Black Box ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A Wizard DP USB features, Computer button Indicators

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ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB

2.1 Wizard DP USB features

The Wizard DP USB unit is housed within durable, metallic enclosure with all connectors situated at the rear panel. The smart front face features the control buttons and the operation indicators.

COMPUTER

KVM SPK USB1 USB2

MODE

S e r v S w itch ™ Wi za rd DP US B

B L A C K B O X D E S K T O P K V M S W I T C H

COMPUTER button

Indicators

Press to change to the

The four indicators (KVM, SPK, USB1, USB2) show

next computer channel.

which peripherals are switched to the current computer

 

channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the

 

peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es)

 

of the COMPUTER button.

 

The seven segment numeric display indicates the comput-

 

er channel that is currently active.

MODE button

Press to determine which peripherals should be switched to another com- puter channel (will occur when the COMPUTER button is pressed.

INDOOR USE ONLY

5V

2A

USER

4

3

2

1

USB 1

CONSOLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2

 

OPTIONS

 

 

 

USB2.0

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCHED

Power input

User console

The power supply

Connect the

connects here.

DisplayPort

 

video display,

 

USB keyboard

 

and mouse

 

plus optional

 

speakers to

 

these connec-

 

tors.

Computer channels

User console

Each computer connects to one of

Connect up to two USB

these four channels via a DisplayPort

devices to these connectors.

video connector, a USB B-type con-

These ports are switched in

nector and an audio 3.5mm jack

an enumerated manner.

input.

 

Options port

This 10p10c port can separately support the following functions:

Remote control - allows the optional Black Box four button remote control unit to be used to switch channels (see Optional remote control for details).

Upgrades - used to update the internal firmware when necessary by con- necting to a computer.

Allows synchronization between units for dual head operation.

Figure 2-2. Front and rear panel views of the Wizard DP USB

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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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