Black Box ServSelect III KV22016A User manual

Two users can simultaneously access up to
256 servers connected by CAT5 cable.
Two users can simultaneously access up to
256 servers connected by CAT5 cable.
ServSelect III
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FEATURES
• Works in PS/2 or USB server
environments or with serial VT100™
devices.
• On-screen menus enable easy setup
and operation.
• Next-generation user interface enhances
user access and future firmware
upgrades.
• Compatible with low-cost CAT5 cable.
• Cascade one user to two users.
• Password protection.
• View servers three different ways.
• Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz.
• Rackmountable.
Up to 2 users can access up to 16 PS/2 or USB servers.
OVERVIEW
The ServSelect™III makes it easy for 2 users to access
and switch between up to 8 or 16 servers from a USB or PS/2®
console. Just cascade multiple ServSelect III units to add even
more servers. In a cascaded setup, 2 users can access up to 128
servers (with multiple 8-port models) or as many as 256 servers
(with a string of 16-port switches).
The ServSelect III uses a Server Access Module (SAM) or
low-cost, nonflashable ServSelect III Cable to connect to the
server or other target device. The SAMs and cables provide
keyboard, video, and mouse connectivity, and enable you to
connect the switch to servers with PS/2 style or USB
connectors, or to devices with serial connectors.
The distance between the ServSelect III and the servers
determines whether you use the ServSelect III Cable or the
SAMs. To connect to servers less than 15 feet (4.6 m) away,
order the cables. These thin integrated cables save you
equipment space at both the switch and the server. But if your
servers or devices are more than 15 feet (4.6 m) away, you’ll
need the SAMs.
Each ServSelect III Cable or ServSelect SAM features built-in
memory to simplify configuration by assigning and retaining
unique server names and electronic IDs (EIDs) for each
attached server. It‘s powered from the server and stays
powered even if the ServSelect III is powered off.
If you use the SAMs for server connections, you’ll also need
CAT5 cable to link them to your ServSelect III. All ServSelect
SAMs are flash upgradable to keep your system up to date.
We even carry an adapter that enables you to connect the
ServSelect III to older Sun®units (via the USB style ServSelect III
Cables or ServSelect SAM).
GUI capabilities.
ServSelect III’s graphical user interface (GUI) is one of the
simplest ever to use—and one of the most versatile, too.
Start with the way you configure your system and how
you identify servers. ServSelect III’s menus enable you to
identify servers by unique name, ID number, or port number.
You select individual servers using these operational
modes: broadcast, scan, and switch.
In broadcast mode, you can simultaneously control more
than one server in a system to send identical input to all
selected servers. You can even broadcast keystrokes and/or
mouse movements independently.
In scan mode, automatically scan from server port to
server port. In this way, you can scan up to 16 servers. Add
servers to the scan list, remove them, or start the scan mode
via the software interface.
In switch mode, you can connect to servers using
preemptive or cooperative methods. Select preemptive mode
to allow any user to select any server at any time. A request
from another user disconnects the current user without
warning. Cooperative mode maintains the current user
connection. If another user requests a connection, the
current user won’t be disconnected.
ServSelect III
(KV22016A)
Rack of servers
SAMs or ServSelect III
Cables
Analog
connection
Analog connection
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Superb security.
ServSelect III’s GUI has intuitive menus to configure your
switch system. Up to four users and one administrator can
log into it, and the administrator has the ability to restrict
users from accessing KVM switching functions and/or certain
servers connected to the ports. Using the security menu, the
administrator can edit, access, and/or delete user accounts.
The GUI also enables you to select security on your analog
port console. A screen saver activates after the period of
inactivity you specify. To re-access the OSD, press any key or
move the mouse, then enter your password.
The choice is clear.
Many KVM switches promise clear video, but few deliver
like the ServSelect III does. ServSelect III provides optimal
resolution for analog VGA, SVGA, and XGA video. It can
achieve resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz with a
10-foot (3-m) CAT5 cable and up to 800 x 600 @ 75 Hz with
a 50-foot (15.2-m) CAT5 cable.
In addition, the ServSelect III also supports Display
Data Channel Plug-and-Play, which automates monitor
configuration and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B
standard.
Easy to upgrade.
