JANUARY 2004 KV6508SA KV6608SA KV6616FA ServSwitch Uno USB ServSwitch Duo USB CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
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Radio Frequency Energy 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. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022.
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. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 13.
Contents 1. Introduction..................................................................................... 6 1.1 Key features and benefits ...................................................................... 8 1.2 ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB package contents......................................... 10 1.3 Product information ............................................................................... 11 2. Installation.....................................................................................
4. Using the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB ........................................... 41 4.1 Rear panel special function switches ..................................................... 41 4.2 Power supply connections and indicators ............................................. 41 4.3 USER display and key switch................................................................. 41 4.4 COMPUTER display and key switch ...................................................... 42 4.5 Activity indicators ....................
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the BLACK BOX® ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB. Your ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB is a very high performance Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse (KVM) sharing device which supports a wide range of computer hardware and software platforms. The ServSwitch Duo USB supports two users and enables each user to independently access the connected computers. The ServSwitch Uno USB supports a single control console.
Black Box explains: What does KVM stand for? Throughout this manual the abbreviation KVM is used to refer to the combination of a Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse that is used to access a computer. A KVM console usually consists of a keyboard, monitor and mouse although sometimes only a keyboard and monitor may be used. Devices such as the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB are generally known as KVM sharers or KVM switches.
1.1 Key features and benefits Enables many computers to be independently controlled by two users. Enables desktop and laptop PCs, Sun (USB), Sun (8-pin), Mac (USB), SGI, Alpha and RS/6000 computers to be controlled from a common KVM console. USB keyboard and mouse support enables KVM console devices to be chosen that are the most appropriate for multi-platform control (keyboards and mice for all the main computer types are available in USB format).
Support for up to 16 user access profiles and 512 named computers. The colors and position of the OSD menu may be changed by each user. OSD routing status window shows the computers that are currently being controlled by the KVM consoles. Supports three computer control modes - Exclusive, Shared and Video Only. Optional small-sized reminder banner permanently confirms the selected computer.
1.2 ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB package contents ServSwitch Uno USB or ServSwitch Duo USB. Power supply suitable for your country. 6 x stick on self-adhesive rubber feet. 2 x rack mount brackets. 4 x screws for fixing rack mount brackets to the sides of the ServSwitch Uno/Duo (KV6116FA is supplied with 6 screws). A CD-ROM containing this manual (in PDF format).
1.3 Product information Fig. 1a – KV6508SA ServSwitch Uno USB viewed from the front Fig.
Fig. 1c – KV6616FA ServSwitch Duo USB viewed from the front Fig.
Fig. 2b – KV6608SA ServSwitch Duo USB viewed from the rear Fig.
2. Installation Black Box explains: Flexible configuration The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB has many ports for connection to computers, keyboards, mice and monitors. There are no restrictions placed upon which ports are connected to devices and you can leave any of the ports disconnected if you wish. You do not need to connect a keyboard, monitor and mouse to each user port if you do not wish to use all of these.
- PC PS/2 or RS232 two button mouse driver (any manufacturer). - Microsoft mouse driver (including IntelliMouse). - Logitech mouse driver (including two button, three button and wheel mouse). You may also need one or more of the following adapters. These adapters may be obtained from Black Box.
connect. This will avoid the need to use key combinations to create any missing keys (e.g. the Stop, Again, Props and Undo keys for Sun systems). Sun keyboards have more keys than standard PC keyboards which have more keys than Mac keyboards and so if you are controlling a mixture of computers that include any Suns you are recommended to use a Sun keyboard. A USB mouse. The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB supports most ‘Internet / scroll mice’ that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse and Sun and Mac mice.
Figure 3 - ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB cables. See appendix A for part codes and ordering information To connect PCs with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the PC cable together with the adapters specified in appendix A. If you have an existing 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapter that came with a mouse it may not be suitable for use with the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB as there are several different standard wiring configurations for these adapters.
