Black Box Cable Box KV7021A User Manual

OCTOBER 2007  
KV7020A  
KV7021A  
2- and 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II  
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  
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 seguidas.  
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca  
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..  
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que  
sean recomendados por el fabricante.  
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea  
recomendado por el fabricante.  
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá  
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser  
referido a personal de servicio calificado.  
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no  
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,  
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar  
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de  
ventilación.  
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor  
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo  
amplificadores) que producen calor.  
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del  
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.  
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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 externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas  
de energia.  
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea  
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.  
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean  
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.  
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:  
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u  
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o  
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.  
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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 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
NetWare and Novell are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.  
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the  
trademark owners.  
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CONTENTS  
Contents  
Chapter  
Page  
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
2. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
2.2 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
2.2.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
2.2.2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
2.3 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
2.4 What You’ll Need to Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
3.1 ServSwitch Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
3.2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
3.2.1 Connecting the Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
3.2.2 Powering On the ServSwitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
3.2.3 Connecting the Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
3.2.4 Connecting the USB Peripherals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
4. Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
4.1 Powering Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
4.3 Selecting Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Appendix. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
A.1 Calling Black Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
A.2 Shipping and Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II  
1. Specifications  
Resolution: 2048 x 1536  
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Supported Operating Systems: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Windows NT ,  
Linux , NetWare , Mac OS  
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Hotkeys: Yes  
User Controls: KV7020A: (2) port selection buttons;  
KV7021A: (4) port selection buttons  
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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) 6-pin mini-DIN female or (1) USB Type A female,  
Mouse: (1) 6-pin mini-DIN female or (1) USB Type A female,  
Monitor: (1) HD15 female,  
USB peripherals: (2) USB Type A female,  
Microphone/speaker: (2) 3.5-mm jacks,  
Power: (1) barrel connector;  
KV7021A: Computer end: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and VGA video:  
(4) HD15 female,  
USB keyboard, mouse, and peripherals: (4) USB Type B female,  
Microphones/speakers: (8) 3.5-mm jacks;  
Console end: Keyboard: (1) 6-pin mini-DIN female or (1) USB Type A female,  
Mouse: (1) 6-pin mini-DIN female or (1) USB Type A female,  
Monitor: (1) HD15 female,  
USB peripherals: (2) USB Type A female,  
Microphone/speaker: (2) 3.5-mm jacks,  
Power: (1) barrel connector  
Indicators: KV7020A: (2) Port LEDs, (2) Hub LEDs;  
KV7021A: (4) Port LEDs, (4) Hub LEDs  
Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);  
Storage: -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C)  
Relative Humidity: Up to 80%, noncondensing  
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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)  
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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  
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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 peripherals to the KVM switch.  
Using a hotkey command sequence (see Section 4.3), you can asynchronously  
switch the KVM control and the USB devices. And the ServSwitch works with  
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common operating systems, including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, Windows NT ,  
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Linux, Novell NetWare, and Mac OS.  
Setup is fast and simple, and there’s no software to configure. Its small desktop  
footprint is ideal for on or under your desktop. Use either front-panel buttons on  
the ServSwitch or hotkeys (which are key sequences on your keyboard) to select  
ports or start AutoScan. The front-panel buttons include integral LEDs. The LED  
will light with the corresponding active port when manually switching between the  
computers. The ServSwitch beeps to confirm that it’s in hotkey mode. The  
AutoScan function enables you to automatically scan and monitor all computers,  
one by one, that are connected to the ServSwitch.  
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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.  
Figure 2-1. The ServSwitch front-panel views.  
Table 2-1. Front-panel components.  
Component  
Description  
6-pin mini-DIN connectors  
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.  
Press to select a computer.  
Direct-access port buttons  
Port LEDs and Hub LEDs  
Port LEDs located below the port  
buttons light when the connected  
computer is selected. Hub LEDs light to  
indicate which port has the hub control.  
USB ports  
USB keyboard and mouse ports.  
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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.  
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Figure 2-2. The ServSwitch back-panel views.  
Table 2-2. Rear-panel components.  
Component  
Description  
Console VGA port  
Computer VGA ports  
Attaches to the user monitor.  
Connect to a computer’s video cards and  
keyboard and mouse when used with PS/2  
computers.  
Computer USB 1.1  
Link to a computer’s USB 1.1 keyboard and  
mouse ports.  
keyboard/mouse port  
Computer speaker/  
microphone ports  
Attach the computer’s speaker and microphone  
ports. (Two leftmost audio ports are for console.)  
Power connector  
USB hub ports  
Connects to a 9-VDC power supply  
(required).  
Connects to USB hub or peripherals.  
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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-, 9-, and 15-foot (1.8-, 2.7-, and 4.5-m) versions. However, the  
USB 2.0 specification only allows a valid USB connection within a 6-foot  
(1.8-m) cabling distance.  
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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 create electrical noise such as  
fluorescent lighting, air conditioning equipment, etc.  
