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Black Box KV0004A Control by RS-232 serial, Serial port parameter settings, ServSwitch Freedom

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3.3.4.2 Control by RS-232 serial

Serial port parameter settings

Ensure that the chosen serial port is configured to the following:

•Baud rate: 1200

•Data bits: 8

•	Stop bit:	1
•	Parity:	None
Serial port channel selection codes
		ASCII
		Character	Hex	Decimal
•	Channel 1:	‘1’	0x31	49
•	Channel 2:	‘2’	0x32	50
•	Channel 3:	‘3’	0x33	51
•	Channel 4:	‘4’	0x34	52

Note: As each channel is chosen using the above RS-232 commands, the peripherals that will be transferred are determined by the current setting of the switching mode.

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Contents

ServSwitch Freedom Now with Glide and Switch automatic switching technologyNETWORK SERVICES KV0004APage ServSwitch FreedomTrademarks Used in this Manual FCC and IC RFI Statements PageNormas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement Instrucciones de SeguridadServSwitch Freedom PageContents Table of ContentsPage ServSwitch Freedom 1. SpecificationsPage 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Chapter 2 OverviewPage 2.2 Features Multiple channel switching optionsAutomatic channel switching with Glide and Switch technology Optional channel indicators2.5 Hardware Description 2.5.1 Top Panel Chapter 2 OverviewPage S e r v S w i tc h F re e d o mPower input or power supply connects here Connect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to these connectorsUser console audio port Connect optional speakers to this connector 10 2 USB Type A connectorsChapter 3 Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Locations3.2 Mounting Page3.3 Connections 3.3.1 User consoleTo connect peripherals to the user console ServSwitch Freedom3.3.2 Computer systems To connect a computer systemChapter 3 Installation Page3.3.3 Power in connection To connect the power supplyServSwitch Freedom Page3.3.4 Channel switching by external control To connect a computer or device for remote control3.3.4.1 OPTIONS port pinout Chapter 3 InstallationSerial port parameter settings 3.3.4.2 Control by RS-232 serialSerial port channel selection codes ServSwitch Freedom3.3.5 Optional LED indicator connections Chapter 3 InstallationServSwitch Freedom LED Monitor module Link cable PagePage ServSwitch FreedomSee Figure Chapter 4 Configuration 4. Configuration 4.1 Using the Configuration MenuTo use the configuration menu To exit the configuration menu and save changesCtrl + Alt default Hotkeys disabledEnter the Switch Mode menu All defaultblackbox.com 4.2.4 Switching mode To set the default 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 reset configuration to factory defaults To set a new password4.2.5 Miscellaneous functions To show the current firmware version4.3 Glide and Switch configuration 4.3.1 Installing the Glide and Switch configuration application4.3.2 Configuring the Glide and Switch system ServSwitch FreedomChapter 4 Configuration Figure 4-3. Defining the resolution of a screen and optionally a nameSee 4.6 Optional Glide and Switch operations and settings Page4.4 Multi-Monitor Glide and Switch configuration 4.4.1 Installing drivers and multi-monitor config appConfiguration App Windows onlyChapter 4 Configuration 4.4.2 Configuring multiple monitorsPage 4.5 Configuring LED indicators 4.5.1 Adjusting color and brightness for all 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 Optional Glide and Switch operations and settings 4.6.1 Downloading the existing layout from the ServSwitch Freedom4.6.2 Mouse... setting 4.6.3 Mouse parking... setting4.7 Performing upgrades Windows only 4.7.1 Using the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityItems required to perform an upgrade Chapter 4 Configuration4.7.2 Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades where xxx is the firmware versionServSwitch Freedom Page5.1.1 Selecting a computer using the Glide and Switch utility 5.1.1.1 Temporarily disabling and enabling Glide and Switch4.3 Glide and Switch configuration Chapter 5 Operation5.1.2 Selecting a computer using the front panel To select a computer using the front panelServSwitch Freedom Page5.1.3 Selecting a computer using hotkeys 5.1.3.1 Using standard hotkey press combinationsChoosing which computers are accessed when using hot keys + tab 1. Enter the Configuration menu see Section 4.1 for details5.1.3.2 Using additional hotkey press combinations 5.1.4 Selecting a computer using the mouse buttonsK to switch only the keyboard and mouse S to switch only the speakers U to switch only USB1 and USB25.2 Locking access to the computers To cancel the passwordIf you forget the password To lock the unitAppendix A. What is True Emulation? A.1 Enumerated USB switchingA.2 Emulated USB switching A.3 True EmulationAppendices DEVICEEMULATION ENGINEAppendix B. What is Glide and Switch? Issues when using Glide and SwitchServSwitch Freedom PageSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8c Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10cAppendix C. Cable pin-outs AppendicesAppendices Appendix D. Safety informationPage About Black Box NETWORK SERVICESBlack Box Tech Support FREE! Live. 24/7 Tech support the way it should be