A null-modem serial cable is included to make the
switch/server connections more convenient for upgrades.
And the ServSelect III’s firmware is flash upgradable—and
therefore future-proof!—so it never has to be replaced.
And that will save you a ton of money down the road!
TECH SPECS
Airflow — 8 cfm
Compliance — CSA C22.2 No. 950; EN55022 Class A, EN55024, EN60950,
EN6100-3-3, EN6200-3-2; FCC 15 Class A; IEC 950; UL®1950/60950 Third
Edition; VCCI Class A
CPUs Supported — IBM®PC/AT®, PS/2, and compatibles
Heat Dissipation — 92 BTU per hour
Peripherals Supported — Microsoft®IntelliMouse®(PS/2 only), PS/2 style
keyboard and mouse, Microsoft Explorer mouse, IBM Scrollpoint®
mouse, Kensington®4-button mouse, Logitech®Mouseman+®, Marble
Plus, and Marble FX mice
Resolution (Maximum) — 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz with 10-ft. (3-m) cable;
800 x 600 @ 75 Hz with 50-ft. (15.2-m) cable
Video Supported — DDC2B, VGA, SVGA, XGA (XGA2 with adapter)
Connectors —
Analog users:
Keyboard and mouse: PS/2: (4) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Video: (2) HD15 F (VGA);
CPUs/servers: KV22008A: (8) RJ-45;
KV22016A: (16) RJ-45;
For cascading: (1) RJ-45;
Configuration port: (1) DB9 M (RS-232);
Power: (1) IEC 320
Indicators — (33) LEDs on front of unit: (1) dual-state Power LED that
shows activity, (16) CPU powered, (16) Select port;
(33) LEDs on back of unit: (2) Link for each of the (16) RJ-45 ports,
(1) Power indicates that power supply is on
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: 50 to 122°F (10 to 50°C)
Humidity Tolerance — 20 to 80%, noncondensing
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)
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KV22016A: Top: front view;
bottom: rear view
Item Code
ServSelect III
2 Users x 8 Ports KV22008A
2 Users x 16 Ports KV22016A
To connect to servers less than 15 feet (4.6 m) away, you need…
PS/2 Style ServSelect III Cables ([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 ServSelect III Cables ([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 (SAMs)
PS/2 Style
([1] HD15 Male, [2] 6-Pin Mini-DIN Male) KV125A
USB Style
([1] HD15 Male, [1] USB Type A Male) KV126A
Serial
([1] DB9 Female) KV123A
You may also need…
Adapter for Legacy Sun Video
([1] HD15 Female to [1] 13W3 Male) ACD002-R2
Power Supply for KV123A PS123A
To connect your ServSelect III to a SAM, order…
CAT5 Solid-Conductor Cable (UTP), 100-MHz,
24 AWG, 4-Pair, T568B, PVC, NEC®CMR,
Straight-Pinned EYN737MS
CAT5: When more isn’t always better.
In data communications applications, using products
that exceed required capacities is usually not a problem.
For example, if a 28.8-kbps modem is required, a 33.6-kbps
or 56-kbps modem will work just fine.
But sometimes more isn’t better. For instance, KVM
switches are designed to expect CAT5 and only CAT5 cable.
You’d probably guess that CAT3 cable wouldn’t be effective
with these products, and you’d be right. But you may also
assume that if CAT5 cable works just fine, CAT5e, CAT6,
and other higher-capacity cables would work even better.
This isn’t the case.
KVM switches from many manufacturers, including our
ServSelect III, are designed specifically for the CAT5 specs
defined by the TIA/EIA standard. Higher-level cables, such
as CAT5e, have different characteristics and specs. Although
differences like twist ratios might seem small, they can have
a negative impact on these extenders, which are expecting
a true CAT5 transmission.
So with our ServSelect III, you can think big with
CAT5—just don’t think bigger.
Technically Speaking
✦ ServSelect III
✦ Power cord
✦ Null-modem serial cable
✦ Rackmounting brackets
✦ Installer/user’s guide
✦ Quick-installation guide
WHAT‘S INCLUDED
NOTE: Legacy Sun video connections require the ACD002-R2
adapter.
NOTE: The VT100 Style Server Access Module (KV123A)
requires a (PS123A) power supply.