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ServSwitch™ DKM Welcome to the ServSwitch™ Family! Thank you for purchasing a ServSwitch™ DKM! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your ServSwitch™ DKM will save you money, time, and effort. The ServSwitch™ DKM offers four fundamental uses: As a Crosspoint Switch with a maximum of 32 input ports and 16 output ports. Optionally, in reverse mode, the device supports a maximum of 16 input ports and 32 output ports.
ServSwitch™ DKM Wherever long distances cause problems for remotely locating and switching a monitor (keyboard/mouse) signal, e.g. airports, industrial plants, call centres or in distributed computer centres, the ServSwitch™ DKM is the best solution to distribute and switch monitor (keyboard/mouse) signals. Its flexibility allows it to tackle almost every task. There are 8 pre-configured ServSwitch™ DKMes for CATx as well as an empty chassis for individual configuration.
ServSwitch™ DKM CATx Local and Remote Units ACS4100A-T: ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit ACS4122A-T: ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit, +Audio ACS4001A-T: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, Single-Head ACS4201A-T: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, Dual-Head ACS4022A-T: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, +Audio, Single-Head ACS4222A-T: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, +Audio, Dual-Head ACS4004A-T: ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Single-Head, 4x USB-HID ACS4204A-T: ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Dual-Head, 4x USB-HID ACS4002A-T: ServSwitch™- KVM
ServSwitch™ DKM Multimode Local and Remote Units ACS4100A-T-MM: ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit ACS4122A-T-MM: ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit, +Audio ACS4001A-T-MM: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, Single-Head ACS4201A-T-MM: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, Dual-Head ACS4022A-T-MM: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, +Audio, Single-Head ACS4222A-T-MM: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, +Audio, Dual-Head ACS4004A-T-MM: ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Single-Head, 4x USB-HID ACS4204A-T-MM: ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Dual-Head, 4x USB-HID
ServSwitch™ DKM Singlemode Local and Remote Units ACS4100A-T-SM: ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit ACS4122A-T-SM: ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit, +Audio ACS4001A-T-SM: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, Single-Head ACS4201A-T-SM: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, Dual-Head ACS4022A-T-SM: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, +Audio, Single-Head ACS4222A-T-SM: ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit, +Audio, Dual-Head ACS4004A-T-SM: ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Single-Head, 4x USB-HID ACS4204A-T-SM: ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Dual-Head, 4x USB-HI
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ServSwitch™ DKM EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The products listed below in the form as delivered are in conformity with the provisions of the following European Directives: 2004/108/EG Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility CE-marking 2009 Product list: List on page 2 - 5 Conformity to the Directives is assured through the application of the following standards: EN 55022: IEC 61000-4-2: IEC 61000-4-3: IEC 61000-4-4: IEC 61000-4-5: 0
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION GUIDLINES Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation, please note the following installation guidelines: Do not use CATx- devices to link between buildings – please use fibre devices. Only use in dry, indoor environments. If the building has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that equipment connected to the Local and Remote Units is on the same phase.
ServSwitch™ DKM Contents 1 Quick Setup 14 2 Overview 15 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Introduction Glossary 17 Example of a ServSwitch™ DKM System Features 19 Product Range Compatibility How to Use This Guide 2.7.1 2.7.2 2.7.3 2.7.4 Connection & Compatibility DDC Information Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame Selection of Color reduction for transfer acceleration 3 Installation 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.
CONTENTS 6.1.15 Restart your Switch 6.2 Configuration via Browser and Web Interface 6.3 Configuration via Serial Interface 6.4 Configuration via IR Remote Control and LCD-Display 6.4.1 6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.4 6.4.5 6.4.6 6.4.7 6.4.8 IR Remote Control Home Mask Menu Mask Configuration Mask Configuration of Network Parameters Configuration of System Parameters Restart your Switch Reset your Switch 6.5 Configuration via FTP 6.5.1 6.5.2 6.5.
ServSwitch™ DKM 8.5 Switching via Serial Interface 8.6 Switching via LCD-Display 9 Operating Modes 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 Single-Head KVM-Switch Dual-Head KVM-Switch Quad-Head KVM-Switch Single-Head KVM/USB2.0 Mode Triple-Head KVM/USB2.0 Mode Teacher/Student System 15 Teacher/Student System 30 Crosspoint Switch 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 10.
CONTENTS I.7. Devices with serial/audio option I.8. Specifications ServSwitch™-Media/KVM Units I.9.
ServSwitch™ DKM 1 Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your ServSwitch™ DKM system. Unless you are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual. Installation of the system Connect ServSwitch™ DKM to Local unit(s) with CATx/Fibre cable(s). Connect ServSwitch™ DKM to Remote unit(s) with CATx/Fibre cable(s). Connect the devices to the power supplies. Power up the system.
OVERVIEW 2 Overview 2.1 Introduction The ServSwitch™ DKM can be set up to support four different applications: Crosspoint Switch: Maximum configuration (without cascading) of 32 input ports and 16 output ports. Optionally, in reverse mode, the device supports a maximum of 16 input ports and 32 output ports. Set-Up: Local units are installed at up to 32 DVI signal sources. The Crosspoint Switch may now be installed up to 10 km away from the sources.
ServSwitch™ DKM “Control Room” Mode: As a special case of the KVM Switch, you can choose the “Control Room” Mode. In this mode, several displays are assigned to a work place. A comfortable OSD (On Screen Display) allows at any time to choose from a list of available CPUs the CPU to be displayed on a specific monitor. With a hotkey sequence, you can switch keyboard and mouse to any of these monitors for operation without need to know the associated CPU. Now you can operate this CPU.
OVERVIEW 2.2 Glossary The following terms are used in this guide: CATx Any Category 5, 5e, 6 or higher cable, solid wires type AWG24. If Patch Cables are used, all distances count twice. Fibre Singlemode or Multimode fibre cable. Singlemode 9µ Singlemode fibre cable. Multimode 62,5µ Multimode- or 50µ Multimode fibre cable. KVM Keyboard, Video and Mouse. Console Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor Dual Access A system allowing connection of Local and Remote User Consoles.
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ServSwitch™ DKM 20 Dual-Head Devices support TxD and RxD ONLY – no Hardware handshake (XON/XOFF)
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ServSwitch™ DKM Media Extenders ACS4100A-T ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit (CATx) ACS4122A-T ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit + Audio (CATx) ACS4100A-R ServSwitch™-Media Remote Unit (CATx) ACS4122A-R ServSwitch™-Media Remote Unit + Audio (CATx) ACS4100A-T-MM ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit (Multimode) ACS4122A-T-MM ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit + Audio (Multimode) ACS4100A-R-MM ServSwitch™-Media Remote Unit (Multimode) ACS4122A-R-MM ServSwitch™-Media Remote Unit + Audio (Multimode) ACS4100A-T-SM ServS
OVERVIEW KVM Extenders for Multimode ACS4001A-T-MM ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Single-Head ACS4201A-T-MM ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Dual-Head ACS4022A-T-MM ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, + Audio, Single-Head ACS4222A-T-MM ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, + Audio, Dual-Head ACS4004A-T-MM ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Single-Head, 4x USB-HID ACS4204A-T-MM ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Dual-Head, 4x USB-HID ACS4002A-T-MM ServSwitch™-KVM Local Unit, Single-Head, 4x USB-2.
