(USB keyboard, USB mouse, and DVI monitor).
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1. Mouse Keyboard e EzEwJe e e E m o e Ezztwje 8 Port EC Series USB DVI KVM Switch KV9508A Figure 3 1 Console keyboard mouse and monitor connection NOTES The monitor connected to the DVI I port must be capable of synchronizing with the computer s video signal If you are uncertain about the monitor type consult the monitor user s manual 3 2 2 Connecting the Computers Using the all in one DVI cable EHN900024U 0006 or 0010 connect a computer to the ServSwitch Connect the cable s USB connectors to the computer s USB port Connect the cable s DVI I connector to your computer s DVI I monitor port as shown in Figure 3 2 Connect the USB and DVI I connectors on the other end of the cable to the ServSwitch Follow the same procedure to connect the other computers 8 Port EC Series USB DVI KVM Switch KV9508A n Hae Emo DVI port USB port USB keyboard mouse port nm DVI video Computer card Figure 3 2 Computer connection Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com netsh Chapter 4 Operation 4 Operation 4 1 Powering On the System Once all cables have been connected and all computers have been powered on the ServSwitch emulates mouse and keyboard signals on each port allowing you2. ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Kvonneh Trademarks Used in this Manual TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners 599 724 746 5500 blackboxcom Page5 Table of Contents Chapter Page Tz SpecificaONS ta pt lui fo cos A BA ORAN S e 7 HEU MEX 8 2 INTO UCA eae tese ien eb Nes eR RC RU C Rb b tet 8 2 2 COMPONENTS a ee bte a WAR RAB UR AA dote e 8 2 2 FrontiPanely e prts etx co m ARE eo RA RE Bin ads 8 22 2ReatPahel us bet tege e e Ges eU ROG rides 9 2 3 Whats Incl gded dss i
3. El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 1 El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato KV9508A 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 NOM Statement 12 18 14 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber
4. 4 746 5500 blackbox com kvonneh Chapter 3 Installation 3 Installation 3 1 ServSwitch Placement The 8 Port ServSwitch EC Series USB DVI KVM Switch can be rackmounted or placed on a desktop Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM switch How long are the cables attached to your keyboard mouse and monitor e How far away are the computers from the console How long are the cables you use to connect your computers to the ServSwitch CAUTION Do not place cables near machines that create electrical noise such as fluorescent lighting air conditioning equipment etc 3 2 Hardware Installation This section provides instructions for the basic hardware setup of a single ServSwitch CAUTION Before you begin make sure that power to all the devices that you will be connecting is turned off To prevent damage caused by ground potential differences make sure that all devices are properly grounded If you don t follow these instructions your computers and or the ServSwitch could be damaged 3 2 1 Connecting the Console Keyboard Mouse and Monitor 1 Power off all computers 2 Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse directly to the USB keyboard and mouse ports labeled with keyboard and mouse symbols on the back of the ServSwitch as shown in Figure 3 1 Attach your DVI cable from your monitor directly to the DVI port KV9508A 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 3 Installation Monitor
5. 8A 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The 8 Port ServSwitch USB DVI KVM Switch allows you to control up to eight computers from a single IBM console USB keyboard USB mouse and DVI Digital Visual Interface monitor Supported mice include Microsoft IntelliMouse and other basic mice Setup is fast and simple and there s no software to configure Use front panel buttons on the ServSwitch or hotkeys to select ports or start AutoScan The front panel LEDs will light with the corresponding active port when switching between the computers The AutoScan function allows you to automatically scan and monitor all computers one by one that are connected to the ServSwitch 2 2 Components 2 2 1 Front Panel Figure 2 1 shows the 8 Port ServSwitch front view Table 2 1 describes the components numbered in the illustration S t Witch Ec series Figure 2 1 The 8 Port ServSwitch front panel view Table 2 1 Front panel components Number Component Description 1 Scan time buttons Press buttons 1 and 2 together to change the Scan time interval The unit beeps 1 2 3 or 4 times for scan time of 3 8 15 or 30 seconds respectively 2 Autoscan buttons Press buttons 7 and 8 together to start Autoscan 3 Port LEDs LEDs light when the connected computer is selected Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Ben Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 1 continued Front panel compo
6. KV9508A lt gt BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES Control up to 8 computers from a single IBM console USB keyboard USB mouse and DVI monitor Works with Microsoft Intelli Mouse BLACK BOX EC Series Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 Support FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax Information 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Website www blackbox com E mail infoGblackbox com FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approv
7. Left Ctrl Left Ctrl 2 you ll select the computer on Port 2 Or do the following 1 To invoke the hotkey mode press the lt Left Ctrl gt key twice within two seconds The switch will beep to indicate that it s in hotkey mode KV9508A 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 4 Operation 2 Press the lt up arrow gt or lt down arrow gt keys to switch to the previous or next port respectively Table 4 1 lists the hotkey commands Table 4 1 Hotkey commands Hotkey Sequence lt Left Ctrl gt lt Left Ctrl gt X lt Left Ctrl gt lt Left Ctrl gt F1 lt Left Ctrl gt lt Left Ctrl gt lt Left Ctrl gt lt Left Ctrl gt F2 lt Left Ctrl gt lt Left Ctrl gt F2 lt up arrow gt lt Left Ctrl gt lt Left Ctrl gt F2 lt down arrow gt lt Left Ctrl gt lt Left Ctrl gt F3 lt Left Ctrl gt lt Left Ctrl gt V 4 digit code X 1 8 F1 F3 Function keys Function Switch to PC X master port X 1 8 Begin AutoScan The AutoScan feature allows you to monitor the activity of the connected computers without having to press the front panel buttons Stop AutoScan Begin Manual Scan Switch to previous active PC Switch to next active PC Adjust scan rate The module beeps one to four times to indicate scan intervals of 3 8 15 and 30 seconds Set the maximum video resolution To prevent the video resolution setting from exceeding the capacity of the connected display use a 4 digit code for
