Black Box KV2016A, KV2016E manual Introduction

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CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION

OSD graphical user interface

A ServSelect II switch uses the OSD, which features intuitive menus to configure your switch system and select computers. Computers can be identified by unique name, EID or port number, allowing you to assign unique server names.

Security

The OSD allows you to protect your system with a screen saver password. After a user-defined time, the screen saver mode engages and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is entered to reactivate the system.

Operation modes

The OSD user interface provides convenient operation modes for easy ServSelect II system administration. These modes (Broadcast, Scan, Switch and Share) allow you to manage your switching activities. Chapter 4 explains these modes in detail.

Video

ServSelect II provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA and XGA video. Achieve resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 with a 10-foot cable and up to 800 x 600 with a 50-foot cable. Resolutions will vary depending upon the length of cable separating your switch and servers.

Plug and Play

The ServSelect II also supports Display Data Channel Plug and Play, which automates configuration of the monitor and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard.

FLASH upgradable

Upgrade your firmware at any time through a simple update utility to ensure that your ServSelect II system is always running the most current version available. Both the ServSelect II switch and the SAM are FLASH upgradable. See Chapter 6 for more information.

Cascading expansion

Each ServSelect II switch supports up to 16 directly attached servers and can conveniently scale to support more. You can expand your system using cascadable BLACK BOX products such as other ServSelect appliances. This extra ÒcascadeÓ of units allows you to attach up to 256 servers in one system.

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Contents April Page Servswitch Family Welcome to the ServSwitch FamilyEuropean Union Declaration of Conformity Servselect II INSTALLER/USER GuideJapanese Compliance Statement Other Agency Approvals Compliance StatementsInstrucciones DE Seguridad Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety StatementNOM Statement Contents Specifications SpecificationsMultiplatform support Features and BenefitsServer Access Modules IntroductionIntroduction Example ServSelect II Configuration Safety PrecautionsRack mount safety considerations Supplied with the ServSelect InstallationGetting Started Rack Mounting Your ServSelectTo install the 1U switch mounting bracket InstallationBasic ServSelect II Configuration Installing the ServSelectTo connect local peripherals Setting Up Your ServSelect II SystemTo connect an SAM to each server Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Main dialog boxBasic Operations Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsBasic Operations OSD Status SymbolsViewing the status of your appliance Selecting serversTo soft switch to a server Soft switchingTo conﬁgure servers for soft switching OSD Navigation Basics Navigating the OSDTo access the Setup menu Configuring the OSDSetup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers To assign names to servers To access the Names dialog boxAssigning server names Assigning device types To access the Devices dialog boxTo assign a device type To access the Menu dialog boxChanging the display behavior Controlling the status flag To choose the default display order of serversTo set a Screen Delay Time for the OSD To determine how the status ﬂag is displayed To access the Flag dialog boxTo set or change the password Setting console securityTo access the Security dialog box 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 To exit the screen saver modeDisplaying Version Information To turn off the screen saverClick X to close the SAM Version dialog box To add servers to the scan list Scanning Your SystemTo remove a server from the scan list To start the scan modeTo cancel scan mode Broadcasting to Servers To access the Broadcast dialog boxTo turn broadcasting off Changing Your Switch ModeTo broadcast to selected servers To enable sharing To access the Switch dialog boxShipping and Packaging TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Calling Black BOXTo upgrade ﬁrmware Flash UpgradesPossible error conditions Items needed for the upgradeUpgrading the SAM firmware Flash UpgradesTo simultaneously upgrade multiple SAMs Version Dialog Box To upgrade SAM ﬁrmware individuallySAM Load Dialog Box Servselect II INSTALLER/USER Guide Page Page Page Doc. No -330-001A