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DECEMBER 2006
KV4004A
ServSwitch
TDX
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) CUSTOMER FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents ® Welcome Operation Introduction..................2 The.SYSTEM.readout..............11 Automatic.switching.between.systems........2 Selecting.systems................11 How.does.Synchrony.work?............3 Configuration.options..............12 Synchrony.configuration.tips..........3 Setting.(or.changing).a.password.........12 Standard.items................4 Changing.hotkeys..............12 Additional.and.optional.items.............4 Mouse.button.switching.modes...........13 All.channel/active.channel.cycling........13 Installation Resetting.and.restoring.default.settings......13 Upgrading................14 Locations..................5 Mounting..................5 Further information Making.connections..............6 System.connections..............6 Troubleshooting.................15 Keyboard.and.mouse.connections..........7 Getting.assistance. -
Page 3: Introduction
Welcome ® Introduction The Black Box ServSwitch TDX is a robust keyboard and mouse switch The video displays are connected directly to their respective systems as usual. The keyboard and mouse ports of each created specifically for trading floors and control rooms, where system, however, are connected to the ServSwitch TDX unit. -
Page 4: How.does.synchrony.work
(via the primary computer) the • Option switch 5 is used to place the ServSwitch TDX into Synchrony mode, ServSwitch TDX to switch the common keyboard and mouse through to the however, the setup switches are only consulted during the power on phase, appropriate computer. -
Page 5: Standard.items
Standard items ® ServSwitch TDX PS/-style keyboard/mouse cable, metres (two required per system) KVUSBPS converter (required Flash upgrade link when connecting to a system that cable (used also for uses a USB keyboard and mouse Synchrony) - two of the above cables are also... -
Page 6: Installation
ServSwitch TDX unit: advisable to mount the ServSwitch TDX unit in place, either: • Situate the ServSwitch TDX unit close to the systems to which it will be • On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, or connected. -
Page 7: Making.connections
To connect a system (PS/-style connections) 1 At the rear panel of the ServSwitch TDX unit, attach a PS/2 link cable to the Note: Two PS/2 link cables are required per connected system. (purple) keyboard socket of port 1. -
Page 8: Keyboard.and.mouse.connections
To connect a keyboard and mouse systems. 1 At the rear panel of the ServSwitch TDX unit, attach the connector from the Note: The remote control cannot be used in conjunction with the ServSwitch keyboard to the purple socket that is closest to the power input socket. -
Page 9: Synchrony.connections
To connect the Synchrony serial link cable 1 Locate the Synchrony serial link (flash upgrade) cable. 4 On the underside of the ServSwitch TDX unit, remember to set switch 5 to ON to enable the auto switching mode. 2 Attach the smaller of the two cable connectors to a vacant serial port socket on the designated ‘primary’... -
Page 10: Configuration.switch.settings
Configuration switch settings ® The underside of the ServSwitch TDX unit features a block of eight switches which are used to configure various fundamental settings. When shipped, all switches are set to OFF, which produces normal operation within the ServSwitch TDX unit. -
Page 11: Hot.plugging.and.mouse.restoration
It is strongly recommended that you switch off a host system before attempting To restore mouse operation when hot plugging: to connect it to the ServSwitch TDX. However, if this is not possible then you 1 Using link cables, carefully make the keyboard and mouse connections between the host system and the appropriate ports on the ServSwitch TDX. -
Page 12: Operation
• The ServSwitch TDX unit button SELECT In operation, the ServSwitch TDX allows you to quickly switch between up to four systems. One system can be accessed at a time, whereupon the common • The optional Remote control selector keyboard and mouse are linked to that system. The ServSwitch TDX deceives the •... -
Page 13: Configuration.options
Hotkeys are two normal keyboard keys that, when pressed simultaneously prevent system tampering while you are away from your desk for short periods. with a third key, signal to the ServSwitch TDX that you are sending a message When enabled, the ServSwitch TDX will default to protected mode when specifically to it and not to the currently selected system. -
Page 14: Mouse.button.switching.modes
(irrespective of whether an active system is ‘trapped’ by the ServSwitch TDX and is not passed to the system. This makes it connected) or to only select active channels. You can affect the keyboard/mouse unavailable for use in controlling applications on the selected system. -
Page 15: Upgrading
4 On the underside of the unit, click mini switch 7 to its ON position. displayed within the upgrade application window. 5 Re-apply power to the ServSwitch TDX and switch on the system to be used 11 When complete, switch off the ServSwitch TDX, disconnect the upgrade for the upgrade. -
Page 16: Further Information
Check the mouse connection to the ServSwitch TDX, try resetting the mouse using the reset function or re-powering the ServSwitch TDX. If you are attempting to connect the ServSwitch TDX to a system with a PS/2 mouse connection that has not been powered down then you will need to use the mouse restoration functions. -
Page 17: Safety.information
• Do not attempt to service the ServSwitch TDX unit or its remote control Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground yourself. -
Page 18: Radio.frequency.energy
® A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the ServSwitch TDX unit in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. -
Page 19: Normas.oficiales.mexicanas.(Nom)
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) electrical ® safety statement Instrucciones de seguridad 15 En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de lineas de energia. que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. - Page 20 ® © 2006 Black Box Corporation All trademarks are acknowledged. Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018, United States of America Tel: +1-724-746-5500 Fax: +1-724-746-0746 Documentation by: www.ctxd.com...
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Page 21: Blackbox.subsidiary.contact.details
BlackBox subsidiary contact details ® Country Web Site/Email Phone United States www.blackbox.com 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 Austria www.black-box.at +43 1 256 98 56 +43 1 256 98 56 support@black-box.at Belgium www.blackbox.be +32 2 725 85 50 +32 2 725 92 12 support.nederlands@blackbox.be support.french@blackbox.be support.english@blackbox.be Denmark...