8. a st oa einer da eA ad 10 2 4 Cables That You ll Need to Supply o on nannaa naaa 10 3 lnstallatiOFk ser rede dde puesto be epe piedi don 11 3 1 ServSwitch Placement ooo 11 3 2 Hardware Installation 2 11 3 2 1 Connecting the Console Keyboard Mouse and Monitor 11 3 2 2 Connecting the Computers 0 0 0 0 eee eee 12 4 Operallo eod dual ees nemis ejui gr d 13 4 1 Powering On the System 2 0 teen ee 13 4 2 Selecting Computers Using Front Panel Buttons 13 4 3 Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands 13 Appendix Troubleshooting iliis 16 A 1 Calling Black Box eI I 16 A 2 Shipping and Packaging iiie es 16 Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com kvonneh Chapter 1 Specifications 1 Specifications Hotkeys Yes Resolution 1920 x 1200 60 Hz Supported Operating Systems Windows 98 SE Me 2000 XP Windows 7 Windows Vista Linux Mac OSX Solaris User Controls 8 port buttons labeled 1 8 also used for Scan time buttons and AutoScan Connectors 1 Power Console end 1 DVI I 2 USB Type A Computer end 8 DVI 1 8 USB Type B Indicators 16 LEDs 8 Port Selection 8 Computer Ready Temperature Tolerance Operating 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Storage 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Power 9 12 VDC power supply included Size 1 75 H x 17 25 W x 7 D 4 45 x 43 81 x 17 78 cm Weight 5 Ib 2 3 kg KV950
9. e recommend that you use the original container e If you are shipping the 8 Port ServSwitch EC Series USB DVI KVM Switch for repair make sure you include everything that came in the original package Before you ship contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com kvonneh NOTES KV9508A 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 NOTES Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com kvonneh NOTES KV9508A 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less e Copyright 2012 All rights reserved KV9508A version 3 724 746 5500 blackbox com
10. ed by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada Page2 724746 5500 blackbox com NOM Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 5 El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo erca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 6 El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio
11. nents Number Component Description 4 Port selection buttons Press buttons 1 8 individually to select a computer 5 Power LED Lights when power is on 2 2 2 Rear Panel Figure 2 2 shows the 8 Port ServSwitch rear view Table 2 2 describes the components numbered in the illustration uo oE Hjo Pct Figure 2 2 The 8 Port ServSwitch back panel view Table 2 2 Rear panel components Number Component Description 6 Barrel connector Connects to a 9 12 VDC 2 A power supply min 7 Computer s DVI ports Connect to the computers monitors 8 Console DVI port Plugs into the console s monitor 9 2 console USB Type A Plugs into the console s keyboard ports mouse 10 Computer USB Type B Keyboard mouse connections ports for computers KV9508A 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 2 Overview 2 3 What s Included The package should contain the following items If anything is missing or damaged please contact Black Box e 8 Port ServSwitch EC Series USB DVI KVM Switch 1 universal power supply output 9 12 VDC This user s manual Rackmount kit 2 4 Cables That You ll Need to Supply e 8 Port ServSwitch EC Series USB DVI KVM Switch Cable EHN900024U 0006 0009 0015 These cables connect to PCs that have USB and DVI connectors The cables are available in 6 9 and 15 foot 1 8 2 8 and 4 7 m versions Page 10 72
12. r computer to boot normally The ServSwitch is now ready for use 4 2 Selecting Computers Using Front Panel Buttons You can instantly select any computer by pressing the port selector buttons on the front panel The corresponding LED will light when the port is selected 4 3 Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands A hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence used to selete a computer to activate a computer scan etc The KVM interprets keystrokes as hotkeys A hotkey sequence starts with two Left Ctrl keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes A built in buzzer generates a high pitched beep for a correct hotkey sequence A buzzer generates a low pitched beep to indicate an error the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer L Ctrl is the Ctrl key located at the left side of the keyboard 1 8 are the number keys 1 8 at the upper row of the keyboard NOTE Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard for hotkeys To select a computer by hotkey command you must know its port number which is determined by the KVM switch connection Each computer is assigned a numeric ID To directly switch the KVM control to any computer via a simple keyboard command sequence do the following 1 To invoke the hotkey mode press the Left Ctrl key twice within two seconds The switch will beep to indicate that it s in hotkey mode 2 Enter your desired switch port number 1 8 For example if you press
13. the maximum video resolution you wish to set You may need to reboot the host computers for the new settings to take effect Press Esc to abort resolution setting Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com netsh 4 Digit Code 1007 1208 1210 1307 1409 1410 Chapter 4 Operation Table 4 2 4 digit codes and corresponding resolutions Resolution 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1440 x 900 1440 x 1050 4 Digit Code 1609 1612 1610 1910 1912 2011 Resolution 1600 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 2048 x 1152 KV9508A 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Appendix Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting A 1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your 8 Port ServSwitch EC Series USB DVI KVM Switch is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user ser viceable parts Contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse A 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your 8 Port ServSwitch EC Series USB DVI KVM Switch Package it carefully W
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