ServSwitch™ DKM Upgrade Kits ACS1009A-RMK 19”/1HE rack mount kit to mount up to 4 Single-Head devices ACS2209A-RMK 19”/1HE rack mount kit to mount up to 4 Dual-Head devices/ SERVSWITCH™ DKM devices ACS2209A-PS 19“mountable power supply for up to three SERVSWITCH™ DKM devices.
OVERVIEW 2.6 Compatibility Interface Compatibility Digital Video (DVI-D): Digital Video standard, installed by Digital Display Working Group (www.ddwg.org) R, G, B, CLOCK in a data stream with up to 3x 1,6 Gbit/sec. Signals are TMDS Level. USB Keyboard: Compatible with all standard keyboards. Certain keyboards with enhanced features may also be supported with custom firmware. Keyboards with built-in hub are also supported – but there are never more than two HID devices supported.
ServSwitch™ DKM 2.7 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the ServSwitch™ DKM. Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward, you should consider the following before getting started: 2.7.1 Connection & Compatibility The individual ServSwitch™ DKM components consist of: ServSwitch™ DKM includes the device and power supply.
OVERVIEW 2.7.4 Selection of Color reduction for transfer acceleration You can select, whether always 24 Bit colors (=full color depth) are transmitted or whether the compression algorithm automatically switches between 16 and 24 Bit colors to accelerate the data transfer (default). Normally the difference between 24 Bit and 16 Bit is not recognizable but under some special circumstances e.g. in photo processing installations there might be disturbing color abberations.
ServSwitch™ DKM 3 Installation For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencing full installation. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems and experiment with the ServSwitch™ DKM System more conveniently. 3.
INSTALLATION Additionally with the ServSwitch™-KVM devices: USB (1.8m) cable (USB type A to type B) Additionally with the ServSwitch™-Media/ KVM devices +audio: Serial cable 1.8m (Serial DB9-male/female) 2 audio cables 1.8m Additionally with the ServSwitch™- KVM Dual-Head and Media Devices + Audio: Serial/Audio Combo cable (1,8m) –DSUB9 female and 2x 3,5mm Stereo Jacks on one side, 8pol.
ServSwitch™ DKM 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the ServSwitch™-Media Local Unit to your CPU/signal source you will need (Please ensure that the connection is tension-free!): DVI: Connect the supplied DVI-cable 1.8m (DVI-I male to DVI-I male) to your CPU (KVM- Switch, DVI- signal source, etc.). USB: Connect the supplied USB- cable 1.8m (USB Type A to USB Type B) to your CPU (KVM- Switch, DVI- signal source, etc.).
INSTALLATION Fibre optical cable: Two fibres are required for Single-Head transmission and four fibres for Dual-Head transmission. The achievable distance depends on both the cable type and the device type. Recommended cables: Multimode Type 50/125µ Multimode Type 62.5/125µ Singlemode Type 9/125µ Achievable Distance approx. 400m (1,300ft) Achievable Distance approx. 200m (650ft) Achievable Distance approx. 10km (32,750ft) A point-to-point connection is required.
ServSwitch™ DKM 3.3 System Setup To install your ServSwitch™ DKM system: 1. Switch off all devices. 2. Connect keyboard, monitor(s), mouse to the Remote Unit (depending on device type). 3. Connect the CPU/signal source to the Local Unit using the supplied cable(s). 4. Connect the ServSwitch™ Local units and Remote units with the INTERCONNECT cable(s) (CATx or Fibre) 5. Connect the ServSwitch™ DKM with the INTERCONNECT cable(s) (CATx / Fibre) 6.
INSTALLATION 3.4 Installation Instructions Please ensure that the ServSwitch DKM has sufficient ventilation space by ensuring the following distances between the unit and other devices and/or mounting parts: Space directions while putting the device onto a desk Space directions while mounting the device into a 19” rack The ServSwitch™ DKM, its extenders and power supplies may become warm. Do not install the unit in closed areas without adequate ventilation.
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DEVICE VIEWS Connect to Local Units (CPU) Network, Serial, USB Interfaces Connect to AC Power Supply Connect to Remote Units (Console) Rear View with two AC Sockets for redundant Power Supply 35
ServSwitch™ DKM 5 Diagnostic 5.1 ServSwitch™ DKM – I/O Boards Each ServSwitch™ DKM I/O Board is fitted with indicator LEDs for status diagnostics. The location of the LEDs is shown below: Diagnostic LED Link Status Left Socket Diagnostic LED Link Status Right Socket Diagnostic LED Link Status Left Socket Diagnostic LED Link Status Right Socket Diagnostic LEDs at CATx I/O Boards The Link Status LEDs are at the left CATx- sockets in the upper and lower corner.
DIAGNOSTIC Diagnostic LEDs at Fibre I/O Boards The Link Status LED are located between the upper and the lower fibre sockets. The LED indicates the status of the left connection, the LED indicates the status of the right connection. LED Appearance Diagnostics Link Status (Green / Red LED) Green blinking Green On Red blinking Green On OFF Port activated, signal OK. Port deactivated, signal OK Port activated, no signal detected Port activated, module error signal. Port deactivated.
ServSwitch™ DKM 6 ServSwitch™ DKM Configuration The ServSwitch™ DKM has an own operating system that can be configured in five different ways: By means of a console connected to a console port and the On-Screen Display (OSD) By means of a PC, a Browser and the web interface (under development) By means of a PC and the serial interface (under development, limited functionality) By means of the supplied IR Remote Control at the LCD-Display (limited functionality) By means of externall
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.1.3 General frame structure of the OSD: Upper status area Work area Lower status area 6.1.1.
ServSwitch™ DKM (right corner) Function Key Description 6.1.1.5 Lower Status Area (left corner) Name of the current device (right corner) Product description 6.1.1.6 Working Area The possible inputs are described with the respective OSD frame description.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION Example: Menu Example: Input Mask Mask fields: Name Text field with xx characters Type Selection field CON Numerical field with xx digits 6.1.1.
ServSwitch™ DKM <-> Previous Option in Select fields Switch in selection fields with two options only (On/Off or No/Yes) Only if „Allow Sharing“ active: Apply and save data in Mask „KVMSwitch“ Apply and save data – in Input Masks Select option – in Menus Cancel data input without saving – in Input Masks Back to Menu – in Selection masks and Menus ALL Select all options CLEAR Clear all options CANCEL SAVE 42 Cancel data input without saving Apply and save data
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.2 Open „Configuration“ Menu Please perform the following steps: Enter into the OSD with key sequence + + (Letter ‚o’) The “KVM List” Mask is displayed full screen (If Option “Listview” is not active, “KVM Switch” Mask will be displayed instead). Leave the “KVM List” Mask by hitting The “Menu” is displayed full screen: Please select the menu option „Configuration“ by using the cursor buttons and confirm with .
ServSwitch™ DKM All configuration adjustments require administrator rights. At delivery the following default user account is pre-defined: User Password admin (case sensitive) admin (case sensitive) Please modify this password at the first login. After successful login the “Configuration” menu is displayed: Default selection is “System”. Please select the desired menu option by using the cursor buttons and confirm with .
