Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto ServSwitch CX del fabbricante Black Box
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1 ® Contents - page 2 Contents I ntroduction ServSwitch CX features - front and rear .
2 ® HT Contents - page 3 Operation The front panel controls .......
3 ® HT Appendix 3 - VNC viewer connection options .................
4 ® I ntr oduction Thank you for choosing the ServSwitch CX series from Black Box.
5 ® ServS witch CX featur es - front and r ear The ServSwitch CX units pack a great deal of functionality into a compact space.
6 ® CO MPUTER US.
7 ® I nstallatio.
8 ® Connections The ServSwitch CX and CX with IP units provide a gr eat deal of flexibility in their configurations.
9 ® Local user A locally connected video monitor , keyboard (and mouse) ar e requir ed during the initial configuration.
10 ® Remote user (via CX R emote extender) Up to four users can be placed a maximum of 300 metres (980 feet) from the ServSwitch CX unit.
11 ® Global user.
12 ® Serv er system (via SAM) Each server system is connected to the ServSwitch CX unit via a Server Access Module (SAM) and standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling.
13 ® M odem/ISDN port The ServSwitch CX with IP models provide a serial port to allow you to connect either a modem or ISDN terminal adapter .
14 ® P ower in connection The ServSwitch CX unit is supplied with a single 30W power adapter which is sufficient to supply any configuration of the unit.
15 ® 8 IN IN IN .
16 ® Cascading m.
17 ® Ho w cascad.
18 ® SAM SAM SAM.
19 ® 3 Connect the other end of the cascade link cable to one of the CA Tx USER PORTS sockets on the rear panel of the lower unit.
20 ® U sing cascaded servers In use, cascaded servers can be accessed using exactly the same methods as for those connected directly to the ServSwitch CX.
21 ® OPTIONS 1 2.
22 ® Configuration Almost all configuration and operational aspects of the ServSwitch CX units are controlled via on-screen menu displays.
23 ® S E R V SW .
24 ® Configurat.
25 ® Registering users (edit user list) T o cr eate/edit user accounts 1 Display the Configuration menu .
26 ® Registering serv ers (edit computer list) T o cr eate/edit server entries 1 Display the Configuration menu .
27 ® Video compe.
28 ® Serv er video compensation The video compensation for connected servers is achieved using the main menu.
29 ® T o apply r emote user video compensation 1 Ensure that the video image from the server to be used has been corr ectly compensated.
30 ® T o use skew adjustment 1 Display a skew patter n on the appropriate server .
31 ® 3 As appropriate, press either the R, G or B keyboar d keys to select the appropriate colour channel.
32 ® A utoscanning The ServSwitch CX provides an autoscan mode that switches between the connected servers in sequence.
33 ® S av in g a.
34 ® What to do .
35 ® H ot plugging and mouse r estoration It is strongly r ecommended that you switch off a server befor e attempting to connect it to the ServSwitch CX.
36 ® Initial IP configuration IP models of the ServSwitch CX family possess a further collection of configuration options related specifically to IP networking.
37 ® T o config.
38 ® Encryption .
39 ® VNC 100 DA .
40 ® VNC 100 DA .
41 ® T o discove.
42 ® Placing ServS witch CX with IP alongside the fir ewall ServSwitch CX with IP is built from the gr ound-up to be secure.
43 ® P o wer swi.
44 ® The KVMADMI.
45 ® P erforming.
46 ® 9 - Commence the upgrade T o begin the upgrade process, click the Upload Now button.
47 ® U pgrading Ser vS witch CX with IP models The ServSwitch CX with IP models are upgraded via global connection (thr ough the IP network port).
48 ® LOCAL USER .
49 ® S E R V SW .
50 ® T o select a server using hotkeys 1 Simultaneously pr ess and hold and .
51 ® T o select a server using the on-scr een menu 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing .
52 ® Logging in and out The ServSwitch CX features a straightforwar d security system that helps to prevent unauthorised access to some, or all connected servers.
53 ® The r emind.
54 ® P ower swit.
55 ® OR OR SERVER SYSTEM SAM ® 724-746-5500 ® Global user access Global users access the ServSwitch CX with IP using a viewer and a link.
56 ® IMPORT ANT : During login, if you see a warning message similar to the one shown here, then stop and do not pr oceed.
