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- Page 3 Welcome to the ServSwitch™ Family! Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSelect IP! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your new ServSelect IP will save you money, time, and effort. That’s because our ServSwitch family is all about breaking away from the traditional, expensive model of computer management.
- Page 4 SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
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Page 5: Japanese Compliance Statement
BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch, ServSelect, and ServSelect IP are trademarks, of BLACK BOX Corporation. Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM, PS/2, and RS/6000 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. -
Page 6: Instrucciones De Seguridad
SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. -
Page 7: Nom Statement
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 Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato;... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Overview
During the course of this product’s lifetime, modifications might be made to its hardware or firmware that could cause these specifications to change without notice. Agency Approvals Server Ports Number Interface Type Connectors Sync Types Plug and Play Video Resolution Configuration Port Number Interface Type... -
Page 10: Introduction
(32 feet) between the ServSelect IP and the server. ServSelect IP - KV120 ServSelect IP - KV121 *Maximum number of servers with a fully configured KV158A switch attached to each of the 16 ARI ports. Figure 2-1. ServSelect IP Model Comparison Server Access Modules The Server Access Module (SAM) with CAT5 design dramatically reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. -
Page 11: Access Via Network Connection
ServSelect IP, install a new ServSelect IP or launch a video session to a system server. Multiple servers can be accessed by one user; each additional computer’s video will appear in a separate program window. Adapter Switch Adapter Rack of Servers Analog Connection Figure 2-2. -
Page 12: Safety Precautions
To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the following precautions: • Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any BLACK BOX product configuration. • Test AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. -
Page 13: Installation
The ServSelect IP system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the appliances and the computers running ServSelect IP Software. The ServSelect IP appliance supports both BootP (a subset of DHCP) and static IP addressing. BLACK BOX CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 3. Installation NOTE ®... -
Page 14: Rackmounting Your Servselect Ip
Mount the switch assembly to the rack cabinet by matching the holes in the “short side” of each bracket to an appropriate set of matching holes on your rack cabinet. -
Page 15: Installing The Servselect Ip
- Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the unit. CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION Network one user for the KV120A or two users for the KV121A ServSelect IP Appliance Servers 2-16... - Page 16 SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE To install the ServSelect IP hardware: Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal™) to the configuration port on the back panel of the appliance using an RS-232 DB9 null modem cable. The terminal should be set to 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control.
- Page 17 To adjust the mouse acceleration: Before a server can be connected to the ServSelect IP, an adjustment to mouse acceleration must be made. Use the default Microsoft driver for all attached Microsoft Windows systems attached to the appliance. For Microsoft Windows NT From the desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse.
- Page 18 ARI port will accommodate up to eight servers. Local Analog User Figure 3-4. ServSelect IP Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch Mount the Z8 into your rack cabinet. Locate a length of CAT5 cabling to connect your appliance to the SAM for your Z8.
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Page 19: Setting Up Your Servselect Ip And Software
To connect the network and turn on your ServSelect IP: Connect your network cable from the LAN port on the rear of the ServSelect IP appliance to your network. The components in the ServSelect IP system may be turned on in any order. However, since the SAMs are powered by the servers, turn on the servers first and then turn on all attached systems for the most efficient startup. -
Page 20: Analog Port Operation
The Port column indicates the ARI port to which a server is connected. If you connect a legacy KVM switch to the appliance, the port numbering displays the ARI port first, then the switch port to which the server is connected. For example, in Figure 4-1, servers 04-03 and 01-02 are connected to switches. -
Page 21: Viewing The Status Of Your Appliance
SAM is online (green circle). SAM is offline or is not operating properly. Connected switch is online. Connected switch is offline or is not operating properly. SAM is being upgraded (yellow circle). SAM is being accessed by the indicated user channel. -
Page 22: Soft Switching
SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE Soft switching Soft switching is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch to a server by pressing of its name or number. If you have set a Screen Delay Time and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed, the OSD will not display. -
Page 23: Navigating The Osd
Right Arrow keys to move the cursor. Press Enter again to quit the edit mode. Completes a switch in the Main dialog box and exits the OSD. Toggles back to previous selection. Immediately disengages user from a server; no server is selected. -
Page 24: Configuring The Osd
Set up a custom scan pattern for up to 16 servers. Security Set passwords to restrict server access. Enable the screen saver. Devices Identify the number of ports on an attached cascade switch. Names Identify servers by unique names. To access the Setup menu: Press to launch the OSD. -
Page 25: Assigning Server Names
Assigning server names Use the Names dialog box to identify individual servers by name rather than by port number. The Names list is always sorted by port order. Names are stored in the SAM, so even if you move the cable/server to another ARI port, the name and configuration will be recognized by the appliance. -
Page 26: Assigning Device Types
For example, if the switch is connected to ARI port 6, the switch port would be listed as 06 and each server under it would be numbered sequentially 06-01, 06-02 and so on. -
Page 27: Changing The Display Behavior
OSD with no delay. Screen Ø Click OK. Setting a Screen Delay Time allows you to complete a soft switch without the OSD displaying. To perform a soft switch, see Soft switching in this chapter. CHAPTER 4: ANALOG PORT OPERATION Print... -
Page 28: Controlling The Status Flag
SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected server or the status of the selected port. Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by server name or EID number, or to change the flag color, opacity, display time and location on the desktop. -
Page 29: Setting Console Security
Figure 4-8. Position Flag Changes made to the flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box. Click OK to save settings. -or- Click X to exit without saving changes. Setting console security The OSD enables you to set security on your analog port console. You can establish a screen saver mode that engages after your console remains unused for a specified Inactivity Time. - Page 30 SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE In the Repeat box, type the password again and press Click OK to change only your password, and then close the dialog box. If you should lose or forget your password, you must return your ServSelect IP. To password protect your console: Set your password as described in the previous procedure.
