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1. ARI Port Power Cord Local Analog User SAM Adaptor PS 2 USB and Sun adaptors are available Server 1 Figure 3 2 Basic ServSelect IP Configuration CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the unit A SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE To install the ServSelect IP hardware 1 Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal to the configuration port on the back panel of the appliance using an RS 232 DB9 null modem cable The terminal should be set to 9600 bps 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control 2 Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the appliance and then into an appropriate power source 3 When you turn on the power the Power indicator on the front of the unit will blink for 30 seconds while performing a self test Approximately 10 seconds after it stops blinking press the Enter key to access the main menu To configure the ServSelect IP hardware 1 You will see the Terminal Applications menu with six options Select option 1 Network Configuration Test Myporl e
2. 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 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 El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada m SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE Contents Ac Specifications noria y ES wareaes 9 2 Introduction ooococccccon ees 10 2 1 Features and Benefits vig tgiigindinddh White dae bond dis 10 22 Salety PLeCAutiOn csi ao st aia 12 3 Installation cesare on an an RA E E E E 13 3 1 Getting Started uti cord i bite ioo i o 13 3 2 Rackmounting Your ServSelectlP 0 cis cc actdedee vee ita tarea 14 3 3 Installing the ServSelect UP iii ii baie ee aie 15 3 4 Setting Up Your ServSelect IP and Software 00 00002005 19 4 Analog Port Operation ococoococcnn eee 20 4 1 Controlling Your System at the Analog Port 00 000 0000008 20 4 2 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers 0 0 0 c cece eee eee 20 4 3 Navigating the OSD 6 36 cc ede ees ricino Hea eee EENE EA 23 44 Configuring the OSD serra b stats den oe 24 4 5 Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections 0 000 000 0005 31 4 6 R
3. Figure 4 7 Flag Dialog Box To determine how the status flag is displayed 1 Select Name or EID to determine what information will be displayed 2 Select Displayed to show the flag all the time or select Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after switching 3 Select a flag color in Display Color 4 In Display mode select Opaque for a solid color flag or select Transparent to see the desktop through the flag 5 To position the status flag on the desktop a Click Set Position to gain access to the Position Flag screen b Left click on the title bar and drag to the desired location c Right click to return to the Flag dialog box g a CHAPTER 4 ANALOG PORT OPERATION Figure 4 8 Position Flag NOTE Changes made to the flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box 6 Click OK to save settings Or Click X to exit without saving changes Setting console security The OSD enables you to set security on your analog port console You can establish a screen saver mode that engages after your console remains unused for a specified Inactivity Time Once engaged your console will remain locked until you press any key or move the mouse You will then need to type in your password to continue Use the Security dialog box to lock your console with password protection set or change your password and enable the screen saver NOTE If a password has been previously set you will have
4. SEPTEMBER 2002 gt pu S lt i en SY SERVSWITCH FAMILY Welcome to the ServSwitch Family Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX ServSelect IP We appreciate your business and we think you ll appreciate the many ways that your new ServSelect IP will save you money time and effort That s because our ServSwitch family is all about breaking away from the traditional expensive model of computer management You know the one sizefits all even if it doesn t model that says One computer gets one user station no more no less Why not a single user station monitor keyboard and mouse for multiple computers even computers of different platforms Why not a pair of user stations each of which can control multiple computers Why not multiple user stations for the same computer With our ServSwitch products there s no reason why not We carry a broad line of robust solutions for all these applications Do you have just two PCs and need an economical alternative to keeping two monitors keyboards and mice on your desk Or do you need to share dozens of computers including a mix of IBM PC RS 6000 Apple Macintosh Sun Microsystems and SGI compatibles among multiple users with different access levels Does your switch have to sit solidly on a worktable and use regular everyday cables Or does it have to be mounted in an equipment rack and use convenient many to
5. Windows NT and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Sun and Sun Microsystems are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de Operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all
6. so even if you move the cable server to another ARI port the name and configuration will be recognized by the appliance NOTE If a server is turned off its respective SAM will not appear in the Names list To access the Names dialog box 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Names The Names dialog box appears Figure 4 3 Names Dialog Box NOTE If the server list changes the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete To assign names to servers 1 Inthe Names dialog box select a server name or port number and click Modify The Name Modify dialog box appears Name Modify 2 x Figure 4 4 Name Modify Dialog Box A SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 2 Type a name in the New Name box Names of servers may be up to 15 characters long Legal characters include A Z a z 9 space and hyphen 3 Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box Your selection is not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for each server in the system 5 Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes Or Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes NOTE If a SAM has not been assigned a name the EID is used as the default name Assigning device types The appliance autom
7. 6 1 Calling BLACK BOX If you determine that your ServSelect IP is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact BLACK BOX Technical Support 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 e any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse and e the results of any testing you ve already done 6 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your ServSelect IP e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e Ifyou are shipping the ServSelect for repair make sure you include its power cord and the cables you re using with it If you are returning the ServSelect IP make sure you include everything you received with it Before you ship contact BLACK BOX to get a Return Authorization RA number APPENDIX FLASH UPGRADES Appendix FLASH Upgrades A 1 Upgrading the ServSelect IP The ServSelect IP FLASH upgrade feature allows you to upgrade your unit with the latest firmware available To perform this update you will need a TFTP server There are several free TFTP servers that you can download off the internet Next you will need to
