Black Box SERVSWITCH PANTHER KV1116A User manual

Control up to 256 computers from
1 keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) console
that uses UTP cables.
Control up to 256 computers from
1 keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) console
that uses UTP cables.
ServSwitch Panther
© 2007. All rights reserved. Black Box Corporation.
FREE 24-hour Tech Support: 724-746-5500
blackbox.com

2 of 3
10/1/2007
#11763
724-746-5500 blackbox.com
FEATURES
• Compatible with PS/2 and USB
computers or servers.
• Provides maximum resolution of
1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz.
• Three password levels (administrator,
supervisor, and user) ensure superior
security.
• Operate via on-screen display (OSD),
front-panel pushbuttons, or keyboard
hotkeys.
• Flash cable and rackmount kit included.
Cascade two or more 16-port ServSwitch Panthers (KV1116A) to access a total
of 256 USB and/or PS/2 computers from a single KVM console.
OVERVIEW
Attach up to 8 or 16 computers to the ServSwitch™Panther
via ordinary UTP cable (CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6).
Here’s how it’s installed: One end of the UTP cable
connects to the RJ-45 ports on the ServSwitch Panther. The
other end of the UTP cable connects to a ServSwitch Panther
Server Access Module installed in a PS/2®or USB CPU or server.
(You’ll need one ServSwitch Panther Server Access Module
and one UTP patch cable for each connected PS/2 or USB CPU
or server.) Mix and match PS/2 and USB computers in your
installation to suit your requirements.
The Panther also extends the distance between a computer
and the switch—up to 32.8 ft. (10 m). Or, cascade ServSwitch
Panthers to access up to 256 computers from a single KVM
console.
The ServSwitch works with a wide variety of industry-
standard computers. And since it uses common UTP cable,
the ServSwitch Panther keeps the cost of cables affordable.
It’s also compatible with common video monitor types.
Resolution is superior, too—up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz!
And the ServSwitch Panther works with most PC operating
systems, including DOS, Windows®3.x/95/98/Me/XP, Windows
NT®, Windows 2000, Linux®, UNIX®, QNX, SGI™, FreeBSD, BeOS,
VMS™, and Novell®3.12–6.x.
An easy-to-use, three-level password hierarchy is standard
with the ServSwitch Panther. Choose from administrator
(enables you to set and modify all passwords and security
profiles), supervisor (lets you access or scan any attached
computer), or user (access only the assigned computer[s]).
Operating the ServSwitch Panther is easy, too. An intuitive
on-screen display (OSD) guides you through operation. Or,
use the ServSwitch’s front-panel pushbuttons to select the
attached computer that you want to control from the KVM
console. Or, use keyboard hotkey commands instead.
We make sure that you always have access to the latest
firmware upgrades. Simply download the most recent
upgrade from the Black Box Web site (www.blackbox.com)
using the included flash cable that connects to the switch’s
flash port.
ServSwitch Panther
(KV1116A)
ServSwitch Panther
(KV1116A)
ServSwitch Panther
(KV1116A)
PS/2 Servers
KVM Console
(Workstation)
CAT5,CAT5e,or
CAT6 cable
USB Servers
ServSwitch Panther Server
Access Modules, USB
(KV1121A)
ServSwitch Panther Server
Access Module, PS/2
(KV1120A)
ServSwitch Panther Server
Access Module, PS/2
(KV1120A)
ServSwitch Panther Server
Access Modules, PS/2
(KV1120A)

3 of 3
10/1/2007
#11763
724-746-5500 blackbox.com
Item Code
ServSwitch Panther
8-Port KV1108A
16-Port KV1116A
To link the Panther to CPUs or servers, order one access module
for each connection…
ServSwitch Panther Access Modules
PS/2 KV1120A
USB KV1121A
Remember to order cable (you’ll need one for each CPU or
server you will connect to the Panther)…
CAT5 Solid-Conductor Cable (UTP), 100-MHz,
24 AWG, 4-Pair, T568B, PVC, NEC®CMR,
Straight-Pinned, Custom Lengths EYN737MS
CAT5e Solid-Conductor Backbone Cable (UTP),
350-MHz, 24 AWG, 4-Pair, T568B, PVC, NEC CM,
Blue, Custom Lengths EYN795MS
(For details, call our FREE Tech Support.)
ServSwitch Panther:
✦ServSwitch Panther
✦Flash cable
✦Rackmount kit
✦Power cord
✦Users’ manual
ServSwitch Panther
Access Modules:
✦ServSwitch Panther Access
Module
✦Users’ manual
WHAT‘S INCLUDED
KV1108A
TECH SPECS
Distance (Maximum) — 32.8 ft. (10 m)
Operating Systems Supported — DOS, Windows 3.x/95/98/Me/XP,
Windows NT, Windows 2000, 2003 Server, Linux, UNIX, QNX, SGI,
FreeBSD, BeOS, VMS, Novell 3.12–6.x
Resolution (Maximum) — 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz
Connectors — KV1108A: System: (1) RJ-45; Flash: (8) RJ-45; Local KVM:
(1) HD15 F, (2) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
KV1116A: System: (1) RJ-45; Flash: (16) RJ-45: Local KVM: (1) HD15 F,
(2) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
KV1120A: VGA: (1) HD15 M; Keyboard/Mouse: (2) 6-pin mini-DIN M;
System: (1) RJ-45;
KV1121A: VGA: (1) HD15 M; Keyboard/Mouse: (2) USB Type A M;
System: (1) RJ-45
Indicators — LEDs: KV1108A: (8) Select, (8) Power;
KV1116A: (16) Select, (16) Power
Power — KV1108A, KV1116A: 85–265 VAC, 50/60 Hz;
KV1120A: From the keyboard port;
KV1121A: From the USB port
Size — KV1108A, KV1116A: 1.6"H x 8.5"W x 4.8"D (4.1 x 21.6 x 12.2 cm);
KV1120A–KV1121A: 0.9"H x 3.6"W x 1.6"D (2.3 x 9.1 x 4.1 cm)
Weight — KV1108A, KV1116A: 2.2 lb. (1 kg);
KV1120A–KV1121A: 0.2 lb. (0.1 kg)
Recognize any of these situations?
• You wait more than 30 minutes to get through
to a vendor’s tech support.
• The so-called “tech” can’t help you or gives you
the wrong answer.
• You don’t have a purchase order number and the
tech refuses to help you.
• It’s 9 p. m. and you need help, but your vendor’s
tech support line is closed.
According to a survey by Data Communications
magazine, 90% of network managers surveyed say
that getting the technical support they need is extremely
important when choosing a vendor. But even though
network managers pay anywhere from 10 to 20% of their
overall purchase price for a basic service and support
contract, the technical support and service they receive falls
far short of their expectations—and certainly isn’t worth
what they paid.
At Black Box, we guarantee the best value and the
best support. You can even consult our Technical Support
Experts before you buy if you need help selecting just
the right component for your application.
Don’t waste time and money—call Black Box today.
Why Buy From Black Box? Exceptional Value.
Exceptional Tech Support. Period.