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.3 Load Configurations Please select the option “Open” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with The “Open” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, you can load any switch configuration that has been previously stored within the switch. The current configuration is shown as „Active“. Besides the Default configuration, up to eight further configurations can be loaded.
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.1.4 System Configurations Please select the option “System” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “System” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, you can set and modify the switch configuration.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION System Options: Field Selection Description Name CHR16 (Input) Configuration name. Used for saving the current configuration to file. Device CHR16 (Input) Device name (displayed in all menus at the lower left) Info CHR64 (Input) Detailed information about the current configuration. Y/N Y – This switch is configured according to a master switch and remotely controlled. No configuration possible. N – No slave mode.
ServSwitch™ DKM Access Options: Field Selection Description Y/N Y – Login required to access the OSD with user name and password. After login, the user will remain logged in until he explicitly logs out or an Auto Logout has been performed (cf. below). KVM Switching with Hot Keys requires the user to be logged in. N – NoLogin required. User Matrix Y/N Y – User access restricted to CPU’s explicitly unlocked in the User Matrix (see page 53).
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION Switch Options: Field Allow Sharing Force Connect Force Disconnect KVM Listview KVM Auto Close Selection Description Y/N Y – User may connect to any unlocked CPU with Video Access only. Note: Switch with Key, no . N – No Sharing. Y/N Y – User may connect to any unlocked CPUwith full control pushing any previous user to Video Access only. Note: Switch with Key. N – No Force Connect.
ServSwitch™ DKM Mouse Options Field Selection Description Hor. Speed VAL2 Setting up the horizontal mouse speed Ver. Speed VAL2 Setting up the vertical mouse speed. Mouse Click VAL3 Setting up the time frame for ‚double click’ Mouse settings are CON Port specific and can be adjusted for each CON Port separately.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.5 Touch Screen Settings The ServSwitch™ DKM OSD supports touch screens. USB HID based Touch Screen protocols are supported. Support of Vendor specific protocols only upon request. From „System“mask, you can enter into „Touchscreen” Mask by hitting . In this mask, you can calibrate your touch screen. You will be asked to touch twice a point at the upper left, then at the lower right. Thereafter, you may test the calibration result, cancel or save the calibration.
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.1.6 Configuration of User Attributes Please select the option “User” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “User” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, you can setup users with their names and privileges.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.7 User Matrix Configuration Please select the option “User Matrix” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “User Matrix” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, the administrator can define for each user a specific set of CPU’s that this user might connect to. The use of this matrix is activated in the “System” Menu by setting the option “User Matrix”. If the option “User Matrix”.
ServSwitch™ DKM All Select all CPU’s None Clear all CPU’s SAVE Apply and save data CANCEL Cancel data input without saving The options „All“ and „None“ need to be confirmed by „Save“ or may be cancelled by „Cancel“! 54
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.8 Configuration of CON Ports Please select the option “CON Ports” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “CON Ports” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, the administrator can define for each CON Port the name, the type, the OSD representation and the connected CPU. Please note the following guidelines for type selection: Single-Head Ports and USB 2.0 Ports can be switched separately.
ServSwitch™ DKM Configuration Options: Field Type Description Name CHR16 Name of the CON Port connected to this CPU Port SELECT SH = Single-Head Port DH = Dual-Head Port QH = Quad-Head Port 0U = USB2.0 Port 1U = Single-Head Port with USB2.0 Port 3U = Triple-Head Port with USB 2.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.9 CON Matrix Configuration Please select the option “CON Matrix” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “CON Matrix” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, the administrator can define for each console a specific set of CPU’s that this console might connect to. The use of this matrix is activated in the “System” Menu by setting the option “CON Matrix”.
ServSwitch™ DKM All Select all CPU’s None Clear all CPU’s SAVE Apply and save data CANCEL Cancel data input without saving The options „All“ and „None“ need to be confirmed by „Save“ or may be cancelled by „Cancel“! 58
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.10 Configuration of CPU Ports Please select the option “CPU Ports” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “CPU Ports” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, the administrator can define for each CPU Port the name, the type, and the connected CON Port. For further details, cf. to Configuration of CON Ports on page 55.
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.1.11 Configuration of Network Parameters Please select the option “Network” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with The “Network” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, the administrator can define the parameters for the ServSwitch™ DKM IP network interface. The functionality of the network interface is described in Appendix D: Network Interface (p. 138).
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.12 Programming of Macros Please select the option “Macro Keys” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Macro Keys” mask is displayed full screen. This section describes the programming of switch macros. The macros will be stored for each console separately.
ServSwitch™ DKM Configuration Options: Field Type Description No Select Number of the command (8 commands max) Command Select Connect P1 to P2 Bidirectional Connection of CON Port P1 with CPU P2 Connect Video P1 to P2 Video Connection of CON Port P1 with CPU P2 Disconnect P1 Disconnect CON Port P1 Open P1 (cf. 7.1.3) Open Configuration File P1 Save (cf. 7.1.13) Save current configuration inside the switch Save As P1 (cf. 7.1.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.13 Saving Configurations inside the Switch Please select the option “Save” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . By selecting this option the current configuration will be saved into the internal switch memory. The last configuration that has been saved into the internal switch memory will be restored upon “Restart”.
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.1.14 Saving Configurations into File Please select the option “Save as” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Save as” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, you can save your current switch configuration to file. This does not replace saving the configuration within the switch. The current configuration together with name and detailed information is shown as „Active“.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.1.15 Restart your Switch In the “Configuration” menu you can select from three options to restart the ServSwitch™ DKM: 6.1.15.1 Restart By selecting „Restart“ the ServSwitch™ DKM will reboot with its current configuration. Exception: If the parameter „Load Default“ in menu „System“ has been selected, the switch will boot with the default configuration. 6.1.15.2 Default By selecting „ Default“ the ServSwitch™ DKM will reboot with the default configuration. 6.1.15.
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.2 Configuration via Browser and Web Interface The Web Interface is under development. In Browser mode, similar masks will be generated and displayed. Accordingly, configuration is similar, independent from the method of access. Please refer to the commands of the OSD, starting at Configuration via Console at page 38.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.3 Configuration via Serial Interface The ServSwitch™ DKM can currently be switched but not be configured via Serial Interface. All available telegrams are listed in Appendix C: Serial Interface (page 133).
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.4 Configuration via IR Remote Control and LCDDisplay The ServSwitch™ DKM can be configured via the IR Remote Control and the LCD Display in the following, limited way. For full functionality, please refer to the OSD Interface or the Web Interface. 6.4.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.4.2 Home Mask During regular operation, the Home Mask is displayed. In this Display you’ll find some device information: ServSwitch DKM 05.05.09 B02.04 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence/PA United States +1 724 746 55000 ServSwitch DKM 6.4.3 Menu Mask From the „Home“ –Mask you open the „Menu“-Mask by pressing .
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.4.4 Configuration Mask Please select the option “Configuration” in the “Menu Mask” by using the cursor buttons and confirm with .
