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Black Box ACU1049A Overview, ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender system, Local Access, Remote Unit

Models: ACU1022A ACUVREM ACUREMSW CAT KVM Extender ACU1049A ACU1028A

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OVERVIEW

Local Access

ACU1009A, ACU1008A

Local Unitand ACU1005A kits only.

KVM extension over CAT5/5e cables up to 300m.

Remote Unit

Serial and Audio Transmission	KVM Switch
Kits:	Kit: ACU1049A
ACU1022A,ACU1028A	Remote Unit:
Remote Unit:	ACUREMSW
ACUVREM

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ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender system

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Contents

November CAT5 KVM ExtenderACU1022A ACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREM ACUREMSW Page ACU1022AACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREMACUREMSW THE SERVSWITCH FAMILYWelcome to the ServSwitch Family User Guide Revision 2.0 November Cautions and Notes Copyrights and TrademarksDisclaimer AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS FCC/CDC STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTNOM STATEMENT 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando CONTENTS Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines Remote Unit Configuration & Operation Quick SetupInstallation Troubleshooting & FAQ Appendix A Example Applications Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewAppendix F Specifications Appendix B Rack Mount Options Install system 1. Quick SetupQUICK SETUP Adjust EQ and Peak controls 2.2 Glossary 2. Overview2.1 Introduction OVERVIEW KVM Switch ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender systemLocal Access Remote Unit 2.3 Features KVM, Audio and Serial Extension kits 2.4 Product RangeKVM Extension and Remote KVM Switching kits Remote Units only Extender Compatibility 2.5 CompatibilityInterface Compatibility Family Connection & Compatibility 2.6 How to Use This GuideAdjusting Video Interconnection Cable INSTALLATION 3. Installation3.1 Package Contents Only included in extender kits Color 3.2 Interconnection Cable RequirementsSignal EIA-568B Location of cable length jumpers on Remote Unit’s main 3.3 Remote Unit InstallationSetting the Cable Length Jumpers circuit board Length m Interconnect CableJumper Position Audio Device 3.4 Connecting the Remote UnitRemote Unit Audio Remote Units ACUVREM - also supplied with Switching Remote Unit ACUREMSW - also supplied withACU1049A kit - rear view ACU1022A and ACU1028A kits- rear view Focus- compensates video for smearing or over-sharpness Brightness - adjusts image brightnessRemote Unit - front view 3.5 Local Unit Installation ACU1022A and ACU1028A only Standard Local Unit - rear viewLocal Unit - front view All units Compatible Local Rack Hubs 3.6 Connection to Local HubsRemote Units Simple system using ACU1006VRA Hub and ACUVREM Remote Units to extend audio, serial and KVM for up to six REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation4.1 Video Configuration Overview Displacement of 4.2 Video Adjustments ftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch ftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch On-line test card available at SW1 DIP switches 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation OptionsRemote Unit DIP switches on Audio/Serial/Switching DIP Switch settings Reset Keyboard and Mouse Hot Key CommandsCommand Mouse Recovery 5.1 Overview Power Requirements5. Local Unit Operation LOCAL UNIT OPERATION Changing the Initial Hot Key 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local UnitsHot Key Commands Local Console Commands 6.1 Video 6. Troubleshooting & FAQTROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ See Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew, page The PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode 6.2 Audio6.3 Serial Can the extender be used with RGB video? The PC comes up with ‘keyboard error’ 6.4 Keyboard & MouseWhen I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screen When I ‘hot-plug’ the Local Unit, the mouse no longer moves Can the extender be daisy chained? 6.5 General QuestionsIs it possible to use a cable longer than 300m? Which interconnection cable is best? Appendix A Example Applications APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS KVM Switch Touch screen network with local access to CPUs throughKVM switch Takes KVM and serial signals from each CPU only two shown Information distribution system sharing a single PC 5V PSU ACU1049A kit with switching Remote Unit ACU1049A Kit RMK19U-R2 Mounting Kit Appendix B Rack Mount OptionsAPPENDIX B RACK MOUNT OPTIONS Correcting Skew Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewWhat is Skew? APPENDIX C ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES SKEW Extender with Skew compensation Patch Cable Set up and Operation Operation & Multi-Port ConfigurationAppendix D Audio/Serial Ports APPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS Using a Microphone Audio InterfaceSet Up and Operation APPENDIX E CALLING BLACK BOX Appendix E Calling Black BoxShipping and Packaging Version Number Format xxSyy/zz Maximum Resolution Appendix F SpecificationsAPPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONS Video Input Connectors Local Unit Connector Power RequirementsSignals Transferred Remote Unit Connector ACUREMSW Size and Shipping WeightEnvironmental ACUVREMPage Page Page Mailing address Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Dr., Lawrence, PA Customer Support InformationOrder toll-free in the U.S. Call 877-877-BBOX outside U.S. call Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved

Local Access

Remote Unit

Serial and Audio Transmission

KVM Switch

Kits:

ACU1022A,ACU1028A

Remote Unit:

ACUREMSW

ACUVREM

ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender system