Black Box KV7021A manual

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    CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500 ) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com OCTOBER 2[...]

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    1 FCC AND IC RFI ST A TEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION and INDUSTR Y CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENTS 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 aga[...]

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    2 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY ST A TEMENT 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. To[...]

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    3 NOM ST A TEMENT 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 s[...]

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    4 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL iMac, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark of BB Technologies, Inc. PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation[...]

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    5 CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    6 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II 1. Specifications Resolution: 2048 x 1536 Supported Operating Systems: Windows ® 98/Me/2000/XP and Windows NT ® , Linux ® , NetWare ® , Mac OS ® Hotkeys: Yes User Controls: KV7020A: (2) port selection buttons; KV7021A: (4) port selection buttons Connectors: KV7020A: Computer end: PS/2 ® keyboard, PS/2 mo[...]

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    7 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Power: 9-VDC power supply Size: KV7020A: 1.8"H x 5.4"W x 3.5"D (4.5 x 13.8 x 9.1 cm); KV7021A: 1.8"H x 8.7"W x 4.1"D (4.5 x 22 x 10.5 cm) Weight: KV7020A: 1.8 lb. (0.8 kg); KV7021A: 2 lb. (0.9 kg)[...]

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    8 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II 2. Over view 2.1 Introduction The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch ™ DT Pro II KVM Switch is the most comprehensive desktop switch to date. It’s flexible: Use it to connect a PS/2 keyboard, video, and mouse to PS/2 CPUs, USB KVM to PS/2 CPUs, PS/2 KVM to USB CPUs, or USB KVM to USB CPUs. Supported mice include Micr[...]

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    9 CHAPTER 2: Overview 2.2 Components 2.2.1 F RONT P ANEL Figure 2-1 shows the 2- and 4-Port ServSwitch front views. Table 2-1 describes the components numbered in the illustration. Figure 2-1. The Ser vSwitch fr ont-panel views. T able 2-1. Front-panel components. Component Description 6-pin mini-DIN connectors PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports. Direct[...]

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    10 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II 2.2.2 R EAR P ANEL Figure 2-2 shows the 2- and 4-Port ServSwitch rear views. Table 2-2 describes the components numbered in the illustration. Figure 2-2. The Ser vSwitch back-panel views. T able 2-2. Rear-panel components. Component Description Console VGA port Attaches to the user monitor. Computer VGA ports[...]

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    11 CHAPTER 2: Overview 2.3 What’ s Included The KV7020A or KV7021A package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box. • (1) 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II KVM Switch • (1) Power supply for U.S., Europe, Great Britain, and Australia • This user’s manual 2.4 What Y ou’ll Need to Sup[...]

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    12 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II 3. Installation 3.1 ServSwitch Placement The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II KVM Switch is small, portable, and designed to fit on a desktop. Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM switch: • How long are the cables attached to your keyboard, mouse, and monitor? • How far away are th[...]

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    13 CHAPTER 3: Installation Figure 3-1. Keyboard and mouse connections. 3. Connect the HD15 VGA male connector from your monitor to the console VGA port on the back of the ServSwitch. See Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2. Console connections. 4. Connect the speaker and microphone connectors from your computer to the audio ports on the back of the unit. See Fi[...]

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    14 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II Figure 3-3. Audio connections. 3.2.2 P OWERING O N THE S ERV S WITCH Connect the 9-VDC power adapter’s barrel connector to the power jack on the rear of the switch. Then plug the power adapter cable into an available power outlet. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Power connections. 9-VDC power adapter[...]

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    15 CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.2.3 C ONNECTING THE C OMPUTERS USB Installation 1. Connect the ServSwitch DT Pro II’s USB cable’s (EHN7002021-0006) USB connector to the PC1 USB port on the back of the ServSwitch. Connect the cable’s VGA connector to the ServSwitch unit’s PC1 VGA connector. See Figure 3-5. 2. Connect the cable’s male VGA and [...]

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    16 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II 3.2.4 C ONNECTING THE USB P ERIPHERALS Attach up to two USB peripherals to the USB Type A connectors on the ServSwitch. See Figure 3-6. NOTE You can attach a USB keyboard and mouse, but hotkey switching will not be enabled for these connections. Figure 3-6. USB peripheral connections. USB peripherals[...]

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    17 CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 Powering Up the System Once all cables have been connected and all computers have been powered on, the ServSwitch emulates mouse and keyboard signals on each port, enabling your computer to boot normally. The ServSwitch is now ready for use. 4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons You can instantly[...]

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    18 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II T able 4-1. Hotkey commands. Command Command/Description <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> x Select PC channel. Select active PC channel.(x is a top-row number key) x=1–2 or 1–4 for PC channel number <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> ( Fx) Select hub port control. Select the specific PC + USB hub port c[...]

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    19 CHAPTER 4: Operation T able 4-1 (continued). Hotkey commands. Command Command/Description <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> Q Bind PC and audio/microphone switching. Enable the binding of PC port and audio/microphone switching. (Once enabled, any PC and/or audio/microphone switching is bound together. (This is the factory default.) <Left-Ctr[...]

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    20 2- AND 4-POR T SER VSWITCH DT PRO II T able 4-1 (continued). Hotkey commands. Command Command/Description <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> S Autoscan. Autoscan through every connected channel for quick screen browsing of each channel (scan delay=10 seconds). <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> S + z Autoscan with programmable delay time. Autosc[...]

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    21 Appendix. T roubleshooting A.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II KVM Switch 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 m[...]

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    1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746 © Copyright 2007. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.[...]