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4-, 8-, and 16-port servswitch ec series ps/2 and usb (user/cpu) kvm switch
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4-, 8-, and 16-Port ServSwitch
EC Series PS/2 and USB (User/CPU)
CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
INFORMATION
KVM Switch
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
DECEMBER 2005
KV9204A
KV9208A
KV9216A

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    A.2 Calling Black Box ........

  • Page 8: Specifications

    ® Hotkeys: Yes User Controls: KV9204A: (4) port selection buttons; KV9208A, KV9216A: (8) port selection buttons, (1) 3-position slide switch (PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard and USB mouse, USB keyboard and USB mouse) Connectors: All: (1) barrel connector for power;...
  • Page 9 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Size: KV9204A: 1.75"H (1U) x 8.6"W x 5.1"D(4.6 x 22 x 13 cm); KV9208A, KV9216A: 1.75"H (1U) x 17.3"W x 7"D (4.6 x 43.8 x 18 cm) Weight: KV9204A: 2.2 lb. (1 kg); KV9208A: 4.8 lb. (2.2 kg);...

  • Page 10: Overview

    SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The 4-Port ServSwitch™ lets you control up to 4 USB or PS/2 ® server computers from a single USB console (USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor). The 8-, or 16-Port ServSwitch allows you to control up to 8 or 16 PS/2 and USB server computers from a single USB console (USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor), PS/2...

  • Page 11: Components

    CHAPTER 2: Overview 2.2 Components 2.2.1 F RONT ANEL Figure 2-1 shows the 8-Port ServSwitch front view. Table 2-1 describes the components numbered in the illustration. ❶ ❷ Figure 2-1. The 8-Port ServSwitch front-panel views. Table 2-1. Front-panel components. Component Description ❶...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH Table 2-1 (continued). Front-panel components. Component Description ❷ Power LED This LED lights when ServSwitch power is on. 2.2.2 R ANEL Figure 2-2 shows the 8-Port ServSwitch rear view. Table 2-2 describes the components numbered in the illustration.

  • Page 13: What's Included

    EHN9000P, or USB 2-to-1 cable EHN9000U. 2.3 What’s Included The package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box. • (1) 4-, 8-, or 16-Port ServSwitch EC Series PS/2 and USB KVM Switch • (2) brackets •...

  • Page 14: Typical Applications

    ServSwitch units and what models you use, you can manage up to 136 PS/2 and USB computers from a single PS/2 or USB keyboard, mouse, and monitor. See Figure 2-4. 8-Port ServSwitch EC Series PS/2 and USB (User/CPU) KVM Switch (KV9208A) Y cable Y cable Figure 2-4. Cascaded ServSwitch configuration.
  • Page 15 CHAPTER 2: Overview NOTES 1. Throughout this manual, the master is the KVM switch that connects directly to a PS/2 or USB keyboard, PS/2 or USB mouse, and monitor. The slave is a KVM switch that has its console port connected to the master’s PC x port (where x refers to a computer numbered 1–8).

  • Page 16: Installation

    OUSE 1. Power off all computers. 2. For KV9208A or KV9216A, select PS/2 or USB console keyboard and mouse ports by moving the slide switch on the back of the ServSwitch to the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard and USB mouse, or USB keyboard and USB mouse console position.

  • Page 17: Powering On The Servswitch

    VGA port on the back of the ServSwitch. See Figures 3-1 and 3-2. Y cable 8-Port ServSwitch Monitor EC Series PS/2 and USB KVM Switch (KV9208A) Keyboard Mouse Figure 3-1. PS/2 console keyboard, mouse, and monitor connections. 8-Port ServSwitch EC Series PS/2 and...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Computers

    SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH 3.2.3 C ONNECTING THE OMPUTERS 1. Connect the ServSwitch 3-in-1 cable PS/2 (EHN70001-0006, EHN70001-0010, EHN9000P-0015, or EHN9000P-0030) or 2-in-1 USB cable (EHN9000U-0006, EHN9000U-10, or EHN9000U-15) to the computer’s 6-pin mini-DIN or USB keyboard and mouse ports, and the computer’s HD15 port.

