Page 2 - ServSwitch iPATH; Trademarks Used in this Manual; We‘re here to help! If you have any questions about your application
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 2 Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is registered trademark of Linus Tor...
Page 3 - FCC and IC RFI Statements
FCC and IC RFI Statements 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 3 Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance wit...
Page 4 - Instrucciones de Seguridad; Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 4 Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación ...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Contents
Table of Contents 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5 Contents 1. Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................. 72. Introduction ...............................
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Specifications; VGA female (used for showing current IP address only)
Chapter 1: Specifications 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 7 1. Specifications Approvals: CE, FCC Hardware Compatibility: All computers via ServSwitch Agility units Software Compatibility: Operates with all known software and operating systems including Windows®, Linux®, Unix®, BSD, all Sun® OS, all...
Page 9 - ServSwitch iPATH basics; Inheritance; Regular user
Chapter 2: Overview 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 9 2.1 ServSwitch iPATH basics 2.1.1 Channels Think of a channel as a ‘virtual transmitter’. It is virtual because the video, audio and USB streams of a channel do not necessarily have to originate from the same physical transmitter unit, although ...
Page 10 - User; iPATH; Receiver; To successfully gain access to a channel:
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 10 2.1.4 Security Security considerations form a major part of ServSwitch iPATH operation, ensuring that users have rapid access only to the systems for which they have permission. At its core, ServSwitch iPATH manages an important three-way relation...
Page 12 - ServSwitch iPATH Unit Features; ADM
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 12 ADM ADM USR USR UNC UNC ETH1 ETH1 ETH2 ETH2 PWR PWR S e r v S w i t c h i P A T H ™ B L A C K B O X A G I L I T Y M A N A G E R Video output port External network port 2.2 ServSwitch iPATH Unit Features The ServSwitch iPATH unit is housed within a...
Page 13 - Chapter 3: Installation; • ServSwitch iPATH unit,; Additional Items You May Need
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13 2.3 What‘s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box at 724-746-5500 or [email protected]. 2.3.1 iPATH Unit Package (ACR1000A-CTL) • ServSwitch iPATH unit, • Power adapter...
Page 14 - Bracket Attachment
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 14 3. Installation 3.1 Bracket Attachment The ServSwitch iPATH server unit is supplied with a pair of brackets (plus screws) that allow the unit to be mounted within a 1U rack slot. Attach the brackets to each side of the ServSwitch iPATH server unit...
Page 15 - and
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 15 COM 3 2 1 Figure 3-2. Connecting Category 5, 5e or 6 cable from LAN / network switch. 3.2 Connections The ServSwitch iPATH server unit is supplied fully pre-loaded and permits no local user interaction. All configuration takes place remotel...
Page 16 - Safety information
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 16 INDOOR USE ONL Y 12V 5A 3.2.2 Power Supply Connection Important: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety information section of this guide. In particular, do not use an unearthed power socket or extensio...
Page 17 - Front Panel Indicators; Unconfigured RX or TX units are online; PWR; On when power is applied; Installation Requirements
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 17 www.adder.com AdderLink ADM ADM USR USR UNC UNC ETH1 ETH1 ETH2 ETH2 PWR PWR MANAGEMENT SERVER 3.3 Front Panel Indicators To assist with operational checks and troubleshooting, the front panel provides the following indicators, as shown in F...
Page 18 - Supported Browsers; The list of appropriate browsers is as follows:; Login For Admin Users; enter the default IP address for the ServSwitch iPATH server:
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 18 4. Configuration This section covers configuration of the ServSwitch iPATH Suite for administrators. For details about the regular user interface, please see the Operation section. 4.1 Supported Browsers The ServSwitch iPATH admin interface requir...
Page 19 - Enter your Username and Password and click the Login button.; admin; and the default password is; password; If you check the; Remember Me; IMPORTANT; Adding ServSwitch Agility units
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19 3 Enter your Username and Password and click the Login button. The default username is admin and the default password is password . We strongly recommend that you change the default admin password as one of your first actions: Go to Dashboa...
Page 20 - The Dashboard Tab; Click the DASHBOARD tab to view its initial home page.
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 20 4.4 The Dashboard Tab The Dashboard is your main point of contact for checking and changing the general status of all ServSwitch iPATH operations. Click the DASHBOARD tab to view its initial home page. The various other Dashboard pages (e.g. Setti...
Page 21 - Settings; • Yes: Users need to login to use a receiver.
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 21 4.4.2 Dashboard > Settings Page Click the Settings option below the Dashboard tab. Most global configuration options for the ServSwitch iPATH system are available in the settings page. For configuration options that affect individual rec...
Page 22 - The default ServSwitch iPATH server IP address is
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 22 4.4.2.4 Initial Streaming Mode All new connections are created in unicast mode. If a second receiver connects to the same channel, the unicast connection is briefly disconnected and replaced with the new multicast connection. The first-connected r...
Page 23 - Defines the netmask for the ServSwitch iPATH server.
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 23 4.4.2.10 Gateway IP Address Defines the network gateway IP address for the ServSwitch iPATH server. 4.4.2.11 Netmask Defines the netmask for the ServSwitch iPATH server. 4.4.2.12 DNS Server IP Address Defines the IP address for a suitable D...
