Black Box KV3204A user manual

User manual for the device Black Box KV3204A

Device: Black Box KV3204A
Category: Switch
Manufacturer: Black Box
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Added : 6/28/2014
Number of pages: 41
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® ® July 2010
KV3004A KV3204A
KV3304A KV3404A
NETWORKSERVICES
ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB)
Control up to four VGA video-equipped computer
systems and share peripherals among them.
KV3004A supports one video head per channel, KV3204A supports two,
KV3304A supports three, and KV3404A supports four.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
Customer
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Support
Mail

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ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. Sun is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Unix is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, In

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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 B of Part 15

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ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5

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Table of Contents Contents 1. Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 2. Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Introduction ...................................................................

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ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) 1. Specifications Approvals: CE, FCC Hardware Compatibility: All computers with VGA analog video and USB interfaces Software Compatibility: Operates with all known software and operating systems including Windows®, Linux®, Unix®, BSD, all Sun® OS, all Mac® OS, NetWare®, etc. Connectors: Video: 15-way female D-sub Keyboard/Mouse: USB Type A female Switched USB: USB 2.0 Type A female Audio: 3.5-mm stereo jack Other: Modular 10p10c for Flash u

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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction There are four versions of the four-way ServSwitch Wizard™ VGA (USB), each of which allows a single operator to control up to four computer systems and share peripherals among them in a very flexible manner. The KV3004A can support one video head per channel, whereas the slightly larger KV3204A, KV3304A and KV3404A units support two, three and four video heads per channel, respectively. In addition to impressive VGA video performance, these u

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ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) 2.2 Features Multiscreen Versions The ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) includes separate models to support one, two, three, or four video heads per channel. Multiple Switching The attached peripheral devices can be switched collectively to any computer system, or they can be linked to separate systems to achieve multiple tasks in parallel. Multiple switching can be controlled from the on-screen menu or using the front-panel buttons. Analog Video The ServSwitch Wizard VGA

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Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Hardware Description, Single Head Version (KV3004A) 2.5.1 Front Panel Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the unit. Table 2-2 describes its components: C O M P U T E R KVM SPK U S B 1 U S B 2 MODE 1 2 3 Figure 2-2. Front panel. Table 2-1. Front panel components. Number Component Description 1 COMPUTER button Press to change to the next computer channel. 2 Indicators The four indicators (KVM, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched to the cur

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ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) 2.5.2 Rear Panel Figure 2-3 shows the rear panel of the unit. Table 2-2 describes its components: 12 11 11 11 11 INDOOR US E USER USB 1 ONL Y CONSOLE 4 3 2 1 5V USB 2 2.5A USB2.0 OPTIONS SWITCHED 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 8 9 8 9 10 Figure 2-3. Rear panel. Table 2-2. Rear panel components. Number Component Description 4 2.5-mm Barrel connector Power input or power supply connects here. 5 (2) USB Type A connectors Connect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to th

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Chapter 2: Overview 2.6 Hardware Description, Multi Head Versions (KV3204A, KV3304A, KV3404A) 2.6.1 Front Panel Figure 2-4 shows the front panel of the unit. Table 2-3 describes its components: COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 MODE V1 V2 V3 V4 1 2 3 Figure 2-4. Front panel. Table 2-3. Front panel components. Number Component Description 1 COMPUTER button Press to change to the next computer channel. 2 Indicators The four upper indicators (KVM, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals ar

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ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) 2.6.2 Rear Panel Figure 2-5 shows the rear panel of the unit. Table 2-4 describes its components: 12 11 11 11 11 V4 INDOOR USE ONL Y V3 V2 V1 USER USB 1 CONSOLE 4 3 2 1 5V USB 2 4A USB2.0 OPTIONS SWITCHED 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 8 9 8 9 10 Figure 2-5. Rear panel. Table 2-4. Rear panel components. Number Component Description 4 2.5-mm Barrel connector Power input or power supply connects here. 5 (2) USB Type A connectors Connect the console’s USB keyboard and mou

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IN DO O R USE USER USB 1 O N L Y CONSO LE 1 4 3 5V USB 2 2.5A USB2.0 OPTI O NS SWITCHED Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Mounting There are two main mounting methods: • Via the (4) supplied self-adhesive rubber feet • Via optional rackmount brackets (KV3004A model only) using RMK4007 Rack brackets (KV3004A model only) The optional brackets (plus four screws), enable the unit to be secured within a standard rack slot. See Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. Rackmount brackets (KV3004A only). NOTE:

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IND OO R USE U SER O N L Y C ONSO LE 5V 2.5A O PTI O NS USB 1 2 1 USB 2 USB2.0 SWITCHED ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) 3.2 Connections Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. 3.2.1 User console The ports that make up the user console are where you attach the peripherals that will be shared between the computer systems. Ensure that power is disconnected from the unit. To connect peripherals to th

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IN DO O R U SE USER O N L Y CO NS OLE 5V 2.5A OPTI O NS IN D O O R U SE USER O N L Y CONSOLE 5V 2.5A O PTIONS INDOOR USE ONL Y USER CONSOLE OPTIONS Chapter 3: Installation 4 Video monitor(s): VGA video ports are used throughout. Single screen units: Attach the lead from the video monitor to the VGA connector of the user console area. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Connecting a video monitor to the user console. Multiscreen units: Attach the lead from each video monitor to a VGA connector of

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USB 1 2 1 USB 2 USB2.0 SWITCHED USB 1 2 1 USB 2 USB2.0 SWITCHED ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) 3.2.2 Computer systems Each computer system is connected to the ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) unit using up to three cables for the KV3004A and up to six cables for the KV3204A, KV3304A and KV3404A. To connect a computer system 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) unit and the system to be connected. 2 Use a USB cable (type-A to type-B) to link a USB port on the compu

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V4 V3 V2 V1 USB 1 2 1 USB 2 USB2.0 SWITCHED Chapter 3: Installation Multiscreen units: Link the video outputs of each computer to the VGA ports on the rear of the unit (see note below). See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Connecting video leads from multiple computers to the VGA input ports. On the rear panel of the unit, connectors belonging to the same channel are stacked vertically. The connectors at each horizontal level (V1 to V4) will be switched through to the user console VGA connector which

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IND O OR U SE USE R O N L Y CO NSOLE 4 5V 2.5A O PTIONS ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) 3.2.3 Power in connection The ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) unit is supplied with either a 12.5W (single screen version) or 20W (Multiscreen versions) power adapter. There is no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is connected. To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the 5V socket on the rear panel of the unit. See Figure 3-11. Figure 3

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USER CO NSOLE 4 O PTIONS Chapter 3: Installation 3.2.4 Channel switching by external control The OPTIONS port allows external control of the current channel by commands sent either via RS-232 serial input or by switching one of the four channel select input lines. For more details about the necessary RS-232 serial cable, see Appendix C. 3.2.4.1 OPTIONS port pinout The OPTIONS port can accept either 8p8c or 10p10c connectors, as required. See Figure 3-13. 8p8c 10p10c Signal 1 Channel selec

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ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) 3.2.4.2 Control by RS-232 serial Where the external control is via RS-232 signal, ensure that the configuration menu option O is set to 1 or 3 to enable RS-232 control. Serial port parameter settings Ensure that the chosen serial port is configured to the following: • Baud rate: To match setting of B option in the Configuration menu (default is 1200). • Data bits: 8 • Stop bit: 1 • Parity: None Serial port channel selection codes ASCII Character


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