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JANUARY 2006
KV21008A
KV22008A
KV22016A
KV21008E
Doc. No. 590-598-501A
KV22008E
KV22016E
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TM SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE ™ Welcome to the ServSwitch Family! ® Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX ServSelect™ III! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your new ServSelect III will save you money, time, and effort. That’s because the ServSwitch family is all about breaking away from the traditional, expensive model of computer management. You know, the one-size-fits-all-even-if-it- doesn’t model that says, “One computer gets one user
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TM SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 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 interference 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
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. This equipment has also been found to comply with European standards EN50082 and EN60950. Japanese Compliance Statement Other Agency Approvals USA (UL, FCC) Canada (cUL, ICES-003) European Union (CE) Germany (GS) TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX® and the logo are reg
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TM SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 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 us
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NOM STATEMENT C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. 5
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SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE Table of Contents 1. Specifications...................................................................................................7 2. Product Overview.............................................................................................9 2.1 Features and Benefits.....................................................................................................9 2.2 Safety Precautions................................................................
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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS 1. Specifications During the course of this product’s lifetime, modifications might be made to its hardware or firmware that could cause these specifications to change without notice. ServSelect III Product Specifications Agency Approvals UL, FCC Class A, cUL, ICES Class A, CE, GS, VCCI Class A Mechanical 1.75 x 17.00 x 11.00 in 1U form factor Height x Width x Depth: (4.45 x 43.18 x 27.94 cm ) Weight: 8 lbs (3.6 kg) without cab
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TM SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE ServSelect III Product Specifications Connectors RJ-45 Sync Types Separate horizontal and vertical Plug and Play DDC2B Video Resolution Analog Port Maximum 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz Update Port Number 1 Type Serial RS-232 Connector DB9 Male Analog Port Sets Number 1 or 2 Type PS/2, VGA and ACI Connectors PS/2 miniDIN, 15 pin D, RJ-45 8
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CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2. Product Overview 2.1 Features and Benefits ® The ServSelect III family of switches integrate field-proven analog keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible access for two simultaneous users and a patented, easy-to-use interface. This ServSelect III family of KVM switches conveniently supports all major server platforms, and features powerful on-screen management for easy system configuration and server selec
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SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE Video The ServSelect III provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA and XGA video. Achieve resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 with a 10 foot cable and up to 800 x 600 with a 50 foot cable. Resolutions will vary depending upon the length of cable separating your switch and servers. Plug and Play The ServSelect III also supports Display Data Channel (DDC) Plug and Play, which automates configuration of the monitor and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B sta
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CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Rack of Servers Critical server SAMs or ServSelect III cables Analog Connection ServSelect III (KV22016A Shown) Analog Connection Figure 2-1. Example of a ServSelect III Configuration 2.2 Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using BLACK BOX products: � Ιf the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computers and monitors are on the same phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit. � Use only BLACK BOX-s
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SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE Rackmount safety considerations � Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit. � Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. � Mechanical Loading: Mounting o
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 3. Installation 3.1 Getting Started Before installing your ServSelect III switch, refer to the following list to ensure you have all items that shipped with the appliance as well as other items necessary for proper installation. Supplied with the ServSelect III switch � Power cord � One null modem serial cable � Rackmounting kit � ServSelect III Installer/User Guide � ServSelect III Quick Installation Guide � ServSelect III Cable Quick Installation Guide Additional
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SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE 4. Attach four cage nuts or clip nuts to the rackmounting flange of the rack cabinet so that the nut is positioned on the inside of the rack. NOTE: Nuts are not included with the rackmount kit. 5. Mount the switch assembly to the rack cabinet by matching the holes in the “short side” of each bracket to an appropriate set of matching holes on your rack cabinet. 6. Next, insert the combination hex head screws through the slots in the bracket and the holes i
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION Analog User B Configuration Port ServSelect III Switch (for updating firmware) (KV22016A Shown) Servers 3-16 Analog User A SAM ServSelect III cable Server 1 Server 2 Figure 3-2. Basic ServSelect III Switch Configuration To connect a server using a SAM: 1. Locate the SAMs for your ServSelect III switch. 2. Attach the appropriately color-coded cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server you will be connecting to the appliance. 3. Attach on
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SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE NOTE: When connecting a Sun SAM, you must use a multi-sync monitor to accommodate Sun computers that support both VGA and sync-on-green or composite sync. To connect a server using a ServSelect III cable: 1. Locate a ServSelect III cable for the server you wish to connect. 2. Attach the appropriately color-coded cable ends of the ServSelect III cable to the key- board, monitor and mouse ports on the server you will be connecting to the switch. 3. Attach th
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION NOTE: The system will automatically “merge” the two switches together as one. All servers connected to the cascaded ServSelect III switch will display on the main ServSelect III switch server list in the OSD interface. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all additional (secondary) cascaded ServSelect III switches you wish to attach. Analog User A Analog User B ServSelect III Switch User Ports 15 Primary Servers ServSelect III Switch (cascaded) 16 Secondary Servers Figure 3-3
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SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE ServSelect III SAM PS/2, USB, Sun and serial cables are available SAM ServSelect IP ServSelect II Server 2 Server 1 Figure 3-4. ServSelect III Switch Configuration with Legacy KVM Switches To add a legacy KVM switch: 1. Mount the primary KVM switch into your rack cabinet. 2. Connect one end of a CAT 5 cable to an available port on the back of your ServSelect III switch. 3. Attach the keyboard, monitor and mouse connectors of the SAM to a user port on
