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1. Modules 598 5 DSN 09 OSPEK EGR Holas BSET POIO G6 08 HUKENR BMUREHE OPS 0 EIU 28 010 98 SMETEH 5 O EIO 02 05 709 EPY DRAGUSH CPU T BOL 96 705 093 09 7 2 Status Display via Browser Web Interface The Web Interface is under development In Browser mode status display of the ServSwitch DKM will be performed similarly to the OSD mode Similar masks are generated and displayed STATUS INFORMATION 7 3 Status Display via Serial Interface The ServSwitch DKM provides limited status information via Serial Interface Available Telegrams provide information about the current switch matrix All available telegrams are listed in Appendix C Serial Interface p 134 7 4 Status Display via LCD Display The ServSwitch DKM provides various functions to display status information via LCD Display 7 4 1 Home Mask During regular operation the Home Mask is displayed In this Display you ll find some device and manufacturer information 05 05 09 B02 04 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA United States 1 724 746 5500 www blackbox com 7 4 2 Menu Mask From the Home Mask you open the Menu Mask by pressing lt RETURN gt ServSwitch DKM STATUS INFORMATION 7 4 3 Status Mask From the Menu Mask you open the Status Mask by pressing lt RETURN gt ServSwitch DKM 7 4 4 Display of CPU CON Port
2. 9 5 Triple Head KVM USB2 0 Mode In Triple Head KVM USB2 0 Mode up to 4 Users each with one USB2 0 link for periphery devices e g storage devices printers etc in addition to keyboard amp mouse can access up to 8 CPUs Up to 4 periphery devices can be attached directly to the remote unit more by using regular USB 2 0 hubs NON Blocking Access for all users is granted i e none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user Switch example TT Triple Head KVM USB2 0 Switch Via the OSD each user can select the CPU that he wants to connect to The OSD display shows if the desired CPU has already been assigned to another user Depending on the switch configuration access to this CPU Port will be denied ort he former user will be replaced by the new user cf Configuration of System Parameters Depending on the switch configuration access to the OSD is possible at any time or is requiring an authentication With the authentication access to CPU Ports and or User Ports can further be restricted by assigning specific user levels Alternatively the user can be assigned to one or more user groups with access to a defined set of CPU Ports and or User Ports With the CPU Splitter function you can copy your own display content to one or more additional monitors From a Triple Head KVM USB2 0 Port you might also access a Single Head KVM USB2 0 CPU In this case however monitors two and t
3. A Please modify this password at the first login After successful login the Configuration menu is displayed Configuration ESC System User User Matrix CON Ports CON Matrix CPU Ports Network Macro Keys Save Save as Restart Default Reset Default selection is System Please select the desired menu option by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt ServSwitch DKM 6 1 3 Load Configurations Please select the option Open in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt gt The Open mask is displayed full screen In this menu you can load any switch configuration that has been previously stored within the switch The current configuration is shown as Active Besides the Default configuration up to eight further configurations can be loaded The configuration to be loaded is selected by cursor buttons or mouse and must be confirmed by lt RETURN gt or double click The selected configuration will be set immediately and will be displayed as Active The former configuration is deleted Configuration Open ESC Settings Sanda a lest settings Staodara lest settings SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 1 4 System Configurations Please select the option System in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The Sys
4. Pin AUDIO GND RS232 GND AUDIO OUT RIGHT CHANEL A WwW N AUDIO OUT LEFT CHANEL RS232 RxD AUDIO IN RIGHT CHANEL Un AUDIO IN LEFT CHANEL RS232 TxD Power Supply APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER CATx Interface Wiring according EIA TIA 568A 1000BaseT 1 8 1 1 5 D3 2 D1 6 D2 3 D2 7 D4 4 D3 8 D4 NOTES
5. To each CPU any number of monitors can be assigned but only one time keyboard mouse K M ServSwitch DKM Keyboard Commands lt Cursor left gt lt Cursor right gt lt Cursor up gt lt Cursor down gt lt RETURN gt lt SPACE gt lt 1 gt lt ESC gt Cursor left Select User Port to the left Cursor right Select User Port to the right Line above Select monitor for current CPU Port or Select keyboard mouse for CPU Port one line above Line below Select keyboard mouse for current CPU Port or Select monitor for CPU Port one line below Confirm selected monitor AND keyboard mouse assignment for CPU User Port at cursor position Attention Switch command is executed immediately Confirm selected monitor OR keyboard mouse assignment for CPU User Port at cursor position Attention Switch command is executed immediately Switch to Ports Mask Return to Select Menu CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH DKM 8 4 Switching via Browser Web Interface The Web Interface is under development In Browser mode switching of the ServSwitch DKM will be performed similarly to the Switching in OSD Crosspoint Mode p 105 Similar masks are generated and displayed 8 5 Switching via Serial Interface The ServSwitch DKM provides full Crosspoint switching functionality via Serial Interface Telegrams allow switching of video only K M only and bidirectional switching Additional telegram
6. BLACK BOX ACX0000 ACX0832 ACX0808 ACX1616 ACX0816 ACX1632 ServSwitch DKM Manual http www blackbox com ServSwitch DKM Welcome to the ServSwitch Family Thank you for purchasing a ServSwitch DKM We appreciate your business and we think you ll appreciate the many ways that your ServSwitch DKM will save you money time and effort The ServSwitch DKM offers four fundamental uses e Asa Crosspoint Switch with a maximum of 32 input ports and 16 output ports Optionally in reverse mode the device supports a maximum of 16 input ports and 32 output ports Thus you can for example switch and distribute the signals from multiple signal sources on up to 32 displays allowing explicitly simultaneous presentations on several displays Alternatively signals coming from up to 32 signal sources can be switched in turn to a single display The changeover can be triggered remotely using the remote control included the serial interface RS232 and or by the built in web interface AsaKVM Switch with a maximum of 32 CPU ports and 16 Console ports The ports can be configured as Single Head ports a Single Head extender system supports 1x monitor 1x keyboard 1x mouse Dual Head ports a Dual Head extender system supports 2x monitor 1x keyboard 1x mouse or even Quad Head ports a Quad Head extender system supports 4x monitor 1x keyboard 1x mouse The changeover can be triggered remotely using
7. From System mask you can enter into Touchscreen Mask by hitting F1 Configuration Touch ESG Please touch the upper left corner Cancel Save In this mask you can calibrate your touch screen You will be asked to touch twice a point at the upper left then at the lower right Thereafter you may test the calibration result cancel or save the calibration This calibration is CON Port specific and must be repeated for each touch screen at its CON Port Touch Control Control by touch is mostly similar to mouse control Confirmation of a selection is performed by a second touch instead of double click 9181 SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 1 6 Configuration of User Attributes Please select the option User in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt gt The User mask is displayed full screen In this menu you can setup users with their names and privileges Configuration User ESC EA EA EA ON NE NE NEN INE NEN e o c bu Cancel ME Save Configuration Options Field Type Description Name CHR16 User Name case sensitive Password CHRI6 User Password case sensitive HTPe Y N User may login and access via HTTP FTP Y N User may login and access via FTP PPP Y N User may login and access via Internet not avail
8. In Browser mode similar masks will be generated and displayed Accordingly configuration is similar independent from the method of access Please refer to the commands of the OSD starting at Configuration via Console at page 39 ServSwitch DKM 6 3 Configuration via Serial Interface The ServSwitch DKM can currently be switched but not be configured via Serial Interface All available telegrams are listed in Appendix C Serial Interface page 134 SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 4 Configuration via IR Remote Control and LCD Display The ServSwitch DKM can be configured via the IR Remote Control and the LCD Display in the following limited way For full functionality please refer to the OSD Interface or the Web Interface 6 4 1 IR Remote Control Symbol Function lt RETURN gt lt ESC gt lt NEXT gt lt PREV lt LINE UP gt lt LINE DOWN gt lt PAGE UP gt lt PAGE DOWN gt lt ServSwitch DKM 6 4 2 Home Mask During regular operation the Home Mask is displayed In this Display you ll find some device information 05 05 09 B02 04 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA United States 41 724 746 5500 6 4 3 Menu Mask From the Mask you open the Menu Mask by pressing lt RETURN gt Status ServSwitch DKM SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 4 4 Confi
9. ServSwitch KVM with Audio Local Remote Unit CATx Rear View Connect to 5V power Connect to Local Remote supply Unit with Fibre Cable ServSwitch KVM with Audio Local Remote Unit Fibre Rear View APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER Connect to CPU 2 local DVI monitor port Connect to 274 DVI graphic card local console 2 monitor Connect to CPU Local DVI monitor Connect to CPU 1 DVI graphic card port Connect to local USB console monitor ServSwitch KVM Dual Head Local Unit 2 remote DVI monitor port Connect to remote console 2 monitor 15 remote DVI monitor port connect to remote console 15 monitor Remote keyboard mouse port ServSwitch KVM Dual Head Remote Unit ServSwitch DKM Connect to CPU 274 DVI graphic card iE 2 local DVI monitor port Connect to local console 274 monitor Connect to CPU secondary USB Connect to CPU Local DVI monitor Connect to CPU 1 DVI graphic card port Connect to local USB console monitor ServSwitch KVM Dual Head Local Unit with 4x USB HID Remote secondary USB HID ports 2 remote DVI monitor port Connect to remote console 2 monitor 1 remote DVI monitor port connect to remote console 15 monitor Remote keyboard mouse port ServSwitch KVM Dual Head Remote Unit with
10. DKM to Remote unit s with CATx Fibre cable s Connect the devices to the power supplies Power up the system Power LED illuminated Check p s u s and connection to power outlet Link LED illuminated Check the CATx cable and CATx connectors OVERVIEW 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The ServSwitch DKM can be set up to support four different applications Crosspoint Switch Maximum configuration without cascading of 32 input ports and 16 output ports Optionally in reverse mode the device supports a maximum of 16 input ports and 32 output ports Set Up Local units are installed at up to 32 DVI signal sources The Crosspoint Switch may now be installed up to 10 km away from the sources The received signals DVI optional serial Audio can now be switched to the respective output ports One input signal may be distributed simultaneously to several output ports From these output ports the displays again up to 10 km away are controlled via remote units to be installed at each display The changeover can be triggered remotely using the serial interface RS232 and or by the built in web interface KVM Switch As a KVM Switch the device supports several operation modes 16 User ports on 32 CPU ports for Single Head access 8 User ports on 16 CPU ports for Dual Head access or even 4 User ports on 8 CPU ports for Quad Head access Single Head Dual Head Quad Head CPUs and User ports may al
11. If Patch Cables are used all distances count twice Fibre Singlemode or Multimode fibre cable Singlemode 9 Singlemode fibre cable Multimode 62 5 Multimode or 50u Multimode fibre cable KVM Keyboard Video and Mouse Console Keyboard Mouse and Monitor Dual Access A system allowing connection of Local and Remote User Consoles Single Head An extender system that supports one Monitor Keyboard Mouse Dual Head An extender system that supports two Monitors Keyboard Mouse Quad Head An extender system that supports four Monitors Keyboard Mouse DVI Digital Video standard installed by Digital Display Working Group www ddwg org R G B CLOCK in a data stream with up to 3x1 6 Gbit sec Signals are TMDS Level PSU The desktop power supply connected to the ServSwitch DKM or to the Local Remote Unit HID Human Interface Devices are units which are used for human access to the CPU keyboard and mouse touch screen light pen fingerprint sensor graphic tablets etc 2 3 Example of a ServSwitch DKM System Application example for a ServSwitch DKM System Single Head KVM Switch OVERVIEW 2 4 Features The ServSwitch DKM offers the following features e Support for DVI D Graphic cards all devices e Support for USB Keyboard and USB Mouse KVM Extender ServSwitch KVM standard devices with USB HID connectors support the extension of keyboard and mouse ONLY use with other HID devices
12. be displayed on one or more additional monitors Obviously if you switch your current CON Port to another CPU Port the additional displays will also show the new display content Follow Me function The function does NOT provide access to display contents shown on other user stations The function is valuable e g e Ifa presentation shall be displayed concurrently on a beamer e For supervision of control rooms if a control display shall be accessible to all users Incase of requests if you want to show your display content to a colleague or administrator To enter into the Follow Me Mask press lt 2 gt from either KVM List mask or Switch mask For better orientation the Follow Mask shows the current connection status Follow Me ESC CON Ports 93 EON 02 Clear all CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH DKM Color Codes CON Port CPU Port Meaning Green n c Available CON Port Red Red CON Port connected to CPU Port or to CON Port in Follow Me Mode Black Black Own CON Port connection Black n c CON Port not available Keyboard Commands Cursor left gt Cursor left Cursor right gt Cursor right Cursor up gt Line up Cursor down Line down Tab Next field Shift Tab Previous field lt RETURN gt Select CON Port for Follow Me lt 1 gt Select KWM List Mask F2 Select FollowMe Mask l
13. DRMACU S DIN Rail Mounting plate to mount by snap on Accessories AC1038A DVI D to VGA Converter to connect the local output to a traditional VGA KVM Switch ACXCWDM4 CWDM MUX DEMUX to send up to 4 ServSwitch fiber interconnections simultaneously over only two fibres ACX1000 CATx Repeater to double the maximum allowed distance to up to 280m also available for Multi Singlemode ACX1000 CM CATx Multimode Cross Repeater to convert from CATx to Multimode or back also available for Singlemode ACX1000 MS Multimode Singlemode Cross Repeater to convert from Multimode to Singlemode ServSwitch DKM 2 6 Compatibility Interface Compatibility e Digital Video DVI D Digital Video standard installed by Digital Display Working Group www ddwg org R CLOCK in a data stream with up to 1 6 Gbit sec Signals are TMDS Level e USB Keyboard Compatible with all standard keyboards Certain keyboards with enhanced features may also be supported with custom firmware Keyboards with built in hub are also supported but there are never more than two HID devices supported USB Mouse Compatible with all standard 2 button 3 button and wheel mice the extension of keyboard and mouse ONLY use with other HID devices Human Interface Device such as touch screens graphics tablets barcode readers or similar may be successful but there is no guarantee for this The ServSwitch KVM standard device is NOT suitable for
14. Human Interface Device such as touch screens graphics tablets barcode readers or similar may be successful but there is no guarantee for this The ServSwitch KVM standard device is NOT suitable for use with other USB devices such as scanners web cams data sticks etc ServSwitch KVM standard devices support only two devices simultaneously keyboard and mouse or keyboard and touch screen etc but not e g keyboard mouse and touch screen simultaneously You can extend by a USB hub but this does not raise the number of supported devices Maximum length of interconnection cable from a Local Unit to a ServSwitch Minor Switch between two ServSwitch Minor Switches or from a ServSwitch Minor Switch to a Remote Unit 140m 400ft with CATx cable 200 m mit Multimode 62 5 400 m mit Multimode 50um 10 000 m mit Singlemode 9um e Maximum Resolution DVD 1920x1200 60Hz Supports 16 24 Bit auto switching or 24 Bit full color depth selectable e Status indicator LEDs for Power and Link on each device e Compact footprint chassis e Rack mount options available e International power supplies included e Options USB 2 0 Support Bidirectional Audio Interface Serial Interface e Single Head Devices support a transparent serial interface with up to 19 2 KBaud and Hardware handshake This serial interface can be used to control a single device requiring full Hardware handshake
