Black Box ServSwitch ACS253A-CT User manual

Access a PS/2 CPU via local or remote
consoles over CATx or fiber optic cable.
Access a PS/2 CPU via local or remote
consoles over CATx or fiber optic cable.
ServSwitch DVI/VGA Fiber Extenders
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FEATURES
• Twisted-pair version lets you select
Category 5, 5e, or 6 cable.
• Fiberoptic versions available for duplex
multimode or duplex single-mode.
• Access video equipment locally and
remotely.
• Upgradable firmware.
• PS/2 cables and adapters are included.
• Each extender includes a local and
a remote unit.
OVERVIEW
Suppose you have a PS/2®CPU at one location, but need
dual access to it (from either a local or a remote PS/2
keyboard, DVI monitor, and PS/2 mouse). The ServSwitch™
DVI/VGA Fiber CATx (twisted-pair), Multimode (fiber), or
Single-Mode (fiber) Extenders are ideal for any KVM
application that demands flexible video connections and
exceptional video quality. With these extenders, you get video
resolution at the local console of up to 1600 x 1200
for VGA or 1280 x 1024 for DVI.
A PS/2 console is defined as a PS/2 keyboard/video/mouse
combination. When the keyboard and mouse are being used
at one PS/2 console, the extender blocks access at the other
console until there is no keyboard or mouse activity for a
defined timeout period.
CATx twisted-pair cable is defined as either CAT5, CAT5e,
or CAT6. Extend the distance from your PC up to 300 ft.
(91.4 m) using CATx cable and a CATx extender.
For greater distances between consoles and the CPU,
choose the fiber optic extender models. There’s one for
multimode and another for single-mode cable. The multimode
model lets you run 62.5/125-µm cable up to 650 ft. (198.1 m)
between local and remote units, or connect 50/125-µm cable
up to 1300 ft. (396.2 m). And by using fiber cable, you get all
its benefits, including immunity to electrical interference.
The single-mode version enables 9/125-µm connections
up to 6.25 mi. (10.1 km) apart.
All models include a local unit (transmitter) and a remote
unit (receiver). Connect the local unit to the computer’s CPU
or server directly with the included PS/2 cable, and attach the
KVM console to the remote unit.
DVI and VGA adapters are also included.
The extenders work best with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
video displays. However, they also work with VGA displays,
too, with an adapter cable.
Diagnostic LEDs on both local and remote units tell you
link status, when the devices are ready, and when the units
detect a video signal or valid mode. There’s also an LED to
indicate communication errors.
Typical Application
Remote DVI
monitor Remote
PS/2 mouse
Remote PS/2
keyboard
Remote unit
CPU’s DVI
monitor ServSwitch DVI/VGA
Fiber CATx Extender
(ACS253A-CT)
ServSwitch DVI/VGA
Fiber CATx Extender
(ACS253A-CT)
CATx cable
Local console’s
keyboard
Local
mouse
Local unit
CPU with video
card installed
✦ (1) local unit
✦ (1) remote unit
✦ (2) universal power supplies ([1] for local unit,
[1] for remote unit) and (2) power cords
✦ (1) DVI-I video cable (DVI-I male-to-female)
✦ (1) KVM CPU cable set, 6-ft. (1.8-m), with PS/2
(6-pin mini-DIN male-to-male) keyboard and mouse
connector and a DVI-I video (DVI-1 dual-link male-
to-male) connector
✦ (1) DB9 male to RJ-11 programming cable
✦ (2) DVI-I to VGA adapters (DVI-I male to HD15 female)
✦ (1) VGA to DVI-I adapter (HD15 male to DVI-I female)
✦ Users’ manual
WHAT‘S INCLUDED

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TECH SPECS
Video Compatibility — Analog: VGA to XGA (separate sync, Composite
sync, or sync-on-green);
Digital: DVI
Video Resolution (Maximum) — Monitor:
VGA: 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz;
DVI: 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz;
Local access: VGA: 1600 x 1200;
DVI: 1280 x 1024
Distances (Maximum) —
CATx: 300 ft. (91.4 m):
Multimode:
62.5 µ: 650 ft. (198.1 m);
50 µ: 1300 ft. (396.2 m);
Single-mode: 9 µm: 6.25 mi. (10.1 km)
Fiber Optic Beam Divergence — ACS253A-MM: 12º;
ACS253A-SM: 4º
Fiber Optic Wavelength —
ACS253A-MM: 850 nm;
ACS253A-SM: 1300 nm
Fiber Optic Total Output Power — ACS253A-MM:
< 400 µ W (as defined by IEC: 50-mm aperture at 10-cm distance);
< 70 µ W (as defined by FDA: 7-mm aperture at 20-cm distance);
ACS253A-SM:
< 2000 µ W (as defined by IEC: 50-mm aperture at 10-cm distance);
< 180 µ W (as defined by FDA: 7-mm aperture at 20-cm distance)
Receiver Typical Sensitivity (Average Power) —
ACS253A-MM: -20 dBm (-17 dBm maximum);
ACS253A-SM: -22 dBm (-20 dBm maximum)
Receiver Optical Budget Total — ACS253A-MM: -14 dBm
(-6.5 dBm minimum);
ACS253A-SM: -18 dBm (-8 dBm minimum)
Transmitter Typical Launch Power (Average) Into Fiber —
ACS253A-MM: 50 µ or 62.5 µ: -5 dBm (-9.5 dBm minimum);
ACS253A-SM: 9 µ: -3 dBm (-11 dBm minimum)
Connectors — AC253A-CT: Local unit: (1) RJ-45 (CPU input);
Remote unit: (1) RJ-45;
ACS253A-MM, ACS253A-SM:
Local unit: (1) pair of SC;
Remote unit: (1) pair of SC;
Video: Both local and remote units: (1) DVI-I M (for both DVI
and VGA connections);
Programming: Both local and remote units: (1) RJ-11
Indicators — (4) LEDs on both local and remote units:
(1) Communication Error (flashing indicates errors detected);
(1) Link Status (flashing indicates interconnection cable is not
connected or not functioning);
(1) Device Ready (on indicates device is ready);
(1) Video Signal (on indicates a video signal or valid mode is detected)
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: 50 to 113ºF (10 to 45ºC);
Storage: 23 to 131ºF (-5 to +55ºC)
Humidity Tolerance — 80%, noncondensing
Power — 90–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz, autosensing, external
Size — Each local and remote unit: 5.2"H x 6.7"W x 1.7"D
(13.2 x 17 x 4.3 cm)
Weight — Each local and remote unit: 2.2 lb. (1 kg)
Item Code
ServSwitch DVI/VGA Fiber Extenders
CATx ACS253A-CT
Multimode ACS253A-MM
Single-Mode ACS253A-SM
To rackmount your extenders, order…
19" Rackmount Kit RMK253A
If you need an extra power supply, order…
Power Supply PS253A
You may also need…
Ceramic Terminated Multimode Fiber Optic Cable,
SC–SC, Duplex, Riser, Custom Lengths EFN4025
Single-Mode Fiber Optic Cable, Duplex, 9-µm/125-µm,
SC–SC, PVC, Custom Lengths EFN5010
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