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JANUARY 2001ACS235AACS236ARGB21FIBER KVMEXTENDERPowerRemoteUnitFREE tech support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746.

9CHAPTER 1: SpecificationsMaximumOptical Loss — 5 dBMaximum Distance — 1000 m (3281 ft.) between Extender’s Local and RemoteModulesUser Controls — Bot

49APPENDIX B: Rackmounting the Extender4. Using the included hex tool, screw four of the included hex screws through theholes in the flanges and into

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10SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSConnectors(continued) — ACS236A:Front-mounted on Local Module:(1) 8-pin mini-DIN female for CPU’s keyboard andm

11CHAPTER 2: Introduction2. Introduction2.1 OverviewThe purpose of the ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVM Extender is to greatly extendthe distance between a

12SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS2.2 The Complete PackageBefore you do anything else with it, verify that you received everything you shouldhave

13CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235A3. Configuring the ACS235AThis chapter describes how to configure the PC model of the ServSwitch™ BrandFiber KVM E

14SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSthe JP1, JP2, and JP3 locations to deactivate the decoupling diodes (so that theRemote Module leaves the sync s

15CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235ATable 3-1. Jumper SettingsFor all of these applications, to use AGC you must leave JP3 in the Local Module install

16SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS3.2 Setting the Jumpers in the Local Module (Optional)There are six user-settable jumpers inside the Local Modu

17CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235A3.2.1 THEVGA/RGB JUMPERS(JP6, JP10, ANDJP11)If you’ll be using a VGA monitor in your Extender system, leave these

18SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS3.2.2 VGA-TO-RGB SYNC-GENERATIONJUMPERJP2For most applications you should leave this jumper installed. However,

1THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILYWelcome to the ServSwitchTMFamily!Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX®ServSwitch™Brand KVM-switchingaccessory! We appreciate y

19CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235A3.3 Setting the Jumpers in the Remote Module (Optional)There are six user-settable jumpers inside the Remote Modul

20SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS3.3.1 THESYNC-ON-COLORJUMPERS(JP1, JP2, ANDJP3)The Local Module of the ServSwitch Brand Fiber KVM Extender adds

21CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235A3.3.2 REMOTEGAIN-CONTROLJUMPERBANKJP8If you’ll be using automatic gain control (AGC) in your Extender system, leav

22SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS3.3.3 VSYNC ENABLE/DISABLEJUMPERJP9It is possible to use the Extender to connect a VGA monitor to a computer th

23CHAPTER 4: Configuring the ACS236A4. Configuring the ACS236AThis chapter describes how to configure the Sun model of the ServSwitch™ BrandFiber KVM

24SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSFigure 4-1. The locations of the ACS236A Local Module’s jumpers.4.1.1 THEVIDEO-HANDLINGJUMPERSJP2 ANDJP10Jumper

25CHAPTER 4: Configuring the ACS236AFigure 4-2. Setting video-handling jumpers JP2 and JP10.4.1.2 LOCALGAIN-CONTROLJUMPERJP3If you’ll be using automat

26SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS4.2 Setting the Jumpers in the Remote Module (Optional)There are two user-settable jumpers inside the Remote Mo

27CHAPTER 4: Configuring the ACS236A4.2.1 REMOTEGAIN-CONTROLJUMPERBANKJP8If you’ll be using automatic gain control (AGC) in your Extender system, leav

28SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS4.2.2 VSYNC ENABLE/DISABLEJUMPERJP9It is possible to use the Extender to connect a VGA monitor to a legacy Sunc

2SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThis is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in thism

29CHAPTER 5: Installation5. Installation5.1 Guidelines and Limitations for Attaching EquipmentThis section discusses a few things you need to keep in

30SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS5.1.1 CPUThe ACS235A Extender supports IBM PC compatible desktop CPUs; it does notsupport laptops. A CPU must h

31CHAPTER 5: Installation5.1.4 KEYBOARD ANDMOUSEThe ACS235A Extender’s keyboard and mouse interfaces are standard PS/2 typeinterfaces, so you can atta

32SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS5.2 Connecting a CPU or KVM Switch to the Local ModuleNOTEIn the universal directions in this section and in Se

33CHAPTER 5: Installation2. Take the connectors at the other end of the cable and plug them into theequipment you want to attach. ACS235A only: Be ver

34SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS5.3 Connecting User Equipment or a KVM Switch to the Remote ModuleNOTE FOR ACS236ADo not plug monitors, switche

35CHAPTER 5: Installation3. ACS235A: Run a PS/2 mouse-extension cable from the switch’s PS/2 CPU-mouse port to the 6-pin mini-DIN female mouse port on

36SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS5.4 Running Fiber Cable Between the Local and Remote ModulesYou’ll need breakout-style fiberoptic cabling with

