Black Box ServSwitch manual You can’t seem to scan or switch to certain ports at all

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MATRIX SERVSWITCH™

You can’t seem to scan or switch to certain ports at all.

A. Are other users accessing the CPU ports you’re trying to reach in “private mode”? If so, you won’t be able to use those ports until the private-mode users release them—even if you are a private-mode user yourself. See Sections 4.6 and 5.4.

B. You can only reach CPU ports that belong to your group. If you need to access a computer that is not in your group, you’ll have to add the computer to your group (see Section 4.7) or change the group membership of your user profile (see

Section 4.6).

C. The system’s “Maximum computer” setting is too low. Set this to match the number of CPUs in your system; see Section 4.2 for how to do this through the on- screen display or Section 7.2 for how to do this through the serial port.

The Matrix ServSwitch scans or switches to empty or nonexistent ports.

The system’s “Maximum computer” setting is too high. Set this to match the number of CPUs in your system; see Section 4.2 for how to do this through the on- screen display or Section 7.2 for how to do this through the serial port.

The Matrix ServSwitch keeps displaying “Connection failed, queue is full” when you scan.

There are already two users connected to one of the ports you’re trying to scan. You will keep getting this message until someone disconnects from that port.

An IBM compatible computer’s mouse driver doesn’t load.

A. What type of mouse is the CPU looking for? If it’s an RS-232 serial mouse, see steps B and D. If it’s a PS/2 or PS/2 wheel mouse, see steps C and D. If it’s a Microsoft BallPoint mouse, see step D. At the time of this writing, the Matrix ServSwitch does not support other types of mice.

B. RS-232 serial mouse: Make sure that you’re using the right COM port, and that the mouse driver is looking for the correct port.

C. PS/2 or PS/2 wheel mouse: To recognize the mouse, the CPU must be directly connected to it, or indirectly connected to it through the Matrix ServSwitch, at boot-up time. Make sure that all cables are properly seated and that the Switch and submaster are ON, then reboot the CPU.

D. Your mouse driver might be old or incompatible with your mouse. Try the latest version of the Microsoft mouse driver.

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Contents SW741A-R3 SW742A-R3 SW743A-R3 SW761A-R3 SW762A-R3 SW763A-R3 SW741A-R3 SW742A-R3 SW743A-R3 SW761A-R3 SW762A-R3 SW763A-R3 Welcome to the ServSwitchTM FamilyMatrix Servswitch European Union Declaration of Conformity Matrix Servswitch NOM Statement Contents Table of Contents Matrix Servswitch Appendix Hardware SpecificationsMaximum SpecificationsMaximum Altitude Temperature TolerancePower WeightComplete Package IntroductionSecurity FeaturesUpgradability CompatibilityOn-Screen Display Technology FlexibilityFront Panel Front panel of a 2 x 16 Matrix ServSwitch SW743A-R3Left/Red Select Right/Green CPU PowerPanel Label Description Rear Panel Designation Connector DescriptionRS-232 N See SectionKVM 1 Equipment Requirements Cable RequirementsQuick Setup Guide Installation and PreconfigurationCpus Installation and Preconfiguration Matrix Servswitch Keyboard mapping by the Matrix ServSwitch Monitor Video quality vs. distance for original Serv cables Video quality vs. distance for coaxial cables Important Note Installation ProcedureRackmounting Optional Connecting Cpus Connecting Other Matrix Servswitches Optional Powering UP the Switches Switching and Accessing the Display from the Keyboard Expansion Module and its input and output ports Daisychaining Matrix ServSwitchesBus topology Ring topology Power-Up Procedure Diagnostic screen Section Diagnostic Messages DescriptionPorts see Section Configuration Checksum Error Kernel ErrorMain Program Error Sram ErrorKernel is bad, load new kernel through serial port Error reason Hit space bar within 5 seconds to get serial options menu Initial Configuration Initially Configuring Multiple Daisychained Units CPU Ports KVM Full ConfigurationUsing the Menu Saving configuration changes Configure password Configuring the SystemPC keyboard rate PC keyboard delayStarting computer number Maximum computerScreen saver time Sun keyboard language multiplatform models onlyMenu color scheme Screen saverFadeout Background color, text colorPosition Computer Name Configuring ComputersComputer Number Keyboard Bus Configuring User StationsProfile ResolutionKVM Name StartUser name Configuring User DefinitionsPassword Configure Profile Configuring User ProfilesConnect AccessName Logout ShareScan Computer Configuring GroupsGroup n where n = 1 through Group Name Slot PowerStatus ComputersStatus VerUser Logging On-Screen Functions, Same-Port Users, and Connection ModesStatus Control Room Connection-Status MessagesReasons for connection failure Disconnect-status message Reasons for disconnection User Stations Attached to Same-Numbered Ports A 6-user-by-8-computer Matrix ServSwitch/ServShare system Connection Modes Connection dynamics between users Command Summary Keyboard CommandsKeyboard Commands Display CPU List Ctrl Esc Display Configuration Menu Ctrl F12Select Computer Ctrl xxxx Enter Switch to the Next Port in Sequence Ctrl +Switch to the Previous Port in Sequence Ctrl Switch to the Prior Port Ctrl ← or Ctrl BackspaceDisconnect Ctrl Q Reset Ctrl RDisplay User-Station Status Ctrl D Log Out Ctrl LSend Null Byte to PS/2 Type Mouse Ctrl N Reset/Enable Mouse in Windows NT and Unix Ctrl OStart Scan Ctrl S Identify Firmware Revision CtrlEnd Scan Ctrl Pass This Command Through Ctrl X or Ctrl TabBasic Setup Establishing a Serial Connection Using the Serial PortsSerial Options Menu Using the Serial PortsEnter the starting cpu number → Waiting for file Receive failed Try again Y/N Sending flash program code to system Flash programming Option 8. Exit and Restart Unit Common Problems TroubleshootingCharacters that you type come up wrong or missing You can’t switch ports from the keyboardAn IBM compatible computer’s mouse driver doesn’t load You can’t seem to scan or switch to certain ports at allYour mouse doesn’t move the pointer/cursor You can’t access all the functions of your mouseYour PS/2 mouse gets out of sync Your video is not synchronized or is the wrong color Your monitor display is fuzzyYour on-screen display is not synchronized Matrix ServSwitch doesn’t work with your docking stationMatrix ServSwitch doesn’t work with your IBM ThinkPad Shipping and Packaging Calling Black BoxDerived from hardware Appendix a Nvram Factory Defaults100 Appendix B Cable Product Codes 102 103 Appendix C Pinout of Serial Ports Key Pressed on Scan Code LK461 Keyboard Appendix D The LK461 KeyboardSetting the RING/BUS Jumper Jumper JP1 on Expansion Modules Appendix E Installing Modules Matrix ServSwitchSwapping In an Expansion Module Swapping In a Terminator Module Not Recommended Appendix F Rackmounting Matrix ServSwitch Figure F-1. Rackmount assembly Page Page
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