4) 6-pin mini-DIN female,
Monitor: (4) HD15 female,
USB computers: (4) USB 2.0 Type B,
Flash: (1) 8-pin mini-DIN;
Console end: Keyboard: (1) 6-pin mini-DIN female,
Mouse: (1) 6-pin mini-DIN female,
Monitor: (1) HD15 female,
USB peripherals: (4) USB 2.0 Type A
Indicators: KV7012A: (2) Port LEDs;
KV7013A: (4) Port LEDs
Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);
Storage: -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C)
Relative Humidity: Up to 80%, noncondensing
Power: 5-VDC, 2.5-A power supply, specific to your country, ordered separately
Size: KV7012A: 1.8"H x 5.4"W x 5.1"D(4.6 x 13.7 x 13 cm);
KV7013A: 1.8"H x 8.3"W x 5.3"D (4.6 x 21.1 x 13.5 cm)
Weight: KV7012A: 1.8 lb. (0.8 kg);
KV7013A: 2.2 lb. (1 kg)

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2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch™—DT Pro allows you to control up to two or four USB
and/or PS/2 computers from a single PS/2®console (PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse,
and monitor). Supported mice include Microsoft®IntelliMouse®and other mice.
Compatible with USB Type 1.1 or 2.0 devices, the ServSwitch is both compact and
portable. The switch also has a built-in USB Version 2.0 hub. This hub allows you
to connect additional shared peripherals on a one-computer-at-a-time basis. Using
a hotkey command sequence (see Section 4.3.3), you can asynchronously switch
the KVM control and the USB devices. And the ServSwitch works with common
operating systems, including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Windows NT. Flash-
upgradable firmware allows you to obtain the latest firmware upgrades.
Setup is fast and simple, and there’s no software to configure. Its small desktop
footprint is ideal for on or under your desktop. Use either front-panel buttons on
the ServSwitch or hotkeys on your keyboard to select ports or start AutoScan. The
front-panel buttons include integral LEDs. The LED will light with the correspond-
ing active port when manually switching between the computers. The ServSwitch
beeps to confirm that it’s in hotkey mode. The AutoScan function allows you to
automatically scan and monitor all computers, one by one, that are connected to
the ServSwitch.
Its 400-MHz video bandwidth range allows the ServSwitch to support video
resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536 @ 85 Hz.
CHAPTER 2: Overview

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2.2 Components
2.2.1 F RONT P ANEL
Figure 2-1 shows the 2- and 4-Port ServSwitch front views. Table 2-1 describes the
components numbered in the illustration.
Figure 2-1. The ServSwitch front-panel views.
Table 2-1. Front-panel components.
Component Description
6-pin mini-DIN connectors PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.
Direct-access port buttons Press to select a computer.
Port LEDs Integral LEDs on the port buttons light
when the connected computer is
selected.
USB 2.0 input ports Connect to four USB peripherals (USB
flash drives, printers, etc.).
❶
❷
❸
❹
❸
❹
❹
❶
❶
❷
❷, ❸

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CHAPTER 2: Overview
2.2.2 R EAR P ANEL
Figure 2-2 shows the 2- and 4-Port ServSwitch rear views. Table 2-2 describes the
components numbered in the illustration.
Figure 2-2. The ServSwitch back-panel views.
Table 2-2. Rear-panel components.
Component Description
Console VGA port Attaches to the user monitor.
Computer VGA ports Connect to a computer’s video cards.
Computer PS/2 Link to a computer’s keyboard and mouse ports.
keyboard/mouse ports
Computer USB Attaches to the USB port on a computer.
Power connector Connects to a 5-VDC, 2.5-A power supply
(optional).
Flash upgrade port Attach a flash upgrade cable to this port.
8-pin mini-DIN
❼
❼
❽
❽
❾
❾
❿
❿
❺
❺❻
❻
❺
❼
❻
❿
❾
❽

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2.3 What’s Included
The package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or
damaged, please contact Black Box.
• (1) 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Pro
• (1) Flash cable
• This user’s manual
2.4 What You’ll Need to Supply
• ServSwitch DT Pro Cable (EHN7001213UV-0006, -0009, -0015): These cables
connect to PCs that have USB and VGA connectors. The cables are available in
6-, 9-, and 15-foot (1.8-, 2.7-, and 4.5-m) versions.
• ServSwitch DT Pro Cable (EHN7001213UPV-0006, -0009, -0015): These cables
connect to computers that have a PS/2 VGA and two 6-pin mini-DIN
connectors. The cables are available in 6-, 9-, and 15-foot (1.8-, 2.7-, or 4.5-m)
versions.
• Power supply that’s specific to your country: United States (PS71013-US),
Japan (PS71013-JP), Europe (PS71013-EU), United Kingdom (PS71013-UK),
or Australia (PS71013-AU).

