Black Box ACS4001A, ACS4201A Quick Setup Manual
DVI-D KVM EXTENDER-PC DVI- KVM-EXTENDER DVI-D KVM EXTENDER-PC DVI- KVM-EXTENDER DVI-D KVM EXTENDER-PC DVI- KVM-EXTENDER
1 Quick Setup
This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system. Unless you are an
experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this
manual..
2 Installation
For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room,
before commencing full installation. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems,
and experiment with the KVM extender system more conveniently.
2.1 Package Contents
You should receive the following items in your extender package (all types):
• DVI-D KVM Extender KVM-Extend er- pair (Local Unit + Remote Unit)
• 2x 5V DC universal power supp ly for the DVI-D KVM Extender - Extender
• 2x German type power cord
• Quick Install Guide (A user manual can b e obtained from
(ftp://ftp.blackbox.com/manuals/ACS/ACS1009A_Manual.pdf )
• KVM CP U cable set (1.8m) consisting of 1,8m USB-A/B cable and 1.8m DVI-D M/M cable
ACS4201A (additionally):
• 1.8m DVI-D M/M cable
If anything is missing, please contact Technical Support
2.2 System Setup
To install your DVI-D KVM Extender – Extender system:
1. Switch off all devices.
2. Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mouse to the Remote unit.
3. Using the supplied CPU KVM cable(s), connect the USB and monitor(s) connectors on the
computer (or KVM switch).
4. Connect the interconnect cable to the INTERCONNECT socket(s)
5. Connect the 5V power supply to power the unit.
Only use the power supply originally supplied with this
equipment or a manufacturer-approved replacement.
6. For a dual access system, connect the USB (keyboard, mouse) and monitor for the Local
console to the appropriate ports on the Local unit. The ports may also be used to feed into a
KVM switch. For dual access, you may feed your local monitor into the DVI-D output
connector at the local unit. To attach a second keyboard/mouse, please use additional USB
port(s) at your CPU or use a USB Hub inbetween CPU and local unit’s USB connector.
7. Power up the system.
2.3 Interconnection Cable Requirements
To connect the Local and Remote units you will need:
• DVI, USB-Keyboard, USB-M ouse: Connect the supplied KVM CPU cable set to your CPU
(KVM.- Switch, etc.). Please ensure that the connection is tension-free! Devices ACS4001A +
ACS4201A
• DVI: Connect the suppli ed DVI CPU cable set to your CPU (KVM.- Switch, etc.). Please
ensure that the connection is tension-free! Devices ACS4201A
• CATx Cable: Recommended cable: S/ UTP (Cat5) according EIA/TIA 56A, TSB 36 or Digital
STP 17-03170. Four pairs AWG 24. connection according EIA/TIA 568A (10BaseT). Use of
cables from a higher category (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat7) is possible.
The use of unshielded CATx Cable is possible, because of the higher electromagnetic
noise/sensitivity the device class may not be reached.
The use of flexible Cables (Patch cable) Type AWG26/8 is possible. Because of the higher loss
of the stranded cables, the maximum distance is reduced to app. half the value of solid cables.
A point to point connection is required. Having one or more patch panels in the
line is possible and allowed. Not allowed is a connection from the CATx link
interface (RJ45) to any other products, especially telecommunicatio ns or network
equipment.
3 Device view (depending on device type)
DVI-D KVM Extender KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A Local Unit
DVI-D KVM Extender KVM-Extender Type ACS4201A Local Unit
DVI-D KVM Extender KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A Re mote Unit
DVI-D KVM Extender KVM-Extender Type ACS4201A Re mote Unit
remote DVI-Monitor
port– connect to
Remote console
monitor
Remote
keyboard/mouse port
Remote
keyboard/mouse port
Connect to CPU:
2nd DVI-Graphic card
2nd local DVI-Monitor
port Connect to Local
console 2nd monitor
Connect to CPU:
1st DVI-Graphic card
local DVI-Monitor port
Connect to Local
console monitor
Connect to CPU:
USB (keyboard/ mouse)
Solely keyboard/mouse are
supported or other HID
devices
2nd remote DVI-
Monitor port Connect
to Remote console
2nd monitor
1st remote DVIMonitor port– connect
to Remote console 1st
monitor
Remote
keyboard/mouse port
Remote keyboard/mouse
port
Install system
1. Connect Remote unit to KVM.
2. Connect Local unit to CPU or switch.
3. Connect Local and Remote units with matching interconnection cable
(CATx).