8. 9 Broadcasting to Servers The analog user can simultaneously control more than one server in a system to ensure that all selected servers receive identical input You can choose to broadcast keystrokes and or mouse movements independently NOTE You can broadcast to up to 16 servers at a time one server per ARI port a CHAPTER 4 ANALOG PORT OPERATION To access the Broadcast dialog box 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Broadcast The Broadcast dialog box appears ServerRoom3 Figure 4 18 Broadcast Dialog Box NOTES Broadcasting Keystrokes The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically Specifically the keyboard Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same for all servers While the appliance attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously some servers may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission Broadcasting Mouse Movements For the mouse to work accurately all systems must have identical mouse drivers desktops such as identically placed icons and video resolutions In addition the mouse must be in exactly the same place on all screens Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve broadcasting mouse movements to multiple systems may have unpredictable results To broadcast to selected servers 1 From the Broadcast dialog box select t
9. SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 4 4 Configuring the OSD You can configure your ServSelect IP system from the Setup menu within the OSD Select the Names button when initially setting up your appliance to identify servers by unique names Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your servers from the the OSD menu Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for your Servers Feature Purpose Menu Change the server listing between numerically by port or EID number and alphabetically by name Change the Screen Delay Time before the OSD displays after pressing Print Screen Flag Change display timing color or location of the status flag Broadcast Set up to simultaneously control multiple servers through keyboard and mouse actions Scan Set up a custom scan pattern for up to 16 servers Security Set passwords to restrict server access Enable the screen saver Devices Identify the number of ports on an attached cascade switch Names Identify servers by unique names To access the Setup menu 1 Press Print Screen to launch the OSD The Main dialog box appears 2 Click Setup The Setup dialog box appears Figure 4 2 Setup Dialog Box g CHAPTER 4 ANALOG PORT OPERATION Assigning server names Use the Names dialog box to identify individual servers by name rather than by port number The Names list is always sorted by port order Names are stored in the SAM
10. ServSelect IP system In a cascaded system each ARI port will accommodate up to eight servers ServSelect IP Appliance z i e aie a2 of 7 2 C le e e J A AAA e e e e a a MAA 228 Server Access Modules KV125 KV128 PS 2 USB and Sun cables versions are available KV158A ServSwitch a Local Analog User Server 1 Figure 3 4 ServSelect IP Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch 1 Mount the Z8 into your rack cabinet Locate a length of CATS cabling to connect your appliance to the SAM for your Z8 2 Attach one end of the CATS cabling to the RJ 45 connector on the SAM 3 Connect the other end of the CATS cable to a port on the back of your ServSelect IP 4 Attach the keyboard monitor and mouse connectors of the SAM to a user port on your Z8 5 Connect the servers to your Z8 according to the instructions in the Z8 s manual 6 Power cycle the Z8 to enable the cascade code 7 Repeat steps 2 6 for all Z8s you want to attach to your system ga CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION To connect the network and turn on your ServSelect IP 1 Connect your network cable from the LAN port on the rear of the ServSelect IP appliance to your network 2 The components in the ServSelect IP system may be turned on in any order However since the SAMs are powered by the servers turn on the servers first and then turn on all attached systems
11. a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 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 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 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 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 En caso de existir una antena externa deber 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 g NOM STATEMENT
12. the Status dialog box NOTE During an upgrade the SAM status indicator in the Main dialog box will be yellow The SAM is unavailable while an upgrade is in progress When an upgrade is initiated any current connection to the server via the SAM will be terminated NOTES NOTES lt BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES Customer Support Information For FREE Technical Support 24 hours a day 7 days a week call 724 746 5900 or fax 725 746 0745 Mailing ad Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Dr Lawrence PA 15055 1018 World Wide Web www blackbox com Email info blackbox com opyright 2002 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved
13. the rack in a permanent location Install your equipment starting at the bottom of the rack cabinet then work to the top Avoid uneven loading or overloading of rack cabinets To install the 1U switch mounting bracket 1 Line up the holes in the long side of the kit s side brackets with the screw holes in the switch 2 With a Phillips screwdriver fasten the mounting brackets to the switch using two 8 32 x 1 2 pan head screws on each side 3 Attach the four cage nuts or clip nuts to the rackmounting flange of the rack cabinet so that the nut is positioned on the inside of the rack 4 Mount the switch assembly to the rack cabinet by matching the holes in the short side of each bracket to an appropriate set of matching holes on your rack cabinet Next insert the combination hex head screws through the slots in the bracket and the holes in the mounting rail then into the cage nuts or clip nuts Figure 3 1 ServSelect IP Horizontal Installation gag CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION 3 3 Installing the ServSelect IP Figure 3 2 illustrates one possible configuration for your ServSelect IP appliance Follow the detailed set of procedures following Figure 3 2 to successfully install your appliance Digital User one user for the KV120A or two users for the KV121A Configuration Port for updating firmware ServSelect IP Appliance 7 EU E A 16 ea E T Fr ar a a IIA e e e e
