Black Box ServSwitch
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1. 2005 All rights reserved Black Box Corporation BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive e Lawrence PA 15055 1018 e Tech Support 724 746 5500 e www blackbox com e mail info blackbox com K BOX LBA BO Hey Features gt Access up to 256 CPUs with one keyboard monitor and mouse gt Select CPUs from the shared keyboard the switch s front panel a remote PC or an easy on screen menu gt Flash ROM for easy firmware upgrades gt Compatible with most IBM keyboard mouse and video standards gt Excellent video resolution up to 1600 x 1280 100 Hz gt Supports USB keyboards and mice 6 22 2005 11990 SERVSWITCH Manage up to 256 CPUs using a single keyboard mouse and monitor he ServSwitch is a keyboard video mouse switch compatible with AT and PS 2 computer platforms You can attach as many as 256 CPUs to a set of ServSwitch units and use a single shared keyboard monitor and mouse to administer them all On screen menus With the exception of the KV3104MN R5 SW721A R2 and SW722A R2 models you can harness all that power with easy on screen menus without having to remember commands On screen menus make switching far more convenient You can even give your servers names that make sense to you Most ServSwitch models feature on screen menus However you may want to consider our KV3104MN R5 which2. 100 ft 30 5 m To use use a single set of audio speakers with multiple CPUs order CPU Server to ServSwitch Ultra Cables CPU Cables for Audio Support 20 ft 6 1 m 35 ft 10 7 m 50 ft 15 2 m 75 ft 22 9 m 100 ft 30 5 m ServSwitch to Keyboard Monitor Mouse Cables User Cables for Audio Support 5 ft 1 5 m 10 ft 3 m 20 ft 6 1 m 35 ft 10 7 m 50 ft 15 2 m 75 ft 22 9 m 100 ft 30 5 m To cascade ServSwitch order ServSwitch to ServSwitch Cables 10 ft 3 m 20 ft 6 1 m 50 ft 15 2 m 75 ft 22 9 m 100 ft 30 5 m EHN383S 0001 EHN383S 0005 EHN383S 0010 EHN383S 0020 EHN383S 0035 EHN383S 0050 EHN383S 0075 EHN383S 0100 EHN382A 0005 EHN382A 0010 EHN382A 0020 EHN382A 0035 EHN382A 0050 EHN382A 0075 EHN382A 0100 EHN383A 0001 EHN383A 0005 EHN383A 0010 EHN383A 0020 EHN383A 0035 EHN383A 0050 EHN383A 0075 EHN383A 0100 EHN284 0005 EHN284 0010 EHN284 0020 EHN284 0050 EHN284 0075 EHN284 0100 Ordering Information ITEM CODE To extend the distance to your monitor keyboard and mouse or to your CPUs beyond 100 ft 30 5 m order Station Extender Kits CPU to ServSwitch AT CPU to ServSwitch PS 2 ServSwitch to Keyboard Monitor Mouse AT ServSwitch to Keyboard Monitor Mouse PS 2 CPU to Keyboard Monitor Mouse AT ServSwitch to ServSwitch PC Station Extender Cables PVC available in lengths of 50 100 and 150 ft 15 2 30 5 and 45 7 m E
3. Kit are RMK19M RMK23M or RMK24M The corresponding product codes for the 4 or 8 Port Slim Chassis switches are RMK19B RMK23B or RMK24B The corresponding codes for the 8 12 and 16 Port Full Chassis units are RMK19C RMK23C or RMK24C The ServSwitch is not designed to work with dongles or docking stations Call Technical Support for information on other products that support these devices Before ServSwitch After ServSwitch You needed a separate Now only one station is needed to monitor Keyboard and mouse manage all those servers There s for each Server actually enough free space to expand your network The basic layout and cabling of a typical ServSwitch system PS 2 type F equipment shown EEEE CPU In properly installed and configured cascaded systems the master ServSwitch automatically keeps track of where each CPU is Partially cascaded application MASTER UNIT a E E E SUBMASTER UNIT MONITOR KEYBOARD MOUSE C i e o E SUBMASTER 4 o e a am E o
