Black Box SERVSWITCH Series - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Quick Start Guide ...................................................................................... 9
2. Specifications ........................................................................................... 10
3. Introduction ............................................................................................. 13
3.1 Compatibility ..................................................................................... 13
3.2 Key Features ...................................................................................... 14
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 KVM Switch to the CPU Ports on the
Local Unit ............................................................................. 17
4.2.3 To Connect a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse to the
Remote Unit or to the Dual-Access Local Unit .................. 17
4.2.4 To Connect a KVM Switch to the Remote Unit or to the
User Ports on the Dual-Access Local Unit .......................... 17
4.2.5 To Connect the Local Unit to the Remote Unit ................... 17
5. Configuration ........................................................................................... 19
5.1 Setting the Cable-Length Jumpers ................................................... 19
5.2 Setting the Private-Mode DIP Switch
(Dual-Access Systems Only) .......................................................... 21
6. Installation ................................................................................................ 22
6.1 Test-Placing the Extender (Optional) ............................................. 22
6.2 Attaching Devices .............................................................................. 22
6.2.1 Attaching a CPU to the Local Unit ......................................... 22
6.2.2 Attaching a KVM Switch to the Local Unit’s CPU Ports ....... 23
6.2.3 Attaching a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse or a
KVM Switch to the Dual-Access Local Unit’s User Ports ... 23
6.2.4 Attaching a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse to the
Remote Unit ......................................................................... 23
6.2.5 Attaching a KVM Switch to the Remote Unit ........................ 24
6.3 Finishing Your Installation ............................................................... 24
6.4 Adjusting the Video Compensation ................................................. 27