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Black Box ACUREMSW, ACU1028A, ACU1022A The Servswitch Family, Welcome to the ServSwitch Family

Models: ACU1022A ACUVREM ACUREMSW CAT KVM Extender ACU1049A ACU1028A

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THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILY

THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILY

Welcome to the ServSwitch™ Family!

Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender model! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your enhanced keyboard/video/mouse system will save you money, time, and effort.

That’s because our ServSwitch family is all about breaking away from the traditional, expensive model of computer management. You know, the one-size-fits-all-even-if-it-doesn’t model that says, “One computer gets one user station, no more, no less.” Why not a single user station (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) for multiple computers—even computers of different platforms? Why not a pair of user stations, each of which can control multiple computers? Why not multiple user stations for the same computer?

With our ServSwitch products, there’s no reason why not. We carry a broad line of robust solutions for all these applications. Do you have just two PCs, and need an economical alternative to keeping two monitors, keyboards, and mice on your desk? Or do you need to share dozens of computers, including a mix of IBM® PC, RS/6000®, Apple® Macintosh®, Sun Microsystems®, and SGI™ compatibles among multiple users with different access levels? Does your switch have to sit solidly on a worktable and use regular everyday cables? Or does it have to be mounted in an equipment rack and use convenient many-to-one cables? No matter how large or small your setup is, no matter how simple or how complex, we’re confident we have a ServSwitch system that’s just right for you.

The ServSwitch™ family from Black Box—the one-stop answer for all your KVM-switching needs!

This manual will tell you all about your new ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender, including how to install, operate, and troubleshoot it. For an introduction to the Extender, see Chapter 2. The Extender product codes covered in this manual are:

ACU1022AACU1028A

ACU1049A

ACUVREMACUREMSW

User Guide Revision: 2.0 (November 2009)

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Black Box manual The Servswitch Family, Welcome to the ServSwitch Family, ACU1022AACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREMACUREMSW

Contents

CAT5 KVM Extender ACU1022A ACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREM ACUREMSWNovember Page User Guide Revision 2.0 November THE SERVSWITCH FAMILYWelcome to the ServSwitch Family ACU1022AACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREMACUREMSWTHE SERVSWITCH FAMILY Copyrights and TrademarksDisclaimer Cautions and NotesRADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS FCC/CDC STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONSEUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT NOM STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando NOM STATEMENTSafety Precautions and Installation Guidelines CONTENTSTroubleshooting & FAQ Quick SetupInstallation Remote Unit Configuration & OperationAppendix B Rack Mount Options Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewAppendix F Specifications Appendix A Example ApplicationsAdjust EQ and Peak controls 1. Quick SetupQUICK SETUP Install systemOVERVIEW 2. Overview2.1 Introduction 2.2 GlossaryOVERVIEW ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender systemLocal Access KVM SwitchOVERVIEW 2.3 FeaturesKVM, Audio and Serial Extension kits 2.4 Product RangeKVM Extension and Remote KVM Switching kits OVERVIEWOVERVIEW 2.5 CompatibilityInterface Compatibility Extender CompatibilityInterconnection Cable 2.6 How to Use This GuideAdjusting Video Connection & CompatibilityOnly included in extender kits 3. Installation3.1 Package Contents INSTALLATIONColor 3.2 Interconnection Cable RequirementsINSTALLATION SignalLocation of cable length jumpers on Remote Unit’s main 3.3 Remote Unit InstallationSetting the Cable Length Jumpers INSTALLATIONLength m INSTALLATIONInterconnect Cable Jumper PositionAudio Device 3.4 Connecting the Remote UnitINSTALLATION Remote UnitAudio Remote Units ACUVREM - also supplied with INSTALLATIONSwitching Remote Unit ACUREMSW - also supplied with ACU1049A kit - rear viewFocus- compensates video for smearing or over-sharpness INSTALLATIONBrightness - adjusts image brightness Remote Unit - front viewINSTALLATION 3.5 Local Unit InstallationACU1022A and ACU1028A only INSTALLATIONStandard Local Unit - rear view Local Unit - front viewCompatible Local Rack Hubs 3.6 Connection to Local HubsINSTALLATION Remote UnitsINSTALLATION Simple system using ACU1006VRA Hub and ACUVREMRemote Units to extend audio, serial and KVM for up to six Displacement of 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation4.1 Video Configuration Overview REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATIONftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch 4.2 Video AdjustmentsREMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION Adjusting VideoREMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION ftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitchOn-line test card available at SW1 DIP switches 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation OptionsREMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION Remote Unit DIP switches on Audio/Serial/SwitchingPrivate Mode REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATIONHot Key Commands CommandLOCAL UNIT OPERATION Power Requirements5. Local Unit Operation 5.1 OverviewLOCAL UNIT OPERATION 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local UnitsHot Key Commands Changing the Initial Hot KeyLOCAL UNIT OPERATION Local Console CommandsSee Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew, page 6. Troubleshooting & FAQTROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 6.1 VideoThe PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode 6.2 Audio6.3 Serial TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQThe PC comes up with ‘keyboard error’ 6.4 Keyboard & MouseTROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ When I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screenCan the extender be daisy chained? 6.5 General QuestionsTROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ Is it possible to use a cable longer than 300m?APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Appendix A Example ApplicationsTakes KVM and serial signals from each CPU only two shown Touch screen network with local access to CPUs throughKVM switch KVM SwitchACUVREM APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONSInformation distribution system sharing a single PC ACU1006DVRA Extender HubACU1049A kit with switching Remote Unit APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONSACU1049A Kit Appendix B Rack Mount Options APPENDIX B RACK MOUNT OPTIONSRMK19U-R2 Mounting Kit APPENDIX C ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES SKEW Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewWhat is Skew? Correcting SkewAPPENDIX C ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES SKEW Extender with Skew compensationPatch Cable APPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS Operation & Multi-Port ConfigurationAppendix D Audio/Serial Ports Set up and OperationAPPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS Audio InterfaceSet Up and Operation Using a MicrophoneVersion Number Format xxSyy/zz Appendix E Calling Black BoxShipping and Packaging APPENDIX E CALLING BLACK BOXVideo Input Connectors Appendix F SpecificationsAPPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONS Maximum ResolutionLocal Unit Connector APPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONSPower Requirements Signals TransferredStorage Temperature APPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONSSize and Shipping Weight Operating TemperaturePage Page Page Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved Customer Support InformationOrder toll-free in the U.S. Call 877-877-BBOX outside U.S. call Mailing address Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Dr., Lawrence, PA