Black Box ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB, ACU505A-R2, ACU5250A-R2 manual Link connections

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ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB

3.2.1.4 Link connections

1Connect the link cable (up to 984 feet/300 meters in length) to the local module socket labeled TO REMOTE as shown in Figure

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[Dual-variant only] Attach a second category 5e, 6 or 7a link cable (up to 984 feet/300 meters in length) to the upper socket on the dual-variant local module.

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Figure 3-11. Attaching two CATx link cables to a dual-variant local module

Ensure that the primary and secondary links from the local module are not crossed.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB Table of Contents Specifications ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB single-variant ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB dual-variantMaximum cable lengths OverviewOverview Installation Mounting the modules desk or rack Desk mountInstallation Rack mountConnections Connections at the local module 3.2.1.1 Video connectionsOptionally attaching a video display to the local module USB connections Audio connections Link connections Local module power For all dual-variant and optionally for single-variant unitsConnections at the remote module 3.2.2.1 Video connections 17. Optionally attaching stereo speakers T E N D E R Remote module power 21. Attaching the power cord to the adapterDual user configuration UserFirst local module Video display DDC information DDC indications What is skew and why is compensation needed? Video compensationTo enter video compensation mode To exit video compensation mode return to normal operationTo set the cable length Dual-variantsTo set the cable type Blackbox.com Peripheral operation 4.3.1 USB Operation General useDual user arbitration Operation During operation either module Appendix A. Troubleshooting Status indicatorsDuring startup of the local module Appendix B. Safety Information AppendicesBlack Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box
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