15. KVM Remote Unit Audio Dual Head ACS4004A R ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Single Head 4x USB HID ACS4204A R ServSwitch K VM Remote Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID ACS4002A R ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Single Head 4x USB OVERVIEW 2 0 ServSwitch DKM KVM Extenders for Multimode ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head ACS4001A T MM ACS4201A T MM ACS4022A T MM ACS4222A T MM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Audio Single Head Audio Dual Head ACS4004A T MM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head 4x USB ACS4204A T MM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID ACS4002A T MM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head 4x USB 2 0 ACS4011A T MM ACS4001A R MM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit DVI I Input VGA ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit Single Head ACS4201A R MM ACS4022A R MM ServSwitch K VM Remote U ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit Dual Head nit Audio Single Head ACS4222A R MM ServSwitch K VM Remote U nit Audio Dual Head ACS4004A R MM ACS4204A R MM ServSwitch KVM Remote U ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit Single Head 4x USB nit Dual Head 4x USB ACS4002A R MM KVM Extenders for Singlemode ACS4001A T SM ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit Single Head 4x USB ServSwitch KV
16. Number of CPU port s with monitor connection only Number of CPU port with KVM connection monitor keyboard mouse Number of current Name of current CON Port CON Port ServSwitch DKM 7 1 3 Status Display of CPU Ports Please select the option CPU Ports in the Status menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt gt The Status CPU Ports mask is displayed full screen In this status view it is shown which CPU has connections to which console Easily to detect in this view is if the display of one CPU is displayed on several monitors Pressing the F1 key allows easily to switch to the User Port view Status CPU Ports EI CON Foris oe Esc CPU Ports CHEB GPU OPECI GPUs 0d CPE D 86 HUND Navigation Options lt Page up gt Page up in Input Status Masks with several pages lt Page down gt Page down in Input Status Masks with several pages lt 1 gt Switch to Status Display of User Ports lt ESC gt Return to Status Mask 1 STATUS INFORMATION Displays Number of User port with KVM connection monitor keyboard mouse Number of User port s with monitor connection only Number of current Name of current CPU Port CPU Port ServSwitch DKM 7 1 4 Display of Network Status Please select the option Network in the Status menu by using the cursor button
17. Port SH Single Head Port DH Dual Head Port OH Quad Head Port 00 USB2 0 Port 1U Single Head Port with USB2 0 Port 3U Triple Head Port with USB 2 0 Port VAR OSD embedded in current resolution 800 OSD with full screen resolution 800x600 1024 OSD with full screen resolution 1024x768 1280 OSD with full screen resolution 1280x1024 1600 OSD with full screen resolution 1600x1200 1920 OSD with full screen resolution 1920x1200 No of CPU Port connected to this Console Status or to be connected by lt SAVE gt ooo ServSwitch DKM 6 1 9 CON Matrix Configuration Please select the option CON Matrix in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The CON Matrix mask is displayed full screen In this menu the administrator can define for each console a specific set of CPU s that this console might connect to The use of this matrix is activated in the System Menu by setting the option CON Matrix Configuration CON Matrix ESC CPU Ports CON 01 Keyboard Control Page up Page up to previous CON Port lt Page down Page down to next CON Port Cursor left Move to left field Cursor right Move to right field Cursor up Line up Cursor down Line down lt Tab gt Next field Shift Tab Previous field lt SPACE gt Release selected CPU Port for selected CON Port lt RETURN gt
18. SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION lt SPACE gt lt RETURN gt Previous Option in Select fields Switch in selection fields with two options only On Off or No Yes Only if Allow Sharing active Apply and save data in Mask Switch Apply and save data in Input Masks Select option in Menus Cancel data input without saving in Input Masks Back to Menu in Selection masks and Menus Select all options Clear all options Cancel data input without saving Apply and save data ServSwitch DKM 6 1 2 Open Configuration Menu Please perform the following steps Enter into the OSD with key sequence lt Strg gt lt Shift gt lt O gt Letter o gt The KVM List Mask is displayed full screen If Option Listview is not active KVM Switch Mask will be displayed instead Leave the KVM List Mask by hitting lt ESC gt gt The Menu is displayed full screen Menu wi Status Confi iguration Shift ESC Close Please select the menu option Configuration by using the cursor buttons and confirm with RETURN If you are not yet logged into the OSD as Administrator the LOGIN Dialog is now displayed SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION All configuration adjustments require administrator rights At delivery the following default user account is pre defined User admin case sensitive Password admin case sensitive
19. ServSwitch DKM 1 8 Specifications ServSwitch Media KVM Units Power Supply Voltage AC 90 240VAC 0 5A 47 63Hz DC 5VDC 2000 mA Power required Local Unit max 5V 750mA Remote Unit max 5V 750mA Interface depending on type of device Video source Monitor DVI up to 1920x1200 60Hz Keyboard USB depending on model Mouse USB depending on model 2 3 button and wheel mouse RJ45 1000 Mbit High speed transmission Wiring acc EIA TIA 568B Gigabit Ethernet LC Glass fibre 1000 MBit High speed transmission Corresponds to Gigabit Ethernet Audio Interface Description Bi directional stereo audio link Transmission Method Digitized virtually CD quality audio 16 bit 38 4KHz Signal Levels Line Level 5 Volts Pk Pk maximum Input Impedance 47KOhm Local Unit Connectors 2 x 3 5mm stereo jack socket Line In amp Line Out Remote Unit Connectors 2 x 3 5mm stereo jack socket Line Mic In amp Line Out Microphone Support A microphone may be connected to the Remote Unit Pullup resistor provides bias for condenser microphone Option to set microphone amplification to 17dB APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER Serial Interface Serial Speed Up to a maximum of 19 200 Baud Serial Data Format Format Independent Flow Control Single Head Devices RTS CTS DTR DSR are sent across link Dual Head Devices flow control XON XOFF Maximum Length of CATx Interconnection C
20. T ServSwitch Media Local Unit Audio CATx ACS4100A R ServSwitch Media Remote Unit CATx ACS4122A R ServSwitch Media Remote Unit Audio CATx ACS4100A T MM ServSwitch Media Local Unit Multimode ACS4122A T MM ServSwitch Media Local Unit Audio Multimode ACS4100A R MM ServSwitch Media Remote Unit Multimode ACS4122A R MM ServSwitch Media Remote Unit Audio Multimode ACS4100A T SM ServSwitch Media Local Unit Singlemode ACS4122A T SM ServSwitch Media Local Unit Audio Singlemode ACS4100A R SM ServSwitch Media Remote Unit Singlemode ACS4122A R SM ServSwitch Media Remote Unit Audio Singlemode KVM Extenders for CATx ACS4001A T ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head ACS4201A T ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head ACS4022A T ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Audio Single Head ACS4222A T ServSwitch K VM Local Unit Audio Dual Head ACS4004A T ServSwitch K VM Local Unit Single Head 4x USB HID ACS4204A T ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID ACS4002A T ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head 4x USB 2 0 ACS4011A T ServSwitch KVM Local Unit DVI I Input VGA ACS4001A R ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Single Head ACS4201A T ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Dual Head ACS4022A T ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Audio Single Head ACS4222A R ServSwitch
21. a Triple Head USB 2 0 Console switches to a Single Head USB 2 0 CPU Port two monitors will remain and the USB Port remains inactive If the user at a Single Head USB 2 0 Console switches to a Single Head CPU Port with a subsequent USB 2 0 CPU Port the USB Port still remains inactive USB2 0 or vice versa the change will only become active If CPU Ports CON Ports re configured from DVI KVM to l after the new switch configuration has been saved in the System menu or the switch has been restarted It further might require to re power the ServSwitch DKM For the OSD selection please note Selection VAR default displays the OSD with 800x600 size at the center of the monitor without changing the current monitor resolution Accordingly the OSD appears with different size on monitors with different resolutions Selection of a specific resolution displays the OSD with such resolution in full screen size To do this possibly the monitor resolution is changed This may cause delays in displaying the screen content while going into the OSD but also when leaving the OSD Those delays are monitor specific SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION Configuration CON Ports CON Ports Configuration Options Field Type Name CHR16 Type SELECT OSD SELECT CPU VAL2 ESC 55335535 B2s2252255 Cancel Save Description Name of the CON Port connected to this CPU
22. accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e firmware revision level is printed on the bottom of the ServSwitch DKM very important Version Number Format Board XXLO RE Pzzz Gvvvvvy Transceiver C M S xx Pyy Mzz e The nature and duration of the problem e When the problem occurs e components involved in the problem that is what type of computers what type of keyboard brand of mouse make and model of monitor type and make of cable etc e particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse e The results of any testing you ve already done To solve some problems it might be necessary to upgrade the ServSwitch DKM s firmware If this turns out to be the case for your difficulty our technical support technicians will arrange for you to receive the new firmware and will tell you how to install it Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your ServSwitch DKM e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e Ifyou are shipping it for repair please include the Unit s external power supplies If you are returning it please include everything you received with it Before you ship the extender back to your dealer for repair or return contact him to get a Return Material Authorization RMA number El APPENDIX F LIST OF SUPPORTED USB DEVICES Appendix F Lis
23. approx values e Mouse movement transmission of data to the CPU 5 15 ms Processing time in the CPU until mouse movement at the graphic output appears 50 70 ms e Transmission of the graphic data into the extender system and transmission to the Remote Unit 15 45 ms e Processing time in the graphical output device 15 100 ms where 15 ms are only reached with CRT tubes The DKMity of the delay between 85 and 230 ms is not a consequence of the extender system The extender system is responsible for 5 15 ms mouse movement transmission to the CPU plus 15 45 ms acquiring the graphic data and transmitting it to the Remote Unit Our measurements show that time delays greater than about 100 150 ms become noticeable and bothering Therefore if an extender system increases the mouse signal delay from say 100ms to 140ms you may begin to experience the elastic delay problem If you use a slow response TFT screen you may already have a total response time of up to 175 ms right at the threshold level The addition of an extender line to such a system will appear to cause the elastic mouse delay problem even though the extender system is responsible for only a small part of the total problem Hint Use a display with a shorter response time please note the response time indicated by the manufacturer is a measure of how quickly two successive pictures can be displayed not how long it takes for a signal
24. areas current user access rights will be applied as described for Port 21 Currently the HTTP Server provides no pages yet In a future version however pages for configuration control and status monitoring will be available Necessary files can be loaded or updated via FTP server Thus users may store own Java applications there that could access the device via FTP server or socket server and control the switch or change configuration Socket Server Port 5555 Port 5555 provides access to a Socket Server supporting the same protocol like the serial interface Access to this port is NOT restricted by user rights Functionality and protocol correspond to the serial interface described in Appendix C Serial Interface p 134 The switching functionality corresponds to the Switching in OSD Crosspoint Mode p 105 Optionally the ServSwitch echoes all executed switch commands via either the serial interface or the network interface By means of this echo the actual switch status of the switch can be monitored at any time and user applications can be realized based on this echo ServSwitch DKM Appendix E Calling Technical Support If you assess that your ServSwitch DKM is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair it It contains no user serviceable parts Please contact the technical support Before you do so please make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and
25. as The current configuration together with name and detailed information is shown as Active This configuration can be stored either to the Default configuration file or to up to eight further configuration files The file for the configuration to be saved to is selected by cursor buttons or mouse and must be confirmed by lt RETURN gt or double click The configuration previously stored in the selected file is deleted by this operation and cannot be recovered For saving configurations externally please refer to External Saving of Configuration Files on page 77 ServSwitch DKM 6 1 15 Restart your Switch In the Configuration menu you can select from three options to restart the ServSwitch DKM 6 1 15 1 Restart By selecting Restart the ServSwitch DKM will reboot with its current configuration Exception If the parameter Load Default in menu System has been selected the switch will boot with the default configuration 6 1 15 2 Default By selecting Default the ServSwitch will reboot with the default configuration 6 1 15 3 Reset By selecting Reset the ServSwitch will reboot with the original factory configuration Exception After a firmware update the ServSwitch DKM will reboot with the firmware configuration SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 2 Configuration via Browser and Web Interface The Web Interface is under development
26. lt Cursor up gt Line above Select keyboard mouse for current User Port or Select monitor for User Port one line above Cursor down Line below Select monitor for current User Port or Select keyboard mouse for User Port one line below lt RETURN gt Confirm selected monitor AND keyboard mouse assignment for CPU User Port at cursor position Attention Switch command is executed immediately lt SPACE gt Confirm selected monitor OR keyboard mouse assignment for CPU User Port at cursor position Attention Switch command is executed immediately No plausibility check Admissibility of configuration under responsibility of the user lt ESC gt Return to Menu CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH DKM 8 3 3 Switching Crosspoint Switch CPU Ports Mask To enter into the Crosspoint Switch CPU Ports mask from the Crosspoint Switch CON Ports Mask press lt gt Expert mode for free switching Responsibility for switch result lies with the user The upper line shows to which CON The lower line shows to which Port the video is attached Console keyboard mouse are attached Crosspoint Switch F1 CON Ports ESC CPU Ports PUG BATT Busy 05 im BERHHHEHEHREHENENERER NE ee ou The lines co respond to the The columns to the 32 CPU Ports 16 CON Ports 4 pages with 8 Ports each
27. performed in the attached Remote Unit So if you change the default Instant Switching Hotkey this is limited to the actual console You need to change this at all attched Remote Units manually if desired This allows you too to have different default Instant Switching Hotkeys on different consoles if desired CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH DKM 8 1 3 Macro Keyboard Switching of the ServSwitch DKM can be performed very efficiently via an X Keys Macro Keyboard with 16 buttons available from the accessories To make use of the macros the macro keyboard must be connected to one of the USB HID Ports of the Remote Unit If you want to use keyboard mouse and macros concurrently you need either an Extender Kit with four USB HID Ports or a USB Hub Programming of the Macros is console specific requires Administrator rights and is performed in the OSD see page 62 Per macro key up to eight commands can be stored which are executed sequentially For switching you only have to press the respective key The monitor will go dark for a short period 8 1 4 Macros via Function keys of a standard keyboard Switching of the ServSwitch DKM can also be performed very efficiently via a standard Keyboard and its Function keys F1 lt 2 gt lt 12 gt Other than with the X keys Macro Keyboard the standard keyboard will only offers twelve different macros to be used To issue a macro command simply use the Instant
