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Black Box KV0004A-XTRA-LED, KV0004A-LED ServSwitch Freedom, Page, Trademarks Used in this Manual

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Contents

NETWORK SERVICES ServSwitch FreedomNow with Glide and Switch automatic switching technology KV0004ATrademarks Used in this Manual ServSwitch FreedomPage FCC and IC RFI Statements PageServSwitch Freedom Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety StatementInstrucciones de Seguridad PagePage Table of ContentsContents Page 1. SpecificationsServSwitch Freedom Page Chapter 2 Overview2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Automatic channel switching with Glide and Switch technology 2.2 FeaturesMultiple channel switching options Optional channel indicatorsPage 2.5 Hardware Description 2.5.1 Top PanelChapter 2 Overview S e r v S w i tc h F re e d o mUser console audio port Connect optional speakers to this connector Power input or power supply connects hereConnect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to these connectors 10 2 USB Type A connectors3.2 Mounting Chapter 3 Installation3. Installation 3.1 Locations PageTo connect peripherals to the user console 3.3 Connections3.3.1 User console ServSwitch FreedomChapter 3 Installation 3.3.2 Computer systemsTo connect a computer system PageServSwitch Freedom 3.3.3 Power in connectionTo connect the power supply Page3.3.4.1 OPTIONS port pinout 3.3.4 Channel switching by external controlTo connect a computer or device for remote control Chapter 3 InstallationSerial port channel selection codes Serial port parameter settings3.3.4.2 Control by RS-232 serial ServSwitch FreedomServSwitch Freedom LED Monitor module Link cable 3.3.5 Optional LED indicator connectionsChapter 3 Installation PageSee Figure ServSwitch FreedomPage To use the configuration menu Chapter 4 Configuration4. Configuration 4.1 Using the Configuration Menu To exit the configuration menu and save changesEnter the Switch Mode menu Ctrl + Alt defaultHotkeys disabled All defaultblackbox.com 2 to select KVM and speaker 3 to select KVM only 4.2.4 Switching modeTo set the default switching mode 4 to select Speaker only 5 to select USB1 only 6 to select USB2 only4.2.5 Miscellaneous functions To reset configuration to factory defaultsTo set a new password To show the current firmware version4.3.2 Configuring the Glide and Switch system 4.3 Glide and Switch configuration4.3.1 Installing the Glide and Switch configuration application ServSwitch FreedomSee 4.6 Optional Glide and Switch operations and settings Chapter 4 ConfigurationFigure 4-3. Defining the resolution of a screen and optionally a name PageConfiguration App 4.4 Multi-Monitor Glide and Switch configuration4.4.1 Installing drivers and multi-monitor config app Windows onlyPage 4.4.2 Configuring multiple monitorsChapter 4 Configuration 4.5.2 Adjusting individual indicators 4.5 Configuring LED indicators4.5.1 Adjusting color and brightness for all indicators 4.5.2.1 To adjust details for an individual indicatorPage Chapter 4 ConfigurationFigure 4-7. Choosing an individual indicator port 4.6.2 Mouse... setting 4.6 Optional Glide and Switch operations and settings4.6.1 Downloading the existing layout from the ServSwitch Freedom 4.6.3 Mouse parking... settingItems required to perform an upgrade 4.7 Performing upgrades Windows only4.7.1 Using the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Chapter 4 ConfigurationServSwitch Freedom 4.7.2 Issues to consider when performing flash upgradeswhere xxx is the firmware version Page4.3 Glide and Switch configuration 5.1.1 Selecting a computer using the Glide and Switch utility5.1.1.1 Temporarily disabling and enabling Glide and Switch Chapter 5 OperationServSwitch Freedom 5.1.2 Selecting a computer using the front panelTo select a computer using the front panel PageChoosing which computers are accessed when using hot keys + tab 5.1.3 Selecting a computer using hotkeys5.1.3.1 Using standard hotkey press combinations 1. Enter the Configuration menu see Section 4.1 for detailsK to switch only the keyboard and mouse S to switch only the speakers 5.1.3.2 Using additional hotkey press combinations5.1.4 Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons U to switch only USB1 and USB2If you forget the password 5.2 Locking access to the computersTo cancel the password To lock the unitA.2 Emulated USB switching Appendix A. What is True Emulation?A.1 Enumerated USB switching A.3 True EmulationEMULATION AppendicesDEVICE ENGINEServSwitch Freedom Appendix B. What is Glide and Switch?Issues when using Glide and Switch PageAppendix C. Cable pin-outs Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c AppendicesPage Appendix D. Safety informationAppendices Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live. 24/7 About Black BoxNETWORK SERVICES Tech support the way it should be