Black Box KV9204A User manual

Control up to 16 PS/2 and
USB servers from your desktop!
Control up to 16 PS/2 and
USB servers from your desktop!
ServSwitch EC for PS/2®and USB Servers
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FEATURES
• Resolution up to 1920 x 1440.
• Switch manually on the unit, via an
on-screen interface, with hotkeys,
or automatically by activating the
AutoScan function.
• AutoScan function enables the
ServSwitch EC to scan and switch
between servers at an interval
determined by the user. When AutoScan
detects any keyboard or mouse activity,
it suspends the scanning until the
activity stops, then resumes with the
next computer in sequence.
• Perfect for entry-level data centers.
• To choose the console mode, just slide a
switch on the back panel (8- and 16-port
models only).
• Compact and just 1U high, so it’s ideal
for use where space is at a premium. All
models include rackmounting brackets.
• Compatible with Windows®98/Me/XP,
Windows NT®, and Windows 2000.
• DDC2B compatible, so you can use it
with the latest monitors.
• Supports Microsoft®IntelliMouse®.
• Cascadable for adding up to
136 server connections.
OVERVIEW
Want the option of using either a PS/2®or USB keyboard
and mouse to control a number of PS/2 and USB servers?
The 8- and 16-port ServSwitch™EC for PS/2 and USB Servers
makes it all possible.
Perfect for areas where you have a mix of servers and
console control devices, this ServSwitch has a rear-panel slide
switch that you use to select either PS/2 or USB console mode.
Models are available for switching between 4, 8, or 16
servers from a single console. To expand your switching
platform to include additional servers—up to 136 in all with
the 16-port model—simply cascade units in a master-slave
configuration.
Ideal for applications where you have a limited amount of
space, the 1U-high ServSwitch EC can be used on the desktop.
As an added space-saving feature, the switch requires just
one HD15 connector for each server connection. Keyboard,
monitor, and mouse circuitry is built into a single connector.
The ServSwitch EC for PS/2 and USB Servers and PS/2 or USB
Consoles also has on-screen display (OSD) features for switching
between servers and managing server connections. Navigate
through the OSD menus using a function key, and use the
OSD interface to view each port’s connection status, lock
a server from unauthorized access, and even assign server
names that are up to 14 characters long. The switch stores
all name entries in non-volatile memory.
You can also switch servers by pushing front-panel buttons
or by using a sequence of hotkeys. Or let the switch do it
automatically for you with its AutoScan function, which
enables the ServSwitch EC to scan and switch between servers
at an interval you determine. When AutoScan detects any
keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning until
activity stops, then resumes with the next computer in
sequence.
With video enhancement technology that ensures superb
quality and resolutions up to 1920 x 1440, the ServSwitch EC
is DDC2B compatible, so you can use it with the latest digital
monitors. What’s more, the switch is operating system
independent and transparent to all applications.
NOTE: When cascading multiple units, the master must have the
same number as or more ports than the slave. The ServSwitch EC
for PS/2 and USB Servers can also be cascaded with PS/2 only
models (KV9004A, KV9008A, and KV9016A).
TECH SPECS
AutoScan Intervals — 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds
Cable Length (Maximum) — At console: 20 ft. (6 m);
At PC ports for PS/2 server: 30 ft. (9.1 m);
At PC ports for USB server: 15 ft. (4.5 m)
Operating Systems Supported — Windows 98/Me/XP, Windows NT,
Windows 2000
Resolution (Maximum) — 1920 x 1440
User Controls — KV9204A: (4) port selection buttons;
KV9208A, KV9216A: (8) port selection buttons
Connectors —
KV9204A:
Server: (4) HD15 F;
Console:
Keyboard/mouse: (2) USB Type A F;
Monitor: (1) HD15 F;
KV9208A:
Server: (8) HD15 F;
Console:
Keyboard/mouse: (1) 6-pin mini DIN F or (2) USB Type A F;
Monitor: (1) HD15 F;
KV9216A:
Server: (16) HD15 F;
Console:
Keyboard/mouse: (1) 6-pin mini DIN F or (2) USB Type A F;
Monitor: (1) HD15 F
Indicators — KV9204A: (4) Port LEDs;
KV9208A: (8) Port LEDs;
KV9216A: (16) Port LEDs
Power — 115 VAC, 60 Hz, external
Size — KV9204A: 1.75"H (1U) x 8.6"W x 5.1"D (4.4 x 21.8 x 13 cm);
KV9208A, KV9216A: 1.75"H (1U) x 17.3"W x 7"D (4.4 x 43.9 x 17.8 cm)
Weight — KV9204A: 2 lb. (0.9 kg);
KV9208A: 4.9 lb. (2.2 kg);
KV9216A: 6 lb. (2.7 kg)
Item Code
ServSwitch EC for PS/2 and USB Servers
4-Port KV9204A
8-Port KV9208A
16-Port KV9216A
✦All include (1) AC power adapter, (1) set of foot pads,
and (1) user’s manual. KV9208A and KV9216A also include
(2) mounting brackets.
For your computer connections, order…
ServSwitch EC Server Cable
PS/26-ft. (1.8-m) EHN70001-0006
10-ft. (3.0-m) EHN70001-0010
15-ft. (4.5-m) EHN9000P-0015
30-ft. (9.1-m) EHN9000P-0030
USB6-ft. (1.8-m) EHN9000U-0006
10-ft. (3.0-m) EHN9000U-0010
15-ft. (4.5-m) EHN9000U-0015