28. the power supply connection at the Local and Remote Unit Is the Power LED at the Local and Remote Unit illuminated If not the internal power supply may be damaged or there may be an internal error Check that the interconnection cable is connected at the Local Unit and the Remote Unit Is the Link Status LED illuminated If not there may be a problem with the interconnection cable Are there errors through data transmission over CATx cable cable too long too high attenuation or too much EMI interferences Is the Data Error LED illuminated or blinking If yes check cable length and environment Video Okay LED is dark CPU does not provide a video signal Check settings of the graphic card Try connecting a monitor to the local output to see whether or not there is a signal Juddering pictures at video presentations With high monitor resolutions the data volume that can be transferred may exceed the available bandwidth so the data throughput must be reduced For this the device uses a RLE compression algorithm If the necessary compression factor is not reached not all pictures of the graphic card are transferred frame dropping and the video presentation may begin to judder Hint Use a lower resolution which is a little larger than the resolution of the stored film material If the monitor has a higher resolution then the monitor can take over the scaling of the video data For the image quality it is irrelevant whet
29. the remote control included the serial interface RS232 and or by the built in web interface e In Switch Mode CPU Ports CON Ports be configured as USB2 0 Ports This can be done for single Ports as well as for combinations of one Single Head Triple Head Port and one USB2 0 Port In the latter case the respective consoles will always be switched together with its assigned USB2 0 Port e Asa special case of the KVM Switch you can choose the Control Room Mode with 2 4 or 8 monitors In Control Room Mode up to 8 CPU s are permanently displayed on up to 8 monitors With a hotkey you can switch to any of these monitors for operation e In Teacher Student Mode the teacher can attend up to 31 students The ServSwitch DKM has the advantage that it can be positioned CATx version up to 140m away from both your signal source and display device This becomes possible by using the proven ServSwitch Extender technology for the transmission of DVI Monitor and USB Keyboard and Mouse signals over CATx cable The operation of a ServSwitch DKM always requires up to 32 Local Units and up to 16 Remote Units from the ServSwitchTM Extenders range ServSwitch DKM Wherever long distances cause problems for remotely locating and switching a monitor keyboard mouse signal e g airports industrial plants call centres or in distributed computer centres the ServSwitch is the best solutio
30. 1 IEC 61000 4 3 05 2006 IEC 61000 4 4 12 2004 IEC 61000 4 5 11 2006 This declaration certifies the conformity to the specified directives but contains no assurance of properties The safety documentation noted in this manual shall be considered in detail The length of the attached CPU or Console Cables must not exceed 3m The use of suggested interconnect cables is mandatory Oberteuringen June 23 2009 The management manufacturer IHSE GmbH Maybachstrasse 11 88094 Oberteuringen Germany WARNING This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION GUIDLINES Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long term operation please note the following installation guidelines Do not use CATx devices to link between buildings please use fibre devices Only u
31. 2 0 link for periphery devices e g storage devices printers etc in addition to keyboard amp mouse can access up to 16 CPUs Up to 4 periphery devices can be attached directly to the remote unit more by using regular USB 2 0 hubs NON Blocking Access for all users is granted i e none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user Switch example Single Head KVM USB2 0 Switch Via the OSD each user can select the CPU that he wants to connect to The OSD display shows if the desired CPU has already been assigned to another user Depending on the switch configuration access to this CPU Port will be denied ort he former user will be replaced by the new user cf Configuration of System Parameters Depending on the switch configuration access to the OSD is possible at any time or is requiring an authentication With the authentication access to CPU Ports and or User Ports can further be restricted by assigning specific user levels Alternatively the user can be assigned to one or more user groups with access to a defined set of CPU Ports and or User Ports With the CPU Splitter function you can copy your own display content to one or more additional monitors From a Single Head KVM USB2 0 Port you might also access a Triple Head KVM USB2 0 CPU Operation however is limited to the first monitor in this case If you access a CPU without related USB Port your USB periphery will not be available
32. 2A R MM ACS4222A R MM ACS4004A R MM HID ACS4204A R MM HID ACS4002A R MM ServSwitch Media Local Unit ServSwitch Media Local Unit Audio ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Audio Single Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Audio Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head 4x USB HID ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID ServSwitch KVM Local Unit USB2 0 Single Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit VGA Single Head ServSwitch Media Remote Unit ServSwitch Media Remote Unit Audio ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Single Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Audio Single Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Audio Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Single Head 4x USB ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Dual Head 4x USB ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit USB2 0 Single Head ServSwitch DKM Singlemode Local and Remote Units ACS4100A T SM ACS4122A T SM ACS4001A T SM ACS4201A T SM ACS4022A T SM ACS4222A T SM ACS4004A T SM ACS4204A T SM ACS4002A T SM ACS4011A T SM ACS4100A R SM ACS4122A R SM ACS4001A R SM ACS4201A R SM ACS4022A R SM ACS4222A R SM ACS4004A R SM HID ACS4204A R SM ACS4002A R SM ServSwitch Media Local Unit ServSwitch Media Local Unit Audio ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Sing
33. 4x USB HID E 0 APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER Connect to CPU Audio serial 2 local DVI monitor port Connect to local console 274 monitor Connect to CPU DVI cable set 2 DVI graphic card audio serial Do Local DVI monitor port Connect to local console monitor Connect to CPU USB Connect to CPU 15 DVI graphic card 2 remote DVI monitor port Connect to remote console 2 monitor 15 remote DVI monitor port Connect to remote console 15 monitor Remote keyboard mouse port ServSwitch KVM Dual Head Remote Unit with audio ooo KH ServSwitch DKM INTERCONNECT carries 2 video Connect to Local Remote Unit with CATx cable INTERCONNECT carries 1 video and data signals Connect to Local Remote Unit with CATx cable Connect to 5V power supply ServSwitch KVM Dual Head Local Remote Unit with optional audio rear view Connect Monitor 2 to Local Remote Unit with Fibre cable Connect to 5V power Connect Monitor 1 Keyboard Mouse to supply Local Remote Unit with Fibre cable ServSwitch KVM Dual Head with optional audio rear view El APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER I 3 Diagnostics of ServSwitch Media KVM Each ServSwitch Extender is fitted with four indicator LEDs Power Video OK Da
34. 6 5 Configuration via FTP 76 6 5 1 FTP Access to Configuration Files 76 6 5 2 External Saving of Configuration Files 77 6 5 3 Loading External Configuration Files 77 7 Status Information 78 7 1 Status Display via Console and OSD 79 7 1 1 Open the Status Menu 79 7 1 2 Status Display of CON Ports 80 7 1 3 Status Display of CPU Ports 82 7 1 4 Display of Network Status 84 7 1 5 Display of Firmware Status 86 7 2 Status Display via Browser Web Interface 88 7 3 Status Display via Serial Interface 89 7 4 Status Display via LCD Display 90 7 4 1 Home Mask 90 7 4 2 Menu Mask 90 7 4 3 Status Mask 91 7 4 4 Display of CPU CON Ports Status 91 7 4 5 Display of Network Status 92 7 4 6 Display of Flash Status 94 7 4 7 Display of Tasks Status 96 8 Control of ServSwitch DKM 97 8 1 Instant Switching 98 8 1 1 Keyboard Hot Keys 98 8 1 2 Changing the default Instant Switching Hotkey 98 8 1 3 Macro Keyboard 99 8 1 4 Macros via Function keys of a standard keyboard 99 8 2 Switching in OSD KVM Mode 100 8 2 1 Switching in KVM List Mask 100 8 2 2 Switching in KVM Switch Mask 102 8 2 3 Switching in Follow Mask 104 8 3 Switching in OSD Crosspoint Mode 105 8 3 1 Open the CP Switch Menu 106 8 3 2 Switching in Crosspoint Switch CON Ports Mask 107 8 3 3 Switching in Crosspoint Switch CPU Ports Mask 109 8 4 Switching via Browser Web Interface 111 Le ServSwitch DKM 8 5 Switching via Serial Interfa
35. Crosspoint Switch with optional serial Audio Support ServSwitch DKM Appendix B Rack Mount Options ServSwitch can be mounted into 19 2U rack space using mounting plates included ServSwitch DKM Extenders be mounted into 19 Racks using Rackmount Kits Two types of Rackmount Kits are available for Single Head and for Dual Head Devices Mounting Instruction Rack Mount Kit ACS1009A RMK Using the rack mount kit ACS1009A RMK up to 4 devices of the device size 103x143x29mm Single Head devices can be mounted into a 19 server rack The rack mount kit requires 1U rack space Blind plates in the list of parts delivered allow covering unused device positions Rack mount kit ACS1009A RMK List of parts delivered 8 pieces spacer M2 5x2 jo 3 pieces blind plate 8 pieces M2 5x5 Philips type countersunk screws Mounting instruction e Align the holes the base plate with the vacant screw holes on the base of the device e Fasten the base of the unit to the plate of the mounting kit A Only use the supplied short screws to prevent damages on the PCB s e Close the remaining gaps with blanking plates E 1 APPENDIX B RACK MOUNT OPTIONS The rack mount kit ACS1009A RMK allows mounting of up to 4 devices Einbau 1 Gerat mounting 1 device Einbau 2 Gerate mounting 2 devices Einbau 3 Ger te Einbau 4 Ger
36. L OF SERVSWITCH DKM Keyboard Commands lt Cursor left gt lt Cursor right gt lt Cursor up gt lt Cursor down gt lt Tab gt lt Shift gt lt Tab gt lt SPACE gt lt RETURN gt FI lt gt lt ESC gt Cursor left Cursor right Line up Line down Next field Previous field Select CPU Port Video only Only if Allow Sharing active or CPU available Select CPU Port Video and Control Select KWM List Mask Select Follow Me Mask Back to upper Menu As default the user can only switch to unlocked CPU Ports In the Configuration System menu see page 47 the administrator can activate the options Allow Sharing Force Connect and Force Disconnect If Allow Sharing is active the user may connect to any CPU using the SPACE key gaining Video Access only The current user will not notice this sharing access If Force Connect is active the user may additionally connect to any CPU using the RETURN Key gaining full access The current user will lose KM control but retain the monitor signal Force Disconnect is similar to Force Connect except for the current user being completely disconnected ServSwitch DKM 8 2 3 Switching in Follow Mask With the Follow Me option you can copy the display content from the CPU connected to your console to several other consoles video only Thus the own display content can easily
37. M Local Unit Single Head ACS4201A T SM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head ACS4022A T SM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit 4 Audio Single Head ACS4222A T SM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Audio Dual Head ACS4004A T SM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head 4x USB ACS4204A T SM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID ACS4002A T SM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head 4x USB 2 0 ACS4011A T SM ServSwitch KVM Local Unit DVI I Input VGA ACS4001A R SM ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit Single Head ACS4201A R SM ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit Dual Head ACS4022A R SM ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit 4 Audio Single Head 54222 5 ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit 4 Audio Dual Head ACS4004A R SM ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit Single Head 4x USB ACS4204A R SM ServSwitch K VM Remote U nit Dual Head 4x USB ACS4002A R SM ServSwitch KVM Remote U nit Single Head 4x USB 2 OVERVIEW Upgrade Kits ACS1009A RMK 19 1HE rack mount kit to mount up to 4 Single Head devices ACS2209A RMK 19 1HE rack mount kit to mount up to 4 Dual Head devices SERVSWITCHTM DKM devices ACS2209A PS 19 mountable power supply for up to three SERVSWITCH DKM devices ACS1009A SMK Mounting plate to mount by screws
38. PU Splitter function you can copy your own display content to one or more additional monitors From a Single Head User Port you might also access a Dual Head or Quad Head CPU Operation however is limited to the first monitor in this case 9 2 Dual Head KVM Switch In Dual Head Mode up to 8 Users can access up to 16 CPUs NON Blocking Access for all users is granted i e none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user Switch example Dual Head KVM Switch with CPU Splitter Via the OSD each user can select the CPU that he wants to connect to The OSD display shows if the desired CPU has already been assigned to another user Depending on the switch configuration access to this CPU Port will be denied ort he former user will be replaced by the new user cf Configuration of System Parameters Depending on the switch configuration access to the OSD is possible at any time or is requiring an authentication With the authentication access to CPU Ports and or User Ports can further be restricted by assigning specific user levels Alternatively the user can be assigned to one or more user groups with access to a defined set of CPU Ports and or User Ports With the CPU Splitter function you can copy your own display content to one or more additional monitors From a Dual Head User Port you might also access a Single Head or Quad Head CPU With a Single Head CPU the second monitor will remain dark not con
39. Release selected CPU Port for selected CON Port apply and save data lt ESC gt Back to upper Menu EN SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION Select all CPU s Clear all CPU s Apply and save data jr Cancel data input without saving The options All and None need to be confirmed by Save or may be cancelled by Cancel ServSwitch DKM 6 1 10 Configuration of CPU Ports Please select the option CPU Ports in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The CPU Ports mask is displayed full screen In this menu the administrator can define for each CPU Port the name the type and the connected CON Port For further details cf to Configuration of CON Ports on page 56 Confi CPU Ports guration CPU Ports ESC PU 01 PU 03 PU 05 PU 07 PU 09 PU 11 PU 13 PU 15 Cancel Save Configuration Options Field Type Description Name CHR16 Name of the CPU connected to this Port SH Single Head Port DH Dual Head Port OH Quad Head Port Type SELECT 0U USB2 0 Port 1U Single Head Port with USB2 0 Port 3U Triple Head Port with USB 2 0 Port CON VAL2 No of CON Port connected to this CPU Status or to be connected by lt SAVE gt EN SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 1 11 Configuration of Network Parameters Please select the option Network in th
40. SWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER 1 6 Setup at the Remote Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell please place the device with the CATx connectors to the right and the monitor connector to the left The main PCB then will look like this JP1 JP2 JP3 ma 3 ca JP 11 12 Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame The transmission of screen data is not synchronous to the screen change of the graphic card Normally the transmission is terminated when a frame is displayed on the screen If the device switches to the new frame during HSYNC the displaying period of the old frame you may see horizontal screen breaks at the moment of switching default Alternatively you can set up the units to idle until the actual frame is displayed completely during VSYNC Using this method the number of frames per second transmitted is lower Use the diagram to locate jumpers Moment to switch JP3 Behaviour Switching during HSYNC Higher frame rate but possibly horizontal breaks default detectable Lower frame rate no horizontal breaks detectable p E Switching auring but possibly stepping pictu
41. Switching Hotkey default lt CTRL gt lt SHIFT gt lt I gt _ and the required Function key lt gt Programming of the macros themselves is handled as described on page 62 8 2 Switching OSD KVM Mode In KVM Mode the user can only switch his own console To control other consoles please refer to the Crosspoint switch section see page 105 8 2 1 Switching in KVM List Mask This mask will appear as default as you enter into the OSD Alternatively the configuration can be modified to come up with the KVM Switch Mask see page 102 15 F2 Follow F1 KVM Switch ESC CPU Ports 02 ne In this mask all CPU Ports are displayed that are currently accessible to the current user at this console All constraints given by CPU Ports already connected to other consoles as well as access restrictions imposed by the User Matrix or by the Console Matrix are considered Constraints given by CPU Ports already connected may be overwritten if Allow Sharing Force Connect and or Force Disconnect have been selected see page 47 CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH DKM Color Codes CPU Port CON Port Meaning Green CPU Port not connected Video maybe shared to other console Green Yellow CPU Port not connected Video shared to own console Yellow Yellow CPU Port connected to own console Red Red CPU Port connected to other console Red Yellow CPU Port co
