APRIL 2001SW741A-R3SW742A-R3SW743A-R3SW761A-R3SW762A-R3SW763A-R3select power15913261014371115481216User AUser B15263748select powerUser AUser BFREE te
9TABLE OF CONTENTSAppendix PageAppendix E: Installing Modules in the Matrix ServSwitch ... 106E.1 Setting the RING/BUS Jumper (
99APPENDIX A: NVRAM Factory DefaultsAppendix A: NVRAM Factory DefaultsThe table below and on the next page shows the Matrix ServSwitch’s factory-defau
100MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Option Default settingProfileName ...Profile n (n - profile number)Access ...
101APPENDIX B: Cable Product CodesAppendix B: Cable Product CodesThe table below and on the following pages lists the product codes for all the typeso
102MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Coaxial User Cables:Monitor Type Keyboard Type Mouse Type Product Code(Connector on Cable) (Connector on Cable) (Connector on Cab
103APPENDIX B: Cable Product Codes4-User Matrix ServSwitch Expansion Cable: KV140www, where “www” = 010, 020, 035, 050, or 1008-/16-User Matrix ServSw
104MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Appendix C: Pinout of Serial PortsThe table below shows the pinout of the Matrix ServSwitch’s RJ-12 (“6-wire RJ-11”)female RS-232
105APPENDIX D: The LK461 KeyboardAppendix D: The LK461 KeyboardSome of the computers manufactured by Compaq®subsidiary Digital EquipmentCorporation co
106MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Appendix E: Installing Modules inthe Matrix ServSwitchE.1 Setting the RING/BUS Jumper (Jumper JP1) on Expansion ModulesBefore you
107APPENDIX E: Installing Modules in the Matrix ServSwitchE.2 Swapping In an Expansion ModuleMaking sure that the Matrix ServSwitch is turned OFF and
108MATRIX SERVSWITCH™E.3 Swapping In a Terminator Module (Not Recommended)It should never be necessary to swap a Terminator Module back in for anExpan
10MATRIX SERVSWITCH™1. SpecificationsHardwareRequired — Monitor that supports your computers’ highest videostandard; in multiplatform applications, sh
109APPENDIX F: Rackmounting the Matrix ServSwitchAppendix F: Rackmounting the Matrix ServSwitchYou can use a ServSwitch Rackmount Kit to mount a Matri
110MATRIX SERVSWITCH™To use a Kit to mount a Matrix ServSwitch, take these steps, referring to Figure F-1:1. Match up the two holes in the “Switch end
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11CHAPTER 1: SpecificationsMaximumDistance — 20 ft. (6.1 m) of CPU or User Cable—possibly as much as100 ft. (30.5 m) of coaxial CPU or User Cable,depe
12MATRIX SERVSWITCH™MaximumAltitude— 10,000 ft. (3048 m)TemperatureTolerance— 32 to 113˚F (0 to 45˚C)HumidityTolerance— 5 to 80% noncondensingEnclosur
13CHAPTER 2: Introduction2. IntroductionThank you for choosing a Matrix ServSwitch™. Designed with your needs in mind,your new Switch will simplify yo
14MATRIX SERVSWITCH™2.2 FeaturesWith the Matrix ServSwitch, you have easy, virtually trouble-free, secure, andcomplete access to up to 1000 computers
15CHAPTER 2: IntroductionFlexibility:• Full-featured command set includes a scan command to automatically switchthrough a subset of computers over the
16MATRIX SERVSWITCH™2.3 The Front PanelThe Switch’s front panel features two pushbutton switches and several LEDindicators. To familiarize yourself wi
17CHAPTER 2: IntroductionPanel Label DescriptionPOWER (left) Main Power LED: Lights to indicate that the Matrix ServSwitch ispowered ON.[Numbered] CPU
18MATRIX SERVSWITCH™2.4 The Rear PanelAll cable connections are made at the Switch’s rear panel, as illustrated in Figures2-2 and 2-3 and described be
1THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILYWelcome to the ServSwitchTMFamily!Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX®ServSwitch™Brand KVM switch! Weappreciate your business,
19CHAPTER 2: IntroductionDesignation Connector DescriptionNOTEThe 2 x 4 and 2 x 8 chassis have 8 eachof the CPU-port slots. The 2 x 16 chassishas 16 o
20MATRIX SERVSWITCH™2.5 Cable RequirementsMany switches of this type have what seems like ten million connectors on theirrear panels: one for each CPU
21CHAPTER 3: Installation and Preconfiguration3. Installation and Preconfiguration3.1 Quick Setup GuideFigure 3-1 shows a basic example of taking a Ma
22MATRIX SERVSWITCH™3.2 Guidelines for Using the Matrix ServSwitch with Your Equipment3.2.1 CPUSIf you will be attaching IBM PC type computers, use on
23CHAPTER 3: Installation and Preconfigurationparticular, use Windows keyboards if any of your applications require the Windowskeys, and use three-but
24MATRIX SERVSWITCH™• The Matrix ServSwitch is designed to support IBM PC compatible 101-, 102-,104-, or 105-key keyboards and IBM PC keyboard-scan mo
25CHAPTER 3: Installation and PreconfigurationTable 3-1. Keyboard mapping by the Matrix ServSwitch.Generally, the Matrix ServSwitch interprets keys by
