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® ®
KV0004A
K V 000 4 A - L E D
KV0004A-XTRA-LED
NETWORKSERVICES
™
ServSwitch Freedom
Control up to four computer systems and their
displays, and share peripherals among them.
Now with Glide and Switch automatic switching technology.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
Customer
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Support
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence
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ServSwitch Freedom Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. Sun is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Unix is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc. BSD is
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FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15
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ServSwitch Freedom Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. T odas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. L as instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. T odas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El apa
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Table of Contents Contents 1. Specifications ............................................................................................................................... ............................................... 6 2. Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Introduction .................................................................
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ServSwitch Freedom 1. Specifications Approvals: CE, FCC Hardware Compatibility: All computers with USB interfaces Software Compatibility: Operates with all known software and operating systems including ® ® ® ® ® ® Windows , Linux , Unix , BSD, all Sun OS, all Mac OS, NetWare , etc. Connectors: Keyboard/Mouse: USB Type A female Switched USB: USB 2.0 Type A female Audio: 3.5-mm stereo jack Other: Modular 10p10c for Flash upgrade and channel switching commands Operating Temperature: 32
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction ™ The ServSwitch Freedom is a compact unit created to allow a single operator to access information and control operations across numerous systems and screens. With the ServSwitch Freedom unit, you can use a single USB keyboard and USB mouse to fulfill functions that previously required four separate sets. This provides immediate savings in both desk space and also the time required to access and control up to four systems and screens. The Ser
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ServSwitch Freedom 2.2 Features Multiple screens, multiple systems The ServSwitch Freedom unit allows you to control up to four individual computer systems and their display screens using just one keyboard and mouse set. You can also share two further USB peripherals between the systems. Multiple channel switching options You have a choice of five different ways to switch between the various system/display channels including control by mouse but- tons, keyboard hotkeys, the unit front panel, o
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Hardware Description 2.5.1 Top Panel Figure 2-2 shows the top panel of the unit. Table 2-1 describes its components: COMPUTER K/M SPK USB1USB2 MODE ™ ServSwitch Freedom BL AC K BO XD ESKT OP KV M SWIT CH 1 2 3 Figure 2-2. Top panel. Table 2-1. Top panel components. Number Component Description 1 COMPUTER button Press to change to the next computer channel. 2 Indicators The lower four indicators (K/M, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched to the c
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ServSwitch Freedom 2.5.2 Rear Panel Figure 2-3 shows the rear panel of the unit. Table 2-2 describes its components: INDOOR USE ONLY 43 21 5V 2.5A OPTIONS 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 8 9 8 9 10 Figure 2-3. Rear panel. Table 2-2. Rear panel components. Number Component Description 4 2.5-mm Barrel connector Power input or power supply connects here. 5 (2) USB Type A connectors Connect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to these connectors. 6 3.5-mm RCA connector User console audio port: Connect o
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Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Locations Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the ServSwitch Freedom unit: • S i t u a t e t he Se r vS wi t c h F r eedom u n i t c lose t o t he syst e m s t o wh i c h i t wi l l be c on nec t ed a n d ne a r t o a po w e r o u t le t . • Th a n ks t o t he op t ion a l r e mo t e c on t r ol , t he Se r vS wi t c h F r eedom u n i t ca n be s i t u a t ed o u t o f
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INDOOR USE ONLY 5V 2.5A OPTIONS 1 ServSwitch Freedom 3.3 Connections Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide; however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. 3.3.1 User console The ports that make up the user console are where you attach the peripherals that will be shared between the computer systems. Ensure that power is disconnected from the unit. To connect peripherals to the user console 1. Position your peripheral devices in the vicin
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INDOOR USE ONLY 5V 2.5A OPTIONS 2 1 Chapter 3: Installation 4. Audio: Where required, connect the lead from your speakers to the audio socket. See Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Connecting speakers to the user console. 3.3.2 Computer systems Each computer system is connected to the ServSwitch Freedom unit using (up to) two cables. To connect a computer system 1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the ServSwitch Freedom unit and the system to be connected. 2. Use a USB cable (type-A to type-B) to
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INDOOR USE ONLY 5V 2.5A OPTIONS ServSwitch Freedom 3.3.3 Power in connection The ServSwitch Freedom unit is supplied with a 12.5W power adapter. There is no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is connected. To connect the power supply 1. Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the 5V socket on the rear panel of the unit. See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5. Attaching the power adapter lead to the power input socket. 2. Connect the IEC connector of the supp
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INDOOR USE ONLY 5V 2.5A OPTIONS Chapter 3: Installation 3.3.4 Channel switching by external control The OPTIONS port allows external control of the current channel by commands sent either via RS-232 serial input or by switching one of the four channel select input lines. For more details about the necessary RS-232 serial cable, see Appendix C. 3.3.4.1 OPTIONS port pinout The OPTIONS port can accept either 8p8c or 10p10c connectors, as required. See Figure 3-7. 8p8c 10p10c Signal 1 Channel se
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ServSwitch Freedom 3.3.4.2 Control by RS-232 serial Serial port parameter settings Ensure that the chosen serial port is configured to the following: • Ba u d r a t e: 1 2 0 0 • D a ta bi ts: 8 • S t op bi t: 1 • P a r i t y: None Serial port channel selection codes ASCII Character Hex Decimal • C h a n ne l 1 : ‘ 1 ’ 0x 3 1 4 9 • C h a n ne l 2: ‘ 2 ’ 0x 3 2 50 • C h a n ne l 3: ‘ 3’ 0x 3 3 5 1 • C h a n ne l 4 : ‘ 4 ’ 0x 34 5 2 Note: As each ch
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Chapter 3: Installation 3.3.5 Optional LED indicator connections The optional ServSwitch Freedom LED Monitor module (part number: KV0004A-LED) enables you to add LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicators to each of your video display screens to show which are active. Note: The ServSwitch Freedom switch requires firmware version 2.0 or later to be installed. Please see 4.7 Performing upgrades for details about how to check. The optional ServSwitch Freedom LED Monitor module connects to the OPTIONS
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ServSwitch Freedom 2. Link each LED indicator to a port on the ServSwitch Freedom LED Monitor module - ports 1 to 4 are most commonly used. See Figure 3-10. Note: The KV0004A-LED kit includes four LED indicator Insert the lead for assemblies. Up to ten can be the first indicator connected and additional LED into port 1 indicators can be ordered using the part number: KV0004A-XTRA-LED. Port 2 Port 3 LED indicator with Port 4 3 metre lead Each indicator has a self adhesive Velcro ta
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Chapter 4: Configuration 4. Configuration 4.1 Using the Configuration Menu The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the ServSwitch Freedom unit capabilities. To use the configuration menu During normal use, the seven segment display on the front panel shows the number of the currently selected computer channel. From this condition, enter configuration mode as follows: 1. Press and hold the front panel COMPUTER button for roughly five seconds. The display will show:
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ServSwitch Freedom Table 4-1. Configuration menu options Letter Number Description B Enter the OPTIONS port Baud rate menu 1 1200 (default) 2 2400 3 9600 4 19200 5 38400 6 57600 7 115200 F Enter the Functions menu 1 Show current firmware version 8 Reset configuration to factory defaults ( is displayed momentarily) H Enter the Hotkey menu 1 Ctrl + Alt (default) 2 Ctrl + Shift 3 Alt + Shift 4 Right Alt 5 Alt 6 Left Ctrl + Alt 7 Right Ctrl + Alt 8 Ho
