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NETWORK SERVICES
FEBRUARY 2009
KV2008A
ServSwitch Wizard DVI DL
USER GUIDE
COMPUTER
KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR
MODE
Wizard DVI DL
KB
MS OSD UPG LCK
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 1: Network Services
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... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents ® Introduction Operation What is True Emulation? .............3 Selecting a computer..............16 Wizard DVI DL features - front and rear ........4 To select a computer using the on-screen menu ....16 What’s in the box.................5 To select a computer using the front panel ......17 What you may additionally need ..........5 To select a computer using the mouse buttons ....17 To select a computer using hotkeys ........18... -
Page 3: Introduction
Wizard DVI DL can be switched The Wizard DVI DL also marks the debut of a significant from Black Box. This compact unit allows a single in unison between any of the connected systems, as advance in USB keyboard and mouse switching. This operator to control up to eight computer systems and normal. -
Page 4: What Is True Emulation
What is True Emulation? ® True Emulation represents a significant breakthrough in sharing USB devices True Emulation between two or more computer systems. Until this point, the problem has been Mindful of the limitations associated with the OTHER USB how to create a USB switch that provides all of the following: previous USB switching techniques, we set about KEYBOARD MOUSE... -
Page 5: Wizard Dvi Dl Features - Front And Rear
Wizard DVI DL features - front and rear ® The unit packs a great deal of functionality into a compact space. It occupies a single 1U rack space and provides connectors at the rear face. The smart front face features the control buttons and the operation indicators. COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR MODE... -
Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s in the box ® ServSwitch DVI DL Two 9” rack- CD-ROM mount brackets and four screws M PU TE R SP K US B1 US B2 O SD U PG Four self-adhesive 0W power rubber feet adapter and country- specific W i z a r d power lead... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation ® Mounting The Wizard DVI DL unit offers two main mounting methods: • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional rack brackets Rack brackets The two optional brackets (plus four screws), allow Connections the unit to be secured within a standard 1U rack slot. -
Page 8: Connections
Connections ® Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, 3 Keyboard and mouse: Attach the leads from your USB keyboard and however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. mouse to the specifically labelled USB sockets. - Page 9 5 USB devices: Where required, attach the leads from your USB peripherals to ® the USB sockets labeled USB1 and USB2. I - D I N D I - I From USB devices...
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Page 10: Computer Systems
Computer systems Power in connection ® Each computer system is connected to the Wizard DVI DL unit using up to three The Wizard DVI DL unit is supplied with a standard 20W power adapter. There is cables. no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is connected. -
Page 11: Multiple Video Head Connections
Multiple video head connections ® As standard the Wizard DVI DL allows you to switch dual monitors: one digital and one analogue. However, in cases where two digital monitors are required, you can operate two Wizard DVI DL units in a synchronized manner. This type of operation is usually required where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads. -
Page 12: Configuration
Configuration ® Configuration menus The configuration menus allow you to determine numerous aspects of the Wizard DVI DL capabilities. Hotkeys To access the configuration menu Note: are the standard hotkeys and can be altered 1 If the main menu is not already displayed, press and hold and then avoid clashes with other devices or software. -
Page 13: General Configuration
General configuration ® Changing hotkeys Editing the computer list To change the hotkeys To create/edit computer entries Wizard DVI DL units use as their standard hotkeys. These can be 1 Display the Configuration menu. changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the installation. 2 Highlight ‘Edit Computer List’... -
Page 14: The Reminder Banner
The reminder banner ® As many computer screen layouts can Computer Port appear very similar, the Wizard DVI DL Computer 01 provides a reminder banner option that indicates which computer channel you are currently viewing. The banner is displayed at the top of the screen for an adjustable interval between one and five seconds (it can also be disabled). -
Page 15: Performing Upgrades
• The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the From that folder, select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility. Wizard DVI DL - contact Black Box technical support. The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed: To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility 1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader. - Page 16 ‘Unit Connected’ field. If these fields do not match then you may have powering the unit. an incorrect upgrade file, check with Black Box technical support before WARNING: Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable proceeding. Check also that the ‘New firmware version’ is greater than the results and may damage your Wizard DVI DL or computing equipment.
