Black Box ServSelect III KV21008A User manual

Access and control up to eight servers—
no matter what platform—over CAT5 cable.
Access and control up to eight servers—
no matter what platform—over CAT5 cable.
ServSelect III
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FEATURES
• Supports PS/2 keyboards and mice.
• Access up to eight servers and network
devices. Daisychain multiple units to
control up to 128 servers!
• ServSelect III Cables simplify installation,
cut cable clutter, and reduce bulk cable
costs.
• Multiplatform.
• Choose from two operation modes.
• Provides 1600 x 1280 resolution.
• Convenient on-screen menus.
• Built-in password protection and
keep-alive functionality.
• Flash upgradable.
• Rackmountable.
Access your servers with the ServSelect III.
OVERVIEW
With the ServSelect™III (1 x 8), a single user can access up
to eight servers and network devices from a PS/2®console.
Plus you can cascade up to 16 ServSelect III units to control up
to 128 servers in your system! Simply put, the ServSelect III is
ideal for IS departments where you need access to multiple
servers.
Convenient on-screen menus.
Intuitive on-screen menus enable you to configure your
system and select servers and other switches. You can easily
identify each server by a unique name, ID number, or port
number. Two operational modes enable you to manage
your switching activities: Scan and Broadcast.
In Scan mode, the ServSelect III sequentially displays the
status of up to eight servers on-screen. You select which
servers are scanned in a sequence and how many seconds
each is displayed.
In Broadcast mode, a user can simultaneously control more
than one server to ensure that all selected servers receive the
same input.
Keep-alive power safeguards, password protection,
and more.
BIOS-level access ensures connection to the attached
servers, regardless of the servers’ health or operating system.
What’s more, the ServSelect III’s keep-alive safeguard enables
the attached servers to continue functioning even if the
switch experiences a power failure.
Protect your system with a screen-saver password for
each user. When a user station is unused for a period of time,
the monitor enters a screen-saving mode and can only be
unlocked by typing a password.
The ServSelect III is also flash upgradable, which means it’s
built for your system’s future. Upgrade your firmware at any
time by using the switch’s simple update utility.
Optimal video resolution.
You get optimal 1600 x 1280 resolution for analog VGA,
SVGA, and XGA when you connect a user station to the
ServSelect III with a 10-foot (3-m) cable. Keep in mind that
the longer the cable, the lower the resolution. For example,
resolution is a maximum 800 x 600 when the connection is
50 feet (15.2 m).
Although the system adjusts automatically to the optimal
video parameters, you can fine-tune the image manually and
set refresh and frame rates. The ServSelect III supports Display
Data Channel (DDC) Plug-and-Play, which autoconfigures the
monitor and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard.
The genius of ServSelect III Cables.
Make connections to individual servers with nonflashable
ServSelect III Cables. These CAT5 cables provide keyboard,
video, and mouse connectivity. Simply connect a cable’s RJ-45
end to your ServSelect III and the other end to your server.
Multiplatform connectivity.
To connect VT100™, PS/2, USB, or Sun®servers more than
15 feet (4.6 m) from your ServSelect III, order our ServSelect
Server Access Modules (SAMs). Powered by their connected
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PS/2 Monitor,
Keyboard,and Mouse
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ServSelect III PS2 Cables
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Connecting Each Server
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servers, the modules “keep alive” even if the ServSelect III
loses its power. Order one for each switch-to-CPU connection.
The modules feature built-in KVM connectors. All you need
is CAT5 cable to link your ServSelect III with these modules.
All ServSelect SAMs are flash upgradable to keep your system
up to date.
Need a two-user switch?
Then see the 2 x 8 (KV22008A) and 2 x 16 (KV22016A)
versions of the ServSelect III. They come with a pair of analog
port sets to accommodate two monitors and a pair of PS/2
keyboards and mice.
NOTE: The VT100 Style Server Access Module (KV123A) requires
a (PS123A) power supply.
NOTE: Legacy Sun video connections require an ACD002-R2
adapter.
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TECH SPECS
CPUs Supported — IBM®PC/AT®, PS/2, and compatibles
Mice Supported — IBM Scrollpoint®, Kensington®4-button, Logitech®
Marble FX, Logitech Mouseman Wheel, Logitech Trackman Marble
Wheel, Microsoft®IntelliMouse®, Microsoft Explorer, USB
Operating Environment — Temperature: 50 to 122°F (10 to 50°C);
Humidity: 20 to 80% noncondensing
Resolution (Maximum) — 1600 x 1280 at 75 Hz
Video Supported — DDC2B, VGA, SVGA, XGA, XGA2 (with adapter)
CE Approval — Yes
Connectors —
Analog users:
Keyboard and mouse:
PS/2: (4) 6-pin mini DIN F;
Video: (2) HD15 F;
CPUs/servers: (8) RJ-45;
Interconnect: (1) RJ-45;
Serial port: (1) DB9 M (RS-232) for Flash-ROM upgrades;
Power: (1) IEC 320
Power — 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, autosensing
Size — 1.75"H (1U) x 17"W x 11"D (4.4 x 43.2 x 27.9 cm)
Weight — 8 lb. (3.6 kg)
Item Code
ServSelect III
1 User x 8 Ports KV21008A
For each server connection, you need…
ServSelect III Cables
PS/2 Style ( [1] HD15 Male, [2] 6-Pin Mini DIN Male,
[1] RJ-45 Male)
7-ft. (2.1-m) EHN21000PS2-0007
10-ft. (3-m) EHN21000PS2-0010
15-ft. (4.6-m) EHN21000PS2-0015
USB Style ([1] HD15 Male, [1] USB Type A Male, [1] RJ-45 Male)
7-ft. (2.1-m) EHN21000USB-0007
10-ft. (3-m) EHN21000USB-0010
15-ft. (4.6-m) EHN21000USB-0015
To connect to servers more than 15 feet (4.6 m) away, order…
ServSelect Server Access Modules
VT100 Style KV123A
PS/2 Style ([1] HD15 Male, [2] 6-Pin Mini DIN Male) KV125A
USB Style ([1] HD15 Male, [1] USB Type A Male) KV126A
You may also need…
Adapter for Legacy Sun Video ([1] HD15 Female to [1] 13W3 Male)
ACD002-R2
Power Supply for VT100 Server Access Module PS123A
EHN21000USB
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