Black Box ACU1006DRA User Manual Page 1

November 2009ACU1006RAACU1006DRAACU1012RAACU1006SRAACU1006DSRAACU1006VRAACU1006DVRACAT KVM Extender5Local Hubs

CONTENTS 8 Contents 1. Overview 101.1 Introduction 101.2 Glossary 101.3 Features 121.4 Product Range 131.5 Compatibility 141.6 Ho

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OVERVIEW 10 1. Overview 1.1 Introduction TheServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hub products described in this manual enable high-resolution v

OVERVIEW 11 Figure 1 ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hub system LocalAccessDual Access Hubs only. Serial and Audio Transmission Using

OVERVIEW 12 1.3 Features All members of the ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hub product family offer the following features: • Support fo

OVERVIEW 13 1.4 Product Range There are seven products in the ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hub range: KVM Extension Only ACU1006RA 6

OVERVIEW 14 1.5 Compatibility Interface Compatibility • PS/2 Keyboard: Compatible with all standard keyboards. Certain keyboards with enhanced feat

OVERVIEW 15 Extender Compatibility You can use ServSwitch™ Brand products belonging to the same family in any combination. However, it is not possib

OVERVIEW 16 1.6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hub

INSTALLATION 17 2. Installation For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencing

INSTALLATION 18 2.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote Units you will need CATx (any category 5, 5e, 6 or higher)

INSTALLATION 19 2.3 Local Hub Installation To install the Local Hub: 1. Switch off the PC and any peripheral devices before connection. 2. Using

INSTALLATION 20 Figure 2 Standard Hub Port - rear view Connect to Local monitor. Connect to Local PS/2 keyboard. Connect to Loca

INSTALLATION 21 Figure 3 Serial Hub Port - rear view Connect to Local monitor. Connect to Local PS/2 mouse. Connect to computer’s

INSTALLATION 22 Figure 4 Audio/Serial Hub Port - rear view Connect to Local monitor. Connect to Local PS/2 mouse. Connect to L

INSTALLATION 23 Figure 5 Hub Port - front view Power Requirements In most cases, there is no need to connect the 5V PSU supply as each port

OPERATION 24 3. Operation 3.1 Overview The operation and configuration of dual access Standard, Serial and Serial/Audio enabled systems is slightly

OPERATION 25 3.2 Operation of Dual Access Standard & Serial Local Hubs ACU1006DRA and ACU1006DSRA only Scroll Lock Function Standard and Seria

OPERATION 26 Local Console Commands On a dual access system, you can issue the following commands at the local console: Command Key Sequence Activat

OPERATION 27 3.3 Operation of Dual Access Audio/Serial Local Hubs ACU1006DVRA only The ‘Hot’ Key With these systems, keyboard ‘hot’ keys are used

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

OPERATION 28 Local Console Commands After pressing the initial ‘hot’ key on the local keyboard, you can issue a number of commands by pressing addit

TROUBLESHOOTING 29 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Video The image is not sharp, or is badly smeared. Check the Interconnect cable between the Remote Unit an

TROUBLESHOOTING 30 The PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode The extender includes DDC emulation for all standard resolutions and there shou

TROUBLESHOOTING 31 4.4 Keyboard & Mouse When I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screen. Your keyboard may be in the wrong mo

TROUBLESHOOTING 32 4.5 General Questions Is it possible to use a cable longer than 300m? It might be possible to use a cable of up to 500m at lower

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 33 Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates four specific applications using ServSwitch™ Brand CA

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 34 Figure 6 Serial and audio extension for up to six CPUs ACU1006VRA Extender HubTakes primary video, keyboard,

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 35 Figure 7 Touch screen network with local access to CPUs through KVM switch ACU1006DSRA Extender HubTakes KVM

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 36 Figure 8 Information distribution system sharing a single PC ACU1006DRA Extender HubCPU connects to Port 1.

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 37 Figure 9 Dual-monitor consoles with serial and audio extension ACU1006VRA Extender HubTakes primary video,

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

APPENDIX B: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS 38 Appendix B: Audio/Serial Ports Operation and Multi-Port Configuration This appendix describes audio & serial

APPENDIX B: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS 39 4. Place the jumper across the posts as shown in Figure 11. 5. Set the hardware flow control jumpers to RTS/C

APPENDIX B: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS 40 Hardware Flow Control The serial daughterboards in both Local Hub and Remote Units have a series of jumpers that

APPENDIX B: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS 41 Audio/Serial Interface Setup and Operation ACU1006VRA and ACU1006DVRA only Serial Port Configuration No setting u

APPENDIX B: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS 42 Audio Port Configuration The audio interface is line-level and is designed to take the output from a sound card (

APPENDIX C: CALLING BLACK BOX 43 Appendix C: Calling Black Box If you determine that your ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hub is malfunct

APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS 44 Appendix D: Specifications Video Maximum Resolution See manual supplied with Remote Unit(s) Video Compatibility VGA t

APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS 45 Serial Interface Max Baud Rate Supported ACU1006SRA and ACU1006DSRA: 1200, 9600 or 19200 Baud (user-selectable) ACU10

APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS 46 Power Requirements Local Hub 5V at up to 200mA (per port). Each port powered individually by connected PC. 5V, 20W PS

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

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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

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