Black Box DISPLAYPORT KV4402A Quick Start Manual And User Manual
Black Box DISPLAYPORT KV4402A Quick Start Manual And User Manual

Black Box DISPLAYPORT KV4402A Quick Start Manual And User Manual

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  • Page 1 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE AND USER MANUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 KV4402A, KV4404A DISPLAYPORT QUAD-HEAD KVM SWITCH 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 QUICK START GUIDE........................................3 Hardware Installation............................................3 Front-Panel Control..............................................3 Commands........................................3 1. SPECIFICATIONS.........................................4 2. KV4402A ..........................................5 2.1 Introduction................................................5 2.2 Features..................................................5 2.3 What’s Included..............................................6 2.4 Hardware Description...................................6 2.4.1 Front Panel............................................6 2.4.2 Back Panel............................................7 2.5 Hardware Installation..........................................8 3.
  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Ensure that power is disconnected from the DisplayPort™ Quad-Head KVM Switch. Connect the DisplayPort cables and USB cables (male-A to male-B) from the computers to the respective ports on the KVM Switch.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS Video Link Rate 5.4 Gbps/lane KV4402A: (8) DisplayPort1.2a female Input Interface KV4404A: (16) DisplayPort1.2a female Output Interface (4) DisplayPort™ 1.2a female Ultra-HD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz with high-quality DisplayPort cables or Resolution Ultra-HD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30 Hz with low-quality DisplayPort cables Input Equalization...
  • Page 5: Kv4402A

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: KV4402A TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.1 INTRODUCTION KV4402A is a dedicated multi-platform KVM switch capable of managing up to two different computers through four DisplayPort™ monitors, one USB keyboard and mouse, a single set of speakers, and a USB 2.0 Device. The USB emulation technology utilized by the device enables immediate hotkey source switching through a remote USB keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 6: What's Included

    ◆ (1) DisplayPort™ Quad-Head KVM Switch - 2-Port ◆ (1) 12VDC, 3A power adapter ◆ Power cord ◆ If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com. 2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 2.4.1 FRONT PANEL Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the KV4402A. Table 2-1 describes its components.
  • Page 7: Back Panel

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: KV4402A TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.4.2 BACK PANEL Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the KV4402A . Table 2-2 describes its components. FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE KV4402A TABLE 2-2.
  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: KV4402A TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.5 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers. Use a DisplayPort™ cable to connect the DisplayPort output port from each computer to the corresponding DP IN ports of the unit.
  • Page 9: Kv4404A

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: KV4404A TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.1 INTRODUCTION KV4404A, the DisplayPort™ Quad-Head KVM Switch - 4-Port, is a dedicated multi-platform KVM switch capable of managing four quad-head 4K computers through a single KVM. Built with 4K ready DisplayPort outputs, it offers full 4K at 60 Hz directly from the device.
  • Page 10: What's Included

    ◆ (1) DisplayPort™ Quad-Head KVM Switch - 4-Port ◆ (1) 12VDC, 3A power adapter ◆ (1) Power cord If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com. 3.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 3.4.1 FRONT PANEL Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the KV4404A. Table 3-1 describes its components.
  • Page 11: Back Panel

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: KV4404A TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.4.2 BACK PANEL Figure 3-2 shows the back panel of the KV4404A. Table 3-2 describes its components. FIGURE 3-2. BACK PANEL OF THE KV4404A TABLE 3-2. KV4404A BACK-PANEL COMPONENTS NUMBER IN FIGURE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    CHAPTER 3: KV4404A 3.5 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Ensure that power is disconnected from the KVM Switch. Connect the DisplayPort™ cables and USB cables (male-A to male-B) from the computers to the respective ports on the KVM Switch. Optionally connect audio cables from the computers to the respective ports on the KVM Switch. Optionally connect RS-232 for control functions.
  • Page 13: Front Panel Control

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 4: FRONT-PANEL CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 To switch to an input port, simply push the button on the front-panel of the KVM. If an input port is selected, the LED of that port will turn on. Hold down the button of Front Panel for 3 seconds to force learn EDID.
  • Page 14: Hotkey Commands

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 5: HOTKEY COMMANDS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 The device may also be controlled via RS-232 commands. To use these commands, you must use HyperTerminal or an alternate terminal application. The settings for the connection are as follows: Baudrate 115200;...
  • Page 15: Rs-232 Control

    An example of a straight through cable pinout is shown in Figure 6-1. The standard maximum length for an RS-232 cable is 50 feet (15.2 meters). Contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com if you require more information.
  • Page 16 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 6: RS-232 CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 FIGURE 6-2. COM PORT NUMBER Run the terminal client of your choice ,such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY. Select the correct COM port on the computer.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 No Power • Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to the power connector of the unit. • Check the output voltage of the power supply and make sure that the voltage value is around 12VDC. •...
  • Page 18: Appendix A. Regulatory Information

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A.1 FCC CLASS A STATEMENT 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 operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 19: Nom Statement

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A.2 NOM STATEMENT 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. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
  • Page 20: Appendix B. Disclaimer/Trademarks

    1.877.877.2269 B.1 DISCLAIMER Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation may revise this document at any time without notice.
  • Page 21 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TECHNICAL NEED HELP? SUPPORT LEAVE THE TECH TO US 1.877.877.2269 LIVE 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 © COPYRIGHT 2021. BLACK BOX CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. KV4402A_KV4404A_QSG-USER_REV1.PDF 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...

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