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Doc. No. 590-054-001 Rev. B SystemKV150A-R2 KV155A KV160A-R2 KV162A KV170RA Customer Support InformationWelcome to the ServSwitch Family THE SERVSWITCH FAMILYcontinued on next page SERVSWITCH MULTI KV150A-R2 KV155A KV160A-R2 KV162RA KV170RAKV1601C KV1602CFCC, IC, AND NOM STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADARADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS SERVSWITCH MULTI 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuandoContents ChapterContents cont’d SERVSWITCH MULTIChapter PageOverriding the Settings of a CPU-Interface Card’s DIP Switches 9.2.3.C Switch Alt. User ModuleAdministrator Setup ChapterContents cont’d SERVSWITCH MULTI10.3.3.A What Is “Opening a Session”? 10.3.3.B How to Open a SessionTABLE OF CONTENTS Common ProblemsAppendix A Configuration Charts Appendix B Problem Report1. Specifications SERVSWITCH MULTIResolution ComplianceCHAPTER 1 Specifications IndicatorsMaximum Distance User ControlsSERVSWITCH MULTI Connectors on CablesTemperature Tolerance Cards and ModulesCHAPTER 1 Specifications PowerWeight Size2. Introduction 2.1 OverviewSERVSWITCH MULTI 2.2 Features and Benefits CHAPTER 2 Introduction2.3 A Typical Application SERVSWITCH MULTI2.4 Limitations and Restrictions CHAPTER 2 Introduction2.5 Safety Precautions 2.6 The System and Its ComponentsSERVSWITCH MULTI one into an MX whose Local Console you’re using CHAPTER 2 IntroductionSERVSWITCH MULTI PS/2 keyboard PS/2 mouse Serial mouseCHAPTER 2 Introduction SERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 2-4. The ServSwitch Multi’s Interface CardsFigure 2-5. PC type Server Cable KV2040-R2, 8 with audio, shown Figure 2-6. PS/2 type User Cable KV2540, 10 with audio, shownFAIL POWER SELECTED ON-LINE A B C D E F G H I J K L M N CHAPTER 2 IntroductionFigure 2-7. The front panel of an EXP or SB SERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 2-8. The ServSwitch Multi’s Expansion CardsFront of ServSwitch Multi Receive Card Two HD26 female Rear of ServSwitch Multi CAT5 ExpansionFigure 2-11. Pinning and pairing of CAT5 Cards’ RJ-45 connectors Pr 1 Pins 5 wht/blu & 4 blu/whtPr 2 Pins 1 wht/org & 2 org/wht Pr 3 Pins 3 wht/grn & 6 grn/whtSERVSWITCH MULTI 2.6.5 DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVSWITCH MULTI HUB AND ITS COMPONENTSFigure 2-14. The front panel of a Hub 3. Installing User-Interface Cards, User Cables, and Console Devices 3.1 Connecting Local-Console Equipment to a Base Unit or MXIMPORTANT NOTE Figure 3-1. Local-console connections3.2 Installing User-Interface Cards in a ServSwitch Multi SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 3-2. Inserting a User-Interface Card in the Switch Slots corresponding to lettered availablechannels all available available3.3 Connecting User Cables and Console Equipment to Your User Cards SERVSWITCH MULTITable 3-1. Product codes for User Cables KV2505 Cable will have KV2515, KV2545, and KV2585 Cables will haveDB9 Female to Serial Mouse 3.3.1 FOR IBM STYLE KEYBOARD AND MOUSESERVSWITCH MULTI KV2700 Cable will haveKV2710 and KV2740 Cables will have HD15 Female to Multisync Monitor3.3.3 FOR SUN MICROSYSTEMS STYLE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE SERVSWITCH MULTI KV16RS6-1 for RS/6000 HD15 M to 13W3 F3.3.5 CONNECTING DUAL MONITORS UICD ONLY SERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 3-4. A Dual-Monitor ServSwitch Multi systemServSwitch Multi with two CPU-Interface Cards, a UICD, and a UUIC installed Sun computer with dual video output4. Installing CPU-Interface Cards, Server Cables, and Computers 4.1 Setting the Jumpers to Configure the Video-Output TypeIMPORTANT NOTE Figure 4-1. The CPU-Interface Card’s video jumpersSERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 4-2. The possible settings of the Card’s video jumpers4.2 Setting the DIP Switch Figure 4-3. The Autosensing CPU-Interface Card’s DIP switchSERVSWITCH MULTI 4.2.2 SETTING THE KEYBOARD/MOUSE-INACTIVITY TIMEOUT4.3 Installing CPU-Interface Cards in a ServSwitch Multi recommendedSERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 4-5. Inserting a CPU-Interface Card in the Switch4.4 Connecting the Server Cables and Computer Equipment Table 4-2. Product codes for Server CablesSERVSWITCH MULTI HD15 Male to VGA Video Port6-Pin Mini-DIN Female to PS/2 Mouse Port yellow band DB9 Female to Serial Mouse PortKV2220, KV2225, and KV2230 Cables will have KV2240, KV2260 and KV2280 Cables will haveDB15 Male to Mac Video Port 4-Pin Mini-DIN Male to ADB PortSERVSWITCH MULTI KV2320, KV2325, and KV2330 Cables will haveKV2340, KV2360 and KV2380 Cables will have 13W3 Male to Sun Video PortKV16RS6-2 for RS/6000 HD15 F to 13W3 M 5. Installing Management and Serial Control Cards and Associated Equipment5.1 Overview of the Cards SERVSWITCH MULTI5.2 The Cards and Cables Illustrated Figure 5-1. The Management Card top and Serial Control Card bottom5.3 Installing the Cards SERVSWITCH MULTI5.4 Attaching Terminals to the Serial Control Card RJ-45 female toPinned as 6. Planning and Installing an Expanded System Optional SERVSWITCH MULTICHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System Optional Figure 6-1. A two-unit ServSwitch Multi systemX M T C P U6.1 Placing the ServSwitch Multi SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 6-2. A sample “star” configuration Figure 6-3. A sample “daisychain.”CHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System Optional Figure 6-4. A hybrid expanded configurationCPU = CPU-Interface Card KV2000C USR = User-Interface Card KV2500C or KV2550C-R2 XMT = Expansion Transmit Card6.2 Determining Where to Install Cards and Attach Equipment SERVSWITCH MULTICHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System Optional 6.3 Configuring Your Expansion Cards SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 6-7. The Transmit Cards’ DIP switch CHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System Optional Table 6-1. DIP-switch settings for unit addresses“0” = OFF, “1” = ON SERVSWITCH MULTI 6.3.2 SETTING THE DISTANCE JUMPERS ON THE TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE CARDSFigure 6-8. Expansion-card orientation CHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System Optional Table 6-2. Jumper settings for Transmit CardsTable 6-3. Jumper settings for the regular Receive Card KV1602C Table 6-4. Jumper settings for the CAT5 Receive Card KV1604C6.4 Installing Your Expansion Cards SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 6-9. Inserting a regular left or CAT5 right Expansion Card 6.5 Installing Your Expansion Cables 6.6 Inspecting Your Expanded SystemCHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System Optional 7. The ServSwitch Multi Hub 7.1 OverviewSERVSWITCH MULTI CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi Hub Figure 7-2. A fully loaded ServSwitch Multi Hub7.2 Features and Benefits 7.3 Installing the HubSERVSWITCH MULTI CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi Hub PORTPORT PORTSERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 7-4. The Transmit Module’s possible DIP-switch settingsFigure 7-5. The port layout of the Transmit and Receive Modules CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi Hub PORTPORT PORT7.4 The Functions of the Hub’s LEDs SERVSWITCH MULTIChassis ID new ID ### old ID ### EDIT MODE 7.5 The Functions of the Hub’s LCD Panel and Pushbuttons CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi HubSerial nnnnnnnnnn SERVSWITCH MULTI 7.5.2 THE CONTRAST SCREEN7.5.3 THE CHASSIS ID AND CHANGE ID SCREENS CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi Hub +5Vok +12Vok -5Vok -12Vok D5Vok ACok DCok lower power supply7.5.4 THE INSTALLED MODULES AND MODULE DETAILS SCREENS Slot in Use A B C D E F G H R T T Scan OnSERVSWITCH MULTI 7.5.6 THE SERIAL PORT AND EDIT MODE SCREENSSerial Port*** Baud Rate57600 Data Bits8 ParityNo Stop1 Edit Mode*** Baud Rate57600 Data Bits8 ParityNo Stop17.6 Flash Upgrading CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi HubSelect Language English EDIT MODE Language ENGLISH7.7 Sample System Configurations SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 7-8. A 16-user, 128-computer Multi system using one Hub 7.7.1 A 16 X 128 MATRIXCHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi Hub Figure 7-9. A 16-user, 384-computer Multi system using one Hub7.7.2 A 16 X 384 MATRIX SERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 7-10. A 32-user, 256-computer Multi system using four Hubs7.7.3 A 32 X 256 MATRIX 8. Operation CHAPTER 8 Operation8.1 Basic Operation SERVSWITCH MULTI Table 8-1. Channel-LED states and what they mean8.2 Keyboard Control CHAPTER 8 Operation8.3 Multiuser Operation SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 8-1. Independent vs. shared access in a multiuser system CHAPTER 8 Operation8.4 Multiplatform Keyboard Mapping Character Translation SERVSWITCH MULTItext continues on page CHAPTER 8 Operation Table 8-2. Remapping of the 101/102-key PC keyboardthe selected Mac 1See SectionSERVSWITCH MULTI Table 8-3. Remapping of the 104/105-key “Windows ready” PC keyboardCHAPTER 8 Operation Table 8-4. Remapping of the Mac keyboardthe selected PC SERVSWITCH MULTI Table 8-5. Remapping of the Sun keyboard8.5 Audio and Serial Functions Audio Cables Only CHAPTER 8 Operation8.6 Channel Scanning SERVSWITCH MULTI8.7 Broadcast Mode CHAPTER 8 Operation8.8 Follow Mode 8.9 Swap Mode8.10 Privacy Mode SERVSWITCH MULTI8.11 Command Forwarding 8.12 Choosing an Alternate Command-Mode HotkeyCHAPTER 8 Operation Press-and8.13 Upgrading Card/Module Firmware Through Consoles’ Serial Ports SERVSWITCH MULTI1 Display chassis configuration 2 Download local to remote Flash ROM CHAPTER 8 OperationQ Quit Your choice SERVSWITCH MULTI not attempt to execute the new firmware code, but will continue using the old firmware until a successful transfer is madeFigure 8-2. The firmware-configuration display CHAPTER 8 Operation8.14 Overriding the Settings of a CPU-Interface Card’s DIP Switches SERVSWITCH MULTI8.15 Other Commands System Control and Maintenance CommandCM RESETEnter CM RESET AddrEnterSERVSWITCH MULTI CommandFunction CMSUN=nEnter9. Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only CHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only9.1 Display Overview 9.2 The On-Screen Menus SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 9-1. The Channel-List Menu CHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only Press This KeySequence To Do ThisSERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 9-2. The User-Controls Menu9.2.3.A Scanning 9.2.3.B Menu ActivationCHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only 9.2.3.C Switch Alt. User Module9.2.3.D Control Alt. User Module SERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 9-3. The Command-Line-Entry Window9.2.4 THE COMMAND-LINE-ENTRY WINDOW CHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only 9.3.1.A Adding New Computer-Channel Configurations1. Press Insert to add a channel SERVSWITCH MULTI To adjust the ID window visually, starting from the Channel-List Menu9.3.1.B Editing Computer-Channel Configurations 9.3.1.C Deleting Computer-Channel ConfigurationsCHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only Table 9-2. Administrator options available at the Channel-List MenuSERVSWITCH MULTI 9.3.2.A Administrator Setup9.3.2.B Adding New User Profiles 9.3.2.C Editing User ProfilesCHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only 9.3.2.E Setting Users’ Access PrivilegesTable 9-3. Administrator options available at the User-List Menu 9.4 Administrator Controls Administrator Only SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 9-4. The Administrator-Controls Menu 9.4.3.A Chassis NumberCHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only 9.4.3.B Command Key Sequence9.4.3.D Remote Commands 9.4.3.G Follow/Swap Feature Status9.5 Using the On-Screen Display with a Non-Multisync Monitor SERVSWITCH MULTI10. Using Management and Serial Control Cards CHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards10.1 Addressing Terminals on the Serial Control Card Figure 10-1. Port addresses