Black Box KVT8DVIU User manual

BL A C K B O X®
Control up to eight DVI and USB server computers
from a single KVT517A-WIDE.
8-Port DVI USB Module
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Customer
Support
Information
March 2010
KVT8DVIU

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND
INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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 la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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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
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.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
NOM Statement

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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
Trademarks Used in This Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and
ServSwitch and ServTray are trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Corporation.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
IntelliMouse, Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Vista are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the
property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ............................................................................................. 7
2. Overview ................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 8
2.2 Components ....................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Front Panel ............................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................ 9
2.3 What’s Included .................................................................................. 9
2.4 Cables That You’ll Need to Supply ...................................................... 9
2.5 Typical Application ............................................................................ 10
3. Installation ............................................................................................... 11
3.1 Module/ServTray Placement .............................................................. 11
3.2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................ 11
3.2.1 Powering On the Module....................................................... 11
3.2.2 Connecting the Computers .................................................... 11
4. Operation ............................................................................................... 13
4.1 Powering Up the System................................................................... 13
4.2 Selecting Computers Using On-Screen Display (OSD) ....................... 13
4.3 Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands................ 18
4.4 Switching Computers Using Monitor Controls (KVT517A-WIDE) ...... 19
4.5 Control Selection ............................................................................... 20
Appendix. Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 22
A.1 Problems/Possible Causes/Solutions.................................................. 22
A.2 Calling Black Box............................................................................... 24
A.3 Shipping and Packaging........................................................................... 25

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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Hotkeys: Yes
Resolution (Maximum): 2048 x 1152
Supported Operating Systems: Windows®98/Me/2000/XP/7, Windows NT®,
Windows Vista™, Linux®, and Mac OSX
Connectors: All: (1) barrel connector for power;
KVT8DVIU: Computer end: (8) DVI-I;
(8) USB Type B;
Console end: (1) VGA;
(1) USB Type A 2-layer;
ServTray: (1) Centronics®36-pin female
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: 12-VDC, 4-A adapter
Size: 1.6"H (1U) x 15.9"W x 4.5"D (4.1 x 40.4 x 11.4 cm)
Weight: 3.9 lb. (1.7 kg)

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2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 8-Port DVI USB Module allows you to control up to eight servers or
computers with DVI monitors and USB keyboards and mice from a single
KVT517A-WIDE. The module is not designed to be used by itself. It functions in
the same way as a ServSwitch™does when used with a ServTray™.
Using the module is an efficient way to manage multiple computers in server
rooms where space is at a premium. The on-screen display (OSD) features
computer naming, computer selection, status indication, AutoScan, and more.
The module has one DVI connector and one USB for each computer connection.
Use the OSD interface, hotkeys, or ServTray buttons to control the KVM switch.
Navigate through the OSD menus using function keys (see Section 4.2 for details).
Using a hotkey command sequence (see Section 4.3 for details), you can control
the KVM switch. The module beeps to confirm that it’s in hotkey mode.
The AutoScan function enables you to automatically scan and monitor all
computers, one by one, that are connected to the module. And the module
works with most common Windows®operating systems.
The module supports video resolutions of up to 2048 x 1152.
2.2 Components
2.2.1 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows the 8-Port DVI USB Module front view. The Centronics
connector links directly to the ServTray.
Centronics
connector
Figure 2-1. The 8-Port DVI USB Module front-panel view.

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Chapter 2: Overview
2.2.2 Rear Panel
Figure 2-2 shows the 8-port module rear view. Table 2-1 describes the compo-
nents numbered in the illustration.
Barrel
connector
PC1–PC8 USB
connectors
PC1–PC8 DVI
connectors
Figure 2-2. The 8-Port DVI USB Module rear-panel view.
Table 2-1. Rear-panel components.
Component Description
Barrel connector 12-VDC, 4-A power connector
VGA connectors Link to VGA monitor.
USB connectors Link to USB keyboard and mouse.
PC1-PC8 USB connectors Link to USB keyboard and mouse connector.
PC1-PC8 DVI connectors Link to computer’s DVI monitor port
2.3 What’s Included
The package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or
damaged, please contact Black Box.
• 8-Port DVI USB Module
• Rackmount brackets (not required when mounting within tray)
• (10) 0.19" x 0.43" screws
• (10) 0.12" x 0.24" screws
• This user’s manual

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2.4 Cables That You’ll Need to Supply
ServSwitch 2-in-1 Cable (EHN900024U-XXXX): These cables connect to PCs that
have DVI monitor and USB keyboard and mouse connectors. The cables are avail-
able in 6-, 10-, and 15-foot (1.8-, 3-, and 4.5-m) versions (EHN900024U-0006,
EHN900024U-0010, and EHN900024U-0015).
2.5 Typical Application
The 8-Port DVI USB Module can be used to enable one KVT517A-WIDE to
manage eight servers or computers with DVI monitors and USB keyboards and
mice directly connected to the module as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3. Typical KVM switch configuration.