Black Box ServSwitch AgilityTM and Agility DualTM, ACR1000A-T, ACR1002A-R manual Local AUX Port

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3.2.4 Local AUX Port

The AUX port is an RS232 serial port that allows extension of RS232 signals up to a baud rate of 115200. The port has software flow control, but no hardware flow control.

1Ensure that power is removed from the ServSwitch Agility unit.

2Connect a suitable serial ‘null-modem’ cable (see Appendix D for pin-out) between a vacant serial port on your computer and the AUX port on the right hand side of the ServSwitch Agility rear panel. See Figure 3-9.

Serial (null-modem) link from the host computer

Figure 3-9. Connecting the serial link cable to Local unit socket.

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Contents ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual Table of Contents Specifications ServSwitch Agility ServSwitch Agility DualOne-to-One Configuration One-to-Many ConfigurationOverview IntroductionMixing ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual units ServSwitch Agility/Dual and ServSwitch iPathIndicators ServSwitch Agility unit featuresServSwitch Agility local transmitter unit ServSwitch Agility remote receiver unit SERServSwitch Agility Dual unit features ServSwitch Agility Dual local transmitter unitServSwitch Agility Dual remote receiver unit ServSwitch Agility Dual remote receiver unit front panelServSwitch Agility Local Unit Package ACR1000A-T ServSwitch Agility Remote Unit Package ACR1000A-RServSwitch Agility Pair Package ACR1000A ServSwitch Agility Dual Local Unit Package ACR1002A-TInstallation Mounting Rack BracketsInstallation Using the Vesa Mounting BracketLocal Video Link To make a single video link on ServSwitch AgilityConnections To make a single video link on ServSwitch Agility Dual To make two video links on ServSwitch Agility DualLocal Audio Links To make audio links on ServSwitch AgilityTo make audio links on ServSwitch Agility Dual Local USB Link Connecting the serial link cable to Local unit socket Local AUX PortLocal Power Power supply identificationLocal/Remote Network Link To link Agility Dual units using fiber optic links To connect a single DVI display to the ServSwitch Agility Remote Video DisplayTo connect two DVI displays to the ServSwitch Agility Dual Remote Microphone & Speakers USB Devices Supported USB DevicesRemote AUX Port For Agility For Agility Dual Configuration Initial configuration Manual Factory ResetTo perform a manual factory reset Networked linkingAccessing the Browser-Based Configuration Utility ConfigurationBrowser-Based Configuration Utility Performing an upgrade To upgrade a single unit via network linkOperation Front Panel IndicatorsOperation Further information Appendix A. Tips for success when networking Agility units Choosing the right switchLayer 2 and Layer 3 switches known to work AppendicesCreating an efficient network layout Recommended layoutConfiguring the switches and devices Remedies There are a few possible causes Appendix C. Glossary Internet Group Management Protocol Igmp SnoopingIgmp Querier Igmp Fast-Leave aka Immediate LeaveJumbo frames Jumbo packets Spanning Tree Protocol STPAgility transmitter video settings Forwarding modesLayer 2 and Layer 3 The OSI model Network connectionSupported video modes Appendix E. Safety Information Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box

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