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.4.5 Configuration of Network Parameters Please select the option “Network” in the “Configuration Mask” by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Configuration Network” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, you can define the parameters for the ServSwitch™ DKM IP network interface. The functionality of the network interface is described in Appendix D: Network Interface (p. 138). Configuration DHCP Network : _Y_ Address: 0__.0__.0__.
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.4.6 Configuration of System Parameters Please select the option “System” in the “Configuration Mask” by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Configuration System” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, you can define some parameters for the ServSwitch™ DKM system configuration.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION Access Options: Field Type Description Y/N Y – Login required to access the OSD with user name and password. After login, the user will remain logged in until he explicitly logs out or an Auto Logout has been performed (cf. below). KVM Switching with Hot Keys requires the user to be logged in. N – No Login required. User Matrix Y/N Y – User access restricted to CPU’s explicitly unlocked in the User Matrix (cf. Xxx).
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.4.7 Restart your Switch Please select the option “Restart” in the “Configuration Mask” by using the cursor buttons and confirm with 6.4.7.1 Restart By selecting „Restart“ the ServSwitch™ DKM will reboot with its current configuration. Exception: If the parameter „Load Default“ in menu „System“ has been selected, the switch will boot with the default configuration. 6.4.
SERVSWITCH™ DKM CONFIGURATION 6.5 Configuration via FTP In Load Configurations on page 45 and Saving Configurations into File on page 64, it has been described how to save and open Switch configurations in configuration files that are stored within the Switch under predefined file names. The functionality of the network is described in Appendix D: Network Interface (p. 138). If your switch is connected to a network and if the network interface has been properly configured (cf.
ServSwitch™ DKM 6.5.2 External Saving of Configuration Files Open the configuration directory as described above. Save the selected Configuration File to an external storage media. This configuration file will work with the current switch firmware. Compatibility with future firmware updates is possible, but cannot be guaranteed. 6.5.3 Loading External Configuration Files Open the configuration directory as described above.
STATUS INFORMATION 7 Status Information The status information of the ServSwitch™ DKM can be displayed in four different ways: By means of a console connected to a console port via OSD By means of a PC, a Browser and the web interface (under development) By means of a PC and the serial interface (limited functionality) By means of the supplied IR Remote Control at the LCD-Display (limited functionality) In all operation modes, the same masks are generated and displayed.
ServSwitch™ DKM 7.1 Status Display via Console and OSD 7.1.1 Open the „Status“ Menu Please perform the following steps: Enter into the OSD with key sequence + + (Letter ‚o’) The “KVM List” Mask is displayed full screen (If Option “Listview” is not active, “KVM Switch” Mask will be displayed instead).
STATUS INFORMATION 7.1.2 Status Display of CON Ports Please select the option “CON Ports” in the “Status” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Status CON Ports” mask is displayed full screen. In this status view it is shown, which console has connections to which CPU. Pressing the ‘F1’ key allows easily to switch to the “CPU Port view”.
ServSwitch™ DKM Displays Number of CPU port with KVM connection (monitor + keyboard/mouse) Number of current CON Port 80 Name of current CON Port Number of CPU port(s) with monitor connection only
STATUS INFORMATION 7.1.3 Status Display of CPU Ports Please select the option “CPU Ports” in the “Status” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Status – CPU Ports” mask is displayed full screen. In this status view it is shown, which CPU has connections to which console. Easily to detect in this view is, if the display of one CPU is displayed on several monitors. Pressing the ‘F1’ key allows easily to switch to the “User Port view”.
ServSwitch™ DKM Displays Number of User port with KVM connection (monitor + keyboard/mouse) Number of current CPU Port 82 Name of current CPU Port Number of User port(s) with monitor connection only
STATUS INFORMATION 7.1.4 Display of Network Status Please select the option “Network” in the “Status” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Network” mask is displayed full screen. This status view shows the complete network configuration.
ServSwitch™ DKM Display: Statistics – Number of Packets received/transmitted: Field Description Errors Number of Packets with errors Dropped Number of Packets dropped Station Broadcast Bytes 84 Number of Bytes received/transmitted
STATUS INFORMATION 7.1.5 Display of Firmware Status Please select the option “Firmware” in the “Status” menu by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Status Firmware” mask is displayed full screen. This status view shows on two pages the firmware versions of the currently installed boards inside the switch.
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STATUS INFORMATION 7.2 Status Display via Browser / Web Interface The Web Interface is under development. In Browser mode, status display of the ServSwitch™ DKM will be performed similarly to the OSD mode. Similar masks are generated and displayed.
ServSwitch™ DKM 7.3 Status Display via Serial- Interface The ServSwitch™ DKM provides limited status information via Serial Interface. Available Telegrams provide information about the current switch matrix. All available telegrams are listed in Appendix C: Serial Interface (p. 133).
STATUS INFORMATION 7.4 Status Display via LCD-Display The ServSwitch™ DKM provides various functions to display status information via LCDDisplay. 7.4.1 Home Mask During regular operation, the Home Mask is displayed. In this Display you’ll find some device and manufacturer information: ServSwitch DKM 05.05.09 B02.04 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence/PA United States +1 724 746 55000 www.blackbox.com 7.4.2 Menu Mask From the „Home“ Mask you open the „Menu“-Mask by pressing .
ServSwitch™ DKM 7.4.3 Status Mask From the „Menu“ Mask you open the „Status“ Mask by pressing . Status Ports Network Flash Tasks ServSwitch DKM 7.4.4 Display of CPU-/CON-Ports Status Please select the option “Ports” in the “Status Mask” by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Status Ports” mask is displayed full screen. In this menu, you can see, to which console each CPU is linked to.
STATUS INFORMATION Displays: No. of CON Port connected to this CPU No. of CPU Port Status Output CPU_01 CPU_02 CPU_03 CPU_04 CPU_05 CPU_06 CPU_07 CPU_08 7.4.5 Ports Input CON_01 n.c. n.c. n.c. n.c. n.c. n.c. n.c. ServSwitch DKM Display of Network Status Please select the option “Network” in the “Status Mask” by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Status Network” mask is displayed full screen. Status DHCP : IP address : Subnet mask: Gateway : MAC ID : Network YES 0.0.0.0 0.255.
ServSwitch™ DKM Display: Interface: Field Description DHCP Display of dynamic network configuration status (‚YES’ or ‚NO’) IP Address Display of IP Address (as entered manually or received by DHCP) Subnet Mask Display of Subnet Mask (as entered manually or received by DHCP) Gateway Display of Gateway Address (as entered manually or received by DHCP) MAC ID Field Anzeige der MAC Adresse des Switches Description (TX – Transmit; RX – Receive) Errors Number of Packets with errors Dropped Number o
STATUS INFORMATION 7.4.6 Display of Flash Status Please select the option “Flash” in the “Status Mask” by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Status Flash” mask is displayed full screen.
ServSwitch™ DKM Page 2 of „Status Flash Mask“ Status Flash File Filename config07.sys config08.sys modul.sys Size 3444 3444 528 ServSwitch DKM Navigation Options: Previous page Next page Return to „ Status Flash“ Mask System files that may not be modified are marked with an asterisk. All other files may be loaded, stored or deleted via ftp (see pages 45 and 64).
