Black Box ServSwitch ACU5200A User manual

Doc. No. 590-433-001A
AUGUST 2004
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ACU5200A
Wireless KVM Extende
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SERVSWITCH™FAMILY
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Welcome to the ServSwitch™Family!
Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX®ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender! We
appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your new
ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender will save you money, time, and effort.
That’s because the ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender 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 Wireless KVM Extender product, 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 work
table 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 Wireless
KVM Extender that’s just right for you.
The ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender from BLACK BOX—the one-stop answer for
all your KVM switching needs!
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This manual will tell you all about your new ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender,
including how to install, operate, and troubleshoot it. For an introduction to the
ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender, see Chapter 2.

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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.
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A
computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard
EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, might cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception.
However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, you can correct the
interference with one or more of the following measures:
a. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
c. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
d. Consult the supplier or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio
frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to
electromagnetic disturbances. This equipment has also been found to comply with
European standards EN50082 and EN60950.
Japanese Compliance Statement
Other Agency Approvals
USA (UL, FCC class A)
Canada (cUL, ICES-003)
European Union (CE)
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
BLACK BOX®and the logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch, ServSelect,
ServSelect II, and ServSelect IP are trademarks of BLACK BOX Corporation.
Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM, PS/2,
and RS/6000 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, HyperTerminal, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows XP are trademarks or
registered 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.
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of
the trademark owners.

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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 bloquear 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 debe 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 debe ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito
en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra física 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 líneas
de energía.

NOM STATEMENT
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16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por
un largo período de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos líquidos 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.

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Contents
1. Specifications...................................................................................................7
2. Product Overview.............................................................................................9
2.1 Features and Benefits.....................................................................................................9
2.2 Compatibility with Peripherals....................................................................................10
• Safety Precautions...........................................................................................................10
3. Installation......................................................................................................13
3.1 Getting Started.............................................................................................................13
3.2 Installing a ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender .......................................................13
3.3 Connecting the ServSwitch Wireless Receiver ...........................................................14
4. Operations......................................................................................................17
4.1 Powering the ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender....................................................17
4.2 Informational Messages...............................................................................................17
4.3 LEDs............................................................................................................................17
4.4 Fine-Tuning the Image Settings...................................................................................18
4.5 Image Adjustment Using the ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender OSD..................18
5. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................21
5.1 Issues and Solutions.....................................................................................................21
5.2 Calling Black Box........................................................................................................23
5.3 Shipping and Packaging...............................................................................................23

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CHAPTER
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1. Specifications
During the course of this product’s lifetime, modifications might be made to its hardware
for firmware that could cause these specifications to change without notice.
ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender Product Specifications
Agency Approvals
FCC Class A, UL, cUL
Mechanical
Height: 1.75 “ (4.45 cm)
Width: 6.25” (15.88 cm)
Depth: 5.25” (13.34 cm)
Weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg)
Environmental/Power
Power supply: 12 VDC @ 1A from supplied 100 to 240
VAC 50/60 Hz switching power supply
Operating temperature: 0° C-40° C
Storage temperature: -20° C-50° C
Multimedia
Video Link Performance: 640 x 480, 800 x 600,
1024 x 768
Video Link Compatibility: VGA, SVGA, XGA
VGA compatible with analog RGB (15-Pin D-shell), non-
interlaced 60 Hz refresh rate
Audio Support: Analog radio
Supported Hardware
Computer: Most standard computers with the exception of
Macintosh
Video Resolution: VGA, SVGA, XGA
Peripherals: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, speakers
Radio
Radio Protocol: IEEE 802.11a