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Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS 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.
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH—DT BASIC 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.
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NOM STATEMENT 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.
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH—DT BASIC TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL 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. IntelliMouse, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
CHAPTER 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch™—DT Basic allows you to control up to two or four PS/2 ® computers from a single PS/2 console (PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor). Supported mice include Microsoft ®...
2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH—DT BASIC 2.2 Components 2.2.1 F RONT ANEL Figure 2-1 shows the 2- and 4-Port ServSwitch front views. Table 2-1 describes the components numbered in the illustration. ❷ ❶ ❶ ❷ Figure 2-1. The ServSwitch front-panel views. Table 2-1.
Link to a computer’s keyboard and mouse ports. keyboard/mouse ports ❻ Power connector Connects to a 9-VDC, 600-mA power supply (optional). 2.3 What’s Included The package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box.
2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH—DT BASIC • (1) 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Basic • This user’s manual 2.4 Cables That You’ll Need to Supply • ServSwitch DT Basic Cables (EHN70023): These cables connect to computers that have an HD15 and two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors. The cables are available in 6-, 9-, and 15-foot versions.
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 ServSwitch Placement The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch—DT Basic is small, portable, and designed to fit on or under 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? •...
2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH—DT BASIC 4-Port ServSwitch— DT Basic (KV7003A) Keyboard Mouse 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. 4-Port ServSwitch—...
CHAPTER 3: Installation 9-V, 600-mA power adapter Figure 3-3. Power connections. 3.2.3 C ONNECTING THE OMPUTERS 1. Connect the ServSwitch DT Basic Cable (EHN70023) to the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse port on the back of the ServSwitch. Connect the cable’s HD15 connector to the ServSwitch.
2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH—DT BASIC 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, allowing your computer to boot normally. The ServSwitch is now ready for use. 4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons You can instantly select any computer by pressing the port selector buttons on the front panel.
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CHAPTER 4: Operation Table 4-1. Hotkey commands. Command Description <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> X Switch to PC “X”. <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> <up arrow> Switch to previous active PC. <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> <down arrow> Switch to next active PC. <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> 0 Begin AutoScan. Any key Stop AutoScan. <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> S Enable/disable “beep”...
• 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.