Black Box ACS4422A-R2 User manual

ACS4422A-R2, ACS4422A-R2-MM
ACS4422A-R2-SM, ACS4442A-R2
ACS4442A-R2-MM, ACS4442A-R2-SM
ACS4481A-R2-SM, ACS4482A-R2-SM
DVI-D-CATx/Fiber KVM-Extender
Quad-Head
Manual
http://www.blackbox.com

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Welcome to the DVI-D CATx/Fiber KVM-
Extender Family!
Thank you for purchasing a DVI-D CATx/Fiber KVM-Extender! We appreciate your
business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your enhanced RGB Graphic
system will save you money, time, and effort.
That’s because our DVI-D CATx/Fiber KVM-Extender is all about breaking away from the
traditional model of attaching a new display to DVI graphic source. Using the DVI-D
CATx/Fiber KVM-Extender, you can remotely locate monitor, keyboard and mouse up to
140m (@ CATx) away from your CPU. Singlemode fibers allow up to 10km!
Wherever long distances are required, e.g. airports, industrial plants, call- centres or in
distributed computer centres, the DVI-D CATx/Fiber KVM-Extender is the best way, to solve
all problems in remotely locating your console. 2 families with 4 different types are available:
Quad-Head devices for USB HID or USB 2.0 transparent – CATx, Multimode, Singlemode
and CWDM.
This manual will tell you all about your new DVI-D CATx/Fiber 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:
ACS4422A-R2: KVM-Extender Quad-Head DVI-D, USB-HID, CATx
ACS4422A-R2-MM: KVM-Extender Quad-Head DVI-D, USB-HID, Multimode
ACS4422A-R2-SM: KVM-Extender Quad-Head DVI-D, USB-HID, Singlemode
ACS4442A-R2: KVM-Extender Quad-Head DVI-D, USB-2.0, CATx
ACS4442A-R2-MM: KVM-Extender Quad-Head DVI-D, USB-2.0, Multimode
ACS4442A-R2-SM: KVM-Extender Quad-Head DVI-D, USB-2.0, Singlemode
ACS4481A-R2-SM: KVM-Extender Quad-Head DVI-D, USB-HID,
Singlemode- CWDM
ACS4482A-R2-SM: KVM-Extender Quad-Head DVI-D, USB-2.0,
Singlemode- CWDM

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Copyrights and Trademarks
©2009. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without
the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and the manufacturer shall
not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the use of this material.
All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the
property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any
liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The
manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the
product without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damage due to misuse of the product or due to
any other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control (whether environmental or
installation related). The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury
arising directly, indirectly, or consequently from the use of this product.
Cautions and Notes
The following symbols are used in this guide:
CAUTION. This indicates an important operating instruction
that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to
hardware or property, loss of data, or personal injury.
NOTE. This indicates important information to help you make the best use of
this product.

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CONFORMITY
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The products, mentioned in this manual are released according to the following standards:
WARNING: This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

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Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines
To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation, please note the following installation
guidelines:
•Do not use CATx-devices to link between buildings – please use fiber devices.
•Only use in dry, indoor environments.
•If the building has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that equipment connected to the
Local and Remote units is on the same phase.
•Try not to route a CATx link cable alongside power cables.
•The Remote unit, Local unit and any power supplies can get warm. Do not locate them
in an enclosed space without any airflow.
•Do not place a power supply directly on top of a unit.
•Do not obstruct a unit’s ventilation existing holes.
To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible
damage to equipment or property, please observe the
following:
•Only use power supplies originally supplied with the
product or manufacturer-approved replacements. Do not
attempt to dismantle or repair any power supply. Do not
use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a
damaged case.
•Connect all power supplies to grounded outlets. In each
case, ensure that the ground connection is maintained
from the outlet socket through to the power supply’s AC
power input.
•Do not attempt to modify or repair this product, or make
a connection from the CATx link interface (RJ45) to any
other products, especially telecommunications or
network equipment.

CONTENTS
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Contents
1. Quick Setup 8
2. Overview 9
2.1 Introduction 9
2.2 Glossary 9
2.3 Features 11
2.4 Product Range 12
2.5 Compatibility 13
2.6 How to Use This Guide 14
3. Installation 15
3.1 Package Contents 15
3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 17
3.3 System Setup 19
3.4 Diagnostic LEDs 25
4. Service Setup 27
4.1 Setup at the Local Unit 27
4.2 Setup at the Remote Unit 30
5. Troubleshooting 31
Appendix A: Example Applications 35
Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 37
Appendix C: Audio/Serial Support 38
Appendix D: Calling Technical Support 39
Appendix E: Specifications 41
Appendix F: Connectors 43

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1. Quick Setup
This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system. Unless you are an
experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of
this manual.
Install system
1. Connect Remote unit to KVM.
2. Connect Local unit to CPU or switch.
3. Connect Local and Remote units with matching interconnection cable
(CATx or Fiber).
4. Power up the system.
Done
YES
NO
Link LED
illuminated?
NO
NO
YES
Check p.s.u.’s and connection
to power outlet
Power LED
illuminated?
Check the CATx or Fiber
cable, and its connectors
Check settings of graphic card
or boot CPU
Video OK
LED
illuminated?
YES

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2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
A CATx/Fiber KVM Extender is mainly used, to extend the maximum distance between
a CPU and his Keyboard / Monitor / Mouse considerably. In addition they are beneficial
in installations in electromagnetic hazardous environments (EMI). Normal Keyboard-/
Monitor-/ Mouse extender cables (and Extender using traditional cables) cannot go so far
and EMI interferences may reduce the maximum distance and/or reliability. Using a
DVI-D CATx Extender system, these limitations are past. Retain your CPU in a secure
rack cabinet or data center while accessing from a 140m remotely located place.
A basic KVM extension system comprises a Local unit and a Remote unit. The Local unit
connects directly to the computer (or a KVM switch system) using the supplied cable(s). The
user console (keyboard, mouse and monitor) attaches to the Remote unit. The Remote and
Local units communicate video and data information along the interconnecting cables. Local
units offer dual access, allowing the connection of a second monitor close to the computer.
2.2 Glossary
The following terms are used in this guide:
CATx Any Category 5, 5e, 6 or higher cable, solid wires type AWG24.
Although flexible AWG27/7 cables can be used too, the lengths of
flexible cables count twice in the calculation of the total distance.
Fiber 9µ Singlemode or 50µ/62,5µ Multimode fiber cable.
KVM Keyboard, Video and Mouse.
Console Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor
Dual Access A system allowing connection of Local and Remote user consoles.
Single-Head An extender system that supports one monitor + Keyboard/Mouse
Quad-Head An extender system that supports four monitors + Keyboard/Mouse
DVI Digital Video standard, installed by Digital Display Working Group
(www.ddwg.org) R, G, B, CLOCK in a data stream with up to
3x 1,6 Gbit/sec. Signals are TMDS Level.
PSU The desktop power supply connected to the Local/Remote unit.
HID Human Interface Devices are units, which are used for human access
to the CPU. They are a USB-device class of its own (e.g. Memory
Devices etc.). Besides of keyboard and mouse also touchscreen, light
pen, fingerprint sensor, graphic tablets etc. are HID devices

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DVI-D CATx – KVM Extender system (example)
CPU with DVI-D Quad-Head
Graphic card
DVI-D CATx KVM-
Extender system
Local Console
Remote Console
Optional additional
USB 2.0 devices