Black Box KV2016A, KV2016E Setting Up Your ServSelect II System, To connect an SAM to each server

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

To connect an SAM to each server:

1.Locate the SAM for your ServSelect II unit.

2.Attach the appropriately color-coded cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the Þrst server you will be connecting to the unit.

3.Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your SAM and ServSelect II unit to the RJ45 connector on the SAM.

4.Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired ARI port on the back of your ServSelect II unit.

5.Repeat steps 2-4 for all servers you wish to attach.

NOTE:

When connecting a Sun SAM, you must use a multi-sync monitor to accommodate Sun computers

that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync.

To connect local peripherals:

1.Select the keyboard, monitor and mouse to be connected to local analog user A.

2.Locate the port set labeled A on the back of the appliance. Connect these peripherals to their respective ports.

3.Repeat these steps for the local analog port set labeled B.

4.Bundle and label the cables for easy identiÞcation.

3.4 Setting Up Your ServSelect II System

With the ServSelect II system, you can auto detect and configure each port on your appliance. Chapter 4 provides detailed instructions on naming, customization and OSD setup and configuration.

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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 SpecificationsServer Access Modules Features and BenefitsIntroduction Multiplatform supportIntroduction Example ServSelect II Configuration Safety PrecautionsRack mount safety considerations Getting Started InstallationRack Mounting Your ServSelect Supplied with the 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 Basic Operations To access the Main dialog boxControlling Your System at the Analog Ports Viewing and Selecting Ports and ServersViewing the status of your appliance OSD Status SymbolsSelecting servers Basic OperationsTo 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 remove password protection from your console To password protect your consoleTo enable the screen saver mode with no password protection To log in to your consoleDisplaying Version Information To exit the screen saver modeTo turn off the screen saver To immediately turn on 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 boxTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCalling Black BOX Shipping and PackagingPossible error conditions Flash UpgradesItems needed for the upgrade To upgrade ﬁrmwareUpgrading 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