Black Box Freedom II Series User Manual

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2.5.4 REAR PANEL (KV0008A-R2 VARIANT)
Figure 2-5 shows the rear panel of the eight-channel unit. Table 2-4 describes its components:
Figure 2-5. Rear panel.
Table 2-4. Rear panel components.
Number Component Description
4 (2) Locking connectors Dual power inputs.
5 (2) USB Type A connectors Connect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to these connectors.
6 3.5-mm RCA connector User console audio port: Connect optional speakers to this connector.
7 RJ-45port Optionsport:Thistop10p10cportisusedtoallowexternalcontrolofchannel
switching and also to update the internal firmware when necessary by connecting to
a computer*.
8 (8) USB Type B connectors Connect to a USB port on each computer.
9 (8) 3.5-mm RCA connectors Connect to the speaker output socket on each computer (optional connection).
10 (2) USB Type A connectors Connect to the console's USB 2.0 peripheral devices (optional connection).
11 Micro USB port Reserved for future use.
12 RJ-45port Networkport-forremoteconfigurationorforconnectiontoaremoteswitching
source, such as a Crestron™, AMX™, Black Box ControlBridge or similar controller.
*NOTE: The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket, which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more
common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs for both types of connectors are
listed in Appendix A.
INDOOR USE ONLY
12V 1.5A 12V 1.5A
8473
6251
USER
CONSOLE
OPTIONS
DO NOT CONNECT
TO NETWORK!
USB 1
USB 2
USB 2.0
SWITCHED
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Black Box Freedom II Series Specifications

General

Brand	Black Box
Model	Freedom II Series
Category	Switch
Language	English