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Black Box IC406A User Manual

4-port single-mode fiber optic usb 2.0 extender
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4-Port Single-Mode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender
Break the 16-foot (5-m) USB distance barrier.
This local transmitter/remote receiver pair
extends USB over a duplex single-mode LC
fiber link up to 6 miles (10 kilometers).
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
Customer
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Support
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Information
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
BLACK BOX
June 2010
IC406A
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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Support Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Information Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 4-Port Single-Mode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3.
  • Page 4 4-Port Single-Mode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Local unit to the Remote unit ........................11 Checking the Installation ..............................11 Connecting a USB Device ..............................12 Troubleshooting ..................................13 Problems/Causes/Solutions .............................. 13 Contacting Black Box ............................... 15 Shipping and Packaging ..............................15 Technical Glossary ..................................16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    4-Port Single-Mode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender 1. Specifications Compliance: Regulatory testing: FCC Class B, IC Class B, CE Class B; ESD rating: EMC EN-6100-4-2 8 kV contact, 16 kV air Distance: 6 miles (10 m) over single-mode fiber optic cable Maximum USB Devices Supported: 14 USB devices or 3 USB hubs with 11 USB devices USB Device Support: High-speed devices (480 Mbps, USB 2.0);...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Using the extender, you can place USB devices up to 6 miles (10 kilometers) from the computer. The extender is composed of two individual units: the local unit and the remote unit. 2.2 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • (1) local unit •...

  • Page 8: Local Unit Front And Back Panels

    4-Port Single-Mode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender 2.4.1 Local unit Front and Back Panels Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the local unit’s front and back panels. Table 2-1 describes their components. 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-1. Front panel of the local unit. Figure 2-2.

  • Page 9: Remote Unit Front And Back Panels

    Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 Remote unit Front and Back Panels Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the remote unit’s front and back panels. Table 2-2 describes their components. 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-3. Front panel of the remote unit. Figure 2-4. Back panel of the remote unit. Table 2-2.

  • Page 10: Typical Application

    4-Port Single-Mode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender Table 2-2 (Continued). Remote unit’s front- and back-panel components. Number Component Description Host LED (green) Indicates that the extender system is properly enumerated on the host PC. LED blinks when in suspend state. Activity LED (amber) Indicates activity when data transmission is active between the local unit and the remote unit.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation NOTE: The local unit and remote unit are interconnected by up to 6 miles (10 km) of fiber optic cable. Two strands of single-mode fiber are required to support the long reach connection. The cabling subsystem must provide a duplex connection with crossover, and must be terminated with duplex LC connectors at each end.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Usb Device

    4-Port Single-Mode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender NOTES: To open System Profiler in OS X: Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double-click on the System Profiler icon. To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP: Right-click “My Computer”...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    4.1 Problems/Causes/Solutions The Problems/Solutions are arranged in the order that they should be executed in most situations. If you are unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, contact Black Box Technical Support for further assistance. Table 4-1. Problems/Causes/Solutions.
  • Page 14 Connect the extender to the computer. 6. If the second device does not operate, the extender may be malfunctioning. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com for assistance. 7. If the second device does not operate properly, the first device may not be compatible with the extender.

  • Page 15: Contacting Black Box

    4.2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your 4-Port Single-Mode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

  • Page 16: Technical Glossary

    4-Port Single-Mode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender 4. Technical Glossary USB Cables: USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device. Figure 4-1.
  • Page 17 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 17...
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  • Page 19 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19...
  • Page 20 About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118,000 networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less.

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