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Page 17: Operation
Operation ® Selecting a computer To select a computer using the on-screen menu There are four main ways to switch the common peripherals to specific 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of two ways: computer channels: • Simultaneously press and then release , or • Using the on-screen menu ... -
Page 18: To Select A Computer Using The Front Panel
To select a computer using the front panel To select a computer using the mouse buttons ® The front panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard, video monitor, switched to one or more computer channels. -
Page 19: To Select A Computer Using Hotkeys
To select a computer using hotkeys ® Using hotkey combinations, you can quickly switch the keyboard, video monitor, mouse and speakers and USB peripherals to any computer channel. There are two mains ways to use hotkeys: Standard and Additional. Standard hotkey press combinations Additional hotkey press combinations The standard hotkey press combinations allow you to change channels with the In addition to the standard hotkey press combinations (shown left), you can also... -
Page 20: Further Information
Further information ® BlackBox subsidiary contact details This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following: • Getting assistance and subsidiary contact details Country Web Site/Email Phone • Appendices United States www.blackbox.com 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 Configuration menus • Appendix 1 - Austria www.black-box.at +43 1 256 98 56... -
Page 21: Appendix 1 - Configuration Menus
Appendix 1 – Configuration menus ® The Wizard DVI DL configuration menus allow a range of settings to be made both to the installation as a whole and to parts of the system accessed by each user. To access the configuration menus 1 Select the on-screen main menu in one of two ways: •... -
Page 22: Functions
® Functions The Functions menu contains the Reset SERVSWITCH WIZARD DVI DL To get here Functions to Factory Defaults option. 1 Press (hotkeys can change). Reset to Factory Defaults 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Select ‘Functions’. Enter–Run Function –Up –Down Reset to Factory Defaults... -
Page 23: Global Preferences
® Global Preferences The Global Preferences menu contains SERVSWITCH WIZARD DVI DL To get here Global Preferences a collection of settings that affect 1 Press (hotkeys can change). Mouse Switching: ENABLED various aspects of operation. OSD Colour: SCHEME 1 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. -
Page 24: Setup Options
® Setup Options SERVSWITCH WIZARD DVI DL Setup options consist of key settings To get here Setup Options that are normally made only during the 1 Press (hotkeys can change). Language: ENGLISH initial installation stage. Hotkeys: CTRL+ALT 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Select ‘Setup Options’. -
Page 25: Edit Computer List
® Edit Computer List EDID Options This option allows you to alter, insert The options within this section are SERVSWITCH WIZARD DVI DL SERVSWITCH WIZARD DVI DL Edit Computer List EDID Options or remove entries within the list of related to the Extended Display Computer 01 EDID Source: AUTO... -
Page 26: Appendix 2 - Cable Specifications
Appendix 2 – Cable specifications ® Multi-head synchronization cable RS232 serial flash upgrade (null modem) cable 9pin D-type female 9pin D-type female MASTER end SLAVE end 9pin D-type male 9pin D-type male Use this cable when two Wizard DVI DL devices are being synchronized. -
Page 27: Safety Information
Safety information ® • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • Both the Wizard DVI DL and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. -
Page 28: Radio Frequency Energy
Radio Frequency Energy ® All interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy... -
Page 29: Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (Nom) Statement
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 30 ® © 2009 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 31: Index
Index ® Audio Firmware Mounting 6 Safety information 26 Upgrade upgrade 14 Mouse Selecting cable 25 connection 7 Front panel connection 7 computers 16 firmware 14 switching 17 Multiple video head with front panel 17 Functions connections 10 with hotkeys 18 true emulation 2 Brackets menu 21...