Black Box ServSwitch ACU2500A, User Manual

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ACU2500A
Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling
requirements, and some understanding of USB devices.
NOTES provide additional useful and important information.
CAUTIONS provide important information about an operational requirement.
2.2 About the ServSwitch KVM Extender, HDMI and USB 2.0 over CATx
The Extender incorporates a proprietary USB and HD video technology, which enables users to extend both HDMI video and USB
2.0 up to 330 feet (100 m). The following proprietary USB features are included:
• True plug-and-play.
• Supports all major operating systems: Windows
®
, Mac OS X
®
, and Linux
®
.
• Reliable operation with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices and hubs.
2.3 What‘s Included
• Local Extender
• Remote Extender
• (2) 5V DC power adapters
• USB Cable
• HDMI Cable
• Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information
NOTE: The product requires two power adapters, one for the local extender and one for the remote extender.
NOTE: This product supports CAT5e or better cabling (i.e., CAT6, CAT7, etc.). All references to “CAT5e” should be read as “CAT5e
or better.”
2.4 Requirements
To complete the installation, you will require the following items that are not included with the product:
• A computer that is USB compatible (with USB compliant operating system) and has an HDMI port;
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device(s);
• A minimum of CAT5e Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable with two CAT5e RJ-45 connectors (if using surface cabling), OR
• A minimum of CAT5e cabling with two information outlets and two CAT5e patch cords with CAT5e RJ-45 connectors (if using
premise cabling).
NOTE: While CAT5e STP is the minimum category of twisted-pair cabling, for the best experience, and to minimize interference
and crosstalk, CAT6 STP or better is strongly recommended. When using CAT5e cabling, the layout and quality of your
cable runs and connections becomes extremely important. Please refer to the Cabling information in Section 2.5 for details.