42. able CATx installation cable 140m 400ft AWQG24 solid cable CATx patch cable AWG26 8 70m 200ft stranded cable Type of Interconnection Cable installation cable AWG24 S UTP Cat5 cable acc EIA TIA 56A TSB 36 or solid cable Digital STP 17 03170 Four pairs AWG 24 Wiring acc EIA TIA 568A 1000BaseT CATx patch cable AWG26 8 S UTP Cat5 cable acc EIA TIA 56A TSB 36 or stranded cable Digital STP 17 03170 Four pairs AWG 26 8 Wiring acc EIA TIA 568A 1000BaseT Maximum Length of Fibre Cable LC Connector Singlemode 9 um 10 000m 32 750ft Multimode 50um 400m 1 300ft Multimode 62 5um 200m 650ft ServSwitch DKM Size and Shipping Weight ServSwitch DKM Shipping box ServSwitch Media or ServSwitch KVM Single Head 103 x 143 x 22mm 4 x5 6 x1 1 2 devices Weight Local Remote 0 6kg 1 3Ib each Shipping box 210x140x165mm 8 3 x5 5 x6 5 Weight 1 6 kg 3 516 ServSwitch KVM Dual Head or ServSwitch Media 103 x 143 x 42mm 4 x5 6 x1 1 2 devices Weight Local Remote 0 6kg 1 316 each w Audio serial Shipping box 260x210x150mm 10 2 x8 3 x5 9 Weight 2 0 kg 4 316 Environmental Operating Temperature 41 to 113 F 5 to 45 C Storage Temperature 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Relative Humidity max 80 non condensing APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER 1 9 Connectors ServSwitch Me
43. able TEL Y N User may login and access via Telnet POW Y N User is Power User and may activate e g the CrossPoint Mode ADM Y N User is Administrator and may change the configuration or activate the CrossPoint Mode l 5 ServSwitch DKM 6 1 7 User Matrix Configuration Please select the option User Matrix in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The User Matrix mask is displayed full screen In this menu the administrator can define for each user a specific set of CPU s that this user might connect to The use of this matrix is activated in the System Menu by setting the option User Matrix If the option User Matrix is active any switching requires the user to be logged in Only then switching by Hot keys will be supported Configuration User Matrix ESC CPU Ports 811 None ME Cancel Keyboard Control Page up Page up to previous user lt Page down Page down to next user Cursor left gt Move to left field Cursor right Move to right field Cursor up Line up Cursor down Line down lt Tab gt Next field Shift Tab Previous field SPACE Release selected CPU Port for selected User lt RETURN gt Release selected CPU Port for selected User lt ESC gt Back to Configuration Menu SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION Select all CPU s Clear all CPU s Apply and sa
44. ables required to connect the ServSwitchTM KVM Media Local Unit to your CPU Signal source e ServSwitch KVM Media Remote Unit includes the device and power supply Please see also Package Contents Page 29 For information about connection and installation see page 31 2 7 2 DDC Information Normally it is not necessary to make any adjustments to the ServSwitchTM KVM Media device However in some circumstances it may be necessary to redefine the source of DDC information for the CPU By default the ServSwitch KVM Media device uses its own internal DDC table If this setting does not satisfy your requirements the DDC table can either be switched to the DDC table of the locally attached screen or can be downloaded from the remotely located screen and stored in the internal DDC table Default Download from Remote Monitor To modify the DDC Setup see Loading the DDC information from the remote monitor Page 161 2 7 3 Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame The transmission of screen data is not synchronous to the screen changes of the graphic card Normally the transmission is terminated during the display of a frame on the screen at the remote unit If the device switches to the new frame during the displaying period of the old frame somewhere on the screen it is possible that you will see horizontal screen breaks at the moment of switching default On the other hand if the device idles until the act
45. al switches in parallel APPENDIX C SERIAL INTERFACE Parameter Description Command byte in the range of 0x40 0x6F see the list of allowed commands below Data Bytes a Binary data in order to prevent that during the transmission of binary data control statements or control commands are transferred the data are divided into low nibble and high nibble The data are distributed to the low nibbles of two bytes and provided with an offset by 0x60 e g Ox1F gt 0x61 Ox6F b 7bit data 0x0 0x7F are provided with an offset by 0x80 e g 0000011 gt 0x83 ASCII data gt 0x20 Ox7E are unencrypted transmitted Special Character ACK 0x06 NAK 0x15 STX 0x02 ETX 0x03 CR 0x0D ESC Ox1B HTAB 0x09 LF 0 0 Sequence of data communication Sending a command Acquiring command Processing the command Blocking further commands a Errors occurred lt NAK gt b No errors lt ACK gt lt ECHO gt c Optional reply telegram with data a repeat telegram b next command c receive and process the replay telegram The Serial Interface be blocked while an OSD has been opened 135 ServSwitch DKM Telegrams Switching functions Console Video signal CON Output Signal from CPU CON Output off STX 0x47 lt CON gt lt CPU gt ETX STX 0x48 lt CON gt ETX ACK ECHO ACK ECHO CONOI CONI6 Output Signal from CPU 1 CPU 16 resp e requires 16 CPU 0x80
46. ale Pin Signal n c fe Q Z CATx Interfaces Wiring EIA TIA 568A 1000BaseT 1 8 1 1 5 D3 2 D1 6 D2 3 D2 7 D4 4 D3 8 D4 APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER Appendix ServSwitch Media KVM Extender 1 1 ServSwitch Media Extender Connect to local DVI To CPU DVI Monitor C Connect to CPU Audio gerial ServSwitch DKM cms INC C ServSwitch Media with Audio Local Unit Connect to remote DVI Monitor ServSwitch Media Remote Unit with Audio INTERCONNECT carries video Connect to 5V power and data signals connect to Local supply Remote Unit with CATx Cable ServSwitch Media Local Remote Unit Rear View Connect to 5V power Connect to Local Remote supply Unit with Fibre Cable APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER ServSwitch Media Extender Local Remote Unit Rear View ServSwitch DKM 1 2 ServSwitch KVM Extender USB To CPU Connect to local DVI graphic card DVI monitor x ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Remote DVI monitor port Connect to remote console monitor ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER Connect to 5V power supply INTERCONNECT carries video and data signals connect to Loca
47. as for condenser microphone Option to set microphone amplification to 17dB Setup and Operation Serial Interface Extender support a 3 Draht Verbindung Tx Rx GND only Connected devices must support a Software Handshake o No setting up or user adjustments are required Please note that on the Please note that Dual Head KVM Extenders and all Media dual access model the serial link is always active Please bear in mind that the Remote Unit s serial port is wired as DTE i e the same as that on a CPU To connect a serial printer or other DTE rather than DCE device to the Remote Unit you will need a null modem crossover cable between the Remote Unit and the printer A serial touch screen may be plugged directly into the Remote Unit El 2 APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER Serial Interface Handling Multiple Serial Devices The serial interface transmits receives six signals 3 signals in each direction Normally four of these signals are used for hardware handshaking in addition to Tx amp Rx However because each handshaking line can support signals up to 19 200 Baud it is possible to configure the serial interface to handle up to three simple 2 wire Tx Rx only serial links To do this you will need to construct a custom breakout cable Please contact technical support for further information Select Xon Xoff software flow control on the printer and CPU Audio Interface Setup an
48. ate mounting 3 devices mounting 4 devices In the lefthand position you can mount a rack mountable p s u type ACS2209A PS instead of a regular device This p s u is capable of powering up to three devices ca CIC Please note Use the rear mounting holes to fix the p s u After mounting the p s u the circuit break switch is no longer easily accessible it is obstructed by the cover strip ServSwitch DKM Mounting Instruction Rack Mount Kit ACS2209A RMK Using the rack mount kit ACS2209A RMK up to 4 devices of the device size 103x143x42mm Dual Head devices can be mounted into a 19 server rack The rack mount kit requires 1U rack space Blind plates in the list of parts delivered allow covering unused device positions Rack mount kit ACS2209A RMK List of parts delivered base plate 8 pieces spacer M2 5x2 3 pieces blind plate 8 pieces M2 5x5 Philips type countersunk screws Mounting instruction e Align the holes the base plate with the vacant screw holes on the base of the device e Fasten the base of the unit to the plate of the mounting kit Only use the supplied short screws to prevent damage to the PCBs e Close the remaining gaps with blanking plates 132 APPENDIX B RACK MOUNT OPTIONS The rack mount kit ACS2209A RMK allows mounting of up to 4 devices Einbau 1 Gerat mounting 1 device Einbau 2 Gerate mounting 2 devices Einba
49. but NOT take control e teacher can copy his own display content to one additional display e g a beamer e teacher can copy any student s display content to one additional display e g a beamer Switch example 777 Teacher Student System The assignment of a CPU to the respective monitor can be selected at any time via the comfortable OSD On Screen Display or via a control board with function keys 9 8 Crosspoint Switch The operation as a Crosspoint Switch allows the most flexible application of the switch functions Usually this operating mode will be used to connect up to 32 video source and optionally audio sources to up to 16 displays Reverse Mode up to 32 video source and optionally audio sources can be connected to up to 16 displays For this mode please contact our Technical Support Switching can be realized in various ways e means of the OSD menu at a console connected to a CON Port By means of a PC a Browser and the web interface under development e By means of switch commands via the network interface e By means of switch commands via the serial interface Switch example Crosspoint Switch Any signal source can be assigned to any number of displays where the picture will be displayed in parallel Additionally optional audio signals will be transmitted as well TROUBLESHOOTING 10 Troubleshooting 10 1 Monitor There is no picture Check
50. ccount is pre defined who can define additional users or Power users see page 53 User admin case sensitive Password case sensitive A Please modify this password at the first login After successful login the Crosspoint Switch CON Ports menu is displayed CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH DKM 8 3 2 Switching in Crosspoint Switch CON Ports Mask The upper two lines show to which The lower two lines show from which CPU keyboard mouse are attached CPU the display content is displayed Crosspoint Switc FI CPU Ports ESC CON Ports _ CON 80 02 02 SUNL OS 02 lines coivespond to the The columns orrespond to the 16 CON Ports 32 CPU Ports 2 lines with 16 Ports each To each CON Port only 1x monitor and 1x keyboard mouse K M may be assigned If another CPU is selected K M or Monitor any existing assignment of this CON Port is released To each CON Port you may assign only 1x monitor without keyboard mouse K M If you assign 1x K M however you must assign the corresponding monitor as well Assignment of a single signal K M or MON is performed by SPACE Assignment of both K M and MON is performed by lt RETURN gt Any assignment is performed immediately Existing assignments are cancelled ServSwitch DKM Keyboard Commands lt Cursor left gt Cursor left Select CPU Port to the left lt Cursor right gt Cursor right Select CPU Port to the right
51. ce 112 8 6 Switching via LCD Display 113 9 Operating Modes 114 9 1 Single Head KVM Switch 115 9 2 Dual Head KVM Switch 116 9 3 Quad Head KVM Switch 117 9 4 Single Head KVM USB2 0 Mode 118 9 5 Triple Head KVM USB2 0 Mode 119 9 6 Teacher Student System 15 120 9 7 Teacher Student System 30 121 9 8 Crosspoint Switch 122 10 Troubleshooting 123 10 1 Monitor 123 10 2 USB HID 124 Appendix A Example Applications 126 Appendix B Rack Mount Options 130 Appendix C Serial Interface 134 Appendix D Network Interface 139 Appendix E Calling Technical Support 140 Appendix F List of supported USB devices 141 Appendix G Specifications 142 Appendix H Connectors 144 ServSwitch Media KVM Extender 145 ServSwitch Media Extender 145 o ServSwitch KVM Extender 148 1 3 Diagnostics of ServSwitch Media KVM 159 1 4 Service Setup Extenders 160 1 5 Setup at the Local Unit 161 1 6 Setup at the Remote Unit 163 2 _ 1 7 Devices with serial audio option 164 1 8 Specifications ServSwitch Media KVM Units 166 1 9 Connectors ServSwitch Media KVM Units 169 1 Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your ServSwitch DKM system Unless you are an experienced user we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual Installation of the system Connect ServSwitch DKM to Local unit s with CATx Fibre cable s Connect ServSwitch
52. d Operation The audio interface is line level and is designed to take the output from a sound card or other line level source and be connected to a set of powered speakers at the other end of the link Stereo audio may be transmitted either way across the link simultaneously No setup is required unless a microphone is connected to the Remote Unit Connect up as follows the line level output from your sound card green connector and connect to Line In on the extender set of powered speakers may be connected directly to Line Out at the opposite end of the link Audio Interface Using a Microphone A microphone may be plugged into the Line In connector on the Remote Unit There are two ways of setting up a microphone e Local Unit s Line Out connection should normally be wired to the microphone input red on your sound card The sound card should then be set up to provide additional amplification 20dB This is the preferred connection method Alternatively the Remote Unit itself can provide microphone amplification To set this open up the Remote Unit and locate the jumper labelled MIC on the daughterboard Connect this jumper across the pins The Local Unit s Line Out connection should then be wired to Line In blue on your sound card If your microphone is already amplified follow the second method but DO NOT install the amplification jumper in the Remote Unit
53. dia KVM Units DVI I connector female Pin Signal 1 T M D S data 2 T M D S data 2 T M D S data 2 GND n c n c DDC Input SCL DDC Output SDA A U N Internal use Internal use C2 S C1 C2 CS 24 C4 Signal Pin Signal I M D S data 1 17 T M D S data 0 5 data 1 18 data 0 I M D S data 1 GND 19 T M D S data 0 GND h c 20 Ine h c 21 h c 5 high impedance 22 8 clock GND GND 23 T M D S clock Hot Plug detect 24 5 clock C3 internal use GND C4 internal use ServSwitch DKM Keyboard Mouse connector USB type B Socket at Local Unit A WwW N Signal VCC 5V Data Data GND Keyboard Mouse connector USB type A Socket at Remote Unit Pin 1234 Signal VCC 5V Data Data GND Red White Green Black Red White Green Black APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER Serial Interface Single Head Devices only audio serial option 12345 O O 6789 Connector Remote Unit 5432 1 EE 9876 Socket Local Unit Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 n c 1 n c 2 RxD 2 RxD 3 TxD 3 TxD 4 DTR 4 DTR 5 GND 5 GND 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 RTS 7 RTS 8 CTS 8 CTS 9 n c 9 n c ServSwitch DKM Audio serial Socket AUDIO HS at piget d Local Unit
54. e APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER 1 5 Setup at the Local Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell please place the device with the CATx connectors to the right and the monitor connectors to the left The main PCB then will look like this JP1 JP2 EH r3 E ui mm 3 zs m u T Ty ULLAL a H mmm 3 Use the diagram to locate jumpers DDC colour depth You can select whether the DDC information is taken from internal DDC table from the local monitor or downloaded from the remote monitor and stored in internal table DDC JP1 JP2 From internal table default From local monitor Loading the DDC information from the remote monitor into the internal DDC table see also below loading the DDC information from the remote monitor into the internal DDC table Bebe ma EE ServSwitch DKM Loading the DDC information from the remote monitor To load the DDC information from the remote monitor e Switch on the system Local and Remote Unit CPU and monitor Connect CPU with Local Unit and Remote Unit with moni
55. e Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt gt The Network mask is displayed full screen In this menu the administrator can define the parameters for the ServSwitch DKM IP network interface The functionality of the network interface is described in Appendix D Network Interface p 139 Confi uration Network ESC Interface Cancel ME Save Configuration Options Field Type Description DHCP Y N Select dynamic network configuration Y or N IP Address 4x BYTE Enter IP Address format 192 168 1 1 without DHCP Enter Subnet Mask format 255 255 255 0 without DHCP Enter Gateway Address format 192 168 2 1 without DHCP Subnet Mask 4x BYTE Gateway 4x BYTE Please contact your System administrator before changing these data Otherwise connection to the network might cause undesired results or malfunctions o ServSwitch DKM 6 1 12 Programming of Macros Please select the option Macro Keys in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The Macro Keys mask is displayed full screen This section describes the programming of switch macros The macros will be stored for each console separately To activate these macros you need a macro keyboard from our accessories program P N 474 KEY connected to one of the USB HID Ports of the Remote Unit attached to the respective co