4. 6000 etc Video Standards All PC video up to 1600 x 1280 noninterlaced video monitor used must support desired video resolution User Controls On screen menus except for KV3104MN R5 SW721A R2 and SW722A R2 Keyboard commands 3 push buttons Power Y switch to next port and A switch to previous port Interface CPU and keyboard monitor mouse ports Proprietary composite of IBM AT or IBM PS 2 keyboard video standards listed above and either an RS 232 or PS 2 mouse RS 232 port Proprietary variant of EIA RS 232D DTE Connectors All rear mounted 2 Port model Power 1 5 pin DIN F RS 232 remote control 1 RJ 12 6 wire RJ 11 F Keyboard monitor mouse 1 DB25 F 4 8 12 and 16 Port models Power 1 IEC 320 M RS 232 remote control 1 RJ 12 6 wire RJ 11 F Keyboard monitor mouse 1 DB25 F 2 Port model also has CPU 2 DB25 F 4 Port models also have CPU 4 DB25 F 8 Port models also have CPU 8 DB25 F 12 Port model also has CPU 12 DB25 F 16 Port model also has CPU 16 DB25 F Indicators All front mounted LEDs All models 1 Unit Power 2 Port model also has 2 Select 2 CPU Power 4 Port models also have 4 Select 4 CPU Power 8 Port models also have 8 Select 8 CPU Power 12 Port model also has 12 Select 12 CPU Power 16 Port model also has 16 Select 16 CPU Power Temperature Toleranc
5. Black Box we guarantee e It s 9 p m and you need help the best value and support You but your vendor s tech can even consult with our Tech support line is closed Support experts before you buy if According to a survey by Data you need help selecting the right Communications magazine 90 component for your application of network managers surveyed Don t waste time and money say that getting the technical Call us today at 724 746 5500 support they need is extremely Ordering Information ITEM CODE ServSwitch Mini Chassis Style SW721A R5 KV3104MA R5 4 Port No On Screen Menus KV3104MN R5 Slim Chassis Style SW722A R5 KV3108SA R5 For secure applications order ServSwitch Secure Mini Chassis Style SW721A R2 SW722A R2 Connect your ServSwitch with the following cables For distances up to 20 feet 6 1 m order standard cables For higher resolutions and greater distances order coax cables CPU Server to ServSwitch Cables Standard PS 2 5 ft 1 5 m EHN151 0005 10 ft 3 m EHN151 0010 20 ft 6 1 m EHN151 0020 Standard AT EHN048 0005 EHN048 0010 20 ft 6 1 m EHN048 0020 Coax PS 2 5 ft 1 5 m EHN382 0005 10 ft 3 m EHN382 0010 20 ft 6 1 m EHN382 0020 35 ft 10 7 m EHN382 0035 50 ft 15 2 m EHN382 0050 75 ft 22 9 m EHN282 0075 100 ft 30 5 m EHN282 0100 ServSwitch to Keyboard Monitor Mouse Cables Standard PS 2 EHN154 0001 EHN154 0005 10 ft 3 m EHN154 0010 20 ft 6
6. commands consist of a press and release of the left Control CTRL key followed by just a few other keystrokes The ServSwitch is not designed to handle bus mouse 1 0 so it cannot be attached to bus mouse CPUs and it cannot be an adequate master unit for submaster ServSwitch bus mouse units The ServSwitch is not designed to be cascaded with the ServSwitch Multi the ServSelect or the ServSwitch Duo However ServSwitch can be cascaded with itself the ServSwitch Ultra the Matrix ServSwitch and the ServSwitch Affinity The maximum distance that original ServSwitch cable can be run is 20 ft 6 1 m end to end from the shared peripherals to any CPU Because some CPUs can drive keyboard and mouse signals farther than that we offer coaxial cables in lengths up to 100 ft 30 5 m Consult with your CPU manufacturers about this and note that screen image quality will decrease with distance 4 Port Expansion Boards are available if you would like to add CPU ports to a Full Chassis 8 or 12 Port ServSwitch Since it s a tricky procedure we ll install the upgrade for you at no extra charge Specially quoted cables are available if you would like to use an IBM 9515 9517 or 9518 monitor Call Tech Support at 724 746 5500 to find out about the custom cables for these products If you would like to mount a 2 Port Mini Chassis ServSwitch in a 19 23 or 24 rack our product codes for the required Rackmount
