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OCTOBER 2007
KV7020A
KV7021A
2- and 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II
CUSTOMER
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
SUPPORT
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INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION and INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This eq
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las 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. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seg
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NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena ext
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL iMac, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark of BB Technologies, Inc. PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. IntelliMouse, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Mi
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CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II 1. Specifications Resolution: 2048 x 1536 ® ® Supported Operating Systems: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Windows NT , ® ® ® Linux , NetWare , Mac OS Hotkeys: Yes User Controls: KV7020A: (2) port selection buttons; KV7021A: (4) port selection buttons ® Connectors: KV7020A: Computer end: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, VGA Video: (2) HD15 female, USB keyboard, mouse, and peripherals: (2) USB Type B female, Microphones/speakers: (4) 3.5-mm jacks; Console end: Keyboard: (1
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications Power: 9-VDC power supply Size: KV7020A: 1.8"H x 5.4"W x 3.5"D (4.5 x 13.8 x 9.1 cm); KV7021A: 1.8"H x 8.7"W x 4.1"D (4.5 x 22 x 10.5 cm) Weight: KV7020A: 1.8 lb. (0.8 kg); KV7021A: 2 lb. (0.9 kg) 7
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction ™ The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II KVM Switch is the most comprehensive desktop switch to date. It’s flexible: Use it to connect a PS/2 keyboard, video, and mouse to PS/2 CPUs, USB KVM to PS/2 CPUs, PS/2 KVM to USB CPUs, or USB ® ® KVM to USB CPUs. Supported mice include Microsoft IntelliMouse and other mice, and the ServSwitch unit’s USB ports comply with USB 2.0 requirements. Plus, you can connect audio and USB 2.0 peripheral
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CHAPTER 2: Overview 2.2 Components 2.2.1 FRONT PANEL Figure 2-1 shows the 2- and 4-Port ServSwitch front views. Table 2-1 describes the components numbered in the illustration. ❷ ❸ ❹ ❷ ❶ ❸ ❶ ❹ Figure 2-1. The ServSwitch front-panel views. Table 2-1. Front-panel components. Component Description ❶ 6-pin mini-DIN connectors PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports. ❷ Direct-access port buttons Press to select a computer. ❸ Port LEDs and Hub LEDs Port LEDs located below the port buttons light when the connect
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II 2.2.2 REAR PANEL Figure 2-2 shows the 2- and 4-Port ServSwitch rear views. Table 2-2 describes the components numbered in the illustration. ❻ ❺ ❿ ❾ ❼❽❽ ❼ ❻ ❺ ❾ ❼ ❼ ❼ ❼ ❽ ❽ ❽ ❿ ❽ Figure 2-2. The ServSwitch back-panel views. Table 2-2. Rear-panel components. Component Description ❺ Console VGA port Attaches to the user monitor. ❻ Computer VGA ports Connect to a computer’s video cards and keyboard and mouse when used with PS/2 computers. Computer USB 1.1 Link to a
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CHAPTER 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included The KV7020A or KV7021A package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box. • (1) 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II KVM Switch • (1) Power supply for U.S., Europe, Great Britain, and Australia • This user’s manual 2.4 What You’ll Need to Supply • ServSwitch DT Pro II Cable (EHN7002021-0006, -0009, -0015): These cables connect to PCs that have PS/2 or USB and VGA connectors. The cables are available in 6-,
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II 3. Installation 3.1 ServSwitch Placement The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II KVM Switch is small, portable, and designed to fit on a desktop. Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM switch: • How long are the cables attached to your keyboard, mouse, and monitor? • How far away are the computers from the console? • How long are the cables you use to connect your computers to the ServSwitch? CAUTION Do not place cables near machines that cre
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro KVM Switch (KV7021A) Keyboard Mouse Figure 3-1. Keyboard and mouse connections. 3. Connect the HD15 VGA male connector from your monitor to the console VGA port on the back of the ServSwitch. See Figure 3-2. Monitor 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro KVM Switch (KV7021A) Figure 3-2. Console connections. 4. Connect the speaker and microphone connectors from your computer to the audio ports on the back of the unit. See Figure 3-3. 13
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II Figure 3-3. Audio connections. 3.2.2 POWERING ON THE SERVSWITCH Connect the 9-VDC power adapter’s barrel connector to the power jack on the rear of the switch. Then plug the power adapter cable into an available power outlet. See Figure 3-4. 9-VDC power adapter Figure 3-4. Power connections. 14
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.2.3 CONNECTING THE COMPUTERS USB Installation 1. Connect the ServSwitch DT Pro II’s USB cable’s (EHN7002021-0006) USB connector to the PC1 USB port on the back of the ServSwitch. Connect the cable’s VGA connector to the ServSwitch unit’s PC1 VGA connector. See Figure 3-5. 2. Connect the cable’s male VGA and USB connectors to the corresponding connectors on the back of the computer. USB USB, VGA, and audio connectors on the computer Figure 3-5. USB computer connections.
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II 3.2.4 CONNECTING THE USB PERIPHERALS Attach up to two USB peripherals to the USB Type A connectors on the ServSwitch. See Figure 3-6. NOTE You can attach a USB keyboard and mouse, but hotkey switching will not be enabled for these connections. USB peripherals Figure 3-6. USB peripheral connections. 16
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CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 Powering Up the System Once all cables have been connected and all computers have been powered on, the ServSwitch emulates mouse and keyboard signals on each port, enabling your computer to boot normally. The ServSwitch is now ready for use. 4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons You can instantly select any computer by pressing the port selector buttons on the front panel. The corresponding LED will light when the port is selected. 4.3 Selecting
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II Table 4-1. Hotkey commands. Command Command/Description x Select PC channel. Select active PC channel.(x is a top-row number key) x=1–2 or 1–4 for PC channel number (Fx) Select hub port control. Select the specific PC + USB hub port control— works only if PC port/hub port control binding is enabled. Fx=F1–F2 or F1–F4 (Fx is a function key); x=1–2 or 1–4 for PC channel number (Fy) Select audio +
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CHAPTER 4: Operation Table 4-1 (continued). Hotkey commands. Command Command/Description Q Bind PC and audio/microphone switching. Enable the binding of PC port and audio/microphone switching. (Once enabled, any PC and/or audio/microphone switching is bound together. (This is the factory default.) W Unbind PC and audio/microphone switching. Disable the binding of PC port and audio/microphone switching. Next lower PC