  • Page 19: Operation

    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, allowing your computer to boot normally. The ServSwitch is now ready for use. You can configure the ServSwitch in three ways: by pressing the front-panel button directly, by activating the On-Screen Display (OSD) window, or by typing hotkey commands.

  • Page 20: Leds

    SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH 4.2.4 LED The ServSwitch has LEDs next to the front-panel buttons. The LEDs light red when the corresponding port is selected. The LED flashes red when the port is running in either AutoScan or manual scan mode. The LEDs light green when the port connects to a computer that’s powered on.
  • Page 21 CHAPTER 4: Operation User input Master port name port names (group name) White as power off Green as power on Eye mark selected Figure 4-2. OSD slave screen. In Figure 4-1, the color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for operation, or the color is white if it has no power.
  • Page 22 If you forget the password, the only way to permanently erase all the passwords for the KV9208A or KV9216A is to press and hold the front panel buttons 1 and 2, then press and hold 7 and 8. Release 7 and 8, then release 1 and 2.
  • Page 23 CHAPTER 4: Operation AutoScan In this mode, the ServSwitch automatically switches from one powered-on computer to the next one, sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning until activity stops;...

  • Page 24: Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands

    SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH Keyboard Speed The ServSwitch offers a keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low, Middle, Fast, and Faster at 10, 15, 20, and 30 characters/sec respectively. The non-volatile memory stores the keyboard speed setting.
  • Page 25 CHAPTER 4: Operation Or, do the following: 1. To invoke the hotkey mode, press the <Left-Ctrl> key twice within two seconds. The switch will beep to indicate that it’s in hotkey mode. 2. Press the <up-arrow> or <down-arrow> keys to switch to the previous or next port, respectively.
  • Page 26 SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH Table 4-1 (continued). Hotkey commands. Command Description <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> F3 Adjust scan rate. The ServSwitch beeps one to three times to indicate scan intervals of 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds. <Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> F4 Adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters per second).

  • Page 27: Cascade Configuration

    For example, if an 8-port switch is the master, an 8-port or a 4-port switch can be a slave, but not a 16-port one. These USB+PS/2 server and USB+PS/2 console models (KV9204A, KV9208A, and KV9216A) can also be cascaded with PS/2 only ServSwitch models (KV9004A, KV9008A, and KV9016A) and USB+PS/2 universal server and PS/2 console models (KV9104A, KV9108A, and KV9116A) .
  • Page 28 SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH The maximum number of computers controlled by a master/slave configuration with all 8-port units is 64 with 8 ServSwitch slaves. Each ServSwitch slave connects to 8 computers, as shown in Figure 5-2. Master Slave Slave...

  • Page 29: Change Configuration While Running

    CHAPTER 5: Cascade Configuration NOTE For OSD menus, after the connection is completed, you should re- activate the OSD menu to check if the master recognizes the slaves. A triangle mark is placed to the right of the channel name indicating the port is connected to a slave not a computer.

  • Page 30: Appendix. Troubleshooting

    SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH Appendix. Troubleshooting A.1 Problems/Possible Causes/Solutions Problem: The mouse does not work. Possible Cause #1: Too many mouse drivers are installed in the computer. Solution #1: Make sure there is only one mouse driver installed in each computer. Possible Cause #2: The wrong mouse driver is installed.
  • Page 31 APPENDIX: Troubleshooting Problem: A keyboard error appears when you power on the ServSwitch. Possible Cause: The keyboard cable connection is loose. Solution: Make sure that the keyboard cable connections are secure. Problem: Alphabet symbols on the computer’s monitor are blue or have shadows. Possible Cause: Resolution settings are incorrect.
  • Page 32 SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH Problem: The up-arrow and down-arrow keys do not work in Manual Scan mode. Possible Cause #1: All PCs are powered off or only one PC is powered on. Scan mode works for powered-on computers only. Solution #1: Power on all computers.

  • Page 33: Calling Black Box

    (User/CPU) 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...

  • Page 34: Shipping And Packaging

    • If you are shipping the 4-, 8-, or 16-Port ServSwitch EC Series PS/2 and USB (User/CPU) KVM Switch 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.
  • Page 35 © Copyright 2005. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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