56. e Name of the user current console port currently logged in Name of the current menu CPU Ports SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION right corner Function Key Description 6 1 1 5 Lower Status Area left corner Name of the current device right corner Product description 6 1 1 6 Working Area The possible inputs are described with the respective OSD frame description LE ServSwitch Example Menu Example Input Mask Mask fields Text field with xx characters Type Selection field CON Numerical field with xx digits E E Bees Ww ow RR OH 6 1 1 7 Keyboard Control Within the masks you may navigate with the following keys key sequences lt Cursor left gt lt Cursor right gt lt Cursor up gt lt Cursor down gt lt Page up gt lt Page down gt lt Tab gt lt Shift gt lt Tab gt lt gt 1 Cursor left only inside an Input field or Switch Mask Cursor right only inside an Input field or Switch Mask Line up with wrap around in Input fields or Switch Mask Line up without wrap around in Menus Line down with wrap around in Input fields or Switch Mask Line down without wrap around in Menus Page up in Input Status Masks with several pages Page down in Input Status Masks with several pages Next field in Input Masks Previous field in Input Masks Next Option in Select fields
57. ed User Matrix Y N SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 4 7 Restart your Switch Please select the option Restart in the Configuration Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt 6 4 7 1 Restart By selecting Restart the ServSwitch will reboot with its current configuration Exception If the parameter Load Default in menu System has been selected the switch will boot with the default configuration 6 4 8 Reset your Switch Please select the option Reset in the Configuration Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt 6 4 8 1 Reset By selecting Reset the ServSwitch DKM will reboot with the original factory configuration Exception After a firmware update the ServSwitch DKM will reboot with the firmware configuration ServSwitch DKM 6 5 Configuration via FTP In Load Configurations on page 46 and Saving Configurations into File on page 65 it has been described how to save and open Switch configurations in configuration files that are stored within the Switch under predefined file names The functionality of the network is described in Appendix D Network Interface p 139 If your switch is connected to a network and if the network interface has been properly configured cf Configuration of Network Parameters p 61 you can access the configuration directory via ftp and save those co
58. for No Output 4 All CON Ports Output STX 0x49 lt CPU 1 gt lt CPU 2 gt lt CPU 16 gt ETX STX 0x4A ETX ACK ECHO ACK ECHO Telegrams Switching functions CPU K M Return Channel CPU Output Signal from CON CPU Output off CPUOI CPU32 Output Signal from CON 1 CON 32 resp e requires 32 CON 0x80 for Output Attention only 16 CON Ports available requires 16x 0x80 All CPU Ports Output off STX 0x4B lt CPU gt lt CON gt ETX STX 0x4C lt CPU gt ETX STX 0x4D lt CON I gt lt CON H2 gt ACK ECHO ACK ECHO ACK ECHO lt CON 32 gt ETX STX 0x4E ETX ACK ECHO APPENDIX C SERIAL INTERFACE Telegrams Switching functions Bidi Connections Establish Bidi Connection CON lt gt CPU 10 Disconnect CON STX Ox4F lt CON gt lt CPU gt ETX STX 0x50 lt CON gt ETX ACK ECHO ACK ECHO Telegrams Switching functions Switch Matrix Set Switch Matrix Complete Setup e requires 48 values first 16 CPU s then 32 CON Ports e 0x80 for Output e CONOI CONI6 Output Signal from CPU 1 CPU 16 cf Telegram 3 e CPUOI CPU32 Output Signal from CON 1 CON 32 cf Telegram 7 Attention Correct assignment to be ensured by user Attention only 16 CON Ports available requires 16x 0x80 12 Reset Switch Matrix STX 0x51 ACK ECHO lt CPU I gt lt CPU 2 gt l
59. from the input interface to reach TROUBLESHOOTING the screen Use a lower resolution or a background which can be compressed better Please avoid photo backgrounds or colour gradients single coloured backgrounds are optimal and permit highest possible compression rates If the transmission needs to drop frames because the RLE compression algorithm does not reach the required data reduction you need to add approx 17 ms 30fps and approx 34 ms 20fps 10 2 1 2 USB HID Devices Your USB HID device does not work Although our interface supports HID devices we can t ensure that every connected device will operate successfully If you have any compatibility problems please contact our technical support 10 2 1 3 Other USB Devices Your USB device does not work You have connected a non HID device The extender system supports HID devices only All other devices are incompatible with the ServSwitch DKM system ServSwitch DKM Appendix A Example Applications This section illustrates some specific applications using the ServSwitch DKM ServSwitch DKM as Dual Head KVM Switch with additional Display APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS ServSwitch DKM in Control Room Mode for 3 Monitors each 1x with optional monitor for operation ServSwitch DKM ServSwitch DKM as Teacher Student system for up to 30 Students APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS ServSwitch DKM as a
60. ge lt ESC gt Return to Status Flash Mask System files that may not be modified are marked with an asterisk All other files may be loaded stored or deleted via ftp see pages 46 and 65 Menu SSI Please select the option SSI in the Status Flash Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The Status Flash SSI Mask is displayed full screen Diagnostic data for internal use Status Flash SSI ssiTestl 0x00020E70 ssiTest2 0x00020E98 ServSwitch DKM Navigation Options lt ESC gt Return to Status Flash Mask ES ServSwitch DKM Menu CGI Please select the option CGI in the Status Flash Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The Status Flash CGI Mask is displayed full screen Diagnostic data for internal use Status Flash CGI cgiTestl 0x00000D64 cgiTest2 0x00000D94 ServSwitch DKM Navigation Options lt ESC gt Return to Status Flash Mask 7 4 7 Display of Tasks Status Please select the option Tasks in the Menu Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The Status Tasks mask is displayed full screen Status Tasks taskMain waiting 16E6 taskLAN stopped 0000 taskSOCKEZ waiting 2C54 taskUART waiting 16E4 taskSWITCH waiting 1671 taskLCD active 16E8 taskOSD1 waiting 1E2B taskOSD2 waiting 16E6 taskOSD3 stopped 003D taskOSD4 st
61. guration Mask Please select the option Configuration in the Menu Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt Configuration Network ServSwitch DKM ServSwitch DKM 6 4 5 Configuration of Network Parameters Please select the option Network in the Configuration Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The Configuration Network mask is displayed full screen In this menu you can define the parameters for the ServSwitch DKM IP network interface The functionality of the network interface is described in Appendix D Network Interface p 139 Configuration Network DHCP Address Subnet Gateway ServSwitch DKM Configuration Options Field Type Description DHCP Y N Select dynamic network configuration Y or N IP Address 4x BYTE Enter IP Address format 192 168 1 1 without DHCP Enter Subnet Mask format 255 255 255 0 without Subnet Mask 4x BYTE DHCP Enter Gateway Adresse format 192 168 2 17 without Gateway 4x BYTE DHCP Please contact your System administrator before changing A these data Otherwise connection to the network might cause undesired results or malfunctions 2 77 SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 4 6 Configuration of System Parameters Please select the option System in the Configuration Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with
62. h DKM Local and Remote Units ACS4100A T ACS4122A T ACS4001A T ACS4201A T ACS4022A T ACS4222A T ACS4004A T ACS4204A T ACS4002A T ACS4011A T ACS4100A R ACS4122A R ACS4001A R ACS4201A R ACS4022A R ACS4222A R ACS4004A R ACS4204A R ACS4002A R ServSwitch Media Local Unit ServSwitch Media Local Unit Audio ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Audio Single Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Audio Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head 4x USB HID ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID ServSwitch KVM Local Unit USB2 0 Single Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit VGA Single Head ServSwitch Media Remote Unit ServSwitch Media Remote Unit Audio ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Single Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Audio Single Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Audio Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Single Head 4x USB HID ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit USB2 0 Single Head ServSwitch DKM Multimode Local and Remote Units ACS4100A T MM ACS4122A T MM ACS4001A T MM ACS4201A T MM ACS4022A T MM ACS4222A T MM ACS4004A T MM ACS4204A T MM ACS4002A T MM ACS4011A T MM ACS4100A R MM ACS4122A R MM ACS4001A R MM ACS4201A R MM ACS402
63. her the scaling is done via the CPU or via the monitor Hint Set the colour depth to 16 24Bit AUTOSELECT Usually the human eye is not able to differentiate between so many different colours with moving pictures A reduction to 16 bits reduces the data volume that has to be transferred without loss of image quality 10 2USB HID 10 2 1 1 USB Keyboard Mouse Your USB keyboard US B mouse does not work Although we tried to design the devices as transparent as possible we can t ensure that all devices are running Please check Appendix F List of supported USB devices on page 141 Your USB Mouse makes jerky leaps With high monitor resolutions the data volume that can be transferred may exceed the available bandwidth so the data throughput must be reduced For this the device uses a RLE compression algorithm If the necessary compression factor is not reached not all pictures of the graphic card are transferred frame dropping and the mouse may make jerky leaps Hint Use a lower resolution or a background which can be compressed better Please avoid photo backgrounds or colour gradient single coloured backgrounds are optimal and permit highest possible compression rates and highest frame rates Your USB Mouse moves like its on elastic This problem is caused by several factors which lead to a time delay between mouse movement and display on the screen Contributions to the total delay consist of numerical data are
64. hree will remain dark not connected If you access a CPU without related USB Port your USB periphery will not be available 222020000 9 6 Teacher Student System 15 The most flexible configuration can be granted if the system is used for up to 15 students Each student place and the teacher s place are connected by CATx Duplex cable The following functions are available teacher can duplicate the display content of any student to his display and take control if required e teacher can copy his own display content to one more or all student displays e teacher can copy any student s display content to one more or all displays Switch example Teacher Student System The assignment of a CPU to the respective display can be selected at any time via the comfortable OSD On Screen Display or via a control board with function keys With the CPU Splitter function the teacher s display content may be copied to one or more additional displays e g beamer In this case the number of available student places is reduced accordingly 9 7 Teacher Student System 30 A larger convenient configuration can be granted if the system is used for up to 30 students with minor access restrictions Each student place and the teacher s place are connected by CATx Simplex cable The following functions are available e teacher can duplicate the display content of any student to his display
65. ic LED Link Status Right Socket Diagnostic LEDs at CATx I O Boards The Link Status LEDs are at the left CATx sockets in the upper and lower corner The LEDs in the upper corners show the status for the left CATx connection the lower LEDs for the right CATx connection LED Appearance Diagnostics Link Status Green blinking CATx cable connection OK Green Orange Data transmission active LED Green On CATx cable connection OK No data transmission Orange blinking Port active no CATx cable connection no cable cable defective local remote unit off or attached to wrong port Off Port deactivated ee ServSwitch DKM Diagnostic LEDs at Fibre I O Boards The Link Status LED are located between the upper and the lower fibre sockets The 4 LED indicates the status of the left connection the P gt LED indicates the status of the right connection LED Appearance Diagnostics Link Status Green blinking Port activated signal OK Green Red Green On Port deactivated signal OK LED Red blinking Port activated no signal detected Green On Port activated module error signal OFF Port deactivated SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 ServSwitch DKM Configuration The ServSwitch DKM has an own operating system that can be configured in five different ways e means of a console connected to a console port and the On Screen Display OSD e means of a PC a Browser and the web
66. icient ventilation space by ensuring the following distances between the unit and other devices and or mounting parts Space directions while putting the device onto a desk Space directions while mounting the device into a 19 rack The ServSwitch DKM its extenders and power supplies may become warm Do not install the unit in closed areas without adequate ventilation Never place the power supplies on top of the devices Ensure that the existing ventilation openings on the device are free at all times DEVICE VIEWS 4 Device Views 4 1 ServSwitch DKM Status and Configuration Display Plug in Power Supply Bay for optional second 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Plug in Power Supply Slot for IR Remote Control ServSwitch DKM Connect to Local Network Serial USB Connect to AC Power Units CPU Interfaces Supply Connect to Remote Units Console Rear View with two AC Sockets for redundant Power Supply DIAGNOSTIC 5 Diagnostic 5 1 ServSwitch I O Boards Each ServSwitch DKM I O Board is fitted with indicator LEDs for status diagnostics The location of the LEDs is shown below Diagnostic LED Link Status Left Socket Diagnostic LED Link Status Right Socket Diagnostic LED Link Status Left Socket Diagnost
67. interface under development e By means of a PC and the serial interface under development limited functionality e Bymeans of the supplied IR Remote Control at the LCD Display limited functionality e Bymeans of externally stored configuration files and the FTP interface 6 1 Configuration via Console With the OSD the ServSwitch DKM can be completely configured from any console In the following settings in the menu configuration are described All other menus are described in later chapters 6 1 1 On Screen Display OSD 6 1 1 1 Enter into the OSD Enter into the OSD by simultaneously pressing the following button combination lt Strg gt lt Shift gt lt O gt Letter Please note on many keyboards the lt STRG gt button is A indicated by lt CTRL gt The character input is NOT case sensitive lt SHIFT gt indicates the button for capital letters lt Button1 gt lt Button2 gt means that all buttons must be pressed simultaneously lt Button1 gt lt 2 gt means that the buttons must be pressed sequentially 6 1 1 2 Leave the OSD Leave the OSD by simultaneously pressing the following button combination Shift lt ESC gt Leave the OSD Mode ED ServSwitch DKM 6 1 1 3 General frame structure of the OSD Lower status area 6 1 1 4 Upper Status Area left corner Name of the current console port Operating mode of th
68. is terminated and the new CPU is connected to the console Please note e With Hotkeys you can only switch to available or accessible CPU s The Options Force Connect Force Disconnect as well as constraints provided by User Matrix and Matrix are considered Hotkeys are only supported if neither the option Enable Login nor the option User Matrix are selected Or if the user is logged into the OSD 8 1 2 Changing the default Instant Switching Hotkey The hotkey lt Strg gt lt Shift gt lt I gt Letter i can easily be changed to the following alternatives lt CTRL gt lt SHIFT gt lt I gt simultaneous lt Scroll lock gt lt Scroll lock gt press twice rapidly left lt SHIFT gt left lt SHIFT gt press twice rapidly left lt CTRL gt left lt CTRL gt press twice rapidly left lt ALT gt left lt ALT gt press twice rapidly right lt ALT gt right lt ALT gt press twice rapidly left lt CTRL gt right lt CTRL gt simultaneous left lt CTRL gt lt SHIFT gt right lt CTRL gt lt SHIFT gt simultaneous left lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt right lt CTRL gt simultaneous DO TE To perform the change please use the following command lt CTRL gt lt SHIFT gt lt C gt lt x gt lt RETURN gt Change of the initialization string for the command mode with x number of the initialization string default status 1 The Hotkey Mode is
69. l Remote Unit with CATx cable ServSwitch KVM Extender Local Remote Unit CATx Rear View Connect to 5V power Connect to Local Remote supply Unit with Fibre Cable ServSwitch KVM Extender Local Remote Unit Fibre Rear View ServSwitch DKM To CPU DVI To CPU Serial Remote DVI monitor port Connect to remote console monitor Remote keyboard mouse port ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit with Audio E 3X APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER Connect to CPU To CPU DVI secondary USB Remote DVI monitor port Connect to remote console monitor Remote keyboard mouse port ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit with 4x USB HID 55500 gt ServSwitch DKM Connect to CPU To CPU DVI secondary USB ServSwitch KVM Local Unit with 2x USB HID 4x USB 2 0 4x Remote secondary USB 2 0 port Remote DVI monitor port Connect to remote console monitor Remote keyboard mouse port ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit with 2x USB HID 4x USB 2 0 APPENDIX I SERVSWITCH MEDIA KVM EXTENDER Connect to CPU DVI I Port DVI D or VGA mt Connect to local Connect to CPU DVI monitor USB ServSwitch KVM Local Unit with DVI I Input DVI D VGA ServSwitch DKM INTERCONNECT carries video Connect to 5V power and data signals connect to Local supply Remote Unit with CATx cable