14. 10BASE T Ethernet may be used a dedicated switched 100BASE T network provides improved performance 3 1 Getting Started Before installing your ServSelect IP appliance refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance as well as other items necessary for proper installation The KV120 121A models ship with power input cords appropriate for North America The KV120 121E models ship with power input cords appropriate for Europe Supplied with the ServSelect IP ServSelect IP unit e Power cord e Rackmounting kit e One straight through null modem serial cable e ServSelect IP Installer User Guide e ServSelect IP Software Installer User Guide e ServSelect IP Quick Installation Guide Additional items needed One SAM per attached server or switch Setting up your network The ServSelect IP system uses IP addresses to uniquely identify the appliances and the computers running ServSelect IP Software The ServSelect IP appliance supports both BootP a subset of DHCP and static IP addressing BLACK BOX AA SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE recommends that IP addresses be reserved for each unit and that they remain static while the appliances are connected to the network 3 2 Rackmounting Your ServSelect IP Your ServSelect IP appliance ships with rackmounting brackets for easy integration into your rack Before installing the appliance and other components in the rack cabinet stabilize
15. A To display version information 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands Display Versions The Version dialog box appears The top half of the box lists the subsystem versions in the appliance EE Figure 4 12 Version Dialog Box 3 Click Digital to view the Digitizer unit firmware versions The Digital Version dialog box appears The top section identifies the Digitizer subsystem versions The center section identifies the current network settings Click X or press Escape to return to the Version dialog box iy lu Mor Lon Figure 4 13 Digital Version Dialog Box 4 Click SAM see Figure 4 12 to view individual SAM version information The SAM Selection dialog box appears SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE KY SAN Selection 2 X BlackBox1 07 BlackBox2 09 BlackBox3 11 12 Engineering1 01 Engineering2 04 SeruerRoom1 05 ServerRoom3 06 Figure 4 14 SAM Selection Dialog Box 5 Select a SAM to view and click the Version button The SAM Version dialog box appears For more information on loading firmware see Appendix A NA Hernan Figure 4 15 SAM Version Dialog Box 6 Click X to close the Version dialog box 4 8 Scanning Your System In scan mode the appliance automatically scans from port to port server to server You can scan up to 16 servers specifying which servers to scan and the number of seconds that each server will
16. Closes the current dialog box and returns to the previous one Alt O Selects the OK button then returns to the previous dialog box Single click Enter In a text box it selects the text for editing and enables the Left and Right Arrow keys to move the cursor Press Enter again to quit the edit mode Enter Completes a switch in the Main dialog box and exits the OSD Print Screen Backspace Toggles back to previous selection Print Screen Alt Immediately disengages user from a server no server is selected Status flag displays Free This only applies to the Y on the keyboard and not the keypad Print Screen Pause Immediately turns on screen saver mode and prevents access to that particular console if it is password protected Up Down Arrows Moves the cursor from line to line in lists Right Left Arrows Moves the cursor between columns When editing a text box these keys move the cursor within the column Page Up Page Down Pages up and down through Name and Port lists and Help pages Home End Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list Backspace Erases characters in a text box Delete Deletes current selection in the scan list or characters in a text box Shift Del Deletes from the current selection to the end of the list when editing a scan list Numbers Type from the keyboard or keypad Caps Lock Disabled Use the Shift key to change case A
17. E Activation of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a server no server is selected The status flag displays Free To exit the screen saver mode Press any key or move your mouse The Main dialog box appears and any previous server connection will be restored If a digital user is on that connection they will be disconnected and will receive a preemption message To turn off the screen saver 1 In the Security dialog box clear Enable Screen Saver 2 Click OK To immediately turn on the screen saver Press Print Screen then press Pause 4 5 Viewing and Disconnecting User Connections You can view and disconnect users through the User Status dialog box The user name U will always be displayed however you can display either the server name or EID number to which a user is connected If there is no user currently connected to a channel the user field will be blank and the server field will display Free To view current user connections 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands User Status The User Status dialog box appears A SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE To disconnect a user 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands User Status The User Status dialog box appears 3 Click the letter of a user to disconnect The Disconnect dialog box will appear User Status O Disconnect 2 x Local Port SDarre11 Cynthia S
18. Forester Robert S Irvine Figure 4 10 User Status Dialog Box Figure 4 11 Disconnect Dialog Box 4 Click OK to disconnect the user and return to the User Status dialog box Or Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without disconnecting a user NOTE If the User Status list has changed since it was last displayed the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated No mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete 4 6 Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse If your keyboard or mouse locks up during a communication with a CPU that has PS 2 type keyboard and mouse ports you may be able to re establish operation by issuing a reset command The reset command sends a key sequence to the server which causes the mouse and keyboard settings to be sent to the appliance With communication re established between the server and the appliance functionality is restored to the user To reset the mouse and keyboard values 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands Reset PS 2 A message box displays indicating that the mouse and keyboard have been reset 3 Click X to close the message box ga CHAPTER 4 ANALOG PORT OPERATION 4 7 Displaying Version Information The OSD enables you to display the ServSelect IP and SAM firmware versions For optimum performance keep your firmware current For more information see Appendix
