Black Box ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A Options port channel control behavior, Switching mode

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4.2.4 OPTIONS port channel control behavior

You can determine how the OPTIONS port responds to channel control inputs.

4.2.4.1 To define the OPTIONS port behavior

1Enter the Configuration menu.

2Press to enter the Options port menu and then press either:

to allow channel switching commands to be received via RS-232 serial signal through the OPTIONS port. The baud rate cur- rently set by the option will be used for the port. Switching commands via the four channel select inputs within the OPTIONS port connector are disabled in this mode. Use option if you wish to enable the channel select inputs in addition to RS-232 control.

to allow channel switching commands to be received from the optional remote control. The baud rate set by the option is ignored and the rate used by the remote control is automatically imposed. Switching commands via the four channel select inputs within the OPTIONS port connector are disabled in this mode.

enables channel switching via RS-232 as per option . However, in this mode the four channel select inputs are also enabled.

3Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.

4Press and then to exit the menu and save changes.

4.2.5 Switching mode

Using the configuration menu, you can define a default switching mode. The switching mode determines which peripherals (KVM, USB1, USB2 and/or speakers) should be moved to the next computer when it is selected using any of the standard meth- ods. Regardless of the default switching mode set here, during use you can always change the mode using either the MODE but- ton (on the front panel) or using the additional hotkey press combinations.

Note: Of the external switching methods, the optional remote control and the RS-232 serial signal inputs will switch the peripher- als as defined by the currently selected switching mode. However, switching control initiated by the channel select input lines will always switch all of the peripherals to the chosen channel regardless of the switching mode.

4.2.5.1 To set the default switching mode

1Enter the Configuration menu.

2Press to enter the Switch Mode menu and then press either:

to select All (default)

to select KVM and speaker

to select KVM only

to select Speaker only

to select USB1 only

to select USB2 only

3Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.

4Press and then to exit the menu and save changes.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard DP USB ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Table of Contents Additional Items You May Need SpecificationsWhat‘s Included Overview OverviewWizard DP USB features Computer button IndicatorsRack mount InstallationInstallation Mounting the modules desk or rack User console Connecting peripherals to the user consoleConnections Connecting speakers to the audio socket Connecting a computer system Computer connectionsPower connection Connecting the power adapterOptional remote control Connecting the optional remote controlSynchronizing multiple units 12. Connection layout for synchronized operationOptions port pinout Channel switching by external controlConnecting a computer or device for remote control Serial port parameter settings Control by RS-232 serialSerial port channel selection codes Control by channel select input linesConfiguration Using the configuration menu Display will show the pressed letter, e.gConfiguration Switching mode To set the default switching modeOptions port channel control behavior To define the Options port behaviorTo set a new password To show the current firmware versionTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Performing upgradesItems required to perform an upgrade Configuration Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades Commence the upgradeOperation Selecting a computer To select a computer using the front panelOperation Selecting a computer using hotkeys Choosing which computers are accessed whenUsing hot keys + tab What are hotkeys?Additional hotkey press combinations Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons To select a computer using the mouse buttonsLocking access to the computers To cancel the passwordIf you forget the password To lock the unitTo select an autoscan mode AutoscanningTo stop autoscanning To select an autoscan periodTo start autoscanning Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8c Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10cCable pin-outs Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8cSafety Information AppendicesServSwitch Wizard DP USB Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box

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