STATUS INFORMATION Menu „CGI“: Please select the option “CGI” in the “Status Flash Mask” by using the cursor buttons and confirm with . The “Status Flash CGI“ Mask is displayed full screen. Diagnostic data for internal use. Status Flash CGI Script cgiTest1 cgiTest2 Procedure 0x00000D64 0x00000D94 ServSwitch DKM Navigation Options: 7.4.
ServSwitch™ DKM 8 Control of ServSwitch™ DKM The ServSwitch™ DKM can be operated in three different ways: a) Instant Switching: By means of a standard keyboard connected to a console port and hot keys By means of a macro keyboard connected to a console port b) Via Input Masks: By means of a standard keyboard connected to a console port and the OSD By means of a PC, a Browser and the web interface By means of a PC, a dedicated utility and the serial interface In all operation modes,
CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH™ DKM 8.1 Instant Switching 8.1.1 Keyboard Hot Keys Instant Switching with Keyboard Hot Keys is the fastest way for a user to switch between various CPU’s. By hitting + + (Letter ‚i’) the Hotkey Mode is activated: Shift-Lock- and Scroll-LED are flashing. The user enters the no. of the desired CPU Port and confirms with . Instantaneously, the Keyboard LED’s stop flashing, the Hotkey Mode is terminated and the new CPU is connected to the console.
ServSwitch™ DKM 8.1.3 Macro Keyboard Switching of the ServSwitch™ DKM can be performed very efficiently via an X-Keys Macro Keyboard with 16 buttons available from the accessories. To make use of the macros, the macro keyboard must be connected to one of the USB HID Ports of the Remote Unit.
CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH™ DKM 8.2 Switching in OSD / KVM Mode In KVM Mode, the user can only switch his own console. To control other consoles, please refer to the Crosspoint switch section (see page 104). 8.2.1 Switching in „KVM-List“ Mask: This mask will appear as default as you enter into the OSD. Alternatively, the configuration can be modified to come up with the “KVM Switch” Mask (see page 101).
ServSwitch™ DKM Color Codes CPU Port CON Port Meaning Green n.c.
CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH™ DKM 8.2.2 Switching in „KVM-Switch“ Mask: This mask will appear as you enter into the OSD if the configuration has been modified accordingly. In this mask, all CPU Ports are displayed regardless of their accessibility. Color Codes CPU Port CON Port Meaning Green n.c.
ServSwitch™ DKM Keyboard Commands + Cursor left Cursor right Line up Line down Next field Previous field Select CPU Port Video only (Only if „Allow Sharing“ active or CPU available) Select CPU Port Video and Control Select “KVM-List“ Mask Select “Follow-Me“ Mask Back to upper Menu As default, the user can only switch to unlocked CPU Ports..
CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH™ DKM 8.2.3 Switching in „Follow Me“ Mask: With the ‚ Follow Me’ option you can copy the display content from the CPU connected to your console to several other consoles (video only). Thus, the own display content can easily be displayed on one or more additional monitors. Obviously, if you switch your current CON Port to another CPU Port, the additional displays will also show the new display content (‚Follow Me’ function).
ServSwitch™ DKM Color Codes CON Port CPU Port Meaning Green n.c. Available CON Port Red Red CON Port # connected to CPU Port # or to CON Port # in “Follow Me” Mode Black Black Own CON Port connection Black n.c.
CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH™ DKM 8.3.1 Open the „CP-Switch“ Menu Please perform the following steps: Enter into the OSD with key sequence + + (Letter ‚o’) The “KVM List” Mask is displayed full screen (If Option “Listview” is not active, “KVM Switch” Mask will be displayed instead). Leave the “KVM List” Mask by hitting The “Menu” is displayed full screen. Please select the menu option „CP-Switch“ by using the cursor buttons and confirm with .
ServSwitch™ DKM 8.3.2 Switching in „Crosspoint Switch / CON Ports“ Mask The upper two lines show to which CPU keyboard/mouse are attached The lines correspond to the 16 CON Ports The lower two lines show from which CPU the display content is displayed The columns correspond to the 32 CPU Ports (2 lines with 16 Ports each) To each CON Port, only 1x monitor and 1x keyboard/mouse (K/M) may be assigned. If another CPU is selected (K/M or Monitor), any existing assignment of this CON Port is released.
CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH™ DKM Keyboard Commands: Cursor left Select CPU Port to the left Cursor right Select CPU Port to the right Line above Select keyboard/mouse for current User Port or Select monitor for User Port one line above Line below Select monitor for current User Port or Select keyboard/mouse for User Port one line below Confirm selected monitor AND keyboard/mouse assignment (for CPU / User Port at cursor position).
ServSwitch™ DKM 8.3.3 Switching in „Crosspoint Switch / CPU Ports“ Mask“ To enter into the „Crosspoint Switch / CPU Ports“ mask from the Crosspoint Switch / CON Ports“ Mask press . Expert mode for free switching! Responsibility for switch result lies with the user! The upper line shows to which CON Port the video is attached The lines correspond to the 32 CPU Ports (4 pages+ with 8 Ports each) The lower line shows to which Console keyboard/mouse are attached.
CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH™ DKM Keyboard Commands: Cursor left Select User Port to the left Cursor right Select User Port to the right Line above Select monitor for current CPU Port or Select keyboard/mouse for CPU Port one line above Line below Select keyboard/mouse for current CPU Port or Select monitor for CPU Port one line below Confirm selected monitor AND keyboard/mouse assignment (for CPU / User Port at cursor position).
ServSwitch™ DKM 8.4 Switching via Browser / Web Interface The Web Interface is under development. In Browser mode, switching of the ServSwitch™ DKM will be performed similarly to the Switching in OSD / Crosspoint Mode (p. 104). Similar masks are generated and displayed.
CONTROL OF SERVSWITCH™ DKM 8.5 Switching via Serial Interface The ServSwitch™ DKM provides full Crosspoint switching functionality via Serial Interface. Telegrams allow switching of video only, K/M only and bidirectional switching. Additional telegrams allow loading, saving and defining the complete switch matrix in one step. All available telegrams are listed in Appendix C: Serial Interface (p. 133).
ServSwitch™ DKM 8.6 Switching via LCD-Display The ServSwitch™ DKM cannot be switched via IR Interface and the LCD Display. There are only options available to restart the switch (see page 74).
OPERATING MODES 9 Operating Modes The ServSwitch™ DKM provides full flexibility for configuration of your Switch environment. One part of the ServSwitch™ DKM can be configured as Single-Head Ports, another part as Dual-Head- or even Quad-Head Ports. Additionally, there are mixed configurations of KVM and USB2.0 ports available. With the ‚CPU-Splitter’ function, you can copy your own display content to one or more additional monitors, e.g. if a presentation shall be displayed concurrently on a beamer.
ServSwitch™ DKM 9.1 Single-Head KVM-Switch In Single-Head Mode up to 16 Users can access up to 32 CPUs. NON-Blocking Access for all users is granted, i.e. none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user. Switch example: Single-Head KVM-Switch Via the OSD, each user can select the CPU that he wants to connect to. The OSD display shows if the desired CPU has already been assigned to another user.
