Black Box KV1416A-R2 Remote user via CX Remote extender, Cable lengths for remote user locations

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Remote user (via CX Remote extender)

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Up to four users can be placed a maximum of 300 metres (980 feet) from the ServSwitch CX unit. Remote users are connected via a ServSwitch CX Remote extender module and suitable category 5, 5e or 6 cabling (with no crossover). The ServSwitch CX with IP models provide two remote user ports.

 

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REMOTE

GLOBAL

 

USER

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USER

 

 

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POWER

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3Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the ServSwitch CX Remote module and the ServSwitch CX unit. Please refer to the section Cable lengths for remote user locations opposite.

4Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of the ServSwitch CX remote.

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Cable lengths for remote user locations

The maximum length of cable between a remote user and the ServSwitch CX unit can be up to 300 metres (980 feet). However, bear in mind that the overall distance between any remote user and any server system must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet).

Overall maximum length between any remote user and any server system must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet)

REMOTE

CX R

724-746-5500

SAM

SERVER

USER

SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

300 metres (980 feet)

50 metres

 

 

 

maximum

(160 feet)

 

 

 

 

maximum

 

Category 5, 5e or 6 cable leading to ServSwitch CX unit

From power adapter

ServSwitch CX

Remote module

5At the other end of the cable run, attach the cable connector to one of the sockets labelled CATx USER PORTS on the rear panel of the ServSwitch CX unit.

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In situations where any server system will be placed a significant distance from the ServSwitch CX unit, ensure that the distance to any remote user is similary less than 300 metres (980 feet).

To connect a remote user

1 Place a ServSwitch CX Remote extender unit adjacent to the remote user location.

 

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2Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse, power adapter (and speaker) connectors to the sockets of the

ServSwitch CX

Remote module.

 

550

 

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Category 5, 5e or 6 cable

from ServSwitch CX

Remote module

3

 

is a non-IP version. The

1

IP-version provides only

 

remote user ports 3

and 4.

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From mouse From keyboard

ServSwitch CX Remote module

6Where necessary, use the in-built video compensation feature of the ServSwitch CX remote module to eliminate any effects caused by the cable run. However, ensure that the links between the servers and the ServSwitch CX have been compensated first. See remote user video compensation for details.

