Black Box ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A Cable pin-outs, Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8c

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ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB

A.1 Cable pin-outs

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 are listed in this section for both types of connector.

A.1.1 Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable (8p8c)

8p8c

 

D-Type female

connector

 

9 way

TXD

6

2

RXD

RXD

3

3

TXD

GND

2

5

GND

A.1.2 Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable (10p10c)

10p10c

 

D-Type female

connector

 

9 way

TXD

7

2

RXD

RXD

4

3

TXD

GND

3

5

GND

A.1.3 Multi-head synchronization cable (8p8c)

MASTER end

SLAVE end

8p8c connector

8p8c connector

TXD

6

3

RXD

GND

2

2

GND

A.1.4 Multi-head synchronization cable (10p10c)

MASTER end

SLAVE end

10p10c connector

10p10c connector

TXD

7

4

RXD

GND

3

3

GND

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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

ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A specifications

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