OPERATING MODES 9.2 Dual-Head KVM-Switch In Dual-Head Mode up to 8 Users can access up to 16 CPUs. NON-Blocking Access for all users is granted, i.e. none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user. Switch example: Dual-Head KVM-Switch with CPU-Splitter Via the OSD, each user can select the CPU that he wants to connect to. The OSD display shows if the desired CPU has already been assigned to another user.
ServSwitch™ DKM 9.3 Quad-Head KVM-Switch In Quad-Head Mode up to 4 Users can access up to 8 CPUs. NON-Blocking Access for all users is granted, i.e. none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user. Switch example: Quad-Head KVM-Switch Via the OSD, each user can select the CPU that he wants to connect to. The OSD display shows if the desired CPU has already been assigned to another user.
OPERATING MODES 9.4 Single-Head KVM/USB2.0 Mode In Single-Head KVM/USB2.0 Mode up to 8 Users with one USB2.0 link (for periphery devices e.g. storage devices, printers etc. in addition to keyboard & mouse) can access up to 16 CPUs. Up to 4 periphery devices can be attached directly to the remote unit, more by using regular USB 2.0 hubs. NON-Blocking Access for all users is granted, i.e. none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user. Switch example: Single-Head KVM/USB2.
ServSwitch™ DKM 9.5 Triple-Head KVM/USB2.0 Mode In Triple-Head KVM/USB2.0 Mode up to 4 Users each with one USB2.0 link (for periphery devices e.g. storage devices, printers etc. in addition to keyboard & mouse) can access up to 8 CPUs. Up to 4 periphery devices can be attached directly to the remote unit, more by using regular USB 2.0 hubs. NON-Blocking Access for all users is granted, i.e. none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user. Switch example: Triple-Head KVM/USB2.
OPERATING MODES 9.6 Teacher/Student System 15 The most flexible configuration can be granted if the system is used for up to 15 students. Each student place and the teacher’s place are connected by CATx Duplex cable. The following functions are available: The teacher can duplicate the display content of any student to his display and take control, if required. The teacher can copy his own display content to one, more or all student displays.
ServSwitch™ DKM 9.7 Teacher/Student System 30 A larger, convenient configuration can be granted if the system is used for up to 30 students, with minor access restrictions. Each student place and the teacher’s place are connected by CATx Simplex cable. The following functions are available: The teacher can duplicate the display content of any student to his display but NOT take control. The teacher can copy his own display content to one additional display (e.g. a beamer).
OPERATING MODES 9.8 Crosspoint Switch The operation as a Crosspoint Switch allows the most flexible application of the switch functions. Usually, this operating mode will be used to connect up to 32 video source (and, optionally, audio sources) to up to 16 displays. In “Reverse Mode”, up to 16 video source (and, optionally, audio sources) can be connected to up to 32 displays. For this mode, please contact our Technical Support.
ServSwitch™ DKM 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 Monitor There is no picture. Check the power supply connection at the Local and Remote Unit. Is the Power LED at the Local and Remote Unit illuminated? If not, the internal power supply may be damaged or there may be an internal error. Check that the interconnection cable is connected at the Local Unit and the Remote Unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING 10.2 USB HID 10.2.1.1 USB Keyboard/Mouse Your USB-keyboard/USB-mouse does not work Although we tried to design the devices as transparent as possible, we can’t ensure that all devices are running. Please check Appendix F: List of supported USB devices, on page 140. Your USB Mouse makes ”jerky leaps” With high monitor resolutions, the data volume that can be transferred may exceed the available bandwidth, so the data throughput must be reduced.
ServSwitch™ DKM the screen). Use a lower resolution or a background which can be compressed better: Please avoid photo-backgrounds or colour gradients – single-coloured backgrounds are optimal and permit highest possible compression rates. If the transmission needs to drop frames (because the RLE compression algorithm does not reach the required data reduction) you need to add approx. 17 ms @ 30fps and approx. 34 ms @ 20fps 10.2.1.
APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates some specific applications using the ServSwitch™ DKM: ServSwitch™ DKM as Dual-Head KVM Switch with additional Display 125
ServSwitch™ DKM ServSwitch™ DKM in „Control Room“ Mode for 3 Monitors each – 1x with optional monitor for operation 126
APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS ServSwitch™ DKM as a Teacher/Student system for up to 30 Students 127
ServSwitch™ DKM ServSwitch™- DKM as a Crosspoint Switch with optional serial/Audio Support 128
APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS Appendix B: Rack Mount Options The ServSwitch™ DKM can be mounted into a 19“/2U rack space using mounting plates (included). ServSwitch™ DKM Extenders can be mounted into 19“ Racks using Rackmount Kits. Two types of Rackmount Kits are available – for Single-Head and for Dual-Head Devices.
ServSwitch™ DKM The rack mount kit ACS1009A-RMK allows mounting of up to 4 devices: In the lefthand position, you can mount a rack mountable p.s.u. type ACS2209A-PS instead of a regular device. This p.s.u. is capable of powering up to three devices. Please note: - Use the rear mounting holes to fix the p.s.u. - After mounting the p.s.u., the circuit break switch is no longer easily accessible – it is obstructed by the cover strip.
APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS Mounting Instruction Rack Mount Kit ACS2209A-RMK Using the rack mount kit ACS2209A-RMK, up to 4 devices of the device size 103x143x42mm (Dual-Head devices) can be mounted into a 19“- server rack. The rack mount kit requires 1U rack space. Blind plates (in the list of parts delivered) allow covering unused device positions.
ServSwitch™ DKM The rack mount kit ACS2209A-RMK allows mounting of up to 4 devices: In the lefthand position you can mount a rack mountable p.s.u. type ACS2209A-PS instead of a regular device. This p.s.u. is capable of powering up to three devices.
APPENDIX C: SERIAL INTERFACE Appendix C: Serial Interface Via the serial interface, the whole switch matrix of the ServSwitch™- DKM can be controlled. The functionality corresponds to the Switching in OSD / Crosspoint Mode (p. 104). Optionally, the ServSwitch™- DKM echoes all executed switch commands via either the serial interface ort he network interface. By means of this echo, the actual switch status of the switch can be monitored at any time and user applications can be realized based on this echo.
ServSwitch™ DKM Parameter Description Command byte in the range of 0x40...0x6F (see the list of allowed commands below) Data Bytes a) Binary data: in order to prevent that, during the transmission of binary data, control statements or control commands are transferred, the data are divided into low-nibble and high-nibble. The data are distributed to the low-nibbles of two bytes and provided with an offset by 0x60 e.g. 0x1F => 0x61 + 0x6F b) 7bit-data (0x0...0x7F) are provided with an offset by 0x80, e.g.
APPENDIX C: SERIAL INTERFACE Telegrams, Switching functions Console („Video signal“) No 1 Function CON# Output Signal from CPU# 2 CON# Output off 3 CON01…CON16 Output Signal from CPU#1…CPU#16, resp.
