Black Box kv1081a, kv1161a manual Main menu, Menu layout, To access the main menu Hotkeys, Security

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Main menu

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The main menu allows you to determine many aspects of the ServSwitch CX Uno IP capabilities. From here you can:

Provide names for all connected computers to allow quick recognition,

Set individual and global settings for users,

Run various functions, such as mouse restore operation,

Configure unit, network and serial port settings.

To access the main menu

Hotkeys

Note: and are the standard hotkeys and can be altered to avoid clashes with other devices or software. If you change the hotkeys,

remember to use the new ones in place of and when following the instructions in this guide.

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1If the select host menu is not already displayed, press and hold and then press using a keyboard attached to a ServSwitch CX Uno IP user port.

Security

Note: If the security option has been enabled, you will be asked for a valid user name and password before the

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 

The select host menu will be displayed:

 

 

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 

 

 





 

 

 



Default names for

 

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

 

 

 

 

each computer port

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Availability of each computer:

Green - accessible Red - unaccessible

Orange - an inconsistency related to a cascade linked host has been detected

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main menu can be displayed.

IMPORTANT: When supplied, ServSwitch CX Uno IP units have their security features disabled, which means that any attached users have access to all connected computers and all ServSwitch CX Uno IP settings. You are strongly recommended to enable the ‘Security’ feature and set an access password for the ADMIN account.

 

 

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

 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 





Your Login name

 



 





 

 

   

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port numbers

Connection status

Assistance for keypress options

Main Menu

Functions

Power Control

Restore Standard Mouse

Restore Intellimouse

Access Mode

2 Press to display the main menu:

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

      

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Menu layout

The various menu options

are arranged as shown here

For a description of each option within the Configuration menus, see Appendix 1 for more details.

User Preferences

Global Preferences

Setup Options

Configuration

Reminder Banner

Reminder Colour

Screen Saver

Confirmation Box

Mouse Switching

Screen Saver

OSD Dwell Time

User Timeout

Security

Hotkeys

Auto Logout

Unit Configuration

Network Configuration

Serial Configuration

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3 Use the and keys to highlight an option, then press to select.

Reset Configuration

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Contents 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 To connect the Global user IP network port ServSwitch CX Uno IP Front panelGlobal user IP network port IP network linkComputer system via SAM To connect a computer systemOutput lead from Power adapter Power in connectionTo connect the power supply 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 Menu layout To access the main menu HotkeysMain menu SecurityTo set an Admin password General security and configuration stepsTo enable general security 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 networkAddressing Placing ServSwitch CX Uno IP behind a router or firewallPort settings Firewall/router addressTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingEnsuring sufficient security Placing ServSwitch CX Uno IP alongside the firewallPorts To configure the power sequences for each host computer Power switching configurationPower control sequences To control two or more ports simultaneouslyTo upgrade ServSwitch CX Uno IP models Upgrading ServSwitch CX Uno IP modelsRecovering from a failed upgrade To invoke backup/recovery modeAccessing the ServSwitch CX Uno IP Front panel indicatorsLocal user access Selecting a computerStandard hotkeys To select a computer using the Select Host menuWhen choosing Select Host menu here you can select computers by nameLogging in and out To select a computer using mouse buttonsTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method To logConfirmation box To enable/disable the confirmation boxTo change banner colors or disable the banner Reminder bannerOrange dot indicators in the Select Host menu User preferences and functionsGlobal user access Global UserEnter the ServSwitch CX Uno IP address here and click OK Global user access via VNC viewerTo access via the VNC viewer 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 Host selection ConfigureMouse pointers To select a hostAuto calibrate Access mode shared/privatePower switching Re-synchronize mouseControls Video Settings Enable Sun TranslationWhen entering codes 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 Getting assistance TroubleshootingWhen logging on using VNC viewer, I cannot enter a username Techhelp@blackbox.co.ukAppendix 1 Local setup menus To access the local setup menusRestore Intellimouse Power ControlRestore Standard Mouse FunctionsReminder Color User PreferencesReminder Banner Screen SaverUser Timeout Mouse SwitchingSettings Disabled 2, 5, 10,15 or 20 Minutes Settings 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 Seconds, 1, 5, 10 MinutesSetup Options Settings Disabled, EnabledCompletely resets the ServSwitch CX Uno IP unit ConfigurationIP admin password, encryption settings, etc IP address, net mask, VNC port, etcUnit Configuration Network Configuration Settings 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 Serial ConfigurationSettings Power Control, Sync Units 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 IP Network Mask Network configurationIP Access Control IP GatewayTo reorder access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To edit/remove access control entriesOptions Port Use Serial port configurationBaud Rate Add entry for unrecognized host Host configurationErase Host Configuration To create a new host entrySyslog Server IP Address Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log For further details To get hereLdap configuration Auto select Appendix 3 VNC viewer connection optionsColor/Encoding Preferred encodingInputs Enable all inputsDisable all inputs view-only mode CustomizeMisc Scale to Window Size ScalingNo Scaling Custom SizeIdentities Defaults ReloadDefaults Save 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 Binary equivalent Net masks the binary explanationOperation with net mask Binary octet afterAll locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations Address rangesSecurity issues with ports Ports9pin D-type female 4pin RJ9 Appendix 7 Cable and connector specificationsPower switch to power switch daisy chain cable 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 FCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC 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