Black Box ServSwitch ACU2500A, User Manual

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ACU2500A
Chapter 3: Installation
With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a CAT5e patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the Local Extender.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the CAT5e information outlet near the host computer.
3. Plug one end of the second CAT5e patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the Remote Extender.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the CAT5e information outlet near the USB device(s).
3.4 Connecting Power to the Local and Remote Extenders
1. Plug the supplied 5-V, 3-A power adapter into a suitable AC outlet near the Local Extender unit.
2. Connect the power adapter to the Local Extender unit.
3. Plug the supplied 5-V, 3-A power adapter into a suitable AC outlet near the Remote Extender unit.
4. Connect the power adapter to the Remote Extender unit.
CAUTION: Use only the power adapters supplied with the product. Use of substitute adapters may cause permanent damage to
the system and will void the warranty.
3.5 Checking the Installation
1. On the Local and Remote Extender units, check that the Power, Link, USB, and Video LEDs are on. If the Link LED is off, then
the cabling between the Local Extender and Remote Extender unit is not installed properly or is defective.
2. Check to see if the USB LED is on and the Video LED is blinking or on. If they are not, this indicates there is no USB data or
video data. Check the HDMI and USB connections to the host computer, and the HDMI connection to the monitor. Check to
see if any USB devices are connected to the Remote Extender unit.
3. If the product is not displaying video or your USB device fails to be detected by your operating system, consult Chapter 4,
Troubleshooting.
3.6 Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation provided for your USB device(s), as
required.
2. Connect the USB device to the device port on the Remote Extender unit.
3. Check that the USB device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.