Unit configuration

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To get here

This page provides access to a selection of both basic and advanced settings for the ServSwitch CX Uno IP. Many of the settings displayed here are also accessible through the on-screen menu.

1Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user.

2Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner.

3Click the ‘Unit Configuration’ option.

Hardware Version

Indicates the version of the electronic circuitry within the ServSwitch CX Uno IP unit.

Firmware Version

Indicates the version of the internal software within the ServSwitch CX Uno IP flash memory. This may be updated using the flash upgrade procedure.

Host Keyboard Layout

Use the arrow buttons to match the keyboard layout expected by the host system.

Admin Password

Enter the password that will be used to gain administrator access to the ServSwitch CX Uno IP. There can only be one admin user and only that user is given access to the configuration menus.

Unit Name

The name entered here will be displayed on the local menus and the remote VNC viewer/browser windows.

Menu Bar Toggle Hot Key

Determines the function key that can be used to display/hide the menu bar within the VNC screen.

Encryption

Three options are available: Always on, prefer off, prefer on. The one to choose depends on the specific details of your installation - see Encryption settings for details. The use of encryption imposes a slight performance overhead of roughly 10% but is highly secure against third party intrusion.

Advanced Unit 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 ServSwitch CX Uno IP Front panel Global user IP network portTo connect the Global user IP network port IP network linkComputer 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 Units Settings 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, servswitch cx uno ip, kv1161a manual Unit configuration