Black Box ACR1000A Configuration Initial configuration, Networked linking, Manual Factory Reset

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ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual

4. Configuration

4.1 Initial configuration

Where a Agility or Agility Dual local and remote units are directly linked to each other, no configuration action is required, provid- ed they have their factory default settings in place. If the standard settings have been changed in a previous installation, you merely need to perform a factory reset on each unit - please see section 4.1.3 below.

4.1.2 Networked linking

Where Agility or Agility Dual units are connected via networked links, you can either configure them individually, or configure them collectively using a ServSwitch iPath manager:

•Configuring networked Agility and Agility Dual units individually - You need to specify the network addresses of the Agility units so that they can locate each other. This is done by running the browser-based configuration utility on a computer system linked to the same network as the Agility units.

•Configuring Agility and Agility Dual units collectively - The ServSwitch iPath manager allows you to configure, control and coordinate any number of Agility local and remote units from a single application.

IMPORTANT: When using the ServSwitch iPath manager to configure Agility units, it is vital that all Agility units that you wish to locate and control are set to their factory default settings. Otherwise they will not be located by the ServSwitch iPath man- ager. If necessary, perform a factory reset on each Agility unit.

4.1.3 Manual Factory Reset

A factory reset returns a ServSwitch Agility local transmitter or remote receiver unit to its default configuration. You can perform factory resets using the browser-based configuration utility or by using this direct manual method.

4.1.3.1 To perform a manual factory reset

1Remove power from the ServSwitch Agility unit.

2Use a narrow implement (e.g. a straightened-out paper clip) press and hold the reset button adjacent to the front panel net- work socket. Power on the unit and then release the reset switch. See Figure 4-1.

ServSwitch Agility

ServSwitch Agility Dual

Figure 4-1. Use a straightened-out paper clip to press the reset button while powering on the unit.

After roughly eight seconds, when the factory reset has completed, five of the front panel indicators will flash for a period of three seconds to indicate a successful reset operation.

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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 DualOverview One-to-One ConfigurationOne-to-Many Configuration IntroductionMixing ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual units ServSwitch Agility/Dual and ServSwitch iPathServSwitch Agility unit features ServSwitch Agility local transmitter unitIndicators 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 Pair Package ACR1000A ServSwitch Agility Local Unit Package ACR1000A-TServSwitch Agility Remote Unit Package ACR1000A-R ServSwitch Agility Dual Local Unit Package ACR1002A-TInstallation Mounting Rack BracketsInstallation Using the Vesa Mounting BracketTo make a single video link on ServSwitch Agility ConnectionsLocal Video Link To make a single video link on ServSwitch Agility Dual To make two video links on ServSwitch Agility DualTo make audio links on ServSwitch Agility To make audio links on ServSwitch Agility DualLocal Audio Links 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 To perform a manual factory reset Configuration Initial configurationManual Factory Reset Networked linkingConfiguration Browser-Based Configuration UtilityAccessing the Browser-Based Configuration Utility Performing an upgrade To upgrade a single unit via network linkFront Panel Indicators OperationOperation Further information Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches known to work Appendix A. Tips for success when networking Agility unitsChoosing the right switch AppendicesCreating an efficient network layout Recommended layoutConfiguring the switches and devices Remedies There are a few possible causes Igmp Querier Appendix C. Glossary Internet Group Management ProtocolIgmp Snooping 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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