ServSwitch™ DKM Telegrams, Switching functions Bidi Connections No 9 10 Function Establish BidiConnection CON# CPU# Disconnect CON# Telegram STX, 0x4F, , , ETX STX, 0x50, , ETX Reply ACK, ECHO ACK, ECHO Telegrams, Switching functions Switch Matrix No 11 12 136 Function Set Switch Matrix (Complete Setup): requires 48 values (first 16 CPU’s, then 32 CON Ports) 0x80 for „No Output“ CON01…CON16 Output Signal from CPU#1…CPU#16 (cf.
APPENDIX C: SERIAL INTERFACE 13 14 15 Report Switch Matrix (Complete Setup) Output of 48 values 0x80 for „No Output“ The first 16 values describe CON Port Output (cf. Telegram 3) The next 32 values describe the CPUOutput (cf.
ServSwitch™ DKM Appendix D: Network Interface The network interface offers the following ports and protocols: FTP Server (Port 21): Port 21 provides access to an FTP-Server, e.g. for the upload and download of configuration files (cf. p. 75 „Configuration via FTP“). For login, user account information of the current configuration has to be applied. Access to the FTP Server is granted according to the user rights defined there. Telnet Server (Port 23) Port 23 has been reserved for a future Telnet Server.
APPENDIX E: CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Appendix E: Calling Technical Support If you assess that your ServSwitch™ DKM is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair it. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Please contact the technical support. Before you do so, please make a record of the history of the problem.
ServSwitch™ DKM Appendix F: List of supported USB devices Although the USB connection’s implementation allows all keyboards and mice, we can not guarantee that all available keyboards/mice are compatible with the ServSwitch™ DKM system. The implementation is constructed for “HID” devices. HID is a device class enabling inputs to a CPU. Touch screens, graphic tablets, fingerprint sensors are also HID devices. Some devices install additional devices, e.g. to set parameters.
APPENDIX G: SPECIFICATIONS Appendix G: Specifications Power Supply Voltage AC: 90-240VAC-0.5A-47-63Hz Power required 230V/2000mA – 115V/4000mA Interfaces RJ45 (INTERCONNECT) 1000 Mbit High-speed transmission. Wiring acc. EIA/TIA 568B Gigabit Ethernet LC (Glass fibre) 1000 Mbit High-speed transmission.
ServSwitch™ DKM Maximum Length of Fibre Cable (LC Connector) Singlemode 9 μm 10.000m (32.750ft) Multimode 50μm 400m (1.300ft) Multimode 62.5μm 200m (650ft) Size and Shipping Weight ServSwitch™ DKM 483 x 85 x 450mm (19”/2U x 18”) Weight (typical): 6kg (12.9lb) Shipping box 500x500x100mm (20”x 20”x 4”) Weight: 8.0 kg (17.2lb) Environmental Operating Temperature 41 to 113°F (5 to 45 °C) Storage Temperature -13 to 140°F (-25 to 60 °C) Relative Humidity max.
APPENDIX H: CONNECTORS Appendix H: Connectors Serial Interface DB9 female Pin Signal 1 n.c. 2 RxD 3 TxD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 n.c CATx- Interfaces Wiring acc.
ServSwitch™ DKM Appendix I: ServSwitch™ Media Extender I.1.
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER ServSwitch™- Media (with Audio) Local Unit Connect to remote DVI Monitor Audio Out Serial Out ServSwitch™-Media Remote Unit (with Audio) Connect to 5V power supply INTERCONNECT – carries video and data signals – connect to Local/ Remote Unit with CATx Cable ServSwitch™-Media Local/ Remote Unit – Rear View Connect to 5V power supply Connect to Local/ Remote Unit with Fibre Cable ServSwitch™- Media Extender Local/ Remote Unit – Rear View 145
ServSwitch™ DKM I.2.
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER Connect to 5V power supply INTERCONNECT – carries video and data signals – connect to Local/ Remote Unit with CATx- cable ServSwitch™- KVM Extender Local/ Remote Unit (CATx) – Rear View Connect to 5V power supply Connect to Local/ Remote Unit with Fibre Cable ServSwitch™- KVM Extender Local/ Remote Unit (Fibre) – Rear View 147
ServSwitch™ DKM To CPU: DVI Audio In To CPU: Serial Connect to local DVI- monitor Connect to CPU: USB ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit with audio Audio Out Remote DVI- monitor port– Connect to remote console monitor Serial Out Remote keyboard/ mouse port ServSwitch™- KVM Remote Unit with Audio 148
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER Connect to CPU: secondary USB To CPU: DVI Connect to local DVI- monitor Connect to CPU: USB ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit with 4x USB-HID Remote secondary USB-HID port Remote DVI- monitor port– Connect to remote console monitor Progr.
ServSwitch™ DKM Connect to CPU: secondary USB To CPU: DVI Connect to local DVI- monitor Connect to CPU: USB ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit with 2x USB-HID + 4x USB-2.0 4x Remote secondary USB-2.0 port Remote DVI- monitor port– Connect to remote console monitor Remote keyboard/ mouse port ServSwitch™- KVM Remote Unit with 2x USB-HID + 4x USB-2.
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER ’Eye’ for IR-RC Connect to local DVI- monitor Connect to CPU: DVI-I Port (DVI-D or VGA) Programming Connect to CPU: USB ServSwitch™- KVM Local Unit with DVI-I Input (DVI-D + VGA) 151
ServSwitch™ DKM Connect to 5V power supply INTERCONNECT – carries video and data signals – connect to Local/ Remote Unit with CATx- cable ServSwitch™- KVM with Audio Local/ Remote Unit (CATx) – Rear View Connect to 5V power supply Connect to Local/ Remote Unit with Fibre Cable ServSwitch™- KVM with Audio Local/ Remote Unit (Fibre) – Rear View 152
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER 2 Connect to CPU: DVI- graphic card nd Connect to CPU: st 1 DVI- graphic card nd 2 local DVI- monitor port- Connect to nd local console 2 monitor Local DVI- monitor port- Connect to local console monitor Connect to CPU: USB ServSwitch™- KVM Dual-Head Local Unit nd 2 remote DVI- monitor port- Connect to remote nd console 2 monitor st 1 remote DVImonitor port– connect st to remote console 1 monitor Remote keyboard/ mouse port ServSwitch™- KVM Dual-Head Remot
ServSwitch™ DKM 2 Connect to CPU: DVI- graphic card nd Connect to CPU: st 1 DVI- graphic card nd 2 local DVI- monitor port- Connect to nd local console 2 monitor Local DVI- monitor port- Connect to local console monitor Connect to CPU: secondary USB Connect to CPU: USB ServSwitch™- KVM Dual-Head Local Unit with 4x USB-HID nd 2 remote DVI- monitor port- Connect to remote nd console 2 monitor Remote secondary USB-HID ports st 1 remote DVImonitor port– connect st to remote console 1 monitor Rem
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER Connect to CPU: nd DVI- cable set (2 DVIgraphic card, audio, serial) Connect to CPU: st 1 DVI- graphic card Connect to CPU: Audio/serial nd 2 local DVI- monitor port- Connect to local nd console 2 monitor Local DVI- monitor port- Connect to local console monitor Connect to CPU: USB ServSwitch™- KVM-Dual-Head Local Unit with audio nd 2 remote DVI- monitor port- Connect to remote nd console 2 monitor Audio Out Serial Out st 1 remote DVI- monitor port– Connect
ServSwitch™ DKM nd INTERCONNECT – carries 2 video – Connect to Local/ Remote Unit with CATx- cable st Connect to 5V power supply INTERCONNECT – carries 1 video and data signals – Connect to Local/ Remote Unit with CATx- cable ServSwitch™- KVM Dual-Head, Local/ Remote Unit, with optional audio – rear view Connect Monitor 2 to Local/ Remote Unit with Fibre cable Connect to 5V power supply Connect Monitor 1, Keyboard, Mouse to Local/ Remote Unit with Fibre cable ServSwitch™- KVM Dual-Head, with optiona
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER I.3. Diagnostics of ServSwitch™- Media/ KVM Each ServSwitch™- Extender is fitted with four indicator LEDs: Power, Video OK, Data Error, Link Status: The Power LEDs are next to the power socket.
