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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
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE COMPLIANCE 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 specifi
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 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. Japanese Compliance Statement Other Agency Approvals UL 1950, CSA C22. 2 No. 950, IEC 950 Republic of Korea EMI Standard Certificate Number: E-F900-
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 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
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE NOM STATEMENT 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido 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 desempeño; o
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Contents 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 2.1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 2.2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 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, FCC15 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 (t
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION 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 the ServSelect IP switch. The ServSelect IP consists of a rackmounta
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 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 y
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 2.2 Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using these products: • If the 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 prec
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 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
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 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 the rack in a permanent location. Install your equipment starting at the bottom
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 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. Network Digital User one user for the KV120A or two users for the KV121A Configuration Port for updating firmware ServSelect IP Appliance ARI Port Power Cord Servers 2-16 Local Analog User SAM Adaptor PS/2, USB and Sun a
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 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.
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 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 driver 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
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION ® To add a KV158A ServSwitch Multi Z8 switch: You can add a KV158A ServSwitch Multi Z8 to the ServSelect IP system. In a cascaded system, each ARI port will accommodate up to eight servers. ServSelect IP Appliance Server Access Modules (KV125 - KV128) PS/2, USB and Sun cables versions are available KV158A ServSwitch Local Analog User Server 1 Figure 3-4. ServSelect IP Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch 1. Mount the Z8 into your ra
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 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 for the most efficient startup. 3.4 Setting Up Your ServSelect IP and Software
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SERVSELECT™ IP INSTALLER/USER GUIDE CHAPTER 4: ANALOG PORT OPERATION 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, co
