Black Box ServSwitch DT Series User manual

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NOVEMBER 2005
KV7000A
KV7001A
2- or 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Basic
CPU 1
CPU 2
CPU 3
CPU 4

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
telephone reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to
connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B 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 classe B 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
a 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.

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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
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
BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and
ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.
IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the
trademark owners.

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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 What You’ll Need to Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 Selecting Computers Using Top-Panel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands
(PS/2 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appendix. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A.1 Calling Black Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A.2 Shipping and Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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1. Specifications
System Requirements: IBM®or compatible computers
Supported Operating Systems: Windows®95/98/Me/2000/XP and Windows NT®
Resolution: 1920 x 1440
User Controls: (1) port selection pushbutton
Connectors: Both: Shared monitor port: (1) HD15 female;
Shared keyboard and mouse: (2) 6-pin mini-DIN;
KV7000A: Computer: (2) VGA HD15 female;
KV7001A: Computer: (4) VGA HD15 female
Indicators: KV7000A: (2) Port LEDs;
KV7001A: (4) Port LEDs
Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Power: From the interface
Size: KV7000A: 0.8"H x 6.1"W x 2.8"D (2 x 15.5 x 7.1 cm);
KV7001A: 0.8"H x 7.1"W x 3.4"D (2 x 18 x 8.6 cm)
Weight: KV7000A: 0.9 lb. (0.4 kg);
KV7001A: 1 lb. (0.5 kg)

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2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch™—DT Basic is a 2- or 4-port keyboard-video-mouse
(KVM) switch. With its support for a PS/2®PC, this KVM switch allows you to
access, control, and reboot two or four IBM compatible computers using only one
PS/2 keyboard, video, and mouse. The ServSwitch works with Windows
95/98/Me/2000/XP and Windows NT.
Available models include:
• 2-Port ServSwitch—DT Basic (KV7000A)
• 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Basic (KV7001A)
2.2 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or
damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
• 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Basic
• This user’s manual
2.3 What You’ll Need to Supply
• PS/2 Computer Cable (EHN70001) for connection to PS/2 computers. These
cables connect to PS/2 computers that have HD15 and 6-pin mini-DIN
connectors. The cables are available in 6- and 10-foot (1.8- and 3-m) versions.

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3. Installation
CAUTION
The computers that you are connecting to the ServSwitch must each
have a PS/2 interface, so do NOT try to connect the KVM switch to these
computers while the computers are powered on. If you do, the
computers might not recognize your shared keyboard and mouse.
1. Make sure the computers’ power, and power to all of their peripherals, is off.
2. Connect the PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the ServSwitch. See
Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1. Console connection.
3. Connect each computer to the ServSwitch with a PS/2 Computer Cable
(EHN700001). See Figure 3-2.
Monitor
PS/2 mouse
PS/2 keyboard

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Figure 3-2. Computer connection.
4. Power on the ServSwitch.
PS/2 mouse
port
PS/2 keyboard
port
VGA port

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4. Operation
There are two methods to control your ServSwitch: using the top-panel buttons or
using a hotkey sequence. Both methods are described below.
4.1 Selecting Computers Using Top-Panel Buttons
The top-panel button lets you have direct control over KVM channel switching.
Simply press this button to switch to another port. The corresponding top-panel
LED (PC 1–PC 4) lights to indicate which port is selected.
4.2 Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands (PS/2 Only)
A PS/2 keyboard hotkey sequence consists of three specific keystrokes:
<Left Control key> + <Left Control key> + <Command key>
Each keystroke within a hotkey sequence should be pressed within two seconds.
Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.
Table 4-1. Hotkey commands.
Command Description
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> 1Switch to PC 1.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> 2Switch to PC 2.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> 3Switch to PC 3.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> 4Switch to PC 4.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> F1 Begin AutoScan.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> F2 Begin manual scan.
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> F3 Adjust scan rate to 3, 8, 15, or 30
seconds. 3 is the default.

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Table 4-1 (continued). Hotkey commands.
Command Description
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> F4 Adjust characters per second rate to 10,
15, 20, or 30. 10 is the default.
Any key Stop AutoScan.

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Appendix. Troubleshooting
A.1 Calling Black Box
If you determine that your 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Basic is malfunctioning, do
not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to
provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description,
including:
• the nature and duration of the problem.
• when the problem occurs.
• the components involved in the problem.
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or
make it worse.
A.2 Shipping and Packaging
If you need to transport or ship your 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Basic:
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.
• If you are shipping the 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Basic for repair, make sure
you include everything that came in the original package. Before you ship,
contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.