70. le Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Audio Single Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Audio Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Single Head 4x USB HID ServSwitch KVM Local Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID ServSwitch KVM Local Unit USB2 0 Single Head ServSwitch KVM Local Unit VGA Single Head ServSwitch Media Remote Unit ServSwitch Media Remote Unit Audio ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Single Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Audio Single Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Audio Dual Head ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Single Head 4x USB ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit Dual Head 4x USB HID ServSwitch KVM Remote Unit USB2 0 Single Head ServSwitch DKM Copyrights and Trademarks 2009 All rights reserved This information may not be reproduced in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer Information in this document is subject to change without notice and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissio
71. login the user will remain logged in until he explicitly logs out or an Auto Logout has been performed cf below KVM Switching with Hot Keys requires the user to be logged in Enable Login Y N N NoLogin required Y User access restricted to CPU s explicitly unlocked in the User Matrix see page 54 User matrix mode requires user login and implies Enable Login Y KVM Switching with Hot Keys requires the user to be logged in N User Matrix disabled Y CON Port connectivity restricted to CPU s CON Matrix Y N explicitly unlocked in the CON Matrix see page 58 N CON Matrix disabled User Matrix Y N Y Only active if Enable Login or User Matrix are Auto activated CON Port is disconnected from current CPU Disconnect XIN Port upon entering into the OSD N Current Connection is held Time of inactivity after which OSD is closed Timeout sec automatically 0 sec No Timeout Time of inactivity after which the user at this Auto i console is logged out from OSD access automatically 0 min Immediate Logout from OSD after closing the OSD ServSwitch DKM Switch Options Field Selection Description Y User may connect to any unlocked CPU with Video Access only Note Switch with lt Space gt Key no lt Return gt N No Sharing Allow Sharing Y N Y User may connect
72. lt RETURN gt The Configuration System mask is displayed full screen In this menu you can define some parameters for the ServSwitch DKM system configuration Configuration System Slave Load Default Login User Matrix CON Matrix ServSwitch DKM System Options Field Type Description Y This switch is configured according to a master switch and remotely controlled No configuration Slave Y N possible N No slave mode Y Upon Power On or Restart the switch will boot Load Default Y N with the Default configuration N Upon Power or Restart the switch will boot with the last configuration ServSwitch DKM Access Options Field Type Description Y Login required to access the OSD with user name and password After login the user will remain logged in until he explicitly logs out or an Auto Logout has been performed cf below KVM Switching with Hot Keys requires the user to be logged in Login Y N N No Login required Y User access restricted to CPU s explicitly unlocked in the User Matrix cf Xxx User matrix mode requires user login and implies Enable Login Y KVM Switching with Hot Keys requires the user to be logged in N User Matrix disabled Y CON Port connectivity restricted to CPU s CON Matrix Y N explicitly unlocked in the CON Matrix cf Xxx N CON Matrix disabl
73. n to distribute and switch monitor keyboard mouse signals Its flexibility allows it to tackle almost every task There are 8 pre configured ServSwitch DKMes for CATx as well as an empty chassis for individual configuration In addition there are 4 Media Extenders DVI optional audio and 8 KVM Extenders DVI USB keyboard mouse optional audio available The transmission of the signals requires connecting CATx cable For fibre applications all switch elements and extenders are also available in multimode or singlemode versions requiring the respective cabling This manual will tell you all about your new ServSwitch DKM including how to install operate and troubleshoot it For an introduction to the device see Chapter 2 The product codes covered in this manual are ServSwitch DKM Devices for CATx ACX0808 ServSwitch DKM for 8 User and 8 CPUs ACX0816 ServSwitch DKM for 8 User and 16 CPUs ACX0824 ServSwitch DKM for 8 User and 24 CPUs 0832 ServSwitch DKM for 8 User and 32 CPUs ACX1608 ServSwitch DKM for 16 User and 8 CPUs ACX1616 ServSwitch DKM for 16 User and 16 CPUs ACX1624 ServSwitch DKM for 16 User and 24 CPUs ACX1632 ServSwitch DKM for 16 User and 32 CPUs ACX0000 ServSwitch DKM for individual configuration ServSwitch DKM Devices for Multimode Singlemode and marked versions to be individually configured deriving from ACX0000 or others ServSwitc
74. nected and with a Quad Head CPU operation is limited to the first or second monitor 9 3 Quad Head KVM Switch In Quad Head Mode up to 4 Users can access up to 8 CPUs NON Blocking Access for all users is granted i e none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user Switch example Quad Head KVM Switch Via the OSD each user can select the CPU that he wants to connect to The OSD display shows if the desired CPU has already been assigned to another user Depending on the switch configuration access to this CPU Port will be denied ort he former user will be replaced by the new user cf Configuration of System Parameters Depending on the switch configuration access to the OSD is possible at any time or is requiring an authentication With the authentication access to CPU Ports and or User Ports can further be restricted by assigning specific user levels Alternatively the user can be assigned to one or more user groups with access to a defined set of CPU Ports and or User Ports With the CPU Splitter function you can copy your own display content to one or more additional monitors From a Quad Head User Port you might also access a Single Head or Dual Head CPU With a Single Head CPU monitors 2 3 and 4 will remain dark not connected and with a Dual Head CPU monitors 3 and 4 will remain dark not connected 9 4 Single Head KVM USB2 0 Mode In Single Head KVM USB2 0 Mode up to 8 Users with one USB
75. nfiguration files on an external storage media Further configuration files that have been saved externally before can be loaded into this directory The following paragraph describes the configuration file directory as well as the necessary commands 6 5 1 FTP Access to Configuration Files For ftp access to the configuration file directory the ServSwitch DKM must be connected to a network and the network interface has to be properly configured cf Xxx In this case you can access the configuration file directory from any browser with the following command ftp user password xxXx XXX XXX XXX where user means the name of one of the users configured in the switch and password means it related password for login The user must have admin rights and xxx xxx xxx xxx describes the current IP address of your switch The configuration file directory contains the following files Config sys contains the RESET configuration of your switch reserved Default sys contains the Default configuration of your switch Config01 sys Config02 sys Config03 sys Config04 sys Config05 sys Config06 sys Config07 sys Config08 sys Module sys contains Module Information of your switch reserved You may modify the files default sys as well as config01 sys to config08 sys The file names are predefined other filenames are not supported SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 5 2 External Saving of Config
76. nformation 27 2 7 3 Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame 27 2 7 4 Selection of Color reduction for transfer acceleration 28 3 Installation 29 3 1 Package Contents 29 3 2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 31 3 3 System Setup 33 3 4 Installation Instructions 34 4 Device Views 35 4 1 ServSwitch DKM 35 5 Diagnostic 37 5 1 ServSwitch I O Boards 37 6 ServSwitch DKM Configuration 39 6 1 Configuration via Console 39 6 1 1 On Screen Display OSD 39 6 1 2 Open Configuration Menu 44 6 1 3 Load Configurations 46 6 1 4 System Configurations 47 6 1 5 Touch Screen Settings 52 6 1 6 Configuration of User Attributes 53 6 1 7 User Matrix Configuration 54 6 1 8 Configuration of CON Ports 56 6 1 9 CON Matrix Configuration 58 6 1 10 Configuration of CPU Ports 60 6 1 11 Configuration of Network Parameters 61 6 1 12 Programming of Macros 62 6 1 13 Saving Configurations inside the Switch 64 6 1 14 Saving Configurations into File 65 66 6 1 15 Restart your Switch 6 2 Configuration via Browser and Web Interface 67 6 3 Configuration via Serial Interface 68 6 4 Configuration via IR Remote Control and LCD Display 69 6 4 1 IR Remote Control 69 6 4 2 Home Mask 70 6 4 3 Menu Mask 70 6 4 4 Configuration Mask 71 6 4 5 Configuration of Network Parameters 72 6 4 6 Configuration of System Parameters 73 6 4 7 Restart your Switch 75 6 4 8 Reset your Switch 75
77. nnected to other console Video shared to own console Keyboard Control lt Cursor up gt Line up Cursor down Line down lt Tab gt Next field lt Shift gt lt Tab gt Previous field lt SPACE gt Select CPU Port Video only Only if Allow Sharing active or CPU available lt RETURN gt Select CPU Port Video and Control lt gt Select KWM Switch Mask lt F2 gt Select FollowMe Mask lt ESC gt Back to upper Menu With mouse or Touch screen the user can select a CPU Port Video only if the CPU Port is already connected to another Console and neither Force Connect nor Force Disconnect have been selected In all other he will have full control of the selected CPU port ServSwitch DKM 8 2 2 Switching in KVM Switch Mask This mask will appear as you enter into the OSD if the configuration has been modified accordingly In this mask all CPU Ports are displayed regardless of their accessibility KVM Swi tch F2 Follow Me F1 KVM List CPU Ports Color Codes CPU Port CON Port Meaning Green n c CPU Port not connected Video maybe shared to other console Green Yellow CPU Port not connected Video shared to own console Yellow Yellow CPU Port connected to own console Red Red CPU Port connected to other console Red Yellow CPU Port connected to other console Video shared to own console Black CPU Port not available E CONTRO
78. ns Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications functions or circuitry of the product without notice The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damage due to misuse of the product or due to any other circumstances outside the manufacturer s control whether environmental or installation related The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any loss damage or injury arising directly indirectly or consequently from the use of this product Cautions and Notes The following symbols are used in this guide CAUTION This indicates an important operating instruction A that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to hardware or property loss of data or personal injury o NOTE This indicates important information to help you make the best use of this product EMPTY PAGE ServSwitch DKM EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The products listed below in the form as delivered are in conformity with the provisions of the following European Directives 2004 108 EG Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility CE marking 2009 List on page 2 5 Product list Conformity to the Directives is assured through the application of the following standards EN 55022 09 2006 Class A IEC 61000 4 2 02 200
79. nsole If you want to use Keyboard mouse and macro keyboard simultaneously ty you will need an extender kit with four USB HID Ports e g L RA61 1U2 or B 2U2 or a USB Hub Confi uration Macro Keys ESC Logout No Function No Function No Function No Function B0 No Function No Function Bo Bo P Cancel Save SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION Configuration Options Field No Command Description Select Number of the command 8 commands max Connect P1 to P2 Bidirectional Connection of CON Port P1 with CPU P2 Connect Video P1 to P2 Video Connection of CON Port P1 with CPU P2 Select Disconnect P1 Disconnect CON Port P1 Open cf 7 1 3 Open Configuration File P1 Save cf 7 1 13 Save current configuration inside the switch Save As P1 cf 7 1 14 Save current configuration in Configuration File P1 Logout 1 Number of CON Port 0 own CON Port 2 Number of Configuration File 0 Default 1 Number of CPU Port to be connected with CON Port P1 VAL2 VAL2 Keyboard Commands Page up lt Page down Cursor left Cursor right gt Cursor up gt Cursor down lt Tab gt lt Shift gt lt Tab gt lt gt lt gt lt RETURN gt lt ESC gt TE Page up to previous macro Page down to next macro Move to left field Move to right field Line up Line down Ne
80. o choose from a list of available CPUs the CPU to be displayed on a specific monitor With a hotkey sequence you can switch keyboard and mouse to any of these monitors for operation without need to know the associated CPU Now you can operate this CPU Also in this mode one or more display signal s can be copied to one or more additional displays Partner Viewing e Teacher Student System Two configurations are available a Attend up to 15 Students Each student work place is connected by CATx Duplex cable Each CPU can be displayed at any work place both student and teacher work place even simultaneously The teacher can observe every student work place b Attend up to 31 Students Each student work place is connected by CATx Simplex cable Each CPU can be displayed at a specific monitor e g beamer or large display both student and teacher work place The teacher can observe every student work place A ServSwitch DKM system comprises a ServSwitch DKM and one or more Local Remote Units The ServSwitch DKM and the Local Remote Units are attached by or Fibre interconnection cables The operation of a ServSwitch M requires always the use of Local Units and Remote Units of a ServSwitchTM Extender OVERVIEW 2 2 Glossary The following terms are used in this guide CATx Any Category 5 5e 6 or higher cable solid wires type AWG24
81. onfiguration via Console on page 39 7 1 Status Display via Console and OSD 7 1 1 Open the Status Menu Please perform the following steps Enter into the OSD with key sequence lt Strg gt lt Shift gt lt O gt Letter The KVM List Mask is displayed full screen If Option Listview is not active KVM Switch Mask will be displayed instead Leave the KVM List Mask by hitting lt ESC gt gt The Menu is displayed full screen Please select the menu option Status by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The Status mask is displayed full screen Status ESC CPU Ports Network Firmware ServSwitch DKM 7 1 2 Status Display of CON Ports Please select the option Ports in the Status menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt gt The Status CON Ports mask is displayed full screen In this status view it is shown which console has connections to which CPU Pressing the FI key allows easily to switch to the CPU Port view Status CON Ports F1 CPU Ports ESC CON Ports Navigation Options lt Page up gt Page up in Input Status Masks with several pages lt Page down gt Page down in Input Status Masks with several pages lt 1 gt Switch to Status Display of CPU Ports lt ESC gt Return to Status Mask l STATUS INFORMATION Displays
82. onnect keyboard monitor s mouse to the Remote Unit depending on device type Connect the CPU signal source to the Local Unit using the supplied cable s Connect the ServSwitch Local units and Remote units with the INTERCONNECT cable s or Fibre Connect the ServSwitch DKM with the INTERCONNECT cable s CATx Fibre Type 474 8X only Equip the Cage sockets with GBICs according to your desired configuration Depending upon your application it may be necessary to make a connection to a controller over the serial interface Attach the provided RJ45 to DSUB 9 pin cable at the socket of the serial interface and connect it with your controller More information for control through the serial interface can be found in Appendix Serial Interface on page 139 Connect the 5V power supplies to the units A Only use the power supply originally supplied with this equipment or a manufacturer approved replacement For a dual access system connect the monitor for the local console to the appropriate port on the Local Unit The port may also be used to feed into a KVM switch To attach a local USB keyboard mouse please use additional USB port s at your CPU or use a USB hub between the CPU and Local Unit s USB connector Power up the system Login at any console as Administrator Configure your system Done ServSwitch DKM 3 4 Installation Instructions Please ensure that the ServSwitch DKM has suff
83. opped 003D ServSwitch DKM Navigation Options lt ESC gt Return to Home Mask 6 CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH DKM 8 Control of ServSwitch DKM The ServSwitch DKM can be operated in three different ways a Instant Switching By means of a standard keyboard connected to a console port and hot keys By means of a macro keyboard connected to a console port b Via Input Masks means of a standard keyboard connected to a console port and the OSD e means of a PC a Browser and the web interface means of a PC a dedicated utility and the serial interface In all operation modes the same masks are generated and displayed Accordingly the switching is similar independent from the method of access c Via external switch commands e of the network interface of the serial interface A description of the OSD the general mask concept and keyboard commands are provided in Configuration via Console on page 39 8 1 Instant Switching 8 1 1 Keyboard Hot Keys Instant Switching with Keyboard Hot Keys is the fastest way for a user to switch between various CPU s By hitting lt Strg gt lt Shift gt lt I gt Letter i the Hotkey Mode is activated Shift Lock and Scroll LED are flashing The user enters the no of the desired CPU Port and confirms with lt RETURN gt Instantaneously the Keyboard LED s stop flashing the Hotkey Mode
84. or up to three devices without Handshake XON XOFF ServSwitch DKM e Dual Head Devices support TxD and RxD ONLY no Hardware handshake XON XOFF OVERVIEW 2 5 Product Range The following products are available as well as various upgrade kits ServSwitch DKM and Accessories ACX0808 ACX0816 ACX0824 ACX0832 ACX1608 ACX1616 ACX1624 ACX1632 ACX0000 ACXPSR ACXS8OSD ACXDIS ACX8CAT ACX8SFP ACXSFPC ACXSFPM ACXSFPS ServSwitch DKM for 8 Users and 8 CPUs CATx ServSwitch DKM for 8 Users and 16 CPUs CATx ServSwitch DKM for 8 Users and 24 CPUs CATx ServSwitch DKM for 8 Users and 32 CPUs CATx ServSwitch DKM for 16 Users and 8 CPUs CATx ServSwitch DKM for 16 Users and 16 CPUs CATx ServSwitch DKM for 16 Users and 24 CPUs CATx ServSwitch DKM for 16 Users and 32 CPUs CATx ServSwitch DKM empty consisting of housing base PCB Controler Board and 1x p s u slide in version for customized assembly P s u slide in version for spare or for upgrade to redundant p s u ServSwitch DKM OSD Board ServSwitch DKM Display Board ServSwitch DKM I O Board ServSwitch DKM I O Board empty for customized assembly CATx GBIC for use with ACX8SFP Multimode GBIC for use with ACX8SFP Singlemode GBIC for use with ACX8SFP O A ServSwitch DKM Media Extenders ACS4100A T ServSwitch Media Local Unit CATx ACS4122A
85. pendix E Calling Technical Support on page 140 EN INSTALLATION 3 2 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the ServSwitch Media Local Unit to your CPU signal source you will need Please ensure that the connection is tension free DVI Connect the supplied DVI cable 1 8m DVI I male to DVI I male to your CPU KVM Switch DVI signal source etc USB Connect the supplied USB cable 1 8m USB Type A to USB Type B to your CPU KVM Switch DVI signal source etc Serial Audio Combo cable Connect the supplied Serial Audio Combo cable to your CPU signal source DVI male to DVI male serial DB9 male female and Audio Serial cable Connect the supplied Serial cable to your CPU signal source DB9 male to DB9 female Audio cable Connect the supplied Audio cable to your CPU signal source 2x 3 5 Stereo Audio jacks CATx Cable Recommended cable S UTP Cat5 according EIA TIA 56A TSB 36 or Digital STP 17 03170 Four pairs AWG 24 Wiring according EIA TIA 568A 10BaseT Use of cables from a higher category Cat5e Cat6 Cat7 is possible The use of unshielded CATx cable is possible because of the higher electromagnetic noise sensitivity the device class may not be reached You may use flexible cables patch cable type AWG26 7 but because of the higher loss of the stranded cables the maximum extension distance is reduced to approximately half the value of solid cables A point to
86. point connection is required You may use one or more patch panels in the line Do not connect the CATx link interface RJ45 to any other products especially telecommunications or network equipment OOo ServSwitch DKM Fibre optical cable Two fibres are required for Single Head transmission and four fibres for Dual Head transmission The achievable distance depends on both the cable type and the device type e Recommended cables Multimode Type 50 125 Achievable Distance approx 400m 1 300ft Multimode Type 62 5 125u Achievable Distance approx 200m 650ft Singlemode Type 9 125 Achievable Distance approx 10km 32 750ft any other products especially telecommunications or network equipment Empirically Singlemode devices work well with Multimode cables but not vice versa Furthermore Singlemode devices with Multimode cables might double the achievable distance via Multimode cable This cannot be guaranteed however and must be verified by the user at own risk and cost A point to point connection is required You may use one or more patch o panels in the line Do not connect the Fiber link interface LC duplex to Power Supply Connect the supplied 5V DC power supply to the POWER socket of the ServSwitch Local Unit or ServSwitch Remote Unit INSTALLATION 3 3 System Setup To install your ServSwitch DKM system 1 2 3 4 2 10 11 12 13 ES Switch off all devices C
87. res Enabling the Hotkeys When integrating Extender Kits ACS4xyzA R2 xx in a DKM setup make sure to have Jumper 12 JP 12 set If JP 12 is not set neither of the hotkeys will work and you are unable to open the OSD or issue switching commands BEEN ServSwitch DKM 1 7 Devices with serial audio option The audio serial option consists of daughter boards which allow bi directional stereo audio and a full duplex serial data link to be sent across the regular interconnection cable in addition to keyboard mouse and VGA DVI video To set up your video keyboard mouse follow the instructions the user guide To set up the extender s audio and serial link please follow all of the instructions detailed in this addendum If you have any questions contact our technical support Technical Data Serial link Serial Speed Any up to a maximum of 19 200 Baud Serial Data Format Format independent Flow Control RTS CTS DTR DSR are sent across link Audio link Description Bi directional stereo audio link Transmission Method Digitised virtually CD quality audio 16 bit 38 4 KHz Signal Levels Line Level 5 Volts Pk Pk maximum Input Impedance 47K Local Unit Connectors 2 x 3 5mm stereo jack socket Line In amp Line Out Remote Unit Connectors 2 x 3 5mm stereo jack socket Line Mic In amp Line Out Microphone Support A microphone may be connected to the Remote Unit A pull up resistor provides bi
88. s Status Please select the option Ports in the Status Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt Status Ports mask is displayed full screen In this menu you can see to which console each CPU is linked to There are four pages about the Status of the CPU Ports and two pages about the Status of the CON Ports Status Ports n n n n n n 5 ServSwitch DKM Navigation Options lt Page up gt Previous page lt Page down gt Next page lt ESC gt Return to Status Mask o ServSwitch DKM Displays No of CON Port No of CPU Port connected to this CPU 5558558958553 5 ServSwitch DKM 7 4 5 Display of Network Status Please select the option Network in the Status Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt gt The Status Network mask is displayed full screen Status Network YES 0 0 0 0 0 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 00 21 5F 01 00 0E ServSwitch DKM Navigation Options lt ESC gt Return to Status Mask 2 1 STATUS INFORMATION Display Interface Field DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway MAC ID Field Errors Dropped Station Broadcast Bytes Description Display of dynamic network configuration status YES or NO Display of IP Address as entered manually or received by DHCP Display of Subnet Mask as entered man
89. s allow loading saving and defining the complete switch matrix in one step All available telegrams are listed in Appendix C Serial Interface p 134 8 6 Switching via LCD Display The ServSwitch DKM cannot be switched via IR Interface and the LCD Display There are only options available to restart the switch see page 75 ServSwitch DKM 9 Operating Modes The ServSwitch DKM provides full flexibility for configuration of your Switch environment One part of the ServSwitch DKM can be configured as Single Head Ports another part as Dual Head or even Quad Head Ports Additionally there are mixed configurations of KVM and USB2 0 ports available With the CPU Splitter function you can copy your own display content to one or more additional monitors e g if a presentation shall be displayed concurrently on a beamer The operating mode Control Room allows the selection of several CPUs that are permanently displayed on a set of monitors By means of hotkeys you can quickly and easily switch between the monitors for operation Further in each operating mode the device can be controlled like a Crosspoint Switch This functionality can be used e g to perform all switch activity from one single workplace or to set up specific configurations which are not allowed in regular operating modes Obviously this is the only possible operating mode for pure video switching environments Presumably standard acce
90. s and confirm with lt RETURN gt The Network mask is displayed full screen This status view shows the complete network configuration Status Network ESC Interface Ki 25010 2 SEC01 99780 Statistics Display Interface Description DHCP 2 received by DHCP 2 1 received by DHCP Gateway Display of Gateway Address as entered manually or received by DHCP STATUS INFORMATION Display Statistics Number of Packets received transmitted Field Errors Dropped Station Broadcast Bytes Description Number of Packets with errors Number of Packets dropped Number of Bytes received transmitted ServSwitch DKM 7 1 5 Display of Firmware Status Please select the option Firmware in the Status menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt gt The Status Firmware mask is displayed full screen This status view shows on two pages the firmware versions of the currently installed boards inside the switch Status Firmware JESC Modules TOURER TS ORTUS EU Be 12512 09 GRM O SETA S OG Navigation Options lt Page up gt Page up in Input Status Masks with several pages lt Page down gt Page down in Input Status Masks with several pages lt ESC gt Return to Status Mask STATUS INFORMATION Page II of Status Firmware Status Firmware ESC
91. se in dry indoor environments If the building has 3 phase AC power try to ensure that equipment connected to the Local and Remote Units is on the same phase Try not to route a CATx link cable alongside power cables The Remote Unit Local Unit and any power supplies can get warm Do not locate them in an enclosed space without any airflow Do not place a power supply directly on top of a unit Do not obscure a unit s ventilation holes To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible damage to equipment or property please observe the following e Only use power supplies originally supplied with the product or manufacturer approved replacements Do not attempt to dismantle or repair any power supply Do not use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a damaged case e Connect all power supplies to grounded outlets In each case ensure that the ground connection is maintained from the outlet socket through to the power supply s AC power input e Do not attempt to modify or repair this product or make a connection from the CATx link interface RJ45 to any other products especially telecommunications or network equipment Contents 1 Quick Setup 14 2 Overview 15 2 1 Introduction 15 2 2 Glossary 17 2 3 Example of a ServSwitch DKM System 18 2 4 Features 19 2 5 Product Range 21 2 6 Compatibility 26 2 7 How to Use This Guide 27 2 7 1 Connection amp Compatibility 27 2 7 2 DDC I
92. so be operated in mixed mode In this case the maximum number of User ports depends on the detailed configuration A maximum of 32 CPUs up to 10 km away can be connected to the KVM Switch via Local units to be installed at each CPU The received signals DVI Keyboard Mouse optional serial Audio can now be switched to the respective output ports From these output ports up to 16 consoles again up to 10 km away are controlled via remote units to be installed at each console The changeover can be triggered remotely by a hotkey sequence only in KVM mode using the serial interface RS232 or by the built in web interface A comfortable OSD On Screen Display allows the selection of the CPUs user administration and offers further administrative functions A special function called Partner Viewing allows copying one or more display signal s to one or more additional displays This mode is especially useful e g if one display signal shall be shown on both the user display and a beamer or if the monitor information shall be shared with an administrator The Follow Me function ensures that the monitor information is updated whenever the original display signal source is changed ServSwitch DKM e Control Room Mode As a special case of the KVM Switch you can choose the Control Room Mode In this mode several displays are assigned to a work place A comfortable OSD On Screen Display allows at any time t
93. ss will be done via the OSD by means of a connected keyboard Nevertheless additional access options are available e By means of the supplied IR Remote Control at the LCD Display e means of HTTP and Web Browser under development e means of the serial interface e of the network interface socket server Connection to market available media controls is possible as well as control by our dedicated switch control a JAVA application and serial interface or socket server 9 1 Single Head KVM Switch In Single Head Mode up to 16 Users can access up to 32 CPUs NON Blocking Access for all users is granted i e none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user Switch example Single Head KVM Switch Via the OSD each user can select the CPU that he wants to connect to The OSD display shows if the desired CPU has already been assigned to another user Depending on the switch configuration access to this CPU Port will be denied ort he former user will be replaced by the new user cf Configuration of System Parameters Depending on the switch configuration access to the OSD is possible at any time or is requiring an authentication With the authentication access to CPU Ports and or User Ports can further be restricted by assigning specific user levels Alternatively the user can be assigned to one or more user groups with access to a defined set of CPU Ports and or User Ports With the C
94. t CPU I16 gt lt CON I gt lt CON 2 gt lt CON 32 gt ETX STX 0x52 ETX ServSwitch DKM 13 Report Switch Matrix STX 0x53 ETX STX 0x53 Complete Setup lt CPU I gt e Output of 48 values lt CPU 2 gt e 0x80 for 3 Output lt CPU 16 gt e The first 16 values lt CON I gt describe CON Port lt CON 2 gt Output sins cf Telegram 3 lt CON 32 gt e The next 32 values ETX describe the CPU Output cf Telegram 7 Save Load Switch Matrix 14 Save Matrix STX 0x66 0x8C ACK Configuration to Flash Config File No gt ETX 15 Load Matrix STX 0x67 0x8C ACK ECHO Configuration from lt Config File No gt contains Flash ETX Complete Setup Assignment of Configuration Files to Telegram APPENDIX D NETWORK INTERFACE Appendix D Network Interface The network interface offers the following ports and protocols FTP Server Port 21 Port 21 provides access to an FTP Server e g for the upload and download of configuration files cf p 76 Configuration via FTP For login user account information of the current configuration has to be applied Access to the FTP Server is granted according to the user rights defined there Telnet Server Port 23 Port 23 has been reserved for a future Telnet Server For login current user access rights will be applied as described for Port 21 HTTP Server Port 80 Port 80 provides access to an HTTP Server For access to restricted
95. t ESC gt Back to upper Menu Clear all Cancel splitting function and release all additional monitors connected to the CPU at your CON Port 8 3 Switching in OSD Crosspoint Mode In Crosspoint Mode any CON Port can be connected to any CPU Port While the Video signal of a CPU Port can be connected to several CON Ports the Keyboard Mouse signal of a CPU can only be connected once and must be connected to a CON Port which also receives the video signal of this CPU Port In CP mode any existing connection can be overwritten Therefore this mode is only available for power users For utmost flexibility no plausibility check is performed Admissibility of configuration remains the responsibility of the user ServSwitch DKM 8 3 1 Open the CP Switch Menu Please perform the following steps Enter into the OSD with key sequence lt Strg gt lt Shift gt lt O gt Letter o gt The KVM List Mask is displayed full screen If Option Listview is not active KVM Switch Mask will be displayed instead Leave the KVM List Mask by hitting lt ESC gt gt The Menu is displayed full screen Please select the menu option CP Switch by using the cursor buttons and confirm with RETURN If you are not yet logged into the OSD as Power User the LOGIN Dialog is now displayed Access to the Crosspoint switch mode requires Power User rights At delivery the following default user a
96. t of supported USB devices Although the USB connection s implementation allows all keyboards and mice we can not guarantee that all available keyboards mice are compatible with the ServSwitch DKM system The implementation is constructed for HID devices HID is a device class enabling inputs to a CPU Touch screens graphic tablets fingerprint sensors are also HID devices Some devices install additional devices e g to set parameters Such devices are NOT supported by our extenders Please note installing more than two devices is not possible even if you use a USB hub The following devices are tested and have been found correct Keyboards Logitech Classic Keyboard 200 Media Keyboard 600 Wave Keyboard Ultra Flat Keyboard Cordless Desktop EX 110 Cordless Desktop LX 710 Laser Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Laser Mice Logitech e Pilot Optical e 400 Performance Laser e Cordless Mini e MX 1000 Laser e Cordless Click Plus e 100 Optical G3Laser e V150 Laser e 5 Laser e V220 Cordless Optical e Optical e V320 Cordless Optical e 5 Cordless Optical e 450 Laser Cordless e LX7 Cordless Optical e VX Nano e 620 Cordless Laser e Revolution ServSwitch DKM Appendix G Specifications Power Supply Voltage AC 90 240VAC 0 5A 47 63Hz Power required 230V 2000mA 115V 4000mA Interfaces RJ45 INTERCONNECT 1000 Mbit High speed transmission Wiring acc EIA TIA 568B Gigabit E