ServSwitch™ DKM I.4. Service Setup Extenders For standard applications, you shouldn't need to make any adjustments to your ServSwitch™ DKM Media/KVM Extender. However, in certain circumstances, you may need to open the Local Unit and/or the Remote Unit. To open one of the units, unscrew the Philips-type screws at both sides at the bottom of the device. Unscrew the UNC type screws on each side of the monitor connectors. Carefully displace the lower and upper shells of the case.
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER I.5. Setup at the Local Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell, please place the device with the CATxconnectors to the right and the monitor connectors to the left. The main PCB then will look like this: JP1, JP2, JP3 Use the diagram to locate jumpers. DDC / colour depth You can select, whether the DDC information is taken from internal DDC table, from the local monitor or downloaded from the remote monitor and stored in internal table.
ServSwitch™ DKM Loading the DDC information from the remote monitor To load the DDC information from the remote monitor: Switch on the system: Local and Remote Unit, CPU and monitor. Connect CPU with Local Unit and Remote Unit with monitor (On Dual-Head devices, connect BOTH monitors). Connect Local and Remote Unit with the CATx- interconnect cable. Unplug the remote monitor’s video-cable from the Remote Unit (On Dual-Head devices, unplug BOTH monitors).
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER I.6. Setup at the Remote Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell, please place the device with the CATxconnectors to the right and the monitor connector to the left. The main PCB then will look like this: JP1, JP2, JP3 JP 11,12 Use the diagram to locate jumpers. Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame The transmission of screen data is not synchronous to the screen change of the graphic card.
ServSwitch™ DKM I.7. Devices with serial/audio option The audio/serial option consists of daughter boards which allow bi-directional stereo audio and a full-duplex serial data link to be sent across the regular interconnection cable in addition to keyboard, mouse and VGA/DVI video. • To set up your video, keyboard, mouse, follow the instructions in the user guide. • To set up the extender’s audio and serial link, please follow all of the instructions detailed in this addendum.
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER Serial Interface – Handling Multiple Serial Devices The serial interface transmits/receives six signals (3 signals in each direction). Normally four of these signals are used for hardware handshaking (in addition to Tx & Rx). However, because each handshaking line can support signals up to 19,200 Baud it is possible to configure the serial interface to handle up to three simple 2-wire (Tx/Rx only) serial links.
ServSwitch™ DKM I.8. Specifications ServSwitch™-Media/KVM Units Power Supply Voltage AC: 90-240VAC-0.5A-47-63Hz DC: 5VDC-2000 mA Power required Local Unit: max. 5V/750mA Remote Unit: max. 5V/750mA Interface (depending on type of device) Video source/Monitor DVI up to 1920x1200@60Hz Keyboard USB (depending on model) Mouse USB (depending on model) 2-/3-button and wheel mouse RJ45 1000 Mbit High-speed transmission. Wiring acc.
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER Serial Interface Serial Speed Up to a maximum of 19,200 Baud Serial Data Format Format Independent Flow Control Single-Head Devices Dual-Head Devices RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR are sent across link NO flow control (XON/XOFF) Maximum Length of CATx Interconnection Cable CATx installation cable AWG24 (solid cable) 140m (400ft) CATx patch cable AWG26/8 (stranded cable) 70m (200ft) Type of Interconnection Cable CATx installation cable AWG24 (solid cable) S/UTP (Cat5) ca
ServSwitch™ DKM Size and Shipping Weight ServSwitch™ DKM Shipping box ServSwitch™- Media or ServSwitch™-KVM SingleHead 103 x 143 x 29mm (4”x5.6”x1.1”) (2 devices) Weight Local/ Remote: 0,6kg (1.3lb) each Shipping box 210x140x165mm (8.3”x5.5”x6.5”) Weight: 1,6 kg (3.5lb) ServSwitch™- KVM DualHead or ServSwitch™- Media w/ Audio/serial 103 x 143 x 42mm (4”x5.6”x1.1”) (2 devices) Weight Local/ Remote: 0,6kg (1.3lb) each Shipping box 260x210x150mm (10.2”x8.3”x5.9”) Weight: 2.0 kg (4.
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER I.9. Connectors ServSwitch™-Media/KVM Units DVI-I connector (female) 1 8 C1 C2 C5 17 Pin Signal 24 Pin Signal C3 C4 Pin Signal 1 T.M.D.S data 2- 9 T.M.D.S data 1- 17 T.M.D.S data 0- 2 T.M.D.S data 2+ 10 T.M.D.S data 1+ 18 T.M.D.S data 0+ 3 T.M.D.S data 2 GND 11 T.M.D.S data 1 GND 19 T.M.D.S data 0 GND 4 n.c. 12 n.c. 20 n.c. 5 n.c. 13 n.c. 21 n.c. 6 DDC Input (SCL) 14 +5V high impedance 22 T.M.D.
ServSwitch™ DKM Keyboard/ Mouse connector, USB type B (Socket at Local Unit) Pin Signal 1 VCC (+5V) Red 2 Data - White 3 Data + Green 4 GND Black Keyboard/ Mouse connector, USB type A (Socket at Remote Unit) 168 Pin Signal 1 VCC (+5V) Red 2 Data - White 3 Data + Green 4 GND Black
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER Serial Interface (Single-Head Devices only) (audio-/ serial option) Connector (Remote Unit) Socket (Local Unit) Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 n.c. 1 n.c. 2 RxD 2 RxD 3 TxD 3 TxD 4 DTR 4 DTR 5 GND 5 GND 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 RTS 7 RTS 8 CTS 8 CTS 9 n.c 9 n.
ServSwitch™ DKM Audio/serial Socket Audio/RS232 at Dual-Head Local Unit Pin 1 AUDIO GND 2 RS232 GND 3 AUDIO OUT RIGHT CHANEL 4 AUDIO OUT LEFT CHANEL 5 RS232 RxD 6 AUDIO IN RIGHT CHANEL 7 AUDIO IN LEFT CHANEL 8 RS232 TxD Power Supply 170 Pin Signal Inner +5V Outer GND
APPENDIX I: SERVSWITCH™ MEDIA EXTENDER CATx- Interface Wiring according EIA/TIA 568A (1000BaseT) 1 Pin 8 Pin 1 D1+ 5 D3- 2 D1- 6 D2- 3 D2+ 7 D4+ 4 D3+ 8 D4- 171
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