To connect Sun computers with older style 13W3 video connections you will need to use the Sun cable together with a 13W3 to 15 way D-type video adapter. The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB is now ready for connection to the mains using the mains power adapter supplied. It is important to apply power to the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB first, then power on the monitor and each of the computers in turn.
please bear in mind the following: ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB emulates Microsoft compatible serial, IntelliMouse and PS/2 mice, so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type. Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2.1. 2.5 Structuring your ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB installation A single ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB may be used to manage and control 8 or 16 computers (see figure 4).
links. The number of KVM links that you install defines the number of simultaneous uses that are supported. The Uno/Duo USB unit should be used as the master (i.e. at the top of the tree). All other levels should be Uno/Duo or Quadro products. Keep all cascade cables as short as possible. The video quality is maximized by using the shortest possible total cable run from computer to KVM. If you are making multiple cascade links then ensure that the cables are approximately the same length.
The following diagrams show some typical ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB installations. Fig.
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2.6 Maximising the video quality The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB supports very high bandwidth video signals and resolutions up to 1900 x 1440 pixels. It regenerates the video signals using wideband amplifiers in order to minimize any loss of video quality. All video cables introduce distortion onto the video signal. For short cables this is minimal but for longer cables the loss of quality can start to become noticeable particularly at higher video resolutions.
2.7 Other useful installation information Intelligent cables – The USB and Sun cables contain miniature active circuits that are molded into the ends of the cable assembly. These circuits intelligently provide signals to your computers that make them think that a keyboard and mouse are continuously attached, even if the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB is not connected or powered on. This increases the reliability and robustness of the installation.
enable the mouse when the PC is initially booted. If you have switched off your ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB or you are attempting to ‘hot plug’ it into a system that is already running, you may be able to restore lost mouse movement using the ServSwitch's mouse restoration functions. Mouse restoration functions should be used with care as unpredictable results may occur if the wrong mouse type is selected. If in doubt restore the mouse by powering down the PC normally.
3. Configuring the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB 3.1 Configuration summary The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB is configured using the on-screen menu system which is activated by default when you first power on the system. It may also be accessed by using the keyboard 'hotkeys' (see section 4.8) or by using the ServSwitch's front panel keys (see section 4.6). The following steps summarize a typical configuration process.
Step 3 - Create user accounts Login to the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB using the ADMIN account and add user profiles and passwords for each of the system users (see section 3.4). The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB supports up to 16 user profiles. Step 4 - Add / edit names to identify your computers While you are logged into the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB using the ADMIN account, create names for each of the computers that you have attached to the system.
(see section 4.6). To switch on the password security system: From the main on-screen menu press F1 for MORE MENUS. Select SETUP OPTIONS from the menu. Move the menu bar over the SECURITY option. Press SPACE BAR to enable security. Press ESC to quit from the menu. 3.3 Setting an ADMIN password The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB supports up to 16 user profiles. The administrator of the system can grant or deny users access to any of the connected computers and has complete control over the setup of the system.
3.4 Creating and editing user accounts To create user accounts: Ensure that you are logged on as the ADMIN user. From the main on-screen menu press F1 for MORE MENUS. Select EDIT USER LIST from the menu. Press INSERT to add a new user. Type in the name of the new user and press RETURN or ENTER. Type in the password for the new user and press RETURN or ENTER.
ServSwitch Uno/Duo products then the port numbers will be four, six or eight characters long depending upon whether you have two, three or four levels of cascade (see figure 7). See the end of this section and section 4.10 for an explanation of how the port numbers are constructed. The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB supports up to 512 computer names. To create computer names: Ensure that you are logged on as the ADMIN user. From the main on-screen menu press F1 for MORE MENUS.
Creating entries for computers connected to cascaded ServSwitches You can cascade ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB units using one or two KVM links. Section 2.5 explains the rules that you must follow when installing a ServSwitch cascade. The number of cascade links that you install determines the number of simultaneous users that can access computers on the cascaded ServSwitches.
