Connecting units in cascade

Black Box kv1081a, kv1161a manual Connecting units in cascade, Tips for successful cascading

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The method for cascading ServSwitch CX Uno IP and ServSwitch CX Uno units is straightforward and requires no hardware settings or lengthy configuration process.

The method of linking units is the same regardless of the cascade level, or number of devices attached. Put simply:

•A single cascade link is made by connecting a computer connections socket of the ServSwitch CX Uno IP unit to the REMOTE user port socket of the ServSwitch CX Uno unit below it.

Please consider the following when making cascade connections between units.

Tips for successful cascading

•	The maximum number of levels for a cascade is two.
•	For each cascade link, use a standard category 5, 5e or 6 twisted-pair cable,
	terminated at each end with an RJ45 connector. There must be no crossover
	connections within the cable. The cascade link cables can be up to 50m (160
	feet) in length. Also ensure that the total length from the top ServSwitch CX
	Uno IP to any SAM does not exceed 10m.
•	The procedure given opposite may be carried out in any order but for

To connect units in cascade

1Ensure that power is disconnected from the ServSwitch CX Uno IP and all other units to be connected.

2Connect one end of the cascade link cable to an appropriate COMPUTER CONNECTIONS port on the rear panel of the ServSwitch CX Uno IP.

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clarity the instruction will begin at the ServSwitch CX Uno IP unit. The

procedure remains the same regardless of exactly which cascade levels are

being connected. The basic rule is that each link is made by connecting a

computer connectionS port of the ServSwitch CX Uno IP (upper switch) to

the REMOTE USER PORT (on the front panel) of the ServSwitch CX Uno.

3Connect the other end of the cascade link cable to the remote user port (RJ45 socket) on the front panel of theServSwitch CX Uno unit.

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the cascade links between the ServSwitch CX Uno IP and each ServSwitch CX Uno unit.

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Once the units and computers have been connected, you can edit their names to make it much easier to locate them. See the To create a new host entry section in the ‘Host configuration’ page of Appendix 2 for more details.

ServSwitch CX Uno IP Contents Further information Index Many computers Global usersSAM formats ServSwitch CX Uno IP features front and rear What’s in the box What you may additionally needSingle unit rack brackets MountingDouble unit rack brackets Connections SAMTo connect the local user port Local userFrom video monitor From USB keyboard and mouse ServSwitch CX Uno IP Front panel Global user IP network portTo connect the Global user IP network port IP network link Computer system via SAM To connect a computer systemPower in connection To connect the power supplyOutput lead from Power adapter Exceeds 40 degrees CentigradePower control port To connect and address the switch boxesSee also Cascading multiple unitsCascade tree Tips for successful cascading Connecting units in cascadeTo connect units in cascade Using cascaded computers Addressing computers in a cascadeIt is recommended that Second SAM in each pair is a Multiple video head connectionsUSB-type and that it is plugged Host computer port/channel Video off Remote switching controlCable from serial Control device Rear panel Configuration Overall initial configurationInitial configuration To access the main menu Hotkeys Main menuMenu layout SecurityGeneral security and configuration steps To enable general securityTo set an Admin password Registering users and host computersWhat to do if the Admin password has been forgotten To clear a password and restore factory default settingsWhat is IP access control? Clearing IP access controlTo clear IP access control Full configuration by global user To configure the unit from a global user locationServSwitch CX Uno IP encryption settings Encryption settingsViewer encryption settings Networking issues Positioning ServSwitch CX Uno IP in the networkPlacing ServSwitch CX Uno IP behind a router or firewall Port settingsAddressing Firewall/router addressTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingEnsuring sufficient security Placing ServSwitch CX Uno IP alongside the firewallPorts Power switching configuration Power control sequencesTo configure the power sequences for each host computer To control two or more ports simultaneouslyUpgrading ServSwitch CX Uno IP models Recovering from a failed upgradeTo upgrade ServSwitch CX Uno IP models To invoke backup/recovery modeAccessing the ServSwitch CX Uno IP Front panel indicatorsLocal user access Selecting a computerTo select a computer using the Select Host menu When choosingStandard hotkeys Select Host menu here you can select computers by nameTo select a computer using mouse buttons To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced methodLogging in and out To logTo enable/disable the confirmation box To change banner colors or disable the bannerConfirmation box Reminder bannerOrange dot indicators in the Select Host menu User preferences and functionsGlobal user access Global UserGlobal user access via VNC viewer To access via the VNC viewerEnter the ServSwitch CX Uno IP address here and click OK To download the VNC viewerGlobal user access via web browser To access via your web browserWhen using the viewer window Using the viewer windowMenu bar Configure Mouse pointersHost selection To select a hostAccess mode shared/private Power switchingAuto calibrate Re-synchronize mouseControls Enable Sun Translation When entering codesVideo Settings Keyboard ControlIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected Using automatic configurationsSetting the Threshold manually Custom Video Modes Advanced SettingsOverlap Capture If you need to enter a port number Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers Troubleshooting When logging on using VNC viewer, I cannot enter a usernameGetting assistance Techhelp@blackbox.co.ukAppendix 1 Local setup menus To access the local setup menusPower Control Restore Standard MouseRestore Intellimouse FunctionsUser Preferences Reminder BannerReminder Color Screen SaverMouse Switching Settings Disabled 2, 5, 10,15 or 20 MinutesUser Timeout Settings 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 Seconds, 1, 5, 10 MinutesSetup Options Settings Disabled, EnabledConfiguration IP admin password, encryption settings, etcCompletely resets the ServSwitch CX Uno IP unit IP address, net mask, VNC port, etcUnit Configuration Network Configuration Serial Configuration Settings Power Control, Sync UnitsSettings 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 Options PortReset Configuration To reset the ServSwitch CX Uno IP configurationTo access the remote configuration pages Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewerMain configuration Logged on users User accounts Unit configuration Advanced unit configuration Time & date configuration Network configuration IP Access ControlIP Network Mask IP GatewaySetting IP access control To define a new IP access control entryTo reorder access control entries To edit/remove access control entriesOptions Port Use Serial port configurationBaud Rate Host configuration Erase Host ConfigurationAdd entry for unrecognized host To create a new host entryLogging and status To copy and paste the logSyslog Server IP Address For further details To get hereLdap configuration Appendix 3 VNC viewer connection options Color/EncodingAuto select Preferred encodingEnable all inputs Disable all inputs view-only modeInputs CustomizeMisc Scaling No ScalingScale to Window Size Custom SizeDefaults Reload Defaults SaveIdentities Load / SaveAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Encoding and color level Appendix 5 Browser viewer optionsSecurity IP addresses Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsNet masks Net masks the binary explanation Operation with net maskBinary equivalent Binary octet afterCalculating the mask for IP access control Single locationsAll locations Address rangesSecurity issues with ports PortsAppendix 7 Cable and connector specifications Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable9pin D-type female 4pin RJ9 SLAVE2 end 9pin D-type femalePermissible key presses Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codesCreating macro sequences Appendix 9 Supported video modes Safety information General Public License LinuxEnd user licence agreement Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementCertification notice for equipment used in Canada Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM electrical safety statement Instrucciones de seguridad Index Server Access Module connection BlackBox subsidiary contact details Country Web Site/Email Phone Fax

Black Box kv1081a, kv1161a manual Connecting units in cascade, Tips for successful cascading