19. IP Once you select the level of detail to receive the ServSelect IP will begin to display information on your terminal screen When you are finished viewing press any key to exit this mode Set Change Password The ServSelect IP can be set to a secure mode where the Terminal menu cannot be accessed without first entering a password To activate security 1 Select the Set Change Password menu option You will be prompted with the option to continue Enter a Y 2 Type a password for this ServSelect IP and press Enter This password must be a minimum of five characters and can be up to a maximum of 12 characters 10 are visible The password must consist of a combination of letters and numbers 3 You will be prompted to re type the password Once you complete this step security will be active and you will not be able to access ServSelect IP terminal operations without the password To change the password 1 Select the Set Change Password menu option 2 You will be prompted to type the old password and a new one 3 Re type the new password to verify NOTE This password places your ServSelect IP terminal in a secure mode This password should be guarded like any network password and care should be taken to avoid forgetting or misplacing it There are no means for recovering a lost password Exit This menu selection will return you to the ready prompt oe SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 6 Troubleshooting
20. P if needed a In the HyperTerminal window type 1 to select Network Configuration b Note the appliance IP address The first three numbers must be the same as in the server s IP address from step 5 above The last number must be dif ferent If the IP address is not correct change it as follows type 3 to select IP address then enter the correct address c Type 9 to exit the Network Configuration menu If you changed the IP address wait per the directions on the screen A o Bose SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 7 From the main menu type 2 to select Firmware Management The current version of your firmware displays in the Firmware Management screen 8 From the Firmware Management menu type 1 to select FLASH Download 9 Type the IP address of the TFTP server and press Enter 10 Type the name of the FLASH file and press Enter 11 Confirm the TFTP download by typing y or yes and pressing Enter 12 The ServSelect IP will verify the file you downloaded is valid Next you will be prompted to confirm the upgrade Type y or yes and press Enter 13 The ServSelect IP will begin the FLASH upgrade process On screen indicators will display the upgrade process When the upload is complete the ServSelect IP will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems CAUTION Do not cycle power to the ServSelect IP during this process A loss of power might render the appliance inoperable and require the unit be returned to the fact
21. atically discovers ServSwitch Multi Z8s that are attached to it and will automatically assign the number of ports eight to that switch You will see an Sw 8 appear in the Type category When you select that switch from the list the Modify button appears but do not click it at the time of this writing the KV158A 2x8 ServSwitch Multi Z8 is the only available cascade switch do not attempt to select or add other switch types or specify a different number of ports To access the Devices dialog box 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Devices The Devices dialog box appears Devices Figure 4 5 Devices Dialog Box When the ServSelect IP appliance discovers a ServSwitch Multi Z8 you will notice the port numbering change to accommodate each server under that switch For example if the switch is connected to ARI port 6 the switch port would be listed as 06 and each server under it would be numbered sequentially 06 01 06 02 and so on go CHAPTER 4 ANALOG PORT OPERATION Changing the display behavior Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of servers and set a Screen Delay Time for the OSD The display order setting alters how servers will display in several screens including the Main Devices and Broadcast dialog boxes To access the Menu dialog box 1 Press Print Screen to launch the OSD The Main dialog box appears 2 Click Setup Menu in the Main dia
22. ch attached server This integrated intelligence enhances security and prevents unauthorized access to a server through cable manipulation The SAM is powered directly from the server and provides Keep Alive functionality even if the ServSelect IP is not powered g CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION Access via network connection No special software or drivers are required on the attached computers Digital users access the ServSelect IP and all attached systems via Ethernet from a PC running ServSelect IP Software This software resides on the user s PC only User PCs can be located anywhere a valid network connection exists The ServSelect IP can be configured on a separate network from your data network allowing access to your servers even if your applications network is down Point and click control with ServSelect IP Software The ServSelect IP Software is a cross platform management application that allows you to view and control the ServSelect IP and all attached servers The ServSelect IP Software provides secure authentication data transfers and username password storage By utilizing a browser interface for navigation with an intuitive split screen interface this software provides you with a single point of access for your entire system From here you can manage the ServSelect IP install a new ServSelect IP or launch a video session to a system server Multiple servers can be accessed by one user each additional computer s video
23. chain Selecting servers Use the Main dialog box to select servers When you select a server the appliance reconfigures the keyboard and mouse to the proper settings for that server To select servers Double click the server name EID or port number or If the display order of your server list is by port Port button is depressed type the port number and press Enter or If the display order of your server list is by name or EID number Name or EID button is depressed type the first few characters of the name of the server or the EID number to establish it as unique and press Enter To select the previous server Press Print Screen and then Backspace This key combination toggles you between the previous and current connections To disengage the user from a server Press Print Screen and then Alt This leaves the user in a free state with no server selected The status flag on your desktop displays Free A SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE Soft switching Soft switching is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence You can soft switch to a server by pressing Print Screen and then typing the first few characters of its name or number If you have set a Screen Delay Time and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed the OSD will not display To configure servers for soft switching 1 Ze 3 4 Press Print Screen to launch the OSD The Main dialog box appea