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Fig. 7 - Possible cascade groups and their associated names 3.6 Setting the SETUP OPTIONS and GLOBAL PREFERENCES The SETUP OPTIONS and GLOBAL PREFERENCES are system operating parameters that apply to the whole system rather than to individual users. These may only be setup or changed by the system administrator logged in using the ADMIN account. From the main menu press F1 for MORE MENUS. Use the cursor keys to position the menu bar over SETUP OPTIONS or GLOBAL PREFERENCES.
3.6.1 SECURITY Accessed from menu: SETUP OPTIONS Settings: DISABLED, ENABLED With security disabled there is no requirement for users to login to the system. All users have full access to all the connected computers and full administration rights. With security enabled, users are required to login to the ServSwitch. Each user is allocated access rights to computers by the system administrator and they are only able to see the computers that they have access to on their on-screen menu. 3.6.
quickly select a chosen computer without activating the on-screen menu. See section 4.8 for full details on using keyboard hotkeys to control the ServSwitch. We do not normally recommend that you disable the hotkeys but if you choose to do this then you will need to access the on-screen menu using the ServSwitch's front panel controls. 3.6.
3.6.6 AUTOMATIC LOGOUT Accessed from menu: SETUP OPTIONS Settings: DISABLED, ENABLED The ServSwitch enables you to restrict access to your computers on a login basis. If a user forgets to logout when they have finished accessing the ServSwitch then the user console may unintentionally be left with full access to all the computers. The ServSwitch may be set to automatically logout unattended user consoles when the screen saver kicks in.
Keyboard Country Codes Country Code Country Code Arabic Belgian Canadian-Bilingual Canadian-French Czech Republic Danish Finnish French German Greek Hebrew Hungary International (ISO) Italian Japan (Katakana) Korean Latin American Netherlands Norwegian 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Persian (Farsi) Poland Portuguese Russian Slovakian Spanish Swedish Swiss/French Swiss/German Switzerland Taiwan Turkish-Q UK US Yugoslavia Turkish-F Reserved Not supported 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2
set to blank the screen after no keyboard or mouse activity has been detected for a selected timeout period. If preferred, the user can blank the screen manually by selecting channel '0' using the keyboard hotkeys or by pressing ESC from the login screen. 3.6.10 AUTOSCAN MODE Accessed from menu: GLOBAL PREFERENCES Settings: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs, ALL PCs The ServSwitch supports an autoscan mode that automatically scans between the connected computers in sequence.
When all the computers that you wish to scan have a star to the right hand side of their name, press RETURN or ENTER to save the selections. The selected computers will be autoscanned in alphabetical order when you activate autoscan mode (when the SCAN LIST option is selected). 3.6.
3.6.14 RS232 Mouse Type Accessed from menu: GLOBAL PREFERENCES Settings: INTELLIMOUSE, 2 BUTTON, 3 BUTTON These setting control the type of RS232 mouse that the ServSwitch reports to computers. All the necessary conversions are dealt with automatically with the ServSwitch. The IntelliMouse setting sends four byte mouse reports to the computers and is therefore very slightly more sluggish than the others that send three byte mouse reports.
4. Using the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB This section explains the general operation of the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB. We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product. 4.1 Rear panel special function switches Before powering on the ServSwitch ensure that the two option switches on the rear are set to the OFF (up) position. Option switch 1 is reserved for future use and option switch 2 is used to enable firmware upgrades (see section 5). 4.
4.4 COMPUTER display and key switch The COMPUTER key selects the computer port that is to be connected to the user port that is currently displayed on the green USER display (see figure 1). Pressing the key will cause the red COMPUTER display to change to the next available computer port in numerical sequence. The next available computer port is defined by the way that the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB is configured. There are two special computer ports that may be selected using the COMPUTER key switch.