26MATRIX SERVSWITCH™3.2.3 MONITORIf all of your CPUs are of the same type, we recommend that you use thecorresponding type of monitor. If your CPUs ar
27CHAPTER 3: Installation and PreconfigurationThe Matrix ServSwitch will support SVGA (Super VGA) video, but with originalServ cables the video qualit
28MATRIX SERVSWITCH™By contrast, coaxial cables (standard for Sun applications, required for XGAapplications, and recommended for most other applicati
2MATRIX SERVSWITCH™TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUALBLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch,ServSwitch Ultra, and Matrix ServSw
29CHAPTER 3: Installation and Preconfiguration3.3 Installation ProcedureThis section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single
30MATRIX SERVSWITCH™3.3.3 RACKMOUNTING (OPTIONAL)If you want to mount the Matrix ServSwitch in a rack, you will need a ServSwitchRackmounting Kit. Our
31CHAPTER 3: Installation and Preconfiguration3.3.5 CONNECTINGCPUSCPU Cables run from the Matrix ServSwitch to the keyboard port, mouse port (ifthis i
32MATRIX SERVSWITCH™6. Plug each (remaining) CPU Cable’s video-, keyboard-, and (on IBM typecables) mouse-port connectors into the corresponding ports
33CHAPTER 3: Installation and Preconfiguration3.3.7 POWERINGUP THESWITCHES1. Making sure that the connected CPUs are OFF (powered down)—except forat l
34MATRIX SERVSWITCH™3.3.9 SWITCHING ANDACCESSING THEDISPLAY FROM THEKEYBOARDIf your Matrix ServSwitch system has been properly preconfigured (seeSecti
35CHAPTER 3: Installation and Preconfiguration3.4 Daisychaining Matrix ServSwitchesChaining multiple Matrix ServSwitches together adds capacity for mo
36MATRIX SERVSWITCH™3.4.2 TOPOLOGIESIMPORTANT NOTEA standard Matrix ServSwitch system can support two independentusers, but each of the user stations
37CHAPTER 3: Installation and PreconfigurationFigure 3-4. The ring topology.Use a ring arrangement if you have user stations attached to two different
38MATRIX SERVSWITCH™3.5 The Power-Up ProcedureAbout three seconds after you plug in and turn on a Matrix ServSwitch asdescribed in Section 3.3.7, a di
3FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADARADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equip
39CHAPTER 3: Installation and Preconfiguration3.5.1 THEPOWER-UPDIAGNOSTICSCREEN: STANDARDMESSAGESThe diagnostic screen that appears when you turn ON t
40MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Table 3-4. The standard diagnostic-screen messages.Diagnostic Messages DescriptionKernel Version Indicates version ID of kernel pr
41CHAPTER 3: Installation and PreconfigurationTable 3-4 (continued). The standard diagnostic-screen messages.Diagnostic Messages DescriptionKeyboard D
42MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Here is what the parts of these messages mean:Kernel is bad, load new kernel through serial portThe Matrix ServSwitch sends this m
43CHAPTER 3: Installation and PreconfigurationError reasonWhen a communication error occurs, one of these “reason” messages will bedisplayed:Receive/n
44MATRIX SERVSWITCH™3.5.3 KERNELSERIAL-PORTMESSAGESThe Matrix ServSwitch’s kernel writes this message to the serial port at power-up:Hit space bar wit
45CHAPTER 3: Installation and Preconfiguration3.6 Initial ConfigurationOnce you plug in and turn on a Matrix ServSwitch and it passes the power-updiag
MATRIX SERVSWITCH™3. Save the configuration: Press the [Esc] key to return to the main menu, thenpress the [Esc] key again. Highlight “YES” in the pop
CHAPTER 3: Installation and PreconfigurationTable 3-5. Starting computer numbers and maximum computer in a samplefour-unit daisychain.Matrix ServSwitc
48MATRIX SERVSWITCH™4. Full ConfigurationOnce your Matrix ServSwitch system is up and running, you can configure thesystem from any attached user stat
4MATRIX SERVSWITCH™NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y oper
49CHAPTER 4: Full Configuration4.1 Using the Menu4.1.1 NAVIGATING THECONFIGURATIONPAGESA help line at the bottom of each screen explains what each sel
50MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Figure 4-2. Saving configuration changes.Matrix ServSwitch version MX16H Copyright 1990-2000Configure password box numbers, keyboa
51CHAPTER 4: Full Configuration4.2 Configuring the SystemThe “Configure System” page provides settings that affect the Matrix ServSwitchattached to th
52MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Starting computer numberUse this field to define the “system-reference number” of the first CPU port on thisMatrix ServSwitch; tha
53CHAPTER 4: Full ConfigurationSun keyboard language (multiplatform models only)Determines response to a Sun computer’s query for language type used.
54MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Background color, text colorUse these fields to set the background colors and text colors, respectively, of theconnection-status a
55CHAPTER 4: Full Configuration4.3 Configuring ComputersThe “Configure Computer” page assigns names to computers and defineskeyboard and mouse types.F
56MATRIX SERVSWITCH™KeyboardUse this field to assign one of the following keyboard modes.• PC1: PC mode 1. Appropriate for most IBM compatible PCs tha
57CHAPTER 4: Full Configuration4.4 Configuring User StationsUsing the “Configure KVM” page, you can assign names to your keyboard/video/mouse user sta
58MATRIX SERVSWITCH™KVM NameUse this field to assign a name up to 16 characters long to either user (KVM)station on the Matrix ServSwitch. Factory def
5NOM STATEMENT12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizacióndel equipo no sea eliminada.13. Los cables de la fuen
59CHAPTER 4: Full Configuration4.5 Configuring User DefinitionsYou can use the “Configure User” page to assign a username, password, and profilefor ea
60MATRIX SERVSWITCH™ProfileUse this field to assign users to “user profiles,” which are definitions of how userscan access the Matrix ServSwitch syste
61CHAPTER 4: Full ConfigurationHere are the profile-configuration parameters:NameUse this field to assign a name up to 8 characters long to each user
62MATRIX SERVSWITCH™ShareUse this field to set the “Share-mode timeout,” in seconds, for each user profile. Ifthe connection mode for a given profile
63CHAPTER 4: Full Configuration4.7 Configuring GroupsYou can use the “Configure Group” page to assign computers to specific groups.Users that belong t
64MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Group NameGroup names are displayed above the group-membership indicators (plus signs).To change a group’s name, use arrow keys to
65CHAPTER 4: Full Configuration4.8 The Status PageThis page displays status information for each port board (set of four CPU ports)in the Matrix ServS
66MATRIX SERVSWITCH™VerDisplays last three characters of the version ID of the main program in the board’sfirmware.The last four fields apply only if
67CHAPTER 5: On-Screen Functions, Same-Port Users, and Connection Modes5. On-Screen Functions,Same-PortUsers, and Connection ModesThis chapter discuss
68MATRIX SERVSWITCH™5.2 Connection-Status MessagesA connection-status message provides information about a connection between aKVM station and a selec
6MATRIX SERVSWITCH™ContentsChapter Page1. Specifications ...
