Page 3 - SERVSWITCH; FAMILY; compatibles among multiple; family from BLACK BOX, the one-stop answer for all your KVM
SERVSWITCH TM FAMILY 1 Welcome to the ServSwitch TM Family! Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSwitch Panther! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your new ServSwitch Panther will save you money, time, and effort. That’s because our ServSwitch family...
Page 4 - FCC INFORMATION; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FCC INFORMATION 2 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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 with the manufacturer’s...
Page 5 - NOM STATEMENT; Electrical Safety Statement; aparato eléctrico sea operado.
NOM STATEMENT 3 Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 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 deberán ser guardadas para refer...
Page 6 - SERVSWITCH PANTHER
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 4 4 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particu...
Page 7 - COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS; EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Japanese Compliance Statement; This product was tested and found to be in conformity with:
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 5 EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022 . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection again...
Page 8 - Contents
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 6 6 Contents Chapter .................................................................................................................. page 1. Introduction........................................................................................... 8 1.1 Features .....................
Page 9 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 7 4.8 Changing the OSD hotkey ...........................................................................19 4.9 Autoskip ......................................................................................................19 4.10 Serial port ...................................................
Page 10 - Hot-Swap - disconnect and reconnect computers without rebooting
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 8 8 1. Introduction Access and control multiple multi-platform computers from one Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) console with the ServSwitch Panther system. The ServSwitch Panther comes in 8 and 16 port models. Connect up to 8 computers to the 8 port model, and up to 16 to the 16 port...
Page 11 - Complete package; The ServSwitch Panther system comes with:; Additional items needed; The SAMs come in two different models:
2. Complete package 9 2. Complete package The ServSwitch Panther system comes with: • ServSwitch Panther 8 Port (KV1108A) or 16 port (KV1116A) • Flash Upgrade cable (KV11UP) • USA and European power cords • Rack mount kit for the ServSwitch Panther (KV11RM) 2.1 Additional items needed 1 Server Acces...
Page 12 - The ServSwitch Panther system configuration; Figure 1 The ServSwitch Panther system configuration; The ServSwitch Panther models; Figure 2 ServSwitch Panther front panel
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 10 10 3. Installation 3.1 The ServSwitch Panther system configuration Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the ServSwitch Panther system. Computer 1 ServSwitch Panther Computer 16 SAM SAM POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 COMPUTER Figure ...
Page 13 - Figure 3 ServSwitch Panther 16 port rear panel; Switch off all computers; Connecting the ServSwitch Panther system; ServSwitch Panther; Figure 4 ServSwitch Panther system connections
3. Installation 11 The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the ServSwitch Panther 16 port unit. The 8 port model is the same but with only 8 Computer ports. POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 1 5 16 9 COMPUTER Figure 3 ServSwitch Panther 16 port rear panel 3.3 Pre-insta...
Page 15 - Figure 6 USB SAM; Connecting the CAT5 cables; Connect one connector to the SAMs RJ45 port.; Connecting the KVM console; To connect a KVM console to the ServSwitch Panther:; Connecting the power supply; provided. Use only power cord supplied with the unit.; Resetting the Switch
3. Installation 13 To USB Port To Video Card CAT5 cable to ServSwitch Panther Computer port SAM Figure 6 USB SAM 3.6 Connecting the CAT5 cables 1. Connect one connector to the SAMs RJ45 port. 2. Connect the other connector to one of the ServSwitch Panther’s Computer ports. 3. Follow the above 2 step...
Page 16 - Avoiding general rack mounting problems; Elevated operating ambient temperature; Rack mounting the ServSwitch Panther; Figure 7 Connecting the L-shaped bracket
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 14 14 3.10 Avoiding general rack mounting problems 3.10.1 Elevated operating ambient temperature The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient when installing into a closed or multi-unit rack assembly. So install the equipment in an...
Page 17 - Cascading ServSwitch Panthers; Figure 8 Cascading ServSwitch Panthers
3. Installation 15 3.12 Cascading ServSwitch Panthers To cascade 2 or more ServSwitch Panthers follow the connections as illustrated in the figure below. Setting the different OSD display hotkeys is explained on page 19 below. POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 COMPUTE...
Page 18 - Operating the system; The keyboard hotkeys; Note; Shift; Figure 9 The OSD Main window
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 16 16 4. Operating the system Switch between the connected computers by either • The front panel Select buttons • Keyboard hotkeys • The OSD (On Screen Display) The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below. When switching computers the illuminated LED of...
Page 19 - Navigating the OSD; Esc; Selecting a computer; Figure 10 The Settings window; Enter
4. Operating the system 17 4.3 Navigating the OSD To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys. To jump from one column to the next (when relevant) use the Tab key. To exit the OSD or return to a previous window within the OSD press Esc . 4.4 Selecting a computer To select a computer: 1. N...
Page 20 - Figure 11 The General Settings window
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 18 18 Figure 11 The General Settings window From this window you can do the following: 4.7 Security The OSD comes with an advanced password security system that contains 3 different security levels. Each security level has different access rights to the system. These levels are as...
Page 21 - Changing the OSD hotkey
4. Operating the system 19 4.7.4 Activating password protection By default OSD access is not password protected. Only the Administrator can password-protect the OSD or disable password protection. To do so: 1. In the General settings window navigate to the Security line. 2. Press the Space bar to to...
Page 22 - To change the Serial port setting:; Changing the Keyboard language; Navigate to the Keyboard language line.; Editing the Switch name; Press F7 to return the OSD to the factory default settings.