4.5 Activity indicators Duo USB indicators The ServSwitch Duo USB has a front panel activity indicator for each user port (see figure 1). The indicator will flash when keyboard or mouse data is received by the ServSwitch. These indicators provide a useful confirmation that the keyboards and mice connected to the ServSwitch are functioning normally. Uno USB indicators The ServSwitch Uno USB has front panel indicators that show keyboard and mouse activity (labelled K and M - see figure 1).
that you wish to connect to. Pressing the computer key will cause the computer channel to change to the next available port. If the password security system has not been enabled then this will be the next highest channel number in the sequence shown below. If password security has been enabled then you will only be able to select the computer ports that you have access to.
Action of the COMPUTER key if the front panel controls have been disabled. 4.7 Logging on to the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB If password security has been set on the system then the following login menu will appear when the ServSwitch is switched on or when no user is currently logged in. The previous user may have activated the screen save function (screen blanking). If so, you may need to press a key before the login menu appears. Type in you user name and password to access the ServSwitch. 4.
command key before a new hotkey command is accepted by the ServSwitch. HOTKEYs + TAB is an exception and this allows you to 'tab through' the ports by holding down the hotkeys and repeatedly pressing TAB. HOTKEYs + the cursor keys is also an exception. You can hold down the hotkeys and repeatedly press the cursor keys to change the position of the on-screen menu. The hotkey commands are summarized below (note that the numbers on the numeric keypad do not form part of a valid hotkey).
‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘A’ - selects autoscan mode where each channel is displayed for the selected time (see section 3.6.11). To cancel autoscan mode simply select any fixed channel either by hotkey or by using the on-screen menu or the front panel controls. ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘0’ – switches off the video signal. This will cause some monitors to go into standby mode or switch off. The video signal can be re-enabled by selecting a channel.
press ba1 press 2 release release 1 2ba 4.9 Selecting computers using the mouse Computers may conveniently be selected using a three button mouse. In order to switch to the next computer simply hold down the central mouse button (the wheel mouse button on an IntelliMouse) and click on the left hand mouse button to select the next computer. If password security has been set then the ServSwitch will select the next available channel, otherwise it will select the next numerical channel.
4.10 Selecting computers using the on-screen menu You can conveniently select computers by name using the ServSwitch's on-screen menu. For systems with many computers this is the recommended method of computer selection. The on-screen menu is called up by pressing the ‘HOTKEYs’ and the ‘M’ key together. Its position on the screen may be moved using the 'HOTKEYs' and the cursor keys (see section 4.
To connect to a computer, place the menu bar over the computer name using a combination of the up and down cursor keys and the page up / page down keys. You may also use the wheel on a wheel mouse to move the menu bar up and down if you have enabled mouse control (see section 3.6.8).
To select the computer with SHARED access press: e or f When a computer is selected in SHARED mode, the computer’s video picture will be displayed on all the KVM consoles that are connected to that computer. Only one user will have control of the computer’s keyboard and mouse at any one time. If no keyboard or mouse activity has been detected for the timeout period (see section 3.6.13) then other KVM consoles may gain control.
You may also use a 3-button mouse or wheel mouse to select a computer if you have enabled mouse control (see section 3.6.8). To select a computer in SHARED mode use the left hand mouse button ( ) while the menu bar is positioned above the required computer name. To escape without selecting a new computer use the right hand mouse button. To select a computer in EXCLUSIVE mode, use the left hand mouse button together with the SHIFT key on the keyboard.
ServSwitch indicates an unsuccessful connection 4.11 The reminder banner Normally the ServSwitch will display a discreet computer name reminder banner that reminds you which computer you are connected to. This banner will normally appear at the top of the screen in a central location and may optionally be disabled (see section 4.12.2). Many computer screens can look very similar and so this banner serves as a useful reminder of which computer you are working on.