24. curity dialog box 6 Click OK To log in to your console 1 Press any key or move the mouse 2 The Password dialog box appears Type your password then click OK 3 The Main dialog box appears if the password was entered properly To remove password protection from your console 1 From the Main dialog box click Setup Security the Password dialog box appears Type your password then click OK 2 Inthe Security dialog box single click and press Enter or double click in the New box Leave the box blank Press Enter 3 Single click and press Enter or double click in the Repeat box Leave the box blank Press Enter 4 Click OK to eliminate your password To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection 1 If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box proceed to step 2 Or g CHAPTER 4 ANALOG PORT OPERATION If your console is password protected see the previous procedure then go to step 2 2 Select Enable Screen Saver 3 Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time from 1 99 to delay activation of the screen saver 4 Choose Energy if your monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant otherwise select Screen CAUTION Monitor damage can result from using Energy mode with monitors not compliant with Eneray STAR 5 Optional Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box 6 Click OK NOT
25. display The scanning order is determined by placement of the server in the list The list is always shown in scanning order You can however choose to display the servers name or EID number by pressing the appropriate button NOTE Scanning is only available to the local analog user To add servers to the scan list 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Scan The Scan dialog box appears go CHAPTER 4 ANALOG PORT OPERATION EE1221 08FF 03 EE1221 08FF 05 EE1221 08FF0A EE1221 08FF16 EE1221 08FF25 Figure 4 16 Scan Dialog Box 3 Determine the order within the list to add the server If there are no servers in the scan list your cursor will appear in a blank line at the top of the list or To add a server to the end of the list place your cursor in the last server entry and press the Down Arrow key or To add a server in the midst of an existing list place your cursor at the entry below where you want to insert a new server and press Insert 4 Type the first few characters of a server name or port number to scan The first matching server will appear in the line or To move through the list press the following keyboard commands in the Name Port or Sec column to move through the list of servers available to scan a Press Alt Down Arrow to move the cursor down through the list of servers b Press Alt Up Arrow to move the cursor up thr
26. download the latest FLASH firmware from BLACK BOX Contact BLACK BOX technical support and follow their directions for downloading the firmware Save the FLASH upgrade file to the appropriate directory on your TFTP server Once this is complete the following steps will upload the new FLASH file to the ServSelect IP To upload a new FLASH file 1 Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal to the configuration port on the back panel of the ServSelect IP The terminal should be set to 9600 bps 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control 2 Connect the LAN port on the ServSelect IP to an Ethernet hub that is also connected to the PC being used as the TFTP server 3 Launch both the server software and the terminal emulation software 4 Verify that the ServSelect IP is turned on After approximately 40 seconds the ServSelect IP will send out a message BLACK BOX ServSelect IP Ready__ Press any key to continue Press any key to access the main menu The ServSelect IP main menu appears 5 Get the IP address of the TFTP server If using the SolarWinds TFTP server it appears in the lower right hand corner of the server s pane Otherwise extract it from the OS tools may be OS dependent Right click on Network Neighborhood Select Properties Select the Protocols tab Select TCP IP protocol Select Properties and note the IP address 6 Assign the IP address in the ServSelect I
27. e ServSelect IP switch The ServSelect IP consists of a rackmountable keyboard video and mouse KVM switch configurable for analog or digital connectivity Each ServSelect IP has 16 Analog Rack Interface ARI ports for connecting devices and operates over standard LAN connections Access servers across a 1 OOBASE T Ethernet connection or directly through an analog port on the ServSelect IP for analog KVM connectivity and administration Video resolutions through the analog port can be up to 1600 x 1280 with an end to end cable length of up to 15 meters 50 feet Digital users can achieve video resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 with a cable length of up to 10 meters 32 feet between the ServSelect IP and the server Number of Digital Analog servers users user ServSelect IP KV120 e E a aoe TIT 128 1 1 OO SOCIO ServSelect IP KV121 a sana AAAA 128 2 1 d am 0 0 bhdi di Maximum number of servers with a fully configured KV158A switch attached to each of the 16 ARI ports Figure 2 1 ServSelect IP Model Comparison Server Access Modules The Server Access Module SAM with CATS design dramatically reduces cable clutter while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings The built in memory of the SAM simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique server names or Electronic ID EID numbers for ea
28. 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 approved 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 EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions might cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or televis
29. esetting Your Keyboard and Mouse 0 c cece eee eee 32 4 7 Displaying Version Information 0 0 0 cece eee cece eee 32 4 8 Scanning Your System r eeri raaraa cece eee 34 4 9 Broadcasting to Servers csvia vcr ecient ware Srn sea esa ede es eee reese 36 5 Terminal Operations desicion a undae 38 6 Troubleshooting 2 cece eee eee eee 40 6 1 Calling BLACK BOX os tv ne bjun bbe ths laos dee 40 6 2 Shipping and Packaging nni peten c eee cence eens 40 Appendix FLASH Upgrades 00 e cece e eee eee eee 41 Al Upgrading the Servselect IP 4 05 cic nds tuvedwiavosw ore 41 A 2 Upgrading the SAM firmware ooooooocoooocoooocr eee eee 42 g CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 Specifications During the course of this product s lifetime modifications might be made to its hardware or firmware that could cause these specifications to change without notice Agency Approvals EN55022 Class A EN55024 EN61000 3 3 FCC 15 Class A VCCI Class A IEC950 EN60950 UL 1950 60950 third edition CSA C22 2 No 950 Server Ports Number 16 Interface Type Proprietary composite of video keyboard and mouse to SAM adapters Connectors RJ 45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Analog Port Maximum 1600 x 1280 75 Hz Digital Port Maximum 1280 x 1024 75 Hz Configuration Port Number 1 Interface Type Ser