on a Serial Control Card10.2 Getting Started The Options Screen SERVSWITCH MULTIALT-M ALT-O10.3 The Main On-Screen Menus CHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards10.3.1.A Functions Press This KeySERVSWITCH MULTI 10.3.2 THE ADMINISTRATOR-CONTROLS MENU10.3.1.B Searching the Channel List 10.3.1.C Crossloading the Channel ListCHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards 10.3.3.A What Is “Opening a Session”?10.3.3.B How to Open a Session Figure 10-2. Session information displayedSERVSWITCH MULTI 10.3.3.D How to Close a SessionCTRL-B to page up CTRL-F to page down K or - to move up one line J or + to move down one line10.4 Using the System Management Tools CHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards5 Reboot Computer This option is not supported at this time SERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 10-3. The configuration display10.4.1 DISPLAY CHASSIS CONFIGURATION CHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards 10.4.2 DISPLAY FLASH ROM STATUSSERVSWITCH MULTI If the main menu serial-port function is enabled you can check this by selecting option 10, you can use option 3 to transfer firmware from the local Management Card to any other ServSwitch Multi Card in your system that you can transmit to. When you select this option, the local Management Card checks the firmware programs it has loaded in its memory, then displays descriptions of them on screen see the last paragraph on the previous page for what each column meansCHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards Once you provide this information, you’ll be prompted toSERVSWITCH MULTI Search for connected chassis First chassis number Last chassis numberSearching...done Chassis units found Current date is Fri Enter new date mm-dd-yy Current time is 102626aCHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards Transfer security log Configure serial portPress SPACE to change, ENTER to accept Baud rate Data bits Stop bits Parity None Flow Control Xon/XoffSERVSWITCH MULTI Press the spacebar to toggle the setting. This line appears10.5 Using the Security Monitor CHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control CardsFigure 10-4. The Security Monitoring screen SERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 10-5. The Active Users ListFigure 10-6. The Alert Message Window Active User ListCHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards Figure 10-7. The Log WindowLog Window 11. Troubleshooting 11.1 Common ProblemsSERVSWITCH MULTI CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting SERVSWITCH MULTI 11.1.7 VIDEO BLANKS OUT UNEXPECTEDLY11.1.8 THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY DOESN’T APPEAR 11.1.9 AN RS/6000 KEYBOARD IS NOT RESPONDINGCHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting 11.1.11 A MOUSE DOESN’T WORK11.1.12 A SERIAL DEVICE DOESN’T WORK SERVSWITCH MULTI 11.1.13 A PAIR OF SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES DON’T WORK11.1.14 A MICROPHONE DOESN’T WORK 11.2 Calling Black Box 11.3 Shipping and PackagingCHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting Appendix A Configuration Charts SERVSWITCH MULTIChannel N local Channel M optionAPPENDIX A Configuration Charts ServSwitch Multi System ConfigurationSERVSWITCH MULTI SwitchAPPENDIX A Configuration Charts SERVSWITCH MULTI APPENDIX A Configuration Charts SwitchSettings JumperSERVSWITCH MULTI AttachedAPPENDIX A Configuration Charts Chart A-6 Configuration of a Receive Module in a ServSwitch Multi HubAppendix B Problem Report SERVSWITCH MULTIAppendix C DIP-Switch Settings and Their Numeric Equivalents APPENDIX C DIP-Switch Settings and Their Numeric EquivalentsSERVSWITCH MULTI 0* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1Appendix D Cables APPENDIX D CablesD.1 CPU Server Cables D.2 User Cables SERVSWITCH MULTID.3 Adapters APPENDIX D CablesAppendix E Making Nonstandard Serial Connections SERVSWITCH MULTIAppendix F Rackmounting the Base Unit or EXP APPENDIX F Rackmounting the Base Unit or EXPSERVSWITCH MULTI Page Page