Black Box Network Hardware Black Box ServSwitch Micro USB with Audio User Manual

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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS  
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 B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against such interference when  
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to  
cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense  
will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary  
to correct the interference.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
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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.  
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus  
Torvalds.  
Windows is either a registered trademark or a  
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
4.1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
4.2 Hotkey Commands. . . . . . . . . . 12  
5. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
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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. (1.8 m)  
®
Software Requirements: Windows 98/Me/  
®
XP, Windows 2000, or Linux ; USB support  
Connectors: KV407A: User end: (1) HD15  
for connection to shared monitor,  
(2) USB Type A for connection to  
shared keyboard and mouse;  
Computer end: (2) HD15 for monitor  
port, (2) USB Type A for keyboard and  
mouse ports;  
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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) 2.5-mm male stereo  
audio connectors  
Indicators: (2) Yellow status LEDs  
Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 41 to  
104°F (5 to 40°C);  
Storage: -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C)  
Relative Humidity: Up to 80%  
Power: From the interface  
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Size: 1.9"H x 2.4"W x 0.8"D  
(4.8 x 6.1 x 2 cm)  
Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg)  
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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. They also have two status LEDs  
and advanced video enhancement  
technology for crisp, clear VGA quality up  
to 1920 x 1440. Computer switching is  
flawless, and PC startup is trouble free.  
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3. Installation  
Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show typical applica-  
tions. 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) HD15 and  
(1) USB Type A  
connector  
(1) USB Type A  
connector  
USB PC  
USB PC  
Figure 3-1. The ServSwitch Micro USB’s  
cable connections.  
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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) HD15,  
(1) USB Type A, and  
(1) 2.5-mm stereo  
audio connectors  
(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.  
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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  
2.5-mm stereo audio connector to  
the computer’s audio port. (The  
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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.  
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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.  
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CHAPTER 4: Operation  
Table 4-1. Hotkey command summary.  
Key Sequence  
Function  
CTRL  
CTRL  
CTRL  
CTRL  
CTRL  
CTRL  
CTRL  
1
left  
left  
left  
left  
left  
left  
left  
left  
left  
left  
left  
left  
Selects computer 1  
Selects computer 2  
Initiates AutoScan  
CTRL  
CTRL  
CTRL  
CTRL  
CTRL  
2
F1  
Aborts AutoScan  
F2  
F3  
Toggles computer selection  
Toggles AutoScan intervals. To  
select the AutoScan interval,  
press and release the Ctrl key  
twice, then press the F3 key  
repeatedly to toggle through the  
settings: 3, 8, 15, or 30 seconds.  
F12  
CTRL  
CTRL  
left  
left  
Resyncs the mouse  
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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 compu-  
ters. The Scroll  
Lock LED is  
The ServSwitch  
is in AutoScan  
mode.  
You can still use  
the selected  
computer during  
AutoScan mode.  
To abort AutoScan  
mode, press the  
left Ctrl key twice.  
flashing.  
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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 power-  
up ability.  
This is not a  
problem. You can  
still use the compu-  
ter’s keyboard  
power-up feature.  
AutoScan mode  
does not work.  
At least one  
computer is  
powered off.  
Power on both  
computers.  
The AutoScan  
interval has  
changed since its  
last use.  
AutoScan resets  
to a default of  
three seconds  
when both  
computers are  
powered off.  
Use a hotkey  
command (see  
Table 4-1) to set  
the interval to  
8, 15, or 30  
seconds.  
I need to connect  
my serial mouse.  
The ServSwitch  
does not support  
a serial mouse.  
You need to  
upgrade your  
computer and  
purchase a USB  
mouse.  
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