Black Box ACU3009A, CAT5 KVM Micro Extender, ACU3001A manual Quick Start Guide

CHAPTER 1: Quick Start Guide

1. Quick Start Guide

When you configure the ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Micro Extender, you only need to answer two questions:

•How far will the CAT5 cabling run between the Extender’s Local and Remote Units? If will be 25 m (80 ft.) or less, you don’t need to set anything. If it will be 25 to 50 m (80 to 160 ft.), move DIP switch 1 on the bottom of the Remote Unit to the DOWN (ON) setting.

•Do you need the Scroll Lock key for anything? If not, you don’t need to set anything; you’ll be able to press Scroll Lock to reset the Extender. If you need Scroll Lock to control your hardware or software, move DIP switch 2 on the bottom of the Remote Unit to the DOWN (ON) setting.

To install your Extender system, refer to the illustration below. A basic ACU3009A (Dual-Access) installation with a CPU and monitors, keyboards, and mice is shown; ACU3001A Single-Access systems will be set up exactly the same way, except that they won’t include the local keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

Use the included extension cable to attach the CPU to the Local Unit. Plug the remote keyboard, monitor, mouse, and serial device directly into the Remote Unit. In Dual-Access systems, plug the local keyboard, monitor, mouse, and serial device directly into the Local Unit. Connect the Local and Remote Units with straight- pinned four-pair solid-core CAT5 cable (not CAT5e, Level 6, etc.). Power the Remote Unit with its included power supply. For more information, or if your installation includes any KVM switches, refer to Chapter 6.

Local monitor, keyboard, and mouse (ACU3009A Dual-Access systems only)

	Local		Remote
	Unit	CAT5	Unit
		cable
	Included		Remote monitor,
Local CPU	KVM-		keyboard, and mouse

extension

cable

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