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SEPTEMBER 2005 KV407A KV408A ServSwitch Micro USB ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio 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.
FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
SERVSWITCH MICRO USB This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada. TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL ServSwitch Micro is a trademark of Black Box Corporation.
CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.2 Hotkey Commands . . . . . . . . . . 12 5. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 1. Specifications Video Resolution: 1920 x 1440 DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B Scan Interval: 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds Cable Length to Computer: 6 ft. (1.
CHAPTER 1: Specifications Connectors (continued): KV408A: User end: (1) HD15 for connection to shared monitor, (2) USB Type A for connection to shared keyboard and mouse, (1) 2.5-mm female stereo audio connector; Computer end: (2) HD15 for monitor port, (2) USB Type A for keyboard and mouse ports, (2) 2.
SERVSWITCH MICRO USB Size: 1.9"H x 2.4"W x 0.8"D (4.8 x 6.1 x 2 cm) Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.
CHAPTER 2: Overview 2. Overview Use the ServSwitch Micro™ USB or ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio to access two USB computers from a single shared USB monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Two high-quality, 6-ft. (1.8-m) integral coaxial cables provide the connections to the two computers. The ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio also has audio connectors. Both models are plug and play and can be computer selected for easy setup and installation.
SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 3. Installation Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show typical applications. Follow the instructions on pages 10–11 to install the ServSwitch Micro USB or ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio. Monitor Mouse Keyboard (1) HD15 and (2) USB Type A connectors ServSwitch Micro USB (KV407A) 6-ft. (1.8-m) pigtail cable (1) HD15 and (1) USB Type A connector (1) HD15 and (1) USB Type A connector USB PC USB PC Figure 3-1. The ServSwitch Micro USB’s cable connections.
CHAPTER 3: Installation Monitor Mouse Keyboard Audio (1) HD15, (2) USB Type A, and (1) 2.5-mm stereo audio connectors ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio (KV408A) 6-ft. (1.8-m) pigtail cable (1) HD15, (1) USB Type A, and (1) 2.5-mm stereo audio connectors (1) HD15, (1) USB Type A, and (1) 2.5-mm stereo audio connectors USB PC USB PC Figure 3-2. The ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio’s cable connections.
SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 1. Power off both computers. 2. Connect, in order, the keyboard and mouse connector, then the monitor connector to one computer’s respective ports. Start by attaching the KV407A or KV408A’s USB Type A connector to the computer’s keyboard and mouse port. Next, attach the adjoining HD15 connector to the computer’s HD15 video port. (The video connectors are color-coded blue.) For the KV407A, skip to step 3. For the KV408A, also connect the 2.
CHAPTER 3: Installation audio connectors are color-coded green.) 3. Repeat step 2 with the second computer. 4. Connect your keyboard and mouse to the two USB Type A connectors and connect your VGA monitor to the HD15 connector on the ServSwitch Micro’s user end. For the KV408A, also connect the 2.5-mm stereo audio connector to the user computer’s audio connector.
SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 4. Operation 4.1 LED Indicators Two LEDs indicate the ServSwitch Micro USB or ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio’s status. When the LED is lit, the computer connected to the associated port is active. In AutoScan mode, the keyboard’s Scroll Lock should be flashing. 4.2 Hotkey Commands The KV407A or KV408A selects computers using hotkey commands. These are summarized in Table 4-1.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Table 4-1. Hotkey command summary. Key Sequence left CTRL left CTRL left CTRL left CTRL left CTRL left CTRL left CTRL Function left CTRL 1 Selects computer 1 left CTRL 2 Selects computer 2 left CTRL F1 left CTRL left CTRL F2 left CTRL F3 left CTRL F12 Initiates AutoScan Aborts AutoScan Toggles computer selection Toggles AutoScan intervals.
SERVSWITCH MICRO USB 5. Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Problems/causes/solutions. Problem Cause Solution The mouse does not work. Improper initialization. 1. Unplug the mouse, then plug it back into the ServSwitch Micro. 2. Press the left Ctrl key twice, followed by the F12 key to resync the mouse. The ServSwitch keeps switching between computers. The Scroll Lock LED is flashing. 14 The ServSwitch is in AutoScan mode. You can still use the selected computer during AutoScan mode.
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting Table 5-1 (continued). Problems/causes/solutions. Problem Cause Solution Both LEDs are off. Both computers are off. Turn on at least one computer. There is a bad connection. Make sure that both connections are secure. One LED is on while both computers are off. At least one computer has keyboard powerup ability. This is not a problem. You can still use the computer’s keyboard power-up feature. AutoScan mode does not work. At least one computer is powered off.
