Black Box KV3404A, KV3304A, KV3004A, KV3204A Computer to be switched to up to four video monitors

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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

ONLY

V3

V2

USER

CONSOLE

5V

4A

4 5 6

Number Component

42.5-mm Barrel connector

5(2) USB Type A connectors

63.5-mm RCA connector

7RJ-45 port

4

3

2

1

V1

USB 1

USB 2

OPTIONS

USB2.0

SWITCHED

7

8

9

8

9

8

9

8

9

10

Figure 2-5. Rear panel.

Table 2-4. Rear panel components.

Description

Power input or power supply connects here.

Connect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to these connectors. User console audio port: Connect optional speakers to this connector.

*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 connectng 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

(8, 12 or 16) VGA connectors

Connect to the video output ports of each computer.

12

(2, 3 or 4) VGA connectors

Connect to the console's video monitors to enable multiple video streams from each

 

 

computer to be switched to up to four video monitors.

*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 IntroductionFeatures What‘s IncludedAdditional 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 Installation MountingRack brackets KV3004A model only Connections User consoleTo 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 supplyChannel switching by external control To connect a computer or device for remote controlOptions port pinout Serial port parameter settings Control by RS-232 serialControl by channel select input lines Serial port channel selection codesSynchronizing multiple units 15. Connections for synchronizing two unitsUsing stored Edid information only Managing Edid video display informationRefreshing Edid information during use Configuration Configuration Using the Configuration MenuTo use the configuration menu To exit the configuration menu and save changesEnter the Switch Mode menu Enable mouse switching defaultDisable mouse switching Enter the User Preferences menuGeneral configuration 4.2.1 Changing hotkeys Mouse switchingOptions port speed Switching mode To set the default switching modeOptions port channel control behavior To define the Options port behaviorTo reset configuration to factory defaults To set a new passwordMiscellaneous functions To refresh Edid information from the monitorPerforming upgrades Items required to perform an upgradeTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades Selecting a computer using the front panel To select a computer using the front panelOperation Selecting a computer Selecting a computer using hotkeys OperationTo use standard hotkey press combinations Selects channelSelecting a computer using the mouse buttons To select a computer using the mouse buttonsTo use additional hotkey press combinations Locking access to the computers To cancel the passwordIf you forget the password To lock the unitTo select an autoscan mode AutoscanningTo select an autoscan period To choose 5 minutesTo start autoscanning To stop autoscanningAppendix A. What is True Emulation? Enumerated USB switchingEmulated USB switching True EmulationAppendices Appendix B. Default Edid video modes Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8c Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10cAppendix C. Cable pin-outs Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8cAppendix D. Safety information Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box

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