4. Power up the system.
Done
YES
NO
Link LED
illuminated ?
NO
NO
YES
Check p.s.u.’s and connection
to power outlet
Power LED
illuminated?
Check the CATx cable, and
CATx connectors
Check settings of graphic card
or boot CPU
Video OK
LED ?
illuminated ?
YES
Connect to CPU:
DVI
local DVI-Monitor port
Connect to Local
console monitor
Connect to CPU:
USB (keyboard/ mouse)
Solely keyboard/mouse are
supported or other HID
devices
DVI-D KVM EXTENDER-PC DVI- KVM-EXTENDER DVI-D KVM EXTENDER-PC DVI- KVM-EXTENDER DVI-D KVM EXTENDER-PC DVI- KVM-EXTENDER
DVI-D KVM Extender KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A Local/ Remote Unit
DVI-D KVM Extender KVM-Extender Type ACS4201A Local/ Remote Unit
3.1 Diagnostic LEDs
Each DVI-D KVM Extender KVM-Extender is fitted with four indicator LEDs: Power, Video OK,
Data Error, Link Status: The Power LEDs are next to the Power socket.
The location of the LEDs is shown below:
Diagnostic - LEDs at DVI-D KVM Extender - Extender
LED Appearance Diagnostics
Power LED
(Red LED)
Off
On
Device not ready
Device ready
Video Okay
(Green LED)
Off
On
No or invalid video signal detected
Device ready
Link Status
(Green LED)
blinking
On
No CAT5 connection
Device ready
Data Error
(Green LED)
Off
blinking / On
Device ready
Errors through data transmission over CAT5 Cable
(Cable too long, too high attenuation or too much
EMI interferences )
4 Troubleshooting
There isn’t a picture.
Check the power supply connection at the Local unit. Is the Power (Red LED) at the Local
unit illuminated? If not, the internal power-supply may be damaged or there may be an
internal error.
Check the power supply connection at the remote unit. Is the Power (Red LED) at the
Remote unit illuminated? If not, the internal power-supply may be damaged or there may
be an internal error.
Check that the Interconnection cable is connected at the Local Unit and the Remote Unit.
Is the Link Status LED illuminated? If not, there may be a problem with the
Interconnection cable:
Are there Errors through data transmission over CAT5 Cable (Cable too long, too high
attenuation or too much EMI interferences )? Is the Data Error LED illuminated or
blinking? If yes, check cable length and environment.
Video Okay LED is dark: CPU does not provide a video signal – Check settings of the
graphic card. Try out, connecting a monitor to the local output, to see, whether ther is a
signal or not.
USB-Keyboard/USB-Mouse
Your USB-keyboard/USB-mouse does not work
Although we tried to design the devices as transparent as possible, we can’t ensure that all
devices are running. Please check in the manual the list of the tested devices.
USB-HID devices
Your USB-HID device does not work
Although our interface supports HID devices, we can’t ensure that every connected device
is running. In case of a malfunction please contact our technical support.
Other USB-devices
Your USB- device does not work
You have connected a non-HID device. Only HID devices are supported. All other devices
are dismissed
DVI-D-CatX-KVM-Extender
Single and DualHead
ACS4001A
ACS4201A
(Quick Setup)
http://www.blackbox.com
Black Box Network Services -
The world’s largest network services company
We are, with 25 years of experience, the world leader in network infrastructure services.
Connect to 5V Power
supply
Connect to 5V Power
supply
Diagnostic LED
Power
Diagnostic LED
Video OK
Diagnostic LED
Data Error
Diagnostic LED
Link Status
INTERCONNECT – carries video and
data signals – connect to Local/
remote unit with CATx cable
INTERCONNECT – carries 2nd video
signal – connect to Local/ remote unit
with CATx cable
INTERCONNECT – carries 1st video
and data signals – connect to Local/
remote unit with CATx cable
Loading...