Black Box ServSwitch ACS253A-CT User manual

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Twisted-pair version
lets you select
Category 5, 5e, or 6
cable.
Fiberoptic versions
available for duplex
multimode or duplex
single-mode.
Access video
e uipment locally and
remotely.
Upgradable firmware.
PS/2 cables and
adapters are included.
Each extender
includes a local and
a remote unit.
S
uppose 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, D I
monitor, and PS/2 mouse). The
ServSwitch™ D I/ GA Fiber
CATx (twisted-pair), Multimode
(fiber), or Single-Mode (fiber)
Extenders are ideal for any K M
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 GA or 1280 x
1024 for D I.
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
Access a PS/2 CPU via local or remote
consoles over CATx or fiber optic cable.
KeyFeatures
SERVSWITCHDVI/VGAFIBEREXTENDERS
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 K M
console to the remote unit.
D I and GA adapters are
also included.
The extenders work best with
D I (Digital isual Interface) video
displays. However, they also work
with GA 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.
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TypicalApplication
Remote D I
monitor
Remote PS/2
mouse
Remote PS/2
keyboard
Remote unit
CPU’s D I
monitor
ServSwitch D I/ GA Fiber CATx
Extender (ACS253A-CT)
ServSwitch D I/ GA Fiber CATx
Extender (ACS253A-CT)
CATx cable
Local console’s
keyboard
Local
mouse
Local unit
CPU with video
card installed
Video Compatibility: Analog:
GA to XGA (separate sync,
Composite sync, or sync-on-
green);
Digital: D I
Video Resolution (Maximum):
Monitor:
GA: 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz;
D I: 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz;
Local access: GA: 1600 x 1200;
D I: 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 avelength:
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)
Specifications
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;
ideo: Both local and remote
units: (1) D I-I M (for both D I
and GA 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) ideo 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 AC, 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)
eight: Each local and remote unit:
2.2 lb. (1 kg)

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Ordering Information
ITEM CO E
ServSwitch D I/ GA 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, P C, Custom Lengths............................EFN5010
• (1) local unit
• (1) remote unit
• (2) universal power supplies ([1] for local unit, [1] for remote unit)
and (2) power cords
• (1) D I-I video cable (D I-I male-to-female)
• (1) K M CPU cable set, 6-ft. (1.8-m), with PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN
male-to-male) keyboard and mouse connector and a D I-I video
(D I-1 dual-link male-to-male) connector
• (1) DB9 male to RJ-11 programming cable
• (2) D I-I to GA adapters (D I-I male to HD15 female)
• (1) GA to D I-I adapter (HD15 male to D I-I female)
• Users’ manual
What’sIncluded