A high performance kvm extender that can
transmit up to two high resolution displayport
video streams plus high speed usb and digital/
analog audio (44 pages)
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FCC and NOM Statements 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 B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
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ServSwitch Brand PS/2 and USB KVM Extender Kits 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
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NOM Statement 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato;...
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ServSwitch Brand PS/2 and USB KVM Extender Kits TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Two models are available. The ACU075A-USB allows one USB console to control one USB computer via 1-to-2 cable. The ACU075A-PS2 enables one PS/2 console to control one PS/2 computer via 1-to-3 cable. 2.2 Features •...
• Compatible with XGA, VGA, and SVGA system. 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. • (1) KVM Extender Console (Station) Unit • (1) KVM Extender Computer Unit •...
The front panel of the local computer unit is shown on the manual cover photo. It has one Status LED. 2.5.2 Back Panel Figure 2-3 illlustrates the back panel of the ACU075A-USB and ACU075A-PS2 local computer units. Table 2-3 describes its components. Figure 2-3. ACU075A-USB or ACU075A-PS2 local computer unit’s back panel.
ServSwitch Brand PS/2 and USB KVM Extender Kits 3. Installation Follow the steps listed below to install the extender. 1. Connect the USB or PS/2 console station unit to the console computer. 2. Attach the USB or PS/2 computer to the extender computer unit. 3.
Chapter 4: Configuration 4. Configuration Before operating, adjust the video compensation. Use hotkeys to set the equal- ization on the remote unit for an optimum video signal and its corresponding cable length. The CAT5 cable can be one of five different lengths. First, note the length of the RJ-45 cable you installed in Chapter 3.
You can choose either the control mode of the KVM Extender or the number of the computer connected to the KVM Switches. NOTE: Hotkeys do not apply to the ACU075A-USB computer unit or to the ACU075A-PS2 computer unit. Figure 5-1. Hotkey locations on a keyboard. Page 12...
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Chapter 5: Operation Table 5-1. Hotkey control for console (station) unit. Console Unit Hotkeys Commands Description Standard Command Compatibility Mode (without [Enter] key (with [Enter] key optional) optional) (add [Enter] if a KVM switch is cascaded) [Ctrl]+[Ctrl]+T Mode selection in sequence [Ctrl]+[Ctrl]+[F2] [Ctrl]+[Ctrl]+[Enter]+[F2] Toggles console control between local computer and...
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ServSwitch Brand PS/2 and USB KVM Extender Kits Table 5-1 (continued). Hotkey control for console (station) unit. Console Unit Hotkeys Commands Description Standard Command Compatibility Mode (without [Enter] key (with [Enter] key optional) optional) (add [Enter] if a KVM switch is cascaded) [Ctrl]+[Ctrl]+[F12] [Ctrl]+[Ctrl]+[Enter]+[F12] Mouse resynchronized (for PS/2 only)
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