Black Box CAT5 KVM Micro Extender Computer Accessories User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Quick Start Guide ...................................................................................... 9
2. Specifications ........................................................................................... 10
3. Introduction ............................................................................................. 13
3.1 Compatibility ..................................................................................... 14
3.2 Key Features ...................................................................................... 15
4. Checklist of System Components ............................................................ 16
4.1 The Complete Package ..................................................................... 16
4.2 The Cables You’ll Need .................................................................... 16
4.2.1 To Connect a CPU to the Local Unit .................................... 17
4.2.2 To Connect a ServSwitch Family KVM Switch to the
Local Unit ............................................................................. 17
4.2.3 To Connect a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse to the
Remote Unit or to the User Ports on the
Dual-Access Local Unit ........................................................ 19
4.2.4 To Connect a ServSwitch Family KVM Switch to the
Remote Unit or to the User Ports on the
Dual-Access Local Unit ........................................................ 19
4.2.5 To Connect the Local Unit to the Remote Unit ................... 21
5. Configuration ........................................................................................... 22
5.1 DIP Switch 1: Video Distance ........................................................... 22
5.2 DIP Switch 2: Scroll-Lock Handling ................................................ 22
6. Installation ................................................................................................ 23
6.1 Test-Placing the Extender System (Optional) ................................ 23
6.2 Attaching Devices .............................................................................. 23
6.2.1 Attaching a CPU to the Local Unit’s CPU Port .................... 24
6.2.2 Attaching a ServSwitch Family KVM Switch to the
Local Unit’s CPU Port ......................................................... 24
6.2.3 Attaching a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse to the
Remote Unit or Dual-Access Local Unit ............................. 26
6.2.4 Attaching a ServSwitch Family KVM Switch to the
Remote Unit or to the Dual-Access Local Unit’s
User Ports .............................................................................. 27
6.3 Finishing Your Installation ............................................................... 29