KVT6S1UV
DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port KVM Module
Connect the ServTray to one DVI/VGA with USB
or PS/2 supported computer.
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Customer
Support
Information
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FCC and IC RFI Statements
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 with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
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 radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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NOM Statement
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 deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca
de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes
que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros
aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como
se indique en el aparato.
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 particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
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.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Table of Contents
Chapter
1.
2.
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1
2.2
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................7
Components ...........................................................................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................7
2.2.2 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................................................7
What’s Included ......................................................................................................................................................8
Typical Applications ..................................................................................................................................................8
2.3
2.4
3.
Installation
....................................................................................................................................................................9
3.1
3.2
Linking the VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module to the ServTray........................................................................................9
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Connecting the Console, Keyboard, and Mouse ........................................................................................9
3.2.2 Powering On the ServTray.........................................................................................................................11
Appendix. Troubleshooting. .........................................................................................................................................................12
A.1
A.2
A.3
Problems/Possible Causes/Solutions .......................................................................................................................12
Contacting Black Box ............................................................................................................................................13
Shipping and Packaging .........................................................................................................................................13
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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Cable Length (Maximum) — 16.7 ft. (5 m) at PC ports for PS/2® and USB
Hardware — Works with PS/2 or USB PCs, compatible with DVI or VGA sources
Plug-and-Play — Yes
Rear-mount Brackets — 1U high, included
Resolution — Up to 2048 x 1152, DDC2B
Supported Operating Systems — Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP, Windows NT®, Windows Vista®, and Windows 7
User Controls — None; connects to ServTray via its Centronics® connector
Connectors — Computer: (1) HD15 male, (1) DVI female, (2) 6-pin mini-DIN female, (1) USB Type B, (1) barrel
connector for power;
Interface to ServTray: (1) Centronics 36-pin male
Indicators — None
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C);
Storage: -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)
Relative Humidity — Up to 80%, noncondensing
Power — 12 VDC, 3 A (when connected to a ServTray); 9-12 VDC, 500 mA (when not connected to a ServTray)
Size — 1.57"H (1U) x 15.9"W x 4.5"D (4 x 40.4 x 11.4 cm); fits in 19" rack
Weight — 2 lb. (0.9 kg)
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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module allows you to connect the ServTray to one computer via a DVI/VGA, PS/2, or USB cable.
The module works with most common Windows operating systems. Plus, it supports video resolutions of up to 2048 x 1152,
DDC2B.
2.2 Components
2.2.1 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows the DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module’s front view. The Centronics connector links directly to the ServTray.
1
Figure 2-1. The DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module front-panel view.
2.2.2 Rear Panel
Figure 2-2 shows the DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module’s rear view. Table 2-1 describes the components numbered in Figures 2-1
and 2-2.
2
6
4
5
7
8
3
Figure 2-2. The VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module back-panel view.
Table 2-1. Front- and rear-panel components.
Number
Component
Description
1
Centronics connector
Links to ServTray
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Barrel connector
HD15 connector
12-VDC power connector
Links to computer’s monitor port
6-pin mini DIN connector Links to computer’s PS/2 mouse port
6-pin mini DIN connector Links to computer’s PS/2 keyboard port
USB Type B connector
DVI connector
Links to computer’s USB keyboard/mouse port
Links to computer’s DVI video card
Selects DVI or VGA input signal
Video selector switch
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Chapter 2: Overview
2.3 What’s Included
The package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500 or
• (1) DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module
• (1) 3-in-1 cable for VGA and PS/2 computers
• (1) 2-in-1 cable for VGA and USB computers
• (1) 2-in-1 cable for DVI and USB computers
• (10) 0.19" x 0.43" (0.5 x 1.1 cm) screws
• (10) 0.12" x 0.24" (0.3 x 0.6 cm) screws
• This user’s manual
2.4 Typical Applications
The DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module can be used to enable the KVT41xA-R2, KVT517A, and KVT517A-WIDE to manage one
PS/2 and USB computer directly connected to the module as shown in Figure 2-3.
DVI/VGA USB/PS2
1-Port Module
(KVT6S1UV)
Centronics connector
(links to ServTray,
KVT41xA-R2,
KVT517A, or
KVT517A-WIDE)
Figure 2-3. Single computer configuration.
