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CHAPTER 7: The ServSwitch Multi Hub

CHAPTER 7: The ServSwitch Multi Hub

The Hub, shown in Figure 7-2, is a rackmountable chassis that’s 9U (15.75", 40 cm) high. It contains two power supplies, two fan assemblies, and as many as nine total Transmit Modules and Receive Modules. The power supplies are fully redundant and hot-swappable, so you can replace one at any time without powering down the system. Fan assemblies are also hot-swappable, but both are needed to cool a fully loaded Hub chassis.

Each Transmit or Receive Module contains 16 pairs of RJ-45 female connectors. One RJ-45 of each pair accepts the Category 5 video cable from the video (bottom) RJ-45 connector of an expansion port on a CAT5 Expansion Card installed in a ServSwitch Multi EXP, SB, Base Unit, or MX. The other RJ-45 of each pair accepts the Category 5 keyboard/mouse cable from the same expansion port’s keyboard/mouse (middle) RJ-45 connector. (The ServSwitch Multi Hub doesn’t support connections involving the multimedia [serial and audio, top] RJ-45 connector of these expansion ports; ServSwitch Multi systems that use Hubs carry keyboard, video, and mouse signals only.)

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Figure 7-2. A fully loaded ServSwitch Multi Hub.

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Black Box KV162A manual The ServSwitch Multi Hub, 2. A fully loaded ServSwitch Multi Hub

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KV150A-R2 KV155A KV160A-R2 KV162A KV170RA Doc. No. 590-054-001 Rev. BSystem Customer Support InformationWelcome to the ServSwitch Family THE SERVSWITCH FAMILYcontinued on next page KV1601C SERVSWITCH MULTIKV150A-R2 KV155A KV160A-R2 KV162RA KV170RA 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 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 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 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, 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 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/whtSERVSWITCH MULTI 2.6.5 DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVSWITCH MULTI HUB AND ITS COMPONENTSFigure 2-14. The front panel of a Hub 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 connections3.2 Installing User-Interface Cards in a ServSwitch Multi SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 3-2. Inserting a User-Interface Card in the Switch channels all available Slots corresponding to letteredavailable available3.3 Connecting User Cables and Console Equipment to Your User Cards SERVSWITCH MULTITable 3-1. Product codes for User Cables 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 MULTI5.4 Attaching Terminals to the Serial Control Card RJ-45 female toPinned as 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 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 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 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 PORT CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi HubPORT PORTSERVSWITCH MULTI Figure 7-4. The Transmit Module’s possible DIP-switch settingsFigure 7-5. The port layout of the Transmit and Receive Modules PORT CHAPTER 7 The ServSwitch Multi HubPORT 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 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 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 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 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 Operation8.10 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 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 MULTICM RESETEnter 8.15 Other Commands System Control and MaintenanceCommand CM RESET AddrEnterFunction SERVSWITCH MULTICommand 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 appears10.5 Using the Security Monitor CHAPTER 10 Using Management and Serial Control CardsFigure 10-4. The Security Monitoring screen Figure 10-6. The Alert Message Window SERVSWITCH MULTIFigure 10-5. The Active Users List 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 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 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 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 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