Black Box ServSwitch Duo KV6EXT-R2, User Manual

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SERVSWITCH ™ DUO EXTENDER
2. Introduction
The ServSwitch™ Duo Extender is a high-performance IBM ® PC compatible
keyboard-, monitor-, and mouse-extension device that you can use to connect a
distant user station to a ServSwitch™ Duo. The Extender is linked to the Duo with
twisted-pair cable, preferably rated Category 5.
The basic version of the Extender (product code KV6EXTB-R2) has only user-
station (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) connectors plus a nonfunctional serial
connector, and only performs KVM extension. The full version of the Extender
(KV6EXT-R2) also has connectors for directly attaching an optional local CPU,
and can switch between this CPU and the CPUs in the Duo system. (It has a few
nonfunctional audio connectors as well.)
2.1 Features and Benefits of the Extender
Here are some of the useful features of both ServSwitch Duo Extender models and
some of the ways those features benefit you:
• Control your ServSwitch Duo system from a remote keyboard, monitor, and
mouse up to 200 meters (655 ft.) away.
• Uses a single Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to carry all
supported signals between the Extender and the Duo.
• Password protection prevents unauthorized use.
• Finely user-adjustable video compensation for the best possible video quality at
any supported cable length.
• Video compensation only needs to be done once, at installation time, because
the compensation setting is saved in EEPROM memory even when the
Extender is powered OFF.
• Supports high-bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 pixels.
• Emulates the presence of a keyboard and mouse, so that any attached
computer can boot up automatically at any time.
• Supports keyboard modes 1, 2, and 3, as well as both “prompt” and “stream”
mouse modes, for maximum compatibility.
• Support for Microsoft ® IntelliMouse ® and other common “wheel” mice.