Page 24 - Download to your computer
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 24 4.4.3 Dashboard > Backups Page You can schedule backup copies of the ServSwitch iPATH database (containing all devices, users, channels and logs) to be made on a recurring basis and you can also perform backups on demand, as required. IMPORTANT...
Page 25 - Click the “Install” button to display a list of devices.
Chapter 3: Installation 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 25 4.4.4 Dashboard > Updates page 4.4.4.1 Upgrade ServSwitch iPATH Software If you have downloaded an update file for ServSwitch iPATH software, you can upload it here to the ServSwitch iPATH server and ServSwitch iPATH will automatically b...
Page 27 - Chapter 4: Configuration; Create a new channel
Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 27 4.5 The Channels Tab The Channels tab provides access to all settings and options related directly to the video, audio and USB streams, collectively known as channels, emanating from any number of transmitters. Click the CHANNELS tab to vi...
Page 28 - • To create a new channel: Click the “Add Channel” option.
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 28 4.5.3 Channels > Add or Configure a Channel From the View Channels page, you can add a new channel or configure an existing channel: • To create a new channel: Click the “Add Channel” option. • To configure an existing channel: Click for a chan...
Page 29 - To add the channel to groups
Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 29 4.5.3.4 Group Membership Groups provide a quick and easy way to manage settings for channels. By making a channel part of a particular group, the channel automatically inherits the key settings of that group. The group membership section d...
Page 30 - • To create a new channel: Click the “Add Channel Group” option.
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 30 4.5.4 Channels > Add or Configure Channel Group Channel groups allow easy permission-granting for several channels at once. Permissions can be set to determine which users can access channels within a channel group. From the View Channels page,...
Page 31 - The Receivers Tab; • Name
Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 31 4.6 The Receivers Tab The Receivers tab shows a paginated table of all receiver devices within the ServSwitch iPATH network. Click the RECEIVERS tab to view the initial View Receivers page. The other Receivers pages (e.g. View Receiver Gro...
Page 32 - • Click
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 32 4.6.3 Receivers > Configure Receiver Page From the View Receivers page, you can configure details for a receiver: • Click for a receiver. Note: If the IP address of the receiver is changed, the device will need to reboot itself. 4.6.3.1 Login R...
Page 33 - • To create a new group: Click the “Add Receiver Group” option.
Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 33 4.6.4 Receivers > Add Receiver Group or Configure Group Page From the View Receiver Groups page, you can create a new group or configure an existing group: • To create a new group: Click the “Add Receiver Group” option. • To configure a...
Page 34 - The Transmitters Tab
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 34 4.7 The Transmitters Tab The Transmitters tab shows a paginated table of all transmitter devices within the ServSwitch iPATH network. Click the TRANSMITTERS tab to view the transmitters page. 4.7.1 Search filters The key fields (Name, Description ...
Page 35 - Serial Parity, Serial Data Bits, Serial Stop Bits, Serial Speed
Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 35 4.7.3 Transmitters > Configure Transmitter Page When you click for a particular transmitter, this page lists information about the unit and allows numerous settings to be configured. 4.7.3.1 IP Address Allows you to alter the IP address...
Page 36 - buttons to invert the order of the listing.
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 36 The other user pages (e.g. Add User, View User Groups, etc.) are selectable within the blue section located just below the tabs. 4.8.1 Search Filters The key fields (Name, Description and Location) all provide a search filter to locate particular ...
Page 37 - • To add a user: Click the “Add User” option.
Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 37 4.8.3 Users > Add User or Configure User Page From the View Users page, you can add a new user or configure an existing user: • To add a user: Click the “Add User” option. • To configure an existing user: Click for a user. The Add and C...
Page 38 - • To create a new group: Click the “Add User Group” option.
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 38 4.8.4 Users > Add User Group or Configure Group Page From the View User Groups page, you can create a new group or configure an existing group: • To create a new group: Click the “Add User Group” option. • To configure an existing group: Click ...
Page 39 - otherwise they will be removed.
Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 39 4.8.5 Users > Active Directory To simplify integration alongside existing systems within organizations, ServSwitch iPATH can be synchronized with an LDAP/Active Directory server. This allows a list of users (and user groups), together w...
Page 40 - continued
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 40 4.9 The Presets Tab Presets enable multiple actions to be pre-defined so that they can be initiated with a single action. This feature is particularly useful when switching multiple ServSwitch Agility units, such as in the example below where mult...
Page 41 - Click the PRESETS tab to view the Presets page.
Chapter 4: Configuration 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 41 The Presets page is where the admin user can create and configure new and existing presets. Click the PRESETS tab to view the Presets page. The nature of each preset, i.e. which receiver connects to which channel(s), is defined by the admi...
Page 42 - • To create a new preset: Click the “Add Preset” option.
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 42 4.9.1 Presets > Add or Configure Presets Page From the Presets page, you can add a new preset or configure an existing preset: • To create a new preset: Click the “Add Preset” option. • To configure an existing preset: Click for a preset. The A...
Page 44 - Icon Descriptions; Connect in shared mode.
ServSwitch iPATH 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 44 The list of channels for which you have permission will be shown, as shown in Figure 5-2: S e r v S w i t c h i P A T H ™ B L A C K B O X I P A C C E S S M A N A G E R Channel Technical 1 Channel Sales 2 Channel Warehouse Channel Technical 2 Mac M...
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