69CHAPTER 5: On-Screen Functions, Same-Port Users, and Connection ModesTable 5-1. Reasons for connection failure.Reason Description Possible RemediesC
70MATRIX SERVSWITCH™5.2.3 DISCONNECTSTATUSYou may be disconnected from a selected computer in the middle of an activity,depending on how your system i
71CHAPTER 5: On-Screen Functions, Same-Port Users, and Connection ModesTable 5-2. Reasons for disconnection.Reason Description Possible RemediesCycle
72MATRIX SERVSWITCH™5.3 User Stations Attached to Same-Numbered PortsWhen there are no more than two users in a Matrix ServSwitch system, both ofthese
73CHAPTER 5: On-Screen Functions, Same-Port Users, and Connection ModesIf your application requires that more than two users be able to independentlya
74MATRIX SERVSWITCH™5.4 Connection ModesThe Matrix ServSwitch has four “connection modes” that can be assigned to userprofiles in order to give users
75CHAPTER 5: On-Screen Functions, Same-Port Users, and Connection Modes5.4.4 PRIVATEMODEA private-mode user connects to a computer knowing that, while
76MATRIX SERVSWITCH™6. Keyboard CommandsThis chapter covers the keyboard commands that can be sent to the Matrix ServSwitch:Section 6.1 explains how t
77CHAPTER 6: Keyboard CommandsTable 6-1 (continued). The Matrix ServSwitch’s keyboard commands.Bypasses the Matrix ServSwitch, passing thecommand thro
78MATRIX SERVSWITCH™6.2 Display Configuration Menu: [Ctrl] [F12]This command (press and release left [Ctrl], then press and release function key[F12])
7TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter Page4. Full Configuration ... 484.1 Using
79CHAPTER 6: Keyboard Commands6.4 Select Computer: [Ctrl] xxxx [Enter]You can use this command (press and release left [Ctrl], then press and releasee
80MATRIX SERVSWITCH™6.8 Display User-Station Status: [Ctrl] DThis command (press and release left [Ctrl], then press and release the letter [D]key) ca
81CHAPTER 6: Keyboard Commandsuse the mouse but don’t disable the mouse either, take these precautions:• If you never actually use the mouse with the
82MATRIX SERVSWITCH™The CPU will be thrown out of sync if it uses a PS/2 mouse and it’s in sync whenyou issue this command. Issue this command up to t
83CHAPTER 6: Keyboard Commands6.16 End Scan: [Ctrl] XYou can use this command (press and release left [Ctrl], then press and release theletter [X] key
84MATRIX SERVSWITCH™7. Using the Serial PortsEach port board installed in the Matrix ServSwitch is equipped with an RS-232serial port that you can use
85CHAPTER 7: Using the Serial PortsCAUTION!Serial cabling in excess of 50 feet (15.2 m) should be routed withcaution. The maximum cable length depends
86MATRIX SERVSWITCH™7.2.1 OPTION1. CHANGESTARTINGCOMPUTERThis option can only be changed if your computer or terminal is attached to theserial port of
87CHAPTER 7: Using the Serial Ports7.2.3 OPTION3. RECEIVENEWKERNEL ORMAINPROGRAM(UPGRADEFIRMWARE)NOTEYou must be using a computer rather than a termin
88MATRIX SERVSWITCH™What you do now depends on whether the download succeeds or fails:If something goes wrong during file transmission, you might rece
8MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Contents (continued)Chapter Page6. Keyboard Commands (continued)6.12 Reset/Enable Mouse in Windows NT and UNIX:[Ctrl] O ...
89CHAPTER 7: Using the Serial Ports7.2.4 OPTIONS4 AND5. SENDMAINPROGRAM/SENDKERNEL(DISTRIBUTEUPGRADEDFIRMWARE)You only need to use the procedure in Se
90MATRIX SERVSWITCH™7.2.5 OPTION6. RESET TOFACTORYDEFAULTSUse this option to restore the Matrix ServSwitch port board you’re communicatingwith to its
91CHAPTER 7: Using the Serial Ports7.2.7 OPTION8. EXIT ANDRESTARTUNITTo exit the serial options menu, press 8. The Matrix ServSwitch will reinitialize
92MATRIX SERVSWITCH™8. TroubleshootingThe first section of this chapter, Section 8.1, discusses things to try when problemsarise in a Matrix ServSwitc
93CHAPTER 8: TroubleshootingH. If the CPU still doesn’t boot, the CPU’s keyboard or mouse port (or othercomponents) might be defective. (If the CPU’s
94MATRIX SERVSWITCH™You can’t seem to scan or switch to certain ports at all.A. Are other users accessing the CPU ports you’re trying to reach in “pri
95CHAPTER 8: TroubleshootingYou can’t access all the functions of your mouse.A. What type of mouse is it? If it’s any other IBM PC type than those lis
96MATRIX SERVSWITCH™Your monitor display is fuzzy.A. Check the settings of your monitor, especially the sharpness control.B. If you can’t solve the pr
97CHAPTER 8: TroubleshootingYour video is OK in low-resolution mode, but you can’t get into high-resolutionmode.A. If you’re using XGA, you must use c
98MATRIX SERVSWITCH™8.2 Calling Black BoxIf you determine that your Matrix ServSwitch is malfunctioning, do not attempt toalter or repair the unit. It
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