30. ess 00 e0 86 02 03 62 Network Speed 100 Mbps Full Duplex Static Bootp Static IP Address 10 0 0 10 Netmask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway Exit Apply changes Enter selection gt Figure 5 1 Network Configuration Menu To access the Terminal menu 1 Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal to the configuration port on the back panel of the ServSelect IP using a RS 232 DB9 null modem cable The terminal should be set to 9600 bps 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control The terminal may be connected at any time even when the ServSelect IP is powered on 2 Press any key to access the main menu Network Configuration The ServSelect IP is configured for network access through the Network Configuration option When it is selected you will have access to the addressing ga CHAPTER 5 TERMINAL OPERATIONS that allows the ServSelect IP to be positioned in your network For more information see Installing the ServSelect IP in Chapter 3 Firmware Management This menu option contains the FLASH Download command The FLASH Download selection allows you to keep your ServSelect IP firmware current with upgrades available from BLACK BOX For more information see Appendix A FLASH Upgrades Enable Debug Messages This menu option allows you to configure the ServSelect IP to display messages regarding the status of the ServSelect
31. for the most efficient startup 3 4 Setting Up Your ServSelect IP and Software See the ServSelect IP Software Installer User Guide that ships with your appliance The ServSelect IP system has a local analog port that allows you to attach a monitor and a PS 2 keyboard and mouse to the back of the unit First set up your servers at the analog port via the OSD before proceeding to use the ServSelect IP Software to finish configuring your system Proceed to Chapter 4 in this installer user guide for detailed instructions on the OSD setup and configuration Once your servers are named you will want to use a digital station to configure the ServSelect IP Software See the ServSelect IP Quick Installation Guide for an overview of the hardware and software installation procedure SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 4 Analog Port Operation 4 1 Controlling Your System at the Analog Port The ServSelect IP includes a local analog port on the back of the unit that allows you to connect a monitor and a PS 2 keyboard and mouse for direct analog access The appliance uses the OSD which utilizes intuitive menus to configure your system and select computers 4 2 Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Use the OSD Main dialog box to view configure and control servers in the ServSelect IP system View your servers by name port or by the unique Electronic ID number EID embedded in each SAM You will see an OSD generated port list by default w
32. he mouse and or keyboard checkboxes for the servers that are to receive the broadcast commands or Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target server Then press Alt K to select the keyboard checkbox and or Alt M to select the mouse checkbox Repeat for additional servers 2 Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box Click X or press Escape to return to the Main dialog box 3 Click Commands The Command dialog box appears 4 Click the Broadcast Enable checkbox to activate broadcasting 5 From the user station type the information and or perform the mouse movements you want to broadcast To turn broadcasting off From the Command dialog box clear the Broadcast Enable checkbox UU lt gt SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 5 Terminal Operations Each individual ServSelect IP may be configured at the unit level through the configuration port on the back of the unit All terminal commands are accessed through a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software Configuring the Terminal Menu The ServSelect IP Terminal Applications menu features five selections Network Configuration Firmware Management Enable Debug Messages Set Change Password and Exit Test HyperT erminal al si Set Change Password Configure Sun keyboard layout code Exit Enter selection gt 1 Black Box ServSelect IP Console Copyright c 2000 All Rights Reserved MAC Addr
33. hen you first launch the OSD The Port column indicates the ARI port to which a server is connected If you connect a legacy KVM switch to the appliance the port numbering displays the ARI port first then the switch port to which the server is connected For example in Figure 4 1 servers 04 03 and 01 02 are connected to switches To access the Main dialog box Press Print Screen to launch the OSD The Main dialog box appears Figure 4 1 Example of Configured Main Dialog Box NOTE You can also press the Control key twice within one second to launch the OSD You can use this key sequence in any place you see Print Screen throughout this installer user guide CHAPTER 4 ANALOG PORT OPERATION Viewing the status of your appliance The status of the servers in your system is indicated in the right columns of the Main dialog box The following table describes the status symbols OSD Status Symbols Symbol Description SAM is online green circle SAM is offline or is not operating properly Connected switch is online Connected switch is offline or is not operating properly SAM is being upgraded yellow circle SAM is being accessed by the indicated user channel gt gt Oox ae x SAM is blocked by the indicated user channel For instance in Figure 4 1 user B is viewing Forester but is blocking access to Acton Barrett and Edie which are connected to the same SAM
34. ial RS 232 DTE Connector DB9 Female Network Connection Number 1 Interface Type Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10BASE T Fast Ethernet IEEE 802 3U 100BASE T Connector RJ 45 Analog Port Number 1 Interface Types PS 2 and VGA Connectors 2 6 pin MiniDIN 1 HD15 Other Characteristics Heat Dissipation 92 BTU Hr Airflow 8 cfm Temperature 10 to 50 Celsius 50 to 122 Fahrenheit operating 20 to 60 Celsius 4 to 140 Fahrenheit nonoperating Humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing operating 5 to 95 noncondensing nonoperating Power 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz autosensing 40 W maximum AC input current rating AC input cable Power Consumption 1A 18 AWG three wire cable with a three lead IEC 320 receptacle on the power supply end and a country or region dependent plug on the power resource end 25W Size HxWxD 4 45 x 43 18 x 27 94 cm 1U form factor 1 75 x 17 00 x 11 00 in Weight 3 6 kg 8 lb without cables A SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 2 Introduction 2 1 Features and Benefits The BLACK BOX ServSelect IP switches combine analog and digital technology to provide flexible centralized control of data center servers This solution delivers secure digital access and flexible server management from anywhere at any time NOTE Throughout the text the word appliance is used generically to describe th
