Black Box ServSwitch ACS251A-R2 User manual

THE SERVSWITCH FAMILY

Welcome to the ServSwitch Family!

Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX®ServSwitch Brand 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 Fiber KVM

Extender II or II-SM, 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:

ACS250A-R2

ACS251A-R2

SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDER II AND II-SM

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

IBM, PC/AT, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business

Machines Corporation.

IntelliMouse and Microsoft are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Sun and Sun Microsystems are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in

the United States and other countries.

UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the

trademark owners.

FCC AND IC RFI 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 interference 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 when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own

expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the

interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital

apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDER II AND II-SM

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this

manual together with the specified cables, the ServSwitch Brand Fiber KVM

Extender II and II-SM are shielded against the generation of radio interference in

accordance with the application of Council

Directive 89/336/EEC.

The extenders were tested in a typical configuration.

LASER-SAFETY STATEMENT

To meet laser-safety requirements, the extender operates its optical transceivers

within their maximum ratings. The transceivers must always be terminated with an

optical connector or dust cap. For full optical specifications, see Chapter 1.

CAUTION!

Using lenses, magnifying glasses, or other optical instruments with this

product could pose extreme eye hazards. All necessary adjustments

have already been made at the factory prior to the shipment of the

extender. Even if it doesn’t result in damage or injury (which is likely),

tampering with or modifying the extender, or changing the way it

performs, could void the extender’s original certifications.

NOM STATEMENT

NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

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. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de

operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

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.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea

recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá

a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser

referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,

alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar

en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de

ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor

como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo

amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del

tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDER II AND II-SM

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización

del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no

sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,

poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del

aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas

de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea

usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

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; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su

desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

CONTENTS

Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications ........................................................................................ 8

2. Introduction ........................................................................................ 11

2.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 11

2.2 Key Features ................................................................................. 12

2.3 The Complete Package ............................................................... 12

3. Compatibility and Signal Processing ................................................. 13

3.1 Video Processing ........................................................................... 13

3.2 Mouse Compatibility .................................................................... 14

3.3 Sound Processing ......................................................................... 15

4. Installation .......................................................................................... 16

4.1 Guidelines and Limitations for Attaching Equipment .............. 16

4.1.1 CPU ..................................................................................... 16

4.1.2 Monitor ............................................................................... 16

4.1.3 Keyboard and Mouse ......................................................... 16

4.2 An Extender Installation Illustrated ........................................... 17

4.3 Installing the Local Unit and Local Devices .............................. 18

4.4 Installing the Remote Unit and Remote Devices ...................... 20

4.5 Finishing Your Installation .......................................................... 22

5. Operation ............................................................................................ 23

6. Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 24

6.1 Calling Black Box .......................................................................... 24

6.2 Shipping and Packaging .............................................................. 24

SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDER II AND II-SM

1. Specifications

Cable Required: ACS250A-R2: 50/125-µm or (to lesser distances) 62.5/

125-µm multimode duplex fiberoptic cable;

ACS251A-R2: 9/125-µm single-mode duplex fiberoptic

cable

Compliance: CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class/classe A

Interfaces: Extension:

ACS250A-R2: Duplex multimode fiberoptic;

ACS251A-R2: Duplex single-mode fiberoptic;

Video: VGA compatible (DOS mode, VGA, SVGA, XGA,

SXGA, UXGA); Plug-and-play for monitors and DDC is

supported;

Keyboard and mouse: IBM PS/2 compatible;

Sound: 3.5-mm mono audio

Resolution and

Refresh Rate: Supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 and refresh rates at

75 Hz; maximum pixel clock (bandwidth) is 108 MHz

Optical Type and

Wavelength: ACS250A-R2: 850-nm multimode;

ACS251A-R2: 1300-nm single-mode

Transmitter

Launch Power: ACS250A-R2: Into either 50-µm or 62.5-µm cable: From -4.5

to -9 dBm;

ACS251A-R2: Into 9-µm cable: From -3 to -9 dBm

Receiver

Sensitivity: ACS250A-R2:

With 62.5-µm cable: -12.5 dBm;

With 50-µm cable: -13.5 dBm;

ACS251A-R2: -14.4 dBm

Optical

Budget: ACS250A-R2:

With 62.5-µm cable: 6.7 dB maximum;

With 50-µm cable: 7.5 dB maximum;

ACS251A-R2: 10.5 dB maximum

CHAPTER 1: Specifications

Maximum

Distance: Between extender’s local and remote units:

ACS250A-R2:

Over 62.5-µm cable: 720 ft. (219.5 m);

Over 50-µm cable: 1310 ft. (399.3 m);

ACS251A-R2: 6.2 mi. (10 km)

User Controls: None

Connectors: On local unit:

Front-mounted:

(4) 6-pin mini-DIN female:

(1) for CPU’s keyboard port;

(1) for CPU’s mouse port;

(1) for optional local keyboard;

(1) for optional local mouse;

(1) HD15 female for CPU’s video port;

(1) HD15 female for optional local monitor;

(1) 3.5-mm stereo audio jack (~0.7 Veff/~2 Vpp) for

CPU’s audio-out port;

Rear-mounted:

(1) Duplex SC female for fiber link (transmitter on

left, receiver on right);

(1) 2.1-mm barrel jack for power;

(1) 8-pin mini-DIN for service (reserved for

manufacturer use);

On remote unit:

Front-mounted:

(2) 6-pin mini-DIN female:

(1) for remote keyboard;

(1) for remote mouse;

(1) HD15 female for remote monitor;

(1) 3.5-mm stereo audio jack (~0.7 Veff/~2 Vpp) for

remote audio device (outputs mono on both stereo

channels);

Rear-mounted:

(1) Duplex SC female for fiber link (transmitter on

left, receiver on right);

(1) 2.1-mm barrel jack for power;

(1) 8-pin mini-DIN for service (reserved for

manufacturer use)

SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDER II AND II-SM

Indicators: (1) Front-mounted green LED on each unit:

Local unit: LED is steadily lit during normal operation,

flashes if unit is powered but no video signal is present

at VGA input;

Remote unit: LED is steadily lit during normal operation,

flashes if no fiber connection is detected or local unit is

outputting no signal

Temperature

Tolerance: Operating: 50 to 104˚ F (10 to 40˚ C);

Storage: 32 to 158˚ F (0 to 70˚ C)

Humidity

Tolerance: Up to 70% noncondensing

Enclosure: Aluminum, powder-coated

Power: From utility-power (mains) outlet, through detachable

input cord and IEC 320 male inlet to external

transformer:

Input: 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, autosensing, at up to

~200 mA at 115 VAC or ~100 mA at 230 VAC;

Maximum inrush current: 40 amps;

Output: 12 VDC at up to 2 amps (local unit draws only 1

amp maximum, remote unit only 1.1 amps);

Consumption:

Local unit: 8.7 watts maximum;

Remote unit: 9 watts maximum

Size: Each unit: 2.6"H x 7.3"W x 7.1"D (6.6 x 18.5 x 18 cm)

Weight: Net, local unit: 2.4 lb. (1.1 kg);

Net, remote unit: 2.2 lb. (1 kg);

Shipping: Approximately 10 lb. (4.5 kg)

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