Black Box KV120E, KV212E, KV120A manual Setting Up Your ServSelect IP and Software

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

To connect the network and turn on your ServSelect IP:

1.Connect your network cable from the LAN port on the rear of the ServSelect IP appliance to your network.

2.The components in the ServSelect IP system may be turned on in any order. However, since the SAMs are powered by the servers, turn on the servers first and then turn on all attached systems for the most efficient startup.

3.4 Setting Up Your ServSelect IP and Software

See the ServSelect IP Software Installer/User Guide that ships with your appliance.

The ServSelect IP system has a local analog port that allows you to attach a monitor and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse to the back of the unit. First, set up your servers at the analog port via the OSD before proceeding to use the ServSelect IP Software to finish configuring your system. Proceed to Chapter 4 in this installer/user guide for detailed instructions on the OSD setup and configuration. Once your servers are named, you will want to use a digital station to configure the ServSelect IP Software. See the ServSelect IP Quick Installation Guide for an overview of the hardware and software installation procedure.

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Contents Page Page Welcome to the ServSwitch Family Servselect IP INSTALLER/USER Guide Compliance Statements Instrucciones DE Seguridad Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety StatementNOM Statement Contents Agency Approvals SpecificationsServer Access Modules Features and BenefitsIntroduction Point and click control with ServSelect IP Software Access via network connectionRackmount safety considerations Safety PrecautionsSupplied with the ServSelect IP InstallationSetting up your network Getting StartedRackmounting Your ServSelect IP To install the 1U switch mounting bracketBasic ServSelect IP Configuration Installing the ServSelect IPTo configure the ServSelect IP hardware To install the ServSelect IP hardwareTo connect a SAM adapter to each server For Microsoft Windows NT using default driversTo adjust the mouse acceleration For Microsoft Windows 2000/Windows XPServSelect IP Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch To add a KV158A ServSwitch Multi Z8 switchTo connect the network and turn on your ServSelect IP Setting Up Your ServSelect IP and SoftwareViewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Main dialog boxAnalog Port Operation Controlling Your System at the Analog PortViewing the status of your appliance OSD Status SymbolsSelecting servers To configure servers for soft switching Soft switchingTo soft switch to a server OSD Navigation Basics Navigating the OSDSetup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for your Servers Configuring the OSDTo access the Setup menu Assigning server names To access the Names dialog boxTo assign names to servers Assigning device types To access the Devices dialog boxChanging the display behavior To access the Menu dialog boxTo choose the default display order of servers To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSDControlling the status flag To access the Flag dialog boxTo determine how the status flag is displayed To access the Security dialog box Setting console securityTo set or change the password To log in to your console To password protect your consoleTo remove password protection from your console To enable the screen saver mode with no password protectionTo immediately turn on the screen saver Viewing and Disconnecting User ConnectionsTo exit the screen saver mode To turn off the screen saverTo reset the mouse and keyboard values Resetting Your Keyboard and MouseTo disconnect a user To display version information Displaying Version InformationTo add servers to the scan list Scanning Your System16. Scan Dialog Box To remove a server from the scan listTo cancel scan mode To start the scan modeBroadcasting to Servers To broadcast to selected servers To access the Broadcast dialog boxTo turn broadcasting off Terminal Operations Configuring the Terminal MenuTo access the Terminal menu Network ConfigurationFirmware Management Enable Debug MessagesSet/Change Password To change the passwordCalling Black BOX TroubleshootingShipping and Packaging Upgrading the ServSelect IP Appendix Flash UpgradesTo upload a new Flash file Upgrading the SAM firmware To simultaneously upgrade multiple SAMsFigure A-2. SAM Upgrade Dialog Box To upgrade SAM firmware individuallyClick the Load Firmware button. The Load dialog box appears Page Page

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