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November 2009ACU1001AACU1002AACU1004AACU1005AACU1008AACU1009AACUREMACUSREMCAT KVM Extender5

CONTENTS 8 Contents 1. Quick Setup 10 2. Overview 11 2.1 Introduction 11 2.2 Glossary 11 2.3 Features 13 2.4 Product Range 14 2.5 Comp

CONTENTS 9 Appendix A: Example Application 41 Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 45 Appendix C: Advanced Cabling Issues (Skew) 46 Appendix D: Seri

QUICK SETUP 10 1. Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system and optimize the video signals. Unless you are

OVERVIEW 11 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction TheServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender products described in this manual enable high-resolution video, PS/2

OVERVIEW 12 Figure 1 ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender system localAccessACU1009A, ACU1008A and ACU1005A kits only.Serial Transmission Kits:

OVERVIEW 13 2.3 Features All members of the ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender product family described here offer the following features: • Suppo

OVERVIEW 14 2.4 Product Range This manual describes the following eight products from the ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender range: KVM Extension

OVERVIEW 15 2.5 Compatibility Interface Compatibility • PS/2 Keyboard: PS/2 models are compatible with all standard keyboards. Certain keyboards wi

OVERVIEW 16 2.6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of Standard and Serial members of the ServSwitch™ Bra

INSTALLATION 17 3. Installation For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencing

INSTALLATION 18 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote Units you will need CATx (any category 5, 5e, 6 or higher) c

INSTALLATION 19 3.3 Remote Unit Installation Setting the Cable Length Jumpers If your application uses a CATx cable less than 75m in length, you can

INSTALLATION 20 4. Set the three cable length jumpers as follows: Interconnect Cable Length (m) Jumper Position (as viewed from front, with RJ45 c

INSTALLATION 21 3.4 Connecting the Remote Unit To install a Remote Unit: 1. Switch off all devices. 2. Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mous

INSTALLATION 22 Figure 3 Standard Remote Unit (ACUREM - also supplied with ACU1001A and ACU1009A kits) – rear view Figure 4 SUN Re

INSTALLATION 23 Figure 5 Serial Remote Unit (ACUSREM – also supplied with ACU1002A and ACU1008A kits) – rear view Figure 6 Remote

INSTALLATION 24 3.5 Local Unit Installation To install a Local Unit: 1. Switch off the PC and any peripheral devices before connection. 2. Using

INSTALLATION 25 Figure 7 Standard Local Unit - rear view Figure 8 SUN Local Unit - rear view Connect to local monitor. ACU1009

INSTALLATION 26 Figure 9 Serial Local Unit - rear view Figure 10 Local Unit – front view Connect to serial port on computer. ACU

INSTALLATION 27 3.6 Connection to Local Hubs PS/2 Remote Units are compatible with ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hubs belonging to the

THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILY 1 Welcome to the ServSwitch™ Family! Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender model! We appr

INSTALLATION 28 Figure 11 Simple system using ACU1006RA Local Hub and ACUREM Remote Units

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 29 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation Cat5/5e cables are specifically designed for networking

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 30 Skew only tends to be a problem at high screen resolutions with long interconnect cables. We recommen

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 31 If you are at the top end of a cable range, for example, 80m (250ft), and you are using a high screen

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 32 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation Options Scroll Lock Function Standard and Serial Remot

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 33 Remote Console Commands Standard and Serial Remote Units use the Scroll Lock key for system commands.

LOCAL UNIT OPERATION 34 5. Local Unit Operation 5.1 Overview You need to read this section if you have purchased an extender system kit containing

LOCAL UNIT OPERATION 35 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local Units Models ACU1009A, ACU1008A and ACU1005A offer dual access with a second console at

LOCAL UNIT OPERATION 36 Command Summary On a dual access system, you can issue the following commands at the local console: Command Key Sequence A

TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 37 6. Troubleshooting & FAQ 6.1 Video The image is not sharp, or is badly smeared. Have you adjusted the video equal

THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILY 2 Copyrights and Trademarks ©2002/9. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without the

TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 38 The PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode If your graphics card supports VESA DDC (Display Data Channel), confi

TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 39 6.3 Keyboard & Mouse When I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screen. Your keyboard may be in t

TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 40 6.4 General Questions Is it possible to use a cable longer than 300m? It might be possible to use a cable of up to 500

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 41 Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates three specific applications using ServSwitch™ Brand C

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 42 Figure 14 Serial extension for up to six CPUs ACU1006SRAExtender HubTakes primary video, keyboard, mouse a

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 43 Figure 15 Touch screen network with local access to CPUs through KVM switch Local Units Take KVM and serial

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 44 Figure 16 Information distribution system sharing a single PC ACU1006DRA Extender HubCPU connects to Port 1

APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS 45 Appendix B: Rack Mount Options Extender units can be mounted in a 19” rack using the mounting kits: • RMK19U-R2

APPENDIX C: ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES (SKEW) 46 Appendix C: Advanced Cabling Issues (Skew) This section discusses skew and how to minimize its effect

APPENDIX C: ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES (SKEW) 47 You can measure pair lengths with a LAN cabling tester (TDR) or view pairs by stripping back a small

FCC/CDC STATEMENTS 3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equip

APPENDIX D: SERIAL PORT SETUP AND OPERATION 48 Appendix D: Serial Port Setup and Operation Applies to ACU1002A, ACU1008A and ACUSREM only The defau

APPENDIX D: SERIAL PORT SETUP AND OPERATION 49 Baud Rate You can set the baud rate for serial communication across the extender system at 19200, 96

APPENDIX D: SERIAL PORT SETUP AND OPERATION 50 In most cases, we recommend that you use PS/2 mouse devices with a ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extend

APPENDIX E: CALLING BLACK BOX 51 Appendix E: Calling Black Box If you determine that your ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender is malfunctioning, do

APPENDIX F: SPECIFICATIONS 52 Appendix F: Specifications Video Maximum Resolution 1600x1280@60Hz up to 65m 1280x1024@75Hz up to 120m 1024x768@75Hz

APPENDIX F: SPECIFICATIONS 53 Serial Interface Baud Rates Supported 1200, 9600 or 19200 Baud (user-selectable) Serial Data Format 8 data bits, no p

APPENDIX F: SPECIFICATIONS 54 Size and Shipping Weight ACUREM Remote Unit: 202x100x36mm Shipping Weight: 1.03 Kg ACUSREM Remote Unit: 202x100x36mm

NOTES

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4 EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT WARNING! This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may c

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NOM STATEMENT 5 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad

NOM STATEMENT 6 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir,

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 7 Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation plea