97. ta Error Link Status The Power LEDs are next to the power socket The location of the LEDs is shown below Diagnostic LEDs at ServSwitch KVM Media Extender LED Appearance Diagnostics Power LED Off Device not ready Red LED On Device ready Video Okay Off No or invalid video signal detected Green LED On Device ready Link Status blinking No CATx connection Green LED On Device ready Data Error Off Device ready Green LED blinking On Errors through data transmission over CATx cable cable too long too high attenuation or too much EMI interferences 159 ServSwitch DKM 1 4 Service Setup Extenders For standard applications you shouldn t need to make any adjustments to your ServSwitch DKM Media KVM Extender However in certain circumstances you may need to open the Local Unit and or the Remote Unit To open one of the units unscrew the Philips type screws at both sides at the bottom of the device Unscrew the UNC type screws on each side of the monitor connectors Carefully displace the lower and upper shells of the case Fastening o Fastening screws on the screws on the base base The following diagnostic LEDs are used to indicate configuration changes The diagnostic LED Video OK is located at the Local Unit between the both DVI connectors Diagnostic LED Video OK Diagnostic LED Link Status Diagnostic LED Link Status Fibr
98. tem mask is displayed full screen In this menu you can set and modify the switch configuration Configuration System F1 Touch ESC System SED Factory settings Cancel Save ServSwitch DKM System Options Field Selection Description Input Configuration name Name Used for saving the current configuration to file Input Device Device aes displayed in all menus at the lower left Info CHR64 Input Detailed information about the current configuration Y This switch is configured according to a master switch and remotely controlled No configuration Slave YN possible N No slave mode Y Upon Power On or Restart the switch will boot with the Default configuration Load Default Y N Kui N Upon Power or Restart the switch will boot with the last configuration Auto Save Y N Y Switch saves periodically the current configuration into flash N No automatic saving Enable Y N Y Switch sends echoes of all performed switch COM Echo commands s appendix D N No Echoes Lock Y N Y While an OSD is open all commands via external COM Ports interfaces are rejected LAN serial N No rejection SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION Access Options Field Selection Description Y Login required to access the OSD with user name and password After
99. thernet LC Glass fibre 1000 Mbit High speed transmission Corresponds to Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ETHERNET Standard ETHERNET access for HTTP FTP Control Port TELNET DB9 Serial 115 2 KBAUD 8 data bits 1 Stop bit NO parity Control Port Limited Hardware Handshake DSR Maximum Length of CATx Interconnection Cable CATx installation cable 140m 400ft AWG24 solid cable CATx patch cable 70m 200ft AWG26 8 stranded cable Type of Interconnection Cable CATx installation cable AWG24 S UTP Cat5 cable acc EIA TIA 56A TSB 36 or solid cable Digital STP 17 03170 Four pairs AWG 24 Wiring acc EIA TIA 568A 1000BaseT CATx patch cable AWG26 8 S UTP Cat5 cable acc EIA TIA 56A TSB 36 or stranded cable Digital STP 17 03170 Four pairs AWG 26 8 Wiring acc EIA TIA 568A 1000BaseT APPENDIX G SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Length of Fibre Cable LC Connector Singlemode 9 um 10 000m 32 750ft Multimode 50um 400m 1 300ft Multimode 62 5 200m 650ft Size and Shipping Weight ServSwitch DKM 483 x 85 x 450mm 19 2U x 18 Weight typical 6kg 12 91b Shipping box 500x500x100mm 20 x 20 x 4 Weight 8 0 kg 17 21b Environmental 41 to 113 F 5 to 45 C Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Relative Humidity max 80 non condensing ServSwitch DKM Appendix H Connectors Serial Interface 5432 1 9876 DB9 fem
100. to any unlocked CPUwith full Force control pushing any previous user to Video Access Connect YIN only Note Switch with Return Key N No Force Connect Y User may connect to any unlocked CPUwith full Force control with any previous user being disconnected Disconnect Y N Note Switch with Return Key N No Force Disconnect Y OSD is opened with Menu List default KVM Y N Dynamic display of available CPU Ports Listview N OSD is opened with Menu Switch Static display of available CPU Ports Y Immediate exit from OSD after switching CPU KVM Auto Port in Menu List or KVM Switch with Close Y N immediate display of the new CPU N No Auto Close not note if other users gain video access to his CPU If Allow Sharing is activated the current user of a CPU will SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION Mouse Options Field Selection Description Hor Speed VAL2 Setting up the horizontal mouse speed Ver Speed VAL2 Setting up the vertical mouse speed Mouse Click VAL3 Setting up the time frame for double click Mouse settings are CON Port specific and can be adjusted for each CON Port separately ServSwitch DKM 6 1 5 Touch Screen Settings The ServSwitch DKM OSD supports touch screens USB HID based Touch Screen protocols are supported p Support of Vendor specific protocols only upon request
101. tor On Dual Head devices connect BOTH monitors Connect Local and Remote Unit with the CATx interconnect cable e Unplug the remote monitor s video cable from the Remote Unit On Dual Head devices unplug BOTH monitors e Switch on the monitor if it is switched off On Dual Head devices connect and switch on BOTH monitors e Replug the remote monitor s video cable into the Remote Unit On Dual Head devices replug BOTH monitors DDC information of the remote monitors is read automatically transferred to the Local Unit and stored into the DDC EPROM e After a successful reprogramming the Video OK LED at the Local Unit blinks rapidly for approx 1 second e Done Selection of Colour depth You can select whether always 24 Bit colors full color depth are transmitted or whether the compression algorithm automatically switches between 16 and 24 Bit colors to accelerate the data transfer default Normally the difference between 24 Bit and 16 Bit is not recognizable but under some special circumstances e g in photo processing installations there might be disturbing color abberations While the automatic color switching enhances the number of frames transmitted per second fixed 24 Bit color depth gives smooth color grades under all circumstances Please select your preferred mode Colour depth JP3 16 24Bit AUTOSELECT Colour Depth depends on frame content default 24Bit BE APPENDIX I SERV
102. u 3 Ger te Einbau 4 Ger te mounting 3 devices mounting 4 devices In the lefthand position you can mount a rack mountable p s u type ACS2209A PS instead of a regular device This p s u is capable of powering up to three devices TI ra ServSwitch DKM Appendix C Serial Interface Via the serial interface the whole switch matrix of the ServSwitch DKM can be controlled The functionality corresponds to the Switching in OSD Crosspoint Mode p 105 Optionally the ServSwitch echoes all executed switch commands via either the serial interface ort he network interface By means of this echo the actual switch status of the switch can be monitored at any time and user applications can be realized based on this echo As an additional application the serial interface may be used to clone a master switch to additional ServSwitch DKM slaves Daisy Chain Communication Format For communication please set up the format of the serial data communication to 115 2K 8 1 NO 115 2 KBAUD 8 Data bit 1 Stop bit NO parity Telegram Structure Command lt STX gt command byte CMD gt data bytes D0 DN lt ETX gt optional elements Telegram Structure Response lt ACK gt lt ECHO gt optional elements lt reports the switch sequences solicited by a command and thus the new switch status of the switch The echo can be used to update user applications and to operate sever
103. ual frame is displayed completely until VSYNC then the number of frames per second transmitted may be reduced To modify the switching behaviour see Setup at the Remote Unit Page 163 ooo Wd ServSwitch DKM 2 7 44 Selection of Color reduction for transfer acceleration You can select whether always 24 Bit colors full color depth are transmitted or whether the compression algorithm automatically switches between 16 and 24 Bit colors to accelerate the data transfer default Normally the difference between 24 Bit and 16 Bit is not recognizable but under some special circumstances e g in photo processing installations there might be disturbing color abberations While the automatic color switching enhances the number of frames transmitted per second fixed 24 Bit color depth gives smooth color grades under all circumstances Please select your preferred mode To modify the color depth see Setup at the Local Unit Page 161 INSTALLATION 3 Installation For first time users we recommend that you carry out a test placement confined to a single room before commencing full installation This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems and experiment with the ServSwitch DKM System more conveniently 3 1 Package Contents You should receive the following items in your ServSwitch DKM for CATx package e ServSwitch M DKM e Ix 5V DC universal power supply for the ServSwitch DKM e German t
104. ually or received by DHCP Display of Gateway Address as entered manually or received by DHCP Anzeige der MAC Adresse des Switches Description TX Transmit RX Receive Number of Packets with errors Number of Packets dropped Number of Bytes received transmitted ServSwitch DKM 7 4 6 Display of Flash Status Please select the option Flash in the Status Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt Status Flash mask is displayed full screen Status Flash File ServSwitch DKM Navigation Options lt Line up gt lt Line down gt lt RETURN gt Select option lt ESC gt Return to Status Mask Menu Please select the option File in the Status Flash Mask by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt The Status Flash File Mask is displayed full screen These pages show the name and the size of the configuration files Page 1 of Status Flash Mask Status Flash File config sys 3920 default sys 3444 config01 sys 3444 config02 sys 3444 config03 sys 3444 config03 sys 3444 config04 sys 3444 config05 sys 3444 config06 sys 3444 ServSwitch DKM STATUS INFORMATION Page 2 of Status Flash Mask Status Flash File config07 sys 3444 config08 sys 3444 modul sys 528 ServSwitch DKM Navigation Options lt Page up gt Previous page lt Page down gt Next pa
105. uration Files Open the configuration directory as described above Save the selected Configuration File to an external storage media This configuration file will work with the current switch firmware Compatibility with future firmware updates is possible but cannot be guaranteed 6 5 3 Loading External Configuration Files Open the configuration directory as described above Select a Configuration File from an external storage media and save it in the configuration directory by replacing one of the files default sys or config01 sys to config08 sys The configuration can now be opened via the Load command see page 46 Overwriting one of the files config sys or module sys is not allowed These files are write protected ServSwitch DKM 7 Status Information The status information of the ServSwitch DKM can be displayed in four different ways By means of a console connected to a console port via OSD By means of a PC a Browser and the web interface under development e means of a PC and the serial interface limited functionality e Bymeans of the supplied IR Remote Control at the LCD Display limited functionality In all operation modes the same masks are generated and displayed Accordingly the display of status information is similar independent from the method of access A description of the general frame structure as well as keyboard control is given in C
106. use with other USB devices such as scanners web cams data sticks etc ServSwitch KVM standard devices support only two devices ServSwitch KVM standard devices with USB HID connectors support simultaneously keyboard and mouse or keyboard and touch screen etc but not e g keyboard mouse and touch screen simultaneously You can extend by a USB hub but this does not raise the number of supported devices e Fibre CATx Devices A ServSwitch Switch may be equipped with both CATx GBICs and fibre GBICs This allows to switch both fibre and CATx Signals with one ServSwitch Switch Currently it is NOT possible to connect devices of different A topologies CATx and fibre The related signals are switched correctly but the data format is not compatible If this feature is required please consider using our Cross Repeater Our technical support will assist you cf Appendix E Calling Technical Support Page 140 OVERVIEW 2 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the ServSwitch DKM Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward you should consider the following before getting started 2 7 1 Connection amp Compatibility The individual ServSwitch DKM components consist of e ServSwitch includes the device and power supply ServSwitch KVM Media Local Unit includes the device power supply and all c
107. ve data Cancel data input without saving The options All and None need to be confirmed by Save or may cancelled by Cancel ServSwitch DKM 6 1 8 Configuration of CON Ports Please select the option CON Ports in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt CON Ports mask is displayed full screen In this menu the administrator can define for each CON Port the name the type the OSD representation and the connected CPU Please note the following guidelines for type selection Single Head Ports and USB 2 0 Ports can be switched separately Dual Head Ports Quad Head Ports Single Head USB 2 0 Ports and Triple Head USB 2 0 Ports are always switched in parallel Only odd Port numbers 01 03 05 etc may be configured as Dual Head Ports or Single Head USB 2 0 Ports Only every fourth Port 01 05 09 etc may be configured as Quad Head Port or Triple Head USB 2 0 Port Only the first CON Port can be switched by Hotkeys all other Ports behave like Slaves If you switch from a Multi Head CPU Port to a differently configured CPU Port one or more monitors may remain dark If the user switches from an Quad Head Console to a Single Head CPU Port all other three monitors will remain dark If the user switches from an Quad Head Console to a Dual Head CPU Port the last two monitors will remain dark If the user at
108. xt field Previous field Select next function Select previous function Apply and save macros in current configuration Back to upper Menu ServSwitch DKM 6 1 13 Saving Configurations inside the Switch Please select the option Save in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt By selecting this option the current configuration will be saved into the internal switch memory The last configuration that has been saved into the internal switch memory will be restored upon Restart and causes an up to several seconds lasting freeze of all OSD Menus The o The SAVE operation requires Blocking Access for the Switch Memory data paths and switching routes are not affected by this By selecting the option Auto Save in the system settings the current Switch configuration will further be periodically saved into the internal switch memory SERVSWITCH DKM CONFIGURATION 6 1 14 Saving Configurations into File Please select the option Save as in the Configuration menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with lt RETURN gt gt The Save as mask is displayed full screen In this menu you can save your current switch configuration to file This does not replace saving the configuration within the switch Configuration Save as ESC Settings Standard lest settings Save as Test sottings Save as Save
109. ype power cord e Ix USB 1 8m cable USB type A to type B e Ix IR Remote Control e User manual Quick Setup e CDROM with utilities and complete User Manual The following parts should be in your ServSwitch KVM Media Local Unit package ServSwitch M KVM Media Local Unit e Ix 5V DC universal power supply for the ServSwitch Minor KVM Media Local Unit e Ix German type power cord e DVI I 1 8m video cable DVI male to male me d e User manual Quick Setup Additionally with the Dual Head devices e DVI I 1 8m video cable DVI male to male af mo ServSwitch DKM Additionally with the ServSwitch KVM devices e USB 1 8m cable USB type A to type TEST Additionally with the ServSwitch Media KVM devices audio e Serial cable 1 8m Serial DB9 male female e 2 audio cables 1 8m Additionally with the ServSwitch KVM Dual Head and Media Devices Audio Serial Audio Combo cable 1 8m DSUB female and 2x 3 5mm Stereo Jacks on one side 8pol miniDIN male 1 The following parts should be in your ServSwitch KVM Media Remote Unit package e ServSwitch KVM Media Remote Unit e Ix 5V DC universal power supply for the ServSwitch KVM Media Remote Unit e German type power cord e User manual Quick Setup If anything is missing please contact our Technical Support see Ap

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