57 ® Global user.
58 ® U sing the viewer windo w The viewer window gives you the ability to view and control the ServSwitch CX with IP and its host server(s).
59 ® Host selection The Hosts button on the menu bar provides the quickest and most efficient way to switch between host servers.
60 ® Access mode.
61 ® Mouse Contr.
62 ® Click to se.
63 ® Video Settings This dialog provides access to all of the key video settings that determine image quality and link performance.
64 ® If y ou nee.
65 ® Viewer encryption settings The web browser viewers and VNC viewers (of level 4.
66 ® F ur ther i.
67 ® Appendix 1 .
68 ® F unctions The Functions menu contains a collection of procedur es that affect various aspects of ServSwitch CX operation.
69 ® U ser P r efer ences The User Prefer ences are system operating parameters that are independently selectable for each user and affect only their scr een.
70 ® Global P refer ences Global prefer ences are available only to the Admin user and allow settings to be made that affect all users attached to the ServSwitch CX.
71 ® Global P re.
72 ® Setup O ptions Setup options are available only to the Admin user and consist of key settings that are normally made only during the initial installation stage.
73 ® Setup O ptions (continued) Automatic Logout Settings: DISABLED, ENABLED The ServSwitch CX enables you to restrict access to your servers on a login basis.
74 ® Advanced O .
75 ® Configur e.
76 ® Net Mask Al.
77 ® M odem Configuration This page allows you to configure the COM1 serial port located at the rear of the ServSwitch CX with IP .
78 ® Clearing IP access control This option removes all entries fr om the IP access control featur e within the ServSwitch CX with IP .
79 ® Appendix 2 .
80 ® U ser accounts This page allows you to manage up to sixteen separate accounts.
81 ® U nit configuration This page provides access to a selection of both basic and advanced settings for the ServSwitch CX with IP .
82 ® Advanced unit configuration Cl ic k t hi s bu tt on to d is pl ay a d va nc ed o pt i on s th at d o n ot n or ma ll y r e qu ir e a lt er a ti on .
83 ® T ime & date configuration This page allows you to configure all aspects r elating to time and date within the ServSwitch CX with IP unit.
84 ® N etwork configuration This page allows you to configure the various aspects of the IP port and its relationship with the local network.
85 ® Setting IP .
86 ® Serial port.
87 ® H ost con.
88 ® P or t Dir ect Port Direct is totally transpar ent communication system that allows supporting devices to communicate with each other .
89 ® Logging and status This screen pr ovides various details about the user activity on the ServSwitch CX with IP unit.
90 ® Appendix 3 - VNC viewer connection options When you are connecting to the ServSwitch CX with IP using the VNC viewer , a number of options are available.
91 ® Inputs Enable all inputs When selected, allows keyboard, mouse and clipboard data to be transferred between server and viewer systems.
92 ® Scaling No Scaling No attempt is made to make the screen image fit the viewer window .
93 ® I dentities.
94 ® Appendix 4 .
95 ® Appendix 5 - B ro wser viewer options When you are connecting to the ServSwitch CX with IP using a Web br owser , a number of options are available.
96 ® Appendix 6 .
97 ® N et masks .
98 ® Calculating.
99 ® VNC 100 DAT.
100 ® Appendix 7.
101 ® M ulti-hea.
102 ® Appendix 8.
103 ® Appendix 9 – S uppor ted video modes The following video modes are supported and can be automatically configur ed by the ServSwitch CX units.
104 ® Safety infor mation • For use in dry , oil free indoor envir onments only .
105 ® End user licence agr eement PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y .
106 ® Radio F r .
107 ® FCC r equi.
108 ® N ormas O.
109 ® www .ctxd.com Documentation by: © 2007 Black Box Corporation All trademarks are acknowledged.
110 ® HT I ndex .
111 ® Hotkeys ch.
112 ® U Unit Con.
113 ® BlackBo x subsidiar y contact details Country Web Site/Email Phone Fax United States www .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Black Box ServSwitch CX è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Black Box ServSwitch CX - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Black Box ServSwitch CX imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Black Box ServSwitch CX ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Black Box ServSwitch CX, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Black Box ServSwitch CX.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Black Box ServSwitch CX. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Black Box ServSwitch CX insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
