SMART Board 6000S Series - Connecting a SMART OPS PC Module

Chapter 4 Connecting computers and other devices
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Cable type Maximum length Recommendation
USB Type-C 6' 6" (2 m) for
SuperSpeed 5Gbps
cables
USB-IF certified USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C cable,
SuperSpeed (5 Gbps) support
To use a USB Type-C cable for video, you need:
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A full-featured cable that supports SuperSpeed
5Gbps (or faster) data rates.
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A computer that supports Display Port Alternate
Mode via USB Type-C
Using cables that exceed these maximum lengths may produce unexpected results, degraded picture
quality or degraded USB connectivity.
Connecting USB drives, peripherals, and other devices
You can use USB drives, peripherals, and other devices with a computer connected to the display using
the display’s USB plugs.
For more information, see Connecting USB drives, peripherals, and other devices below.
Troubleshooting connected computers
For troubleshooting information for connected computers, see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting on page54.
Connecting a SMART OPS PC module
If your organization has purchased a SMART OPS PC module, you or your
organization’s installers can install the OPS PC module in the display’s
accessory slot following the OPS PC module’s installation instructions
(smarttech.com/kb/171544). You can then view the OPS PC module’s input on
the display.
For more information about SMART OPS PC modules, see the SMART OPS PC
modules user guide (smarttech.com/kb/171747).
Connecting USB drives, peripherals, and other
devices
Depending on the model, the display includes either one USB Type-C receptacle and one USB 3.0 Type-
A receptacle on the convenience panel, or two USB 3.0 Type-A receptacles on the convenience panel
(see images below). The SMART Board 6000S (V3) models also include a USB Type-C receptacle on the
connector panel. All models include one USB 3.0 Type-A receptacle on the connector panel.