7. is built without menus for use in situations where not having visible menus is desirable for security reasons For more information see On Screen Menus on page 5 More ways to switch You can configure the ServSwitch scan CPU ports set and trigger a screen saver function set the key repeat rate for the keyboard and perform other functions via on screen menus or by entering simple commands of two to six keystrokes from the shared keyboard You can also control the switch but not actually view the CPUs through the RS 232 port Cable it up ServSwitch makes cable management easy The control station and all CPUs attach to the ServSwitch with special three way cables that have a single standard DB25 male connector on one end and split out into three connectors at the other end This means that you only have one cable to run instead of separate cables for your keyboard monitor and mouse If you need to reorganize CPUs or peripherals gt A Typical Applications e Put your servers on a rack and use one shared keyboard monitor and mouse to manage them e Cascade ServSwitch units to administer all of the PCs in a data center just plug and unplug single cables rather than three And these cables can span as much as 100 feet 30 5 m on either side of the switch so you have plenty of flexibility in your installation Each ServSwitch supports VGA and SVGA video with special cabling it can also handle
8. o To E E SUBMASTER 3 Fully cascaded application MASTER UNIT ADAPTER CABLES cru i sstoss mkm SUBMASTER 1 MONITOR KEYBOARD MOUSE Specifications Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A DOC Class MDC classe A CE Data Format RS 232 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity fixed Data Rate RS 232 9600 bps or for firmware update only 57 6 kbps Distance Maximum Depending on the CPU monitor and video resolution either 25 ft 7 6 m of total original ServSwitch cable from the keyboard monitor and mouse to any CPU including up to 5 ft 1 5 m from any ServSwitch to any other ServSwitch unit submaster attached to it or 20 ft 6 1 m of coaxial cable possibly as much as 100 ft 30 5 m depending on CPUs from any ServSwitch to any device attached to it Also 50 ft 15 2 m of serial cable from any ServSwitch RS 232 port to a remote computer for switching via serial port or upgrading firmware Protocol RS 232 Asynchronous Resolution Maximum Secure models With original ServSwitch cabling 1024 x 768 With coaxial cabling 1280 x 1024 All other models With original ServSwitch cabling 1024 x 768 noninterlaced With coaxial cabling 1600 x 1280 noninterlaced Supported CPUs AT PS 2 IBM PCs 286 386 486 Pentium or compatible and most PC UNIX boxes SGI RS
9. 1 m EHN154 0020 Standard AT 1 ft 0 3 m EHN052 0001 EHN052 0005 10 ft 3 m EHN052 0010 20 ft 6 1 m EHN052 0020 Ordering Information ITEM CODE ServSwitch to Keyboard Monitor Mouse Cables Continued Coax PS 2 20 ft 6 1 m 35 ft 10 7 m 50 ft 15 2 m 100 ft 30 5 m Coax AT 50 ft 15 2 m 100 ft 30 5 m To use a USB keyboard and mouse order USB to PS 2 User Cables Flashable 1 ft 0 3 m 35 ft 10 7 m 50 ft 15 2 m 75 ft 22 9 m 100 ft 30 5 m To connect a touch screen monitor or other serial device order CPU Server to ServSwitch Ultra Cables CPU Cables for Serial Support 5 ft 1 5 m 10 ft 3 m 20 ft 6 1 m 35 ft 10 7 m 50 ft 15 2 m 75 ft 22 9 m 100 ft 30 5 m EHN383 0005 EHN383 0010 EHN283 0020 EHN383 0035 EHN383 0050 EHN383 0100 EHN270 0005 EHN270 0010 EHN270 0020 EHN270 0035 EHN270 0050 EHN270 0100 EHNUSB 0001 EHNUSB 0005 EHNUSB 0010 EHNUSB 0020 EHNUSBNF1 0001 EHNUSBNF1 0005 EHNUSBNF1 0010 EHNUSBNF1 0020 EHN485 0005 EHN485 0010 EHN485 0020 EHN485 0035 EHN485 0050 EHN485 0075 EHN485 0100 EHN382S 0001 EHN382S 0005 EHN382S 0010 EHN382S 0020 EHN382S 0035 EHN382S 0050 EHN382S 0075 EHN382S 0100 Ordering Information ITEM CODE ServSwitch to Keyboard Monitor Mouse Cables User Cables for Serial Support 5 ft 1 5 m 10 ft 3 m 20 ft 6 1 m 35 ft 10 7 m 50 ft 15 2 m 75 ft 22 9 m
10. HN250 Plenum available in lengths of 100 and 200 ft 30 5 and 61 m EHP250 To install your ServSwitch in a rack order Rackmount Kits 19 Rackmount Kit for Mini Chassis 23 Rackmount Kit for Mini Chassis 24 Rackmount Kit for Mini Chassis 19 Rackmount Kit for Slim Chassis 23 Rackmount Kit for Slim Chassis 24 Rackmount Kit for Slim Chassis 19 Rackmount Kit for Full Chassis 23 Rackmount Kit for Full Chassis 24 Rackmount Kit for Full Chassis