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Contents ServSwitch CX Contents Further information Index Introduction Front panel buttons ServSwitch CX features front and rearWhat’s in the box What you may additionally need ServSwitch CX ServSwitch CX with IPConnections MountingRack brackets Connections To connect the local user port Local userTo connect a remote user Remote user via CX Remote extenderCable lengths for remote user locations To connect the Global user IP network port Global user IP network portTo connect a server system Server system via SAMTo connect a modem or Isdn adapter Modem/ISDN portTo connect the power supply Power in connectionTo connect and address the switch boxes Power control portSee also Cascading multiple unitsHow cascade connections operate 43 41 Addressing servers in a cascadeTo connect units in cascade Connecting ServSwitch CX units in cascadeNumbering diagram Tips for successful cascadingTo test a specific link Using cascaded serversTesting specific links to cascaded servers Multiple video head connections Slave ServSwitch CXOverall initial configuration Hotkeys Configuration menusTo access the configuration menu local and remote users To access the configuration menu global usersTo set an Admin password General security and configuration stepsConfiguration menus layout To enable general securityTo create/edit user accounts Admin userAccess to all servers Press Access to no servers Press Registering users edit user listTo create/edit server entries Tips when creating/editing server entriesRegistering servers edit computer list Video compensation See Remote user skew adjustment for detailsVertical edges of images Server video compensationTo apply server video compensation If the image controls cannot provide a crisp image Remote user video compensationTo display a suitable high contrast image To apply remote user video compensationCreating a skew test pattern Remote user skew adjustmentTo use skew adjustment Using the supplied skew patternNum Lock for Red, Caps Lock for Green To define an autoscan list To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To select an autoscan periodPreparations for configuration save/load Saving and restoring configuration settingsConfiguration screens What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo reset ServSwitch CX models To reset the ServSwitch CX with IP modelsRecognising an IntelliMouse-style mouse Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Hot plugging and mouse restorationTo configure IP-specific settings Initial IP configurationTo use the initial IP-configuration sequence User Accounts IP configuration by global userTo configure IP details from a global user location Viewer encryption settings Encryption settingsServSwitch CX with IP encryption settings Positioning ServSwitch CX with IP in the network Networking issuesAddressing Placing ServSwitch CX with IP behind a router or firewallPort settings DNS addressing To discover a DHCP-allocated IP addressPorts Placing ServSwitch CX with IP alongside the firewallBy configuration page via viewer Ensuring sufficient securityTo control two or more ports simultaneously Power switching configurationPower control sequences To configure the power sequences for each host serverKvmadmin -setusers users.csv Kvmadmin utilityKvmadmin command ip address parameters Kvmadmin -getconfig kvm1.cfgTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Performing upgradesUpgrading ServSwitch CX models and SAMs Items required to use the upgrade utilityCommence the upgrade Select the items to be upgradedSelect the upgrade file to be used Where Vxxx is the upgrade file version numberPerform upgrade button Upgrading ServSwitch CX with IP modelsTo upgrade ServSwitch CX with IP models User button and numeric indicator ServSwitch CX modelsServSwitch CX with IP models Computer button and numeric indicatorSelecting a server Local and remote user accessTo gain access as a local or remote user To select a server using the front panel controlsKeep Pressed down until all other Numbers have been entered To select a server using hotkeysStandard hotkeys To select a server using mouse buttons Advanced method To select a server using the on-screen menuTo select a server using mouse buttons Confirmation box Logging in and outSelecting cascaded servers Routing status To change banner colours or disable the bannerTo use the Routing status feature Reminder bannerUser preferences and functions Power switching via configuration menuTo switch a server on or off Global user access To download the VNC viewer Global user access via VNC viewerTo access via the VNC viewer To access via your web browser Global user access via web browserMenu bar Using the viewer windowWhen using the viewer window To select a host ConfigureMouse pointers Re-synchronise mouse Access mode shared/privatePower switching via viewer Auto calibrateResync Mouse Single Mouse ModeControls Mouse ControlKeyboard Control Info KVM switch menuWhen entering codes Video SettingsHost system information Using automatic configurationsIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected Setting the Threshold manuallyTo enter a port number in a Web browser Access via dial up modem or Isdn linkIf you need to enter a port number To initiate a dial up linkLinux Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers WindowsTechhelp@blackbox.co.uk TroubleshootingWhen logging on using VNC viewer, I cannot enter a username Getting assistanceConfigure IP port Appendix 1 Configuration menusTo access the configuration menus Functions Reminder Colour User PreferencesOSD Colour Reminder BannerScreen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutoscan Mode Global PreferencesMouse Type User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time RS232 Mouse TypeExclusive Use Setup OptionsKeypads Controls LanguageAutomatic Logout DDC Options Advanced OptionsUnit Configuration Configure IP portNetwork Configuration Reset Configuration Modem ConfigurationTo clear IP access control Clearing IP access controlWhat is IP access control? To access the remote configuration pages Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewerUser accounts Firmware Version Unit configurationAdmin Password Hardware VersionAdvanced unit configuration Time & date configuration IP Network Mask Network configurationIP Access Control MAC addressTo edit/remove access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To reorder access control entriesModem port Serial port configurationPower control port To create a new host entry Host configurationErase Host Configuration Add entry for unrecognised hostExamples Port/host addressing using Port DirectPort Direct For further details To get here Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log Syslog Server IP AddressPreferred encoding Appendix 3 VNC viewer connection optionsColour/Encoding Auto selectCustomise Enable all inputsDisable all inputs view-only mode InputsMisc ScalingLoad / Save Defaults ReloadDefaults Save IdentitiesAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Security Appendix 5 Browser viewer optionsEncoding and colour level Want to know more? Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsIP addresses Net masksNet masks the binary explanation 154Address ranges Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations All locationsPorts Security issues with portsRS232 serial flash upgrade cable Appendix 7 Cable and connector specificationsPower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Multi-head synchronisation cable Creating macro sequences Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codesPermissible key presses Appendix 9 Supported video modes General Public License Linux Safety informationEnd user licence agreement Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement United StatesCertification notice for equipment used in Canada FCC requirements for telephone-line equipmentInstrucciones de seguridad Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM electrical safety statement109 Index 111 112 Country Web Site/Email Phone Fax BlackBox subsidiary contact details