Black Box ServSwitch Datasheet

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Black Box Corporation.

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Manage up to 256 CPUs using a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor!

Key Features

Access up to 256 CPUs with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

Select CPUs from the shared keyboard, the switch’s front panel, a remote PC, or an easy on-screen menu.

Flash ROM for easy firmware upgrades.

Compatible with most

IBM keyboard, mouse, and video standards.

Excellent video resolution—up to

1600 x 1280 @ 100 Hz.

Supports USB keyboards and mice.

with AT ®

™ and PS/2 ® is a keyboard/ T he ServSwitch video/mouse switch compatible 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, which 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

Typical Applications

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 threeway 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,

• Put your servers on a rack and use one shared keyboard, monitor, and mouse to manage them.

• Cascade ServSwitch units to administer all of the PCs in a data center.

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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

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 lowsmoke 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 (“submaster”) 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

S ervSwitch 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

I/O, so it cannot be attached to bus-mouse CPUs, and it cannot be an adequate master unit for submaster ServSwitch busmouse 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

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.

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Before ServSwitch:

You needed a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse for each server.

After ServSwitch:

Now only one station is needed to manage all those servers. There’s actually enough free space to expand your network!

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AC power supply

ServSwitch (KV3108SA-R5)

6-wire cable with

RJ-12 connectors

Keyboard/monitor/ mouse cable

Mouse cable

Keyboard cable

Monitor cable

To modular adapter attached to remote PC

To keyboard port

To mouse port

To video port

CPU

The basic layout and cabling of a typical ServSwitch system (PS/2 type equipment shown).

CPU

In properly installed and configured cascaded systems, the master

ServSwitch automatically keeps track of where each CPU is.

Partially cascaded application.

Fully cascaded application.

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/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, “

▼”

(switch to next port), and “

▲”

(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 Tolerance: 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 lb. (1.8 kg);

Slim chassis: 5.4 lb. (2.4 kg);

Full chassis: 8.2 lb. (3.7 kg)

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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.

Additional Equipment You Will Need

• A keyboard and mouse. They must both be of the same platform—AT or PS/2.

• A monitor compatible with all of the CPUs’ video cards, capable of syncing to each

CPU’s video-output frequencies. We recommend that the monitor be able to display a maximum resolution of at least 1024 x 768 (1600 x 1280 is better) at a maximum refresh rate of not less than

75 Hz.

• A keyboard/monitor/mouse adapter cable to connect the shared keyboard/monitor/ mouse to the ServSwitch.

• CPU adapter cables to connect your CPUs to the

ServSwitch.

The Complete Package

• The ServSwitch.

• Power adapter (PS024) with cord (or power cord alone).

• KV99 Flash Kit, which includes a serial to RJ-11 adapter and 7-ft. (2.1-m)

RJ-11 cable.

• A users’ manual.

Chassis Sizes

Mini —

1.75"H (1U) x 8.9"W x 5.1"D (4.4 x 22.6 x 13 cm)

Slim —

1.75"H (1U) x 16.75"W x 5.5"D (4.4 x 42.5 x 14 cm)

Full —

3.5"H (2U) x 16.75"W x 5.5"D (8.9 x 42.5 x 14 cm)

Additional Equipment You Might Need

• ServSwitch-to-ServSwitch

Cables (EHN284) for cascading.

• A rackmount kit.

• An RS-232 cable and adapter for remote switching.

• Station extenders and cables for extra distance.

Why Buy From Black Box?

Exceptional Value.

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According to a survey by Data

Communications magazine, 90% of network managers surveyed say that getting the technical support they need is extremely important when choosing a vendor.

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At Black Box, we guarantee the best value and support. You can even consult with our Tech

Support experts before you buy if you need help selecting the right component for your application.

Don’t waste time and money.

Call us today at 724-746-5500.

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Ordering Information

ITEM CODE

ServSwitch

Mini Chassis Style

2-Port................................................................................................................................................................................SW721A-R5

4-Port ...........................................................................................................................................................................KV3104MA-R5

4-Port (No On-Screen Menus)..............................................................................................................................KV3104MN-R5

Slim Chassis Style

4-Port................................................................................................................................................................................SW722A-R5

8-Port.............................................................................................................................................................................KV3108SA-R5

Full Chassis Style

8-Port................................................................................................................................................................................SW723A-R5

12-Port................................................................................................................................................................................SW724A-R5

16-Port................................................................................................................................................................................SW725A-R5

For secure applications, order…

ServSwitch (Secure), Mini Chassis Style

2-Port....................................................................................................................................................................................SW721A-R2

4-Port....................................................................................................................................................................................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

5-ft. (1.5-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN048-0005

10-ft. (3-m) .....................................................................................................................................................................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

1-ft. (0.3-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN154-0001

5-ft. (1.5-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN154-0005

10-ft. (3-m) .....................................................................................................................................................................EHN154-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN154-0020

Standard—AT

1-ft. (0.3-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN052-0001

5-ft. (1.5-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN052-0005

10-ft. (3.-m) ....................................................................................................................................................................EHN052-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN052-0020

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ServSwitch to Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Cables (Continued)

Coax—PS/2

5-ft. (1.5-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN383-0005

10-ft. (3-m) .....................................................................................................................................................................EHN383-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN283-0020

