Black Box KV9804A Operation Selecting a computer, To select a computer using the front panel

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Chapter 5: Operation

5. Operation

5.1 Selecting a computer

There are four main ways to switch the common peripherals to specific computer channels:

Using the front panel controls (below)

Using hotkeys

Using mouse button presses

Using external switching control (remote control, RS-232 or input lines)

5.1.1To select a computer using the front panel

The front panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are switched to one or more computer channels.

Indicates the number of

The KVM, SPK, USB1, and USB2 indicators show which peripherals

the currently selected

are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin

computer

pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched

 

during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.

Use this button to choose the next required computer

COMPUTER

KVM SPK USB1 USB2

MODE

V1 V2 V3 V4

Use this button to choose which peripherals will be switched

Multiscreen models only - The V1 to V4 indicators show which video monitors are switched to the cur- rent computer channel.

1Optional: If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals, press the MODE button repeatedly to change the switching mode:

KVM SPK

USB1 USB2

MODE

Will switch all peripherals together

MODE

Will switch keyboard, video, mouse and speakers

MODE

Will switch only the keyboard, video and mouse

MODE

Will switch only the speakers

MODE

Will switch only USB peripheral 1

 

Will switch only USB peripheral 2

Note: If an indicator flashes, it signifies that the respective peripheral is currently switched to another computer channel.

2 Press the COMPUTER button repeatedly to select the required computer channel.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Trademarks Used in this Manual ServSwitch Wizard DP USBFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Table of Contents What‘s Included SpecificationsAdditional Items You May Need Overview OverviewComputer button Indicators Wizard DP USB featuresInstallation Mounting the modules desk or rack InstallationRack mount Connections Connecting peripherals to the user consoleUser console Connecting speakers to the audio socket Computer connections Connecting a computer systemConnecting the power adapter Power connectionConnecting the optional remote control Optional remote control12. Connection layout for synchronized operation Synchronizing multiple unitsConnecting a computer or device for remote control Channel switching by external controlOptions port pinout Control by RS-232 serial Serial port parameter settingsSerial port channel selection codes Control by channel select input linesDisplay will show the pressed letter, e.g Configuration Using the configuration menuConfiguration To set the default switching mode Switching modeOptions port channel control behavior To define the Options port behaviorTo show the current firmware version To set a new passwordItems required to perform an upgrade Performing upgradesTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Configuration Commence the upgrade Issues to consider when performing flash upgradesOperation To select a computer using the front panelOperation Selecting a computer Choosing which computers are accessed when Selecting a computer using hotkeysUsing hot keys + tab What are hotkeys?Additional hotkey press combinations To select a computer using the mouse buttons Selecting a computer using the mouse buttonsTo cancel the password Locking access to the computersIf you forget the password To lock the unitAutoscanning To select an autoscan modeTo start autoscanning To select an autoscan periodTo stop autoscanning Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cCable pin-outs Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8cAppendices Safety InformationServSwitch Wizard DP USB About Black Box Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7

ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A specifications

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