35. ion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off you can correct the interference with one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help gag COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances This equipment has also been found to comply with European standards EN50082 and EN60950 CE Japanese Compliance Statement CORB MUERES ERS AER VCCI OL KES PT PAAPHEMNRECT COREA RE CRASS LER GRA XRBOFOCLBDV EF LOBA MEASURE HESBRENATLEBHVET Other Agency Approvals UL 1950 CSA C22 2 No 950 IEC 950 Republic of Korea EMI Standard Certificate Number E F900 01 2012 A TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL IN BLACK BOX and the V logo are registered trademarks and ServSwitch ServSelect and ServSelect IP are trademarks of BLACK BOX Corporation Apple Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM PS 2 and RS 6000 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft HyperTerminal Windows
36. iver for all attached Microsoft Windows systems attached to the appliance For Microsoft Windows NT using default drivers 1 From the desktop select Start Settings Control Panel Mouse 2 Click on the Motion tab 3 Set the pointer speed to Slow You will need to set this for any Windows NT user account that will be accessing the Windows NT system through the appliance For Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows XP 1 From the desktop select Start Settings Control Panel Mouse 2 Click on the Motion tab 3 Set the Acceleration setting to None and the speed setting to the default of 50 To connect a SAM adapter to each server 1 Locate the SAM adaptors for your ServSelect IP unit 2 Attach the appropriately color coded cable ends to the keyboard monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to the unit 3 Attach one end of the CATS cabling that will run between your SAM and ServSelect IP unit to the RJ 45 connector on the SAM adapter 4 Connect the other end of the CATS cable to the desired ARI port on the back of your ServSelect IP unit 5 Repeat steps 2 4 for all servers you wish to attach NOTE When connecting a Sun SAM adapter you must use a multi sync monitor to accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync on green or composite sync SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE To add a KV158A ServSwitch Multi Z8 switch You can add a KV158A ServSwitch Multi Z8 to the
37. log box The Menu dialog box appears Figure 4 6 Menu Dialog Box To choose the default display order of servers 1 Select Name to display servers alphabetically by name Or Select EID to display servers numerically by EID number Or Select Port to display servers numerically by port number 2 Click OK To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSD 1 Type in the number of seconds 9 to delay the OSD display after you press Print Screen Entering will instantly launch the OSD with no delay 2 Click OK Setting a Screen Delay Time allows you to complete a soft switch without the OSD displaying To perform a soft switch see Soft switching in this chapter SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE Controlling the status flag The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected server or the status of the selected port Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by server name or EID number or to change the flag color opacity display time and location on the desktop OSD Status Flags Flag Description arreli Flag type by name Flag type by EID number OA h tree Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems Darrell Flag indicating that Broadcast mode is enabled To access the Flag dialog box 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Flag The Flag dialog box appears
38. one cables No matter how large or small your setup is no matter how simple or how complex we re confident we have a ServSwitch system that s just right for you The ServSwitch family from BLACK BOX the one stop answer for all your KVM switching needs This manual will tell you all about your new ServSelect IP including how to install operate and troubleshoot it For an introduction to the ServSelect IP see Chapter 2 The ServSelect IP product codes covered in this manual are KV120A KV120E KV121A KV212E This manual also includes information about the ServSelect IP Software and the Server Access Modules which have their own manuals or installation guides KV125A KV126A KV127A KV128A And this manual also includes information about the ServSwitch Multi Z8 switch KV158A AA SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 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 B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
39. ory for repair This upgrade may take up to 10 minutes to complete 14 Once the upgrade is complete the startup message from step 4 will appear on the terminal screen A 2 Upgrading the SAM firmware You may upgrade SAMs either individually or simultaneously To simultaneously upgrade multiple SAMs 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands SAM Status The SAM Status dialog box appears SAM Status Bx Figure A 1 SAM Status Dialog Box 3 Click one or more types of adaptors to upgrade Click Upgrade ao APPENDIX FLASH UPGRADES SAM Upgrade x Figure A 2 SAM Upgrade Dialog Box 4 The SAM Upgrade dialog box appears Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to the SAM Status dialog box To upgrade SAM firmware individually 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands Display Versions The Version dialog box appears Luts Lon Figure A 3 Version Dialog Box 3 Click SAM to view individual cable version information Figure A 4 SAM Selection Dialog Box pg SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 4 Select a SAM to upgrade and click the Version button The SAM Version dialog box appears a 3117 Mordor ll ee Figure A 5 SAM Version Dialog Box 5 Click the Load Firmware button The Load dialog box appears Figure A 6 SAM Load Dialog Box 6 Click OK to initiate the upgrade and return to
40. ough the list of servers c Press Alt Home to move the cursor to the first server in the list d Press Alt End to move the cursor to the last server in the list 5 In the Sec column type the number of seconds from 3 to 255 of desired time before the scan moves to the next server in the sequence 6 Move the cursor to the next line or press the Down Arrow and repeat steps 2 5 for each of the remaining servers to be included in the scan pattern 7 Click OK To remove a server from the scan list 1 In the Scan dialog box click the server to be removed 2 Press Delete Or Press Shift Delete to remove the selected server and all entries below it 3 Click OK SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE To start the scan mode 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands The Command dialog box appears Figure 4 17 Command Dialog Box 3 Select Scan Enable in the Command dialog box 4 Click X to close the Command dialog box NOTE Scanning will commence when the Main dialog box or flag is displayed Scanning is inhibited in any other the OSD dialog box To cancel scan mode 1 Select a server if the OSD is open or Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard if the OSD is not open Scanning will stop at the currently selected server or Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Commands The Command dialog box appears 3 Clear Scan Enable 4