35-ft. (10.7-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN383-0035

50-ft. (15.2-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN383-0050

100-ft. (30.5-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN383-0100

Coax—AT

5-ft. (1.5-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN270-0005

10-ft. (3-m) .....................................................................................................................................................................EHN270-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN270-0020

35-ft. (10.7-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN270-0035

50-ft. (15.2-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN270-0050

100-ft. (30.5-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN270-0100

To use a USB keyboard and mouse, order…

USB to PS/2 User Cables, Flashable

1-ft. (0.3-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHNUSB-0001

5-ft. (1.5-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHNUSB-0005

10-ft. (3-m) ...................................................................................................................................................................EHNUSB-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHNUSB-0020

USB to PS/2 User Cables, Nonflashable

1-ft. (0.3-m).........................................................................................................................................................EHNUSBNF1-0001

5-ft. (1.5-m).........................................................................................................................................................EHNUSBNF1-0005

10-ft. (3-m)............................................................................................................................................................EHNUSBNF1-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m).........................................................................................................................................................EHNUSBNF1-0020

ServSwitch USB Coax CPU Cables

5-ft. (1.5-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN485-0005

10-ft. (3-m) .....................................................................................................................................................................EHN485-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN485-0020

35-ft. (10.7-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN485-0035

50-ft. (15.2-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN485-0050

75-ft. (22.9-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN485-0075

100-ft. (30.5-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN485-0100

To connect a touch screen monitor or other serial device, order…

CPU/Server to ServSwitch Ultra Cables (CPU Cables) for Serial Support

1-ft. (0.3-m)................................................................................................................................................................EHN382S-0001

5-ft. (1.5-m)................................................................................................................................................................EHN382S-0005

10-ft. (3-m)...................................................................................................................................................................EHN382S-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m)................................................................................................................................................................EHN382S-0020

35-ft. (10.7-m)..............................................................................................................................................................EHN382S-0035

50-ft. (15.2-m)..............................................................................................................................................................EHN382S-0050

75-ft. (22.9-m)..............................................................................................................................................................EHN382S-0075

100-ft. (30.5-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN382S-0100

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ServSwitch to Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Cables (User Cables) for Serial Support

1-ft. (0.3-m)................................................................................................................................................................EHN383S-0001

5-ft. (1.5-m)................................................................................................................................................................EHN383S-0005

10-ft. (3-m)...................................................................................................................................................................EHN383S-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m)................................................................................................................................................................EHN383S-0020

35-ft. (10.7-m)..............................................................................................................................................................EHN383S-0035

50-ft. (15.2-m)..............................................................................................................................................................EHN383S-0050

75-ft. (22.9-m)..............................................................................................................................................................EHN383S-0075

100-ft. (30.5-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN383S-0100

To use use a single set of audio speakers with multiple CPUs, order…

CPU/Server to ServSwitch Ultra Cables (CPU Cables) for Audio Support

5-ft. (1.5-m) ...............................................................................................................................................................EHN382A-0005

10-ft. (3-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN382A-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m) ...............................................................................................................................................................EHN382A-0020

35-ft. (10.7-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN382A-0035

50-ft. (15.2-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN382A-0050

75-ft. (22.9-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN382A-0075

100-ft. (30.5-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN382A-0100

ServSwitch to Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Cables (User Cables) for Audio Support

1-ft. (0.3-m) ...............................................................................................................................................................EHN383A-0001

5-ft. (1.5-m) ...............................................................................................................................................................EHN383A-0005

10-ft. (3-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN383A-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m) ...............................................................................................................................................................EHN383A-0020

35-ft. (10.7-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN383A-0035

50-ft. (15.2-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN383A-0050

75-ft. (22.9-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN383A-0075

100-ft. (30.5-m) .............................................................................................................................................................EHN383A-0100

To cascade ServSwitch, order…

ServSwitch to ServSwitch Cables

5-ft. (1.5-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN284-0005

10-ft. (3-m) .....................................................................................................................................................................EHN284-0010

20-ft. (6.1-m) ..................................................................................................................................................................EHN284-0020

50-ft. (15.2-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN284-0050

75-ft. (22.9-m) ................................................................................................................................................................EHN284-0075

100-ft. (30.5-m)................................................................................................................................................................EHN284-0100

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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 ............................................................................................................................................................AC254A

CPU to ServSwitch—PS/2.........................................................................................................................................................AC258A

ServSwitch to Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse—AT......................................................................................................................AC255A

ServSwitch to Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse—PS/2 ..................................................................................................................AC259A

CPU to Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse—AT...................................................................................................................................AC257A

ServSwitch to ServSwitch—PC ...............................................................................................................................................AC256A

Station Extender Cables

PVC (available in lengths of 50-, 100-, and 150-ft. [15.2-, 30.5-, and 45.7-m]) .....................................................................EHN250

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 .......................................................................................................................................RMK19M

23" Rackmount Kit for Mini Chassis .......................................................................................................................................RMK23M

24" Rackmount Kit for Mini Chassis .......................................................................................................................................RMK24M

19" Rackmount Kit for Slim Chassis.........................................................................................................................................RMK19B

23" Rackmount Kit for Slim Chassis.........................................................................................................................................RMK23B

24" Rackmount Kit for Slim Chassis.........................................................................................................................................RMK24B

19" Rackmount Kit for Full Chassis ..........................................................................................................................................RMK19C

23" Rackmount Kit for Full Chassis ..........................................................................................................................................RMK23C

24" Rackmount Kit for Full Chassis ..........................................................................................................................................RMK24C