11. XGA and XGA 2 See Technically Speaking below and Specifications on page 4 for information about video compatibility screen resolutions and cabling distances For information about low smoke cables contact Technical Support A switch for every application ServSwitch comes with 2 4 8 12 or 16 CPU ports Depending on the model ServSwitch is available in a Mini Slim or Full Chassis You can use ServSwitch to ServSwitch Expansion Cable to cascade subsidiary sub master switches to a master ServSwitch in order to control as many as 256 CPUs Support for audio serial and USB With the use of specialized cables the ServSwitch can be adapted to support USB keyboards and mice serial touch screens or audio speakers Order the USB to PS 2 User Cable EHNUSB or EHN485 to support USB keyboard and mouse connections Order Server and User ServSwitch Cables with Serial Support EHN382S EHN383S to connect serial devices such as touch screen monitors Order Server and User ServSwitch Cables with Audio Support EHN151A EHN154A to use one set of speakers for multiple CPUs Flash upgradable Most ServSwitch models feature flash ROM As firmware upgrades become available you can easily download them to the switch through the RS 232 port If you need a ServSwitch without flash memory for secure applications choose the R2 ServSwitch versions which feature non upgradable ROM Technically Speaking oleae
12. e Operating 32 to 131 F 0 to 55 C Humidity Tolerance 5 to 80 noncondensing Power 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz autosensing IEC 320 connector with power cord Size Mini chassis 1 75 H 1U x 8 9 W x 5 1 D 4 4 x 22 6 x 13 cm Slim chassis 1 75 H 1U x 16 75 W x 5 5 D 4 4 x 42 5 x 14 cm Full chassis 3 5 H 2U x 16 75 W x 5 5 D 8 9 x 42 5 x 14 cm Weight Mini chassis 4 Ib 1 8 kg Slim chassis 5 4 Ib 2 4 kg Full chassis 8 2 Ib 3 7 kg OQ Ye Additional Equipment You Will Need On Screen Menus With on screen menus standard on every ServSwitch unit except for the KV3104MN R5 SW721A R2 and SW722A R2 you can give each CPU a name that makes sense to you That makes it easy to identify the server you want and switch to it Plus you can easily configure CPU keyboard and mouse types via the on screen menus You can position your on screen menus anywhere on your computer screen and keep the name of your current server on the screen at all times or for just a few seconds after switching Built in security features keep unwanted users from using the menus to infiltrate your system e A keyboard and mouse They must both be of the same platform AT or PS 2 e A monitor compatible with all of the CPUs video cards capable of syncing to each CPU s video output frequen cies We recommend that the monitor be able to display a maximum resolution of at is better at a maximum refre
13. sh rate of not less than 75 Hz e A keyboard monitor mouse adapter cable to connect the shared keyboard monitor mouse to the ServSwitch e CPU adapter cables to connect your CPUs to the ServSwitch least 1024 x 768 1600 x 1280 QF Vv Additional Equipment You Might Need The Complete Package e ServSwitch to ServSwitch e An RS 232 cable and adapter Cables EHN284 for for remote switching e The ServSwitch e KV99 Flash Kit which cascading e Station extenders and e Power adapter PS024 with includes a serial to RJ 11 e A rackmount kit cables for extra distance cord or power cord alone adapter and 7 ft 2 1 m RJ 11 cable e A users manual Yo MY Chassis Sizes Why Buy From Black Box ye U x 8 9 W x 5 1 D 4 4 x 22 6 x 13 cm Exceptional Value TSH Ix T675W x80 44425 14cm Exceptional Tech Support Period Full 3 5 H 2U x 16 75 W x 5 5 D 8 9 x 42 5 x 14 cm Recognize these situations important when choosing a vendor e You wait more than 30 But even though network minutes to get through to a managers pay anywhere from 10 vendor s tech support to 20 of their overall purchase e The so called tech can t price for a basic service and help you or gives you the support contract what they wrong answer receive falls far short of their e You don t have a purchase expectations and isn t worth order number and the tech the 10 000 to 100 000 they paid refuses to help you At
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