41. r Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised e Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading e Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Consider equipment name plate ratings for maximum current e Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of rackmounted equipment should be maintained Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example use of power strips 3 Installation The ServSelect IP system requires that the ServSelect IP Software be installed prior to use ServSelect IP Software allows you to view and control a server attached to the appliance system configure and maintain the system and prevent unauthorized access to the appliance via IP connection NOTE The analog port does not require the ServSelect IP Software for operation The analog port uses the On Screen Display OSD For more information see Chapter 4 The ServSelect IP system uses Ethernet networking infrastructure and TCP IP protocol to transmit keyboard video and mouse information between operators and connected computers Although
42. rmine 4 Set Changs Password 5 Configure Jun keyboard layout code 0 Exit Enter selection gt 1 Bleck Box ServBelect IP Console Copyright 2 2000 All Rights Reserved MAC Addrega 00 cd 86 02 03 62 Network Speed 100 mbps rull Duplex Z Atatic Bootp Atetio 3 IP Address 10 0 0 10 j Netmask 235 255 0 0 5 Default Gateway none J Exit Apply changes Enter selection gt CormschaC1734_ fundar Semen VAIL OS Num Corer e Figure 3 3 Network Configuration Menu 2 Select option to set your network speed When possible you should set your connection manually without relying on the auto negotiate feature Once you enter your selection you will be returned to the Network Configuration menu 3 Select option 2 and specify if you are using a static or BootP IP address Use a static IP address for ease of configuration If you are using a BootP address please configure your BootP server to provide an IP address to the appliance skip step 4 and continue to the next procedure 4 Select options 3 5 from the Terminal Applications menu in turn to finish configuring your appliance for IP address Netmask and Default Gateway Once this is completed type a to return to the main menu Y CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION To adjust the mouse acceleration Before a server can be connected to the ServSelect IP an adjustment to mouse acceleration must be made Use the default Microsoft Windows PS 2 mouse dr
43. rs Click Setup Menu The Menu dialog box appears For Screen Delay Time type the number of seconds of delay desired before the Main dialog box is displayed after Print Screen is pressed Click OK To soft switch to a server 1 To select a server press Print Screen If the display order of your server list is by port Port button is depressed type the port number and press Enter or If the display order of your server list is by name or EID number Name or EID button is depressed type the first few characters of the name of the server or the EID number to establish it as unique and press Enter To switch back to the previous server press Print Screen then Backspace CHAPTER 4 ANALOG PORT OPERATION 4 3 Navigating the OSD This table describes how to navigate the OSD using the keyboard and mouse OSD Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Print Screen Opens the OSD Press Print Screen twice to send the Print Screen keystroke to the currently selected device F1 Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box Escape Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the previous one In the Main dialog box it closes the OSD and returns to the flag In a message box it closes the pop up box and returns to the current dialog box Alt Opens dialog boxes selects or checks options and executes actions when used with underlined or other designated letters Alt X
44. to enter the password before you can access the Security dialog box To access the Security dialog box 1 Press Print Screen The Main dialog box will appear 2 Click Setup Security The Security dialog box appears K Security Figure 4 9 Security Dialog Box To set or change the password 1 Single click and press Enter or double click in the New text box 2 Type the new password in the New text box and press Enter Passwords must contain both alpha and numeric characters are case sensitive and may be up to 12 characters long Legal characters are A Z a z 9 space and hyphen EA ss SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 3 In the Repeat box type the password again and press Enter 4 Click OK to change only your password and then close the dialog box NOTE If you should lose or forget your password you must return your ServSelect IP To password protect your console 1 Set your password as described in the previous procedure 2 Select Enable Screen Saver 3 Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time from 1 to 99 to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature 4 For Mode select Energy if your monitor is ENERGy STAR compliant otherwise select Screen CAUTION Monitor damage can result from using Energy mode with monitors not compliant with Enercy Star 5 Optional Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Se
45. will appear in a separate program window SAM Switch Rack of Servers SAM Adapter Switch Rack of Servers Critical Server Analog Connection ed Noe SS Co a IP Connections x d So 7 WA Figure 2 2 Example ServSelect IP Configuration SERVSELECT IP INSTALLER USER GUIDE 2 2 Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and or keyboard problems when using these products e Ifthe building has 3 phase AC power ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same phase For best results they should be on the same circuit Use only BLACK BOX supplied cable to connect computers and KVM switches To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment please observe the following precautions Do not use a 2 wire extension cord in any BLACK BOX product configuration e Test AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding e Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor When using a backup power supply UPS power the computer the monitor and the appli ance off the supply NOTE The AC inlet is the main disconnect Rackmount safety considerations e Elevated Ambient Temperature If the equipment is installed in a closed rack assembly the operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the equipment e Reduced Ai

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