Black Box kv1161a manual Confirmation box, Reminder banner, To enable/disable the confirmation box

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The confirmation box

The ServSwitch CX Uno IP provides the option of a confirmation box that is displayed on screen for three seconds after a computer is selected. The confirmation box indicates the current user port and your user name, the selected computer and the connection status. You can enable or disable the confirmation box, as required.

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The reminder banner

As many computer screen layouts can appear very similar, the ServSwitch CX Uno IP provides a reminder banner option that indicates which computer port you are currently viewing. The banner is usually displayed at the top of the screen, using white lettering and transparent background. You can:

•Move the banner

•Change the banner colors, and/or

•Disable the banner

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To enable/disable the confirmation box

1Display the Select Host menu in one of two ways:

•By simultaneously pressing and then releasing , or

•By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse. If you are not already logged in, do so now.

2Press to select ‘More menus’.

3Highlight the ‘User Preferences’ option and press to select.

4Highlight the ‘Confirmation Box’ option and press to select ‘Enabled’ or ‘Disabled’, as required.

5Select the ‘Save’ button to return to the previous menu.

To move the reminder banner

1While viewing a computer port, press and hold and .

Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details.

2Press the , , and keys to move the banner to the required position.

To change banner colors or disable the banner

1Display the Select Host menu in one of two ways:

•By simultaneously pressing and then releasing , or

•By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse. If you are not already logged in, do so now.

2Press to select ‘More menus’.

3Highlight the ‘User Preferences’ option and press to select.

4Select the required option:

•To disable the banner – highlight ‘Reminder Banner’ and press until ‘Disabled’ is shown.

•To change colors – highlight ‘Reminder Color’ and press until the desired color combination is displayed.

5Select the ‘Save’ button to return to the previous menu.

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Contents ServSwitch CX Uno IP Contents Further information Index SAM formats Global usersMany computers ServSwitch CX Uno IP features front and rear What’s in the box What you may additionally needDouble unit rack brackets MountingSingle unit rack brackets Connections SAMFrom video monitor From USB keyboard and mouse Local userTo connect the local user port 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 boxesCascade tree Cascading multiple unitsSee also To connect units in cascade Connecting units in cascadeTips for successful cascading Using cascaded computers Addressing computers in a cascadeUSB-type and that it is plugged Multiple video head connectionsIt is recommended that Second SAM in each pair is a Cable from serial Control device Rear panel Remote switching controlHost computer port/channel Video off 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 settingsTo clear IP access control Clearing IP access controlWhat is IP access control? Full configuration by global user To configure the unit from a global user locationViewer encryption settings Encryption settingsServSwitch CX Uno IP 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 addressingPorts Placing ServSwitch CX Uno IP alongside the firewallEnsuring sufficient security 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 browserMenu bar Using the viewer windowWhen using the viewer window 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 ControlSetting the Threshold manually Using automatic configurationsIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected Overlap Capture Advanced SettingsCustom Video Modes Supported web browsers Viewer encryption settingsIf you need to enter a port number 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 configurationMain configuration Logged on users Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewerTo access the remote configuration pages 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 entriesBaud Rate Serial port configurationOptions Port Use 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 Security Appendix 5 Browser viewer optionsEncoding and color level Net masks Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsIP addresses 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 femaleCreating macro sequences Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codesPermissible key presses 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