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Black Box CAT KVM Extender, ACU1028A, ACUVREM Connection to Local Hubs, Installation, Remote Units

Models: ACU1022A ACUVREM ACUREMSW CAT KVM Extender ACU1049A ACU1028A

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INSTALLATION

3.6Connection to Local Hubs

Remote Units are compatible with ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hubs belonging to the same family:

	Remote Units	Compatible Local Rack Hubs
	ACUREMSW	ACU1006RA, ACU1006DRA, ACU1012RA

	ACU1022A, ACU1028A,	ACU1006VRA, ACU1006DVRA
	ACUVREM	ACU1006VRA, ACU1006DVRA
	ACUVREM

A simple example of the use of a Local Hub Unit in which an ACUVREM Remote Unit is connected to each hub port, is shown in Figure 8. For more complex examples showing the use of Local Hubs with ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Remote Units in efficient ways, see Appendix A: Example Applications, page 40.

Individual Local Hub operation is not covered in this guide. Please refer to the documentation supplied with your Local Hub unit.

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Black Box CAT KVM Extender, ACU1028A manual Connection to Local Hubs, Installation, Remote Units, Compatible Local Rack Hubs

Contents

ACU1022A ACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREM ACUREMSW CAT5 KVM ExtenderNovember Page THE SERVSWITCH FAMILY Welcome to the ServSwitch FamilyACU1022AACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREMACUREMSW User Guide Revision 2.0 November Disclaimer Copyrights and TrademarksCautions and Notes FCC/CDC STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONAND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT NOM STATEMENT NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando CONTENTS Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines Quick Setup InstallationRemote Unit Configuration & Operation Troubleshooting & FAQ Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew Appendix F SpecificationsAppendix A Example Applications Appendix B Rack Mount Options 1. Quick Setup QUICK SETUPInstall system Adjust EQ and Peak controls 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction2.2 Glossary OVERVIEW ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender system Local AccessKVM Switch Remote Unit 2.3 Features 2.4 Product Range KVM Extension and Remote KVM Switching kitsKVM, Audio and Serial Extension kits Remote Units only 2.5 Compatibility Interface CompatibilityExtender Compatibility Family 2.6 How to Use This Guide Adjusting VideoConnection & Compatibility Interconnection Cable 3. Installation 3.1 Package ContentsINSTALLATION Only included in extender kits 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements SignalColor EIA-568B 3.3 Remote Unit Installation Setting the Cable Length JumpersLocation of cable length jumpers on Remote Unit’s main circuit board Jumper Position Interconnect CableLength m Remote Unit 3.4 Connecting the Remote UnitAudio Device Switching Remote Unit ACUREMSW - also supplied with ACU1049A kit - rear viewAudio Remote Units ACUVREM - also supplied with ACU1022A and ACU1028A kits- rear view Remote Unit - front view Brightness - adjusts image brightnessFocus- compensates video for smearing or over-sharpness 3.5 Local Unit Installation Standard Local Unit - rear view Local Unit - front viewACU1022A and ACU1028A only All units Remote Units 3.6 Connection to Local HubsCompatible Local Rack Hubs Simple system using ACU1006VRA Hub and ACUVREM Remote Units to extend audio, serial and KVM for up to six 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation 4.1 Video Configuration OverviewREMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION Displacement of 4.2 Video Adjustments ftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch ftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch On-line test card available at 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation Options Remote Unit DIP switches on Audio/Serial/SwitchingSW1 DIP switches DIP Switch settings Hot Key Commands CommandReset Keyboard and Mouse Mouse Recovery Power Requirements 5. Local Unit Operation5.1 Overview LOCAL UNIT OPERATION Hot Key Commands 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local UnitsChanging the Initial Hot Key Local Console Commands 6. Troubleshooting & FAQ TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ6.1 Video See Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew, page 6.2 Audio 6.3 SerialThe PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode Can the extender be used with RGB video? 6.4 Keyboard & Mouse When I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screenThe PC comes up with ‘keyboard error’ When I ‘hot-plug’ the Local Unit, the mouse no longer moves 6.5 General Questions Is it possible to use a cable longer than 300m?Can the extender be daisy chained? Which interconnection cable is best? Appendix A Example Applications APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Touch screen network with local access to CPUs through KVM switchKVM 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 APPENDIX B RACK MOUNT OPTIONS Appendix B Rack Mount OptionsRMK19U-R2 Mounting Kit Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew What is Skew?Correcting Skew APPENDIX C ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES SKEW Extender with Skew compensation Patch Cable Operation & Multi-Port Configuration Appendix D Audio/Serial PortsSet up and Operation APPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS Set Up and Operation Audio InterfaceUsing a Microphone Appendix E Calling Black Box Shipping and PackagingAPPENDIX E CALLING BLACK BOX Version Number Format xxSyy/zz Appendix F Specifications APPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONSMaximum Resolution Video Input Connectors Power Requirements Signals TransferredLocal Unit Connector Remote Unit Connector Size and Shipping Weight EnvironmentalACUREMSW ACUVREMPage Page Page Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S. Call 877-877-BBOX outside U.S. callMailing address Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Dr., Lawrence, PA Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved