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KV150A-R2 KV155A KV160A-R2 KV162A KV170RA Doc. No. 590-054-001 Rev. BSystem Customer Support Informationcontinued on next page Welcome to the ServSwitch FamilyTHE SERVSWITCH FAMILY KV1601C SERVSWITCH MULTIKV150A-R2 KV155A KV160A-R2 KV162RA KV170RA KV1602CRADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS FCC, IC, AND NOM STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA SERVSWITCH MULTI 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuandoContents ChapterChapter Contents cont’dSERVSWITCH MULTI PageAdministrator Setup Overriding the Settings of a CPU-Interface Card’s DIP Switches9.2.3.C Switch Alt. User Module Chapter10.3.3.A What Is “Opening a Session”? Contents cont’dSERVSWITCH MULTI 10.3.3.B How to Open a SessionAppendix A Configuration Charts TABLE OF CONTENTSCommon Problems Appendix B Problem ReportResolution 1. SpecificationsSERVSWITCH MULTI ComplianceMaximum Distance CHAPTER 1 SpecificationsIndicators User ControlsTemperature Tolerance SERVSWITCH MULTIConnectors on Cables Cards and ModulesWeight CHAPTER 1 SpecificationsPower SizeSERVSWITCH MULTI 2. Introduction2.1 Overview 2.2 Features and Benefits CHAPTER 2 Introduction2.3 A Typical Application SERVSWITCH MULTI2.4 Limitations and Restrictions CHAPTER 2 IntroductionSERVSWITCH MULTI 2.5 Safety Precautions2.6 The System and Its Components one into an MX whose Local Console you’re using CHAPTER 2 IntroductionSERVSWITCH MULTI PS/2 keyboard PS/2 mouse Serial mouseCHAPTER 2 Introduction Figure 2-5. PC type Server Cable KV2040-R2, 8 with audio, shown SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 2-4. The ServSwitch Multi’s Interface Cards Figure 2-6. PS/2 type User Cable KV2540, 10 with audio, shownFigure 2-7. The front panel of an EXP or SB FAIL POWER SELECTED ON-LINE A B C D E F G H I J K L M NCHAPTER 2 Introduction Front of ServSwitch Multi SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 2-8. The ServSwitch Multi’s Expansion Cards Receive Card Two HD26 female Rear of ServSwitch Multi CAT5 ExpansionPr 2 Pins 1 wht/org & 2 org/wht Figure 2-11. Pinning and pairing of CAT5 Cards’ RJ-45 connectorsPr 1 Pins 5 wht/blu & 4 blu/wht Pr 3 Pins 3 wht/grn & 6 grn/whtFigure 2-14. The front panel of a Hub SERVSWITCH MULTI2.6.5 DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVSWITCH MULTI HUB AND ITS COMPONENTS IMPORTANT NOTE 3. Installing User-Interface Cards, User Cables, and Console Devices3.1 Connecting Local-Console Equipment to a Base Unit or MX Figure 3-1. Local-console connectionsFigure 3-2. Inserting a User-Interface Card in the Switch 3.2 Installing User-Interface Cards in a ServSwitch MultiSERVSWITCH MULTI channels all available Slots corresponding to letteredavailable availableTable 3-1. Product codes for User Cables 3.3 Connecting User Cables and Console Equipment to Your User CardsSERVSWITCH MULTI DB9 Female to Serial Mouse KV2505 Cable will haveKV2515, KV2545, and KV2585 Cables will have 3.3.1 FOR IBM STYLE KEYBOARD AND MOUSEKV2710 and KV2740 Cables will have SERVSWITCH MULTIKV2700 Cable 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 with two CPU-Interface Cards, a SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 3-4. A Dual-Monitor ServSwitch Multi system UICD, and a UUIC installed Sun computer with dual video outputIMPORTANT NOTE 4. Installing CPU-Interface Cards, Server Cables, and Computers4.1 Setting the Jumpers to Configure the Video-Output Type 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 Cables6-Pin Mini-DIN Female to PS/2 Mouse Port yellow band SERVSWITCH MULTIHD15 Male to VGA Video Port DB9 Female to Serial Mouse PortDB15 Male to Mac Video Port KV2220, KV2225, and KV2230 Cables will haveKV2240, KV2260 and KV2280 Cables will have 4-Pin Mini-DIN Male to ADB PortKV2340, KV2360 and KV2380 Cables will have SERVSWITCH MULTIKV2320, KV2325, and KV2330 Cables will have 13W3 Male to Sun Video PortKV16RS6-2 for RS/6000 HD15 F to 13W3 M 5.1 Overview of the Cards 5. Installing Management and Serial Control Cards andAssociated Equipment 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 MULTIPinned as 5.4 Attaching Terminals to the Serial Control CardRJ-45 female to 6. Planning and Installing an Expanded System Optional SERVSWITCH MULTIX M T CHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System OptionalFigure 6-1. A two-unit ServSwitch Multi system C P UFigure 6-2. A sample “star” configuration 6.1 Placing the ServSwitch MultiSERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 6-3. A sample “daisychain.”CPU = CPU-Interface Card KV2000C USR = User-Interface Card CHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System OptionalFigure 6-4. A hybrid expanded configuration 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 Figure 6-7. The Transmit Cards’ DIP switch 6.3 Configuring Your Expansion CardsSERVSWITCH MULTI “0” = OFF, “1” = ON CHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System OptionalTable 6-1. DIP-switch settings for unit addresses Figure 6-8. Expansion-card orientation SERVSWITCH MULTI6.3.2 SETTING THE DISTANCE JUMPERS ON THE TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE CARDS Table 6-3. Jumper settings for the regular Receive Card KV1602C CHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System OptionalTable 6-2. Jumper settings for Transmit Cards Table 6-4. Jumper settings for the CAT5 Receive Card KV1604CFigure 6-9. Inserting a regular left or CAT5 right Expansion Card 6.4 Installing Your Expansion CardsSERVSWITCH MULTI CHAPTER 6 Planning and Installing an Expanded System Optional 6.5 Installing Your Expansion Cables6.6 Inspecting Your Expanded System SERVSWITCH MULTI 7. The ServSwitch Multi Hub7.1 Overview CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi Hub Figure 7-2. A fully loaded ServSwitch Multi HubSERVSWITCH MULTI 7.2 Features and Benefits7.3 Installing the Hub PORT CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi HubPORT PORTFigure 7-5. The port layout of the Transmit and Receive Modules SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 7-4. The Transmit Module’s possible DIP-switch settings PORT CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi HubPORT PORTChassis ID new ID ### old ID ### EDIT MODE 7.4 The Functions of the Hub’s LEDsSERVSWITCH MULTI Serial nnnnnnnnnn 7.5 The Functions of the Hub’s LCD Panel and PushbuttonsCHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi Hub 7.5.3 THE CHASSIS ID AND CHANGE ID SCREENS SERVSWITCH MULTI7.5.2 THE CONTRAST SCREEN 7.5.4 THE INSTALLED MODULES AND MODULE DETAILS SCREENS CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi Hub+5Vok +12Vok -5Vok -12Vok D5Vok ACok DCok lower power supply Slot in Use A B C D E F G H R T T Scan OnSerial Port*** Baud Rate57600 Data Bits8 ParityNo Stop1 SERVSWITCH MULTI7.5.6 THE SERIAL PORT AND EDIT MODE SCREENS Edit Mode*** Baud Rate57600 Data Bits8 ParityNo Stop1Select Language English EDIT MODE 7.6 Flash UpgradingCHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi Hub Language ENGLISHFigure 7-8. A 16-user, 128-computer Multi system using one Hub 7.7 Sample System ConfigurationsSERVSWITCH MULTI 7.7.1 A 16 X 128 MATRIX7.7.2 A 16 X 384 MATRIX CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi HubFigure 7-9. A 16-user, 384-computer Multi system using one Hub 7.7.3 A 32 X 256 MATRIX SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 7-10. A 32-user, 256-computer Multi system using four Hubs 8.1 Basic Operation 8. OperationCHAPTER 8 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 Operationtext continues on page 8.4 Multiplatform Keyboard Mapping Character TranslationSERVSWITCH MULTI the selected Mac CHAPTER 8 OperationTable 8-2. Remapping of the 101/102-key PC keyboard 1See SectionSERVSWITCH MULTI Table 8-3. Remapping of the 104/105-key “Windows ready” PC keyboardthe selected PC CHAPTER 8 OperationTable 8-4. Remapping of the Mac keyboard 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 Operation8.10 Privacy Mode 8.8 Follow Mode8.9 Swap Mode SERVSWITCH MULTICHAPTER 8 Operation 8.11 Command Forwarding8.12 Choosing an Alternate Command-Mode Hotkey Press-and8.13 Upgrading Card/Module Firmware Through Consoles’ Serial Ports SERVSWITCH MULTIQ Quit Your choice 1 Display chassis configuration 2 Download local to remote Flash ROMCHAPTER 8 Operation 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 MULTICM RESETEnter 8.15 Other Commands System Control and MaintenanceCommand CM RESET AddrEnterFunction SERVSWITCH MULTICommand CMSUN=nEnter9.1 Display Overview 9. Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles OnlyCHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only Figure 9-1. The Channel-List Menu 9.2 The On-Screen MenusSERVSWITCH MULTI Sequence CHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles OnlyPress This Key To Do This9.2.3.A Scanning SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 9-2. The User-Controls Menu 9.2.3.B Menu Activation9.2.3.D Control Alt. User Module CHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only9.2.3.C Switch Alt. User Module 9.2.4 THE COMMAND-LINE-ENTRY WINDOW SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 9-3. The Command-Line-Entry Window 1. Press Insert to add a channel CHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only9.3.1.A Adding New Computer-Channel Configurations 9.3.1.B Editing Computer-Channel Configurations SERVSWITCH MULTITo adjust the ID window visually, starting from the Channel-List Menu 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 Menu9.3.2.B Adding New User Profiles SERVSWITCH MULTI9.3.2.A Administrator Setup 9.3.2.C Editing User ProfilesTable 9-3. Administrator options available at the User-List Menu CHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only9.3.2.E Setting Users’ Access Privileges Figure 9-4. The Administrator-Controls Menu 9.4 Administrator Controls Administrator OnlySERVSWITCH MULTI 9.4.3.A Chassis Number9.4.3.D Remote Commands CHAPTER 9 Using the On-Screen Display UICD Consoles Only9.4.3.B Command Key Sequence 9.4.3.G Follow/Swap Feature Status9.5 Using the On-Screen Display with a Non-Multisync Monitor SERVSWITCH MULTI10.1 Addressing Terminals on the Serial Control Card 10. Using Management and Serial Control CardsCHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards Figure 10-1. Port addresses on a Serial Control CardALT-M 10.2 Getting Started The Options ScreenSERVSWITCH MULTI ALT-O10.3.1.A Functions 10.3 The Main On-Screen MenusCHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards Press This Key10.3.1.B Searching the Channel List SERVSWITCH MULTI10.3.2 THE ADMINISTRATOR-CONTROLS MENU 10.3.1.C Crossloading the Channel List10.3.3.B How to Open a Session CHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards10.3.3.A What Is “Opening a Session”? Figure 10-2. Session information displayedCTRL-B to page up CTRL-F to page down SERVSWITCH MULTI10.3.3.D How to Close a Session K or - to move up one line J or + to move down one line5 Reboot Computer This option is not supported at this time 10.4 Using the System Management ToolsCHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards 10.4.1 DISPLAY CHASSIS CONFIGURATION SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 10-3. The configuration display 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 toSearching...done Chassis units found SERVSWITCH MULTISearch for connected chassis First chassis number Last chassis number Current date is Fri Enter new date mm-dd-yy Current time is 102626aPress SPACE to change, ENTER to accept Baud rate Data bits Stop bits CHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control CardsTransfer security log Configure serial port Parity None Flow Control Xon/XoffSERVSWITCH MULTI Press the spacebar to toggle the setting. This line appearsFigure 10-4. The Security Monitoring screen 10.5 Using the Security MonitorCHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control Cards Figure 10-6. The Alert Message Window SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 10-5. The Active Users List Active User ListLog Window CHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control CardsFigure 10-7. The Log Window SERVSWITCH MULTI 11. Troubleshooting11.1 Common Problems CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting 11.1.8 THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY DOESN’T APPEAR SERVSWITCH MULTI11.1.7 VIDEO BLANKS OUT UNEXPECTEDLY 11.1.9 AN RS/6000 KEYBOARD IS NOT RESPONDING11.1.12 A SERIAL DEVICE DOESN’T WORK CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting11.1.11 A MOUSE DOESN’T WORK 11.1.14 A MICROPHONE DOESN’T WORK SERVSWITCH MULTI11.1.13 A PAIR OF SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES DON’T WORK CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting 11.2 Calling Black Box11.3 Shipping and Packaging Channel N local Appendix A Configuration ChartsSERVSWITCH MULTI Channel M optionAPPENDIX A Configuration Charts ServSwitch Multi System ConfigurationSERVSWITCH MULTI SwitchAPPENDIX A Configuration Charts SERVSWITCH MULTI Settings APPENDIX A Configuration ChartsSwitch 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 1D.1 CPU Server Cables Appendix D CablesAPPENDIX D 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