Black Box ACU1022A Overview, Introduction, Glossary, CATx, Any Category 5, 5e, 6 or higher cable

OVERVIEW

2.Overview

2.1Introduction

TheServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender products described in this manual enable high-resolution video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, stereo audio, and serial port signals to be communicated up to 300m over Category 5/5e (CATx) cable.

A basic KVM extension system comprises a Local Unit (transmitter) and a Remote Unit (receiver). The Local Unit connects directly to the computer (or a KVM switch system) using the supplied cable(s). The user console (keyboard, mouse and monitor) attaches to the Remote Unit. The Remote and Local Units communicate video and data information along the connecting CATx cable (see Figure 1).

Within the product range, models are available with combinations of the following:

•Audio transmission: bi-directional stereo audio (16-bit digitized).

•Serial transmission: transparent serial COM port (to 19.2Kbps).

•Dual access: allowing a second user console at the Local Unit.

•KVM switch allowing additional CPU to be connected to Remote Unit and used as console.

2.2Glossary

The following terms are used in this guide:

CATx	Any Category 5, 5e, 6 or higher cable.
PSU	Power Supply Unit.
KVM	Keyboard, Video and Mouse.
Console	A keyboard, monitor, and mouse, plus optional serial devices.
Dual Access	A system allowing connection of local and remote user consoles.

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