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 20 20 4.10 Serial port The Serial port is used for upgrading the firmware. Serial port On means the upgrade program can be used. To change the Serial port setting: 1. Navigate to the Serial port line. 2. Toggle between the options using the Space bar. 4.11 Changing the Keyboard la...
Page 23 - The Ports settings; Figure 12 Ports Settings window; Editing the computer name; Space bar
4. Operating the system 21 4.14 The Ports settings In the Settings window navigate to the Ports line and press Enter . The Ports settings window appears see Figure 12. Figure 12 Ports Settings window 4.15 Editing the computer name In this window you can edit the computer names with up to 15 characte...
Page 24 - The Time settings; Figure 13 Time settings window; SCN
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 22 22 4.17 Adding/changing a hotkey (HKEY) Cascade the ServSwitch Panther by connecting another ServSwitch Panther to a Computer port instead of a computer, and then connecting more SAMs to the second Switch. Connect a third and fourth Switch in the same way. With the ServSwitch P...
Page 25 - Figure 14 The Users settings window
4. Operating the system 23 To set the above periods: 1. On the desired line press Tab to jump to the desired column. 2. Place the cursor over one of the 3 digits and type a new number. Enter a leading zero where necessary. For example, type 040 for 40 seconds. Typing 999 in the LBL column displays t...
Page 26 - Figure 15 The Security settings window; The OSD HELP window – F1
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 24 24 To give each user the desired access level: 1. Navigate to the desired computer line and User. 2. Toggle between the options using the Space bar. 4.21 Security In the Settings window navigate to the Security line and press Enter . The Security settings window appears see Fig...
Page 27 - Figure 16 The HELP window; Press; Right
4. Operating the system 25 Figure 16 The HELP window Note All the functions set out in the Help window are performed from the Main window. The Help window is merely a reminder of the hotkeys and their functions. 4.23 Scanning computers– F4 Where necessary adjust the scan time in the Time Settings wi...
Page 28 - Up
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 26 26 Note Picture quality is relative to distance. The further away a remote computer is from the ServSwitch Panther, the lower the image quality, and the more tuning needed. So place the higher resolution computers closer to the manager unit. 4.25 Moving the label – F6 Position ...
Page 29 - Calling Black Box; do not attempt to; Shipping and Packaging
5. Troubleshooting 27 5. Troubleshooting 5.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your ServSwitch Panther is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair i t. It is not user-serviceable. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the p...
Page 30 - Upgrading the firmware; Connect the ServSwitch Panther System
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 28 28 6. Upgrading the firmware You can download the ServSwitch Panther Update software and the latest ServSwitch Panther firmware from our Web site: www.blackbox.com . With the ServSwitch Panther Update software program you can upgrade the firmware for the: • OSD • Manager • SAMs...
Page 31 - Upgrading the firmware; Figure 17 Connecting the Flash Upgrade cable; Starting and configuring the ServSwitch Panther Update; SAMs; Figure 18 The ServSwitch Panther Switch Update window
6. Upgrading the firmware 29 Key b d M ouse 100T Vi de o Seria l A Para lle l PCI 33Mx32b PCI 33Mx32b PCI 33Mx32b PCI 33Mx32b Seria l B NetS erver tc2100 SCS I ServSwitch Panther SD P110 POWER 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 COMPUTER To computer’sSerial port Upgrade softw...
Page 32 - Button or Box; From the Options menu choose Com Port. The Com Port box appears.; Figure 19 The Com Option box; Choose an available Com Port and click OK.; Verifying the version numbers
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 30 30 The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the ServSwitch Panther Switch Update window. Button or Box Function Selects all SAMs Unselects selected SAMs Starts firmware download Displays the firmware version number Displays the hardware version number ...
Page 33 - Updating the firmware
6. Upgrading the firmware 31 6.6.1 The OSD version number To verify the OSD version number: 1. In the ServSwitch Panther box – see Figure 18 – check the OSD option. 2. Click . The version number appears in the ServSwitch Panther box. The H/W Version button is grayed out, as there is no hardware rele...
Page 34 - Figure 20 The Open box; Start
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 32 32 To update the firmware: 1. In the ServSwitch Panther Update window, check the appropriate option in the ServSwitch Panther box or the desired SAM. 2. From the File menu, choose Open . The Open box appears. See Figure 20. 3. Find the folder that contains the firmware update f...
Page 36 - Technical specifications
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 34 34 7. Technical specifications Operating Systems DOS, Windows (3X, 9X, 2000, NT4, ME, XP, 2003 Server) LINUX, UNIX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, Open VMS, Novell 3.12-6, Alpha UNIX and HP UX Mouse PS/2, Wheel mouse, Intellimouse, 5-button mouse Resolution 1600x1200@75Hz Transmissio...
Page 37 - Technical specifications; MiniDin6
7. Technical specifications 35 SAMs PS/2 USB Connections VGA Keyboard/Mouse System HDD15 MiniDin6 RJ45 HDD15 USB RJ45 Power From computer’s Keyboard port From USB port Product weight 0.23lb / 107g Shipping weight 0.66lb / 300g Dimensions 3.58 x 1.61 x 0.94in / 91 x 41 x 24mm
Page 38 - Black Box Technical Support; COUNTRY
SERVSWITCH PANTHER 36 36 Black Box Technical Support COUNTRY W EB SITE / E-MAIL PHONE FAX United States www.blackbox.com 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 Austria www.black-box.at [email protected] +43 1 256 98 56 +43 1 256 98 56 Belgium www.blackbox.be [email protected] support.french@black...
Page 39 - © Copyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
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