Black Box KV3304A, KV3004A, KV3404A, KV3204A, Black Box ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) manual Rear Panel

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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:

5V

2.5A

12

11

11

11

11

INDOOR

 

USER

 

4

 

 

3

 

2

 

1

 

USE

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 1

ONLY

 

CONSOLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2

 

 

 

OPTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 these connectors.

6

 

3.5-mm RCA connector

User console audio port: Connect optional speakers to this connector.

7

 

RJ-45 port

*Options port: This top 10p10c port is used to allow external control of channel

 

 

 

switching and also to update the internal firmware when necessary by connecting to

 

 

 

a computer.

8

 

(4) USB Type B connectors

Connect to a USB port on each computer.

9

(4) 3.5-mm RCA connectors

Connect to the speaker output socket on each computer (optional connection).

10 (2) USB Type A connectors

Connect to the console's USB 2.0 peripheral devices (optional connection).

11

 

(4) VGA connectors

Connect to the video output port of each computer.

12

 

VGA connector

Connect to the console's video monitor

*NOTE: The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket, which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs for both types of connectors are listed in Appendix C.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB Table of Contents Specifications Overview Overview IntroductionWhat‘s Included FeaturesAdditional Items You May Need Number Component Description Rear Panel Front panel Front panel components Computer to be switched to up to four video monitors Installation Mounting InstallationRack brackets KV3004A model only User console ConnectionsTo connect peripherals to the user console Connecting speakers to the user console Computer systems To connect a computer systemConsole User Power in connection To connect the power supplyTo connect a computer or device for remote control Channel switching by external controlOptions port pinout Control by channel select input lines Serial port parameter settingsControl by RS-232 serial Serial port channel selection codesSynchronizing multiple units 15. Connections for synchronizing two unitsManaging Edid video display information Using stored Edid information onlyRefreshing Edid information during use To use the configuration menu ConfigurationConfiguration Using the Configuration Menu To exit the configuration menu and save changesDisable mouse switching Enter the Switch Mode menuEnable mouse switching default Enter the User Preferences menuMouse switching General configuration 4.2.1 Changing hotkeysOptions port speed Options port channel control behavior Switching modeTo set the default switching mode To define the Options port behaviorMiscellaneous functions To reset configuration to factory defaultsTo set a new password To refresh Edid information from the monitorItems required to perform an upgrade Performing upgradesTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades To select a computer using the front panel Selecting a computer using the front panelOperation Selecting a computer To use standard hotkey press combinations Selecting a computer using hotkeysOperation Selects channelTo select a computer using the mouse buttons Selecting a computer using the mouse buttonsTo use additional hotkey press combinations If you forget the password Locking access to the computersTo cancel the password To lock the unitTo select an autoscan period To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To choose 5 minutesTo start autoscanning To stop autoscanningEmulated USB switching Appendix A. What is True Emulation?Enumerated USB switching True EmulationAppendices Appendix B. Default Edid video modes Appendix C. Cable pin-outs Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8cAppendix D. Safety information Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box

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