® ® NETWORK SERVICES FEBRUARY 2009 KV2008A ServSwitch Wizard DVI DL USER GUIDE COMPUTER KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR MODE Wizard DVI DL KB CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION MS OSD UPG LCK Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
Contents Configuration Configuration menus.................................................................11 Configuration menus layout.................................................11 General configuration................................................................12 Changing hotkeys..................................................................12 Editing the computer list.......................................................12 The reminder banner...............................................
Introduction 1 2 Multiple switching The attached peripheral devices can be switched collectively to any computer system, or can be linked to separate systems to achieve multiple tasks in parallel. Multiple switching can be controlled from the on screen menu or using the front panel buttons. Digital and analogue video Each of the eight computer channels has a DVI/I video connector which allows either DVI digital or VGA analogue signals to be input.
What is True Emulation? Emulated USB switching The issues with interpreting the complex USB data streams and recreating (or Emulating) the identity of attached USB devices were eventually solved, leading to the creation of the Emulated USB switch. A neat side effect of the technique used is that each computer can be fooled into thinking that the USB device is permanently connected to it, even when the device is switched to another computer.
Wizard DVI DL features - front and rear ® MODE KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR Wizard DVI DL • KB Keyboard data are being received from the user console. • MS Mouse data are being received from the user console. The remaining four indicators (KVM, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.
What’s in the box ® Two 19” rackmount brackets and four screws CD-ROM CO MP UT ER KV M SPK USB1 USB2 PW R ServSwitch DVI DL KB MO DE UP G LC K Wi z a rd DVI D L Four self-adhesive rubber feet 20W power adapter and country- specific power lead OSD MS Video cable DVI/I to VGA Video cable DVI/D to DVI/D Null modem serial cable 9-way D female to female USB cable 1.8m (type A to B) Audio cable 2m (3.
Installation The Wizard DVI DL unit offers two main mounting methods: • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional rack brackets Rack brackets The two optional brackets (plus four screws), allow the unit to be secured within a standard 1U rack slot. Connections Note: Both the Wizard DVI DL and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch.
Connections ® DV I-D 4A IND OO SE ON 2 ON 1 SE ON 2 ON LY DV I-I From USB keyboard and mouse 4 Audio: Where required, connect the lead from your speakers to the audio socket.
® 5 USB devices: Where required, attach the leads from your USB peripherals to the USB sockets labeled USB1 and USB2.
Power in connection I-I A IND U OO 2 VG 5V 4A DV From the USB port on the computer To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the 5V socket on the rear panel of the unit. 1 RU SE ON 2 ON US LY DV I-I 1 OP TIO From the speaker port on the computer NS From the video port on the computer 2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specific power lead to the socket of the power adapter.
Multiple video head connections DVI-D VGA DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I Slave Wizard DVI DL USER CONSOLE 4A USB 2 1 2 ON 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OPTIONS Serial synchronization cable Master Wizard DVI DL DVI-D VGA DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I USB 1 5V INDOOR USE ONLY USER CONSOLE 4A 1 2 ON USB 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OPTIONS USB 1 5V INDOOR USE ONLY As standard the Wizard
Configuration The configuration menus allow you to determine numerous aspects of the Wizard DVI DL capabilities. To access the configuration menu 1 If the main menu is not already displayed, press and hold and then press using a keyboard attached to the keyboard USB port of the Wizard DVI DL user console. The selection menu will be displayed: 2 Press Note: You can also display the main menu by pressing the COMPUTER button for five seconds.
General configuration 3 Either: and enter a new name, or • Create a new computer entry – Press • Edit an existing computer entry – Highlight a computer name and press . Press (Backspace) to delete existing characters and enter the required new name (up to 16 characters). Note: Avoid creating two names for the same computer channel. and the cursor will move to the computer channel column on the 4 Press right side. Change or enter the channel address of the computer as required.
The reminder banner To change dwell time for the banner 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of two ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing , or • By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse. 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Highlight the ‘OSD Dwell Time’ option and press repeatedly until the required time is shown is displayed (between 1 and 5 seconds). 4 Press to save the settings. Press twice more to return to the computer channel and view your changes.
Performing upgrades ® To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility 1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader. Download the latest Wizard DVI DL KVM Firmware Uploader (contact Black Box technical support) and install it on a Windows-based upgrade computer that will be connected to the Wizard DVI DL unit. The files are supplied as a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.
8 - Commence the upgrade To begin the upgrade process, click the Upload Now button. The progress will be shown within the dialog. Should you decide not to continue with the upload at any stage, click the Abort button; response to this is usually immediate, however, during an erase command, the upload will not be aborted until the erase is complete (this may take a few seconds). 9 - Cycle the power Disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the Wizard DVI DL will operate using the new firmware.