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Page 31: Viewing And Disconnecting User Connections
If your console is password protected, see the previous procedure, then go to step 2. Select Enable Screen Saver. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1–99) to delay activation of the screen saver. Choose Energy if your monitor is E Monitor damage can result from using Energy mode with monitors not compliant with E (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box. -
Page 32: Resetting Your Keyboard And Mouse
SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE To disconnect a user: Press . The Main dialog box will appear. Print Screen Click Commands - User Status. The User Status dialog box appears. Click the letter of a user to disconnect. The Disconnect dialog box will appear. Figure 4-10. -
Page 33: Displaying Version Information
4.7 Displaying Version Information The OSD enables you to display the ServSelect IP and SAM firmware versions. For optimum performance, keep your firmware current. For more information, see Appendix A. To display version information: Press . The Main dialog box will appear. Print Screen Click Commands - Display Versions. -
Page 34: Scanning Your System
SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE Figure 4-14. SAM Selection Dialog Box Select a SAM to view and click the Version button. The SAM Version dialog box appears. For more information on loading firmware, see Appendix A. Figure 4-15. SAM Version Dialog Box Click X to close the Version dialog box. - Page 35 Figure 4-16. Scan Dialog Box Determine the order within the list to add the server. If there are no servers in the scan list, your cursor will appear in a blank line at the top of the list. -or- To add a server to the end of the list, place your cursor in the last server entry and press the Down Arrow -or-...
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Page 36: Broadcasting To Servers
SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE To start the scan mode: Press The Main dialog box will appear. Print Screen. Click Commands. The Command dialog box appears. Figure 4-17. Command Dialog Box Select Scan Enable in the Command dialog box. Click X to close the Command dialog box. Scanning will commence when the Main dialog box or flag is displayed. -
Page 37: To Turn Broadcasting Off
To access the Broadcast dialog box: Press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear. Click Setup - Broadcast. The Broadcast dialog box appears. Figure 4-18. Broadcast Dialog Box Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. -
Page 38: Terminal Operations
SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 5. Terminal Operations Each individual ServSelect configuration port on the back of the unit. All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software. Configuring the Terminal Menu The ServSelect IP Terminal Applications menu features five selections: Network Configuration, Firmware Management, Enable Debug Messages, Set/Change Password and Exit. -
Page 39: Firmware Management
Firmware Management This menu option contains the FLASH Download command. The FLASH Download selection allows you to keep your ServSelect IP firmware current with upgrades available from BLACK BOX Upgrades. Enable Debug Messages This menu option allows you to configure the ServSelect IP to display messages regarding the status of the ServSelect IP. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
6.1 Calling BLACK BOX If you determine that your ServSelect IP is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact BLACK BOX Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to... -
Page 41: Appendix: Flash Upgrades
To perform this update you will need a TFTP server. There are several free TFTP servers that you can download off the internet. Next, you will need to download the latest FLASH firmware from BLACK BOX Contact BLACK BOX technical support and follow their directions for downloading the firmware. -
Page 42: Upgrading The Sam Firmware
SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE From the main menu, type version of your firmware displays in the Firmware Management screen. From the Firmware Management menu, type Type the IP address of the TFTP server and press 10. Type the name of the FLASH file and press 11. - Page 43 Figure A-2. SAM Upgrade Dialog Box The SAM Upgrade dialog box appears. Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the SAM Status dialog box. To upgrade SAM firmware individually: Press The Main dialog box will appear. Print Screen. Click Commands - Display Versions.
- Page 44 SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE Select a SAM to upgrade and click the Version button. The SAM Version dialog box appears. Figure A-5. SAM Version Dialog Box Click the Load Firmware button. The Load dialog box appears. Figure A-6. SAM Load Dialog Box Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the Status dialog box.
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