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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Figure 3-10. Attaching the CATx link cable

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

ACU505A-R2, ACU5250A-R2, ServSwitch Wizard VGA/USB specifications

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