4.12 Setting the USER PREFERENCES The USER PREFERENCES are system operating parameters that are independently selectable for each user. From the main menu press F1 for MORE MENUS. Use the cursor keys to position the menu bar over USER PREFERENCES Press ENTER or RETURN to view the preferences. Use the cursor keys to place the menu bar over the required option and then use SPACE BAR to change the option as required. Press ESC to quit and save the changes. 4.12.
screen in a central position but may be moved as required (see section 4.8) 4.12.3 REMINDER COLOR Accessed from menu: USER PREFERENCES Settings: BLUE/TRANS, PINK/TRANS, BLUE/WHITE, WHITE/RED You may select the color of the reminder banner. The BLUE/TRANS and PINK/TRANS select blue or pink text with a transparent background. The BLUE/WHITE and WHITE/RED settings select blue and white text on solid white and red backgrounds. 4.12.
will clear all the computer and user names and set all parameters back to the factory defaults. To avoid activating this function by accident the administrator must confirm the reset instruction by pressing F8. See section 4.19 for details on using the SEND DATA TO RS232 PORT and READ DATA FROM RS232 PORT functions. These functions are only available to the Admin user. 4.
Although it is theoretically possible to select computers on cascaded units by pressing the hotkeys and then typing in the port address this would be highly confusing for users and is not generally recommended. Consequently it is normally advisable to use the on-screen menu to select computers on cascaded units.
4.17 Using the Black Box extender Refer to the installation guide provided with your Black Box extender. We recommend the following extenders for use with the Uno / Duo USB. ACU5010A ACU1600A You will also need one of the following cables to interface the extender to the Uno / Duo USB EHN428-006 When using an Black Box extender we highly recommend that you set the extender's hotkeys to be different to the ServSwitch's hotkeys to avoid any confusion. 4.
4.19 Saving and restoring the menu configuration to and from an Excel compatible file. The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB will store up to 512 computer names and 16 sets of user access rights. If you have a cascade of ServSwitches then it may take some time to enter all the computer names and port numbers and decide on the access rights that you are going to grant to each user profile. Consequently, for peace of mind it is useful to be able to store these settings.
To edit the menu names and configuration settings: You may open the SDQDATA.CSV using a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel. The format of a typical file is shown below. You will see that the computer names (rows) are tabulated against the user profiles (columns). To grant a user access to a computer, enter the value 1 in the box that is common to the computer’s row and the user’s column. To deny access, leave this box blank. To add extra users, add additional columns (up to 16 users).
4.20 Switching channels by sending RS232 data You can switch the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB remotely by sending RS232 data to the serial communications port (located on the rear panel adjacent to the power connectors). All data should be sent using the following RS232 protocol. Baud: 19200, bits: 8, stopbits: 1, parity:none No handshaking is implemented but valid command characters will be echoed back to the sender.
4.21 Keyboard equivalent key mappings If you are connecting a mixture of IBM compatible PCs, Sun and Macintosh computers to the ServSwitch then you have several possible keyboard configuration options. You may decide to connect a Sun, PC or Macintosh style keyboard to the ServSwitch. Generally, Sun keyboards have more keys than PC keyboards which have more keys than Mac keyboards.
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5. Upgrading the ServSwitch's firmware The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB uses flash memory technology which enables the firmware code to be upgraded by the user. New keyboards, mice operating systems and drivers are being launched all the time. From time to time the ServSwitch's firmware will be updated to provide support for these new devices. You can take advantage of these upgrades free of charge during the warranty period.
To perform a flash upgrade on the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB: Step 1 - Prepare your computers Ensure that you have saved any important work on the connected computers. The ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB can be upgraded while attached to live systems but remember that the mouse connections will probably need to be reconstituted after the upgrade is finished (see sections 4.13 and 2.9). Where possible, mission critical servers should be switched off or disconnected before performing an upgrade.