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Chapter 3: Installation
3. Installation
3.1 Linking the DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module to the ServTray
The DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module is 1U high and is designed to connect to the ServTray via a Centronics connector.
CAUTION: Do not place cables near things that create electrical noise such as fluorescent lighting, air conditioning equipment, etc.
3.2 Hardware Installation
This section provides instructions for the basic hardware setup of a single DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module.
CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure that power to all the devices that you will be connecting is turned off. To prevent damage
caused by ground potential differences, make sure that all devices are properly grounded. If you don’t follow these
instructions, your computers, the ServTray, and/or the DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module could be damaged.
3.2.1 Connecting the Computer Console, Keyboard, and Mouse
1. Power off all computers.
2. Using the 3-in-1 or 2-in-1 cable (all cables included, see Figure 3-1), connect the HD15 VGA female or DVI male, keyboard, and
mouse connectors on the cable to the console VGA, keyboard, and mouse ports on the back of the module.
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Chapter 3: Installation
This side attaches to
the ServTray unit’s
KVM module.
3-in-1 Cable
(included)
This side connects
to the computer/
server.
HD15 male
connector
HD15 female
connector
(2) 6-pin mini DIN
male connectors
(2) 6-pin mini DIN
male connectors
2-in-1 Cable
(included)
This side attaches
to the ServTray
unit’s KVM
This side connects
to the computer/
server.
module.
HD15 male
connector
HD15 female
connector
USB Type B
connector
USB Type A
connector
2-in-1 Cable
(included)
This side attaches
to the ServTray
unit’s KVM
This side connects
to the computer/
server.
module.
DVI-I male
connector
USB Type A
connector
DVI-I male
connector
USB Type B
connector
Figure 3-1. 3-to-1 PS/2 cable and 2-to-1 USB cables (all included).
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Appendix: Troubleshooting
3. Connect the other end of the 3-in-1 or 2-in-1 cable to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse ports on the computer. See Figure
3-2.
DVI
cable
HD15 keyboard,
mouse, and monitor
connection
PS/2 or USB
computer
3-in-1 cable
Figure 3-2. Console keyboard, mouse, and monitor connections.
NOTE: One video signal is supported at any given time.
3.2.2 Powering On the ServTray
Connect the power adapter’s barrel connector to the power jack on the rear of the module. Then plug the power supply into an
available power outlet.
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Appendix: Troubleshooting
Appendix. Troubleshooting
A.1 Problems/Possible Causes/Solutions
Problem: The mouse does not work.
Possible Cause #1: Too many mouse drivers are installed in the computer.
Solution #1: Make sure there is only one mouse driver installed in each computer.
Possible Cause #2: The wrong mouse driver is installed.
Solution #2: Use a Microsoft® mouse driver.
Problem: The monitor works fine, but the keyboard and mouse do not work.
Possible Cause #1: Cables might be swapped.
Solution #1: Connect the cables according to the PC99 standard keyboard and mouse icons on the connectors.
Possible Cause #2: Incorrect cables are used.
Solution #2: Use only PS/2 or USB compatible cables.
Problem: The video image is not clear.
Possible Cause: You’re using poor quality video cables.
Solution: Use UL® 2919 rated, double-shielded video cables.
Problem: No screen image appears.
Possible Cause: The selected computer is not powered on.
Solution: Power on the computer.
Problem: A keyboard error appears when you power on the ServTray.
Possible Cause: The keyboard cable connection is loose.
Solution: Make sure that the keyboard cable connections are secure.
Problem: Alphabet symbols on the computer’s monitor are blue or have shadows.
Possible Cause: Resolution settings are incorrect.
Solution: Under Windows Control Panel, set the computer’s video output to match the highest resolution for the monitor with a
large font for best performance.
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Appendix: Troubleshooting
A.2 Contacting Black Box
If you determine that your DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit.
It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500 or [email protected].
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if
you have a complete description, including:
• the nature and duration of the problem.
• when the problem occurs.
• the components involved in the problem.
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or make it worse.
A.3 Shipping and Packaging
If you need to transport or ship your DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module:
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.
• If you are shipping the DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original
package. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
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NOTES
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