Operation Default names for each computer channel Switching mode bar SERVSWITCH WIZARD DVI DL Computer Port 12 Computer 01 01 Computer 02 02 Computer 03 03 Computer 04 04 Computer 05 05 Computer 06 06 Computer 07 07 Computer 08 08 Switching Mode KVM SPK 1 2 F1–More menus F3–Find Esc–Quit Switching icons show which peripherals are, or will be, connected to which computer(s) Channel numbers Tab–Cycle Mode 2 Optional: If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals, use the tab
To select a computer using the mouse buttons KVM SPK USB1 USB2 PWR KB MS MODE Use this button to choose which peripherals will be switched OSD UPG LCK 1 Optional: If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals, press the MODE button repeatedly to change the switching mode: KVM SPK USB1 USB2 MODE Will switch all peripherals together MODE Will switch keyboard, video, mouse and speakers MODE Will switch only the keyboard, video and mouse MODE Will switch only the speakers MODE Will
To select a computer using hotkeys • • • Selects channel 8 Blanks the video Selects the next channel What are hotkeys? The and keys when pressed in combination are called ‘hotkeys’ and they signal to the Wizard DVI DL that you wish to control it, rather than the computer. However, if these particular hotkeys clash with another device or program, you can change them to a different combination within the Setup Options menu.
Further information • Email in the US: techsupport@blackbox.com in the UK: techhelp@blackbox.co.uk • Phone in the US: in the UK: 724-746-5500 +44 (0)118 965 6000 Fax United States www.blackbox.com 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 Austria www.black-box.at +43 1 256 98 56 +43 1 256 98 56 support@black-box.at Belgium www.blackbox.be support.nederlands@blackbox.be support.french@blackbox.be support.english@blackbox.be +32 2 725 85 50 +32 2 725 92 12 Denmark www.blackbox.
Appendix 1 – Configuration menus ® Menu map Configuration Menu Functions Reset to Factory Defaults Global Preferences Mouse Switching OSD Colour Default Mode Reminder Banner OSD Dwell Time Setup Options Language Hotkeys Edit Computer List EDID Options Enter–Select Esc–Quit Firmware version: 1.00.
® Functions Reset to Factory Defaults Returns all key settings within the Wizard DVI DL to their original states. WARNING: This function will clear all stored computer names. When this option is selected, you must press the F7 key to confirm the action. The internal data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period. Enter–Run Function –Up –Down To get here 1 Press (hotkeys can change). 2 Press to select ‘More menus’.
® Global Preferences OSD Colour Settings: SCHEME 1, SCHEME 2, SCHEME 3, SCHEME 4 As you toggle between these options you will see the color of the menu change to show the selected scheme. The menu schemes have been specially chosen to provide a high contrast with the colors that you would normally see on a computer screen. This setting also affects the color of the reminder banner.
® Setup Options Hotkeys Settings: CRTL+ALT, CTRL+SHIFT, ALT+SHIFT, ALT GR, L+R ALT, L CTRL+ALT, R CTRL+ALT The keyboard hotkeys are special combinations of keys that, when used together with certain keyboard “command keys”, perform special Wizard DVI DL functions. For example, pressing the hotkeys together with the “M” key will cause the on-screen menu to be displayed on your monitor.
To get here 1 Press (hotkeys can change). 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Select ‘Edit Computer List’. EDID Source F7–Refresh EDID Settings: AUTO, DVI, VGA Space–Toggle –Up –Down Esc–Quit Determines which monitor connected to the user console should be interrogated to discover its capabilities. AUTO first interrogates the DVI port and, if no EDID data are available, then moves to the VGA port. If the VGA port also fails to provide information then a set of default values will be used.
Appendix 2 – Cable specifications 2 RXD TXD 3 3 TXD DTR 4 4 DTR DSR 6 6 DSR DCD 1 1 DCD GND 5 5 GND RTS 7 7 RTS CTS 8 8 CTS Use this cable when two Wizard DVI DL devices are being synchronized.
Safety information • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • Both the Wizard DVI DL and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade.
Radio Frequency Energy ® This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) electrical safety statement 15 En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16 El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
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Index F M S U Audio connection 7 Brackets fitting 6 Firmware upgrade 14 Front panel switching 17 Functions menu 21 Mounting 6 Mouse connection 7 Multiple video head connections 10 synchronisation cable 25 C G O Cable specifications 25 Computer connection 9 name editing 12 ports 4 selecting 16 Configuration 11 menus 20 Connections 7 computer system 9 multiple video head 10 user console 7 Global preferences menu 22 Operation 16 Options port 4 H P Upgrade cable 25 firmware 14 USB true emulation
