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Black Box KV0004A-LED manual ServSwitch Freedom, Network Services, KV0004A-XTRA-LED

Models: KV0004A-XTRA-LED KV0004A-LED ServSwitch Freedom KV0004A

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ServSwitch™ Freedom

Control up to four computer systems and their displays, and share peripherals among them.

Now with Glide and Switch automatic switching technology.

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Black Box KV0004A-LED manual ServSwitch Freedom, Now with Glide and Switch automatic switching technology

Contents

Now with Glide and Switch automatic switching technology ServSwitch FreedomNETWORK SERVICES KV0004APage ServSwitch FreedomTrademarks Used in this Manual Page FCC and IC RFI StatementsInstrucciones de Seguridad Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety StatementServSwitch Freedom PageContents Table of ContentsPage ServSwitch Freedom 1. SpecificationsPage 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Chapter 2 OverviewPage Multiple channel switching options 2.2 FeaturesAutomatic channel switching with Glide and Switch technology Optional channel indicatorsChapter 2 Overview 2.5 Hardware Description 2.5.1 Top PanelPage S e r v S w i tc h F re e d o mConnect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to these connectors Power input or power supply connects hereUser console audio port Connect optional speakers to this connector 10 2 USB Type A connectors3. Installation 3.1 Locations Chapter 3 Installation3.2 Mounting Page3.3.1 User console 3.3 ConnectionsTo connect peripherals to the user console ServSwitch FreedomTo connect a computer system 3.3.2 Computer systemsChapter 3 Installation PageTo connect the power supply 3.3.3 Power in connectionServSwitch Freedom PageTo connect a computer or device for remote control 3.3.4 Channel switching by external control3.3.4.1 OPTIONS port pinout Chapter 3 Installation3.3.4.2 Control by RS-232 serial Serial port parameter settingsSerial port channel selection codes ServSwitch FreedomChapter 3 Installation 3.3.5 Optional LED indicator connectionsServSwitch Freedom LED Monitor module Link cable PagePage ServSwitch FreedomSee Figure 4. Configuration 4.1 Using the Configuration Menu Chapter 4 ConfigurationTo use the configuration menu To exit the configuration menu and save changesHotkeys disabled Ctrl + Alt defaultEnter the Switch Mode menu All defaultblackbox.com To set the default switching mode 4.2.4 Switching mode2 to select KVM and speaker 3 to select KVM only 4 to select Speaker only 5 to select USB1 only 6 to select USB2 onlyTo set a new password To reset configuration to factory defaults4.2.5 Miscellaneous functions To show the current firmware version4.3.1 Installing the Glide and Switch configuration application 4.3 Glide and Switch configuration4.3.2 Configuring the Glide and Switch system ServSwitch FreedomFigure 4-3. Defining the resolution of a screen and optionally a name Chapter 4 ConfigurationSee 4.6 Optional Glide and Switch operations and settings Page4.4.1 Installing drivers and multi-monitor config app 4.4 Multi-Monitor Glide and Switch configurationConfiguration App Windows onlyChapter 4 Configuration 4.4.2 Configuring multiple monitorsPage 4.5.1 Adjusting color and brightness for all indicators 4.5 Configuring LED indicators4.5.2 Adjusting individual indicators 4.5.2.1 To adjust details for an individual indicatorFigure 4-7. Choosing an individual indicator port Chapter 4 ConfigurationPage 4.6.1 Downloading the existing layout from the ServSwitch Freedom 4.6 Optional Glide and Switch operations and settings4.6.2 Mouse... setting 4.6.3 Mouse parking... setting4.7.1 Using the KVM Firmware Uploader utility 4.7 Performing upgrades Windows onlyItems required to perform an upgrade Chapter 4 Configurationwhere xxx is the firmware version 4.7.2 Issues to consider when performing flash upgradesServSwitch Freedom Page5.1.1.1 Temporarily disabling and enabling Glide and Switch 5.1.1 Selecting a computer using the Glide and Switch utility4.3 Glide and Switch configuration Chapter 5 OperationTo select a computer using the front panel 5.1.2 Selecting a computer using the front panelServSwitch Freedom Page5.1.3.1 Using standard hotkey press combinations 5.1.3 Selecting a computer using hotkeysChoosing which computers are accessed when using hot keys + tab 1. Enter the Configuration menu see Section 4.1 for details5.1.4 Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons 5.1.3.2 Using additional hotkey press combinationsK to switch only the keyboard and mouse S to switch only the speakers U to switch only USB1 and USB2To cancel the password 5.2 Locking access to the computersIf you forget the password To lock the unitA.1 Enumerated USB switching Appendix A. What is True Emulation?A.2 Emulated USB switching A.3 True EmulationDEVICE AppendicesEMULATION ENGINEIssues when using Glide and Switch Appendix B. What is Glide and Switch?ServSwitch Freedom PageSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cAppendix C. Cable pin-outs AppendicesAppendices Appendix D. Safety informationPage NETWORK SERVICES About Black BoxBlack Box Tech Support FREE! Live. 24/7 Tech support the way it should be