Step 4 - Power off the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB Remove the power from the Uno/Duo USB. Step 5 - Power on the ServSwitch with the UPGRADE switch ON Attach the power adapter to the ServSwitch while the UPGRADE switch is ON. The green USER display should now show a lower case 'u'. This indicates that the ServSwitch is ready to be upgraded. The display should now show: Step 6 - Run the upgrade program The latest version of the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB firmware is available from the Black Box website at www.
3) A data file that tells the upgrade program (SUDUSB.EXE) which binary code files (HEX files) to download to the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB and where to put each file. Theoretically this DAT file can be modified so that only certain processors are upgraded but do not do this unless specifically instructed by Black Box technical support. e.g. M216V129.DAT Like the hex files, the first three digits represent the model number (e.g.
Follow the instructions given on the screen to perform the upgrade. When the upgrade is complete the program will confirm that the upgrade has been successful and then quit. Step 7 - Switch the UPGRADE key to the OFF position and cycle the power Switch the UPGRADE switch on the rear of the ServSwitch to the OFF position and disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the ServSwitch will operate using the new firmware.
6. Special features of the Uno/Duo USB 6.1 Synchronising ServSwitch Uno/Duo USBs for multiple video head applications Multiple ServSwitch Uno/Duo USBs may be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner. Synchronised operation is useful for applications that require multiple video signals to be switched together. This type of operation is usually required where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads.
Synchronised ServSwitches used for a dual head video switching application The pinout of the RS232 synchronisation cable is as shown below.
The pinout for a “daisy chain” RS232 cable for more than 2 units is shown below: 6.2 Logging access activity By connecting the ServSwitch’s serial port to a computer, a time stamped log of the ServSwitch’s activity can be generated. This is useful for applications where it is necessary to keep track of which users have accessed which computers. A simple data logging program is available from Black Box technical support (SUDQLOG.EXE).
{activity_log_destination} is the file name where the log is to be stored or the word PRINT if the log is to be printed on a printer attached to the computer’s parallel port. LPT1 {com_port} is the computer’s serial port that is connected to the ServSwitch. Options are 1 (for COM1) or 2 (for COM2). For example: SUDQLOG datalog.txt 1 would log activity information received on COM1 to the file datalog.txt.
Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables. A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the ServSwitch Uno/Duo USB.
Part code EHN408-0005 EHN408-0010 EHN408-0020 EHN408-0030 EHN408-0050 Description Cable for PC connection (PS/2 style) Cable for PC connection (PS/2 style) Cable for PC connection (PS/2 style) Cable for PC connection (PS/2 style) Cable for PC connection (PS/2 style) Length 5ft, 1.
Cables for connection to Sun computers with 8-pin keyboard/mouse connectors: Cables to Sun computers with 8 pin mini-DIN keyboard/mouse connectors may be up to 20 meters long. If you use an extension cable then this should be added to the Uno/Duo USB end of the cable.
Cables for connection to computers with USB keyboard/mouse connections: Cables to computers with USB keyboard/mouse connectors may be up to 20 meters long. If you use an extension cable then this should be added to the Uno/Duo USB end of the cable as the USB end can only be extended by up to 5 meters.
Adapters: FA314 mouse adapter - This is required if you wish to connect a computer that has a 9-pin serial mouse connection: Cables should be no longer than 30 meters. NOTE - There are several common wiring specifications for 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapters.
FA212 keyboard adapter - If your PC has a 5-pin DIN AT style keyboard connector you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter 6-pin mini-DIN female to 5-pin DIN male. ACD002 video adapter - If your Sun computer has a 13W3 video connector then you will need to fit a 15-way D-type to 13W3 video adapter onto the end of the Sun cable.
Appendix B. Problem Solving Problem: Poor video quality with smearing fuzziness or ripple. Action: Use screened coaxial video cables to connect your devices to the ServSwitch. For more help with problems visit the Black Box website at www.blackbox.com.
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