CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

2.Connect the peripheral devices to the local user port on the main appliance. See “Connecting local peripheral devices” on page 14.

3.If the secondary appliance is a ServSelect III VM or ServSelect III, attach one end of the Cat5 cable to the ACI port on the tiered appliance.

4.Attach the other end of the Cat5 cable to one of the target device interface ports on the rear of the main appliance.

The switching system will automatically merge the two appliances. All target devices that are connected to the tiered appliance are included in the main appliance target device list in the OSD interface. However, if you are tiering an earlier-model appli- ance, the list of appliances in the OSD interface will display both the primary appli- ance port number and the secondary or tertiary appliance port number. See “Adding earlier-model appliances” for more information.

5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all additional tiered appliances you want to attach.

3.7 Configuring ServSelect IP VM Software

See the ServSelect IP VM Software Installation and User’s Guide included on the CD with the software.

3.8 Adjusting mouse settings

Before a computer connected to the appliance can be used for remote user control, you must set the target mouse speed and turn off acceleration.

If you are experiencing slow mouse response during a remote video session, deactivate mouse acceleration in the operating system of the target device and set the mouse speed at 50%.

3.9 Adding earlier-model appliances

You can add earlier-model appliances for integration into the existing configuration. In a tiered system, each target device interface port will accommodate up to 16 target devices. When earlier-model appliances are tiered under the ServSelect IP VM appliance, the ServSelect IP VM appliance must be at the top level of the tier.

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Black Box KV2116E manual Configuring ServSelect IP VM Software, Adjusting mouse settings, Adding earlier-model appliances

KV4116A, KV2116E, KV2116A, KV4116E specifications

The Black Box KV4116E, KV2116A, KV2116E, and KV4116A are advanced KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switches designed to streamline the management of multiple computers from a single workstation. These devices are essential for IT professionals, data center operators, and anyone who needs to control several systems efficiently.

One of the standout features of the KV4116E and its counterparts is their ability to support a variety of computer platforms, including PC and Mac. They are equipped with enhanced video performance, allowing for resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz. This ensures that users can enjoy high-definition visuals without compromising clarity or quality.

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