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

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Contents

KV0004A ServSwitch FreedomNow with Glide and Switch automatic switching technology NETWORK SERVICESPage ServSwitch FreedomTrademarks Used in this Manual Page FCC and IC RFI StatementsPage Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety StatementInstrucciones de Seguridad ServSwitch FreedomContents Table of ContentsPage ServSwitch Freedom 1. SpecificationsPage 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Chapter 2 OverviewPage Optional channel indicators 2.2 FeaturesMultiple channel switching options Automatic channel switching with Glide and Switch technologyS e r v S w i tc h F re e d o m 2.5 Hardware Description 2.5.1 Top PanelChapter 2 Overview Page10 2 USB Type A connectors Power input or power supply connects hereConnect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to these connectors User console audio port Connect optional speakers to this connectorPage Chapter 3 Installation3. Installation 3.1 Locations 3.2 MountingServSwitch Freedom 3.3 Connections3.3.1 User console To connect peripherals to the user consolePage 3.3.2 Computer systemsTo connect a computer system Chapter 3 InstallationPage 3.3.3 Power in connectionTo connect the power supply ServSwitch FreedomChapter 3 Installation 3.3.4 Channel switching by external controlTo connect a computer or device for remote control 3.3.4.1 OPTIONS port pinoutServSwitch Freedom Serial port parameter settings3.3.4.2 Control by RS-232 serial Serial port channel selection codesPage 3.3.5 Optional LED indicator connectionsChapter 3 Installation ServSwitch Freedom LED Monitor module Link cablePage ServSwitch FreedomSee Figure To exit the configuration menu and save changes Chapter 4 Configuration4. Configuration 4.1 Using the Configuration Menu To use the configuration menuAll default Ctrl + Alt defaultHotkeys disabled Enter the Switch Mode menublackbox.com 4 to select Speaker only 5 to select USB1 only 6 to select USB2 only 4.2.4 Switching modeTo set the default switching mode 2 to select KVM and speaker 3 to select KVM onlyTo show the current firmware version To reset configuration to factory defaultsTo set a new password 4.2.5 Miscellaneous functionsServSwitch Freedom 4.3 Glide and Switch configuration4.3.1 Installing the Glide and Switch configuration application 4.3.2 Configuring the Glide and Switch systemPage Chapter 4 ConfigurationFigure 4-3. Defining the resolution of a screen and optionally a name See 4.6 Optional Glide and Switch operations and settingsWindows only 4.4 Multi-Monitor Glide and Switch configuration4.4.1 Installing drivers and multi-monitor config app Configuration AppChapter 4 Configuration 4.4.2 Configuring multiple monitorsPage 4.5.2.1 To adjust details for an individual indicator 4.5 Configuring LED indicators4.5.1 Adjusting color and brightness for all indicators 4.5.2 Adjusting individual indicatorsFigure 4-7. Choosing an individual indicator port Chapter 4 ConfigurationPage 4.6.3 Mouse parking... setting 4.6 Optional Glide and Switch operations and settings4.6.1 Downloading the existing layout from the ServSwitch Freedom 4.6.2 Mouse... settingChapter 4 Configuration 4.7 Performing upgrades Windows only4.7.1 Using the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Items required to perform an upgradePage 4.7.2 Issues to consider when performing flash upgradeswhere xxx is the firmware version ServSwitch FreedomChapter 5 Operation 5.1.1 Selecting a computer using the Glide and Switch utility5.1.1.1 Temporarily disabling and enabling Glide and Switch 4.3 Glide and Switch configurationPage 5.1.2 Selecting a computer using the front panelTo select a computer using the front panel ServSwitch Freedom1. Enter the Configuration menu see Section 4.1 for details 5.1.3 Selecting a computer using hotkeys5.1.3.1 Using standard hotkey press combinations Choosing which computers are accessed when using hot keys + tabU to switch only USB1 and USB2 5.1.3.2 Using additional hotkey press combinations5.1.4 Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons K to switch only the keyboard and mouse S to switch only the speakersTo lock the unit 5.2 Locking access to the computersTo cancel the password If you forget the passwordA.3 True Emulation Appendix A. What is True Emulation?A.1 Enumerated USB switching A.2 Emulated USB switchingENGINE AppendicesDEVICE EMULATIONPage Appendix B. What is Glide and Switch?Issues when using Glide and Switch ServSwitch FreedomAppendices Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Appendix C. Cable pin-outsAppendices Appendix D. Safety informationPage Tech support the way it should be About Black BoxNETWORK SERVICES Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live. 24/7