Black Box KV9204A User manual

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ServSwitch EC for PS/2®and USB Servers
Control up to 16 PS/2 and
USB servers from your desktop!

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»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). KV9204A does not support PS/2
consoles.
»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®9 8 / M e / XP,
Windows NT®, and Windows 2000/Windows 7.
»DDC2B compatible, so you can use
it with the latest monitors.
»Supports Microsoft®IntelliMouse®.
»Cascadable for adding up to 136 server
connections.
FEATURES
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 for the KV9208A
and KV9216A.
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, and the switch uses 3-in-1 CPU cables.
The ServSwitch EC for PS/2 and USB Servers and PS/2 or USB
Consoles (KV9208A, KV9216A) or USB consoles only (KV9204A) 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 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).
OVERVIEW 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/Windows 7
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 — 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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.
NOTE: The KV9204A does not support PS/2 consoles.
For your computer connections, order…
ServSwitch EC Server Cable
PS/2
6-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
USB
6-ft. (1.8-m) EHN9000U-0006
10-ft. (3.0-m) EHN9000U-0010
15-ft. (4.5-m) EHN9000U-0015
PC Mac®PS/2 USB VGA Composite OSD Push Button Hotkey Cascadable
PLATFORMS CONNECTORS CABLE SWITCHING FEATURES
KV9208A: rear view
KV9216A: rear view