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CHAPTER 3: Installation
3. Installation
3.1 ServSwitch Placement
The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Pro is small, portable, and designed to fit on a
desktop. Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM switch:
• How long are the cables attached to your keyboard, mouse, and monitor?
• How far away are the computers from the console?
• How long are the cables you use to connect your computers to the ServSwitch?
CAUTION
Do not place cables near machines that create electrical noise such as
fluorescent lighting, air conditioning equipment, etc.
3.2 Hardware Installation
This section provides instructions for the basic hardware setup of a single
ServSwitch.
CAUTION
Before you begin, make sure that power to all the devices that you will
be connecting is turned off.
To prevent damage caused by ground potential differences, make sure
that all devices are properly grounded. If you don’t follow these
instructions, your computers and/or the ServSwitch could be damaged.
3.2.1 C ONNECTING THE C ONSOLE
1. Power off all computers.
2. Connect your PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse directly to the PS/2 keyboard
and mouse ports (labeled with keyboard and mouse symbols) on the front of
the ServSwitch. See Figure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1. Keyboard and mouse connections.
3. Connect the HD15 VGA male connector from your monitor to the console
VGA port on the back of the ServSwitch. See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Console connections.
3.2.2 P OWERING O N THE S ERV S WITCH
Connect the 5-V, 2.5-A power adapter’s barrel connector to the power jack on the
rear of the switch. Then plug the power adapter cable into an available power
outlet. See Figure 3-3.
4-Port ServSwitch—
DT Pro
(KV7013A)
4-Port ServSwitch—
DT Pro
(KV7013A)
Keyboard
Monitor
Mouse

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Figure 3-3. Power connections.
3.2.3 C ONNECTING THE C OMPUTERS
USB Installation
1. Connect the ServSwitch USB Cable’s (EHN7001213UV-0006) USB connector
to the PC1 USB port on the back of the ServSwitch. Connect the cable’s VGA
connector to the ServSwitch unit’s PC1 VGA connector. See Figure 3-4.
2. Connect the cable’s male VGA and USB connectors to the corresponding
connectors on the back of the computer.
Figure 3-4. USB computer connections.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all computers.
4. Power on your computers. Your computers’ operating systems should
recognize the ServSwitch and will automatically install the USB driver if it was
not already installed on your computers.
5-V, 2.5-A
power
adapter
USB VGA
USB
computer

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NOTE
On some computers, you must enable USB support on your system
BIOS. Please refer to your computer manufacturer’s manual or the
motherboard manual to verify that USB support is enabled.
PS/2 Installation
1. Connect the ServSwitch PS/2 CPU Cable (EHN7001213PV-0006) to the
computer’s PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and HD15 ports.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the ServSwitch unit’s HD15 connector.
See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5. PS/2 computer connections.
NOTE
PS/2 computers without USB ports are not able to use the built-in USB
2.0 peripheral hub.
3.2.4 C ONNECTING THE USB P ERIPHERALS
Attach up to two or four USB peripherals to the USB Type A connectors on the
ServSwitch. See Figure 3-6.
NOTE
You can attach a USB keyboard and mouse, but hotkey switching will
not be enabled for these connections.
PS/2
computer

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Figure 3-6. USB peripheral connections.
CHAPTER 3: Installation
USB peripherals

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4. Operation
4.1 Powering Up the System
Once all cables have been connected and all computers have been powered on,
the ServSwitch emulates mouse and keyboard signals on each port, allowing your
computer to boot normally. The ServSwitch is now ready for use.
4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons
You can instantly select any computer by pressing the port selector buttons on the
front panel. The corresponding LED will light when the port is selected.
4.3 Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands
To directly switch the KVM control to any computer via the simple keyboard
command sequence, press the <Left-Ctrl> key twice and the <up-arrow> or
<down-arrow> keys.
1. To invoke the hotkey mode, press the <Left-Ctrl> key twice within two
seconds. The switch will beep to indicate that it’s in hotkey mode.
2. Press the <up-arrow> or <down-arrow> keys to switch to the previous or next
port, respectively.
Table 4-1 lists the hotkey commands.

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Table 4-1. Hotkey commands.
Command Description
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> HXSwitch to USB hub device only.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> <up arrow> Switch to previous active PC.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> <down arrow> Switch to next active PC.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> AXSwitch both the PC and USB hub
device.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> CXSwitch the KVM control only.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> 0Begin AutoScan.
Any key Stop AutoScan.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> SEnable/disable “beep” sound.
X= 1, 2, 3, 4
H= USB hub device
A= Combined PC and hub
NOTE
After switching ports, there is a delay of up to 2 seconds before the
video displays. This is normal and is due to the video signal’s refresh
rate.
4.3.1 S ELECTING USB D EVICES C ONNECTED TO THE 2- AND 4-P ORT USB 2.0 H UB
The ServSwitch unit’s built-in 2- and 4-port USB 2.0 hub allows you to connect
additional shared peripherals on a one-computer-at-a-time basis. When you
connect a USB device to the ServSwitch, the device can be accessed through any
computer that is connected to the installation via a simple hotkey command
sequence (<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> HX).
CHAPTER 4: Operation