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ACS253A-CT
Table of Contents
Quick Setup
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QS1. Video Input/Output .........................................................................................................................................................................8
QS2. Local Video Output .........................................................................................................................................................................8
QS3. Command Summary ........................................................................................................................................................................8
1. Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
2. Overview
.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2
Terms Used in this Guide ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3
Features .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.4
Available Models ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.5
What’s Included .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.6
Hardware Description .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6.1 Front Panel, All Models (ACS253A-CT, ACS253A-MM, ACS253A-SM, ACS253A-U-MM-R2, ACS253A-U-SM-R2) .. 13
2.6.2 ServSwitch KVM Extender DVI/VGA, PS/2 Dual Access, CATx (ACS253A-CT) Remote and Local Unit Back Panels ..14
2.6.3 ServSwitch KVM Extender DVI/VGA, PS/2 Dual Access, Fiber (ACS253A-MM and ACS253A-SM) ) Remote and
Local Unit Back Panels ............................................................................................................................................16
2.6.4 ServSwitch KVM Extender DVI/VGA, USB Dual Access, Fiber (ACS253A-U-MM-R2 and ACS253A-U-SM-R2) )
Remote and Local Unit Back Panels .........................................................................................................................18
2.7
Compatibility .......................................................................................................................................................................20
2.8
Typical Application ..............................................................................................................................................................20
2.9
How to Use This Guide ........................................................................................................................................................21
3. Installation
..............................................................................................................................................................................22
3.1
Interconnection Cable Requirements ...................................................................................................................................22
3.2
System Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................22
3.3
Diagnostic LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................................23
3.4
Access Switching .................................................................................................................................................................24
3.5
Private Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................24
4. Device Control ..............................................................................................................................................................................25
4.1
Opening the OSD ................................................................................................................................................................25
4.2
Using the OSD .....................................................................................................................................................................27
5. Monitor Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................................35
6. Extender Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................................36
6.1
Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................36
6.2
Setup Instructions for VGA Input .........................................................................................................................................36
7. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................................38
7.1
Video ..............................................................................................................................................................................38
7.2
Keyboard and Mouse ..........................................................................................................................................................39
7.3
Contacting Black Box...........................................................................................................................................................39
7.4
Shipping and Packaging ......................................................................................................................................................39
Appendix A. Example Applications ........................................................................................................................................................40
Appendix B. Rackmount Options ...........................................................................................................................................................42
Appendix C. System Upgrade and Dual Access ......................................................................................................................................44
Appendix D. Video Modes and Frame Rates ...........................................................................................................................................45
Appendix E. USB—High Power/Low Power ............................................................................................................................................47
Appendix F. Audio/Serial Upgrade .........................................................................................................................................................48
Appendix G: Connectors and Cables .....................................................................................................................................................49
G.1
Extender Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................................................................49
G.2
Adapter Cables....................................................................................................................................................................52