3.2 Hardware Installation  
This section provides instructions for the basic hardware setup of a single  
ServSwitch.  
CAUTION  
Before you begin, make sure that power to all the devices that you will  
be connecting is turned off.  
To prevent damage caused by ground potential differences, make sure  
that all devices are properly grounded. If you don’t follow these  
instructions, your computers and/or the ServSwitch could be damaged.  
3.2.1 CONNECTING THE CONSOLE  
1. Power off all computers.  
2. Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse or PS/2 keyboard and PS/2  
mouse directly to the USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports (labeled with  
keyboard and mouse symbols) on the front of the ServSwitch. USB  
connections are shown in Figure 3-1.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all computers.  
4. Power on your computers. Your computers’ operating systems should  
recognize the ServSwitch and will automatically install the USB driver if it was  
not already installed on your computers.  
NOTE  
On some computers, you must enable USB support on your system  
BIOS. Please refer to your computer manufacturer’s manual or the  
motherboard manual to verify that USB support is enabled.  
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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.  
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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 Computers Using Keyboard Hotkey Commands  
To directly switch the KVM control to any computer via the simple keyboard  
command sequence, press the <Left-Ctrl> key twice and the <up-arrow> or  
<down-arrow> keys.  
1. To invoke the hotkey mode, press the <Left-Ctrl> key twice within two  
seconds. The switch will beep to indicate that it’s in hotkey mode.  
2. Press the <up-arrow> or <down-arrow> keys to switch to the previous or next  
port, respectively.  
Table 4-1 lists the hotkey commands.  
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II  
Table 4-1. Hotkey commands.  
Command  
Command/Description  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> 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  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> (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  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> (Fy)  
Select audio + microphone channel.  
Select the active audio and microphone  
channel. (Joint-select PC/hub port  
control/audio and microphone, if binding  
is enabled.)  
Fy=F5–F6 or F5–F8 (Fy is a function  
key); y=1–2 or 1–4 for audio/  
microphone channel number  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> + Z  
Bind PC and hub port control  
switching. Enable the binding of PC  
port and hub port control switching.  
(Once this feature is enabled, any PC  
and/or hub port control switching is  
bound together.) (factory default)  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> + X  
Unbind PC and hub port control  
switching. Disable the binding of PC  
port and hub port control switching.  
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CHAPTER 4: Operation  
Table 4-1 (continued). Hotkey commands.  
Command  
Command/Description  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> 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.)  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> W  
Unbind PC and audio/microphone  
switching. Disable the binding of PC  
port and audio/microphone switching.  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> <up-arrow>  
Next lower PC channel. Select the  
next lower PC channel. (Joint-select  
PC/hub port control/audio and  
microphone, if binding is enabled.)  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> <down-arrow>  
Next higher PC channel. Select the  
next active PC. (Joint-select PC/hub  
port control/audio and microphone, if  
binding is enabled.)  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> <backspace>  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> B  
Previous PC channel. Toggle between  
the previous channel and current  
channel.  
Beep sound on/off. Toggle on/off the  
beep sound for hotkey and  
autoscanning.  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> H + y  
Define hotkey preceding sequence.  
Select the hotkey preceding sequence  
among six alternative keys:  
y=Scroll Lock, Caps, Esc, F12,  
Num-Lock, Left-Ctrl.  
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2- AND 4-PORT SERVSWITCH DT PRO II  
Table 4-1 (continued). Hotkey commands.  
Command  
Command/Description  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> S  
Autoscan. Autoscan through every  
connected channel for quick screen  
browsing of each channel (scan  
delay=10 seconds).  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> S + z  
Autoscan with programmable delay  
time. Autoscan with a user-defined  
delay time within a range of 10 to 100  
seconds.  
z=0-9 for 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80,  
90, or 100 seconds  
Press any key on keyboard.  
<Left-Ctrl><Left-Ctrl> V  
Stop Autoscan.  
Show the current unit’s resident  
firmware number. You must open a  
text editor window (such as Wordpad)  
so that the character string can be  
output to the windows.  
NOTE  
After switching ports, there is a delay of up to 2 seconds before the  
video displays. This is normal and is because of the video signal’s  
refresh rate.  
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APPENDIX: Troubleshooting  
Appendix. Troubleshooting  
A.1 Calling Black Box  
If you determine that your 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II KVM Switch is  
malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-  
serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.  
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to  
provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description,  
including:  
• the nature and duration of the problem.  
• when the problem occurs.  
• the components involved in the problem.  
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or  
make it worse.  
A.2 Shipping and Packaging  
If you need to transport or ship your 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II KVM Switch:  
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.  
• If you are shipping the 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT Pro II KVM Switch for  
repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package.  
Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA)  
number.  
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© Copyright 2007. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.  
1000 Park Drive  
Lawrence, PA 15055-1018  
724-746-5500  
Fax 724-746-0746  

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