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JUNE 2004
KV1108A
KV1116A
ServSwitch Panther
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 724-746-0746
INFORMATION Mail address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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TM SERVSWITCH FAMILY TM Welcome to the ServSwitch Family! Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSwitch Panther! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your new ServSwitch Panther 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-size-fits-all-even-if-it- doesn’t model that says, “One computer gets one user sta
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FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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 Sub
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NOM STATEMENT Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 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 seguida
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SERVSWITCH PANTHER 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. 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 atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existi
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 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, may cause harmful interference
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SERVSWITCH PANTHER Contents Chapter..................................................................................................................page 1. Introduction...........................................................................................8 1.1 Features .........................................................................................................8 1.2 Compatibility.............................................................................................
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CONTENTS 4.8 Changing the OSD hotkey...........................................................................19 4.9 Autoskip ......................................................................................................19 4.10 Serial port....................................................................................................20 4.11 Changing the Keyboard language................................................................20 4.12 Editing the Switch name...........
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SERVSWITCH PANTHER 1. Introduction Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) console with the ServSwitch Panther system. The ServSwitch Panther comes in 8 and 16 port models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 8 port model, and up to 16 to the 16 port model. 1.1 Features • Hot-Swap - disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting • Scan-mode operation with variable time interval • 1U Rack mountable • Operate the system using an On Sc
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2. Complete package 2. Complete package The ServSwitch Panther system comes with: • ServSwitch Panther 8 Port (KV1108A) or 16 port (KV1116A) • Flash Upgrade cable (KV11UP) • USA and European power cords • Rack mount kit for the ServSwitch Panther (KV11RM) 2.1 Additional items needed 1 Server Access Module (SAM) and CAT5 cabling per attached server or switch. The SAMs come in two different models: • SAM PS/2 (KV1120A) for PS/2 servers • SAM USB (KV1121A) for USB servers 9
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SERVSWITCH PANTHER 3. Installation 3.1 The ServSwitch Panther system configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the ServSwitch Panther system. Computer 1 Computer 16 SAM SAM ServSwitch Panther COMPUTER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz 12 34567 8 Figure 1 The ServSwitch Panther system configuration 3.2 The ServSwitch Panther models Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the ServSwitch Panther 16 port model. The 8 port model is the same but with onl
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Mouse 100T Parallel Serial A Video Serial B Keybd 3. In stallation The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the ServSwitch Panther 16 port unit. The 8 port model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports. COMPUTER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz 1234567 8 Figure 3 ServSwitch Panther 16 port rear panel 3.3 Pre-installation guidelines • Switch off all computers • Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate
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Parallel Mouse 100T Serial A Video Serial B Keybd SERVSWITCH PANTHER 3.5 The SAMs The SAMs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port (SAM PS/2) or from the USB port (SAM USB). 3.5.1 Connecting a PS/2 SAM Figure 5 illustrates the SAM. To connect the PS/2 SAM: 1. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video card. 2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port. 3. Connect the Mouse connector to the computer’s Mouse port. NetServer tc2100 To computer’s k
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3. Installation To USB Port To Video Card SAM CAT5 cable to ServSwitch Panther Computer port Figure 6 USB SAM 3.6 Connecting the CAT5 cables 1. Connect one connector to the SAMs RJ45 port. 2. Connect the other connector to one of the ServSwitch Panther’s Computer ports. 3. Follow the above 2 steps for each computer. 3.7 Connecting the KVM console To connect a KVM console to the ServSwitch Panther: 1. Connect the monitor’s connector to the ServSwitch Panther’s Monitor port. 2. Connect
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SERVSWITCH PANTHER 3.10 Avoiding general rack mounting problems 3.10.1 Elevated operating ambient temperature The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient when installing into a closed or multi-unit rack assembly. So install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature. 3.10.2 Reduced airflow Install the equipment in a rack in such a way that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is no
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Mouse 100T Parallel Ser ial A Video Serial B Keybd Mouse Parallel 100T Ser ial A Video Serial B Keybd Mouse 100T Parallel Ser ial A Video Serial B Keybd Mous e 100T Parallel Serial A Video Serial B Keybd Mous e 100T Parallel Serial A Video Serial B Keybd Mouse Parallel 100T Serial A Video Serial B Key bd 3. In stallation 3.12 Cascading ServSwitch Panthers To cascade 2 or more ServSwitch Panthers follow the connections as illustrated in the figure below. Setting the different OSD display hot
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SERVSWITCH PANTHER 4. Operating the system Switch between the connected computers by either • The front panel Select buttons • Keyboard hotkeys • The OSD (On Screen Display) The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below. When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top bank indicates which computer is currently selected. 4.1 The keyboard hotkeys To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then, +. Release Shift, before pressing +. To switch t
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4. Operating the system 4.3 Navigating the OSD To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys. To jump from one column to the next (when relevant) use the Tab key. To exit the OSD or return to a previous window within the OSD press Esc. 4.4 Selecting a computer To select a computer: 1. Navigate to the desired computer line. 2. Press Enter. The selected computer is accessed. A confirmation label appears showing which computer is accessed. Note When the OSD is displayed you
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SERVSWITCH PANTHER Figure 11 The General Settings window From this window you can do the following: 4.7 Security The OSD comes with an advanced password security system that contains 3 different security levels. Each security level has different access rights to the system. These levels are as follows: 4.7.1 Administrator (Status A) The Administrator can: • Set and modify all Passwords and security profiles • Fully access any computer • Use all OSD functions 4.7.2 Supervisor (Stat