37CHAPTER 5: InstallationCAUTION!One of the most common errors in cabling the Extender is to attachfiber strands “1” and “2” to the Remote Module back

38SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS6. OperationThe ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVM Extender Modules should begin operating assoon as they (and all att

3FCC/IC STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADARADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment generates, uses, and can

39CHAPTER 6: OperationThree (AGC enabled only): Low blue. Even applying max AGC, the unitcan’t equalize the color signals, of which blue is at the low

40SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS6.2 Making Video Adjustments with the Remote Module’s User ControlsIf the image from your computer that’s displ

41CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting7. Troubleshooting7.1 Things to Try FirstHere are a few problems that sometimes occur in a ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVMExte

42SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS7.2 Calling Black BoxIf you determine that your ServSwitch Brand Fiber KVM Extender ismalfunctioning, do not at

43Appendix A: PinoutsHere are the pinouts for the ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVM Extender’s device andpower connectors.A.1 Connectors on Both ModelsA.1.1

44SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSA.2 Connectors on the ACS235AA.2.1 THEPS/2 KEYBOARDCONNECTORPin Signal1 Keyboard Data2 (No Connection)3 Keyboar

45A.2.3 THEPARALLELPRINTERCONNECTORSPin Signal Direction1 \STROBE To printer2 DATA1 To printer3 DATA2 To printer4 DATA3 To printer5 DATA4 To printer6

46SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSA.3 Connectors on the ACS236AA.3.1 THESUNVIDEOCONNECTORSPin Signal Pin SignalA1 Red 4 GroundA2 Green 5 Composit

47APPENDIX A: PinoutsA.3.3 THESERIALCONNECTORSPin Signal Direction1 (No connection)2 RD (Receive Data) Input to Remote, output from Local3 TD (Transmi

48SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSAppendix B: Rackmounting the ExtenderIf you want to mount one or two ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVM Extender Local

4SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSNORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD1. Todas las instrucciones

49APPENDIX B: Rackmounting the Extender4. Using the included hex tool, screw four of the included hex screws through theholes in the flanges and into

JANUARY 2001ACS235AACS236ARGB21FIBER KVMEXTENDERPowerRemoteUnitFREE tech support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746.

1THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILYWelcome to the ServSwitchTMFamily!Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX®ServSwitch™Brand KVM-switchingaccessory! We appreciate y

2SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThis is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in thism

3FCC/IC STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADARADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment generates, uses, and can

4SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSNORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD1. Todas las instrucciones

5NOM STATEMENT12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizacióndel equipo no sea eliminada.13. Los cables de la fuen

6SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSContentsChapter Page1. Specifications ...

7TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter Page5. Installation ... 295.1

8SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS1. SpecificationsCableRequired — 62.5/125-µm or 50/125-µm multimode fiberoptic breakoutcable with at least five

5NOM STATEMENT12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizacióndel equipo no sea eliminada.13. Los cables de la fuen

9CHAPTER 1: SpecificationsMaximumOptical Loss — 5 dBMaximum Distance — 1000 m (3281 ft.) between Extender’s Local and RemoteModulesUser Controls — Bot

10SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSConnectors(continued) — ACS236A:Front-mounted on Local Module:(1) 8-pin mini-DIN female for CPU’s keyboard andm

11CHAPTER 2: Introduction2. Introduction2.1 OverviewThe purpose of the ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVM Extender is to greatly extendthe distance between a

12SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS2.2 The Complete PackageBefore you do anything else with it, verify that you received everything you shouldhave

13CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235A3. Configuring the ACS235AThis chapter describes how to configure the PC model of the ServSwitch™ BrandFiber KVM E

14SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSthe JP1, JP2, and JP3 locations to deactivate the decoupling diodes (so that theRemote Module leaves the sync s

15CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235ATable 3-1. Jumper SettingsFor all of these applications, to use AGC you must leave JP3 in the Local Module install

16SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS3.2 Setting the Jumpers in the Local Module (Optional)There are six user-settable jumpers inside the Local Modu

17CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235A3.2.1 THEVGA/RGB JUMPERS(JP6, JP10, ANDJP11)If you’ll be using a VGA monitor in your Extender system, leave these

18SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS3.2.2 VGA-TO-RGB SYNC-GENERATIONJUMPERJP2For most applications you should leave this jumper installed. However,

6SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSContentsChapter Page1. Specifications ...

19CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235A3.3 Setting the Jumpers in the Remote Module (Optional)There are six user-settable jumpers inside the Remote Modul

20SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS3.3.1 THESYNC-ON-COLORJUMPERS(JP1, JP2, ANDJP3)The Local Module of the ServSwitch Brand Fiber KVM Extender adds

21CHAPTER 3: Configuring the ACS235A3.3.2 REMOTEGAIN-CONTROLJUMPERBANKJP8If you’ll be using automatic gain control (AGC) in your Extender system, leav

22SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS3.3.3 VSYNC ENABLE/DISABLEJUMPERJP9It is possible to use the Extender to connect a VGA monitor to a computer th

23CHAPTER 4: Configuring the ACS236A4. Configuring the ACS236AThis chapter describes how to configure the Sun model of the ServSwitch™ BrandFiber KVM

24SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSFigure 4-1. The locations of the ACS236A Local Module’s jumpers.4.1.1 THEVIDEO-HANDLINGJUMPERSJP2 ANDJP10Jumper

25CHAPTER 4: Configuring the ACS236AFigure 4-2. Setting video-handling jumpers JP2 and JP10.4.1.2 LOCALGAIN-CONTROLJUMPERJP3If you’ll be using automat

26SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS4.2 Setting the Jumpers in the Remote Module (Optional)There are two user-settable jumpers inside the Remote Mo

27CHAPTER 4: Configuring the ACS236A4.2.1 REMOTEGAIN-CONTROLJUMPERBANKJP8If you’ll be using automatic gain control (AGC) in your Extender system, leav

28SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS4.2.2 VSYNC ENABLE/DISABLEJUMPERJP9It is possible to use the Extender to connect a VGA monitor to a legacy Sunc

7TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter Page5. Installation ... 295.1

29CHAPTER 5: Installation5. Installation5.1 Guidelines and Limitations for Attaching EquipmentThis section discusses a few things you need to keep in

30SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS5.1.1 CPUThe ACS235A Extender supports IBM PC compatible desktop CPUs; it does notsupport laptops. A CPU must h

31CHAPTER 5: Installation5.1.4 KEYBOARD ANDMOUSEThe ACS235A Extender’s keyboard and mouse interfaces are standard PS/2 typeinterfaces, so you can atta

32SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS5.2 Connecting a CPU or KVM Switch to the Local ModuleNOTEIn the universal directions in this section and in Se

33CHAPTER 5: Installation2. Take the connectors at the other end of the cable and plug them into theequipment you want to attach. ACS235A only: Be ver

34SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS5.3 Connecting User Equipment or a KVM Switch to the Remote ModuleNOTE FOR ACS236ADo not plug monitors, switche

35CHAPTER 5: Installation3. ACS235A: Run a PS/2 mouse-extension cable from the switch’s PS/2 CPU-mouse port to the 6-pin mini-DIN female mouse port on

36SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS5.4 Running Fiber Cable Between the Local and Remote ModulesYou’ll need breakout-style fiberoptic cabling with

37CHAPTER 5: InstallationCAUTION!One of the most common errors in cabling the Extender is to attachfiber strands “1” and “2” to the Remote Module back

38SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS6. OperationThe ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVM Extender Modules should begin operating assoon as they (and all att

8SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS1. SpecificationsCableRequired — 62.5/125-µm or 50/125-µm multimode fiberoptic breakoutcable with at least five

39CHAPTER 6: OperationThree (AGC enabled only): Low blue. Even applying max AGC, the unitcan’t equalize the color signals, of which blue is at the low

40SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS6.2 Making Video Adjustments with the Remote Module’s User ControlsIf the image from your computer that’s displ

41CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting7. Troubleshooting7.1 Things to Try FirstHere are a few problems that sometimes occur in a ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVMExte

42SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERS7.2 Calling Black BoxIf you determine that your ServSwitch Brand Fiber KVM Extender ismalfunctioning, do not at

43Appendix A: PinoutsHere are the pinouts for the ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVM Extender’s device andpower connectors.A.1 Connectors on Both ModelsA.1.1

44SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSA.2 Connectors on the ACS235AA.2.1 THEPS/2 KEYBOARDCONNECTORPin Signal1 Keyboard Data2 (No Connection)3 Keyboar

45A.2.3 THEPARALLELPRINTERCONNECTORSPin Signal Direction1 \STROBE To printer2 DATA1 To printer3 DATA2 To printer4 DATA3 To printer5 DATA4 To printer6

46SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSA.3 Connectors on the ACS236AA.3.1 THESUNVIDEOCONNECTORSPin Signal Pin SignalA1 Red 4 GroundA2 Green 5 Composit

47APPENDIX A: PinoutsA.3.3 THESERIALCONNECTORSPin Signal Direction1 (No connection)2 RD (Receive Data) Input to Remote, output from Local3 TD (Transmi

48SERVSWITCH™ BRAND FIBER KVM EXTENDERSAppendix B: Rackmounting the ExtenderIf you want to mount one or two ServSwitch™ Brand Fiber KVM Extender Local